Sunday Orthros - 8:00 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy
Saturday Vespers - 6:00 p.m.
Holy Monday
The Reading is from Matthew 21:18-43
At that time, as Jesus was returning to the city, he was hungry. And seeing a fig tree by the wayside he went to it, and found nothing on it but leaves only. And he said to it, "May no fruit ever come from you again!" And the fig tree withered at once. When the disciples saw it they marveled, saying, "How did the fig tree wither at once?" And Jesus answered them, "Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and never doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' it will be done. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith. " And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?" Jesus answered them, "I also will ask you a question; and if you tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do these things. The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven or from men?" And they argued with one another, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?' But if we say, 'From men,' we are afraid of the multitude; for all hold that John was a prophet." So they answered Jesus, "We do not know." And he said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things. What do you think? A man had two sons; and he went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' And he answered, 'I will not'; but afterward he repented and went. And he went to the second and said the same; and he answered, 'I go, sir,' but did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the harlots believed him; and even when you saw it, you did not afterward repent and believe him.
"Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. When the season of fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants, to get his fruit; and the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than the first; and they did the same to them. Afterward he sent his son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.' But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, 'This is the heir; come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.' And they took him and cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?" They said to him, "He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons." Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: 'The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'? Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation producing the fruits of it."
Holy Monday
The Reading is from Matthew 24:3-35
At that time, as Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?" And Jesus answered them, "Take heed that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places: all this is but the beginning of the sufferings.
Then they will deliver you up to tribulation, and put you to death; and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. And then many will fall away, and betray one another, and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because wickedness is multiplied, most men's love will grow cold. But he who endures to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, as a testimony to all nations; and then the end will come.
So when you see the desolating sacrilege spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains; let him who is on the housetop not go down to take what is in his house; and let him who is in the field not turn back to take his mantle. And alas for those who are with child and for those who give suck in those days! Pray that your flight may not be in winter or on a sabbath. For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be. And if those days had not been shortened, no human being would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened. Then if anyone says to you, 'Lo, here is the Christ!' or 'There he is!' do not believe it. For false Christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. Lo, I have told you beforehand. So, if they say to you, 'Lo, he is in the wilderness,' do not go out; if they say, 'Lo, he is in the inner rooms,' do not believe it. For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of man. Wherever the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together. Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken; then will appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory; and he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away."
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The holy Passion of our Saviour begins today, presenting Joseph the all-comely as a prefiguring of Christ. He was the eleventh son of Jacob, and his first son by Rachel; because he was so beloved of his father, his own brethren came to envy him and cast him into a pit. Later they sold him to foreigners for thirty pieces of silver, who later sold him again in Egypt. Because of his virtue, his master gave him much authority in governing his house; because he was fair of countenance, his master's wife sought to draw him into sin with her; because of his chastity, he refused her, and through her slanders was cast into prison. Finally, he was led forth again with great glory and was honoured as a king. He became lord over all Egypt and a provider of wheat for all the people. Through all this, he typifies in himself the betrayal, Passion, death, and glorification of our Lord Jesus Christ (see Gen., chapters 37, 39 41).
To the commemoration of Patriarch Joseph is added also the narration concerning the fig tree, which on this day was cursed and subsequently dried up because of its unfruitfulness. It portrayed the Jewish synagogue, which had not produced the fruit demanded of it, that is, obedience to God and faith in Him and which was stripped of all spiritual grace by means of the curse (Matt. 21:18-20).
This Saint was Bishop of Amasia in Pontus, in the days of Licinius (reigned 308-324), fellow Emperor and brother-in-law of Saint Constantine the Great. Licinius' wife Constantia, sister of Saint Constantine, had as handmaid a virgin named Glaphyra. When it became known that Licinius had conceived a sinful desire for her. Constantia secretly sent Glaphyra away to the East. Coming to Amasia, she took refuge with Saint Basileus. When Licinius learned of this, he furiously commanded that both be brought before him. When the soldiers came for them, however, Saint Glaphyra had already departed to the Lord; she is also commemorated this day. Saint Basileus was taken alone to Nicomedia, where he was beheaded. His body was cast into the sea, but through divine revelation was found again and brought back to Amasia.
