Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: May 10, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 9:32-42

IN THOSE DAYS, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 5:1-15
Sunday of the Paralytic

At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord has shown the power of his reign. He has conquered death by death and become the first born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades and has granted the world great mercy. -Translation by Holy Cross 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 Saint Catherine
Let us praise the most auspicious bride of Christ, the divine Catherine, 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
For where tears are-- or rather, where miracles are, there tears ought not to be; not where such a mystery is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 21 on Acts 9, 4th Century


In that case [Matt 9:2] there was remission of sins, (for He said, "Thy sins be forgiven thee,") but in this,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 37 on John 1, 4th Century


Great is the profit of the divine Scriptures, and all-sufficient is the aid which comes from them ... For the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 37 on John 5, 4th Century

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

 
Weekly Liturgy
Wednesday, May 13,2009
Mid-Pentecost
Orthros 8:30am
Divine Liturgy 9:30am

Sacrament
The son of Jeffrey and Holly Roberts will be baptized on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 10:30 am and given the name of John by his Godparent Lisa Lucas.

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

PLEASE NOTE:
The Coffee Fellowship Hour that is hosted each Sunday in Plato Hall is to take place ONLY after the Divine Liturgy has concluded upstairs in the main Church. Any and all ...Read Full Text >

Adult Religious Education Class
Father Timothy concludes his classes for all interested adults, with his final class on Tuesday, May 19th. This year`s discussion is "The Orthodox Church`s view and position on comtemporary moral and social issues." To be discussed on this evening will be the Church's position on, Capital Punishment, Death ...Read Full Text >

Bible Study
Father Athanasios will have Bible Study in English, on Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00 pm. Please come and join us.

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


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

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 >

Annual Grand Raffle Banquet:
The Parish Council would like to thank those individuals/families who supported/attended the 30th Annual Grand Raffle Banquet that took place at the Fountain Blue Banquets this past Thursday evening, May 7th. The event was very successful and we are grateful to all who lovingly supported our blessed Parish ...Read Full Text >

Sunday Church School Awards Sunday:
Next Sunday, May 17, 2009 will be the final day of classes for the Sunday Church School year 2008-09. Following Divine Liturgy, awards will be distributed in Plato Hall. We cordially invite you to attend this short program during the Coffee Fellowship Hour.

General Assembly Meeting Next Sunday:
All stewards/members of our Panagia Parish are reminded that the Annual Spring General Assembly Meeting will take place NEXT SUNDAY, May 17th, in Plato Hall. All Stewards who have submitted a pledge for 2009 and partially made payment as of Friday, May 15th, are eligible to vote and participate.

Community Family Picnic
The Community Family Picnic and Divine Liturgy in the Park, will take place, Sunday, May 31, 2009 starting at 9:00 am at Ty Warner Park in Westmont, Il. More information will follow.

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
Andrew Kanel, Chris Limperis, Peter Panton, Tom Poulos, Stavroula Spyropoulos.
Previous Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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