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THE VOICE 2020 - VOLUME NO. 348

SAINT SPYRIDON HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH

Two months of Zoom Facebook Live, YouTube Live, calling, texting, and praying. Thanks to all our faithful, staff and volunteers for doing everything to stay connected.

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Archangels Academy We hope that you are all well, staying healthy and doing your best to stay safe. This has been a difficult few

months for everyone. We miss physically being in the classroom with the children. However, we are thrilled

to be running our Zoom eLearning sessions with all of our students (and even parents) participating! It makes

us so very happy to be able to see everyone as they learn virtually! It’s a different platform, but our children

have adapted well. We are so proud of them. Flat Mrs. Sofea has made it to everyone’s house! I love all the

new adventures the children have taken me on. Keep on being creative

2020—2021 School Year Applications for the 2020—2021 School year are still

available. Please be aware that applications are accept-ed on a first come first serve basis with priority given to currently enrolled students, St. Spyridon stewards

and alumni. We have limited space so please plan accordingly.

The Voice - H ΦΩNH Official Monthly

Community Publication of

St. Spyridon

Hellenic Orthodox Church

12307 S. Ridgeland Avenue

Palos Heights, IL 60463

REV. FR. TILEMAHOS

ALIKAKOS

PROTOPRESBYTER

Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Phone: 708-385-2311

Fax: 708-385-0166

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.Saint-Spyridon.org

Parish Council Officers Frank Kopanis President

George Papadopoulos Vice-President

James Xeros Vice-President

Panagiotis Stamus Secretary

John Farsatis Assistant Secretary

Gus Kolyvas Treasurer

Jim Korbakes Assistant Treasurer

Auxiliary Officers Angelo Angelos Chanter

Georgia Xeros Philoptochos

Dana Vasilakos P.T.A.

Kiki Kazazakis Kentro

Marianna Haniotakis Plutarchos Academy

Sofea Malamis Archangels Academy

Zoe Kopanis Sunday School Director

Nicky Glikis Choir Director

Zoe Alikakos G.O.Y.A. & Jr. G.O.Y.A.

Connie Papadatos G.O.Y.A. & Jr. G.O.Y.A.

Nancy Primbas G.O.Y.A. & Jr. G.O.Y.A.

Panagiotis Mihalopoulos Iconography

Fr. Tilemahos Bible Study

Tammy Stamus Handmaidens

Labros Malfas Altar Boys

Nicky Glikis Jr. Choir Director

Angelo Angelos Byzantine Music

Alexia Chibucos Byzantine Music

Angelo Angelos Greek Dance

Cindy Polyzos Floga Dance Troupe

John Farsatis Athletics

Zachary Bousies Athletics

Stella Parhas Food Pantry

Effie Papadopoulos Church Office

Marianna Haniotakis Church Office

Soteria Simantirakis Custodian

Father’s Message Christ is Risen! Christ has ascended! The Holy Spirit descends! The Comforter

has come! During these two months of sheltering, I have been amazed by the

work of the Holy Spirit among us made evident in the incredible virtual par-

ticipation in worship, ministering to those in need, staying connected with one

another, supporting our church and working together with patience, compas-

sion, and a loving and grateful heart. I wish to first thank our Saint Spyridon

children for sending beautiful pictures and videos of encouragement and mes-

sages of love. Our incredibly devoted volunteers and staff kept our schools

operating on-line and our students connected with our church and with one

another. So many of our stewards responded to our on-line appeals in sup-

port of the church and of the needy of our community. Included in this issue

are ‘quarantine’ stories of our families who were so kind to share a few of

their experiences during this crisis so that future generations will be inspired

by the way our parish faced these unprecedented and historic times.

We celebrated Holy Week, Pascha, and we are now nearing Pentecost. While

the Paschal season passed without us being gathered together to proclaim the

Resurrection, it is safe to say that virtually our collective voices went far be-

yond our walls as we shared the joy of Pascha in an unforgettable manner.

Understandably, it was different. It lacked so many elements that make up

what we know as the church experience of Pascha. Yet, we discovered the

church in our home, in our family and in our own heart. We discovered in the

quiet and stillness of our quarantine the ability to pray and understand the

comforting presence of the Holy Spirit praying within us.

At the same time, I hope and pray that you had the chance to spend time with

your family, read some good books, picked up a hobby or tackled that home

improvement project that was perpetually on your list. At church, knowing

that there would be no foot traffic for a while, we thought to make the place a

bit brighter. With the help of our volunteers and donors, we changed all the

light fixtures in the classrooms, altar rooms, hallway and kitchen, with all our

parish organizations contributing to this effort. Once we changed the lights,

we realized how dirty our drop ceilings were. A generous donor and a hard

working crew took on the monumental task of changing all the ceiling tiles

and repairing and painting all the track. Our Archangels Academy classroom

was painted along with the altar side rooms, our choir loft stairwell and our

kitchen, once again through the efforts and generosity of our faithful parish-

ioners. All our kitchen equipment and floors are being cleaned. In fact, all the

shelves and cabinets in our kitchen were emptied into the gym which made

for an incredible sight. One does not know how things accumulate until they

laid out on tables filling half our gymnasium. Lastly, we will strip and wax all

the floors so that everything will be fresh and renewed once we return to our

building.

We will not be able to have our festival this year due to the state restrictions

on gatherings. We are still able to support our parish by purchasing the festi-

val raffle ticket that was mailed to your home or by making a festival donation

on our website. In the meantime, please continue to support our local restau-

ranteurs so that they will be able to donate to our festival in 2021. A listing of

our donor restaurants is linked to our parish website. Show your support for

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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:

Ahepa - Englewood Chapter

Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Alexakos

Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Alexopoulos

Mr. & Mrs. Pete Angelos

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Argyropoulos

Mrs. Jan Augustine

Mrs. Chrisi Bastas

Mr. Peter Berdusis

Ms. Eleni Bizoukas

Mrs. Morfo Bountinas

Mr. & Mrs. Zaharias Bousies

Mr. & Mrs. Adam Collopy

Mr. & Mrs. Curtis James

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Chibucos

Mr. & Mrs. Polychronis Christopoulos

Ms. Bess Demopoulos

Mrs. Martha Eliopulos

Mrs. Georgia Evangelopoulos

Ms. Ruth Faklis

Mr. & Mrs. George Gatsios

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Georgiopoulos

Mr. & Mrs. Ted Georgiopoulos

Mrs. Irene Giardina

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Glikis

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Halikias

Mrs. Kyriaki Kaloghirou

Mrs. Roula Karampelas

Mrs. Dina Katsoulis

Mr. & Mrs. Andreas Kavvadas

Mr. & Mrs. James Kladis

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Klioris

Dr. & Mrs. Chris Kolyvas

Mr. Gus Kolyvas

Mr. Pete Kolyvas

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kopanis

Mrs. Sophia Kopanitsanos

Mr. & Mrs. Dean Korolis

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Kournetas

Mr. & Mrs. John Koziocas

Mr. & Mrs. George Kyroudis

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Les

Mrs. Betty Lillios

Mrs. Tina Manasses

Mr. & Mrs. Apostolos Malfas

Mr. Angelo Meklis

Mr. James Michalarias

Mr. & Mrs. Deno Mihas

Ms. Eleni Nicolaou

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Paleothodoros

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Papadatos

Mr. & Mrs. George Papadopoulos

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Papamakarios

Mr. Andrew Pappas

Ms. Catherine Pappas

Ms. Constance Pappas

Mrs. Carol Pappas

Mrs. Kathryn Pappas

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Paraskevopoulos

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Paraskis

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Paxinos

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Petinatos

Mrs. Mary Perakis

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Perkins

Mrs. Penny Poninski

Mr. Peter Polmen

Mr. John Poziopoulos

Mrs. Panagiota Poziopoulos

Mr. & Mrs. Panayiotis Prassas

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Priovolos

Mrs. Elizabeth Rentas

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Rentas

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Righetti

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Scarlatis

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Shizas

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Selimos

Dr. & Mrs. Peter Sotiros

Mrs. Olibia Stamatoglou

Mrs. Fay Thiakos

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thiakos

Ms. Vicky Thiakos

Mr. & Mrs. Christos Tsakiris

Mr.& Mrs. Peter Tsakiris

Mr. & Mrs. Odysseus Tsarouhis

Mrs. Athena Tsinoukas

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Tsinoukas

Mr. & Mrs. James Tsipakis

Mrs. Dana Vasilakos

Mrs. Helen Vlassis

Mr. & Mrs. George Vythoulkas

Mr. & Mrs. James Xeros

Mrs. Goldie Xirafakis

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Zentefis

Mrs. Magdalene Zippman

all our businesses and those who are struggling during this crisis, and minister to those among you who are in need. If

the church can help in any way, please let us know.

It is not by accident that we are beginning to return to church on Pentecost. It is all as God wills it. We would have all

liked to be at church for Pascha, yet Pentecost is more significant than Pascha. At the Lord’s Resurrection we can only

stand as witnesses to the joy of the Risen Lord. At Pentecost, by receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit, we actually partici-

pate in the Resurrection of Christ and understand what it means to know Him and live with Him. The descent of the

Holy Spirit cleanses, renews us, transforms us and sanctifies us in a manner beyond understanding. The Holy Spirit is

the Comforter who is coming to bring comfort, consolation and holiness to a suffering world.

