THE VOICE THE VOICE Date - Volume No. 267 TABLE OF CONTENTS Father s Article... 1,2 Stewardship... 3 Sunday School... 4 Cherubs... 4 Archangels... 5 P.T.A. News... 6 Godparents Sunday... 7 Parish Events... 8 Philoptochos... 9 Parish Events... 8 Be Angel for Angela... 13 Κοινοτικά Νέα... 14 Liturgical Schedule... 15 Community Events... 16 ST. SPYRIDON HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH 12307 S. RIDGELAND AVE. PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 WWW. SAINT- SPYRIDON.ORG Hymn of Note The third eothinon or morning hymn of our series reflects upon the extended ending of Mark s gospel. While the short version of this gospel ends with the women leaving the empty tomb in silent fear, in the longer version Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene and to others before ascending to heaven. Particularly, these added verses tell us of the disciples unbelief and that Jesus upbraided them for their weak faith. In the end, however, Jesus commands them to work miracles and preach the gospel throughout the world. The morning hymn, our third eothinon tells us the story: When Mary Magdalene gave the good tidings of the Savior s Resurrection from the dead and his appearing, the Disciples doubted and were upbraided for their hardness of heart; but armed with signs and wonders they were sent to preach. And while you, Lord, were taken up to the Father, source of light, they, entrusted with the wonders, began to preach the word everywhere. Therefore, enlightened through them, we glorify your Resurrection from the dead, O Lord who loves humankind. (continued on page 2) Christmas Craft Show December 1st & 2nd, 2012
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... Zoe Kopanis...Sunday School Director Nicky Glikis...Choir Director Dana Vasilakos & Nick Mataragas...G.O.Y.A. & Jr. G.O.Y.A. Joanne Spinos... Cherubs Presbytera Georgia...HOPE Fr. Tilemahos...Byzantine Music Panagiotis Mihalopoulos...Iconography Fr. Tilemahos...Bible Study Vicki Drikos... Handmaidens Nick Chibucos & Nick 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. When hearing this hymn beautifully chanted in the third tone (you may listen to it at http://www.ec-patr.net/en/sounds_htm/eothina.htm), there are two points that stand out. First is the unbraiding of the disciples. Despite the time they spent together with Jesus, despite the miracles, the prophecies, and the testimonies that they heard from Mary Magdalene, the Virgin Mary and the other women and witnesses, they would not believe. Yet Jesus does not proceed to replace them and recruit new and more faithful disciples. While they were all reduced to flight because of the fear of the cross, God brings faith out of their weakness. There are no heroes among the disciples. In fact, the seemingly strongest among them, denied by oath that he ever knew Him. Yet, Jesus entrusts these weak men with His message of salvation for the world. From this event, we come to understand that however imperfect our faith may be and however many times we lose our courage and remain silent when we should be living and practicing the gospel, the Lord will always encourage us, accept us, and welcome our repentance and renewed commitment. It is in fact impossible to stray so far from God that we would not be able to receive His grace and blessing. Jesus will always be accompanying those who repent with a contrite heart and spirit, no matter how far they denied Him or walked away from Him. While our sins and lack of courage to confess and live the gospel might reveal our distance from God, the next aspect of our eothinon reveals an even greater gap. We see for instance that Jesus commanded the disciples to preach the gospel accompanied by signs and miracles. In His name they cast out demons, they spoke in tongues, picked up snakes in their hands, they drank deadly things and did not get hurt, and they laid their hands on the sick and were healed. All these things we see in the preaching of the disciples as described in the Book of Acts. The question I always have when reading this passage as reflected in our eothinon is why our preaching today is not accompanied by such signs. Surely, the greatest of miracles occur every time we celebrate the mystery of Holy Communion where bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ. We even hear of miracles on occasion that occur through the intercessions of the saints even in our day. There are small miracles of repentance and healing that happen daily, most of which go unnoticed. Yet I can t help but think of what happened to that dynamic preaching of the disciples and the miraculous power that accompanied it. With so many physical, emotional, spiritual ailments around us, what has happened to the healing ministry of the gospel message? Some will say that the physical manifestation of the Church s healing ministry has relegated its importance to the spiritual healing of its people. Why then are we not inundated with the spiritually healed? Why are our confession rooms empty? Where is the fervor and gratitude of those who are spiritually healed? One can only imagine the enthusiasm brought about by the physical healings that accompanied the preaching of the disciples. 2 The Voice
