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St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church
5649 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660
773-334-4515 (ph)
773-334-3468 (fax)
www.standreworthodox.org
(email) [email protected]
Rev. John N. Kalomas, Proistamenos
Rev. John G. Kutulas, Proistamenos Emeritus
Deacon Vasilios Smith
Sunday Services:
Orthros 8:00 a.m.
Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
As Time Goes By: A Reflection Of 25 Years
On Friday the 20th of May 2016, I sat in a bleacher overlooking the
football field of Hinsdale South. The bleachers were filled with
many individuals; young and old awaiting to hear the name of their
loved one as they were each called to come forth and receive their
diploma of graduation from High School.
I observed Nicholas as his row was motioned to stand and go forth. I
saw his excitement and was even thinking to myself it shouldn’t be
only Nicholas receiving his diploma but also my wife Presvytera
Kiki along with him, because she walked that long road with him for
over 16 years to get him to the point where he is today. I felt a little
ashamed that I may have not done enough, because even though I
was there to assist in any way that I could, it was Kiki who dealt
with the brunt of everything with Nicholas. I pondered “What did I
do to affect my son’s life?” “Nicholas Kalomas” was announced and
of course the cheer from our small cheering section. It then
happened as Nicholas took his diploma, he turned and before he
walked down the steps from the receiving platform for the students,
he bowed his head and did the sign of his cross. The answer to my
question was revealed. Even if I didn’t do anything else, knowing
that my son was not ashamed to show his faith in public was enough
to tell me that you did teach him who his Lord and Saviour is and
never to be ashamed of Him.
So with this event of my son’s graduation I sit back and think of the
25 years that have gone by. 25 years of marriage to Kiki; 25 years
for being ordained to the Priesthood on June 16th. My Christmas
Article spoke about the first Christmas with Kiki and how it was a
special one. Well throughout the 25 years I can say God blessed me
with many gifts and the many people He placed into my life. From
the day that I was ordained I had the pleasure of serving 3 churches.
One being an assistant (Assumption of Chicago) and two being the
Proestameno (Holy Cross of Justice, IL and St. Andrew of Chicago).
Yet with 25 years, which in God’s time is not even a drop in the
bucket, it’s had its shares of many joys and also sorrows. I’m glad to
say though it was more joys than sorrows.
The 25 years brought me a loving and beautiful wife Kiki; two
beautiful children Katrina and Nicholas; a loyal dog Gandalf and so
many people both young and old from three beautiful communities.
The 25 years has allowed me to get to know couples that I married
and then baptized their children and now doing the weddings of their
children. It brought young people from Joy, Goya, YAL, and OCF of
Loyola. It introduced me to a school known as Plato Academy in
which I taught for 10 years and was their spiritual advisor.
Caretakers of the church like Zacharia, Athanasios and George.
Chantors like Niko, Athanasios, George, Nick and Kosta. I was the
commissioner of our Basketball League for over 10 years, and saw
the institution of the Men’s League. It brought to me many people
from other churches in which we had our annual Ski Trips with our
Goya, our College Students and now our OCF and Families.
I recall the young men who used to gather in the gym of Holy Cross
every Wednesday after 5:30 in which basketball was always a fun
time. Yes even during Lent these young men would come to PreSanctified Liturgy even with their sweats, and shorts, light their
candles, sit in the pews, participate in the liturgy, and after they
received their antidoron, they would go and play ball. I could be
criticized for that because it was during Lent, but I could also say
that at least these young people were with me instead of being out on
the street doing something else.
During these 25 years, I also found out what Lupus and Autism was.
I buried many family members, grand- parents, aunts, uncles, fatherin-law and mother-in-law. They were all difficult but the hardest was
my father. I did many funerals of parishioners, and their family
members in their elderly years and yet as life is not kind or fair to
anyone in this world, I also had to bury children from just a few
months old that were premature to 18 year old; those are the difficult
times. I will always remember a little girl by the name of Lynn
Marie. At the age of 3 years old she was accidentally shot by her
brother in the head who was 5 playing with their father’s gun in
which the father kept it hidden and away but he found it. As hard as
I tried I could not find the real words to say. Really! Are there any
words to say? The only comfort that I could bring was that 4
children are still living because of the lungs, the heart, the kidneys,
and the liver of Lynn Marie. Yes those 25 years also showed some
very difficult and troubling times.
