Epistle Reading

St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1

Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Gospel Reading

Matthew 15:21-28

At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon." But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away, for she is crying after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But she came and knelt before him, saying, "Lord, help me." And he answered, "It is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Then Jesus answered her, "O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire." And her daughter was healed instantly.

Weekly Calendar

Sun, Feb. 18: Sunday of the Canaanite (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Mon, Feb. 19: Ss. Philemon & Archippos (Fast Free)

Tues, Feb. 20: St. Leo Bishop of Catania (Fast Free)

Wed, Feb. 21: St. Timothy the Righteous (Strict Fast)

No Catechism Class this week

Thurs, Feb. 22: Ss. Thalassius & Baradatus (Fast Free)

Fri, Feb. 23: St. Polycarp the Bishop of Smyrna (Strict Fast)

11:15am – 6:30pm Chicken Dinner Carry-Out Pick-Up

Sat, Feb. 24: Finding of the Head of St. John the Baptist (Fast Free)

4:00pm – 5:30pm Chicken Dinner Carry-Out Pick-Up

6:30pm Chicken Dinner Sit-Down Dinner @ All Saints

No Great Vespers this week

Sun, Feb. 25: Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Stewardship Sunday Presentation Following Divine Liturgy

Monthly Calendar

Parish Announcements

House Blessings

At this time of year, following the Great Blessing of the Waters on the Theophany of our Lord, it is tradition to have the priest come bless our homes with Holy Water. If you would like to schedule a house blessing, please contact Fr. Theofanis (219-310-9706/frtrauch@gmail.com) to set up a time and date.

2024 Stewardship Campaign

Our 2024 Stewardship Campaign is currently ongoing! Please consider supporting All Saints with your time, talent, and treasure. 2024 Stewardship Pledge Forms are available to pick up at the church, and the online stewardship can be accessed at the link below this section.

Chicken Dinner – Carry-Out (Feb. 23) & Sit-Down Dinner (Feb. 24 @ 6:30pm)

Our Chicken-Dinner fundraiser will be offering carry-out orders on Fri. Feb. 23^rd (11:15am – 6:30pm) and on Sat. Feb. 24^th (4:00pm – 5:30pm). The sit-down dinner will take place at 6:30pm (seating beginning at 6:00pm) on Sat. Feb. 24^th. To order carry-out, reserve your seat, or for more information, click the link below. The deadline to order is Tues. Feb. 20th.

Stewardship Sunday – Sun. Feb. 25^th

On Sunday, Feb. 25^th we will be celebrating Stewardship Sunday. We will have a presentation on Stewardship from guest presenter Mr. Tony Charles, and we will have a chance to sign-up for new committees and ministries following the Divine Liturgy.

The Way Catechism Class – Wednesdays 6pm – 7pm (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.

Sunday School – Sundays following Holy Communion

Sunday School is under way! Any children (Pre-school through High School) are welcome to attend class! We have introduced a 2nd class specifically for our Middle School and High School students that will meet at the same time. Sunday School children and teachers come to receive Holy Communion first, and then go downstairs for class. For any questions, please reach out to Trisha Holton (trisha.meier@gmail.com)

2024 Online Stewardship Form

Chicken Dinner Order Form

Wisdom of the Fathers

Not in insult or abuse were Christ’s words spoken, but for the purpose of calling forth her virtue and revealing the treasure in her.

St. John Chrysostom

Christ says these things in order to show the steadfast faith of the woman, and how she persevered despite being rejected. He does this so that we also might learn not to spin away on our heels when we do not immediately obtain what we have asked for in prayer. Instead we should persevere in prayer!

St. Theophylact

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