All Saints Weekly Bulletin

^{Sunday, September 28th}

^{1st Sunday of Luke}

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

40 Day Blessing for Margo Rauch

Memorial for Sandra L. Manias (3 years)

Fellowship Hour hosted by the Rauch Family

Weekly Calendar

Sun. Sep. 28: 1^st Sunday of Luke (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Mon. Sep. 29: St. Kyriakos the Hermit (Fast Free)

6:30pm Parish Council Meeting

Tues. Sep. 30: St. Gregory the Illuminator (Fast Free)

6:00pm Scripture Talk (via Zoom)

8:00pm Orthodox Catechism (via Zoom)

Wed. Oct. 1: St. Romanos the Melodist (Strict Fast)

Thurs. Oct. 2: Ss. Cyprian and Justina (Fast Free)

Fri. Oct. 3: St. Dionysios the Areopagite (Strict Fast)

Sat. Oct. 4: St. Hierotheos Bishop of Athens (Fast Free)

5:00pm Great Vespers

Sun. Oct. 5: 2^nd 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.

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.

Trip to Tanner’s Orchard – Sun. Oct. 12^th @ 1pm

We will be taking a trip to Tanner’s Orchard in Speer, IL on Sunday October 12^th at 1pm. There will be apple picking, a petting zoo, and a large space for the kids to play. There is also a store and cafe. Come and enjoy a fun time with our parish family!

Altar Boy Retreat – Sat. Oct. 18^th @ 11:30am

On Saturday October 18^th, we will celebrate Orthros and Divine Liturgy for St. Luke. Immediately following, there will be a retreat for our altar boys of all ages. We will go over how we serve in the divine services and then enjoy some fun time together with games and food in the Parish Hall. RSVP to Fr. Theofanis by Sun. Oct. 12^th. 

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

So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. - Luke 5:7 He told Simon and his companions to sail off a little from the land and to let down the net for a draught. But they replied that they had been toiling the whole night and had caught nothing. However, in the name of Christ, they let down the net, and immediately it was full of fish. By a visible sign and by a miraculous type and representation, they were fully convinced that their labor would be rewarded, and the zeal displayed in spreading out the net of the gospel teaching would be fruitful. Within this net they should most certainly catch the shoals of the heathen. But note that neither Simon nor his companions could draw the net to land. Speechless from fright and astonishment— for their wonder had made them mute—they beckoned to their partners, to those who shared their labors in fishing, to come and help them in securing their prey. For many have taken part with the holy apostles in their labors, and still do so, especially those who inquire into the meaning of what is written in the holy Gospels. Yet besides them there are also others: the pastors and teachers and rulers of the people, who are skilled in the doctrines of truth. For the net is still being drawn, while Christ fills it, and calls to conversion those who, according to the Scripture phrase, are in the depths of the sea, that is to say, those who live in the surge and waves of worldly things.

St. Cyril of Alexandria

When Christ commanded to let down the nets, the multitude of the fishes taken was just as great as the Lord of the sea and land willed. For the voice of the Word is the voice of power, at whose bidding at the beginning of the world light and the other creatures came forth. At these things Peter wonders, for he was astonished, and all that were with him.

St. Gregory of Nyssa