But like I said I am glad that the majority of the 25 years were
joyful; the marriage ceremony with Kiki and going to Hawaii for our
honeymoon. Having the opportunity to visit Pearl Harbor and the
Arizona Memorial because I am a WWII nut. Kiki being with me for
my last year at Seminary and graduating. My wife said that I had the
longest name on the graduation booklet; “Reverend Deacon John
Nicholas Kalomas”. Our first apartment and our first house in
Lombard; seeing the many seasons and holidays together. Watching
the changing of the leaves during the Fall; the cold and snowy days
of Winter; the budding of the trees of Spring; and the warm days of
Summer. Celebrating the different holidays of Halloween,
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or Easter, either just the two
of us or with our children, family, and friends. I have memories of
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ST. ANDREW GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos
Metropolis of Chicago
Rev. John N. Kalomas, Proistamenos
Rev. John G. Kutulas, Proistamenos Emeritus
Deacon Vasilios Smith
Contact Fr. John at 773‐334‐4515
or Email him at [email protected] PARISH COUNCIL 2015
Terri Mikuzis Phil Hatzopoulos Mark Poulakidas Jeffery Chrones Bill Aslanides Nick Hatzopoulos Michael Bartholomew George Marks President 1st Vice President/Facili es 2nd Vice President/Stewardship 3rd Vice President/Finance Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Financial Secretary OFFICE ASSISTANCE
Bess Davis Helen Giannakopoulos Terri Mikuzis Frances Tsaoussis Cathy Fasseas Adeline Kalant Sami Samia Thank you all for your con nued help and support throughout the year! M
Peter Alexopoulos Nick Karafo as Nick Kontos Nick Tzakis Steve Hastalis Spiro Kondos Frank Prokos Kosta Zografopoulos
STAFF & MINISTRY LEADERS
Pastoral Assistant: Financial Secretary: Office Secretary: Athanasios Minetos Vivian L. Davros Alejandra Franco Philoptochos President: Cynthia Melas In an effort ini ated by our dear departed friend and Philoptochos sister Ethel Kotsovos, members of the greater Chicago Orthodox community have had the privilege of serving lunch to approximately 100 less fortunate fellow human beings on the first Saturday of the month for more than 15 years. The soup kitchen, located at the First Presbyterian Church in Evanston, is just one part of that church's strong community outreach program. St. Andrews Philoptochos and other volunteers have consistently and con nuously served the Saturday soup kitchen, longer than any other single contribu ng group. Please consider joining them. Chanters: Choir Director: Nicholas Christacos & Dean Theodoropoulos Dr. Peter Jermihov Narthex Commi ee: William Alexopoulos, Leo Manta, ST. ANDREW’S FOOD PANTRY Ma hew Bezanes, James Chrones, Michael Davros, More and more everyday less fortunate people are asking Solon Tsaoussis churches for food. In these difficult mes St. Andrew would like to help them, but in order to do so we need Sunday School Coordinator: Tracey Lazos your help. Greek School Principal: Father John Kalomas Please help us restock our food pantry with Mommy and Me Advisor: Stephane Collopy items such as: cereal, oatmeal, rice, pasta, JOY Advisors: Tia Manolakas, & pasta sauce. Also, canned items of tuna, Bill Aslanides tomato sauce, soup, vegetables, fruit or any other non‐
GOYA Advisor: Georgia Loomas perishable items. It is helpful if the canned goods have a
Young Adult Ministry: Ta ana Vuko c, flip‐top lid. Monetary dona ons will also be accepted. Anastasia Papas, & Eleni Papas Page 3 rushing quickly to get back home because Kiki was in labor with
Katrina and a few years later with Nicholas, (Katrina I was at the
health club; Nicholas I was in Orthros Service at Holy Cross); or
rushing home just to be home. Whatever it was, these 25 years have
quite a few events in them and yet I ask myself how did all these
memorable events ever fit into a package of only 25 years.
I can’t forget also the clergy that have been part of my life of these
25 years. Clergy that influenced my early years of my priesthood; the
seniors like Fr. Demetrios Treantafilis, Fr. George Massouras, and Fr.
Lionakis. Those who have left this world like Fr. Byron
Papanikolaou, and Fr. Bill Chiganos. My priest from the day of my
baptism until the day he passed Fr. Nikiforos Tzerdimos. The priests
who were there before and after my ordination like Fr. Andrew
Koufopoulos, Fr. Ted Poteres, Fr. Dean Hountalas, and Fr. Basil
Papanikolaou Fr. John Artemas. Priest who are my senior yet my
friends like Fr. Timothy Bakakos, Fr. Dean Botsis, and Fr.
Apostoplos Georgiafentis. My junior priests Fr. Peter Sarolas, Fr.
Stamati Sfikas, and Fr. Chris Mihalopoulos. Yet the one who is my
spiritual father Fr. Chris Kerhulas. I will always remember the years
of St. Basil’s and what I learned in beautifying God’s house. Fr.
Chris taught me how it is important to remember what Christ said of
leaving the 99 and going after the 1 who is lost. Whether it was
chanting the services of Holy Week or running and seeing shows on
Broadway in New York or seeing the Black Hawks win or lose both
in the old and new stadium, it was Fr. Chris that taught me the
importance of looking for the good in people and reaching out in
keeping the youth close by. His words when I was ordained were
“Capture the youth and their hearts and you have won the parents.”
Truer words have never been spoken.
There are so many more memories. So many more precious people
that God has put into my life. I can truly say that the youth of my
early years of my ministry at Assumption, at Holy Cross, and even at
St. Andrew made my ministry in what it is today. I had two
individuals from my early years as a priest in which they both
followed on the road of the priesthood; Fr. Michael Prevas, and Fr.
Chrysanthos Kerkeres. Fr. Michael after his small stay in the Chicago
area and assisting at Ss. Peter and Paul went to California and is
doing his ministry close to the San Francisco area. Fr. Chrysanthos in
which I call Fr. Chris has become a dynamic priest of the Chicago
area in which his work and his ministry but above all his love and
care for people has resurrected the community of St. George. As
much as Fr. Chris Kerhulas says about me that you can always be
proud when the student surpasses the teacher, I can say that about Fr.
Chrysanthos that I am proud to see what he has done and become so
truly he has surpassed his teacher.
So I ask all of you to take a moment and walk down your memory
lane. Many psychologists have said it is good to do that, it is good to
become nostalgic and reminisce about the past events. When I go to
Moline, I still take a drive by the old house where I grew up on
Campbell’s Island. I still drive by the old Shell gas station my uncle
had even though its been redone. I still drive by the old baseball and
softball fields in which I played remembering the great plays that I
had done. Strike outs I try to forget! It is ok to do that because it is
healthy to become nostalgic occasionally for it makes realize our
humanity, where we came from, and how our past shaped us to the
individual we are today. All our memories and remembering them
benefits us in many different ways. I read an article that was written
by a psychologist Edward Hoffman called The Benefits of Nostalgia
which speaks about how one benefits mentally, emotionally, and
spiritually by remembering the past. He states how remembering
keeps us grounded, keeps us in perspective, helps us to be in touch
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with ourselves, it boosts our memory, and connects us spiritually.
