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ASSUMPTION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
601 South Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60644
Main: 773-626-3114
Email: office@assumptionchicago.org
Website: assumptionchicago.org
Father Apostolos N. Georgiafentis - Protopresbyter
Mr. George Demas - Pastoral Assistant
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022 - ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ 6 ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ 2022
7TH SUNDAY OF LUKE
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+Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
November 8
All the Angels, according to the Apostle Paul, are ministering spirits, - sent forth to minister to them who shall be heirs of salvation - (Heb. 1:14). God set them as overseers of every nation and people, and guides to that which is profitable (Deut. 32:8); and while one Angel is appointed to oversee each nation as a whole, one is also appointed to protect each Christian individually. He commands them to guard them that hope on Him, that nothing should harm them, neither should any evil draw nigh to their dwelling (Ps. 90:10-12). In the Heavens they always behold the face of God, sending up to Him the thrice-holy hymn and interceding with Him in our behalf, seeing they rejoice over one sinner that repents (Esaias 6:2-3; Matt. 18:10; Luke 15:7). In a word, they have served God in so many ways for our benefit, that the pages of Holy Scripture are filled with the histories thereof. It is for these reasons that the Orthodox Catholic Church, wisely honouring these divine ministers, our protectors and guardians, celebrates today the present Synaxis that is, our coming together in assembly for their common feast to chant their praises, especially for the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, who are mentioned in the Scriptures by name. The name Michael means "Who is like God?" and Gabriel means "God is mighty." The number of Angels is not defined in the divine Scriptures, where Daniel says that thousands of thousands ministered before Him, and ten thousands of ten thousands attended upon Him -(Dan. 7:10). But all of them are divided into nine orders which are called Thrones, Cherubim, Seraphim, Dominions, Powers, Authorities, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels.
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Epistle Reading for the Day
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20
Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Gospel Reading of the Day
The Gospel According to Luke 8:41-56
At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.
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Απόστολος της Ημέρας
Πρὸς Γαλάτας 2:16-20 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα
Ἀδελφοί, εἰδότες ὅτι οὐ δικαιοῦται ἄνθρωπος ἐξ ἔργων νόμου, ἐὰν μὴ διὰ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν ἐπιστεύσαμεν, ἵνα δικαιωθῶμεν ἐκ πίστεως Χριστοῦ, καὶ οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων νόμου· διότι οὐ δικαιωθήσεται ἐξ ἔργων νόμου πᾶσα σάρξ. Εἰ δέ, ζητοῦντες δικαιωθῆναι ἐν Χριστῷ, εὑρέθημεν καὶ αὐτοὶ ἁμαρτωλοί, ἆρα Χριστὸς ἁμαρτίας διάκονος; Μὴ γένοιτο. Εἰ γὰρ ἃ κατέλυσα, ταῦτα πάλιν οἰκοδομῶ, παραβάτην ἐμαυτὸν συνίστημι. Ἐγὼ γὰρ διὰ νόμου νόμῳ ἀπέθανον, ἵνα θεῷ ζήσω. Χριστῷ συνεσταύρωμαι· ζῶ δέ, οὐκέτι ἐγώ, ζῇ δὲ ἐν ἐμοὶ Χριστός· ὃ δὲ νῦν ζῶ ἐν σαρκί, ἐν πίστει ζῶ τῇ τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ, τοῦ ἀγαπήσαντός με καὶ παραδόντος ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ.
