News & Upcoming Events
i-Pray--The Internet, Our Youth and the Church
In today's society, the Internet and technology are woven into virtually everything we do. The Internet is in our homes, our workplaces, our schools and our phones.
This workshop will observe the positive and negative impact of the Internet on our spiritual lives. In addition, this workshop will consider the ways in which the Internet can enhance our mission to spread the Gospel.
The presentation will be on Tuesday, May 15th and will be given by Eva Kokinos, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m., refreshments will be served at 7:30 p.m. and the speaker will begin at 8:00 p.m. Eva will be giving an age-appropriate version of the presentation to the GOYA group first from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For reservations please contact Chrisie Alex at (630) 272-0737.
This event is sponsored by the Holy Apostles Philoptochos Society.
Vacation Church School-June 11th through June 15th
This year's Vacation Church School theme is "Adventures on Promise Island", where kids discover God's life-saving love. The program will be held from June 11th through June 15th for children in Pre-School from 9:00 a.m-11:30 a.m and Kindergarten through 5th grade from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Registration will begin this Sunday, April 22nd after the Liturgy or you may get an application in the Church Office.
Fanari Summer Camp--Sunday, June 17th through Saturday June 23rd
The Fanari Summer Camp Applications are now available. We will be returning to Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, WI just west of Fond du Lac, roughly 3 1/2 hours from Chicago. The fees are $500.00 until June 1st and $550 after June 1st.
Please read the forms carefully as all documents must be filled out in their entirety and returned as a set. Applications will not be accepted if the medical forms are not filled out properly and signed by a physician.
Please call the church office if you have any questions regarding the program.
Holy Apostles 53rd Annual Golf Outing--Monday, July 9th
Holy Apostles Golf Outing will be Monday, July 9th at Indian Lakes Resort, 250 West Schick Road, Bloomingdale. Lunch and registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. A shot gun start will be at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund many of the ministries of the church.
Here are the Facts and Figures:
*Golf, lunch and dinner (full golf package)--$150.00
*Youth Package (under 21)--$85.00
*Dinner Only--$65.00
*Hole Sponsor--$150.00 minimum donation
*Single Hole Sponsor--$500.00 minimum donation (no other sponsors at hole)
*Beverage Cart Sponsor--$300.00 each cart
*Corporate Patron--$1000.00 (full golf package for 4 golfers plus a single hole sponsorship)
*19th Hole Attitude Adjustment Sponsor--$2500.00-$10,000 (a large banner with your name placed on it @ the luncheon reception area and the bar before and during our dinner along with a special toast to you and yours at dinner plus a full package for 4 golfers)
Please contact Jimmy Kapolas at j.kapolas@comcast.net or Dennis Poulos at dnphoop@aol.com for reservations.
We hope that you will be able to golf, donate a raffle prize and/or sponsor a hole for our outing this year. Thank you for your support in helping to make this enjoyable outing a success!
Save the Date for the Holy Apostles Family Picnic--Sunday, July 22nd
Join us for a day of family, food, fellowship and fun on Sunday, July 22nd immediately following the Liturgy. Parish Council members will grill hamburgers, cheeseburgers and kabobs. Bring your own favorite picnic sides and beverages. Games and prizes will be available for the kids!
We will celebrate Divine Liturgy inside at 9:30 a.m. followed by a brief Fellowship Hour in the multi-purpose room. Then we will go outdoors for food and fun. We look forward to seeing you there!