7373 CALDWELL AVENUE, NILES, ILLINOIS 60714 -- PHONE (847) 647-8880 Web: SaintHaralambosGOC.org Fr. Constantine P. Botsis, Proistamenos Fr. George Lamberis, Synefemerios Deacon John G. Suhayda Nick Harisiadis, Protopsaltis ST PHOTIOS THE GREAT, PATRIARCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE Commemorated on February 6 Saint Photios the Great, Patriarch of Constantinople, lived during the ninth century, and came from a family of zealous Christians. His father Sergios died as a martyr in defense of holy icons. Saint Photios received an excellent education and was considered one of the most brilliant minds in the empire. In 857 Patriarch Ignatios (October 23) was deposed from the See of Constantinople. The bishops, knowing the piety and extensive knowledge of Photios, informed the emperor that he was a man worthy to occupy the archpastoral throne. Saint Photios, still a layman, passing through all the clerical ranks in six days, was consecrated bishop and elevated to the patriarchal throne. Discord, however, arose within the Church. The Synod of 861 was called to end the unrest, at which the deposition of Ignatios and the installation of Photios as patriarch were confirmed. Pope Nicholas I, whose envoys were present at this council, hoped that by recognizing Photios as patriarch he could subordinate him to his power. When the new patriarch proved unsubmissive, Nicholas anathematized Photios at a Roman council. A period known as the Photian Schism between Constantinople and Rome began and lasted until 879. Until the end of his life Saint Photios was a firm opponent of papal intrigues and designs upon the Orthodox Church of the East. In 864, Bulgaria voluntarily converted to Christianity. The Bulgarian prince Boris was baptized by Patriarch Photios himself. Later, Saint Photios sent an archbishop and priests to baptize the Bulgarian people. In 865, Saints Cyril and Methodios were sent to preach Christ in the Slavonic language. However, the partisans of the Pope incited the Bulgarians against the Orthodox missionaries. The papal legates began to substitute Latin teachings and customs in place of Orthodox belief and practice. Saint Photios, as a firm defender of truth and denouncer of falsehood, wrote an encyclical informing the Eastern bishops of the Pope s actions, indicating that the departure of the Roman Church from Orthodoxy was not only in ritual, but also in its confession of faith. A council was convened, censuring the arrogance of the West. In 867, Basil the Macedonian seized the imperial throne, after murdering the emperor Michael. Saint Photios denounced the murderer and would not permit him to partake of the Holy Mysteries of Christ. Therefore, he was removed from the patriarchal throne and Patriarch Ignatios was restored as patriarch. The Synod of 869 met to investigate the conduct of Saint Photios. This council took place with the parti cipation of papal legates, who demanded that the participants sign a document (Libellus) condemning Photios and recognizing the primacy of the Pope. The Eastern bishops would not agree to this, and argued with the legates. But the Latin faction was victorious. Although their judgment was baseless, they anathematized Patriarch Photios. The saint was sent to prison for seven years. In 879, two years after the death of Patriarch Ignatios, another council was summoned (many consider it the Eighth Ecumenical Council), and again Saint Photios was acknowledged as the lawful archpastor of the Church of Constantinople. Pope John VIII, declared former papal decisions about Photios annulled. The council acknowledged the unalterable character of the Nicean-Constantinople Creed, and rejected the Latin distortion ( filioque ). Under Emperor Basil s successor, Leo, Saint Photios again endured false denunciations. Again deposed from his See in 886, the saint completed the course of his life in 891. The Orthodox Church venerates Saint Photios as a pillar and foundation of the Church, an inspired guide of the Orthodox, and Equal to the Apostles. From the OCA Department of Religious Education
News and Reminders The St. Haralambos Jr. GOYA invites you to join us at to today s Coffee Fellowship Hour after today s church services! PROSPHORA We thank Mrs. Litsa Pagones, Mrs. Eleni Katris and Mrs. Amalia Deligiannis, who have offered today s prosphora. Next week, the prosphora will be offered by Mrs. Anastasia Maroutsos, Mrs. Zoi Govis and Mrs. Pitsa Serigos (Fri, Feb 10), and by Mrs. Loretta Hughes/Polites, Mrs. Helen Kontos and the Sikoral Family (Sun, Feb 12). MEMORIAL SERVICES 40 days Konstantinos Stavrou 6 months Angelo Dimitropoulos 5 years Vasilios Christides 8 years Aspasia Christides Memorial Services are offered for the eternal rest of persons who have fallen asleep in the Lord. There are some days when Memorials are not permitted please call the church office before planning. Customarily, Memorials take place at 40 days, at 6 months, at 1 year and at 3 years. After three years have passed, the departed are more properly remembered on the Saturdays of the Souls. Please also remember that we have discontinued the custom of placing candles in the kolyva. WHO CAN RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION? Because receiving Holy Communion or any other Sacrament is an expression of our acceptance of the dogmatic and moral teachings of the Orthodox Faith, only