Ευαγγέλιον της Ήμέρας
Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 8:41-56 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἄνθρωπός τις προσῆλθε τῷ Ἰησοῦ ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιάειρος, καὶ αὐτὸς ἄρχων τῆς συναγωγῆς ὑπῆρχε· καὶ πεσὼν παρὰ τοὺς πόδας τοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦ παρεκάλει αὐτὸν εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ, ὅτι θυγάτηρ μονογενὴς ἦν αὐτῷ ὡς ἐτῶν δώδεκα, καὶ αὕτη ἀπέθνησκεν. ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ ὑπάγειν αὐτὸν οἱ ὄχλοι συνέπνιγον αὐτόν. καὶ γυνὴ οὖσα ἐν ῥύσει αἵματος ἀπὸ ἐτῶν δώδεκα, ἥτις ἰατροῖς προσαναλώσασα ὅλον τὸν βίον οὐκ ἴσχυσεν ὑπ᾿ οὐδενὸς θεραπευθῆναι, προσελθοῦσα ὄπισθεν ἥψατο τοῦ κρασπέδου τοῦ ἱματίου αὐτοῦ, καὶ παραχρῆμα ἔστη ἡ ῥύσις τοῦ αἵματος αὐτῆς. καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· τίς ὁ ἁψάμενός μου; ἀρνουμένων δὲ πάντων εἶπεν ὁ Πέτρος καὶ οἱ σὺν αὐτῷ· ἐπιστάτα, οἱ ὄχλοι συνέχουσί σε καὶ ἀποθλίβουσι, καὶ λέγεις τίς ὁ ἁψάμενός μου; ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν· ἥψατό μού τις· ἐγὼ γὰρ ἔγνων δύναμιν ἐξελθοῦσαν ἀπ᾿ ἐμοῦ. ἰδοῦσα δὲ ἡ γυνὴ ὅτι οὐκ ἔλαθε, τρέμουσα ἦλθε καὶ προσπεσοῦσα αὐτῷ δι᾿ ἣν αἰτίαν ἥψατο αὐτοῦ ἀπήγγειλεν αὐτῷ ἐνώπιον παντὸς τοῦ λαοῦ, καὶ ὡς ἰάθη παραχρῆμα. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτῇ· θάρσει, θύγατερ, ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέ σε· πορεύου εἰς εἰρήνην.῎Ετι αὐτοῦ λαλοῦντος ἔρχεταί τις παρὰ τοῦ ἀρχισυναγώγου λέγων αὐτῷ ὅτι τέθνηκεν ἡ θυγάτηρ σου· μὴ σκύλλε τὸν διδάσκαλον. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἀκούσας ἀπεκρίθη αὐτῷ λέγων· μὴ φοβοῦ· μόνον πίστευε, καὶ σωθήσεται. ἐλθὼν δὲ εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν οὐκ ἀφῆκεν εἰσελθεῖν οὐδένα εἰ μὴ Πέτρον καὶ ᾿Ιωάννην καὶ ᾿Ιάκωβον καὶ τὸν πατέρα τῆς παιδὸς καὶ τὴν μητέρα. ἔκλαιον δὲ πάντες καὶ ἐκόπτοντο αὐτήν. ὁ δὲ εἶπε· μὴ κλαίετε· οὐκ ἀπέθανεν, ἀλλὰ καθεύδει. καὶ κατεγέλων αὐτοῦ, εἰδότες ὅτι ἀπέθανεν. αὐτὸς δὲ ἐκβαλὼν ἔξω πάντας καὶ κρατήσας τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῆς ἐφώνησε λέγων· ἡ παῖς, ἐγείρου. καὶ ἐπέστρεψε τὸ πνεῦμα αὐτῆς, καὶ ἀνέστη παραχρῆμα, καὶ διέταξεν αὐτῇ δοθῆναι φαγεῖν. καὶ ἐξέστησαν οἱ γονεῖς αὐτοῖς. ὁ δὲ παρήγγειλεν αὐτοῖς μηδενὶ εἰπεῖν τὸ γεγονός.
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READINGS OF OUR HOLY ORTHODOX SAINTS | |
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Apolytikion of Nektarios the Wonderworker
First Tone
O faithful, let us honor Nektarios, divine servant of Christ, offspring of Silivria and guardian of Aegina, who in these latter years was manifested as the true friend of virtue. All manner of healing wells forth for those who in piety cry out, "Glory to Christ who glorified you; glory to Him who, through you, wrought wonders; glory to Him who, through you, works healing for all."
