All Saints Weekly Bulletin

^{Sunday, September 7th}

^{Sunday Before the Holy Cross}

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Fellowship Hour hosted by the Cruse Family

An Offering Tray will be passed in support of St. John Chrysostom Monastery

Epistle Reading

St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

Gospel Reading

John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."

Weekly Calendar

Sun. Sep. 7: 12^th Sunday Before the Holy Cross (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Mon. Sep. 8: Nativity of the Theotokos (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Tues. Sep. 9: St. Theophanes the Confessor (Fast Free)

6:00pm Scripture Talk (via Zoom)

8:00pm Orthodox Catechism (via Zoom)

Wed. Sep. 10: St. Poulcheria the Empress (Strict Fast)

Thurs. Sep. 11: St. Euphrosynos the Cook (Fast Free)

Fri. Sep. 12: St. Autonomos the Martyr (Strict Fast)

Sat. Sep. 13: Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross (Fast Free)

5:00pm Great Vespers

Sun. Sep. 14: Elevation of the Holy Cross (Wine & Oil Allowed)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Procession with the Cross at the end of Orthros

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.

All Saints Roundtable Discussion – Thur. Sep. 18^th @ 6pm (Parish Hall)

The Parish Council invites all parishioners to our first-ever roundtable discussion, exploring the human realities of our parish—past, present, and future. This informal gathering will openly address recent decisions, current opportunities, and our vision moving forward. Following a brief overview, we'll open the floor for questions and conversation. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Parish Library Open House – Sun. Sep. 21^st @ 12:30pm

The Open House of our Parish Library will take place on Sunday, September 21^st at 12:30pm following the Divine Liturgy and Fellowship Hour. More information will be coming soon.

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

For God, says He, so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son. Let the Christ-opposing heretic again hear, and let him come forward and say, what is the greatness of the Love of God the Father, or how we should reasonably marvel at it. But he will say that the marvel of the love is seen, in His giving His Son for us, and that the Only Begotten. In order then that the great love of God the Father may remain and be preserved, let Him be held to be Son not a creature, I mean Son of the Essence of the Father, that is to say, Consubstantial with Him Who begat Him, and God verily and in truth. Great then and above nature is the Love of the Father, Who for the life of the world gave His Own Son and Who is of Himself.

St. Cyril of Alexandria

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

1 John 4:7-11