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+St. John Chrysostom - Commemorated on November 13
"This greatest and most beloved of all Christian orators was born in Antioch the Great in the year 344 or 347; his pious parents were called Secundus and Anthusa. After his mother was widowed at the age of twenty, she devoted herself to bringing up John and his elder sister in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. John received his literary training under Anthragathius the philosopher, and Libanius the sophist, who was the greatest Greek scholar and rhetorician of his day. Libanius was a pagan, and when asked before his death whom he wished to have for his successor, he said, "John, had not the Christians stolen him from us." With such a training, and with such gifts as he had by nature, John had before him a brilliant career as a rhetorician. But through the good example of his godly mother Anthusa and of the holy Bishop Meletius of Antioch (see Feb. 12), by whom he was ordained reader about the year 370, he chose instead to dedicate himself to God. From the years 374 to 381 he lived the monastic life in the hermitages that were near Antioch.
Epistle Reading of the Day
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11
Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
Gospel Reading for the Day
Luke 10:25-37
At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."
But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
Απόστολος της Ημέρας
Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 9:6-11
Ἀδελφοί, ὁ σπείρων φειδομένως, φειδομένως καὶ θερίσει· καὶ ὁ σπείρων ἐπʼ εὐλογίαις, ἐπʼ εὐλογίαις καὶ θερίσει. Ἕκαστος καθὼς προαιρεῖται τῇ καρδίᾳ· μὴ ἐκ λύπης ἢ ἐξ ἀνάγκης· ἱλαρὸν γὰρ δότην ἀγαπᾷ ὁ θεός. Δυνατὸς δὲ ὁ θεὸς πᾶσαν χάριν περισσεῦσαι εἰς ὑμᾶς, ἵνα ἐν παντὶ πάντοτε πᾶσαν αὐτάρκειαν ἔχοντες περισσεύητε εἰς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθόν· καθὼς γέγραπται, Ἐσκόρπισεν, ἔδωκεν τοῖς πένησιν· ἡ δικαιοσύνη αὐτοῦ μένει εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα. Ὁ δὲ ἐπιχορηγῶν σπέρμα τῷ σπείροντι, καὶ ἄρτον εἰς βρῶσιν χορηγήσαι, καὶ πληθύναι τὸν σπόρον ὑμῶν, καὶ αὐξήσαι τὰ γενήματα τῆς δικαιοσύνης ὑμῶν· ἐν παντὶ πλουτιζόμενοι εἰς πᾶσαν ἁπλότητα, ἥτις κατεργάζεται διʼ ἡμῶν εὐχαριστίαν τῷ θεῷ.
Ευαγγέλιον της Ήμέρας
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 10:25-37
Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, νομικός τις ἀνέστη ἐκπειράζων αὐτὸν καὶ λέγων· διδάσκαλε, τί ποιήσας ζωὴν αἰώνιον κληρονομήσω; ὁ δὲ εἶπε πρὸς αὐτόν· ἐν τῷ νόμῳ τί γέγραπται; πῶς ἀναγινώσκεις; ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν· ἀγαπήσεις Κύριον τὸν Θεόν σου ἐξ ὅλης τῆς καρδίας σου καὶ ἐξ ὅλης τῆς ψυχῆς σου καὶ ἐξ ὅλης τῆς ἰσχύος σου καὶ ἐξ ὅλης τῆς διανοίας σου, καὶ τὸν πλησίον σου ὡς σεαυτόν· εἶπε δὲ αὐτῷ· ὀρθῶς ἀπεκρίθης· τοῦτο ποίει καὶ ζήσῃ. ὁ δὲ θέλων δικαιοῦν ἑαυτὸν εἶπε πρὸς τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν· καὶ τίς ἐστί μου πλησίον; ὑπολαβὼν δὲ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν· ἄνθρωπός τις κατέβαινεν ἀπὸ ῾Ιερουσαλὴμ εἰς ῾Ιεριχώ, καὶ λῃσταῖς περιέπεσεν· οἳ καὶ ἐκδύσαντες αὐτὸν καὶ πληγὰς ἐπιθέντες ἀπῆλθον ἀφέντες ἡμιθανῆ τυγχάνοντα. κατὰ συγκυρίαν δὲ ἱερεύς τις κατέβαινεν ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ ἐκείνῃ, καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὸν ἀντιπαρῆλθεν. ὁμοίως δὲ καὶ Λευΐτης γενόμενος κατὰ τὸν τόπον, ἐλθὼν καὶ ἰδὼν ἀντιπαρῆλθε. Σαμαρείτης δέ τις ὁδεύων ἦλθε κατ᾿ αὐτόν, καὶ ἰδὼν αὐτὸν ἐσπλαγχνίσθη, καὶ προσελθὼν κατέδησε τὰ τραύματα αὐτοῦ ἐπιχέων ἔλαιον καὶ οἶνον, ἐπιβιβάσας δὲ αὐτὸν ἐπὶ τὸ ἴδιον κτῆνος ἤγαγεν αὐτὸν εἰς πανδοχεῖον καὶ ἐπεμελήθη αὐτοῦ· καὶ ἐπὶ τὴν αὔριον ἐξελθών, ἐκβαλὼν δύο δηνάρια ἔδωκε τῷ πανδοχεῖ καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ἐπιμελήθητι αὐτοῦ, καὶ ὅ τι ἂν προσδαπανήσῃς, ἐγὼ ἐν τῷ ἐπανέρχεσθαί με ἀποδώσω σοι. τίς οὖν τούτων τῶν τριῶν πλησίον δοκεῖ σοι γεγονέναι τοῦ ἐμπεσόντος εἰς τοὺς λῃστάς; ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· ὁ ποιήσας τὸ ἔλεος μετ᾿ αὐτοῦ. εἶπεν οὖν αὐτῷ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· πορεύου καὶ σὺ ποίει ὁμοίως.
ΑΓΙΟΛΟΓΙΟ ΚΑΙ ΕΟΡΤΕΣ
Ο ΙΕΡΟΣ ΧΡΥΣΟΣΤΟΜΟΣ - (13 Νοεμβρίου )
Ο άγιος Ιωάννης ο Χρυσόστομος γεννήθηκε στην Αντιόχεια από γονείς ευεβείς το στρατηγό Σεκούνθο και την Ανθούσα. Ήταν μαθητής του φιλοσόφου Ανδραγαθίου και του σοφιστή Λιωανίου. Χειρο- τονήθηκε αρχιεπίσκοπος Κωνσταντινουπόλεως. Υπήρξε αυστηρός κριτής και ελεγκτής κάθε παρανομίας, γεγονός που προκάλεσε την αντίδραση της αυτοκράτειρας Ευδοξίας που τον εξόρισε τρείς φορές. Κατά την διάρκει της τελευταίας εξορίας του, από τις πολλές κακουχίες και τα βάσανα υπέκυψε και παρέδωσε την ψυχή του στα Κόμανα της Καππαδοκίας στις 14 Σεπτεμβρίου του 407. Η παράδοση τον ονόμασε ¨Χρυσόστομο» λίγα χρόνια μετά το θάνατό του, λόγω της μεγάλης ρητορικής και διδασκαλικής του δεινότητας. Η ζωή του, οι διωγμοί του και οι θλίψεις του φανέρωσαν τη σύνεση και την καρτερία του και ανέδειξαν την λαμπρότητα της αγιότητάς του. Αυτή του η αγιασμένη μορφή, καθώς και οι λόγοι του είναι οι πολύτιμη κληρονομιά του στην Εκκλησία. Ο ιερός Χρυσόστομος είναι ο κυριώτερος εξηγητής της Αγίας Γραφής, στον οποίο στηρίζεται η Εκκλησία και η Θεολογία μας, καθώς επίσης και ο βασικότερος διαμορφωτής της ορθοδόξου εκκλησιαστικής γραμμής μιάς λειτουργικής πνευματικότητας. Μιάς πνευματικότητας η οποία στηρίζεται κυρίως στη λειτουργική ζωή και στα μυστήρια της Εκκλησίας. «Ού πενίαν δέδοικα, ού πλούτον επιθυμώ, ού θάνατον φοβούμαι, ού ζήσαι εύχομαθ, εί μη δια την υμετέραν προκοπήν». Αυτά είναι μερικά από τα θεία λόγια που βγήκαν από το στόμα 5του μεγαλύτερου διδασκάλου και ρήτορα της Εκκλησίας μας, του Ιερού Χρυσόστομου.
