All Saints Weekly Bulletin

^{Sunday, July 13th}

^{The Prophet Elijah & St. Lydia the New-Martyr of Russia}

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Memorial Service for Mrs. Fotoula Danos-Krakos (18 years), Mr. Andrew Peter Krakos (58 years), Mr. Rick (Demetrios) Thompson (9 years), Mr. George Gabriel (17 years), & Mr. Spiros Gabriel (9 years)

Fellowship Hour hosted by the Rauch Family

Epistle Reading

St. James' Universal Letter 5:10-20

BRETHREN, take as an example of suffering and patience the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we call those happy who were steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath, but let your yes be yes and your no be no, that you may not fall under condemnation. Is any one among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects. Elijah was a man of like nature with ourselves and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth its fruit. My brethren, if any one among you wanders from the truth and some one brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

Gospel Reading

Matthew 9:1-8

At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say 'Rise and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" he then said to the paralytic -- "Rise, take up your bed and go home." And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Weekly Calendar

Sun. July 20: The Prophet Elijah (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Mon. July 21: Ss. John & Symeon the Fools for Christ (Fast Free)

Tues. July 22: St. Mary Magdalene (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

6:00pm Scripture Talk (via Zoom)

8:00pm Orthodox Catechism (via Zoom)

Wed. July 23: St. Phocas the Holy Martyr (Strict Fast)

Thurs. July 24: St. Christina the Great Martyr of Tyre (Fast Free)

Fri. July 25: The Dormition of St. Anna (Wine & Oil Allowed)

Sat. July 26: St. Paraskevi (Fast Free)

Sun. July 27: St. Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Parish Announcements

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.

Orthodox Catechism – Tuesdays @ 8pm (via Zoom)

Orthodox Catechism is a class for those seeking to enter the Orthodox Church and for those who are Orthodox looking to learn more about their Faith. Our class meets weekly on Tuesdays at 8pm. The Zoom link is on the parish calendar, or contact Fr. Theofanis to learn more.

Paraklesis Services – Weeknights @ 6pm (Aug. 1st – 14th)

Beginning on August 1st, we will be offering the Paraklesis Service to the Virgin Mary on weeknights at 6pm (excluding weekends). These services will continue through August 14th. During this time, we also practice the Dormition Fast, as we prepare for the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos on August 15th.

Wisdom of the Fathers

An angel in the flesh and the cornerstone of the prophets, the second forerunner of the coming of Christ, glorious Elijah sent grace from on high to Elisha, to dispel diseases and to cleanse lepers. Therefore, he pours forth healings on those who honor him.

Apolytikion of Prophet Elijah

By the grace of thy meekness, a persecutor’s soul was swiftly changed to thy guardian and fellow Martyr in Christ, and through thee attained to God, O righteous Lydia; for that great strength of love in thee overcame the power of darkness and brought thee through the tempest. O Saint of God, take us with thee, as thou didst Cyril and Alexis.

Apolytikion of St. Lydia the New-Martyr of Russia