St. Spyridon Church, Palos Heights, IL PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens
October 4 ...Read Full Text >
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 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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.

Vespers
Saturday: 6 p.m.

Matins
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Sunday: 9:45 a.m.

Bible Study
English - Wednesday: 7:00 p.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

 
September 28, 2009
Archpastoral Reflections by Archbishop Demetrios
We continue our reflections on the theme "Gather My People to My Home" by focusing on the challenging task of gathering those who are struggling with deep and serious questions about life and God. In previous reflections we have addressed our calling to gather both "disconnected" Orthodox ...Read Full Text >
Worship Schedule
Sunday, October 4th- 2nd Sunday of Luke - Orthros and Divine Liturgy —8:00 a.m.
Monday, October 5th - Archangels - 9 am * Greek School - 4:30 pm * PTA Meeting - 5pm * Greek Bible Study - 7 pm.
Tuesday, October 6th - Archangels - 9 am *Cherubs - 11:15 am
Wednesday, October 7th - Archangels - 9 am ...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 272 families who have made their 2009 Stewardship Pledge.

Philoptochos Luncheon
The Philoptochos invites all the faithful to its annual luncheon on Sunday, October 4th, following the Divine Liturgy. For reservations, please contact the church office.
Previous St. Spyridon Church Bulletins
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
 
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