Ο ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΣ - (14 Νοεμβρίου)
Γνωρίζοντας ο Κύριος τον ιερό ζήλο του Φιλίππου και την επιθυμία του να γνωρίσει τον Σωτήρα, τον κάλεσε στον κύκλο των μαθητών Του «ευρίσκει Φίλιππον και λέγει αυτώ: Ακολούθει μοι». Ο Φίλιππος μόλις γνώρισε τον Ιησού Χριστό, όχι μόνον πίστεψε, αλλά έτρεξε και βρήκε το φίλο του Ναθαναήλ και του μετέφερε τη χαρούμενη είδηση ότι βρήκε τον Μεσσία! Και τον έφερε στον Κύριο.
Ο ΑΓΙΟΣ ΓΡΗΓΟΡΙΟΣ Ο ΠΑΛΑΜΑΣ (14 Νοεμβρίου)
Ο άγιος Γρηγόριος ο Παλαμάς εφύλαξε όσο ζούσε ανόθευτη την Ορθοδοξία από τις αιρετι- κιές και ξένες επιδράσεις. Αλλά και μετά την κοίμησή του, με τα πολλά θαύματα και με τα
βαθιά σε ορθόδοξη πνευματικότητα και θεολογία συγγράμματά του, συνεχίζει να είναι ένας φύλακας άγγελος της πονεμένης και χτυπημένης από χίλιους δυό αιρετικούς της Ορθοδοξίας μας.
O ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΣ ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΣ - (16 Νοεμβρίου)
Ο Απόστολος και Ευαγγελιστής Ματθαίος καταγόταν από την Κανά της Γαλιλαίας. Πατέρας του ήταν ο Αλφαίος. Ο Ματθαίος εξασκούσε το επάγγελμα του τελώνη. Ο Λευί, ο τελώνης έγινε ο Ευαγγελιστής Ματθαίος. Ένας άρρωστος ψυχικά έγινε καλά. Όταν ο Ιησούς τον βρήκε να κάθεται έξω από την Καπερναούμ στο τελωνείο, τού είπε «Ακολούθει μοι», κι εκείνος χωρίς καμία καθυστέρηση τον ακολούθησε. ‘Έγινε ένας από τους δώδεκα Αποστόλους. Μία λέξη μόνο του Χριστού έφθασε για να θεραπεύσει τον ψυχικά άρρωστο μαθητή τον Ευαγγελιστή Ματθαίο. Ο άδικος και αμαρτωλός, έγινε φιλάνθρωπος, δίκαιος και ενάρετος, ο άγιος πού όχι μόνον την περιουσία του, αλλά και τη ζωή του έδωσε για τον Χριστό. Κατά την παράδοση ο Ματθαίος κήρυξε το Ευαγγέλιο στην Αιθιοπία, όπου πέθανε μαρτυρικά.
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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.
Holy Great New Martyr Constantine of Hydra – November 14
Constantine was born on the island of Hydra in the 18th century. Born to a pious Orthodox Christian family, he left the island to the city of Rhodes in order to find work. There he worked for the Turkish governor and converted to Islam. He soon repented and returned to his Christian faith and lived on Mt Athos for a period of time as a monastic. He returned to Rhodes to confront the governor and confess his Christian faith. He died the death of a martyr by being hanged on November 14, 1800.
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Saint Martin, Bishop of Tours
November 12
Saint Martin, the great luminary of Gaul, was the son of pagan parents. When he was still quite young he became a catechumen; at the age of twenty-two he received Holy Baptism. Then he undertook the labours of a monk, and was afterwards consecrated Bishop of Tours, renowned as an ascetic and wonderworker, a faithful shepherd of Christ's flock. He converted many both from paganism and heresy, cast out demons and raised the dead, and while undertaking all the apostolic burdens of a bishop, he never ceased to be a simple monk and man of prayer. His monastery became a center of monasticism not only for Gaul, but for all of Western Europe. A widely celebrated incident of his life took place when he was still a catechumen, fulfilling his military service. Seeing an ill-clad beggar asking alms at the gate of the city of Amiens and being overlooked by passersby, Saint Martin, having nothing else to give, rent his military cloak in two with his sword and gave half to the beggar, so that he might cover himself in the cold. That night, the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to him, clothed with the half of the cloak he had given to the beggar. Saint Martin's cloak - capella in Latin - was kept in a sanctuary which came to be called capella, from which the word "chapel" is derived; and they under whose care it was kept were called cappellani, from which "chaplain" is derived. Saint Martin reposed in peace in the year 397.
