St. Basil Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: August 9, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17

BRETHREN, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 14:22-34
9th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, ...Read Full Text >

9th Sunday of Matthew
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Matthias, Apostle of the 70
August 9 ...Read Full Text >

Anthony the Martyr of Alexandria
August 9 ...Read Full Text >

Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
August 9 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
You were transfigured on the Mount, Christ God revealing Your glory to Your disciples, insofar as they could comprehend. Illuminate us sinners also with Your everlasting light, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. Giver of light, glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father. - Translation by Narthex Press
And then we shall hear Him calling out and saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. This truth is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century


Let us, then, cry out loudly with Peter's words, "Lord, save us." And if we are willing to receive Christ into  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary, edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002, 4th Century

Matins
Sunday 9:00AM

Liturgy
Sunday 10:00AM

Parish Information
St. Basil Church
733 S. Ashland Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607

Phone: (312) 243-3738
Fax: (312) 243-7961
Website: www.stbasil.il.goarch.org
Email: stbasilchicago@comcast.net

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Chris P. Kerhulas

 
Services This Week
Saturday August 15th-9:30am Divine Liturgy
Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady The Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary

Save the Date for Our Fall Fundraiser
The Re-dedication and Open House of the newly renovated Philoptochos Hall will take place on September 26th. Come and enjoy food, drinks and the fellowship of others as we celebrate the new Hall. Details to follow.

Welcome Visitors
Please note the Sacraments of the Orthodox Church, including the reception of Holy Communion, are reserved for those of the Orthodox Faith. If you are a visitor from another Denomination/Faith, we welcome you as an observer and guest.

Stewardship 2009
St. Basil needs your support. If you have not yet filled out your 2009 Pledge form, please consider doing so. Pledge forms can be found in the Narthex. At the heart of our Orthodox Christian Stewardship is gratitude in response to God's blessings, which He grants to us freely, lovingly and abundantly.

St. Basil Website: stbasil.il.goarch.org
Our website is stbasil.il.goarch.org and is being updated with useful information. A link to Daily Scriptural Readings can be found here as well.
Previous St. Basil Church Bulletins
Publish Date:August 2, 2009
Publish Date:July 26, 2009
Publish Date:July 19, 2009
Publish Date:July 12, 2009
Publish Date:July 5, 2009
 
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