In Memoriam 10 Years: George Collis, 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 Matthew and Tina Corradino will be baptised today, at 1:30 p.m. And given the name Demetrios by his Godparent Tina Sfondeles.

The son of Matthew and Tina Corradino will be baptised today, at 1:30 p.m. And given the name Nicholas by his Godparent Tina Sfondeles.

Bible Study: There will be no Bible Class this coming Wednesday, October 14th. The Bible Study Class will resume on Wednesday, October 21st, at 7:00pm, in the Saint Catherine's Meeting Room.

Quote for the Week: “The person who listens to Christ fills himself with light; and if he imitates Christ, he reclaims himself”. -- St. Thalassios the Libyan

Scripture for the Week: Then Christ will dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. -- Ephesians 3:17-19

Question for the Week: Do I have a tough time saying "No" to my kids? Do I have a tough time saying "No" to myself? Is there a possible connection there?

Thought for the Week: (On the relationship between a husband and wife) Life as busy fathers/husbands and mothers/wives can be filled with many challenges with overloaded daily calendars. As the Fall Season routines get underway and the schedules are filled with everything from soccer practices to school and Church responsibilities for our children. And oftentimes, something goes neglected or overlooked……so we need to stop and reflect upon our Lord’s honest message to married couples. The message is….they are no longer two, but one. “Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate”. (Matthew 19:6) Often, we can go days or weeks without connecting with our spouse. Remember you are ONE with your husband/wife! As we go throughout each day with our ever busy lives, let us never lose sight of the importance of spending time with our spouse, nurturing our relationship with the gift of time. Maybe that means dropping by the Church and making an intentional appointment with the priest when needed. As corny as it might sound, consider dropping a love letter in the mail to your spouse with an invitation for a quality evening out for dinner. Life long, fulfilling marriages are built one day at a time. A relationship built on the sure foundation of faith in God and commitment to each other, no matter what the days may bring, will stand forever. Take the days one at a time, but don’t take them, or each other, for granted. -- Fr. Timothy

THE EARLY CHURCH In his book on the Eucharist, Fr Alexander Schmemann explains that in the early church, the Eucharistic sacrifice was offered by all the members of the church. Each person coming to the gathering of the Church brought with them everything they could spare for the needs of the Church. This meant for the sustenance of the clergy, widows and orphans, for helping the poor, and for all the good works of the Church. This is the Church that we as Orthodox Christians claim to be.

Assumption Philoptochos - "A Greek Evening"-Oct. 15, 2009 A reminder to all that have not as yet made reservations for this event, please look at the attached flyer and make your reservation as soon as possible. Please join us for an enjoyable evening of Greek music, wonderful food and fellowship. By attending you will help the Assumption Philoptochos support Alzheimer’s Research and other philanthropic endeavors. We hope to see you there....

2010 Parish Calendars As we turn our attention to preparation for 2010, we again solicit a family/individual/business establishment who might want to underwrite the printing of our 2010 Parish Calendar. For further info, please see Father Timothy or call the Church Office and speak with Gail or Georgia.

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, music lover, texter & Nick Jr. fans, and brush up on your Bible stories!
Fellowship! Favorite Fall Foods! Prizes! Crafts!
What: Dinner & Games
When: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Where: Plato Hall
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Donation: Adults $7, Kids 5-18 $4, under 5 free.
RSVP to Church Office by October 13th. 773-626-3114.

DCFS Christmas Gifts Under the Orthodox Christian Clergy Association, a Pan Orthodox project started in 1998 has purchased 16,000 Christmas gifts for foster children in the Department of Children and Family Services. Each year Orthodox Churches (the largest participants in this program) receive 1,500 foster children`s names. We have received these names and they are available for pick up each Sunday after the Divine Liturgy starting today.

100th Anniversary Celebration of SS. Constantine & Helen, Palos Hills, IL. On Saturday, October 24th, the parish of SS. Constantine & Helen, Palos Hills, Illinois, will celebrate their 100th Anniversary with a banquet at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort in Oak Brook. Our parish of Assumption has secured a table. If you are interested in attending, please see Fr. Timothy or call the Church office for further information. Tickets are $125.00 per person.

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. It will be on display for two months at North Park University. Brandel Library at North Park University located at 5114 N. Christiana, Chicago, Illinois 60625.

Brandel Library hours are
Monday -Thursday 8.00am to 12.00am
Friday 8.00 am to 10.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
Sunday 1.00 pm to 12.00 am




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 and give them your address.

Ushers Andrew Kanel, Chris Limperis, Peter Panton, Tom Poulos and Voula Spyropoulos.