All that I shared of my life’s memories has helped me cope with the
difficult memories that life lays in front of not only me, but to all of
us. Thinking of my father’s death awakened in me not only the
negative of that event, but brought back the many more great
memories than just the one event that was negative. It took away
from me in thinking, my father is not here anymore and I don’t know
what to do. It gave me though a new perspective of thinking “What
would my father do. He has taught me for 43 years. There must be a
solution on how dad would handle it. Think for yourself. Find the
answer in what dad would have done.”
Enjoy the article!
The Benefits of Nostalgia
A psychologist extols the benefits—mental, emotional and spiritual—
of remembering the past.
by Edward Hoffman
“I admit, I’m a nostalgic guy. Whenever I need a break from my
work, I go to YouTube and watch an old video like James Taylor’s
“You’ve Got a Friend.” Both the song and the singer, with his long
hair and mustache, transport me back to 1975, to Ann Arbor and the
University of Michigan, where I studied for my Ph.D. in psychology.
But I never imagined my YouTube habit as anything more than a
pleasurable distraction.
Recently, though, I’ve been doing research on “peak experiences,”
surveying people about their most joyful, life-changing events. One
man zeroed in on a park where he and his friends hung out as kids.
They recently revisited it together, walking around the lake and the
ball fields, observing how things had changed and sharing stories
about the past. “It made me feel grateful for my friendships,” the
man wrote. “Ever since the trip down memory lane, I’ve felt happier
about my life.” Could it be possible, I wondered, that simply
recalling happy memories can be almost as powerful as having a
positive new experience? Was my YouTube habit benefiting me more
than I first thought?
Certainly, nostalgia hasn’t always been viewed as a good thing. For
years, the psychological establishment believed it was simply a form
of escapism. But as I discovered, and a growing body of
psychological research confirms, waxing nostalgic from time to time
doesn’t trap us in the past—it is healthy for our body, mind and spirit
in the present.
Nostalgia Keeps Us Grounded
In his 1979 book, Yearning for Yesterday, sociologist Fred Davis
noted that his research found nostalgia allowed people to “maintain
their identity in the face of major transitions like childhood to
pubescence, adolescence to adulthood, single to married life, and
spouse to parent.” In other words, it helped people stay true to
themselves despite huge life changes.
Today, technological and social change happens at a rapid pace,
work and travel take us farther from home than ever before, and new
information bombards us constantly. It’s easy to feel lost. A highpowered Manhattan executive may get caught up in the rat race, only
to catch a scent of horses in Central Park and be reminded of her
idyllic beginnings growing up on a Midwestern farm. Wherever we
find ourselves, nostalgia helps bring us back to our roots, back to the
things that are most important.
Give it a try. When you feel confused, adrift, out of place, turn off the
computer and the TV for an hour or two and read a favorite book
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from your high school days, or look through a scrapbook or wedding Mom said, and she told me a wonderful story about meeting Dad at a
teachers’ ball in the early fifties.Family photos triggered other
album. Most likely, you’ll feel restored and refocused.
memories. There was one shot of us at a nondescript pool I couldn’t
Nostalgia Gives Us Perspective
identify. But Mom knew. “Our trip to the Catskills!” she exclaimed.
“Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it,” said the She held my brother’s hand and mine tenderly. These memories
philosopher George Santayana. Nostalgia provides a lens through seemed to imbue her with strength, if only for a few minutes.
which to view past mistakes and misfortunes. Take the TV show Mad
Men, famous for its edgy take on the 1960s. This isn’t the wholesome, In 2009, researchers at the University of California-Davis mapped the
innocent world of Leave It To Beaver. People smoke and drink in the brain activity of young adults while they listened to well-known songs.
office, rude treatment of women is the norm and an early episode even It turns out that the region of the brain responsible for our long-term
shows a child playing with a plastic bag over her head.
memory also serves as a hub that links familiar music and images
with emotions. A seemingly forgotten memory embedded deep within
These things shock us now. By remembering our more reckless our minds may rise to the surface, along with the feelings attached to
behavior and contrasting it with who we are today, we can more it, when we hear an old tune or see a childhood photograph. Many
clearly appreciate how far we’ve come. It can also make us think assisted-living centers use popular music and vintage movie posters,
twice about the things we do so casually today—revealing so much of even artifacts like manual typewriters and rotary telephones, to jog
our lives on Facebook, for example—reminding us to err on the side memories of patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Family members
of caution. A branch of psychology called narrative therapy prompts create “memory boxes,” filled with photos and objects related to work
patients to tell stories about their lives in vivid detail—including their or hobbies, that awaken their loved one’s dormant memories.
hardships, defeats, losses and disappointments—in order to bring
focus to the silver lining, the lessons learned. Research has shown Nostalgia Connects Us Spiritually
that people who can see the positive aspects of the things that have The Hebrew Scriptures remind us to honor the past. Take
caused them pain usually have better mental and physical health as Deuteronomy 8:10-19: “Be careful that you do not forget the Lord
they get older.
your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.”
Otherwise, the passage warns, “you will surely be destroyed.” Every
Nostalgia Helps Us Get in Touch With Ourselves
year on the Jewish holiday of Passover, I sit down with my family for
I once treated a man for loneliness and depression. He was in his late the Seder, the festive meal at which we follow the biblical
forties, lived alone and aside from phone calls to his elderly mother, commandment to tell the story of our people’s deliverance.
he led an almost totally isolated existence. I encouraged him to go to
a singles dance or join a book club, but his shyness and self-defeating It’s not only a way of glorifying God, it’s also a way of remembering
attitude always stopped him. I was stymied. Then one evening he that we must not take our freedom for granted. A plate at the center of
arrived for our session with a bounce in his step. “I had an amazing our table holds six special foods, each of which represents a part of
dream last night,” he told me. He dreamt that he was sitting on a the story of Exodus and the Jewish people. For instance, charoset—a
beautiful beach under blue skies, and “Desperado,” the 1970s hit by spread of chopped nuts, apples and wine—symbolizes the mortar our
the Eagles, was playing.
ancestors used when they were forced to build Pharaoh’s cities.
