Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: May 4, 2008

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 5:12-20

IN THOSE DAYS, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 20:19-31
Thomas Sunday

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples ...Read Full Text >

Thomas Sunday
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Apolytikion for Thomas Sunday
Christ our God, You are the Life that dawned from the grave, though the tomb was sealed. Through closed doors You came to the Apostles. You are the Resurrection of all. And, You renewed us through them with an upright spirit, according to Your great mercy. -Translation by Narthex Press

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
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
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Heb. 11:1) And here He pronounces  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 87 on John 20, 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

 
In Memoriam
40 Days: Nicholas Alexander
6 Months: Vasilios Skoufis Left, Rows 1-2

Fellowship
Today`s Fellowship is being hosted by the "Panagia Community". Everyone is invited to Plato Hall to enjoy fellowship.

Sacraments
Thea Nichols and Justin Petertil will be joined in Holy Matrimony, Sunday, May 4th, at 3:00 p.m. Their sponsor will be Anthony Andros.

The daughter of John and Lesley Coussis will be baptized Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. and given the name Constandina by her Godparents George and Sue Manos.

Adult Catechism
The next meeting of the Adult Catechism Class will take place on Tuesday, May 6th, at 7:00 p.m.
The Topic: Iconography.

Annual Assumption Grand Raffle
The Assumption Church will be celebrating its 29th Annual Grand Raffle Banquet on Thursday, May 15th, at the beautiful Empress Banquets in Addison. Please join us for an evening of wonderful fellowship, food, fun, and your chance to win the $5000.00 Grand Prize! For information or tickets, please contact ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School Picnic
Our Sunday School Picnic will take place on Sunday, June 1st, starting at 9:00 a.m. Location: Ty Warner Park in Westmont. More detail to follow.

Peter J. Economos Memorial Scholarship
The Order of AHEPA Chicago Chapter No. 260 has announced that a memorial scholarship will be given to a deserving student at this year`s Junior Olympics. The scholarship is open to high school seniors who are graduating or have graduated in 2008, or undergraduate students, who are pursuing or will pursue a ...Read Full Text >

IOCC Benefit
The 14th annual Chicagoland IOCC Pan-Orthodox grand banquet will be held on Thursday, May 8th at the Fountain Blue in Des Plaines, Illinois. For more information and dinner reservations, please contact Lou Malevitis at 630-833-7910. The International Orthodox Christian Charities is a universal humanitarian ...Read Full Text >

Website News www.AssumptionChicago.org
There have been many exciting changes to our web site, including the on line calendar which now include Baptisms and Weddings. 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.

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
Tom Collis, Ted Pappas, Georgia Psichogios, James Lakerdas and Peter Panton.
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