 The Orthodox Church humbly, yet confidently professes to be the Church of Christ, founded on the apostolic witness to our Lord, born on the Day of Pentecost, and for 2,000 years making known to men, women, and children the path to salvation through repentance and faith in Christ.
We are a unique community, made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Christ the Savior also serves as the chapel for His Eminence Archbishop Job. Our parish is youthful and energetic. We delight in exercising hospitality towards all who enter our doors — whether they’re stopping in during a weekend trip to Chicago, rediscovering the faith after many long years, or learning about Jesus Christ and the Orthodox Church for the very first time.
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Two-Part Music Workshop Announced
A Two-Part Music Workshop led by Monk Sergius, St. Tikhon's Monastery, South Canaan PA., to be hosted at Christ the Savior Parish, November 7-8th. Fr. Sergius recently launched a website dedicated to two-part music. For more information you may familiarize yourself with the site at www.orthodoxtwopartmusic.org
Choir members, readers, and ALL faithful from various jurisdictional traditions who are interested in learning more about liturgical worship are encouraged to attend this workshop. The lectures will be relevant to all, not just singers and readers.
For More information or to RSVP to attend, please email Fr. John at fjb@xcthesavior.org
Schedule:
Friday, November 7th
6:30 pm Vespers
7:15 pm Presentation: “Sanctification & Worship” Finding Real Life through the Liturgy
Saturday, November 8th
9 am Divine Liturgy
10 am Breakfast (provided)
10:30- 1 pm Techniques, Principals, and Practicality
1-1:45 pm Lunch Break
2pm – 3 pm Presentation: “How did we get here?” Perspectives
on the Past and the Importance Concerning Music for the Church in America Today.
3 pm Rehearsal - 4 pm Vespers
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Mother Gabriella to Speak at Christ the Savior Parish
On Saturday, December 6th, following the Liturgy for the Feast of St. Nicholas, Mother Gabriella, Abbess of Holy Dormition Monastery, will be speaking at Christ the Savior Parish. The theme of her presentations will be "Living in the Present." Please email Fr. John at fjb@xcthesavior.org for more information.
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Parish Work Day
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Preparation for Patronal Feast Day - 08/09/08
In preparation for the parish Patronal Feast Day several helped to spruce up the courtyard and church.
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Dormition Monastery Pilgramage
Beautification of the graves
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Members of the Parish Help Prepare for Patronal Feastday
On August 6-8, thirteen of the faithful from our parish took a pilgrimage to Holy Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction Michigan to help the nuns prepare for their Patronal Feast Day and Annual Pilgrimage.
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Jim Janos got a good workout hauling stone in the wheelbarrel
Nick Labun tells tall tales about fishing while working
Fr. John's transportation for the time at the monastery
Picking apples in the garden
Everyone lended a hand working in the cemetary
Fr. John mounts an icon in the woods
Scout & Kate hop along for a ride in the trailor
Fr. Roman and Mother Gabriella with the pilgrims
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Mens Outing at Wrigley Field
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A Night of Firsts - 07/29/08
On Tuesday, July 29th, several of the men from the parish attended the first ever AAA Minor League game held at Wrigley Field. The outing was the first Men's Group outing of the parish. While the game was called in the ninth inning do rain, all involved had a great time watching the Peoria Chiefs take on the Kane County Cougars.
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Baptism of David WIlson and Julie Baron - 06/14/08
On the Eve of the Feast of Pentecost, David Wilson and Julie Baron were received into the Body of Christ thrrough the Holy Mysteries of Baptism and Chrismation.
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Baptism of Ethan Antony Baker - 05/31/08
On May 31st, 2008 Ethan Antony Baker, the fifth child of Priest John and Matushka Stephanie Baker was baptized at our parish. The sacrament was administered by the Protopresbyter John Rallis, of St. John the Baptist Church in Des Plaines, Illinois. Godparents were Priest John and Matushka Ann Marie Wehling from St. Matthew Church in Green Bay Wisconson.
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Baptism of Eli John Panga - 05/18/08
On the day after the consecration of our temple, Eli John Panga, child of Praneet and Christine was recived into the body of Christ prior to the Divine Liturgy.
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Children await the arrival of the Archbishop
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Consecration & Divine Liturgy - 05/17/08
On Saturday, May 17th, Archbishop Job consecrated our temple and newly constructed holy table with 27 serving clergy with nearly 200 people in attendance, it was truly a day to be grateful for. Responses for both services as well as Vespers the evening before were sung by St. Tikhon's Seminary Mission Choir. A celebratory banquet followed only blocks away from the church at Maggiano's Banquet Hall.
