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The New Ecclesiastical Year TABLE OF CONTENTS By the time you receive this issue of the Voice, the Church will have cele- Father’s Article ...... 1 brated in a very quiet and subtle way the start of the New Year. For Archangels ...... 3 many centuries, the Orthodox Church has chosen to mark the beginning Stewardship ...... 3 of the year on September 1st, at which time its faithful offer thanksgiving Ministries ...... 4,5 Philoptochos ...... 6 and prayers to the Creator of time. It is characteristic of our Orthodox Sunday School ...... 7 faith to do things differently than the rest of the world. The Church ini- Raffle ...... 8,9 tially based this new year’s day on the agricultural cycle. Furthermore, it Festival ...... 10,11 is on this day that we read of Jesus beginning His ministry in the syna- Restoration ...... 12 gogue of Nazareth (Luke 4:16-18). Most notably, September 1st marks the P.T.A...... 13 renewal of the Church’s liturgical cycle in that the lists of saints as well as Parish News ...... 14 many of the liturgical books and hymns of the church are arranged to Liturgical Schedule ...... 15 begin on this date. Activities Calendar ...... 16

Parish Registry ...... 17 By this action, the Orthodox Church stays true to its nature in that she

does not leave any aspect of life untouched by the grace of God. At a ST. SPYRIDON time when the secular New Year’s Day is commonly celebrated with HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH much revelry, the Church offers a more solemn day exclusively for its st faithful. Unknown to the world, September 1 , can very easily be our 12307 S. RIDGELAND AVE. own day for resolutions, our very own celebration of prayer and hope for PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 the future. This day can be our day to place the past behind us and start WWW. SAINT- SPYRIDON.ORG anew.

Furthermore, the concept of an Ecclesiastical New Year reminds us that The Voice - H ΦΩNH our time belongs to God. He is the Creator of time, and the days that we Official Monthly spend on this earth are simply His. Thus, our time is purely and primari- Community Publication of ly liturgical, meaning that we are called to spend our time doing the St. Spyridon work of the people of God. By celebrating the Ecclesiastical New Year, Hellenic Orthodox Church we confess that our life is one of liturgy and worship, one continuous 12307 S. Ridgeland Avenue dedication of our self, our family, and our vocation back to our Savior. Palos Heights, IL 60463

Therefore, this celebration presupposes that our new year’s resolution be REV. FR. TILEMAHOS nothing else than our full participation in the Divine Liturgy, which is, ALIKAKOS after all, the main work of the Church. This resolution calls all of us to be PROTOPRESBYTER Church Office full and active participants in this central and life-giving activity of the Hours: ...... Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Church. Praying together, singing the words of the liturgy, and finally Phone: ...... 708-385-2311 or 2313 Fax: ...... 708-385-0166 partaking of the Precious Body and Blood of our Lord regularly, all this E-mail: [email protected] constitutes the liturgical person that we are called to become. Web: www.Saint-Spyridon.org

Parish Council Officers As we celebrate once more the beginning of the New Ecclesiastical year, James Korbakes ...... President let us make the resolution to place worship and prayer at the center of Konstantine Labraκis ...... Vice-President George Papadopoulos ...... Vice President our lives. Let no obstacle stand in the way of our full participation in the Frank Kopanis ...... Secretary liturgical and sacramental life of the Church, so that with prayer and James Xeros ...... Assistant Secretary Gus Kolyvas ...... Treasurer worship we may approach our Lord and Savior, today and forever. Nicholas Chibucos ...... Assistant Treasurer In Christ’s love, Fr. Tilemahos

Auxiliary Officers Angelo Angelos ...... Chanter Toula Georgiopoulos ...... Philoptochos Tessie Jones ...... P.T.A. Kiki Kazazakis ...... Kentro St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church Lambrini Stavrou .....Plutarchos Greek School Jan Prible ...... Archangels Academy Zoe Kopanis ...... Sunday School Director Nicky Glikis ...... Choir Director Presvytera Georgia ..... G.O.Y.A. & Jr. G.O.Y.A. 101st Anniversary Debbie Petrakos ...... Cherubs Demetria Papadopoulos ...... HOPE Fr. Tilemahos ...... Byzantine Music Community Dinner Dance Panagiotis Mihalopoulos ...... Iconography Fr. Tilemahos ...... Bible Study St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church of Palos Heights, Tammy Stamus ...... Handmaidens Cordially invites you to the celebration of our Nick Chibucos & Labros Malfas ..... Altar Boys Angelo Angelos ...... Greek Dance 101st Annual Dinner Dance John Farsatis & Zachary Bousies ...... Athletics Angelo Angelos ...... Floga Dance Troupe Effie Papadopoulos ...... Church Office Soteria Simantirakis ...... Custodian Sunday, October 21st, 2018

