Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: October 4, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

BRETHREN, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 6:31-36
2nd Sunday of Luke

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who ...Read Full Text >

Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens
October 4 ...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. -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
Christians…should strive in all things and ought not to pass judgment of any kind on anyone, not on the prostitute  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Makarios the Great, Homilies 5.8, 4th century


Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
-St. John Chrysostom, Unknown, 4th century


Why do we judge our neighbors? Because we shun knowing ourselves. Someone busy trying to understand himself has no  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Seraphim of Sarov, Unknown, 19th 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: Evelyn (Angeliki) Funteas, Left, Rows 1-2
40 Days: Alexandra Stathopoulos, Right,Rows 1-2
Vasilios Stathopoulos

Fellowship
Today's fellowship is sponsored by the Assumption Church Choir. Everyone is invited to join us in Plato Hall for fellowship.

Sacraments
Nicholas Haralampopoulos and Rachel Riha will be joined in Holy Matrimony on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. Their sponsor will be Jason Vranas.

Welcome
Our Parish welcomes Fr. Demetrios Treantafeles who will be with us today, filling in while Fr. Timothy is away.

Bible Study:
Fr. Athanasios will again begin his Bible Study Class on Wednesday, October 7th, at 7:00pm, in the Saint Catherine Meeting Room.

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
Today is National Church Choir Sunday of St. Romanos the Melodist. The Choir is hosting the coffee hour and invites everyone to Plato Hall after the Divine Liturgy. The June 2009 new Choir CDs will be on sale in Plato Hall during coffee hour for $10. We always welcome new Choir members to sing with us.  ...Read Full Text >

Panos Fiorentinos-Architect
A large architectural model of our church, "Panagia", has been made in miniature. Made entirely out of laser cut acrylic sheets and painted white. This model shows our church without a roof, with the dome cut into thirds, and the original location of the choir loft. For the first time it will be on display ...Read Full Text >

STEWARDSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE
Stewardship is not about calculations or portions or percentages. It can't be reduced to a number of hours of service or dollars offered. Stewardship is a way of life.

As Orthodox Christians, we are called to a new way of seeing things “ a new way of life. Our stewardship is obedience to 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
James Lakerdas, Bill Vranas, Ted Pappas, Dean Sarantos, Eugenia Kribales and Dean Bastounes.
Previous Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
 
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