THE VOICE THE VOICE MAY 2013 - Volume No. 273 TABLE OF CONTENTS Father s Article... 1 Iconography Update... 3 Cherubs... 4 Archangels... 5 Philoptochos... 6 PTA... 7 Sunday School... 8 Stewardship... 9 Pascha... 10,11 Pascha Donations... 12 Parish News... 13 Registry... 13 Κοινοτικά Νέα... 14 Liturgical Schedule... 15 Community Events... 17 ST. SPYRIDON HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH 12307 S. RIDGELAND AVE. PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 WWW. SAINT- SPYRIDON.ORG Hymn of Note Our study of the eleven hymns of the Resurrection finds us in the Paschal period, having come to witness for ourselves the Lord s rising from the dead. In the last Hymn of Note we were left with the image of Mary Magdalene staying behind at the empty tomb, weeping because she could find where Jesus was. In her staying at the tomb, in her desire to see her Teacher once again, Jesus appears to her. At first, she does not recognize Him but thinks Him to be the gardener. Jesus then calls her by her name, and immediately Mary s eyes are opened and she falls at His feet and is clinging to Him. This is where our hymn of note takes over and describes this scene of Mary at the feet of the Risen Lord. Please Join Us For Our 8th Annual Mother s Day Luncheon Hosted by The St. Spyridon Ladies Philoptochos Society Sunday, May 12th, 2013 Immediately following the Divine Liturgy Please call the Church Office (708) 385-2311 Adults $20.00 Children $10.00
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... Vice-President Konstantine Labrakis... Vice President James Xeros... Secretary Frank Kopanis... Assistant Secretary Gus Kolyvas... Treasurer Nicholas Chibucos... 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... Archangels Academy Zoe Kopanis... Sunday School Director Nicky Glikis... Choir Director Dana Vasilakos... G.O.Y.A. & Jr. G.O.Y.A. Janine Riley... Cherubs Presvytera Georgia... HOPE Fr. Tilemahos... Byzantine Music Panagiotis Mihalopoulos... Iconography Fr. Tilemahos... Bible Study Vicki Drikos... Handmaidens Nick Chibucos... 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. Mary s hot tears did not flow in vain, for she was granted Angels to teach her and the sight of you, O Jesus. But, as a weak woman, she still had earthly thoughts, and therefore she was sent away so as not to touch you, O Christ; but nevertheless she was sent as a herald to your Disciples, to whom she spoke the good tidings, announcing your ascent to the Father s inheritance. With her make us also worthy of your manifestation, O Master and Lord. (Listen to the hymn at http://www.ec-patr.net/en/sounds_htm/eothina.htm) Mary Magdalene has been one of the most misunderstood figures in Christian history, due mostly non-orthodox teachings perpetuated through Hollywood and presented as fact rather than fiction. In reality, Mary was from the town of Madgala in Galilee, and had pious parents who raised her to be faithful and loving toward both God and neighbor. She had chosen for herself a life of chastity, learning, and charity. However, the devil attacked her spirit and she was beset with torment by them. When she met Jesus, He healed her of her torment and then Mary Magdalene followed Him and His disciples even unto the cross. Mary Madgalene was not the sinful woman that anointed Jesus feet, nor the adulteress that Jesus saved from execution. Mary was simply one of the people Jesus healed and who, in her gratitude, became one of the most dedicated of His followers. In our hymn of note, she is beset too much by grief to comprehend that Christ had risen. It is not until the Risen Lord calls her by name that she realizes the miracle of the Resurrection. But then she tries to cling on His feet and Jesus stops her. He tells her not to cling to Him because He has not yet ascended to His Father and the Father of us all. Jesus does not prevent people from touching Him after His resurrection. He called the apostle Thomas to touch Him as He invites all of us to partake of His body and blood. In this occasion, however, Christ is trying to instruct Mary to accept that He is not the same as He was before. His goal is to fulfill the redemption of human nature by ascending with that nature to His Father. He is risen not in order to return to life