Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: May 24, 2009

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 16:16-34

IN THOSE DAYS, as we apostles were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 9:1-38
Sunday of the Blind Man

At that time, as Jesus passed by, he saw a man blind from his birth. And his disciples asked ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the Blind Man
May 24, 2009 ...Read Full Text >

6th Thursday after Pascha/Ascension
May 28 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex 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.

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
But I assert that he even received benefit from his blindness: since he recovered the sight of the eyes within.
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 56 on John 9, 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

 
Weekday Service
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The Apodosis of Pascha
Orthros 7:30 p.m.
Divine Liturgy 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 28,2009
Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord
Orthros 8:30am
Divine Liturgy 9:30am

In Memoriam
40 Days: Marda (Martha) Pappas
1 Year: Mando Gouvas, Left, Rows 1-2
American Legion Evzones Post 1039: We pause today to honor the deceased veterans who served during wartime in our Armed Forces. Eternal be their memory. Right, Rows 1-3

Sacraments
Daniel Hatch and Sofia Paloumpis will be joined in Holy Matrimony today at 3:30 p.m. Their sponsor will be Danielle Paloumpis.

Jim Kappos and Indre Valiurype will be joined in Holy Matrimony, Saturday, May 30, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. Their sponsor will be Harry Kappos.




Fellowship
Today's fellowship will be hosted by the American Legion Evzones Post 1039 and its Auxiliary in memory of the deceased veterans of all the wars and conflicts of the United States. Everyone is invited to Plato Hall to enjoy fellowship..



Metropolis of Chicago Annual Junior Olympics May 22nd – 24th:
This weekend, together with all the other Parishes, our children and young people are participating in the Annual Metropolis of Chicago Junior Olympics at Stagg High School and Sts. Constantine & Helen Church in Palos Hills, Illinois. We wish our athletes and participants well.

Annual Memorial Day Blessing of the Graves:
A reminder to all parishioners that as is the tradition in our area Churches in Chicagoland Area, the Clergy from our Parish will again be at Elmwood Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m., to bless the graves and souls of your departed loved ones. Father Timothy ...Read Full Text >

Assumption Ladies Philoptochos Society Election Results:
On Thursday, May 21st, the Ladies Philoptochos Society held their monthly meeting in St. Catherine’s Chapel Meeting Room. At the conclusion of the meeting, elections were held for the 2009-2011 Board of Directs and Executive Officers. The results were as follows:
Assumption Ladies Philoptochos Society ...Read Full Text >

Quote of the Week
“Completely have trust in God, leave everything in His hands, and believe that His love will act for your own benefit. Then God will take care of everything, because there is nothing He cannot do; everything is easy for Him. The difficult thing is for man to decide to humble himself and leave everything ...Read Full Text >

Question for the Week
Is there some area of your life where God is trying to teach you to trust? (Hint: If it is an area that causes you frustration and unease, then it may well be the place you want to start handing over to Him!). How can I begin to release this area and trust God to take control of it? How does this make me ...Read Full Text >

Scripture for the Week
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit”. ---Romans 15:13

Thought for the Week:
On The Ascension
"Let us who carry bright lights go forth..."
As we approach the Ascension of our Lord into heaven and the leave-taking of Pascha, we are reminded, once again, that all of our efforts, all of our energies, and all of our struggles ultimately find their fulfillment in gaining paradise ...Read Full Text >

Constantinople Lecture Thursday, May 28th:
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, together with the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople, will host a lecture commemorating the Fall of Constantinople on Thursday, May 28th, at 7:00 p.m., at the Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago. The topic ...Read Full Text >

EVERY ACT OF CHARITY ON EARTH IS AN INVESTMENT IN HEAVEN
Imagine a carpenter with the crudest of tools. It takes him many days to make a simple table; and its quality is so low that the price he obtains for it is poor. He has a choice: either he can spend all the money he earns on food and drink or he can set some money aside, even if it means going hungry, in ...Read Full Text >

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.

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
George Arvanites, Diane Berbas, Jack Woods, John Vassiliades and Tom Collis.
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