Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: July 11, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 9:27-35
7th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have ...Read Full Text >

Euphemia the Great Martyr
July 11 ...Read Full Text >
And then at last He for His part lays His hand upon them, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you." And  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 32 on Matthew 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

 
In Memoriam
40 Days: Angeline Chibucos, Right, Rows 1-3
2 Years: Kostandinos (Gus) Barkoulies, Left, Row 1
6 Years: Vasiliki Sotiropoulos, Right, Row 4
10 Years: Athanasios Sotiropoulos

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

Summer Sunday Worship Hours:
Please be advised that our Summer Worship Hours are as follows: ORTHOS begins on Sundays at 8:00 am, followed by the DIVINE LITURGY at 9:30 am. We will resume our regular schedule again on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th. Please make a note of this. We encourage you to please worship as a family weekly. Giving ...Read Full Text >

Renovation And Beautification of Saint Catherine Chapel Continues:
Renovation work continues in our Saint Catherine Chapel as painting, staining, and new drop ceilings are being tended to. Work this week will include electrical and demolition of walls in some of the classrooms. New Icon Stands and Candle Pangaria have also been commissioned and should be ready within the ...Read Full Text >

An Evening To Benefit "Hellenicare"
Our Panagia Community invites all ages to "A Night For Hellenicare" on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 7 p.m. to raise funds for Hellenicare`s Women’s Clinic in Mariupol, Ukraine. Our Community is hosting this event in the parish hall of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Elmhurst. Admission, which includes ...Read Full Text >

Dates to Remember:
Thursday, July 22nd: Philoptochos Board and General
Meeting – Plato Hall 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 31st: A Night for Hellenicare 7:00 p.m.
St. Demetrios Church - Elmhurst
August 14th/15th: Feast Day of the Blesed Panagia
Sun/Mon, September 5th/6th: Assumption Church Greek Festival


85TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE:
By now, all stewards have received notification announcing that in celebration of our Blessed Panagia Parish’s Eighty-Fifth Anniversary, a Gala Dinner Dance will take place on the evening of October 17, 2010, at the Esplanade Lakes Resort in Downers Grove. Illinois. The Theme for this evening of celebration ...Read Full Text >

2010 Stewardship:
A reminder to all stewards (members) that your 2010 Stewardship Pledge Commitment Card is due. We kindly ask that you submit your pledge card to the Church Office, or give it to one of the Parish Council members today. Your continued love and support of our blessed Parish of Panagia furthers the Ministry ...Read Full Text >

Website News www.AssumptionChicago.org
Did you know that you can find Articles and Resources for the Orthodox Church on our web site. They include the history of Orthodoxy, special Services and Blessings, Spirituality, Teachings of the Orthodox Church, how to become a member of the Orthodox Church, the meaning and celebration of The Holy ...Read Full Text >

We Need Your E-mail Address:
Are you receiving the weekly bulletin online in your e-mail mailbox each week? How about our Assumption Church’s Newsletter and the Saint Catherine’s Newsletter? If not, please give the Church Office your e-mail address so that you can stay informed to the schedule of religious services, events, and news ...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.

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