February 22
The Finding of the Precious Relics of the Holy Martyrs in the Quarter of Eugenius
The holy relics of these Saints were found in the quarter of Constantinople called Eugenius when Thomas was Patriarch of that city (607-610).
St. Spyridon Church
Publish Date: 2019-02-22
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Saint Spyridon Google Calendar
Bulletin Inserts
St. Spyridon Church
General Information
- Phone:
- (708)385-2311
- Fax:
- (708) 385-0166
- Email:
- office@saint-spyridon.org
- Street Address:
- 12307 S. Ridgeland
- Palos Heights, IL 60463
- Mailing Address:
- 12307 S. Ridgeland
- Palos Heights, IL 60463
Contact Information
Services Schedule
Sunday Orthros - 8:00 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy
Saturday Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Past Bulletins
- Publish Date:
- 2019-02-23
- Publish Date:
- 2019-02-18
- Publish Date:
- 2019-02-15
- Publish Date:
- 2019-02-14
- Publish Date:
- 2019-02-13
- Publish Date:
- 2019-02-12
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 98.9,1.
Exalt the Lord our God.
Verse: The Lord reigns; let the people tremble.
The reading is from St. John's First Universal Letter 2:7-17.
Brethren, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment which you had from the beginning; the old commandment is the word which you have heard. Yet I am writing you a new commandment, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. He who says he is in the light and hates his brother is in the darkness still. He who loves his brother abides in the light, and in it there is no cause for stumbling. But he who hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his sake. I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one. Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any one loves the world, love for the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride of life, is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world passes away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides for ever.
Gospel Reading
Friday of Prodigal Son
The Reading is from Mark 14:3-9
At that time, while Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head. But there were some who said to themselves indignantly, "Why was the ointment thus wasted? For this ointment might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii, and given to the poor." And they reproached her. But Jesus said, "Let her alone; why do you trouble her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you will, you can do good to them; but you will not always have me. She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for burying. And truly, I say to you, wherever the gospel is preached in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her."
Wisdom of the Fathers
...each of us is attacked and led astray by the passions; but if he is at peace with God and with his neighbour he overcomes them all. These passions are the 'world' which Saint John the Theologian told us to hate (cf. I Jn. 2:15), meaning that we are to hate, not God's creatures, but worldly desires.
Twenty-Four Discourses no. 21, Philokalia Vol.3 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 260, 8th century
Unless we become dead to the world and the things in the world (I Jn. 2:15), how shall we live the 'life that is hid in Christ' (Col. 3:3) when we have not died for the sake of God? How...shall we contemplate God dwelling in us as light?
Discourses, VI: no. 8; Paulist Press pg. 127, 11th century
Saints and Feasts
February 22
Our Righteous Fathers Thalassius and Baradatus
February 22
Friday of Prodigal Son
Hymns of the Day
Apolytikion for Uncovering of Relics at Eugenius in the Fourth Mode
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode
Let us flee from the boasting of the Pharisee and learn through our own sighs of sorrow the humility of the Publican. Let us cry out to the Savior, "Have mercy on us, for through You alone are we reconciled."
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press - Northridge, CA
Saint Spyridon Google Calendar
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Saint Spyridon Parish Calendar
February 22 to March 2, 2019
Friday, February 22Uncovering of the relics of the Holy Martyrs at the Gate of Eugenius at Constantinople
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Greek School Commitee
4:30PM Greek School
7:00PM Floga Performance
Saturday, February 23St. Polycarp of Smyrna
8:30AM 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy
12:00PM baptism
2:30PM Grammar School Basketball Game
6:00PM Great Vespers
Sunday, February 24First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist
Sunday of the Prodigal Son
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
12:00PM PTA Meeting
3:00PM wedding
Monday, February 25Tarasius, Patriarch of Constantinople
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Greek School
6:00PM 22th Annual St. Spyridon Golf Outing Kick-Off Meeting
Tuesday, February 26Saint Porphyrius
9:00AM Archangels Academy
Wednesday, February 27Fasting Day
St Raphael, Bishop of Brooklyn (+1915)
9:00AM Archangels Academy
1:30PM Trinity Christian Class Visit
6:00PM Iconography
7:00PM Floga Practice
7:00PM Bible Study
8:00PM GOYA Meeting
Thursday, February 28Righteous John Cassian the Confessor
9:00AM Archangels Academy
6:30PM OCMC Dinner
Friday, March 1The Holy Righteous Martyr Eudocia the Samaritan
Fasting Day
9:00AM Archangels Academy
9:00AM Agiasmos
4:30PM Greek School
5:00PM Athletics Committee Meeting
6:30PM Goya Lock-in