as it was before the Cross but to bring humanity with Him into full and complete communion with God when He takes His seat at the right hand of God the Father. Mary Magdalene sought to cling to Jesus earthly life but He helped her realize that first of all He is God, the redeemer of our fallen nature. Therefore, when we come to approach Christ in prayer, in church, and in Holy Communion, He may appear to us in a lowly form, in the elements of bread and wine, for that is all our earthly eyes can handle. However, we cannot come to Jesus thinking of Him only in earthly realities. We must not seek Him only as the Incarnate Lord who walked among us. We must seek Him as our Risen Lord, our God, our Redeemer. When we address Him, He is not just a man, but He is the Lord and Savior of our body, our mind, and our soul. Only then, when He addresses us by name and we come to hear His voice, then we may touch Him, then we may partake of Him, then we may receive Him as our Lord and our God. Amen. Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos 2 The Voice
ICONOGRAPHY PROJECT UPDATE ICONOGRAPHY PROJECT UPDATE During the month of April, we began the installation of Phase 1 of our iconography. The icons of the Ascension, Pentecost, and the Sunday of Thomas were placed above the solea and the altar. In June, the eight medallion icons above the solea, and the two icons of St. Spyridon s life along with six medallions in the west arch, are scheduled for installment. This will complete Phase 1. The only icon that has not been donated in Phase 1 is the icon of St. Spyridon s miracle. As soon as we have enough donations for Phase 2 we will proceed to place icons over the north and south arches. The icons that are still available are: The Adoration of the Magi The Flight to Egypt The Wedding in Cana The Transfiguration The Raising of Lazarus The Last Supper Prophet Jesse the father King David St. Joseph the Betrothed Five medallion icons More information on these icons is available on our website and in brochures available at the church office. If you are interested in donating one of the above icons please contact Fr. Tilemahos. We thank Mr. & Mrs. Sotirios Charalambos for their donation of the Icon of St. Efraim the New. We also thank Mr. Konstantinos Brown, Mr. Tom Halikias, and all the anonymous donors for their donation to the Iconography Fund. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 3
Dear Friends and Parishioners, As we approach the most sacred period of the Great Lent which is Holy Week, we pray that Our Lord s Resurrection give us health, love and humility so that we may continue to work for our Holy Orthodox Church. The ladies of Philoptochos started the Lenten Season with the Kathara Deftera Lenten Dinner that took place after the Compline Service. It was a very spiritual evening and we thank the ladies who helped with the preparations and the serving of the traditional Lenten foods. On April 26th we hosted our Annual Lenten Dinner after the Presanctified Liturgy. His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos presided and we welcomed all the faithful from the many parishes of our Metropolis. The Lenten Dinner was offered freely, but donations made by our guests and Philoptochos members were given to Fr. Athenagoras for his mission work in Cuba. On Palm Sunday we hosted the traditional Palm Sunday luncheon. Many thanks to Harrison s Restaurant and the Mastorakos and Nakos families for donating the fish, and to Southfork Restaurant who helped us prepare the meal. Also many thanks to all our volunteers and supporters of this event. Also on the same day we held our annual Bake Sale of Easter pastries; the proceeds will help the needy in our community. Please don t forget our Annual Mother s Day Luncheon that will take place on May 12, 2013. My sincere thanks and appreciation to all of you for your continuous support and your love for philanthropy. Kali Anastasi from all the Philoptochos Members. PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS CHERUBS April 9th was Joanna Spinos' last day as the Cherubs advisor. The families presented her with a beautiful plant and a card and had a party in her honor. On April 16th Jeanine Riley took over as the new Cherubs teacher. Archangels Academy would like