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Axios, Axios, Axios! Metropolitan Nathanael

TABLE OF CONTENTS His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago Metropolitan Nathanael ...... 1 Consecrated: March 17, 2018 | Patronal Feast: April 22 Catechism 101 ...... 3 Stewardship ...... 4 His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael (Symeonides) of Chicago is of Great Lent ...... 5 Pontic and Asia-Minor ancestry, and was born in Thessaloniki, Greece Philoptochos ...... 5 (1978). He is the third child of Irene and Vasilios Symeonides. He re- P.T.A./Sunday School ...... 6 ceived his early education from the Greek American Institute of the Zoo- Lenten & Pascha Events ...... 7 dochos Peghe Parish of the Bronx, NY. He later graduated from Hellenic Archangels ...... 8 College (BA, 2000) and from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of The- Youth Events ...... 9 ology (MDiv, 2003). He earned an STM (2003) in Christian Ethics and a Greek Independence Day 10-11 Oratorical Festival ...... 12 ThD (2007) in Bioethics from Boston University. Fr. Nathanael has also Community Events ...... 13 studied the History and Ethics of Public Health at Columbia University Parish News ...... 14 Mailman School of Public Health. Liturgical Schedule ...... 16 He has served as a guest professor of Orthodox Christian Ethics and Bio- Metropolis Events ...... 17 ethics at Fordham University, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of The-

ST. SPYRIDON ology, and Saint Vladimir Theological School. He has authored numerous HELLENIC ORTHODOX articles in theology and bioethics. He has delivered a series of presenta- CHURCH tions to clergy of the Archdiocese and to regional pan-Orthodox clergy

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WWW. SAINT- GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE SPYRIDON.ORG SUNDAY, APRIL 29th, 2018 The Voice - H ΦΩNH Metropolitan Nathanael is a brother of the historic monastery of St. Official Monthly George Epanosifis in Crete, Greece. He was ordained a (2003) and Community Publication of a presbyter (2010) by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America. St. Spyridon Prior to his to the episcopacy, His Eminence served as the Hellenic Orthodox Church Deacon to Metropolitan Methodios (2003-2006); Deacon to the Archbish- 12307 S. Ridgeland Avenue op (2006-2010); presiding of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Palos Heights, IL 60463 Church, NYC (2010-2013), and interim-pastor of the Holy Resurrection REV. FR. TILEMAHOS Church of Brookville, NY and the Saints Constantine and Helen Cathe- ALIKAKOS dral of Brooklyn, NY. As a parish priest in Manhattan, Metropolitan Na- PROTOPRESBYTER thanael developed a unique urban ministry, Orthodox Professionals in

Action (OPA), which provided over 400 young professionals the oppor- Church Office tunity to minister to the most vulnerable in society. Hours: ...... Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Phone: ...... 708-385-2311 or 2313 From September 2013-March 2018, His Eminence served as the Director Fax: ...... 708-385-0166 E-mail: [email protected] of the Office of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations of Web: www.Saint-Spyridon.org the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. In this capacity, he man-