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2 The Voice CHERUBS

Under the wing of the Archangels Academy, Cherubs is a toddler- WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!! caregiver program that welcomes our young children from 6 months We would like to officially welcome all the Archangels’ students back to school. We are excited to be back in session with a full class. This will be to 4 years old, along with caregiv- Archangels Academy’s 14th year! ers. The group meets every Our staff Ms. Jan, kyria Katerina, and Mrs. Sofea are looking forward to Wednesday, 10:30a.m.—12noon. another great year. On September 4th, we will be welcoming our stu- The program runs September dents and parents with an Agiasmo service and the blessing of our class- through May and it is offered free room. Afterwards, Ms. Jan will read a story and the children will do a of charge to all area Orthodox fam- fun project. It will be a wonderful opportunity for the students, parents ilies. and staff to enjoy a great morning get-together. Our first class will be held on The following week we will be planting vasiliko as we prepare for the Wednesday, September 19th. Elevation of the Holy Cross. The week of September 17th we will begin our After School Activities program. The program offers ten different Debbie Petrakos, Cherubs Advisor classes ranging from Art to Planting and Life cycles. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. DATES TO REMEMBER: Wednesday, September 19th—Cherubs class begins Thursday, September 27th—Open House 6 p.m.—7:30 p.m. for students and parents

STEWARDSHIP 2018 PROGRESS REPORT

The Stewardship Committee thanks our 293 Stewards who have fulfilled their pledge for the 2018 year. We wish to express our gratitude for your commitment to the Lord’s Stewardship Goal: work through our Church of Saint Spyridon. And to you who have not yet pledged, we 400 Stewards ask of you to commit yourself and your family so that the Word of God may continue in His glorious name. STEWARDSHIP GOAL: 400 STEWARDS Invite your family and friends to become Stewards of our parish. 300 293 Year AVERAGE STEWARDSHIP GOAL: $50/month or $600/year to date

Our current average Stewardship is $430, ranging from $250 to $3,600 annually. Please help us reach our stewardship goal! New Stewards 200 Mr. & Mrs. Larry Avtzis Mrs. Koula Kintonis Ms. Penny Poninski Mr. & Mrs. Konst. Demakis Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Les Mr. & Mrs. E. Rousonelos Mr. & Mrs. John Eliacostas Mrs. Mary Limparis Mr. Nick Skiadopoulos 100 Dr. Alex Haralampoloulos Mr. & Mrs. Th. Manikas Mr. Vasilis Stavropoulos Dr. & Mrs. Elias Hohlastos Mrs. Alexandra Manolitsis Mr. Paul Thiakos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hristakos Mr. John Mazarakos Mr. & Mrs. Ari Valavanidis Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Iovino Mr. & Mrs. Deno Mihas Mrs. Patricia Vardalos Mr. & Mrs. Kyr. Kalpakidis Mrs. Marie Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. Niko Kattos Mr. & Mrs. K. Spatharakis

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 3 SAINT SPYRIDON MINISTRIES Sunday School Cherubs HOPE Sunday School is held during the Under the wing of the Archangels HOPE is a youth program for chil- regular school year (September Academy, Cherubs is a toddler- dren 3 to 6 years old, where they thru May). Grade levels are from caregiver program that welcomes learn about the lives of the saints Pre-School through 12th grade our young children from 6 months and do a small craft. Meeting dates and registration is held in August to 4 years old, along with caregiv- will be announced. and September. ers. The group meets every

We ask all parents to enroll Wednesday, 10:30a.m.—12noon. their children in Sunday School and The program runs September FLOGA Dance Troupe have them attend on a regular basis through May and it is offered free The Greek dance groups at St. so that they may come close to the of charge to all area Orthodox fami- Spyridon have been part of the Church and learn more about our lies. church community for many years.

beautiful Orthodox faith. Registra- Teaching Greek dance to the youth tion Fee for Sunday School is $40/ Altar Boys of the church is a way to keep our student payable to Saint Spyridon. Boys in 1st grade through High customs and traditions alive and

