St. John the Baptist
Greek Orthodox Church
Ἅγιος Ἰωάννης ὁ Βαπτιστής
Ἑλληνική Ὀρθόδοξη Ἐκκλησία
Des Plaines, IL
Consecration of the Guardian Angel Chapel
October 26 & 27, 2019
Find out more about what it means to consecrate a church. Click on the above image.
Check back here often as we will be periodically updating this site with more information.
View the three online classes
on the Consecration of the Guardian Angel Chapel led by
Fr. John by visiting the Videos in the Gallery section.
For a short video by Archdeacon Panteleimon on the Holy Relics names and dates of celebration visit the Videos in the gallery section
Consecration Committees and Chairs
It is the fervent wish of the Consecration Executive Team that all members of our Church family participate in preparations for the Consecration of the Guardian Angel Chapel. Please consider joining one of our many committees.
Logistics – Jerry Pavlatos/George Papaioannou
Safety/Security
Parking
Ushering/Crowd Control
Hospitality – Kathi Stamatis & Philoptochos
Welcome
Transportation/Lodging
Post vespers reception
Consecration Gift – Elaine Kakis/Costa Bovalis
Creating and prepping a consecration gift
Technology – Kosta Mantis/Andrew Pagones
Setup for live streaming Consecration service
Filming procession and service
Post-production for DVD
Publicity/Communications – Cathy Poulos
Vespers/Consecration service programs
Commemorative Album
Website update
Facebook/social media
Sponsorship – Fred Chapekis
Corporate/business donations
Opportunity to provide liturgical items for the Holy Altar – Cathy Poulos
Procurement
Obtaining needed items for Consecration – sponges, spices, bowls, etc.
Décor – Connie Strubulis/Effy Panos
Decorating facility and procession route
Facilities – George Prosiliakos
Clean/repair or replace carpet
Wash chairs, windows, walls and paint, as needed
Polish floor
Clean and prep library for vesting area
Clean facilities
Youth participation – Day/Greek/Sunday School Directors & Youth Ministry Leaders
Clean grounds, plant flowers & trees
Paint screen for back of procession route
Bake for vespers reception
Financial
Contact Cathy Poulos at consecrationgac@stjohnthebaptistgoc.org or
847.274.0897.