St. Spyridon Church, Palos Heights, IL PUBLISH DATE: June 14, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 11:33-40; 12:1-2

BRETHREN, all the saints through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 10:32-33; 37-38; 19:27-30
All Saints

The Lord said to his disciples, "Every one who acknowledges me before men, I also will ...Read Full Text >

All Saints
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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 All Saints
Your Church, O Christ our God, clothed itself in the blood of Your martyrs from throughout the world, as though it were a robe of linen and purple; through them, she cries out to You, "Send down upon Your people compassion, grant peace to Your commonwealth, and to our souls, great mercy." -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
The world offers You, the author of all creation, as the first-fruits of nature, the God-bearing martyrs. O most merciful, by their intercessions, through the Theotokos, maintain Your Church in perfect peace. - Translation by Narthex Press
For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 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

 
June 9, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections - June 2009
In our last reflection, studying the theme of our most recent Clergy-Laity Congress “Gather My People to My Home,” we focused our attention on the word “Gather.” As a consequence, a serious question was raised: Who are the people whom we are trying to “gather”?
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Worship Schedule
Sunday, June 14th—1st Sunday of Matthew (All Saints), Orthros & Div. Liturgy—8:00 a.m.
Monday, June 15th—Fast of the Holy Apostles begins
Saturday, June 20th—Great Vespers —6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 21st—2nd Sunday of Matthew, Father’s Day—Orthros & Div. Liturgy—8:00 a.m.


Coming Events
June 15th—June 19th—Vacation Bible Camp, 10:00 a.m.– 1:00 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 242 families who have made their 2009 Stewardship Pledge.

Summer Festival
Festival 2009—This year’s summer festival will be held on July 11th & 12th. Volunteers are needed in preparation for the festival. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the church office. Tickets for the Raffle were mailed to all the parishioners and friends of our community in anticipation ...Read Full Text >

Fast of the Apostles
This fast lasts from Monday, June 15 until June 29th. No meat or dairy products allowed. Fish is allowed but not on Wednesday and Friday.

Vacation Church School
This summer's Vacation Church School will take place June 15-19. You may download information and registration forms at http://files.stspyridon.il.goarch.org/VCS09.pdf
Previous St. Spyridon Church Bulletins
Publish Date:June 7, 2009
Publish Date:March 29, 2009
 
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