ASSUMPTION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
601 South Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60644
Main: 773-626-3114
Fax: 773-626-3141
Father Apostolos N. Georgiafentis – Protopresbyter
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2022 - Judgement Sunday (Meatfare)
Saint Prokopios the Confessor – Saint Raphael of Brooklyn
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ, 27 ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΥ 2022
Κυριακή Της Κρίσεως – Δευτέρας αδεκάστου Παρουσίας του Κυρίου
Ημών Ιησού Χριστού. Του Οσίου Πατρός ημών Προκοπίου.
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The foregoing two parables -- especially that of the Prodigal Son -- have presented to us God's extreme goodness and love for man. But lest certain persons, putting their confidence in this alone, live carelessly, squandering upon sin the time given them to work out their salvation, and death suddenly snatch them away, the most divine Fathers have appointed this day's feast commemorating Christ's impartial Second Coming, through which we bring to mind that God is not only the Friend of man, but also the most righteous Judge, Who recompenses to each according to his deeds.
It is the aim of the holy Fathers, through bringing to mind that fearful day, to rouse us from the slumber of carelessness unto the work of virtue, and to move us to love and compassion for our brethren. Besides this, even as on the coming Sunday of Cheese-fare we commemorate Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight -- which exile is the beginning of life as we know it now -- it is clear that today's is reckoned the last of all feasts, because on the last day of judgment, truly, everything of this world will come to an end.
Epistle Reading for the Day
The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2
Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Only take care lest this liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if any one sees you, a man of knowledge, at table in an idol's temple, might he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? And so by your knowledge this weak man is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning against your brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of my brother's falling, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to fall.
Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.
Gospel Reading for the Day
The Gospel According to Matthew 25:31-46
The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?' Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.' And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
Απόστολος της Ημέρας
Πρὸς Κορινθίους α' 8:8-13, 9:1-2 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα
Ἀδελφοί, βρῶμα ἡμᾶς οὐ παρίστησιν τῷ θεῷ· οὔτε γὰρ ἐὰν φάγωμεν περισσεύομεν, οὔτε ἐὰν μὴ φάγωμεν ὑστερούμεθα. Βλέπετε δὲ μήπως ἡ ἐξουσία ὑμῶν αὕτη πρόσκομμα γένηται τοῖς ἀσθενοῦσιν. Ἐὰν γάρ τις ἴδῃ σε τὸν ἔχοντα γνῶσιν ἐν εἰδωλείῳ κατακείμενον, οὐχὶ ἡ συνείδησις αὐτοῦ ἀσθενοῦς ὄντος οἰκοδομηθήσεται εἰς τὸ τὰ εἰδωλόθυτα ἐσθίειν; Καὶ ἀπολεῖται ὁ ἀσθενῶν ἀδελφὸς ἐπὶ τῇ σῇ γνώσει, διʼ ὃν Χριστὸς ἀπέθανεν; Οὕτως δὲ ἁμαρτάνοντες εἰς τοὺς ἀδελφούς, καὶ τύπτοντες αὐτῶν τὴν συνείδησιν ἀσθενοῦσαν, εἰς Χριστὸν ἁμαρτάνετε. Διόπερ εἰ βρῶμα σκανδαλίζει τὸν ἀδελφόν μου, οὐ μὴ φάγω κρέα εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα, ἵνα μὴ τὸν ἀδελφόν μου σκανδαλίσω. Οὐκ εἰμὶ ἀπόστολος; Οὐκ εἰμὶ ἐλεύθερος; Οὐχὶ Ἰησοῦν Χριστὸν τὸν κύριον ἡμῶν ἑώρακα; Οὐ τὸ ἔργον μου ὑμεῖς ἐστε ἐν κυρίῳ; Εἰ ἄλλοις οὐκ εἰμὶ ἀπόστολος, ἀλλά γε ὑμῖν εἰμι· ἡ γὰρ σφραγὶς τῆς ἐμῆς ἀποστολῆς ὑμεῖς ἐστε ἐν κυρίῳ.
