St. Nicholas Church, Oak Lawn, IL PUBLISH DATE: October 18, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18

BRETHREN, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:16-21
Luke the Evangelist

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

Marinos the Martyr
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

Joel the Prophet
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

St. Varys the Martyr
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

St. John of Rilas
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

Felix the Hieromartyr & Eusebius the Deacon
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

John the Wonderworker of Kronstadt
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

Artemios the Great Martyr of Antioch
October 20 ...Read Full Text >

Gerasimos of Cephalonia
October 20 ...Read Full Text >

Matrona the Righteous of Chios
October 20 ...Read Full Text >

Hilarion the Great
October 21 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righteous Father Christodoulus, the Wonderworker of Patmos
October 21 ...Read Full Text >

Martyrs Theodote and Socrates
October 21 ...Read Full Text >

John the New Martyr of Peleponnesos
October 21 ...Read Full Text >

Righteous Philotheus
October 21 ...Read Full Text >

Averkios, Equal-to-the-Apostles and Wonderworker of Hierapolis
October 22 ...Read Full Text >

Seven Holy Martyred Youths of Ephesus
October 22 ...Read Full Text >

St. Cecilia the Martyr
October 22 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, brother of Our Lord
October 23 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righteous Father Ignatius, Patriarch of Constantinople
October 23 ...Read Full Text >

Arethas the Great Martyr & Syncletiki and her two daughters
October 24 ...Read Full Text >

Sebastiane the Martyr
October 24 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
Ότε κατήλθες πρός τόν θάνατον, η Ζωή η αθάνατος, τότε τόν Άδην ενέκρωσας τή αστραπή τής θεότητος, ότε δέ καί τούς τεθνεώτας εκ τών καταχθονίων ανέστησας, πάσαι αι Δυνάμεις τών επουρανίων εκραύγαζον, Ζωοδότα Χριστέ ο Θεός ημών 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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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, October 2009
Beloved Parishioners of our St. Nicholas Church:
May the Grace and Peace of God be with you.

1. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everything was perfect in our lives? Good Health. Prosperity. Perfect weather. Perfect harmony in all of our inter-personal relationships. No fear of war, crime or terrorism. No speed limits,stop signs or stop lights. But also no accidents. Wouldn’t it ...Read Full Text >
TODAY AT ST. NICHOLAS
Note: 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.
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THIS WEEK AT ST. NICHOLAS
Monday, October 19 Philoptochos Baking-4:00 pm
Greek School-4:15pm
GOYA-6:30 pm

Wednesday, October 21
Spinach Chopping-9:00 am
Spanakopita Prep-Noon
Greek School-4:15 pm

Saturday, October 24
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Father John ...Read Full Text >

DATES TO REMEMBER
Sun., October 25
Greek School OXI Day Celebration,
Free-Will Lunch and 50 / 50 Raffle

Sat., November 7
Smokeless Smoker

November 21, 22
Philoptochos Food & Crafters Bazaar
(Sat. and Sun.)

Sun., November 15  ...Read Full Text >
COME TO GOYA!
Tomorrow (MONDAY), Night at 6:30 pm.
Have fun with your friends
Learn something new


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The SMOKELESS SMOKER awaits ….. Who will win prizes? Who will win the biggest prize? Who will be
making deals? Be one of the winners! 50 prizes.
Tickets are still available. BUY YOURS ...Read Full Text >
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