January 13
St. Spyridon Church
Publish Date: 2020-01-13
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Saint Spyridon Calendar
Coming Events
Wisdom of the Fathers
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:
- 2020-01-14
- Publish Date:
- 2020-01-12
- Publish Date:
- 2020-01-10
- Publish Date:
- 2020-01-08
- Publish Date:
- 2020-01-05
- Publish Date:
- 2020-01-04
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
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. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5.
Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed. So that the law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian; for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise. I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate; but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father. So with us; when we were children, we were slaves to the elemental spirits of the universe. But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
Gospel Reading
Afterfeast of the Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
The Reading is from Luke 20:1-8
At that time, as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up and said to Him, "Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you this authority." He answered them, "I also will ask you a question; now tell me, was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?" And they discussed it with one another, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Why did you not believe him?' But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us; for they are convinced that John was a prophet." So they answered that they did not know whence it was. And Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."
Hymns of the Day
Apolytikion for Theophany Afterfeast in the First Mode
When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest; for the voice of the Father bare witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world, glory be to Thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion for Holy Fathers Slain at Sinai and Raitho in the Fourth Mode
O God of our Fathers, ever dealing with us according to Thy gentleness: take not Thy mercy from us, but by their entreaties guide our life in peace.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion of St. Spyridon in the First Mode
O Father, God-bearer, Spyridon, you were proven a champion and Wonder Worker of the First Ecumenical Council. You spoke to the girl in the grave and turned the serpent to gold. And, when chanting your prayers, most sacred One, angels ministered with you. Glory to Him who glorified you; glory to Him who crowned you; glory to Him who, through you, works healing for all.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode
You appeared to the world today, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us. With fuller understanding we sing to You: "You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light."
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press
Saints and Feasts
January 13
The Holy Martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus
Saints Hermylus and Stratonicus contested for piety's sake during the reign of Licinius, in the year 314. Saint Hermylus was a deacon, and Stratonicus was his friend. For his confession of Christ, Hermylus was beaten so fiercely that his whole body was covered with wounds. Stratonicus, seeing him endure this and other torments that left him half dead, wept with grief for his friend. From this he was discovered to be a Christian, and when he had openly professed his Faith and had been beaten, he and Hermylus were cast into the Danube River, receiving the crown of martyrdom.
January 13
Maximos the Righteous of Kapsokalyvia, Mount Athos
Saint Spyridon Calendar
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Saint Spyridon Calendar
January 13 to January 28, 2020
Monday, January 13The Holy Martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Plutarchos Academy
5:00PM PTA Meeting
7:00PM Bible Study
Tuesday, January 14Sabbas (Sava), Archbishop of Serbia
9:00AM Archangels Academy
Wednesday, January 15John the Hut-Dweller
Fasting Day
9:00AM Archangels Academy
6:00PM Iconography
7:00PM Floga Practice
8:00PM Goya
Thursday, January 16Veneration of Apostle Peter's Precious Chains
9:00AM Archangels Academy
Friday, January 17Fasting Day
Anthony the Great
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Plutarchos Academy
7:00PM Great Vespers at St. Athanasios
Saturday, January 18Athanasios and Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria
8:00AM St. Athanasios, Orthros & Divine Liturgy
11:00AM Byzantine Music
Sunday, January 19Mark, Bishop of Ephesus
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
9:30AM Choir
11:00AM Sunday School
1:00PM baptism
Monday, January 20Righteous Euthymius the Great
8:00AM St. Efthymios, Orthros & Divine Liturgy
10:00AM Greek Bible Study
4:30PM Plutarchos Academy
7:00PM Bible Study
Tuesday, January 21Maximus the Confessor
9:00AM Archangels Academy
Wednesday, January 22Fasting Day
The Righteous Martyr Anastasius of Persia
9:00AM Archangels Academy
6:00PM Iconography
7:00PM Floga Practice
8:00PM Goya
Thursday, January 23The Holy Hieromartyr Clement, Bishop of Ancyra
9:00AM Archangels Academy
Friday, January 24Fasting Day
Xenia, Deaconess of Rome
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Plutarchos Academy
Saturday, January 25Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople
8:00AM St. Gregory, Orthros & Liturgy
11:00AM Byzantine Music
2:00PM Baptism
6:00PM Great Vespers
Sunday, January 26Xenophon & his Companions
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
9:30AM Jr. Choir
11:00AM Sunday School
12:00PM NO SACRAMENTS
Monday, January 27Removal of the Relics of John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
9:00AM Archangels Academy
10:00AM Greek Bible Study
4:30PM Plutarchos Academy
7:00PM Bible Study
Tuesday, January 28Venerable Ephraim the Syrian
Coming Events
Stewardship Forms 2020
“A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven” The Stewardship of Time Dear Faithful of Saint Spyridon, The Stewardship forms for the New Year may be found at: http://www.saint-spyridon.org/stewardship.html Your stewardship donation is most meaningful when accompanied by your presence, by your willingness to serve, by your prayers, and by your commitment. We are grateful for your kind generosity and assistance to our parish family and we kindly ask that you continue to support our efforts. I offer you my thanks for your dedication to our parish and your participation in Christ’s work of salvation. Wishing all of you a blessed and joyous New Year 2020! Rev. Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos
Metropolis of Chicago Servant Leadership Award
Metropolis of Chicago Servant Leadership Awards The Metropolis will host its inaugural Servant Leadership Awards Dinner on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the Cotillion Banquets in Palatine, Illinois. On that date, the Metropolis will gather as one to recognize laypersons from our parishes who have distinguished themselves for their acts of service, leadership and innovation on behalf of our Holy Church. His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael wishes to use this occasion to formally acknowledge and reward the hard work and achievements of the lay servant leaders in our parishes, and hopes that by highlighting their efforts, others will be inspired to get involved in the life of the Church. Tickets to the Servant Leadership Awards Dinner will go on sale in March.
Philoptochos Fundraiser
Our Saint Spyridon Philoptochos is having a winter fundraiser lunch package “Winter warm-up, Greek style” where you can pre-order avgolemono soup, lagana (bread) and rice pudding/karithopita. This lunch pick up will be after church on Sunday January 26th. Once again, half of the proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to a not for profit. Please pre-order to ensure that we are able to meet everyone’s needs. There will be pre-order forms available every Sunday during the coffee social.
Archangels Academy 15th Anniversary Breakfast
Come celebrate the 15th Anniversary of our Archangels Academy of Sunday, February 9th, 2020.