All Saints Weekly Bulletin

^{Sunday, March 17th}

Forgiveness Sunday

St. Alexios & St. Patrick

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Vespers of Forgiveness Sunday immediately following the Divine Liturgy

9 Year Memorial for Vasilike Kostouros

Fellowship Hour hosted by the Rauch Family

Epistle Reading

St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 13:11-14; 14:1-4

Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.

Gospel Reading

Matthew 6:14-21

The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. "And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

Weekly Calendar

Sun, Mar. 17: Forgiveness Sunday (Dairy Allowed)        

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Forgiveness Vespers following Divine Liturgy

Mon, Mar. 18: St. Cyril Patriarch of Jerusalem (Strict Fast)

         6:00pm Great Compline followed by Lenten Meal

Tues, Mar. 19: Ss. Chrysanthos & Daria the Martyrs (Strict Fast)

         6:30pm Parish Council Meeting

Wed, Mar. 20: St. Photini the Samaritan Woman (Strict Fast)

         6:00pm Presanctified Liturgy followed by Potluck & Presentation

         “The Prominence of the Virgin Mary during Great Lent” – Mr. George E.

Sarraf

Thurs, Mar. 21: St. James the Confessor (Strict Fast)

Fri, Mar. 22: St. Euthemios the New Martyr (Strict Fast)

         6:00pm Salutations to the Theotokos

Sat, Mar. 23: 3^rd Saturday of Souls (Wine & Oil Allowed)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

No Great Vespers

Sun, Mar. 24: Sunday of Orthodoxy (Wine & Oil Allowed)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Procession with Icons at the end of the Divine Liturgy

Catechism Prayers at the end of the Divine Liturgy

5:00pm Great Vespers of the Annunciation

Parish Announcements

Forgiveness Vespers – Immediately following Divine Liturgy (Today Sun. 3/17)

We will offer the Forgiveness Vespers immediately following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday March 17^th. At the end of the Vespers, we will all ask for forgiveness from one another in the Church.

Great Compline & Lenten Meal – Tomorrow, Mon. Mar. 18 @ 6pm

To begin Great Lent as a parish family, we will be having Great Compline followed by a Lenten Meal (free entry) on Monday, March 18th @ 6pm. All are welcome to attend!

Saturday of Souls – Saturday 3/23

The last Saturday of Souls service is this Saturday, March 23^rd. It is tradition to write the names of your Orthodox loved ones who have passed away and bring them to the Church for commemoration. It is also tradition to bring kolyva if you are able. Commemoration forms are available in the Narthex.

Sunday of Orthodoxy Procession – Sunday, March 24^th at the end of the Divine Liturgy

At the end of the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, March 24^th, there will be a procession around the Church (outside weather-permitting) to celebrate the Sunday of Orthodoxy and the venration of Icons. It is tradition to bring an icon to walk with in the procession. Parishioners of all ages are welcome to join the procession!

Memory & Tribute Votives – Deadline to Order is April 20^th

Our parish will be offering both Memory & Tribute Votives to be displayed at the Church on Holy Friday. Memorial Votives will share the names of loved ones who have passed away from this life, and Tribute Votives will share the names of the living you wish to commemorate and pray for. This year, we will not be asking to pay per votive, instead it is a free will offering. To order your votives, either fill out a form in the Church or complete the online form by clicking on the link below.

Spaghetti Luncheon – Sunday, March 24^th following Divine Liturgy

Philoptochos will be hosting a Spaghetti Luncheon on Sunday March 24^th following the Divine Liturgy. Please fill out the RSVP form at the Church. There is no fee for entry, just a free will donation. All proceeds will go to support Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary.

Sunday School – Sundays following Holy Communion

There is No Sunday School today.

Wisdom of the Fathers

“We have such a law: If you forgive, it means that God has forgiven you; but if you do not forgive your brother, it means that your sin remains with you.”

St. Silouan the Athonite

"As the Searcher of hearts, the Lord knows that men are liable to very frequent trespass, and that, having fallen, they often rise up again; therefore He has given us the commandment to frequently forgive trespasses, and He Himself is the first to fulfill His holy word. As soon as you say from your whole heart, ‘I repent,’ you will be immediately forgiven.”

St. John of Kronstadt

“The sign of sincere love is to forgive wrongs done to us. It was with such love that the Lord loved the world.”

St. Mark the Ascetic