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THE VOICE THE VOICE January 2013- Volume No. 269 TABLE OF CONTENTS Father s Article... 1 Stewardship... 3-6 Community Events... 6-7 PTA News... 7 Academy... 8 Philoptochos... 9 St. Spyridon s Feast Day... 10 Christmas Pageant... 10-11 From the Lives of Saints... 12 Parish News... 13 Iconography Update... 14 Liturgical Schedule... 15 Events Calendar... 16 Κοινοτικά Νέα... 17 ST. SPYRIDON HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH 12307 S. RIDGELAND AVE. PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 WWW. SAINT- SPYRIDON.ORG HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!!! Hymn of Note A new year has dawned with many hopes and aspirations for all of us. I pray that our good Lord will grant all that is beneficial to our souls, to our community, and to all of humanity. The New Year also finds us in the midst of our study of hymnology, at the fifth eothinon which speaks to us of Christ s journey to Emmaus with the apostles Luke and Cleopas. The hymn is the following: How wise, O Christ, are your judgements! You made Peter understand your Resurrection by the grave-clothes alone, but journeying with Luke and Cleopas you talked, and as you talked you did not at once reveal yourself. And you were reproached with being only a stranger in Jerusalem and not sharing in her final counsels. But as the one who disposes all things for the profit of his fashioning, you unfolded the prophecies about yourself and in the blessing of bread you made yourself known to them, whose hearts even before this had burned for knowledge of you. They also were already proclaiming to your assembled Disciples your Resurrection. Through which have mercy on us. (You can hear the hymn chanted in Greek at http://www.ec-patr.net/en/sounds_htm/ eothina.htm) Following the Resurrection, we consistently witness that Christ was not immediately recognized by those who knew Him. We see that Mary Stewardship Sunday January 20th, 2013

The Voice - H ΦΩNH Official Monthly Community Publication of St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 12307 S. Ridgeland Avenue Palos Heights, IL 60463 REV. FR. TILEMAHOS ALIKAKOS IERATIKOS PROESTAMENOS Church Office Hours:... Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Phone:... 708-385-2311, 2313 or 0787 Fax:... 708-385-0166 E-mail: office@saint-spyridon.org Web: www.saint-spyridon.org Parish Council Officers Taso Panagiotopoulos...President James Korbakes... 1st Vice-President Konstantinos Labrakis... 2nd V. President Tom Zentefis... Secretary Larry Kekempanos... Assistant Secretary Nicholas Chibucos... Treasurer Gus Kolyvas... Assistant Treasurer Auxiliary Officers Stylianos Bonanos... Chanter Toula Georgiopoulos... Philoptochos Georgia Theoharis... P.T.A. Kiki Kazazakis... Kentro Lambrini Stavrou...Plutarchos Greek School Anna Angelos... Academy Zoe Kopanis... Sunday School Director Nicky Glikis... Choir Director Dana Vasilakos... G.O.Y.A. & Jr. G.O.Y.A. Joanne Spinos... Cherubs Patrice Pagunas... HOPE Fr. Tilemahos... Byzantine Music Panagiotis Mihalopoulos... Iconography Fr. Tilemahos... Bible Study A. Sinzianu & V. Drikos... Handmaidens N. Chibucos & N. Mataragas... Altar Boys John Angelos... Athletics And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Madgalene, at the tomb, thought Him to be the gardener. Peter and the disciples did not recognize Him when He stood at the shore while they were fishing. Now Luke and Cleopas, two of the seventy apostles, did not recognize Jesus as He journeyed and spoke to with them. It seems that the Resurrected Christ, even though He was present in His resurrected Body still bearing the marks of His crucifixion, had the ability to conceal Himself from recognition. However, He also had the ability to reveal Himself in the manner He wished to do so. To Mary, He revealed Himself when He called her by her name. To the disciples who were fishing, He miraculously filled their nets with fish, reminding them of the first time He called them to His service, and that is how they recognized Him. To Luke and Cleopas, He revealed Himself to them in the act of breaking bread. This final act of concealment and recognition is the focus our fifth eothinon hymn. As the Resurrected Jesus joined Luke and Cleopas on the road to Emmaus, a town not too far from Jerusalem, they thought Him to be a stranger. This stranger seemed ignorant of the events that had transpired concerning Jesus, and so they told Him. Jesus responded with a whole discourse about the prophecies and psalms that spoke of the Messiah and how He was meant to be crucified and resurrected for the salvation of mankind. I can t imagine what an incredible and insightful bible study that must have been. To all that have ever attended a bible study discussion, a lecture, or heard a sermon, none could possibly come close to the eloquence and true knowledge that was given by Jesus to Luke and Cleopas as He opened to them the meaning of all the scriptures. Yet, they still did not recognize Him. They were, however, thirsty for more. And when Jesus pretended to move on ahead of them, they pressed upon Him to stay and continue to speak tp them. His words had created this desire in them to seek more insight and instruction. Jesus stayed. Their hearts were burning with the knowledge that He was giving them, and yet they did not recognize Him. Finally, they sat down at the table, Jesus took some bread, prayed over it, and broke it, and gave it them. And then their eyes were opened. At the breaking of the bread, at what we know today as the Eucharist, or Holy Communion, it was at that time that Luke and Cleopas recognized the Resurrected Jesus. The lesson here is the following. In the life of the Church, we may experience the presence of Jesus Christ in many different ways. We experi- 2 The Voice

