Sunday- Dec. 22
8:45am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy
Senior Choir Singing
Memorials:
1yr Lillian K. Stamas
26yrs Louis G. Stamas
Tuesday- Dec. 24
CHRISTMAS EVE
4pm Royal Hours
5pm Vesperal Liturgy (with Communion)
Wednesday- Dec 25th
CHRISTMAS DAY
8:45am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy
Sunday- Dec 29th
8:45am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy
Wednesday- January 1st
Saint Basil
8:45am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy
Friday- January 3rd
Pre-Feast Epiphany
10am Royal Hours
SAINTS COMMEMORATED TODAY: Forefeast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Anastasia the Great Martyr, Chrysogonos, Theodota, Evodias, & Eutychianus, the Martyrs, The opening of the gates of the Great Church of God
St. Paul's Second Letter to the Titus 3:8-15
The Gospel According to Matthew 1:1-25
Open Arms We will be celebrating liturgies in the Main Church on Sundays. Please make every effort to embrace the children and refrain from scolding or “shushing” someone else’s child. Fr. Peter will never ask a child to leave the service, and he also asks that you also focus your attention on the services and not other people within the church. In a Christian family we are all different, with differing abilities, working together to pray, and grow. We need to make all people within our church feel welcome, and Father is asking for your help to do so.
Communion Note Please follow the direction of our Parish Council for the new procedure for receiving Holy Communion. A Parish Council member will be on the solea gently directing the lines to approach the Chalice with a steady flow. Please follow their direction.
Communication and Emergencies If you need to contact Fr. Peter by email, his email is
frpspiro999@gmail.com The emergency number for our church which is on 24/7 is 847-452-5989. This number is Fr. Peter’s cell phone number if you have an emergency (severe injury, severe pastoral need, or death). Please do not text important, time sensitive information or emergencies. For non-emergencies, please either send an email or contact the church office at (773) 626-3114.
Fr. Demetri’s Upcoming Transfer The Metropolitan is transferring Fr. Demetri to be the Associate Priest in Merrillville Indiana starting in February. His last Sunday will be on January 12th. We will have a special coffee hour for him to express our gratitude for his service to Assumption. God bless you Father Demetri!
Executive Leadership Training Fr. Peter was selected to attend a 4 day leadership course at Tufts University in January through the Metropolis of Chicago. Father is looking to implement new initiatives and programs that he will develop for our Parish in that program.
Parishioner In Need We have a long time parishioner who lives at Cumberland and Lawrence who does not drive. If anyone is willing to bring them to church please let the office know, call 773.626.3114
New Metropolis Website The Metropolis of Chicago has designed a new website that is more visually appealing, easier to navigate, carries more substance. Visit
chicago.goarch.org
2 TICKETS LEFT to the Chicago Bulls Group Outing Join your Assumption Family on Monday, December 30th for a night at the United Center as the Chicago Bulls take on the Milwaukee Bucks (and the Greek Freak!). Tip-off is at 7pm. Tickets are $60 and can be reserved by calling the church office or visiting
tithe.ly/event-registration/#/1018054.
See it again Today’s Divine Liturgy, as well as prior Divine Liturgies, are available for rebroadcast. Simply log on to our parish’s website (
www.assumptionchicago.org) and click on the “Watch Worship Services Online” link.
Prosfora Bakers Needed Our Church is in need of individuals who can offer the weekly Prosforo (Bread) for the Divine Liturgy. If you are interested in learning how to make Prosforo, please contact Fr. Peter
Coffee Fellowship Hosts Needed Please consider hosting a coffee hour so the we can share time together in fellowship. If you have questions please contact Fr. Peter. Hosts needed for : January 12, 19, 26 - February 2, 9, 16, 23 - March 8, 15
Telos Project Please visit
https://tinyurl.com/agocya to submit basic contact info for any young adult ages 21-35 with a connection to Assumption. This will help us build our young adult ministry.
Dive for the Cross Join the Sunday Church School at Oakbrook Park District on January 11th from 6-8 pm.
Office Staff Presbytera Dana is currently working in the office, and Father has hired a new secretary who will be starting after the New Year.
COMING IN 2020 20/20 Vision for ministry and revitalization within our church community. Keep your “eyes” open for more information in 2020!
COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST (put this in your prayer corner at home)
O Lord our God, Who by word alone did heal all diseases, Who cured the mother in law of Peter, You Who chastise with pity and heal according to Your goodness; grant aid to these Your servants (Names) and heal them of every sickness of which they are grieved; lift them up from their pain, and send down upon them Your great mercy. For to you we send up Glory: to Father, and to Son, and to Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.
PRAYERS FOR: William, Nicholas, Alexandra, Momcilo, Jill, Panagiotis, Vasiliki (Contact Fr. Peter to add names)