Parish Council Officers aged and cultivated relationships between the Archdiocese and numer- James Korbakes ...... President Konstantine Labraκis ...... Vice-President ous religious organizations, think tanks, non-governmental organiza- George Papadopoulos ...... Vice President tions, and Permanent Missions to the United Nations. He also served as Frank Kopanis ...... Secretary James Xeros ...... Assistant Secretary Director of the Archdiocesan Committee on Science and Technology Gus Kolyvas ...... Treasurer (AACST). Nicholas Chibucos ...... Assistant Treasurer His Eminence coordinated the Archdiocesan commemoration of the 50th Auxiliary Officers Angelo Angelos ...... Chanter Anniversary of the March on Selma (2015), and represented the Archdio- Toula Georgiopoulos ...... Philoptochos cese on the National Council of Churches (NCC) Special Task Force to Tessie Jones ...... P.T.A. Kiki Kazazakis ...... Kentro End Racism in America. He serves as a member of a special non-partisan Lambrini Stavrou ..... Plutarchos Greek School and interreligious working group in Washington, D.C., which seeks to Jan Prible ...... Archangels Academy Zoe Kopanis ...... Sunday School Director advance religious freedom and pluralism in the Middle East. He is also a Nicky Glikis ...... Choir Director member of Tanenbaum’s Communications Committee. During his tenure Presvytera Georgia .... G.O.Y.A. & Jr. G.O.Y.A. Debbie Petrakos ...... Cherubs at the Archdiocese, Metropolitan Nathanael also served as the Executive Demetria Papadopoulos ...... HOPE Assistant to the Chairman of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bish- Fr. Tilemahos ...... Byzantine Music Panagiotis Mihalopoulos ...... Iconography ops of the USA and on the Assembly’s Secretariat. His Eminence also es- Fr. Tilemahos ...... Bible Study Tammy Stamus ...... Handmaidens tablished a Graduate Fellowship Program that provided graduate and Nick Chibucos & Labros Malfas .... Altar Boys post-graduate students the opportunity to serve the Church at the United Angelo Angelos ...... Greek Dance John Farsatis & Zachary Bousies ...... Athletics Nations. Angelo Angelos ...... Floga Dance Troupe Effie Papadopoulos ...... Church Office In 2016, Metropolitan Nathanael attended the Holy and Great Council of Marianna Haniotakis ...... Church Office the Orthodox Church and assisted the press office of the Ecumenical Pa- Soteria Simantirakis ...... Custodian triarchate.

On February 7, 2018, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patri- archate unanimously elected him Metropolitan of Chicago, succeeding

His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of blessed-memory. He was or-

dained a on March 17th in the Holy Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, New York, and enthroned on March 24th in the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chicago

“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy May God grant him many years! and to walk humbly with your God.”

2 The Voice CATECHISM 101

When discussing the ordination of which catechumens would be ele- Christ. Baptism, the gift of illumi- our new Metropolitan, some of the vated to the class of those who are nation is something not fulfilled Bible Study students asked why the ready for illumination or baptism. just by our learning or ascetical ordination took place just prior to That is why at the Presanctified Lit- efforts. It is a gift, freely given to us the Epistle and Gospel reading. urgy, upon entering the fourth by the Holy Spirit through Jesus We discussed then that the bishop week of Lent, we add prayers for Christ. Our learning and asceti- gets consecrated before the read- those who are preparing for holy cism is our response, our effort to ings because one of the main func- illumination, immediately follow- hold on to the presence of the Holy tions of a bishop is to teach. Since ing the prayers for the catechu- Spirit in gratitude and worship, to the sermon follows the readings of mens. The bishop decided which make sure we do not return to our the day, the new bishop then as- catechumens would be baptized old life of sin and death, but to em- sumes his primary function of each year by examining their brace on to the new life in Christ teaching as his first act following knowledge of the faith. He would our Savior. his ordination. also discern whether each catechu- We all consider baptism a neces- In our Bible Study we discussed men had the presence of the Holy sary sacrament for the salvation of about this role of the bishop and Spirit through the gifts of the Holy every soul. It is the rebirth by wa- how his office is the primary teach- Spirit evident in each person: “love, ter and the spirit that Jesus referred ing office of the Church. We look joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, to in his conversation with Nicode- for his success in that role when we goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self- mus. Yet, following our baptism, pray for him in the : control” (Galatians 5:22,23). The we commit acts by which we sepa- “First of all, remember O Lord, our bishop, as the one consecrated by rate ourselves from the presence of Metropolitan Nathanael. Grant that the Holy Spirit, (perhaps you noticed the Holy Spirit in us. After all, the he may serve your holy churches in in watching the ordination of our met- Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. peace. Keep him safe, honorable, and ropolitan that all the hymns were from When we embrace falsehood by healthy for many years, rightly teach- the feast of Pentecost), he is the one to choosing to follow our own justifi- ing the word of Your truth.” The recognize and discern not just some cation, we push the Holy Spirit bishop is responsible therefore, to academic knowledge of the faith, aside. It is at this point, often re- teach the words of Christ’s truth, but the presence of the Holy Spirit peated in everyone’s lifetime, that through his writings, his sermons, in the life and character of each cat- the sacrament of confession, the and actions, through the people echumen. reconciliation accomplished in Je- whom he designates to preach the Therefore, the presence of the Holy sus Christ through His Church, is word of God, clergy and alike, Spirit, faith in the salvific work of just as necessary for our salvation to ensure that those coming into the Jesus Christ, identifies a catechu- as is baptism. The re-establishment faith, do so with the knowledge of men as one ready to receive illumi- of the presence of the Holy Spirit is the truth about God. nation and the seal of the gift of the necessary to sanctify us, to trans- It was the ancient practice of the Holy Spirit which is already pre- form us into members of the body Church, that during Great Lent, sent in the person. Our own bap- of Christ, so that when we receive those who were interested in join- tism, even in infancy, is not just a Holy Communion, we are simply ing the Church through baptism, custom or religious ritual, but ra- expressing that we are already in the class of the catechumens, would ther, the gift of the Holy Spirit, the the Body of Christ through the Ho- be examined by the bishop as to presence of the Holy Spirit, and the ly Spirit. their readiness. Therefore, every fruitfulness of the Holy Spirit in us. As we pray for the fruitful ministry year, at the mid-point of Great It the gift of the reconciliation ac- of our new Metropolitan Nathan- Lent, the bishop would determine complished in the person of Jesus ael, to teach the word of Truth, I

