Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Paul the Confessor, archbishop of Constantinople

Venerable Luke of Sicily; Paul of Corinth, the fool-for-Christ

Time to turn our clocks back with daylight savings time ending in the wee hours of Sunday, November 6th.  Before going to sleep Saturday night, be sure to set your clocks back one hour.  Enjoy the extra hour of sleep.

Man of God Viewing: All are invited to join Teen SOYO on Saturday, November 5 (following Great Vespers) to watch the film, Man of God, about the life of Saint Nectarios. Young children may not find the film engaging, as it is intended for adult & young adult audiences. Saint Nectarios feast day is Wednesday, November 9th.

Thought for Today: “The merciful person is he who gives to others what he himself received from God, whether it be money, or food, or strength, a helpful word, a prayer, or anything else he has through which he can express his compassion for those in need.”  – St. Peter of Damascus

VARIABLE for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 4

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

Apolytikion of St. Paul the Confessor – Tone 3

Thy confession of the one divine Faith * showed thee to the Church to be a new Paul * and a zealot among priests, O holy one. * The righteous blood both of Abel and Zachary * with thee doth cry out together unto the Lord. * Righteous Father, intercede with Christ God in our behalf * that His Great Mercy may be granted unto us.

   EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

O Lord, how magnified are Thy works.  In wisdom hast Thou made them all.

Bless the Lord, O my soul.

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

Brethren, you know that a man is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Jesus Christ.  Even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the Law, because by works of the Law shall no one be justified.  But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin?  Certainly not!  But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor.  For I through the Law died to the Law, that I might live to God.  I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ Who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me.

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 any more.”  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.

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.

Myrrh Bearers: Today, Sunday after Divine Liturgy. All ladies of the parish are invited to attend.

Time to update Family information: If you are not receiving the All Saints weekly bulletin or monthly newsletter it’s probably because we don’t have your current email address.  Please take a moment and fill out a ‘Visitor Card’ with all the information requested there, and give it to Nina Rogers or Rhonda Webb so we can stay in touch with you. It is also a good time to list your Patron Saint, Birthday and Anniversary for 2023 calendar.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, November 9: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; Orthodoxy 101, follows-

Saturday, November 12: Digging into Romans:  Our Saturday morning Bible Study has begun to dig into St. Paul’s letter to the Romans – this is the perfect time to join us as we go deeper into this important epistle, verse by verse.  Howard Webb is leading this study which meets Saturdays 9:00-10:30 at the Webbs home at 3960 E Fenbrook Lane, 47401.  Feel free to come whenever you can for lively discussion and fellowship. Be sure to bring your Bible!

Saturday, November 12: Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; jr. SOYO at 3:30 pm; Teen SOYO at 6:00pm; Bonfire hosted by OCF and SOYO at 7:30pm.

 Sunday, November 13: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

LOOKING AHEAD

Nativity Fast: begins Tuesday, November 15.

FAMILY NEWS

Birthday Celebrations: Ariana Vician (9^th); Katie Alexander (10^th); Heather Sherrod (11^th); Kh.Paraskeva (11^th).

Names Day Celebration: Michael Shahadey, Adam Shahadey, Christian Gillquist, Mikaela Hsu Archangel Michael (8^th); Ross Caton Archangel Uriel (8^th).

Please Read: Each Sunday this fall I will be including a brief teaching on etiquette in Church. These are not meant to be “laws,” but rather instructions on a good and proper way to orient ourselves toward Christ in His holy Church. Perhaps the most important thing to be emphasized here is that we are to look at where I, myself, may fall short and need improvement, and not focus on my neighbor (Matt. 7:3-5). Thank you for reading.

Love, Fr. Peter Jon

Church Etiquette: Posture and Lipstick:  It is our tradition to stand during worship as much as you are able, with hands at your side or folded at the waist in front of you. But sit when you need to. It isn’t proper to put your hands in your pockets or fold your arms at your chest or behind your back. We must remember that we are in the throne room of the Almighty God, and that our physical posture both reflects and affects our spiritual posture.  Also, ladies, please remove lipstick before venerating icons, the Gospel, kissing the holy Chalice, or any other holy object.

