St. Nicholas Church, Oak Lawn, IL PUBLISH DATE: May 3, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 2:14-21

IN THOSE DAYS, standing with the eleven, Peter lifted up his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 24:12-35
Renewal Tuesday

At that time, Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths ...Read Full Text >

Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday
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Timothy & Mavra the Martyrs
May 3 ...Read Full Text >

Peter the Wonderworker
May 3 ...Read Full Text >

Xenia of Kalamata the Great Martyr
May 3 ...Read Full Text >

Father Theodosius, Abbot of Kiev Caves Lavra
May 3 ...Read Full Text >

Ahmet the Calligrapher & Martyr
May 3 ...Read Full Text >

Pelagia the Nun-martyr of Tarsus
May 4 ...Read Full Text >

Hilary the Wonderworker
May 4 ...Read Full Text >

Euthemios, Bishop of Madytos
May 4 ...Read Full Text >

Athanasios, Bishop of Corinth
May 4 ...Read Full Text >

Irene the great Martyr of Thessaloniki
May 5 ...Read Full Text >

Neophytos, Gaius, & Caianus the Monk-martyrs
May 5 ...Read Full Text >

Job the Prophet
May 6 ...Read Full Text >

Our Holy Father Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
May 6 ...Read Full Text >

Commemoration of the Precious Cross that appeared in the sky over Jerusalem in 351 A.D.
May 7 ...Read Full Text >

St. Cyril, Archbishop of Jerusalem
May 7 ...Read Full Text >

Akakios the Centurion of Byzantium
May 7 ...Read Full Text >

Pachomios the New Martyr of Patmos
May 7 ...Read Full Text >

Repose of St. Nilus, abbot of Sora
May 7 ...Read Full Text >

Alexis Toth Confessor and Defender of Orthodoxy in America
May 7 ...Read Full Text >

John the Apostle, Evangelist, & Theologian
May 8 ...Read Full Text >

Arsenios the Great
May 8 ...Read Full Text >

Emelia, mother of St. Basil the Great
May 8 ...Read Full Text >

Isaiah the Prophet
May 9 ...Read Full Text >

Christopher the Martyr of Lycea
May 9 ...Read Full Text >

Monk-martyr Nicholas who lived in Vuneni, of Larissa in Thessaly
May 9 ...Read Full Text >

Epimachos the New Martyr of Alexandria
May 9 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion of the Church
ΑΠΟΛΥΤΙΚΙΟΝ – ΑΓΙΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΥ

Κανόνα πίστεως και εικόνα πραότητος,
Εγκρατείας Διδάσκαλον, ανέδειξε σε την ποίμνη σου,
Η των πραγμάτων αλήθεια δια τούτο εκτήσω τη ταπεινώσει τα υψηλά,
Την πτωχεία τα πλούσια.
Πάτερ Ιεράρχα Νικόλαε, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τω Θεω
Σωθήναι τας ψυχάς ημών.


APOLYTIKION OF ST. NICHOLAS

An example of the Faith and a life of humility, as a teacher of abstinence you did inspire and lead your flock and through your truthfulness of your deeds were exalted by greatness through your humility uplifting all and by poverty gaining wealth. Father and hierarch Nicholas intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.


Kontakion
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday
Standing by the tomb the angel said to the Myrrh-bearing women: "Myrrh is for the dead; but Christ has shown Himself stranger to death." -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
When you said to the Myrrh-bearers, "Rejoice!", O Christ our God, You ended, by Your Resurrection, the lament of Eve, the first mother. And, You commanded Your Apostles to proclaim, "The Savior has risen from the grave." -Translation by Narthex Press
Why did He not appear to all at the same time? That He might first sow the seeds of faith. For he that saw Him  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 38 on 1 Corinthians 15, 4th Century

Matins
8:15 AM Sundays
8:30 AM Weekdays

Liturgy
9:30 AM Sundays
9:15 AM Weekdays

Parish Information
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

 
Reverend Father John E. Artemas, May 2009
Beloved Sisters and Brothers in our Living and Loving Lord, Faithful Members of our St. Nicholas Church,

Christ is Risen!      Truly He is Risen!

Christos Anesti!      Alithos Anesti!

1. Throughout the history of humanity many arrogant and ignorant people have attempted – and still attempt – to “kill” ...Read Full Text >
TODAY AT ST. NICHOLAS
Epistle Reader: Greg Callozzo

AFTER THE LITURGY TODAY the winners of the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival of our St. Nicholas Church will deliver their speeches. Again, we congratulate the winners, ANGELO ANGELOS (Junior Division) and KELLY PATSAVAS (Senior Division).

Memorial: ...Read Full Text >

THIS WEEK AT ST. NICHOLAS
Monday, May 4
Greek School-4:15 pm
Dance Troupe-6:30 pm
Tuesday, May 5
Parish Council Meeting-6:30 pm

Wednesday, May 6
Greek School-4:15 pm


DATES TO REMEMBER
May 10-Festival Raffle Early Bird Drawing
May 12-Festival Meeting
May 17-Last Day of Sunday Church School
Sunday School & Greek School Commencements
May 18-GOYA Last Day – PICNIC
May 22-24 (Fri- Sun) Junior Olympics
May 25-Memorial Day at Evergreen Cemetery
June 19-21 Fri-Sun) ...Read Full Text >
TODAY- CULTURAL STRUGGLES FOR TODAY’S ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FAMILY is the topic of a lecture by Dr. Ary Christofodis, Ph.D., founder and director of The Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute. The Philoptochos & Handmaidens of St. Spyridon Church will host this informative free program today, immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Babysitting and Lunch will be provided for children.

IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) is hosting their 15th Annual Pan Orthodox Banquet on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Rosewood Restaurant and Banquets in Rosemont. Tickets are $125 per person. Please call Maria Loukaki at 773-490-5569 or Bonnie Popovic at 847-394-3946 for reservations.

FANARI CAMP 2009 – JUNE 21-27

Application forms for Fanari Camp are available through the church office for children in grades 6-11. Deadline to register is June 1, 2009.

GET READY, IT’S FESTIVAL TIME! TO DO LIST:
1. Buy raffle ticket(s) (Early Bird Drawing – ...Read Full Text >
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