Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: March 9, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 12:1-10

BRETHREN, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 6:14-21
Forgiveness Sunday

The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; ...Read Full Text >

Forgiveness Sunday
Sunday, March 9 ...Read Full Text >

40 Martyrs at Lake Sebaste
March 9 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -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 Katherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
Let us praise the most auspicious bride of Christ, the divine Katherine, 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
O Master, Prudence, Guide of Wisdom, Instruction to the foolish and Defender of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it discernment. Give me words, Word of the Father, for behold, I shall not keep my lips from crying out to You, "O Merciful One, have mercy on me who has fallen." - Translation by Narthex Press
Here it were well to sigh aloud, and to wail bitterly: for not only do we imitate the hypocrites, but we have even  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century


For I know, yea I know many, not merely fasting and making a display of it, but neglecting to fast, and yet  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century

Matins
8:30am

Liturgy
10:00am

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: Fr Athanasios Pieri
Email: FrAthanasios@assumptionchicago.org

Other Parish Info
St Catherine's Liturgy & Sunday School 9:45am

 
Weekday Services
Monday, March 10, 2008
Great Lent Begins
6:00 p.m. Great Compline, Followed by Lenten Meal.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Presantified Divine Liturgy
6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 14, 2008
9:00 a.m. Presantified Divine Liturgy
7:00 p.m. Salutations ...Read Full Text >

In Memoriam
40 days Helen Gaveras Right, Rows 1-4
40 Days Thomas Lamont
3 Years Peter Apostol Left, Rows 1-3

Fellowship
Today's Fellowship is being hosted by the Assumption Community in memory of Thomas Lamont. All are invited to Plato Hall to enjoy fellowship.

Adult Catechism
The next meeting of the Adult Catechism Class will take place on Tuesday, March 18th, at 7:00 p.m.
The Topic: Great Lent-the meanimg of Holy Week and Easter. Proper rules for fasting in the Orthodox Church.

Adult Bible Study
Bible Class will be held on Tuesday, March 11th at 10:00 a.m. in Greek, and on Thursday, March 13th at 7:00 p.m. in English.

Annual Clean Monday Lenten Meal
On Monday, March 10th, our Holy Orthodox Church begins Great Lent, and we embark on our spiritual journey towards the Passion and glorious Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our Parish of "Panagia" will hold a Great Compline Service on Monday evening at 6pm, followed by the traditional Clean ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos News
The ladies of the Philoptochos will be selling Easter TSOUREKI, KOULOURAKIA, PAXIMATHIA, KOURAMBIETHES & MELOMACARONA. Pick up order forms in Plato Hall after Liturgy. Orders will be ready on Palm Sunday for pickup.

Stewardship
The true disciple of Jesus is neither a miser or a spendthrift, but a steward. Give the best you have and the best will come back to you.

George Mougolias Memorial Foundation
The GMMF Scholarship Program was created to give Orthodox youth in the community the opportunity to further their academic studies. Applicants are awarded each $1,500 based on need and their involvement in the Orthodox community and their academic achievements.This years 11th Annual G.M.M.T. Basketball ...Read Full Text >

Pictures
Anyone who took pictures at the Apokreatiko Glendi, or any other event, and would like them posted on the Assumption Web site for the Community to share, please e-mail them to office@assumptionchicago.org.

Website News
There have been many exciting changes to our web site, www.AssumptionChicago.org including the on line calendar which now include Baptisms and Weddings. Keep an eye on our site for more changes to come. Currently, over 160 stewards are receiving the Sunday Bulletin two days early via email. If you would ...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.

Ushers
Brian Krapec, Tom Demos, Andrew Kanel, Dean Bastounes, Annastasia Lynch and Dean Sarantos.
Previous Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:March 2, 2008
Publish Date:February 19, 2008
Publish Date:February 17, 2008
Publish Date:February 10, 2008
 
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