Orthodox Christians (by baptism or chrismation) in good standing may participate. For this reason, persons who do not agree with these teachings, or not in good standing (for example, married outside the church, or unmarried but sexually active, or civilly divorced but not ecclesiastically divorced), must return to good standing in order to participate in Orthodox Sacraments such as Holy Communion and Unction. This is also why Orthodox Christians do not receive sacraments in non-orthodox churches. THE FIRST WEEK OF THE TRIODION the Triodion is the name of the book used in Orthodox Christian worship during the periods of pre-lent, Great Lent and Holy Week. The pre-lenten period is referred to as the Triodion season, and it begins today. During the first week of Triodion, there is no fasting. TSIKNOPEMPTI DINNER Join us Thursday, February 16 at 6 pm for a delicious dinner hosted by our Philoptochos. This is the last weekday on which meat is served before Great Lent begins. Please call the church office for reservations! ORTHODOX MISSIONS BENEFIT DINNER Mission Team Chicago is sponsoring its 20th Annual Missions Benefit Dinner at 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 23 at St. John the Baptist Church in Des Plaines. The guest speaker will be Fr. Michael Oleksa, speaking about the Missionary Importance of the Alaskan Saints Today. The donation is only $35, and proceeds will benefit the Orthodox Christian Mission Center. For reservations, please call 317-709-0168 or visit MTCbenefit@yahoo.com by Feb 16. OUR OUTREACH COMMITTEE has placed a donation box in the narthex to raise money to help people in need. We have been able to help many people THROUGH YOUR GENEROSITY, and we thank you! COFFEE HOUR Coffee Hour is offered every Sunday by our various church organizations in order to provide fellowship and the opportunity to get to know one another. Everyone is invited to take coffee and a few pastries or pieces of fruit. After enjoying refreshments, we kindly ask that you please pick up and dispose your plates and cups. DEAR FRIENDS AND VISITORS: We are happy that you have come to worship with us, and hope that you have had a prayerful and uplifting experience. If you are visiting St. Haralambos or are new to our community, please seek out our Committee members (wearing welcome! badges) if you have any questions.
2017 Stewardship DISCOVER THE LIGHT! Jesus is the Light of the World, but He also said YOU are the light of the World; let your light shine before others. Stewardship is discovering our light by using the talents and gifts God has given us. 2017 information has been mailed to you. When you complete the form, please consider your 2017 Commitment carefully, and also fill out ALL the information. The ministries that interest you could reflect your talents and gifts the light that is in you! THE INREACH COMMITTEE Just as we have an Outreach Committee, we are in the process of creating an Inreach Committee to research a plan for the internal, spiritual growth of our families. The next meeting of the Inreach Committee will be on Friday evening at 6:00 pm at the Pickwick Restaurant. You are welcomed to join us! ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY SURVEY As our community continues to grow, we strive to serve our members. You are invited to complete a brief survey about your overall experience at St. Haralambos. This will help us understand what is important to you and your family. Please feel free to provide feedback on ministries, activities, and spiritual services. Any suggestions you may have are greatly welcomed. All completed surveys are anonymous, and results will be presented without identification. The survey can be completed on line; paper copies are also available in the church office. The deadline to complete the survey is February 15 th. Please use the following link to access the survey: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3219664/ St-Haralambos-Parish-Survey ST HARALAMBOS 66th ANNIVERSARY-- On Sunday afternoon, February 12, we will celebrate our parish s 66th Anniversary with a Festive Luncheon Banquet at Allgauers at the Hilton in Northbrook (2855 Milwaukee Avenue)! Please mark the date and plan to attend with your family! If you would like toplace an Ad in our Program Book, please contact the office not later than tomorrow! Please give us your support! THE IONIAN VILLAGE ANNOUNCES that online registration for the summer program of 2017 begins on March 1st at 11:00 am at www.ionianvillage.org DATES TO REMEMBER: Wed, FEB 8 7:00 pm Paraclesis to Saint Haralambos Thurs, FEB 9 7:00 pm Great Vespers of St. Haralambos Fri, FEB 10 8:30 am--orthros and Liturgy for St. Haralambos Day Sun, FEB 12 St. Haralambos 66th Anniversary Celebration Thurs, FEB 16 Tsiknopempti Dinner Sat, FEB 18 Apokreatiko Glendi GREAT LENT BEGINS FEBRUARY 27 SWEET AND KIND: Please understand that chewing gum in church is considered to be very discourteous and even vulgar. Your attention to this is greatly appreciated. In consideration of others, please remove lipstick when reverencing the holy icons or receiving Holy Communion. If your child is distracting to others, do not be embarrassed; they are only children. If they continue to disturb, however, you are requested to take your child to our cry room. PLEASE SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONE DURING CHURCH SERVICES!
