February 27
St. Spyridon Church
Publish Date: 2019-02-27
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:
- 2019-02-28
- Publish Date:
- 2019-02-26
- Publish Date:
- 2019-02-25
- Publish Date:
- 2019-02-23
- Publish Date:
- 2019-02-22
- Publish Date:
- 2019-02-18
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Third Mode. Luke 1: 46-48.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Verse: For he has regarded the humility of his servant.
The reading is from St. John's First Universal Letter 3:21-24; 4:1-11.
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who keep his commandments abide in him, and he in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit which he has given us.
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are of God; for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit which confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit which does not confess Jesus is not of God. This is the spirit of antichrist, of which you heard that it was coming, and now it is in the world already. Little children, you are of God, and have overcome them; for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. They are of the world, therefore what they say is of the world, and the world listens to them. We are of God. Whoever knows God listens to us, and he who is not of God does not listen to us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.
Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God, and he who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God; for God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the expiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
Gospel Reading
Meatfare Wednesday
The Reading is from Mark 14:43-72; 15:1
At that time, while Jesus was speaking to the disciples, Judas Iscariot came, one of the twelve, and with him a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I shall kiss is the man; seize him and lead him away under guard." And when he came, he went up to him at once, and said, "Rabbi!" And he kissed him. And they laid hands on him and seized him. But one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. And Jesus said to them, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But let the scriptures be fulfilled." And they all forsook him, and fled. And a young man followed him, with nothing but a linen cloth about his body; and they seized him, but he left the linen cloth and ran away naked. And they led Jesus to the high priest; and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes were assembled. And Peter had followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest; and he was sitting with the guards, and warming himself at the fire. Now the chief priests and the whole council sought testimony against Jesus to put him to death; but they found none. For many bore false witness against him, and their witness did not agree. And some stood up and bore false witness against him, saying, "We heard him say, 'I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.'" Yet not even so did their testimony agree. And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?" But he was silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" And Jesus said, "I am; and you will see the Son of man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven." And the high priest tore his garments, and said, "Why do we still need witnesses? You have heard his blasphemy. What is your decision?" And they all condemned him as deserving death. And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to strike him, saying to him, "Prophesy!" And the guards received him with blows. And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the maids of the high priest came; and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him, and said, "You also were with the Nazarene, Jesus." But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand what you mean." And he went out into the gateway, and the cock crowed. And the maid saw him, and began again to say to the bystanders, "This man is one of them." But again he denied it. And after a little while again the bystanders said to Peter, "Certainly you are one of them; for you are a Galilean." But he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, "I do not know this man of whom you speak." And immediately the cock crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had said to him, "Before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times." And he broke down and wept. And as soon as it was morning the chief priests, with the elders and scribes, and the whole council held a consultation; and they bound Jesus and led him away and delivered him to Pilate.
Wisdom of the Fathers
The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is towards God. For it is blasphemy if thou prayest before God while thou art wroth. For thy heart also convicts thee, that in vain thou multipliest words: thy conscience rightly judges that in thy prayers thou profitest nought.
ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.
All that exists can divide itself into uncreated and created. God is uncreated; everything else is created. And love is uncreated: uncreated and eternal. For love is not just an attribute of God but the name of God - one of the names of God - and the plenitude of divine being. This is also how it has been said "God is love" (1Jn. 4:8).
Lessons in Divine and Christian Love: Chap VI
Saints and Feasts
February 27
Procopius the Confessor of Decapolis
Saints Procopius and Basil, fellow ascetics, lived about the middle of the eighth century, during the reign of Leo the Isaurian (717-741), from whom they suffered many things for the sake of the veneration of the holy icons. They ended their lives in the ascetical discipline.
February 27
Meatfare Wednesday
Hymns of the Day
Apolytikion for Procopius the Confessor in the Plagal Fourth Mode
With the streams of thy tears, thou didst cultivate the barrenness of the desert; and by thy sighings from the depths,thou didst bear fruit a hundredfold in labours; and thou becamest a luminary, shining with miracles upon the world, O Prokopios our righteous Father. Intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery - Brookline, MA
Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode
O Father, foolishly I ran away from Your glory, and in sin, squandered the riches You gave me. Wherefore, I cry out to You with the voice of the Prodigal, "I have sinned before You Compassionate Father. Receive me in repentance and take me as one of Your hired servants."
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 27 to March 7, 2019
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 Festival Food Committee Meeting
7:00PM Floga Practice
7:00PM Bible Study
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
8:00AM Saturday of Souls, Orthros, Liturgy & Memorial
6:00PM Great Vespers
Sunday, March 3Meatfare Sunday - Judgment Sunday
The Holy Martyrs Eutropius, Cleonicus, and Basiliscus
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Monday, March 4Dairy, Eggs, Oil & Wine Allowed
Gerasimus the Righteous of Jordan
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Greek School
Tuesday, March 5Conon the Gardener
9:00AM Archangels Academy
7:00PM Parish Council
Wednesday, March 642 Martyrs of Amorion in Phrygia
9:00AM Archangels Academy
6:00PM Iconography
7:00PM Floga Practice
7:00PM Bible Study
8:00PM GOYA Meeting
Thursday, March 7The Holy Martyred Bishops of Cherson: Basileus, Ephraim, Eugene, Capito, Aetherius, Agathodorus, and Elpidius
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
Southside Lenten Services
Our Southside parishes are hosting Lenten Services together. Come and join in prayer, a short reflection, and fellowship.
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!
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
Festival of Books
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.”
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!!!