to thank Joanna for her commitment to our Cherubs and congratulate her on a job well done. We are very excited to welcome Jeanine to our Archangels family and she is already off to a wonderful start! Mrs. Anna Angelos April was a busy month for Cherubs. We have been celebrating spring by making different crafts to reflect the season. Flowers and butterflies filled our room. Our last class was spent talking about Easter and making little lambs. We also had a fun farewell party for our beloved teacher Mrs. Joanna Spinos. After 2 years of dedication and service to the Cherubs program, Mrs. Joanna is leaving to spend more time with her children. We thank her and we will miss her smiling face around our classroom! Happy Easter everyone! Mrs. Janine Riley Please Join Us for Our 8th Annual Mother s Day Luncheon Hosted by The St. Spyridon Ladies Philoptochos Society Sunday May 12th, 2013 Immediately following the Divine Liturgy Please call the Church Office (708) 385-4 The Voice
ARCHANGELS ACADEMY Archangels Academy Preschool had a great showing at this year s Greek Parade. A sincere thank you to the parade committee, Maria Baltsas, Irene Farsatis and Yianna Halikias, for organizing the design and purchase of the new banner, the custom umbrellas and the fruit snack give away project. On Thursday, May 23rd, Archangels Academy Preschool will be holding its 8th Annual End of the Year Banquet at the Odyssey Country Club. It is our tradition that this event is organized by the parents of the graduates. Thank you very much to the parents of the graduates, particularly Demetria Kottaras and Effie Triantafylou for chairing the committee. We look forward to a wonderful evening. CLASS OF 2013 ARCHANGELS ACADEMY GRADUATES Eleni Baltsas Angelina Bisbikis Christina Drikos Nadia Karamagianis Stavros Kladis George Kollias George Kottaras Zafiri Malamis Magdalene Mikroulis Kat. Panagiotopoulos Angelina Perakis Panagiotis Primbas John Skordas Nonta Stamus Demi Tarvidas St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 5
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS Christ has risen! The month of April was an exciting month for Sunday School. On April 6th, our young students came to the Annual Lenten Retreat hosted by the P.T.A. The kids learned about the Sundays of Lent and the teachers and volunteers did a great job in organizing and conducting a wonderful retreat and day of fellowship and learning. Many thanks to the P.T.A. for sponsoring our retreat. On April 21st, our Sunday School students presented their Oratorical Projects. We had entries from our young students as well as entries that we will be forwarding to the Metropolis Oratorical which will take place on May 11th, in Racine Wisconsin. Representing our parish of Saint Spyridon in the Junior Division will be Peter Panagiotopoulos for poetry, Demetra Alikakos for iconography, Zachary Chibucos for essay, and Konstantine Alikakos for oratory. In the senior division we will be represented by Issa Janinah in poetry, Irene Karopoulos in essay, and Peter Xeros in oratory. We wish our representatives great success, and we congratulate all the participants of our parish Oratorical festival. All the entries are on display in our community hall. On April 27 th many of our Sunday School staff & students came together for our annual Saturday of Lazarus Communion breakfast & making of the palms. Together our St Spyridon family participated in preparing for Palm Sunday and continuing our Lenten journey. The Sunday School students were also asked to participate in a Baby Bottle Drive to benefit the Martha & Mary House, a maternity home for women in pregnancy crisis situations. We are still waiting for all the bottles to be returned by our Sunday School families. Many of our children are currently preparing themselves for our annual Bible Bowl, which will be held on Mother s Day, Sunday May 12 th, during Sunday School class time. Sunday School graduation will be held on Sunday May 19 th. We will be honoring our Sunday School students & staff. If you have children who are graduating from High School or College, please let the church office know so that we may acknowledge their accomplishment. Zoe Kopanis, Religious Education Director SAVE THE DATE Federation Greek Orthodox Church Musicians Metropolis of Chicago Invite you to participate in the 17th Annual Youth Choir Conference October 19th & 20th, 2013 Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church Conference Director: Diana Ott For information contact Ida Trakadas or Nicky Glikis. 6 The Voice
