Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL PUBLISH DATE: December 28, 2008

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
Matthew 2:13-23
Sunday after Nativity

When the wise men departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ...Read Full Text >

14,000 infants (Holy Innocents) slain by Herod in Bethlehem
December 29 ...Read Full Text >

Circumcision of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
January 1 ...Read Full Text >

Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia
January 1 ...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 for Afterfeast of the Nativity
Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, hath shined the light of knowledge upon the world; for thereby they that worshipped the stars were instructed by a star to worship Thee, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know Thee, the Dayspring from on high. O Lord, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Sunday after Nativity
O Joseph, proclaim the wonders to David, the ancestor of God. Thou hast seen a Virgin great with child; thou hast given glory with the shepherds; thou hast worshipped with the Magi; and thou hast been instructed through an Angel. Entreat Christ God to save our souls. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Nativity
Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, hath shined the light of knowledge upon the world; for thereby they that worshipped the stars were instructed by a star to worship Thee, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know Thee, the Dayspring from on high. O Lord, 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.

Kontakion
Today, the Virgin bears Him who is transcendent, and the earth presents the cave to Him who is beyond reach. Angels, along with shepherds glorify Him. The Magi make their way to Him by a star. For a new child has been born for us, the God before all ages. - Translation by Narthex Press
Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance, suppresses anger, restrains pride and envy, draws down  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, Unknown, 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 Services
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Circumcision of Our Lord
Saint Basil
Orthros: 8:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy: 9:30 a.m.




In Memoriam
40 Days: Catherine Poulos, Left Rows 1-2
1 Year: Katherine Cronin, Right, Rows 1-2

Sacraments
John Vlahos and Lindsay Kehr were joined in Holy Matrimony, Saturday December 27, 2008. Their sponsor was Nicholas Haralampopoulos.

The son of Konstantine and Demetra Kouimelis will be baptized today, at 12:30 p.m. and given the name Nicholas by his Godparent Alexandra Levaditis.

Fellowship
Today`s Fellowship is sponsored by the "Panagia" community. Everyone is invited to Plato Hall to enjoy fellowship.

Adult Religious Education Class
Father Timothy continues his classes for all interested adults, on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. This year`s discussion is "The Orthodox Church`s view and position on contemporary moral issues." The next class will be held on Tuesday, January 6th at 7 p.m. Please join us.

Poverty
St. John Chrysostom taught that poverty has less to do with what we have than with what we want.

2008 Stewardship Reminder
Just a reminder to all stewards of Panagia to review their 2008 Pledge Commitment. If a balance remains, we ask to please submit the remainder before Dec. 31st.

Vasilopita Cutting
Please be aware that the Annual Cutting of the Vasilopita for the New Year will take place on Sunday, January 11th, immediately following worship services in the Church.

Metropolis Vasilopita Cutting
The Annual Metropolis Cutting of the Vasilopita will be held at St. Demetrios Church in Chicago at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 11th. Tickets are available from the Ladies Philoptochos Society.

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.

Ushers
Jack Woods, George Arvanites, Stavroula Spyropoulos and Eugenia Kribales.
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