Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: September 14, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1:18-24

BRETHREN, the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30
The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross

At that time, when the chief priests and the officers saw him, they cried out, "Crucify him, ...Read Full Text >

The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
September 14 ...Read Full Text >

Nikitas the Great Martyr
September 15 ...Read Full Text >

Sophia & her three daughters: Faith, Hope, and Love
September 17 ...Read Full Text >

Trophimos, Sabbatios, & Dorymedon the Martyrs
September 19 ...Read Full Text >

Eustathios the Great Martyr, his wife and two children
September 20 ...Read Full Text >
Apolytikion of the Life-Giving Cross
Lord, save Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting our rulers to prevail over adversaries, and protecting Your commonwealth by Your Cross. -Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion of the Life-Giving Cross
Lifted up on the Cross by Your free will, Christ God, grant mercies to the new commonwealth that bears Your name. Gladden our faithful rulers by Your power, giving them victories over their adversaries. May Your alliance be for them a weapon for peace, an invincible standard. - Translation by Narthex Press
... the crown of thorns, the robe, the reed, the blows, the smiting on the cheek, the spittings, the irony. These  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 84 on John 18 and Homily 85 on John 19, 4th Century


When a man insults thee, look not to him, but to the devil who moves him, and against him empty all thy wrath, but  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 84 on John 18 and Homily 85 on John 19, 4th Century


For He went forth bearing the Cross as a trophy over the tyranny of death: and as conquerors do, so He bare upon  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 84 on John 18 and Homily 85 on John 19, 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
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Saint Sophia and her three daughters Faith, Love and Hope
8:30 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

40 Day Blessing
The son of Kosta and Demetra Skoulikaris will be Churched today following the Divine Liturgy.

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

2009 Parish Calendars
As we turn our attention to preparation for 2009, we again solicit a family/individual/business establishment who might want to underwrite the printing of our 2009 Parish Calander. For further info, please see Father Timothy or call the Church Office and speak with Gail or Georgia.

"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 >

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
Brian Krapec, Tom Demos, Andrew Kanel, Dean Bastounes, Annastasia Lynch and Dean Sarantos.
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