Should not the spiritual healings bring out even more enthusiasm? Or is it perhaps that there is little spiritual healing going on? Is it perhaps that we have embraced the weakness of the disciples and yet have not sought the courage the disciples acquired by the Holy Spirit. I will let you come to your own conclusion. As much as we might realize a gap between where we are as Christ s faithful and where we should be, let us not forget that we can never stray so far as to be beyond hope. We can never sin too much or walk away too far that we would be outside of God s grace. We only need to embrace a life of repentance and the Lord will bring great faith out of our weakness. We never despair. We are never alone. To those who are of humble heart, Jesus will always work with them and confirm by the sign of their own healing the message of salvation that is granted to all. Let us just hope that we are among those who receive the message with a good, honest, and humble heart, and listen to our third eothinon with great joy and encouragement from here on forward. Amen. THANK YOU We wish to extend a special thank you: To His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos for blessing us with his presence at the 95th Anniversary Dinner Dance. To His Eminence Metropolitan Nikitas for his visit on October 21st for Godparents Sunday. To Fr. Athenagoras from Cuba for visiting our parish on October 14th. To all the parishioners and Saint Spyridon supporters that contributed to our Dinner Dance Ad Book. To the Dinner Dance Committee for organizing the Annual St. Spyridon Dinner Dance To Dean Eliacostas and his crew for a great Community Dinner. To the Alexopoulos and Vardalos families for sponsoring our Godparents Sunday Luncheon. To our great photographers Mr. Sam Bisbikis and Mr. John Spero for their great pictures of our different Church events. To the Anonymous donors of our Food Pantry. To the Teachers and Children of Greek School for a beautiful OXI Day program. To all our contributors to the Angela Malfas fund. To all our donors for our Iconography Project: m/m Christos Katsoulis, m/m Larry Kekempanos, m/m Louis Klioris, m/m James Tsipakis, Irene Giardina To our stewards who made various donations this month: m/ Eustratios Marinos, Artemis Bastar, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Panagiotopoulos, and John Jannis STEWARDSHIP 2012 Stewardship 2012 Progress Report As of October 26th, 2012 Pledged Stewards: 329 Average Stewardship: $378 Amount of Stewardship donated: $124,523 Stewardship 2012 Goal: 400 Stewards STEWARDS 2012-OCTOBER 1ST 26TH The Stewardship Committee thanks our 329 Stewards who have fulfilled their pledge for the 2012 year. We wish to express our gratitude for your commitment to the Lord s work through our Church of Saint Spyridon and we encourage everyone to offer their stewardship for the good of the Church. Dr. & Mrs. Alex Alemis Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Delis Ms. Calliope Demakis Mr. & Mrs. Dimimtris Dandinidis Ms. Maria Goutis Mr. Christos Hatzis Mr. & Mrs. Leonidas Hatzis Mr. & Mrs. John Kladis Mr. & Mrs. Spriro Kontaris Mr. & Mrs. George Kotsis Mr. & Mrs. Ted Proutsos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Simandirakis Mr. & Mrs. Nick Spinos Mr. & Mrs. Ioannis Synadinos Mr. & Mrs. Sam Theofanopoulos St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 3