ence Him in prayer, in acts of mercy and compassion toward the least of the brethren, in bible studies and spiritual gatherings. Through these actions, the highest we can achieve is a desire for the presence of Christ. Through prayer, study, and good works, one can only achieve the desire to see Christ. Once this desire is present it cannot only be filled through the sacrament of- Holy Communion. Through this sacrament of partaking of His body and blood Jesus chooses to reveal Himself to a willing and pure heart. Unique within Orthodoxy is this experience of a sacramental unity with Christ. He becomes part of us and we become a part of Him, and thus He is revealed to us. While prayer, bible study, and acts of mercy, are indeed necessary to fuel a desire within us for our Risen Lord, it is up to Christ, in His way, in His breaking of His own Body that He chooses to make Himself seen and recognizable as He did for Luke and Cleopas. The two apostles, Luke and Cleopas, as soon as their eyes were opened, they could see Jesus no more. However, they rose up and traveled back to Jerusalem, even though it was the middle of the night. They found the disciples and declared to them that they had seen the Christ risen from the dead. We too, when Jesus is revealed to us, pray that we will be inspired to declare the Resurrection to all the world, so that all should come to recognize Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Amen. Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM Dear faithful of Saint Spyridon, STEWARDSHP How do we bear fruit for Jesus Christ? We bear fruit when we follow His example and love, serve and support the Church which is His Body. We bear fruit through generosity and devotion, especially in the stewardship of His blessings in our life. Bearing fruit in the world is the visible result of our abiding in Christ. Just as the vine bears fruit only through its branches, so Jesus has chosen to work in the world through us. We are the members of His Body. We are the branches through which the True Vine must bear fruit. We bear fruit when we serve and support God and His Church. This past year we have expanded our ministry programs at Saint Spyridon s in the areas of Youth, Seniors, and Education. In the coming year we expect to grow all our worthy ministries through your continued support. Giving to His Church is a way to thank God for His grace and generosity. Before completing the enclosed Commitment Card and Information Form, prayerfully consider the commitment you are making. A check mailed to the church is most meaningful when accompanied by your presence, by your willingness to serve, and by your prayers. Finally, I invite you to be with us at Saint Spyridon for our Stewardship Sunday, on January 20 th, 2013, at which time we will offer our Stewardship Commitment Cards in support of our parish ministries. In addition, we will learn more about our parish, our leadership and our service to the community. Just like the boy who offered his five loaves and two fish, we offer what we have however great or small our gift. If we do this prayerfully and in humility, God will take our gifts and multiply them in order to feed His people. I offer you my thanks for your dedication to our parish and your participation in Christ s work of salvation. Yours in Christ, Rev. Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY SUNDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 2013 All of us are called to offer our Stewardship Commitment on Sunday, January 20th and show our support for our church ministries and mission. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 3

Stewardship & Budget 2013 According to our 2013 budget that was passed on November 11th, 2012, we are counting on the following income distribution to cover the operational expenses for 2013. 2013 Income Budget Stewardship $136,275 (39%) Candles & Trays $107,327 (31%) Donations & Appeals $22,994 (7%) Festival & Fundraisers $78,544 (23%) Total Income $345,140 2013 Expense Budget For Keeping in Touch With You (4%) $13,613 Administration, Telephone, Lease and Office Equipment, Postage and Mailing Expenses, Parish Publications. For Maintaining our Buidlings * (25%) $87,870 Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Utilities, Insurance, Custodians, and other building needs. For Our Parish Ministries (57%) $196,686 Parish Ministry salaries for clergy, chanter, office staff, choir director, religious education, athletics and youth ministry expenses. For Our National Ministries (14%) $47,153 Our parish is assessed an annual contribution to support the ministries of the Metropolis & Archdiocese. Total 2013 Expenses $345,322** *The Budget for Building and Maintenance does not reflect the capital projects, such as the Parking Lot, Roofs, & Heating Units, which, when averaged out over twenty years cost $25,000 every year. **The 2012 Budget passed at the Fall General Assembly showed a budget of $409,300. However, $63,978 is covered by the expected income from Greek School & Sunday School tuition, the Kentro Bookstore, and Youth Activity Fees. STEWARDSHIP 2013 GOAL: 400 STEWARDS Let us continue to do our best to meet this challenge by inviting more stewards to join our vibrant community and by giving from our heart in response to all of God s blessings. May our patron Saint Spyridon intercede for us and grant our community a healthy and blessed 2013. 4 The Voice

ΠΡΟΫΠΟΛΟΓΙΣΜΟΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑN ΤΟ 2013 Σύμφωνα με τον προϋπολογισμό που εγκρίθηκε την 11ην Νοεμβρίου, 2012, από την Γενική Συνέλευση της ενορίας μας, προβλέπουμε τα ακόλουθα για το 2013. Προϋπολογισμός Εισόδων 2013 Πρόγραμμα Καλού Οικονόμου $136,275 (39%) Δίσκοι καί Κεριά $107,327 (31%) Δωρεές $22,994 (7%) Καλοκαιρινό Φεστιβάλ και Εράνους $78,544 (22%) Σύνολον $345,140 Προϋπολογισμός Εξόδων 2013 Εξοδα Γραφείου $13,613 Αντίτυπα, Τηλέφωνο, Ταχυδρομικά, Ενημερωτικά Δελτία. Συντήρηση της Εκκλησίας και άλλων κτιρίων $87,870* Νεωκόροι, Ηλεκτρισμός, Θέρμανση, Ασφάλεια, επισκευές καί έξοδα συντηρήσεως των κτιρίων. Η Διακονία της Εκκλησίας $196,686 Έξοδα δια την διακονία της Εκκλησίας, μισθοί και έξοδα του προσωπικού. Η Διακονία της Μητροπόλεως και Αρχιεπισκοπής $47,153 Η προσδιορισμένη από την Μητρόπολιν προσφοράν ΣΥΝΟΛΟ ΓΙΑ ΤΟ 2013 $345,322** *Παρακαλούμε όπως παρατηρήσετε ότι, ενώ τα έξοδα της ενορίας καλύπτονται στον προϋπολογισμό, χάρις της αγάπης και της γενναιοδωρίας όλων σας, αυτά που δεν καλύπτονται είναι οι μεγάλες επισκευές όπως η σκεπή, το πάρκινγκ, οι εγκαταστάσεις θερμάνσεως και κλιματισμού, και οι ανακαινήσεις του κτιρίου. Αυτά τα μεγάλα έξοδα προκύπτουν κάθε λίγα χρόνια, και απαιτούν όπως κρατούμε στην άκρη περίπου $25,000 τον χρόνο δια να καλύπτονται χωρίς την ανάγκη εκτάτων εράνων. ** Ο ολικός προϋπολογισμός του 2013, σύμφωνα με την απόφασιν της Γενικής Συνελεύσεως του Νοεμβρίου 2012, είναι $409,300. Αλλά $63,978 καλύπτονται από τα δίδακτρα των σχολείων και τά έσοδα του βιβλιοπωλείου. Κυριακή του Καλού Οικονόμου 20 Ιανουαρίου, 2013 Ας συνεχίσουμε να προσφέρουμε ότι το καλύτερο μπορούμε στην αγαπημένη μας ενορία του Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος, και ο άγιός μας ας μεσιτεύει για όλους μας για ένα ευλογημένο και υγιές νέον έτος 2013. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 5

