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St. Spyridon Church
Publish Date: 2020-07-10
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Saint Spyridon Calendar
Coming Events
Wisdom of the Fathers
Daily Announcements
Allsaint
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St. Spyridon Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (708)385-2311
  • Fax:
  • (708) 385-0166
  • Street Address:

  • 12307 S. Ridgeland

  • Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Mailing Address:

  • 12307 S. Ridgeland

  • Palos Heights, IL 60463

Contact Information

Parish Priest Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos


office@Saint-Spyridon.org | 708-385-2311

Services Schedule

Sunday Orthros - 8:00 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy

Saturday Vespers - 6:00 p.m.

Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 98.9,1.
Exalt the Lord our God.
Verse: The Lord reigns; let the people tremble.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 16:1-16.

Brethren, I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deaconess of the church at Cenchreai, that you may receive her in the Lord as befits the saints, and help her in whatever she may require from you, for she has been a helper of many and of myself as well. Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I but also all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks; greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epainetos, who was the first convert in Asia for Christ. Greet Mary, who has worked hard among you. Greet Andronicos and Junias, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners; they are men of note among the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. Greet Ampliatos, my beloved in the Lord. Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulos. Greet my kinsman Herodion. Greet those in the Lord who belong to the family of Narcissos. Greet those workers in the Lord, Tryphaina and Tryphosa. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord. Greet Rufus, eminent in the Lord, also his mother and mine. Greet Asyncritos, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brethren who are with them. Greet Philologos, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

Gospel Reading

5th Friday after Pentecost
The Reading is from Matthew 13:3-9

The Lord said this parable, "A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they had not much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, but when the sun rose they were scorched; and since they had no root they withered away. Other seeds fell upon thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for 45 Martyrs of Nikopolis in the Fourth Mode

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

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


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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
July 10

Righteous Father Anthony of the Kiev Caves

Saint Anthony, who was born in the province of Chernigov, was tonsured in the Monastery of Esphigmenou on the Holy Mountain, Athos, from whence he was sent by his abbot to Kiev to plant the monastic life in 1013, two years before the death of Saint Vladimir, Great Prince of Kiev. Dwelling at first as a hermit, the Saint gradually drew to himself others wishing to emulate his way of life. When the number of the brethren grew, a wooden church in honour of the Dormition of the Theotokos was built, thus laying the foundation of what was to become the renowned Kiev Caves Lavra. Refusing the abbotship, Saint Anthony entrusted this to his disciples, first to the blessed Barlaam, then to Saint Theodosius (See May 3), and his whole life struggled as a cave-dwelling hermit. He reposed in peace in 1073 at the age of ninety.

Allsaint
July 10

45 Holy Martyrs of Nikopolis, Armenia

The Forty-five Martyrs of Nikopolis contested during the reign of Licinius, in the year 315. After many torments, they were burnt alive.

Allsaint
July 10

Our Holy Father Gregory, Bishop of Assa

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Saint Spyridon Calendar

  • Saint Spyridon Calendar

    July 10 to July 25, 2020

    Friday, July 10

    Fasting Day

    Venerable Anthony of the Kiev Far Caves, Founder of Monasticism in Russia

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Saturday, July 11

    The All-Praised Olga, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Princess of Kiev

    8:30AM First Hour & Divine Liturgy

    7:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, July 12

    Saint Paisios of Mount Athos

    8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    1:00PM Festival Raffle Drawing

    Monday, July 13

    Saint Stephen of Saint Sava’s Monastery

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Tuesday, July 14

    Saint Aquila, Apostle of the 70

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Wednesday, July 15

    The Holy Great Prince Vladimir, Equal of the Apostles

    Fasting Day

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Thursday, July 16

    Hieromartyr Athenogenes

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Friday, July 17

    Fasting Day

    Holy Great Martyr Marina

    8:30AM First Hour & Divine Liturgy

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Saturday, July 18

    Holy Martyr Emilian

    Sunday, July 19

    Saint Macrina

    8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    Monday, July 20

    Holy Prophet Elijah

    8:30AM First Hour & Divine Liturgy

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Tuesday, July 21

    Holy Prophet Ezekiel

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Wednesday, July 22

    Fasting Day

    Holy Myrrh-Bearer Equal of the Apostles Mary Magdalene

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Thursday, July 23

    Holy Martyrs Trophimus & Theophilus

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Friday, July 24

    Martyr Christina

    Fasting Day

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Saturday, July 25

    Saint Anna

    Saint Olympias

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Coming Events

    Sunday Bulletin

    Sunday Bulletin

    Weekly Sunday Bulletin with news and announcements

    Stewardship Forms 2020

    Stewardship Forms 2020

    Stewardship 2020 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 operations. This reality makes our stewardship support all the more important to the well-being of our parish community. If we can all give our fair share as stewards of our church, while also inviting new stewards to join our parish family, we can hope to achieve our goal where at least half of our parish support comes from stewardship. We wish to thank the 250 Stewards who have committed their stewardship for 2020. Stewardship contributions can be made online at our website: www.Saint-Spyridon.org through Tith.ly or PayPal. You can also send in your stewardship by mail or by stopping by the church during office hours.

    Orthodox Food Store

    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

    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

    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

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Wisdom of the Fathers

What then is the parable?...Whence went He forth, who is present everywhere, who fills all things? or how went He forth? Not in place, but in condition and dispensation to usward, coming nearer to us by His clothing Himself with flesh. For because we could not enter, our sins fencing us out from the entrance, He comes forth unto us. And wherefore came He forth? to destroy the ground teeming with thorns? to take vengeance upon the husbandmen? By no means; but to till and tend it, and to sow the word of godliness. For by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself....Now these things He said, manifesting that He discoursed to all without grudging. For as the sower makes no distinction in the land submitted to him, but simply...casts his seed; so He Himself too makes no distinction of rich and poor, of wise and unwise, of slothful or diligent, of brave or cowardly; but He discourses unto all, fulfilling His part, although foreknowing the results; that it may be in His power to say, "What ought I to have done, that I have not done?"...What could this be to show? That obedience now will be quick and easier, and will presently yield its fruit.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century

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Daily Announcements

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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:
 
Saturday, July 11th - St. Olga 
First Hour & Divine Liturgy - 8:30 a.m.
Great Vespers - 7:00 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
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