Sunday of the Prodigal Son

Leo, Bishop of Catania in Sicily; Venerable Vissarion the Great of Egypt; Agathon, Pope of Rome

Thought for Today: “As rain raises the seed, so the church service strengthens the soul in virtue.” + St. Ephraim the Syrian

Parish council meets today at 12:15.

Collections of warm mittens, gloves, hats and scarves ENDS TODAY. Thank you, Cathy, for heading up this ministry to local children and warmest appreciation to all who donated.

House Blessings: Father Peter Jon will continue to bless homes in the coming days and weeks. He will contact you to schedule a house blessing, but you may also choose to email him directly to request a particular date.

Today during Coffee Hour: All Saints Teen SOYO is sponsoring a brunch to raise funds for the people of Ethiopia.  After a brief presentation on some of the urgent needs of Ethiopian communities, parishioners and friends will be invited to a varied and abundant breakfast where donations will be accepted and, soon after, distributed on our behalf by the Orthodox Christian Missions Center (OCMC) to Ethiopians in need.

Saturday of Souls Liturgy is next Saturday: Please send your lists of the departed to Fr. Peter Jon by Thursday, February 24th at 5pm. List departed family members and friends by groupings of Orthodox and Non-Orthodox so they may be prayed for at the designated times. Father’s first prayers are during the prothesis before the liturgy begins.

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.

Myrrh Bearers Plans for Coffee Hour: Each week we will list the host  and parishioners for the current Sunday and the following Sunday by using alphabet letters of participants’ last names: First Sunday A-B; Second Sunday C-G; Third Sunday H-R; Fourth Sunday S-Z; Fifth Sunday All Pitch-in.

Next Week (Sunday, February 27): Host – Webb family with Parishioners S-Z

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, February 23: Daily Vespers at 6:00 –  Ask Abouna  and Orthodoxy 101:

Dr. Craton’s topic is “Apologetics.”

Friday, February 25:  Akathist for the Protection of the Theotokos (OCLife) at 6:00

Saturday, February 26:  Saturday of Souls Divine Liturgy at 9:00

Saturday, February 26: Great Vespers at 5:00; Jr. SOYO at 4:00; Sr. SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, February 27: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Meatfare Sunday is the last day to eat meat in preparation for the Lenten Journey ahead.

LOOKING AHEAD

March 6: Cheesefare Sunday and Forgiveness Vespers

March 7:  Great Lent Begins with the Canon of St. Andrew of Crete.

March 19: OCLife Retreat at St George with Frederica Mathewes-Green as the speaker

March 21: — ONE NIGHT ONLY , March 21st at 7 pm. AMC 11 –  Man Of God: The Life of Saint Nectarios of Aegina . https://www.antiochian.org/regulararticle/1146 

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians.  (6:12-20)

 (For Sunday of the Prodigal Son)

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

Brethren, all things are lawful for me, but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the authority of anything. Foods are for the belly, and the belly for foods; but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body; and God both raised up the Lord, and will also raise us up through His power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I therefore take away the members of Christ, and make them members of a harlot? God forbid! Or, do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her? For, “The two,” He says, “shall become one flesh.” But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit. Flee fornication! Every sin that a person commits is outside the body, but whoever commits fornication sins against his own body. Or, do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have received from God, and that you are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (15:11-32)

(For Sunday of the Prodigal Son)

                The Lord spoke this parable: “There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that falls to me.’ And he divided his living between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took his journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in loose living. And when he had spent everything, a great famine arose in that country, and he began to be in want. So he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would gladly have fed on the pods that the swine ate; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ And he arose and came to his father. But while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet; and bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to make merry. Now his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants and asked what this meant. And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.’ But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, but he answered his father, ‘Lo, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command; yet you never gave me a kid that I might make merry with my friends. But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!’ And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’”

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES 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.

Kontakion for the Progdigal Son – Tone 3

Foolishly I sprang away * from Thy great fatherly glory, * and dispersed in wicked deeds * the riches that Thou didst give me. * With the Prodigal I therefore * cry unto Thee now: * I have sinned against Thee, O compassionate Father. * But receive me in repentance; * make me as one of * Thy hired servants, O Lord.

