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St. Spyridon Church
Publish Date: 2021-03-23
Bulletin Contents
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Saint Spyridon Calendar
Coming Events
Wisdom of the Fathers
Daily Announcements
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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

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Hymns of the Day

Apolytikion for Martyr Nicon & the 199 in the Fourth Mode

O God of our Fathers, ever dealing with us according to Thy gentleness: take not Thy mercy from us, but by their entreaties guide our life in peace.

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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 Plagal Fourth Mode

To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"

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Saints and Feasts

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March 23

The Holy Righteous Martyr Nicon and His 199 Disciples

Saint Nicon was from Neapolis (Naples) in Italy. His father was an idolater and his mother a Christian. At first he was a soldier, but later he went to the East, where he was baptized and in time became a bishop. After some years, he returned to the West and came to Sicily, where he and many of his disciples were put to death by beheading because they would not worship the idols.

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March 23

Anatolios & Protoleon the Martyrs converted by the martyrdom of St. George

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March 23

Luke the New Martyr of Mytilene

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Saint Spyridon Calendar

  • Saint Spyridon Calendar

    March 23 to March 31, 2021

    Tuesday, March 23

    Martyr Nikon in Sicily

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    10:00AM Bible Study in Greek

    7:00PM Bible Study

    Wednesday, March 24

    Fasting Day

    St Artemon (Menignus) the Bishop of Seleucia

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    10:00AM Confession

    Thursday, March 25

    Annunciation of the Theotokos

    8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    5:30PM Archangels Academy Open House

    6:00PM Southside Lenten Service

    Friday, March 26

    Fasting Day

    Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    10:00AM Confession

    4:30PM Greek School Online

    7:00PM Salutations to the Theotokos

    Saturday, March 27

    Martyr Matrona of Thessalonica

    4:00PM Confession

    6:00PM Vespers

    Sunday, March 28

    Venerable Hilarion the New the Abbot of Pelecete

    8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    6:00PM Solemn Vespers

    Monday, March 29

    Mark, Bishop of Arethusa

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    4:30PM Greek School Online

    6:00PM Great Compline

    7:00PM Divorce Rebuilders Ministry

    Tuesday, March 30

    John Climacus the Righteous, author of The Divine Ladder of Ascent

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    10:00AM Clergy Syndesmos Meeting

    6:00PM Golf Committee Meeting

    7:00PM Bible Study

    Wednesday, March 31

    St Hypatius the Wonderworker and Bishop of Gangra

    Fasting Day

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Coming Events

    Stewardship 2021

    Stewardship 2021

    Once upon a time, a festival was to be held in a certain village. To ensure there would be enough wine for the celebration, each member of the village agreed to pour one bottle of his best wine into a large cask. “If I fill my bottle with water,” reasoned one villager, “the dilution will be so slight, who will notice?” But when the feast and time for merrymaking commenced, and the cask was tapped, nothing but water poured forth. Every member in the village had reasoned alike: “My portion will not be missed!” Scripture is filled with passages of God’s call for us to be generous, loving, compassionate givers. The priority of compassionate stewardship is not to pay the bills. It is about how we, as a community, can do God’s work with love and compassion. It is less about the parish’s need to receive, and more about our need to give. It is our generosity with the gifts and blessings God has entrusted to us. Compassionate stewardship is an attitude and a way of life. We thank the 174 Stewards that have joined so far in 2021. As we journey through this new year, let us continue to serve our community and support our beloved Saint Spyridon parish. Your stewardship offering may be submitted by mail to the church office. We have also made online giving available on our church website (www.Saint-Spyridon.net) for one-time and periodic giving.

    FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

    FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

    FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS for Easter Food Baskets Our parish will be distributing Food Baskets to needy families on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021. Your generous donations will enable us to purchase all necessary items to assemble each food basket. This year, we are asking for monetary donations (in any amount), OR if you wish to sponsor a basket, each backet is valued at $60. Cash/check donations may be dropped off in the church office: Monday – Friday from 9am to 2pm Checks to “St. Spyridon” & “Food Pantry” in the MEMO section or online at: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/1390651 (Please select “Food Pantry Donation” from the dropdown menu) Donation Deadline is Wednesday, March 31st THANK YOU!

    Lenten Toy Drive

    Lenten Toy Drive

    Spring into Action to Help Kids Fighting Cancer! Saint Spyridon’s Lenten Toy Drive All proceeds to benefit: The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation Suggested Donations by Age: School Age: Action Figures, Barbie Dolls and accessories, Trucks and Cars, Snaptite Models, Board Games, Arts/Crafts, Playdough, Coloring Books, Crayola Markers/Crayons, Activity Sets/Prepackaged Crafts. Adolescent: Journals, Jewelry, Nail Polish Kits, Cosmetic Bags, Purses/Wallets, Scarves/Hats, DVD’s/CD’s, Board Games, Gift Cards ($5 increments) Infant/Toddler/Preschool: Fischer-Price/Playskool toys, Play Dish Sets & Play Food, Baby Dolls & accessories, Wooden & Plastic Puzzles, Activity Books Drop off all NEW, unwrapped donations in boxes near the office and gym. Donation Deadline is Sunday, April 25th Cash/Check donations may be dropped off in the church office: Monday – Friday from 9am to 2pm Checks payable to “St. Spyridon” & “Toy Drive” in the Memo section, or Donate online: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/1390651 (Please Select “Toy Drive – Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest” from the dropdown menu) For questions, please contact: Stella Parhas at 708.717.2518 or Demetria Papadopoulos at 708.870.2783 Thank you for donating!

