ST. NECTARIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH. 133 S. Roselle Road (847) phone. Orthros is at 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy is at 9:30 a.m.

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2 ST. NECTARIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 133 S. Roselle Road (847) phone Palatine, Illinois (847) fax Rev. Fr. Peter G. Balkas, Protopresbyter Rev. Fr. Simeon Johnson Dr. Jeanne Novas-Busano Parish Council President Orthros is at 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy is at 9:30 a.m. WELCOME O house of David! Thus says the Lord: Execute justice in the morning, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. Jeremiah 21:12 th Sunday, April 17 ~ Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt Epistle: Hebrews 9:11-14; Gospel: Mark 10:32-45 Before The Creed, as Father has instructed: When the Priest says: Christ is in our midst. The Congregation responds: He is and always will be, now and ever and to the ages of ages. Communion Guidelines: As a reminder, only baptized and chrismated Orthodox Christians who are in good standing may receive Holy Communion. Please allow Sunday School Children to exit the rows and receive Communion rst. Follow the Ushers. The Sunday School Children will be dismissed row by row. Please exit towards the outside aisles. Ushers: Pangari Duty Team G Captains: George Reimnitz & Elaine Pleotis-Alden Team Members: Paul Sambanis, Andy Sambanis, Dr. John Sarantopoulos & George Mathias Acolyte Team 3 MEMORIALS Photis Eleftheriou - 1 Year Della Leveris - 21 Years Edward Lara - 24 Years This week at St. Nectarios Please join us in the Great Hall as TeamNectarios hosts Coffee Hour. Monday Tuesday Coffee Time 1:00 pm YM Family Night (Jr. GOYA/GOYA lesson) 6:30-8:30 pm Adult Religious Study 7:00-8:30 pm Choir Prac ce 7:30 pm Prayer Group 9:30 am Bible Study 10:00 am Guild Holy Week Mee ng 7:30 pm Wednesday Pre-sanc fied Liturgy 6:00 pm Thursday Saturday Assembling Palm Crosses 9:30 am Parish Council Mee ng 7:30 pm Saturday of Lazarus Orthros 8:30 am; Divine Liturgy 9:00 am followed by a light Lenten Breakfast and Saturday of Lazarus Family Retreat

3 Dates to Remember 4/24 Palm Sunday Greek School Bake Sale No Sunday School Myrrh bearer prac ce following Liturgy Palm Sunday Evening Service of the Bridegroom 7:00 pm 4/25 Holy Monday Evening Service of the Bridegroom 7:00 pm 4/26 Holy Tuesday Evening Service of the Bridegroom 7:00 pm 4/27 Holy Wednesday E elaion (Holy Unc on) 3:30 pm Service of the Mys cal Supper (Holy Unc on will be offered) 7:00 pm 4/28 Holy Thursday Morning Vesperal Liturgy 7:00 am (Holy Communion will not be offered before or a er the Divine Liturgy) Twelve Gospel Readings/Procession of Christ 7:00 pm Vigil of the Cross (Youth Ministries) 4/29 Holy Friday Royal Hours 9:00 am Apokathelosis (Descent from the Cross) 3:30 pm Epitaphios and Lamenta ons 7:00 pm 4/30 Holy Saturday Morning Vesperal Liturgy 8:00 am (Holy Communion will not be offered before or a er the Divine Liturgy) Holy Saturday Evening/Canon of the Resurrec on in the Church and Great Hall11:15pm Paschal Liturgy in the Church 12:15 am 5/1 Pascha Easter Sunday/Agape 11:30 am Easter Egg Hunt immediately following 5/2 Bright Monday Feast of St. George Orthros 8:30 am, Divine Liturgy 9:30 am 5/6 Zodochos Peghe Orthros 8:30 am, Divine Liturgy 9:30 am 5/8 Sunday of St. Thomas Orthros 8:30 am, Divine Liturgy 9:30 am