FAMILY NEWS

Birthday Celebrations: Marcia B (21st); Christian G (21st); Averi V (22nd); Naomi B (24th)

Memory Eternal: Bobby; Fr. James Roselli

Prayer List: Mat. Raisa Strelnizki: Bell Trace Bell Trace Circle, Assisted Living Apartment

Mary Ann G: 725 Bell Trace Circle – Rehab Room 122, 47408

Emma, Mary Ann’s granddaughter; Linda; Steve Crandall; Adrian and Marah Polit; Megan after her pre-term baby’s death;  Fr. Athanasius Wilson; Jack;Christopher; refugees  and immigrants; our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy Jones; April; Don; Vicki; Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Awanda  Michael; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

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 the Pharisee and Publican

Venerable Martinian of Palestine; Venerable Simeon the Myrrh-streaming, Prince of Serbia; Apostles and Martyrs Aquila and Priscilla; Eulogios, Patriarch of Alexandria

Thought for Today: “From love, the soul wishes every human being more good than she wishes for herself and delights when she sees others happier and grieves to see them suffering.” + St. Silouan the Athonite

House Blessings: Father Peter Jon will continue to bless homes in the coming days and weeks. He will contact you to schedule a house blessing, but you may also choose to email him directly to request a particular date.

Myrrh Bearers Plans for Coffee Hour: Each week we will list the host  and parishioners for the current Sunday and the following Sunday by using alphabet letters of participants’ last names: First Sunday A-B; Second Sunday C-G; Third Sunday H-R; Fourth Sunday S-Z; Fifth Sunday All Pitch-in.

This Week (Sunday, February 13): Hosts – the Carter family and parishioners whose last names begin with the letters C-G.

Next Week (Sunday, February 20): Host – Nina Rogers with Parishioners H-R.

An Orthodox Ending – February 19th 2:00 to 4:00: Practical information and materials designed to assist Orthodox Christians in making end-of-life decisions will be covered. Presented by Fr. Peter Jon  and Wendy Elizabeth Carter (RN) and sponsored by the Myrrh Bearers. Pre-register at webbrk1@gmail.com.

Pantry Needs: Spaghetti sauce and tuna.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, February 16: Daily Vespers at 6:00 –  Ask Abouna  and Orthodoxy 101:  Fr. Peter Jon’s topic is “Cremation.”

Saturday, February 19: Adult Bible Study at the Webb’s home – 9:00 – 10:30 (3960 E Fenbrook Lane, Bloomington, 47401) Contact Rhonda for more information in person or at webbrk1@gmail.com 314-313-4275

Saturday, February 19: “An Orthodox Ending” 2:00 – 4:00

Saturday, February 19: Great Vespers at 5:00; Jr. SOYO at 4:00; Sr. SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, February 20: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish council meets.

LOOKING AHEAD

February 25:  Akathist for the Protection of the Theotokos (OCLife) at 6:00

February 26:  Saturday of Souls at 9:00

February 27: Meatfare Sunday

March 6: Cheesefare Sunday and Forgiveness Vespers

March 7:  Great Lent Begins. Canon of St. Andrew of Crete

March 19: OCLife Retreat at St George with Frederica Mathewes-Green as the speaker

March 21: — ONE NIGHT ONLY , March 21st at 7 pm. AMC 11 –  Man Of God: The Life of Saint Nectarios of Aegina . https://www.antiochian.org/regulararticle/1146 

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from St. Paul’s Second Epistle to St. Timothy. (3:10-15)

 (For Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican)

Make your vows and pay them to the Lord our God.

God is known in Judea; His Name is great in Israel.

                My son Timothy, you have followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience, persecutions, sufferings, what things befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra. What persecutions I endured! And out of them all the Lord delivered me. Indeed all who would live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. But people who are wicked and deceivers will proceed from worse to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and how from infancy you have known the sacred temple writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:10-14)

 (For Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican)

The Lord spoke this parable: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank Thee that I am not like other men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

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.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES 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.

Kontakion for the Pharisee and Publican – Tone 4

Let us flee the Pharisee’s * conceited vaunting; * let us learn the Publican’s * humility, and cry with groans * unto the Savior: Thou Who alone * art swiftly reconciled, be gracious unto us.

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.

FAMILY NEWS

Collections of warm mittens, gloves, hats and scarves continue.

