Church Bulletin - Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL

Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL

PUBLISH DATE: March 21, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 10:32-45
Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
March 21 ...Read Full Text >

Annunciation of the Theotokos
March 25 ...Read Full Text >

Lazarus Saturday
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Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the Fourth Tone
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from suffering. You are our Life and our Resurrection. Glory to You. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Mother. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Mary, your soul rejoices with the angels. -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

Let us then become lowly, that we may be high. For most utterly doth arrogance abase. ... Abraham saith, "I am ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 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

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