Epistle Reading

St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 11:31-33;12:1-9

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands. I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven -- whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise --whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows -- and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Gospel Reading

Luke 16:19-31

The Lord said, "There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazaros, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazaros in his bosom. And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazaros to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazaros in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.' But Abraham said, 'They have Moses, and the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to them, 'If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"

Weekly Calendar

Sun, Nov. 3: 5^th Sunday of Luke (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

Mon, Nov. 4: St. Ioannikios the Great (Fast Free)

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

Tues, Nov. 5: Ss. Galaktion & Episteme (Fast Free)

6:00pm Scripture Talk (via Zoom)

Wed, Nov. 6: St. Paul the Confessor (Strict Fast)

Thurs, Nov. 7: St. Lazarus the Wonderworker (Fast Free)

Fri, Nov. 8: Archangels Michael & Gabriel (Strict Fast)

10:00am Divine Liturgy (No Orthros)

6:00pm Great Vespers for St. Nektarios

Sat, Nov. 9: St. Nektarios (Fast Free)

Sun, Nov. 10: 8^th Sunday of Luke (Fast Free)

9:00am Orthros 10:00am Divine Liturgy

General Assembly following Divine Liturgy

Monthly Calendar

Parish Announcements

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.

General Assembly – Sun. Nov. 10^th following Divine Liturgy

Our Fall General Assembly will take place next Sunday, Nov. 10^th following the Divine Liturgy in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to attend, but only those who are Stewards in good standing are able to vote.

Friday Night Tea & Cocoa – Fri. Nov. 15^th @ 7-9pm (Parish Hall)

Join us for a cozy evening after dinner with warm beverages, treats, and a kid-friendly movie in the playroom. Bring your favorite mug or boardgame to feel more at home. No RSVP needed, we look forward to seeing you!

Poinsettia Orders - Sun. Nov. 3rd

It is the time of year to order Poinsettias for the Community Festival of Nativities! Poinsettias are red, in 8" pots, large, and are $15.00 each. They are a beautiful way to support and decorate the Peoria Community Festival of Nativities, and after the festival they can be picked up and brought to be displayed in your home, or donated to a nursing home. To order your poinsettias, please order online at the link below, or fill out an order form which will be available in the Parish Hall at Church this Sunday. Orders are due Sunday, November 3rd.

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).

Poinsettia Order Form

Sunday School Registration

Wisdom of the Fathers

Jesus kept quiet about the rich man’s name and mentioned the name of the poor man. The rich man’s name was thrown around, but God kept quiet about it. The other’s name was lost in silence, and God spoke it. Please do not be surprised. God just read out what was written in his book…. You see, God who lives in heaven kept quiet about the rich man’s name, because he did not find it written in heaven. He spoke the poor man’s name, because he found it written there, indeed he gave instructions for it to be written there. ..

St. Augustine of Hippo

As the most excellent of mirrors represents an image of the face, just such as the face itself which is opposite to it, a joyful image of that which is joyful, a sorrowful of that which is sorrowful; so also is the just judgment of God adapted to our dispositions. Wherefore the rich man because he pitied not the poor as he lay at his gate, when he needs mercy for himself, is not heard.

St. Gregory of Nyssa

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