PARISH NEWS VASILOPITA CELEBRATIONS The cutting of our Saint Spyridon Community Vasilopita will be on Sunday, January 13th, 2013, after the Divine Liturgy. We ask that all parishioners and friends join us for this very special beginning for the New Year. The Sunday School Cutting of the Vasilopita will be also held on Sunday, January 13th during Sunday School class. The Greek School Cutting of the Vasilopita will be held on Monday, January 7th during Greek School. 2012 STEWARDSHIP UPDATE The Stewardship Committee would like to thank our 351 Stewards who have fulfilled their commitment to our Church for 2012. (November 21st December 24th) The Gregory Pappas Family, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Poulos, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sacha, Mr. & Mrs. Alexandros Stamatoglou, Mr. Alex Mazarakos, Ms. Nectaria Meyer, Mr. & Mrs. John Karopulos and Mr. & Mrs. Taso Malamis. HANDMAIDENS In the month of December our girls, continuing to serve our community, did a beautiful job decorating the icon of our patron Saint Spyridon. They also made snowflakes for our Christmas Decorations. Many thanks to Vicki Drikos and her crew. METROPOLIS VASILOPITA The 53rd Annual Chicago Metropolis Vasilopita will be held on Sunday, January 13th at St. Nectarios Church, in Palatine, IL, starting at 6:00 p.m.. We ask all our parishioners, fellow Orthodox and friends to join in this outstanding program. BLESSING OF HOMES Fr. Tilemahos will be blessing homes the week after Epiphany. In preparation for the house blessing you should have an icon and the kandeli on a table. Please make sure that all family members are present. Anyone wishing to have their home blessed should contact the Church Office. ALTAR BOYS During the feast of Saint Spyridon, our altar boys made us proud once again with their dedicated service during the Great Vespers and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. Their impeccable service during the feast day and throughout the year continues to make our community proud of our altar boys. On Tuesday, December 27th, a few of the altar boys gathered to celebrate the feast of their patron saint, St. Stephen the First Martyr and Archdeacon. Following the Divine Liturgy they took a group photo and then they had pizza and snacks in our community hall. ICONOGRAPHY SCHOOL After the Christmas break, our iconography school is back in session on January 9th, and every Wednesday, 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.. New students are always welcome. 6 The Voice

COMMUNITY EVENTS GOYA CAROLING Christmas would not be the same without giving back and on Friday, December 21st and on Sunday, December 23rd, our Goyans did so in music and song! During their annual Christmas Caroling outing they visited many homes of our fellow parishioners including the homes of Angela Malfas, Fr. & Presvytera Tzerdimos and Fr. & Presvytera Massouras. They brought joy and smiles and spread Christmas cheer to all the homes that they visited with beautiful singing accompanied by the clarinet and other instruments. On Sunday, the Sacha family hosted the GOYAns at the conclusion of their caroling on the occasion of Elisabeth Sacha s birthday. Also many thanks to Mrs. Angie Koutsis and Issa Janinah for doing all the driving. PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION The St. Spyridon P.T.A. wishes everyone a Happy, Healthy, and Blessed New Year! We would like to applaud our Sunday School students, Junior Choir, and Greek School students for their inspiring Christmas Pageant Sunday December 23rd. The Sunday School staff, Junior Choir Director Nicky Glikis, Principal Lambrini Stavrou and the Greek School teachers are to be congratulated! Many thanks to the parents, children, and volunteers for a memorable celebration. Applications for the P.T.A. Annual Scholarship will be available in the Church Office after January 15 th. We ask all high school seniors to apply for the $1000 scholarship. Also, two Greek School graduates will be awarded an Award of Excellence for $125 each. Our January meeting will be held on Friday, January 11th at 5:00 p.m. On Monday January 14th there will be Tsolia & Amalia Costume samples available for viewing for anyone interested in purchasing stoles. A seamstresswho specializes in making these costumes will be at church on this day during Greek School hours to take measurements. Our Greek School Vasilopita cutting will be on Monday, January 7th and the Sunday School Vasilopita will take place on Sunday, January 13th. We need parents to volunteer making a Vasilopita for each classroom. Please contact the church office or PTA officers for this event. School Spirit Day will be Friday, January 18th. The Three Hierarchs Program will be presented by our Plutarchos Greek School on February 1st, at 4:30 p.m. The P.T.A. will be hosting refreshments. All Greek School parents are asked to bring refreshments. The P.T.A. will have their annual Artoclasia on Sunday, January 27 th. We ask all P.T.A. members to worship together and sit in the first and second pews on the right side of the church that Sunday. The year 2013 is an election year, and candidates will be needed to run as officers of the PTA. A candidate must be a PTA member and be present to at least three meetings during 2012. Elections will take place this coming June. SUNDAY SCHOOL December was an exciting month for Sunday School. Many of the younger grades worked on Christmas projects and learned about our Patron Saint, Saint Spyridon, which was celebrated on Wednesday December 12 th. On December 23rd, we held our annual Christmas Pageant. Presvytera Georgia & Nicky Glikis did a wonderful job coordinating this event for all to enjoy. As we begin the New Year 2013, it is important to remember that our food pantry needs replenishing. This month, our focus is canned items. As the economic pressure for many increases, more and more seek assistance from our community. These items can be dropped off in the gym. We wish all of our students and happy and healthy 2013. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 7

2013-2014 School Year REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Please be aware that applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis, with priority given to St. Spyridon stewards and alumni. We have limited space so please plan accordingly. Applications are available in the office and on our website. Please contact Mrs. Anna at archangels@saint-spyridon.org or 385-2311 to set up a visit and check out our school, you will not be disappointed. Our preschool is for 3 and 4 year olds, it runs from 9am to 12noon Monday through Thursday. Our Little Angels put on a beautiful Christmas Pageant for their family and friends, followed by a reception. Thank you to Demetria Kottaras and her committee for organizing the reception and to Demetrios Kottaras for playing Santa for the children. Everyone had a great time. 8 The Voice

