November 22
St. Spyridon Church
Publish Date: 2020-11-22
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:
- 2020-11-23
- Publish Date:
- 2020-11-18
- Publish Date:
- 2020-11-17
- Publish Date:
- 2020-11-14
- Publish Date:
- 2020-11-12
- Publish Date:
- 2020-11-11
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Matins Gospel Reading
Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8
When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back, for it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22.
Brethren, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
Gospel Reading
9th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 12:16-21
The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode
Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers' lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Entry of the Theotokos in the Fourth Mode
Today is the prelude of God's good will and the heralding of the salvation of mankind. In the temple of God, the Virgin is presented openly, and she proclaimeth Christ unto all. To her, then, with a great voice let us cry aloud: Rejoice, O thou fulfilment of the Creator's dispensation.
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 22
9th Sunday of Luke
November 22
Archippus the Apostle, Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul
Philemon, who was from Colossae, a city of Phrygia, was a man both wealthy and noble; Apphia was his wife. Archippus became Bishop of the Church in Colossae. All three were disciples of the Apostle Paul. Onesimus, who was formerly an unbeliever and slave of Philemon, stole certain of his vessels and fled to Rome. However, on finding him there, the Apostle Paul guided him onto the path of virtue and the knowledge of the truth, and sent him back to his master Philemon, to whom he wrote an epistle (this is one of the fourteen epistles of Saint Paul). In this epistle, Paul commended Onesimus to his master and reconciled the two. Onesimus was later made a bishop; in Greece he is honoured as the patron Saint of the imprisoned. All these Saints received their end by martyrdom, when they were stoned to death by the idolaters. Saint Onesimus is also commemorated on February 15.
Saint Spyridon Calendar
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Saint Spyridon Calendar
November 22 to December 7, 2020
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
Tuesday, November 24Peter, Archbishop of Alexandria
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen
9:00AM Church Office Open
6:00PM Bible Study
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
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
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
Thursday, December 3Prophet Zephaniah
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
Friday, December 4Fasting Day
Greatmartyr Barbara at Heliopolis, in Syria
8:30AM Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas
9:00AM Church Office Open
9:00AM Archangels Academy
4:30PM Greek School Online
6:00PM Paraklesis
Saturday, December 5Sabbas the Sanctified
8:30AM 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy
7:00PM Vespers at St. Nicholas
Sunday, December 6Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra
8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy
2:00PM Baptism
Monday, December 7Ambrose, Bishop of Milan
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.
Sunday Bulletin
Weekly Bulletin of Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church. News, announcements, readings, hymns and lives of saints.
Wisdom of the Fathers
I cannot be silent about the story of Hesychius the Horebite. He passed his life in complete negligence, without paying the least attention to his soul. Then he became extremely ill, and for an hour he left his body.
Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century
And when he came to himself, he begged us all to leave him immediately. And he built up the door of his cell, and he stayed in it for twelve years without ever uttering a word to anyone, and without eating anything but bread and water.
Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century
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
On Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd, Fr. Nicholas Jonas has graciously accepted to fill in at Saint Spyridon and celebrate the Orthros & Divine Liturgy on both days. On Saturday, November 21st, the feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos, Orthros and Divine Liturgy will take place at 8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., and on Sunday, November 22nd, Orthros & Divine Liturgy will take place at 8:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.. To sign up to attend these services please visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f4caaaa22a1ff2-saint or call the church office.
Sunday School classes for 3rd-8th grades will also take place on Sunday, November 22nd. To sign up for class please visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f4caaaa22a1ff2-stspyridon
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