Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Apostles Olympas, Rodion, Sosipater, Tertios, Erastos and Quartos of the Seventy; Great-martyr Orestes of Cappadocia 

Nativity Fast begins Friday, November 15^th; Nativity Fast Psalter reading schedule are available at the library

Thought for Today: “By fasting it is possible both to be delivered from future evils and to enjoy the good things to come. We fell into disease through sin; let us receive healing through repentance, which is not fruitful without fasting.”

+St. Basil the Great

Ressurectional Apolytikion – Tone 3

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm. He hath trampled down death by death, and become the first-born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the Great Mercy.

Kontokian of 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.

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.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle 

O chant unto our God, chant ye. Clap your hands, all ye nations.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (1:11-19)

Brethren, I would have you know that the Gospel which was preached by me is not man’s gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the Church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people; so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when He Who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son to me, in order that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were Apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other Apostles except James the Lord’s brother. 

The 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.”

Prosphora bread: There has been interest expressed in learning to made Prosphora bread. Please see Subdeacon Daniel and Linda Barrett to set up a time to learn the process.

This Week

Tonight, Sunday 5:00pm: Urgent Supplication Service All who are able are urged to come to the church to pray fervently for the servant of God, Seraphim Jones. Seraphim has been suffering in the hospital for weeks and needs our prayers.

Monday, November 11: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, November 12:  Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, November13: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; teaching to follow. This week’s theme will be Mediterranean food. The Church will provide falafel and tahini. Please consider contributing one or more of the following: sliced tomatoes, baba ghanoush (Fr. Peter’s favorite), lettuce, pita bread, hummus, sliced cucumbers, sliced radish, fruit, cookies

Thursday, November 14: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, November 15: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, November 16: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; Teen and Junior SOYO 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

Sunday, November 17: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Parish Council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Family News

Names Day: Phillip Campbell, Apostle Phillip (14^th); Nolan Arnold, St Gregory Palamas (14^th).

Birthday Celebration: Katie Alexander (10^th); Heather Sherrod (11^th); Kh. Paraskeva Moslener (11^th).

Prayer List: Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani; Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nina;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan; Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Ann and child born to her; Kayla and child born to her Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child,  Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe with child; Megan with child; Evan.

Memory Eternal: Sandra; Susan; child Grayson; Mary; infant Zoe; Catherine; Patricia, Crystal, Gene.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:  2nd Sunday host Gillquist- LeFlore with Wendy Carter as lead Hostess.

Next Week: 3^rd Sunday host Lewis- Schneider with Nina Rogers as lead Hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year, and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Martyrs Akepsimas, Joseph and Aeithalas of Persia;

Dedication of St. George Church in Lydda of Palestine;

Hieromartyr George of Neapolis; Theodore the Confessor, bishop of Ancyra 

The youth will continue to serve on Sundays, reading the Epistle and ushering, thru November 9th.

Thought for Today: “Prove your faith with works of love toward your neighbor.”

-Saint Paisios of Athonite

Ressurectional Apolytikion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hades with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee: O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion for the Persian Martyrs – Tone 4

Thy martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee * received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. * For, since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants * and wholly destroyed the demons’ strengthless presumption. * O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

Apolytikion for St. George the Great Martyr – Tone 4

Since thou art a liberator and deliverer of captives, a help and support of the poor and needy, a healing physician of the sick, a contender and fighter for kings, O great among Martyrs, the victory-clad George; intercede with Christ God for the salvation of our souls.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to the voice of our petions, though we be sinners. Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercession, O Theotokos who doet ever intercede for those who honor thee.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

The Lord is my strength and my song. The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (11:31-12:9)

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He who is blessed forever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Arétas guarded the city of the 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 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 body or out of 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 to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall 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 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.” l will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. 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 Lazarus, 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 Lazarus in his bosom. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus 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 Lazarus 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 someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’” 

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.

Hurricane Relief: Thank you for your generous donations. A check for $6,261 has been mailed to the Archdiocese. Thank you SOYO for the yummy caramel apples, caramels, and apple butter which raised $900 towards that total.

Congratulations Theodore! May God grant many years to you, your parents Jeff Mardarije and Mckenzie Dymphna, and loving sisters Audrey Kassiani and Claire Olga.

