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Consecration of the Guardian Angel Chapel

October 26 & 27, 2019

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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.

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, a parish of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
2350 East Dempster Street, Des Plaines, Illinois  60016  -  Phone: 847-827-5510  -  Fax: 847-824-3455  -  Email: StJohn@StJohntheBaptistGOC.org
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