TODAYS ECCLESIASTICAL CALENDAR

Sunday, October 1, 2017

2nd Sunday of Luke - B The Holy Protection of the Theotokos. St. Ananias the Apostle. St. Romanos the Melodist.

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A DISMISSAL HYMNS OF THE DAY

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From on high You descended, O Compassionate One; the grave You endured for three days,

that you might free us from passions. Our Life and Resurrection, O Lord, glory to You.

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Supreme Commanders of the heavenly armies, we the unworthy beseech and implore you,

that by your supplications you encircle us under the cover of the wings of your ineffable glory;

guarding us who bow down with fervor crying: From dangers deliver us, as Leaders of the

Powers above.

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As a pillar unshakable of the Church of Christ, and an ever-radiant lamp to the universe,

were you, O wise Haralambos; you illumined the world through martyrdom; you dispelled the

moonless night of the idols, o blessed one. Therefore with boldness before Christ, intercede that

we may be saved.

KONTAKION OF THE DAY

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Web: SaintHaralambosGOC.org Fr. Constantine P. Botsis, Proistamenos Fr. George Lamberis, Synefemerios Deacon John G. Suhayda Nick Harisiadis, Protopsaltis

Saint Romanos the Melodist Commemorated October 3rd

Saint Romanos the Melodist was born in the fifth century in the Syrian city of

Emesa of Jewish parents. After moving to Constantinople, he became a church sac-

ristan in the temple of Hagia Sophia. The monk spent his nights alone at prayer in a

field or in the Blachernae church beyond the city.

St Romanos was not a talented reader or singer. Once, on the eve of the Nativity of

Christ, he read the kathisma verses. He read so poorly that another reader had to

take his place. The clergy ridiculed Romanos, which devastated him.

On the day of the Nativity, the Mother of God appeared to the grief-stricken youth

in a vision while he was praying before her Kyriotissa icon. She gave him a scroll

and commanded him to eat it. Thus was he given the gift of understanding, compo-

sition, and hymnography. That evening at the all-night Vigil St Romanos sang, in a

wondrous voice, his first Kontakion: "Today the Virgin gives birth to the

Transcendent One..." ( ).

All the hymns of St Romanos became known as kontakia, in reference to the

Virgin's scroll. St Romanos was also the first to write in the form of the Oikos,

which he incorporated into the all-night Vigil at his places of residence (In Greek,

"oikos"). For his zealous service St Romanos was ordained as a deacon and

became a teacher of song. Until his death, which occurred about the year 556,

Romanos the Melodist composed nearly a thousand hymns, many of which are still

used by Christians to glorify the Lord. About eighty survive.

Wisdom from the Church Fathers

As a pilot calls on winds and a storm-tossed mariner looks

homeward, so the times call on you to win your way to God.

As God's athlete, be sober; the stake is immortality and

eternal life.

+ St. Ignatios the God-Bearer +

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The St. Haralambos Sr. GOYA invites you to our Coffee Fellowship Hour after todays services.

PROSPHORAWe thank Mrs. Maria Megremis, Mrs. Koula Karamaniolas and Mrs. Sophia Paschos, who have offered todays prosphora. Next week, the prosphora will be offered by the Asimacopoulos, the Loomos Family and Mrs. Tasia Farsalas (Sun, Oct. 8).

MEMORIAL SERVICES 40 daysJohn Eliopoulos 40 daysAndy Politis 3 yearsKaterina Soursos Memorial services are offered for the eternal rest of persons who have fallen asleep in the Lord. There are some days when Memorials are not permittedplease call the church office before planning. Memo-rials take place at 40 days, at 6 months, at 1 year and at 3 years. After three years have passed, the depart-ed are more properly remembered on the Saturdays of the Souls. Please also remember that we have discontinued the custom of placing candles in the kolyva.

ARTOCLASIA is offered today by the St. Haralambos Philoptochos for the health and well-being of their members and families, and for the entire St. Haralambos community.

SACRAMENTAL REGISTRY Congratulations to.. .Everly Heeren and Gregory Suhayda on their wedding this afternoon at St. Haralambos. OYN!

HOW TO RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNIONOrthodox Christians in good standing are encouraged to receive Holy Communion frequently, provided they have prepared themselves spiritually, mentally and physically. They must be on time for the Divine Liturgy, and be in a Christ-like, calm state of mind. They should be in a confession relationship with their priest or spiritual father, and they should have self-examined their conscience. On the day of receiving Holy Communion, it is not proper to eat or drink anything before coming to church. When you approach to receive Holy Communion, state your Christian (baptismal) name clearly, and hold the red communion cloth to your chin. After receiving, wipe your lips on the cloth, step back carefully, hand the cloth to the next person and make the sign of the Cross as you step away. Please take special care not to bump the Holy Chalice.

ST HARALAMBOS PHILOPTOCHOS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER will take place TOMORROW evening, October 2 in our Community Center. Philoptochos is the official womens organization of the Greek Orthodox Church, and is one of the most dynamic organizations in the life of the church. All the ladies of our community are invited to attend this dinner and become members of our Philoptochos!