Kontakion of Nectarios the Wonderworker
Plagal of the Fourth Tone
In joy, let our hearts praise the latest shining star of the Orthodox, the newly erected rampart of the Church. For, glorified by the work of the Spirit, he abundantly pours forth the grace of healing to those who cry out, "Hail, Father Nektarios".
+Saint Nektarios of Aegina - “Path to Happiness”
“We have within us deeply rooted weaknesses, passions, and defects. This cannot all be cut out with one sharp motion, but patience, persistence, care and attention. The path leading to perfection is long. Pray to God so that he will strengthen you. Patiently accept your falls and, having stood up, immediately run to God, not remaining in that place where you have fallen. Do not despair if you keep falling into your old sins. Many of them are strong because they have received the force of habit. Only with the passage of time and with fervor will they be conquered. Don’t let anything deprive you of hope.”
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+Saint John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria – November 12
Saint John was born in 555 on the island of Cyprus in the city of Amathus; his father, Epiphanius, was a ruler of Cyprus. The Saint was consecrated Archbishop of Alexandria in 608. A man of exemplary uprightness, in his zeal for Orthodoxy he strove mightily to fight the many heresies among the Christians in Egypt; but above all, he was famous for his singular generosity, humility, and sympathy towards all, especially the poor. His mercy was so great that the report of it reached the Persian invaders of Jerusalem, who desired to see him because of it. Saint John reposed in 619, at the age of sixty-four.
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ΜΙΚΡΟΣ ΣΥΝΑΞΑΡΙΣΤΗΣ
+Σύναξις των Αρχαγγέλων Μιχαήλ και Γαβριήλ και των λοιπών Ασωμάτων και Ουράνιων Αγγελικών Ταγμάτων Κατά την Άγια Γραφή οι άγγελοι στέλνονται από το Θεό με μορφή ορατή (οι άγγελοι είναι αόρατα αγαθά πνεύματα κοντά στο, Θεό) σε σπουδαίες ιστορικές περιστάσεις, που πρόκειται να εκδηλωθεί ή να εκτελεσθεί κάποια μεγάλη θεία θέληση.
Τη σχέση, τώρα, που έχουν οι άγγελοι με το Θεό και τους ανθρώπους, καθώς και την αποστολή τους, βλέπουμε επίσης μέσα στην Αγία Γραφή. Και ιδιαίτερα, στους Ψαλμούς 33, στίχ. 8 και 90, στίχ. 10-12, στη δε Καινή Διαθήκη, Ματθ. ιη' στίχ. 10, καθώς επίσης και στην προς Εβραίους επιστολή, κεφ. α' στίχ. 14, όπου ο συγγραφέας αναφωνεί: «οὐχὶ πάντες εἰσὶ λειτουργικὰ πνεύματα εἰς διακονίαν ἀποστελλόμενα διὰ τοὺς μέλλοντας κληρονομεῖν σωτηρίαν;». Δηλαδή, δεν είναι όλοι οι άγγελοι πνεύματα υπηρετικά, τα όποια ενεργούν όχι από δική τους πρωτοβουλία, αλλά αποστέλλονται από το Θεό για να υπηρετήσουν εκείνους που μέλλουν να κληρονομήσουν την αιώνια ζωή;
Επικεφαλής των αγγελικών δυνάμεων είναι οι αρχάγγελοι Μιχαήλ και Γαβριήλ. Τον Μιχαήλ συναντάμε στην Παλαιά Διαθήκη. π.χ. όταν ο Αβραάμ μέλλει να θυσιάσει τον Ισαάκ, στον Ιησού του Ναυή, στον Ηλία, στον Λώτ, για να τον σώσει όταν ο Θεός αποφάσισε να καταστρέψει τα Γόμορα, στον Πατριάρχη Ιακώβ, στον μάντη Βαρλαάμ και άλλου. Επίσης ο Μιχαήλ, ήταν αυτός που οδήγησε το λαό του Ισραήλ στη φυγή από την Αίγυπτο. Τον Γαβριήλ συναντάμε στην Καινή Διαθήκη, όπως στον Ευαγγελισμό της Θεοτόκου και άλλου. Στην μνήμη, λοιπόν, των αποστολών και του έργου πού επιτελούν οι άγγελοι, η Εκκλησία μας όρισε τη γιορτή της 8ης Νοεμβρίου.
