WEEKLY BULLETIN www.holyapostleschurch.com
SUNDAY JULY 21
8:15 a.m. Orthros
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Memorials: Maria Lymperopoulou, John Pilafas
Fellowship Hour
Baptism: Son of Stephany and Tyler O’Donnell
12:00 p.m. Sponsor: Nicole Twito
MONDAY JULY 22 -FEAST DAY OF ST. MAGDALENE
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
TUESDAY JULY 23
Directory Pictures
WEDNESDAY JULY 24
Directory Pictures
THURSDAY JULY 25 – FEAST DAY OF ST. ANNA
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Directory Pictures
FRIDAY JULY 26 – FEAST DAY OF ST. PARASKEVI
8:00 a.m. Orthros
9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Directory Pictures
SATURDAY JULY 27
Directory Pictures
SUNDAY JULY 28 -ST. IRENE OF CHRYSOVALANTOU
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
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Epistle Reading: Rom 10:1-10 - Gospel Reading: Mt 8:28-34; 9:1 - Reader: Lou Kafkes
Upcoming Weekday Divine Liturgy Services in July...Orthros at 8:00 a.m. followed by Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, July 22: Feast Day of St. Magdalene
Thursday, July 25: Feast Day of St. Anna
Friday, July 26: Feast Day of St. Paraskevi
Saint Paraskevi...who was from a village near Rome, was born to pious parents, Agathon and Politia. Since she was born on a Friday, she was given the name “Paraskevi”, because that is how that day is pronounced in Greek, and it means the day of "preparation".
From childhood she was instructed in the sacred letters and devoted herself to the study of the divine scriptures, while leading a monastic life and guiding many to the faith of Christ. During the reign of the emperor Antoninus Pius, she was apprehended because she was a Christian and was urged to worship the idols, but she answered with the words of Jeremias: "Let the gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, perish from the earth and from under the heavens" (Jer. 10:11). Because of this she endured exceedingly painful torments and was beheaded in the year 140. The faithful pray to her for the healing of eye ailments.
It Is Now Time to Schedule Your Family Photo Session for Our Church Directory...! There are still openings available in the late afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays for your convenience!
Volunteers are needed to help sign in parishioners on their photography day. Three-hour sessions are kindly requested.
Appointment Dates:
Tuesday - Saturday July 23- July 27
Tuesday - Saturday August 6-August 10
To schedule an appointment:
Visit our church website www.holyapostleschurch.com
See our sign-up table after Sunday Liturgies
Call Nia Kouchis at (630) 910-8224
Your participation is essential in making The Holy Apostles Church Directory an absolute success!
Note: To get a $5.00 reward, please bring at the time of your appointment, non-perishable food items and/or school supplies!
Annual Church Picnic...Please join us on Sunday, August 18 for a family day of food, fellowship and fun, immediately following Divine Liturgy. The multipurpose room, and outside area will be set up with tables and chairs, a tent to protect us from the sun, and most of all, barbecue burgers, and games for young children. Please bring your own favorite picnic sides and beverages, and a dessert to share with everyone! Reminder: Dress code will be casual but no shorts in the church.
Fellowship Hour...Please, consider hosting a Sunday or share one with a few friends. Available Sundays are: July 28, August 4, September 29, and the all the Sundays in October.
Philoptochos...
Fashion Show 2019 - Saturday, October 19th. Please mark your calendars for our annual Luncheon and Fashion Show, "An Afternoon in Provence" at The Abbington in Glen Ellyn. This year’s beneficiaries are the DuPage PADS medical respite program and the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. Tickets will go on sale in early September.
The Raffle Committee is busy at work collecting prizes for the Fashion Show Raffle. We welcome and are accepting donations through September 1st. Unsure of what to donate? A "Wish List" of prizes can be found on the Philoptochos website. Please contact either Faye Adams at (630) 517-8097/geofaye.adams@gmail.com OR Maria Patt at (630) 832-5614/mar iapat54@gmail.com before purchasing to ensure the item has not already been donated.
The Ushering Ministry... is looking for volunteers. If you are interested, especially for weekday, weeknight and Saturday services, please email Spyro Demakis at spyro@cmvlaw.com or (630) 532-4000.
