July 09
St. Spyridon Church
Publish Date: 2020-07-09
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Saint Spyridon Calendar
Coming Events
Wisdom of the Fathers
Daily Announcements
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:
- 2020-07-10
- Publish Date:
- 2020-07-08
- Publish Date:
- 2020-07-07
- Publish Date:
- 2020-07-06
- Publish Date:
- 2020-07-04
- Publish Date:
- 2020-06-28
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
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 15:17-29.
Brethren, in Christ Jesus I have reason to be proud of my work for God. For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has wrought through me to win obedience from the Gentiles, by word and deed, by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Holy Spirit, so that from Jerusalem and as far round as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ, thus making it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on another man's foundation, but as it is written, "They shall see who have never been told of him, and they shall understand who have never heard of him." This is the reason why I have so often been hindered from coming to you. But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you, I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain, and to be sped on my journey there by you, once I have enjoyed your company for a little. At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem with aid for the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem; they were pleased to do it, and indeed - they are in debt to them, for if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings. When therefore I have completed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go on by way of you to Spain; and I know that when I come to you I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
Gospel Reading
5th Thursday after Pentecost
The Reading is from Matthew 12:46-50; 13:1-3
At that time, while Jesus was speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. But he replied to the man who told him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers! For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother, and sister, and mother."
That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he entered a boat and sat there; and the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables.
Hymns of the Day
Apolytikion for Hieromartyr Pancratius in the Fourth Mode
As a sharer of the ways and a successor to the throne of the Apostles, O inspired of God, thou foundest discipline to be a means of ascent to divine vision. Wherefore, having rightly divided the word of truth, thou didst also contest for the Faith even unto blood, O Hieromartyr Pancratius. Intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Saints and Feasts
July 09
The Holy Hieromartyr Pancratius, Bishop of Tauromenium in Sicily
This Saint, who was a contemporary of the Apostles, had Antioch as his homeland, where he was guided to the Faith of Christ by Peter, the Chief of the Apostles. Later, he came to Sicily, where he brought many to the Faith, and was finally put to death by the pagans.
July 09
5th Thursday after Pentecost
Saint Spyridon Calendar
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Saint Spyridon Calendar
July 9 to July 24, 2020
Thursday, July 9The Holy Hieromartyr Pancratius, Bishop of Tauromenium in Sicily
9:00AM Church Office Open
3:00PM Food Pantry Pick-up and Drop Off
Friday, July 10Fasting Day
Venerable Anthony of the Kiev Far Caves, Founder of Monasticism in Russia
9:00AM Church Office Open
Saturday, July 11The All-Praised Olga, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Princess of Kiev
8:30AM First Hour & Divine Liturgy
Sunday, July 12Saint Paisios of Mount Athos
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
1:00PM Festival Raffle Drawing
Monday, July 13Saint Stephen of Saint Sava’s Monastery
9:00AM Church Office Open
Tuesday, July 14Saint Aquila, Apostle of the 70
9:00AM Church Office Open
Wednesday, July 15The Holy Great Prince Vladimir, Equal of the Apostles
Fasting Day
9:00AM Church Office Open
Thursday, July 16Hieromartyr Athenogenes
9:00AM Church Office Open
Friday, July 17Fasting Day
Holy Great Martyr Marina
8:30AM First Hour & Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Church Office Open
Saturday, July 18Holy Martyr Emilian
Sunday, July 19Saint Macrina
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Monday, July 20Holy Prophet Elijah
8:30AM First Hour & Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Church Office Open
Tuesday, July 21Holy Prophet Ezekiel
9:00AM Church Office Open
Wednesday, July 22Fasting Day
Holy Myrrh-Bearer Equal of the Apostles Mary Magdalene
9:00AM Church Office Open
Thursday, July 23Holy Martyrs Trophimus & Theophilus
9:00AM Church Office Open
Friday, July 24Martyr Christina
Fasting Day
Coming Events
Sunday Bulletin
Parish news and announcements in our weekly Sunday bulletin
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. Rev. Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos
Orthodox Food Store
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 Thursdays 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.
Saint Spyridon Festival Raffle Appeal
Dear Faithful, I pray that you all had a safe and healthy July 4th holiday. As we begin a new week, please note that our Festival Raffle will be drawn next Sunday, July 12th at 1:00 p.m. With the regular festival cancelled due to the pandemic, the Raffle is the only way to make up for the $80,000 budget shortfall for the current year. Please send in your donation or raffle purchase through the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saint-spyridon-greek-festival-raffle-tickets-104984726142. You may also come by the church office during office hours or send your donation by mail. Everyone's help and generosity are greatly appreciated. In Christ's love, Fr. Tilemahos
Golf Outing - August 18, 2020
Our Saint Spyridon Golf Outing has been rescheduled for August 18th at the Odyssey Golf Country Club. Registration forms are posted on our website www.Saint-Spyridon.org
Wisdom of the Fathers
And this He said, not as being ashamed of His mother, nor denying her that bare Him;...but as declaring that she hath no advantage from this, unless she do all that is required to be done. For in fact that which she had essayed to do, was of superfluous vanity; in that she wanted to show the people that she hath power and authority over her Son, imagining not as yet anything great concerning Him; whence also her unseasonable approach....Since when they ought to have gone in, and listened with the multitude; or if they were not so minded, to have waited for His bringing His discourse to an end, and then to have come near;...And what was it they wished to say? For if it were touching the doctrines of the truth, they ought to have propounded these things publicly...For if He suffered not the burial of a father, lest the attendance on Him should be interrupted, much less ought they to have stopped His discourse to the people...John too declares, by saying, "Neither did His brethren believe on Him;"...For this cause He quite repels them, being minded to heal their infirmity;...and to convince her that He was not her Son only, but also her Lord:...Seest thou, how He both rebuked them, and did what they desired? Which He did also at the marriage...and rendered the due honor to His mother, even though her request was unseasonable.
Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century
Daily Announcements
Dear Faithful of Saint Spyridon,
Normally, this week would have been our preparation week for the festival. Due to the pandemic, the festival has been cancelled. However, we will draw the raffle next Sunday after the Divine Liturgy. Please remember to send in your raffle ticket with your donation. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saint-spyridon-greek-festival-raffle-tickets-104984726142
This week, the schedule is as follows:
Thursday, July 9th
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Orthodox Food Store drop-off
Food Baskets pick-up
Saturday, July 11th - St. Olga
First Hour & Divine Liturgy - 8:30 a.m.
Great Vespers - 7:00 p.m.
Text: https://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/p/s/2020/07/11/ve/gr-en/index.html
Sunday, July 12th - St. Paisios
Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8:00 a.m.
Orthros Text: https://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/p/s/2020/07/12/ma/gr-en/se.m07.d12.ma.pdf
Divine Liturgy text: https://www.agesinitiatives.com/dcs/public/dcs/p/s/2020/07/12/li/gr-en/se.m07.d12.li.pdf
Raffle Drawing at 1:00 p.m.
All services are streamed on the parish website and on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68WCiYHUYSTCqlelnAWLvQ
In His Service, Fr. Tilemahos