Welcome Metropolitan Iakovos and Luncheon His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago will be presiding at Divine Liturgy this day. Our Philoptochos Society is presenting a luncheon with His Eminence for all in attendance following services, served by our Parish Council.

Philoptochos Spring Social at Greektown Please join Philoptochos at Costa’s Restaurant (Greek Town/Chicago location) on Tuesday, May 19, for dinner. Cost is $35 per person and includes bus transportation to/from Greektown. Reservations are being taken after church today or by calling Cleo Bizoukas (219) 924-5426 or Bessie Stamos (708) 895-1468. This event is open to Philoptochos members, spouses, family and friends of our community. We look forward to a wonderful evening of fellowship!

The following Philoptochos members were elected as officers and Board Members at the meeting of May 5:

President: Nancy Vlahos
Vice President: Georgia Karnezis
Recording Secretary: Tula Delis
Corresponding Secretary: Mia Delis
Treasurer: Cleo Bizoukas
Advisor: Pauline Stevens

Other Board Members:

Antonia Alexiou
Esmini Arges
Georgia Chioros
Dolly Kallas
Helen Kounelis
Pat Siavelis
Maria Sirounis
Bessie Stamos
Diane Yannakopoulos

We congratulate all and pray they have a most successful term of office!


2009 Spring Parish Assembly The Spring Parish Assembly will be held on Wednesday, May 27, at 7:00 p.m. All parishioners in good standing are asked to attend.

Memorial Day Observance On Monday, May 25, the observance of Memorial Day, Father David will be available at Elmwood Cemetery for memorial prayers from 8:30 a.m.--11:00 a.m. If raining, Father will be available the next Saturday, May 30, 8:30-9:30 a.m. (and will stay longer if necessary).

Socrates Greek School News Due to unforeseen circumstance, we have cancelled Greek School classes until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.

2009 Stewardship As of May 15, 2009:

214 Stewardship Pledges received
$157,285.00 total pledged
$734.98 average

67 increased pledges from 2008
29 decreased pledges from 2008
96 unchanged pledges from 2008
22 new stewardship units (not pledged 2008)