The MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE HOLY TAXIARHAI AND HARALAMBOS GREEK ORTHODOX 7373 CALDWELL AVENUE, NILES, ILLINOIS · 60714 PHONE (847) 647-8880 WWW.SAINTHARALAMBOSGOC.ORG “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18) NOVEMBER 2019 THE CHURCH’S BELIEF IN GUARDIAN 

The Church's belief in the ministry of the Guardian Angels is amply The journey on which Raphael proposed to lead Tobias, from Ni- supported by our Lord's warning, "Take heed that you do not des- neveh to Rages, was a fairly long one, about 200 miles, and much pise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their of it uphill. Yet, in the oldest extant manuscript containing the angels always see the face of My Father who is in heav- Book of Tobit (Codex Sinaiticus), a copyist's hand inserted the re- en" (Matthew 18:10). Luke, likewise, in referring to Peter's , mark that their trip required only two days! Recalling that the swift testifies to that belief among the early Christians (Acts 12:15). army of Alexander needed ten days to march the same distance (cf. These references indicate that the Guardian Angels were already Plutarch, *Lives* "Alexander" 42), one is prompted to reflect on well known to the readers of the Matthew and Luke; the idea re- the hitherto unsuspected advantages of traveling with an angelic quired no explanation. companion.   As in other instances of Christian belief (the efficacy of for They also brought along the family dog, so we see Tobias traveling the dead comes to mind), it was originally from the Jews that the with both an angelic and an animal companion, representing the Church inherited this belief in the ministry of the Guardian Angels. twin worlds of spirit and biology, those two realms of experience in The Psalmist had declared, "The angel of the Lord encamps all which man travels through this world. around those who fear Him, and delivers them" ( 34 [33]:7).  And again, "He will give His angels charge over you, to keep you St. Jerome, who tells us that he translated the Book of Tobit from in all your ways" (91 [90]:11). Greek into in the course of a single night, was intrigued by  that dog. Although he must have been pretty tired as he came to the The clearest illustration of Jewish belief in the Guardian Angels is end of his candlelight labor during the morning hours of that night, found in the Book of Tobit, preserved in the . It is the Jerome was still sufficiently alert to do something rather imagina- story of an exiled Israelite family living in Mesopotamia during the tive with Tobias's dog. He actually altered the text of the Book of late eighth century before Christ, and the central core of the account Tobit, a thing he felt free to do, since he did not believe the book to concerns the long journey that the young man, Tobias, makes on be canonical (a distinctly eccentric view among the Latin Fathers, behalf of his recently blinded father, Tobit. In this narrative the be it noted). Jerome inserted a detailor, more accurately, a *tail*in original purpose of Tobias's trip to collect a debt in order to pre- the 's description of Tobias's return: "Then the dog, which serve the family from destitution is transcended and enriched in a had been with them in the way, ran before, and coming as if it had variety of ways, not the least of which is the young man's discovery brought the news, showed his joy by fawning and wagging his tail." of a godly wife. That wagging is not in the Septuagint text, nor even is the tail. Je-  rome made it up. Prior to setting out on this journey, however, Tobias and his par-  ents are visited by a stranger who offers to guide him along the It is not difficult to discern why the prankish Jerome engaged in this way, and at the story's end the stranger is identified as Raphael, little witticism. Struck by the story's resemblance to Homer's "one of the seven holy angels, which present the of the *Odyssey*, which also tells of a man's journey back to the home of , and which go in and out before the glory of the Holy his father, Jerome remembered Argus, the dog of Odysseus, the first One" (Tobit 12:15; cf.Revelation 1:4). friend to recognize that ancient traveler on his return to Ithaca. The  old and weakened Argus, Homer wrote, when he recognized his This revelation does not take place until the end of the book, how- master's voice, "endeavored to wag his tail" (*Odyssey* 17.302). ever, when the journey is over. Thus, Tobit and his family, like  in Genesis 18, Gideon in Judges 6, and the parents of There was more than a joke involved here, however. Jerome cor- Samson in Judges 13, receive an angel "unawares"(Hebrews 13:2) rectly regarded the trip of Tobias, like the travels of Odysseus, as a Even unaware of Raphael's true identity, nonetheless, Tobit twice symbol of man's journey through this world, returning to the pater- makes ironic reference to a "good angel" who will accompany his nal home. Jerome saw that Tobias takes his place with Gilgamesh, son on the journey (Tobit 5:16,21). Likewise, when the trip was Theseus, Jason and the Argonauts, Aeneas, and the other great trav- over, but before he learns Raphael's identity, Tobit blesses God's elers of literature. It is the 's teaching that we do not make this "holy angels"(11:14). Tobias had traveled in company with the an- lifelong trip alone. We are accompanied by "an angel of peace, a gel even without knowing it. faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies."        By: Fr. Patrick Reardon  WORSHIP SCHEDULE AND MINISTRY TO PERSONS WHO ARE SICKWe urge Orthodox Schedule of Services Christians who would like to receive Holy Sacraments but are unable to November attend church (hospitalized or at home) to contact the church office so

