After-feast of & Sunday after the Nativity of Christ

Commemoration of Joseph the Betrothed, David the Prophet and King, and James the brother of God 

Christ is born, Glorify Him!

Thought for Today: “Beloved Christians! Nothing is more pleasant, lovelier, and sweeter to us sinners than the Gospel. More welcome than bread to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, freedom to captives and those in prison, is the Gospel to sinners who understand their misfortune.”  – St. Tikhon of Zadonsk

Resurrectional 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 of the Nativity of Christ -Tone 4

Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, hath given rise to the light of knowledge in the world; for they that worshipped the stars did learn there from to worship Thee, O Sun of justice, and to know that from the east of the Highest Thou didst come. O Lord, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of Sunday after the Nativity – Tone 2

Proclaim, O Joseph, to David, the grandparent of God, the amazing wonders; for thou hast seen a Virgin great with child; for with the shepherds thou didst give glory, with the Magi thou didst worship, and by the angel it was revealed to thee. Wherefore, plead thou with Christ God to save our souls.

Kontakion of the Nativity of Christ- Tone 3

On this day the Virgin beareth the Transcendent in Essence; * to the Unapproachable, * the earth doth offer a small cave; * Angels join in choir with shepherds * in giving glory; * with a star the Magi travel upon their journey; * for our sakes is born a young Child, * He Who existed * before the ages as God.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

THE EPISTLE

God is wondrous in His saints. Bless God in the congregations.

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 from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (2:13-23)

When the wise men had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the Child and His mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the Child, to destroy Him.”  And he rose and took the Child and His mother by night, and departed to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod.  This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt have I called My Son.”  Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, was in a furious rage, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region, who were two years old or under, according to the time which he had ascertained from the wise men.  Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah: “A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they were no more.”  But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, “Rise, take the Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the Child’s life are dead.”  And he rose and took the Child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel.  But when he heard that Archelaus reigned over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream he withdrew to the district of Galilee.  And he went and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled, “He shall be called a Nazarene.”

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 30 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, December 31: Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at 5:00pm (followed by New Year’s Eve Pitch-in and Game Night)

Wednesday, January 1: Great Vespers at 6:00pm; followed by teaching and meal

Thursday, January 2: Divine Liturgy for St. Seraphim of Sarov at 9:00 am.

Friday, January 3: Great (Royal) Hours of Theophany at 9:00 am.

Saturday, January 4: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Baby Shower for Rachael Schuck, 12:00pm to 2:00 pm; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; SOYO Christmas Pageant” following Great Vespers.

Sunday, January 5: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; The Great Blessing of the Waters. Great Vespers of Theophany with Litia/Artoklosia at 5:00pm

Save the Date!  SOYO Christmas Pageant:  Saturday, January 4^th, Junior & Teen SOYO will perform their Nativity Pageant after Great Vespers. All are invited to the SOYO Christmas party following the play. The Church will provide trays of chicken and meatless tenders. Please bring something to share that does not have artificial dyes or sweeteners, and please label anything homemade that contains nuts, dairy, or egg. Thank you!

Please Note: 

On Monday, Jan. 6, Orthros begins at 9:00am and the Divine Liturgy for Theophany with the Outdoor Blessing of the Waters 

Looking Ahead 

Saturday, January 11: Ladies Christmas party at Johanna Hsu’s home. Please, RSVP at mrsarcfide@gmail.com.

Sunday, January 19: All Saints parish annual meeting

Family News

Names Day: Will Gidney, Jonathan Hsu St. Basil (1^st); Linda Barrett, Leanne Bissell, Neuman Jones, Seraphim Cook St. Seraphim (2^nd);Juliana Barber Juliana the merciful (2^nd); Johanna Hsu, Emily Wood Emilia (3^rd);Jennifer Rigsby, Genevieve Maschino, Alice Van Cleave St. Genevieve (3^rd).

Birthday Celebration: Nancy Jones (31^st); Molly Alexander (31^st); Lena Tabbel (1^st); Hayden Busby (2^nd); Emily Wood (3^rd).