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS Dear Philoptochos Members and Parishioners, May the birth of our Lord bring many blessings to you and your loved ones and good health and happiness for the New Year! As we focus to the end of the year I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for your love and dedication to Philoptochos. It is truly a blessing to have such wonderful coworkers who give so much of themselves in fulfilling our Philoptochos goals. CRAFT SHOW Our Craft Show 2012 was the most successful ever! My sincere gratitude and appreciation to all of you who contributed towards the success of this event. Thank you for baking; thank you for buying; thank you for responding so willingly to our call for assistance. CHRISTMAS PARTY On Dec. 27 th all our Philoptochos members and many friends of our neighboring communities celebrated with us at the Georgios Banquet Hall. We all expressed our well wishes for the New Year and sang the traditional Kalanda and other songs that made our Philoptochos Glendi special again this year. UP-COMING EVENTS Sunday, January13th, 2013 The Metropolis 53rd Anniversary Vasilopita Celebration will take place at the St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church in Palatine. Ruth and Olga are distributing the $10.00 tickets for those that would like to purchase them. All proceeds will benefit the St. Basil Academy in Garrison, New York. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Our Stewardship Drive has begun. Thanks to the 25 ladies who have made their stewardship donation for the year 2013. In closing, May the birth of our Lord give us health, love, humility so that we may continue to work for His Church and His people. With Sisterly Love, Toula Georgiopoulos Philoptochos President SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS The son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hix was baptized on December 15th and given the name Thomas. Mr. & Mrs. Niko Doulas were the sponsors. The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. George Aidonis was baptized on December 16th and given the name Polykseni. Kleopatra Vassiliades was the sponsor. Να σας Ζήσουν! MEMORIALS Sunday, December 9th 40 days for Demetra Klioris Sunday, December 30th 1 year for Dionisia Pallas BIBLE STUDY The English Language Bible Study group will continue its discussion of the Sermon on the Mount. However, starting on January 8th, the group will meet on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join. GREEK LETTERS WEEK The week of January 24th-30th, is dedicated to the study and promotion of Greek Letters. The celebration actually begins with the Pansholiki Eorti at St. Demetrios Church in Elmhurst, on January 19th. This year s events will culminate with the Greek Letters luncheon which will take place on Sunday, January 27th, 2013 at the Chateau Ritz in Niles, IL, at 2:30 p.m.. At this event, the awards will be given for the AGRAFON contest which took place in November. For more details, please contact the Church Office. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 9

With great splendor, the feast day of St. Spyridon was celebrated on December 11th & 12th. His Eminence, Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago, and His Grace, Bishop Demetrios, assisted by Metropolis clergy, presided over the divine services. Chanters and faithful from throughout the area came to worship and honor our patron saint. The Philoptochos & P.T.A. hosted the reception after the Great Vespers Services and the Divine Liturgy. ST. SPYRIDON S FEAST DAY Many thanks to all who brought prosfora, the artoclasia, the flowers, sweets and fruit for the hospitality. Thank you to all the dedicated faithful who made this year s feast day truly memorable. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 10 The Voice

