All Saints Weekly Bulletin

^{Sunday, October 26th}

^{St. Demetrios the Great Martyr & Myrrhstreamer}

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Welcome to Fr. Joseph Abouid & Family!

Fellowship Hour hosted by Anna Trilikis

Weekly Calendar

Sun. Oct. 26: Feast of St. Demetrios (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Mon. Oct. 27: St. Nestor the Martyr (Fast Free)

6:30pm Parish Council Meeting

Tues. Oct. 28: Holy Protection of the Theotokos (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

6:00pm Scripture Talk (via Zoom)

Wed. Oct. 29: St. Anastasia the Martyr of Rome (Strict Fast)

Thurs. Oct. 30: Ss. Zenobius & Zenobia (Fast Free)

Fri. Oct. 31: St. Epimachus of Alexandria (Strict Fast)

Sat. Nov. 1: Ss. Cosmas & Damian the Unmercenaries (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Anointing with Holy Unction during dismissal

2:00pm Philoptochos Fundraiser (Parish Hall)

5:00pm Great Vespers

Sun. Nov. 2: 5^th Sunday of Luke (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.

Feast of the Holy Unmercenaries – Sat. Nov. 1^st 9am/10am

In honor of the Holy Unmercenaries, we will celebrate Orthros (9am) and Divine Liturgy (10am) on Saturday November 1^st. In remembrance of these great healers of the Church, as people leave at the end of the Divine Liturgy, anointing with Holy Unction will also be offered.

Philoptochos Fundraiser – Sat. Nov. 1^st 2-4pm in the Parish Hall

Join us for our Ladies Philoptochos Afternoon Tea Make 'n' Take Fundraiser November 1st from 2pm - 4pm! We will be making 3 tier plate stands. Please bring 3 different sized plates. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children. Payment will be your RSVP. Choose "Philoptochos" as the option when paying online. Message Elia (309-231-05430) if you have questions or would like to RSVP and pay in person.

Parish Council Nominations Open – Oct. 26^th through Nov. 16^th

With Parish Council elections this December, open nominations for the Parish Council will take place from today, Oct. 26^th, through Sunday, Nov. 16^th. There will be 4 spots open for the Parish Council. Candidates interested in running for the Parish Council must be stewards in good standing for at least 1 year, attend an interview with Fr. Theofanis prior to the election, complete the Archdiocese Youth Safety Training, and submit a bio of 250 words or less. If you are interested in running for the Parish Council, please reach out to Fr. Theofanis.

Fall General Assembly – Sun. Nov. 23^rd following the Divine Liturgy

Remember that to attend and vote in the Fall General Assembly, you must be a steward in good standing. This means you are an Orthodox Christian participating in the sacramental life of the Church, and you are actively making a stewardship contribution for 2025.

Sunday School

Sunday School classes for the 2025 – 2026 are underway! We have three classes which will welcome students from Preschool through Highschool. Sunday School students and teachers will approach to receive Holy Communion first, and then go downstairs for class. Please register your children for Sunday School at the link below.

Wisdom of the Fathers

The Lord says to him, Return to thine own house, and tell what great things God hath done unto thee. By not saying, "what great things I have done unto thee," the Lord gives us an example of humility and teaches us that we should attribute all our accomplishments to God. But though the Lord had commanded him to tell what things God had done for him, he told instead what things Jesus had done for him, so great was his gratitude. Therefore when you do something good for someone, do not desire it to become public knowledge; but he who is the beneficiary of that good deed ought to be moved by gratitude to tell it to others, even though you do not want him to do so.

St. Theophylact of Ochrid

The Gerasene, or rather the herd of demons lying concealed within him, fell down before Christ’s feet, saying, “What is there between me and you, Jesus, Son of God Most High? I beseech you, do not torment me.” I ask you to observe here the mixture of fear with great audacity and conceited pride. The words which he is forced to shout are coupled with inflated haughtiness! It is a proof of the pride of the enemy that he ventures to say, “What is there between me and you, Jesus, Son of God Most High?” You certainly know that he is the Son of God Most High…. I beseech you to again observe the incomparable majesty of Christ who transcends all. With irresistible might and unequalled authority he crushes Satan by simply willing that it should be. 

St. Cyril of Alexandria