Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 5/23/2013
3rd Thursday 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
2013 JUNIOR OLYMPICS
Get ready for the JUNIOR OLYMPICS! Junior Olympics will take place the weekend of May 25 - 26.
Registration forms are available in the church office as well!
More information at Junior Olympics at Sts. Constantine and Helen
 Registration Events |
 Registration Form |
 Registration Info |
 Schedule 2013 |
 Scholarship 2013 |
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STEWARDSHIP 2013
Stewardship is like oxygen for our church! Stewardship is the most important source that sustains our church, and our church needs loving and heartfelt support.
At the present time, about 45% of our parish income is derived from stewardship. This means that we depend on other sources to sustain 55% of OUR church’s needs. This is OUR church; it does not belong to somebody else! In order for OUR Church to serve OUR needs, let us think about giving differently. Let us work together that our church’s needs will be sustained fully (100%) through Stewardship!
CONSECRATION COMMITTEE
We are happy to announce that our Holy Taxiarhai and Saint Haralambos Church will be consecrated on the weekend of September 21-22 this year! This is a once-only event for any church, and requires much preparation.
Would you like to help? Committees are being formed, and your talents would be appreciated! There is a committee sign-up form in the church office—please look it over.
Many of our friends and stewards have already shown great enthusiasm and willingness to help, and we are grateful! Join in!
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! |
THE IONIAN VILLAGE!
The Ionian Village, our Archdiocesan summer camping program in Greece, is excited to announce the following:
- Summer Travel Camp (STC): June 23 – July 12, 2013
- Byzantine Venture (BV): July 20 – August 8, 2013
- Spiritual Odyssey for Young Adults (ages 19-28): May 30 – June 9, 2013.
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.
CAMP FANARI
Camp Fanari is the Summer camp program of the Metropolis of Chicago, and will take place the week of June 16-22. It is for children entering grades 6-11, and more information is available at http://fanaricamp.wordpress.com/
APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE SOON!
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 |