Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: November 8, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 2:2-10

BRETHREN, if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:41-56
7th Sunday of Luke

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
November 8 ...Read Full Text >

Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis
November 9 ...Read Full Text >

John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
November 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 Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
O Commanders of the Heavenly Host, we the unworthy beseech you, that through your entreaties you will fortify us, guarding us in the shelter of the wings of your ethereal glory, even as we fervently bow before you crying: "Deliver us from all danger, as Commanders of the Powers on high! " -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.

Apolytikion for Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
Let us praise the most auspicious bride of Christ, the divine Catherine, protectress of Sinai, our aid and our help. For, she brilliantly silenced the eloquence of the impious by the sword of the spirit, and now, crowned as a martyr, she asks great mercy for all. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
Chief Commanders of God; ministers of divine glory; guides for men and leadership of the Incorporeal; as Chief Commanders of the Incorporeal, plead for our welfare and for great mercy. - Translation by Narthex Press
At the same time both signifying that it is easy for Him to raise the dead ... and also teaching us not to fear  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century


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 Services
Monday, November 9, 2009
Saint Nectarios
Orthros: 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 a.m.

Friday, November 13, 2009
Saint John Chrysostom
Orthros: 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 a.m.

In Memoriam
40 Days: James (Demitri) Pappas, Right , Row 1
3 Years: William (Vasilios) Kouvelis, Left, Row 1

Artoclasia
The Artoclasia today is for the Health and Welfare of Stamatina Katsafaros and family members.

Sacraments
Panagioti Tsioupros and Kelly Grigoropoulos will be joined in Holy Matrimony on Saturday, November 14th, at 3:00 p.m. Their sponsor will be Haraklia Dimitropoulos.

Fellowship
Today’s fellowship is hosted by the Kouvelis family in memory of their father William Kouvelis. Everyone is invited to Plato Hall to enjoy fellowship.

STEWARDSHIP AND WORSHIP
Each week, we gather to praise God by our worshipping God the Father as Creator, God the Son as Redeemer and God the Holy Spirit as Sanctifier and Comforter. We acknowledge God as the Provider of all our blessings when we bring our offer ings to the altar. Our offerings symbolize our Stewardship, that is the ...Read Full Text >

Parish Fall General Assembly Meeting:
Please be advised that the Fall General Assembly Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, November 22nd, immediately following Worship Services. All stewards in good standing with this church are encouraged to attend and participate.

WEEKLY TRAY DONATIONS:
At the Parish Council meeting of October 13th, discussion continued on the possibility of reducing the number of trays passed during weekly Worship Services. It was decided that effective January 2010, only one tray will be passed at the conclusion of the weekly Divine Liturgy. As you can appreciate and ...Read Full Text >

DCFS Christmas Gifts
Since 1998 the Orthodox Churches in the Chicago area (the largest participants in this program) have provided 16,000 gifts to foster children in the Department of Children and Family Services. Assumption Church has participated in this program every year. The wrapped gifts are due in Church on Sunday, ...Read Full Text >

Panos Fiorentinos-Architect
A large architectural model of our church, Panagia, has been made in miniature. Made entirely out of laser cut acrylic sheets and painted white. This model shows our church without a roof, with the dome cut into thirds, and the original location of the choir loft. It will be on display for two months at ...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, check out the photo album with its many new pictures which now include Junior Olympics, Mini-Golf, Harvest Day and many more events. 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 ...Read Full Text >

Ushers
Andrew Kanel, Chris Limperis, Peter Panton, Tom Poulos and Voula Spyropoulos.
Previous Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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