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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2020-03-01
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Assumption Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (773) 626-3114
  • Fax:
  • (773) 626-3141
  • Street Address:

  • 601 South Central Avenue

  • Chicago, IL 60644-5089


Contact Information




Services Schedule

Sunday Services
8:45 am - Orthros
10:00 am - Divine Liturgy

Sunday School after Communion

 

Weekday Services in Chapel of St. Catherine
9:00 am - Orthros
10:00 am - Divine Liturgy

 

The Mission of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church

Is to lead the faithful into the Kingdom of God by:

Proclaiming and teaching the Gospel in accordance with the Orthodox Faith;

Sanctifying the faithful through God’s grace in worship, the Divine Liturgy and the sacraments;

Enhancing the spiritual life of the faithful;

Adding to the numbers of the faithful by receiving persons into the church through instruction, baptism and/or chrismation.


Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode

Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion of the Church in the First Mode

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.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Second Mode

O Master, Prudence, Guide of Wisdom, Instruction to the foolish and Defender of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it discernment. Give me words, Word of the Father, for behold, I shall not keep my lips from crying out to You, "O Merciful One, have mercy on me who has fallen."
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Saints and Feasts

Eden
March 01

Forgiveness Sunday

The Holy Fathers have appointed the commemoration of Adam's exile from the Paradise of delight here, on the eve of the holy Forty-day Fast, demonstrating to us not by simple words, but by actual deeds, how beneficial fasting is for man, and how harmful and destructive are insatiety and the transgressing of the divine commandments. For the first commandment that God gave to man was that of fasting, which the first-fashioned received but did not keep; and not only did they not become gods, as they had imagined, but they lost even that blessed life which they had, and they fell into corruption and death, and transmitted these and innumerable other evils to all of mankind. The God-bearing Fathers set these things before us today, that by bringing to mind what we have fallen from, and what we have suffered because of the insatiety and disobedience of the first-fashioned, we might be diligent to return again to that ancient bliss and glory by means of fasting and obedience to all the divine commands. Taking occasion from today's Gospel (Matt. 6:14-21) to begin the Fast unencumbered by enmity, we also ask forgiveness this day, first from God, then from one another and all creation.


Evdokia
March 01

The Holy Righteous Martyr Eudocia the Samaritan

This Saint, who was from Heliopolis of Phoenicia (Baalbek in present-day Lebanon), was an idolater and led a licentious life. Being beautiful beyond telling, she had many lovers, and had acquired great riches. Yet brought to repentance by a monk named Germanus, and baptized by Bishop Theodotus, she distributed to the poor all her ill-gotten gains, and entered a convent, giving herself up completely to the life of asceticism. Her former lovers, enraged at her conversion, her refusal to return to her old ways, and the withering away of her beauty through the severe mortifications she practiced, betrayed her as a Christian to Vincent the Governor, and she was beheaded, according to some, under Trajan, who reigned from 98 to 117, according to others, under Hadrian, who reigned from 117 to 138.


Allsaint
March 01

David the Archbishop


Allsaint
March 01

Andonina the New Martyr


Allsaint
March 02

First Monday of Lent - Clean Monday


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Forgiveness Sunday
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4

Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.


Gospel Reading

Forgiveness Sunday
The Reading is from Matthew 6:14-21

The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

"And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."


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Wisdom of the Fathers

Henceforward then we must be free from our listlessness; "for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed."[*] You see how he puts the Resurrection now close by them. For as the time advances, he means, the season of our present life is wasting away, and that of the life to come waxes nearer. If then thou be prepared, and hast done all whatsoever He hath commanded, the day is salvation to thee...Yes, for the day is calling us to battle-array, and to the fight. Yet fear not at hearing of array and arms. For in the case of the visible suit of armor, to put it on is a heavy and abhorred task. But here it is desirable, and worth being prayed for. For it is of Light the arms are! Hence they will set thee forth brighter than the sunbeam, and giving out a great glistening, and they place thee in security: for they are arms, and glittering do they make thee: for arms of light are they!...It is the deadly kind of passions then that he is for extinguishing, lust, namely, and anger. Wherefore it is not themselves only, but even the sources of them that he removes. For there is nothing that so kindles lust, and inflames wrath, as drunkenness, and sitting long at the wine...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 25 on Romans 13, 4th Century

Here it were well to sigh aloud, and to wail bitterly: for not only do we imitate the hypocrites, but we have even surpassed them.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 20 on Matthew 6, 4th Century

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Parish News and Events

Sunday March 1 Cheesefare Sunday       

8:45am Orthros                

10am Divine Liturgy  

Memorials:            

13yr Michael Gekas

8yr Efimia Effie Gekas

Monday March 2 Clean Monday         

7pm Great Compline     

Wednesday  March 4         

6pm Presanctified Liturgy

Friday March 6         

7pm 1st Salutations 

Saturday Feb.29 3rd Saturday of Souls               

9am Orthros               

10am Divine Liturgy Saturday of Souls Memorial Service   

Sunday March 8 Sunday of Orthodoxy  

8:45am Orthros                

10am Divine Liturgy

SAINTS COMMEMORATED TODAY:    Forgiveness Sunday, The Holy Righteous Martyr Eudocia the Samaritan, Andonina the New Martyr, David the Archbishop

Epistle Reading: St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4 

Gospel Reading: Matthew 6:14-21 

Greeting before the Sermon- At the beginning of the sermon, Father will say “Christ is in our Midst.”  The response from the parish is “He Was, Is, and Always Shall Be.”

