Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Forefeast of the Conception of the Theotokos; Venerable Patapios of Thebes; Sophronios, Bishop of Cyprus; Apostles Sosthenes, Apollos, Crispos, Caesar & Epaphroditos of the Seventy

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “Be modest, pure and chaste in your deeds, words and thoughts. Do not imitate the perverse. Do not take their example, and avoid any closeness to them. Without need, have nothing to do with unbelievers–unbelief is contagious. Observe modesty and decency always and everywhere; don’t become infected with the shameless customs of our days.” – St. Philaret of New York (1903-1985)

St. Lucia with her crown of candles visits us during coffee hour.

Choir and Chanter Appreciation Day: Let’s show them appreciation for their dedication to this important ministry in the church.

THIS WEEK

Monday, December 9: Compline and Fellowship at the Haneys’  home at 7:00

Tuesday, December 10: OCF Dinner and Discussion at the Webbs’ home at 6:00

Tuesday, December 10: Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00

Wednesday, December 11: Daily Vespers at 6:00 followed by O102 with Fr. Seraphim

Thursday, December 12:  Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Thursday, December 12: Vesperal Liturgy at 6:00 – St. Herman of Alaska

Saturday, December 14: Great Vespers at 5:00; SOYO 6:00-8:00

Sunday, December 15: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians. (4:1-7)

Brethren, I, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.  There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, Who is above all and through all and in all.  But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (13:10-17)

At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath.  And there was a woman who had had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself.  And when Jesus saw her, He called her and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your infirmity.”  And He laid His hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God.  But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the people, “There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day.”  Then the Lord answered him, “You hypocrite!  Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his ass from the manger, and lead it away to water it?  And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day?”  As Jesus said this, all His adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by Him.

LOOKING AHEAD

• December 10: Registration opens for Summer Camp at Antiochian Village. Early registration secures a place for your child!

• Christmas Eve Services (morning and evening) Royal Hours begin at 9am, followed by St. Basil’s Vesperal Liturgy around 10:30 am; Orthros begins at 9pm, followed by the Nativity Liturgy at 10pm – A light meal of celebration follows.

• December 31: Evening Liturgy – Circumcision of Christ and Basil the Great at 6pm

Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but  have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 8

From the heights Thou didst descend, O Compassionate One, and Thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that Thou might deliver us from passion; Thou art our life and our Resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Kontakion of the Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3

The Virgin cometh today to the cave to give birth, ineffably to bring forth the Word Eternal. Therefore, rejoice, O earth, at the message; with the angels and shepherds give glory to Him Who shall appear by His own will as a young child; He Who is from eternity God.

FAMILY NEWS

Congratulations: David and Kaylie at the birth of their son Oliver.

Coffee Hour: Parishioners whose last names begin with C-G will serve and clean today.  All who join the family fellowship hour appreciate these donations.

Warm Mittens, Gloves, Hats and Scarves: Please bring your donations to the church and look for the colorful bags in the hallway and in the narthex.

The Pantry welcomes all donations.  Basically EVERYTHING is needed, but this list may help: paper goods; snack packs; soup; ravioli, canned meat, tuna.  (NOT needed: peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables, Cheerios.) Thanks!

Memory Eternal:  Khouria Anastasia

Birthday Blessings: Zane N (10th); Rhonda W (11th); Andrew H (13th); Herman H (13th)

Name Day Blessings: Subdeacon Dan B (Daniel the Stylite – 11th); Lucia T (St. Lucia – 13th); Wyatt C ( St. Herman – 13th); Aaron H (St. Herman – 13th); Herman H (St. Herman -13th)

Prayer List: Kaylie and infant Oliver; Rebekah with child; Isaac in Air Force; Fr. Marc; Fr. Patrick & Kh. Vanessa; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Judith; George; Dee; Mary Ann; Vicki; Dusty; Catherine (not in this parish); Michael & Olga;  Eileen; Leanne;  Irina; Heather;Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Alice & Marvin; Kh. Kristina; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi, Ross & Vivian; Theo; Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia & Deacon; Nick;Bruce; Joanna & Demetrios;Ashlee W; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; Christy, Isaac & Andrew; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East.

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

The Holy Prophet Nahum; Venerable Philaret the Almsgiver of Amnia;

Martyr Ananias the Persian; Theoklitos, Archbishop of Lakedaemonia

Fr. Lucas Christensen will serve matins and Divine Liturgy

today in Fr. Peter Jon’s absence.

