St. Nicholas Church, Oak Lawn, IL PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

Marcianos & Martyrios the Notaries, Chrysanthe
October 25 ...Read Full Text >

Tabitha, who was raised from the dead by Peter the Apostle
October 25 ...Read Full Text >

Commemoration of the Great Earthquake in Constantinople
October 26 ...Read Full Text >

Demetrios the Myrrhbearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 26 ...Read Full Text >

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 27 ...Read Full Text >

Kyriakos, Patriarch of Constantinople
October 27 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Protection of the Theotokos
October 28 ...Read Full Text >

Our Righteous Father Steven the Sabbaite
October 28 ...Read Full Text >

Athanasius, Patriarch of Constantinople
October 28 ...Read Full Text >

Angelis, Manuel, George, & Nicholas, New Martyrs of Crete
October 28 ...Read Full Text >

Anastasia the Martyr of Rome
October 29 ...Read Full Text >

Avramios the Recluse & his niece Maria of Mesopotamia
October 29 ...Read Full Text >

Cleopas, Apostle of the 70
October 30 ...Read Full Text >

Zenobios & Zenobia the Martyrs
October 30 ...Read Full Text >

Amplias, Apellos, Stachyos, Urbanos, Aristovoulos & Narcissos of the 70
October 31 ...Read Full Text >

Nicholas the new Martyr, Epimarchos of Alexandria
October 31 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Ευφραινέσθω τά ουράνια, αγαλλιάσθω τά επίγεια, ότι εποίησε κράτος, εν βραχίονι αυτού, ο Κύριος, επάτησε τώ θανάτω τόν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τών νεκρών εγένετο, εκ κοιλίας άδου ερρύσατο ημάς, καί παρέσχε κόσμω τό μέγα έλεος.

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

Apolytikion for Marcianos & Martyrios the Notaries, Chrysanthe
Οι Μάρτυρές σου, Κύριε, εν τή αθλήσει αυτών, στεφάνους εκομίσαντο τής αφθαρσίας, εκ σού τού Θεού ημών, σχόντες γάρ τήν ισχύν σου, τούς τυράννους καθείλον, έθραυσαν καί δαιμόνων, τά ανίσχυρα θράση. Αυτών ταίς ικεσίαις, Χριστέ ο Θεός, σώσον τάς ψυχάς ημών.

Kontakion
Ye struggled well even from earliest childhood, O wise Martyrius and all-blessed Marcian, and kept unchanged the Faith held by the Orthodox; for ye cast down Arius, the blaspheming apostate, as ye followed after Paul, your divinely-wise teacher. Wherefore with him ye also have found life, as God the Trinity's excellent champions. - 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

 
Re. 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 be ...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.

Note:  ...Read Full Text >

THIS WEEK AT ST. NICHOLAS
Monday, October 26
FEAST DAY OF SAINT DEMETRIOS
Orthros / Divine Liturgy 8:30 am
Philoptochos Baking- 4:00 pm
Greek School- 4:15pm

Wednesday, October 28
Greek School-4:15 pm  ...Read Full Text >

DATES TO REMEMBER
Sat., November 7
Smokeless Smoker

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

Sun., November 15
Parish Assembly

Sun., December 6 St. Nicholas Annual Dinner Dance


Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Officially Opens Eighth Environmental Symposium in New Orleans

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officially opened today the Eighth Religion, Science and the Environment (RSE) Symposium, entitled “Restoring Balance: The Great Mississippi River,” which takes place here for the next five days under his high patronage and includes a large and diverse group of theologians, scientists, policymakers, environmentalists, representatives of business and NGOs, and media. ...Read Full Text >
BE PART OF THE MOST EXCITING EVENT OF THE YEAR!
The Smokeless Smoker will be held on Saturday, November 7
and will be fun for all. Try your luck at 50 prizes, maybe even the grand prize of $3,000! You will be contributing to making the many improvements desperately needed by our Church. BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY at the Smokeless Smoker table, during the coffee hour, before time runs out!
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THE LADIES OF THE PHILOPTOCHOS ARE VERY BUSY
(so what else is new?)

1. The Food & Crafters Bazaar- will be held the weekend before Thanksgiving (Nov. 2 1 & 22). The ladies could use your help with baked goods, set-up / preparation and on the days of the Bazaar. Please see Voula Demos, the Chair for this festive event! Also, please don’t forget to come to buy a variety of items and to support our hard-working ladies and their good works!

2. Dial-a-Baklava will have another date to pick up your goodies. For Thanksgiving - Saturday, November 21or 22 ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. Nicholas Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:October 11, 2009
Publish Date:October 4, 2009
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
 
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