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St. Spyridon Church
Publish Date: 2020-11-14
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Saint Spyridon Calendar
Coming Events
Wisdom of the Fathers
Daily Announcements
Constantinenewmartyr
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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.net | 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. 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 First Letter to the Corinthians 4:9-16.

Brethren, God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the off-scouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me.

Gospel Reading

Philip the Apostle
The Reading is from John 1:43-51

At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And he found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and he said to him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!" Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these." And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man."

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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for Apostle Philip in the Third Mode

O Holy Apostle Philip, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offences.

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

Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press


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Saints and Feasts

Constantinenewmartyr
November 14

Holy Great New Martyr Constantine of Hydra

Constantine was born on the island of Hydra in the 18th century. Born to a pious Orthodox Christian family, he left the island to the city of Rhodes in order to find work. There he worked for the Turkish governer and converted to Islam. He soon repented and returned to his Christian faith and lived on Mt Athos for a period of time as a monastic.  He returned to Rhodes to confront the governor and confess his Christian faith. He died the death of a martyr by being beheaded on November 14, 1800.

Philipapostle
November 14

Philip the Apostle

This Apostle, one of the Twelve, was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and was a compatriot of Andrew and Peter. He was instructed in the teachings of the Law, and devoted himself to the study of the prophetic books. Therefore, when the Lord Jesus called him to the dignity of apostleship, he immediately sought out and found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of Whom Moses in the Law and the Prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph" (John 1.45). Having preached Jesus the God-man throughout many parts of Asia Minor, and having suffered many things for His Name's sake, he was finally crucified upside down in Hierapolis of Phrygia.

Philipapostle
November 14

Philip the Apostle

This Apostle, one of the Twelve, was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and was a compatriot of Andrew and Peter. He was instructed in the teachings of the Law, and devoted himself to the study of the prophetic books. Therefore, when the Lord Jesus called him to the dignity of apostleship, he immediately sought out and found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of Whom Moses in the Law and the Prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph" (John 1.45). Having preached Jesus the God-man throughout many parts of Asia Minor, and having suffered many things for His Name's sake, he was finally crucified upside down in Hierapolis of Phrygia.

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Saint Spyridon Calendar

  • Saint Spyridon Calendar

    November 14 to November 29, 2020

    Saturday, November 14

    Philip the Apostle

    Sunday, November 15

    Guria, Shamuna, and Habib, Martyrs and Confessors of Edessa

    8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    Monday, November 16

    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

    Tuesday, November 17

    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

    Wednesday, November 18

    Fasting Day

    Plato the Great Martyr of Ancyra

    8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    9:00AM Archangels Academy

    Thursday, November 19

    Obadiah the Prophet

    8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    9:00AM Archangels Academy

    Friday, November 20

    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

    Saturday, November 21

    The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple

    8:00AM Entrance of Theotokos - Orthros & Liturgy

    10:00AM TAKE & BAKE - Philoptochos Fundraiser

    6:00PM Vespers

    Sunday, November 22

    Archippus the Apostle, Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul

    8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    3:00PM wedding SM

    Monday, November 23

    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

    Tuesday, November 24

    Peter, Archbishop of Alexandria

    8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Wednesday, November 25

    Fasting Day

    Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria

    8:00AM St. Katherine - Orthros & Liturgy

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Thursday, November 26

    St. Nicon teacher of Repentance

    8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    Friday, November 27

    Fasting Day

    James the Great Martyr of Persia

    8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    3:00PM wedding

    Saturday, November 28

    Stephen the New

    8:30AM 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM baptism

    6:00PM Vespers

    Sunday, November 29

    Paramonus, Philumenus, and their 370 Companion Martyrs in Bithynia

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Coming Events

    Stewardship 2020

    Stewardship 2020

    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.

    Advent 2020 - Forty Day Liturgy

    Advent 2020 - Forty Day Liturgy

    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.

    Food Pick Up

    Food Pick Up

    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.

    PTA Cookbook

    PTA Cookbook

    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

    Christmas Greek Pastries To-Go

    Christmas Greek Pastries To-Go

    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

    November 2020 Voice

    November 2020 Voice

    The Voice is our monthly newsletter. If you wish to receive a hard copy please contact the church office.

    Sunday Bulletin

    Sunday Bulletin

    Weekly Bulletin of Saint Spyridon

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Peter, when after so many miracles and such high doctrine he confessed that, "Thou art the Son of God" (Matt. xvi. 16), is called "blessed," as having received the revelation from the Father;
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century

... while Nathanael, though he said the very same thing before seeing or hearing either miracles or doctrine, had no such word addressed to him, but as though he had not said so much as he ought to have said, is brought to things greater still.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 21 on John 1, 1. B#58, pp. 72, 73, 4th Century

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Daily Announcements

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COVID 19 Parish Relief Fund Upate

Please take a moment to watch this video by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael. The Metropolis of Chicago announced recently it had exceeded its $250,000 fundraising goal for the COVID-19 Parish Relief Fund. To date, $138,613 has been distributed to 10 parishes most affected by the pandemic. 100% of all monies raised by the Metropolis will go directly to parishes in need. 

https://www.chicago.goarch.org/-/metropolis-exceeds-fundraising-goal-for-parishes?fbclid=IwAR0A-mYCJbv1F68gf-nWlCe8Znms4qeSpC28TY9OkPdxcBThOBJyqH070Wk

Thank you to all you contributed to the COVID-19 Parish Relief Fund, especially at a time when such displays of community, friendship, and love were most needed. 

 

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

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