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+Saint Loukianos the Martyr of Antioch - October 15
This Saint was from Samosata, the son of pious parents. He established a catechetical school in Antioch, and taught the correct doctrines of the Faith and made clear the parts of the divine Scriptures that were difficult to understand. He edited the Old Testament translation from the Hebrew tongue, and published it in an excellent edition, free from every heretical corruption and interpolation. He travelled to Nicomedia to strengthen the faithful there in their contests for Christ, and was accused before Maximinus, with whom he conversed openly. When he had made a defence of the Christian Faith, he was condemned to imprisonment where, in 311, he died of hunger and thirst.
Epistle Reading of the Day
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15
Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.
When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.
All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
Gospel Reading for the Day
Luke 8:5-15
The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." As he said these things, he cried out "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
Απόστολος της Ημέρας
Πρὸς Τίτον 3:8-15
Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος, καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί σε διαβεβαιοῦσθαι, ἵνα φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες θεῷ. ταῦτά ἐστιν καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις · μωρὰς δὲ ζητήσεις καὶ γενεαλογίας καὶ ἔριν καὶ μάχας νομικὰς περιΐστασο, εἰσὶν γὰρ ἀνωφελεῖς καὶ μάταιοι. αιῥετικὸν ἄνθρωπον μετὰ μίαν καὶ δευτέραν νουθεσίαν παραιτοῦ, εἰδὼς ὅτι ἐξέστραπται ὁ τοιοῦτος καὶ ἁμαρτάνει, ὢν αὐτοκατάκριτος. Ὅταν πέμψω Ἀρτεμᾶν πρὸς σὲ ἢ Τυχικόν, σπούδασον ἐλθεῖν πρός με εἰς Νικόπολιν, ἐκεῖ γὰρ κέκρικα παραχειμάσαι. Ζηνᾶν τὸν νομικὸν καὶ Ἀπολλῶν σπουδαίως πρόπεμψον, ἵνα μηδὲν αὐτοῖς λείπῃ. μανθανέτωσαν δὲ καὶ οἱ ἡμέτεροι καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι εἰς τὰς ἀναγκαίας χρείας, ἵνα μὴ ὦσιν ἄκαρποι. Ἀσπάζονταί σε οἱ μετ ᾽ἐμοῦ πάντες. Ἄσπασαι τοὺς φιλοῦντας ἡμᾶς ἐν πίστει. ἡ χάρις μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν.
Ευαγγέλιον της Ήμέρας
Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 8:5-15
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος τήν παραβολὴν ταύτην· Ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρων τοῦ σπεῖραι τὸν σπόρον αὐτοῦ. καὶ ἐν τῷ σπείρειν αὐτὸν ὃ μὲν ἔπεσε παρὰ τὴν ὁδόν, καὶ κατεπατήθη, καὶ τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ κατέφαγεν αὐτό· καὶ ἕτερον ἔπεσεν ἐπὶ τὴν πέτραν, καὶ φυὲν ἐξηράνθη διὰ τὸ μὴ ἔχειν ἰκμάδα· καὶ ἕτερον ἔπεσεν ἐν μέσῳ τῶν ἀκανθῶν, καὶ συμφυεῖσαι αἱ ἄκανθαι ἀπέπνιξαν αὐτό. καὶ ἕτερον ἔπεσεν εἰς τὴν γῆν τὴν ἀγαθήν, καὶ φυὲν ἐποίησε καρπὸν κατονταπλασίονα. ταῦτα λέγων ἐφώνει· ὁ ἔχων ὦτα ἀκούειν ἀκουέτω. ᾿Επηρώτων δὲ αὐτὸν οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ λέγοντες· τίς εἴη ἡ παραβολὴ αὕτη; ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· ὑμῖν δέδοται γνῶναι τὰ μυστήρια τῆς βασιλείας τοῦ Θεοῦ, τοῖς δὲ λοιποῖς ἐν παραβολαῖς, ἵνα βλέποντες μὴ βλέπωσι καὶ ἀκούοντες μὴ συνιῶσιν. ἔστι δὲ αὕτη ἡ παραβολή· ὁ σπόρος ἐστὶν ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ· οἱ δὲ παρὰ τὴν ὁδόν εἰσιν οἱ ἀκούσαντες, εἶτα ἔρχεται ὁ διάβολος καὶ αἴρει τὸν λόγον ἀπὸ τῆς καρδίας αὐτῶν, ἵνα μὴ πιστεύσαντες σωθῶσιν. οἱ δὲ ἐπὶ τῆς πέτρας οἳ ὅταν ἀκούσωσι, μετὰ χαρᾶς δέχονται τὸν λόγον, καὶ οὗτοι ῥίζαν οὐκ ἔχουσιν, οἳ πρὸς καιρὸν πιστεύουσι καὶ ἐν καιρῷ πειρασμοῦ ἀφίστανται. τὸ δὲ εἰς τὰς ἀκάνθας πεσόν, οὗτοί εἰσιν οἱ ἀκούσαντες, καὶ ὑπὸ μεριμνῶν καὶ πλούτου καὶ ἡδονῶν τοῦ βίου πορευόμενοι συμπνίγονται καὶ οὐ τελεσφοροῦσι. τὸ δὲ ἐν τῇ καλῇ γῇ, οὗτοί εἰσιν οἵτινες ἐν καρδίᾳ καλῇ καὶ ἀγαθῇ ἀκούσαντες τὸν λόγον κατέχουσι καὶ καρποφοροῦσιν ἐν ὑπομονῇ. ταῦτα λέγων ἐφώνει· ὁ ἔχων ὦτα ἀκούειν ἀκουέτω.
ΑΓΙΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΑΙ ΕΟΡΤΕΣ
Ο ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΗΣ ΛΟΥΚΑΣ - 18 Οκτωβρίου - Άν και ο Λουκάς δεν υπήρξε έκ των αποστόλων, έδρασε όμως ώς απόστολος, όχι λιγότερο των δώδεκα, διότι διέλαμψε, ώς συνεργός της διακονίας του Παύλου. Επί πλέον δε συνέβαλε στη διάδοση της Πίστεως με το Ευαγγέλιο του και τις Πράξεις του, δίνοντας έτσι στην Εκκλησία και τον Κανόνα της Καινής Διαθήκης δια του γραπτού λόγου μιά υπηρεσία υψίστης αξίας. Ο Ευαγγελιστής Λουκάς καταγόταν απο την Αντιόχεια και η εθνικότητά του ήταν ελληνική. Στο επάγγελμα ήταν ιατρός, ενώ γνώριζε και να ζωγραφίζει. Γνωρίστηκε με τον Απόστολο Παύλο και μέσω αυτού, ασπάστηκε τη νέα πίστη. Συνδέθηκε με τον Παύλο και τον ακολούθησε στο αποστολικό του κήρυγμα στην Ελλάδα, ενώ έγραψε και το τρίτο Ευαγγέλιο. Ο Λουκάς είναι και ο μοναδικός ιστορικός της συστάσεως της χριστιανικής Εκκλησίας, αφού στο έργο του «Πράξεις των Αποστόλων», περιγράφει την ίδρυση και τη δράση της Εκκλησίας, κατά την πρώτη τριακονταετία της. Κατά την παράδοση ο Άγιος Λουκάς ονομάζεται Ευαγγελιστής της Παναγίας γιατί περισσότερο από άλλους Ευαγγελιστάς, μας μιλάει για την Υπεραγία Θεοτόκο στην αρχή του Ευαγγελίου του. Τον Ευαγγελισμό της Παναγίας, την επίσκεψίν της Μαρίας στην Ελισάβετ, την μητέρα του Τιμίου Προδρόμου, το «Μεγαλύνει η ψυχή μου τον Κύριον ...» και άλλα περιστατικά απο την παιδική ηλικία του Ιησού Χριστού, τα γνωρίζουμε μόνο απο το Ευαγγέλιο του αγίου και Ευαγγελιστού Λουκά. Είναι εκείνος που ζωγράφισε τρείς εικόνες της Παναγίας με το θείο βρέφος, καθώς και εικόνες των Αποστόλων Πέτρου και Παύλου. Σε μία του επιστολή ο Απόστολος Παύλος γράφει για τον απόστολο και Ευαγγελιστή Λουκά: «Ασπάζεται υμάς ο ιατρός, ο αγαπητός». Πέθανε ειρηνικά σε ηλικία 80 ετών.
