MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES: In remembrance of Memorial Day, Fr. Christodoulos will be chanting the Trisagion Service at grave sites on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th. Beginning at 7:45 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, a Joint Memorial Prayer Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. We will be at Evergreen Cemetery, weather permitting, until Noon. At approximately 1:00 p.m. at Bethania Fr. Christodoulos will offer prayers at the graves until 2:00 p.m. May we remember our dearly beloved on this day. May their Memories be Eternal!
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.
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).
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.
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
GRADUTE/SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY: Will be held on Sunday, June 11th , 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, June 6th, 2017.
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!
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.
FALL OF CONSTANTINOPLE COMMEMORATION: All are warmly and strongly invited to join in this unique remembrance, which will take place on Tuesday, May 30th beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Greenhouse Theater at 2257 N. Lincoln Ave in Chicago, IL. The centerpiece of the Fall of Constantinople 2017 program will be a screening of “Engineering: an Empire: The Byzantines” a documentary. Also a musical presentation featuring Traditional Asia Minor Musician's. See enclosed Flier for more information.
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. Tailgating will begin at 3:00 p.m. 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.
SUMMER CHURCH ATTENDANCE: Sunday School children and their parents are reminded to faithfully attend the Liturgy throughout the summer months. St. Paul reminds us of the importance to pray without ceasing which includes every day of the year. See you in church!