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YOUNG ADULTS

p PRE-LENTEN RETREAT Friday, January 24 – Sunday, January 26, 2025 Click the following links to register: RETREAT REGISTRATION ($60 per person) HOTEL REGISTRATION ($119 per room – book before January 6 to secure this great rate) The St. Nicholas Young Adult Ministry is a thriving group of Orthodox Christians pursuing […]

House Blessings

Dear Parishioners, Theophany House Blessings is annual event which follows the Feast of Theophany, the Baptism of Christ, bringing the blessings of the waters in which Christ was baptized to our homes, as a blessing upon our families. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Houses are traditionally blessed with Holy Water each year bringing the blessings of the Waters sanctified […]

THE NATIVITY of CHRIST

“‘For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’” (Luke 2:10-11) The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus is one of the most joyful days of the Orthodox Church. It ranks next to the greatest holiday, the Resurrection of Jesus. The Feast of the […]

CHRISMATION

Congratulations on your upcoming Chrismation! Please complete the Chrismation form: [FORM].

The Silver Bullet

The term “silver bullet” in now a common term in popular usage, referring to something that’s a simple but very effective solution to a complex problem. No one is really sure if the origins go back to the Lone Ranger radio broadcasts of the 1930’s, or much farther back into werewolf killing lore of the […]

Advent / Nativity Fast

This is a joyous fast in anticipation of the Nativity of Christ. In the weeks between now and December 24, we prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth in the flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ. Give careful consideration to prepare for confession, participate in almsgiving, and apply the Church’s prescription for fasting. You will […]

ADVENT ALMSGIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Fasting should always be accompanied by prayer and almsgiving. By following in the example set by our Patron Saint, we encourage the Faithful to participate in the following almsgiving opportunities: ALMSGIVING REFLECTION “Not to enable the poor to share in our goods is to steal from them and deprive them of life. The […]

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October 20, 2024 – Liturgical Guide

ADULT EDUCATION

The purpose of the Adult Education Ministry is to embody the spirit of life-long learning in each participant as together we seek and share the Orthodox Christian life by ever growing in their faith and understanding. Adult Education is comprised of many ministries: Adult Sunday Class Archives Books with Abouna The Bookstore Films with Father […]

2025 ARCHDIOCESE CONVENTION

JULY 20-27, 2025 Experience Chicago’s Beautiful Summer: Join us in Rosemont, Illinois, just minutes from the vibrant city of Chicago, for the 2025 Archdiocese Convention this July! Nestled near O’Hare International Airport, Rosemont offers unparalleled convenience and a welcoming atmosphere. With the convention taking place at the O’Hare Hyatt Regency, you’ll experience top-notch accommodations and facilities. Plus, […]