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Prayers for: Panagioti, 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
2 years for the late Nicholas Thalassinos
25 years for the late Eugenia M. George
63 years for the late Peter (Panagiotis) George
Many years for the late Odysseus (Mike) Korompilas
May their memory be eternal!
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COFFEE HOUR
Please join us for coffee hour in Plato Hall following the Divine Liturgy.
Today’s Coffee Hour is sponsored by Assumption Leadership 100 members:
Dr. Peter Panton, Ms. Connie Andrews, Ms. Demetra Andrews, and Mr. Lou Malevitis. Thank you for your continued support of Assumption Panagia!
SAINT EUPHROSYNOS KITCHEN
12:00 p.m., Saint Euphrosynos Kitchen. Please contact the church office if you would like to volunteer or know of someone who would benefit from this ministry.
YAL MEETING
12:00 p.m., YAL Meeting (ages 18-35). Join us at our kafenio table in Saint Catherines meeting room for coffee and fellowship.
6:00 p.m. Vespers tonight for +Saint John Chrysostom and Divine Liturgy on November 13 will be held at Saint John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Monastery - 4600 93rd St, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THIS WEEK:
Saturday, November 18:
Baptism: 10:30 a.m. - Child of Mr. and Mrs. John Kaldis
12:30 p.m. - Austin Community Meal in Plato Hall
1:00 p.m. - Thanksgiving in a Bag Giveaway
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: November 19, 26 - January 14, 21, 28 - February 4, 11, 18, 25
For later available dates, please contact the church office.
Thank you to our beloved parishioners and friends of Assumption Panagia for your continued love and support!
PHILOPTOCHOS CORNER
Last Sunday, $538 was collected and our chapter adds $100 so $638 will be sent to benefit the Ecumenical Patriarchate Fund. Your generous donations enable this fund to support a hospital, nursing home, schools, shrines, and parishes. Thank you very much for your generous contributions.
Blessing bags: We are delighted to announce that 120 pairs of men’s black tube socks have been donated. Heartfelt thanks to the donors! Items still needed: 100 small bottled waters, 100 apple sauce pouches or cups, 100 soft granola bars, 100 gallon size Ziplock bags. Items are needed by November 26.
Christmas Luncheon reservations can be made in Plato Hall during coffee hour. Contact Francine Kott – 630.336.9442 or frkott@aol.com. All ladies and gentlemen are welcome!
The Christmas Bake Sale will offer many selections to sweeten your holidays. Orders can also 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.
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.
Available weeks: November 19, 26 - December 3, 17, 24 - January 7, 14, 21, 28
Please contact the church office for Feb. - Dec. 2024 availability.
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.
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NOVEMBER SCHEDULE OF WEEKDAY SERVICES
Fast of the Nativity Begins on November 15
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
40 Day Liturgies will be held at our church the week of November 20 thru November 25
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.
UPCOMING 2023 EVENTS
**Flyers are located in the Narthex.
Monday, November 20 - 6:30 p.m., Orthodox Studies in St. Catherine’s Meeting Room.
Saturday, November 25 - 12:00 p.m., Christmas Tree Lighting
Monday, November 27 - 12:00 p.m., Tenderhearted Ministry (Seniors 65 & over) in St. Catherine’s Meeting Room. Presentation by Janice Henry, RN. Topic will be on vaccines.
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.
Assumption Church Loretto Hospital Christmas Toy Drive - Collecting toys, valued at $10 for ages 7 - 9 to be given to children in the Austin community. Please drop off toys in the collection boxes located in the Narthex by December 6. See flyer for more information.
Saturday, December 9 - 2:00 p.m., Philoptochos General Meeting during baking day in Plato Hall
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 - 5:30 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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