4 PSt. Nectarios C arish ouncil To our beloved St. Nectarios Spiritual Community: The most spiritual time of Lenten season is right around the corner-holy Week is fast approaching!. Many visitors will be joining us through Holy Week, many large crowds, celebrating the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, and we welcome then with open arms! Be sure to reach out and welcome All of our visitors, as Christ would have done. Our Friday and Saturday Holy Week services will be even better as we form a procession outside, weather and health-willing. As we see the world around us and its tragedies, it reminds us how fortunate we are to have our faith and spiritual home. Be sure to share with ALL who join us. TODAY, after services, St. Nectarios and its Greek School will be going to the Annual Greektown Greek Independence Day Parade. We have a bus for transportation arranged, and a float thanks to our Greek School PTO and Parish Council. Come and Join us! There is still room for you! We will be having our annual Holy Thursday Lock In retreat April 28 for our GOYA members. If your child is eligible, this will be a special night to help our youth get closer to their faith. Father Peter will be leading the group on various activities at the church, such as a re-enactment of the Last Supper. Children from past years often have a lasting impression of staying overnight at their church, helping them feel closer to God. Ask us about the new goings on with Greek School! We have plans for our youth who wish to learn more of their heritage. Teaching our children about Hellenism, Greek history and language leads to better students in so many ways, and leads to a better understanding of our faith. Stay tuned for a parent meeting May 17 and 18 during Greek School to review our programs. Registration is open for the Greek School, and now is the time to sign up. When you came to church today, did you happen to notice the front parking lot and curbs? We are making a special plea this year, through Stewardship, to support your St. Nectarios spiritual home, and donate more so we may fix our parking lot. This is the year to get it done. Waiting longer may result in even more costly repairs. Don't fall into those potholes! Our General Assembly meeting is scheduled for May 15, and again lunch will be served as we get together in fellowship to discuss and care for our St. Nectarios community. The time is now to get Stewardship up and going so we can take better care of our spiritual home! Thank you for reading this, and spread the word to our faithful. We are blessed to have St. Nectarios as our spiritual community lead by Father Peter, and let's continue to put our hands and minds to work and hearts to God, Oli Mazi all together as we spend time with friends and family in our church community. The time is now, Tora to care for and support your spiritual community. With Sincere Appreciation of the Faith We Share, Dr. Jeanne Novas-Busano Parish Council President SAVE THE DATE! June 24, 25, 26 Greek Heritage Parade TODAY! Join us at the parade and help us celebrate our Greek Heritage and show the community spirit of St. Nectarios Church. The Parade begins at 2:30 pm, line up at the St. Nectarios Float #43 by 1:45pm.

5 The Nectarians and all members of the St. Nectarios Community are invited to help make the Palm Crosses that will be distributed on Palm Sunday. Please st meet in the Atrium on Thursday, April 21 at 9:30 am. Please respond to th Christine or The Church Office by April 13 Saturday of Lazarus Lenten Retreat Sunday School with the support of Youth Ministries would like to invite you and your family to join us for the Annual Saturday of Lazarus Lenten Retreat featuring our youth singing in the choir rd Saturday, April 23 Orthros 8:30 am Divine Liturgy 9:00 am Retreat to follow The morning will include the Divine Liturgy, a light Lenten breakfast followed by a presentation and activities by Father Peter to help prepare for the coming days of Holy Week. S t. N e c t a r i o s Sunday School There is NO Sunday School on Palm Sunday or the Great and Holy Pascha All parishioners are invited to drop in for a brainstorming session about our Sunday school program. This is an opportunity to offer your constructive feedback on how to keep our Sunday school vibrant. Adult/Parent sessions will be held during Sunday school immediately after Liturgy. Student sessions will be held immediately after Sunday school. The dates of the scheduled sessions are: Sunday April 17 (students/kids only-all ages, in the ministry room) May 15 (students/kids only-all ages, in the ministry room). If you have any questions, please contact Father Peter. Attention! Anyone parking in the fire lane WILL BE TOWED. Please follow the instructions given by the parking attendants on Palm Sunday, Holy Friday and at the Anastasi Liturgy. Easter Baskets & Lambathes Are Available for Purchase on Sundays during Coffee Hour or during the week in the Church Office! Greek School Bake Sale Palm Sunday following Divine Liturgy Amigthalota Baklava Brownies Chocolate Covered Pretzels Cookies Diples Karidopita Koulouria Kourambiethes Melomakarona Moustokouloura Red Eggs Tsourekia

6 GREEK ORTHODOX METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO "For the 35th time, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago will be hosting the time honored ministry of the Junior Olympics Festival over Memorial Weekend, May 27-29, For Registration visit Or contact Coach Niko Nicholson, , SHINE & SHOW th Team Nectarios will host a Parking Lot Shine and Show Social on Thursday, May 12, 6:30 p.m. at St. Nectarios. This is an informal car show of members cars. Wash, wax, and detail your car to concours specs, or just run it thru the car wash on the way to the event, it really doesn't matter. It's all about fellowship and fun! We will meet outside in the Church parking lot. In the event of rain, we will postpone the Show and have our Social inside. SAINT NECTARIOS Day School Registration for the School Year is NOW OPEN The Day School offers a variety of early childhood programs for children ages 2 to 5 years old. To gather information regarding the Day School Programs, Facilities, & Registration visit our website at Contact Paula Thomas with any questions or to schedule a school tour at pthomas751@gmail.com.