Memory Eternal:  Igor, Terra, Shirley, Marcelle (George Tabbal and Ghada Labban’s mother) and Chris.

Prayer List: Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Toni;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war of Ukraine; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mat. Raisa; Mary Ann; Melanie & daughter (Adrian’s coworker and child-loss of parent and serious health issues);Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Wes (infant with brittle bone disorder); Megan (lymphoma); Mark (CHF) and (caregiver) Barbara; Wes’s grandfather;Josiah; Vicki;Vicki’s granddaughter;Arianna; Vician; Linda; Steve Crandall; Fr.Athanasius; Fr. Gabriel;Jack;Christopher; Nancy; Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Kristy, Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison; Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Nelson; Rhea and John; Stanley; Tabitha with child; Malory with child (Ried’s sister); Joelle with child (local homeschooling friends), Megan with child; Brigida with child; Paulina with child; Mother Nectaria, Anne; Allen; Linda, Marilyn; Mary Barger.

Coffee Hour Host: Melissa Barbarick’s Team with Parishioners A-B

Next week Host: Wendy Carter’s Team with Parishioners C-G

Food Pantry: Our shelves are low on canned vegetables (except green beans and corn), pasta, marinara sauce, soup, cereal, peanut butter. Please consider add an item or two to you grocery shopping for the pantry. Please leave items bagged and on the floor in front of the shelves in the secretary’s office.

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.

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

The Holy Martyrs Zenobius and Zenobia

Apostles Cleopas and Artemas of the Seventy;

Venerable Joseph and Kyriakos, patriarchs of Constantinople

OCTOBER IS YOUTH MONTH: During the month of October our teens will be reading the Sunday Epistles and assisting with ushering.

Thought for Today: “Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance, prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit and raises man to Heaven.” + St. Ephraim the Syrian +

VARIABLE for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional 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.

Apolytikion of SS. Zenobius and Zenobia – 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.

Kontakion –Tone 2

O Undisputed intercessor of Christians, O Mediatrix who is unrejected by the Creator; turn not away from the voice of our petitions, 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 intercessions, O Theotokos, who didst ever intercede for those who honor thee.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Sing praises to our God, sing praises. Clap your hands, all ye peoples.

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. 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.

Time to update Family information: If you are not receiving the All Saints weekly bulletin or monthly newsletter it’s probably because we don’t have your current email address.  Please take a moment and fill out a ‘Visitor Card’ with all the information requested there, and give it to Nina Rogers or Rhonda Webb so we can stay in touch with you. It is also a good time to list your Patron Saint, Birthday and Anniversary for 2023 calendar.

Man of God Viewing: All are invited to join Teen SOYO on Saturday, November 5 (following Great Vespers) to watch the film, Man of God, about the life of Saint Nectarios. Young children may not find the film engaging, as it is intended for adult & young adult audiences. Saint Nectarios feast day is Wednesday, November 9th.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, November 2: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; Orthodoxy 101 follows- Howard Webb will teach on The Problem of Evil.

Saturday, November 5: Digging into Romans:  Our Saturday morning Bible Study has begun to dig into St. Paul’s letter to the Romans – this is the perfect time to join us as we go deeper into this important epistle, verse by verse.  Howard Webb is leading this study which meets Saturdays 9:00-10:30 at the Webbs home at 3960 E Fenbrook Lane, 47401.  Feel free to come whenever you can for lively discussion and fellowship. Be sure to bring your Bible!

Saturday, November 5: Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; jr. SOYO at 3:30 pm; Teen SOYO hosts the viewing of “Man of God” at 6:00pm (popcorn will be provided)

 Sunday, November 6: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday November 6: Daylight Saving Time Ends; set your clock back one hour.

Myrrh Bearers:  meet  Sunday November, 6^th after Divine Liturgy. All ladies of the parish are welcome to attend.

