St Peter and St Paul Orthodox Church

2008 Calendar of Parish Activities

Month

Activities and Events

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January 12

FOCA Pot Luck Luncheon

1:00, Vespers to follow

Be sure to bring a white elephant gift wrapped in gift-wrap paper or newspaper.  The crazier and the funnier the white elephant gift, the more fun it will be.

 

January 13

7 Course Greek Dinner

2:00pm at the Parthenon Restaurant

314 S Halsted, Chicago

Tickets are $20 and will be sold on a first come basis due to seating limitations.  See Duke Jovanovich for your ticket to this new type fund-raiser and a fun time.

 

January 17

Annual Choir Banquet

Avianna Banquet Hall, Palos.  Price is $18/person

For more information, see John Sutko.

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January 19

Chicago Wolves Hockey Game

7:00pm

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January 20

System of Financial Giving

A talk on the system of financial giving of our parish will be held during Fellowship Hour.  Everyone is invited to attend.

 

January 27

Youth Fellowship Hour with Godparents

 

 

February 3

O Club Pancake Breakfast

 

February 8 – 10

Chicago Deanery Winter Camp

Friday through Sunday in East Troy, WI.

 

February 9

Parent’s Group

Parents of children of all ages are invited to attend an informal gathering to discuss how to incorporate the teachings of the church into our day to day life at home.  Father Stephen will facilitate the group discussion, designed to complement what our children learn in Sunday School. The plan is for this group to meet on a regular basis and discuss upcoming holy days, traditions and share ideas from other parents.  There will also be time for fellowship and activities for children while the grown ups talk.  This is a great opportunity for parents in our parish to meet other parents.  For more information contact Father Stephen FrStephenK@aol.com

Deb Koncel 773-581-0475 bdkoncel@worldnet.att.net 

Laura Bilas 847-520-5914 bilasmoore@yahoo.com)

Vespers begin at 4:00pm

Topics covered this session

 

February 10

Children’s Talent Show

 

February 11-13

Annual Clergy Convocation

Divine Liturgy served at St Peter & St Paul @ 7:30am Tuesday, February 12.  Archbishop JOB is the main celebrant

 

February 17

Ethnic Dinner – Bohemian

After Divine Liturgy in the Social Hall.  See Duke Jovanovich for more information and to get your tickets

 

 

March 2

Pre-Lenten Dinner

European Chalet from noon to 4:00pm

5445 South Harlem Ave

Chicago, IL

Chicken Noodle Soup, Fresh Garden Salad, Beef Roulade, Roast Pork in Gravy, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Mashed Potatoes, Dumpling Bread, Sauerkraut, California Blend Vegetables, Ice Cream, and Coffee or Tea

Reservation deadlines are February 24th.

Click for Details

 

March 6

11th Annual Pan-Orthodox Dinner

For the OCMC at St Constantine & St Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Palos Hills

 

March 10

Great Lent Begins

 

March 16

Orthodoxy Sunday

Procession of Icons

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March 16

Coming to Orthodoxy: Why Would Someone Choose Orthodoxy?

His Grace Bishop Mark invites all youth grades 7 through 12 at St Constantine and St Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Palos Hills 5-6 pm

See flyer for details

 

March 22

Lenten Retreat

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April 12

Marriage Retreat

St Constantine & St Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Palos Hills

See bulletin board for details

 

April 13

Ethnic Dinner

Lenten foods will be served

 

April 15

Pan-Orthodox Akathist Service

7:30 New Gracanica Monastery, Grayslake, IL

 

April 15

Evening of Orthodox Hymns

Lewis University Choir @ 7:30pm

St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Joliet

See bulletin board for details

 

April 20

Palm Sunday

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April 27

Pascha

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May 3

First Confession

After Vespers which will begin at 4:00pm

 

May 4

First Confession class Communion

Breakfast for First Confession Students (“O” Club)

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May 8

14th Annual Banquet of IOCC

Fountain Blue Banquets in Des Plaines

Reception 6:00 p.m. — Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Donation $125 per person; $60 per student
For additional information please call
Maria Loukaki (773/490-5569) or Sandra Efstathiou (630/512-1244)

 

May 11

Mothers’ Day

 

May 17

St Tikhon’s Seminary Choir

They will be in the area and will sing the Great Vespers followed by fellowship reception

 

May 17

Christ the Savior Consecration

Chicago, IL at 9:00am

 

May 18

Church School Awards Program and Picnic

 

 

June 8

Quad Parish Picnic

Divine Liturgy will be held at the picnic grounds

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June 28-July 1

Chicago Deanery Youth Camp

Edwards YMCA Camp for kids 11 and up.  Cost is $155.  For more information click here.  Registration deadline is 6/20.

 

June 28

Vespers

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June 29

Kermesh

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July 13-19

2008 National JR Sports Tournament

A one week sports camp held July 13 - 19 at St. Vladimir's Camp located in Ohio.  We are extending the deadline to June 20th.  Details

Camper Application     Camper Agreement

Health-n-Med Form       Packing List

 

July 19

Architecture Boat Tour

Coordinated by the “O” Club

 

July 24

All American Council Town Hall Meeting

7:00pm to 10:00pm

All Chicago area parishioners are to attend this Pre-Conciliar Commission meeting to be held at various sites across the country.

 

 

August 16

Fourth Annual Golf Outing

Prizes – Raffle – Auction

Golf & Buffet or Buffet only

 

 

September 27

Eli’s Cheesecake Factory Tour

Coordinated by the “O” Club

 

 

October 10-12

FOCA Midwest District Bowlvention

 

October 19

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

 

October 26

3rd Annual Doo Wop Dance

 

 

November 8

Carson Pirie Scott Community Days Fundraiser

See Ed Dettloff for details

 

 

December 13

12th Annual Holiday Cookie Sale

9am to 11am or earlier if sold out.

See Mary Raschke if interested in being a baker or wish to make a monetary contribution 708-422-7113

 

December

Parish Christmas Card Event deadline

Instead of sending individual nativity greetings, why not list your name on a beautifully designed Orthodox Christmas card in support of this annual event.  You can support this by donating a minimum of $10/line.  See Linda Ciolino for more information

 

 

 

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