St John Orthodox Chapel is located in downtown New Lenox in an old church built in 1898 on land donated by John Francis, who was a prominent figure in the early years of New Lenox Township. The church was the... Read More
The first Sunday of Great Lent is called the Sunday of Orthodoxy because it commemorates the restoration of the Holy Icons and the triumph of the Orthodox Faith against the heresy of the Iconoclasts, those heretics who refused to honor... Read More
Each day of Holy Week has its own particular theme. The theme of Monday is that of the sterile fig tree which yields no fruit and is condemned. Tuesday the accent is on the vigilance of the wise virgins who,... Read More
Houses are traditionally blessed with Holy Water each year bringing the blessings of the Waters sanctified on the Feast of Theophany, the celebration of our Lord’s baptism. The priest brings this Water into the home to personally bless each family member... Read More
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Lenox Clergy Association held their 2021 Cross Walk virtually. Here is Fr Andrew’s prayer’s for the Holy Friday presentation on April 2nd.... Read More
The Ecumenical Patriarch has designated July 24th as a day of mourning for Orthodox Christians across the world as the former Christian Basilica, Hagia Sofia in Istanbul (Constantinople), is reverted to a mosque by the order of Turkey’s President Recep... Read More
BEDS Plus Care delivers emergency services, including overnight shelter, housing services and meals in Southwest Suburban Cook County Each client who comes to BEDS is either homeless or their housing is threatened. Professional case managers work with clients on individual... Read More
St John Chapel celebrates the First Sunday of Lent, the Sunday of Orthodoxy on March 8, 2020... Read More
January 6 – 11, 2020 Home Build Teams support long-term recovery after disasters; communities affected by these catastrophes often face great need long after the crisis has passed. Work usually starts 6-12 months after a disaster; IOCC teams sometimes keep... Read More
GARDEN CENTER – Where Dignity and Independence Grows For over 60 years, Garden Center Services has provided a safe place for persons with developmental disabilities to learn independent living skills and develop their capacity in vocational areas. Father Andrew started... Read More