St. Basil Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: November 1, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:27-31; 13:1-8

Brethren, you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 16:19-31
5th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted ...Read Full Text >

5th Sunday of Luke
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Cosmas & Damianos the Holy Unmercenaries & their mother Theodota
November 1 ...Read Full Text >

David the Righteous of Evia
November 1 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Fourth Tone
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -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
By these words it is surely shown that in his [the rich man] daily feasting he had frequently sinned by his  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Gregory the Dialogist, The Book of Pastoral Rule, Chapter XIX, 6th 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

 
October 29, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries - November 1, 2009
November 1, 2009
Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries
Saints Cosmas and Damian
          
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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.

Bears Luncheon
Join us after Divine Liturgy for the Bears Luncheon, sponsored by the Philoptochos Society. Stay and enjoy some wonderful food and cheer on Da Bears as the play the Cleveland Browns.

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.


Stewardship Sunday
The annual stewardship drive for 2010 kicks off next Sunday, November 8th. The Stewardship Committee will be hosting a luncheon after Liturgy which will be free of charge to everyone who fills out their pledge card for 2010. Now more than ever, your stewardship commitment is an important part in helping ...Read Full Text >

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.

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.
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