Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: March 11, 2012

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3

"IN THE BEGINNING, you O Lord, didst found the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 2:1-12
Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
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Theophanes the Confessor
March 12 ...Read Full Text >

Benedict the Righteous of Nursia
March 14 ...Read Full Text >

Savinos the Martyr of Egypt
March 16 ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Second Tone
O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead! - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
O Gregory the Miracle Worker, light of Orthodoxy, support and teacher of the Church, comeliness of Monastics, invincible defender of theologians, the pride of Thessalonica, and preacher of grace, intercede forever that our souls may be saved. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

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
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

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. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Kontakion
O friends of martyrs, now divinely raise up a renewed chorus, praising the all-wise Katherine. For, she proclaimed Christ in the arena, trampled on the serpent, and spat upon the knowledge of the orators. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

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

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

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

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

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

Assistant: Fr Athanasios Papagiannis
Email: Frathanasios@assumptionchicago.org

 

Weekday Service:
Monday, March 12th
5:30pm – Great Compline Service

Wednesday, March 14th
6:00pm – Presanctified Liturgy

Friday, March 16th
7:00 pm – 3rd Salutations to the Virgin Mary



Memorials:
3 Years ~ Jane (Demetra) Gagomiros. Right, Rows 1 – 2
5 Years ~ Thomas (Thoma) Darrus, Left, Rows 1 – 2
15 Years ~ John (Ioanni) Gagomiros, Right, Rows 1 - 2


Fellowship:
Today’s Coffee Fellowship is sponsored by The Caprio Family. Join us in Plato Hall for fellowship.

Stewardship Message:
Investment In Heaven
There is an old story about a very wealthy man who died and went to heaven. An angel guided him on a tour of the celestial city. He came to a magnificent home. "Who lives there?" asked the wealthy man. "Oh," the angel answered, "on earth he was your gardener." The rich man got
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2012 Stewardship:
We thank and are appreciative to all stewards who have pledged to our beloved Parish of Panagia. Through your continued and loving support, the Parish Council has been able to serve as caretakers and deal with the needs and priorities that face our Church. We ask that you complete the Stewardship Pledge ...Read Full Text >

Dates to Remember:
Monday, March 12th 5:30pm – Great Compline Service

Wednesday, March 14th 6:00pm – Presanctified Liturgy

Thursday, March 15th 10:30am – Philoptochos General Meeting in St. Catherine’s Meeting Room

Friday, March 16th 7:00 pm – 3rd Salutations to the Virgin Mary

Saturday,
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Lenten & Easter Needs
We are in need of donors for the following:

Icon for Salutations to the Virgin Mary (5 Friday’s) - $150 per week

Jonquils for March 18, 2012 Veneration of the Cross - $900

Icon for Bridegroom Services, April 8th, 9th 10th & 11th - $165

3 Wreaths for Holy Thursday, April
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Attention Philoptochos Members:
On Thursday, March 15th, there will be a Philoptochos meeting at 10:30AM in St. Catherine`s meeting room. We will discuss our upcoming Easter Bake Sale, the consecration of St. Catherine`s chapel, and decorating the Kouvouklion. After our meeting, Fr. Athanasios will speak to us on the topic of HOPE. As ...Read Full Text >

Coffee Fellowship Hosts Needed:
Have you considered selecting a day to host the Weekly Fellowship Hour following Worship Services on a specific Sunday? You might want to celebrate a family event, a memorial, or just want to share time with the Church family. The following dates are available:

April 1
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Schedule of Dates/Locations of Solemn Lenten Vespers
Each year at this time, the Metropolis of Chicago acquaints the faithful as to the Lenten period worship offerings so that all may participate fully in this Holiest of seasons. “Solemn Vespers” began on Sunday, February 27, 2012 on the Eve of Great Lent, and are celebrated on each Sunday evening throughout ...Read Full Text >

Metropolis of Chicago Annual Family Synaxis Lenten Retreat
Lenten Family Retreat: Join other Orthodox families at St. Spyridon Church in Palos Heights, on Saturday, March 17 for a one-day Lenten Retreat titled "On Marriage and Family Life: Sixteen centuries later, St. John Chrysostom`s words still ring true." Workshops for adults and children, as well as ...Read Full Text >

Orthodox Adult Bible Study the New Testament:
The next Adult Bible Study class will be on Monday, March 19th, at 7:00 pm in St. Catherine’s meeting room. We will next study St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. The class is open to all and it is hoped that you will avail yourself the opportunity to study the Bible in-depth. All you need to bring is your ...Read Full Text >

Annual Palm Sunday Luncheon:
Please join us at the Annual Palm Sunday Luncheon on Sunday, April 8th immediately following Divine Liturgy. Tickets: Adults $12.00 and children 12 and under $6.00. Reservations can be made by calling Mrs. Demetra Spyropoulos at 630-789-4559 or 630-833-1773, or stop by the bookstore NO LATER THAN April 1st.