P.T.A. NEWS On Sunday, April 14th, the P.T.A. participated in the Greektown Independence Day Parade. The Parish Council and the P.T.A. sponsored a float which cost $1200. The Parent & Teacher Association of Saint Spyridon hosted the Saturday of Lazarus Breakfast on Saturday, April 27th as everyone came together and prepared the palms for Palm Sunday. Many thanks to James Halikas for cooking his delicious fasting pancakes for all the children and adults to enjoy. For the Sunday of Pascha, the P.T.A. is preparing the bags of treats for all the children attending the service. Many thanks to all the volunteers for preparing the Easter treats. During the month of May, the P.T.A. is gearing up for the graduation ceremonies for Sunday School on May 19th and Greek School on June 3rd. All graduates of 8th grade, High School, and college, are asked to submit their names so that they may be honored at the Sunday School Graduation. Furthermore, all the students will be given books and other gifts on graduation day. Finally, all High School graduates are asked to submit their application for the P.T.A. Scholarship which will be awarded at graduation. ATTENTION GRADUATES On Sunday, May 19th, following the Divine Liturgy, we will honor all the High School and College Graduates in the church. Please submit the names of the graduates in your family by May 10, so that they may be honored and included in the graduation program. In the Community Hall all our youth ministries, Sunday School, GOYA, Jr. GOYA, Cherubs, Altar Boys, Handmaidens, Jr. Choir, Byzantine Music, and Athletics will present their certificates and awards. GOYA NEWS During the Lenten period the Goyans were selling raffle tickets to raise money for the Iconography Project. They raised over $900 and the raffle prize was a lamb donated by Niko & Natalie Dagres, owners of Niko s Breakfast Club. Many thanks to all who supported our Goyans. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 7
LENTEN RETREAT On Saturday, April 6th, our Sunday School and the P.T.A. hosted the annual Lenten Retreat. The theme of the Retreat was Kyria Sarakosti. The children learned about the themes and saints of each Lenten Sunday from Sunday of Orthodoxy to Pascha. Many thanks to the P.T.A. for sponsoring the retreat, and to all the volunteers, teachers, and donors who made this retreat a successful event. We also thank Mr. Andreas Tsantilis for once again painting our Lenten Retreat banner which will be hung on our gym walls over the summer. 8 The Voice
STEWARDSHIP 2013 Stewardship 2013 Progress Report As of April 25th, 2013 Pledged Stewards: 217 Average Stewardship: $371.25 Amount of Stewardship donated: $80,561 The Stewardship Committee thanks our 217 Stewards who have fulfilled their pledge for the 2013 year. We wish to express our gratitude for your commitment to the Lord s work through our Church of Saint Spyridon. And to you who have not yet pledged, we ask of you to commit yourself and your family so that the Word of God may continue in His glorious name. ΓΙΝΕ ΚΑΛΟΣ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑΣ ΤΟΥ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΣΠΥΡΙΔΩΝΑ Ευχαριστούμε τις 217 οικογένεις που εκπλήρωσαν τις υποσχέσεις τους για το έτος 2013. Υπενθυμίζουμε σε όλους ότι έχουν ταχυδρομηθεί οι Καταστάσεις Υπόσχεσης του Καλού Οικονόμου για το τρέχον έτος. Σας παρακαλούμε να ανανεώσετε την συνδρομή σας το γρηγορώτερο δυνατόν. Χρειαζόμαστε την βοήθεια και την υποστήρηξη όλων σας. STEWARDS 2013-MARCH 27TH-APRIL 25TH Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Alexopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Nick Argyropoulos Mr. & Mrs. Pete Ayaleanos Mrs. Chrysi Bastas & Family Mr. & Mrs. John Baltsas Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Bastas Mr. & Mrs. Mark Besbekos Ms. Patricia Brelle & Family Mr. & Mrs. Sam Charalambos Mr. & Mrs. Tim Georgiopoulos Mr. Demetrios Kalantzis Mr. Demetrios Karuntzos Mr. & Mrs. Tom Katris Mr. & Mrs. George Korbakes Mr. & Mrs. Stylianos