SAINT SPYRIDON

Hellenic Orthodox Church

EPISTLE READING

Galatians 1:11-19

Brethren, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.

GOSPEL READING

Luke 10:25-37

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live."

But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

Sunday, November 10 - 8th Sunday of Luke

Orthros & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.—11:15 a.m.

*** FLOGA Fundraiser at Bourbon St. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday, November 12 - Great Vespers at St. John Chrysostom Monastery

Vespers - 6:00 p.m.—10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, November 13 - Feast Day of St. John Chrysostom

Group will travel to the monastery

(must RSVP with St. Spyridon office to travel with bus)

Bus Departure: 6:00 a.m.

Bus Return time: 1:30 p.m.

Friday, November 15 - Sarrantaleitourgo Begins

1st Hour & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 16

1st Hour & Divine Liturgy—8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m.

NO VESPERS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Sunday, November 10th

Family Worship—No Sunday School

Philopthochos Sunday Coffee Social

PTA meeting—12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.

Floga Dance Troupe Fundraiser, 115 Bourbon Street,

Merrionette Park—4:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Monday, November 11th

Archangels Academy Preschool—9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Greek School—4:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.

Floga Dance (Beginners & Intermediate) 6:45 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 12th

Archangels Academy Preschool—9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Philoptochos Feed the Hungry—11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 13th

Archangels Academy Preschool- 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Cherubs Ministry—10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Iconography—5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 14th

Archangels Academy Preschool—9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Food Distribution—1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m.

PTA Sip & Shop Fundraiser, Hinsdale— 5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Hellenic College Holy Cross Fundraiser Dinner,

Empress Banquets, Addison—6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.

Friday, November 15th

Archangels Academy Preschool—9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Greek School—4:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m.

Floga Dance Practice (Advanced Group) 6:40 p.m.—7:40 p.m.

Adult Greek School—6:45 p.m.—8:15 p.m.

Saturday, November 16th

Handmaidens & Altar Boys Feed My Starving Children

Outreach, Schaumburg—2:30 p.m.—4:00 p.m.

Byzantine Class Chant — 4:15 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. 

(Level 3)

The Handmaidens and Altar Boy Families are joining forces to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children (740 Wiley Farm Ct) in Schaumburg, IL on Saturday, November 16, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. We'll be preparing non-perishable food for those in need in third-world countries. If you'd like to participate, please sign up using the link below. We recommend arriving around 2:15 PM.

You will have to create a log-in and also search to volunteer at this location on the specific time and date above. We hope you can make it!

Enroll your children in “Πλούταρχος» Academy Greek School, and watch them flourish in the beauty of Greece's heritage! Classes are offered Mondays and Fridays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. For more information please call 708-385-2311 or email us at office@saint-spyridon.net

Ellinomatheia: 6th grade Greek School graduates can take this Greek Language Seminar to prepare for the Ellinomatheia exam. The Ellinomatheia certificate can be used to receive a seal of Biliteracy. For more information, please see the flyer below.

We wish to thank the 310 Stewards who have made a stewardship commitment for 2024. 

Stewardship materials for 2024 are available at the church office and on our website.

Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church

12307 S. Ridgeland Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463

708.385.2311