Easter Bake Sale - Palm Sunday:
Our Philoptochos ladies will be holding a bake sale of traditional Greek Easter Breads and Sweets. Orders can be placed after Divine Liturgy in Plato Hall through Sunday, April 1st, or by completing the order form in this weekly bulletin. Orders will be ready for pickup on Palm Sunday, April 8th. Proceeds ...Read Full Text >

Saint Catherine Consecration:
With the news of the Consecration of our Saint Catherine Chapel on Sunday, May, 6th, we remind parishioners and friends who desire to have the names of stewards placed along with the holy relics in the Altar to please complete the form found in the weekly bulletin. In addition to having the names of your ...Read Full Text >

Pictures Needed:
The St. Catherine’s Consecration Committee would like to get pictures of what our Chapel looked liked before it became a Chapel. If you were married or baptized your child at Panagia’s and held your reception here and have any pictures, please bring them to the church office so that we could make copies of ...Read Full Text >

Prosfora Bakers Needed:
One of the blessings of Stewardship that we are given is the ability to serve our Church in a number of ways. Our Church is in need of individuals who can offer the weekly Prosforo (Bread) for the Divine Liturgy. Should you be able to offer your service, please inform the Church office or see either Fr. ...Read Full Text >

Second Tray:
Collections from the second tray each Sunday benefit various specific ministries, as determined by the Clergy and Parish Council. Until noted, collections from the second tray each Sunday will continue to be earmarked for the benefit of Youth Ministry in this Parish.

Volunteer Opportunity:
Our Parish of Panagia has a new volunteer opportunity related to coordinating the production of the Assumption Church Newsletter. The Newsletter is produced six times a year. Computer knowledge is a requisite, and requires coordination for the submission of articles, layout of the newsletter in Microsoft ...Read Full Text >

13th District AHEPA Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Applications are available for the Order of AHEPA’s 13th District Scholarships for the year 2012. Eligible students must be a high school senior, have a minimum four year cumulative grade point average of B, and be either of Greek heritage or have a parent that is an active member of the AHEPA family.  ...Read Full Text >

Proper Church Etiquette:
Worship Services are vital instruments and components to our prayer development. In order to help us achieve this, we need to be cognizant of our fellow parishioners and all those around us. Therefore, please make sure that cell phones are completely turned off during Services. In addition, while we most ...Read Full Text >

Holy Communion Announcement:
While we pray and work for the reconciliation and unity of all the world's Christians, the reality remains that there is still no intercommunion between our Orthodox Churches and the Churches of the West. This means that only baptized, chrismated, and observant Orthodox faithful are allowed to receive Holy ...Read Full Text >

We Need Your E-mail Address:
Are you receiving the weekly bulletin online in your e-mail mailbox each week? How about our Assumption Church’s Newsletter and the Saint Catherine’s Newsletter? If not, please give the Church Office your e-mail address so that you can stay informed about the schedule of religious services, events, and ...Read Full Text >

Website News www.assumptionchicago.org
Did you know that you can find Articles and Resources for the Orthodox Church on our web site. They include the history of Orthodoxy, special Services and Blessings, Spirituality, Teachings of the Orthodox Church, how to become a member of the Orthodox Church, the meaning and celebration of The Holy ...Read Full Text >

Ushers:
Tom Poulos, Andrew Kanel, Chris Limperis, Mary Ellen Woods, Peter Panton

           THE CALENDAR OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH

      THE FORMULA FOR CALCULATING ORTHODOX EASTER


The determination of the date of Easter is governed by a computation based on the vernal equinox and the phase of the moon. According to the ruling of the First Ecumenical Synod in 325, Easter Sunday should fall on the Sunday which follows the first full moon after the vernal equinox. If the full moon happens to fall on a Sunday, Easter is observed the following Sunday. The day taken to be the invariable date of the vernal equinox is March 21.

Herein lies the first difference in the determination of Easter between the Orthodox Church and the other Christian Churches. The Orthodox Church continues to base its calculations for the date of Easter on the Julian Calendar, which was in use at the time of the First Ecumenical Synod. As such, it does not take into consideration the number of
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