Epistle Reading

St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22

Brethren, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

Gospel Reading

Luke 13:10-17

At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, he called her and said to her, "Woman, you are freed from your infirmity." And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, said to the people, "There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the sabbath day." Then the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger, and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?" As he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.

Weekly Calendar

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

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Mon. Dec. 9: The Conception of the Theotokos (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

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

Tues. Dec. 10: Ss. Menas, Hermogenes, Eugraphos (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

6:00pm Scripture Talk (via Zoom)

Wed. Dec. 11: St. Daniel the Stylite (Wine & Oil Allowed)

7:00pm Wednesday Night Talk (via Zoom)

Thurs. Dec. 12: St. Spyridon the Wonderworker (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

Fri. Dec. 13: St. Lucia the Virgin-Martyr (Wine & Oil Allowed)

Sat. Dec. 14: St. Thrysos the Martyr (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

Sun. Dec. 15: 11^th Sunday of Luke (Wine & Oil Allowed)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Monthly Calendar

Parish Announcements

The Way Catechism Class – Mondays @ 8pm via Zoom

The Way is a class for those seeking to enter the Orthodox Church and for those who are Orthodox looking to learn more about their Faith. The Zoom link is on the parish calendar, or contact Fr. Theofanis to learn more.

Scripture Talk – Tuesdays @ 6pm (via Zoom)

Scripture Talk is a virtual Bible study ministry offered by the Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) that meets every Tuesday, 6pm to 7pm CST.

Each week, a different Orthodox priest from around the country is invited to help guide the discussion. The Zoom link can be found on the parish calendar.

Wednesday Night Talks – Wednesdays @ 7pm (via Zoom)

On Wednesdays at 7pm, Fr. Theofanis will offer talks on a variety of topics including the Saints, Scripture, Orthodox Tradition, the Liturgy, and the Spiritual Life among. All are welcome to join! The Zoom link is on the parish calendar.

All Saints Christmas Card – Due by Wed. Dec. 11

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. 11, 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.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

The image of God, was faithfully preserved in you, O Father. For you took up the Cross and followed Christ. By Your actions you taught us to look beyond the flesh for it passes, rather to be concerned about the soul which is immortal. Wherefore, O Holy Patapios, your soul rejoices with the angels.

Apolytikion of St. Patapios

Having found thy Church to be a place of spiritual healing, all the people flock with haste thereto, O Saint, and they ask thee to bestow the ready healing of their diseases and forgiveness of the sins they wrought in their lifetime; O Patapios most righteous, in every need, thou art the protector of all.

Kontakion of St. Patapios

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