SS. Peter and Paul along with some of our Sister Parishes and Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie have developed a new Greek Orthodox section called “Garden of the Resurrection.” To be part of this program, please contact the church office. read on
If you would like to host a coffee hour, please contact Jeannine at the church office: (847) 729-2235. read on
A Different Type of Resolution for 2012 By Father Michael Stearns – January 2012 – Lose weight and get fit…get out of debt and save…get organized and learn something new…spend more time with family…travel and enjoy life – we’ve all been there before. Are you in the habit of making New Year’s resolutions? Or perhaps read on
“The Greatest Gift” By Father Michael Stearns December 2011 – Edition #7 Just two weeks left to get your Christmas shopping done! I can’t believe that we have been preparing for the Nativity of Christ for almost a month now! Where has all the time gone? I honestly have not even started acquiring gifts for read on
‘Tis the Season…for Stewardship By Father Michael Stearns – December 2011 – “To give, or not to give?” That’s not often the question! The real issues usually surround price, availability, shipping, and finding just the right present to bring a little joy and happiness into the life of its recipient. We give because it feels read on
Commitment Reaffirming Our Stewardship Intentions By Father Michael Stearns – November 2011 – Life is full of commitments! There aren’t many more important, or more encompassing, than the commitment to bring a child into the world. Our opportunity to become Co-Creators with God is a major commitment! Conception is only the beginning. Nine months in read on
Staff / Classroom assignments and Curriculum Focus for each grade can be viewed here: 2011-12 Staff and Curriculum read on
Make Your Commitment by Father Michael Stearns November 2011 – Edition #6 When my youngest daughter Anna was in grade school, the time came for her to start music lessons. She chose the viola. For a solid week she practiced her little heart out, making the most hideous noises known to man. It was truly read on
Stewardship A Fresh Look at Our Orthodox Christian Tradition By Father Michael Stearns – October 2011 – Let me start by saying that what most of us consider Stewardship is really NOT! The truth is, we don’t understand Stewardship, because we haven’t been taught. The Church simply hasn’t taken the time, or made the effort, read on
Making Your Decision by Father Michael Stearns October 28, 2011 – Edition #5 Life is full of choices, from the relatively mundane, to the potentially life-altering. Walk down the aisle of any grocery store and the number of options that we have to choose from can almost be overwhelming. Modern life forces us to become read on
A Legion of Distractions by Father Michael Stearns October 23, 2011 – Edition #4 I love my iPhone! I like it so much, that I prepaid and put myself on the waiting list to receive a new iPhone 4S when they arrive, which hopefully, I will have in my hot little hands before you even read on
Church school offers many special programs throughout the year ranging from philanthropic projects, to participation in church processions during worship services, to enhanced educational activities. Click on the links to learn more about each program: Open House Christmas Pageant Food Pantry Sunday Festival of Faith & Oratorical Speeches Sunday of Orthodoxy Saturday of Lazarus Lenten read on
Numerous opportunities exist to offer your time and talent to our many programs. Click link below to view and print Volunteer form. Please complete form and turn in to the church office : Volunteer Form read on
List of Orthodox Websites Recommended Reading for Parents & Children Creating a Home Altar 12 Steps to Raising a Juvenile Delinquent How to Raise An Orthodox Christian (and Quite Possibly A Saint) read on
Planting for Future Growth By Father Michael Stearns October 16, 2011 – Edition #3 Fall is harvest time! Spring’s planting, and summer cultivation, has finally paid off in a bountiful abundance that will be laid up for consumption during the long cold winter months. It is easy to lose sight of this natural cycle of read on
