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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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75th anniversary celebration
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packing meals for the homeless
Join the St. Haralambos Outreach Ministry on Saturday, October 10th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we prepare lunch kits for local homeless shelters. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help assemble sandwiches and pack lunches in the St. Haralambos Life Center Gymnasium.
Come share your time and make a difference in the lives of those in need!
Donations to support our Outreach Ministry are also welcome.
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Ordination luncheon
With great joy, we invite you to join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago ordains Dn. Elias Pagones to the Holy Priesthood and George Giolas to the Holy Diaconate.
Orthros and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by a reception.
All are welcome to share in this blessed and joyous occasion.
Reception RSVP: Kindly respond by October 26 to attend the luncheon
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dance class registration
Join the St. Haralambos Dance Troupe and celebrate our Greek heritage through traditional dance, culture, and fellowship! Groups are available for adults and students in grades 3–12. Classes begin October 15th and run through June, with 20 sessions per group. The participation fee is $200.
Register by October 9th. All are welcome!
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2026–27 Sunday School & Youth Ministry Registration
Registration is now open for our 2026–27 Sunday School and Youth Ministry programs! We invite all parish families to help their children grow in faith, fellowship, service, and their connection to our Church community.
Programs include Sunday School, Little Angels, Altar Boys, Jr. Choir, Myrofores, Family Night, GOYA, St. Paraskevi Youth Service Group, Athletics, Chess Club, and more.
Register today and join us for another wonderful year of youth ministry at Saint Haralambos!
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help support wings - outreach donation drive
The St. Haralambos Outreach Committee is collecting much-needed supplies for WINGS, an organization providing shelter and support to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence. Donations of non-perishable food, personal care products, household essentials, infant supplies, and gift cards are greatly appreciated.
Collection Dates: September 18 – November 13 Drop-Off Location: East Lobby Entrance
Your generosity brings hope, healing, and help to families in need!
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Help Outfit Our Altar Boys
On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary we have ordered new altar covers, robes and vestments for the clergy. If you wish to donate toward the new covers and robes for the altar, you may choose from the following items:
¨ Cover for the Altar Table-$2,000
¨ Cover for the Prothesis -$400
¨ Cover for the Antiprothesis -$400
¨ Curtain for the Royal Door —$2,000
¨ Clergy Vestments (4) - $1,000/each
¨ Altar Boy Robes (36) - $300/each
For more information please contact the church office or Fr. Tilemahos at 847-647-8880.
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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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