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Holy Taxiarhai and Saint Haralambos Greek The MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE HOLY TAXIARHAI AND SAINT HARALAMBOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 7373 CALDWELL AVENUE, NILES, ILLINOIS · 60714 PHONE (847) 647-8880 WWW.SAINTHARALAMBOSGOC.ORG “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18) MARCH 25 1821—MARCH 25, 2021 THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE WORSHIP SCHEDULE SACRAMENTS AND BLESSINGS Schedule of Services MINISTRY TO PERSONS WHO ARE SICK-We urge Ortho- March/April 2021 dox Christians who would like to receive Holy Sacraments but are unable to attend church (hospitalized or at home) to contact the THURSDAY, MARCH 25—THE ANNUNCIATION, church office so Holy Sacraments can be administered to them. DOXOLOGY ON 200TH ANNIVERSARY If your loved one is hospitalized please call us, even if the OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE illness is not serious! In a wholistic approach to healing and 8:15 am—Orthros and Divine Liturgy well-being, a visit from the priest can be very positive. Most hospitals do not inform us when they receive patients from our parish. We depend on you! Friday, March 26 BLESSINGS OF INFANTS—Forty days after birth, a child and 7:00 pm—Salutations to the Theotokos ((Χαιρετισμοί) its mother come to church to receive a 40 Day Blessing, imitating Sunday, March 28—ST GREGORY PALAMAS Christ who was presented in the Temple 40 days after He was born. Please call the church office to arrange this blessing. 8:15 am—Orthros 9:30 am—Sunday School BAPTISMS—Please call the church office to schedule Baptisms. 9:30 am—Divine Liturgy Plan ahead!—there are some days when Baptisms are not per- Monday, March 29 formed. Keep in mind that there should be only one Godparent and that a child is supposed to be given one name when he or she is 6:00 pm—Great Compline baptized. Wednesday, March 31 WEDDINGS—Please arrange an appointment with Fr. Dean at 6:00 pm—Presanctified Liturgy least eight months before the proposed wedding date to allow time Friday, April 2 for all necessary marriage preparation. 7:00 pm—Salutations to the Theotokos ((Χαιρετισμοί) CONFESSION—Confessions are arranged by appointment. Sunday, April 4—VENERATION OF THE HOLY CROSS Please call the church office to schedule Confession. 8:15 am—Orthros MEMORIAL SERVICES—Memorial Services are offered for 9:30 am—Sunday School the eternal rest of persons who have fallen asleep in the Lord. Cus- 9:30 am—Divine Liturgy tomarily, these services are offered at 40 days, at 6 months, at 1 Monday, April 5 year and at 3 years. When three years have passed, the departed 6:00 pm—Great Compline are more properly remembered on the Saturdays of the Souls. Wednesday, April 7 END OF LIFE ISSUES 6:00 pm—Presanctified Liturgy 1 - A Proper Funeral Conveys Divine Grace to Our Loved One Friday, April 9 For an Orthodox Christian, a church funeral is a necessity. As 7:00 pm—Salutations to the Theotokos ((Χαιρετισμοί) we pray, the funeral service brings divine Grace to those who have fallen asleep, for their forgiveness and eternal rest. Our journey Sunday, April 11—ST JOHN OF THE LADDER toward perfection (Θέωσις) continues after death! A church funer- 8:15 am—Orthros al is an act of love and it is our duty. What good reason can there 9:30 am—Sunday School be to deny our loved ones from God’s saving Grace and the honor 9:30 am—Divine Liturgy they deserve? Let us honor our parents and relatives with prayers Monday, April 12 and a proper funeral. 6:00 pm—Great Compline 2 - About Cremation Wednesday, April 14 Orthodox Christians believe that in the General Resurrection, 6:00 pm—The Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete our bodies and souls will be restored to each other. Cremation is the deliberate desecration and destruction of what God has made, Friday, April 16 and is viewed as the denial of the Resurrection. 7:00 pm—The Akathist Hymn In cases where there is intention for the body of a deceased Sunday, April 18—St Mary of Egypt person to be cremated, thus choosing to disregard our understand- 8:15 am—Orthros ing of the Resurrection, the honor of a church funeral is not given, 9:30 am—Sunday School either in the church, or the funeral home or any other place. 9:30 am—Divine Liturgy Additionally, memorial services with kolyva are not allowed, Monday, April 19 since the connection of the “kernel of wheat” as a sign of the Resurrection has been intentionally destroyed. 6:00 pm—Great Compline Wednesday, April 21 2021 STEWARDSHIP 6:00 pm—Presanctified Liturgy THE GREATEST OF THESE Saturday, April 24—Saturday of Lazaros 8:30 am—Orthros IS LOVE 9:30 am—Divine Liturgy with Commentary 2021 STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Sunday, April 25—PALM SUNDAY (2 Liturgies) As of March 15, 2021, 7:00 am — Orthros 326 families have promised $ 241,471.00! 