Horseradish—by its taste—recalls the bitterness of slavery. And a
“You know,” he said, “when I woke up, I felt happier than I have in hardboiled egg reminds us of our people’s resilience, rebirth and
years.” The song reminded him of a college summer when he shared a renewal. Why all of these rich, sensory symbols? Jewish tradition tells
beach house with friends. “Everyone accepted me for exactly who I us that it’s not enough to simply recite the Passover story. Instead, we
was,” he said.
must relive it—through all of our senses—as though we had
He laughed and joked about his adventures that summer, and it was experienced enslavement and liberation for ourselves. Those ancient
hard to believe this was the same lonely, depressed man. Our memories must become our very own for us to truly appreciate all of
conversation continued the following week. Eventually, the happy God’s miracles.
memory motivated him to join a volunteer organization, where he
made new friends. Thinking back on the past helped him find a key to I think that our biblical ancestors were onto something. When I watch
his future.
those old James Taylor videos on YouTube and rewind my life to my
grad school days, I can’t help but replay the blessings that have come
In a 2008 study, an international team of researchers found that in the years since—a successful psychology practice, a happy
focusing on happy memories from their childhood enabled people to marriage, many friends and the joy of becoming a father. And I feel a
feel more connected with family and friends. A 2006 study discovered renewed appreciation for the One who bestowed them.”
that a group of people who spent just a few minutes writing about a
past event were more cheerful afterward than a group who wrote It was this article that I had read which motivated me to share some of
about a typical day in the present. Both studies show that people with the important parts of my life as well of the people for these past 25
high resilience—the ability to bounce back quickly from stress and years. Yes there is much more, and to place them down not even
setbacks—are especially adept at using nostalgia to put themselves in 10,000 Anchors would be able to hold them. What we must do though
an upbeat frame of mind.
is give thanks to God because however great or small the memories
are, it’s remembering them that is important.
Nostalgia Boosts Our Memory
My mother spent her last days in home hospice care. Once a music To every funeral that I have conducted I have always concluded with
teacher and accomplished pianist, she was too frail to play piano, and the words that Abraham Lincoln said in a letter to a mother and
seemed listless and distant. But she perked up when my brother and I widow Mrs. Lydia Bixby from Massachusetts who had five sons that
put on music for her. “Chopin!” she said, hearing a classical music were killed on the field of battle during the Civil War. I am only
CD. The song “I Could Have Danced All Night” brought back fond sharing the final passage of the letter because it is what I have derived
memories of our father. “My Fair Lady was his favorite musical,” in my final remarks in my eulogies. If you want to see the letter in its
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entirety Google “Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby” and If I may adjust it a little to end this long Anchor Article, “I pray
you will get it in its entirety.
therefore that our Heavenly Father bless you and your loved ones
always and leave you with the sweet cherished memories that have
“I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your been part of your life and the lives of your loved ones.”
bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved
and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so A Blessed Summer and precious Memories.
costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.”
Fr. John N Kalomas
SOCIETY OF SAINT ROMANOS THE MELODIST
FORMING A VISION OF ORTHODOX CULTURE
Contact
Telephone
Email
Website
WORLD PREMIERE OF NEWLY COMPOSED DIVINE LITURGY Peter Jermihov
773-558-4864
[email protected]
www.societyromanos.org
GREEK LITURGY by Fr. Ivan Moody
Chicago, IL, May 15, 2016– Two years ago, the Society of Saint Romanos the Melodist commissioned a Divine Liturgy from Bri sh, Orthodox composer—Fr. Ivan Moody. The new Greek Liturgy, based on tradi onal Greek Byzan ne chants, is now completed and will be premiered on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at the celebra on of Divine Liturgy at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago and sung by the St. Romanos Cappella. The work is commissioned and dedicated to the memory of John Bartholomew, member of the Order of St. Andrew Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarch. This world premiere of the Greek Liturgy is part of a series of events celebra ng the 90th Anniversary of St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago. It also commemorates the Feast of Day of St. Romanos the Melodist, Patron Saint of church musicians, and the 15th Anniversary of the Society of Saint Romanos the Melodist. On Saturday, October 1 at 1:00 pm in the St. Andrew President’s Room, Fr. Ivan Moody will present a lecture on his newly composed Greek Liturgy and Some Perspec ves
on the Theology of Orthodox Music (see his ar cle: h p://www.mdpi.com/2077‐1444/6/2/350/htm). Dr. Peter Jermihov, Founder and Ar s c Director of the Society, stated: “As a long‐term objec ve, the Society formulated a vision to commission from various Orthodox composers one major liturgical composi on per year. Following the landmark contribu ons of Orthodox composers such as Steven Cardiosmenos, Frank Desby, Anna Gallos, Christopher Kypros, John Revezoulis, John Sakellarides, and Tikey Zes, the Society hopes to con nue to enrich the liturgical life of the Church by facilita ng newly composed works for worship.” The Society of Saint Romanos the Melodist is a Not‐for‐Profit 501(c)(3) corpora on with tax‐exempt status, founded in 2001 to promote Eastern Orthodox culture in general and sacred music in par cular. The Society organizes and presents dis nc ve cultural events that further an awareness of Eastern Orthodoxy in America. These events include commissions of new works of art, concerts of sacred music, presenta on of guest‐ar sts, speakers and ensembles, theological seminars, and pilgrimages. The Society is endorsed by Members of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America. His Eminence, Metropolitan IAKOVOS is the Honorary Chairman of the Society Board and Fr. John N. Kalomas, Proistamenos is the Society’s Spiritual Advisor. If you would like more informa on about this event, please contact Peter Jermihov at 773‐558‐4864, email the Society at [email protected] or visit the Society website at www.societyromanos.org The Anchor—Summer 2016
Page 7 Christos Anesti to all of our Stewards.
