St. Spyridon Church, Palos Heights, IL PUBLISH DATE: February 7, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 8:8-13; 9:1-2

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.  ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday)

The Lord said, "When the Son of man comes in his glory and all the holy angels with him, then he ...Read Full Text >

Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr
February 8 ...Read Full Text >

Haralambos the Holy Martyr
February 10 ...Read Full Text >

Vlassios the Holy Martyr of Sebaste
February 11 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple
Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice, taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls, who grants us Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

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
Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One. - Translation by Narthex Press
"Christian love is the 'possible impossibility' to see Christ in another man, whoever he is..."
-Alexander Schmemann, Great Lent, 20th Century

Vespers
Saturday: 6 p.m.

Matins
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday: 9:45 a.m.

Bible Study
English - Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.
Greek - Monday: 7:00 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

 
February 1, 2010
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios For The Feast Of Saint Photios And Saint Photios National Shrine Day - February 6, 2010
February 6, 2010
Feast of Saint Photios
Saint Photios National Shrine Day

                              
To the Most Reverend ...Read Full Text >
Worship Schedule
Sunday, February 7th - Meatfare Sunday, Orthros & Divine Liturgy @8am
Wednesday, February 10th - St. Haralambos - ORthros & Divine Liturgy @8am
Saturday, February 13th - Saturday of Souls, Orthros & Divine Liturgy @8am * Great Vespers @6pm
Sunday, February 14th- Forgiveness Sunday, Orthros & ...Read Full Text >

Calendar of Events
Sunday February 7th - Philoptochos Apokreatiko Luncheon
Monday, February 8th - Archangels Academy @9am * Greek School @4:30 pm * Greek Bible Study @7pm
Tuesday, February 9th - Archangels Academy 9am * Cherubs @11:15 am
Wednesday, February 10th - Archangels Academy 9am * English Bible Study @10:30 ...Read Full Text >

Archangels Academy Registration is Now Open
Starting on January 4th, Archangels Academy will be accepting applications for the 2010-11 academic year. You may download the forms at our parish website at: http://www.saint-spyridon.org/Archangels.dsp

Koulouma Dinner
On Monday, February 15th the Philoptochos invites us all to the Clean Monday Koulouma Dinner following the Compline service at 6:30pm. Adults are $10 and children under 12 are free.

Sermon Online
If you missed the Sunday Sermon, you may still listen to it online through our parish website: Saint-Spyridon.org

Apokreatiko Luncheon
The Philoptochos Sisterhood of Saint Spyridon is inviting you to the Apokreatiko (Meatfare) Luncheon on Sunday, February 7th, following the Divine Liturgy. Reservations can be made at the church office or at office@saint-Spyridon.org
Fifth National Young Adult Pilgrimage To The Holy Lands

February 5, 2010
This year’s Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands will take place from May 15-24, 2010. Once again, the pilgrimage will be led by... ...Read Full Text >

SCOBA Encyclical For Sunday Of Cheesefare And Mission Sunday

February 5, 2010
The Lenten fast that precedes the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha is upon us. Like the dawn of a new day, the beginning of this 40-day journey provides opportunities for us to recommit ourselves and our whole lives to Christ our God. ...Read Full Text >

Find Them, Greet Them, Love Them: Redefining Our Ministry To Young Adults

January 29, 2010
In an effort to revitalize young adult ministry in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will launch a 2010 National Awareness Campaign for Young Adults ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Spyridon Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:December 25, 2009
 
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