School are called to serve as Altar ensures that these special lessons Greek School Boys. Along with their Altar duties, will be passed down to future gen- regular meetings and other pro- eration. In 2017, Saint Spyridon Plutarchos grams are held. If you wish for formed a new Greek Dance Troupe The Afternoon Greek School is held your child to participate please con- called FLOGA. It is for young twice a week on Mondays and Fri- tact Fr. Tilemahos. First meeting dancers 7th-12th grades, and the days from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and recog- will be on Friday, September 28th instructor is Mr. Angelo Angelos. nized by the Education Department at 6:00 p.m. This year, all our dancers will have of Greece and the FEK 49/T.B./6-2- the chance to participate in the 1991. Grade levels are Pre-School Handmaidens Midwest Hellenic Dance Festival through 8th Grade. The curricu- Girls ages 7-17 are called to serve as on October 5th-7th. The registra- lum encompasses the Greek lan- Handmaidens. Meetings are tion for the MHDF is included in guage, Reading, Writing, Speak- geared toward service projects that the tuition. Practices are on ing, History, Religion, Ecclesiastical teach young girls to offer their time Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Hymns, Geography of Greece, and talents to the church and to the starting on September 12th. An- Greek Ethnic Hymns and Greek community at large. First meeting nual Registration Fee: $200. Man- Dance. Tuition Agreement Form will be on Friday, September 28th datory Parents meeting will take Required. at 6:00 p.m. place during the 1st class session. Athletics Archangels Academy GOYA All youth (boys and girls) between The first Orthodox Bilingual Pre- Boys and girls in 6th-12th (Jr. the ages of 5-17 are invited to join school of the south suburbs offers GOYA) are welcome to join. Vari- the Athletics Program of our par- an excellent Preschool program for ous athletic, social and religious ish. We are in need for coaches for our Orthodox families. Archangels activities are held as well as other the basketball season and for Jr. Academy is welcoming all students programs. Meetings are weekly on Olympics. For more information who are 3 years old by September Wednesday nights, and the first or to volunteer as a coach for one of 1st, 2018. Classes are held Monday meeting and elections of officers the teams, please contact our ath- through Friday, 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 will take place on Wednesday, Sep- letic director, Mr. John Farsatis noon. tember 12th at 8:00 p.m. through the Church Office.

4 The Voice SAINT SPYRIDON MINISTRIES Junior Choir the Greek School & Sunday The St. Spyridon Junior Choir was School teachers, the parents of the created in 1997 under the direction Greek and Sunday School stu- and guidance of Nicky Glikis. Con- dents and parishioners who are sisting of about twenty members, interested in the education of our the children continue to show their children. The purpose of the dedication through their amazing- P.T.A. is to help and support the ly beautiful psalmothia. The Jun- different programs of our schools. ior Choir is open to St. Spyridon We ask everyone to please be- Sunday School students ages eight come members and active sup- and up. The Junior Choir chants porters of our P.T.A. WALK the last Sunday of the month, and with the senior choir several times Philoptochos the WALK throughout the year. Many Junior The Philoptochos Women’s Socie- Choir members participate in the ty of St. Spyridon is an organiza- for IOCC junior division of the Metropolis of tion whose primary purpose is Chicago Federation of Greek Or- aimed toward philanthropic en- Lake Katherine Nature thodox Choirs Conference. deavors and programs. All wom- Center & en in our parish may become members of this Society, which Botanic Garden in

Iconography School provides for the disadvantaged In 2008, the St. Spyridon Hellenic and assists the church in many Palos Heights. Orthodox Church in Palos ways. Meetings are held month- Heights founded the Sts. Raphael, ly. Nicholas & Irene Iconography School under the leadership of Mr. Saturday, Panagiotis Mihalopoulos. Classes Bible Study are open to all Orthodox Chris- Religious Education is a lifelong November 3rd tians, children (ages 7 and up) and undertaking for every Orthodox Registration: adults. The sessions are held Christian. At Saint Spyridon, Re- weekly at St. Spyridon's Church, ligious Education classes have 9:30 a.m. where students learn step-by-step focused in the past on a variety of 1K Walk/Run: 10a.m. topics including the Divine Litur- the techniques of Byzantine iconography. Classes are on Wednes- gy, the Creed, the Miracles and day evenings at 6:00 p.m. Parables of the Four Gospels, and We are asking for First Day of Class: September 19th, much more. minimum Donations: 2018. New students are always Our theme this year will be the $25 per Person welcome. Registration fee is $100/ Book of Acts which describes the year plus supplies. early history of our Church and $40 per Family in which we discover the roots of our liturgical and spiritual life. P.T.A. Classes begin on Wednesday, The "Parent & Teacher Associa- September 19th at 7:00 p.m. All Proceeds to tion" of Saint Spyridon consists of benefit IOCC

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 5 PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