As we return to church during the three day celebration of the feast of Pentecost, we will experience the Lord’s Resurrec-

tion, His Ascension, and the Descent of the Holy Spirit all at once, understanding that they are connected, the three great

feasts that opened the path of our salvation. Perhaps from now on, Pentecost will have a new meaning for us, a miracle

of renewed hope, rediscovered priorities, appreciation for things taken for granted, a declaration of what is essential and

a celebration of human nature comforted by the Comforter, filled with the joy of God’s kingdom. Amen. Fr. Tilemahos

Stewardship 2020


Stewards 2020-March 25th - May 15th

Ms. Denise Alexopoulos Mrs. Katerina Alexopoulos Dr. & Mrs. George Danos Mr. & Mrs. George Drikos Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios Karamagian-nis Mr. & Mrs. Steve Kapsalis Ms. Patricia Katsenis Mrs. Stavroula Klioris Mr. & Mrs. Chris Korbakes

Mr. Alexandros Malamis Mr. & Mrs. Theophanes Manikas Mr. & Mrs. Theofanis Marinos Mr. & Mrs. paul Paraskevopoulos Mr. & Mrs. Rob Righetti Mr. & Mrs. Glynn Searl Mrs. Demitra Stameson Mr. & Mrs. Paul Stathakis Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Tsinoukas Mrs. Mahi Tritsorolis

Mr. Kostas Vasilopoulos & Mrs. Isidora Kafkas Mrs. Helen Xeros

232 Members

During this pandemic situation, we are all realizing the importance of Stewardship as

the primary source of parish support. In situations such as the current state of affairs

where regular candles and trays are limited and by not having a festival this summer, it

is only leaves Stewardship as the way to fund the various ministries of our parish.

Therefore, we appeal to all of you to renew your Stewardship for the current year and

offer what you can to support our parish life. In the meantime, we are also experiencing

additional calls for help with utilities and food assistance, so please donate to our Food

Pantry fund in order to accommodate everyone in need. If you are blessed with contin-

ued employment through this crisis, please be personally mindful of those around you

who are suffering, and consider assisting our parish to continue its ministry to our faith-

ful.

You can offer your donations by mail or on-line through our parish website which is now featuring Tithe.ly

as one of its donation platforms. Everyone’s assistance is greatly appreciated.

We wish to thank the 232 Stewards who have already committed their stewardship for 2020. Stewardship

materials are available on our website.

Ευχαριστούμε τους 232 ενορίτες που προσφέρατε την συνδρομή σας για το 2020. Σας παρακαλούμε να

συνεχήσετε την υποστήριξή σας προς την εκκλησία, και για να λειτουργεί η εκκλησία αλλά και για να

μπορούμε να βοηθήσουμε όσους προστρέχουν στην ενορία για οικονομική βοήθεια. Η υποστήριξη

όλων είναι απαραίτητη για την σωστή και θεάρεστη λειτουργία της ενορίας μας. Παρακαλούμε όπως

όλοι συμβάλουμε την συνδρομή μας και τις δωρεές μας είτε ταχυδρομικώς ή μέσω της ιστιοσελίδας της

ενορίας μας.

STEWARDSHIP GOALS FOR 2020: 400 STEWARDS

Invite your family and friends to become Stewards of our parish.

AVERAGE STEWARDSHIP GOAL: $50/month or $600/year Our current average: Stewardship is $415,

ranging from $250 to $2,400 annually.

Please help us reach our stewardship goals!

Stewardship Goal: 400

200

100

300

Year to date

232

Sunday School

Christina Eliopulos Christina will be graduating from Victor J. Andrew High School ranking in the top 15% of

her class and a member of the National Honor Society. She is also an ISAC State Scholar,

member of the German Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society and a Schol-

ar Athlete. At Andrew, Christina played volleyball, basketball and softball. Christina has

over 200 hours of community service, some of which she earned at St. Spyridon during

Bible Camps. At St. Spyridon she has also attended Plutarchos Greek School, Sunday

School, Jr. Choir, and Jr. Olympics. Christina will be Attending Missouri University of

Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri, where she will be studying Chemical Engi-

neering and playing softball. She is thankful to her family and the St. Spyridon communi-

ty for their support throughout the years. Christina is the daughter of Antonia and Chris

Eliopulos.

Peter Kolyvas.