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 3 hope he will see the gifts of the presence of the Holy Spirit in our community, and in all of us personally. As the body of Christ, we look forward to the continued gifts of the Holy Spirit among us, with a new spiritual shepherd guiding us unto greater communion with one another and with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. In His Service, Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos

STEWARDSHIP 2018

STEWARDSHIP GOALS FOR 2018: 400 STEWARDS Stewardship Invite your family and friends to become Stewards of our parish. Goal:

AVERAGE STEWARDSHIP GOAL: $50/month or $600/year Our current average Stewardship is $415, ranging from $250 to $2,400 annually. 300

Please help us reach our average stewardship goal! 200 189 Year The base from which we serve as the voice of Christ in a changing world is the parish. A to date

strong parish provides opportunities for sharing the Good News of Christ, for welcoming

those that are searching for a spiritual home, and a base from which we are sent out into 100 the world. The parish also provides a place for worship, community and education in the faith. To be stewards of the Gospel, we need to be stewards of our parish. This requires the vision and inspiration to see the parish, not as it is, but as it could be. We are called to offer ourselves and our treasure to make our local church all that is can be. We hope and pray that this year’s stewardship and commitment to our parish will stand worthy of our parish history and the blessings of our patron Saint Spyridon. We thank the 189 Stewards who have committed their stewardship for 2018. Stewardship materials are availa-

ble at the church office, in the community hall and on our website. Ευχαριστούμε τους 189 ενορίτες που προσφέρατε την συνδρομή σας για το 2018. Η υποστήριξη όλων είναι απαραίτητη για την S σωστήTEWARDS και θεάρεστη2017 FEBRUARY λειτουργία 25 τηςTH ενορίας-MARCH μας. 24 ΠαρακαλούμεTH όπως όλοι συμβαλουμε την συνδρομή μας για το νέο έτος. Συμπληρώστε την κάρτα συνδρομής μέ τήν προσφορά σας και βοηθήστε να συνεχίσουμε όλοι μαζί την διακονία της ιεράς κοινότητός μας.

Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Alexakos Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Grimanis Mr. & Mrs. George Markopoulos Mr. Panagiotis Alexakos Mrs. Roula Karampelas Mr. & Mrs. Tasos Panagiotopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Nick Argyropoulos Ms. Patricia Katsenis Mr. & Mrs. Panayiotis Prassas Mr. & Mrs. Sam Bisbikis Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Kekempanos Mrs. Panagiota Poziopoulos Mrs. Helen Chiaouris Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kekempanos Mr. & Mrs. Dan Prevett Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Christy Mr.& Mrs. Louis Klioris Mr. & Mrs. George Scarlatis Mr. Vasilios Dontas Ms. Konstantina Kolios Mrs. & Mrs. Gregory Smirnis Mr. & Mrs. John Eliacostas Mrs. Patricia Cotsones Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Tsantilis Mrs. Sophia Felecos Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Labrakis Mr. & Mrs. Gleb Urobuskin Mr. Tim Georgiopoulos Mrs. Betty Lilios Mr. & Mrs. James Voutiritsas Mr. & Mrs. Peter Glikis Mr. George Maglaris