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 11

ΑΓΙΟΣ ΜΑΡΚΟΣ Ο ΕΥΓΕΝΙΚΟΣ Ὁ Ἅγιος Μάρκος γεννήθηκε στὴν Κωνσταντινούπολη μεταξὺ τῶν ἐτῶν 1392 καὶ 1393 «ἔκ τινος πατρωνυμίας Εὐγενικὸς καλούμενος». Ὁ πατέρας του Γεώργιος ἦταν διάκονος καὶ σακελλίων τῆς Μεγάλης Ἐκκλησίας, μετέπειτα δὲ ἔγινε πρωτέκδικος, πρωτονοτάριος καὶ μέγας χαρτοφύλαξ, ἡ δὲ μητέρα του ὀνομαζόταν Μαρία καὶ ἦταν θυγατέρα τοῦ ἰατροῦ Λουκᾶ. Σπούδασε σὲ μεγάλους διδασκάλους, στὸν Γεώργιο Πλήθωνα, τὸν Μητροπολίτη Σηλυβρίας Χορτασμένο, τὸν Μανουὴλ Χρυσόκκο, τὸν Ἰωσὴφ Βρυέννιο καὶ ἄλλους καὶ εἶχε ἔξοχη παιδεία. Στὴ συνέχεια προσῆλθε στὸ μοναχικὸ βίο, κατὰ τὸ ἔτος 1418, σὲ κάποια μονὴ στὰ Πριγκηπόννησα καὶ τάχθηκε ὑπὸ τὴν πνευματικὴ ἐπιστασία τοῦ ἐνάρετου μοναχοῦ Συμεών, ὁ ὁποῖος τὸν ἔκειρε μοναχὸ καὶ τὸν μετονόμασε ἀπὸ Μανουήλ, Μᾶρκο. Μόνασε κυρίως στὴ Μονὴ τοῦ Ἁγίου Γεωργίου τῶν Μαγγάνων στὴν Κωνσταντινούπολη. Ἐκεῖ ἐπιδόθηκε στὴν ἱερὰ μελέτη τῆς Ἁγίας Γραφῆς καὶ τῶν συγγραμμάτων τῶν Πατέρων τῆς Ἐκκλησίας καὶ συνέγραψε τὰ πρῶτα, δογματικοῦ κυρίως περιεχομένου, ἔργα του. Τὸ ἔτος 1437 ἔγινε Ἐπίσκοπος Ἐφέσου καὶ ἔλαβε μέρος στὴν ἑνωτικὴ Σύνοδο Φερράρας Φλωρεντίας (1438 1439). Κατὰ τὸν Γεννάδιο Σχολάριο, ὁ Ἅγιος Μᾶρκος ἀναδείχθηκε Ἔξαρχος τῆς Συνόδου καὶ ἐκπροσώπησε σὲ αὐτὴ τοὺς Πατριάρχες Ἀντιοχείας καὶ Ἱεροσολύμων. Στὴν ἀρχὴ τῶν ἐργασιῶν τῆς Συνόδου συνέστησε στοὺς Λατίνους νὰ ἀποβάλλουν τὸ τραχὺ καὶ ἀνένδοτο τοῦ τρόπου τους καὶ τῆς διαθέσεώς τους, διότι ἀπέβλεπε στὴν εἰρήνευση, τὴν ἄρση τοῦ Σχίσματος καὶ τὴν ἐπανένωση τῆς Ἀνατολικῆς καὶ Δυτικῆς Ἐκκλησίας. Εἶπε μάλιστα χαρακτηριστικά: «Πρῶτον μὲν ὅπως ἐστὶν ἀναγκαιότατη ἡ εἰρήνη ἣν κατέλιπεν ἡμῖν ὁ δεσπότης ἡμῶν ὁ Χριστὸς καὶ ἀγάπη, δεύτερον ὅτι παρέβλεψεν ἡ Ρωμαϊκὴ Ἐκκλησία τὴν ἀγάπην καὶ διελύθη καὶ ἡ εἰρήνη, τρίτον ὅτι ἀνακαλουμένη νῦν ἡ Ρωμαϊκὴ Ἐκκλησία τὴν τότε καταληφθεῖσαν ἀγάπην, ἐσπούδασεν ἵνα ἔλθωμεν ἐνταῦθα καὶ ἐξετάσωμεν τὰς μεταξὺ ἡμῶν διαφοράς, τέταρτον ὅτι ἀδύνατόν ἐστιν ἀνακαλέσασθαι τὴν εἰρήνην ἐὰν μὴ λυθῇ τὸ τοῦ σχίσματος αἴτιον, καὶ πέμπτον, ἵνα καὶ οἱ ὅροι τῶν οἰκουμενικῶν συνόδων ἀναγνωσθῶσιν, ὡς ἂν φανῶμεν καὶ ἡμεῖς σύμφωνοι τοῖς ἐν ἐκείναις πατράσι καὶ ἡ παροῦσα σύνοδος ἐκείναις ἀκόλουθος». Ἀντιλήφθηκε ὅμως ἐγκαίρως, ὅτι οἱ Λατίνοι δὲν ἐπιθυμοῦσαν τὴν ἐξέταση τῶν διαφορῶν καὶ τῶν αἰτιῶν τοῦ Σχίσματος καὶ γενικὰ ἀληθινὴ ἐκκλησιαστικὴ ἕνωση, ἀλλὰ ἐπεδίωκαν τὴν καθυπόταξη τῆς Ὀρθοδόξου Ἐκκλησίας στὸν Πάπα καὶ τὴν παραδοχὴ ἐκ μέρους αὐτῆς τῶν λατινικῶν ἐτεροδιδασκαλιῶν, ἐγκαταλειπομένων τῶν ὀρθοδόξων δογμάτων. Ἔτσι θεώρησε χρέος του νὰ ἡγηθεῖ τῆς πανορθοδόξου ἀντιδράσεως κατὰ τῶν λατινικῶν σχεδίων καὶ τέθηκε ἐπικεφαλῆς τῶν ἀποκληθέντων Ἀνθενωτικῶν, ὄχι μόνο κατὰ τὴν διάρκεια τῆς Συνόδου, ἀλλὰ καὶ μετὰ τὴν ἐπιστροφή του στὴν Κωνσταντινούπολη. Γι αὐτὸ καὶ ἀπέκρουσε κατὰ τὴν διάρκεια τῶν συνοδικῶν συζητήσεων τὶς ἀξιώσεις καὶ τὴν ἐπιχειρηματολογία τῶν Λατίνων καὶ ἀρνήθηκε νὰ ὑπογράψει τὸν ὅρο τῆς ἐπιβληθείσης ψευδοενώσεως. Ἡ μὴ ὑπογραφὴ τοῦ ἀπαράδεκτου γιὰ τὴν κοινὴ ὀρθόδοξη ἐκκλησιαστικὴ συνείδηση, κειμένου ἐκ μέρους τοῦ Ἁγίου Μάρκου, εἶχε τόσο μεγάλη σημασία, ὥστε μόλις ὁ Πάπας Εὐγένιος Δ (1431 1447) τὸ πληροφορήθηκε ἀναφώνησε περίλυπος : «Ἐποιήσαμεν λοιπὸν οὐδέν». Λίγο ἀργότερα ὁ αὐτοκράτορας προσέφερε στὸν Ἅγιο τὸν Πατριαρχικὸ θρόνο, ἀλλὰ αὐτὸς ἀρνήθηκε. Ἐπειδὴ δέ, δὲν ἐπιθυμοῦσε νὰ συλλειτουργήσει μὲ τὸν λατινόφρονα Πατριάρχη Μητροφάνη τὸν ἀπὸ Κυζίκου, ἔφυγε ἀπὸ τὴν Κωνσταντινούπολη τὴν ἡμέρα τῆς Πεντηκοστῆς του ἔτους 1440 καὶ ἦλθε στὴν Ἔφεσο. Καὶ ἐκεῖ ὅμως δεχόταν ἐνοχλήσεις ἀπὸ τοὺς ἑνωτικούς. Γι αὐτὸ ἀναχώρησε μὲ προορισμὸ τὸ Ἅγιον Ὄρος. Καθ ὁδόν, διερχόμενος διὰ τῆς νήσου Λήμνου, κρατήθηκε καὶ περιορίσθηκε ἐκεῖ, μὲ ἐντολὴ τοῦ αὐτοκράτορα. Στὴ Λῆμνο παρέμεινε δύο χρόνια καὶ ἀπὸ ἐκεῖ ἐξαπέλυσε τὴ σπουδαία ἐγκύκλιό του «τοῖς ἁπανταχοῦ τῆς γῆς καὶ τῶν νήσων εὐρισκομένοις Ὀρθοδόξοις Χριστιανοῖς». Μετὰ ὁ θεοειδὴς στὴν ψυχὴ καὶ τὴν προαίρεση Ἅγιος, ἦλθε στὴν Κωνσταντινούπολη, ὅπου καὶ κοιμήθηκε μὲ εἰρήνη στὶς 23 Ἰουνίου τοῦ 1444 μ.χ. καὶ ἐνταφιάσθηκε στὴ μονὴ τοῦ Ἁγίου Γεωργίου τῶν Μαγγάνων. Ὁ Πατριάρχης Γεννάδιος Σχολάριος, τὸ 1456 μ.χ., ὅρισε διὰ συνοδικῆς πράξεως, νὰ ἑορτάζεται ἡ μνήμη τοῦ Ἁγίου στὶς 19 Ἰανουαρίου. 12 The Voice