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Deacons lead the procession from the residence next door to the church
Toni Dorosh, Parish Council Lay Chairperson, greets His Eminence
Priest John Baker, Dean of Christ the Savior Church presents His Eminence with the Cross
Deacons recite the entrance prayers
Chancellor of the Diocese of the Midwest, Archpriest John Zdinak
The Archbishop is clothed in a garment to protect his vestments during the consecration
Archbishop Job explains the symbolisim of the various parts of the service
Wax mastic is poured into the posts of the holy table
The posts are blessed with holy water
The top is placed upon the base
The dowels are sprinkled with holy water
Dowels are placed into the holes
the table top is secured by pounding the dowels into place with rocks
The holy table is washed with rose water and wine
Icons of the four evangelists are secured to the corners of the holy table
A procession with the holy relics that will be sealed into the table
Monk Sergius leads the Seminary Choir
The procession goes around the block and alley of the church
Thomas Panoff, Consecration Committee Chair leads the procession
Priest John Baker blesses the exterior of the temple with holy water
The holy relics of St. Ignatius of Jableczna and St. Elizabeth the New Martyr are placed into the table top
Holy relics are sealed with wax mastic
The posts are annointed with holy chrism
Antimension are chrismated
The holy table is vested with its baptismal garment
Priest John Schroedel, who was attached to Christ the Savior Church returned from St. Juvenaly Mission, Kona Hawaii for the consecration
The holy table is vested with its outer covering
Priest John Baker and Archpriest John Zdinak annoint the walls of the temple with holy chrism
Archbishop Job lights the candles in the altar from a flame from the censer
The Divine Litury begins
Deacon Herman Kincaid, long time choir director of Christ the Savior Parish, prays the Litany
Priest John Baker is awared the Kamilavka by His Eminence
Deacon Theophan Warren from All Saints Antiochian Church, Chicago, IL
Vladyka Job offers the prayers of the Anaphora
Clergy exchange the kiss of peace
Deacon Gregory Norris of St. Seraphim Cathedral, Dallas Texas and Deacon Alexander Cadman who was ordained at and served Christ the Savior Parish from 2005-2008, now at Holy Trinity, State College, PA.
His Eminence receives the holy eucharist
The eucharist is distributed to the faithful
Conclusion of the Liturgy
Choir and Faithful sing Many Years to Archbishop Job and the Faithful of Christ the Savior Parish
Priest John Baker thanks everyone for their efforts in making the consecration a prayerful day
His Eminece offers words of encouragement
Gregory Lambert, Master of Ceremonies offers opening remarks at the banquet at Maggiano's
Many stories and laughs were shared
His Eminence blesses the food
Priest John recounts his first encounter with Mauretta Kopolous, founding member of the parish. Archbishop Job presented Mauretta with a Gramota that afternoon in acknowlegement of her support of the parish
Maruetta Kopolous recounts her husband, Jim, of blessed memory. Mrs. Kopolous presents Protopresbyter, Dean Michael Dahulich with the Jim Kopolous Seminary Scholarship and commits to a yearly contribution to a St. Tikhon's Seminarian in Jim's memory.
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Eve of Consecration Vespers - 05/16/08
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Pascha 2008
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Holy Week
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Palm Sunday - 04/20/08
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Churching of Matushka Stephanie - 04/12/08
Fr. John read the Churching Prayers and welcomed back Matushka Stephanie with their new son Ethan after the completion of the 40 days.
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Prayer Rope Workshop - 04/05/08
On Saturday, April 5, faithful from several parishes gathered at Christ
the Savior Church for Christian fellowship. The afternoon began with
Fr. John giving a brief talk on the Jesus Prayer. Following the talk,
everyone gathered next door for lunch and then were taught by Kathryn Saclarides how to make the prayer rope.
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Sunday of Orthodoxy 2008 - 03/16/08
On the first Sunday of Great Lent, faithful from Christ the Savior
Parish gathered at the end of the Divine Liturgy for a procession, led
by the children of our parish, comemorating the restoration of the Holy
Icons.
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Nativity Play - 01/01/08
Christ the Savior Parish had its first Nativity Play this year as the story of the birth of the Savior was acted out by the children of the parish.
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Angels and Shepards
wise men following the star
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Baptism of David Durham - 12/15/07
On December 15th, David Durham who was received into the Body of Christ. Many Years to David, his wife Andra, and their son Edward!
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A Word from the Holy Fathers:
Thirst for Jesus, that He may inebriate you with His love. ~St Isaac of Syria
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This Week at Christ the Savior Orthodox Church:
Tuesday, January 6th
THEOPHANY OF THE LORD
6:30am Matins followed by the Divine Liturgy
6:30pm Vigil
| Wednesday, January 7th
Synaxis of the Baptist
6:30am Divine Liturgy
| Saturday, January 10th
5:30pm Adult Discussion Group
6:30 Great Vespers followed by Confessions
| Sunday, January 11th
9:10am Hours
9:30am Divine Liturgy
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