Sunday Orthros - 8:00 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy
Saturday Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Psalm 67.35,26.
God is wonderful among his saints.
Verse: Bless God in the congregations.
The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15.
Brethren, it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.
Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, "I believed, and so I spoke," we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
Wednesday of the 8th Week
The Reading is from Luke 12:48-59
The Lord said, "Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more. I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled! I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how I am constrained until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division; for henceforth in one house there will be five divided, three against two and two against three; they will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against her mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."
He also said to the multitudes, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say at once, 'A shower is coming'; and so it happens. And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, 'There will be scorching heat'; and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky; but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?
And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right? As you go with your accuser before the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, lest he drag you to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer put you in prison. I tell you, you will never get out till you have paid the very last copper."
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Saint Menas, who had Egypt as his fatherland, contested in Cotyaeion of Phrygia in 296 during the reign of Diocletian and Maximian. A soldier distinguished for his valour in war, he renounced his rank and withdrew to devote himself to ascetical struggles and prayer in the mountains. Filled with zeal and more than human courage, he presented himself in the midst of a pagan festival in Cotyaeion and declared himself to be a Christian. After terrible torments which he endured with astonishing courage, he was beheaded. His martyrium in Egypt became a place of universal pilgrimage; evidence of ancient journeys to his shrine have been found as far away as Ireland. The glory and refuge of the Christians of Egypt, he has been revealed to be a worker of great miracles and a swift defender for all who call on him with faith; besides all else, he is also invoked for help in finding lost objects.
Saints Victor and Stephanie contested in Damascus in 160, during the reign of Antoninus Pius. The pagans arrested Saint Victor as a Christian and cut off his fingers, put out his eyes, and beheaded him. As Saint Stephanie, the wife of a certain soldier, and a Christian, saw Victor's nobility in his sufferings, she loudly cried out to call him blessed and to say that she saw two crowns prepared, one for him, and one for herself. She also was taken, and was tied to two palm trees which had been bowed down; when they were released, she was torn asunder.
Fasting Day
Menas of Egypt
8:30AM 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
10:00AM Bible Study in Greek
7:00PM Vespers at St. John Chrysostom Monastery
Fasting Day
John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
7:00AM Divine Liturgy at St. John Chrysostom Monastery
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Greek School Online
6:00PM Paraklesis
Philip the Apostle
8:30AM 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy
12:00PM Bethania
6:00PM Vespers
Guria, Shamuna, and Habib, Martyrs and Confessors of Edessa
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Matthew the Apostle & Evangelist
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Greek School Online
7:00PM Bible Study
Gregory the Wonderworker & Bishop of Neo-Caesarea
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
11:00AM Bible Study in Greek
Fasting Day
Plato the Great Martyr of Ancyra
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
Obadiah the Prophet
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
Gregory the Righteous of Decapolis
Fasting Day
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Greek School Online
6:00PM Paraklesis
The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
8:00AM Entrance of Theotokos - Orthros & Liturgy
10:00AM TAKE & BAKE - Philoptochos Fundraiser
6:00PM Vespers
Archippus the Apostle, Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
3:00PM wedding SM
Amphilochius, Bishop of Iconium
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen
9:00AM Church Office Open
4:30PM Greek School Online
7:00PM Bible Study
Peter, Archbishop of Alexandria
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen
9:00AM Church Office Open
Fasting Day
Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
8:00AM St. Katherine - Orthros & Liturgy
9:00AM Church Office Open
St. Nicon teacher of Repentance
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” (2 Corinthians 9:10) Notice the connection the Apostle Paul makes between increasing your store of seed and enlarging the harvest of your righteousness. When we are equipped with enough resources to give generously, our capacity to produce a greater effect is increased. Paul makes a holy assumption here that, as God supplies, the Corinthians by the time of his writing would use the blessings appropriately—that is, for righteous works, such as funding the mission and work of the church. Join us in practicing the Apostle Paul’s generous assumption as we give to the Lord with what he has given us.. You can offer your donations by mail or on-line through our parish website which is now featuring Tithe.ly as one of its donation platforms. Everyone’s assistance is greatly appreciated. We thank the 300 Stewards who have already committed their stewardship for 2020. Stewardship materials are available on our website.