PARISH NEWS * the ladies who made the Artos for the Feast Day of St. Spyridon Artoclasia. THANK YOU We wish to express special gratitude to... * His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago for honoring our parish with his presence at our St. Spyridon Feast Day. * His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos for honoring our parish with his presence at our St. Spyridon Feast Day. * all our parishioners and friends who donated monetary donations towards the flowers of St. Spyridon Feast Day and Christmas. * Oak Lawn florist for their St. Spyridon Day Flower donation. * to all the students of Sunday and Greek School, teachers and P.T.A. members for presenting such a beautiful Community Christmas Pageant to our parishioners. * the individuals & families who sponsored the annual Community Christmas Card. * all Goyans and Junior Goyans for making this Holiday Season full of cheer with their Christmas Caroling. * the Parish Council and the Philoptochos ladies for hosting the Annual Craft Show and for all the wonderful cooking and baking. * all the anonymous donors for donating monetary and food donations for the Christmas Baskets for the needy. * to the Handmaidens for decorating St. Spyridon s icon for our feast day. * the individuals who helped clean up the church in preparation for our feast day. * the individuals who assisted in packing and delivering the Christmas Baskets for the needy. * the Parish Council President, Mr. Taso Panagiotopoulos and the Parish Council members, our Protopsaltes, Mr. Stylianos Bonanos, all our chanters and our visiting chanters who were on duty during all the services of our Feast. The Philoptochos ladies and their President, Mrs. Toula Georgiopoulos, the P.T.A. ladies for hosting the St. Spyridon Fellowship celebrations. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 13

ICONOGRAPHY UPDATE We wish to thank all the donors who contributed to our Iconography Project during the months of October December: Mr. & Mrs. Christos Katsoulis, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kekempanos, Mr. & Mrs. Louis Klioris, Mr. & Mrs. James Tsipakis, Anonymous, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Panagiotopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Karamagiannis, Mr. Gus Stathis, Anonymous, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Mastorakos, Mr. & Mrs. Panayiotis Stamos, Mr. & Mrs. George Markopoulos, Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Rousonelos, Mrs. Dimitra Stameson, Anonymous. In the next few issues of the VOICE we will highlight the lives of the saints that have been donated to our Iconography Project. With the prayers of our patron Saint Spyridon, their icons will soon be adorning our church edifice. Miracle of Saint Spyridon When Saint Spyridon returned to Cyprus [after the 1st Ecumenical Council], he learned with great sadness that his daughter Irene had died. The faithful bishop accepted this trial with exemplary patience and endurance. A few days later a woman came to him with tears and asked for a precious thing, a jewel. It was given to his daughter to watch shortly before she died. The saint arose and carefully searched throughout the house to find the missing object. Unfortunately, it was not found anywhere. Then without any hesitation he went to the grave of his daughter. When he arrived, he offered a fervent prayer, and then, after he bowed over the grave, he asked the dead daughter, as if she were alive, to tell him where she had put the object. Immediately a voice from the depths of the tomb was heard to say: -My Father, I have it hidden in that certain place. Then the Saint said: - Sleep, my daughter, in peace. Sleep until the day when the Lord will raise us all in the General Resurrection. Those who were there were shaken and were left speechless. They reflected on the strength with which the All-good God endowed this simple but holy bishop. The good shepherd, who would do everything for the benefit and service of Christians." Apolytikion O Father, God-bearer, Spyridon, you were proven a champion and Wonder Worker of the First Ecumenical Council. You spoke to the girl in the grave and turned the serpent to gold. And, when chanting your prayers, most sacred One, angels ministered with you. Glory to Him who glorified you; glory to Him who crowned you; glory to Him who, through you, works healing for all. The icons that are pledged or donated so far are the following: +The Ascension of our Lord +The Feast of Pentecost +Sunday of Thomas +St. Spyridon at 1st Council +Christ with the Prophets +Panagia with child +Panagia with the Prophets +Prophet Jesse +St. Moses the Ethiopian +St. Tilemahos the Peacemaker +St. Nikitas +St. Anna +St. Argyres +St. Nifon +St. Peter of Argos +St. Ruth +St. John the Faster +St. Agne +St. Nicholas Planas +St. Ephraim the Syrian +St. Polycarp of Smyrna +St. Theodore +St. Luke the Surgeon +St. Arsenios of Cappadocia +St. Triantafyllos +St. Epaminondas +St. Leonidas +St. John Maximovich +St. Antipas +St. Cyprian +St. Justina +St. Nikiforos +St. Olga +St. Zoe The first phase of our iconography, the altar solea and west arch are scheduled to be completed by Holy Week. There is one more icon that is not sponsored yet in Phase I: A miracle from the life of St. Spyridon. This icon is scheduled to be placed on the west arch in front of the choir loft. Anyone who wishes to donate this icon may contact Fr. Tilemahos. Let us honor our patron Saint Spyridon and help to complete this first phase of our iconography. 14 The Voice

