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.

Sunday, October 02, 2022

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Hieromartyr Cyprian

Virgin-martyr Justina; Theophilos the Confessor; New-martyr George at Karatzasou;

Andrew of Constantinople, fool-for-Christ

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 secret is our prayer and devotion to God so that His grace may act. We, with our love, with our fervent desire for the love of God, will attract grace so that it washes over those around us and awaken them to divine love. Or rather, God will send His love and will rouse them all. What we are unable to do, His grace will achieve. 

+St.Porphyrois of Kavsokalyvia

VARIABLE 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 St. Cyprian the Hieromartyr -Tone4

By choosing the Apostles’ way of life, thou hast succeeded to their throne. Inspired by God, thou didst find the way to divine contemplation through the practice of virtue. After teaching the Word of Truth without error, thou didst defend the Faith to the very shedding of thy blood, O Hieromartyr Cyprian. Entreat the Lord our 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

The Lord will give strength to His people.

Bring unto the Lord, ye sons of God, bring unto the Lord glory and honor.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (6:1-10)

Brethren, since we are fellow workers, we entreat you also not to receive the grace of God in vain. For He says, “At an acceptable season I hearkened unto thee, and in a day of salvation I helped thee”; behold, now is “the acceptable season”; behold, now is “the day of salvation”; giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that the ministry is not blamed, but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in vigils, in fasts, in purity, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in love unfeigned, in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (6:31-36)

The Lord said: “As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them.  If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?  For even sinners love those who love them.  And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you?  For even sinners do the same.  And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you?  Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again.  But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish.  Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.”

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.

Festival on Fairfax Weekend! 

A heartfelt “Thank you” to everyone who has committed their time, talent and energy to this year’s Festival on Fairfax.

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. 

Orthodox Christians for Life and SOYO Thank You… We are grateful for your generous donations to support young families in need during the month of September. Your donations will be distributed through the Women’s Care Center.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, October, 5 : Daily Vespers at 6:00pm; followed by Orthodoxy 101. Howard Webb will be teaching the first class in a two-week series titled, Soteriology: How are we Saved?

Saturday, October, 8: 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, 8: Vespers at 5:00pm; Junior SOYO at 3:30pm; Teen SOYO at 6:00pm

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

LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday, October, 9: We will recognize and honor our students. Thank you, Howard and Rhonda, for your leadership in OCF ministry.

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

Register on website www.stgindy.org

FAMILY NEWS

Names Day Celebrations: Charles Coats, Thomas Przybyla, Thomas Mobley, Apostle St. Thomas (6^th); Jerimiah Juken St. Inncent of Alaska (6^th).

Birthday Celebration: Leanne Bissell, Sharon Catherine (3^rd); Don Haney (6^th), Mikaela Hsu (7^th).

Please Read: Today I will include the first in a sequence of brief writings about etiquette (the proper way to behave) 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). 

Love, Fr. Peter Jon

Church Etiquette – Attire in Church (part 2, head-coverings): 

Men should remove their hats when entering the church and keep their heads uncovered until departing the church. The only exception to this is when members of the clergy are directed to don liturgical headgear for particular reasons, at appointed times.  The Scriptural basis for the prohibition of men wearing hats in church is found in 1 Corinthians, chapter 11:

Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonors his head.But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head (v. 4-5)…

This brings us to the topic of women covering their heads in church.  Some women choose to cover their head, wearing either a traditional head-covering or a hat. St. Paul implies that this form of piety brings honor upon a woman, as her hair is “a glory to her.” Covering the thing that brings her glory in the presence of God is an act of submission and humility before Him. In the ancient Church, Christian head coverings among Orthodox women was a universal practice. Many Church Fathers mention this, including Clement of Alexandria, Hippolytus of Rome and John Chrysostom, among others. In addition, all women in icons traditionally have their heads covered, with the exception of Eve and St. Mary of Egypt (whose clothes had disintegrated and fallen from her body). While head-coverings are not required, they are a meaningful aspect of our Church’s holy tradition.

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

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; Terra;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: Melissa Barbarick’s Team with Parishioners A-B, and Festival leftovers; donations may be offered at coffee hour.

Next week Host: Wendy Elizabeth Carter Team with Parishioners C-G.

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.

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Our Righteous Mother Euphrosyne

Venerable Martyr Paphnoutios of Egypt and those slain with him;

 repose of Venerable Sergios of Radonezh

Thought for Today: “To have faith in Christ means more than simply despising the delights of this life. It means we should bear all our daily trials that may bring us sorrow, distress, or unhappiness, and bear them patiently for as long as God wishes and until He comes to visit us. For it is said,’I waited on the Lord and he came to me.”  +St. Symeon the New Theologian+

VARIABLE for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional Apolytikion -Tone 6

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

Apolytikion of St. Euphosyne –Tone 8

Through thee, the divine likeness was securely preserved, O mother Euphrosyne; for thou didst carry the cross and follow Christ. By example and precept thou didst teach us to ignore the body, because it is perishable, and to attend to the concerns of the undying soul. Therefore, doth thy soul rejoice with the angels.

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

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

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (4:6-15)

Brethren, seeing that it is the God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, the same also shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of power is from God, and not from us. We are pressed on every way, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; smitten down, but not destroyed; always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our body. For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh. So, then, death is working in us, but life in you. But having in us the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, “I believed, and therefore I spoke,” we also believe, and therefore we also speak, knowing that the One who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up through Jesus, and will make us stand together with you. For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, which is multiplied through the thanksgiving of many, may abound to the glory of God.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (5:1-11)

At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret.  And He saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.  Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, Jesus asked him to put out a little from the land.  And He sat down and taught the people from the boat.  And when Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”  And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing!  But at Thy word I will let down the nets.”  And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them.  And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.  But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”  For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the catch of fish, which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon.  And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men.”  And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed 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.