    Take and Bake

    Take and Bake

    TAKE & BAKE Let St. Spyridon Philoptochos help you with your family meal planning with our delicious ready to bake Greek delicacies. From our hearts to your home. Fall in love with our Greek delicacies. Order before March 22nd. Online Orders: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/springtake-bake-tickets-142800765935 Or Pay by check or cash at St. Spyridon Church Office Pick up date: Saturday April 3rd, 10 am – 2 pm

    Philoptochos Scholarship

    Philoptochos Scholarship

    The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. Spyridon, Palos Heights offers a $1,000 scholarship to one high school senior OR college student who is a member of our parish. This is a competitive scholarship based on need and merit with the award winner to be selected upon recommendation by the Scholarship Committee. Applicants must be accepted into an accredited college, university or vocational program OR currently attending an accredited college, university or vocational program. APPLICATION & ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO CHURCH OFFICE BY JUNE 15, 2021 Download the application at: http://nebula.wsimg.com/1992141ef4e88656fd560b19dde15f51?AccessKeyId=2C76C7C685C924A52032&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

    March 2021 Voice

    March 2021 Voice

    Monthly bulletin of Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church

    Archangels Academy Open House

    Archangels Academy Open House

    Parents and Prospective Students please join us on Thursday, March 25th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for a fun evening of meeting the teachers, touring the classroom and learning about our wonderful Archangels Academy. For more information, visit www.ArchangelsAcademy.org.

    Golf Outing - June 8, 2021

    Golf Outing - June 8, 2021

    Save the Date Saint Spyridon's 24th Annual Golf Outing will take place on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 at the Odyssey Country Club

    Sunday Bulletin

    Sunday Bulletin

    Weekly bulletin with readings, news and announcements for Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Old Testament Reading The Reading is from Isaiah 5:7-16 Thus says the Lord: For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are his pleasant planting; and he looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed; for righteousness, but behold, a cry! Woe to those who join house to house, who add field to field, until there is no more room, and you are made to dwell alone in the midst of the land. The LORD of hosts has sworn in my hearing: "Surely many houses shall be desolate, large and beautiful houses, without inhabitant. For ten acres of vineyard shall yield but one bath, and a homer of seed shall yield but an ephah." Woe to those who rise early in the morning, that they may run after strong drink, who tarry late into the evening till wine inflames them! They have lyre and harp, timbrel and flute and wine at their feasts; but they do not regard the deeds of the LORD, or see the work of his hands. Therefore my people go into exile for want of knowledge; their honored men are dying of hunger, and t heir multitude is parched with thirst. Therefore Sheol has enlarged its appetite and opened its mouth beyond measure, and the nobility of Jerusalem and her multitude go down, her throng and he who exults in her. Man is bowed down, and men are brought low, and the eyes of the haughty are humbled. But the LORD of hosts is exalted in justice, and the Holy God shows himself holy in righteousness. Old Testament Reading The Reading is from Genesis 4:8-15 Cain said to Abel his brother, "Let us go out to the field." And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel, and killed him. Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?" And the LORD said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to me from the ground. And now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand. When you till the ground, it shall no longer yield to you its strength; you shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth." Cain said to the LORD, "My punishment is greater than I can bear. Behold, thou hast driven me this day away from the ground; and from thy face I shall be hidden; and I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will slay me." Then the LORD said to him, "Not so! If any one slays Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold." And the LORD put a mark on Cain, lest any who came upon him should kill him. Old Testament Reading The Reading is from Proverbs 5:1-15 My son, be attentive to my wisdom, incline your ear to my understanding; that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge. For the lips of a loose woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps follow the path to Sheol; she does not take heed to the path of life; her ways wander, and she does not know it. And now, O sons, listen to me, and do not depart from the words of my mouth. Keep your way far from her, and do not go near the door of her house; lest you give your honor to others and your years to the merciless; lest strangers take their fill of your strength, and your labors go to the house of an alien; and at the end of your life you groan, when your flesh and body are consumed, and you say, "How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof! I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my instructors. I was at the point of utter ruin in the assembled congregation." Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well.
Old Testament Readings of the Day

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Daily Announcements

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ATTENDING CHURCH SERVICES

Please call the church office or visit the sign-up link to reserve your spots for the Divine Services in the church or in the community center:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f4caaaa22a1ff2-saint

You can also sign up for Sunday School classes on the same link.  

All services are streamed on the Parish YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68WCiYHUYSTCqlelnAWLvQ

Please subscribe to the channel to receive notifications of services

 

DONATE TO OUR SAINT SPYRIDON PARISH

We invite you to become a steward of Saint Spyridon or to offer a donation toward our parish ministries by visiting our website and donating on-line at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f4caaaa22a1ff2-saint

 

 

 

 

 

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