Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: September 27, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:1-10

BRETHREN, working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain. For he says, ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 5:1-11
1st Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. And he saw two boats by the lake; ...Read Full Text >

The Feast of the Holy Skepi of the Theotokos
October 1 ...Read Full Text >

Romanos the Melodist
October 1 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Grave Tone
By Your Cross, O Christ our God, You destroyed death. You opened paradise to the thief. You transformed the lament of the Myrrh-bearing women, and You commanded the Apostles to proclaim You are risen, granting the world Your 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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Because such is the obedience which Christ seeks of us, as that we delay not even a moment of time, though  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 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. Fr. Timothy Bakakos
Email: FrTimothy@assumptionchicago.org

Assistant: Rev. Fr. Athanasios Pieri
Email: FrAthanasios@assumptionchicago.org

 
In Memoriam
40 Days: Nicholas Boznos, Left, Rows 1-2
40 Days: Evelyn (Eugenia) Constantinides, Right,Rows 1-2


Fellowship
Today's fellowship is sponsored by the "Panagia" Community. Everyone is invited to join us in Plato Hall for fellowship.

Sacraments
The son of John and Vasiliki Frake will be baptized today at 1:00 p.m., and given the name Athanasios by his Godparents Luke Hatzipetros and George Papadimitriou.

The daughter of Christos and Christine Panos will be baptized today at 3:00 p.m., and given the name Evangelia (Lia) by her Godparent ...Read Full Text >

Welcome
Our Parish welcomes Fr. Demetrios Treantafeles who will be with us the next two Sunday`s, filling in while Fr. Timothy is away.

Bible Study Begins:
Fr. Athanasios will again begin his Bible Study Class on Wednesday, September 30th, at 7:00pm, in the Saint Catherine Meeting Room. Fr. Athanasios` concentration of study will include the Old Testament. Please remember to bring your bible.... All interested adults are welcome and urged to join the group.

Harvest Day Celebration
Assumption Church Harvest Day Celebration & Trivia Challenge. The game: Teams of 8-10 people will compete to prove who REALLY knows it all. Stack your team with people from each decade. Bring Yiayia & Papou! Get a sports fanatic, a world traveler, the person with the latest electronics, history buff, ...Read Full Text >

Choir News
We welcome our choir back as they host coffee hour on Sunday, October 4th following Divine Liturgy. This is to honor National Church Choir Sunday of St. Romanos the Melodious. The choir will also be displaying their new CD`s recorded in June of 2009. CD`s will be on Sale for $10.00 in support of our ...Read Full Text >

On Love: by St. John Chrysostomos
[On love as a purifying fire for those who receive it]

"The foundation of all that is good is none other than love. `On this,` it is said, `hang all the law and the prophets.` (Matt. 22:40) For as fire set to a forest is wont to clear away everything, so the fire of love, wherever it is received, ...Read Full Text >

Quote for the Week:
The Cross is that which is brighter than the sun, more brilliant than the sunbeam: for when the sun is darkened then the Cross shines brightly. And the sun is darkened --- not because it is extinguished, but because it is overpowered by the brilliancy of the Cross. The Cross has broken our bond, it has ...Read Full Text >

Scripture for the Week:
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God”. -- Hebrews 12:2

Question for the Week:
When we kneel at the foot of the Cross on Holy Thursday evening, what thoughts impress upon our minds and what emotions fill our hearts? How can we keep these reactions fresh and alive in our daily encounters with the Cross?

Thought for the Week: On the Cross:
As we celebrate during this month of September the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, how blessed we are as Orthodox Christians to have the Major Feasts of our Faith to keep us rooted as we go through each Church Calendar year! Everywhere around us, we see 'faith traditions' literally losing the ...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, Weddings, Worship Service Schedule, upcoming events and pictures. 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 ...Read Full Text >

Ushers
George Arvanites, Diane Berbas, Jack Woods, John Vassiliades and Tom Collis.
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