Welcome Home: Sami, and May God grant: Alex and Sami many years.

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. 

Orthodox Christians for Life: are accepting donations of diapers, formula, gently used maternity and baby clothing and equipment during the month of September.  SOYO will help with delivery/distribution of collected items.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, September, 28: Daily Vespers at 6:00pm; followed by Orthodoxy 101. Fr. Peter Jon will present on The Basics: How to Enter a Church

Friday September, 30: festival set up

Saturday October, 1: 20th annual Festival on Fairfax at 11:00am-5:00pm.

Saturday, October, 1: Great Vespers at 5:00pm.

Sunday, October, 2: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

FAMILY NEWS

Names Day Celebrations: Ross Caton, Archangel Uriel (29^th).

Please Read: Today I will include the first in a sequence of brief writings about etiquette (the proper way to behave) 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). 

Love, Fr. Peter Jon

Church Etiquette – Attire in Church (Part 1): It isn’t our tradition to wear shorts to church. This applies to anyone over 12 years of age. Nor should we wear t-shirts with slogans, pictures, or mottos. No sleeveless shirts/blouses or halters; no bare midriffs. A woman’s skirt should cover her knees. Blouses should have a modest neckline. Men should dress as you would for an important meeting. A polo-style or button down shirt is acceptable, as are slacks or trousers. Long sleeves are always preferable. These things are important because we should seek to help our neighbor focus on the worship of the Living God by not distracting him or her with our body or our clothing.

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

Prayer List: Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Toni;Jan; Don and Dee; Uvalde, Texas community; the war torn county of Ukraine; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mat. Raisa; Mary Ann, and (brother) George; 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; Terra (Pitzak with cancer);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 (Adrian’s uncle), Tabitha with child; Malory with child (Reid’s sister); Joelle with child (local homeschooling friends), Megan with child.

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

Next week Host: Melissa Barbarick’s Team with Parishioners A-B, plus Festival leftovers; donations may be offered at coffee hour.

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 after the Elevation of the Holy Cross

Eumenios the wonderworker, bishop of Gortyna; Martyr Ariadne of Phrygia

Thought for Today: “Abba Zeno said, ‘If a man wants God to hear his prayer quickly, then
before he prays for anything else, even his own soul, when he stands and stretches out his hands toward God, he must pray with all his heart for
his enemies. Through this action God will hear everything that he asks.
-Sayings of the Desert Fathers

VARIABLE for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional Apolytikion -Tone 5

Let us believers praise and worship the Word; coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. For, He took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh to suffer death; and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion of the Elevation of the Holy Cross –Tone 1

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all their enemies, and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thy commonwealth.

Kontakion of the Elevation of the Holy Cross –Tone 4

Do Thou, Who of Thine own good will was lifted up upon the Cross, O Christ our God, bestow Thy bounties upon the new Nation which is called by Thy Name; make glad in Thy might those who lawfully govern, that with them we may be led to victory over our adversaries, having in Thine aid a weapon of peace and a trophy invincible.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

How magnified are Thy works, O Lord. 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, knowing that a person is not justified by the works of the Law, but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the Law; for by the works of the Law shall no flesh be justified. But if, while we sought to be justified in Christ, we ourselves also were found sinners, is Christ then a minister of sin? God forbid! For if I build up again those things which I destroyed, 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, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself up for me.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (8:34-9:1)

The Lord said, “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.  For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for My sake and the Gospel’s will save it.  For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?  For what can a man give in return for his soul?  For whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.”  And He said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Kingdom of God come with power.”

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.

Missionary Update: It was a JOY to have Hannah Valentine speak with us last Sunday, sharing about her life and her upcoming missionary efforts in Albania. We have raised $2052 to contribute toward her ~$40,000 goal. Donations may still be made through the church or the All Saints website (designated Hannah Valentine). 

Opportunity to Support:

Orthodox Christians for Life are accepting donations of diapers, formula, gently used maternity and baby clothing and equipment during the month of September.  SOYO will help with delivery/distribution of collected items. There will be no meeting on September 30 since it is the evening before the annual festival.

St. Mary of Egypt Festival: Saturday, September 24 11am – 6pm

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, September, 21: Daily Vespers at 6:00pm; followed by Orthodoxy 101. Fr. Peter Jon will present the topic: Our Identity in Christ

Thursday, September 23:  Great Vespers (OFFSITE) for the Conception of St. John the Forerunner, Meet at Beck Chapel on the IU Campus at 6:00pm for a procession to the Jordan River.

Saturday, September 24: Crowning of Alex and Sami Koutsares at 11:00am, followed by a reception in the St. George Pavilion.

Saturday, September, 24: Great Vespers at 5:00pm; Jr. SOYO at 3:30pm; and Teen SOYO at 6:00pm.

Sunday, September 25: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

LOOKING AHEAD

Saturday, October 1:  20^th Annual Festival on Fairfax; 11am – 5pm. Flyers are available in the Lending Library.

FAMILY NEWS

Birthday Celebrations: Catherine Cowen (19^th); Johanna Hsu (22^nd).

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

Prayer List: Toni;Don and Dee; Uvalde, Texas community; the war torn county of Ukraine; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mat. Raisa; Mary Ann, and (brother) George; 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; Terra (Pitzak with cancer); Vicki;Vicki’s granddaughter;Arianna Vician; Linda; Steve Crandall; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Gabriel;Jack;Christopher ;Nancy; Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren; 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 (Adrian’s uncle), Tabitha with child; Malory with child (Reid’s sister); Joelle with child (local homeschooling friends), Megan with child.

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

Next week’s 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.