Worship Schedule Sunday, March 29th—4th Sunday of Lent, St. John of the Ladder, Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8:00 a.m. * Memorial Services: †40 days for Patricia Zouyras, †6 months for Eugenia Kontou, †6 years for Fotini Giannakas and †10 years for George Tsafos * Solemn Vespers @ St. Nicholas Church—6:00 p.m.
Monday, March 30th—Great Compline—6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1st— Agiasmos Service—9:00 a.m. * Confession—10:00 a.m.—12 noon * 9th Hour & Pre-Sanctified Liturgy —6:30 p.m. * Lenten Meal hosted by P.T.A.
Thursday, April 2nd— Great Canon of St. Andrew— 8:00 a.m.
Friday, April 3rd—Holy Confession, 10:00—12:00 noon * Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos—7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 4th—Great Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 5th—5th Sunday of Lent, St. Mary of Egypt, Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8:00 a.m. * Solemn Vespers at St. Demetrios, Elmhurst—6:30 p.m.


Coming Events Sunday, March 29th— Greek Independence Day Program & Luncheon * Sunday School
Monday, March 30th—Greek School—4:30 p.m. * Greek Bible Study following Great Compline at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31st— Cherubs—11:00 a.m.* Iconography—6:00 p.m. * Byzantine Music—7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 2nd— GOYA & Jr. GOYA—7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 3rd— Greek School—4:30 p.m. * Orthodox Bible Study—5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 4th—Byzantine Music—10 a.m.
Sunday, April 5th — Sunday School * Greek Parade in Greektown—2:30 p.m.


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 172 families who have made their 2009 Stewardship Pledge. During this Lenten Season, let us remember our Stewardship Obligation.

Holy Unction According to the directive of our Holy Metropolis of Chicago, the Holy Oil (Euchelaion) will not be distributed to laypersons by any means; neither following the anointing, nor at the conclusion of the service. If there is a need for the anointing of the sick or those unable to attend the service in person due to physical limitations, the clergy will visit those persons by arrangement at an appropriate time.


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 assistance will be appreciated.


Greek School Program Our Greek School children will present a program for the Greek Independence Day today, Sunday, March 29th, after the Divine Liturgy. The P.T.A. will host a Lenten Luncheon for all. Donation: Adults - $10. Children: Free.


Annual Greek Parade On Sunday, April 5th, the Annual Greek Parade will be held at Greektown, Halsted Street in Chicago, beginning at 2:30 p.m. We will be leaving St. Spyridon Church at 12:00 p.m. after the Divine Liturgy. Attendance in the Greek Parade is mandatory and is taken into account when attendance awards are considered. Students must wear the Ethnic Greek Costume (Tsolia and Amalia) or the blue and white school uniform.


Communion Breakfast On Saturday, April 11th, Saturday of Lazarus, all children are to attend the Divine Liturgy and to prepare for Holy Communion. After the service the PTA will have the annual Communion Breakfast followed by making of the Palms for Palm Sunday.


Palm Sunday Luncheon The St. Spyridon P.T.A. is inviting everyone to attend their Palm Sunday Luncheon, on Sunday, April 12th, following the Divine Liturgy. Reservations are required! Please call the church office!