Basil the Holy Martyr Bishop of Amasea
8:00AM Presanctified Liturgy
7:00PM Bridegroom Service
Venerable Stephen the Abbot of the Kiev Far Caves, and Bishop of Vladimir, in Volhynia
8:00AM Presanctified Liturgy
7:00PM Bridegroom Service
Fasting Day
Apostle Jason, of the Seventy and those with him
8:00AM Presanctified Liturgy
11:00AM Holy Unction
4:00PM Holy Unction Service
7:00PM Orthros of Holy Thursday
Jason and Sosipater the Apostles of the 70 and their Companions
8:00AM Vesperal Divine Liturgy
11:00AM Communion calls
6:30PM Service of Christ's Passion
Fasting Day
James the Apostle and brother of St. John the Theologian
8:00AM Royal Hours
4:00PM Service of the Apokathelosis
7:30PM Service of the Epitaphios
Jeremias the Prophet
8:00AM Vesperal Liturgy
11:00AM Communion calls
11:00PM Resurrection Service
St Athanasius the Great the Patriarch of Alexandria
12:00PM AGAPE SERVICE
The Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura
8:00AM St. George - Divine Liturgy
Saint Pelagia of Tarsus
In the Creed we recite during every Divine Liturgy, we say, “…And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures…” God’s ultimate sacrifice of His Only Begotten Son is our constant reminder of his unwavering love for us. We must acknowledge this love by our prayers, our conduct, and our deeds. Tithing, sacrificial giving, or proportional giving is but one of the many expressions of worship through which we can demonstrate our commitment to Our Lord’s word. Compassionate stewardship is an attitude and a way of life. https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/1390651
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
Starting tomorrow, April 4th, the Saint Spyridon PTA will be selling Pascha candles, Baskets and other gift items in the community hall. Our Saint Spyridon PTA supports the needs of our students and teachers in our parish schools: Sunday Church School, Plutarchos Greek School, and Archangels Academy.
Join us for Saint Spyridon's 24th Annual Golf Outing at the Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021. Registration and Sponsorship forms are at: http://nebula.wsimg.com/f6c9e881bced8384dabab6e4ca50b8d8?AccessKeyId=2C76C7C685C924A52032&disposition=0&alloworigin=1. All proceeds from the Golf Outing benefit the Saint Spyridon building fund.
The Voice is the monthly publication of Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church. Hard copies are available at church and by mail upon request. Consider becoming an advertiser on the Voice by contacting the church office. Ad costs range from $100-$250 annually. All the ministries displayed in the VOICE are made possible by the generosity of our dedicated Saint Spyridon Stewards. Consider becoming a Steward of Saint Spyridon or invite a friend or family member to join our parish family. Please visit our website for more details. www.Saint-Spyridon.net
Join us this summer for a five-day immersive Greek language camp for students in K - 6th grade. Every day we will focus on a different region of Greece, its local customs, traditions, music, foods, and stories as well as its Orthodox religious sites. Our "itinerary" will include Thessaloniki/Mainland Greece, Kerkyra/Eptanisa, Peloponissos/Crete, the Aegean Islands, and Cyprus. Daily activities will include crafts, music, and gym time dedicated to teaching students about traditional Greek children's games. Camp is limited to 40 students. To register, students must have completed Kindergarten in the 2020-2021 school year. For more information please email Presvytera Georgia at yeoryia@att.net. Registration through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-kalokairaki-registration-146515049457
With great anticipation and excitement, we are happy to announce that Plutarchos Academy registration is now open for the 2021-2022 School Year! Full in-person classes will be offered for grades K-6th (unless school closures are mandated). Online classes are offered to students that have graduated 6th grade. Registration is open for everyone on a first come, first serve basis. Current Saint Spyridon Greek School families and Parish Stewards take priority. Application deadline is May 28, 2021. Space is limited and you are encouraged to register as soon as possible. A $100 non-refundable application fee per family is due when the application forms are submitted to the Church office.. The application fee will be applied to tuition once enrolled. Make checks payable to St. Spyridon Church (Memo: Plutarchos Academy). http://www.plutarchosacademy.org/uploads/1/3/3/5/133566670/plutarchos_2021-22_application_form.pdf
Archangels Academy's Summer Camp will take place on June 7th-11th and June 14th-18th for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old. Space is limited to 20 participants and registration is $100/week. Please call the church office (708) 385-2311 to make your reservation by May 28th.
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:
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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