Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 5/16/2012
5th Wednesday after Pascha
Welcome to Holy Taxiarhai & Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church of Niles, IL
We invite you to worship with us Sundays for Divine Liturgy at 9:45 a.m. Enjoy browsing through the web pages to learn about our community and the Orthodox faith. We pray that your visit here will be uplifting. ~Fr. Dean Botsis
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Christ is risen from the dead, by death trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted Life. |
STEWARDSHIP 2012
ABIDE IN ME: I AM THE VINE, YOU ARE THE BRANCHES
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At the Last Supper, Jesus instructed His disciples, “I Am the Vine; you are the branches.” He was telling us that the purpose of our abiding in Him is that we may bear fruit for God in the world. “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit…” (John 15:8). How Do We Abide in Jesus? We abide in Jesus Christ when we follow His example and love, serve and support the Church which is His Body. When we abide in Christ, we express this through generosity and devotion, especially in our financial stewardship and acts of personal generosity. Bearing fruit in the world is the visible result of our abiding in Christ. Good branches bear good fruit. As branches on the this vine, what fruit can we bear? |
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IOCC ANNUAL BANQUET
The Annual IOCC Banquet will take place on Thursday, May 10th at the Rosewood in Rosemont. This annual fund-raiser enables the IOCC to provide food and medicines to people in need around the world; in these troubled and dangerous times, the work of the IOCC is needed more than ever. For reservations please call our church office (847-647-8880). Please support this Banquet!
GOYA DINNER DANCE
The St. Haralambos GOYA will be holding its annual Dinner Dance on Sunday, May 13 in the St. Haralambos Community Center, and they are asking your support! Ad contracts for their annual ad book will soon be available in the church office would you consider buying an ad and supporting our GOYA? Your generosity is highly appreciated!
2012 JUNIOR OLYMPICS
Get ready for the JUNIOR OLYMPICS! Junior Olympics will take place the weekend of May 26 - 27.
Registration forms are available in the church office!
ARISTOTLE PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
is accepting registrations for the 2012-13 school year. For information about our curriculum at Aristotle Preschool and Kindergarten please visit www.aristotlegreekschools.com
ATTENTION, 2012 GRADUATES!
Please call the church office to help us compile a list of all High School, College and Grad School Graduates for 2012. Thanks for your help!
VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL!
PLAN TO SIGN UP FOR THIS YEAR'S VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon during the week of June 25-29, from ages 4 years old to 6th grade at St Haralambos. There will be interesting crafts, Bible stories, activities, snacks and lots of fun!
This summer program is immensely popular! Watch for more information. Don’t let your children miss out!
CAMP FANARI
It’s time to sign up for Camp Fanari! Camp Fanari is the Summer camp program of the Metropolis of Chicago, and will take place the week of June 17-23. It is for children entering grades 6-11, and more information is available at http://fanaricamp.wordpress.com/
Until June 1st, registration will be $500.
APPLICATION PACKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE!
OUR FOOD FEST RAFFLE
Win a new CHEVY CAMARO, a new Harley Davidson or a $20,000 prize! Get your Book of Tickets and qualify for a $1000 drawing on Father’s Day, June 17th!
2012 PILGRIMAGE TO CONSTANTINOPLE AND THE HOLY LAND
We are excited to announce our pilgrimage to Constantinople and the Holy Lands for October 8 - 19, 2012, including visits to Istanbul, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, and Jericho. The cost will be $3380 per person,including air fare, hotels, and visitation of the shrines and sites! Please contact the church office for more information!
RELIEF FUND FOR THE PEOPLE OF GREECE
The "RELIEF FUND FOR THE PEOPLE OF GREECE" has been set up by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese to help provide economic assistance to the suffering people in Greece. To support the Greek Relief Fund, you may make a donation in any one of the following ways:
- Online through JustGive.org - Make a secure online donation through our partner JustGive.org
- via Causes through Facebook - Make a secure online donation through the Facebook cause ‘Relief Fundfor the People of Greece’
- via SMS / Text Message on your Mobile Phone through mGive - Donate $10 by simply texting "GREECE" to 27722. The amount of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill/deducted from your prepaid account. Message and Data Rates May Apply.
- Traditional Check - Contributions may be sent via check to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075 and earmarked for the Relief Fund for the People of Greece
STEWARDS IN ACTION COMMITTEE
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The Stewards in Action are beginning to develop 5 areas:
Our Stewards in Action are very enthusiastic, and excited about working together on these various projects. More people, more ideas, more creativity are always welcome! Please contact the church office to join! |
LET’S RECYCLE OUR PAPER
Saint Haralambos is pleased to announce a new paper recycling program. A paper recycling dumpster has been placed in the church parking. Every pound of paper earns money for our church. Collect and bring in all of your newspapers, magazines, phone books, envelopes, folders, office and school papers, fax and copy paper, shopping catalogs, colored paper and mail, to help this ongoing fundraiser. This simple act will help the church and the Earth as well!
BIBLE STUDY
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Our Bible Study resumed its weekly meetings on Thursdays, from 7:30 pm to 9:00pm in our Community Center. We are currently studying the Gospel of St. Matthew. If you have been thinking about joining our Bible Study Group, this is an excellent time to start! All are welcome! See you Tuesday! |
CROSSROAD
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR & SENIORS - APPLY NOW FOR SUMMER 2012!
CrossRoad is a ten-day Orthodox Christian summer program in which participants focus on Christ and His calling for their lives. As a CrossRoad participant, you’ll explore your vocation through:
- mini-classes taught by Orthodox Christian professors
- visits to Orthodox Churches in the Boston area
- community outreach projects
- excursions around the Boston area
Due to overwhelming interest, CrossRoad now offers two sessions!
- CROSSROAD June: June 23-July 3, 2012
- CROSSROAD July: July 10-July 20, 2012
Application deadline is March 1, 2012. Applications may be downloaded at the CrossRoad website: www.crossroad.hchc.edu or call 617-850-1309 for more information.
Crossroad is made possible by grants from the Lilly Endowment Inc., Leadership 100, and generous donors. CROSSROAD has been called a life-changing experience!This is a great opportunity. Several young people from St. Haralambos have participated!
Scholarships are currently available!
THE IONIAN VILLAGE!
The Ionian Village, our Archdiocesan summer camping program in Greece, is excited to announce the following:
- Byzantine Venture (BV for teens): July 25 – August 13, 2012
- Spiritual Odyssey for Young Adults (ages 19-28) - 2 groups:
- May 30 – June 9 (Cyprus and Constantinople)
- June 10-June 20 (Greek Mainland)
Participants in the Ionian Village programs travel across Greece, venerate the relics of saints, walk in the footsteps of the Apostles, and visit significant sites of Greek history and culture. For more information about the programs or announcements listed above, please visit www.ionianvillage.org or contact the Ionian Village office at 646.519.6190.
CHILDRENS ONLINE BIBLE READER – BETA TESTING
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You are invited to be a part of the public testing of the new Children’s Bible Reader Online. This is an interactive version of the popular Children’s Bible Reader and includes interactive stories, games and quizzes. The Department of Internet Ministries invites you to participate in this testing and offer feedback on this new resource. cbr.goarch.org |
CAMPUS MINISTRY
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Connect to the local chapters, resources and collegiate ministries of Orthodox Christian Fellowship. As students are off to college for the Fall semester, encourage them to remain connect-ed with their Orthodox Faith and Church through OCF. For a directory, programs and more, visit the OCF web site at www.ocf.net |