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 6, 2022 - Sunday of the Canaanite
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ, 6 ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΥ 2022 - Κυριακή της Χαναναίας
Ισαποστόλου Φωτίου,Πατρ. Κων/λεως, Οσίου Βουκόλου, Επισκόπου Σμύρνης
+Saint Photios, Bishop of Constantinople – +Saint Bucolos, Bishop of Smyrna
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+Saint Haralambos the Great Martyr - February 10
This Saint was a priest of the Christians in Magnesia, the foremost city of Thessaly, in the diocese having the same name. He contested during the reign of Alexander Severus (222-235), when Lucian was Proconsul of Magnesia. At the time of his martyrdom the Saint was 113 years of age.
St. Haralambos is commemorated on February 10th, with the exception when this date falls on the Saturday of the Souls preceding Lent or on Clean Monday (the first day of Lent), in which case the feast is celebrated on February 9th.
Apolytikion of Hieromartyr Haralambos
O wise Haralambos, you were proven an unshakable pillar of the Church of Christ; an ever-shining lamp of the universe. You shone in the world by your martyrdom. You delivered us from the moonless night of idolatry O blessed one. Wherefore, boldly intercede to Christ that we may be saved.
Epistle Reading for the Day
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 7:26-28; 8:1-2
Brethren, it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, unstained, separated from sinners, exalted above the heavens. He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people; he did this once for all when he offered up himself. Indeed, the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect for ever. Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, a minister in the sanctuary and the true tent which is set up not by man but by the Lord.
Gospel Reading for the Day
The Gospel According to Matthew 15:21-28
At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.
Απόστολος της Ημέρας
Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 7:26-28, 8:1-2 τὸ ἀνάγνωσμα
Ἀδελφοί, τοιοῦτος γὰρ ἡμῖν ἔπρεπεν ἀρχιερεύς, ὅσιος, ἄκακος, ἀμίαντος, κεχωρισμένος ἀπὸ τῶν ἁμαρτωλῶν, καὶ ὑψηλότερος τῶν οὐρανῶν γενόμενος· ὃς οὐκ ἔχει καθʼ ἡμέραν ἀνάγκην, ὥσπερ οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς, πρότερον ὑπὲρ τῶν ἰδίων ἁμαρτιῶν θυσίας ἀναφέρειν, ἔπειτα τῶν τοῦ λαοῦ· τοῦτο γὰρ ἐποίησεν ἐφάπαξ, ἑαυτὸν ἀνενέγκας. Ὁ νόμος γὰρ ἀνθρώπους καθίστησιν ἀρχιερεῖς, ἔχοντας ἀσθένειαν· ὁ λόγος δὲ τῆς ὁρκωμοσίας τῆς μετὰ τὸν νόμον, υἱὸν εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα τετελειωμένον. Κεφάλαιον δὲ ἐπὶ τοῖς λεγομένοις· τοιοῦτον ἔχομεν ἀρχιερέα, ὃς ἐκάθισεν ἐν δεξιᾷ τοῦ θρόνου τῆς μεγαλωσύνης ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς, τῶν ἁγίων λειτουργός, καὶ τῆς σκηνῆς τῆς ἀληθινῆς, ἣν ἔπηξεν ὁ κύριος, καὶ οὐκ ἄνθρωπος·
Ευαγγέλιον της Ήμέρας
Ἐκ τοῦ Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 15:21-28 Εὐαγγελίου τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐξελθὼν ἐκεῖθεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἀνεχώρησεν εἰς τὰ μέρη Τύρου καὶ Σιδῶνος. καὶ ἰδοὺ γυνὴ Χαναναία ἀπὸ τῶν ὁρίων ἐκείνων ἐξελθοῦσα ἐκραύγαζεν αὐτῷ λέγουσα· ἐλέησόν με, Κύριε, υἱὲ Δαυΐδ· ἡ θυγάτηρ μου κακῶς δαιμονίζεται. ὁ δὲ οὐκ ἀπεκρίθη αὐτῇ λόγον. καὶ προσελθόντες οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἠρώτων αὐτὸν λέγοντες· ἀπόλυσον αὐτήν, ὅτι κράζει ὄπισθεν ἡμῶν. ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν· οὐκ ἀπεστάλην εἰ μὴ εἰς τὰ πρόβατα τὰ ἀπολωλότα οἴκου ᾿Ισραήλ. ἡ δὲ ἐλθοῦσα προσεκύνησεν αὐτῷ λέγουσα· Κύριε, βοήθει μοι. ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν· οὐκ ἔστι καλὸν λαβεῖν τὸν ἄρτον τῶν τέκνων καὶ βαλεῖν τοῖς κυναρίοις. ἡ δὲ εἶπε· ναί, Κύριε· καὶ γὰρ τὰ κυνάρια ἐσθίει ἀπὸ τῶν ψυχίων τῶν πιπτόντων ἀπὸ τῆς τραπέζης τῶν κυρίων αὐτῶν. τότε ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῇ· ὦ γύναι, μεγάλη σου ἡ πίστις! γενηθήτω σοι ὡς θέλεις. καὶ ἰάθη ἡ θυγάτηρ αὐτῆς ἀπὸ τῆς ὥρας ἐκείνης.