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS On Sunday, October 21st, our Sunday School teachers and students, along with the P.T.A. hosted our Godparents Sunday celebration. This year we had the added blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Nikitas who celebrated the Divine Liturgy. There are two big events during the month of November. On Saturday, November 3rd, all our families are invited to our annual Walk the Walk for IOCC, a wonderful opportunity to get together, enjoy a beautiful nature walk, and raise money for a great cause such as the IOCC. On Saturday, November 17th, the Youth Ministry Department of our Metropolis has asked us to host the JOY ADVENT RETREAT. It is a great opportunity for our St. Spyridon families to take advantage of this event and spend a day as a family with a guest speaker, crafts, service projects and fellowship. All kids K-6th and their families are asked to attend. WALK the WALK for IOCC Swallow Cliff Woods 119th & LaGrange Road, Palos Park, IL Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 Registration: 9:30 a.m. & 5K Walk/Run: 10:00 a.m. Donation: $25/family All Proceeds to benefit IOCC JOY ADVENT RETREAT Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Hosted by Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church Saturday, November 17th, 2012 For kids K-6th & their families Registration is $40/family before November 1st $80/family after November 1st CHERUBS It's been an exciting month at Cherubs! The children have been enjoying creating wonderful, creative projects every week. This month, we read the popular book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and did a wonderful project to go along with it. The children had a great time creating their palm trees, and they found a new favorite book at the same time! We also celebrated OXI day by creating beautiful flags and discussing the meaning of this important day in Greek history. The children have really come to love coming to "school" and it's wonderful to see how much fun they're having each week! We're here every Tuesday at 10:30, so feel free to join us! Joanna Spinos, Cherubs Advisor 4 The Voice
Last month, we had our first field trip of the year. We went to the Children's Farm in Palos Park. Thank you to all the wonderful chaperons who attended the trip with us. Being a real working farm, it made for a great trip as students were able to hold baby chicks and pet a variety of animals including sheep and goats. This month, on November 8th, the school will be celebrating the feast day of the school, the Synaxis of the Archangels, with the Divine Liturgy and the Artoclasia. has one opening for the 2012-2013 school year. If you are interested in the position please contact Mrs. Anna at archangels@saint-spyridon.org or call 708-385-2311. Students were very excited to sing happy birthday to Fr. Tilemahos and present him with their cards. Eleni, Angelina and Katerina are proud new big sisters. Congratulations to your families! May God bless your newest additions! Magdalene proudly shows off her world map. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 5
P.T.A. NEWS October was an eventful month for the PTA. We started the month with Plutarchos School pictures. On Sunday, October 21st we hosted the Godparents Sunday Brunch. Thank you to Nick Vardalos and Chris Alexopoulos for preparing and cooking a wonderful breakfast. The following weekend we celebrated OXI day with a beautiful program presented by our Greek School students. Thank you to all the Greek school teachers and students for their program and to all the parents who hosted the festive reception. On October 28th we all got together and celebrated our community s 95th Anniversary with a very successful Dinner Dance. The PTA would like to thank all the businesses and parishioners who supported our ad book and raffle. Monday, November 5th is School Spirit Day! Wear your Plutarchos St. Spyridon t-shirts to show your school spirit! The class with the most participants by the end of the school year will win a prize! On November 17th, the P.T.A. will be hosting the Chicago Metropolis Advent Retreat. Children from throughout the Chicago Metropolis will come to enjoy a fun-filled day learning the theme: Prepare the Way of the Lord. Our next PTA meeting is on Friday, November 9th at 5:00 p.m.. We look forward to seeing all the moms and dads there. We are there for our children and we need your help! Georgia Theoharis, PTA President 6 The Voice
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PARISH EVENTS CHRISTMAS FAST The forty day fast for the feast of the Nativity begins Thursday, November 15th. According to the Church canons, fish, wine and oil are allowed until December 17th, except for Wednesdays and Friday. Strict fast is observed from December 18th to the 24th. This year, we will once again celebrate the Sarantaleitourgo, forty liturgies during the Christmas Fast in conjunction with the parish of Holy Cross, in Justice, IL. It is a custom of the Orthodox Church to celebrate forty consecutive liturgies leading up to Christmas Day, and this year we will work together with Fr. Athanasios, the parish priest of Holy Cross, alternating locations for the Divine Liturgy. A schedule for the services and the