4 The Voice PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS Dear Parishioners and Friends of Philoptochos, Greetings and Kali Anastasi! We are almost at the end of our Lenten Journey; we continue to be spiritually uplifted so that we reach the Light of our Christ’s Resurrection! The Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. Spyridon, have been ac- tively involved during this Lenten period; immersed in charita- ble projects and attending and supporting spiritual events. Wishing Angela Tsarouhis good luck with One such event that we’ve supported was the “Southside Quilt her studies at Holy Cross College A Thon” at our Sister Church, St. Constantine and Helen. Philoptochos women from our Metropolis participated in quilt making for children afflicted with cancer and other calamitous deceases. It was heart warming to be a part of, and contribute to helping our sick children. The quilts and pillows will be distrib- uted to Children Hospitals throughout the Chicago land area. With much anticipation and excitement, the Philoptochos wom- en look forward to attending the Enthronement and Luncheon that will follow of our new Metropolitan! AXIOS! On Palm Sunday we will again have our Annual Bake Sale, to benefit the less fortunate in our community. Please support us by baking Easter goods and by purchasing the fla- vorful Easter home baked sweets! We are also asking you to support our Philoptochos, by attending our “Traditional Palm Sunday Luncheon” prepared by Executive Chef, Mr. Dean Eliacostas. Please make your reser- vations early, and partake with all of us on this special Sunday of Palms! Recently we also celebrated the 80th birthday of our devoted Philoptochos sister and friend, Mrs. Dina Katsoulis. We wish Dina, good health and much happiness! In closing, I would like to include a significant excerpt from a prayer by Archimandrite Nectarios: “Show us, gracious Lord, the talents You have given us so that we play our full part in the life of the Church. You have placed me as one thread among many, as essential as any other, as You weave the beautiful garment that is Your Church. We pray that You will never allow us to tear or damage that garment, but always contrib- ute to its beauty and perfection; together with Your Apostles, Saints and Martyrs who provide such a holy ex- ample.” Καλό Πάσχα και Καλή Ανάσταση! With Christian Agape, Toula Georgiopoulos, Philoptochos President

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 5 P.T.A. NEWS Καλό μήνα! On Wednesday, March 21st, the PTA hosted the dinner after the Presanctified Litur- gy. There was a variety of Lenten food and we would like to thank all those involved. On Friday, March 23rd, Plutarchos Greek School showed their pride in our Greek heritage and recited po- ems, sang songs and danced in honor of our Independence. Thank you to the third and fourth grade parents for providing the Lenten spread. Greek school spring break is on April 2nd, 6th and 9th. We will resume classes on the 13th, please join us after school for our Bright Friday BBQ. Sign up for Junior Olympics will also take place that day, and weather permitting, we will hold try-outs for track & fireld outdoors. Spring pictures will be held on Monday, April 16th and Friday, April 20th. Please wear blue and white on those days. Sunday, April 29th will be the Greek Ameri- can Parade downtown. We will continue selling Lam- bathes for $20 until Palm Sunday. Thanks to our crafty moms for making the beautiful lambathes. Tessie Jones, P.T.A. President SUNDAY SCHOOL The month of March was filled with exciting events for Sunday School. Many of you may have noticed the Ora- torical Festival projects that are displayed in the gym. Our Saturday of Lazarus Lenten retreat is on Saturday, March 31st. Many thanks to Dana Vasilakos for coordi- nating this effort as well as the Oratorical Festival. We are asking all students to join us to help make the palm crosses and decorate our church, as we do every year, after enjoying a pancake breakfast sponsored by the PTA. This month, there will be no class on Pascha, April 8th and on April 29th, because of the parade. Zoe Kopanis, Sunday School Director

