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Thursday, May 2: Holy Thursday
9:30 am – Divine Liturgy of the Mystical Supper
6:00 pm – Service of Holy Passion
Friday, May 3: Great Friday
9:00 am – Royal Hours
Church School Retreat continues until 1:30 p.m.
1:30 pm – Vespers of the Descent from the Cross
6:00 pm – Lamentations
Saturday, May 4: Holy Saturday
10:00 am – First Resurrection Divine Liturgy
11:30 pm-Midnight Office, Resurrection Service, Matins, Divine Liturgy
Sunday, May 5: GREAT and HOLY PASCHA
Noon – Agape Vespers

Lazarus Sat, Palm Sun, Holy Week, & Pascha 2024

Walk With Christ to The Cross

Church School Holy Friday Retreat • May 3, 2024 • 10:30 AM – 1:15 PM

Please join us for an engaging day at our church in which children will learn about Holy Week, the Crucifixion, and Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We will have lessons, crafts, lunch, stations in the church, and gym time (to help get the wiggles out—even the big kids). Retreat ends at 1:15 PM so please be here at that time to check out your child(ren) and accompany them for the Taking Down from the Cross Service. The retreat is for Pre-K (4 year old) through grade 12. Please register early so we can plan accordingly for helpers, supplies, space and food ordering/packaging. Adults, we could use additional help with set up/clean up and food prep. Contact Dena Tortorelis at churchschool@stmarysgoc.org to volunteer or with questions.

Chicago Metropolis St John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
Bright Saturday, May 11, 2024

With the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael, we are pleased to announce that the 40th Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival will be held on Bright Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, 2501 S. Wolf Road, Westchester, Illinois, 60154. We are excitedly anticipating a 40th anniversary weekend of spiritual celebration and fellowship for all in attendance. After concluding your parish festivals, the participants who will be advancing to the Metropolis Festival must submit their registration forms online by Monday, April 22, 2024. Find full Information & Registration HERE.

Chicago Metropolis Junior Olympics
Sat-Sun, May 25-26, 2024

Junior Olympics will be held May 25-26, 2024 at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church and Stagg High School, Palos Hills, IL. All are encouraged to attend the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, May 25th at 8:30AM. The Junior Olympics of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago dates back to 1981 and has grown into the largest single gathering of youth in the Metropolis, filled with family-friendly activities. From its inception, the Junior Olympics has been hosted by SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Palos Hills, Illinois. The community not only organizes the event, but also shares its facilities with the entire Metropolis to make the Junior Olympics possible. More information & Registration HERE.

Vacation Church School, M-F, June 17-21, 2024
8:45 AM – Noon
Launch Into Liturgy

Registration is underway for 2024 VCS Launch Into Liturgy.
VCS is five days of music, worship, activities, snacks, and games for children age 4 to those entering 6th grade in the fall.  Also, middle and high school youth are needed for staff support. If your teen is available and willing to help, please also sign them up.

• For ages 4 yrs old (and potty trained) through entering 6th grade.
• Middle/High School youth needed to help.

Summer Camp 2024, Sat, June 29 to Fri, July 5

Summer Camp is hosted by St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis, MN, and welcomes Pan-Orthodox participation in attendance, staffing, and in the planning of our programs.

• Who: Campers entering 3rd – 12th school grade in the Fall of 2024
• Where: Camp Wapo

Religious Education Schedule at St Mary’s

Check the Religious Education Schedule for St Mary’s Adult & Youth Classes, Bible Studies, & Programs.

Events at St. Mary’s

Check the monthly Messenger, weekly Church Bulletin, and Church calendar for all upcoming events. Below are some special major events that we have planned.

Graduate Recognition – May 19, 2024

We will honor and recognize our graduating seniors on Sunday, May 19. At the end of Liturgy, we will call the graduates to the Solea and then have a reception in the Great Hall after Liturgy where everyone can meet and greet them. All Graduating Seniors: Please give Mrs. Tortorelis your information as requested.