Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: October 18, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18

BRETHREN, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 10:16-21
Luke the Evangelist

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, ...Read Full Text >

Luke the Evangelist
October 18 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Second Tone
When You descended to death, O Immortal Life, then, the light of Your divinity destroyed Hades. When You raised the dead from the depths of darkness, all the heavenly powers cried out, "Glory to You our Christ, the Giver of Life." -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

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
9 Months: Peter (Panagioti Karagiannis) Karras
1 Year: Dr. William (Vasilios) Godellas, Right, Rows 1-5

Fellowship
The members of Leadership 100 from our local Parish of Panagia invite our faithful as they host this morning Coffee Fellowship Hour in Plato Hall following Worship Services.

Sacraments
Kevin Geyer and Natalie Kotsovetis were joined in Holy Matrimony on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Their sponsor was George Kotsovetis.

The daughter of Robert and Helen Biggers will be baptized today at 1:30 p.m. And given the name Maria by her Godparents John and Maria Argoudelis.

Bible Study:
The Bible Study Class will resume on Wednesday, October 21st, at 7:00pm, in the Saint Catherine's Meeting Room.

Quote for the Week:
“With each one of us there is a Guardian who does not miss anything and whose watchfulness never relaxes or grows weak.” -- Isaac the Syrian

Scripture for the Week:
“At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them, and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like ...Read Full Text >

Question for the Week:
Do I take the time to daily thank my guardian angel for his protection and love?

Thought for the Week:
From childhood, I have loved gazing upon images of angels. Perhaps it was the beauty in their radiant Raphaelite faces and their luxurious flowing robes. Perhaps it was my perpetual fascination with the fact that they had wings and could fly. In early childhood, I encountered the beautiful paintings of a ...Read Full Text >

LEADERSHIP 100 SUNDAY:
Today throughout our Holy Archdiocese, our Church celebrates the twenty-fifth Anniversary of Leadership 100, in recognition of their untiring love and support of the National Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and to advance Orthodoxy and Hellenism in the United States. This prominent ...Read Full Text >

GODPARENT SUNDAY AND LUNCHEON OCTOBER 25TH:
Our Sunday Church School will celebrate Godparent Sunday this year on Sunday, October 25th. On this day, Divine Liturgy will be celebrated upstairs in the main Church as the children and young people of our Sunday Church School are joined with their godparents in worship honoring and commemorating their ...Read Full Text >

ANNUAL CHURCH FESTIVAL WRAPUP:
Thank you to the more than 100 people that volunteered their time during the Annual Panagia Festival and to those who made generous financial donations. It was a fun, family event, we created wonderful memories together, and the net gain (profit) for our efforts was approximately $51,000. This happens to ...Read Full Text >

WEEKLY TRAY DONATIONS:
At the Parish Council meeting of October 13th, discussion continued on the possibility of reducing the number of trays passed during weekly Worship Services. It was decided that effective January 2010, only one tray will be passed at the conclusion of the weekly Divine Liturgy. As you can appreciate and ...Read Full Text >

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.  ...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. It will be on display for two months at ...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
Jim Tsiolis, Dean Maggos, Rose Marie Stewart and JoAnn Stavropoulos.
Previous Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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Publish Date:October 4, 2009
Publish Date:September 27, 2009
Publish Date:September 20, 2009
Publish Date:September 13, 2009
Publish Date:September 6, 2009
 
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