Looking Ahead

Theatreworks presents: A Mystery through Time at MCPL November 7^th-10^th; see flyer for show times.

Prosphora bread: There has been interest expressed in learning to made Prosphora bread. Please see Subdeacon Daniel and Linda Barrett to set up a time to learn the process.

Nativity Fast begins Friday, November 15^th.

This Week

Monday, November 4: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, November 5:  Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am, St. John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria ; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home.

Wednesday, November 6: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; teaching to follow with the church providing towards the meal.

Thursday, November 7:  Akathist for St. Iakavos of Evia at 6:00 am;3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Homeschool Coop. meets 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in Fellowship Hall.

Friday, November 8: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Synaxis of the Archangels..

Saturday, November 9: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; Teen and Junior SOYO 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

Sunday, November 10: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Family News

Names Day: Michael Shahadey; Adam Shahadey; Mikaela Hsu, Christian Gillquist, Marco Pressley – Archangel Michael (8^th); Ross Caton; Aurelia Hsu – Archangel Uriel (8^th); Gabriella Crandall; Randel Storm – Archangel Gabriel (8^th).

Birthday Celebration: Ariana Vician (9^th).

Prayer List: Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani; Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nina;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan; Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Ann and child born to her; Kayla and child born to her Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child,  Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe with child; Megan with child.

Memory Eternal: Toni; Kevin; Sandra; Susan; child Grayson; Mary; infant Zoe; Catherine; Patricia.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:  1^st Sunday host A-Gil, with Melissa Barbarick as lead Hostess.

Next Week: 2^nd Sunday host Gillquist- LeFlore with Wendy Carter as lead Hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year, and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica; Procla (Claudia) the wife of Pontius Pilate

October is Youth month! The youth will serve in Sunday service by reading the Epistle and with ushering. 

Thought for Today: “Do not reproach anyone for their sins, but consider yourself responsible for everything, even for your neighbor’s sins.

 – Saint Justin of Romania

Ressurectional Apolytikion – Tone 1

While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. For which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O giver of life. Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ, glory to Thy kingdom, glory to Thy providence, O Thou Who alone art the lover of mankind.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to the voice of our petions, though we be sinners. Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercession, O Theotokos who doet ever intercede for those who honor thee.

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.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (9:6-11)

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.  Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work.  As it is written, “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.”  He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness.  You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. 

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:41-56)

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus’ feet he besought Him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying.  As Jesus went, the people pressed round Him.  And a woman, who had had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind Him, and touched the fringe of His garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased.  And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched Me?”  When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the multitudes surround Thee and press upon Thee!  And Thou sayest, ‘Who touched Me?’”  But Jesus said, “Someone touched Me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from Me.”  And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before Him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed.  And Jesus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”  While Jesus was still speaking, a man from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.”  But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well.”  And when Jesus came to the house, He permitted no one to enter with Him, except Peter and James and John, and the father and mother of the child.  And all were weeping and bewailing her; but Jesus said, “Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping.”  And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead.  But taking her by the hand Jesus called, saying, “Child, arise.”  And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and Jesus directed that something should be given her to eat.  And her parents were amazed; but He charged them to tell no one what had happened. 

His Eminence the Most Reverend Metropolitan Saba: Our nation has witnessed with sadness the hurricane destruction from Florida to Tennessee to the Carolinas and places in between. Parishes are called upon to take a special collection for those who have suffered loss. “Hurricane Relief” will continue throughout the month. No amount is too small. 

 This Week

Monday, October 28: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, October 29:  Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am, for the Martyr Anastasia of Rome; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home.

Wednesday, October 30: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; teaching to follow with the church providing towards the meal.

Thursday, October 31: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Homeschool Coop. meets 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Food, Fun and Fellowship 4-8pm; 8pm Candlelight Compline at the Resurrection Shrine.

Friday, November 1: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am, for St. David of Evia.

Saturday, November 2: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; Teen and Junior SOYO 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

Sunday, Novenber 3: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Family News

Birthday Celebration: Ezekiel Crandall (27^th); Abigail Joy Cowan (28^th); Ava Rigsby (30^th); Jonathon Blair (31^st).

Prayer List: Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani; Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nina;  Nectaria (Released from ICU);Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; those suffering the effect of hurricane’s; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Missy;John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Ann and child born to her; Kayla and child born to her Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child,  Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe with child; Megan with child.

