St. Spyridon Church, Palos Heights, IL PUBLISH DATE: November 15, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

BRETHREN, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:25-37
8th Sunday of Luke

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to ...Read Full Text >

Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist
November 16 ...Read Full Text >

The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
November 21 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! -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
Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle. - Translation by Narthex Press
Godly love cannot be perfect unless a man love his neighbor also. Under which name must be included not only those  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Dialogist, Sermon 12, On the Fast, 6th century

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

 
Worship Schedule
Sunday, November 15th - 8th Sunday of Luke - Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8am
Monday, November 16th - St. Matthew - Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8am
Tuesday, November 17th - Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8am
Wednesday, November 18th - Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8am
Thursday, November 19th - Orthros ...Read Full Text >

Calendar of Events
Sunday, November 15th - Sunday School -Handmaidens Bowl-o-thon
Monday, November 16th - Archangels - 9am * Greek School - 4:30pm * Greek Bible Study - 7pm
Tuesday, November 17th - Archangels - 9am
Wednesday, November 18th - Archangels - 9am * Iconography - 6pm * Bible Study in English - 7pm ...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 305 families who have made their 2009 Stewardship Pledge.
President Obama Receives Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Oval Office

November 3, 2009
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was received today at the White House in the Oval Office by President Barack Obama. This reciprocal visit to the one paid by President Obama earlier this year (April 7, when he made his first overseas visit to a Muslim country, Turkey) followed up on their conversations at that time on the subjects of the recently concluded environmental symposium on the Mississippi River and the re-opening of the Theological School of Halki. ...Read Full Text >
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