6 The Voice LENTEN & HOLY PASCHA EVENTS

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Epitaphion Red Pascha Eggs The dying and wrapping of the Red READERS : The Epitaphion of our Lord will be Pascha Eggs will be on Thursday, We are looking for foreign language decorated during the All-Night Vigil on Holy Thursday Evening on April April 5th, Holy Thursday morning readers for the Agape Service on at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited. Sunday, April 8th at noon. If you 4th. All parishioners and friends are can read any language other than invited to this beautiful Orthodox Spanish, English and Greek, please Tradition in which everyone can contact Fr. Tilemahos. participate. EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS & PASCHA OFFERINGS We wish to thank the following parishioners and friends for donating towards the church, the needy, the flowers and adornment of our St. Spyridon Church during the Great Lent and Pascha Season:

Mr. & Mrs. Gus Alikakos Mr. & Mrs. Bill Georgiopoulos Mrs. Eleni Nikolaou Mr. & Mrs. Pete Ayaleanos Mr. & Mrs. Peter Glikis Mrs. Christina Nikolopoulos Ms. Eleni Bizoukas Mrs. Roula Karampelas Mr. Peter Polmen Mr. & Mrs. Zaharias Bousies Mrs. Koula Kintonis Mrs. Susanna Searl Mr. & Mrs. Sam Charalambos Ms. Sophia Kolyvas Mrs. Anna Selimos Mrs. Martha Eliopulos Mr. Demetrios Kottaras Mr. & Mrs. James Tsipakis Mr. Constantinos Falakos Mrs. Betty Lillios Mrs. Mary Fotopoulos Mr. Angelo Meklis

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 7 ARCHANGELS ACADEMY

The students made Greek Flags and mini-replicas of themselves dressed in Tsolia or Amalia costumes to cele- brate Greek Independence Day, March 25th.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SUMMER CAMP 2018 “UNDER THE SEA” ADVENTURES JUNE 4TH-8TH & JUNE 11TH-15TH

Camp will run from June 4th through June 15th, Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 12 noon and is open to 4-7 year olds. Applica- tions are now available at the Church Office. SCHOOL FIELD TRIP On Wednesday, March 14th, the students enjoyed an In-School Field Trip presented by Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo. The children were able to pet a menagerie of adorable animals. It was a wonderful educational experience.

Dates to remember

April 1-9—No School—Pascha Break Tuesday, April 10—School Reconvenes Sunday, April 15th—Pancake Breakfast Archangels Fundraiser after the Divine Liturgy Sunday, April 29— Greek Parade 8 The Voice CHERUBS March has been a fun month with our little ones! Cherubs enjoyed singing, dancing and crafting lions, bun- nies and sheep… oh my! We wish you all Kalo Pascha! Καλή ανάσταση! Debbie Petrakos, Cherubs Advisor

YOUTH EVENTS GOYA & Jr. GOYA FLOGA Myrofores During the month of March, our Greek Dance Once again, the tradition of the Goyans enjoyed coming to meet- Myrofores during Holy Week and ings on Wednesday nights after Troupe Pascha continues with Eleni dance class. Thank you to all the Under the instruction of Mr. An- Alexakos and Maria Mataragas as parents and family members who gelo Angelos, twenty four teenag- their leaders. If you have any have been faithfully bringing our ers, eight boys and sixteen girls, questions please call the Church Goyans to all our meetings. Dur- have been learning Greek Dances Office. While a white robe is pro- ing April, our main service project during weekly practices for the vided, the girls need to come will be to deliver dinner at the last few months, mainly on dressed appropriately for church Ronald McDonald House in Oak Wednesday nights. The students and with white shoes and white Lawn. The rest of the schedule for are planning to purchase cos- stockings. The Myrofores need to the month of April is listed below: tumes from Greece and prepare be at the church fifteen minutes

to perform at our Greek School before the start of the following April Service Project Graduation on May 25th, and in services:

