SPECIAL TRAY FOR JUNIOR DANCE TROUPE: As we exit the church today our Jr. Dance group will be holding a special Tray to help them buy new dance outfits. Our dance group has grown and we no longer have enough for all the kids. Please give generously. God Bless
COMMUNION ANNOUNCEMENT: While we pray and work for the reconciliation and unity of all the world's Christians, the reality remains that there is still no intercommunion between our Orthodox Churches and the Churches of the West. This means that only baptized, chrismated and observant Orthodox faithful receive Communion in our churches. At the same time, we warmly welcome all non- Orthodox to join us in prayer and celebration, and humbly offer to all present the Antidoro bread of fellowship at the end of the service. We offer this important symbol 'instead of the Gifts', in the words of the Apostle Paul, 'Till we all come to the unity of the Faith' (Eph. 4.13).
JUNIOR OLYMPICS TRY OUTS TODAY: This year’s Junior Olympics competition is fast approaching. The Olympics is for all the Orthodox youth in the Chicago Metropolis and offers many competitive track and field events as well as swimming and tennis. This event is held on Memorial Day weekend (May 26th- 28th) at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Palos Hills. Please consider participating in this year’s events and proudly representing our community. For more information please contact Ted Cachampis. Try outs will be held TODAY following Liturgy.
FESTIVAL DONATIONS: Please watch for Greek Fest 2017 Alerts. We will are collecting donations. You all made it such a great success last year! Every donation in any amount helps the Church. May is Wine & Pop month! Please see the enclosed flyer for details.
PHILOPTOCHOS SCHOLARSHIPS: Every year our Ladies Philoptochos gen-erously offers scholarships from $300 to $2,000 to Philoptochos members, their spouses and children who are pursuing post secondary education at a university, community college or trade school. Please contact Sharon Sinadinos at 708-429-5642 for information and to get an application. Applications are also available in the Church Office. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 12th at 4:00 p.m.
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Our Adult Religious Education classes will begin again on Wednesday, May 10th and classes will be offered at 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., so that everyone who wants to partake can. It will also be in 6 week increments. We will be focusing on the Book of Acts this time around. So please join us as we journey through this wonderful book in the time following our Lord’s Death and Resurrection.
STEWARDSHIP NOTE: Supporting the Church is EACH Orthodox Christian’s responsibility to the Lord. From the single young adult to the married couple to the young family to those who are senior citizens, it takes everyone’s commitment to support OUR parish of St. Nicholas and promote OUR Orthodox Christian Faith! Many thanks to all those who have pledged and we invite all those who haven’t to please submit their pledge to the church office today.
HOLY LAND PILGRAMAGE MEETING TODAY: We are planning a trip to the Holy Land & Saint Katherine’s Monastery at Sinai from October 29th to November 9th of 2017. It is a truly once in a life time experience. So make your plans to join us in the Holy Land. The price is finalized to between $3,100 to $3,300 includes airfare, Hotel, transportation as well as breakfast & dinner everyday. Please speak to Fr. Christodoulos if you have any questions.
EARLY BIRD FESTIVAL RAFFLE DRAWING: Run, don’t walk, to your nearest Parish Council member or the Church Office to buy your Raffle Ticket for the Festival. Our Early Bird Drawing will take place on Sunday, May 14 (Mothers Day) during the Coffee Hour. The prize is $1,000! And your ticket goes back in for the Fest Drawing. Thank You!!
SAVE THE DATE: 90th Anniversary of Saint Nicholas Parish: St. Nicholas’ 90th Anniversary Dinner Dance is September 24th, 2017 at Tuscany Falls in Moke-na. It is easily located right off of I-80 and LaGrange. Very accessible from I-355, 294 and I-57. Mark the date down and prepare for a wonderful evening of great memories and even better fellowship.
GRADUTE/SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY: Will be held on Sunday, June 4th, 2017. So we are asking all our parents and children to inform us of the kids of Saint Nicholas who will be graduating High school & College this year. We would like to honor you and will have a special gift for all graduates. Please call the office 708-636-5460 to let us know of any graduates. Deadline to submit names is Tuesday, May 30th , 2017.
PLEASE don’t leave your weekly bulletin in the pew. Take it home with you and share the message and announcements, written here, with your family and friends. Thank You!