Beheading of the Forerunner and Baptist John

Venerable Theodora of Thessalonica; Theopistis and Joseph the Sanctified of Samaka

Thought for Today: “We need repentance. You see, repentance is not only going to a priest and confessing. We must free ourselves from the obsession of thoughts. We fall many times during our life, and it is absolutely necessary to reveal everything [in Confession] to a priest who is a witness to our repentance. Repentance is the renewal of life.  This means we must free ourselves from all our negative traits and turn toward absolute good. No sin is unforgivable except the sin of unrepentance.” — Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica

Baptism: Today we welcome in baptism, the infant Amari (Romanos) Swank. He is the precious little one that Coran brings to services. “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” Luke 18:16-17

WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS

Your presence is a blessing to us all.

…IU and Ivy Tech students and staff. This Sunday, Father will bless you all.

…Visitors are welcomed as honored guests.

We continue to pray for our beloved sister Judith Ann Burns who is receiving hospice care and loving care from her siblings at her home.  Judith Ann would welcome cards or notes from her parish family.

From Fr. Paul Hodge: “What a blessing! I am deeply grateful to God and to everyone at All Saints who contributed to making this past weekend a witness to the Lord’s mercy and loving kindness. Thank you.”  

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, September 1:  Divine Liturgy at 9:00 for the beginning of  The Liturgical Year. No Daily Vespers will be served on this day.

Saturday, September 4: Great Vespers at 5:00 – SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, September 5: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – William Nasser Memorial

LOOKING AHEAD

…Orthodoxy 101 classes begin Wednesday, September 8 following Daily Vespers

…Nativity of the Theotokos on September 8th

…Elevation of the Holy Cross on September 14th 

…Conception of St. John the Baptist

…Festival on Fairfax: October 9th

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from the the Acts of the Holy Apostles. (13:25-33)

The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord. Hearken unto my voice, O God.

In those days, as John was fulfilling his course, he said, “Who do you suppose that I am? I am not He. But behold, there comes One after me the shoes of whose feet I am not worthy to unloose.” Men, brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you is the word of this salvation sent forth. For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they did not know Him, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read on every Sabbath, fulfilled these by condemning Him. And though they found no cause of death in Him, yet they asked Pilate that He should be slain. And when they had fulfilled all the things that were written of Him, they took Him down from the tree, and laid him in a tomb. But God raised Him from the dead; and for many days He was seen by those who came up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now His witnesses to the people. And we bring you the good news of the promise made to the fathers, that God has fulfilled the same to us their children, in that He raised up Jesus again.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (6:14-30)

At that time, Jesus’ Name had become known, and King Herod heard of it.  Some said, “John the Baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in Him.”  But others said, “It is Elijah.”  And others said, “It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.”  But when Herod heard of it he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.”  For Herod had sent and seized John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because he had married her.  For John said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”  And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him.  But she could not, for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly.  But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and the leading men of Galilee.  For when Herodias’ daughter came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will grant it.”  And he vowed to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom.”  And she went out, and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?”  And she said, “The head of John the Baptizer.”  And she came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”  And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.  And immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard and gave orders to bring his head.  He went and beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother.  When his disciples heard of it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb.  The Apostles returned to Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught.

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.

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.

Apolytikion of the Baptist’s Beheading – Tone 2

The memory of the righteous is celebrated with songs of praise, but the Lord’s testimony is sufficient for thee, O Forerunner. Thou wast shown indeed to be the most honorable of the prophets, for in the waters thou didst baptize Him Whom they had proclaimed. After suffering with joy in behalf of the truth, thou didst proclaim even to those in Hades the God Who appeared in the flesh, Who taketh away the sin of the world, and granteth us Great Mercy.

Kontakion of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4

By thy holy nativity, O pure one, Joachim and Anna were delivered from the reproach of barrenness; and Adam and Eve were delivered from the corruption of death; thy people do celebrate it, having been saved from the stain of iniquity, crying unto thee: The barren doth give birth to the Theotokos, who nourisheth our life.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) for the Baptist – Tone 8

In everlasting remembrance shall the righteous be; he shall not be afraid of evil tidings. Alleluia.