Memory Eternal: Kevin; Sandra; Susan; child Grayson; Mary; infant Zoe; Catherine; Patricia.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal: 4^rd Sunday host Schuck- Yeager, with Rhonda Webb as lead Hostess.

Next Week: 1^st Sunday host A-Gil, with Melissa Barbarick as lead Hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year, and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Great-martyr Artemius at Antioch

Venerable Gerasimos the New Ascetic of Kephallenia; Venerable Matrona of Chios

Thought for Today: “This is the way we should see Christ. He is our friend, our brother; He is whatever is good and beautiful. He is everything. Yet, He is still a friend and He shouts out, “You’re My friend, don’t you understand that? We’re brothers. I’m not… I don’t hold hell in My hands, I am not threatening you. I love you. I want you to enjoy life together with Me.”

-St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia

Ressurectional 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.

Apolytikion of St. Artemius the Great Martyr – Tone 4

Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee * received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. * For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants * and wholly destroyed the demons’ strengthless presumption. * O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to the voice of our petions, though we be sinners. Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercession, O Theotokos who doet ever intercede for those who honor thee.

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

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle 

Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. God is known in Judah; His Name is great in Israel.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (6:16-7:1)

Brethren, we are the temple of the living God; as God said, “I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Therefore, come out from them, and be separate from them,” says the Lord, “and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”  Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God. 

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:26-39)

At that time, Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.  And as He stepped out on land, there met Him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but among the tombs.  When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, “What hast Thou to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?  I beseech Thee, do not torment me.”  For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man.  [For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.]  Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?”  And he said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him.  And they begged Jesus not to command them to depart into the abyss.  Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged Jesus to let them enter these.  So He gave them leave.  Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.  When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country.  Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.  And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed.  Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked Jesus to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so He got into the boat and returned.  The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with Jesus; but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare all that God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city all that Jesus had done for him.

His Eminence the Most Reverend Metropolitan Saba: Our nation has witnessed with sadness the hurricane destruction from Florida to Tennessee to the Carolinas and places in between. Parishes are called upon to take a special collection for those who have suffered loss. “Hurricane Relief” will continue throughout the month. No amount is too small.  

This Week 

Today, Sunday: Parish Council will meet followingDivine Liturgy.

Monday, October 21: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, October 22:  Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, October 23: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; teaching to follow with the church providing towards the meal.

Thursday, October 24: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Homeschool Coop. meets 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in Fellowship Hall.

Friday, October 25: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC Life will lead the Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, October 26: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Reader Vespers at 5:00 pm; Teen and Junior SOYO 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

Sunday, October 27: Matins at 9:00 AM; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Family News

Names Day Celebration: James Finchum, Ezekiel Crandall, Apostle James (23^rd); Dee Haney, Tabitha (25^th); Marvin Piercefield St. Demetrius, (26^th).

Birthday Celebration: Joel Arthur (20^th); Rita Voss-Monroe (21^st); Stephen Kozak (23^rd).

Anniversary Celebration: Don & Dee Haney (23^rd); Tyson & Paulina Schulz (23^rd); Luke & Rachel Barber (24^th).

Prayer List: Audrey Kassiani; Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Rebekah and child born to her; Alexis and child born to her;Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nina;  Nectaria (Released from ICU);;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy;               Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Missy;John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Anne; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child,  Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe with child; Megan with child.

Memory Eternal: Don; Kevin; Ora Lee; Ashraf, Sandra; Susan; child Grayson; Mary Barger.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal: 3^rd Sunday host Lewis-Schneider, with Nina Rogers as lead Hostess.

Next Week: 4^rd Sunday host Schuck- Yeager, with Rhonda Webb as lead Hostess.

ROCKS/Pea Gravel: Please assist your children in being good Stewards in keeping the gravel in the playground area, and outdoors water is not for play.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year, and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Online Donations: There have been ongoing issues with eProcessing. Thank you foryour patience as all the issues are being sorted out.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Sunday of Holy Fathers of Seventh Ecumenical Council

Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura

Martyrs Karpos, Papylos, Agathodoros & Agathonika at Pergamos

Memory Eternal. Mary Barger. Our beloved Mary, a founder and tireless supporter of All Saints, departed this life on Thursday at her home in Bloomington. Visitation will be at The Funeral Chapel (3000 East 3rd Street) from 4-7pm Monday. There will be an additional time of visitation from noon-1:00pm Tuesday at All Saints, followed by the Funeral Service at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Gardens (310 N Johnson Ave).  