Dear Philoptochos Members and Parishioners, Greetings! As we welcome September and feeling the excitement of the new Ecclesiastical Year, we ask our Lord to give us good health so that we may continue with commitment in achieving our goals as a philanthropic body of His Church. Let us re-dedicate ourselves to our mission of philanthropy with passion for excellence, so that working together we may build a more dynamic Philoptochos in our own local chapter, on the Metropolis and the National levels as well! On September 22, 2018 the Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos luncheon will take place at the Café La Cave in Des Plaines. The theme for this year will be “All Things are Possible with Faith and Love”. The proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Metropolis of Chicago Philanthropy Fund, the St. Iakovos Retreat Center and the Metropolis Philoptochos Philanthropic Endeavors. Please make your reservations by calling the Church office. Let us all come together in this beautiful setting and celebrate the good works of Philoptochos! On Sunday, September 30th, we will have our own “Annual Fall Luncheon”. This year the Philoptochos board agreed to dedicate the proceeds to the fire victims in Greece and to other philanthropic undertak- ings. We would appreciate your support again to help us raise funds for this tragedy that afflicted so many of our people in Greece. In closing, I would like to thank you again for your support and for your love to Philoptochos. May our Lord bless us with good health so that we may continue to work for His Holy Church. With Sisterly Love, Toula Georgiopoulos, President

The parish of SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church Cordially invites seniors of the ΧΡΙΣΤΙΑΝΙΚΗ ΦΙΛΟΞΕΝΙΑ Southside Greek Orthodox parishes of Chicago to Οι κυρίες της Φιλοπτώχου από τις πέντε Christianiki Philοxenia Ορθόδοξες Κοινότητες των νοτίων προαστίων του Σικάγου, προσκαλούν όλους τους πιστούς της Tuesday, September 11, 2018 χρυσής ηλικίας των ενοριών μας στο πρώτο

SS. Constantine and Helen φετινό γεύμα που θα προσφεθεί στην κοινότητα των Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης, Πάλος Greek Orthodox Church Χιλλς, την Τρίτη, 11 Σεπτεμβρίου. 11025 S Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία θα αρχίσουν στις Orthros—8:00 a.m. 8:00 π.μ. και θα ακολουθήσει η δεξίωση και το Divine Liturgy & Memorial for 9/11— 9:30 a.m. δωρεάν γεύμα στην κοινοτική αίθουσα της Followed by luncheon and fellowship hosted by the ενορίας. Philoptochos Sisterhood of SS. Constantine & Helen Το γεύμα προσφέρεται δωρεάν αλλά μέχρι τις 7 Free of Charge Σεπτεμβρίου θα πρέπει να τηλεφωνήσετε στο Please call SS. Constantine & Helen (708) 974-3400 κοινοτικό γραφείο των Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και To make your reservations by September 7, 2018 Ελένης, (708) 974-3400, για κρατήσεις θέσεων.

6 The Voice SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS Welcome back to Sunday School! Our classes begin on September 9th. Registrations are being accepted in the Church office, so please make sure to register your children as soon as possible to allow us to plan accordingly. Many thanks to all of you who attended the Back to School picnic on Saturday, August 25th. The retreat featured many arts and crafts, and the blessing of the backpacks. Many thanks to all the donors and volunteers. The kids all enjoyed playing games together and sharing a meal provided by the PTA. We have an exciting year planned and would like to focus more on having the students participate weekly in either contributing to our food pantry or bringing a monetary donation to class. An important part of Sunday School is teaching students the importance of stewardship and creating the habit of giving back. In the spirit of doing so, we will once again have our 10th Walk for the IOCC on November 3rd at the scenic Lake Katherine. For those of you who have attended in the past, thank you and we hope to see you again this year. For any who have yet to join us please do. Lake Katherine is beautiful and as easy path to walk. All the proceeds from this event go to the IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) who truly do an amazing job with getting the funds they receive to the right place—in fact 94% goes directly to where the need exists. Please consider joining us for a great event. Zoe Kopanis, Sunday School Director

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 7 THANK YOU TO ALL OUR RAFFLE SUPPORTERS