Koskinas Mr. & Mrs. Dominicos Kosteris Mr. Peter Kosionis Mr. & Mrs. Theofilos Kotsores Mr. & Mrs. Konstantinos Koutsis Mr. & Mrs. Theophanes Manikas Mrs. Katherine Manolis Mr. & Mrs. Demetrius Marines Mr. Eustratios Marinos Mr. & Mrs. P. Paraskevopoulos Mr. Marino Petropoulos Mr. & Mrs. Vinicio Reyes Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Riley Ms. Evagelia Rogiokos Mrs. Deena Athena Roumeliotis Mr. & Mrs. Nick Sideras Mr. Michael Valaris Mr. &Mrs. George Vasilakos +Mr. Spyro Vythoulkas DIAKONIA AGAPES (HELP THE NEEDY - ORTHODOX MISSIONS) Christ Is Risen! Thank you to all those that helped make this a blessed Pascha for those who are pantry supports. Thank you to those who donated lamb, cheese and olives...thank you to those who donated canned goods, soap, cereal, etc...thank you to those who donated money so we could purchase additional items. May God bless you for your kindness to those in need. Thank you to those who cooked for and supported the Lenten meals for those who baked for the sale on Palm Sunday. Thank you to all the organizations of our Church who so willingly helped to make this Pascha a special one for the needy. We are most grateful and those who were recipients were very appreciative. Now that the summer months are approaching, please continue to bring canned goods and other items to keep our pantry supplied. Also, remember the mission bank as you leave the Church each Sunday. TRULY HE IS RISEN! St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 9
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PASCHA DONATIONS We wholeheartedly wish to thank the following parishioners and friends for donating towards the flowers and adornment of our St. Spyridon Church during the Great Lent and Pascha Season and for their special Easter Envelope Donation: Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Alexakos Mr. & Mrs. Chris Catsogiannis Mr. & Mrs. Christos Katsoulis Mr. & Mrs. George Gatsios Ms. Eleni Lalios Mr. & Mrs. Pete Kolyvas Mr. & Mrs. Chris Koulogeorge Ms. Eleni Bizoukas Mrs. Fanny Bizoukas Anonymous Mrs. Morfo Boutinas Mr. & Mrs. Tom Zentefis Mrs. Fay Thiakos Mr. & Mrs. James Kotsiviras Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Meklis Fr. & presb. George Massouras Mr. & Mrs. James Halikias Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Besbekos Mrs. Jan Augustine Mr. George Kosionis Mr. George A Pappas Mr. & Mrs. Ioannis Synadinos Mrs. Michael Valaris Mrs. Effie Bouzios Mrs. Helen King Mrs. Koula Kintonis Mr. & Mrs. John Panos Mrs. Effie Bouzios Mrs. Zafira Jouras Mr. Andre Malamis Ms. Angeline Sieracki Mr. & Mrs. Ted Georgiopoulos Mrs. Pat Poziopoulos Mrs. Georgia Evangelopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Tom Treantafles Mr. & Mrs. D. Karamagiannis Mr. & Mrs. Theodoros Bouzios Mr. & Mrs. Theodoros Bechrakis Mr. Philip Hatzitheodorou Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Makris Mrs. Betty Lillios Mrs. Sophia Felecos Mr. & Mrs. Nichol Andricopulos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Paxinos PASCHA GREETINGS From our Priests Fr. Tilemahos & Fr. Athenagoras the President of the Parish Council Mr. Taso Panagiotopoulos and the board members the President of the Philoptochos Mrs. Toula Georgiopoulos and its members the President of the P.T.A. Georgia Theoharis and its members the Teachers of Archangels Academy, the Greek and Sunday Schools the Church Staff and all the Parish Organizations wish all parishioners a Blessed Lent and a Glorious Pascha! THANK YOU To the Anonymous donors for donating food for our Food Pantry and for the Easter Baskets. To all the Philoptochos ladies for hosting the Lenten Dinner after the Presanctified Divine Liturgy with our visiting clergy. To all who donated flowers for Great Lent and Holy Week, and to those who decorated the Epitaphios To Mr. James Halikas and the P.T.A. parents and volunteers for hosting the Pancake Breakfast on Saturday of Lazarus. To all who prepared baked goods and who donated for the Palm Sunday Philoptochos Bake Sale. All the proceeds will benefit needy families of our community. To Ms. Evagelia Rogiokos for her donation to the Mission Fund. To George Vasilakos for painting in our sanctuary. 12 The Voice