Ο ΑΓΙΟΣ ΝΕΚΤΑΡΙΟΣ - Μητροπολίτης Πενταπόλεως Αιγύπτου - 9 Νοεμβρίου
Γεννήθηκε στη Σηλυβρία της Θράκης. Μικρός πήγε στην Κων/πολη και από εκεί στη Χίο, όπου διετέλεσε δάσκαλος και σε ηλικία τριάντα χρόνων έγινε μοναχός στην «Νέα Μονή» ονομασθείς από Αναστάσιος - Λάζαρος. Έπειτα χειροτονήθηκε διάκονος, ονομασθείς Νεκτάριος και ανέλαβε τη Γραμματεία της Μητρόπολης. Το 1881 ήλθε στην Αθήνα και σπούδασε στη Θεολογική Σχολή. Όταν πήρε το πτυχίο του, αναχώρισε για την Αλεξάνδρεια της Αιγύπτου. Εκεί ο Πατριάρχης Σωφρόνιος τον χειροτόνισε πρεσβύτερο και αμέσως Μητροπολίτη Πενταπόλεως. Η δράση του σαν Μητροπολίτης ήταν καταπληκτική και ένεκα αυτού ήταν υποψήφιος του πατριαρχικού θρόνου Αλεξανδρείας. Αλλά ο ταπεινόφρων Νεκτάριος για να μην λυπήσει τον γέροντα Πατριάρχη, επέστρεψε στην Ελλάδα και δέχθηκε τη θέση του ιεροκήρυκα Καρυστίας και έπειτα Λαμίας. Στα κηρύγματά του, πλήθος λαού μαζευόταν για να «ρουφήξει» το νέκταρ των ιερών λόγων του. Κατόπιν ανέλαβε και διηύθυνε με πολύ επιτυχία τη Ριζάρειο σχολή των Αθηνών. Το 1904 ίδρυσε γυναικεία Μονή στη Αίγινα της οποίας ανέλαβε πρωσοπικά τη διοίκηση. Εγραψε αρκετά συγγράμματα κυρίως βοηθητικά του θείου κηρύγματος. Η ταπεινοφροσύνη του και η φιλανθρωπία του υπήρξαν παροιμιώδεις. Το 1908 αποσύρεται στην Αίιγινα, στη Μονή της Αγίας Τριάδος. Η αγιότητά του μαρτυρείται και απο το πλήθος των θαυμάτων του. Πέθανε το απόγευμα της 8ης Νοεμβρίου. Τόση ήταν η αγιότητά του, ώστε επετέλεσε πολλά θαύματα, πρό και μετά το θάνατό του.
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Prayers for: Andrea, Matthew, Elaine, James, Tom, William, Anastasios, Polyxeni, Julia, Helen, Peter, Sophia
Lord our God, Who by word alone did heal all diseases, Who cured the mother in law of Peter, You Who chastise with pity and heal according to Your goodness; grant aid to these Your servants (Names) and heal them of every sickness of which they are grieved; lift them up from their pain, and send down upon them Your great mercy. For to you we send up Glory: to Father, and to Son, and to Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Prayers for the living will be retained on the list for 40 days. Contact Church Office to add names at office@assumptionchicago.org or call Panagia office at 773.626.3114
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This week’s Gift of Light is given for the health and well-being of Dr. Peter Panton and Family.
MEMORIALS
Many years for the late Sisters of Philoptochos
Peter Spelson
Charles C. Condes
May their memory be eternal!
ARTOKLASIA
Offered by: The Assumption Philoptochos in honor of National Philoptochos Sunday. For the health and well-being of its members, their families, and the community of Panagia.
BENEFACTORS SUNDAY
A brief presentation will be made after Church in remembrance of our Benefactors,
Peter Spelson and Charles C. Condes.
COFFEE HOUR
Please join us today after the Divine Liturgy for coffee hour in Plato Hall.