location is included in this bulletin. All parishioners are called to give their list of names, of both the living and those who have fallen asleep, to be commemorated during the forty consecutive liturgies. Commemoration sheets are available in the narthex. Services will begin each morning at 8:00 a.m. FOOD PANTRY We wish to thank all our parishioners and friends of St. Spyridon for remembering our Food Pantry. As you know, our Food Pantry helps our St. Spyridon families that have a need for assistance. It is very important that we keep our Food Pantry filled at all times, so that we do not turn anyone away because of lack of food. If you wish to donate food or monetary donation for our Food Pantry and Thanksgiving Baskets, please bring your items/donation to the Church office or the Narthex area. Christian Philoxenia All Greek Orthodox Seniors of the South Suburbs are invited to the Christian Philoxenia Hosted by the parish of the Assumption, Orland Park The Assumption Church will be using the Community Hall of St. Spyridon, Palos Heights, IL Thursday, November 8th, 2012 Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Followed by the Luncheon, music and fellowship Free of Charge. Please call the church office for reservations. FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY Sunday, November 11th, 2012 Following the Divine Liturgy PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS Sunday, December 16th, 2012 Following the Divine Liturgy Christmas Craft Show St. Spyridon Community Hall Saturday, December 1st & Sunday December 2nd, 2012 Hosted by the St. Spyridon Philoptochos New Year s Eve Dinner Dance Come and celebrate the New Year 2013 St. Spyridon Community Hall Monday, December 31st, 2012 Adults: $45 and children under 12: $15 8 The Voice
PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS October was a beautiful and busy month for all the ladies of the St. Spyridon Philoptochos Society. BE AN ANGEL FOR ANGELA CAMPAIGN We started with our Fall Luncheon on Oct. 7 th that was totally dedicated to our Angela with the theme, Be an Angel for Angela. Many people helped to make this fundraiser a huge success. The outpouring of good wishes, loving encouragement and kindness has made a profound impact on all of us. I would especially like to thank those that worked very diligently behind the scenes to make this benefit luncheon a huge success. With much appreciation and gratitude we thank Fr. Tilemahos and Presbytera Georgia, Mr. Taso Panagiotopoulos, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Alikakos, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Kolyvas, Mr. Demetris Alexakos, Mrs. Dina Katsoulis, Mrs. Roula Karampelas, Mrs. Olga Paxinos, Mr. John Perakis, Mrs. Martha Eliopoulos, Mrs. Angie Koutsis, Mrs. Georgia Theoharis, Freshline Foods Oak Lawn Florist, Mrs. Vicky Drikos and the Handmaidens. Special thanks to our Archangels for Angela; Mrs. Kathy Korbakis, Miss Ruth Faklis, and Mrs. Anna Angelos. FR. TILEMAHOS 40 TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION On the 14 th of October the entire St. Spyridon community celebrated the 40 th birthday of Fr. Tilemahos. It was a joyous celebration with a beautiful reception hosted by the ladies of Philoptochos and the Parish Council. The president Mr. Taso Panagiotopoulos spoke on behalf of all the parishioners and thanked Father for his untiring commitment to our church and thanked him for touching everyone in the community with his love, guidance and compassion. It was a special surprise for Father and a treat for all of us when the Orpheus Dance Group appeared in their costumes and wished him Happy Birthday. They also performed beautifully the many regional Greek Dances. Fr. Tilemahos could not resist and joined his dancing friends. We didn t know this, but years ago he was also a member the Orpheus Dance Group; and a very good one, from what we saw! The festivities concluded when Mr. Panagiotopoulos with the past president Mr. James Korbakes presented Father Tilemahos the gift of a beautiful set of silk vestments. With all our love we wish Father Tilemahos, Presbytera Georgia and their lovely children XRONIA POLLA, with good health and much happiness. DATES TO REMEMBER: Nov. 13 th Feed the Hungry at the Annunciation Cathedral Preparations for the Craft Show (Check Schedule) Dec. 1st and 2 nd- Annual Christmas Craft Show Dec. 11 th -St. Spyridon Vespers Dec. 12 th -St. Spyridon Feast Day In order to successfully host the reception for both days, we are asking for Lenten pastry donations and your help with the serving will be appreciated. In closing, I would like to thank each and every one of you for your love to Philoptochos. Let us continue to be Doers of the Word of our Lord and not Hearers only. With Christian Agape, Toula Georgiopoulos St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 9