  Holy Sacraments can be administered to them.  Friday, November 1NSaints Cosmas and Damianos 8:30 amNOrthros and Divine  If your loved one is hospitalized please call us, even if the illness is  not serious! In a wholistic approach to healing and wellbeing, a , November 3 (GODPARENT SUNDAY)  visit from the can be very positive. Most hospitals do not 8:15 amNOrthros inform us when they receive patients from our parish. We depend 9:30 amNDivine Liturgy on you! No Sunday SchoolNFAMILY WORSHIP   BLESSINGS OF INFANTSNForty days after birth, a child and its GODPARENT SUNDAY LUNCHEON AFTER LITURGY mother come to church to receive a 40 Day , imitating Christ  who was presented in the Temple 40 days after He was born. Please call Thursday evening, November 7 of the Holy the church office to arrange this blessing. Taxiarhai 7:00 pmNGreat Vespers BAPTISMSNPlease call the church office to schedule . Plan  ahead!Nthere are some days when Baptisms are not performed. Keep Friday, November 8NThe Holy Taxiarhai in mind that there should be only one Godparent and that a child is sup- Michael and Gabriel posed to be given one name when he or she is baptized. 8:30 amNOrthros and Divine Liturgy  WEDDINGSNPlease arrange an appointment with Fr. Dean at least Sunday, November 10 (Parish Appreciation Luncheon)  eight months before the proposed wedding date to allow time for all 8:15 amNOrthros necessary preparation.  9:30 amNSunday School CONFESSIONNConfessions are arranged by appointment. Please 9:30 amNDivine Liturgy call the church office to schedule . Parish Appreciation Luncheon after Divine Liturgy   MEMORIAL SERVICESNMemorial Services are offered for the Wednesday, November 13NSaint  eternal rest of persons who have fallen asleep in the Lord. Customarily, 8:30 amNOrthros and Divine Liturgy these services are offered at 40 days, at 6 months, at 1 year and at 3  years. When three years have passed, the departed are more properly Sunday, November 17 remembered on the Saturdays of the Souls.  8:15 amNOrthros END OF LIFE ISSUES 9:30 amNSunday School 9:30 amNDivine Liturgy 1  A Funeral Conveys Divine Grace to Our Loved One   For an Orthodox Christian, a church funeral is a necessity. As we  Thursday, Nov 21NThe of the  pray, the funeral service brings divine Grace to those who have fallen 8:30 amNOrthros and Divine Liturgy asleep, for their forgiveness and eternal rest. We should not consider a   church funeral to be an inconvenience, out of love, it is our duty. What  Sunday, November 24 good reason can there be to deny our loved ones from God’s saving 8:15 amNOrthros Grace and the honor they deserve? Let us honor our parents and rela- 9:30 amNSunday School tives with the respect they deserve! 9:30 amNDivine Liturgy 2  About Cremation  Orthodox Christians believe that in the General Resurrection, our Monday, November 25NSaint Katherine bodies and souls will be restored to each other. Cremation is the delib- 8:30 amNOrthros and Divine Liturgy erate desecration and destruction of what God has made, and is viewed   as the denial of the Resurrection.  OUR SISTER CHURCH OF ST. NECTARIOS in Pal-  In cases where there is intention for the body of a deceased person atine, IL, invites you to Great Vespers on Friday evening, to be cremated, thus choosing to disregard our understanding of the November 8 and Liturgy on Saturday, Nov. 9 in honor of Resurrection, the honor of a church funeral is not given, either in the their patron St. Nectarios. (Liturgy will NOT be celebrated church, or the funeral home or any other place.  at St. Haralambos on Nov 9.)  Additionally, memorial services with kolyva are not allowed, since THE MONASTIC COMMUNITY OF ST. JOHN the connection of the “kernel of wheat” as a sign of the Resurrection CHRYSOSTOM in Pleasant Prairie, WI invites you to has been intentionally destroyed. Great Vespers on Tuesday evening, Nov 12, in honor of the Feastday of St. John Chrysostom, and the Divine Liturgy on Wednesday morning, Nov 13. (Liturgy WILL be cele- 2019 STEWARDSHIP brated on Nov 13 at St. Haralambos.)  ST KATHERINENOUR SISTER CHURCH OF THE THINKING CHRIST FIRST   invites you to the Chapel of St. Katherine for 2019 STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Great Vespers on Sunday evening, November 24 at 7:00  pm. (Liturgy WILL be celebrated at St. Haralambos on As of October 16, 2019 Nov 25) 602 Stewards have committed $356,828!   OUR SISTER COMMUNITY OF ST ANDREW in Chi-  cago invites you to Great Vespers at 7:00 pm on Friday THANK YOU! evening, November 29th in honor of the Feastday of St. Andrew, and to Divine Liturgy the morning of Saturday,  November 30. (Liturgy will NOT be celebrated at St. Har- Have you become a 2019 Steward yet? alambos on Nov 30.)    

