Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: October 19, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11

BRETHREN, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 7:11-16
3rd Sunday of Luke

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with ...Read Full Text >

John the Wonderworker of Kronstadt
October 19 ...Read Full Text >

Gerasimos of Cephalonia
October 20 ...Read Full Text >

Hilarion the Great
October 21 ...Read Full Text >

James the Apostle, brother of Our Lord
October 23 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -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
For the light which is the object of our senses does not shine in darkness, but apart from it; but the preaching  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 5 on John 1, 4th Century


But this light comes by faith, and when it is come, it lights abundantly him that has received it; and if you  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 5 on John 1, 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

 
In Memoriam
40 Days: Helen Patrinos
1 Year: Jamie Kleronomos, Right, Rows 1-5
3 Years: Christ Kantzavelos, Left, Rows 1-2
5 Years: Toula (Dimitra) Longson. Left, Row 3

40 Day Blessings
The daughter of Constantine and Erin Godellas will be churched today following the Divine Liturgy.

The daughter of Timothy and Stamatia Nash will be churched today following the Divine Liturgy.

The child of Constantine and Maria Kordopitulas will be churched on Saturday, October 25th, at ...Read Full Text >

Welcome Bishop Demetrios
Our Panagia Community welcomes Bishop Demetrios today as he leads us in Worship Services. As always, it is a joy to have his Grace with us today.

Fellowship
Today`s Fellowship is sponsored by the Assumption Choir, in honor of "National Choir Sunday". 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 >

Choir News
Please stop by the coffee hour today and sign up to join our choir. We will pass out CD`S of our latest recording of the Divine Liturgy to anyone who is interested in singing with the Assumption Choir.

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 >

Adult Catechism Class
Adult Catechism Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 28th, at 7:00 pm in Plato Hall. More details to follow.

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
James Tsiolis, Rosemarie Stewart, Joan Stavopoulos, Dean Maggos and Bill Vranas.
Previous Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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