Today’s Coffee Hour is sponsored by our Assumption Philoptochos in honor of National Philoptochos Sunday.
We thank you for your continued love, hard work and dedication to those in need and your support to our beloved church of Panagia!
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SERVICES AND EVENTS THIS WEEK: | |
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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND EVENTS THIS WEEK:
Tuesday, November 8 - 9:00 a.m. - Orthros & Divine Liturgy
+Synaxis of the Archangels
Wednesday, November 9 - 9:00 a.m. - Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Artoklasia: Offered by Mr. and Mrs. Ioannis Zografos
+Saint Nektarios the Wonderworker
Saturday, November 12 - 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. - GOYA gathering at Altitude Trampoline Park, 481 E. Roosevelt Road in Lombard. $40 per jumper (Grades 6 thru 12) - includes pizza and soda. Please reserve by contacting our Pastoral Assistant Mr. George Demas at: george@assumptionchicago.org or contact the church office at:
773-626-3114 by Nov. 9.
6:30 p.m. - Vespers for Saint John Chrysostom will be held at Saint John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Monastery - 4600 93rd Street - Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
View Parish Calendar
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BEARS WATCH PARTY
Sunday, November 13th – PLATO HALL, immediately following Divine Liturgy
Save the date to come and watch the Chicago Bears take on the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field!
Kickoff is at Noon, and we will have the big screen TV ready to broadcast. Change into your Bears gear, Blue and/or Orange, or any other sports team garb of choice!
Pizza & Pasta will be available for lunch. Please feel free to bring a side or dessert to share. Free Will Donations welcome.
Please contact Eileen Szubert or the Church Office with your RSVP.
Any other questions contact: 708-610-5682 or eileenszubert@hotmail.com
GO BEARS!!!
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UPCOMING 2022 EVENTS:
Please see your inserts for more information.
November 12 - GOYA Gathering at Altitude Trampoline Park - 481 E. Roosevelt Rd in Lombard beginning at 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. $40 per jumper, pizza and soda included
November 13 - Saint Euphrosynos’ Kitchen Meal
November 13 - Chicago Bears Watch Party at 12:00 p.m. following the Divine Liturgy in Plato Hall. Join us as we cheer on the Bears! See insert for details.
November 19 - Food Giveaway and much more - 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Please see insert for details.
December 3 - 12:00 p.m. - Philoptochos Christmas Luncheon at Greek Islands in Lombard
December 13 - 11:30 a.m. - Philoptochos Feed the Hungry at Annunciation Cathedral
December 15 - 7:00 p.m. - Annual YAL Christmas Party at Gulliver’s Pizza, 17W517 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. RSVP no later then Dec. 10 to Katherine Celik 847-208-6013 or YAL@Assumptionchicago.org
January 13 & 14 - Family Ski Trip *Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI* See insert for more information
March 31, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. - Assumption YAL (18-35 yrs. old) Trivia Night! Join us for Trivia, Food and Fun! Gulliver’s Restaurant, 17W517 Roosevelt Road, Oak Brook Terrace, IL 60181. RSVP to: YAL@Assumptionchicago.org or 847-208-6013.
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PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS
Today, November 6th – Philoptochos Sunday – Memorial commemorating our departed sisters, Artoklasia and coffee hour. Special collection - Patriarchate Fund.
Sunday, November 20th – General Meeting during Coffee Hour – we’ll be serving Lenten recipes from our Lenten Recipe booklet. Pick up a copy for ideas to switch up your Lenten meals or gifts!
Christmas Bake Sale, Sunday December 18th – See the form enclosed to order your favorite holiday sweets! Numerous ways to order and pay!
Christmas Luncheon – Saturday, December 3rd, Greek Islands, Lombard. See the enclosed flyer for details. All are invited! Please bring a bag of individually wrapped candy for December Feed the Hungry goodie bags.
Donations for Feed the Hungry, December 13th – We need 110 pairs women’s and men’s warm gloves. Collection box in St. Catherine’s narthex.