We are now beginning the last seven months leading to our 90th
Anniversary. As you can tell from all of the information that has
gone out, we have many events planned, with something for every
one to enjoy.
Over the Memorial Day weekend our children will be participating
in the Junior Olympics at Saints Constantine and Helen in Palos.
The activities will be going on for two days. Basketball, track,
swimming, soccer and a host of other sports will include every
child in days filled with fun, and enable them to make new friends.
In June the following events will be taking place:
Friday, June 3rd at Chevy Chase Country Club will be our annual
Golf Outing. For more information check our website.
Friday, June 24th we will celebrating Father John’s 25th
Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. This event is
meant for all members of the Parish family, so please join in the
celebration.
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flyers and banners to see what new attractions will be happening.
August activities:
Services leading to the holy day of the Assumption. Days and times
of services will be in the Sunday bulletin. With a special service on
August 15th.
September activities:
Basile will be doing a show at St. Andrew’s on September 10th.
Watch for information on the website and bulletin.
Services for Holy Cross with Vespers on September 13th and Holy
Cross on the 14th.
The culminating event will be our 90th Anniversary Dinner Dance
on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at the Lowes Chicago. Please mark
this date to celebrate our 90 years in the service of the Lord. The
committee has put in long hours in planning this exciting event.
Make every effort to join us as a member of the Saint Andrew’s
Family.
July activities:
The Parish Council and I look forward to seeing you and your
families at these various events.
The 55th Annual Edgewater Greek Fest presented by St. Andrew’s.
There will be some new additions this year. So watch for our
Terri Mikuzis
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“For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one.”
Preparing for marriage is truly a beauƟful period of expectaƟon and joy. As you get ready for the “big day,” it is also important to spend Ɵme
geƫng ready for the days that follow that “big day.” As you know, Holy Matrimony is not only a Sacrament at the Ɵme of the ceremony, but
also throughout life. At St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, we invite all couples geƫng married to parƟcipate in a Marriage PreparaƟon
Seminar where you can discuss issues related to marriage, the struggles along the way, and the strategies for preparing for the journey. All
couples are required to parƟcipate in one of these workshops, prior to your wedding date.
Marriage Preparation Seminars will be held from 10 am—3 pm on the following Saturdays:
August 13
September 10 November 12
Please RSVP to Fr John at [email protected] 40 Day Blessings Penelope Rose, daughter of
Amy & Spiro Rempas
Morgan Elizabeth, daughter of
Gina & Chris Uhle
Hunter Metcalf
Hunter James, son of
Chris na & Lee Roupas
Evangelos George, son of
Filisa & George Mantas
Juliana, daughter of
Maria & Benjamin Pecaro
David, son of
Haroula & Mark Serlo
Paul Bryan, son of
Anna & Bryan O’Connor
Evan Raymond, son of
Alexis & Raymond Koukari
Bap sms Weddings Patrick Rosen & Sophia Prassas
Funerals Jake Deane
Constance Eugenia, daughter of
Chris ne & Dean Marinakis
UPCOMING CHURCH
SERVICES
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Ascension
Orthros
Divine Liturgy
Georgia, daughter of
Effie & Dino Loukas
Georgia Kara oias
Stella Lamprinos
James C. Govos s
Gregory Vavloukis
Janice Theodore Kurowski
Friday, August 5, 2016
Great Vespers-Transfiguration 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Feast Day of Transfiguration
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Orthros
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Memorials Constan ne Beldianu—40 days
Vasiliki Brelias—40 days
James C. Govos s—40 days
Georgia Karafo as—40 days
Christos Karras— 40 days
Angela Mouzakeo s—40 days
Anna Tsagarelis—40 days
Gregory Vavloukis—40 days
Steve Kondos—6 months
Demetra Atsaves—1 year
Louis Demos—1 year
Dimitrios Lekkas—1 year
Panayiota Panayiotou—1 year
Theoni Bouris—2 years
Despina Perous anis—2 years
Erato Douligeris—3 years
John Bouris—10 years
Theodore Rempas— 10 years
Ka na Festos—19 years
Evangelos Alexander—25 years
George Festos—35 years
Friday, August 12, 2016
Small Paraklesis
7:00 p.m.
Monday, August 15, 2016
Assumption of the Theotokos
Orthros
9:00 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
10:00 a.m.
Monday, August 29, 2016
7:00 p.m. Beheading of John the Baptist
Orthros
9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Divine Liturgy
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Small Paraklesis
7:00 p.m. Small Paraklesis
Monday, August 1, 2016
Small Paraklesis
Monday, August 8, 2016
7:00 p.m. Small Paraklesis
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St. Andrew Sunday School
Congratulations to all of the graduates of the 2015-2016 Sunday School Year. It has been a wonderful
year of celebration, learning and community. Thank you to the amazing teaching staff for their
dedication to the enrichment of our future generation. We look forward to seeing you all in the Fall for
another great year.
A special honor to our graduating high school students. We have had the honor of watching this
amazing group of young adults over the years and look forward to celebrating their next chapter of life.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
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Alexander Behle
Constance Chrones
Dimitri Dernis
Alex Gargano
Angie Georgaras
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Conner Hatzopoulos
Nicholas Kalomas
Hope Marks
Amanda Prokos
Olivia Westerbeck
In Christ,
Tracey Lazos
Sunday School Coordinator
Classes for the 2015-2016 School Year begin
on Saturday, September 10, 2015.
Registration is now open, and if you preregister by July 30 with a $500 deposit (per
family) tuition will be the same as last year.