Dear Faithful, I am pleased to announce that the Southside Parishes of Assumption (Homer Glen), Holy Cross (Justice), Sts. Constantine & Helen (Palos Hills), St. Nicholas (Oak Lawn), All Saints (Joliet), and St. Spyridon (Palos Heights), will be celebrating the 'Sarantaleitourgo' - Forty Days of the Divine Liturgy in preparation for Christmas. During these Liturgies we pray for the health of our loved ones and for the repose of those who have fallen asleep. You may offer your prayer list either in person or electronically by November 15, 2020. Every week we will rotate among the southside parishes according to the attached schedule. There is Liturgy at every parish on Sundays and major holidays. At St. Spyridon, we will continue to also have Liturgy every Saturday, as well as on major holidays, according to the parish schedule available at www.Saint-Spyridon.net.
Every Thursday, 1pm-2pm, our Food Pantry is open to the public for curbside pick up of non-perishable food. Please call the church office when you arrive to pick up food.
Please share your recipes with the PTA and they will transform them into a Parish Cookbook for a PTA fundraiser. Send in your recipes at spyridonpta@gmail.com. Deadline for Recipes is February 28, 2021
Dear Faithful, Due to the current situation with Covid-19, St. Spyridon has cancelled the Annual Christmas Craft Show... but don't despair! Our popular Greek Pastries are here for you! We have a limited, but still fabulous menu. Your favorite Greek Pastries will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Place your order TODAY! To order online, visit http://www.saint-spyridon.net/philoptochos-christmas-pastries-to-go-.html or directly to our order platform: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-greek-pastries-to-go-tickets-126173651789?fbclid=IwAR1RiE1WD-2P0AS9epjnu8kYBcMFdcpMyEIR7fQz1p1eafLVxvEa7uwSogI
The Voice is our monthly newsletter. If you wish to receive a hard copy please contact the church office.
Weekly Bulletin of Saint Spyridon
ATTENDING DIVINE SERVICES
We continue to have limitations on church attendance as mandated by the State of Illinois and CDC guidelines. As of now, masks are required when attending church and those who belong to vulnerable groups are encouraged to stay home. Our Sunday services are streamed on our Parish YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68WCiYHUYSTCqlelnAWLvQ.
¨ Please visit the sign-up link to reserve your spots for services: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f4caaaa22a1ff2-saint
¨ Take the time to assist family members who are not familiar with the reservation platform. You can also call the church office during office hours to make your reservation. Please do not call/text Fr. Tilemahos or Parish Council members for reservations. Also note that scheduled services, availability and reservations may be adjusted at any time.
¨ Please note that we have made the community center available for the faithful to watch the streamed service and then receive Holy Communion and Antidoron. If you sign up for attending the streamed service you will enter through the east entrance of the community center. Safety protocols will be observed at all times.
¨ Please note that we also have Liturgy every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. It is a great option for all the faithful now that our schedules are starting to get busier or for when Sunday services are filled.
¨ Furthermore, families that wish to celebrate memorials are encouraged to hold them on the Saturday Liturgies. Not only is it more appropriate to hold memorial services on Saturdays which is the day of the week dedicated to the departed, but it also allows more of our faithful to sign-up for the limited spots on Sunday worship. If you are holding a memorial on a Sunday, please notify the church office at least two weeks prior in order to accommodate your guests.
¨ If you sign-up for a Sunday service and it turns out that you are not able to come, please delete your reservation as soon as possible so that others may take your spot. Please be mindful to come to all the services that you reserve.
¨ I wish to thank our chanters Angelo and Alexia, our Parish Council members, and our church custodians for giving the additional time and effort needed to hold all our services.
¨ I also wish to commend you for your attendance in all our worship services and for your fervor, patience, and understanding during these difficult times.
FULL SERVICE SCHEDULE: http://www.saint-spyridon.net/service-schedule.html