Emails from Fr. Peter or the Church Office Please be aware that someone has created an email account similar to Fr. Peter's and is sending emails to parishioners with a deceptive request for a response to the email message. Please do not respond to the email. Fr. Peter's correct email address is: frpspiro999@gmail.com The fake email address has two ii in Spiro. Please double check all email addresses before responding. You can always contact the church office (773-626-3114) to confirm any requests before taking any on-line action. Unfortunately in today's world, people often resort to deceptive practices to take advantage of others. As we are approaching Lent and Easter, these people will often try to use religion to further their gains. Please be vigilant when responding to messages you receive, especially if you are unsure of their origin. Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. They may: - say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts - claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information - say you must confirm some personal information - include a fake invoice - want you to click on a link to make a payment - say you’re eligible to register for a government refund - offer a coupon for free stuff If you get an email or a text message that asks you to click on a link or open an attachment, do not do so. Instead type in the web address yourself or contact the person through other known means. 

Philoptochos We”ll see you at our next Philoptochos General Meeting on Sunday April-5 at 12:15 in St. Catherine's.  Not a member?  All ladies are welcome and encouraged to join.  Speak with any member or our Church office to get signed up! 

Church Communications Survey: We are conducting a brief survey to improve how our parish shares news and information with YOU!  It takes just a few minutes to   complete.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5X2FLS7

Social Media Presence Did you know Assumption is on Facebook and Instagram?  Follow us at @AssumptionChi on all social media platforms. 

Sit back and get to coffee hour Please know that we have a chair lift to make sure that all people can get to coffee hour in Plato Hall.  If you need to use it, please don’t hesitate to contact a Parish Council Member.  Remember too, we also have an elevator.  Take advantage of these tools to help get you where you need to be in church. 

"We've come this far through Faith"  and are planning a wonderful evening to celebrate! Ready to reminisce, dine, and dance? Don't miss this Gala. We look forward to seeing everyone... Young and young-at-heart together for this event and milestone. Please mark your calendar and help our church family celebrate 95 years! October 11th, 2020 Concorde Banquets Kildeer. For more information visit www.assumption95th.com

Nursery/Cry Room is COMING! A dedicated Nursery/cry room is being developed for our church.  The room will have video transmission of the service, and also a comfortable area for moms and children. If you have items to donate to the Nursery/Cry room, please contact Father Peter directly.

Coffee Hour ItemsWe would like to have parishioners bring a box of cookies so we can stock our coffee hour supplies.  Please consider bringing some sealed cookies to church on occasion or hosting a coffee hour.

Altar Renewal Thank you to all the donors.  EVERY item was donated! The next step is sending the items in for replating and repair.   The altar table in the meantime, will have the tabernacle from St. Catherines until the main tabernacle and other items are completed.  Thank you all so much for making this such an exciting renewal project!!

Assumption Scholarship and Ionian Village Opportunity  If your senior in High School, or current student it interested in applying for a scholarship, please contact the church office for a current application.  If your young adult is interested in attending Ionian village, please contact the church office or Fr. Peter.  There is a scholarship to attend IV for 2020. 

Assumption Communications Department If you have questions, ideas, or talents to volunteer to Assumption's communications efforts, please contact us at communications@assumptionchicago.org 

Stewardship Father is very grateful and thanks all of you for your stewardship over the years. For those who have already submitted your stewardship for 2020. Thank you!!!

Church Order Please come into the church prior to the start of the sermon, but remain in the back if the sermon has started. Please follow the direction of our Parish Council for the new procedure for receiving Holy Communion.

Shut-insInterested in supporting our shut-in program? Contact Christina Arvanites to get more information.

Open ArmsWe 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.

Communication for Emergencies If you need Fr. Peter because of an emergency, please call 847-452-5989.

Crossroad High School Summer Institute -High School juniors and seniors explore life’s biggest questions-  Who am I? Who is God? Who is my neighbor? visit crossroadinstitute.org for more information.  July 20-30 in Chicago.

Choir- Please consider joining our choir and making our choir loft full!  Fr. Peter would like everyone to know that children and teens are welcome to join. Give it a try!

Lighthouse, a camp for 12th Grade Grads: will be launched June 7-14, 2020! A program to help prepare our grads for college. Registration is open now at: https://chicago.goarch.org/light-house 

 

www.YouTube.com/FatherPeterSpiro

 

Welcome to Assumption….Welcome Home!

 

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, Momcilo, Jill, Panagiotis, Vasiliki, Elizabeth, Panagiota, Betty, Dimitri, Alexander, Vasiliki, Eleni, Panagiotis, George, Thomas, Nicholas, Sophia, Susan, Mary Lou  (Contact Fr. Peter to add names)

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