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+Synaxis of the Archangels - 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 of the Day
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Gospel Reading for the Day
The Gospel according to Luke 16:19-31
The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"
Απόστολος της Ημέρας
Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18
Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.
Ευαγγέλιον της Ήμέρας
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 16:19-31
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· ῎Ανθρωπος δέ τις ἦν πλούσιος, καὶ ἐνεδιδύσκετο πορφύραν καὶ βύσσον εὐφραινόμενος καθ᾿ ἡμέραν λαμπρῶς. πτωχὸς δέ τις ἦν ὀνόματι Λάζαρος, ὃς ἐβέβλητο πρὸς τὸν πυλῶνα αὐτοῦ ἡλκωμένος καὶ ἐπιθυμῶν χορτασθῆναι ἀπὸ τῶν ψιχίων τῶν πιπτόντων ἀπὸ τῆς τραπέζης τοῦ πλουσίου· ἀλλὰ καὶ οἱ κύνες ἐρχόμενοι ἀπέλειχον τὰ ἕλκη αὐτοῦ. ἐγένετο δὲ ἀποθανεῖν τὸν πτωχὸν καὶ ἀπενεχθῆναι αὐτὸν ὑπὸ τῶν ἀγγέλων εἰς τὸν κόλπον ᾿Αβραάμ· ἀπέθανε δὲ καὶ ὁ πλούσιος καὶ ἐτάφη. καὶ ἐν τῷ ᾅδῃ ἐπάρας τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ, ὑπάρχων ἐν βασάνοις, ὁρᾷ τὸν ᾿Αβραὰμ ἀπὸ μακρόθεν καὶ Λάζαρον ἐν τοῖς κόλποις αὐτοῦ. καὶ αὐτὸς φωνήσας εἶπε· πάτερ ᾿Αβραάμ, ἐλέησόν με καὶ πέμψον Λάζαρον ἵνα βάψῃ τὸ ἄκρον τοῦ δακτύλου αὐτοῦ ὕδατος καὶ καταψύξῃ τὴν γλῶσσάν μου, ὅτι ὀδυνῶμαι ἐν τῇ φλογὶ ταύτῃ. εἶπε δὲ ᾿Αβραάμ· τέκνον, μνήσθητι ὅτι ἀπέλαβες σὺ τὰ ἀγαθά σου ἐν τῇ ζωῇ σου, καὶ Λάζαρος ὁμοίως τὰ κακά· νῦν δὲ ὧδε παρακαλεῖται, σὺ δὲ ὀδυνᾶσαι· καὶ ἐπὶ πᾶσι τούτοις μεταξὺ ἡμῶν καὶ ὑμῶν χάσμα μέγα ἐστήρικται, ὅπως οἱ θέλοντες διαβῆναι ἔνθεν πρὸς ὑμᾶς μὴ δύνωνται, μηδὲ οἱ ἐκεῖθεν πρὸς ἡμᾶς διαπερῶσιν. εἶπε δέ· ἐρωτῶ οὖν σε, πάτερ, ἵνα πέμψῃς αὐτὸν εἰς τὸν οἶκον τοῦ πατρός μου· ἔχω γὰρ πέντε ἀδελφούς· ὅπως διαμαρτύρηται αὐτοῖς, ἵνα μὴ καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔλθωσιν εἰς τὸν τόπον τοῦτον τῆς βασάνου. λέγει αὐτῷ ᾿Αβραάμ· ἔχουσι Μωϋσέα καὶ τοὺς προφήτας· ἀκουσάτωσαν αὐτῶν. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· οὐχί, πάτερ ᾿Αβραάμ, ἀλλ᾿ ἐάν τις ἀπὸ νεκρῶν πορευθῇ πρὸς αὐτούς, μετανοήσουσιν. εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ· εἰ Μωϋσέως καὶ τῶν προφητῶν οὐκ ἀκούουσιν, οὐδὲ ἐάν τις ἐκ νεκρῶν ἀναστῇ πεισθήσονται.
ΑΓΙΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΑΙ ΕΟΡΤΕΣ
Η Σύναξη Των Παμεγίστων Αρχαγγέλων ΜΑΧΑΗΛ και ΓΑΒΡΙΗΛ - (8 Νοεμβρίου)
Και των λοιπών Ασωμάτων και Ουρανίων Ταγμάτων.
