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Check the monthly Messenger, weekly Church Bulletin, and Church calendar for all upcoming events.

Church School Teachers, Presvyteras, Baklava Chefs, & Memorial Day Service

Ordination, Dormition of the Theotokos, Hierarchical Liturgy

Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:30 AM

By the Grace of God and through the Laying on of Hands by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, the Servant of God, Stephen Todd Wehr, will be ordained into the Holy Diaconate on the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. 8:30 AM Orthros, 9:30 AM Hierarchical Divine Liturgy.

Sunday, August 24, 2025, during Liturgy.

Blessing of the Backpacks…

…and Book Bags and Briefcases!

Students of all ages and teachers! Bring your backpacks to have them blessed during Liturgy and be ready for the start of the school year.

Vespers Schedule, Summer 2025

There will not be regular Saturday Vespers through the rest of the summer. We will – of course – have Vespers the evening before the Great Feasts during this time.

• Ascension – May 29
• Pentecost – Jun 8
• Holy Spirit/Holy Trinity – Jun 9
• Transfiguration – Aug 6
• Dormition – Aug 15
• Nativity of the Theotokos – Sep 8
• Holy Cross – Sep 14

Blood Drive, Friday, Sept 5, 2025, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM

The number one reason people say they’ve never given blood is that nobody ever asked. We’re asking you now. Will you give? 

The next Hellenic Sons Squadron 129, Sons of the American Legion Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday, September 5, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at St Mary’s Church. This is during the Taste of Greece Festival. Donors will receive a $10 Taste of Greece GIFT CARD, good for purchases of food and beverages! Schedule your donor appointment and arrive early and eat before you donate.

Greek Dance Troupe Practices

Register by June 8! The Greek dance program will resume dance practices on Monday evenings, June 9 – Sept 3, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM, with occasional added practices on Sunday afternoons. Our focus is preparing to perform at our Taste of Greece Festival. All youth of St. Mary’s, ages 6 to 19 years, are welcome to join. Please contact Tessie Bourdamis or Jim Canelake for more info.

Chicago Metropolis Clergy-Laity Assembly
Wed-Thu, Nov 5-6, 2025

Meridian Banquet & Conference Center
Rolling Meadows, IL

Western Region Family Basketball Tournament
Jan / Feb 2026

• St Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, Minneapolis, MN
• Check back for 2026 information as it becomes available.
• And watch for a new logo! 😉

Religious Education Schedule at St Mary’s

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

2025 Pilgrimages to Serbia.

Spring: May 1-May 12
Fall: September 23- October 5
Please consider joining one of the Serbian pilgrimage events in 2025! Icon Art Studios recently hosted two pilgrimages to Serbia. These experiences were extremely successful in the warmth and expertise of our host and tour guide from Belgrade/UB. “To go on a pilgrimage is to travel at a much deeper and life-changing level. It is to travel by searching for God, as God is searching for us.” The itinerary consists of visits to beautiful ancient and historical monasteries every day including visits to wineries and hotel spas. The history of Serbia is told through its ancient monasteries and medieval art. Tour begins and ends in Belgrade. Many Serbian cities are included. Please call or email Deb Korluka at 612.889.5860 or akorluka@aol.com for more information.