 FAMILY NEWS

Birthday Celebrations: Ava Rigsby (30^th); Jonathon Blair (31^st)

Please Read: Each Sunday this fall I will be including a brief teaching on etiquette in Church. These are not meant to be “laws,” but rather instructions on a good and proper way to orient ourselves toward Christ in His holy Church. Perhaps the most important thing to be emphasized here is that we are to look at where I, myself, may fall short and need improvement, and not focus on my neighbor (Matt. 7:3-5). Thank you for reading.

Love, Fr. Peter Jon

Church Etiquette – Cell Phones: We’ve all seen signs asking us to silence cell phones before entering a church or theatre. I would like to take it a step further and ask you to consider leaving your phone in the car altogether. There are obvious exceptions to this, such as physicians-on-call, but for most of us, phones amount to nothing more than a potential distraction from the Holy Services. Think about it: as we sing “Let us now lay aside all earthly cares…” our pocket begins vibrating to alert us that cousin Sally’s instagram account has an updated photo from the Bahamas. Opportunities to gather with the faithful at the throne of God in “The Kingdom” are few and far between, and our call, text or Google search can wait. 

Memory Eternal: Metropolitan Herman; Igor, Terra, Shirley.

Prayer List: Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Toni;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war of Ukraine; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mat. Raisa; Mary Ann; Melanie & daughter (Adrian’s coworker and child-loss of parent and serious health issues);Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Wes (infant with brittle bone disorder); Megan (lymphoma); Mark (CHF) and (caregiver) Barbara; Wes’s grandfather;Josiah; Vicki;Vicki’s granddaughter;Arianna; Vician; Linda; Steve Crandall; Fr.Athanasius; Fr. Gabriel;Jack;Christopher; Nancy; Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Kristy, Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison; Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Nelson; Rhea and John; Stanley; Tabitha with child; Malory with child (Ried’s sister); Joelle with child (local homeschooling friends), Megan with child; Brigida with child; Mother Nectaria, Anne; Allen; Linda, Marilyn; Mary Barger.

Coffee Hour Host: This week is a “Fifth Sunday” which means it’s an opportunity for everyone to bring something to share for coffee hour! Please put non-perishables on the serving table, and other items in the kitchen or fridge. Thanks!

Next week Host: Melissa Barbarick’s Team with Parishioners A-B

Food Pantry: Our shelves are low on canned vegetables (except green beans and corn), pasta, marinara sauce, soup, cereal, peanut butter. Please consider add an item or two to you grocery shopping for the pantry. Please leave items bagged and on the floor in front of the shelves in the secretary’s office.

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.

The Holy Apostle James the “Brother of God”

Ignatius, patriarch of Constantinople; James of Borovichi, wonderworker of Novgorod

OCTOBER IS YOUTH MONTH: During the month of October our teens will be reading the Sunday Epistles and assisting with ushering.

Thought for Today: “The Lord is so holy, so simple in His holiness, that one single evil or impure thought deprives us of Him, of the sweet and most sweet, of the pure and most pure peace and light of our souls.” + St. John of Kronstadt +

VARIABLE for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hell 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 St. James the “Brother of God” – Tone 4

Since thou art a Disciple of the Lord, thou didst receive the Gospel, O righteous James. And since thou art a martyr thou art never rejected, and since thou art a brother of God, thou art privileged, and since thou art a High Priest, it is thy right to intercede. Wherefore, beseech thou Christ God to save our souls.

Kontakion –Tone 2

O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant, O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be thou quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make supplication, thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

His voice has gone out into all the earth. The heavens declare the glory of God.

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. 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.

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.

Parish Council will meet today after Divine Liturgy.

Time to update Family information: If you are not receiving the All Saints weekly bulletin or monthly newsletter it’s probably because we don’t have your current email address.  Please take a moment and fill out a ‘Visitor Card’ with all the information requested there, and give it to Nina Rogers or Rhonda Webb so we can stay in touch with you. It is also a good time to list your Patron Saint, Birthday and Anniversary for 2023 calendar.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, October 25: OCF dinner and discussion with Fr. Peter Jon at 6:30 pm.

Wednesday, October 26: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; Orthodoxy 101.