PARISH NEWS JUNIOR OLYMPICS Τhe 31st Annual Junior Olympics will take place on May 24th-26th, 2013 at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Palos Hills. Our community will be represented by numerous athletes in individual & team sports. Registration for the Junior Olympics will be held during the Coffee Social Hour after the Divine Liturgy. Or if you are interested in joining a team or competing for an individual sport, please contact Mr. John Angelos, Athletic Director, or the Church Office. The Junior Olympics events are as follows: Track & Field: Boys & Girls, 7-18 Swimming: Boys & Girls, 8-18 10-K Run: Boys,Girls, Adults, 13-99 Tennis: Boys & Girls, 13-18 Table Tennis: Boys & Girls, 13-18 Chess: Boys & Girls, 8-18 Checkers: Boys & Girls, 8-18 Backgammon: Boys & Girls, 8-18 Basketball: Boys & Girls, 7-13 Soccer: Boys & Girls, 7-16 Softball: Boys & Girls, 13-18 Volleyball: Boys & Girls, 13-18 Bowling: Boys & Girls, 13-18 Wrestling: Boys & Girls, 9-18 Participants! It is time to register. The coaches for each sport will contact you when practices are scheduled during the month of May. Look for postings on our parish website: www.saint- Spyridon.org. TREE OF LOVE In the main hallway of St. Spyridon stands a golden and bronze Tree of Love with an icon of our patron saint at its base. This Tree of Love is a symbol of our commitment to the ministry of our community. With great hope for our community s future and with love for St. Spyridon, we invite you to join the numerous supporters whose names are engraved on these golden and bronze leaves in recognition of their gifts to the Church. There are numerous ways to contribute to our Tree of Love such as to honor a friend or in memory of loved ones. For more information, please call the Church Office. A memorial service for all the souls commemorated on the Tree of Love will be held on Sunday, May 26th, 2013. MEMORIAL DAY On Monday, May 27th, Fr. Tilemahos will be reading the Trisagion Services at Evergreen Cemetery from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.. The common memorial with all the southside Greek Orthodox parishes will take place at 10:30 a.m. Finally, Fr. Tilemahos will be at Bethania Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. SACRAMENTS BAPTISM The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Nick & Jennifer Bastas was baptized on April 13th and given the name Anna. Lola Karambenis was the sponsor. Να σας Ζήσει! MEMORIALS Sunday, April 7th 1 year for Eleftheria Diakogiannis 5 years for Antonia Marines Sunday, April 21st 40 days for Tim Antonopoulos 1 year for Peter Korbakes 2 years for Christophili Bechrakis 15 years for George Bechrakis SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS THE VOICE PUBLICATION IS SUPPORTED BY OUR AD- VERTISERS LISTED IN THE BACK OF EVERY ISSUE. PLEASE SUPPORT THEIR BUSINESSES AND LET THEM KNOW YOU SAW THEIR AD IN THE SAINT SPYRIDON VOICE. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 13
ΤΡΙΣΑΓΙΑ Τήν Δευτέρα, 27η Μαΐου, ο π. Τηλέμαχος θά διαβάζει τρισάγια στο κοιμητήριο του Evergreen, ἀπό τίς 9:00 π.μ. μέχρι τίς 11:30 π.μ.., καί στό Bethania στις 1:00 μ.μ.. Όλες οι Ελληνορθόδοξες Κοινότητες των νοτίων προαστίων του Σικάγου θα παρευρεθούν στο κοινό Τρισάγιο στίς 10:30 π.μ. Επίσης θα προσφερθεί Τρισάγιο στην Εκκλησία για όλους όσους μνημονεύονται στο «Tree of Love» την Κυριακή 26 Μαΐου μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία. ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ ΠΛΟΥΤΑΡΧΟΣ Ευχαριστήσουμε όλους τους μαθητές του σχολείου μας που διάβασαν τις προσευχές στον Χριστό και την Παναγία μας κατά τους Χαιρετισμούς της Θεοτόκου. Το σχολείο μας θα είναι κλειστό την Δευτέρα 28 Μαΐου για την εορτή των Μνημοσύνων. Η εορτή της αποφήτησης θα γίνει τη Δευτέρα, 3 Ιουνίου. ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΑ ΤΟΥ ΚΑΦΕ Για τον μήνα του Μαϊου ο καφές μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία θα προσφέρεται από την Φιλόπτωχο Αδελφότητα. ΚΟΙΝΟΤΙΚΑ ΝΕΑ ΕΟΡΤΗ ΤΗΣ ΜΗΤΕΡΑΣ Τήν Κυριακή, 12 Μαΐου, ἑορταστικό γεῦμα θά δοθεῖ στήν Κοινοτική Αἲθουσα πρός τιμήν τῆς ἑορτῆς τῆς Μητέρας, μετά τήν Θεία Λειτουργία. Παρακαλοῦμε νά τηλεφωνήσετε στό Γραφεῖο γιά κλείσεις θέσεων. ΦΕΣΤΙΒΑΛ 2013 Το Καλοκαιρινό Φεστιβάλ του 2013 θά την 6η και 7η Ιουλίου. Όλοι προσκαλείσθε να βοηθήσετε, να αγοράσετε λαχνούς, καί να καλέσετε τούς συγγενείς και φίλους να υποστηρίξουν την ενορία μας ΧΡΙΣΤΙΑΝΙΚΗ ΦΙΛΟΞΕΝΙΑ H «Χριστιανική Φιλοξενία» καλεί όλους τους ηλικιωμένους Ορθοδόξους των νοτίων προαστίων του Σικάγου στήν ενορία τοῦ Αγίου Νικολάου, την Τετάρτη, 8ην Μαΐου, 2013. Ο Όρθρος αρχίζει στις 8:30 π.