Saint Theodore the General – February 8
The holy Martyr Theodore was from Euchaita of Galatia and dwelt in Heraclea of Pontus. He was a renowned commander in the military, and the report came to the Emperor Licinius that he was a Christian and abominated the idols. Licinius therefore sent certain men to him from Nicomedia, to honor him and ask him to appear before him. Through them, however, Saint Theodore sent back a message that it was necessary for various reasons, that Licinius come to Heraclea. Licinius, seeing in this a hope of turning Saint Theodore away from Christ did as was asked of him. When the Emperor came to Heraclea, Saint Theodore met him with honor, and the Emperor in turn gave Theodore his hand, believing that through him he would be able to draw the Christians to the worship of his idols. Seated upon his throne in the midst of the people, he publicly bade Theodore offer sacrifice to the gods. But Theodore asked that the emperor entrust him with the most venerable of his gods, those of gold and silver, that he might take them home and himself attend upon them that evening, promising that the following day he would honor them in public. The Emperor, filled with joy at these tidings, gave command that Theodore's request be fulfilled. When the Saint had taken the idols home, he broke them in pieces and distributed the gold and silver to the poor by night. The next day a centurion named Maxentius told Licinius that he had seen a pauper pass by carrying the head of Artemis. Saint Theodore, far from repenting of this, confessed Christ boldly. Licinius, in an uncontainable fury, had the Saint put to many torments, then crucified. While upon the cross, the holy Martyr was further tormented -- his privy parts were cut off, he was shot with arrows, his eyes were put out, and he was left on the cross to die. The next day Licinius sent men to take his corpse and cast it into the sea; but they found the Saint alive and perfectly whole. Through this, many believed in Christ. Seeing his own men turning to Christ, and the city in an uproar, Licinius had Theodore beheaded, about the year 320. The Saint's holy relics were returned to his ancestral home on June 8, which is also a feast of the Great Martyr Theodore.
Ο Ιερομάρτυς Χαράλαμπος - 10 Φεβρουαρίου
Ήταν Ιερέας στη Μαγνησία της Μ. Ασίας. Ή ζωή του ήταν μια συνεχής υπηρεσία αφοσίωσης στο Χριστό και αγάπης προς τον πλησίον. Όταν το 198 ο Σεπτίμιος Σεβήρος εξαπέλυσε διωγμό κατά των Χριστιανών, ο έπαρχος Λουκιανός έφερε μπροστά του το Χαράλαμπο και τον απείλησε ότι θα τον βασάνιζε πολύ σκληρά, για να αρνηθεί το Χριστό. ο γέροντας Ιερέας χαμογέλασε και απάντησε: "Εμείς οϊ χριστιανοί, είμαστε εξοικειωμένοι με τους αγώνες και τους πολέμους, όπως οι γενναίοι στρατιώτες δεν επιθυμούν τον ήσυχο θάνατο στο κρεβάτι, αλλά τον δοξασμένο της μάχης. Σε μένα υπάρχουν τα γηρατειά, αλλά να μάθετε καλά ότι στους δικούς μας αγώνες το πάν είναι ή ψυχή, ή αποφασιστικότητα, ή αυταπάρνηση. Αυτά δεν πέφτουν με την ηλικία, αλλά μένουν πάντοτε ανθηρά και νέα. Αμφιβάλλεις, έπαρχε; Δοκίμασε. Και θα δεις ότι με τη χάρη του Κυρίου μου Ιησού Χριστού θα κουρασθούν όλοι οι ακμαίοι δήμιοι σου , χωρίς ο ιερέας Χαράλαμπος να ζητήσει την επιείκεια σου". Εκνευρισμένος από τα λόγια αυτά ο έπαρχος, διατάζει και τον γδέρνουν ζωντανό. Αυτός, όμως, αντί να σπαράζει από τον πόνο, δοξολογούσε το Θεό για την αντοχή πού του έδινε. Τότε πολλοί δήμιοι, πού έβλεπαν αυτό το θαύμα, πίστεψαν στο Χριστό. Φοβισμένος ο έπαρχος τον άφησε ελεύθερο. Αργότερα ο ίδιος ο Σεβήρος, μη μπορώντας να τα βγάλει πέρα μαζί του, τον αποκεφάλισε σε ηλικία 113 ετών.
COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST - Prayers for: Konstantinos, Olga, Polyxeni, Julia, Helen, Peter, Sophia, Alexandra, Marina, Christos, Reem, Athanasia, Terry, Becky, Salem, Mantia, Georgia, Vicki, Maria, Vasilios, Nektaria, John, Violet, Cynthis, Fr. Jon-Stephen Hedges, Evangelos, William, Momcilo, Jill, Panagiotis, Vasiliki, Elizabeth, Panagiota, Betty, Dimitri, Alexander, Vasiliki, Eleni, Panagiotis, George, Thomas, Nicholas, Sophia, Susan, Mary Lou, Mehmet.
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 in loving memory of Vasilios Laggas.
MEMORIALS
3 years for the late Father George Zervos
3 years for the late Nicolaos A. Georgiafentis
May their memory be eternal!
COFFEE HOUR RESUMES
Our coffee hour resumes today!
Glory to God for blessing us to be together again in fellowship!
Please join us following the Divine Liturgy in Plato Hall.
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. You may also reach out to our coffee hour coordinator, Jette Georgopoulos at: 708.439.6041. We truly appreciate all your love and support to our beloved parish! February and March dates available: Feb. 20, 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:
Thursday, February 10
+Hieromartyr Haralambos, Bishop of Magnesia
9:00 a.m. - Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Saturday, February 12
Altar Boy Meeting and Lunch at Assumption Church beginning at 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
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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SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL
Sunday Church School is hosting Godparents' Sunday on February 13. All godparents of our students are invited to celebrate the Divine Liturgy with them and then attend classes with their godchildren. After classes, there will be a special Coffee Hour in Plato Hall hosted by Sunday Church School. We hope to see all students attend with their godparents!
Volunteers are needed to bring food items and assist with the Godparents' Sunday coffee hour. Please email sundayschool@assumptionchicago.org to let us know how you can help.
PHILOPTHOCHOS CORNER
Hope to see you at the Glendi! Make your reservation during coffee hour. See attached flyer for details.
February is National Heart Health month. Let’s all WEAR RED Sunday, February 13 and take our annual group photo in Plato Hall.
Please plan to attend the general meeting on Sunday, February 20th, in St. Catherine’s meeting room, following the Divine Liturgy.
We look forward to a New Year fulfilling the benevolent mission of Philoptochos by improving the lives of those in need. Enclosed is the 2022 Membership form and LINK: https://forms.gle/K45YDE3ty5M5fy3c8 for online registration. We hope women and men of all ages will join us!
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. The 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.
FEBRUARY / MARCH WEEKDAY CHURCH LITURGY SCHEDULE
Thursday, February 10 - 9:00 a.m., Orthros & Divine Liturgy
+Saint Haralambos the Hieromartyr
Saturday, February 26 - 9:00 a.m. - +1st Saturday of Souls
Tuesday, March 1 - 10:30 a.m. - +Agiasmos Service
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:
Saturday, February 12, 11:00 a.m. - Altar Boy Meeting and Lunch at Assumption Church
Sunday, February 13, St. Euphrosynos’ Kitchen - A new ministry delivering meals and ecclesiastical items and church information to our homebound parishioner’s and friends of Assumption.
Sunday, February 13, 12:00 p.m. - Godparent Sunday and Brunch in Plato Hall
Sunday, February 13, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., “Love in a Bag” meal bags will be distributed to the Austin Community. Donations of food items or monetary donations are appreciated. Please drop off items by February 11. See flyer in your bulletin for food items needed. For more information, please contact the church office at: 773.626.3114.
Sunday, February 27, Assumption Philoptochos Apokreatiko Glendi following the Divine Liturgy in Plato Hall. Catered by Greek Islands Restaurant. More information to follow.
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.
Sunday, March 13, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. YAL Telos - Round Table Talk and Phanouropita Baking - Open to all young adults
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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Assumption Panagia Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago
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