St. Basil Church, Chicago, 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 >

3rd Sunday of Luke
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Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >

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

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

James the Apostle, brother of Our Lord
October 23 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." -Translation by Narthex Press

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
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

 
October 2, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

Protocol 92/09

October 18, 2009
National Leadership 100 Sunday

Let us not grow weary in doing what is good,
for in due season we shall reap. (Galatians 6:9)

To the Most Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish ...Read Full Text >
In Memoriam
Stylianos Tziforos- 20 years

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.

Loukoumathes Sunday
The Ladies Philoptochos is holding the second Loukoumathes Sunday of the season today after Divine Liturgy. Please join us in the Philoptochos Hall for these delicious treats.

Ladies Philoptochos Society News
Holiday Bake Sale- Yia Yia’s kouzina will be taking orders for Holiday goodies like Baklava and Kourambiethes until the 15th of November. Please see a Philoptochos member in the Hall after Church for more information.

Coat Drive- The annual Winter Coat Drive is being held until December 6th. Please ...Read Full Text >

Tuesday- Orthodoxy 101 A Study of Faith- 7pm
Anyone interested in learning more about our faith is welcome to attend this class that Fr. John is hosting. We will be meeting weekly on Tuesdays until December 8th in the Hall. This week's topic will be the Fall of Mankind.


Join the Choir
Anyone interested in joining is welcome, come up to the Choir Loft before 10am on Sundays and help us sing praise to the Lord.

Stewardship Sunday
The annual stewardship drive for 2010 kicks off November 8th. The Stewardship Committee will be hosting a luncheon after Liturgy and encourages the faithful to fill out their pledge card for the coming year.

Philoptochos Hall Rental
Are you looking for a venue for your next party? The Philoptochos Hall is now available for receptions, birthday parties, holiday parties and meetings. Email sbhallrental@gmail.com for more information.

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
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