Peter Kolyvas will be graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

with his Bachelors of Science in Molecular & Cellular Biology Honors Concentration with

Academic Distinction and High Distinction in Research. While at school, Peter was heavi-

ly involved in liver disease research, was the treasurer of Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health

Honor Society, volunteer at Carle Foundation Hospital and the local soup kitchen, Gen-

eral Chemistry Teaching Assistant, mentor for incoming freshman, and taught chemistry

to local elementary and grade schoolers. While growing up in the St. Spyridon communi-

ty, Peter was involved in Greek school, Sunday school, Hope and Joy, and was an Altar

Boy. After graduation, he will be attending medical school.

Alexander Theodore Pappas Alex is graduating Cum Laude from Bradley University with a Bachelor of Science in Game De-

sign.

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Typically, the month of May is filled with much excitement as we come closer to the end of our Sunday School year. We host our annual Bible Bowl, and honor our graduates of both 8th grade, High School and col-lege as well as acknowledge our teachers.

This year, things are a bit different. While we cannot be together physically, we are grateful to see each other

on our Zoom calls. It truly has made us all appreciate the little things that we take for granted. As always, I

would like to thank Father Tilemahos for his spiritual guidance and his weekly sermons which we all learn

from. Many thanks to our dedicated teachers who volunteer their time and talent with us each Sunday. To the

PTA for all their support of our students. Even though Sunday School is coming to a close, we should always

try to learn something more and become closer to our faith. It is a journey that is constantly changing. Even

though we cannot be together in our traditional way, we can still come up with ways to stay connected and be

together and make the best of this.

Zoe Kopanis, Sunday School Director

2020 St. Spyridon Graduates


2020 St. Spyridon Graduates Zoe Stefani Schultz Zoe Stefani Schultz recently graduated from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park in the top 10% of her

class. Through maintaining a high 4.65 GPA in all honors and advanced placement classes, Zoe was named a

National Merit Commended Scholar and an Illinois State Scholar while also earning the State of Illinois Seal

of Biliteracy in Spanish. Outside of the classroom, she competed as a three sport athlete and was involved in a

multitude of co-curricular clubs. Zoe held a leadership role in these as the Captain of her athletics teams and

a Senior Executive member of Model United Nations and First Class Ambassadors. Additionally, by serving

as the leader of the Greek group of International Club for two years, Zoe has helped oth-

ers find their love for the Greek culture and dance. Zoe’s acceptance into the National

Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honors Society), and the National Spanish Hon-

ors Society allowed her to consistently serve as a tutor in both the math and english re-

source centers at her school. Outside of Carl Sandburg High School, Zoe is an avid believ-

er in helping others as she completed over 150 hours of community service during her

four years of high school. Her efforts earned her the Cook County Sheriff's Commitment

to Service Award. Zoe was very active in the St. Spyridon community. In addition to

attending Sunday School and graduating from Ploutarchos Greek School, she participated

in Handmaidens, Myrofores, Greek Dance, Church Basketball, Junior Olympics, Oratori-

cal Festivals, and Lenten Retreats. Zoe will be attending Grand Valley State University in the fall and is triple

majoring in Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Spanish while also being accepted into their Honors College.

She would like to thank her parents Christina Panos-Schultz and Jamie Schultz, her family, Father Tilemahos,

and the entire St. Spyridon Community for their continued love and support throughout the years.

Alexia Chibucos

Alexia is graduating with Magna Cum Laude from the Business Honors program with her

bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Spanish Literature from Loyola University of Chicago.

During college, Alexia was the president of the Loyola chapter of Orthodox Christian Fellow-

ship, she was the treasurer of the Spanish club, and was a member of the Chamber Choir for

four years. Alexia is pursuing her CPA certification and has accepted a full-time position as an

Audit Associate at Crowe, LLP, a public accounting firm in Chicago. She would like to thank

her mother and father, siblings, and St. Spyridon family for all their love and support.

Efstathios (Steven) Theoharis

Steven Theoharis graduated from Providence Catholic High School with High Honors. Throughout his four

years at Providence, Steven participated in National Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, and was an active

volunteer in the library. He competed in the basketball program and ran track as well. Outside of school,

Steven was an active member in his parish. His love and

pride of St. Spyridon helped him and his team fight their

way to a G.O.A.L Basketball Championship. Along with

participating in basketball, Steven was an Altar Boy Cap-

tain, participant in the Junior Olympics, and volunteered

during the Greek Fests. St. Spyridon will always be his sec-

ond home and the memories he made there will never be

forgotten. He will be continuing his education at DePaul

University this upcoming fall semester. Steven will be pur-

suing a degree in Business Administration.

ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΙΕΡΩΝ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΙΩΝ

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Ιουνιοσ 2020 Δευτέρα 1 Ιουνίου Θεία Λειτουργία & Αγιασμός –8:30 π.μ. * Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ. Τρίτη 2 Ιουνίου 1η Ωρα καί Λειτουργία –8:30 π.μ. * Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ.