4 Seasons Café Faklis, Ruth Jones, Bruce Lamiot, Mary Acevedo, Ada Farsatis, John Kakos, Toula Lamonto, Irene Alemis, Alex Farsatis, Loubroukos Kallongis, Mike Landis Alemis, Chris Felecos, Sylvia Kapsalis, Polyxeni Larry's Diner Alexakos, D Flap Jack's Kapsaskis Les, Rest Alexopoulos, Denise Fountis, Paris KARIA, LLC Lincoln in 11th Alexopoulos, K.D. Fountotos, George Karuntzos, Georgia Longshots, INC Alexopoulos, Vassilios Frankin, Roxanne Karuntzos, Troy Loukas, Penni Alikakos, Litsa Gatsios, George Katris, Helen Lumes, Gryfakis Anagnopoulos, James Georgakas, Constantine Katris, Milia MAACO Andores, Corp Georgiopoulos, Annie Katsaves, Bill Maciejewski, Carol Argires, Steve Georgiopoulos, Bill Katsenis, Pat Malfas, Evaggelia Argiris, Nick Georgiopoulos, Billy Katsis, Michael Manasses, Peter Argiris, Ted Georgiopoulos, Karly Katsoulis, Christos Manolis/Lemer Athens Gyros Georgiopoulos, Marisa Kavouris, Katherine Maras, Ted Augustine, Jan Georgiopoulos, Nia Kavvadas, Andriana Matty's Rest. Avros-Tourloukis Georgiopoulos, Nick Kazazakis, Kiki Mavros, Peter Beaty, Helen Georgiopoulos, Tim Ketsios, Aristides Mayberry Café Besbekos, Mark Georgiopoulos, Toula King Gyros Mazarakos, A J Z J E Bezanis, Dimitris Giasou, LLC Kladis, Panayiotis Mazi, LLC Bisbikis, Tom Gikas, Alex Kladis, Tasia Meklis, Angelo Bizoukas, Eleni Glikis, A Klapsis Dimitrios Michaels, Rest Bousies, Zach Global Tele Kleopa, Sofia Mihalopoulos, Nick Callahan's, Inc GNS Foods Klioris, Louis Mitrovic, Boris Catsogiannis, Christos Golden Griddle Kokoris, Peter NAGY Brothers Chionis, Dan Gountanis, Kathy Kollintzas, George NAPI, Inc Chop Inc Gountanis, Mark Kolyvas, Emily Nikos Pizzeria Christofer, Chris Graffe, Robert Kolyvas, Gus Opa Rest. Colello, Joseph Grapsas, Bessie Kolyvas, Margaret Pacelli, Debra Conway, Tom Hahn, Jerry Kolyvas, Pete Panagiotaros, Gia Corso LLC Hansen, Jim Kolyvas, Peter Panagiotaros, Nick Cosmos, LLC Hausner, Toni Kopanis, Frank Panagiotaros, Teddy Cotsones, Pat Heartland Produce Korbakes, Steve Panagiotopoulos, K & P Dagres, Nikos Highland Pancake Korbakis, Joy Panamakarios, Philip Dagres, T Hilltop Café Kotsiovos, Chris Panos-Schultz, Christ Deangelis, Brooke Hix, Joe Kotsiviras, Gregory Papadatos Family Deligiannis, Mike Hohlastos, Elias Kottaras, Demetrios Papadatos, Anthony Demet, Sam Hons, Patte Koulogeorge, Chris Papadatos, Bob DeMilio, Greg Horaites, Dora Koulogeorge, Peter Papadopoulos, George Dicharia, Steve Intzes, Intzes Koulogeorge, Roxanne Pappas, George A Dick's Rest. J & S Rest. Koumargia Pappas, Ted Eliacostas, John JAB Produce Kyroudis, George Paraskevopoulos, G Eliopulos, Martha JK, PS, JS La Galera Patio restaurants Evangelopoulos, Geor- John, Eliacostas Labrakis, Kostas Patsavas Dentistry gia Johnson, Kenneth Labrakis, Pam Pavlatos, Michael

8 The Voice Paxinos, Peter Riley, Janine Thiakos, Daniel Congratulations to the Peloponisos, Inc Riley, Toula Thiakos, Fay Pentenatos, Dena Rilley, Will Thiakos, Paulie our Raffle Perakis, John Rodriguez, Sandra Thiakos, Steven Drawing Winners: Perros, Alex Sakis, LLC Tomaras, Tom New Car Petinatos, Greg Searl, Glynn Treantafeles, Tomas Big Apple Pancake House Petropoul, James Simenas, Anthony Tsarouhis, Litsa Petropoulos, Despina Simmoms, Keith Tsigonis, Tsonis $1,000 Petropoulos, Marino Skarpathiotis, George Tsinoukas, Athena Nancy & Nicholas Skiadopoulos, George Tsinoukas, Nicholas Pisios, Panagiotis Andricopoulos Piskopos, Angelice Spanos Tsonis, Anestis Polmen, Peter Sperlakis, Rita Tsu-Ma, INC $500—G. Limperis Poulos, Andrew Spinos, Nick Tzaferis-Kolios, Ioanna & Alex Gikas Poulos, Irene Spyridakis, Despina Valaveris, Zoe Poulos, Spyros Stacked Rest. View $500—MAACO Prassas, Peter Stacks Pancake Voutiritsas, Mary $500—Jimmy Voutiritsas Primbas, Giorgo Stameson, Demitra Voutiritsas, Tom Primbas, Kostas Stamus, Panagiotis Williamson's Rest. We apologize for the Primbas, Peter Stathakis, Paul Xenos, Dennis misspelling or omitting Prime Time, Rest Stavrou, Labrini Xirafakis, Goldie of any names. Please Puente, Joe Stive, James Rackos, Christine Strawberry Fields Rest bring it to our attention. Righetti family Theos Steakhouse

