Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: August 14, 2011

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17

BRETHREN, we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. According to the grace ...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 >

Micah the Prophet
August 14 ...Read Full Text >

The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
August 15 ...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. - Copyright Narthex Press, used by permission. All rights reserved

Apolytikion for Forefeast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
In faith, O ye people, leap for joy while clapping your hands; and gather in gladness on this day with longing and shout in radiant jubilance. For the Theotokos cometh nigh to departing from the earth unto the heights; and we glorify her with glory as the Mother of God in our unceasing hymns - Copyright Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved

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
In the Immaterial Spirit, the whole world hath been mystically adorned upon the glorious memory; and it doth cry to thee joyously: Rejoice, O Virgin, thou boast of the Christian race. - Copyright Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved
So absolutely nothing does it avail to be near Christ, if not being near Him by faith .... Signifying therefore  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 50 on Matthew 14, 4th Century


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. Timothy G. Bakakos
Email: FrTimothy@assumptionchicago.org

Assistant: Deacon Athanasios Papagiannis
Email: Frathanasios@assumptionchicago.org

 
Weekday Services:
Sunday, August 14
Ninth Sunday of Matthew
Fore Feast of the Falling Asleep of the Theotokos
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
7:00 p.m. Panegyric Great Feast Day
Vespers

ALL NIGHT VIGIL
11:00 p.m. Small Supplication to the
Theotokos
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Panagia Feast Day Worship Schedule:
Our Parish of Panagia celebrates the feast Day of the Dormition of the Theotokos this evening through tomorrow. Hierarchical Great Vespers will begin this evening at 7:00pm, with His Grace Bishop Demetrios officiating, assisted by the Metropolis of Chicago Clergy. At 11:00pm, the All-Night Vigil will begin ...Read Full Text >

Annual Panagia Feast Day Appeal:
We are grateful to the many parishioners, supporters, and friends who have lovingly responded to our annual Panagia Feast Day Appeal. Your gift to our Blessed Theotokos and the Ministry of this Parish allows our mission to continue. Should you need an appeal envelope, they can be found at the Pangari in ...Read Full Text >

Artoclasia Service for Panagia Feast Day Observance:
As is the tradition, our Parish honors the Feast Day of the Panagia with the Service of Artoclasia at BOTH the Great Vespers on August 14th, and the Divine Liturgy on August 15th. Those families still wishing to sponsor either of these Services by offering the bread, oil, and wine are asked to call the ...Read Full Text >

Panagia Feast Day Flowers:
We are forever grateful for the love and support of our parishioners and friends of Panagia who generously defray the expenses of the flowers that so beautifully adorn our Icons of our Patron Saint, the Blessed Theotokos, on Her Feast Day. If you are interested in making this gift specifically for the ...Read Full Text >

Thank You:
The Ladies Philoptochos Society, along with the Parish of Panagia, offers a big thank you to Mrs. Anita Papanek, who graciously will be underwriting the refreshment fellowship following the Divine Liturgy on Monday, August 15th. Throughout the many years, Anita has lovingly sponsored and underwritten the ...Read Full Text >

Memorials:
9 Months ~ Peter Ganios - Right, Row 1
1 Year ~ Fotini Mansour - Left, Rows 1 - 2

Fellowship:
The Coffee Fellowship is being sponsored by the Community today immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Everyone is invited to Plato Hall to enjoy Fellowship.

Stewardship Message:
Offering With Gladness
Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.


2011 Stewardship:
We are forever grateful to all who have so lovingly responded and committed to 2011 with their stewardship pledge. Through your support, the Parish Council is better able to assess the needs and properly place priorities into the budget for the Lord’s ministry in our blessed Parish of Panagia. If you have ...Read Full Text >

Summer Sunday Worship Hours :
Our summer schedule for Sunday Worship is in effect. Orthros begins at 8:00am, followed by the Divine Liturgy at 9:30am. We will return to our regular schedule on the first Sunday following Labor Day (September 11th).

Coffee Fellowship Hosts Needed:
Have you considered selecting a day to host the Weekly Fellowship Hour following Worship Services on a specific Sunday? You might want to celebrate a family event, a memorial, or just want to share time with the Church family. The following dates are available:

September 25, 2011
October 2, ...Read Full Text >

Dates of Remember:
Sunday, August 14th
7:00 pm Great Vespers and All Night Vigil
Monday, August 15th
Feast Day of the Panagia
Sunday, August 28th 6:00pm Chicago Skye Game
Sunday and Monday
September 4th & 5th
2011 Annual Greek Festival
Sunday,September 11th
Sunday Church School Begins ...Read Full Text >

Church Youth/Family Outing:
Join us for a fun filled evening at the WNBA Chicago Sky Women’s Basketball game at the Allstate Arena on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 6:00 pm. There is no charge for tickets. Space is limited!!! We have 40 tickets that are available on a first come basis. For reservations, please call the Church Office ...Read Full Text >

Searching For Sunday Church School Aides:
Each year, our Church puts out the “call” for qualified and loving individuals (men and women) to join our Sunday Church School teaching staff for the 2011-12 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 >

Sunday Church School To Begin on SUNDAY, September 11th:
We announce that our Panagia Sunday Church School will begin on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th. Divine Liturgy will begin promptly at 9:45am, in Saint Catherine Chapel. SCS Classes will take place immediately following the Divine Liturgy in Plato School. If you have not, as yet, registered your child for the ...Read Full Text >

2011 Annual Labor Day Festival:
Our Annual Labor Day Festival will be held on the Church grounds, Sunday, September 4th and Monday, September 5th. In anticipation of this annual event, forms will be mailed to your homes in the next few weeks. If you are able to assist, monetarily or to work during the Festival, please complete the form ...Read Full Text >

Assumption Choir:
Our Assumption Choir is in recess during the months of July and August. Marika Panton, our Choir Director, again puts out the call to any and all interested people who might like to become a part of the Church Choir. They are always looking for energetic voices to compliment the fine voices who are already ...Read Full Text >

Proper Church Etiquette:
Worship Services are vital instruments and components to our prayer development. In order to help us achieve this, we need to be cognizant of our fellow parishioners and all those around us. Therefore, please make sure that cell phones are completely turned off during Services. In addition, while we most ...Read Full Text >

Holy Communion Announcement:
While we pray and work for the reconciliation and unity of all the world's Christians, the reality remains that there is still no intercommunion between our Orthodox Churches and the Churches of the West. This means that only baptized, chrismated, and observant Orthodox faithful are allowed to receive 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 about the schedule of religious services, events, and ...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 >

Ushers:
Andrew Kanel, Chris Limperis, Peter Panton, Tom Poulos, Mary Ellen Woods
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