St Helena Syriac Orthodox Sunday School

03/19/2026

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01/25/2026

To all our parishioners in the Chicago-land area, Please take precaution for the next two days, as tempuratures dip below freezing!
Attached is a link for warming centers throughout the area, should you experience heat issues in your home. Stay safe!

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/warming-centers

07/08/2025

Sounds wonderful. Hoping everyone has fellowship and joy.

05/14/2025

Thank you

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05/14/2025

Awareness Is important - stay alert

05/13/2025

05/12/2025

[para español👇] 🚧 Full Freeway Closure Alert 🚧

Starting Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16, expect nightly closures on Northbound and Southbound SR-14 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on:

🚙 Northbound SR-14 Palmdale Boulevard – Avenue N
🚗 Southbound SR-14 Avenue K – Avenue N
🚗 Avenue N on- and off-ramps
🚗 Avenue M on- and off-ramps
🚗 Avenue L on- and off-ramps
🚗 Avenue K on- and off-ramps

There are long-term closures on Northbound SR-14 on- and off-ramps at Avenues G and F, Avenue D on-ramp and Avenue A off-ramp. Avenue M Northbound ramps are closed until May 17.

Real-time traffic updates are available at https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.

Please drive safe, stay alert in work zones and remember to "Move Over" for our crews. Let's all do our part to keep our roads safe! 🛣️

04/27/2025

08/09/2024

08/09/2024

Condemnation Statement
July,28 2024

The Archdiocese of the Western US strongly condemns the recent portrayal of the Last Supper during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. This depiction, meant to celebrate global unity and culture, displayed a lack of sensitivity and respect for one of the most sacred moments in the Christian tradition.

The Last Supper, a cornerstone of our faith, holds great spiritual significance for millions of Christians worldwide. It symbolizes unity, sacrifice, and faith. Portraying it in a way that seems to trivialize or commercialize its sacred essence is not just offensive but deeply hurtful to believers. This insensitive artistic choice undermines these values and disregards the beliefs and sentiments of a significant portion of the global population, which is deeply disheartening.

We urgently call upon the Olympic Committee and the organizers of the opening ceremony to issue a formal, public apology to the Christian community. This is a crucial step towards acknowledging the offense caused and beginning the process of healing and understanding.

Respect for diversity and inclusivity must always be central to the Olympic spirit. We hope this regrettable incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of cultural and religious sensitivity in all global events and the need for all involved to approach such symbols with the respect and reverence they deserve.

Sincerely,

+ Clemis Eugene Kaplan, Metropolitan.

08/09/2024