Κατά την Αγία Γραφή άγγελοι στέλνονται απο το Θεό με μορφή ορατή (οι άγγελοι είναι αόρατα αγαθά πνεύματα κοντα στο Θεό), σε σπουδαίες ιστορικές περιστάσεις, που πρόκειται να εκδηλωθεί ή να εκτελεσθεί κάποια μεγάλη θεία θέληση.Τη σχέση που έχουν οι άγγελοι με το Θεό και τους ανθρώπους, καθώς και την αποστολή τους, βλέπουμε επίσης μέσα στην Αγία Γραφή. Οι άγγελοι πνεύματα υπηρετικά ενεργούν όχι απο δική τους πρωτοβουλία, αλλά αποστέλλονται απο το Θεό για να υπηρετήσουν εκείνους που μέλλουν να κληρονομήσουν την αιώνια ζωή. Επι κεφαλής δε των αγγελικών δυνάμεων είναι οι αρχάγγελοι Μιχαήλ και Γαβριήλ. Τον Μιχαήλ συναντάμε στην Παλαιά Διαθήκη, π.χ. όταν ο Αβράαμ μέλλει να θυσιάσει τον Ισάακ, στον Ιησού του Ναυή, στον Ηλία και αλλού. Τον Γαβριήλ συναντάμε στην Καινή Διαθήκη, όπως στον Ευαγγελισμό της Θεοτόκου και αλλού. Στη μνήμη των αποστόλων και του έργου που επιτελούν οι άγγελοι, η Εκκλησία μας όρισε τη γιορτή της 8ης Νοεμβρίου, όπου γίνεται η συνάθροιση των πιστών που θέσπισε η Ορθόδοξη Εκκλησία για να αποδώσει την πρέπουσα τιμή στους προστάτες μας και φύλακες σε μιά κοινή εορτή. Ο αριθμός των αγγέλων είναι απεριόριστος και σύμφωνα με την πίστη μας αποτελούν εννέα συνολικά τάγματα με τις εξής ονομασίες: Θρόνοι, Χερουβείμ, Σεραφείμ, Κυριότητες, Δυνάμεις, Εξουσίαι, Αρχαί, Αρχάγγελοι και Άγγελοι. Ο Εωσφόρος που καυχήθηκε να ανεβάσει το θρόνο του και να γίνει όμοιος με το Θεό, έπεσε σαν αστραπή από τον ουρανό και μαζί του παρέσυρε και όλο το τάγμα των αγγέλων του. Τότε ο αρχάγγελος Μιχαήλ σύναξε όλους τους χορούς των αγγέλων σε ενότητα και ομόνοια και φώναξε δυνατά «πρόσχωμεν».
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.
READINGS OF OUR ORTHODOX SAINTS
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Saints Galaktion & his wife Episteme, the Martyrs of Emesa - November 5
Saint Galaktion was from Emesa, the son of Cleitophon and Leucippe, pagans who had been instructed in piety by a certain Christian named Onuphrius and received holy Baptism. Saint Episteme, born of unbelieving parents, was baptized before she was wedded to Galaktion. After their marriage they remained in virginity and lived in separate monastic houses. Betrayed as Christians, they suffered martyrdom during the reign of Decius, about the year 250.
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Saint Nektarios of Aegina
St. Nectarios, earthly name was Anastasios, as he was called, was from a very poor family in nineteenth century Selybria, in Thrace. He attempted to board a ship to Constantinople to find work, but he had no money for a ticket. The engines of the ship roared, yet it would not move until young Anastasios was permitted aboard. En route, the sea once raged, but Anastasios dipped his cross, which contained a piece of the True Cross, into the water three times, praying "Silence! Be still." The waters became still, but he lost his cross. As the ship continued, a loud continuous knocking was heard from beneath the ship. When they arrived at their destination, the sailors found the cross stuck to the bottom of the ship, as if the holy Cross of our Lord led the ship... When he was 29 years of age, he became a monk on the island of Chios. The patriarch sent him to study theology in Athens, and he was ordained Priest Nectarios (when you become a monk your name is changed), and later the Bishop of Pentapolis. However, owing to jealousy and alleged improprieties, he was removed from office, only to be rejected again in Athens and island of Euboiea. He suffered as a pauper, but he persevered, and his integrity and his wisdom shone through. The people of Euboiea embraced him. He became the Dean of the School of Theology in Athens in 1910 and helped begin a convent and became a spiritual father with healing powers for many throughout Greece. Ten years later, he was taken from Aegina to a hospital ward in Athens for the poor and incurable. He gave up his spirit there, and they prepared him for burial. His sweater was placed on the nearby bed of a paralytic, who suddenly regained his strength and walked. The room, which has since become a chapel, was filled with a beautiful fragrance for many days after his repose in the Lord our God. Healings are seen throughout the world to this day by the saint's holy prayers. He is considered the patron saint of those with cancer, heart trouble, arthritis, for those who are seeking a job, and epilepsy. ~Commemorated on November 9
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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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MEMORIALS
4 years for the late Athanasios Stylianos Georgoules
Members of Philoptochos who have fallen asleep in the Lord
May their memory be eternal!