HOLY RELICS OF ST SPYRIDONThe holy relic of the right hand of Saint Spyridon of Trimythous will be brought to Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church on October 11th-15th, 2017 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the parish. Veneration of the holy relics will be available, October 11th starting at 7pm, October 12th-14th 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., and October 15th, 8:00 a.m. till the relic's departure at 1:00 p.m. All are welcomed!

YOUR GENEROSITY We are grateful to the many persons who gifts in the donation box in the nar-thex! We have been able to help many people in need because of your kindness!

Please turn off cell-phones and video games during Church services. Phone conversations are not allowed in church.

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES AND EVENTS THIS WEEK:

Mon, Oct 2 Jr. GOYA .......................................................... 5:30 pm Annual Philoptochos Membership Dinner.. 6:00 pm Tues, Oct 3 Little Angels.. 11:30 pm Afternoon Greek School 4:30 pm YAL Fundraiser at Galewood Inn.. 6:30 pm Wed, Oct 4 Inreach Committee. 6:30 pm Philoptochos Monthly Meeting.. 7:30 pm Fri, Oct 6 Afternoon Greek School ... 4:30 pm Sat, Oct 7 Saturday Greek School Open House .. 9:00 am

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Little Angels (Newborn3 yrs old)

Tuesday, October 3

11:30 am1 pm

Family Night

(Families Pre-K5th grade)

Monday, Oct 9

6:00 pm-You must register!

Jr. GOYA (6th8th grade)

Monday, October 2

6:30 pm8 pm

Sr. GOYA (High School)

Mon, Oct 9

Feed My Hungry Children

6:00 pm-You must register!

To participate in our youth programs,

Please fill out a registration form which

can be found in the Main Office.

ANOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS SUNDAY SCHOOL HAS BRGUN! A hearty welcome back to all our children! Make sure to register your children in the most important program. Registration forms are availa-ble in the church office.) Sunday School begins at 9:30dont be late!

A STEWARDSHIP REMINDERWe are grateful to the 528 families who have committed $ 283,333.00 so far this year! How about you? Jesus told us YOU are the light of the World; let your light shine before others. Stewardship is discovering our light by using the talents and gifts God has given us. True stewardship means that our offering to God is a reflection of the Light in us, and of our appreciation for the blessings and benefits we derive from our Church! If you have not yet made your 2017 commitment, please do so. We appreciate your support!

SUPPORT FOR STRONGYLI MEGISTISTo raise money, the Metropolis of Chicago has agreed to participate in fundraising through selling a special bottle of premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a label depicting the St. Nicolaos Chapel of Strongyli Megistis. The bottle sells for $12 and is available in the church office! Your support is appreciated and meaningful!

GREEK SCHOOL REGISTRATION has begun for all our school programs for the 2017-18 school year. Our Afternoon School is offered on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30, and our Satur-day Greek School runs from 9:00 am to 12:30. Registration information is available in our church office (847-647-8880).

WE WELCOME all our friends, parishioners and visitors who have come to St. Haralambos today. We are happy that you have come to worship with us, and hope that you have had a prayerful and uplifting experi-ence. We invite you to join the St. Haralambos family for worship and other activities any time!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Saturday, October 711th Annual IOCC 5K Walk/Run to support IOCCs global humanitarian relief programs.

Monday, October 9 The Outreach Committee has booked 60 spots on behalf of St. Haralambos Church for FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. To register, visit: http://volunteer.fmsc.org/Register/Group/JoinGroup.aspx?gid=1113601 The spots are first come, first served!

Friday, October 20 RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE CULTURAL WAR. This presentation will take place at 7:30 Friday evening, October 20 at North Park University, Anderson Chapel, 3225 W. Foster Avenue in Chicago. Main Speaker: Dr. Robert George from Princeton University. Focus wil be on Religious Freedom in society and the academy. Thanks to the John C. Kulis Charitable Foundation, all are invited. Admission is free,.

Saturday, October 21SYMPOSIUM 2017 Synergys Annual Symposium at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero. Dr. Eugenia Constantinou will present SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES. Would you like to know how to find your way around the Bible? Please visit www.chicagosynergy.org for more information!

IT IS PROPER AND RIGHT... Please understand that chewing gum in church is considered to be very discourteous and even vulgar. Your attention to this is greatly appreciated.

Be considerate! Please remove lipstick when reverencing the holy icons or receiving Holy Communion.

Please teach your children that it is not proper to play video games, eat snacks, chew gum or cross their legs in church.

Please teach your children to dress modestly. Please give attention to open tops, skirt lengths and sensible makeup and jewelry.

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Todays Epistle Reading

EPISTLE READING 2 Corinthians 6: 16-7:1

What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of

the living God; as God said, I will live in them and move among them, and I

will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them,

and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I

will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and

daughters, says the Lord Almighty. Since we have these promises, beloved,

let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make

holiness perfect in the fear of God.

GOSPEL READING

Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If

you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love

those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what

credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those

from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend

to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and

lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will

be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be

merciful, even as your Father is merciful."