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FAMILY NEWS

Birthday Blessings: Subdeacon Daniel (29th); Kiya C (29th); Patricia F (1st); Gabe S (1st)

Name Day Celebrations: Becky  H (St. Athena – 1st)

Memory Eternal: Kathleen; Nadiya

Prayer List: Covid-19 resurgence; Afghanistan Unrest; Don; Vicki; Judith Ann; Mat. Raisa; Jake Immimk; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Catherine with child; Anastasia with child; Kristina Romanyshak and child;  our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools, school children, youth and personnel across the nation; 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 (military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Missy D

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.

Fr. Paul Hodge will be visiting priest this weekend with Great Vespers on Saturday at 5:00, August 21st and on Sunday, August 22nd for Matins and Divine Liturgy.

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost & Ninth Sunday of Matthew

Martyr Agathonikos of Nicomedia and those with him

After-Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

Thought for Today: “At your departing, Virgin Theotokos, to Him Who was ineffably born of you, James, the first bishop and brother of the Lord was there, and so was Peter, the honored leader and chief of the disciples, and the whole sacred fellowship of the apostles. In discourses that showed forth heavenly things, they sang the praises of the divine mystery of the dispensation of Christ, and they rejoiced, Greatly Venerated Virgin, as they buried your body, On high the most holy angelic powers bowed in wonder, saying to one another: Open wide thy gates and  receive her who bore the Creator of Heaven and Earth! So we too cry out to you, Gracious Lady; Raise up all Christian people and save our souls!” – Hymn from Vespers

WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS

Your presence is a blessing to us all.

… Fr. Paul Hodge from St. Paul, Minnesota is today’s visiting priest.

…IU and Ivy Tech students and their families

…All visitors

Myrrh Bearers Meeting: We invite all ladies to attend the meeting today during Coffee Hour. Agenda items: 1. Welcoming the return of IU students as classes begin on Monday along with IVY Tech students; 2. Preparing for the Fall Festival on Fairfax on October 9th.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, August 25:  Reader Vespersat 6:00

Saturday, August 28: Great Vespers at 5:00 with Fr. Peter Jon – SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, August 29: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

LOOKING AHEAD

…Prayers for our priest and his family as they travel. Please Contact Deacon Lawrence and Marcia with any urgent pastoral needs during Father’s absence.

…Liturgical Year begins on September 1st.

…Festival on Fairfax: October 9th

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from the St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (3:9-17)

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

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

Brethren, we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s husbandry, God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise architect I laid a foundation, and another builds upon it. Let each one take heed how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; everyone’s work will become manifest; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire itself will test each one’s work of what sort it is. If anyone’s work which was built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If anyone’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, but he himself will be saved, yet so as by fire. Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone corrupts the temple of God, God will corrupt him. For the temple of God is holy, whose temple you are.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (14:22-34)

At that time, Jesus made the Disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. And after He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, but the Disciples’ boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. But when the Disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” And Peter answered Him, “Lord, if it is Thee, bid me come to Thee on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out His hand and caught him, saying to him, “O man of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly, Thou art the Son of God.” And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

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.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES 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 the Dormition – Tone 1

In thy birth-giving, O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity; and in thy falling-asleep thou hast not forsaken the world; for thou wast translated into life, being the Mother of Life. Wherefore, by thine intercessions, deliver our souls from death.

Kontakion of the Dormition – Tone 2

Verily, the Theotokos, who is ever watchful in intercessions, and whose prayers are never rejected, neither tomb nor death could control. But since she is the Mother of Life, He Who dwelt in her ever-virgin womb did translate her to life.

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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.

FAMILY NEWS

Birthday Blessings: Shannon R (22nd); Karen H (23rd); Fr. Seraphim M (23rd)

Name Day Celebrations: Ephrem A (St. Moses of Ethiopia – 28th)

Memory Eternal: Kathleen

Prayer List: Covid-19 resurgence; Afghanistan; Don; Vicki; Judith Ann; Mat. Raisa; Jake Immimk; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Catherine with child; Anastasia with child; Kristina Romanyshak and newborn;  our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools, school children, youth and personnel across the nation; 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 (military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Missy D

All are invited to enjoy the meal being prepared as a pitch-in.