Ο ΑΓΙΟΣ ΑΡΤΕΜΙΟΣ,ο Μεγαλομάρτυρας - ΄Ηταν διακεκριμένος πολιτικός του Βυζαντίου και ευσεβέστατος χριστιανός.Ο Μ.Κωνσταντίνος,εκτιμώντας τα ηθικά και πολιτικά του χαρίσματα,του έδωσε το αξίωμα του πατρικίου και τον διόρισε Δούκα και Αυγουστάλιο της Αλεξανδρείας.Όταν ο Αρτέμιος άκουσε ότι ο Ιουλιανός ο Παραβάτης βασάνιζε τους χριστιανούς στην Αντιόχεια, ήλθαν στα χείλη του τα λόγια του ψαλμωδού Δαβίδ προς το Θεό:«Κύριε,πνεύματι ηγεμονικώ στήριξόν με». Κύριε, στήριξέμε,με σκέψεις σταθερές και θέληση ισχυρή,που να κυριαρχεί μέσα μου, και να με κατευθύνει στην υπεράσπιση του αγαθού με θάρρος.Πράγματι ο Αρτέμιος, με τη δύναμη που του έδωσε ο Θεός, πήγε αμέσως στη Αντιόχεια με παρρησία ήλεγξε ευθέως τον Ιουλιανό για τις παρανομίες του κατά των χριστιανών.Ο Ιουλιανός που δεν περίμενε τέτοια στάση από αξιωματούχο, τον συνέλαβε και τον μα- στίγωσε αλύπητα. Έπειτα του έσπασε τα κόκκαλα με πέτρες, και τελικά τον αποκεφάλισε. Το ιερό λεί- ψανο του Αρτεμίου,παρέλαβε κάποια διακόνισσα η Αρίστη, που το μετέφερε στην Κωνσταντινούπολη, στο ναό του προφήτη Προδρόμου.
Ο ΟΣΙΟΣ ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣ - Γεννήθηκε στα Τρίκαλα της Κορινθίας, καταγόταν απο την οικογένεια των Νοταράδων. Από μικρός έλαβε χριστιανική ανατροφή και διακρινόταν στο σχολείο για την ευφυϊα του μυαλού του. Ευγενική ψυχή ο Γεράσιμος συμπαθούσε τους φτωχούς συμμαθητές του και τους βοηθούσε. Οταν έφτασε σε ώριμη ηλικία, πήγε στην Ζάκυνθο, την Κωνσταντινούπολη, το Άγιον Όρος, διάφορες Μονές της Ανατολής για να μείνει στην Ιερουσαλήμ. Εκεί υπηρέτησε σαν νεωκόρος στο ναό της Αναστάσεως και χειροτονήθηκε Διάκονος και αργότερα Πρεσβύτερος απο τον Πατριάρχη Ιεροσολύμων Γερμανό.’Εφυγε απο εκεί και κατέληξε στην τοποθεσία Ομαλά της Κεφαλλονιάς όπου έκτισε γυναικείο Μοναστήρι και το ονόμασε Νέα Ιερουσαλήμ. Στη Μονή αυτή αφού έζησε ασκητικά και ανέπτυξε μεγάλες αρετές βοηθώντας πνευματικά και υλικά τους κατοίκους της Κεφαλλονιάς, απεβίωσε ειρηνικά στις 15 Αυγούστου του 1579, σε ηλικία περίπου 70 ετών.
READINGS OF OUR ORTHODOX SAINTS
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Saint Andrew the Righteous Monk-martyr of Crete - October 17
Saint Andrew was from the island of Crete, where he lived the monastic life. During the reign of Constantine Copronymus, he came to Constantinople and suffered many things in defence of the veneration of the holy icons. Finally, he was dragged through the market, bound by the feet, one of which was severed by a fishmonger wielding a cleaver, and thus the Saint surrendered his spirit unto God in the year 761. His sacred relics were buried at a certain place called "The Judgment."
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Saint Luke the Evangelist - October 18
This Apostle was an Antiochean, a physician by trade, and a disciple and companion of Paul. He wrote his Gospel in Greek after Matthew and Mark, after which he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, and dedicated both works to Theophilus, who, according to some, was Governor of Achaia. He lived some eighty-six years and died in Achaia, perhaps in Patras, the capital of this district. His emblem is the calf, the third symbolical beast mentioned by Ezekiel (1:10), which is a symbol of Christ's sacrificial and priestly office, as Saint Irenaeus says.
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Saint Artemios the Great Martyr of Antioch
October 20
Saint Artemius lived during the years of Saint Constantine the Great, and was appointed by him to be Governor of Alexandria; later, he was honoured with the rank of patrician. During the reign of Julian the Apostate, in the year 361, Artemius appeared before the Emperor and censured him for his apostasy. For this, he endured many torments and was finally beheaded.
