Sunday Orthros - 8:00 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy
Saturday Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 18.4,1.
Their voice has gone out into all the earth.
Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 5:10-16.
Brethren, if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. Not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received our reconciliation.
Therefore as sin came into the world through one man and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all men sinned -- sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law. Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sins were not like the transgression of Adam, who was a type of the one who was to come.
But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man's trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift in the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. And the free gift is not like the effect of that one man's sin. For the judgment following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brings justification.
2nd Thursday after Pentecost
The Reading is from Matthew 8:23-27
At that time, when Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, "Save us, O Lord; we are perishing." And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, O men of little faith?" Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?"
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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.
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This Martyr was from Greece. Being of great bodily stature and strength, he was an illustrious soldier in the Roman legions who had won many victories, and was known for his prudence and sobriety of mind. When it was learned that he gave grain to the poor from the imperial stores, and was moreover a Christian, Hadrian the Governor of Phoenicia sent Hypatius, a tribune, and Theodulus, a soldier, to arrest him. Saint Leontius converted them on the way to Tripolis in Phoenicia, where Hypatius and Theodulus were tormented and beheaded by Hadrian for their confession of Christ. Then Hadrian with many flatteries and many torments strove to turn Leontius from Christ. All his attempts failing, he had Leontius put to such tortures that he died in the midst of them, under Vespasian in the year 73.
Leontius, Hypatius, & Theodulus the Martyrs of Syria
9:00AM Church Office Open
7:00PM Vespers
Thaddeus (Jude) the Apostle & Brother of Our Lord
Fasting Day
9:00AM Church Office Open
7:00PM Paraklesis
Methodios the Martyr, Bishop of Olympus
8:30AM Divine Liturgy
3:00PM baptism
7:00PM Vespers
Julian the Martyr of Tarsus
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata
9:00AM Church Office Open
7:00PM Vespers
Agrippina the Martyr of Rome
9:00AM Church Office Open
7:00PM Vespers
Nativity of the Forerunner John the Baptist
Fasting Day
8:30AM Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Church Office Open
7:00PM Vespers
The Righteous Martyr Febronia
9:00AM Church Office Open
7:00PM Vespers
David the Righteous of Thessalonika
Fasting Day
9:00AM Church Office Open
7:00PM Paraklesis
Samson the Hospitable
8:30AM Divine Liturgy
2:30PM baptism
7:00PM Vespers
Righteous Fathers Sergius and Herman, Founders of Valaam Monastery
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Peter and Paul, the Holy Apostles
8:30AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Church Office Open
Synaxis of the Twelve Holy Apostles: Peter, Andrew, James & John the sons of Zebedee, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Jude the brother of James, Simon & Matthias
8:30AM Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Church Office Open
7:00PM Vespers
Cosmas & Damian the Holy Unmercenaries
Fasting Day
8:30AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Church Office Open
John Maximovitch, Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco
9:00AM Church Office Open
Hyacinth the Martyr of Caesarea & Theodotos and Theodota the Martyrs
Fasting Day
“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. Rev. Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos
Dear Faithful of Saint Spyridon, We hope everyone has been healthy and safe in these times of crisis. The Orthodox Christian community has started a new initiative with the guidance of our spiritual leader, his Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael. It is a food relief program in which all twenty-six Chicagoland Greek Orthodox Churches are participating. The program calls for donors to make different "kits" to assist those less fortunate. There are three different kinds of kits: 1. COVID kit (one-gallon Ziploc bags, face masks, latex or plastic gloves, small hand sanitizer, antibacterial bars of soap, Band-Aids, small bottles of hand moisturizer) 2. CARE kit (bottles of water, snack/granola bars, small packs of crackers-sealed, small deodorant, small bars of antibacterial soap, small bottles of shampoo, small tubes of toothpaste, sealed toothbrushes, one-gallon Ziploc bags) 3. DINNER Kit (cans of corn, cans of green beans, pasta – 1- or 2-pounds bags or boxes, jars of pasta sauce, jars of jelly/jam, bags of uncooked rice, cans of beans, boxes of graham crackers) These kits are to be pre-packaged at home with all the necessary materials included. The items for the COVID and Care kits are to be packaged in one large Zip-Lock bag and the Dinner Kit should be put in a large paper bag (ex. Trader Joe's bag). The specific items for each kit are laid out in the image below. You may drop-off kits on Tuesdays from 3 PM to 5 PM. Large plastic bins will be placed outside the front doors near the office for kits to be deposited. Our first drop off day will be on Tuesday, June 23rd. For any questions, or if you wish to drop off a kit sometime other than the designated time, please contact the office at (708)-385-2311. Thank you for supporting the Orthodox Store Mini stry.
Dear Faithful of Saint Spyridon, With the Covid-19 pandemic impacting everyday life, we thank you for your unwavering support and wish you and your loved ones continued health and joy in our Lord. During this difficult period, your prayers and kind generosity have helped our beloved parish continue its ministry to those in need and to face the various challenges as best we can. Slowly our worship life has resumed while ensuring the safety of the attendees and all our parish members. Given the situation, we are not able to host any social events this summer, including our parish festival which serves as an important event in our community life and a vital fundraiser that supports our parish operation. We kindly ask that you offer what you can in lieu of the festival this year, either in the form of a donation or by purchasing the festival raffle ticket that was mailed to you earlier this year. The raffle drawing will take place on Sunday, July 12th at 1:00 p.m. You may send your donation or raffle purchase by mail or through our parish website: www.Saint-Spyridon.org. Your fervent prayers and loving support are greatly appreciated. In Christ’s love and gratitude, Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos