Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: September 7, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

BRETHREN, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 3:13-17
Sunday before Holy Cross

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of ...Read Full Text >

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
September 8 ...Read Full Text >

The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna
September 9 ...Read Full Text >

Memorial of the founding of the Holy Temple: Holy Resurrection of Christ
September 13 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -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.

Apolytikion for Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
Let us praise the most auspicious bride of Christ, the divine Catherine, protectress of Sinai, our aid and our help. For, she brilliantly silenced the eloquence of the impious by the sword of the spirit, and now, crowned as a martyr, she asks great mercy for all. -Translation by Narthex Press

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
Now if the Jews, by looking to the brazen image of a serpent, escaped death, much rather will they who believe on  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century


Here Christ speaks concisely, because His discourse was directed to Nicodemus, but still in a more significant  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 27 on John 3, 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 Service
Monday, September 8, 2008
Nativity of the Theotokos
8:30 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Fellowship
Today`s Fellowship is sponsored by the Sunday School Department to welcome our children back. Everyone is invited to Plato Hall to enjoy fellowship.

Sacraments
The daughter of Gus and Peggy Zervas will be baptized today, at 3:00 p.m. and given the name Nikoleta by her Godparent, Dionysios Therrios.

Festival Thank You
A special thank you is given to all the workers,donors, and supporters who lovingly gave to this years` Festival. We thank Chairman George Arvanites and all his co-chairs, the Ladies Philoptochos Society and men, women, and children who helped towards this event. A more detailed report will appear in a ...Read Full Text >

Coming Events
The next Church outing will be to Wrigley Field to see the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, September 18th. Please call the Church Office for info and tickets.


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 >

Church Hours
Please keep in mind that we will return to our normal schedule beginning today, September 7th. Orthros will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. The Sunday School Divine Liturgy in St. Catherine's Chapel will resume also and begin at 9:45 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
Tom Collis, Ted Pappas, James Lakerdas and Peter Panton.
Previous Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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