BE AN ANGEL FOR ANGELA PHILOPTOCHOS LUNCHEON On October 7th Philoptochos hosted their Annual Fall Luncheon to benefit our Angela Malfas. Thanks to all that helped to make this fundraiser a huge success.! Angela, we love you and wish you the best! 10 The Voice
FR. TILEMAHOS 40 TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 11
THANK YOU FOR BEING AN ANGEL FOR ANGELA WHAT A THOUGHTFUL THING TO DO! No words can express how much we appreciate everyone s kindness, understanding and generosity toward our family. We have been able to cope with this unfortunate tragedy because of people like you, and we feel that we are truly blessed. Your monetary gifts will help Angela to continue with her physical fitness program. With God s love and your prayers we hope that one day she will be able to walk on her own again. From the bottom of our hearts and together with our daughter Angela, we would like to say THANK YOU and may God bless you and keep you and your families in good health. Sincerely, The Malfas Family Δεν υπάρχουν λόγια για να σας ευχαριστήσουμε για την μεγάλη σας χειρονομία να μας βοηθήσετε. Η χρηματινή σας δωρεά σίγουρα θα βοηθήση την Ευαγγελία (Angela) να συνεχίσει την συδικοθεραπεία και ό,τι άλλο χρειαζεται. Ελπίζουμε με την Αγάπη του Θεού και τν δική σας βοήθεια και προσευχή, ότι κάποια μέρα θα μπορέση να σταθή και να περπατήση από μόνη της. Ευχόμαστε ο Θεός να έχει εσάς και την οικογένειές σας πάντα καλά. Μέσα από την καρδιά μας ένα μεγάλο ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ! Οικογένεια Αποστόλου Μάλφα. 12 The Voice
THANK YOU FOR BEING AN ANGEL FOR ANGELA St. Helen Women s Philoptochos Mr. & Mrs. Alex Nika Three Hierarchs Philoptochos St. Spyridon Philoptochos Holy Taxiarhai & St. Charalambos Philoptochos St. George Ladies Philoptochos, Indiana Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago / Philoptochos Society Holy Apostles Philoptochos St. Nicholas Philoptochos Society St. Spyridon PTA Ralle Woula Tzallas Vasiliki Mrs. Labrini Stavrou Mrs. Efthimia Thiakos & Family Niki Vlachos Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Kosteris Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Rousonelos Harris & Skiadopoulos Family Kathryn Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Louis Klioris Nicholas Mataragas Zoe Kopanis Liliana Zarakas Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Nichols Eugenia Kribales Bessie Doimas George Theoharis James & Billie Talaganis Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Perakis & Family Mr. & Mrs. Deno Mihas Simon & Sylvia Stamatoglou Matina Alemis George & Patricia Vythoulkas Demetrios Zikos Roula Pahis Nick & Beth Pyknis Kathlyn Kourtesopoulos Rebecca Burkholder Ms. Cynthia Gouris Helen, Bessie, Gus & Kathy Grapsas Anonymous (15) Diane Parr Dr. & Mrs. Chris H. Sarlas John & Anna Angelos Anna Kontaris Evanthia Hatselas Baltsas Family George Garifalis Lycurgus Talaganis Mr. & Mrs. Anargyros Antonakos Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Magas Mr. George Bakalis Mr. & Mrs. Peter Kladis Mr. & Mrs. Sarantos Theodorakos Jean K. Regas Demitrios Theodore Dr. & Mrs. Chris Kolyvas The Bob Deligiannis Family Petroula Chrolas Anonymous Georgia Hodjiapiou Alex & Carol Pappas Georgia Loucopoulos Ted Pappas Family Freshline Foods Akela & Roula Karampelas Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Georgiopoulos Tom Halikas Peter & Maria Vlahos Sam & Anna Charalambos John & Olivia Stamatoglou Mr. & Mrs. John Pavlopoulos Maria Karamagianis Vasiliki Tsonis Aspasia Berdusis Joanne F. Nassos Mr. James Thomas Margarita Kremmidas Christos & Betty Catsogiannis Mr. & Mrs. George Stotis Dr. & Mrs. Ted Bechrakis Mrs. Zoe Rummel Mr. & Mrs. Michael Linakakis Zach & Maria Bousies Stamus Family Andrew & Georgia Besbekos Mrs. Paraskis Mrs. Bertha Dangles Renee and Dean Vallas Eleni Bizoukas Faye Bizoukas Mr. & Mrs. Bill Georgiopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Alex Gikas Tina Kliros Ms. Jan Prible Eugenia Brelias Mr. & Mrs. Peter Panagiotopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Panoplos Tula C. Tsopels Koula Vranas Kathy Angelos Mr. & Mrs. Christos Katsoulis Limperis Family Diamanto Parhas Sam Bisbikis Mrs. Rose Ayalianos Mr. & Mrs. Tom Katris Mr. & Mrs. John Eliacostas James Xeros Family Bill Nicholson Zoe Retsinas Helen Kopitas Anonymous Bob Mavropoulos Christine Nickolopoulos Despina Tsakalakis Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Glikis Georgia Angelopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Makris Koula Kintonis Helen King Harry Marines Curt & Efi James Panagiota Poziopoulos Michael & Victoria Zdenovec Georgia Malamis Angelo Kopitas Georgiena Drevett Kostas Alexopoulos Family Peter G. Polmen Nickolas & Georgia Shizas Aris & Yianna Halikias Mr. & Mrs. Nick Panagiotaros Ruth E. Faklis Ida Trakadas Alexandros & Maria Giavris Kathy Kopitas Kiki Kazazakis Zoe Schultz Christina Panos Schultz Harriet Andrikopoulos Mrs. Zafira Jouras Mr. & Mrs. George Papadopoulos Carole A. Dempsey Alikakos Family Vasiliki Tsonis Gus Kolyvas Mr. & Mrs. Peter Paxinos Mr. & Mrs. Tasos Panagiotopoulos Mary Ann Nassos Janine Riley Becky Righetti BAPTISMS The son of Mr. & Mrs. Leonidas Hatzis was baptized on October 14th and given the name Nikolas. Mr. Christos Hatzis, Julie & Lenny Przysucha were the sponsors. The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Demostheni Hioureas was baptized on October 28th and given the name Christina. Maria & Lia Stavropoulos were the sponsors. MEMORIALS On October 2nd, Vasilios Simantirakis fell asleep in the Lord. His funeral took place on October 6th. Sunday, October 7th 9 months for Dionisia Pallas Sunday, October 14th 2 years for Panayiotis Loubroukos Sunday, October 21st 40 days for Pete Pappas, 3 months for Evgenia Chrysanthopoulou, 6 months for Peter Korbakes St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 13
14 The Voice ΚΟΙΝΟΤΙΚΑ ΝΕΑ ΓΙΝΕ ΚΑΛΟΣ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ ΤΟΥ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΣΠΥΡΙ ΩΝΑ Το Χριστιανικό πρόγραμμα της Εκούσιας Εισφοράς μας δίνει την ευκαιρία να ανταποκριθούμε στην αγάπη του Χριστού με το να διαιωνίσουμε τις διδασκαλίες του Κυρίου και την αποστολή της Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας μας. Η Εκούσια Εισφορά θέτει την ευθύνη για την υποστήριξη της Εκκλησίας εκεί που ανήκει, δηλαδή σε μας τους ίδιους. Ευχαριστούμε πολύ τις 329 οικογένειες που εκπλήρωσαν τις υποχρεώσεις τους για την φετινή χρονιά. Οι υπόλοιποι παρακαλούνται να ανανεώσουν την συνδρομή τους προς την Εκκλησία μας, συμπληρώνοντας την Κάρτα Υποσχέσεως και επιστρέφοντάς την, μαζί με το δώρο της αγάπης τους, στο γραφείο της Εκκλησίας μας. ΑΠΟΘΗΚΗ ΤΡΟΦΙΜΩΝ Μή ξεχνάτε ότι η εκκλησία μας παρέχει τρόφιμα σε οικογένειες που έχουν ανάγκη. Τούτον τόν μήνα ζητούμε κυρίως μπότες, ζακέτες και παλτά για τους χειμερινούς μήνες, καθώς και συσκευασμένα και φρέσκα τρόφιμα για την ημέρα των Ευχαριστιών. Θα θέλαμε να ευχαριστήσουμε όλους τους δωρητές για την αγάπη και την συνεχή γενναιοδωρία τους προς τους συνανθρώπους μας που βρίσκονται σε υλική ανάγκη. ΦΙΛΟΠΤΩΧΟΣ Η Φιλόπτωχος Αδελφότητα θα προσφέρει και πάλι φέτος την υποτροφία των 1.000 δολ. Την Κυριακή της Φιλοπτώχου, 4ην Νοεμβρίου, 2012. Μετά την αρτοκλασία θα γίνει η παρουσίαση της υποτροφίας. Καλούμε όλα τα μέλη της Φιλοπτώχου να παρευρεθούν στην εκκλησία για το γεγονός αυτό. Θα ακολουθήσει συνεδρίαση της Φιλοπτώχου. Επίσης, κατά την διάρκεια του Νοεμβρίου θα προετοιμαζόμαστε για το Craft Show. Όλες οι κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου καλούνται να βοηθήσουν για τον σκοπόν αύτόν. ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ ΚΑΦΕ Για τον μήνα Νοέμβριο η Φιλόπτωχος θα προσφέρει τον καφέ και τα γλυκίσματα στο εκκλησίασμα τις Κυριακές μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία. Η βοήθεια όλων των μελών της Αδελφότητος είναι αναγκαία κάθε Κυριακή. ΛΕΩΦΟΡΕΙΟ ΓΙΑ ΤΟ ΜΟΝΑΣΤΗΡΙ Την Δευτέρα 12 Νοεμβρίου θά έχουμε λεωφορείο για τον Μοναστήρι που εορτάζει την πανήγυριν του Αγίου Ιωάννου του Χρυσοστόμου. Το λεωφορείο θά φύγει από τον Αγιον Κωνσταντίνο στίς 4:30 μ.μ και επιστρέψει στις 10:30 μ.μ., καί το κόστος είναι $15. Τηλεφωνήσετε το κοινοτικό γραφείο του Αγίου Κωνσταντίινου ή στον Άγιον Σπυρίδωνα για κλείσεις θέσεων. Το πρόγραμμα της εορτής είναι τό ακόλουθο: Δευτέρα 12 Νοεμβρίου Μέγας Πανηγυρικός Εσπερινός μετά Όρθρου της εορτής κατά το Αγιορείτικον Τυπικόν 6:30 μ.μ. * Τρίτη 13 Νοεμβρίου Αρχιερατική Θεία Λειτουργία 6-11 π.μ. ΣΑΡΑΝΤΑΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΟ Την Πέμπτη 15 Νοεμβρίου, αρχίζει η 40ήμερη νηστεία των Χριστουγέννων. Σύμφωνα με τους Ιερούς Κανόνες της Εκκλησίας μας επιτρέπονται το ψάρι, το λάδι και το κρασί ως και τις 17 Δεκεμβρίου, εκτός Τετάρτη καί Παρασκευή. Από τις 18 Δεκεμβρίου ως και τις 24 Δεκεμβρίου τηρείται αυστηρή νηστεία. Εφέτος, θά τελεσθεί Σαρανταλείτουργο, αρχίζοντας την Πέμπτη 15 Νοεμβρίου, με μερικές ακολουθίες στον Άγιον Σπυρίδωνα και μερικές στον Τίμιο Σταυρό. Παρατηρήστε το πρόγραμμα για περαιτέρω πληροφορίες.
SCHEDULE OF DIVINE SERVICES Thursday, November 1st Sts. Cosmas & Damian, Orthros, Divine Liturgy & Agiasmos 8:00 a.m. Saturday, November 3rd Great Vespers 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 4th 5th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Monday, November 5th Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 8th Synaxis of the Archangels, Orthros, Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Friday, November 9th St. Nektarios, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Saturday, November 10th Great Vespers 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 11th 8th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Monday, November 12th St. John the Merciful, Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Great Vespers at the St. John Chrysostom Monastery 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 13th St. John Chrysostom, Orthros & Div. Liturgy at the St. John Chrysostom Monastery 7 a.m. Wednesday, November 14th Apostle Philip, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Thursday, November 15th Beginning of Christmas Lent, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Friday, November 16th Apostle & Evangelist Matthew, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17th Orthros & Divine Liturgy 7:00 a.m. * Great Vespers 6:00 p.m. Sunday, November 18th 9th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Monday, November 19th Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. * Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20th Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 21st Entrance of the Theotokos Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Thursday, November 22nd Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Friday, November 23rd Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Saturday, November 24th Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Sunday, November 25th 3th Sunday of Luke, St. Katherine the Great Martyr, Orthros & D. Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Monday, November 26th St. Stylianos, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. * Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27th Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 28th Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Thursday, November 29th Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. * Great Vespers at St. Andrew s 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 30th St. Andrew the First Called Apostle, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Saturday, December 1st St. Philaret, Orthros, Divine Liturgy & Agiasmos 8:00 a.m. Sunday, December 2nd 14th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Monday, December 3rd Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. * Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 4th Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5th Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Great Vespers at St. Nicholas 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 6th Orthros & Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas, Oak Lawn 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 7th Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Saturday, December 8th Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. * Great Vespers 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 9th 10th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Monday, December 10th Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. * Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 11th Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Feast Day of Saint Spyridon, Hierarchical Great Vespers 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 12th St. Spyridon the Wonderworker, Orthros & Hierarchical Divine Liturgy 8 a.m. Thursday, December 13th Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Friday, December 14th Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Saturday, December 15th St. Eleftherios Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. * Great Vespers 6:00 p.m. Sunday, December 16th 11th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Monday, December 17th Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. * Paraklesis 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 18th Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 19th Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Thursday, December 20th Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Friday, December 21st Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Saturday, December 22nd Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Sunday, December 23rd Sunday before Nativity, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Monday, December 24th Great Hours & Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil 8:00 a.m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25th CHRISTMAS DAY Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27th St. Stephen the First Martyr Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 p.m. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 15
November 2012 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Greek School 4:30 p.m. Byzantine Music 6:30 GS B-ball 6:30 p.m. 3 IOCC WALK 4 Sunday School Philoptochos Sunday 5 Greek School-4:30 pm Greek Bible Study- 7pm 6 Archangels Cherubs 10:30 a.m. Parish Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. 7 Iconography - 6 pm GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm HS B-ball at St. Nicholas 8 p.m. 8 9 Greek School 4:30 p.m. Byzantine Music 6:30 GS B-ball 6:30 p.m. 10 Altar Boy Mtg 10 am Handmaidens 10 am HOPE 10:00 a.m. Pee-Wee Ball 11:00 a.m. GOYA Trip??? 11 Sunday School General Assembly 12 Preparation for Feed the Hungry - 10 a.m. Greek School-4:30 pm Monastery Trip 13 Feed the Hungry Cherubs 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 7:30 p.m.. 14 Iconography - 6 pm GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm HS B-ball at St. Nicholas 8 p.m. 15 16 Greek School 4:30 p.m. Byzantine Music 6:30 GS B-ball 6:30 p.m. 17 Joy Advent Retreat 9 am 4 pm 18 Sunday School Basketball Season opener St. John the Baptist at Saint Spyridon 2:15 19 Greek School-4:30 pm Greek Bible Study- 7pm 20 Cherubs 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 21 Iconography - 6 pm GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm 22 Thanksgiving Day Office Closed 23 Office Closed 24 No Activties 25 Family Worship 26 Greek School-4:30 pm Greek Bible Study- 7pm 27 Cherubs 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 28 Iconography - 6 pm GOYA & Jr. GOYA 7pm HS B-ball at St. Nicholas 8 p.m. 29 30 Greek School 4:30 p.m. Byzantine Music 6:30 GS B-ball 6:30 p.m.
Πέμπτη 1 Νοεμβρίου Σάββατο 3 Νοεμβρίου Κυριακή 4 Νοεμβρίου Δευτέρα 5 Νοεμβρίου Πέμπτη 8 Νοεμβρίου Παρασκευή 9 Νοεμβρίου Σάββατο 10 Νοεμβρίου Κυριακή 11 Νοεμβρίου Δευτέρα 12 Νοεμβρίου Τρίτη 13 Νοεμβρίου Τετάρτη 14 Νοεμβρίου Πέμπτη 15 Νοεμβρίου Παρασκευή 16 Νοεμβρίου Σαββάτο 17 Νοεμβρίου Κυριακή 18 Νοεμβρίου Δευτέρα 19 Νοεμβρίου Τρίτη 20 Νοεμβρίου Τετάρτη 21 Νοεμβρίου Πέπτη 22 Νοεμβρίου Παρασκευή 23 Νοεμβρίου Σάββατο 24 Νοεμβρίου Κυριακή 25 Νοεμβρίου Δευτέρα 26 Νοεμβρίου Τρίτη 27 Νοεμβρίου Τετἀρτη 28Νοεμβρίου Πέμπτη 29 Νοεμβρίου Παρασκευή 30 Νοεμβρίου Σάββατο 1 Δεκεμβρίου Κυριακή 2 Δεκεμβρίου Δευτέρα 3 Δεκεμβρίου Τρίτη 4 Δεκεμβρίου Τετἀρτη 5 Δεκεμβρίου Πέμπτη 6 Δεκεμβρίου Παρασκευή 7 Δεκεμβρίου Σάββατο 8 Δεκεμβρίου Κυριακή 9 Δεκεμβρίου Δευτέρα 10 Δεκεμβρίου Τρίτη 11 Δεκεμβρίου Τετάρτη 12 Δεκεμβρίου Πέμπτη 13 Δεκεμβρίου Παρασκευή 14 Δεκεμβρίου Σάββατο 15 Δεκεμβρίου Κυριακή 16 Δεκεμβρίου Δευτέρα 17 Δεκεμβρίου Τρίτη 18 Δεκεμβρίου Τετἀρτη 19 Δεκεμβρίου Πέμπτη 20 Δεκεμβρίου Παρασκευή 21 Δεκεμβρίου Σάββατο 22 Δεκεμβρίου Κυριακή 23 Δεκεμβρίου Δευτέρα 24 Δεκεμβρίου Τρίτη 25Δεκεμβρίου Πέμπτη 27 Δεκεμβρίου ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΙΕΡΩΝ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΩΝ Αγ. Αναργύρων Κοσμά & Δαμιανού, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8 π.μ. Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. 5η Κυριακή του Λουκά, Κυριακή της Φιλοπτώχου, Όρθρος, Θεία Λειτουργία, Μνηνόσυνο και Αρτοκλασία 8:00 π.μ. Παράκληση 6:00 μ.μ. Σύναξη των Αρχαγγέλων, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Αγ. Νεκταρίου, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. 8η Κυριακή του Λουκά, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τ. Σταυρού) * Μέγας Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός και Όρθρος στο Μοναστήρι 6:00μ.μ. Παράκληση 6:00 μ.μ. Αγίου Ιωάννου του Χρυσοστόμου, Θεία Λειτουργία στο Μοναστήρι 8:00 π.μ. Αγίου Φιλίππου, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8π.μ. Αρχίζει το Σαρανταλείτουργο & η Νηστεία των Χριστουγέννων Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Αποστόλου Ματθαίου, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. * Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. 9η Κυριακή του Λουκά -Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ.(ι.ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) * Παράκληση 6:00 μ.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) Εισόδια της Θεοτόκου, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) Όρθρος και Θ. Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) 13η Κυριακή του Λουκά Αγίας Αικατερίνης, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Αγίου Στυλιανού, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. * Παράκληση 6:00 μ.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θ Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. * Μ Εσπερινός στον Ι.Ν. Αγίου Ανδρέα 7:00 μ.μ. Αγίου Ανδρέα του Πρωτόκλητου, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. * Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. 14η Κυριακή του Λουκά -Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) * Παράκληση 6:00 μ.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) * Μέγας Εσπερινός στον Ι.Ν. Αγίου Νικολάου Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 9:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Αγίου Νικoλάου) Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τ. Σταυρού) Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) * Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. 10η Κυριακή του Λουκά -Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. * Παράκληση 6:30 μ.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος 7:00 μ.μ. Όρθρος και Αρχιερατική Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Αγίου Ελευθερίου -Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. * Εσπερινός 6:00 μ.μ. 11η Κυριακή του Λουκά -Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Όρθρος & Θ. Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τ. Σταυρού) * Παράκληση 6:00 μ.μ. Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) Όρθος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) Όρθος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. (Ι.Ν. Τιμίου Σταυρού) Κυριακή προ των Χριστουγέννων Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Ακολουθία Βασιλικών Ωρών και Εσπερίνή Θεία Λειτουργία του Μ. Βασιλείου 8 π.μ. ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΑ Ορθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Αγίου Στεφάνου, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 17
CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 3rd IOCC Walk November 4th Philoptochos Sunday November 6th Parish Council November 8th Archangels Feast Day November 9th PTA Meeting November 11th Fall General Assembly November 12th Monastery Vespers November 13th Feed the Hungry November 15th Christmas Lent November 17th JOY Advent Retreat November 22nd Thanksgiving December 1st & 2nd Craft Show December 11th & 12th Parish Feast Day Celebration December 31st New Year s Eve Dance St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 12307 S. Ridgeland Avenue Palos Heights, IL 60463 Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Permit #52 Palos Heights, IL. Address Correction Requested Attend Church Regularly with Your Family!