St. Spyridon Church, Palos Heights, IL PUBLISH DATE: October 12, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the New Theologian
October 12 ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion of the Church
O Father, God-bearer, Spyridon, you were proven a champion and Wonder Worker of the First Ecumenical Council. You spoke to the girl in the grave and turned the serpent to gold. And, when chanting your prayers, most sacred One, angels ministered with you. Glory to Him who glorified you; glory to Him who crowned you; glory to Him who, through you, works healing for all.

Kontakion
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
For by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century

Vespers
Saturday: 6 p.m.

Matins
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday: 9:45 a.m.

Bible Study
English - Friday: 5:00 p.m.
Greek - Monday: 7:30 p.m.

Parish Information
St. Spyridon Church
12307 S. Ridgeland
Palos Heights, IL 60463

Phone: (708) 385-0787
Fax: (708) 385-0166
Website: www.saint-spyridon.org
Email: office@saint-spyridon.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos
Email: frtilemahosalikakos@mail.goarch.org

 
Worship Schedule
Sunday, October 12th — Sunday of Holy Fathers, Orthros & Div. Liturgy - 8:00 a.m.
Friday, October 17th - Vigil in honor of St. Luke the Evangelist - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 18th - Great Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 19th— 5th Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.


Coming Events
Sunday, October 12th — Sunday School
Monday, October 13th — Greek School—4:30 p.m. * English Bible Study - 5:00 p.m. * Grammar School B-ball Practice - 6:30 p.m. Greek Bible Study - 7:30 p.m. * High School Boys B-ball Practice - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14th — Cherubs—11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, ...Read Full Text >

Stewardship Update
The Stewardship Commitment Cards for the year 2008 (brown color) have been mailed to all parishioners. Please complete the Pledge Card and return it with your contribution to the Church office as soon as possible. We thank the 297 families who have made their 2008 Stewardship Pledge. As we begin the new ...Read Full Text >

Save the Date
Our community dinner dance will be held on Sunday, November 2nd, at Georgios Banquets in Orland Park. Please mark your calendar and make your reservations by calling the church office.
Synaxis of the Heads of the Orthodox Churches and Pauline Symposium in Constantinople

October 9, 2008
On the occasion of the celebration of the Year 2008 as the Year of Saint Paul and under the presidency of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew the Synaxis of the Heads of the Orthodox Churches, is called in Constantinople, October 9-12. The Synaxis is held along the Pauline Symposium which will run through October 16.  ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Spyridon Church Bulletins
Publish Date:September 28, 2008
Publish Date:September 21, 2008
 
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