Tuesday, January 1st Friday, January 4th Saturday, January 5th Sunday, January 6th Monday, January 7th Saturday, January 12th Sunday, January 13th Monday, January 14th Wednesday, January 16th Thursday, January 17th Friday, January 18th Sunday, January 20th Monday, January 21st Saturday, January 26th Sunday, January 27th Monday, January 28th Wednesday, January 30th Friday, February 1st Saturday, February 2nd SCHEDULE OF DIVINE SERVICES New Years Day, Our Lord s Circumcision * Saint Basil the Great, Orthros, St. Basil s Divine Liturgy and Doxology for the New Year 8:00 a.m. Royal Hours of Theophany 8:00 a.m. Orthros, Divine Liturgy & Agiasmos 8:00 a.m. * Vespers 6:00 p.m. Theophany Orthros, Divine Liturgy of St. Basil & Agiasmos 8:00 a.m.* Gr. Vespers at St. John the Baptist Church in Des Plaines, IL.- 7:00 p.m. St. John the Baptist, Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8:00 a.m. Great Vespers - 6:00 p.m. Sunday after Theophany, Orthros and Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. Great Vespers at St. Anthony Chapel at the Metropolis House in Chicago St. Anthony the Great, Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8:00 a.m. * Gr. Vespers at St. Athanasios Church in Aurora, IL.-7:00 pm Sts. Athanasios & Cyril, Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8:00 a.m. Vigil for the Feast of St. Mark of Ephesus 6:00 p.m. 12th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. Great Vespers - 6:00 p.m. 15th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Div. Liturgy & P.T.A. Artoclasia 8:00 a.m. Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. The Three Hierarchs Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. St. Tryphon Orthros, Divine Liturgy & Agiasmos 8:00 a.m. * Vespers - 6p.m. Presentation of our Lord Orthros and Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΙΕΡΩΝ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΩΝ Τρίτη 1 Ιανουαρίου Η κατά σάρκα περιτομή του Κυρίου και Σωτήρος ημών Ιησού Χριστού, & του Αγίου Βασιλείο Όρθρος, Θεία Λειτουργία, Αρτοκλασία και Δοξολογία για το Νέο Έτος 8:00 π.μ. Παρασκευή 4 Ιανουαρίου Βασιλικές Ωρες των Θεοφανείων 8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο 5 Ιανουαρίου Ορθρος, Θεία Λειτουργία & Αγιασμός 8:00 π.μ. * Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 6 Ιανουαρίου Τα Αγια Θεοφάνια, Όρθρος, Θεία Λειτουργία και Μέγας Αγιασμός 8:00 π.μ.* Μ. Εσπερινός στην Εκκλησία του Αγίου Ιωάννη στο Des Plaines, IL 7:00 μ.μ. Δευτέρα 7 Ιανουαρίου Αγίου Ιωάννη του Βαπτιστού, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο 12 Ιανουαρίου Μέγας Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 13 Ιανουαρίου Κυριακή μετά των Θεοφανείων, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα14 Ιανουαρίου Παράκλησις -6:00 μ.μ. Τετάρτη 16 Ιανουαρίου Μέγας Εσπερινός στο Παρεκκλήσιο του Αγίου Αντώνιου της Ιεράς Μητρόπολης Σικάγου 7:00 μ.μ. Πέμπτη 17 Ιανουαρίου Αγίου Αντωνίου του Μεγάλου, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ.* Μέγας Εσπερινός στην Εκκλησία του Αγίου Αθάνασίου στο Aurora, IL 7:00 μ.μ. Παρασκευή 18 Ιανουαρίου Αγίων Αθανασίου & Κυρίλου, Ορθρος, Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Αγρυπνία του Αγίου Μάρκου του Ευγενικού 6:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 20 Ιανουαρίου 12η Κυριακή του Λουκά, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα 21 Ιανουαρίου Παράκλησις -6:00 μ.μ. Σάββατο 26 Ιανουαρίου Μέγας Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 27 Ιανουαρίου 17η Κυριακή του Ματθαίου, Όρθρος, Λειτουργία και Αρτοκλασία 8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα 28 Ιανουαρίου Παράκλησις -6:00 μ.μ. Τετάρτη 30 Ιανουαρίου Των Τριών Ιεραρχών, Ορθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Παρασκευή 1 Φεβρουαρίου Αγίου Τρύφωνος, Ορθρος, Θεία Λειτουργία & Αγιασμός 8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο, 2 Φεβρουαρίου Της Υπαπαντής, Ορθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. * Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 15

January 2013 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 6 Family Worship Parish Council Dedication B a s k e t b a l l a t S t. Haralambos in Niles 13 Sunday School Community Vasilopita Metropolis Vasilopita Basketball at St. Demetrios Chicago 20 Sunday School Stewardship Sunday 27 Sunday School P.T.A. Artoclasia Hellenic Letters Luncheon 7 Greek School-4:30 pm Greek School Vasilopita 14 Greek School-4:30 pm Greek Bible Study- 7pm 21 Greek School-4:30 pm Greek Bible Study- 7pm 28 Greek School-4:30 pm Greek Bible Study- 7pm 1 New Year's Day Church Office Closed 8 Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Cherubs 10:30 a.m. Parish Council Meeting 8:00 p.m. 15 Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Cherubs 10:30 a.m. 22 Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Cherubs 10:30 a.m. 29 Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Cherubs 10:30 a.m. 2 3 4 5 9 Iconography - 6 pm GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm HS B-ball at St. Nicholas 8 p.m. 16 Iconography - 6 pm GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm HS B-ball at St. Nicholas 8 p.m. 23 Iconography - 6 pm GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm HS B-ball at St. Nicholas 8 p.m. 30 Iconography - 6 pm GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm HS B-ball at St. Nicholas 8 p.m. 10 Academy 17 Academy 24 Academy 31 Academy 11 Greek School 4:30 p.m. PTA Meeting 5pm Byzantine Music 6:30 GS B-ball 6:30 p.m. 18 Greek School 4:30 p.m. GS B-ball 6:30 p.m. 25 Greek School 4:30 p.m. Byzantine Music 6:30 GS B-ball 6:30 p.m. February 1st Greek School 4:30 p.m. Three Hierarchs Program Byzantine Music 6:30 GS B-ball 6:30 p.m. 12 Altar Boy Mtg 10 am Handmaidens 10 am HOPE 10 a.m. Pee-Wee Ball 11:00 a.m. 19 Altar Boy Mtg 10 am Handmaidens 10 am HOPE 10 a.m. Pee-Wee Ball 11:00 a.m. 26 Altar Boy Mtg 10 am Handmaidens 10 am HOPE 10 a.m. Pee-Wee Ball 11:00 a.m. Basketball at St. Spyridon vs. St. Andrew February 2nd Altar Boy Mtg 10:30 am Handmaidens 10:30 am HOPE 10:30 a.m. Pee-Wee Ball 11:30 a.m. Basketball at St. Nicholas vs. Sts. Constantine

