All Saints Weekly Bulletin

^{Sunday, December 1st}

^{14th Sunday of Luke}

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Fellowship Hour hosted by the Holton Family

Memorial for Audrey Reed (7 Days)

Epistle Reading

St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:4-10

Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Gospel Reading

Luke 18:35-43

At that time, as Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight." And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

Weekly Calendar

Sun. Dec. 1: 14^th Sunday of Luke (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Mon. Dec. 2: St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

           8:00pm The Way Catechism Class (via Zoom)

Tues. Dec. 3: Zepaniah the Prophet (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

        6:00pm Scripture Talk (via Zoom)

Wed. Dec. 4: St. St. Barbara & St. John of Damascus (Wine & Oil Allowed)

           7:00pm Wednesday Night Talk (via Zoom)

Thurs. Dec. 5: St. Savvas the Sanctified (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

           5:30pm Festival of Nativities Visit (3700 W Reservoir Blvd)

Fri. Dec. 6: St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Wine & Oil Allowed)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

1:30pm All Saints Community Service Day

Sat. Dec. 7: St. Ambrose Bishop of Milan (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

5:00pm Great Vespers

Sun. Dec. 8: 10^th Sunday of Luke (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Parish Announcements

Philoptochos Bake Sale – Accepting Orders until Today, Dec. 1^st

Today is the last day to order from our Ladies Philoptochos Pre-Order Bake Sale. Orders can be placed today in the Parish Hall following Divine Liturgy. Pick-up will be Sat. Dec. 14th. You can also order by calling either Athena 309-253-8662, or Emily 309-472-7666.

Peoria Community Festival of Nativities – Thurs. Dec. 5^th @ 5:30pm

The Peoria Community Festival of Nativities is going on this week Thursday, Dec. 5^th through Sunday, Dec. 8^th. For those who would like to visit the Festival as a group, we will be meeting at the Festival this Thursday, Dec. 5^th, at 5:30pm. There will be events for kids as well as a Live Nativity. The Festival will be held at 3700 W Reservoir Blvd, Peoria, IL 61615.

All Saints Community Service Day – Fri. Dec. 6^th @ 1:30pm

Please join our Sunday School students for Community Service Day on December 6, 2024. From 2pm-4pm, they will sort and box food donations at the Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service. Your participation can make a significant difference for many children in Peoria. We'll meet at 1:30pm and drive together shortly after. Don’t miss this impactful event where our kids work hard to help other kids in need!

All Saints Christmas Card – Due by Sun. Dec. 15^th

It is the time of year for us to prepare our 2024 Christmas Card! If you would like your name(s) to be added to the card, please fill out the electronic form below. There will also be physical forms available to fill out at the Church. Please complete/return the form by Dec. 15, 2024 to be included on the Christmas card.

All Saints Knit-A-Thon – Sat. Dec. 21^st, 11am – 5pm

Please join our Sunday School students for our Knit-A-Thon on Sat. December 21, from 11am-5pm in our Parish Hall to support the Peoria Friendship House. No experience is needed; materials and guidance will be provided. All ages are welcome. Come help us craft items that will benefit individuals in need as winter approaches. Donations of supplies or pre-made hats, blankets, and scarves, or monetary donations to the Peoria Friendship House are also welcome. Vespers will take plave at 5pm, and will be followed by a Tea & Cocoa Night.

Sunday School Christmas Program– Sun. Dec. 22^nd following Divine Liturgy

Our Sunday School Christmas Program will take place on Sunday, Dec. 22 following the Divine Liturgy. It will be a beautiful program full of Christmas carols and hymns. All of our students are welcome to participate! We also invite our parishioners to bring a Lenten food item for a Coffee Hour Potluck in honor of the Sunday School students.

Wisdom of the Fathers

 Silence of lips is better and more wonderful than any edifying conversation. Strive to acquire humility. Never insist that anything should be according to your will, for this gives birth to anger. Do not judge or humiliate anyone, for this exhausts the heart and blinds the mind, and thereon leads to negligence and makes the heart unfeeling.

St. Barsanuphius