Ronald McDonald House our summer festivals. The cos- Palm Sunday, April 1st – Service of Monday, April 9th tumes will be the Roumeliotisa the Bridegroom – 7:00 p.m. Deliver and serve dinner at Ronald for the girls and the Epirotis for Holy Monday, April 2nd - Service of McDonald House in Oak Lawn the boys. Anyone wishing to join the Bridegroom – 7:00 p.m. the group, please contact the Holy Tuesday, April 3rd- Service of Wednesday, April 11th church office. After a break for the Bridegroom – 7:00 p.m. Open Gym Pascha, classes will take place Holy Friday, April 6th– The Epi- Wednesday, April 18th every Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. taphios Service – 7:30 p.m. Meeting & Open Gym Finally, if you wish to contribute Holy Saturday, April 7th – The Resur- to our Greek Dance program, you rection Service – 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25th may send your donation to the PASCHA Sunday, April 8th – The Meeting & Art Night church office. Agape Service – 12 noon

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 9 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

10 The Voice GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 11 ORATORICAL FESTIVAL 2018

Congratulations to all our Oratorical Festival Participants for their wonderful and inspiring projects. We received lots of pictures, icons, models of our church, na- tivity scenes, crosses, as well as poems and essays from our older participants. Many thanks to Mrs. Zoe Kopanis, Dana Vasilakos, their staff, parents and volun- teers for organizing and judging this year’s festival. Representing us at the Me- tropolis Oratorical Festival on April 14th, at St. Demetrios, Hammond, will be: Maria Glikis—Jr. Poetry Anastasia Chibucos—Jr. Essay Katerina Alikakos—Jr. Speech Zachary Chibucos—Sr. Essay Demetra Alikakos—Sr. Iconography 12 The Voice April 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Palm Sunday HOLY MONDAY HOLY TUESDAY HOLY WEDNESDAY HOLY THURSDAY HOLY FRIDAY HOLY SATURDAY Palm Sunday Luncheon

GREAT & HOLY WEEK Consult Calendar on pg. 15 for Schedule of Divine Services / Πρόγραμμα Ιερών Ακολουθιών στην σελ. 17

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Holy Pascha Office Closed Archangels Academy Christian Philoxenia at St. Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Altar Boys—10:00 a.m. PTA Easter Baskets at Agape GOYA at the Ronald Soccer Practice—5 p.m. Nicholas Oak Lawn Greek School—4:30 p.m. Handmaidens 10:00 am McDonald House Oak Lawn Volleyball—7 p.m. Archangels Academy P.T.A. BBQ & Jr. Olympics HOPE—10:00 a.m. Parish Council—7 p.m. Cherubs—10:30 a.m. Registration—6:00 p.m. Bible Study—7:00 p.m. Floga Greek Dance—7:00 p.m. GOYA & Jr. GOYA—8pm

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Sunday School Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Bee the Bee Retreat at Joliet Archangels Academy Pancake Greek Bible—10:30 am Soccer Practice—5 p.m. Cherubs—10:30 a.m. Paradosis—7:00 p.m. Greek School—4:30 p.m. Breakfast Greek School-4:30 pm Volleyball—7 p.m. Bible Study—10:30 a.m. Bball Practice—6:30 p.m. Byzantine Music—5pm Iconography - 6 pm Bible Study—7 p.m. Floga Greek Dance—7:00 p.m. GOYA & Jr. GOYA—8pm

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Sunday School Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Greek School-4:30 pm Soccer Practice—5 p.m. Cherubs—10:30 a.m. Greek School—4:30 p.m. Byzantine Music—5pm Volleyball—7 p.m. Bible Study—10:30 a.m. Bball Practice—6:30 p.m. Iconography - 6 pm Bible Study—7 p.m. Floga Greek Dance—7:00 p.m. GOYA & Jr. GOYA—8pm

29 30 May 1st May 2nd May 3rd May 4th May 5th Family Worship Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Cherubs—10:30 a.m. Archangels Academy Archangels Academy Greek Parade –2:00 pm Greek School-4:30 pm Volleyball—7 p.m. Iconography - 6 pm Paradosis—7:00 p.m. Greek School—4:30 p.m. Floga Greek Dance—7:00 p.m. Bball Practice—6:30 p.m. GOYA & Jr. GOYA—8pm

