Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: June 28, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 5:1-11

BRETHREN, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 6:22-33
3rd Sunday of Matthew

The Lord said, "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will ...Read Full Text >

Peter and Paul, the Holy Apostles
June 29 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the Twelve Holy Apostles: Peter, Andrew, James & John the sons of Zebedee, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Jude the brother of James, Simon & Matthias
June 30 ...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

Apolytikion of the Church
In giving birth, O Theotokos, you have retained your virginity, and in falling asleep you have not forsaken the world. You who are the Mother of Life have passed over into life, and by your prayers you deliver our souls from death.

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
We advance toward humility by means of trials. He who rests on his virtue without suffering tribulation has the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac of Syria, Homily 57, in Ascetical Homilies, p. 283, 7th century

Matins
8:30am
(8:00am Summer Hours)

Liturgy
10:00am
(9:30am Summer Hours)

Parish Information
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
601 S. Central Avenue
Chicago, IL 60644

Phone: (773) 626-3114
Fax: (773) 626-3141
Website: www.assumptionchicago.org/
Email: office@assumptionchicago.org

Proistamenos: Very Rev. Fr. Timothy Bakakos
Email: FrTimothy@assumptionchicago.org

Assistant: Rev. Fr. Athanasios Pieri
Email: FrAthanasios@assumptionchicago.org

 
Weekday Service
Monday, June 29, 2009
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
Orthros: 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles
Orthros: 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 a.m.


In Memoriam
6 Months: Aphrodite Pappas, Left, Rows 1-2
1 Year: Kostandinos (Gus) Barkoulies, Right, Rows 4-6
15 Years: George Calamus, Right, Rows 1-3

Sacraments
Raymond Andrade and Katherine Blangin were joined in Holy Matrimony, Saturday, June 27, 2009. Their sponsor was Kristine Eisenmann.

The son of Konstadinas and Maria Kordopitoulas will be baptized today, at 2:00 p.m. and given the name George by his Godparents Bill and Maria Alex.

William ...Read Full Text >

Fellowship
Today's fellowship is hosted by the Calamus Family in memory of George Calamus. Everyone is invited to Plato Hall to enjoy fellowship.

We Need YOU!
Even though we have recently completed a very successful Sunday Church School Program, and we are enjoying the start of the summer season, our Sunday Church School Staff are already busy preparing for the upcoming School Year 2009-2010. Our appeal goes out again to those interested men and women who would ...Read Full Text >

IT'S ALL MINE
One afternoon a rancher took his pastor to a spot far out on the Great Plains. "Anywhere you look," said the rancher, "you are seeing the land that belongs to me. It's all mine." "That's not quite true," said the pastor. "It's not really yours." "Oh!" said the rancher. "Why isn't it mine? I hold the title to ...Read Full Text >

Summer Worship Schedule:
Please note that each Sunday through Labor Day, Sunday Orthros will begin at 8:00am, followed by the Divine Liturgy at 9:30am. Weekday Orthros/Divine Liturgy Services will begin at the normal time of 8:30am/9:30am.

Annual Assumption Church Picnic:
Our beloved Parish of Panagia will hold its annual Labor Day Picnic on the Church grounds on Sunday/Monday, September 6th and 7th. This year’s Chairpersons for the Picnic are Mrs. Christina Arvanites and Mrs. Tina Sarantos. Father Timothy, James Lakerdas, President of the Parish Council, and the members of ...Read Full Text >

Please Note
The Sacraments of the Orthodox Church, including the reception of Holy Communion, are reserved for those of the Orthodox Faith only, and who are also in Good Standing Ecclesiastically with the Church. If you are a visitor from another Denomination/Faith, we welcome you as an observer and guest.

Website News www.AssumptionChicago.org
There have been many exciting changes to our web site, including the on line calendar which now include Baptisms, Weddings, Worship Service Schedule, upcoming events and pictures. Keep an eye on our site for more changes to come. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact the church office ...Read Full Text >

Ushers
George Arvanites, Diane Berbas, Jack Woods, John Vassiliades and Tom Collis.
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