Thank you for your continued support of our fund-raising activities!
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Please contact the Church office at: 773.626.3114 or email at: office@assumptionchicago.org if you would like to sponsor a coffee hour in memory of a loved one, a special occasion or just because.
Available dates: November 13, & 27; December 11
*Please note: Nativity Fast begins Nov. 15 - Dec. 25. Please Lenten items only during fast.
New procedures for sponsoring coffee hour are as follows:
Please note, we no longer can purchase or order items on your behalf for coffee hour. If you are unable to shop for the food items, we have a list of vendors that will be able to deliver on Sunday mornings (delivery please by 11:30 a.m. for 75-100 people), or you may order from other places that you would like and have them delivered.
Additionally, we request a fee of $75 made directly to Assumption Church for set-up, clean-up, tablecloths, plates, napkins, coffee, and supplies.
Thank you to our beloved parishioners and friends of Assumption Panagia for your continued love and support!
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NOVEMBER WEEKDAY SERVICES
Tuesday, November 8, 9:00 a.m. – Orthros & Divine Liturgy
+Synaxis of the Archangels
Wednesday, November 9, 9:00 a.m. - Orthros & Divine Liturgy
+Saint Nektarios the Wonderworker
Thursday, November 24, 7:00 p.m. - Vespers of Saint Catherine the Great Martyr
Friday, November 25, 8:30 a.m. Orthros & Divine Liturgy
+Saint Catherine the Great Martyr
40 Day Liturgies will be held at our church the week of November 21 thru November 26
beginning at 9:00 a.m. Please submit your names (first names only) of the living and those who have fallen asleep to be commemorated during this time.
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GIFT OF LIGHT
Please give the “Gift of Light” to Assumption Panagia’s Church. We need a family or an individual, to sponsor, per week, the lighting of our vigil lamps and candles in both of our holy Altars of Panagia and Saint Catherine. This includes the daily lighting of both of our Holy Altars throughout the week. Suggested donation for this ministry is $100.00. Through our Church’s Website, sign up can be made through our Tithe.ly platform, simply click on the big green GIVE button, request your week and make your donation.
Weeks available: January 15 & 22, Feb. 5 & 26, Mar. 5, 12 & 26
Please contact the church office to sponsor a week for the health and well-being of your family or in loving memory of a loved one.
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ARTOKLASIA – THE BLESSING OF BREAD
The Blessing of Five Loaves of Bread is a brief service of thanksgiving through which we express our gratitude for all the blessings of life. Oil, wine, wheat, and the loaves of bread which are used in the service, are viewed as the most basic elements necessary for life. The Blessing reminds us of the miracle of the multiplication of the bread and fish by which Christ fed the multitude. This Blessing is usually offered during Vespers or after the Divine Liturgy on Feast days and other special occasions. After the Service, the bread is cut and distributed to the congregation. If you would like to offer an Artoklasia, please contact the church office at: 773.626.3114 or email: office@assumptionchicago.org to reserve a date.
“The wealthy have become poor and gone hungry but those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.”
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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Did you know that the Orthodox Church has a prayer service for Wedding Anniversaries? While planning with your spouse what you will do on your day of remembrance, don’t forget to contact the Church Office to set-up an appointment for the prayer service with Father Apostolos. While it is suggested that the prayer be read on your Wedding Anniversary, it may also be read on Sundays after Church services.
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2022 STEWARDSHIP
If you haven’t done so already, please pick up a Stewardship packet which is located on the Pangari or contact the church office and we will mail you one. Please fill out the pledge card (it is important that you enter a pledge amount) and the information card completely and return it back in the enclosed envelope. Thank you for supporting our beloved parish of Panagia!
LET’S STAY IN TOUCH - If you would like to receive information about services, activities and events that are happening at our church, please visit our website at: assumptionchicago.org to sign up or call the church office and submit your email address.
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SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS
Sunday Church School has begun. It's not too late to sign up your children. Please register your children using the following link. Click here for registration link
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A BLESSED WEEK TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!!! |
Assumption Panagia Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago
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