Ἀπόστολος καὶ Εὐαγγέλιον τῆς Ἡμέρας ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ B Τιμοθέου γ 10-15 Τέκνον Τιμόθεε, παρηκολούθησάς μου τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ, τῇ ἀγωγῇ, τῇ προθέσει, τῇ πίστει, τῇ μακροθυμίᾳ, τῇ ἀγάπῃ, τῇ ὑπομονῇ, τοῖς διωγμοῖς, τοῖς παθήμασιν, οἷά μοι ἐγένετο ἐν Αντιοχείᾳ, ἐν Ικονίῳ, ἐν Λύστροις, οἵους διωγμοὺς ὑπήνεγκα καὶ ἐκ πάντων με ἐρρύσατο ὁ κύριος. Καὶ πάντες δὲ οἱ θέλοντες ζῆν εὐσεβῶς ἐν Χριστῷ Ιησοῦ διωχθήσονται πονηροὶ δὲ ἄνθρωποι καὶ γόητες προκόψουσιν ἐπὶ τὸ χεῖρον, πλανῶντες καὶ πλανώμενοι. Σὺ δὲ μένε ἐν οἷς ἔμαθες καὶ ἐπιστώθης, εἰδὼς παρὰ τίνων ἔμαθες, καὶ ὅτι ἀπὸ βρέφους [τὰ] ἱερὰ γράμματα οἶδας, τὰ δυνάμενά σε σοφίσαι εἰς σωτηρίαν διὰ πίστεως τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ιησοῦ. ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΟΝ Ἐκ τοῦ κατὰ Λουκάν ιη 10-14 Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην Ανθρωποι δύο ἀνέβησαν εἰς τὸ ἱερὸν προσεύξασθαι, ὁ εἷς Φαρισαῖος καὶ ὁ ἕτερος τελώνης. Ὁ Φαρισαῖος σταθεὶς πρὸς ἑαυτὸν ταῦτα προσηύχετο, Ο Θεός, εὐχαριστῶ σοι ὅτι οὐκ εἰμὶ ὥσπερ οἱ λοιποὶ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, ἅρπαγες, ἄδικοι, μοιχοί, ἢ καὶ ὡς οὗτος ὁ τελώνης νηστεύω δὶς τοῦ σαββάτου, ἀποδεκατῶ πάντα ὅσα κτῶμαι. Ὁ δὲ τελώνης μακρόθεν ἑστὼς οὐκ ἤθελεν οὐδὲ τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς ἐπᾶραι εἰς τὸν οὐρανόν, ἀλλ ἔτυπτεν τὸ στῆθος αὐτοῦ λέγων, Ο Θεός, ἱλάσθητί μοι τῷ ἁμαρτωλῷ. Λέγω ὑμῖν, κατέβη οὗτος δεδικαιωμένος εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ παρ ἐκεῖνον ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ὑψῶν ἑαυτὸν ταπεινωθήσεται, ὁ δὲ ταπεινῶν ἑαυτὸν ὑψωθήσεται.