Τετάρτη 3 Ιουνίου 1η Ωρα καί Λειτουργία –8:30 π.μ. * Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ.

Πέμπτη 4 Ιουνίου 1η Ωρα καί Λειτουργία –8:30 π.μ. * Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ.

Παρασκευή 5 Ιουνίου Φιλόπτωχος –5:30 μ.μ. * Παράκληση –7:00 μ.μ.

Σάββατο 6 Ιουνίου Ψυχοσάββατο, Ορθρος, Λειτουργία & Μνημόσυνο –8:30 μ.μ. * Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ.

Κυριακή 7 Ιουνίου ΠΕΝΤΗΚΟΣΤΗ, Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία –8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα 8 Ιουνίου Αγίου Πνεύματος, Ορθρος καί Λειτουργία –8:30 π.μ. * Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ. Τρίτη 9 Ιουνίου Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ.


Πέμπτη 11 Ιουνίου Αγιο Ευχέλαιο –7:00 μ.μ.

Παρασκευή 12 Ιουνίου Παράκληση –7:00 μ.μ.

Σάββατο 13 Ιουνίου 1η Ωρα καί Λειτουργία –8:30 π.μ. * Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ.

Κυριακή 14 Ιουνίου Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία –8:00 π.μ. Δευτέρα 15 Ιουνίου Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ. Τετάρτη 17 Ιουνίου 1η Ωρα καί Λειτουργία –8:30 π.μ. * Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ.

Πέμπτη 18 Ιουνίου Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ.



Κυριακή 21 Ιουνίου Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία –8:00 π.μ.

Δευτέρα 22 Ιουνίου Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ. Τρίτη 23 Ιουνίου Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ.


Πέμπτη 25 Ιουνίου Εσπερινός –7:00 μ.μ.



Κυριακή 28 Ιουνίου Όρθρος & Θεία Λειτουργία –8:00 π.μ. * Παράκληση –7:00 μ.μ.

Δευτέρα 29 Ιουνίου Αγίων Πέτρου καί Παύλου, Ορθρος καί Λειτουργία –8:00 π.μ. Τρίτη 30 Ιουνίου Αγίων Αποστόλων, 1η Ωρα καί Λειτουργία –8:00 π.μ.

Λόγω των συνθηκών της πανδημίας, όλοι υπομέίναμε τους περιορισμούς για την ασφάλεια και υγείαν όλων. Θα

συνεχίσουμε να υπακούμε τις οδηγίες της πολιτείας και της Ιεράς Μητροπόλεως καθώς χαλαρώνουν οι

περιορισμοί τις ακόλουθες εβδομάδες. Για να προσέλθετε στις ιερές ακολουθίες πρέπει να τηλεφωνήσετε στο

κοινοτικό γραφείο ή να κλείσετε θέση μέσω της ιστιοσελίδας της ενορίας μας. Αυτό είναι απαραίτητο από τις

πολιτειακές διατάξεις. Επίσης πρέπει να ακολουθήσουμε τα ακόλουθα:

Αν δεν αισθάνεσθε υγιείς ή αν ανήκετε στις ευάλωτες ομάδες παρακαλούμε να μείνετε σπίτι.

Μόνο όσοι έχουν κλείσει θέση θα εισέρχονται στην εκκλησία.

Παρακαλούμε νά προσέλθετε εγκαίρως στην κάθε ακολουθία.

Ολοι πρέπει να φοράτε μάσκες΄όταν έρχεσθε στον ναόν. Αν δεν έχετε μάσκα, διαθέτονται στον νάρθηκα.

Αντισηπτικά τζελ βρίσκονται σε διάφορα μέρη του ναού για την πλήση των χεριών σας.

Οι σύμβουλοι θα σας βοηθήσουν να ανάψτε κερί και θα σας οδηγήσουν στο κάθισμά σας.

Στην διανομή της Θείας Κοινωνίας, ο ιερέας θα φορεί μάσκα.

Μόνο όσουν έχουν λάβει οδηγίες από την ενορία μπορούν να φέρουν κόλυβα ή αρτοκλασία. Αν θέλετε να

παραγγείλετε, επικοινωνήστε με το κοινοτικό γραφείο.

Προς το παρόν, δεν θα διανεμηθεί αντίδωρο, κόλυβα, ή αρτοκλασία.

Η κοινοτική αίθουσα θα παραμείνει κλειστή.

Ιερά Εξομολόγησις είναι διαθέσιμη με ραντεβού.

Οδηγίες για όλα τα μυστήρια θα δημοσιευθούν σύντομα.

Parish Calendar—June 2020


Monday, June 1st Divine Liturgy & Agiasmos—8:30 a.m. * Vespers—7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2nd 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy—8:30 a.m. * Vespers—7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3rd 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy—8:30 a.m. * Vespers—7:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 4th 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy—8:30 a.m. * Vespers—7:00 p.m.