Anniversary Celebration: Darryl & Namcy Jones (4^th).

Prayer List: Tammera; Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Durlin family;

Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  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, Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe  with child; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Whitney with children.

Memory Eternal: Archbishop Peter; Mo. Apollinaria; Yvonne; David; Jeremy; Christopher.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal: 5^th Sunday,all are encouraged to participate in Sunday meal.

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 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.

Saint Nicholos Tree: Please consider bringing a gift card to place on the St. Nicholas Tree (the small tree in the fellowship hall) between now and December 22. Gas cards, grocery cards, and general gift cards are helpful to families in need.

Cold-weather Clothing Drive: There will be a large box in the hall for the collection of children’s hats, gloves, socks and underclothes (size 3T to kids 14) until December 30th. 

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 before the Nativity of Christ (The Genealogy)

Great-martyr Anastasia the deliverer from potions and her teacher the Martyr Chrysogonos

Reminder for this Sunday; Baptisms at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy & Chrismations at 10:00 am.

Nativity Fast

Behold the Joyous Season of Preparation for the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Thought for Today: “The more we pray for each other, the more love unites us. – St. Gregory Palamas

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

THE EPISTLE

Blessed are Thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers.

For Thou art justified in all that Thou hast done for us.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (11:9-10, 32-40)

Brethren, by faith Abraham sojourned in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked forward to the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets—who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, and put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated—of whom the world was not worthy—wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.

THE GOSPEL

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (1:1-25)

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Aram, and Aram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa, and Asa the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amon, and Amon the father of Josiah, and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, Who is called Christ. So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ were fourteen generations. Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit; and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call His Name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and His Name shall be called Emmanuel” (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him; he took his wife, but knew her not until she had borne a son; and he called His Name Jesus.

Resurrectional 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.

Apolytikion of the Forefeast of the Nativity – Tone 4

Be thou ready, Bethlehem, Eden hath opened unto all. * Ephratha, prepare thyself, for now, behold, the Tree of Life * hath blossomed forth in the cave from the holy Virgin. * Her womb hath proved a true spiritual Paradise, * wherein the divine and saving Tree is found, * and as we eat thereof we shall all live, * and shall not die as did Adam. * For Christ is born now to raise the image that had fallen aforetime.

Apolytikion of Sunday before the Nativity – Tone 2

Great are the accomplishments of faith; for the three holy youths rejoiced in the fountain of flames as though at waters of rest. And the Prophet Daniel appeared a shepherd to the lions as though they were sheep. Wherefore, by their prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.

Kontakion of 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 the shepherds give glory to Him. Who shall appear by His own will as a young child, He who is from eternity God.

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.

Saint Nicholos Tree: Please consider bringing a gift card to place on the St. Nicholas Tree (the small tree in the fellowship hall) between now and December 22. Gas cards, grocery cards, and general gift cards are helpful to families in need.

Cold-weather Clothing Drive: There will be a large box in the hall for the collection of children’s hats, gloves, socks and underclothes (size 3T to kids 14) until December 30th. 

This Week

Today, Sunday: Neighborhood Caroling. Please contact Thomas Andrew at (812) 929-1766 to RSVP.

Monday, December 23: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, December 24: Hours of Christmas at 9:00 am; Christmas Eve Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at 5:00 pm.

Wednesday, December 25: Matins (Orthros) at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy of the Nativity of Christ at 10:00 am.

Thursday, December 26: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, December 27: Divine Liturgy for St. Stephen the Protomartyr at 9:00 am.

Saturday, December 28: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm.

Ask Abouna to follow; Junior and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, December 29: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Family News

Names Day: Chris Stroguiludis, Christ Jesus (25^th); Stephen Berck, Protomartyr Stephen (27^th).

Birthday Celebration: Jonathon Hsu (22^nd); Stephen Berck (27^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Phil & Debra Campbell (23^rd).