Tuition rates for the 2016-2017 Year are as
follows:
Stewards:
Full Payment at time of Registration: $900.00
½ Payment at time of Registration: $955.00
Non-Stewards:
Full Payment at time of Registration:
$1,600.00
½ Payment at time of Registration: $1,655.00
THE ABOVE TUITION RATES INCLUDE A
$75.00 BOOK, SUPPLY & PTO FEE
*There is a $50 discount which will be applied
per additional child enrolled in one of our
programs
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St. Andrew’s Women’s Philoptochos Society
Christos Anesti to all of the St. Andrew’s community. As your Philoptochos, we hope you all had a wonderful Pascha celebration. It
was a joyous week of celebration and reflection of our commitment to our Orthodox religion… that which binds us all.
Thank you, thank you, thank you St. Andrew’s families for continually supporting our philanthropic endeavors. As a philanthropic
organization, we wouldn’t be able to give to the needy, if it wasn’t for your ongoing generosity.
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SAWPS Outreach Program was started March, 2015, by Past President Vonnie Karafotias, along with a standing commi ee have been delivering handmade sack lunches to Edgewater’s Night Ministry, Sarah’s Circle and Care for Real on a monthly basis. These freshly made sandwiches represent our contribu on to the Nat’l Philoptochos Outreach program ‘Feeding the Hungry’ Campaign to feed 250,000 which culminates July 2016 at the Nat’l Philoptochos Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Thank you to the following ladies who continually support this very important local outreach program: Karen Anderson, Semi Karnezos,
Nan Rumsey, Terri Mikuzis, Cathy Fasseas, Stephane Collopy, Kathy Kaporis, Georgia Farlekas, Tina Arvanitakis, Dimitra Loukissa, Diane
Alexander White, Samia Sami; as well as to Vicki Karagianis and Vonnie Karafotias who co-chair this project.
The next Sarah’s Circle sack lunch making will be on May 20, 2016; 10:30 in St. Andrews kitchen.
Philoptochos organiza ons na onwide have surpassed the ini al goal of serving 250,000 meals. The exact amount of meals served will be announced at the Na onal Conven on in July. Our representa ves will be: Vonnie Karafo as, Hellena Chrones, and Demetra Christus, along with our Na onal members: Arlene Siavelis Kehl, 1st Vice President; board members: Kathy Siavelis and Marilyn Tzakis. Stewards: If you know an owner of a grocery store or fruit market
to approach for a donation, please contact Vicki or Vonnie. We
welcome individual donations as well to help defray the $100.
monthly costs.
Items used: 9 loaves wheat bread, 1 large peanut butter, 1 jar
large grape jelly, 50 slices Swiss cheese, 4 lbs. Krakus Ham, 5
lbs. Sara Lee/Butterball Turkey, 80 cans pop/juice boxes,
cookies, 80 Cutie oranges, brown lunch bags, and plastic
sandwich bags.
We have been fortunate to receive donations from Mariano’s,
Jewel, and Treasure Island to help our efforts along with donations
from the container in Pangari, we are able to keep this ongoing.
Philoptochos thanks each and every one of you for your continued support toward this outreach project. Thank you, Vicki (773-327-3194)
and Vonnie; [email protected] for further details or to answer any questions.
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Feed the Hungry –
Metropolis Program
January
70 sack lunches - Sarah's
Circle
February
82 sack lunches - Sarah's
Circle
March
82 sack lunches - Sarah's
Circle
April
80 sack lunches - Sarah's
Circle
April
10,000 -Meals -Outreach,
Inc.
May
80 sack lunches - Sarah's
Circle
May
150 sack suppers -The Night
Ministry
June
March 20th: 3rd Annual Lenten Luncheon on Sunday of Orthodoxy:
chaired by Peggy Papaioannou! This event is a wonderful combina on of Lenten luncheon and the Greek School Greek Independence Day Program presented by Eugenia
Demos and Christina Kakavas. The children did an amazing job with their oral presentations
and Greek dancing!! Many thanks to the generosity of the attendees who collectively donated
$600. to the National Philoptochos Aid to Greece and Cyprus campaign.
Thank you to the ladies who baked our traditional chocolate Lenten cupcakes:
Maria Kotsinis, Peggy Papaioannou, Helen Papaioannou, Marilyn Tzakis, Patty Tsaoussis, and
Cynthia Melas.
April 8th Wintery Lenten Services with Metropolitan Iakovos and
April 28th Holy Tuesday with Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos A big thank you to all the ladies who helped to set up and bake Lenten sweets for both of the coffee hours after services on the Fourth Friday and Holy
Tuesday. Bakers extraordinaire: Eugenia Demos and Aspasia (Moustakoulouria), Artemis Papoutsis (Halva), Angie Alexopoulos
(Melamoukarona), Marilyn Tzakis (Apple Cake and Lenten Cupcakes), Voula Euthimiou (Fruit trays and OJ), and Terri Mikuzis, Sascha
Kalpake, Kathy Kaporis, Semi Karnezos, Marilyn Tzakis and Cynthia Melas for helping to organize and set up.
1 April 16 : Walk-a-thon with St. George Philoptochos: As one of Philoptochos’s 90 Anniversary Acts of Kindness, St. Andrew’s Philoptochos joined in a Walk‐a‐Thon with St. George’s Philoptochos thanks to Father John and Father Chris. Our goal was to raise funds for Rehabilita on Ins tute of Chicago Adap ve Sports Program & Rio 2016 ParalympicTraining Program. Coincidentally, the Advisor of this team is our own Kosta Zografopoulos. We were very successful in raising over $1000.; thank you so much to all of our generous donors! tMany thanks to Pa y Harrison, Semi Karnezos, and Artemis Poulakidis for se ng up and serving refreshments to all the par cipants!! th
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April 24th Palm Sunday Bake Sale: Once again, Philoptochos did the baking for St. Andrew’s this Easter. Thank all of you for
participating and making our Bake Sale a success. Many thanks to all our bakers: Kourambiethes: Patty Harrison, Sophia Spiradakos,
Tracey Poulakidis, Cynthia Melas; Koulourakia: Patty Harrison, Seva Johnson, Terri Mikuzis, Eugenia Demos, Aspasia Sarris;
Melamoukarona: Angie Alexopoulos; Moustokouloura: Eugenia Demos and Aspasia Sarris; Baklava: Shia Kapos and Cynthia Melas;
Galatoboureko: Angie Alexopoulos; Diples: Stella Nash. Patty Tsaoussis, Patty Harrison, Shia Kapos, Marilyn Tzakis all did an awesome
job setting up and selling the baked goods. We all hope you enjoyed your purchases…we will be back next year!!