PARISH NEWS

MEMORIALS Thank You Sunday, February 4th To the Anonymous donors for donating food to our Food Pantry. †40 days for Panikos Kaloghirou To all the Parish Organizations for organizing the Lenten Dinners. †7 years for John Kapetan To the P.T.A. and the volunteers and donors for hosting this year’s †29 years for Bertha Kapetan Lenten Retreat †23 years for Stella Nickles To all the teachers and students for a wonderful Greek Independence Sunday, February 11th Day Program. †1 year for Alexandra Koulogeorge To all the parishioners that attended our Metropolitan’s Enthronement. †1 year for George Koulogeorge †1 year for Antonios Kopanitsanos To all the parishioners that attended the OCMC Dinner To the all that donated in memory of Mr. George Haralampopoulos Sunday, February 18th †21 years for Stamata Vythoulkas To Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Les for donating a new candle stand for our May their memory be eternal! Church.

PASCHA GREETINGS From our Fr. Tilemahos & Fr. Athenagoras

the President of the Parish Council Mr. James Korbakes and the board members

the President of the Philoptochos Mrs. Toula Georgiopoulos and its members

the President of the P.T.A. Mrs. Tessie Jomes and its members

the Teachers of Archangels Academy, the Greek and Sunday Schools the Church Staff and all the Parish Organizations

wish all parishioners a Blessed Lent and a Glorious Pascha!

14 The Voice PARISH NEWS

Jr. Olympics Τhe Annual Junior Olympics will take place on May 25th—27th, 2018 at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Palos Hills. Our com- munity will be represented by numerous athletes in individual and team sports. Practices for softball will be announced soon. There will be a try-

out and Registration day, along with a BBQ, on Friday, April 13th. SIGN UP FRIDAY, REGISTRATION CHECK LIST APRIL 13th!! REGISTRATION FORM (FILLED OUT COMPLETELY) EVENTS SHEET $25 REGISTRATION FEE ENTHUSIASM CHECK LIST MUST BE COMPLETE TO BE ADDED TO ROSTERS!

Athletes from other Orthodox Churches may join a particular team as long as their church does not have that team for Jr. Olympics. Also, if you are interested in coaching please notify our Athletic Director, John Farsatis, or contact the church office.

Volleyball Basketball Soccer Our Saint Spyridon All basketball All soccer play- youth ages 13-18 are players ages 7-13 ers, 7-18, are in- invited to play vol- are invited to bas- vited to indoor leyball on Tuesday ketball practice in practices which nights at 7 pm. No preparation for the will take place at volleyball experience necessary. Junior Olympics every Friday, at the Orland Park Practices will take place every Tues- 6:30 p.m., starting on April 20th un- Sportsplex, 11351 W 159th St, Orland day at 7:00 p.m. starting April 10th, til May 18th. Park, IL, starting on Tuesday, March until the games on Memorial Day 27th, at 5:00 p.m. We will have three weekend. The boys and girls teams more practices on April 10th, 17th, & will practice at the same time. 24th, at 5:00 p.m.

St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church 15 Schedule of Divine Services Sunday, April 1st Palm Sunday -Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. * Service of the Nymphios—7:00 p.m. Monday, April 2nd Holy & Great Monday -Presanctified Liturgy—8:30 a.m. Holy Confession— 11:00 a.m. * Service of the Nymphios—7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 3rd Holy & Great Tuesday -Presanctified Liturgy—8:30 a.m. Holy Confession— 11:00 a.m. * Service of the Nymphios—7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 4th Holy & Great Wednesday—Presanctified Liturgy—8:30 a.m. Holy Unction—11 a.m. & 4 p.m. * Orthros of Holy Thursday—7:00 p.m. (Holy Unction offered) Thursday, April 5th Holy & Great Thursday—Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil—8:30 a.m. Dyeing of the Eggs * Service of the Passion of Christ - 6:30 p.m. All-night Vigil and Decoration of Epitaphios Friday, April 6th Holy & Great Friday— Great & Royal Hours—8:30 a.m. Apokathelosis—4:00 p.m. * Service of the Lamentations—7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7th Holy & Great Saturday—Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil—6:00 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Resurrection Service—11:00 p.m. Sunday, April 8th HOLY PASCHA, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—12 midnight * Agape Vespers—12 noon Tuesday, April 10th Raphael, Nicholas & Irene, Orthros, Divine Liturgy & Artoklasia—8:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 11th Christian Philoxenia at St. Nicholas, Oak Lawn. Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m. Friday, April 13th Life-Giving Fountain, Orthros & Divine Liturgy —8:00 a.m. Saturday, April 14th Great Vespers—5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 15th Sunday of Thomas—Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Sunday, April 22nd Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. * Vespers at St. George Church—7:00 p.m. Monday, April 23rd St. George the Trophybearer—Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m. Saturday, April 28th Great Vespers—6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 29th Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:00 a.m.