THANKMANY YOU THANKS TO ALL TO OUR ALL RAFFLE THE BUSINESSES SUPPORTERS THAT DONATED THE SUPPLIES TO THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL

Anthony’s Pancake House Prime Time Restaurant & Bar Freshmarket, Chicago John Perakis Big Apple Lumes House of Pancakes Morse Market, Chicago Odyssey Banquets Big Boy Subs (Frankfort) Anthony’s Gyros Egg Headz Restaurant Blueberry Field Restaurant Louie’s Chophouse New Horizon Restaurant Olympic Star Restaurant The Breakfast Club Pappas Restaurant Uncle Sam’s Villa Park Fruitmarket Countryhouse Restaurant Mr. John’s Hot Dogs Pete Meletis Olivers (Oak Forest & Bour- City of Palos Heights Nick’s Barbeque Alpha Gyros bonnais) Corfu Foods The Pit Rib House Kronos Foods Mr. & Mrs. Harry Les Denver’s Restaurant Pete’s Produce Windy City Hot Dogs Westfield Restaurant E & S Food Jullianis Pizza Huck Finn Restaurant The View Restaurant Golden Griddle Pancake House Lumes (Palos Heights) Starlight Restaurant The Hut Georgios Banquets Skyline Restaurant ...and many more dedicated River Oaks Gyros River Oaks Gyros, Calumet South Fork Restaurant donors and volunteers. If we World Hyundai Matteson Jacky’s Hot Dogs The Breakfast Club have forgotten to list a sup- Trinity College Mickey’s Casual Dining Bon-a-Pit BBQ & Grill ply donor name, we apolo- Palos Courts Mickey’s Restaurant Oven Fresh Baking gize, and please bring it to 95th Produce, Hickory Hills Nicky’s Carry Out Geo’s Gyros our attention so they you X’s & O’s Bar & Grill Eggman’s Restaurant, Alsip Bar 122, Alsip may be included in the next Larry’s Diner, Plainfield Nicky’s Gyros (Chicago) Dennis Wholesale, Chicago issue of the VOICE. Les Brothers Restaurant Nicky’s Gyros (Crestwood) Korbakes Liquors Tassos Group Lucky’s Restaurant George Patras

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 9 FESTIVAL 2018

10 The Voice FESTIVAL 2018

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 11 Restoration Project As you can see outside, the restoration of our landscaping is almost complete. The existing pavers that surround the church were trapping water and heaved to the point of damaging our building. After a five year study the project finally came to fruition. The pavers all around the church proper, as well as the asphalt underneath them, were replaced with ce- ment, while some decorative pavers were placed by the front church doors. All the landscaping will re- main in place, but the existing red stone borders were replaced by curbs. The front curb is now a long ramp while an additional ramp is located by the north main entrance. The ramps serve to give us the proper pitch for water to drain out to the parking lot. One of the main elements of the project was that the three northside church down spouts were funneled under- ground so they can drain by the parking lot. All TOTAL PROJECT COST: $130,000 around, the church is already showing better drain- age, keeping water away from the building and mak- FUNDS RAISED SO FAR: $20,195 ing it safer for all our parishioners. A special appeal with a donation envelope has been mailed out to all of you. We hope and pray that through your response to this special appeal you can help beautify our parish home and make it safe for generations to come.