Prayer List: Tammera; Taylor and infant Houston (congenital heart defect); Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; 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 and child born to her, Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe with child; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Whitney with children

Memory Eternal: Crystal, Gene; Gilbert; Elizabeth; Archbishop Peter; Beverly; Mo. Apollinaria.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal: 4^th Sunday host Schuck – Yeager with Rhonda Webb as lead Hostess.

Next Week: 5th Sunday everyone is Welcome to contribute to the meal.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support. Our in-house Food 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.

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Forefeast of the Conception of the Theotokos; Venerable Patapios of Thebes; Sophronios, bishop of Cyprus

Nativity Fast

Behold the Joyous Season of Preparation for the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Thought for Today: “What words, O Mother of God and Virgin, can describe your divinely radiant beauty? Your qualities cannot be circumscribed by thought or words, for they transcend our minds and speech. But it is possible to sing your praises if you- in your charity- so permit. In you, all graces are to be found. You are the perfection of nobility in all its forms- the living portrait of every virtue and kindness.” – St. Gregory Palamas

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 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 the shepherds give glory to Him. Who shall appear by His own will as a young child, He who is from eternity God.

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

The Lord will give strength to His people. Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul 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.

The Gospel 

The Reading 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.

Email address, phone numbers, mailing address, birthday, name-day, and anniversary. I am working on updating our information. If there have been any changes to your personal information, or if you have noticed that a celebration day was missed, please send me an email with the appropriate information at alsntssec@bluemarble.net. 

Thank you, Nina Rogers (Church Secretary)

Saint Nicholos Tree: Please consider bringing a gift card to place on the St. Nicholas Tree (the small tree in the fellowship hall) between now and December 22. Gas cards, grocery cards, and general gift cards are helpful to families in need.

Cold-weather Clothing Drive: There will be a large box in the hall for the collection of children’s hats, gloves, socks and underclothes (size 3T to kids 14) until December 30th. 

This Week

Today, Sunday: Chanter/choir appreciation day.

Monday, December 9: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; conception of the Theotokos.

Tuesday, December 10:  Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion at 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home.

Wednesday, December 11: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, teaching to follow with the church providing beans & rice towards the meal.

Thursday, December 12: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Saint Mardarije of Libertyville.

Friday, December 13: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Saint Herman of Alaska and Spyridon the Wonderworker.

Saturday, December 14: Bible Study 9:00 am at Storm’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm;

Ask Abouna to follow; Junior and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, December 15: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; visit from Saint Lucia during Sunday meal. Parish council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Looking Ahead

December 24: Hours of Christmas at 9:00 am; Christmas Eve Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at 5:00 pm.

December 25: Matins (Orthros) at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy of the Nativity of Christ at 10:00 am.             

Family News

Names Day: Subdn. Dan Barrett, Daniel Yeager, Daniel the Stylite; Jeremy Coffman, Spyridon the wonderworker; Jeff Hall, St. Mardarije; Aaron Hsu, Herman Holland, Eric Crandall, Herman of Alaska; Lucia Toadere, St. Lucia.

Birthday Celebration: Heather Sherrod (10^th); David Beebe (10^th); Rhonda Webb (11^th); Jeff Hall (13^th); Herman Holland (13^th).

Prayer List: Tammera; Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani; Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  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; Catherine with child; Victoria with child.

Memory Eternal: Crystal, Gene; Gilbert; Elizabeth; Archbishop Peter; Beverly; Mo. Apollinaria.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:  2^nd Sunday host Gillquist – Leflore with Elizabeth 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.

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

The Holy Prophet Nahum; Venerable Philaret the Almsgiver of Amnia; Martyr Ananias the Persian

Nativity Fast Behold the Joyous Season of Preparation for the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Father Peter and familyit is good to have you all back home

Thought for Today: “Your heart can become hard like a rock if you act with hatred and offense, and can become gentle like a breeze if you act with love.” – St. Paisios the Athonite.

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.

Kontakion of Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3

On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.

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 Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.To Thee, O Lord, have I cried, O my God.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul 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.