Saturday, March 2Our Holy Father Nicholas Planas
Bulletin Inserts
Executive Director Position open
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Initiates Search for Executive Director ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced that it is accepting applications for the new position of Executive Director. Interested candidates can find a detailed job description in the link below. Reporting directly to Metropolitan Nathanael, the Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the Metropolis. Other key areas of responsibilities include development, communications and marketing, and community outreach. “Made possible by a Hellenic Foundation matching grant, adding an Executive Director to our team is an important step in promoting our mission and ushering in a new era of growth and change at the Metropolis,” said His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael. “The Executive Director will introduce dedicated, professional skills and capabilities to address the Metropolis’ needs and ensure our effectiveness in key functional areas.” Metropolitan Nathanael noted that while the Metropolis currently has a committed team of clergy and lay volunteers, the full-time Executive Director will help bring a new level of accountability and responsibility. With the assistance of expert advisors, His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael said he will be personally involved in the review of applications and interview of candidates in order to select the most qualified individual. The search will be nationwide in scope. https://www.careerbuilder.com/job/J2W0RT6F0C2LR06CS3S?ipath=JRG1&keywords=executive+director&location=chicago,il&searchid=095d34ac-294b-435c-b30e-43850873b06a:APAb7IQ3zDYKJtNGLlgx0q5de8Gqk1VeDA%3D%3D&siteid=cbnsv
Lenten Retreat
Lenten Retreat on March 16th, 2019 Assumption Homer Glen
Philoptochos Retreat
Saint Spyridon has the honor of hosting this year's Chicago Metropolis Philoptochos Retreat on March 23rd. Everyone is invited to attend!
HOLD THE DATE - JOIN US FOR THE 2019 YOUTH CHOIR CONFERENCE
When: Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10, 2019 Where: St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church, 12307 S. Ridgeland in Palos Heights, IL Who: Youth from 3rd grade through High School are invited to participate Director: Nicky Glikis, Director of Sr. and Jr. Choirs at St. Spyridon. Nicky holds a Masters in Music Education and is a Choral Music Teacher in Oak Lawn/Hometown School District 123 in Illinois. She's looking forward to working with the Young Adults and youngsters of our Metropolis. What: The events are still in the planning stages but the schedule will be as follows.... For those coming in from out of town we’ve secured the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel at 5000 W. 127th St. in Alsip. This is about 7 minutes from the Church. The rate will be $109 per night for Friday and Saturday. Ask for the St. Spyridon Youth Choir/Group when making reservations. The code to be given is: SPY Friday evening we will host a ‘mingling’ event for those coming from out of town Saturday we will be practicing from 9:30 to 4 p.m. with breaks and lunch provided. That evening we will provide a dinner and special event that the youth and their parents/guardians may enjoy. Sunday the youth choir members will sing the Divine Liturgy led by Metropolitan Nathaniel. A brunch or lunch will follow which will be open to the community as well. There will be a modest registration fee – each youngster will receive a tote bag with their music and goodies Registration packet will be available after Easter SPREAD THE WORD...TO YOUR CHOIRS, SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS, GREEK SCHOOL STUDENTS, GRANDCHILDREN, GODCHILDREN.....BRING THEM ALL!!!
Family Synaxis
The Metropolis of Chicago Family Synaxis together with the Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Me ministry invite you to our Annual Lenten Retreat Registration is now open! Blueprints for the "Little Church" Workshops by Elissa Bjeletich,an Orthodox mother of five, who through her books, podcasts, and other online resources, is devoted to helping parents nurture their children in an Orthodox home. This full-day retreat will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 and will be hosted by St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 10309 Kolmar Ave., Oak Lawn, IL. The retreat is for the whole family! We will begin the day at 8:30 a.m. with Orthros and breakfast. The day will also include two workshops, discussions, lunch, a philanthropy project, worship and family time. Workshop time will include lessons and activities for children of all ages. This year's retreat is co-hosted by the Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Me ministry, with parallel and inclusion programming offered for children with special needs. More information concerning the adult workshop topics, retreat leader, and alms-giving project can be found on our website. The registration fee is $90.00 per family by March 18 or $130.00 per family after March 18. Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 25. Register and pay online. Please note that your family will not be considered registered until payment is received. Email questions to Chicago.Family.Synaxis@gmail.com or call/text Eleni Anast at 708-250-0034. We look forward to seeing you! The Metropolis Family Synaxis Committee
Lenten Services
Our Southside parishes are hosting Lenten Services every Tuesday. Come and join in prayer, a short reflection, and fellowship.