Ongoing Dreamcatchers “Helping Women in Need” Personal Items Drive: Philoptochos has identified Dreamcatchers as one of our key
organizations to supply personal goods on an annual basis. We are collecting travel size items of only these key items: hand lotion, body
wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and hand sanitizers. We are accepting donations of $5 to cover the expense of these specific items if
you would prefer a monetary donation. Collection bins will be in the gym foyer by the cloak room. To learn more about the organization
please go online: wwwthedreamcatcherfoundation.org.
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June 14th: End of Year Dinner
June 19th: Pentecost Coffee Hour after services
July 3-8th: 2016 National Philoptochos Biennial Convention, Nashville, Tennessee
St. Andrew’s Women’s Philoptochos2015-2016 Stewardship Form
Welcome new members: Sophia Kondos, Alex White, and Irene Fiorentinos!
Suggested Annual Stewardship Donation: $40.00
To be distributed as follows: National Philoptochos: $15.00 & Metropolis Philoptochos: $6.00
Any additional amount supports the good works of our chapter. Please print a copy of this form and complete.
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Spouse __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________________________ State _____________ Zip ___________________
Phone Number _______________________ Cell Number____________________________
Email _____________________________________________Donation Amount __________
Please make check payable to St. Andrew’s Women’s Philoptochos Society (SAWPS)
Mail your check and this form to:
St. Andrew’s Women’s Philoptochos Society
Attn: Hellena Chrones, Membership
5649 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660
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St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church
Chicago, IL
Celebrating its 55th Greek Festival
July 9th and July 10th
Program Booklet Advertising Contract
This is an advertising contract between St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago, Illinois:
Name:
______________________________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________________
City: _______________________ State:______ Zip:
_________Phone:______________________
Contact Person:______________________________________________
E-Mail: ___________________________________________________
The above company/person agrees to place a ______________Advertisement in the St. Andrew’s Greek
Orthodox Greek Festival 2016 Program Booklet.
Advertisers please attach your borderless camera-ready advertising copy to this contract, (see next page for rates
and layouts) along with your payment, NO LATER THAN Friday, June 24, 2016, payable to:
St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church
Attn: Festival
5649 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
[email protected]
Advertising Rates:
$150 for a full page (5 x 8)
$80 for a half page
$50 for a quarter page
$25 for “Friends of the Festival” section where you may list your business’s name, address, and telephone
number, or a personal message
Also available are Raffle Tickets:
1st $5000, 2nd $2000, 3rd $1000. Price is $10 per ticket.
Your Message
Please submit your advertising message as you would like it to appear in the ad book in the space below.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
All advertisement formats are final.
An electronic file is preferred (JPG) and you may email it to: [email protected] and if one is not
available please attach a scanned copy of your advertisement or business card. Please note that original artwork
cannot be returned.
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St. Andrew’s Celebrating its 55th Annual Greek Festival
Dear Stewards and Friends:
This year St. Andrew’s is celebrating its 55th Festival which will be held on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, 2016. We are looking to
having a fun and successful event. We can only do this with your help. As we all know, the costs of the festival rise each year, whether it is
the food, tents, entertainment or kids activities. We always have the best possible product and entertainment.
This year we are in hopes of defraying our costs for the 55th Festival. Please take a moment to look at the list below and if you are able to
help out please fill out the section at the bottom of this sheet. All donations are helpful. If you have any questions or know of anyone who
could help us out with any of the items listed, please contact Vonnie at [email protected] or call at 630-378-4878.
Items
DJ
Dance Troupe
Dumpsters
Police/Security
Labor
Fork Lift
Kids Area/Jumps
Cooks/Souvlaki – 2 days
Cook/Gyros – 2 days
Kitchen Personnel
Charcoal Lumps – 40 lb bag (each)
Ice
Ice Chest
Dinner Rolls
Hot Dog Buns
Spinach Pies
Cheese Pies
Vegetarian Mousaka
Pastisio
Phyllo
Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix (8 – 1lb boxes)
Lamb (2 whole legs)
Lamb
Cooking Lamb
Souvlakia
Chicken
Retsina
Rose Wine
Wine (Red)
Wine (White)
Greek Beer
Lemons
Watermelon
Creamer
Red Onions/Julienned
Green Peppers/Diced
Green Peppers/Julienned
Onions/Sliced
Onions/Diced
Olives – 12 kilo kegs
Translucent Cups/7oz – 1 case
Translucent Cups/5 oz – 1 case
Souffle – 2 oz. cups – 1 box
Souffle – 2 oz. lids – 1 box
Foil Pans/Full Size
Foil Lids/Full Size
Canolla Oil – 35 lb containers
Salad Oil – 35 lb containers
Balsamic Dressing
Lemon Juice
Amount Needed
$1000
$250
2 @ $325 each
$2650
$1360
$500
$2600
$810
$350
$1850
13 @ $22 each
4 @ $130 each
$150
300 doz.
16 doz.
