November 17
St. Spyridon Church
Publish Date: 2020-11-17
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.net
- 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:
- 2020-11-18
- Publish Date:
- 2020-11-14
- Publish Date:
- 2020-11-12
- Publish Date:
- 2020-11-11
- Publish Date:
- 2020-11-09
- Publish Date:
- 2020-11-07
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 115.15,12.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Verse: What shall I render to the Lord for all that he has given me?
The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 12:7-11.
Brethren, to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are inspired by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.
Gospel Reading
Tuesday of the 9th Week
The Reading is from Luke 14:25-35
At that time, great multitudes accompanied Jesus; and he turned and said to them, "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple. For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, 'This man began to build, and was not able to finish.' Or what king, going to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and take counsel whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an embassy and asks terms of peace. So therefore, whoever of you does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. Salt is good; but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltness be restored? It is fit neither for the land nor for the dunghill; men throw it away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
Hymns of the Day
Apolytikion for Gregory the Wonderworker in the Plagal Fourth Mode
By vigilance in prayer, and continuance in the working of wonders, thou didst acquire thine achievements as a surname; wherefore, intercede with Christ our God, O Father Gregory, to enlighten our souls, lest we sleep in sin unto death.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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
Saints and Feasts
November 17
Gregory the Wonderworker & Bishop of Neo-Caesarea
Saint Gregory was born in Neocaesarea of Pontus to parents who were not Christians. He studied in Athens, in Alexandria, in Beirut, and finally for five years in Caesarea of Palestine under Origen, by whom he was also instructed in the Faith of Christ. Then, in the year 240, he became bishop of his own city, wherein he found only seventeen Christians. By the time the Saint reposed about the year 265, there were only seventeen unbelievers left there. Virtually the whole duration of his episcopacy was a time of continual, marvellous wonders worked by him. Because of this, he received the surname "Wonderworker"; even the enemies of the truth called him a second Moses (see Saint Basil the Great's On the Holy Spirit, ch. 29).
November 17
Gennadios I and Maximus, Patriarchs of Constantinople
Saint Spyridon Calendar
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Saint Spyridon Calendar
November 17 to December 2, 2020
Tuesday, November 17Gregory the Wonderworker & Bishop of Neo-Caesarea
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
Wednesday, November 18Fasting 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 19Obadiah the Prophet
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
Friday, November 20Gregory 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
Saturday, November 21The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
8:00AM Entrance of Theotokos - Orthros & Liturgy
10:00AM TAKE & BAKE - Philoptochos Fundraiser
Sunday, November 22Archippus the Apostle, Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Monday, November 23Amphilochius, 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 24Peter, Archbishop of Alexandria
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen
9:00AM Church Office Open
Wednesday, November 25Fasting Day
Catherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
8:00AM St. Katherine - Orthros & Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen
9:00AM Church Office Open
Thursday, November 26St. Nicon teacher of Repentance
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen
Friday, November 27Fasting Day
James the Great Martyr of Persia
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen
9:00AM Church Office Open
Saturday, November 28Stephen the New
8:30AM 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy
12:00PM baptism
3:00PM wedding
6:00PM Vespers
Sunday, November 29Paramonus, Philumenus, and their 370 Companion Martyrs in Bithynia
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
7:00PM Vespers at St. Andrew's
Monday, November 30Andrew the First- Called Apostle
8:00AM St. Andrew - Orthros & Liturgy
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Greek School Online
7:00PM Bible Study
Tuesday, December 1Philaret the Merciful of Amnia
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
11:00AM Bible Study in Greek
Wednesday, December 2Fasting Day
Saint Porphyrios of Kafsokalivia
Coming Events
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
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
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
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
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
The Voice is our monthly newsletter. If you wish to receive a hard copy please contact the church office.
Wisdom of the Fathers
So we hear from Ezekiel teaching as it were in the name of the Lord, when he says, "if the righteous turneth away and committeth iniquity, I will not remember the righteousness which he committed before; in his sin he shall die," (Ezek. 18:24) ... What availed all Solomon's vast wisdom, and his previous regard for God, when afterwards from his mad love of women he fell into idolatry? Not even the blessed David was blameless, when his thoughts went astray and he sinned against the wife of Uriah. One example were surely enough for keeping safe one who is living a godly life, the fall from the better to the worse of Judas, who, after being so long Christ's disciple, for a mean gain sold his Master and got a halter for himself. Learn then, brother, that it is not he who begins well who is perfect. It is he who ends well who is approved in God's sight. ... Wherefore do not straightway attempt extreme discipline; above all things beware of confidence in yourself, lest you fall
Letter to Chilo, his Disciple, XLII, 2. B#32, pp. 143-144
Daily Announcements
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.
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