Friday, June 5th Philoptochos Meeting (On-line) - 5:30 p.m. * Paraklesis—7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 6th Saturday of Souls, Orthros, Divine Liturgy & Memorial—8:00 a.m. * Vespers —7:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 7th PENTECOST, Orthros, Divine Liturgy & Vespers of the Holy Spirit—8:00 a.m.

Monday, June 8th Feast of the Holy Spirit, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:30 a.m.

Bible Study—6:00 p.m. * Vespers—7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 9th Vespers—7:00 p.m. * Parish Council Meeting—7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 10th 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy—8:30 a.m. * Vespers—7:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 11th Holy Unction—7:00 p.m.

Friday, June 12th Paraklesis—7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 13th 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy—8:30 a.m. * Vespers—7:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 14th Sunday of All Saints, Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.

Monday, June 15th Bible Study—6:00 p.m. * Vespers—7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16th Vespers—7:00 p.m.


Thursday, June 18th Vespers—7:00 p.m.



Sunday, June 21st Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:30 a.m. * Vespers—7:00 p.m.

Monday, June 22nd Bible Study—6:00 p.m. * Vespers—7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 23rd Vespers—7:00 p.m.


Thursday, June 25th Vespers—7:00 p.m.



Sunday, June 28th Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:30 a.m.

Monday, June 29th Sts. Peter & Paul, 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy—8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, June 30th Synaxis of the Holy Apostles, 1st Hour & Divine Liturgy—8:30 a.m.

We are entering Level 3 in our Covid-19 Safety protocols, which means that we can resume welcoming our parishioners

in the sanctuary. We are limited to 25% capacity while maintaining social distancing. Everyone will still need to reserve

on-line or by phone in order to attend. We are required to keep attendance records which will remain private, in the case

of an attendee testing positive for Covid-19.

If you are feeling ill, or if you are within a high-risk group, we recommend that you shelter at home.

The church doors will be closed and only those who have reserved for the day will be allowed in.

Please come promptly at the beginning of the service. For days with Orthros, please be present by 9:30 a.m.

Every attendee must wear a face mask. In case you forget yours, masks are available at the church.

Hand-sanitizer is available at multiple locations throughout the church. You are encouraged to use them.

Candles will be lit for you by the ushers who will then guide you to your assigned seating area.

While the method of receiving Holy Communion has not changed, the priest and the altar server will be wearing masks while

administering the sacrament.

Only those designated by the parish will bring koliva or artoklasia. Please call the church office if you wish to place an order.

Until there is a safe method of distributing antidoron, koliva, or artoklasia, these items may not be distributed to the faithful.

There will be no fellowship hour following the Divine Services. Holy Confession is available by appointment. Instructions and protocols on other sacraments are forthcoming.

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Philoptochos Dear Parishioners and Friends of Philoptochos,

Christos Anesti!! Christ is Risen!!!

May the celebration of our Holy Pascha and our Lord ’s Resurrection

fill our hearts with love, joy, peace and hope. As we continue through

these difficult times, we must remember we may be apart physically

but we are together as a community. We are blessed to be able to par-

ticipate and stay connected in the beautiful services and liturgies that

Father Tilemahos has on Facebook as well as Bible Study.

As many of you, our Philoptochos members are using social communi-

cation tools to keep in touch and continue to reach out to each other.

We currently have our meetings and updates on ZOOM on Friday eve-

nings. For those not able to access computers, our ladies have also

implemented a calling tree to speak with our community members and stay connected. We

continue to add to our list, so please let me know if you or someone you know should be add-

ed to the list.

This month the ladies of Philoptochos prepared and delivered “Philo” bags for Pascha greet-

ings to members in our community. The bags included our traditional red egg, koulourakia,

paximathia, tsoureki and both re-useable handmade masks and several regular face masks. A

thank you to Jann Kolyvas and Rose Ayaleanos for the making the cloth masks and Toula Geor-

giopoulos and Stella Parhas for the purchased face masks. A special thank you to Olga Paxinos

who coordinated the baking with our ladies and prepared all the bags for delivery; they were

beautiful.

A Happy Mothers Day to everyone. This year we could not celebrate together but we were still

able to honor our mothers, grandmothers, sisters and aunts. We shared the liturgy together,

listened to Father and saw the beautifully decorated icon of the Theotokos. In this edition of

the voice, there is special dedication for Mothers Day. Thank you to all who honored our

mothers and donated to Philoptochos in their honor.

Finally let’s continue to call and reach out to those who may be alone or may need assistance.