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From Father George GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH November 2019 NILES, ILLINOIS Dear Friends and Fellow Stewards,  Proistamenos……………………....…... Fr. Constantine P. Botsis The 25th Synergy Symposium was quite insightful! I am sure if you were Synefimerios…………..….…….…………...... Fr. George Lamberis present you would share the same sentiments! Mr. Steve Christoforou, the Pastoral Assistant....………….…..... John G. Suhayda Archdiocesan Youth Director of the Greek Orthodox Church of America, of- Chanter…………...... …….....………….………...…..Nick Harisiadis fered his thoughts on the topic “When it Seems Like God Is not There: The Parish Council Officers Struggle between faith and doubt.”  President…………………..…...…...….…...... … Richard Kozlowski Vice President…...... ……..… Nick Andrews It is true that our youth, young adults and adults struggle with belief in God. 2nd VicePresident………………………………..... George Giolas In his study, he has discovered several influences contributing to this:  Treasurer……….…...... David Loomos 1)We don’t teach or show our youth how to be an Orthodox Christian Secretary…………………………..……….…...…...… Krystal Ioannou Phase III Chairman...... Perry Giannopoulos If you have a favorite sport team or hobby, we as parents will spend a great Stewardship…………………………..……….….….… George Giolas deal of our time talking, discussing, and sharing statistics about it. Why don’t Audit Committee Chairman……...….…...….. George Houpis we do the same when it comes to the topic of faith in our household? We Budget Committee Chairman……...... Tom Sikoral spend our lives saying we are Orthodox Christian and take pride in the fact that Building & Grounds Chairman……. it is the faith of the apostles. But do we show our youth, young adults, or even …. Michael Pontikes and Theodoros Karabatsos adults how to be Orthodox Christian? In today’s world?  Decor Committee Chairman...... Stephan Aliferakis Finance Committee Chairman……….…...... Tom Sikoral We can influence change by implementing simple actions in our life. For Outreach Committee……...... ………...…..John Pierce example, instead of talking about prayer, simply pray together during meals, in Inreach Committee………………… the morning, on your drive to school and in the evening before you go to bed. ...…Voula Asimacopoulos, and Elaine Loomos If you have a , learn how to use it yourself then show your family Communication Committee………………….…..George Giolas how to use it in prayer. Make an appointment to go to Holy Confession so the School Board Chairman…...... Olympia Bournias people around you can understand that it is a normal part of being an Orthodox Social Media Committee………………….…… George Houpis Christian! Assign a bible reading for you to discuss a few times a week as a Food Fest Chairman………………. Iconography over (Funding)..…..... Dr. Tom Bournias family. Make faith a real experience in your home! Philoptochos President…………..…………….. Eleni Kozlowski  People today are seeking authentic spiritual experiences. We tend to think PTA CoPresidents (Afternoon School)…. that putting our youth, young adults, or adults in a “church program” like ………....Eleni Gonzalez and Mona Giolas GOYA will strengthen their faith. Yes Nall of these things are great, but if PTA President (Preschool)…………...… Anargyros Kereakes  they are not accompanied by authentic spiritual experiences in our homes, in PTA CoPresidents (Saturday School)……. .....Georgia Bepis and Dimitra Mihalopoulos our daily lives and at church, then we are guiding our youth toward spiritual Greek School Principal…………...... Mrs. Anastasia Liapi hollowness.  Saturday School Director ……..Mrs. Andrianna Panayiotou 2) People today are struggling with loneliness.  Preschool Director…..