Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: October 12, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
October 12 ...Read Full Text >

Symeon the New Theologian
October 12 ...Read Full Text >

Longinos the Centurion
October 16 ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
You descended from on high, O merciful Lord, and accepted the three-day burial in order to free us from our passions. Glory to you, O Lord, our life and our resurrection. -Translation by Holy Cross Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
For indeed this also is a part of the devil's craft, by the side of the truth always to bring in error, painting  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


And He signifies also that the error comes after the truth, which the actual event testifies. For so after the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 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
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Apostle and Evangelist Luke
Orthros 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

In Memoriam
40 Days: Eugenia Stathakis, Right, Rows 1-3
1 Year: Marion Pulos, Left, Rows 1-3
9 Years: George Collis

Sacraments
The daughter of Peter and Katherine Kouvelis will be baptized today, at 1:00 p.m. and given the name Sofia by her Godparents George and Christina Arvanites.

Panagiota Kolokotronis and Antonio Tirado will be joined in Holy Matrimony today at 3:00 p.m. Their sponsor will be Renee Stratigakis.
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Fellowship
Today`s Fellowship is sponsored by the Gekas and Dervis families, in honor of Effie Gekas's 88th birthday. Everyone is invited to Plato Hall for fellowship.

Philoptochos Membership Tea
On Saturday, October 25th at Noon, we invite you to join us for lunch and a floral demonstration as we kick off our 2009 Membership Drive. It is always a pleasant afternoon and we look forward to seeing you attend with a daughter, koumbara, or a friend. Please mark your calendars and we hope to see you on ...Read Full Text >

Harvest Day Celebration
Harvest Day Event on November 2, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Location: Arabian Knights Farm-"The Barn", 6526 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, Illinois 60527. Donation $20 for adults, $10 For children ages 5-12, children under 4 are free. RSVP to Assumption office at 773-626-4114 by October 30th.

DCFS Christmas Gifts
For close to 10 years now, Orthodox Churches in the Chicagoland area have accepted 1,500 DCFS children`s names to purchase Christmas gifts for them. This year our Church has 75 names. The names are available for pick up in Plato Hall. The wrapped gifts are due in Church on Sunday, November 23.

Annual Metropolitan Iakovos Nameday Dinner October 23rd
The Chicago Clergy Syndesmos announces that it will once again celebrate the nameday of our Metropolitan Iakovos with a Banquet on Thursday, October 23rd, at the Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, Illinois. The Reception will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m.. Tickets are available through 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 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 and Dean Sarantos.
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