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Message from Father Chris
My Fellow Parishioners,
As many of you know, this has been a challenging time for me as I am recuperating from complications caused by arthritis, diabetes and high blood pressure. These complications have diminished my ability to carry out all of my duties and responsibilities at our St. Basil. I thank GOD everyday for all the blessings I have in my life, including each one of you. Your love and prayers are helping me and my family through this difficult time. Thank you. I want each of you to know that I will be at our Church when I am able. I also want you to know that Fr. John Pilafas has agreed to help out at our Church until such time as I have fully recovered. Please join Presbytera Maria and me in welcoming Fr. John.
Fr. John is studying and finishing his Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology. He grew up in Waukegan and Presbytera and I have known Fr. John since 1979 when I was assigned to St. Demetrios in Waukegan. Fr. John was ordained three years ago. Presbytera and I pray that the St. Basil family will welcome him with love and that he will find his time at St. Basil to be fulfilling.
In Christ’s Love, Father Chris P. Kerhulas
Sunday Services: Special Services Thanksgiving Divine Liturgy - Wednesday, November 25 6:30 pm Christmas Eve Vespers - December 24, 6pm (followed by Carol Service)Christmas Day Liturgy - December 25- Orthros 9am
- Divine Liturgy 10am
St. Basil's Day Vespers - December 31, 7pmSt. Basil's Day Hierarchical Divine Liturgy - January 1, 2010- Orthros 9am
- Divine Liturgy 10am
Upcoming Events: - Orthodoxy 101 - Learn about the Orthodox faith with Fr. John Pilafas. Meets every Tuesday at 7pm through December 8, 2009. Classes are held at St. Basil's in the Church hall.
- Sunday School Christmas Pageant - December 20, following Divine Liturgy
- St. Basil's Superbash - February 7, 2010 3:30 pm, St. Basil's Hall
- Apokreatico Glendi - Saturday, February 13, 2010 6pm Cocktails, 7pm Dinner
Needs: - Choir members, please help us praise the LORD by joining our Choir. Come up to the Choir Loft before 10 am on Sunday
Father Chris Kerhulas & Presvytera Maria KerhulasFather Chris and Presvytera have been at St. Basil's since 1981.
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Our Parish Council: These devoted individuals make up St. Basil's Parish Council: John Barron, Peter Beniaris, Jennie Capraro, Mark Constantinou, Cathy Dimou, Alice Ducas, Owen Field, Tony Frankos, Todd Golden, Peter Katsoulis, Eleni Kontalonis, Harry Michas, Dan Mihalopoulos, Jim Nicholson, Marian Papas, Christ Pavlatos, Christine Rousakis, Gus Sarolas, Sam Sianis, Tom Sianis and Nick Triandafilou
Yiayia's Kouzina Yiayia’s Kouzina was created by the St. Basil Philoptochos in 2004 when it was suggested that we start using our church kitchen to make all the pastries for our annual festival.
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Philoptochos Society What is and who are the Philoptochos Society? The Ladies Philoptochos Society is a national charitable organization that was established in 1931. The ministry’s name means ‘Friends of the Poor’. There are approximately 500 chapters nationwide. We work to aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped and the victims of disasters. Click here to learn more. The St. Basil's Bookstore is now open again! Please see a Philoptochos member if you are interested in purchasing something or if you have a suggestion about a product we should be carrying in the bookstore.
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