Epistle and Gospel Readings for Today EPISTLE READING II Timothy 3: 10-15 TIMOTHY, my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, my sufferings, what befell me at Antioch, at lconion, and at Lystra, what persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. GOSPEL READING Luke 18: 10-14 The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
UPCOMING YOUTH MINISTRY DATES Please fill out a registration form in the Church Office. Little Angels (Ages 4 and under) Tues, February 7-11:30am 1 pm Family Night (Families & youth in Pre-k 5th grade) Next gathering Mon., February 6 5:30 pm 7 pm SR. GOYA BAKE SALE! SUPER BOWL SUNDAY February 5th after Divine Liturgy All proceeds will fund our outreach trip. Jr. GOYA (6th 8th grades) Monday, February 13 6:30 pm 8 pm Sr. GOYA (High School) Monday, February 6 7:30 pm 9 pm SAVE THE DATE!!! WINTER FANARI CAMP For grades 6th-11th Friday, Mar 11 Sunday, Mar 13
Ανακοινώσεις 2017 Stewardship DISCOVER THE LIGHT! Ο Χριστός, που είναι το Φως του Κόσμου, μας είπε «Εσείς είσαστε το φως του Κόσμου, αφίστε το φως σας να λάμψει μπροστἀ από τους ἀλλους.» Stewardship είναι η ανακάλυψη του δικού μας φωτός χρησιμοποιώντας τα ταλέντα μας και τα δώρα που ο Θεός μας έχει χαρίσει. Πληροφορίες για το Stewardship του 2017 έχουν ήδη σταλεί σε όλους. Σας παρακαλούμε να συμπληρώνετε την κάρτα προσφοράς σας για το 2017 προσεκτικά και να απαντάτε σε ΟΛΕΣ τις ερωτήσεις. Οι εθελοντικές υπηρεσίες που σας ενδιαφέρουν αντανακλούν τα ταλέντα και τα δώρα σας απ το Θεό το φως που υπάρχει μέσα σας! 66H ΕΠΕΤΕΙΟΣ ΑΓ. ΧΑΡΑΛΑΜΠΟΥΣ - Την Κυριακή το απόγευμα, 12 Φεβρουαρίου, θα εορτάσουμε την 66η Επέτειο της ενορίας μας με ένα Εορταστικό Γεύμα εις το Allgauers-Hilton στο Northbrook (2855 Milwaukee Avenue)! Παρακαλούμε σημειώστε την ημερομηνία και σχεδιάστε να έλθετε με την οικογένειά σας! ΤΣΙΚΝΟΠΕΜΠΤΗ Την Πέμπτη, 16 Φεβρουαρίου, Η Φιλόπτωχος μας σας προσκαλεί σε ένα νοστιμότατο γεύμα της Τσικνοπέμπτης! Είναι η τελευταία καθημερινή ημέρα που επιτρέπεται να φάμε κρέατα πριν αρχίσει η Μεγ. Σαρακοστή. Παρακαλούμε να τηλεφωνείστε το γραφείο της εκκλησίας δια κρατήσεις θέσεων. ΠΟΙΟΙ ΔΥΝΑΝΤΑΙ ΝΑ ΛΑΒΟΥΝ ΘΕΙΑΝ ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑΝ - Όταν λαμβάνομεν Θείαν Κοινωνίαν η οποιοδήποτε από τα άλλα Μυστήρια εκφράζομεν την αποδοχήν μας εις τα δογματικά και ηθικά διδάγματα της Ορθοδόξου μας Εκκλησίας. Διά τούτο, μόνον Ορθόδοξοι Χριστιανοί οι οποίοι είναι εντάξει απέναντι της Εκκλησίας δύνανται να λάβουν μέρος εις τα Μυστήρια, όπως Θεία Κοινωνία και Ευχέλαιο, και δεν πρέπει να λαμβάνουμε μέρος σε Μυστήρια σε μη Ορθόδοξες εκκλησίες. Διά οποιεσδήποτε απορίες σας, παρακαλούμε να συζητήσετε με τον ιερέα σας. ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΑ Επιμνημόσυνες δεήσεις γίνονται για την αιώνιον ανάπαυση των τεθνεώντων. Συνήθως, αυτές οι δεήσεις γίνονται κατά τις 40 ημέρες, τους 6 μήνες, τον 1 ον χρόνο και τον 3 ον χρόνο. Όταν έχουν περάσει τρία χρόνια, είναι πιο αρμόζον να μνημονεύουμε τους αποθανόντας κατά τα Ψυχοσάββατα. ΠΟΤΕ ΝΑ ΓΟΝΑΤΙΖΟΥΜΕ, ΝΑ ΣΤΕΚΟ- ΜΑΣΤΕ ΚΑΙ ΝΑ ΚΑΘΟΜΑΣΤΕ Στην Επίκλησι («Σε Υμνούμεν»), όσοι δεν γονατίζουν για διάφορες αιτίες, παρακαλούνται να παραμένουν όρθιοι εις ένδειξιν σεβασμού. Στην Επίκλησιν, δεν είναι αρμόζον να καθόμεθα (εκτός δια λόγους ασθενείας). SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND EVENTS THIS WEEK: Mon, Feb 6 Family Night. 5:30 pm Sr. GOYA.. 7:30 pm Tues, Feb 7 Little Angels.. 11:30 am Afternoon Greek School 4:30 pm PTA Monthly Meeting.. 5:45 pm Wed, Feb 8 Paraclesis to St. Haralambos.. 7:00 pm Thurs, Feb 9 Great Vespers of the Feastday of St. Haralambos 7:00 pm Fri, Feb 10 Orthros and Divine Liturgy (Feastday of St. Haralambos)... 8:30 am (No Afternoon Greek School) Sat, Feb 11 Saturday Greek School... 9:00 am Σας παρακαλούμε όπως κρατάτε κλειστά τα κινητά σας τηλέφωνα.