Birthday Celebrations: Jan G (13th); Alicia B (16th); Ben S (16th); Ayris F (18th)

Name Day Blessings: Marcia B (St. Priscilla – 13th)

Memory Eternal: Bobby; Tate; Tony; Byron; Fr. James Roselli

Prayer List: Mat. Raisa Strelnizki: Bell Trace Bell Trace Circle, Assisted Living Apartment

Mary Ann G: 725 Bell Trace Circle – Rehab Room 122, 47408

Steve Crandall; Adrian and Marah Polit; Megan and Colin after their pre-term baby’s death;  Fr. Athanasius Wilson; Jack;Christopher; Tornado victims; Covid-19 resurgence; refugees  and immigrants; our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy Jones; April; Don; Vicki; Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Awanda  Michael; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

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

Seventeenth Sunday of Matthew

After-feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of Christ

The Martyr and Healer Julian of Homs

Boukolos, Bishop of Smyrna; Photios the Great, Patriarch of Constantinople

Thought for Today: “All the saints wrote many praises to our Panagia. But I, the poor one, have found no words more elegant or sweet to describe her, than to cry out to her at every moment: “My dear Mother! My dear, sweet Mother! When my soul departs, may it come into your hands, and through them may it be given to its Creator, your Only-begotten Son.”

+ St. Joseph the Hesychast

House Blessings: Please expect to be contacted by Father Peter Jon in the coming days and weeks to schedule your house blessing, or feel free to email him directly to request a particular date.

Myrrh Bearers meet today during coffee hour.

February 19: 2:00 to 4:00 Class: an Orthodox Ending: Practical information and materials designed to assist Orthodox Christians in making end-of-life decisions will be covered. Presented by Fr. Peter Jon  and Wendy Elizabeth Carter (RN) and sponsored by the Myrrh Bearers. Pre-register at webbrk1@gmail.com.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, February 9: Daily Vespers at 6:00 –  Orthodoxy 101 resumes.

Saturday, February 12: Adult Bible Study at the Webb’s home – 9:00 – 10:30

(3960 E Fenbrook Lane, Bloomington, 47401) Contact Rhonda for more information in person or at webbrk1@gmail.com 314-313-4275

Saturday, February 12: Great Vespers at 5:00; Jr. SOYO at 4:00; Sr. SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, February 13: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

LOOKING AHEAD

February 19:  An Orthodox Ending class

February 25:  Akathist for the Protection of the Theotokos (OCLife)

February 26:  Saturday of Souls

March 7:  Great Lent Begins.

March 19: OCLife Retreat at St George with Frederica Mathewes-Green as the speaker

March 21: — ONE NIGHT ONLY — Man Of God: The Life of Saint Nectarios of Aegina will play on the big screen at AMC 11 in Bloomington. For more information, visit https://www.antiochian.org/regulararticle/1146 

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

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

Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.

God is known in Judah; His Name is great in Israel.

Brethren, you 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 Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (15:21-28)

At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon.” But He did not answer her one word. And His disciples came and begged Him, saying, “Send her away, for she is crying after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, help me.” And He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed instantly.

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.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Refrain of the Second Antiphon: Save us, O Son of God, Who wast borne in the arms of righteous Simeon; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

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 the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace, for from thee arose the Sun of justice, Christ our God, lighting those who are in darkness. Rejoice and be glad, O righteous elder, carrying in thine arms the Deliverer of our souls, Who granteth us Resurrection.

Apolytikion for St. Julian of Homs – Tone 3

O holy passion-bearer and healing physician Julian, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of sins.

Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1

Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.

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.

FAMILY NEWS

Free to a Good Home: Matushka Raisa has moved into an assisted living apartment and has a few items to gift to her parish family.  If you have need of a wooden dining room set, comfy livingroom chair or kitchen items, among other things, please contact Fr Peter Jon ASAP.

Life Insurance: If you are considering purchasing life insurance, either for your surviving family or as a gift to the church after your death, Thomas Przybyla can help. 812-929-1766

Collections of warm mittens, gloves, hats and scarves continue.

