All Saints Weekly Bulletin

^{Sunday, November 10th}

^{8th Sunday of Luke}

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

40-Day Memorial for Maria Nellas

Fellowship Hour hosted by the Nellas Family

General Assembly following the Divine Liturgy

Epistle Reading

St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

Brethren, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.

Gospel Reading

Luke 10:25-37

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live." But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

Weekly Calendar

Mon, Nov. 11: Ss. Menas & Theodore the Studite (Fast Free)

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

Tues, Nov. 12: St. John the Merciful (Fast Free)

        2:00pm-10:00pm Veneration of the Relic of St. Jude

(@St. Jude Catholic Church – N. Knoxville Ave.)

6:00pm Scripture Talk (via Zoom)

Wed, Nov. 13: St. John Chrysostom (Strict Fast)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Thurs, Nov. 14: St. Philip the Apostle (Fast Free)

        7:30pm Talk by Fr. Elias Pappas (via Zoom)

Fri, Nov. 15: Nativity Fast Begins (Strict Fast)

        7:00pm Friday Night Tea & Cocoa

Sat, Nov. 16: St. Matthew the Evangelist (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

        5:00pm Great Vespers

Sun, Nov. 17: 9^th Sunday of Luke (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Parish Announcements

General Assembly – Today, Sun. Nov. 10^th following Divine Liturgy

Our Fall General Assembly will take place today, Sunday, Nov. 10^th following the Divine Liturgy in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to attend, but only those who are Stewards in good standing are able to vote.

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.

Relic of St. Jude – Tues. Nov. 12 @ St. Jude Catholic Church

The relic of St. Jude the Apostle will be in Peoria for veneration on Tuesday, Nov. 12th at St. Jude Catholic Church (10811 N. Knoxville Ave.). The church will be open for veneration from 2:00pm - 10:00pm.

Talk by Fr. Elias Pappas – Thurs. Nov. 14 @ 7:30pm (via Zoom)

We will have a guest presentation by Fr. Elias Pappas entitled: “God is Wondrous in His Saints”, where he will speak on the life and teachings of two contemporary holy priests who lived in the USA – Fr. Nicholas Pekatoros & Fr. Nikodemos Kossis. Fr. Elias has been working on a book on these holy men, and he is excited to share their extraordinary lives and teachings with us.

Friday Night Tea & Cocoa – Fri. Nov. 15^th @ 7-9pm (Parish Hall)

Join us for a cozy evening after dinner with warm beverages, treats, and a kid-friendly movie in the play room. Bring your favorite mug or boardgame to feel more at home. No RSVP needed, we look forward to seeing you!

Sunday School– Sundays following Holy Communion

 Sunday School is under way! Any children (Pre-school through High School) are welcome to attend class! 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). 

Wisdom of the Fathers

After what has gone before, our Lord fitly questions the lawyer; Which of these three think you was neighbor to him who fell among thieves? But he said, He that shows mercy on him. For neither Priest nor Levite became neighbor to the sufferer, but he only who had compassion on him. For vain is the dignity of the Priesthood, and the knowledge of the Law, unless they are confirmed by good works. Hence it follows, And Jesus said to him, Go and do you likewise.

St. Cyril of Alexandria