TRANSLATION OF THE RELIC OF SAINT NICHOLAS: On Friday, May 19th we will celebrate a vigil service for a secondary feast day of our parish. The Translation of the Relics of Saint Nicholas marks a time when the Holy remains of our beloved patron saint were saved from destruction by the Turks. In honor of this miracle we will celebrate beginning at 6:00 p.m. Great Vespers followed by Orthros & Divine Liturgy. Join us in lifting up our prayer to the Lord.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE: The Philoptochos Meeting & Elections will be held on Monday, May 22nd: Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. and General Meeting and Elections at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be hosted by the ladies whose last names begin with N through Z.
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 nonOrthodox 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).
YOUR COOPERATION IS NEEDED: We remind our faithful that the Divine Liturgy begins at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. Please be prompt and on time! Please turn off cell phones before entering church. No conversation should take place during worship. During the reading of the Gospel people in the narthex should not be purchasing or lighting candles but standing reverently and listen to the reading. If possible avoid using center aisle during high points of Divine Liturgy. Lipstick and lip-gloss should be removed before kissing icons, receiving Holy Communion and kissing the hand of the priest. When receiving antidoron, please use both hands and do not allow the crumbs to fall to the floor.
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 TODAY (Mothers Day) during the Coffee Hour. The prize is $1,000! And your ticket goes back in for the Fest Drawing. Thank You!!
HOLY LAND MEETING & DINNER: On Thursday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. there will be one more meeting for those planning on or thinking about joining the Holy Land Pilgrimage. Tom Lambros Bornstein from the company organizing our tour will be here to give a presentation and answer any questions. Dinner will be provided for at the meeting. Please take advantage and join us on this trip. We all have a tendency to put things off and before we know it, it is too late to do all we dreamed of. Live in today and join us for this Once in a Life time Opportunity.
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.
SAVE THIS IMPORTANT DATE: Our Saint Nicholas Church will be turning 90 Years old this year and we are going to celebrate in a big way! Saint Nicholas’ 90th Anniversary Dinner Dance is on Sunday, September 24th, 2017 at Tuscany Falls in Mokena. The cost will be $125 per adult, and $25 for children 3 to 12 years of age. Children under 3 are free. The ticket includes hors d'oeuvres, a four hour open bar, a full four-course meal, music, dancing and other surprises.
GREEKFEST HELP: We are in need of Volunteers. Please reach out to family and friends and ask for help in working our Greekfest. It is our largest fund raiser of the year. The more help we get the smoother everything will run. Mark your calendars for the dates and then take a moment to sign up in the Narthex. Sign up sheets have been placed by the Pangari. Thank you and let this be our best Greekfest yet
JUNIOR OLYMPICS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: This year’s Junior Olympics competition is fast approaching. This event is held on Memorial Day weekend (May 26th—28th) at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Palos Hills. We are making an active push to get as many of our parishioners to join us on all three days to cheer on our kids during their individual and group events. We have a great group of kids and let us show our love and appreciation. Please join us and enjoy a wonderful weekend.
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.
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Our Adult Religious Education classes have begun again. Classes are every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., so that everyone who wants to partake can. 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.
MEMORIAL DAY: On Monday, May 29th, at 10:30 a.m. there will be a Joint Memorial Service at Evergreen Cemetery Graveside prayers will be read at the request of parishioners, from 8:00 a.m. until Noon. A NIGHT OF SOCCER AT TOYOTA PARK: We have been invited to join Assumption Parish in Homer Glen for their outing to see the Chicago Fire play on July 1st. Will include a little tailgating before the game with a cooking of a lamb. This is a great opportunity and should be a wonderful Time. See enclosed flier for more details