……...... Mrs. Magda Kelesidis Sunday School Directors……. Even though we have technology like Facebook and Instagram, which is …….Presvytera Georgia Botsis and Anna Sikoral meant to connect us, people today feel more disconnected than ever before. Athletic Director………………..……...…....…....… David Loomos Some people don’t feel “worthy” to be at church because of their past…they Scoutmaster..……..…………....………………...... Vasily Zimbrakos may feel judged, etc, and this can potentially lead to a person isolating them- Asst Cubmaster…...…………………………...……...... John Frake selves from the church. We must never forget that the Fathers of the Church Little Angels…………….….Anastasia Liapi / Presvytera Diana  always have understood the church as a hospital to heal. The church is not a YAL …………….………………...... ……...... Christina Botsis place for people to showcase their virtue; it is the kingdom of God helping lead Sr GOYA President…......  people toward living a life of virtue through the healing of one’s brokenness.  Jr. Goya Advisor……..….…….…………..…..……… Father George Family Night …………………….……………………. Father George  So how do we help people have authentic spiritual experiences and combat Bookstore Manager…...... …...... ……………. Jolynn Ruggerio loneliness? WE CAN DO THIS IF WE TOGETHER CULTIVATE A COM- Web Master and IT.....…....…...... … George Houpis  MUNITY OF GENUINE FELLOWSHIP. You can have 50 or 500 people in a Facebook……………..…………Elizabeth Kotis/Christina Botsis room, but this doesn’t mean you have fellowship. Genuine fellowship is when Office Staff…..…………………….. we allow people to be real, open and honest with one another. Genuine fel- Barbara Skaouris, Alexandra Grivas, Anna Sikoral lowship is when we allow people to share their thoughts and opinions and we Maintenance Staff…..... Juan Caro and Carolina Contreras don’t put them down. Genuine fellowship is when we forgive each other and together prepare to receive Holy within the Divine Liturgy. Gen- uine fellowship is when we make the choice to attend Coffee Hour FELLOW- SHIP and show each other that we genuinely care and love one another by IN THIS ISSUE: listening to struggles, hardships and the joys that we are going through.  About our Community (pg 2) If we can create an environment in which we live and discuss our Orthodox Letter from our Priest (pg 3)  Christian faith daily in our homes and create opportunities for genuine fellow- Announcements (pg 4) ship, we can ensure that yes, our youth will still like their favorite sports team  Upcoming Events (pg 57)  or hobby but their Orthodox Christian faith will be embedded and alive in their Holy Taxiarhai Feast Day Flyer (pg 8) hearts.   Schools,Youth Ministries & Outreach (pg 9) We are all on the same journey toward the Kingdom! May our parish culti-  Calendar (pg 10) vate genuine fellowship and love so all who walk through our doors may expe- Parish Appreciation Luncheon (pg 12) rience truth, healing, acceptance, and love of His kingdom so all can have an authentic spiritual experience.       With love,        Father George Lamberis          COMMUNITY NEWS ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΕΙΣ 2019 STEWARDSHIP: ΠΡΩΤΑ Ο ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣNΠροτείνουμε να σκευθείτε «Πρώτα ο Χριστός» καθώς κοιτάζετε τις ανάγκες 2019 STEWARDSHIP μας στο 2019 και λογαριάζετε το ποσόν του Stewardship που THINKING CHRIST FIRST  θέλετε να προσφέρετε. Σας παροτρύνουμε να σκευθείτε μηνιαίες  δόσεις. Με το ποσό μόνο των $93 το μήνα από όλους τους stew- STEWARDSHIP CHALLENGE! When ards μας, μπορούμε να καλύψουμε τις ανάγκες μας. Για τους you make your Stewardship commitment, please περισσότερους είναι ένα ποσό εφικτό!  