Visitors are always welcome at All Saints.

Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

Thought for Today: “If you possess love, you feel no jealousy or envy. You are not boastful, carried away by reckless pride. Nor do you put on airs with anyone. Nor do you act shamefully towards your fellow beings. You seek, not simply what is to your own advantage, but what also benefits your fellow beings. You are not quickly provoked by those who are angry with you.” – St. Niketas Stethatos

We are welcoming into the Church by Chrismation this morning: Tyson (Michael) Shulz.

Myrrh Bearers Meeting: We invite all ladies to attend the meeting during Coffee Hour on Sunday, August 22nd. Agenda items: 1. Welcoming the return of IU students as classes begin August 23rd along with IVY Tech students; 2. Preparing for the Fall Festival on Fairfax on October 9th.

Pantry Needs: While we still have lots of rice and pasta, there is a growing need for marinara sauce and for peanut butter. Thanks.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, August 18:  Reader Vespers at 6:00

Saturday morning, August 21: Bible Study at the Webb’s home –  8:30-10:00

Saturday, August 21: Great Vespers at 5:00 with Fr. Paul Hodge – SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, August 22: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Fr. Paul Hodge is serving.  

LOOKING AHEAD

…Prayers for our priest and his family as they travel: August 16-27…Please Contact Deacon Lawrence and Marcia with any urgent pastoral needs during Father’s absence.

…We will be blessed next Saturday and Sunday when Fr. Paul Hodge from St. Paul, Minnesota serves as visiting priest.

… Amanda Alexander’s wedding shower, August 21. Details are in the FAMILY NEWS.

…IU Students return to classes on August 23rd

…Festival on Fairfax: October 9th

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from the St. Paul’s  Letter to the Philippians. (2:5-11)

My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.

For He hath regarded the humility of His servant.

Brethren, let this mind be in you, which is also in Christ Jesus; who, being in the form of God, did not think it robbery to be equal with God, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a slave, becoming Himself in the likeness of men; and being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross. For this cause also God highly exalted Him, and gave Him a Name which is above every name; that in the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and those who are on earth, and those who are under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (10:38-42; 11:27-28)

At that time, Jesus entered a certain village; and a woman named Martha received Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to His teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to Him and said, “Lord, dost Thou not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.” As He said this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore Thee, and the breasts that Thou didst suck!” But He said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”

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 of the Dormition – Tone 1

In thy birth-giving, O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity; and in thy falling-asleep thou hast not forsaken the world; for thou wast translated into life, being the Mother of Life. Wherefore, by thine intercessions, deliver our souls from death.

Kontakion of the Dormition – Tone 2

Verily, the Theotokos, who is ever watchful in intercessions, and whose prayers are never rejected, neither tomb nor death could control. But since she is the Mother of Life, He Who dwelt in her ever-virgin womb did translate her to life.

Megalynarion of the Dormition – Tone 1

All we the generations ever call thee blessed, the only Theotokos.

The bounds of nature are overcome in thee, O immaculate Virgin; for thy childbirth is virginal, and thy death is the espousal of life. O thou who after childbirth art virgin, and who after death art living, do thou, O Theotokos, ever save thine inheritance.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) of the Feast – Tone 8

I will take the cup of salvation, and I will call upon the Name of the Lord. Alleluia.

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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.

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.

FAMILY NEWS

The Wedding Shower for Amanda Alexander and Jordan Smith is next Saturday at  All Saints at 2:00 pm. They are registered as Amanda Alexander and Jordan Smith’s Wedding  on  The Knot  website. RSVP to mrsarcfide@gmail.com (Johanna Hsu)

Anniversary: Steve & Kelly S (17th)

Name Day Celebrations: Holy Dormition of the Theotokos (15th): Mary B;

Kh. Marilyn; Mary Ann G; Alice Marie P  – John C (St. Oswin -20th)

Memory Eternal: Kathleen

Prayer List: Don; Vicki; Jake Immimk; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Catherine with child; Anastasia with child; Kristina Romanyshak and newborn;  our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools, school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Judith Ann; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison; Mat. Raisa;  Andrew and Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Missy D

