Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: July 27, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10

TIMOTHY, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 9:1-8
6th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they ...Read Full Text >

Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
Let us worship the Word who is unoriginate * with the Father and the Spirit, and from a Virgin was born * for our salvation, O believers, and let us sing His praise. * For in His goodness He was pleased * to ascend the Cross in the flesh, and to undergo death, * and to raise up those who had died, * by His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Fr. Seraphim Dedes

Apolytikion for Panteleimon the Great Marytr & Healer
O holy prizewinner and healer Panteleimon, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offences. -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
O Champion and Martyr of God, imitating the Merciful and bearing from Him the grace of healing, cure our spiritual ills by your prayers, and set free from the temptation of the eternal enemy those who ceaselessly cry out, "Save us, O Lord." - Translation by Narthex Press
In this case indeed He discloses also another sign, and that no small one, of His own Godhead, and of His  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 4th Century


Faith…is the beginning of our union with God: the true believers are the stone of the church of God, prepared for  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th century


The Lord looks with affection on the humble. . .Learn, you who are sick, to gain health through prayer. Should  ...Read Full Text >
-Saint Ambrose, The Healing of the Paralytic, P. L. 15 (col. 138), Expos., in Toal, IV: 182, 183., Fourth Century


In this place He gives a complete likeness of the resurrection. Healing wounds of mind and body, He forgives the  ...Read Full Text >
-Saint Ambrose, The Healing of the Paralytic, P. L. 15 (col. 1638), Fourth Century


Though in the beginning He Himself went about and did not require so much faith of those who came to Him, in this  ...Read Full Text >
-Saint John Chrysostom, Homily XXIX on Matthew IX, 1, 2, Fourth Century


[The Lord] does not on all occasions require faith on the part of the sick - as for instance when they are  ...Read Full Text >
-Saint John Chrysostom, Homily XXIX on Matthew IX, 1, 2, Fourth Century


Forasmuch then as they had demonstrated such great faith, [the Lord] also demonstrated His own power with all  ...Read Full Text >
-Saint John Chrysostom, Homily XXIX on Matthew IX, 1, 2, Fourth Century


In this case in fact He also discloses another sign - and that no small one - of His own Godhead, and of His  ...Read Full Text >
-Saint John Chrysostom, Homily XXIX on Matthew IX, 1, 2, Fourth Century


God listens, not to our voice, but to our heart. He does not need to be prodded with shouts, since He sees our  ...Read Full Text >
-Saint Cyprian of Carthage, The Lord's Prayer, Third Century

Matins
8:00am

Liturgy
9:30am

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
Friday, August 1, 2008
The Procession of the Precious Cross
8:30 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
6:00 p.m. Holy Confession
7:00 p.m. Great Supplication to the Theotokos


In Memoriam
6 Months: Stanley (Stylianos) Pietrzyk Right Rows 1-2

Fellowship
Today`s Fellowship is being hosted by the Pietrzyk family in memory of their beloved Stanley (Stylianos) Pietrzyk. May his memory be eternal. Everyone is invited to Plato Hall to enjoy fellowship.

Sacraments
The son of Don and Tonie Yannias will be baptized today, at 1:00 pm and given the name Charles by his Godparent Michael Eugenides.

The sons of George and Virginia Demos will baptized today at 3:00 pm and given the names of Christopher by his Godparents John and Voula Alexis and George by his ...Read Full Text >

40 Day Blessing
The child of Eleftheria Xinos will be churched today at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy.

"A Greek Evening"
As our Philoptochos chapter celebrates its 10th Anniversary, we encourage ALL of our Assumption family to join us for dinner and a concert featuring Vasilios Gaitanos. "A Greek Evening" will be held on Thursday evening, September 25, 2008 with cocktails at 6:00 P.M. and dinner at 7:00 P.M. at the Rosewood ...Read Full Text >

Hellenic Link-Midwest is Awarding Scholarships for Academic Year 2008-09
A number of Scholarships, $2,000 or more each, will be awarded.

Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students from Midwestern states, who have completed a year of full time study at an accredited college or university, are residents of a Midwestern state, and at least one of their parents is of ...Read Full Text >

Summer Hours
A reminder that we are in our "Summer Sunday Worship Schedule". Orthros begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.

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 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.

Ushers
G. Demos, Jack Woods, George Arvanites, S. Spyropoulos, Eugenia Kribales.
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