accept the challenge to be generous and coura- Με την ειλικρινή προσφορά σας προς το Stewardship, geous. We urge you to THINK CHRIST FIRST, παρακαλούμε όπως ενδυναμώσετε την εκκλησία σας δια να then consider a monthly commitment of $93. This μπορέσει να εξυπηρετήσει καλύτερα εσάς, την οικογένειά σας is what is needed to cover our needs and it is real- και όλους όσους χρειάζονται την βοήθειά μας!  istic for most stewards! Let your stewardship level be an amount ΔΩΡΑ ΓΙΑ ΘΕΤΑ ΠΑΙΔΙΑ that reflects your growing love of God and your appreciation for the blessings and benefits we derive from our Church!  Οι Ορθόδοξες Χριστιανικές ενορίες της περιφέρειας Σικάγου συγκεντρώνουν και πάλιν εφέτος Χριστου ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN / γεννιάτικα καινούργια δώρα για θετά παιδιά υπό την αιγίδα TOY DRIVE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN —Again του OCCA. Η ενορία του Αγίου Χαραλάμπους ανέλαβε να this year, the Orthodox Christian parishes of Chicago δώση δώρα σε 200 παιδιά! Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες are collecting new toys and to be given to foster επικοινωνείτε με το γραφείο της εκκλησίας. Τα δώρα children under the DCFS of Cook County. St. Haralam- πρέπει να συγκεντρωθούν μέχρι τις 1 ΔΕΚΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ! bos has volunteered to provide for 200 children this ΧΡIΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝIΑΤIΚΟ ΠΑΖΑΡI  year! Gift Forms are now available in the church office! ΤΗΣ ΦIΛΟΠΤΩΧΟΥ 1617 ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ Gifts should be returned by DECEMBER 1. Plan to Η Φιλόπτωχoς πρoετoιμάζει τo Χριστoυγεvvιάτικo Παζάρι support this worthy cause! δια τις 2223 Νoεμβρίoυ 2019. Χρειάζεται μεγάλη ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BAKE SALE βoήθεια! Παρακαλoύμε τηλεφωvήσατε στo γραφείο της AND MINI-BAZAARTell your friends! Our St. Har- εκκλησίας δια περισσότερες πληρoφoρίες και εαν θέλετε alambos Philoptochos Ladies have been working hard, να προσφέρετε την βοήθειά σας. Οταv εργασθoύμε όλoι and invite you to our 2019 CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE μαζί, θα έχoυμε έvα πoλύ επιτυχημέvo Παζάρι!  AND MINIBAZAAR, to be held Friday and Saturday, ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΙΑΤΙΚΟ ΠΑΡΤΥ ΤΗΣ ΦΙΛΟΠΤΩΧΟΥ November 22 and 23 in our Community Center. Shop for Το ετήσιο Χριστουγεννιάτικο πάρτυ της Φιλοπτώχου του Αγ. your favorite homemade Greek pastries; there will also Χαραλάμπους θα λάβη χώραν την Δευτέρα το βράδυ, 9 be a variety of vendors and a raffle. Come for dinner on Δεκεμβρίου! Μην ξεχάσετε να κλίσετε θέσεις! Friday, and lunch on both days! Visit our Coffee Shop, too! We look forward to seeing you at our Christmas Bazaar! ANNUAL MEN'S SOCIAL EVENT--Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Men’s Event, which will take place on Wednesday evening, November 27 at the Foun- tain Blue. The donation is only $125, and all proceeds will benefit our Church. See Angelo Demeros, or any parish council member or the church office for tickets! FAMILY CHRISTMAS RETREAT—Plan to come with your family to our Family Christmas Retreat on Saturday, December 7, from 12:30 to 5:00 pm. There will be discussions for children and for adults, as well as crafts, projects and dinner. The donation is only $25 per family; please complete your registration form by No- vember 29. We look forward to seeing you there! PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS PARTY—The la- dies of our St. Haralambos Philoptochos will have their annual Christmas Dinner Party on Monday evening, De- cember 9 at the Chateau Ritz. The reception hour will begin at 6:00 and Dinner will be a 7:00. Bring a friend! And don’t forget to make reservations! NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MEDICAL FUND LUNCH- EON: This year, the National Luncheon will take place in Chi- cago on November 16 at the Chicago Marriott/Magnificent Mile. This is a major, national event, and all the area Philoptochos Chapters are working together. Your support would be appreciat- ed! Plan to attend this luncheon on Saturday, November 16!  

