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St. Spyridon Church
Publish Date: 2017-03-19
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St. Spyridon Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (708)385-2311
  • Fax:
  • (708) 385-0166
  • Street Address:

  • 12307 S. Ridgeland

  • Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Mailing Address:

  • 12307 S. Ridgeland

  • Palos Heights, IL 60463


Contact Information




Services Schedule

Sunday Orthros - 8:00 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy

Saturday Vespers - 6:00 p.m.


Past Bulletins


Saints and Feasts

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March 19

Sunday of the Holy Cross

With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.


Chrysanthos
March 19

The Holy Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria

Saint Chrysanthus, who was from Alexandria, had been instructed in the Faith of Christ by a certain bishop. His father, who was a senator by rank and a pagan, had him shut up in prison for many days; then, seeing the unchanging disposition of his mind, he commanded that a certain young woman named Daria be brought from Athens. She was a very beautiful and learned maiden, and also an idolater, and Chrysanthus' father wedded him to her so that he might be drawn away from the Faith of Christ because of his love for her. Instead of this however, Chrysanthus drew Daria unto piety, and both of them boldly proclaimed Christ and received the crown of martyrdom in 283, during the reign of Numerian, when they were buried alive in a pit of mire.


Allsaint
March 19

Demetrios the New Martyr


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Sixth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:36-53

At that time, Jesus, having risen from the dead, stood in the midst of his disciples and said to them, "Peace to you." But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? See my hands and feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have." And when he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them.

Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled. Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high."

Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and they returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6.

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."


Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."


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Wisdom of the Fathers

And see how He also makes His discourse unexceptionable: not saying at all, "whether you will, or no, you must suffer this," but how? "If any man will come after me."
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century

"I force not, I compel not, but each one I make lord of his own choice; wherefore also I say, 'If any man will.' For to good things do I call you, not to things evil, or burdensome; not to punishment and vengeance, that I should have to compel.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 55 on Matthew 16, 1. B#54, p.339., 4th Century

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Save, O Lord, Thy people and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou unto the faithful victory over adversaries. And by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"
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Saint Spyridon Google Calendar

  • Saint Spyridon Calendar

    March 19 to March 27, 2017

    Sunday, March 19

    Sunday of the Holy Cross

    Great Lent, Wine & Oil Allowed

    8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    9:30AM Senior Choir

    11:00AM Sunday School

    6:00PM Solemn Vespers

    Monday, March 20

    Great Lent, Strict Fast

    The Holy Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    9:00AM Archangels Academy

    10:00AM Paraklesis

    10:30AM Bible Study in Greek

    4:30PM Byzantine Music

    4:30PM Greek School

    6:00PM Great Compline

    7:00PM Bible Study

    Tuesday, March 21

    Great Lent, Strict Fast

    St James the Confessor the Bishop of Catania

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    9:00AM Archangels Academy

    7:00PM Jr. GOYA Meeting

    Wednesday, March 22

    Great Lent, Strict Fast

    Basil the Holy Martyr of Ancyra

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    9:00AM Archangels Academy

    10:00AM Bible Study

    10:30AM Cherubs

    6:30PM Presanctified Liturgy

    8:30PM Dinner hosted by Choir & Psaltes

    Thursday, March 23

    Great Lent, Strict Fast

    Martyr Nikon in Sicily

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    9:00AM Archangels Academy

    Friday, March 24

    Great Lent, Strict Fast

    St Artemon (Menignus) the Bishop of Seleucia

    9:00AM Church Office Open

    9:00AM Archangels Academy

    10:00AM Holy Confession

    4:30PM Greek Independence Day Program

    6:30PM Salutations to the Theotokos

    Saturday, March 25

    Fish, Wine & Oil Allowed

    Annunciation of the Theotokos

    8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Jr. Olympics Basketball

    Sunday, March 26

    Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel

    Sunday of St. John Climacus

    Great Lent, Wine & Oil Allowed

    8:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy

    9:30AM Senior Choir

    11:00AM Sunday School

    6:00PM Solemn Vespers

    Monday, March 27

    Great Lent, Strict Fast

    Martyr Matrona of Thessalonica

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Bulletin Inserts

    Stewardship 2017

    Stewardship 2017

    Become a Steward of Saint Spyridon for 2017!


    Lenten Retreat

    Lenten Retreat

    Saint Spyridon PTA and Sunday School invite all our Saint Spyridon youth, K-6th to this year's Lenten Retreat about prayer. Register today for this great event!


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