St. Nicholas Church, Oak Lawn, IL PUBLISH DATE: June 7, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11

WHEN THE DAY of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 7:37-52; 8:12
Pentecost - Trinity Sunday

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and proclaimed, "If any one thirst, ...Read Full Text >

Pentecost - Trinity Sunday
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Theodotos, Bishop of Ankyra
June 7 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righteous Father Panagis (Paisios) Basias
June 7 ...Read Full Text >

Tarasios & John the Martyrs
June 7 ...Read Full Text >

Sebastian the Wonderworker
June 7 ...Read Full Text >

Zenais the Martyr
June 7 ...Read Full Text >

Removal of the Relics of Theodore the Commander
June 8 ...Read Full Text >

Kalliope the Martyr
June 8 ...Read Full Text >

Melania the Righteous
June 8 ...Read Full Text >

Anastasios the New Martyr of Constantinople
June 8 ...Read Full Text >

Theophanes the New Martyr of Constantinople
June 8 ...Read Full Text >

Cyril, Patriarch of Alexandria
June 9 ...Read Full Text >

3 Virgin-martyrs of Chios
June 9 ...Read Full Text >

5 Nuns beheaded in Persia: Thecla, Mariamne, Martha, Mary, & Enmatha
June 9 ...Read Full Text >

Righteous Father Columba of Iona
June 9 ...Read Full Text >

Righteous Father Cyril of Belozersk
June 9 ...Read Full Text >

Alexander & Antonina the Martyrs
June 10 ...Read Full Text >

Timothy, Bishop of Proussa
June 10 ...Read Full Text >

Our Holy Father Gregory, Bishop of Assos
June 10 ...Read Full Text >

Theophanes & Pansemne of Antioch
June 10 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy Martyrs of China
June 10 ...Read Full Text >

Onouphrios the Great
June 12 ...Read Full Text >

Peter the Athonite
June 12 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Martyr Antonine
June 12 ...Read Full Text >

John the Soldier of Egypt
June 12 ...Read Full Text >

Akylina the Martyr of Syria
June 13 ...Read Full Text >

Triphyllos the Bishop of Nicosia
June 13 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion for Pentecost - Trinity Sunday
Εύλογητός εἶ Χριστὲ ὁ Θεος ἡμῶν ὁ πανσόφους τοὺς ἁλιεῖς ἁναδείξας καταπέμψας αὐτοῖς τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον καὶ δι᾽ αὐτῶν τῆν οἰκουμένην σαγηνεύσας φιλάνθρωπε δόξα Σοι.

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
When the Most High came down and confounded tongues of men (Babel), He divided the Nations. When He dispensed the Tongues of Fire, He called all to unity, and with one voice we glorify the Most Holy Spirit. - Translation by Narthex Press
Goings up, and advances and progress from glory to glory, the Light of the Trinity might shine upon the more  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Theologian, 5th Theological Oration

For as thirsty men, when they have taken a bowl, eagerly drain it and then desist, so too they who hear the divine  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 51 on John 7, 4th Century


For the grace of the Spirit, when it has entered into the mind and has been established, springs up more than any  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 51 on John 7, 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

 
Rev. Fr. John E. Artemas, June 2009
Beloved Members of our St. Nicholas Church, Sisters and Brothers in christ: May the Grace and Peace of the Lord be with you.

1. During the Agape Service on Easter Sunday, the G ospel reading is recited in different languages to denote universality of the Christian message. I often add that Agape-Love, Christian Love, is a "universal language" that can bring people together and transform the ...Read Full Text >
TODAY AT ST. NICHOLAS
Faithful Orthodox Christians respect and honor God by being in church, seated in their pews, at the beginning of the Liturgy, 9:30 am. Only those who are spiritually prepared, and who were in church on time to hear the Gospel reading, should allow themselves to receive Holy Communion.

Epistle ...Read Full Text >

THIS WEEK AT ST. NICHOLAS
This is a Fast Free Week

Monday, June 8
Philoptochos Baking-2:00pm
Dance Troupe-6:30pm

Tuesday, June 9
Dance Troupe-6:30pm

Wednesday, June 10
Philoptochos Baking-10:00am


DATES TO REMEMBER
June 19-21 (Fri-Sun) ANNUAL FESTIVAL
July 21(Tuesday)Annual Golf Outing
at Odyssey Country Club


THE METROPOLIS JUNIOR OLYMPICS 2009

On Memorial Day weekend the Junior Olympics were held at Saints Constantine & Helen Church in Palos Hills. Our St. Nicholas Church was well represented by many eager and talented young people. We are proud to congratulate and announce the following medal winners:
Connie Georgiou-Gold Medal in 1 Mile Run

Dimitri Dimizas-Gold Medal in 10 K Run

Boys Basketball Major-Silver Medal
Angelo Anagnostopoulos               
Kevin Steiner
Billy Baffes                                        
Tim Steiner
Bernie ...Read Full Text >
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