PLEASE NOTE – Today is the last day of the “Flavors of Greece Festival” at Holy Cross Church in Justice. Admission is $2. Festival Hours are 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The Festival features a Greek Marketplace and a raffle for a chance to win $9,000. We encourage you to support our sister parish.

FAMILY CARE SURVEY               
The Department of Marriage and Family of our Archdiocese is conducting a survey “covering a wide range of subjects pertinent to family life, family needs, and family-oriented church programs.”
We are inviting ten (10) families from our parish, with children living at home, to complete a questionnaire that will assist our Archdiocese in preparing and promoting appropriate family ministries. The responses will be sealed so that the confidentiality of the study participants will be fully ensured.
To participate in this survey, please speak to Father John Artemas, as soon as possible. The completed questionnaires must be returned by Sunday, July 5, 2009.          

2009 FESTIVAL RAFFLE WINNERS
Congratulations to the winners of our Festival Raffle!
FIRST PRIZE-$10,000     
Dr. Ann Schaible-Ticket No. 0480
SECOND PRIZE-$2,500     
Marge Moe-Ticket No. 0429
THIRD PRIZE-$500     
Devin Stefanos-Ticket No. 0656
FOURTH PRIZE-$500     
Bill Conrad-Ticket No. 0192
FIFTH PRIZE-$500     
Merry Romando-Ticket No. 0152
Many, many thanks to all who supported our Raffle!

METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO YOUTH CHOIR CONFERENCE OCTOBER 9-10-11, 2009
This conference will be hosted by our St. Nicholas Church and is intended for all young people, 8 years old through High School.
Father John is asking the parents with children in this age category to:
• discuss this with their children to make the commitment to participate
• mark the event on your calendars
• notify him as soon as possible that your children will participate
This should be viewed as a special opportunity for learning and fellowship. Children who love the Lord and are devoted to Him should prove it by participating and singing for Him.

AN INVITATION - TODAY
In celebration of their 50th Anniversary, St. John the Baptist Church in Des Plaines, IL are hosting a Variety Show “More Stuffed Tomatoes”, on Friday, October 23, 2009, directed by Tom Akouris. The Open Call Casting is today, June 28 from 1:00- 3:00 pm in St. John’s Auditorium. If you are interested in participating in any capacity, please call Cathy Tshilds at 847-501-2824 or e-mail her at ctshilds@yahoo.com

PLEASE NOTE There will be no Orthodox WORD for July.

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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