Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross

Leave-taking of the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Hieromartyrs Autonomos of Italy and Coronatos of Iconium; Venerable Daniel of Thasios

WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS

Your presence is a blessing to us all.

Thought for Today: “Do you want to live a pleasant and peaceful life? Keep the commandments of God; keep the fear of God in your every thought, as well as in everything you say and do.” – Elder Ephraim of the Holy Mountain

Fall Festival News: Daniel Rigsby will hold a brief meeting after Liturgy  today (Sunday). Anyone who wants to know more about the festival or has participated in the past are invited. You may recall that our annual festival was cancelled last year due to Covid-19 precautions.

Attention OCF Students: Need a Ride? All Saints Orthodox Church has a van to pick up

anyone needing a ride for Sunday Matins/Orthros which begins at 9:00 a.m. Contact Howard Webb at 314-681-8893 for more information.

LOOKING AHEAD

Conception of St. John the Baptist – September 23rd

OCF Dinner and Discussion at the Webb’s home. – September 23rd

Festival on Fairfax: October 9th

THIS WEEK

Monday, September 13: Vesperal Liturgy at 6:00 – Elevation of the Holy Cross 

Wednesday, September 15: Daily Vespers at 6:00 followed by Orthodoxy 101

“Christ in the Old Testament”- John Craton is the presenter.

Saturday, September 18: Adult Bible Study at the Webb’s 9:00 – 10:30 – 2 Peter

Saturday, September 18: Great Vespers at 5:00; SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, September 19: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians. (6:11-18)

(For the Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross)

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

Brethren, see how large a letter I have written to you with my own hand. As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not be persecuted for the Cross of Christ. For not even those who are circumcised do themselves keep the Law; but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh. But God forbid that I should boast, except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. Henceforth, let no one trouble me; for I bear in my body the brand-marks of the Lord Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (3:13-17)

(For the Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross)

The Lord said, “No one has ascended into heaven but He who descended from heaven, the Son of man.  And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.  For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.  For God sent His Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.”

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 3

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm. He hath trampled down death by death, and become the first-born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the Great Mercy.

Apolytikion  of the Nativity of the Theotokos  – Tone 4

Thy nativity, O Theotokos, hath proclaimed joy to the whole universe; for from thee did shine forth the Sun of justice, Christ our God, annulling the curse, and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.

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.

Megalynarion of the Feast  – Tone 8

Virginity is alien to mothers, and childbirth is foreign to virgins; in thee, O Theotokos, both were granted. Wherefore, all we the tribes of the earth bless thee unceasingly.

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.

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

Anniversary Blessings: Subdn Daniel & Linda Barrett  (12th)

Birthday Celebrations: John Alexander (12th); John Labban (17th)

Name Day Celebrations: Steve B (Cornelius the Centurion -13th); Kiya C (Sophia and her daughters – 17th ); Geni G (Sophia and her daughters – 17th)

Memory Eternal: Judith Ann;  Shehadeh (George T and Ghada L’s father); David, Archpriest Anastasy (priest in Chesterton, IN); Metropolitan Jonah of Kenya 

Prayer List: Covid-19 resurgence; Afghanistan; Don; Vicki; 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 (deer collision) & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Missy D

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Prophet Zachariah, father of the Forerunner

Obadiah, Bishop of Persia; Martyrdom of the Holy Passion-bearer Gleb

WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS

Your presence is a blessing to us all.

Today is the memorial for Dr. William Nasser.

Thought for Today: “Kindness softens and opens up the heart, as oil opens a rusty lock.”

 – St. Paisios the New of Mount Athos

The Adult Bible Study at the Webbs: We will meet on Saturday mornings, from 9:00 to  10:30 am.  Please note this is  a later start time than previously but with the same format as before: snack and fellowship as people arrive followed by prayer, Bible study (about 1 hour), and then closing prayer and prayer requests. Sept. 11, 18 and 25, we will study II Peter, having just finished I Peter.  Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 13 and 20th, we will study The Book of Jonah.

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. Her address is 307 E. Lakewood Dr., Bloomington, IN 47408

Attention OCF Students: Need a Ride? All Saints Orthodox Church has a van to pick up

anyone needing a ride for Sunday Matins/Orthros which begins at 9:00 a.m. Contact Howard Webb at 314-681-8893 for more information.

LOOKING AHEAD

Elevation of the Holy Cross

Conception of St. John the Baptist

Festival on Fairfax: October 9th

THIS WEEK

Wednesday morning, September 8:  Divine Liturgy at 9:00 – The Nativity of the Theotokos

Wednesday evening, September 8: Daily Vespers at 6:00 followed by Orthodoxy 101

“Orthodox Christian Identity“- Fr. