NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 12 – PALM SUNDAY

Orthros 7:30 am
• First Liturgy (mostly Greek) at 8:30 am with Blessing of Palms.
(Your arrival time should be between 8:15 – 8:25 am.)

• Second Liturgy (mostly English) at 10:15 am with Blessing of Palms
Your arrival time should be between 10:00 – 10:10 am)

• Sunday School will be held at the normal time
(after Communion) during the Second Liturgy

• The traditional Palm Sunday Fish Luncheon, sponsored by the Ladies Philoptochos, will follow the Second Liturgy

PALM SUNDAY LUNCHEON

The Ladies of the Philoptochos invite you to attend a Palm Sunday Luncheon on Sunday, April 12 immediately following the Second Divine Liturgy. Tickets for Adults are $15 and for Children under 12 are $7. Please call the Church Office (708-636-5460) or Voula Demos at 708-423-2571 to make reservations.

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our young people who participated in our local Oratorical Festival:

1. Kristin Kitsch , Junior Poetry
2. Christina Skopec, Senior Poetry
3. Adam Smith, Junior Poetry and Essay
4. Angelo Angelos, Junior Oratory
5. Peter Skiadopoulos, Junior Oratory
6. Kelly Patsavas, Senior Oratory
7. Leo Skiadopoulos, Senior Oratory
8. Angelo Anagnostopoulos, Iconography

HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN IAKOVOS AT ST. SPYRIDON

On Friday, April 10, at 6:30 pm, His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos will celebrate the Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts at St. Spyridon Church in Palos Heights. Following the service the parish Philoptochos will host a reception in the community hall. All faithful our invited to attend.
                                                  
SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL FOOD DRIVE

Today is the last day of the Sunday Church School Food Drive Food has already been donated to the local food pantry. Thank you all for your generosity.     


IMPORTANT NOTICE

Well in advance of Holy Week, we wish to inform all of our parishioners that we have received strict instructions from the Metropolis NOT TO ALLOW HOLY UNCTION OIL TO BE TAKEN HOME. It is a Sacrament and may be administered to those who are prepared only by the clergy. We quote from the letter of His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos:
“To avoid abuses or a misunderstanding of the sacrament, the Holy Oil (Euchelaion) will not be distributed to laypersons by any means; neither following their own anointing, nor at the conclusion of the Holy Unction Service. If there is a need for 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.”
At St. Nicholas we will provide two opportunities on Holy Wednesday for our faithful to be anointed: 1) At the proper time during the service that begins at 2:30 pm.     2) At the proper time during the service that begins at 7:00 pm. If you would like a visit at home, or have any questions, please speak to Father John before Holy Week.

METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO JUNIOR OLYMPICS 2009

The Metropolis of Chicago has announced the 28th Annual Junior Olympics, which will be held from Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24. As always, Saints Constantine and Helen Church in Palos Hills will host the games. There are several categories of competition for children and young people ages 7 and above. A table will be set up outside of the Dr. Mary Dochios Kamberos Community Center today during the coffee hour, for registration.

FANARI CAMP 2009 – JUNE 21-27

Application forms for Fanari Camp are available through the church office for children in grades 6-11.

SATURDAY OF LAZARUS AND PALM SUNDAY

Properly speaking, the Saturday of Lazarus and Palm Sunday are not a part of Lent or Holy Week. They are joyful and festive pontifical feasts that stand between Great Lent and Holy Week and foreshadow the Resurrection of Christ.                                   

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St. Nicholas Church
10301 S. Kolmar Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Phone: (708) 636-5460
Fax: (708) 636-3883
Website: www.stnicholasil.org

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. John E. Artemas

Assistant: Rev. Fr. Peter Georgacakes