Parish News
Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday
Greetings everyone!
It’s been about three weeks since we spoke last and sadly we are still in the midst of Coronavirus restrictions. I pray that our vigilance will help protect as many people as possible from infection and will allow us to return to a more normal life in the near future.
Instructions for Holy Week from the Holy Eparchial Synod:
Dear Parishioners,
I know many of our faithful miss coming to church for worship, especially during Lent and upcoming Holy Week.
We will especially miss receiving the sacred palms, unction, flowers, candle light, eggs and of course the Eucharist during this time.
OCC Virtual Small Group Meetings
Last week, the OCC hosted two 'Virtual' small group meetings. Typically, our small group meetings are hosted by one of our parish families while we discuss the topic of the day related to marriage, family and the Church. We also enjoy some fellowship, and time getting...
The Athie Koulogeorge Panarites Scholarship Fund
The SS. Peter & Paul Ladies Philoptochos Society is pleased to announce the availability of a scholarship to be awarded to a recipient in good standing (stewards or children of stewards) of Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Glenview Parish, who is planning on attending Fanari Camp; Ioanian Village, Hellenic College or any other Orthodox Christian religious educational institution.
March 22 Statement from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
Please read this statement released today, from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago: As cases of COVID-19 continue to escalate across the nation, the primary aim of the Metropolis of Chicago has been and will continue to be to protect our laypeople, clergy and...
A Pastoral Message to the Faithful From Metropolitan Nathanael
The world has changed unimaginably since the beginning of Great Lent. As we continue to adjust our lives to the rapidly changing times, my daily prayers continue to be with you, the faithful of our Holy Metropolis.
A Special Message from Fr. Rick to Our Community
We are in the midst of an unprecedented time. Since I was born, we have seen nothing like the breadth and scale of our nation’s, and indeed the world’s response to the Covid-19 Coronavirus. Only people who lived through WWII have seen such a mobilization of resources to achieve a common goal that protects the health and welfare of people across the globe.
IMPORTANT: All liturgical services are suspended indefinitely effective immediately
IMPORTANT: All liturgical services are suspended indefinitely effective immediately. Thanks for your patience, understanding and cooperation.
Covid-19 and Measures Taken and Planned at our Parish
Saints Peter and Paul parish will follow the advice provided by the Archdiocese of America and Metropolis of Chicago. Additionally, we will follow the advice of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Illinois Department of Public Health, and public authorities. We will continue to follow common sense and compassion to minimize the potential impact of the pandemic in our lives.