   HOLIDAY BAKE SALE Sponsored by the St. Haralambos Philoptochos   COFFEE SHOP, RAFFLE, VENDORS  November 22 & 23, 2019 Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm  LUNCH 11:302:30pm both days DINNER 5:309:00pm Friday only  Visit with Santa on Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Saint Haralambos  2019 “MEN’S FUNDRAISER”  Wednesday, November 27 6:30pm Cocktails N 7:30pm Dinner   The Fountain Blue 2300 S Mannheim Road Des Plaines, IL  Every 10th ticket wins $100 ! Grand prize is $3000!  Join us for an evening of good food, good company, and a chance to win the BIG PRIZE!

Donation is $125. Tickets are available from  Chairman Angelo Demeros (847)8717547 any Parish Council member, or the church office  (847)6478880  Plan to join us! 

 

 

6 PMN9 PM 

St. Haralambos Philoptochos Invites you to our

Annual Christmas Party Monday, December 9, 2019

Chateau Ritz Banquets 9100 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL

Fellowship: 6:00 pm

Dinner: 7:00 pm

Adults $40 Children under 12: $25

Please RSVP by Dec 1, 2019

Sandy Grivas 708-819-6201 or

Church Office 847-647-8880

 

 

(Left) The Saturday Greek School had an educational field trip to the National Hellenic Museum in October. (Center) Father George taught the children from the Afternoon Greek School about the new Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. (Right) The PreK class of the Aristotle Morning School poses for a photo as they discuss the importance of the fall harvest. 

