Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: July 25, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 4:22-27

BRETHREN, Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. But the son of the slave was born ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 14:22-34
9th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, ...Read Full Text >

Dormition of St. Anna, mother of the Theotokos
July 25 ...Read Full Text >

Paraskevi the Righteous Martyr of Rome
July 26 ...Read Full Text >

Panteleimon the Great Marytr & Healer
July 27 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Dormition of St. Anna, mother of the Theotokos
O Godly-minded Anna, thou didst give birth unto God's pure Mother who conceived Him Who is our Life. Wherefore, thou hast now passed with joy to thy heavenly rest, wherein is the abode of them that rejoice in glory; and thou askest forgiveness of sins for them that honour thee with love, O ever-blessed one. -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.

Kontakion
We celebrate now the mem'ry of Christ's ancestors, while asking their help with faith, that we may all be saved from all manner of tribulation as we fervently cry aloud: Be thou with us, O Lord our God, Whose pleasure it was to glorify them both. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
So that if his faith had not been weak, he would have stood easily against the wind also. And for this reason, you  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 50 on Matthew 14, 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 Services
Monday, July 26, 2010
The Righteous Saint Paraskevi
Orthros: 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Great Martyr Panteleimon
Orthros: 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 a.m.


In Memoriam
40 Days: Anastasia Galanopoulou, Right, Rows 1-2

Fellowship
Today’s fellowship is hosted by the Kolettis, Tsiolis and Papafotopoulos families. 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 >

Searching For Sunday Church School Teachers/Aides:
Each year, our Church put out the “call” for qualified and loving individuals (men and women) to join our Sunday Church School teaching staff for the 2010-11 school year. There is no more rewarding or fulfilling feeling, nor gift that we can give back to our Lord other than to impart to His children, the ...Read Full Text >

THE ULTIMATE OWNER OF ALL
In Jesus' teaching it is the master who gives his servants the talents (Matthew 25:15), and the owner who gives the husbandmen the vineyard (Matthew 21:33). This principle has far-reaching consequences. Men can buy and sell things; men can to some extent alter and rearrange things; but man cannot create ...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:
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
George Arvanites, Diane Berbas, Jack Woods, John Vassiliades and Tom Collis.
Previous Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:July 18, 2010
Publish Date:July 11, 2010
Publish Date:July 4, 2010
 
This bulletin was created through Bulletin Builder, a service provided by the
Department of Internet Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America,
with the financial support and vision of Leadership 100