News & Upcoming Events
Fellowship Hour
The Fellowship Hour is a favorite tradition of our church and is held each Sunday directly after the Liturgy in the family room. It's a time of offering hospitality to everyone with beverages, coffee, snacks, breakfast and brunch treats. Fellowship Hour offers us an opportunity to pause for a while from our busy schedules and catch up with each other, chat and visit with old and new friends while building and strengthening Christian Fellowship.
The church is asking for all of us to participate in this tradition by hosting a Fellowship Hour one Sunday of the year. It is recommended that you share the responsibilities with other friends and family. You will find the details on our website by clicking on the "Fellowship Hour" link or you may call the church office at (708) 562-2744. The Sundays that are available are listed on the "sign up sheet" located on the wall by the kitchen door.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
New Parish Council Members 2015-2016
The oath of office was held on Sunday, January 11th. The following men and women were elected to the Parish Council for the year 2015-2016:
Executive Board:
Steve Savas--President
Paul Kallis--Vice President
Dr. Nick Kouchis--Secretary
Dr. Peter Bell--Treasurer
George Chechopoulos--Advisor
Members:
George Alex, Terry Chiganos, Cindy Clark, Spyro Demakis, Ted Dres, James Fotopoulos, Tom Gregory, Louis Katzioris, Nick Kirkeles, Alicia Magas, Norman Pomrening.
Godparents Luncheon--Sunday, February 8th
The Philoptochos will hold its annual Godparents Luncheon on Sunday, February 8th. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to reconnect with godparents and godchildren of all ages and to enhance those relationships that are so special to our Greek culture.
A wonderful lunch of Greek chicken, potatoes, Greek salad, bread, noodles for kids and Valentine cupcakes will be served.
To reserve by phone, call Diane Hank at (708) 246-3391. Reservations will also be taken at church after the Liturgy on Sundays.
Cost is $10.00 per person and $5.00 for children under 10 years old.
Mark your calendars and contact your koumbari now, so you may share this special afternoon together!
Koukla's Kafeneio--Tuesday, February 10th
Koukla's Kafeneio will be open on Tuesday, February 10th at 12:00. Philoptochos invites our seniors to join them in the multi purpose room for a luncheon and parea with old and new friends. As always, Koukla's Kafeneio is free of charge.
An optional food drive of non-perishable food items for the People's Resouce Center will take place.
RSVP to Faye Adams at (630) 517-8097.
Greek School Dinner Dance--Sunday, February 15th
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Love is....Having a Valentine Ball!
On Sunday February 15th, 2015 the PTO of Holy Apostles Church Greek School invites you to celebrate the love with your family and ours at this year’s Dinner Dance Gala at The Diplomat West.
The evening begins at 5 o’clock welcoming you with a glass of bubbling Champagne (Children can enjoy a Kiddie Cocktail too). Cupid will begin serving dinner sharply at 6 o’clock.
$55.00 per Adult
This year we are offering a choice of 2 Entrées--Filet Mignon or Vegetable Lasagna. The adult entrée will include soup, a mixed-green salad tossed with toasted walnuts & craisins
in a raspberry vinaigrette dressing served with wild rice and green bean almandine.
$25.00 per child
Chicken Tenders with Mac ‘n’ Cheese. The child’s entrée will be served with Avgolemeno soup.
Basket raffle tickets will be sold after Liturgy every Sunday and they will be raffled at the dinner dance. Price is $2.00 per ticket or $5.00 for 3 tickets. The winner need not be present.
Enjoy the smooth sounds of The John Linardakis Band and the sleek moves of our very own Apollo Dance Troupe.
For reservations (including entrée choice) please contact Karen Anagnos 312-305 -1116 Kanagnos1@gmail.com or Anthoula Pomrening 708 -341- 0258 pomrening@comcast.net
or visit us after church in the multi-purpose room.
Come enjoy a beautiful evening & have a Valentine Ball!
Macaronatha Luncheon--Sunday, February 22nd
Our annual Macaronatha Luncheon will be on Sunday, February 22nd following the Divine Liturgy. Lunch is complimentary and good will donations will be accepted to benefit the Mission Programs.
Please make your reservations by calling Nick Kouchis at (630) 244-7656 or by emailing him at nskouchismd@sbcglobal.net.
Celebration of Books--Sunday, March 8th through the 15th
This year's Celebration of Books will be held March, 8th through the 15th. Once again we are excited and honored to have Father Maximos, priest monk of the Holy Monastery Simonopetra of Mount Athos, as our keynote speaker for three consecutive nights--March 8th, 9th and 10th.
On Sunday, March 8th, Vespers will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Father Maximos' presentation at 8:00 p.m. On Monday and Tuesday, the Great Compline Service will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Father's presentation at 8:00 p.m.
Thousands of Orthodox books will be on display for all to browse and purchase for their library. The Celebration of Books is sponsored by The Metropolis of Chicago Religious Education Department.
St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival--Sunday, March 22nd
All 7th - 12th graders are invited to enter one of the four divisions: Essay, Oratory, Poetry and Iconography. This a fun opportunity to explore our Orthodox faith in a personal and creative way!
This year we have new fun plans including mentors to work one on one to encourage and guide students. The winners of our Oratorical Festival will then move on to the Metropolis of Chicago St. John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival which takes place this year at St. Spyridon on Saturday, April 18th.
For more information, please talk to your Sunday School teacher or contact Sophia Forero at sophia@sophiaforero.com or Christine Drechsler at (630) 922-0090.
Greek School Cookbook On Sale Now--"Divine Inspirations...Food for the Heart & Soul"
Holy Apostles Greek School
Divine Inspiration
Food for the Heart & Soul
Advance Sales - Cookbook Order
Drop-off @ church office or email emilia.linardakis@gmail.com
No. Amount
Cookbook - $25 _____ $_________
Icon w/Easel $20 _____ $_________
Recipe Cards $5 _____ $_________
Sub-Total $ __________.00
Gift Wrapping –
1 2 3 4 $ 5.00
1 2 3 4 $ 5.00
1 2 3 4 $ 5.00
1 2 3 4 $ 5.00 $ __________.00
TOTAL $ _____________.00
PAID – Check #- ____________
WILL PAY AT PICK-UP
Name – ________________________________
Phone - ________________________________
Email- _________________________________
Date Sold- __________ By _______________
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Holy Apostles Greek School
Divine Inspiration - Food for the Heart & Soul
Cookbook Fundraiser
Date - ____________ Sold By - _____________
Purchaser’s Name – __________________________
Amount $ _____________________
Pick-up on Sunday, December 15, 2013
The students & PTO appreciate your support!