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “What wondrous words are in the Gospel…Whatever book you might take, even the very best author’s, if you read it many times, you will get sick of it. But the Gospel–the more you read it, the more you receive comfort and every good feeling.” – St. Nikon of Optina

Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but  have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

THIS WEEK

Monday, December 2: Compline and Fellowship at the Haneys’  home at 7:00

Tuesday, December 3: OCF Dinner and Discussion at the Webbs’ home at 6:00

Wednesday, December 4: Evening Liturgy – Great Martyr Barbara

& Venerable John of Damascus  at 6:00

Thursday, December 5:  Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Saturday, December 7:  Great Vespers at 5:00 – Pitch-in meal at 6:00 with St. Nicholas Activities

Sunday, December 8: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – St. Lucia with her crown of candles visits us during coffee hour.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians. (2:14-22)

Brethren, Christ is our peace, Who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that He might create in Himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the Cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end.  And He came and preached peace to you, who were far off, and peace to those who were near; for through Him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.  So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in Whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in Whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:35-43)

At that time, when Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” And he cried, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me receive my sight.” And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

LOOKING AHEAD

• December 10: Registration opens for Summer Camp at Antiochian Village.
• December 12: Evening Liturgy at 6pm – St. Herman of Alaska
• Christmas Eve Services (morning and evening) Royal Hours begin at 9am, followed by St. Basil’s Vesperal Liturgy around 10:30 am; Orthros begins at 9pm, followed by the Nativity Liturgy at 10pm – A light meal of celebration follows.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 7

Thou didst shatter death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the sadness of the ointment-bearing women into joy. And didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning, that Thou hast risen, O Christ, granting to the world the Great Mercy.

Kontakion of the Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3

The Virgin cometh today to the cave to give birth, ineffably to bring forth the Word Eternal. Therefore, rejoice, O earth, at the message; with the angels and shepherds give glory to Him Who shall appear by His own will as a young child; He Who is from eternity God.

FAMILY NEWS

Congratulations: David and Kaylie welcome their newborn son Oliver.

Coffee Hour: Parishioners whose last names begin with A-B will serve and clean today.  All who join the family fellowship hour appreciate these donations.

Warm Mittens, Gloves, Hats and Scarves: Catherine Alexander is continuing this ministry started by her husband Alex to help children in area schools with the greatest need. Please bring your donations to the church and look for the colorful bags in the hallway and in the narthex.

The Pantry welcomes all donations.  Basically EVERYTHING is needed, but this list may help: applesauce, paper goods; snack packs; soup; ravioli, canned meat, mac and cheese in boxes and toothpaste.  (NOT needed: peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables, Cheerios.) Thanks!

Memory Eternal:  Khouria Anastasia

Birthday Blessings: Gregory Gillquist (2nd)

Name Day Blessings: Nicholas Shirley (7th)

Prayer List: Kaylie and infant Oliver; Rebekah with child; Isaac in Air Force; Fr. Marc; Fr. Patrick & Kh. Vanessa; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Judith; George; Dee; Mary Ann; Vicki; Dusty; Catherine (not in this parish); Michael & Olga;  Eileen; Leanne;  Irina; Heather;Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Alice & Marvin; Kh. Kristina; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi, Ross & Vivian; Theo; Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia & Deacon; Nick;Bruce; Joanna & Demetrios;Ashlee W; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; Christy, Isaac & Andrew; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East.

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

After-Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos

Clement, Bishop of Rome; Hieromartyr Peter, Bishop of Alexandria; Hermogenes, Bishop of Agrigentum; Martyrs Philoumenos and Christopher; Martyr Alexander of Corinth

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “To be a Christian is to affirm God as Creator of the universe; and when a Christian looks at the beauty and glory of what God has made, praise and thanksgiving pour from the lips.” – St. John Chrysostom

Parish Council Officers are Dan Rigsby (chair); Barb Grinder (Vice-Chair); Elizabeth Arthur (Secretary); and Marcia Baldwin (Treasurer).

Men’s Group: Fr. Seraphim urges all men to fill in the survey and return it by today.

Myrrh Bearers meet at noon today.

THIS WEEK

Monday, November 25: Compline and Fellowship at the Haneys’  home at 7:00

Wednesday, November 27:  Akathist of Thanksgiving – Glory to God for All Things at 6:00

Thursday, November 28:  Thanksgiving Day with pitch-in meal at 2:00. The sign-up sheet is on the  hall bulletin board. You and your friends are invited.

Friday, November 29: Akathist of the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00

Saturday, November 30:  Great Vespers at 5:00; SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, December 1: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00  

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians. (2:4-10)

Brethren, God, Who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and made us sit with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages He might show the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.  For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God—not because of works, lest any man should boast.  For, we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:18-27)

At that time, a man came testing Jesus and asking, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”  And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good?  No one is good but God alone.  You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery. Do not kill. Do not steal. Do not bear false witness. Honor your father and mother.’”  And the man said, “All these I have observed from my youth.”  And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, “One thing you still lack.  Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”  But when the man heard this he became sad, for he was very rich.  Jesus, seeing him sad, said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!  For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”  Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”  Jesus said, “What is impossible with men is possible with God.”

