All Saints Orthodox Church of Salina

09/15/2026

☦️ STEWARDSHIP BEGINS WITH GRATITUDE.

Father Chad reminds us that stewardship is more than giving money—it is the faithful care of what God has entrusted to us, both spiritual and temporal.

We have much to be grateful for at All Saints, and that gratitude calls us to prayer, fasting, almsgiving, service, and faithful stewardship of our parish.

🙏 2027 Stewardship forms are available in the Narthex. Please prayerfully consider your commitment and return your completed form to the basket by the bishop’s throne.

As Reader Nektarios reminded us: “We need your money.”

☦️ THIS WEEK

Wed., Sept. 16 — Weekly Vespers Service with Fr. Chad at 6PM

🕯️ Sat., Sept. 19 — Readers Vespers, 5 PM

☦️ Sun., Sept. 20
Readers Orthros — 9 AM
Typica — 10 AM
🍽️ Agape Meal — following Typica
📚 No Catechism Class

🇺🇸 Fr. Chad in Texas: Speaking at the 25th Anniversary of St. Silouan Orthodox Church in College Station.

💍 Marriage Enrichment Retreat: Oct. 2–3. Eleven couples are registered. Volunteers needed for coffee, snacks & lunch.

🖌️ Oct. 10: Painting Work Day — exterior & parish hall.

🏡🎶 Nov. 1, 4 PM: Open House & Concert. Save the date!

🍽️ AGAPE MEAL: Bring something to share—protein, salads, sides, desserts, or drinks. Cleanup volunteers are always welcome.

📖 Full newsletter:
⁠ https://mailchi.mp/be406e91f04c/this-week-at-all-saints-5194136?e=46f12d5bd3

09/13/2026

09/09/2026

🕊️ Stewardship: Building His House

How are we doing as a parish?

Father Chad reflects this week on the growth of All Saints—and on the ways we are being called to grow beyond numbers. Stewardship is not simply about parish budgets. It is about recognizing what is truly ours, what belongs to God, and how we use what we have to serve Him and our neighbor.

As we look toward 2027, we are reminded that we have accepted a calling from the Lord—and, with His mercy, we are all building His House. 🙏

📖 Read Father Chad’s full reflection and this week’s newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/06e9ab1c51a9/this-week-at-all-saints-5194112

📅 THIS WEEK

Wednesday, September 9
6:00 PM — Daily Vespers, followed by choir rehearsal in the temple

Saturday, September 12
3:00 PM — Parish Council Meeting
5:00 PM — Great Vespers
6:00 PM — St. Alban Guild (Men’s Group) Meeting

📅 NEXT WEEK

Sunday, September 13
8:45 AM — Orthros
10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy
11:45 AM — Agape Meal
12:30 PM — Choir Rehearsal
5:00 PM — Great Vespers of the Exaltation of the Holy and Life Giving Cross, with Litia and Artoklasia

Wednesday, September 16
6:00 PM — Daily Vespers, followed by choir rehearsal in the temple

Saturday, September 19
5:00 PM — Great Vespers

🌿 PARISH NEWS

🍕 St. Alban Guild: The men’s group meets September 12 after Great Vespers for food, planning, and a viewing of Moses the Black.

🍞 Artoklasia Baker Needed: We still need a volunteer to bake the Artoklasia loaf for September 13. If you’re interested, please speak with Fr. Chad.

☕ Hospitality Opportunity: Volunteers are needed to help provide hospitality for the October 2–3 marriage enrichment retreat. Sign up in the parish hall.

🎶 Open House at ASOCC: Save the date for a unique concert featuring the St. George Cathedral Choir and a visual icon presentation by Kh. Erin Mary Kimmett on November 1 at 4:00 PM. More opportunities to help will be announced soon!

🌳 Tree Planting: Our first annual Ecclesiastical New Year tree planting has begun!

🌮 First Sunday Agape Meal: October 4 will feature Mexican food. 🌮

09/02/2026

Prayer. Fasting. Almsgiving.

We speak often about prayer. We understand the importance of fasting. But what about the third pillar of Orthodox Christian spirituality - almsgiving?

Father Chad reminds us this week that almsgiving is an expression of God’s love through mercy, generosity, and concrete acts of kindness.

We are called to offer our “first fruits,” not our leftovers. As Proverbs tells us, “He who has a generous eye will be blessed.”

This week, let us consider what we are willing to give back to the Lord and to others with a generous heart.