We will continue to reach out to our community and assist in any way we can. We pray and

thank all the members of our community who are putting themselves in the front lines to keep

us healthy, safe and fed. May God bless you and keep you safe.

I know we are together in spirit and will soon be back to-

gether in our St. Spyridon Parish.

With sisterly love, Georgia Xeros

In loving memory of Irene Pappas.

Mother's Day in honor of Terry Perakis.

Mother’s Day in memory of my mother Vasiliki Parhas

In honor of all the wonderful women in our life -

Yiayia Sylvia, Yiayia Eleftheria, sisters, aunts, godmothers,

friends.

In honor of our mother, Chrysoula, and the other beautiful

mothers of St. Spyridon.

Love, Patricia, Katerina, and Denise Alexopoulos

Mother’s Day for Konstantina Petropoulos from Georgia and

James Xeros

Happy Mother’s Day for Helen Xeros from James and Georgia

Xeros

Mother’s Day donation for Georgia Xeros, from Helena and

Peter Xeros.

In memory of our loving mother Maria Lalios and YiaYia

Eleni Hasapis.

In memory of our mothers, Eleni & Evangelia. Love Peter & Olga Paxinos

Happy Mother’s Day to our daughter Eleni & daughter-in-law Zoe.

Thank you for 5 Beautiful grandchildren. Love Peter & Olga Paxinos

In honor of Yiayia Dina Bogas With Love, George, Kathy, Peter & Telly Korbakes

In honor of Christina Yasenak, critical care nurse. With Love, George, Kathy, Peter & Telly Korbakes

In honoring our mother Pat Katsenis

Philoptochos Mother’s Day


By M. M.

Hope all is well. I’m excited to share that I believe that my uncle has received his miracle!

He was on the treatment and slowly getting better, but the treatment was affecting his liver and they had to

do something to stop any damage there. Then Thursday night into Friday he had fallen asleep and heard a

nurse come to his room and try to wake him to take his medicine. He did not want to get up. Told her over

and over that he had just fallen asleep and he did not want the medicine. He finally woke up and realized

that no one was there. Then he heard a voice say that he had the medicine now and that he was going to be

ok. 3 hours later he had turned the corner. He was getting better so quickly that even the doctors couldn’t

explain it. We have all been praying nonstop and we know that it was a true miracle. He is still in the hospi-

tal, but just yesterday he requested that my cousin send him food. He ordered from Kefi and my uncle finally

enjoyed a meal! We are so relieved and the doctors are saying that he as long as his breathing keeps getting

better he will likely be getting discharged in the next few days. It is not lost on me either that he had this sign

During the night going into Friday which was Ζωοδόχος Πηγή, I am taking that as a sign as well.

Thank you again for your continued prayers for My uncle and the next time I update you, hopefully he will

be cleared to go home! Thank you and stay safe Father T.

Quarantine Stories

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Collopy Family

Lurie Lenten Project Update!

The Lurie Lenten Project is complete and was a huge

success due to all who supported and donated to this

worthy cause. With your generous donations, we

were able to make 786 bags that will be used in the

emergency room to help keep kids occupied while

waiting or being treated for their illness. During these uncertain times, the ER

room at Lurie’s is particularly busy, and they are beyond grateful for our contri-

butions.

While there was hope to have all the youth of St. Spyridon help assemble these

bags on the Saturday of Lazarus, since we were not able to do that this year due

to Covid-19, we pray that next year we can gather and assemble these bags to

help children at Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Quarantine Stories

Karbo Family

Χριστός Ανέστη! Hope you are well! Thank

you for everything you have done and you are

still doing for us! Here are some pictures of my

girls how we spend our day at home... Stay safe

and healthy!

Vasilopoulos Family

During the lockdown our family has been cook-

ing and baking at home a great deal more. Pano

and Isidora did Mrs. Sofea’s cupcake cones dur-

ing archangels one day. We did a new recipe for

Nutella cookies on another, mmmmm! And a

few days ago we made a yummy homemade pizza with cheese, zambon and

piperies. The same way you might find in Greece. If anyone wants the recipe we highly recommend. It’s a

team effort, we love it and it’s great to sit together and eat afterwards :)

Halikias Family

We made an epitafio at home, Mariam incensing the house, Lefteri, Chrysa and Mariam doing their morning prayers !


Quarantine Stories

Paxinos Family Peter and I first of all wish our Church family the best and be safe. Whatever we can do please ask us. At the beg-ging of the Quarantine the first thing that I did was send a letter to each of our 5 grandchildren and told them to write things that they are experiencing now and keep the paper. I hope they will never have to experience it again but logging it, I thought was important. Our daughter see-ing the need for distraction sent us jigsaw puzzles that she had. We finished two in no time….then looked at the box that said ages 5-8…..perfect! The next one was hard-er…..ages 8 and above!!! We are proud to say that we now have finished 3 500 piece ones!!! No ages on box, Thank goodness!!!