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Saint Gerasimos of Cephalonia October 20
Saint Gerasimus was from the Peloponnesus, the son of Demetrius and Kale, of the family of Notaras. He was reared in piety by them and studied the Sacred writings. He left his country and went throughout various lands, and finally came to Cephalonia, where he restored a certain old church and built a convent around it, where it stands to this day at the place called Omala. He finished the course of his life there in asceticism in the year 1570. His sacred relics, which remain incorrupt, are kept there for the sanctification of the faithful.
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Prayers for: Panagioti, Kathy, Madalyn, Petros, Elaine, Kristine, Jon, Steve, Anastasia, Kathryn, Demetri, Andrea, Elaine, James, William, Anastasios, Polyxeni, 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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MEMORIAL
Members of the Hellenic Bar Association who fell asleep in the Lord
May their memory be eternal!
ARTOKLASIA
For the health and well-being of the members of the Hellenic Bar Association
and their families.
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THE ST. DIONYSIOS AREOPAGITES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Today, October 15, 2022, the HBA is hosting the 3rd Annual Celebration of the feast day of St. Dionysios Areopagites, patron saint of judges and lawyers. The HBA will present the St. Dionysios Areopagites Distinguished Service Award to HBA Past President Thomas G. Massouras. This award honors those who have provided extraordinary legal service to the Hellenic Orthodox community and expanded access to justice to the underserved.
COFFEE HOUR
Please join us for Coffee Hour in Plato Hall following the Divine Liturgy.
Today’s coffee hour is sponsored by the Hellenic Bar Association.
Thank you for hosting and welcome to Assumption Panagia!
SAINT EUPHROSYNOS’ KITCHEN MEAL
12:00 p.m. - Saint Euphrosynos Kitchen Meal. Please contact the church office if you would like to volunteer or if you know of someone in need of this ministry.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Open House Chicago
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THIS WEEK:
Friday, October 20 - 9:00 a.m., Orthros and Divine Liturgy
+Saint Artemios the Great Martyr and +Saint Gerasimos of Cephalonia
WEDDING
Saturday, October 21 - 3:00 p.m., Madeline Szubert to Zachary Roth
WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS
We welcome you to worship with us today. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian, or this is your first visit to an Orthodox Church, we are pleased to have you with us. Although Holy Communion and other Sacraments are offered only to baptized and Chrismated (confirmed) Orthodox Christians, all are invited to receive the antidoron (blessed bread) from the priest at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. The antidoron is not sacramental but is reminiscent of the agape feast that followed worship in the ancient Christian Church.
After the Divine Liturgy this morning, please join us in Plato Hall for fellowship, refreshments and visit with our Clergy, our Parish Council and the Stewards of our Parish.
We hope that you will return often to worship with us and to grow in faith.
SPONSORS NEEDED FOR COFFEE HOUR
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 in November and December:
November 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17
Please note: November 15 begins the Christmas Fast. Only Lenten items during the fast.
Thank you to our beloved parishioners and friends of Assumption Panagia for your continued love and support!
PHILOPTOCHOS CORNER
Please join us in worship and coffee hour fellowship on Sunday, November 5. Information regarding future events is forthcoming.
Meanwhile, please Save the Date for the Christmas Luncheon – Saturday, December 2nd, Greek Islands, Lombard. Details to follow. All ladies and gentlemen are welcome!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
Our St. Euphrosynos Kitchen Ministry has grown significantly. We need more volunteers. Currently, we are looking for more people to deliver meals one Sunday a month to our homebound parishioners and friends of Assumption Church. The geographic area that is in the most need of delivery drivers is the Northwest side of Chicago. If you or someone you know is willing to share some time to deliver or would like more information about volunteering for this or any other Outreach ministry, please email Christina Arvanites arvanites795@gmail.com
YOUNG ADULTS
Hello Young Adults (18-35yrs old)! We firstly would like to collect all Young Adult contact information for communication purposes! Parents of Young Adults are encouraged to help submit their child’s contact information too. Please submit your contact information to george@assumptionchicago.org or office@assumptionchicago.org or call the Church Office: 773.626.3114.
TO OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS
The vision of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is to be the loving presence of Christ and the Orthodox Church on college campuses; to be an integral part of students’ spiritual formation by challenging them to explore the Faith; and to inspire students to commit to living an Orthodox Christian way of life daily. Through national programs, weekend retreats, virtual gatherings, and over 250 on-campus chapters, OCF is an invitation to thrive during your time in school. Orthodox Christian Fellowship offers college students rich community in Christ, inspiring a life-long love of God and neighbor. To get connected, visit ocf.net/get-connected
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.
There are many weeks available. 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.