THIS WEEK AT ALL SAINTS

📅 Wednesday, September 2
6:00 PM — Daily Vespers
Followed by choir rehearsal

📅 Saturday, September 5
5:00 PM — Great Vespers

NEXT WEEK

📅 Sunday, September 6
8:45 AM — Orthros
10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy
11:45 AM — Agape Meal
12:30 PM — Choir Rehearsal

📅 Tuesday, September 8
6:15 PM — St. Sophia Guild Meeting

📅 Wednesday, September 9
6:00 PM — Daily Vespers
Followed by choir rehearsal

📅 Saturday, September 12
5:00 PM — Great Vespers
6:00 PM — St. Alban Guild Meeting

PARISH NEWS

🍕 St. Alban Guild (AMEN)
The men’s guild launches September 12 after Great Vespers, with pizza and a film about St. Moses the Black.

🌸 St. Sophia Guild
The women’s group meets September 8 at 6:15 PM in the Parish Hall. Zoom is available.

🔥 Grilling This Sunday
Bring something to grill, along with side dishes and desserts to share!

🌳 Tree Planting
Children are invited to help plant a replacement tree on the church grounds this Sunday.

💍 Marriage Enrichment Retreat
October 2–3 with Fr. Aaron and Khouria Gwen Warwick. Please sign up this Sunday.

🎶 November 1 Concert & Open House
Join us at 4:00 PM for the St. George Cathedral Choir, Orthodox music and art, a presentation by Kh. Erin Mary Kimmett, and a reception with Q&A.

Read the full newsletter for all the details:

https://mailchi.mp/99bc9f738b39/this-week-at-all-saints-5194083?e=890221a4ad

08/26/2026

As we approach the close of another ecclesiastical year, Fr. Chad reflects on the life and witness of the Holy and Glorious Prophet and Forerunner, John the Baptist, whose beheading we commemorate this Saturday, August 29.

This is a solemn feast and a fast day, as we remember the cruelty of Herod and the martyrdom of St. John. Father also reminds us of a beautiful and memorable pious custom for this day:

On Saturday, it is customary not to eat on a plate, use a knife, or eat a melon or other fruit that requires cutting. 🍉

As Fr. Chad writes, “This is a good teaching moment for those of you with children at home.”

We also prepare to enter the new ecclesiastical year on September 1. The last great feast of the liturgical year is the Dormition of the Theotokos, and the first great feast of the new year is her Nativity on September 8.

📅 THIS WEEK

Wednesday, August 26
6:00 PM — Daily Vespers, followed by choir rehearsal in the temple

Saturday, August 29
5:00 PM — Great Vespers

📅 NEXT WEEK

Sunday, August 30
8:45 AM — Orthros
10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy
11:45 AM — Agape Meal
12:30 PM — Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday, September 2
6:00 PM — Daily Vespers, followed by choir rehearsal in the temple

Saturday, September 5
5:00 PM — Great Vespers

🐝 There is much happening at All Saints! Read this week’s E-News for Fr. Chad’s full reflection, Adult Catechism Classes, upcoming parish events, the November 1 open house concert, the Marriage Enrichment Retreat, tree planting, prayer lists, and more.

Read the full E-News here:
https://mailchi.mp/29553856ce03/this-week-at-all-saints?e=890221a4ad

08/19/2026

🌱 A Garden of Opportunities

In this week’s newsletter, Fr. Chad reflects on the many new ministries, opportunities, and areas of growth unfolding at All Saints and throughout our Diocese of Wichita.

From the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and the development of new atriums for our children, to the new Camp Forerunner, catechetical opportunities for teens and adults, the growing women’s group, and the launch of AMEN (the St. Alban’s Guild), there is much to be hopeful about!

As we approach the beginning of a new Ecclesiastical Year on September 1, we give thanks to God for all that He is growing in our parish — and we recognize that these opportunities will require the time, dedication, and participation of our parish family.

🌿 This Week at All Saints:
Wednesday, August 19 — 6:00 PM Daily Vespers, followed by choir rehearsal
Saturday, August 22 — 5:00 PM Reader’s Vespers

🌿 Coming Up:
Sunday, August 23 — 8:45 AM Orthros then Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM, followed by Agape Meal and Adult Catechism
Tuesday, August 25 — Women’s Group at 6:15 PM
Wednesday, August 26 — Daily Vespers at 6:00 PM
Saturday, August 29 — Great Vespers at 5:00 PM

📖 Read the full newsletter for more parish news, ministry opportunities, upcoming events, and ways to get involved:

https://mailchi.mp/181051a41ccc/this-week-at-all-saints?e=890221a4ad

Glory to God for all good things! ☦️

08/12/2026

☦️ Keeping the Feast of the Dormition

This week, Fr. Chad reflects on the beautiful traditions surrounding the Feast of the Dormition and reminds us that, as Orthodox Christians, we must work all the harder to “keep the feast.”