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Κυριακή 1η Ἀπριλίου Κυριακή τῶν Βαΐων, Ὂρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία -8:00 π.μ. Ακολουθία τοῦ Νυμφίου - 7:00 μ.μ. Δευτέρα 2η Ἀπριλίου Μεγάλη Δευτέρα, Προηγιασμένη Θεία Λειτουργία -8:30 π.μ. Ἱερά Ἐξομολόγηση -11:00 π.μ. * Ἀκολουθία τοῦ Νυμφίου - 7:00 μ.μ. Τρίτη 3η Ἀπριλίου Μεγάλη Τρίτη, Προηγιασμένη Θεία Λειτουργία -8:00 π.μ. Ἱερά Ἐξομολόγηση -11:00 π.μ. * Ἀκολουθία τοῦ Νυμφίου - 7:00 μ.μ. Τετάρτη 4η Ἀπριλίου Μεγάλη Τετάρτη, Προηγιασμένη Θεία Λειτουργία -8:00 π.μ.* Εὐχέλαιο –11:00 π.μ. & 4:00 μ.μ. Ὂρθρος τῆς Μ. Πέμπτης - 7:00 μ.μ. Πέμπτη 5η Ἀπριλίου Ἁγία καί Μεγάλη Πέμπτη, Ἐσπερινός καί Θεία Λειτουργία τοῦ Μ. Βασιλείου -8:00 π.μ. * Ακολουθία τῶν Παθῶν -6:30 μ.μ. * Ἀγρυπνία και στολισμός του Επιταφείου Παρασκευή 6η ἈπριλίουἉγία καί Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, Ἀκολουθία τῶν Βασιλικῶν Ὡρῶν -8:30 π.μ. Ἑσπερινός τῆς Ἀποκαθήλωσης -4:00 μ.μ. * Ἀκολουθία τοῦ Ἐπιταφίου -7:30 μ.μ. Σἀββατο 7η Ἀπριλίου Μεγάλο Σάββατο, Ἐσπερινἠ Θεία Λειτουργία Μ. Βασιλείου – 6:00 π.μ. & 8:30 π.μ. Μεσονυκτική Ἀκολουθία -11:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 8η Ἀπριλίου ΑΓΙΟΝ ΠΑΣΧΑ, Εσπερινός της Αγάπης—12 μ.μ. Τρίτη 10 Απριλίου Ἁγίων Ραφαήλ, Νικολάου καί Εἰρήνης, Ὂρθρος καί Θεία Λειτουργία -8:00 π.μ. Τετάρτη 11 Ἀπριλίου Χριστιανική Φιλοξενία στον Ι.Ν. Ἁγ. Νικολάου, Oak Lawn, Ὂρθρος & Λειτουργία -8:30 π.μ. Παρασκευή 13 Απριλίου Ζωοδόχου Πηγῆς, Ὂρθρος καί Θεία Λειτουργία -8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο 14 Απριλίου Μέγας Εσπερινός –5:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 15 Απριλίιου Κυριακή του Θωμά, Ὂρθρος καί Θεία Λειτουργία -8:00 π.μ. Κυριακή 22 Απριλίιου Ὂρθρος καί Θεία Λειτουργία -8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα 23 Απριλίου Ἁγίου Γεωργίου τοῦ Τροπαιοφόρου, Ὂρθρος καί Θεία Λειτουργία -8:00 π.μ. Σάββατο 28 Απριλίου Μέγας Εσπερινός –6:00 μ.μ. Κυριακή 29 Ἀπριλίου Κυριακή τῶν Μυροφόρων, Ὂρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία -8:00 π.μ.

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