All Saints Weekly Bulletin

^{Sunday, October 13th}

^{Sunday of the Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council}

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Memorials for Tache Porojan (10 years)

Prayer in Observance of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Fellowship Hour hosted by Anna Trilikis

Today’s Greeter is Nikki Vulgaris-Rodriguez

Epistle Reading

St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicos to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greeting to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel Reading

Luke 8:5-15

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold." And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, he said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." As he said these things, he cried out "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

Weekly Calendar

Sun, Oct. 13: Sunday of the 7^th Ecumenical Council (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Philoptochos Meeting During Fellowship Hour

Mon, Oct. 14: St. Nazarius the Martyr (Fast Free)

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

Tues, Oct. 15: St. Loukianos the Martyr (Fast Free)

        12:00pm Seniors Club (Chicago Grill)

        6:00pm Scripture Talk (via Zoom)

Wed, Oct. 16: St. Longinus the Centurion (Strict Fast)

        7:00pm Wednesday Night Talk (via Zoom)

Thurs, Oct. 17: St. Hosea the Prophet (Fast Free)

Fri, Oct. 18: St. Luke the Evangelist (Strict Fast)

Sat, Oct. 19: St. John of Kronstadt (Fast Free)

Sun, Oct. 20: 6^th Sunday of Luke (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

1:30pm Tanner’s Orchard Trip

Parish Announcements

Philoptochos Meeting – Today following Divine Liturgy (in Fellowship Hall)

The Ladies Philoptochos meeting will take place today during coffee hour. All women interested in getting involved with the Philoptochos (Women’s Philanthropic Group) are welcome to attend!

Tanner’s Orchard – Sun. Oct. 20^th @ 1:30pm

We will be taking a trip to Tanner’s Orchard (Speer, IL) on Sunday October 20^th, at 1:30pm. All are welcome to attend! We will meet in front of the gift store at 1:30 before going through the rest of the Orchard.

The Way Catechism Class – Mon. Oct. 14^th @ 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.

Seniors Club – Tues. Oct. 15^th @ Noon (Chicago Grill)

Our Seniors Club will meet for lunch on Tuesday October 15^th at Noon at Chicago Grill (814 W Pioneer Pkwy). RSVP to Nikki (309-363-3141)

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 Church Calendar.

Wednesday Night Talks – Wed. Oct. 16^th @ 7pm (via Zoom)

On Wednesdays at 7pm, Fr. Theofanis will offer talks on a variety of topics including the Saints, Scripture, Orthodox Tradition, the Liturgy, and the Spiritual Life among other topics. All are welcome to join! The Zoom link is on the parish calendar.

Men’s Group – Sat. Oct. 26^th @ 11:30am

The first meeting of our Men’s Group will take place in the fellowship hall on Sat. October 26^th at 11:30am. We will have an introductory meeting and discuss what we would like to do for the upcoming year. Lunch will be provided.

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

Concerning the charge of idolatry: Icons are not idols but symbols, therefore when an Orthodox venerates an icon, he is not guilty of idolatry. He is not worshipping the symbol, but merely venerating it. Such veneration is not directed toward wood, or paint or stone, but towards the person depicted. Therefore relative honor is shown to material objects, but worship is due to God alone.

St. John of Damascus

I do not worship matter, but the Creator of matter, who for my sake became material and deigned to dwell in matter, who through matter effected my salvation.

St. John of Damascus