Parish News
Friday Sack Lunch with St. Basil’s Philanthropy
Whenever a month has a fifth Friday, our parish is blessed to be able to prepare and serve sack lunches to those in need.
Sunday Soup Kitchen with St. Basil’s Philanthropy
Twice a year our parish hosts a soup kitchen in Evanston where we provide a full hot meal for 80 people in need. This past Sunday, some of our High School basketball players hosted.
New Location for Spring Session of Divorce Rebuilders Group
SSPP Divorce Rebuilders offers support, guidance and hope to those who are separated and divorced. We are delighted to announce that this Spring, meetings will begin Monday, February 17th through March 23rd, beginning at 7:45 pm -9:00 p.m. for six consecutive weeks at Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, 2501 S. Wolf Rd., Westchester, IL.
Parish Council News – 2020 Election Update
The parish council for 2020 was elected with two membership changes from 2019. Thank you to George Burbules for his service on the Parish Council.
Orthodox Couples Club Trivia Night Was a Success
On Saturday, January 11, over 100 parishioners from Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Couples Club and Ascension of Our Lord Marriage Ministry gathered to test their trivia knowledge.
60th Anniversary Celebrations Began on Sunday, January 12
Our Parish family is grateful for a jubilant launching of our 60th year celebration which began in Divine Liturgy, the “Celebration of all Celebrations”. A Parish Vasilopita honored our many and ever-growing Parish ministries. Down in our fellowship hall, together...
Pastoral Message for January 2020
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! After the period of preparation in the Advent Fast, we have now embarked on the twelve (12) days of Christmas—a period of feasting and rejoicing. We pray that our joy be in receiving the gift of Christ our Lord, born in the flesh, and not in any fleeting material gift of this world.
Church Basketball Season is off to a Great Start
Our Church Basketball season is off to a roaring start. We began practicing in early October and played our first games in early November.
Thank you to our winter blood drive volunteers
Thank you to our 22 blood donors for their 23 units of blood. Although we haven't hit our blood drive goal for the past two drives, we are grateful for all of the time and donations we have received.