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ARTOKLASIA
Offered by Philoptochos for the health and well-being of its members and parishioners of Assumption Panagia.
COFFEE HOUR
Please join us for coffee hour in Plato Hall following the Divine Liturgy. We would like to thank our beloved Philoptochos for sponsoring today’s coffee hour. Thank you for all the wonderful work that you do! May God continue to bless you and your families!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THIS WEEK:
Wednesday, November 8, 9:00 a.m. - Orthros and Divine Liturgy
+Synaxis of the Archangels
Thursday, November 9, 9:00 a.m. - Orthros and Divine Liturgy
+Saint Nektarios the Wonderworker
Artoklasia: Offered by Mr. and Mrs. Ioannis Zografos for health and well-being
Friday, November 10, 9:00 a.m. - Orthros and Divine Liturgy
+Saint Arsenios of Cappadocia
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Family Night at Oak Brook Park District. Join us for food, fellowship, spiritual talk and board games! This event is free. Please see flyer for more information.
WEDDING
Saturday, November 11, 3:00 p.m. - Alexandra Palmisano to Kyle Moll
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. Thank you to our beloved parishioners and friends of Assumption Panagia for your continued love and support!
PHILOPTOCHOS CORNER
Thank you for joining us in worship today as we recognize National Philoptochos Sunday with a memorial for members who have fallen asleep, an artoklasia for the health and well-being of our members and parishioners and a coffee hour for everyone to enjoy. Also, we will have a collection to benefit the Ecumenical Patriarchate Fund. The philanthropies of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, such as Balouki Hospital and nursing home, schools, shrines, and parishes, are supported through this commitment.
Blessing bags: The supply of blessing bags that our church provides to those in need has been depleted. We kindly ask for donations of 100 pairs of men’s black tube socks. Please bring to collection box in St. Catherine’s narthex by November 19.
Also, please make your reservations for the Christmas Luncheon – Saturday, December 2nd, Greek Islands, Lombard. Please see flyer. All ladies and gentlemen are welcome!
The Christmas Bake Sale will offer many selections to sweeten your holidays. Orders can be placed at our table during coffee hour or online. Pick up an order form today.
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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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NOVEMBER SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY SERVICES
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
**Flyers are located in the Narthex.
November 3 - 5, Metropolis of Chicago YAL FALL Retreat at St. Iakovos Retreat Center.
Friday, November 10 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Family Night at Oak Brook Park District, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523.
Sunday, November 12 - 12:00 p.m., Saint Euphrosynos Kitchen Meal
Sunday, November 12 - 12:00 p.m., YAL Meeting (ages 18-35). Join us at our kafenio table in Saint Catherines meeting room for coffee and fellowship.
Saturday, November 18 - 12:30 p.m., Austin Community Meal in Plato Hall
Saturday, November 18 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thanksgiving in a Bag Giveaway
Sunday, November 19 - 12:00 p.m., Philoptochos General Meeting
Saturday, November 25 - 12:00 p.m., Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 2 -12:00 p.m., Philoptochos Christmas Luncheon, Greek Islands, Lombard
Sunday, December 3 - 12:00 p.m., 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.
Friday, December 15 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Family Night at Oak Brook Park District, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523.
Saturday, December 16 - YAL Home Fellowship - TBD
Saturday, December 16 - 12:30 p.m., Austin Community Meal in Plato Hall
Tuesday, December 19 - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Christmas Party/Gingerbread House at Chicago Police Department with Explorers
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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