Thought for Today: “The sun penetrates crystal and makes it more dazzling. In the same way, the sanctifying Spirit indwells in souls and makes them more radiant. They become like so many powerhouses beaming grace and love around them. + St. Basil the Great

Ressurectional 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.

Apolytikion of the Holy Fathers – Tone 8

Thou, O Christ, art our God of exceeding praise Who didst establish our Holy Fathers as luminous stars upon earth, and through them didst guide us unto the true Faith, O most merciful One, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of St. Jacob of Hamatoura – Tone 3

Thou didst flourish like Lebanon’s cedar, * with no fear thou didst suffer martyrdom, * thou becamest, O saint Jacob, a true victor. * For thou didst conquer death with thy mortal flesh, * when thou didst tame all the passions by humility. * And while burning like incense as a true sacrifice, * thou intercedest with Christ to grant us all the Great Mercy.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to the voice of our petions, though we be sinners. Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercession, O Theotokos who doet ever intercede for those who honor thee. 

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle 

Blessed are Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers. For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done to us.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to St. Titus. (3:8-15)

Titus, my son, faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire you to affirm confidently, that those who have believed in God may be thoughtful of how to preside in honorable occupations. These things are good and profitable to men. But avoid foolish disputes, and genealogies, and contentions, and controversies about the Law; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man who is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject, knowing that such a one is subverted, and sins, being self-condemned. When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicós, give diligence to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have determined to winter there. Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that they may be lacking in nothing. And let our people also learn how to preside in honorable occupations, so as to help in cases of urgent need, that they should not be unfruitful. All who are with me salute you Salute those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. 

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:5-15)

The Lord spoke this parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it.  And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture.  And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it.  And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold.”  And when His Disciples asked Him what this parable meant, Jesus said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.  Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.  The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts that they may not believe and be saved.  And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.  And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.  And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience.”  As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” 

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.

His Eminence the Most Reverend Metropolitan Saba: Our nation has witnessed with sadness the hurricane destruction from Florida to Tennessee to the Carolinas and places in between. Parishes are called upon to take a special collection for those who have suffered loss. “Hurricane Relief” will continue throughout the month. No amount is too small.

Fr. Peter Jon will be away at a clergy gathering this week, leaving Wednesday and returning Saturday.

This Week

Monday, October 14: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Mary Barger visitation at The Funeral Chapel 4-7 pm.

Tuesday, October 15: Mary Barger visitation Noon-1:00 pm; Funeral at 1:00 pm, followed by burial at Valhalla Memorial Gardens; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm at Webb’s home.

Wednesday, October 16: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Reader Vespers at 6:00 pm. (There will be no meal or teaching tonight)

Thursday, October 17: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Homeschool Coop meets 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in Fellowship Hall.

Friday, October 18: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, October 19: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm (Ask Abouna to follow). Teen and Junior SOYO 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

Sunday, October 20: Matins at 9:00 AM; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Family News

Names Day Celebration: Joel Arthur, Prophet Joel (19^th).

Birthday Celebration: Phil Campbell (14^th); Dn. Lucian Stant (14^th); Linda Barrett (16^th); Aaron Hsu (17^th); Kaylee Finchum (17^th); Irina Ter-Grigor’yan (19^th).

Prayer List: Audrey Kassiani; Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Rebekah and child born to her; Alexis and child born to her;Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nina;  Nectaria (Released from ICU);;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Missy;John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Anne; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child,  Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe with child; Megan with child.

Memory Eternal: Don; Kevin; Ora Lee; Ashraf, Sandra; Susan; child Grayson; Mary Barger.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal: 2^nd Sunday host Gillquist-Leflore, with Wendy Carter as lead Hostess.

Next Week: 3^rd Sunday host Lewis-Schneider, with Nina Rogers as lead Hostess.

ROCKS/Pea Gravel: Please assist your children in being good Stewarts in keeping the gravel in the playground area, and outdoors water hose is not for play.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year, and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Online Donations: There have been ongoing issues with eProcessing. Thank you foryour patience as all the issues are being sorted out.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.