All Saints Weekly Bulletin

^{Sunday, July 27th}

^{St. Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer}

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Memorial Service for Ruska Trifonova (3 years)

Fellowship Hour hosted by Bantchev Family

Epistle Reading

St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10

Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.

Gospel Reading

Matthew 9:27-35

At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district. As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons." And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

Weekly Calendar

Sun. July 27: St. Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Mon. July 28: St. Irene of Chrysovalantou (Fast Free)

Tues. July 29: St. Kallinikos the Martyr (Fast Free)

6:00pm Scripture Talk (via Zoom)

8:00pm Orthodox Catechism (via Zoom)

Wed. July 30: Ss. Silas & Silvanos of the 70 (Strict Fast)

Thurs. July 31: St. Joseph of Arimathea (Fast Free)

Fri. Aug. 1: The Holy 7 Maccabees & Eleazar the Martyr (Strict Fast)

6:00pm Paraklesis Service

Sat. Aug. 2: St. Phocas the Martyr (Fast Free)

Sun. Aug. 3: 8^th Sunday of Matthew (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.

Paraklesis Services – Weeknights @ 6pm (Aug. 1st – 14th)

Beginning on August 1st, we will be offering the Paraklesis Service to the Virgin Mary on weeknights at 6pm (excluding weekends). These services will continue through August 14th. During this time, we also practice the Dormition Fast, as we prepare for the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos on August 15th. Commemoration forms are located in the Narthex.

Baby Shower for Pres. Lydia – Sat. Aug. 2^nd @ 1pm (All Saints Hall)

The Ladies Philoptochos is putting on a baby shower in honor of Pres. Lydia on Saturday, August 2^nd at 1pm in the Church Hall. All ladies of the parish are invited to come, and gifts are not necessary. To RSVP, please text Mona Elias at 309-712-4209. 

Wisdom of the Fathers

Clearly you were honored with the name Panteleimon by God, * for like Him you were merciful. * In accordance with your ways, you were given a fitting name. * For you show mercy and sympathy to all, * and you provide them with two-fold remedies. * Feeding and curing them * as you do, O glorious and blessed Saint, * you direct them to divine and splendid knowledge of Christ.

Hymn from the Orthros for St. Panteleimon

That which was in you accomplished was clearly the work of God * in His providence from on high. * For while you were clearly trained in the science of medicine, * Panteleimon, to heal the body’s ills, * you proved to be a physician of souls, * equipped with the word of grace. * Thus you granted remedies, and also freed * from the dark of false belief all those who came to you.

Hymn from the Orthros for St. Panteleimon

Godly-minded Martyr, evenly you matched the beauty of soul * to your bodily comeliness, * and nobility of mind to your physical handsomeness. * And you astounded the people who observed * how you exhibited signs and miracles, * and how you had mature * understanding even in the bloom of youth, * and how you were radiant with faith and grace divine.

Hymn from the Orthros for St. Panteleimon