13 cases @ $50 each
11 cases @ $50 each
6 cases @ $84 each
9 cases @ $72 each
2 cases @ $40 each
40 cases @ $17 each
2 @ $160 each
55 lambs @ $60 each
680 lbs Pork Tenders
350 chickens
2 cases @ $54 each
9 cases @ $54 each
7 cases@ $84 each
7 cases@ $84 each
60 cases @ $20 each
2 cases @ $40.00
1 case @ 35 each
1 case @ 12
$53.00
$85.00
$53.00
$155.00
$60.00
6 jugs @ $60 each
$50.00 – 2500 per case
$50.00 – 2500 per case
$28.00
$28.00
2 cases @ $38 each
1 case @ $38
10 @ 25 each
2 @ $25 each
2 cases @ 40 each
1 case @ $17
Cost
$1000
$250
$650
$2650
$1360
$500
$2600
$810
$350
$1850
$286
$520
$150
$450
$40
$650
$550
$504
$648
$80
$680
$320
$3300
$680
$2200
$1200
$108
$486
$588
$588
$1200
$80
$35
$12
$53
$85
$53
$155
$60
$360
$50
$50
$28
$28
$76
$38
$250
$50
$80
$17
Partial Payment
Full Payment
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Ouzo
Metaxa
Sternos
Honey (5lb containers – 6 per case)
Cup Cake Holders (15 paper/foil liner)
Pop Up Foil – 500 ct.
Potato Chips
Tomatoes/Diced – 6/10#
Salt/Morton Iodized – 12 lbs.
Spices
Coffee/Filters
Gyros
Tzatziki Sauce
Pita for Gyros
Land O Lakes Butter – Unsalted (ONLY)
12 boxes Swan Down Flour (ONLY)
6 gallons milk
14 – 20 doz. eggs (Large)
4 lbs Powder Sugar, 1 ½ lbs Baking Powder, 2 lbs Baking Soda, 3
gal Corn Oil
60 lbs. Walnuts
30 lbs. Almonds
Lighter Fluid (12 containers)
Feta Cheese
Paper products, plates, napkins, cups, etc..
Gen Paks
Bottled Water
Coke
Diet Coke
7-Up/Sprite
Rice
Onions, Celery, Parsley
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Mustard
Hotdogs (160)
Sandwich Bags
Ice Cream Bowls
Whipping Cream
Plastic Spoons
Ice Cream – Variety
Chocolate Syrup
Cinnamon
Kaseri Cheese (180 lbs/approx.)
Kefalogravera/Saganaki (200 lbs/approx.)
Tablecloths/Aprons/Towels
Plastic Table Covering (Outside)
Plastic Table Covering (Inside)
Plastic Shopping Bags
Nescafe (Frappe)
1 case - $61
2 cases @ $130 each
2 cases @ $130 each
3 cases @ 38 each
9 cases @ $76
$20 – 15 containers
1 box - $15
4 cases @50 each @ $12
1 case @ $25
12 containers @ $15
Oregano, Pepper, etc..
3 cases @ 30 each
20 cases
10 cases @ $23 per case
15 cases @ $20 per case
60 @ 4 each
12 @ 3 each
$40.00
2 5gal pails
22 cases @ $19 per case
100 cases @ $3 per case
60 cases @$7.00 per case
45 cases @$7.00 per case
40 cases @$7.00 per case
15 bags @ $23
22 cases @ $17 per flat
8 cases @ $19 per case
13 cases @ $14 per case
1 case
$38 (per 80)
500
500
12 bottles
500
7 – 3 lb containers @ $30 each
2 large jugs @ 25 each
1 – 2 containers
2 cases
Nescafe, Plastic/Cups 16oz
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$61
$260
$260
$114
$760
$20
$15
$48
$25
$15
$350
$90
$2000
$230
$300
$240
$36
$30
$50
$75
$250
$100
$40
$100
$1600
$418
$300
$420
$315
$280
$345
$50
$374
$152
$182
$15
$76
$20
$25
$40
$12
$210
$50
$25
$900
$1000
$225
$550
$100
$30
$70
Please Note:
If you know someone who may be able to donate any of the items listed above, please contact Vonnie at 630-378-4878, no later than
Wednesday, June 29, 2016.
Monetary donation to the festival $ _________________ to help defray the costs or
Yes, I’d like to donate __________________________ in the amount of $__________________
As always, we thank you for your continued generosity and support to St. Andrew’s.
The 2016 Picnic Committee
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St Andrew’s Greek Fes val Volunteer Form ‐ 2016 Print clearly and return or email to office by Tuesday, June 28, 2016
One form per person please
Name:_____________________________________________ Phone: day (_____)______________________
Address:___________________________________________ evening (_____)_________________________
City:______________________ Zip:____________________ email:
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Food Preparations and Festival Set Up
Bring Kitchen Knives & Cutting Boards
 Thursday, July 7 at 6 pm – Souvlaki making/skewering
Friday, July 8 from 10 am to 3 pm  Saturday, July 9 at Noon
(DATES/TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE – CHECK YOUR SUNDAY BULLETIN &
UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULE/EMAILS)
FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS Saturday
July 9
2:30 – 5 pm
Saturday
July 9
5 – 8 pm
Saturday
July 9
8 – 11 pm
Sunday
July 10
11 am – 3 pm
Sunday
July 10
3 – 7 pm
Admissions
Ice Cream Shoppe
Kids Area
Loukoumades
Pastries
Bar
FOOD TENT
Saganaki/Gyros
Souvlaki/Chicken/
Lamb
Orthodox Books
Boutique
Raffle Booth
Personnel Booth
Email form to: [email protected] or fax 773-334-3468,
drop it off to the office or mail to:
St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church,
Attn: Festival
5649 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660
Festival Week Schedule:
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Thursday, July 7 – Tent setup, electrical work
Thursday, July 7 – skewering of Souvlaki – 6:00 pm
(Check Sunday bulletin or church office for date/time change)
Friday, July 8 – Food prep, booth setup, tables & chairs, electrical work
Saturday, July 9 – Final food prep and booth setup
Monday, July 11 – Festival tear down and clean up
Sunday
July 10
7 – 11 pm
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St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church
5649 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60660-4803