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Welcome
We are very happy to welcome you to our website. Hopefully, you will leave here with a glimpse of the beautiful community of Holy Taxiarhai & Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Niles, Illinois. Perhaps you will even accept our heartfelt invitation to visit us and witness our warm and deeply spiritual community. In this site you will find exciting information about our parish including worship services, ministries, schools, youth programs, outreach projects, educational opportunities and retreats.
JOIN OUR PARISH FAMILY
Giving to His Church is a way to thank God for His grace and generosity. We are stewards of the Gospel and the stewards of our parish. We see our church, not as it is, but as it could be. We offer our treasure and ourselves sacrificially, so that, as members of the Body of Christ, we may reach our full potential in Him.
We hope that you will join our Holy Taxiarhai and Saint Haralambos family in renewing the world around us through God’s loving grace.
EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS
Our parish is always blessed with new and exciting events, some of which are highlighted below for your convenience. For a full listing of our parish events please visit the various sections of this website or our parish calendar.
Schedule an appointment/Confession with Fr. Tilemahos
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH FR. ELIAS
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Panigiri Greek Festival – August 15
Celebrate the Feast of the Dormition with our parish at our Panigiri Greek Festival on Saturday, August 15, immediately following Divine Liturgy. Enjoy roast pork ($10/pound), French fries ($6), Souvlaki Korinthou ($4), complimentary drinks and watermelon, and wonderful fellowship with our parish family.
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Youth Ministries Mini Golf Outing – August 20
Join our Youth Ministries for a fun evening of mini golf, dinner, and fellowship on Thursday, August 20, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Pioneer Park in Niles. Bring your friends and family! Cost is $5 per person, and dinner is included.
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Second Annual Blessing of the Animals – August 22
Bring your beloved pets for our Second Annual Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, August 22, from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the church’s back parking lot. Pets of all kinds are welcome! Snacks and water will be provided for pets and their families.
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Backpack Blessing – August 29
Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks to church for a special Backpack Blessing on Saturday, August 29, following Divine Liturgy. Join us as we pray for God’s guidance and protection for our students, teachers, and families as they begin a new school year. Registration is free.
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Women’s Safety Seminar – August 30
Join us on Sunday, August 30, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. for an informative Women’s Safety Seminar presented by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Hellenic American Police Association, and the Chicago Police Department. Topics will include personal safety, human trafficking prevention, relationship and dating safety, keeping children safe, and other important resources. Light refreshments will be served.
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Annual Golf Outing – September 17
Join us for the Holy Taxiarhai and Saint Haralambos Golf Outing on Thursday, September 17, at Old Orchard Country Club. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, contests, prizes, a 50/50 raffle, fellowship, and more. Golf registration is $140 per golfer, with a dinner-only option available for $70. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
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Help Outfit Our Altar Boys
In honor of our parish’s 75th Anniversary, we are raising funds to provide 36 new vestments for our altar servers. Each vestment is $300. Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a vestment and helping our altar boys serve at the Holy Altar with dignity, reverence, and joy.
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GOYA/YAL Reunion – October 2
It’s time to reunite! Join us on Friday, October 2 for Diamond Nights & Neon Lights, our 80s–90s GOYA/YAL Reunion. Reconnect with old friends and relive great memories with an evening of food, drinks, music, and fellowship.
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Prison Ministry Penpal
Build a relationship with a prisoner via letter writing!
"I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me." (Matthew 25:36)
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Submit Names of the living/departed
You can use the link below to submit names to be read during Divine Liturgy for both the living and departed.
If you would like to make an online donation to light a candle please Click HERE.
PARISH MINISTRIES
Our parish life at Holy Taxiarhai & St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church is built upon four pillars of Worship, Education, Fellowship, and Philanthropy. We invite you to explore our website and find out more about our parish life and ministries.
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