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

After-feast of the Transfiguration of Christ

Emilianos the Confessor, Archbishop of Kyzikos; Myron, Archbishop of Crete

Thought for Today: “Look, my child! Our God, in His desire to educate His children who believe, trust, love Him and worship Him, resorts to various ways, methods and plans. Among the plans of our God is also the imposition of rules, which of course always aspire to the salvation of our souls. We cannot change or delete God’s plans. What is more, we cannot impose any on Him. But we can however ask of Him and beseech Him, and He, being the philanthropist that He is, can hearken to our prayers and shorten time–or even dispense with it. Either way, it is up to Him. We ask for something, and He is the One Who will approve.”+St. Porphyrios the Kapskokalivite.

Saying Goodbye: Our dear sister in Christ, Adriana Calinescu is moving from Bloomington soon. Today, Sunday, August 8th, we will send her on her way with cards of loving remembrances of her and her family’s time with us and cards of blessing as she travels and establishes her new home in Colorado.

Pantry Needs: While we still have lots of rice and pasta, there is a growing need for marinara sauce and for peanut butter. Thanks.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, August 11:  Daily Vespersat 6:00

Saturday morning, August 14: Bible Study at the Webb’s home –  8:30-10:00*

Saturday, August 14: Great Vespers at 5:00 – SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, August 15: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Holy Dormition- Chrismation

LOOKING AHEAD

…Tyson (Michael) Schulz will be chrismated during the Divine Liturgy next Sunday.

…Parish Council will not have its regular monthly meeting next Sunday.

… Amanda Alexander’s wedding shower, August 21. Details are in the FAMILY NEWS.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from the St. Paul’s  Letter to the Romans. (15:1-7)

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance. Unto Thee, O Lord, will I cry, O my God!

Brethren, we who are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good for his edification. For Christ also did not please Himself; but, as it is written: “The reproaches of those who reproached Thee fell on Me.” For whatever was written beforehand was written for our learning, that we might have hope, through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures. Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be of the same mind with one another, according to Christ Jesus, that with one accord and one mouth you may glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, receive one another, even as Christ has also received you, to the glory of God.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.  (9:27-35)

At that time, as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud: “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” When He entered the house, the blind men came to Him; and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it done to you.” And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, “See that no one knows it.” But they went away and spread His fame through all that district. As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to Him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, “Never was anything like this seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons by the prince of demons.” And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Refrain for the Second Antiphon

Save us, O Son of God, Who wast transfigured on Mount Tabor.

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 Transfiguration – Tone 7

When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. O Thou Bestower of Light, glory to Thee.

Kontakion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7

Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.

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.

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.

FAMILY NEWS

Saturday Morning Adult Bible Study until August 21st at the home of Howard and Rhonda Webb (at 3960 E. Fenbrook Lane). Study topic is 1Peter, using the Orthodox Study Bible.  Contacts: Rhonda & Howard, Matt Robertson, and Glen & Wendy Carter.

A Wedding Shower is being planned for Amanda Alexander and Jordan Smith! The shower is here at  All Saints on Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 pm.

They are registered as Amanda Alexander and Jordan Smith’s Wedding  on  The Knot

website. RSVP to mrsarcfide@gmail.com (Johanna Hsu)

Anniversary: Dan & Jennifer R ( 9th)

Birthday Blessings: Barb G (12th); Vicki G (14th)

Name Day Celebrations: Aaron H (St. Herman of Alaska – 9th); Deacon Lawrence (Archdeacon Lawrence of Rome – 10th); Jan G (St. Susanna  – 11th); Max W (Maximos the Confessor – 13th); Micah Fi (The Prophet Micah – 14th)

Memory Eternal: Kathleen (Adrian Polit’s mother); Peter Boyle

Prayer List: Don (surgery on Aug. 9th);Vicki; Jake Immimk; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Catherine with child; Anastasia with child; Kristina Romanyshak (with child); our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools, school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Judith Ann; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison; Mat. Raisa;  Andrew and Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Missy D