Sunday Orthros - 8:00 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy
Saturday Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 103.4,1.
Who makes his angels spirits and his ministers a flame of fire
Verse: Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God you are very great.
The reading is from St. John's First Universal Letter 2:18-29; 3:1-8.
Brethren, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come; therefore we know that it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out, that it might be plain that they all are not of us. But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all know that I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and know that no lie is of the truth. Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. No one who denies the Son has the Father. He who confesses the Son has the Father also. Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you will abide in the Son and in the Father. And this is what he has promised us, eternal life.
I write this to you about those who would deceive you; but the anointing which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that any one should teach you; as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie, just as it has taught you, abide in him.
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that every one who does right is born of him.
See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now; it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. And every one who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
Every one who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he appeared to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him sins; no one who sins has either seen him or known him. Little children, let no one deceive you. He who does right is righteous, as he is righteous. He who commits sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.
Meatfare Monday
The Reading is from Mark 11:1-11
At that time, Jesus drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, and he sent two of his disciples, and said to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat; untie it and bring it. If any one says to you, 'Why are you doing this?' say, 'The Lord has need of it and will send it back here immediately.'" And they went away, and found a colt tied at the door out in the open street; and they untied it. And those who stood there said to them, "What are you doing, untying the colt?" And they told them what Jesus had said; and they let them go. And they brought the colt to Jesus, and threw their garments on it; and he sat upon it. And many spread their garments on the road, and others spread leafy branches which they had cut from the fields. And those who went before and those who followed cried out, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is coming! Hosanna in the highest!" And he entered Jerusalem, and went into the temple; and when he had looked round at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve disciples.
This Saint was the son of one of the foremost princes in Constantinople, and was originally a consul and first among the Emperor's private counselors. Then, in 784, he was elected Patriarch of Constantinople by the Sovereigns Irene and her son Constantine Porphyrogenitus. He convoked the Seventh Ecumenical Council that upheld the holy icons, and became the boast of the Church and a light to the clergy. He reposed in 806.
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Tarasius, Patriarch of Constantinople
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Greek School
6:00PM 22th Annual St. Spyridon Golf Outing Kick-Off Meeting
Saint Porphyrius
9:00AM Archangels Academy
Fasting 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
Righteous John Cassian the Confessor
9:00AM Archangels Academy
6:30PM OCMC Dinner
The 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
Our Holy Father Nicholas Planas
8:00AM Saturday of Souls, Orthros, Liturgy & Memorial
6:00PM Great Vespers
Meatfare Sunday - Judgment Sunday
The Holy Martyrs Eutropius, Cleonicus, and Basiliscus
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Dairy, Eggs, Oil & Wine Allowed
Gerasimus the Righteous of Jordan
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Greek School
Conon the Gardener
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
Our Southside parishes are hosting Lenten Services together. Come and join in prayer, a short reflection, and fellowship.
Lenten Retreat on March 16th, 2019 Assumption Homer Glen
Saint Spyridon has the honor of hosting this year's Chicago Metropolis Philoptochos Retreat on March 23rd. Everyone is invited to attend!
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
On behalf of His Eminence, Metropolitan NATHANAEL, the Metropolis of Chicago Religious Education department is excited to announce the annual Celebration of Books that will be taking place from March 25th – March 31st this year. As you can see from the enclosed poster, we have an exciting week planned. Because of the Annunciation Feast Day Vespers, the first night’s presentation will be on Monday night (and NOT the customary Sunday night). “Being Sanctified by God’s Grace” will be the theme for the week. Very Reverend Dr. Josiah Trenham will speak about “Sanctifying American Soil” on Monday night and “Sanctifying Space” on Tuesday night. On Thursday night, Fr. Nicholas Palis will speak about “Sanctifying Ourselves.”
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!!!