Ευαγγέλιον της Ήμέρας
Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 25:31-46 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· Ὅταν δὲ ἔλθῃ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐν τῇ δόξῃ αὐτοῦ καὶ πάντες οἱ ἅγιοι ἄγγελοι μετ᾿ αὐτοῦ, τότε καθίσει ἐπὶ θρόνου δόξης αὐτοῦ, καὶ συναχθήσεται ἔμπροσθεν αὐτοῦ πάντα τὰ ἔθνη, καὶ ἀφοριεῖ αὐτοὺς ἀπ᾿ ἀλλήλων ὥσπερ ὁ ποιμὴν ἀφορίζει τὰ πρόβατα ἀπὸ τῶν ἐρίφων, καὶ στήσει τὰ μὲν πρόβατα ἐκ δεξιῶν αὐτοῦ, τὰ δὲ ἐρίφια ἐξ εὐωνύμων. τότε ἐρεῖ ὁ βασιλεὺς τοῖς ἐκ δεξιῶν αὐτοῦ· δεῦτε οἱ εὐλογημένοι τοῦ πατρός μου, κληρονομήσατε τὴν ἡτοιμασμένην ὑμῖν βασιλείαν ἀπὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου. ἐπείνασα γάρ, καὶ ἐδώκατέ μοι φαγεῖν, ἐδίψησα, καὶ ἐποτίσατέ με, ξένος ἤμην, καὶ συνηγάγετέ με, γυμνός, καὶ περιεβάλετέ με, ἠσθένησα, καὶ ἐπεσκέψασθέ με, ἐν φυλακῇ ἤμην, καὶ ἤλθετε πρός με. τότε ἀποκριθήσονται αὐτῷ οἱ δίκαιοι λέγοντες· κύριε, πότε σε εἴδομεν πεινῶντα καὶ ἐθρέψαμεν, ἢ διψῶντα καὶ ἐποτίσαμεν; πότε δέ σε εἴδομεν ξένον καὶ συνηγάγομεν, ἢ γυμνὸν καὶ περιεβάλομεν; πότε δέ σε εἴδομεν ἀσθενῆ ἢ ἐν φυλακῇ, καὶ ἤλθομεν πρός σε; καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ βασιλεὺς ἐρεῖ αὐτοῖς· ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, ἐφ᾿ ὅσον ἐποιήσατε ἑνὶ τούτων τῶν ἀδελφῶν μου τῶν ἐλαχίστων, ἐμοὶ ἐποιήσατε. τότε ἐρεῖ καὶ τοῖς ἐξ εὐωνύμων· πορεύεσθε ἀπ᾿ ἐμοῦ οἱ κατηραμένοι εἰς τὸ πῦρ τὸ αἰώνιον τὸ ἡτοιμασμένον τῷ διαβόλῳ καὶ τοῖς ἀγγέλοις αὐτοῦ. ἐπείνασα γάρ, καὶ οὐκ ἐδώκατέ μοι φαγεῖν, ἐδίψησα, καὶ οὐκ ἐποτίσατέ με, ξένος ἤμην, καὶ οὐ συνηγάγετέ με, γυμνός, καὶ οὐ περιεβάλετέ με, ἀσθενὴς καὶ ἐν φυλακῇ, καὶ οὐκ ἐπεσκέψασθέ με. τότε ἀποκριθήσονται αὐτῷ καὶ αὐτοὶ λέγοντες· κύριε, πότε σε εἴδομεν πεινῶντα ἢ διψῶντα ἢ ξένον ἢ γυμνὸν ἢ ἀσθενῆ ἢ ἐν φυλακῇ, καὶ οὐ διηκονήσαμέν σοι; τότε ἀποκριθήσεται αὐτοῖς λέγων· ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, ἐφ᾿ ὅσον οὐκ ἐποιήσατε ἑνὶ τούτων τῶν ἐλαχίστων, οὐδὲ ἐμοὶ ἐποιήσατε. καὶ ἀπελεύσονται οὗτοι εἰς κόλασιν αἰώνιον, οἱ δὲ δίκαιοι εἰς ζωὴν αἰώνιον.
COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST - Prayers for: Anastasios, Konstantinos, Olga, Polyxeni, Julia, Helen, Peter, Sophia
O 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 by an Anonymous Donor for Health and Well-Being.
MEMORIAL
40 days for the late Susan (Sousanna) Stebner
May her memory be eternal!