μ. και ακολουθεί η Θεία Λειτουργία. Το γεύμα προσφέρεται δωρεάν από την Φιλόπτωχον Αδελφότητα του Αγίου Νικολάου. Παρακαλούμε όπως τηλεφωνήσετε την εκκλησία για κλείσεις θέσεων. Seniors' Christian Fellowship Luncheon Chicago's South Suburban Greek Orthodox Parishes cordially invite their Senior Parishioners on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 to celebrate together our Lord's Holy Resurrection during Bright Week, which is being hosted by the: St. Nicholas Ladies Philoptochos Society 10301 S. Kolmar Ave. Oak Lawn, IL Orthros Begins - 8:30 A.M. Followed by luncheon & fellowship So as to prepare appropriately, please make your reservation by calling the St. Nicholas Church office: 708-636-5460 Admission: Free of charge 14 The Voice
SCHEDULE OF DIVINE SERVICES Wednesday, May 1st Holy & Great Wednesday, Presanctified Liturgy 8 a.m. Holy Unction 4 p.m. Orthros of Holy Thursday 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2nd Holy & Great Thursday, Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil 8:00 a.m. * Service of the Passion of Christ - 6:30 p.m. * All-night Vigil and Decoration of Epitaphios Friday, May 3rd Holy & Great Friday, Great & Royal Hours 8:00 a.m. * Apokathelosis 4:00 p.m. * Lamentations 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4th Holy & Great Saturday, Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil 6:00 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.* Resurrection Service 11:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5th HOLY PASCHA, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 12 midnight * Agape Vespers 12 noon Monday, May 6th St. George the Trophybearer Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7th Raphael, Nicholas & Irene, Orthros, Div. Liturgy & Artoklasia 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8th St. John the Theologian Orthros & Liturgy, & Christian Philoxenia at St. Nicholas Oak Lawn 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 10th Life Giving Fountain of Mother of God, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Sunday, May 12th Sunday of Thomas, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Sunday, May 19th 3rd Sunday of Pascha, Myrrhbearers, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Monday, May 20th Great Vespers at SS. Constantine & Helen Church, Palos Hills 7:00 Tuesday, May 21st SS. Constantine & Helen, Orthros & Divine Liturgy in Palos Hills 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 26th 4th Sunday of Pascha, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Saturday, June 1st Agiasmos Service 9:00 a.m Sunday, June 2nd 5th Sunday of Pascha, Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΩΝ Τετάρτη 1 Μαΐου Ἁγία καί Μεγάλη Τετάρτη, Προηγιασμένη Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Ἃγιον Εὐχέλαιον 4:00 μ.μ.* Ὂρθρος τῆς Μεγάλης Πέμπτης 7:00 μ.μ. Πέμπτη 2 Μαΐου Ἁγία καί Μεγάλη Πέμπτη, Ἑσπερινός καί Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Ἀκολουθία τοῦ Παθῶν 6:30 μ.μ.*ἀγρυπνία καί στολισμός τοῦ Ἐπιταφίου Παρασκευή 3 ΜαΐουἉγία καί Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, Ἀκολουθία τῶν Βασιλικῶν Ὡρῶν 8 π.μ. Ἑσπερινός τῆς Ἀποκαθήλωσης 4:00 μ.μ. * Ἀκολουθία τοῦ Ἐπιταφίου 7:30 μ.μ. Σάββατο 4 Μαΐου Ἃγιον καί Μέγα Σάββατο, Ἑσπερινός καί Θεία Λειτουργία 6:00 π.μ. Ἑσπερινός καί Θεία Λειτουργία 8:30 π.μ. * Μεσονυκτικόν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως 11 μ.μ. Κυριακή 5 Μαΐου ΑΓΙΟΝ ΠΑΣΧΑ, Ὂρθρος καί Θεία Λειτουργία 12 π.μ. Ἑσπερινός τῆς Ἀγάπης 12 μ.μ. Δευτέρα 6 Μαΐου Αγίου Γεωργίου του Μεγαλομάρτυρος, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Τρίτη 7 Μαΐου Αγίων Ραφαήλ, Νικολάου & Ειρήνης, Όρθρος, Θεία Λειτουργία &Αρτοκλασία 8 π.μ. Tετάρτη 8 Μαΐου Αγίου Ιωάννου τοῦ Θεολόγου, Ορθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία, καί Χριστιανική Φιλοξενία στον Ι.Ν. Τοῦ Ἁγίου Νικολάου -8:30 π.μ. Παρασκευή 10 Μαΐου Ζωοδόχου Πηγής Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Κυριακή 12 Μαΐου Κυριακή τοῦ Θωμά, Ορθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Κυριακή 19 Μαΐου 3η Κυριακή του Πάσχα, των Μυροφόρων, Όρθρος & Θ. Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα 20 Μαΐου Μέγας Εσπερινός στον Ιερό Ναό των Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου & Ελένης 7:00 μ.μ. Τρίτη 21 Μαΐου Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου & Ελένης, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία στον Ιερό Ναό των Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου & Ελένης 8:30 π.μ Κυριακή 26 Μαΐου 4η Κυριακή του Πάσχα, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο 1 Ιουνίου Μέγας Αγιασμός 9:00 π.μ. Κυριακή 2 Ιουνίου 5η Κυριακή του Πάσχα,, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία 8:00 π.μ. St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 15
Cherubs 11:00 a.m. MAY May 2013 2012 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 *Sunday School *P.T.A. Artoclasia *Hellenic Letters Metropolis Luncheon 5 8 HIOLY *Sunday PASCHA School *Philoptochos Mtg. *St. Nectarios @ St. Spyridon B-Ball 2:15 pm 12 15 Sunday School School Mother s P.T.A. Meeting Day Luncheon 19 22 *Sunday School School Graduation *Philoptochos Apokreatiko Luncheon 26 Tree of Love Memorial Junior Olympics @ SS.Constantine & Helen 2 *Greek School-4:30 pm *Orthodox Study - p.m. *Greek Bible Study- 7:30pm 6 9 Greek School-4:30 pm Bright Week (No fasting all week) * No community activities * (parish office closed) 13 16 Greek *Greek School-4:30 School-4:30 pm pm Greek *Orthodox Bible Study Study- - 7pm 5 p.m. *Greek Bible Study- 7:30pm 20 23 Greek *Greek School-4:30 School-4:30 pm pm *Orthodox Study - 5 p.m. *Greek Bible Study- 7:30pm 27 Memorial Day Office Closed 3 Cherubs - 11:00 a.m. 10 Cherubs 11:00 a.m. 7 Archangels Cherubs 10:30 a.m. 17 Cherubs 11:00 a.m. 14 Archangels Cherubs 10:30 a.m. 24 21 ArchangArchangels Cherubs 10:30 a.m. 28 Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Cherubs 10:30 a.m. 4 *Iconography - 6 pm *Byzant. Music - 7pm 1 HOLY WEDNESDAY 11 8 *Iconography 6 Archangels pm *Byzant. Music - 7pm 18 Iconography - 6 pm 15 Archangels Iconography - 6 pm 25 22 *Iconography Archangels - 6 pm *Byzant. Iconography Music - 6 pm -7 pm 2 5 HOLY GOYA & THURSDAY Jr. GOYA Meeting 7:00 p.m. 9 12 Archangels Parish Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. 16 19 Archangels GOYA & Jr. GOYA Meeting 7:00 p.m. 23 26 Archangels OCMC Dinner Graduation 3 6 *Greek School 4:30 p.m. HOLY FRIDAY *High school Seminar. 6:30 p.m. 10 13 Greek *Greek School 4:30 School 4:30 p.m. p.m. *OPEN GYM @ 6:30 p.m. *Orthodox Study - 7p.m. 17 20 Greek *Greek School 4:30 School 4:30 p.m. p.m. *High school Seminar 6:30 p.m. *Handmaidens Movie Night 24 27 Greek *Greek School 4:30 School 4:30 p.m. p.m. * Youth Dance 7 p.m. 29 30 31 Greek School 4:30 p.m. 4 7 *Byz. Music 10 am HOLY SATURDAY *Greek Dance 11 a.m. *PeeWee BBall Game (home) - 2:30 p.m. *P.T.A. Outing 6:30 pm 11 14 *Altar Boys & Metropolis Oratorical Handmaidens 10 a.m. Festival *Greek Dance 11 a.m. * Pee-Wee B-ball - 12 noon * Byzantine Music 12 noon 18 21 * Byzantine Music 10:30 a.m. *Greek Dance 11 a.m. * Pee-Wee B-ball - 12 noon * 25 28 Junior *Byz. Music 10:30 Olympics @ a.m. SS. *Greek Constantine Dance 11 & Helen a.m. * Pee-Wee B-ball - 12 noon June 1
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St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 12307 S. Ridgeland Avenue Palos Heights, IL 60463 Attend Church Regularly with Your Family! CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 5th HOLY PASCHA May 7th Parish Council Meeting May 8th Christian Philoxenia May 12th Mother s Day Luncheon May 19th Sunday School Graduation May 23rd Archangels Graduation May 24th-26th Jr. Olympics May 26th Tree of Love Memorial May 27th Memorial Day June 3rd-14th Archangels Camp ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL July 6th & 7th Authentic Greek Cuisine Homemade Greek Pastries Greek Music & Dancing Kiddie Rides Plus, Car Raffle! St. Spyridon Dancers Saturday & Sunday St. Spyridon s Greek Festival 12307 S. Ridgeland, Palos Heights July 6th & 7th Saturday from 4 p.m. midnight Sunday from noon 11 p.m. Admission: Adults $2 Children under 12 FREE For more info, call (708) 385-2311 FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE