Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: May 3, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7

IN THOSE DAYS, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8
Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday

At that time, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself ...Read Full Text >

Apolytikion for Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday
When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee. Glory... The noble Joseph, taking Thine immaculate Body down from the Tree, and having wrapped It in pure linen and spices, laid It for burial in a new tomb. But on the third day Thou didst arise, O Lord, granting great mercy to the world. Both now... Unto the myrrh-bearing women did the Angel cry out as he stood by the grave: Myrrh oils are meet for the dead, but Christ hath proved to be a stranger to corruption. But cry out: The Lord is risen, granting great mercy to the world. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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 Saint Catherine
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.

Kontakion
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - Translation by Narthex Press

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
Tuesday May 5, 2009
Great Martyr Irene
Orthros: 8:30 am
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 am

Saturday May 9, 2009
Prophet Isaiah, Martyr Christopher
Orthros: 8:30 am
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 am


In Memoriam
40 Days: Demetrios Kouimelis, Left, Rows 1-4
1 Year: Stella Christopoulos, Right, Rows 1-3

40 Day Blessing
Daughter of Christos and Christine Panos

Fellowship
Today`s fellowship is hosted by the Christopoulos Family in Memory of Stella Christopoulos. Everyone is invited to Plato Hall to enjoy fellowship.

Question for the Week
Each Holy Week seems to bring with it a different set of emotions, experiences, and understandings. Perhaps a particular verse strikes at our hearts for the first time, or perhaps something out of the ordinary re-defines our Holy Week experience. There are so many different directions this feast of feasts ...Read Full Text >

Scripture for the Week
"Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ." 1 Peter 5:14

Quote of the Week
"This is our festival, that we celebrate God coming to man that man might go back to God our Father. Off with the old man, on with the new! Once dean in Adam, now alive in Christ, born with Christ, Crucified with Christ, buried with Christ, risen with Christ!" -- St. Gregor Nazianzus


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, Capital Punishment, Arms Race, ...Read Full Text >

Bible Study
Father Athanasios will have Bible Study in English, on Wednesday, May 6th, at 7:00 p.m. Please come and join us.

Philoptochos News
The Philoptochos will be selling Hellenic Cuisine Cook Books; price $18.00. Look for a table in Plato Hall to purchase a Classic Cook Book. Or phone either Vi Skuteris at 630-782-2101 or Elaine Vassiliades at 708-366-1067.

GRAND RAFFLE BANQUET
“The Assumption”
Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago

Celebrating its 30th Annual
GRAND RAFFLE BANQUET

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009
GRAND PRIZE $5,000
FOUNTAIN BLUE BANQUETS
2300 South Mannheim Road
Des Plaines , Illinois 60018
Tickets, $135.00
Cocktails, ...Read Full Text >

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 ...Read Full Text >

Hellenicare Evening
This Fundraising Event has been rescheduled. The new date will be announced in the future.

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 ...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
James Lakerdas, Bill Vranas, Ted Pappas, Dean Sarantos, Eugenia Kribales and Dean Bastounes
Previous Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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