Friday, October 28: OCLife; Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, October 29: Digging into Romans:  Our Saturday morning Bible Study has begun to dig into St. Paul’s letter to the Romans – this is the perfect time to join us as we go deeper into this important epistle, verse by verse.  Howard Webb is leading this study which meets Saturdays 9:00-10:30 at the Webbs home at 3960 E Fenbrook Lane, 47401.  Feel free to come whenever you can for lively discussion and fellowship. Be sure to bring your Bible!

Saturday, October 29: Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; jr. SOYO at 3:30 pm; Teen SOYO at 6:00 pm.

 Sunday, October 30: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

LOOKING AHEAD

2022 Emmaus Retreat: October 29^th Keynote Speaker: Father Silviu Bunta; registration www.saintjohnscamp.org

FAMILY NEWS

Names Day Celebrations: James Finchum(23^rd); James Tabbal (23^rd); Ezekiel Crandall (23^rd)

James the brother of the Lord; Dee Haney Tabitha the Merciful (25^th); Marvin Piercefield Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming(26^th).

Birthday Celebrations: Ezekiel Crandall (27^th); Abigail Joy Cowen (28^th).

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

Please Read: Each Sunday this fall I will be including a brief teaching on etiquette in Church. These are not meant to be “laws,” but rather instructions on a good and proper way to orient ourselves toward Christ in His holy Church. Perhaps the most important thing to be emphasized here is that we are to look at where I, myself, may fall short and need improvement, and not focus on my neighbor (Matt. 7:3-5). Thank you for reading.

Love, Fr. Peter Jon

Church Etiquette – Making the Sign of the Cross: It is good to make the sign of the cross before and after any prayer; when we enter and leave the narthex and nave; before kissing an Icon, Cross, or the Gospel Book; when we pass in front of the Altar; when we hear “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;” after the reading of the Epistle or Gospel; before and after the Consecration of the bread and wine during the Divine Liturgy when the Priest says, ‘Thine own of Thine own…’  Please do not cross yourself at the chalice as you may cause the Holy Eucharist to spill.

Memory Eternal: Metropolitan Herman; Igor, Terra, Shirley.

Prayer List: Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Toni;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war of Ukraine; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mat. Raisa; Mary Ann; Melanie & daughter (Adrian’s coworker and child-loss of parent and serious health issues);Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Wes (infant with brittle bone disorder); Megan (lymphoma); Mark (CHF) and (caregiver) Barbara; Wes’s grandfather;Josiah; Vicki;Vicki’s granddaughter;Arianna; Vician; Linda; Steve Crandall; Fr.Athanasius; Fr. Gabriel;Jack;Christopher; Nancy; Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Kristy, Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison; Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Nelson; Rhea and John; Stanley; Tabitha with child; Malory with child (Ried’s sister); Joelle with child (local homeschooling friends), Megan with child; Brigida with child; Mother Nectaria, Anne; Allen; Linda, Marilyn; Mary Barger.

Coffee Hour Host: Rhonda Webb’s Team with parishioners S-Z.

Next week Host: Fifth Sunday; everyone invited to participate.

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

Martyr Longinos the centurion who stood at the cross of the Lord;

Gall, enlightener of Switzerland

OCTOBER IS YOUTH MONTH: During the month of October our teens will be reading the Sunday Epistles and assisting with ushering.

Thought for Today: “Thanks to the monks, prayer never ends on earth; and in this is the benefit of the whole world; for the world stands in prayer, and when the prayer weakens, then the world will perish.”  +St. Silouan the Athonite+

VARIABLE for CHOIR and PARISH

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 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.

Kontakion –Tone 2

O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant, O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be thou quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make supplication, thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that 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.”

Vicki Gans extends a heartfelt “Thank you” to all who gave their time helping her move. She feels truly blessed having All Saints as her home and family.

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

Wednesday, October 19: Daily Vespers at 6:00pm; Orthodoxy 101. 