ASSUMPTION PANAGIA BOOKSTORE
Please visit our Religious Bookstore! Not only do we have beautiful Icons for your home and to give as gifts, we also have books for all ages, baby’s bibs for baptisms and much more! Our bookstore is open following the Divine Liturgy on Sundays in Plato Hall.
2023 STEWARDSHIP
Thank you to all who have sent in their Stewardship for 2023! If you haven’t done so already, please pick up a Stewardship packet. Packets are available at the Pangari and in the Church office. Please fill out the pledge card (it is important that you enter a pledge amount) and the information card completely and return it in the enclosed envelope. Thank you for supporting our beautiful parish of Panagia!
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.
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.
A WORD ABOUT CREMATION
Orthodox Christians should reject cremation, in accordance with the Church’s teachings about the sanctity of the human body and its role in our salvation. Orthodox Christians believe that in the General Resurrection, our bodies and souls will be restored to each other. Cremation is the deliberate desecration and destruction of what God has made and is viewed as the denial of the Resurrection. Cremation treats the body violently, without the respect due to it as the temple of the Holy Spirit. Those who voluntarily request cremation upon death will not receive an Orthodox funeral, either in the church, or the funeral home or any other place. Memorial services with kolyva are not allowed since the connection of the “kernel of wheat” as a sign of the Resurrection has been intentionally destroyed. It is an honor for Orthodox Christians to have a church funeral - our salvation and the state of our souls and bodies should always be at the forefront in our lives and for the lives of our loved ones.
View Parish Calendar
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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY SERVICES
Saturday, October 28 - 9:00 a.m., Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Holy Protection of the Holy Theotokos
Wednesday, November 8 - 9:00 a.m., Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Synaxis of the Holy Archangels
Thursday, November 9 - 9:00 a.m., Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Saint Nektarios the Wonderworker
Friday, November 10 - 9:00 a.m., Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Saint Arsenios of Cappadocia
Monday, November 20 - 1:00 p.m., Vespers of The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
Tuesday, November 21 - 9:00 a.m., Orthros and Divine Liturgy
The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
Friday, November 24 - 7:00 p.m., Vespers of Saint Catherine the Great Martyr
Saturday, November 25 - 9:00 a.m., Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Saint Catherine the Great Martyr
GOAL BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL (STAG TEAM)
We have some exciting news! Assumption Panagia Greek Orthodox Christian Church is teaming up again with the STAG (St. Andrew, St. George, Annunciation and Assumption churches) basketball and volleyball teams for boys and girls in 3rd to 12th grade. If you are interested in learning more or having your kid play you must contact me, George Demas george@assumptionchicago.org (or reply to this email)/ 773.626.3114 so I can approve through the pastoral team and then also sign-up with Stavros Lazos at stavroslazos@hotmail.com / 773.251.5933 who is in charge of introductions, registrations as well as team scheduling and organization.
*Please remember that at least one of the player’s parents/guardians or the player himself/herself, must be a member in good standing of our parish.
The STAG official kick-off and open gym is Thursday, Oct 5th at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church with basketball, volleyball, pizza and fellowship.
Practice during the year will be every Thursday at St. Andrew’s designated sometime within 6-9pm.
Games will start on November 11 and will be played on either Saturday or Sunday (after church) during the season.
We thank you for your love and support of all Panagia's programs.
UPCOMING 2023 EVENTS
Monday, October 23 - 6:30 p.m., Join us for Orthodox Studies. We will be meeting in Saint Catherine’s Meeting Room. We will continue the study on the Beatitudes. Coffee and sweets will be offered.
Saturday, October 28 - 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Community Fall Fest and Pumpkin Patch
Sunday, October 29 - 6:00 p.m., Grand Raffle Dinner Celebration at Venuti’s Italian Restaurant & Banquet Hall, 2251 W. Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101. You may purchase tickets during the week, by contacting the church office at: (773) 626-3114. Tickets are also available every Sunday during the coffee hour in Plato Hall. Please see flyer for additional details.
Monday, October 30 - 12:00 p.m., Tenderhearted Ministry for seniors ages 65 and over. Join us in Saint Catherine’s Meeting Room for lunch and a small presentation. Call the church office for reservations.
Sunday, November 5 - 12:00 p.m., Fall Parish Assembly Meeting in Plato Hall. In order to participate in this meeting, you must be a steward and have submitted a pledge card for 2023.
Winter Family Weekend Retreat at Saint Iakovos Retreat Center on January 26-27, 2024. Skiing at Wilmont Mountain, Wilmont, Wisconsin. Details to follow.
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A BLESSED WEEK TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!!!
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Assumption Panagia Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago
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