St. Basil Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: September 13, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 3:13-17
Sunday before Holy Cross

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of ...Read Full Text >

Sunday before Holy Cross
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Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross
September 13 ...Read Full Text >

Memorial of the founding of the Holy Temple: Holy Resurrection of Christ
September 13 ...Read Full Text >

Cornelius the Centurion & Martyr
September 13 ...Read Full Text >

Herotheos the Righteous of Iveron Monastery, Mount Athos
September 13 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross
We offer Thee in mediation the life-giving Cross which, of Thy goodness, Thou hast given unto us, the unworthy, O Lord. Save Thy hierarchs and Thy flock, and grant Thou peace through the Theotokos, O only friend of man. -Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
The Church is shown to be a many-lighted heaven that doth shine a guiding light upon all them that do believe; wherein while standing we cry aloud: Do Thou Thyself now establish this house, O Lord. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
For since Nicodemus had said, "We know that Thou art a teacher come from God," on this very point He sets him  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 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

 
Message From Father Chris
My Fellow Parishioners,

As many of you know, this has been a challenging time for me as I am recuperating from complications caused by arthritis, diabetes and high blood pressure. These complications have diminished my ability to carry out all of my duties and responsibilities at our St. Basil. I thank God everyday for all the blessings I have in my life, including each one of you. Your love and prayers ...Read Full Text >
Sacrament
The daughter of Michael and Morgan Regas was baptized on Saturday and given the name Evania. Her Godfather is Peter Gallios.

In Memoriam
Patty Kokinakos- 40 days

Choir
We welcome choir members back from their summer break. Anyone interested in joining is welcome, come up to the Choir Loft before 10am on Sundays and help us sing praise to the Lord.

Sunday School
A reminder that the Sunday School program for 2009-2010 school year begins on Sunday, September 20th. Registration is taking place today in the Philoptochos Hall after Liturgy. If you are new to our parish or have a child of school age, please see Ms. Eleni Apostolopoulos, our Sunday School Director for ...Read Full Text >

Loukoumathes Sunday
Our Philoptochos Society is holding the first Loukoumathes Sunday of the season next Sunday (September 20th) after Divine Liturgy in the Philoptochos Hall.

Gala Grand Opening
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House of the newly renovated Philoptochos Hall will take place on Saturday, September 26th. Come and enjoy food, drinks and the fellowship of others as we celebrate the new Hall. Semi-Formal attire suggested, Black Tie Optional. Please be prepared to help our ...Read Full Text >

Orthodoxy 101 Classes
We are encouraging anyone interested in learning more about our faith to join the upcoming classes that Fr. John has agreed to hold here at a time and date to be announced (most likely on a Tuesday Night). For more information in joining, please see Fr. John or any Parish Council member.

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:September 6, 2009
Publish Date:August 30, 2009
Publish Date:August 23, 2009
Publish Date:August 16, 2009
Publish Date:August 9, 2009
Publish Date:August 2, 2009
Publish Date:July 26, 2009
 
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