After two weeks of fasting and preparation, we will gather together to celebrate the Falling Asleep of the Most Holy Theotokos with Great Vespers and Lamentations on Friday evening, followed by Festal Orthros and Divine Liturgy on Saturday morning.

🌿 This Week at All Saints:

• Wednesday, August 12 — 6:00 PM Dormition Paraklesis, followed by choir rehearsal
• Friday, August 14 — 12:30 PM Dormition bier decoration; 6:00 PM Great Vespers & Lamentations
• Saturday, August 15 — 8:45 AM Festal Orthros; 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy for the Dormition of the Theotokos

Come and celebrate with us as we honor the Mother of God and ask for the intercessions of she who is quick to hear.

📖 Read this week’s full newsletter, including parish news, upcoming events, and more:
https://mailchi.mp/b31e170a0281/this-week-at-all-saints?e=890221a4ad

☦️ May the intercessions of the Most Holy Theotokos bring much joy into our lives and our homes.

08/08/2026

🌿 Almsgiving Opportunity During the Dormition Fast 🌿

As we continue through the Dormition Fast, we have an opportunity to put our faith into action by helping our neighbors in need.

🤍 Donation Drive for the Salina Rescue Mission

📅 August 2–16

Collection tubs are located in the Parish Hall on the back wall table, near the beginning of the food line.

We are collecting monetary donations as well as the following needed items:

• Ibuprofen
• Baby Aspirin
• Allergy relief tablets
• 2026–2027 pocket planners
• Deodorant
• Shampoo
• Kleenex
• Q-Tips
• Antacids
• Coffee
• Cough drops
• Powdered milk
• Salad dressing

Every donation, large or small, is an opportunity to show love and care for those in our community. Thank you for helping us make this Dormition Fast a time of prayer, generosity, and service. 🙏

Learn more about the Salina Rescue Mission:
salinarescuemission.com

08/04/2026

🌾 What does it mean to grow the Church on the Kansas prairie?

In this week’s newsletter, Fr. Chad reflects on the rhythms of the Church year, the agricultural language of Scripture, and the calling God has given All Saints Orthodox Church to be a vibrant Orthodox community in rural Kansas. Just as fields are prepared for a future harvest, we too are called to faithfully cultivate the work Christ has entrusted to us.

As we continue our journey through the Dormition Fast, you’ll also find important parish updates, including:

☦️ Feast of the Transfiguration celebrations in Hillsboro this Wednesday and Thursday
🍇 Blessing of grapes
🌿 Looking ahead we will make a funeral procession for the Mother of God, followed by Great Vespers and the Lamentations
🎉 Congratulations to Symeon Perez on being named Grand Champion at the 4-H Fair!

We invite you to read this week’s full newsletter and join us in prayer and worship as we prepare our hearts for the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos.

Read the full newsletter here:
https://mailchi.mp/9be4e761014b/this-week-at-all-saints?e=890221a4ad

07/29/2026

✨ This Week at All Saints Orthodox Christian Church ✨

The recent storms have certainly brought challenges—but they’ve also brought unexpected blessings.

Thanks to insurance and the faithfulness of our parish family, exciting improvements are underway:
🏠 A new roof for our entire church complex
❄️ A new HVAC unit for the parish hall (with more to come)
🪟 All 14 storm-damaged windows have been replaced

As Fr. Chad reminds us, caring for our church home is part of caring for our mission. Every improvement helps us continue welcoming visitors and growing our parish family. We are deeply grateful for everyone who has contributed to making this possible and for the creative ways our Building Fund continues to grow.

As we prepare to enter the Dormition Fast, may this season bring renewal, peace, and many blessings to you and your family.

📅 This Week
• Wednesday (July 29): Reader’s Vespers – 6:00 PM, followed by choir rehearsal
• Saturday (Aug. 1): Great Vespers – 5:00 PM

📅 Sunday (Aug. 2)
• Orthros – 8:45 AM
• Divine Liturgy – 10:00 AM
• Potluck Agape Meal – Bring a fasting-friendly dish to share
• Choir Rehearsal – 12:30 PM

🕊️ Also this week:
🌸 Planning begins for decorating the Bier for the Feast of the Dormition.
🥗 Remember that August 2 & 9 are fasting days for our Agape Meal.
🙏 Please continue praying for Fr. Richard Okello and his growing ministry in Uganda, as well as all those listed in our weekly prayers.

Read the full newsletter here:
https://mailchi.mp/bf598c60d824/this-week-at-all-saints?e=890221a4ad