Tsoukalas Family During this time period our family has been able to spend so much

more time together. Not every moment has been all smiles and

laughter, but it has shown all of us how much we not only need

each other but how important it is to be an active member of a fami-

ly. Everyone must do their part. From e-learning activities, to help-

ing your spouse get work done for their job, and of course take care

of the home you live in. One of the most special moments for me

was our family making our own epitafio! This was obviously a

much different lenten season and Pashca for all of us, but this project helped us realize how much we can

bring the church into our home. It was wonderful to have it with us as we watched the Holy Friday service.

We look forward to next year when we will be able to attend the Holy Week services in person.

Tzanetakos Family Χριστός Ανέστη! To say this unprecedented period has been a roller coaster of

emotions would be an understatement. Fear of the unknown, sadness for those

who are struggling, gratefulness for our health, gratitude for the time we have been

given to just be together. The world had to shut down

for this to be a possibility for many of us. As a family,

we have laughed, cried, stayed up late, had many silly

dance parties, had nearly every meal together, prayed

more, learned new games, had some tantrums, baked

and enjoyed one too many desserts, had fun and enjoyed video chatting, learned

how to navigate remote work/school responsibilities, but most of all, we did a

lot of hugging. Lent, Holy Week, Pascha was experienced in a whole new way.

Never the same as being in church but our focus and faith were highlighted.

Who would have thought that we would be donning our pajamas and watching

the Resurrection liturgy streamed online during an Easter slumber party? That’s

what our family did as our kids excitedly awaited to light their lambathes. That

moment and so much more that we will certainly never forget.

Little Patrick Jaskowiec & his furry friend

looking outside !!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPIRO! Πάσχα and Spirako's. 10th Birthday on April 19th. He was

surprised with a car parade of good wishes and a drive-by

from the Oak Lawn Fire Department!

GLIKIS FAMILY On The Saturday of Lazarus, while talking to my sister who

lives in Greece, I was telling her how my daughters and I

had participated in a live video baking session and made

Lazarakia with some church families from around the Chi-

cagoland area. She said something to the extent that things

are so different this year, and I told her that yes, things are

most certainly different, but these differences and these

"virtual experience" will help up make special memories

with our families. We also participated in making an epi-

taphio, inspired by Sotiria Stavropoulos who posted a vid-

eo of her making one. We used the epitaphio while we

"attended" the Holy Friday Evening service in our basement. Thank you to Fr.

Tilemaho, Angelo, and Alexia whose voices filled our homes almost every night dur-

ing the quarantine.

Also wanted to thank the parents of my Greek School Preschool class who have been

keeping up with lessons and having their child "zoom" with me every Friday. Seeing

the children this way has been such a joy. This past week, the children participated

with me learning a song for Mother's Day, and I presented a lesson on writing the

word, "Μαμά." On Mother's Day one of the moms texted me and showed me her gift

from her daughter who used our lesson as an inspiration for her gift. It is just amaz-

ing that even though we are apart, we are still connecting with each other and learning from one another.

ARGYROPOULOS FAMILY Joanna drew a picture to show what she misses about her typical everyday life. She decided to draw a picture of her at a

birthday party with lots of balloons and playing with friends. She said there is a girl dressed as an angel at the party as

well, but she thinks that its probably a real angel, “I love angels.”

Stella describes her drawing below as, “I miss praying in Church and going to school.

So I try my hardest doing it at home. When the shut downs of the church occurred

that is when we became worried. Worried about how can we still relay the im-

portance church to our kids when we aren't allowed to attend? We have been trying

hard to make the best of this unexpected situation. Apart from taking on the responsi-

bilities of teaching the kids their necessary school work, our biggest change has been

the effort in bringing services into our home whenever they are available and making it a point to

pray reciting the lords prayer at night as a family. I feel confident saying that our faith has grown

during this time. Focusing on Christ in our daily conversations and reading books about the

Saints of the church has been a huge ease and builder of strength and faith. Instead of worrying

about our current pause in history we are looking forward to the great changes to come for the

younger generations. A healthier planet, less reliable on technology like phones and iPads and I

hope a stronger foundation in faith because in these moments we are hopeful they are learning

the importance of the medicine the church has to offer. We look forward to coming out of this

stronger and joining everyone again in what will be our normal. We miss our family and friends

immensely and cannot wait to be able to sit closely to one another and just laugh. All our love,

Nick, Vicky, Stella, Joanna and Andoni Agyropoulos

Quarantine Stories

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