Apokreatiko Glendi this Sunday in Plato Hall following the Divine Liturgy.
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. We truly appreciate all your love and support to our beloved parish!
March dates available: March 20 and March 27.
**Please note Great Lent begins on March 7. No meat or dairy permitted**
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND EVENTS THIS WEEK:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28
11:00 a.m. - Tenderhearted Ministry (A ministry for our seniors 65 years and older)
6:00 p.m. - Orthodox Studies
Meetings will be held in Saint Catherine’s Chapel
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
2nd Saturday of Souls
9:00 a.m. - Orthros & Divine Liturgy
ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ, 5 ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ
Β΄ Ψυχοσάββατο
9:00 π.μ. - ΄Ορθρος και Θεία λειτουργία
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
BAPTISM
12:30 p.m. - Child of Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Gleespan
SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY
Our Parish along with all the Orthodox Parishes around the world will be celebrating the Sunday of Orthodoxy, on March 13, 2022. The Sunday of Orthodoxy marks a historic event in the life of the Orthodox Church: The restoration of Icons as an important way of living and expressing the Christian faith. We ask for all the faithful in attendance to bring an Icon of their choice from home so that they may participate in the procession of Icons during the liturgy.
+Saturday of Souls - It is a Tradition in the Orthodox Church to offer prayers for the souls of all of our loved ones who have departed this life, in the hope of the Resurrection to Eternal Life. There are four Saturdays of the year that are dedicated specifically to this purpose. They are three Saturdays before and at the beginning of Lent and the Saturday before Pentecost. Everyone is encouraged to submit the names of their loved ones to be commemorated at the services. And you are all encouraged to attend these services (and bring Kolyva-boiled wheat) if you are able, as a way of honoring the people in your family who have passed.
Church office hours are Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Το γραφείο της Εκκλησίας λειτουργή απο Δευτέρα με Παρασκευή 9:30 π.μ. εώς 2:00 μ.μ.
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+SAINT EUPHROSYNOS KITCHEN
Sincerest thanks to our many volunteers who helped with this month’s meal. Our cooks for providing a delicious meal, our bakers for adding the many sweet treats, and our amazing delivery team that month after month drives to the many homes. All working together to provide a meal and deliver greetings to our beloved homebound seniors of the Assumption Community. May God grant you all many years!
Special thanks to a very generous donor who lovingly underwrote the cost of the February and March St. Euphrosynos Kitchen meal in loving memory of their dearly departed brother and mother. May their memory be eternal and May God grant many years to our donor.
OUTREACH THANKS
Many thanks to our parishioners for your loving and generous support of our February Outreach event that benefited our Austin neighbors. With your love we were able to provide meals bags to 125 neighbors with over $500.00 in donations to shop for these meal bags. Additionally, we wish to thank our many volunteers who braved the cold weather to distribute the bags. God bless you all!
PHILOPTHOCHOS CORNER
We look forward to fellowship at the Apokreatiko Glendi this Sunday!
We encourage you to join our Philoptochos and request registration by Tuesday, March 15th. Enclosed is the 2022 Membership form and LINK: https://forms.gle/K45YDE3ty5M5fy3c8 for online registration. Women and men of all ages are welcome to join!
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR FLOWERS FOR THE ICON OF PANAGIA
As we prepare our Church for this Lenten season, we kindly ask parishioners to help with the cost of flowers. Each week, the icon of Panagia is adorned for the Salutations. We request that one family per week contribute to help continue this tradition. A donation of $250.00 is needed per week. As you may know, decorating the Church is a labor of love. We appreciate your help as we prepare for what is the center of our Orthodox faith, the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. All donors will be recognized in the weekly bulletin. Please contact the Church office if you would like to donate. Thank you and God bless!
Χρειαζόμαστε προσφορές δια τον στολισμό με άνθη της εικόνας Της Παναγίας μας κατά τις Παρασκευές των Χαιρετισμών και του Ακαθίστου.