Saturday, October 22: Digging into Romans:  Our Saturday morning Bible Study has begun to dig into St. Paul’s letter to the Romans – this is the perfect time to join us as we go deeper into this important epistle, verse by verse.  Howard Webb is leading this study which meets Saturdays 9:00-10:30 at the Webbs home at 3960 E Fenbrook Lane, 47401.  Feel free to come whenever you can for lively discussion and fellowship. Be sure to bring your Bible!

Friday & Saturday (21-22): Midwest Family Fall Gathering – St. George in Fishers, In.  Register on website www.stgindy.org

Saturday, October 22: Reader Vespers at 5:00pm; There will be no Junior and Teen SOYO this week so that families are free to attend the Family Fall Gathering.

Sunday, October 23: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

LOOKING AHEAD

2022 Midwest Diocesan Family Fall Gathering: St. George in Fishers, In. October 21-23. Register on website www.stgindy.org

2022 Emmaus Retreat: October 29^th,Keynote Speaker: Father Silviu Bunta; registration www.saintjohnscamp.org

FAMILY NEWS

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

Birthday Celebrations: Linda Barrett (16^th); Aaron Hsu (17^th), Kaylee Finchum (17^th); Joel Arthur (20^th); Rita Voss-Monroe (21^st); Irina Ter-Grigor’yan (22^nd).

Please Read: Each Sunday this fall I will be including a brief teaching on etiquette in Church. These are not meant to be “laws,” but rather instructions on a good and proper way to orient ourselves toward Christ in His holy Church. Perhaps the most important thing to be emphasized here is that we are to look at where I, myself, may fall short and need improvement, and not focus on my neighbor (Matt. 7:3-5). Thank you for reading.

Love, Fr. Peter Jon

Church Etiquette: Food and drink aren’t permitted in the Nave, with rare exception. If you believe you are an exception, please see Father Peter Jon. It is never proper to chew gum in the church. One should not chew gum immediately after receiving Holy Communion, but should properly wait at least half the day. 

Memory Eternal: Metropolitan Herman; Igor, Terra, Shirley.

Prayer List: Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Toni;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war of Ukraine; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mat. Raisa; Mary Ann; Melanie & daughter (Adrian’s coworker and child-loss of parent and serious health issues);Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Wes (infant with brittle bone disorder); Megan (lymphoma); Mark (CHF) and (caregiver) Barbara; Wes’s grandfather;Josiah; Vicki;Vicki’s granddaughter;Arianna; Vician; Linda; Steve Crandall; Fr.Athanasius; Fr. Gabriel;Jack;Christopher; Nancy; Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Kristy, Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison; Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Nelson; Rhea and John; Stanley; Tabitha with child; Malory with child (Ried’s sister); Joelle with child (local homeschooling friends), Megan with child; Brigida with child; Mother Nectaria, Anne; Allen; Linda, Marilyn.

Coffee Hour Host: Nina Rogers’ Team with Parishioners H-R.

Next week Host: Rhonda Webb’s Team with parishioners S-Z.

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

The Holy Apostle James, Son of Alphaeus

Venerable Andronikos and Athanasia of Egypt; Venerable Poplia the confessor of Antioch; Righteous Forefather Abraham and his nephew the Righteous Lot

OCTOBER IS YOUTH MONTH: During the month of October our teens will be reading the Sunday Epistles and assisting with ushering.

Thought for Today: “Children look more at their parents’ lives and reflect them in their young souls than listen to their words.” +St. Tikon of Zadonsk

VARIABLE for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional Apolytikion -Tone 8

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

Apolytikion of St. James. Son of Alphaeus –Tone 3

O holy apostle James, intercede with the merciful God to grant to our souls forgiveness of sins.

Kontakion –Tone 2

O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant, O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be thou quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make supplication, thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

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. (7:11-16)

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and many of His disciples and a great crowd went with Him. As He drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” And He came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And Jesus said, “Young man, I say to you: arise.” And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited His people!”

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.

Today (College Student Sunday): We would like to officially welcome all college/university students to your spiritual home-away-from-home. All Saints is your home and we are glad you are here. Whatever you need during your time in Bloomington, call on us as you would your own family.  And, we offer a heartfelt thank you to Howard and Rhonda Webb, for your faithful leadership in OCF ministry.