12 The Voice St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 11 PARENT & TEACHER ASSOCIATION

Welcome back! We are excited to welcome all the new and returning families of our church, Saint Spyridon. The PTA is ready to tackle on the new school year with events and programs to enrich our Greek culture and strengthen our Orthodox faith. Our annual back to school retreat was held on Saturday, August 25th. The children shared laughs, made crafts, played games, reunited with friends and ended the retreat with a blessing of the their backpacks. The first day of Sunday school is Sunday, September 9th. The first day of Greek school is Monday, September 10th at 4:30. Students will begin with an Agiasmos service and head to their classrooms until 6:30 p.m.. Please have students dress appropriately for church service. PTA will provide a to-go dinner for the students that night consisting of a hot dog and chips. Our first PTA meeting will be on Friday, September 21st at drop off. Please join us to discuss what we have planned for the year. We have a lot of new ideas and are looking for volunteers to chair these events. I would like to see more faces during our meetings so that we have more input. If you are not able to make the meetings please email, text, send a remind or Facebook message. I would like to thank our teachers and parents for working together to make this the best year for our children. Εύχομαι σε όλους μια σπουδαία σχολική χρονιά! I wish you all a Blessed school year and am looking forward to my second P.T.A term as President. Tessie Jones, P.T.A. President

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 13 PARISH NEWS

Food Pantry We accept Food Pantry donations every day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During the summer months, we are concentrating on school supplies for the children of our families in need, as well as breakfast items such as cereals, oatmeal, pancake mix, and other non-perishable breakfast foods and paper goods.

Custodian Needed Our church is in need of a custodian for our community center. Flexible hours. Must be able to set up tables and chairs, clean the entire facility, and perform light mainte- nance work. Salary is negotiable. Please contact the church office for more information or to apply.

VOICE UPDATE Starting this fall, the Voice will be mailed to the homes of our stewards only upon re- quest. The digital version will be available on line and the printed version will be available at the church office, the pagari, and the community center. This will mini- mize printing and mailing costs, while at the same time it will be more environmen- tally friendly. New advertising opportuni- ties will also be made available starting this fall. IF YOU WISH FOR A COPY OF THE VOICE TO BE MAILED TO YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS PLEASE NOTIFY THE CHURCH OFFICE BY OCTOBER 1st, 2018.

ΑΛΛΑΓΗ ΣΤΗΝ ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΗ ΤΟΥ ΜΗΝΙΑΙΟΥ ΠΕΡΙΟΔΙΚΟΥ Αρχίζοντας το φθινόπωρο, το μηνιαίο τούτο περιοδικό θα στέλεται στα σπίτια ή τις επιχειρήσεις των συνδρομιτών μόνον επί ζήτηση. Αλλιώς θα μπορείτε να το λαμβάνετε στην εκκλησία η στην ιστιοσελίδα μας. Θα έχουμε αντίτυπα στο παγκάρι, στο κοινοτικό γραφείο, και στην κοινοτική αίθουσα. Αν θέλετε να συνεχίσουμε την ταχυδρόμηση του περιοδικού, σας παρακαλούμε να μας ειδοποιήσετε πρίν την 1ην Οκτωβρίου 2018. Θα είναι ευχαρίστησή μας να συνεχίσουμε να το ταχυδρομούμε σε όσους το ζητήσουν.

14 The Voice SCHEDULE OF DIVINE SERVICES Saturday, September 1st Beginning of the Ecclesiastical Year, Orthros, Liturgy & Agiasmos— 8:00 a.m. Sunday. September 2nd Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 8th Nativity of Theotokos, Orthros & Divine Liturgy— 8:00 a.m. * Great Vespers—6 p.m. Sunday, September 9th Sunday before Exaltation of Cross, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 11th Christianiki Philoxenia Orthros & Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine & Helen Church — 8:30 a.m. Thursday, September 13th Great Vespers at Holy Cross Church, Justice, IL—7:00 p.m. Friday, September 14th Exaltation of the Precious Cross, Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 15th St. Nikitas, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. * Great Vespers—6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 16th Sunday after Exaltation of Cross, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. Monday, September 17th St. Sophia, Orthros & Divine Liturgy— 8:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20th St. Efstathios, Orthros & Divine Liturgy— 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 22nd Great Vespers—6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 23rd Orthros & Liturgy—8:00 a.m. Monday, September 24th St. Thekla & the Icon of Panagia Myrtidiotissa—Orthros & Divine Liturgy— 8:00 a.m. Wednesday September 26th St. John the Theologian—Orthros & Divine Liturgy - 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29th Great Vespers—6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30th Orthros & Liturgy—8:00 a.m. Monday, October 1st St. Romanos the Melodist—Orthros, Liturgy & Agiasmos—8:00 a.m.

ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΙΕΡΩΝ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΩΝ Σάββατο 1 Σεπτεμβρίου Της Ινδίκτου, Όρθρος, Θεία Λειτουργία και Αγιασμός –8:00 π.μ. Κυριακή 2 Σεπτεμβρίου Άγίου Ιωάννου του Νηστευτή, Όρθρος & Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο 8 Σεπτεμβρίου Γενέθλιον της Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. Κυριακή 9 Σεπτεμβρίου Κυριακή προ της Υψώσεως, Όρθρος & Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. Τρίτη 11 Σεπτεμβρίου Χριστιανική Φιλοξενία, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία στον Ι.Ν. Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης—8:30 π.μ. Πέμπτη 13 Σεπτεμβρίου Εσπερινός στον Ι. Ναό του Τιμίου Σταυρού στο Justice, IL—7:00 μ.μ. Παρασκευή 14 Σεπτεμβρίου Η ΄Υψωσις του Τιμίου Σταυρού, ΄Ορθρος & Λειτουργία —8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο 15 Σεπτεμβρίου Αγίου Νικήτα, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. * Εσπερινός—6:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 16 Σεπτεμβρίου Κυριακή μετά της Υψώσεως του Τιμίου Σταυρού Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα 17 Σεπτεμβρίου Αγ. Σοφίας, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. Πέμπτη 20 Σεπτεμβρίου Αγίου Ευσταθίου, Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο 22 Σεπτεμβρίου Μέγας Εσπερινός—6:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 23 Σεπτεμβρίου Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα, 24 Σεπτεμβρίου Αγίας Θέκλας, Εικόνα της Μυρτιδιώτισσας, Όρθρος και Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. Τετάρτη 26 Σεπτεμβρίου Αγίου Ιωάννου του Θεολόγου, Όρθρος και Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο 29 Σεπτεμβρίου Μέγας Εσπερινός—6:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 30 Σεπτεμβρίου Κυριακή μετά της Υψώσεως του Τ. ΣταυρούΌρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία—8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα 1 Οκτωβρίου Αγίου Ρωμανού του Μελωδού, Όρθρος, Λειτουργία & Αγιασμός —8:00 π.μ.

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 15 September 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Start of the Ecclesiastical New Year

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sunday & Greek School Labor Day 1st Day of Archangels Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Sunday School Teacher Registration Festival Review Mtg 7pm Philoptochos Mtg—6pm Meeting—10:30 a.m. Parish Council —8:00 pm

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1st Day of Sunday School Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy 1st day of Greek School- Christian Philoxenia at Floga Practice—7 pm Greek School—4:30 p.m. Agiasmos—4:30 pm Sts. Constantine & Helen GOYA —8pm

18 19 20 19 20 21 22 Sunday School Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Metropolis Philoptochos Greek School-4:30 pm Cherubs—10:30 a.m. Greek School—4:30 p.m. Luncheon—11 a.m. Iconography—6 pm P.T.A. Meeting—5 p.m. Bible Study—7 pm Floga Practice—7 pm GOYA —8pm

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Sunday School Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Greek School-4:30 pm Cherubs—10:30 a.m. Archangels Open House Greek School—4:30 p.m. 30 Iconography—6 pm Altar Boy Mtg. 6:10 pm Bible Study—7 pm Handmaidens 6:10 pm Sunday School Floga Practice—7 pm Jr. Choir GOYA —8pm Philoptochos Luncheon PARISH REGISTRY

Weddings nayiota. The godparents were Mr. funeral took place at Assumption On August 19th, Eleftherios Avtzis & Mrs. Kostas Dovas. Chicago on August 23rd. and Yovia Xu were joined together Να σας ζήσουν! \ Mr. George Dervos, during his stay in the sacrament of marriage. Their in Greece, fell asleep in the Lord sponsor was Ben Salvador FUNERAL on August 21st. He was interned On August 25th, Yianni Eliacostas John Manolitsis fell asleep in the in Athens, Greece. His forty day and Christin Pisano were joined Lord on July 11th. His funeral memorial will be offered at St. together in the sacrament of mar- took place on July 14th and he Spyridon on September 22nd. was interned at Bethenia. riage. Their sponsor was Dean May their memory be eternal. Eliacostas. Konstantine Spatharakis fell Να ζήσετε! asleep in the Lord on July 24th. MEMORIALS BAPTISMS His funeral took place on July Sunday, August 12th: †5 yrs for The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Nick 27th and he was interned at Akela Karampelas Bethania. Kattos was baptized on August Sunday, August 19th: †40 days for 19th and given the name Anastasia. Peter Karavitis fell asleep in the Ioannis Manolitis, †1 yr for Gus The godparents were Mr. & Mrs. Lord on August 23rd. His funer- Banakis and †48 yrs for Spiro Mek- George and Tracy Kattos. al took place on August 27th and lis he was interned at Evergreen. The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sunday, August 26th: † 2 years for Hristakos was baptized on August Mary Fotopoulos fell asleep in Demetra Kyroudis 26th and given the name Pa- the Lord on August 20th. Her

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