Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: August 24, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16

BRETHREN, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Matthew 17:14-23
10th Sunday of Matthew

At that time, a man came up to Him and kneeling before Him said, "Lord, have mercy on my son, ...Read Full Text >

Kosmas the New Hieromartyr & Equal-to-the Apostles of Aetolia
August 24 ...Read Full Text >

Phanourios the Great Martyr & Newly Appeared of Rhodes
August 27 ...Read Full Text >

Beheading of the Venerable Head of the Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John
August 29 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -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
In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life." - Translation by Narthex Press
For a man to have such faith appears simple, but it is, on the contrary, something very lofty, not easily attained  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, The Gospel Commentary: edited by Hieromonk German Ciuba, 2002., 4th 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 29, 2008
Beheading of John the Baptist
Orthros 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

In Memoriam
1 Year: Lucia Athemeliotis Right, Row 1

Sacraments
The daughter of Peter and Voula Romas will be baptized today, at 12:30 p.m. and given the name Sophia by her Godparents, Ted and Michelle Arvanitis.

Mia Colovos and Spiro Roumpas will be joined in Holy Matrimony, today, August 24th, at 3:00 p.m. Their sponsor will be Angelo Delakas.

Fellowship
Today`s Fellowship is being hosted by the "Panagia" Community. Everyone is invited to Plato Hall to enjoy fellowship.

Observance of Saint Phanourios
Today, our Parish will celebrate the traditional "Blessing of the Phanouropites" during the Divine Liturgy.


Coming Events
Please keep in mind that this year’s LABOR DAY FESTIVAL will be held on Sunday and Monday, August 31st and September 1st, on the church grounds. You, your family and friends – everyone – are invited to attend this Festival for delicious food, enjoyable entertainment and above all else, good fellowship.
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Full Time Positin Available
Our Church is in need of a Janitor/Sexton (neokoros). This position is full time. The duties will include the cleaning of both the Assumption Church and Saint Catherine`s Chapel, as well as serving as Sexton(neokoros) at Worship Services and Sacraments. Plato School is not part of the duties. For further ...Read Full Text >

Sunday School Teachers/Aides
The 2008-09 Sunday School academic year begins on Sunday, September 7th. We are in need of a few men or women who are interested in joining our staff. The primary requisite is your "love of children and imparting our Orthodox Christian Faith to our children." If interested, please see either Fr. ...Read Full Text >

"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 keep in mind that we will return to our normal schedule on Sunday, September 7th. Orthros will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. ...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.

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
George Demos, Jack Woods, George Arvanites, Stavroula Spyropoulos and Eugenia Kribales.
Previous Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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