8:00 am — First Liturgy 10:30 am — Second Liturgy Did you know we need about $2027 per day To operate our church? SEE HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE ON PAGE 5 Would you consider donating one day for your stewardship? HOLY TAXIARHAI AND SAINT HARALAMBOS HOLY TAXIARHAI AND GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH SAINT HARALAMBOS 7373 CALDWELL AVENUE, NILES, ILLINOIS 60714 GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH PHONE: 847/647-8880 NILES, ILLINOIS From Father Dean Proistamenos……………………....…... Fr. Constantine P. Botsis Synefimerios…………..….…….…………...... Fr. George Lamberis Dear to Christ Brothers and Sisters, Pastoral Assistant....………….…..... Deacon John G. Suhayda Chanter…………...........…….....………….………...…..Nick Harisiadis We have now fully entered Great Lent. It is a time for reflection Parish Council Officers and reconnection with God. President…………………..…...…...….…........… Richard Kozlowski Vice President….....................................................George Giolas Reflect on these basic statements: 2nd Vice-President………………………………..... Nick Andrews I believe in one God, Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and earth Treasurer……….…...................................................... Tom Sikoral Secretary…………………………..……….…...…...… Krystal Ioannou and all things, visible and invisible. Phase III Chairman................................... Perry Giannopoulos Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Stewardship…………………………..……….….….… George Giolas Audit Committee Chairman……...….…...….. George Houpis Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against Budget Committee Chairman……....................... Tom Sikoral us. Building & Grounds Chairman……. ….Michael Pontikes and Theodoros Karabatsos Do we see how wonderfully these statements reconnect us with Decor Committee Chairman.....................Stephan Aliferakis God? In considering His power, we realize that He is our Source of Finance Committee Chairman……….….............. Tom Sikoral strength. In accepting His will, we put our trust in Him. By His love Outreach Committee…….......................………...…..John Pierce on the Cross, His sacrifice and His forgiveness, we are liberated! Inreach Committee………………… ...…Voula Asimacopoulos, and Elaine Loomos I believe that the church services and disciplines of Great Lent Communication Committee………………….…..George Giolas offer us a “program” of self-restoration that is particularly valuable School Board Chairman…...........................Olympia Bournias Social Media Committee………………….…… George Houpis as we come out of “Covid stress.” I invite you to attend the special Food Fest Chairman………………. services, to fast, to confess, and to do random acts of good at every Iconography over Altar (Funding)..…..... Dr. Tom Bournias opportunity. These days, everyone needs a little kindness. Let us Philoptochos President…………..…………….. Eleni Kozlowski immerse ourselves in the observance of Great Lent! PTA Co-Presidents (Afternoon School)…. ………....Eleni Gonzalez and Mona Giolas In this issue of Visions, you will find information on two special PTA President (Preschool)…………...… Anargyros Kereakes presentations being organized by our Inreach Committee, one on PTA Co-Presidents (Saturday School)……. March 30 and one on April 13. I know you will find them interesting .....Georgia Bepis and Dimitra Mihalopoulos and beneficial! We are also invited to a special Paraclesis and anoint- Greek School Principal…………............... Mrs. Anastasia Liapi Saturday School Director……..Mrs. Andrianna Panayiotou ing with holy oil, being offered at St. Nectarios Church on April 6. Preschool Director…..……..................... Mrs. Magda Kelesidis These will also enhance our Lenten experience. Sunday School Directors……. Our Philoptochos will be offering a Drive Thru Bake Sale April …….Presvytera Georgia Botsis and Anna Sikoral Athletic Director………………..……...…....…....… David Loomos 21-22. Buy your Easter Tsourekia and red eggs! And our PTA will Scoutmaster..……..…………....………………......Vasily Zimbrakos be offering a delicious “TO GO” Palm Sunday Lunch. Remember to Asst Cubmaster…...…………………………...……......... John Frake place your orders in advance! See page 9 for more details. Little Angels…………….…Anastasia Liapi / Presvytera Diana TELOS PROJECT………....................……........ Katy Anastasiadis Sr GOYA President….....................................Harry Vaselopulos March 25, 1821—2021 Jr. Goya Advisor……..….…….…………..…..……… Father George Family Night …………………….……………………. Father George THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE Bookstore Manager….........…......……………. Jolynn Ruggerio Web Master and IT.....…....….........................… George Houpis In remembrance of this 200th Anniversary, we share some Facebook……………..…………Elizabeth Kotis/Christina Botsis thoughts and articles about this historic occasion in this issue of Office Staff…..…………………….. Visions. Barbara Skaouris, Alexandra Grivas, Anna
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