[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25623]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF STS. CONSTANTINE & HELEN GREEK 
                ORTHODOX CHURCH IN PALOS HILLS, ILLINOIS

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 23, 2009

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Sts. Constantine & 
Helen Greek Orthodox Church as they celebrate 100 years of community, 
faith and service. Throughout their history, the parishioners of Sts. 
Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church have strived to embody their 
calling as members of the community of faith, and in doing so have 
served commendably as a pillar of the Palos Hills community.
  Originally located on South Michigan Avenue in 1909, Sts. Constantine 
& Helen relocated in 1926 when a fire consumed the building, and then 
relocated to its new location on the corner of 111th Street and Roberts 
Road in Palos Hills with an opening ceremony in 1976.
  Today, Sts. Constantine & Helen is as vibrant as ever under the 
faithful guidance of Rev. Nick Jonas, and the parish continues to serve 
the worship needs of over 400 families. The church is expecting some 
1,200 participants at its centennial celebration on October 24, at 
which time Rev. Byron Papanikolaou will also mark his incredible 50th 
year with the congregation.
  It is my honor to recognize Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox 
Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. The parish has 
fulfilled a vision of a proud community that works together, learns 
together, and worships together. With its legacy of remarkable pastors 
and committed parishioners, the parish is truly deserving of this 
recognition.

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