The Jr. GOYA (6thN8th grade ministry) enjoyed a night of bowl- ing at Classic Bowl. (above)  Our 11th Annual Saint Haralambos Walkathon raised a total of $1,500. All of the proceeds will benefit the Children’s Medical Fund. Thank you to all for your support and participation! (above)

The Family Night Ministry (KindergartenN5th grade) had a dis- cussion on keeping our discipline of prayer as we run through the race of life. Fr. George teaches them the importance of cultivat- ing daily prayer in our lives (left).

The Meals on Wheels program of Holy Taxiarhai & St. Haralambos offers delicious, homemade meals and spiritual nourishment to families and individuals who have some kind of need or are going through a difficult time. If you know of anyone who could benefit The Sr. GOYA (High School) had a bonfire and discussion with from this ministry, or if you would like to volunteer, please contact thirtyfive GOYAns on the topic of Authentic Fellowship and  Kyriako Anastasiadis at [email protected]  Faith: Working through Doubt and Loneliness (above).   November 2019

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   OCT 29 OCT 30 OCT 31 1 2  Inreach Presenta- SS COSMAS and   tion  DAMIANOS 9:00amSaturday  7:40 pmN  Fr. Evan Arma-  8:30 amOrthros / Greek School Philoptochos tas  7:00 pm Bible & Divine   Meeting 6 pmN Study Liturgy (set your clocks 4:30 pm N Refreshments  back one hour to- Greek School  7pm MPresentation 4:30 pmNGreek night!) School  3 4 5 6 7 8 9

       HOLY  ST NECTARIOS    8:15 amNOrthros     (Liturgy at  9:30 amNDivine   11:30NLittle  TAXIARHAI   8:30 amOrthros St. Nectarios,  Liturgy  Angels   Palatine) 5:30 pmNFamily  and Divine  No Sunday School   7:00 pmGREAT   Family Worship  Night  Liturgy  4:30 pmN VESPERS   GODP@RENT 7:30 pmSr GOYA Greek School HOLY  4:30 pm N  TAXIARHAI 9:00 amSaturday SUND@Y! DCFS Toy Afternoon Greek Greek School M[k_ your Drive Shopping  School Teacher’s (No bible study)  Institute Day (No r_s_rv[tions  classes for students)

10 11 12 13 14  15 16 8:15 amNOrthros      9:00 amSaturday 9:30 amNSunday     CHRISTMAS Greek School  School  11:30NLittle    FAST BEGINS  9:30 amNDivine   Angels     Liturgy 6:30pmJr GOYA       Trampoline Park  7:30 pmNSr.  11:00 am National Parish Appreciation 4:30 pmN GOYA Coffee Talk  7:00 pmBible Philoptochos Study 4:30 pmNGreek  Luncheon  Greek SchoolN School Society Children’s (Sponsored by  Medical Fund Plateia Restaurant)  Luncheon  

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 8:15 amNOrthros      9:30 amNSunday 5:30 pmNFamily 11:30NLittle   ENTRANCE    School Night  Angels 7:30 pmNParish OF THE    9:30 amNDivine    Council Mtg THEOTOKOS   Liturgy   8:30 am   7:30 pmN 4:30 pmN Orthros     9:00 amSaturday Sr. GOYA  Greek School and Liturgy  4:30 pmNNo After-  Greek School  noon Greek School Parent Teacher  7:00 pmBible NTeacher’s Study Conferences (No Institute Day student attendance)

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 8:15 amNOrthros ST. KATHERINE  THANKSGIVING ST ANDREW  9:30 amNSunday 8:15 amNOrthros (No Little An-  DAY!  (Liturgy at  School 9:30 amNDivine  gels)  Men’s Event at    St. Andrew,  9:30 amNDivine  Liturgy Fountain Blue   (No Afternoon  Chicago)  Liturgy 4:00 pmNBessie’s   Greek School)   6:30 pm MCocktails  Table (No Saturday Greek  7:30 pm NDinner   6:30 pmNJr. 11:00amN1:00pm School) GOYA Thanksgiv- Thanksgiving  ing Outreach/ Luncheon  Discussion

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