TODAY S ECCLESIASTICAL CALENDAR Sunday, February 5, 2017 16th Luke (Publican and Pharisee) Τοῦ Τελώνου καί Φαρισαίου The Holy Martyr Agatha. Our Father Polyefktos, Patriarch of Constantinople Tῆς Ἁγίας Μάρτυρος Ἀγάθης. Tοῦ Πατρὸς ἡμῶν Πολυεύκτου, Ἀρχιεπισκόπου Κων/πόλεως. ΑΠΟΛΥΤΙΚΙA ΤΗΣ ΗΜΕΡΑΣ DISMISSAL HYMNS OF THE DAY Apolytikion of the Fourth Plagal Tone Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. From on high You descended, O Compassionate One; the grave You endured for three days, that you might free us from passions. Our Life and Resurrection, O Lord, glory to You. Apolytikion of the Presentation of our Lord Χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη Θεοτόκε Παρθένε, ἐκ σοῦ γὰρ ἀνέτειλεν ὁ Ἥλιος τῆς δικαιοσύνης, Χριστὸς ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν, φωτίζων τοὺς ἐν σκότει. Εὐφραίνου καὶ σὺ Πρεσβύτα δίκαιε, δεξάμενος ἐν ἀγκάλαις τὸν ἐλευθερωτὴν τῶν ψυχῶν ἡμῶν, χαριζόμενος ἡμῖν καὶ τὴν Ἀνάστασιν. Rejoice, full of grace, O Virgin Theotokos, for from you has risen the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, enlightening those in darkness. Rejoice also, O Righteous Elder, as you received in your arms the Redeemer of our souls, Who also grants to us the Resurrection. Apolytikion of the Holy Taxiarchs Τῶν οὐρανίων στρατιῶν Ἀρχιστράτηγοι, δυσωποῦμεν ὑμᾶς ἡμεῖς οἱ ἀνάξιοι, ἵνα ταῖς ὑμῶν δεήσεσι, τειχίσητε ἡμᾶς, σκέπῃ τῶν πτερύγων, τῆς ἀΰλου ὑμῶν δόξης, φρουροῦντες ἡμᾶς προσπίπτοντας, ἐκτενῶς καὶ βοῶντας Ἐκ τῶν κινδύνων λυτρώσασθε ἡμᾶς, ὡς Ταξιάρχαι τῶν ἄνω Δυνάμεων. Supreme Commanders of the heavenly armies, we the unworthy implore you, that by your supplications you encircle us under the cover of the wings of your ineffable glory; guarding us who bow down with fervor crying: Deliver us from dangers, as Leaders of the Powers above. Apolytikion of St. Haralambos Ὡς στῦλος ἀκλόνητος, τῆς Ἐκκλησίας Χριστοῦ, καὶ λύχνος ἀείφωτος τῆς οἰκουμένης σοφέ, ἐδείχθης Χαράλαμπες, ἔλαμψας ἐν τῷ κόσμῳ, διὰ τοῦ μαρτυρίου, ἔλυσας τῶν εἰδώλων, τὴν σκοτόμαιναν μάκαρ, διὸ ἐν παῤῥησίᾳ Χριστῷ, πρέσβευε σωθῆναι ἡμᾶς. As a pillar unshakable of the Church of Christ, and an ever-radiant lamp to the universe, were you, O wise Haralambos; you illumined the world through martyrdom; you dispelled the moonless night of the idols, O blessed one. Therefore with boldness before Christ, intercede that we may be saved. ΚΟΝΤΑΚΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΗΜΕΡΑΣ KONTAKION OF THE DAY Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῷ τόκῳ σου, καὶ χεῖρας τοῦ Συμεὼν εὐλογήσας ὡς ἔπρεπε, προφθάσας καὶ νῦν ἔσωσας ἡμᾶς Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός. Ἀλλ' εἰρήνευσον ἐν πολέμοις τὸ πολίτευμα, καὶ κραταίωσον Βασιλεῖς οὓς ἠγάπησας, ὁ μόνος φιλάνθρωπος. You who did sanctify the virginal womb by Your birth and who did bless the hands of Simeon, now have come and saved us, O Christ God. Bring peace to Your nation in war, and strengthen the people whom You have loved, who alone love mankind.