All Saints Weekly Bulletin

^{Sunday, November 17th}

^{9th Sunday of Luke}

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Fellowship Hour hosted by the McGuire Family

Today's Greeter is Simon Sarraf

Epistle Reading

St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 2:16-20

Brethren, knowing that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Gospel Reading

Luke 12:16-21

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?' And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?' So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." As he said these things, he cried out: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."

Weekly Calendar

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

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Mon, Nov. 18: St. Plato the Martyr (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

        6:30pm Parish Council Meeting

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

Tues, Nov. 19: Obadiah the Prophet (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

12:00pm Seniors Club (Olympia Restaurant)

6:00pm Scripture Talk (via Zoom)

Wed, Nov. 20: Forefeast of the Entrance of the Theotokos (Strict Fast)

7:00pm Vigil for the Entrance of the Theotokos (Vespers, Orthros, Divine Liturgy)

Thurs, Nov. 21: Entrance of the Theotokos (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

Fri, Nov. 22: St. Cecilia the Martyr (Strict Fast)

Sat, Nov. 23: St. Amphilochios of Iconium (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

10:30am Philoptochos Meeting    

5:00pm Great Vespers

5:30pm Men’s Group

Sun, Nov. 24: 13^th Sunday of Luke (Fish, Oil, & Wine Allowed)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

All Saints Choir Celebration

Parish Announcements

All Saints Choir Celebration – Sun. Nov. 24^th following Divine Liturgy

Please join us on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in honoring the remarkable women of our former choir. After the Divine Liturgy, we will have a heartfelt presentation of gifts, followed by a special coffee hour to celebrate their legacy of service and reconnect with the rich history of All Saints. Everyone is welcome!

Vigil for the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple – Wed. Nov. 20 @ 7pm

We will be having a vigil for the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple on Wednesday, Nov. 20th at 7pm. The vigil will include Vespers, Orthros, and the Divine Liturgy with light refreshments following.

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.

Seniors Club – Tues. Nov. 19 @ Noon (Olympia Restaurant)

Our last Seniors Club of 2024 will take place this Tuesday, November 19^th at noon. We will be having lunch a Olympia restaurant. We hope to see you there!

Philoptochos Meeting – Sat. Nov. 23^rd @ 10:30am

Men’s Group – Sat. Nov. 23^rd @ 5:30pm

Our Men’s Group will meet on Saturday Nov. 23^rd at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall following Great Vespers. We will enjoy fellowship and speak about upcoming events. Food will be provided.

Sunday School Christmas Program– Sun. Dec. 22 following Divine Liturgy

Our Sunday School Christmas Program will take place on Sunday, Dec. 22 following the Divine Liturgy. It will be a beautiful program full of Christmas carols and hymns. All of our students are welcome to participate!

Wisdom of the Fathers

He uselessly accumulates wealth when he does not know how he will use it. He is like him who, when his full barns were bursting from the new harvest, prepared storehouses for his abundant fruits, not knowing for whom he gathered them. The things that are of the world remain in the world, and whatever riches we gather are bequeathed to our heirs. The things that we cannot take away with us are not ours either. Only virtue is the companion of the dead. Compassion alone follows us. It is the guide to the heavens and the first of the mansions.

St. Ambrose of Milan