Weekday Service Monday, April 6, 2009
Great Compline Service: 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 11, 2009
Saturday of the Resurrection of Lazarus
8:30 a.m. Matins
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy






In Memoriam 40 Days: Gus (Constantino) Psichogios Left, Rows 1-2
40 Days: Peter Mestousis Right, Rows 1-4
40 Days: Ioannis (John) Demeroukas Left, Rows 4-5
40 Days: Jane (Demetra) Gagomiros Right, Rows 5-7
8 Years: Marie Rodel Left, Row 3

Fellowship Today's fellowship is hosted by the "Panagia" Community in memory of Gus Psichogios. Everyone is invited to Plato Hall to enjoy fellowship.

Adult Religious Education Class Father Timothy continues his classes for all interested adults, on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. This year`s discussion is "The Orthodox Church`s view and position on comtemporary moral and social issues." To be discussed will be the Church's position on, the family, interfaith marriages, child abuse and divorce." The next class will be held on Monday, April 6th at 7 p.m. Please join us. (Note the day change).

Bible Study The Bible study with Father Athanasios will resume after Pascha. Please check the bulletin for the next class.

Lenten & Easter Needs We are in need of donors for the following:
Flowers for the decorating of the Epitaphios', April 17, 2009.
Easter Lilies for Holy Pascha, April 18/19, 2009.


Easter Bake Sale On Sunday, April 12th, our Philoptochos is having their Easter Bake Sale. Order forms are in the Narthex and in Plato Hall. You will be able to pick up your order in St. Catherine`s meeting room on Palm Sunday, April 12th after Divine Liturgy.

Peter J. Economos Memorial Scholarship Once again the Order of AHEPA, Chicago Chapter No. 260 is awarding the Peter J. Economos Memorial Scholarship. Mr. Economos was a devoted sponsor of the Junior Olympics and Youth Ministries of our Faith. This memorial scholarship will be given to a deserving student at this year’s Junior Olympics, a program that Mr. Economos unselfishly served for so many years.

Applications are available in the Church Office, or additional applications can be provided to you or to a potential applicant by email by contacting Mr. Nicholas P. Bobis, at bobisnp@sbcglobal.net.

The deadline for the submission of this application is Thursday, May 7, 2009.


Philoptochos News Our Philoptochos sisters will be selling beautiful Resurrection ornaments and prayer bracelets every Sunday until Easter. Please do yourselves a favor and stop by the display table in Plato Hall to make your purchases. The Ornaments and bracelets make such meaningful gifts for your Children, grandshildren, Godchildren or any special person in your life. This is a perfect way to remind loved ones of the true meaning of Pascha.

Quote for the Week: Christ wants you never, in any way, for any reason, to cultivate a spirit of hatred, bitterness, anger or ill-feeling. The four Gospels proclaim that on every page. - St. Maximus the Confessor

Scripture for the week: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:9

Question for the Week: In the midst of my bodily fasting this Great Lent, what diet am I feeding my soul? Have I taken time each day to seek the Lord’s face and drink in His presence, and to allow the Holy Spirit to renew my strength?

St. Catherine`s Bookstore During this Lenten period, we invite you to visit the Bookstore for many of your needs. We have Easter cards and egg dye. We have the service books for Presanctified Liturgy, Holy Thursday Matins and Holy Week. We have the CD of the Pan Orthodox choir singing the Vespers of the Sunday of Orthodoxy. Give your children a book - The Easter Story, Jesus Rose on Easter Morn or Esther`s Easter Dress. Do you need A Lenten Cookbook? Become more informed about Lent and your religion by reading Great Lent, Daily Lenten Meditations or many other books on Orthodoxy, Saints and the Bible. We are open every Sunday during coffee hour. Please drop in and browse.

HOLY WEDNESDAY DISTRIBUTION OF SACRAMENT OF HOLY UNCTION: Throughout the years, there has been much discussion and misunderstanding concerning the distribution of the Sacrament of Holy Unction to the faithful on Holy Wednesday. Because this Sacrament was widely allowed to be taken home, it unfortunately became referred to as the “take home sacrament”. Therefore, the Metropolis of Chicago has issued an encyclical directing its priests that the Sacrament of Holy Unction not be distributed to the faithful to take home. While the Church does acknowledge that this will cause misunderstanding/inconvenience initially, it is hoped that through announcing this and educating our people well in advance of Holy Week, our faithful will make the effort and see the importance of attending Church on this day to receive the Sacrament as it is administered by the priest. Should there be someone who cannot attend Church on this day due to illness or any other good cause, the priest can and will visit that individual to administer the Sacrament. On Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament of Holy Unction will be administered 3 times throughout the day….11am, 3pm, and 7pm.. In addition, the Sacrament will also be available to those persons attending Services on Holy Thursday, Holy Friday, and Holy Saturday (either prior or following the Service) as well. We hope that you will understand the seriousness of the position of the Holy Metropolis. This Sacrament is one of seven Sacraments of our Holy Orthodox Church.

A WISE MAN A wise man should have money in his head, not in his heart. (Jonathan Swift)

E-Mail Address As we have entered the new age of keeping our parishioners (stewards) updated electronically as well as through the mail, we are requesting that all stewards provide us with their E-Mail Address so thatwe may bring the news of our "Panagia" Parish to your "computer e-mail inbox". We now are able to e-mail the Church`s weekly bulletin, Parish Newsletter, and Sunday School newsletter, as well as updates and news events of our Church and Orthodoxy. We ask that you provide us with your E-Mail Address by giving it to an usher or by calling the church office.

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 and give them your address.

Ushers Jim Lakerdas, Bill Vranas, Ted Pappas, Dean Sarantos, Eugeina Kribales and Dean Bastounes.