Mat. Raisa Strelnizki: Bell Trace Rehab – Rm. 124 -B, 725 Bell Trace Circle, 47408

Mary Ann G: 725 Bell Trace Circle – Rehab Room 122, 47408

Birthday Celebrations: Daniel Ivanitski (6th); Deb Dye (12th)

Memory Eternal: Bobby; Tate; Tony; Byron; Fr. James Roselli

Prayer List: Mary Ann (Rehab at Bell Trace); Mat. Raisa; Steve Crandall; Immimk family ; Adrian and Marah Polit; Megan after her pre-term baby’s death;  Fr. Athanasius Wilson; Jack;Christopher; Tornado victims; Covid-19 resurgence; refugees  and immigrants; our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy Jones; April; Don; Vicki; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Awanda  Michael; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

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 Three Great Hierarchs and Ecumenical Teachers:

Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian & John Chrysostom

Fifteenth Sunday of Luke (“Zacchaeus”)

Hieromartyr Hippolytos, Pope of Rome; Virgin-martyr Chrissa of Rome;

New-martyr Theodore of Mitylene; Julian, Priest of Aegina

Thought for Today: “The ignorance of Scripture is a great cliff and a deep abyss; to know nothing of the divine laws is a great betrayal of salvation. This has given birth to heresies; this has introduced a corrupt way of life.” + St. John Chrysostom

Dormition Monastery has sent us via the Webbs numerous loaves of tasty organic, artisanal style bread. We will use some for Coffee Hour, and the rest will be available for interested folks to take home from the church on Sunday after services – just outside the side door by the prayer pagoda. Right now it is frozen, and sliced, so you may want to warm it a bit to “freshen” it up.

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Pledge of Support for the Parish Council (Today at the end of Liturgy)

Cathy Alexander, Marcia Baldwin, Glen Carter, Charles Coats, Barb Grinder, Don Haney, Johanna Hsu, Dan Mullis, Nina Rogers, Lina Tabbal, Lucia Toadere, Rhonda Webb.

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

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

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

House Blessings: Please expect to be contacted by Father Peter John in the coming days and weeks to schedule your house blessing, or feel free to email him directly to request a particular date.

Orthodoxy 101 resumes February 9th: Wednesday evenings following daily vespers.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, February 2: Divine Liturgy at 6:00 – Feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple

Thursday, February 3: OCF meets at the Webb’s for Dinner and Discussion from 6:00 – 8:00

Saturday, February 5: Adult Bible Study at the Webb’s home – 9:00 – 10:30

(3960 E Fenbrook Lane, Bloomington, 47401) Contact Rhonda for more information in person or at webbrk1@gmail.com 314-313-4275

Saturday, February 5: Great Vespers at 5:00; Jr. SOYO at 4:00; Sr. SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, February 6: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Myrrh Bearers meet.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Hebrews. (13:7-16)

 (For the Three Hierarchs)

Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth. The heavens declare the glory of God.

Brethren, remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the Word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited their adherents. We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through His own blood. Therefore, let us go forth to Him outside the camp and bear the abuse He endured. For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city, which is to come. Through Him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His Name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (19:1-10)

 (For the Fifteenth Sunday of Luke—“Zacchaeus”)

At that time, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector, and rich. And he sought to see Who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Jesus, for He was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully.

And when they saw it they all murmured, “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham; for the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost.”

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.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 7

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

Apolytikion for Three Hierarchs  – Tone 1

The three most great luminaries of the Three Sun Divinity * have illumined all of the world with the rays of doctrines divine and true; * they are the sweetly-flowing rivers of wisdom, * who with godly knowledge * have watered all creation in clear and mighty streams: * The great and sacred Basil, and the Theologian, wise Gregory, * together with the renowned John, * the famed Chrysostom of golden speech. * Let us all who love their divinely-wise words * come together, honoring them with hymns; * for ceaselessly they offer entreaty for us to the Trinity.

Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1

Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.

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.

FAMILY NEWS

Life Insurance: If you are considering purchasing life insurance, either for your surviving family or as a gift to the church after your death, Thomas Przybyla can help. 812-929-1766

Collections of warm mittens, gloves, hats and scarves continue.