DIVORCE REBUILDERS: Saints Peter and Paul Divorce Rebuilders offers support, guidance and hope to those who are separated and divorced. Meetings this Spring of 2022 will be hosted by SS Peter and Paul, Glenview, by ZOOM on Mondays, February 14 through March 21st starting at 7 p.m. for six weeks. This group provides a place where you can learn, heal and rebuild from the hurt of divorce. New insights and perspectives will help you create new understandings towards developing new personal, relational and spiritual goals in your life. Discussion, feedback and support are integral components of this program. In addition, our group engages in ongoing social activities. Leader: Maria Boyle, Counseling, Northwestern University. To enroll in this program please email: sspp.divorcerebuilders@gmail.com or mariaharduvel4@gmail.com and please note in the subject heading: Divorce Rebuilders. For more information on this program, visit SS Peter & Paul’s website under Ministries and Support. There is no cost for this program.
“No Christian should walk through the pain of divorce alone.”
STEWARDSHIP PRAYER
Lord Jesus Christ, Thou are the Good Steward, who redeemed Adam and Eve of their failed stewardship by offering Thyself for the life of the world. Thou didst teach us in the feeding of the multitudes that whatever we give to God is returned to us manifold. Thou didst praise those good and faithful servants in the parable of the talents who returned to the Master their gifts multiplied. So help us to learn the joy of stewardship, remembering that everything we have comes from Thee. For Thou art the Good Steward and to Thee we offer thanksgiving, praise and glory, together with Thy Father who is everlasting and Thine all-holy, good and life-giving Spirit now and ever and onto the ages of ages. Amen.
2022 STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship packets have been mailed out. 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 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.
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 still 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.
FEBRUARY / MARCH WEEKDAY CHURCH LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 26 - 9:00 a.m. - +1st Saturday of Souls
Saturday, March 5 - 9:00 a.m. - 2nd Saturday of Souls
Monday, March 7 - 5:30 p.m. - Great Compline
+Clean Monday - Great Lent Begins
Wednesday, March 9 - 9:00 a.m. - 9th Hour
9:30 a.m. - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Friday, March 11 - 7:00 p.m. - 1st Salutation Service
Saturday, March 12 - 9:00 a.m. - 3rd Saturday of Souls
Monday, March 14 - 5:30 p.m. - Great Compline
Wednesday, March 16 - 9:00 a.m. - 9th Hour
9:30 a.m. - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Friday, March 18 - 7:00 p.m. - 2nd Salutation Service
Monday, March 21 - 5:30 p.m. - Great Compline
Wednesday, March 23 - 9:00 a.m. - 9th Hour
9:30 a.m. - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
The Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
Friday, March 25 - 8:00 a.m. - Services will be held at the
Annunciation Cathedral - 1017 N. LaSalle Drive in Chicago
Friday, March 25 - 7:00 p.m. - 3rd Salutation Service
Monday, March 28 - 5:30 p.m. - Great Compline
Wednesday, March 30 - 9:00 a.m. - 9th Hour
9:30 a.m. - Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sunday, February 27, Assumption Philoptochos Apokreatiko Glendi following the Divine Liturgy in Plato Hall. Catered by Greek Islands Restaurant.
Monday, February 28, 11:00 a.m. - Tenderhearted Ministry for our senior adults (65 and over) - Gathering begins with a Church Service, followed by lunch and the day’s event. Please contact the church office to reserve a seat.
Monday, February 28, 6:00 p.m. - Orthodox Studies - Join us for a monthly study as we explore the mystery of the Holy Spirit and Its Divine Grace through the Divine Liturgy. Refreshments will be provided before Father Apostolos’ presentation.
Tuesday, March 8, 1:00 p.m. - Caregivers Support Group at Holy Apostles Church.
Sunday, March 13, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. YAL Telos - Round Table Talk and Phanouropita Baking - Open to all young adults Click here for info
Tuesday, March 15, 7:30 p.m. - Greek Heritage Night at the United Center - Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins Please email John Szubert at: shoobs007@hotmail.com for more information
Saturday, March 19, 10:00 a.m. - Pre-Marital Seminar for couples getting married in 2022 in Plato Hall
Monday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. - Orthodox Studies
Monday, March 28, 11:30 a.m. - Tenderhearted Ministry for our senior adults (65 and over)
Monday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. - Orthodox Studies
Saturday, April 16, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Saturday of Lazarus Family Retreat
Monday, April 25, 11:00 a.m. - Tenderhearted Ministry for our senior adults (65 and over)
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AA blessed, happy and healthy week to you and your families!
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