LOOKING AHEAD

• December 7: St. Nicholas Night with Vespers, fellowship and celebration is scheduled.
• Myrrh Bearers’ party – January 4th at Rhonda’s home.

Receiving the Eucharist

We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 6

When Mary stood at Thy grave, looking for Thy sacred body, angelic powers shone above Thy revered tomb; and the soldiers who were to keep guard became as dead men. Thou led Hades captive and wast not tempted thereby.  Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst give life to the world, O Thou, Who art risen from the dead, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

Today the Virgin is the foreshadowing of the pleasure of God, and the beginning of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. Thou hast appeared in the Temple of God openly and hast gone before, preaching Christ to all. Let us shout with one thrilling voice, saying, Rejoice, O thou who art the fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.

Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.

FAMILY NEWS

Coffee Hour: Parishioners whose last names begin with R-Z will serve and clean today.  All who join the family fellowship appreciate these donations.

Warm Mittens, Gloves, Hats and Scarves: Catherine Alexander is continuing this ministry started by her husband Alex to help children in area schools with the greatest need. Please bring your donations to the church and look for the colorful bags in the hallway and in the narthex.

The Pantry welcomes all donations.  Basically EVERYTHING is needed, but this list may help: applesauce, paper goods; snack packs; soup; ravioli, canned meat, mac and cheese and toothpaste.  Thanks!

Memory Eternal:  Khouria Anastasia

Birthday Blessings: Fr. Lucas (27th); Dan M (30th)

Name Day Blessings: St. Katherine (25th): Cathy A; Katie A; Rachel B; Mallory F; Catherine G; Karen H; Sharon Catherine K; Kelly S; Lina T

Prayer List: Fr. Marc; Fr. Patrick & Kh. Vanessa; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Judith; George; Dee; Mary Ann; Vicki; Dusty; Michael & Olga;  Eileen; Leanne;  Irina; Heather;Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Alice & Marvin; Kh. Kristina; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi, Ross & Vivian; Theo; Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia & Deacon; Nick;Bruce; Joanna & Demetrios;Ashlee W; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; Isaac in Air Force; Andrew in college; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border; Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

 Gregory the wonderworker, bishop of Neo-Caesarea; Gennadios and Maximos, patriarchs of Constantinople; Nikon the wonderworker, disciple of Sergios of Radonezh; Hilda, abbess of Whitby

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “For He Who is mighty has done great things for us, and Holy is His Name.” St. Luke 1:49

Parish Council members will be installed today: Cathy Alexander, Elizabeth Arthur,  Marcia Baldwin, Steve Blair, James Finchum, Barb Grinder, Johanna Hsu, Heidi Nuest, Dan Rigsby, Nina Rogers, Lina Tabbal, Lucia Toadere, Rhonda Webb. The Parish Support statement is printed on the insert.  A brief council meeting  follows.

Men’s Group: Fr. Seraphim urges all men to fill in the survey by Sunday, November 24th. These are found in the narthex and can be returned to the same box.

THIS WEEK

Monday, November 18: Compline and Fellowship at the Haney’s home at 7:00

Wednesday, November 20:  Evening Liturgy –  The Presentation (Entrance) of the Theotokos with the public Proskomedia service of preparation beginning at 6:00.

Thursday, November 21:  St. John of Kronstadt Fellowship meets at the Haney’s home at 10:00

Thursday, November 21: Bible Study at Becky’s 3:00 – 5:00

Saturday, November 23:  Great Vespers at 5:00; O101 and SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, November 24: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Myrrh Bearers meet

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of 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: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (12:16-21)

The Lord spoke 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 this, Jesus called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

LOOKING AHEAD

• November 28: Thanksgiving Day with pitch-in meal at 2:00. The sign-up sheet is on the  hall bulletin board.
• November 29: Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos
• December 7: St. Nicholas Night of fellowship and celebration is scheduled.
• Dee’s Christmas Party has been rescheduled for January 4th at Rhonda’s home.

Receiving the Eucharist

We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

Pledge of Support for the Parish Council

We, the Parishioners of All Saints Orthodox Christian Church as members of this one body in Christ, do now commit ourselves to the support of you, our leaders, chosen by the Holy Spirit in our annual assembly to guide us in the coming year.

We pledge our love in Christ to each of you, to support you with our prayers and our ready response when called upon, as we, led by you, work for the greater Glory of God.