Mat. Raisa Strelnizki: Bell Trace Rehab – Rm. 124 -B, 725 Bell Trace Circle, 47408

Anniversary Blessings: Fr. Peter Jon’s ordination (2nd); Perry & Mae Sampanis (4th)

Birthday Celebrations: Michael S (30th); Dee H (2nd); Karen T (3rd); Nolan A (4th); Ben C (5th)

Name Day Prayers: Felicity A (St. Felicity – 1st); Shannon R (St. Bridgid – 1st); Rhonda W (St. Perpetua – 1st)

Memory Eternal: Bobby; Tate; Geni Gritton; Tony; Byron; Fr. James Roselli

Prayer List: Mary Ann (planning Rehab at Bell Trace);Mat. Raisa; Steve Crandall; Immimk family ; Adrian and Marah Polit; Megan with child (problems);  Fr. Athanasius Wilson; Jack;Christopher; Tornado victims; Covid-19 resurgence; refugees  and immigrants; our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy Jones; April; Don; Vicki; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Awanda  Michael; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

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.

Thirty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Fourteenth Sunday of Luke

Hieromartyr Clement, bishop of Ancyra

Martyr Agathangelos; Paulinos, Bishop of Nola

Thought for Today: “Give man everything which he desires, and he will enjoy it for a while, but afterwards he will become indifferent to it, because he feels that something else, much more elevated, is missing. Is it not in that way that the child, too, enjoys every new toy until it grows hungry?  Then he abandons the toy and looks for food. A certain inextinguishable inner hunger for truth, joy, and peace in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17) torments our soul and does not give us peace, even among the best pleasures of life and among the most enviable achievements in the world. This blessed hunger is a hunger for God.”

 +Archimandrite Seraphim Aleksiev of Bulgaria

Today, Sunday, January 23rd is the Annual Business Meeting.

Everyone is invited to attend, but voting for council selection is reserved for members-in-good-standing age 18 and older.

Warm Mittens, gloves, hats and scarves can find their first home in the big box in the hallway. Please donate as you are able.

House Blessings have progressed more slowly than usual this year as Fr. Peter Jon has struggled with laryngitis. Please expect to be contacted by him in the coming days and weeks to schedule your house blessing, or feel free to email him directly to request a particular date.

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.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, January 26: Daily Vespers at 6:00  

Saturday, January 29: Adult Bible Study at the Webb’s home – 9:00 – 10:30

(3960 E Fenbrook Lane, Bloomington, 47401) Contact Rhonda for more information in person or at webbrk1@gmail.com 314-313-4275

Saturday, January 29: Great Vespers at 5:00; Jr. SOYO at 4:00; Sr. SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, January 30: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00  – Parish Council meets.

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.

LOOKING AHEAD

House Blessings

Orthodoxy 101 will resume  in February on Wednesday evenings.

Feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple on February 2nd.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from St. Paul’s Epistle to St. Timothy. (1:15-17)

O Lord, save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance.

Unto Thee have I cried, O Lord, my God.

Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of sinners; but I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display His perfect patience for an example to those who were to believe in Him for eternal life. To the King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory to the ages of ages. Amen.

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

At that time, as 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 Him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrection Apolytikion – Tone 6

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

Apolytikion of St. Clement of Ancyra  – Tone 4

Thou didst blossom forth for the faithful, O most sacred Clement, as a branch of holiness, a staff of contest, a most sacred flower, and a sweet God-given fruit. But as a fellow-sufferer of martyrs and a fellow-prelate of hierarchs, intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.

Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1

Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.

FAMILY NEWS

Send a card of encouragement: Mat. Raisa Strelnizki,

Bell Trace Rehab – Rm. 124 -B, 725 Bell Trace Circle,

Bloomington, IN 47408

Birthday Celebrations: David Patterson (26th); Ashley Pierce (27th)

Name Day Prayers: Laura C (St. Xenia – 24th); Rita V-M (St. Xenia – 24th); Reed H(St. Ephraim the Syrian- 28th)

Memory Eternal: Catherine; Bobby (Max’s uncle); Tate; Geni Gritton, Tony, Byron (Ian’s twin brother); Fr. James Roselli

Prayer List: Mary Ann;Arianna; Mat. Raisa; Steve Crandall; Immimk family ; Adrian and Marah Polit; Megan with child (problem possible);  Fr. Athanasius Wilson; Jack;Christopher; Tornado victims; Covid-19 resurgence; refugees  and immigrants; our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy Jones; April; Don; Vicki; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Awanda  Michael; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

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.