St. Spyridon Church, Palos Heights, IL PUBLISH DATE: March 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4

Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 6:14-21
Forgiveness Sunday

The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; ...Read Full Text >

Eudokia the Martyr of Heliopolis
March 1 ...Read Full Text >

First Saturday in Lent
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What He said is like this: Bury not gold in the earth, nor do any other such thing, for you do but gather it for  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 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

 
February 23, 2009
SCOBA Encyclical for the Sunday of Orthodoxy - March 8, 2009
This is the Faith that has established the world.
- The Synodikon of Orthodoxy

March 8, 2009
The Feast of the Sunday of Orthodoxy

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference
of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To all the Clergy and the Laity of the Holy ...Read Full Text >
Worship Schedule
Sunday, March 1st —Forgiveness (Cheesefare) Sunday—Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8:00 a.m. * Memorial Services: +3 years for Spero Trakadas * Forgiveness Vespers— 6:00 p.m.
Monday, March 2nd—“Clean Monday” * Great Compline—6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4th—The 9th Hour & Pre-Sanctified Liturgy —6:30 p.m.  ...Read Full Text >

Coming Events
Sunday, March 1st — Sunday School * General Assembly
Monday, March 2nd—*Greek School-4:30 p.m. * Lenten Meal hosted by the Philoptochos
Tuesday, March 3rd— Cherubs—11:00 a.m.* Iconography— 6:00 p.m. * Byzantine Music—7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4th—Lenten Meal hosted by the GOYA & Jr. GOYA  ...Read Full Text >

Stewardship Update
The Stewardship Commitment Cards for the year 2009 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 139 families who have made their 2009 Stewardship Pledge. During this Lenten Season, let us ...Read Full Text >

Presanctified Dinners
It is a great Lenten tradition of our community to come together for fellowship with a pot-luck dinner following each Pre-Sanctified Liturgy on Wednesday evenings. All free-will donations are directed to support Orthodox Missions. This week’s meal will be hosted by the GOYA & Jr. GOYA.


Philoptochos Koulouma
The Philoptochos Sisterhood of Saint Spyridon invites all the faithful to celebrate “Clean Monday” with a traditional Koulouma Dinner following the Compline Service at 6:00 p.m. Please come and support the Philoptochos and its ministries.

GREAT LENT AND EASTER FLOWERS
The Great Lent and Easter Season is approaching quickly and once again we are asking for your contributions and donations towards the adornment of our St. Spyridon Church during the Lenten and Pascha season. Please call the Church office if you are interested in donating to the above items. Your generous ...Read Full Text >
 
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