St. Spyridon Church, Palos Heights, IL PUBLISH DATE: September 21, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20

BRETHREN, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:34-38; 9:1
Sunday after Holy Cross

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross ...Read Full Text >

The Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist and Theologian
September 26 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Apodosis of the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. - Translation by Narthex Press
"I force not, I compel not, but each one I make lord of his own choice; wherefore also I say, 'If any man will.'  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 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

 
September 16, 2008
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Protocol 71/08

September 14, 2008
The Universal Exaltation
of the Precious and Life-Giving ...Read Full Text >
Worship Schedule
Sunday, September 21st—Sunday after Exaltation of Cross, Orthros & Div. Liturgy - 8:00 a.m. * Memorial Services: +40 days for Sam Andrews and +40 days for Mary Meintanis
Saturday, September 26th—Great Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 27th—1st Sunday of Luke, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.  ...Read Full Text >

Coming Events
Sunday, September 21st — Godparents Sunday & Brunch after the Divine Liturgy
Monday, September 22nd—Greek School—4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23rd — Cherubs—11:00 a.m. * Golf Outing (Odyssey Country Club, Tinley Park)—12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 24th — Iconography Seminar @ 6:00 p.m. * ...Read Full Text >

Stewardship Sunday
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 294 families who have made their 2008 Stewardship Pledge. As we begin the new ...Read Full Text >

GOLDEN CIRCLE
On Thursday, September 25th, St. Spyridon Philoptochos is hosting a Metropolis of Chicago Golden Circle gathering, with an Agiasmos Service at 11:00 a.m. and a free Luncheon to follow. Everyone is invited to attend. For reservations please call the Church office.

Philoptochos Luncheon
On Sunday, October 5th, the Philoptochos Sisterhood of St. Spyridon invites you to its Annual Luncheon, immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Donation is $10 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds will benefit our Kitchen Renovation.

Janitor Wanted
Our community is in need of someone to perform janitorial duties during the weekend. The job includes setting up and cleaning the gymnasium and all adjacent rooms, church grounds and maintenance. If anyone is interested please contact Fr. Tilemahos or James Korbakes at the church office.

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.
Encyclical of SCOBA for College Student Sunday - September 21, 2008

September 16, 2008
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