Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

Demetrios the Myrrhbearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 26 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -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.

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 if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 4th 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

 
Weekday Service
Monday, October 26, 2009
Great Martyr Demetrios
Orthros: 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Thanksgiving of Protection of the Theotokos
Orthros: 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship
Today’s luncheon is hosted by the Stewardship Committee and Sunday Church School in honor of Godparents Sunday. Everyone is invited to Plato Hall to enjoy the free luncheon. There is no charge.

Bible Study:
The Bible Study Class will take place on Wednesday, October 28th, at 7:00pm, in the Saint Catherine's Meeting Room.

Quote for the Week:
Gain salvation by conducting yourself in a way pleasing to the Lord God, pleasing Him by all kinds of love. Make this your sole concern--to grow rich in love. He who has love has God within him. -- An Elder’s Counsels to Christians Living in the World

Scripture for the Week:
“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work”. 2 Corinthians 9:8

Question for the Week:
Do I have a healthy, daily routine? Is it aiding in my salvation? Does it prevent me from 'stepping out of line’?

Thought for the Week: A Light in the Darkness
Sometimes we want to be big heroes, vocal in our defense of the faith, carrying placards in front of the courthouse that wants to tear down the Ten Commandments, or initiating petition drives against the minority opinions of atheists who want to "White Out" God from our American history books. But sometimes ...Read Full Text >

GODPARENT SUNDAY AND LUNCHEON OCTOBER 25TH:
Today Sunday Church School celebrates Godparent Sunday. We welcome the godparents and visitors as the children and young people of our Sunday Church School are joined with their godparents in worship, honoring and commemorating their baptism into the Orthodox Church. Following the Divine Liturgy, the ...Read Full Text >

Philoptochos News
The Philoptochos "Elliniki Vrathia" held on Thursday, October 15th was a huge success. As always, everyone pitched in and worked so hard to make the event the success that it was. The proceeds from this event will enable the Philoptochos to continue to reach out to those in need. Congratulations to all ...Read Full Text >

Stewardship: A Way of Life
Stewardship is not about calculations or portions or percentages. It can not 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 greatest ...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
Since 1998 the Orthodox Churches in the Chicago area (the largest participants in this program) have provided 16,000 gifts to foster children in the Department of Children and Family Services. Assumption Church has participated in this program every year. The children's forms are now available and you may ...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, check out the photo album with its many new pictures which now include Junior Olympics, Mini-Golf, Harvest Day and many more events. 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 ...Read Full Text >

Ushers
George Arvanites, Diane Berbas, Jack Woods, John Vassiliades and Tom Collis.
Previous Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
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