The Gospel

The Reading 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.

This Week

Today, Sunday: The 40-day memorial for our beloved Mary Barger will be served following the dismissal of the Divine Liturgy. Myrrh Bearers’ meeting following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, December 2: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, December 3:  Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home.

Wednesday, December 4: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, teaching to follow with the church providing pasta towards the meal.

Thursday, December 5: Akathist for St. Porphyrios at 6:00 am; Divine Liturgy for St Saba the Sanctified (our Metropolitan’s Patron) at 9:00 am; Prosfera making class at 6:00 pm. Friday, December 6: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; for St Nicholas.

Saturday, December 7: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm;

Ask Abouna to follow; St. Nicholas Night Celebration (Pitch-in) at 6: 00 pm.

Sunday, December 8: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Family News

Names Day: Benjamin Carter, St. Nicholas (6^th).

Birthday Celebration: Gregory Gillquist (2^nd); Micah Finchum (5^th).

Prayer List: Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani;  Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  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; Catherine with child; Victoria with child.

Memory Eternal: Crystal, Gene; Gilbert; Elizabeth; Archbishop Peter; Beverly; Mo. Apollinaria.

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

Next Week: 2^nd Sunday host Gillquist – Leflore with Elizabeth 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.

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

After-Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos

Clement, bishop of Rome; Hieromartyr Peter, bishop of Alexandria 

Nativity Fast

Behold the Joyous Season of Preparation for the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Welcome Father Paul 

We thank you for being here today to serve the Divine Liturgy in Father Peter Jon’s absence.

Thought for Today: “The soul cannot know peace unless she prays for her enemies. The soul that has learned of God’s grace to pray, feels love and compassion for every created thing, and in particular for mankind, for whom the Lord suffered on the Cross, and His soul was heavy for every one of us. –St. Silouan the Athonite

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 5

Let us believers praise and worship the Word; coeternal 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 of 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.

Kontakian 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.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle

You, O Lord, shalt preserve us and keep us from this generation. Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul 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.

The Gospel 

The Reading 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.” 

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.

Father Peter and his family will be traveling: through Wednesday, November 27.

All Saint’s Thanksgiving Celebration: Everyone is welcome to join the Thanksgiving meal here at All Saints on Thursday, November 28 at 12:00 noon; signup sheet on the bulletin board. 

This Week

Monday, November 25: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, November 26:  3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, November 27: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Akathist of Thanksgiving at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, November 28: Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Thanksgiving meal at 12:00 noon.

Friday, November 29: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC Life will serve the Akathist to the protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, November 30: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm;

Ask Abouna to follow; Junior and Teen SOYO tree-decorating party to follow.

Sunday, December 1: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Myrrh Bearers’ meeting following Divine Liturgy.

Looking Ahead

Subdn. Dan will have a Prosfera making class on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 pm at All Saints.

St. Nicholas Day Liturgy 9am, Dec. 6

St. Nicholas Night Celebration (Pitch-in) 6pm, Saturday, Dec. 7

Family News

Names Day: Cathy Alexander; Sharon Catherine Gill; Lena Tabbal; Katie Alexander; Cat Cowen; Rachel Barber; Mallory Finchum; Karen Hrismolas;  Great Martyr Katherine of Alexandria (25^th); Don Haney; Andrew Plaza; Andrew Labban; Thomas Andrew Przybyla, Apostle Andrew (30^th).

Birthday Celebration: Bridgid Kozak (29^th); Melissa Barbarick (30^th); Daniel Mullis (30^th); Jeremy Coffman (30^th).

Prayer List: Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani; Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  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; Catherine with child; Victoria with child.

Memory Eternal: child Grayson; Mary; infant Zoe; Catherine; Patricia, Crystal, Gene; Gilbert; Elizabeth; Archbishop Peter; Beverly.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:  4^th Sunday host Schuck- Yeager with Rhonda Webb as leadHostess.

Next Week: 1^st Sunday host A- Gill 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 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.