ΚΟΙΝΟΤΙΚΑ ΝΕΑ Η ΕΚΟΥΣΙΑ ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ 2013 «Του Κυρίου η γης και το πλήρωμα αυτής, η οικουμένη και οι κατοικούντες εν αυτή» (Ψαλμός 24,1). Σύμφωνα με τόν ψαλμωδό αλλά και την διδασκαλία του Χριστού, ότι έχομεν δεν ανήκει σε μας. Ολα ανήκουν στον Θεόν, καί εμείς είμαστε απλοί διαχειρισταί. Εις το Λευτικό αναφέρεται, «Και παν δέκατο της γης, είται εκ του σπόρου της γης, είται εκ του καρπού των δένδρων, του Κυρίου είναι, άγιον εις τον Κύριον. Και παν δέκατο βοών, καί προβάτων, παντός ζώου διαβαίνοντος υποκάτωθεν της ράβδου, το δέκατον θέλει είσθαι άγιον εις τον Κύριον.» (Λευιτικόν 27,30-32). Μεταφράζοντας την έννοια των ανωτέρω σημαίνει ότι εκείνα τα οποία κερδίζομεν σήμερον από την εργασίαν μας, ή από επιχειρήσεις ή από καταθέσεις ή από οτιδήποτε άλλο, μέρος αυτών ανήκουν εις τον Θεόν. Έχομεν την ελευθερίαν να προσφέρωμεν ότι νομίζομεν σύμφωνα μέ τον Απόστολον Παύλον ο οποίος ενθαρρύνει τους Χριστιανούς της Κορίνθου να προσφέρουν με ευχαρίστησιν καί λέγει ότι η προσφορά σου πρέπει να βγαίνη απο την καρδιά σου. Προσφέρεις ότι θέλεις να προσφέρεις όχι διότι αναγκάζεσαι. Η υποστήριξη της Εκκλησίας είναι ζήτημα σημαντικό, αντανακλά την πίστην μας και την αφοσίωσήν μας προς τον Θεόν. Για αυτό λοιπόν ας σκεφθούμε καί ας πράξουμε όχι όπως έχουμε συνηθήση αλλά όπως ο Κύριος και ο Σωτήρας μας Ιησούς μας προσκαλεί να πράξουμε. ΑΓΙΑΣΜΟΙ ΣΠΙΤΙΩΝ Ο πατήρ Τηλέμαχος θα αγιάζει σπίτια την εβδομάδα μετά τα Θεοφάνεια. Εαν θέλετε να έρθει και στο δικό σας σπίτι παρακαλείσθε να επικοινωνήσετε με το γραφείο της Εκκλησίας μας. ΚΟΠΗ ΒΑΣΙΛΟΠΙΤΤΑΣ Το κόψιμο της Κοινοτικής μας Βασιλόπιττας θα γίνει την Κυριακή 13 Ιανουαρίου 2013 αμέσως μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία. Παρακαλούμε όλους τους ενορίτες και φίλους να παραβρεθούν στο κόψιμο της Βασιλόπιττας. Το κόψιμο της Βασιλόπιττας της Ιεράς Μητρόπολης του Σικάγου θα γίνει την Κυριακή 13 Ιανουαρίου στίς 6 μ.μ. στον Ιερό Ναό του Αγίου Νεκταρίου στο Palatine. Παρακαλούνται όλοι οι ενορίτες να παρευρεθούν και να υποστηρίξουν το πρόγραμμα αυτό της Μητρόπολής μας. ΕΟΡΤΗ ΤΟΥ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΣΠΥΡΙΔΩΝΑ Θα θέλαμε να ευχαριστήσουμε τους παρακάτω για τις υπηρεσίες τους κατά τις Ιερές Ακολουθίες της Εορτής της Εκκλησίας μας: Τον πρόεδρο του Κοινοτικοὐ Συμβουλίου μας και τα Μέλη αυτού, τους Ιεροψάλτες και τους βοηθούς των, όλα τα Ιεροπαίδια, τις κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου και του Συλλόγου Γονέων και Διδασκάλων για τον καφέ και τα γλυκίσματα, και όλους τους δωρητές για τα λουλούδια, άρτους και πρόσφορα. Ο Θεός να σας ευλογεί όλους. ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ Τα μαθήματα του Ελληνικού Σχολείου θα αρχίσουν και πάλι την Δευτέρα 7 Ιανουαρίου. Η κοπή της Βασιλόπιττας του Ελληνικού Σχολείου θα γίνει την 7 Ιανουαρίου. Το πρόγραμμα του Ελληνικού σχολείου για την εορτή των Τριών Ιεραρχών και των Ελληνικών Γραμμάτων θα γίνει την Παρασκευή, 1 Φεβρουαρίου, στις 4:30 μ.μ. ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΗΡΙΑ Ευχαριστούμε όλους όσους δώρησαν χρήματα για τα λουλούδια για τον στολισμό της Εκκλησίας μας για την Εορτή του Αγίου Σπυρίδωνα και για τα Χριστούγεννα, και για το Χριστουγενιάτικο δώρο τους προς την Εκκλησία μας. Eυχαριστούμε επίσης όλους τους δωρητές και εθελοντές για το Χριστουγεννιάτικο Craft Show, της 1ης και 2ης Δεκεμβρίου. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 17

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 12307 S. Ridgeland Avenue Palos Heights, IL 60463 Address Correction Requested Attend Church Regularly with Your Family! CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan. 6th Parish Council Dedication Family Worship Jan. 7th Greek School resumes Academy Resumes Greek School Vasilopita Jan. 8th English Bible Study Parish Council Meeting Jan. 11th PTA Meeting Jan. 13th Community Vasilopita Sunday School Vasilopita Metropolis Vasilopita Jan. 18th School Spirit Day Vigil of St. Mark of Ephesus Jan. 20th Stewardship Sunday Jan. 27th P.T.A. Artoclasia M e t r o p o l i s H e l l e n i c Letters Luncheon Feb. 1st Three Hierarchs Program Greek Letter Program presented by our Plutarchos Greek School Friday, February 1st, 2013 Εορτή των Ελληνικών Γραμμάτων Παρασκευή, 1 Φεβρουαρίου Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Hellenic Letters Luncheon Sunday, January 27th, 2013 Chateau Ritz, Niles, IL at 2:30 p.m. Stewardship Sunday January 20th, 2013 Η Κυριακή του Καλού Οικονόμου Ιανουαρίου 20, 2013