Hannah Valentine OCMC missionary: Thank you for supporting her missionary efforts in Albania; donations tosupport her may still be made through the church or the All Saints website. 

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, October 12: Daily Vespers at 6:00pm; Orthodoxy 101. Howard Webb will be teaching the second class in a two-week series titled, Soteriology: How are we Saved?

Saturday, October 15: Bible Study: book of Romans; will be at the Webb’s home at 9am.  All are welcome to attend; 3960 E Fenbrook Ln 47401 –  (314) 313-4275 –webbrk1@gmail.com.

Saturday, October 16: Vespers at 5:00pm; Junior SOYO at 3:30pm; Teen SOYO at 6:00pm

Sunday, October 16: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

LOOKING AHEAD

2022 Midwest Diocesan Family Fall Gathering: St. George in Fishers, In. October 21-23.

Register on website www.stgindy.org

2022 Emmaus Retreat: October 29^th,Keynote Speaker: Father Silviu Bunta; registration www.saintjohnscamp.org

FAMILY NEWS

Names Day Celebrations: Averi Vician, St. Philonella,(11^th).

Anniversary celebrations: Howard and Rhonda Webb, (13^th).

Birthday Celebrations: Raymond Labban,(10^th); Josiah Skinner, (11^th); Taylor Shahadey, (12^th); Dn. Lucian Stant, Phil Campbell, (14^th); Matusha Raisa, (15^th).

Please Read: Each Sunday this fall I will be including a brief teaching on etiquette in Church. These are not meant to be “laws,” but rather instructions on a good and proper way to orient ourselves toward Christ in His holy Church. Perhaps the most important thing to be emphasized here is that we are to look at where I, myself, may fall short and need improvement, and not focus on my neighbor (Matt. 7:3-5). Thank you for reading.

Love, Fr. Peter Jon

Church Etiquette: When to Stand during the Liturgy

Our tradition is to stand during worship as much as we can, silently, reverently, facing the holy Altar. Christ is invisibly present in our midst. It is okay to sit down if you need to. There are, however, certain times in the Divine Liturgy when everyone should stand. We always stand during the Little Entrance, when the priest (carrying the Gospel Book) and the servers exit the north deacon’s door and process to the Solea, where the priest proclaims, “Wisdom! Let us attend!” (This literally means “stand up straight!”). We always stand for the reading of the Holy Gospel, and in our tradition, for the reading of the Epistle as well – as your strength permits.  We stand during the Great Entrance, the reciting of the Nicene Creed, and the Lord’s Prayer.   We stand when the priest blesses the people, for example, “Peace be to all!”  It is important that we stand during the consecration of the Holy Gifts (the Anaphora prayers, “Thine own of Thine own…”) We stand the entire time Holy Communion is being served (it is improper to sit after receiving the body and blood of Christ). And finally, we stand for the dismissal.

Memory Eternal: Metropolitan Herman Swaiko; Metropolitan Kallistos Ware; Joyce; Eric; Kevin; Bob; Sheila; Igor, Terra, Shirley.

Prayer List: Mother Nectaria; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Toni;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war of Ukraine; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mat. Raisa; Mary Ann; Melanie & daughter (Adrian’s coworker and child-loss of parent and serious health issues);Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Wes (infant with brittle bone disorder); Megan (lymphoma); Mark (CHF) and (caregiver) Barbara; Wes’s grandfather;Josiah; Vicki;Vicki’s granddaughter;Arianna; Vician; Linda; Steve Crandall; Fr.Athanasius; Fr. Gabriel;Jack;Christopher; Nancy; Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Kristy, Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison; Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Nelson; Rhea and John; Stanley; Tabitha with child; Malory with child (Ried’s sister); Joelle with child (local homeschooling friends), Megan with child; Brigida with child.

Coffee Hour Host: Wendy Elizabeth Carter Team with Parishioners C-G

Next week Host:Nina Rogers’ Team with Parishioners H-R.

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.