We pledge to commit ourselves anew to the task of becoming One Body in Christ, with One Lord, One Spirit, One God and Father, Who is above all, through all and in all of us. Amen.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 5

Let us believers praise and worship the Word; co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. For, He took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh to suffer death; and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion for St. Gregory of Neo-Caesarea – Tone 8

By vigilance in prayer, and continuance in the working of wonders, thou didst acquire thine achievements as a surname; wherefore, intercede with Christ our God, O Father Gregory, to enlighten our souls, lest we sleep in sin unto death.

Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.

FAMILY NEWS

Coffee Hour: Parishioners whose last names begin with H-P will serve and clean today.  All who join the family fellowship appreciate these donations.

Warm Mittens, Gloves, Hats and Scarves: Catherine Alexander is continuing this ministry started by her husband Alex to help children in area schools with the greatest need. Please bring your donations to the church and look for the colorful box/bag.

The Pantry welcomes all donations.  Basically EVERYTHING is needed, but this list may help: applesauce, paper goods; snack packs; soup; ravioli, canned meat, and toothpaste.  Thanks!

Memory Eternal:  Don;  Angie; Haley ; Khouria Anastasia

Birthday Blessings: Paul B (19th); Genevieve C (20th); Logan S (20th); Lisa A (21st)

Name Day Blessings: Mary Ann G (21st – Entrance of the Theotokos) and all named Mary who celebrate this feast day of our Lady

Prayer List: Judith;  George; Dee; Mary Ann; Michael & Olga;  Eileen; Irina; Heather;Vicki; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Kh. Kristina; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi, Ross & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia & Deacon; Nick;Bruce; Joanna & Demetrios Zaharako;Leanne; Ashlee W; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. Patrick; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; Isaac in Air Force; Andrew in college;  those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Apostles Olympas, Rodion, Sosipater, Tertios, Erastos and Quartos of the Seventy;

Great-martyr Orestes of Cappadocia; Venerable Theostiriktos of Symbola and Nonnus, bishop of Heliopolis

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “When the soul knows the love of God by the Holy Spirit, then he clearly feels that the Lord is our own Father, the closest, dearest Father, the best. And there is not greater happiness than to love God with all the mind and heart, and our neighbor as ourself.  And when this love is in the soul, then all things bring joy to the soul.” – St. Silouan the Athonite

Our Teens raised $359 for Special Olympics last week and online this week.

Today, the Annual Business meeting follows Divine Liturgy. Please plan to stay as parish council members are voted in and to hear the news of this past year and plans for the future. Members eighteen and above are voting members in elections.

THIS WEEK

Monday, November 11: Compline and Fellowship at the Haney’s home at 7:00

Tuesday, November 12: Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00

Wednesday, November 13: Daily Vespers at 6:00; O102 – “Christ in the Old Testament” – Dr. Craton

Thursday, November 14: Bible Study at Becky’s 3:00 – 5:00

Friday, November 15: Nativity Fast begins.

Saturday, November 16:  Great Vespers at 5:00; O101 and SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, November 17: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council Installation and brief meeting

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians. (2:16-20)

Brethren, you know 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: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (10:25-37)

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”  Jesus said to him, “What is written in the Law?  How do you read?”  And the lawyer answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.”  And Jesus said to him, “You have answered right; do this, and you will live.”  But the lawyer, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”  Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.  Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side.  So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.  But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.  And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’  Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?”  The lawyer said, “The one who showed mercy on him.” And Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

LOOKING AHEAD

• November 20: Evening Liturgy of the Presentation of the Theotokos
• November 28: Thanksgiving Day with pitch-in meal at 2:00- sign up sheets will soon appear on the hall bulletin board!
• November 29: Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos
• Dee’s Christmas Party has been rescheduled for January 4th at Rhonda’s home.

Receiving the Eucharist

We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 4

Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel, the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy.

Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.

FAMILY NEWS

Coffee Hour: Today the pitch-in follows the annual meeting.

Matthias Murphy invites you to his senior recital on Saturday, November 16th at 5pm. It will be in Recital Hall in Merrill Hall (Jacobs School of Music) on East Third Street, not the building on South Jordan Ave.

The Pantry welcomes all donations.  Applesauce, both packaged individually and in jars; paper goods; snack packs; soup; ravioli and toothpaste are specific needs.  Thanks!

Memory Eternal:  Don;  Angie; Haley ; Khouria Anastasia

Birthday Blessings: Katie A (10th); Kh. Paraskeva M (11th); Heather S (11th)

Name Day Blessings: Theodore C (N); Stephanie H (St. Theodora– 14th); Nolan A (St. Gregory Palamas – 14th)

Prayer List: George; Michael & Olga; Irina; Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; Isaac in Air Force; Andrew in college;  those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.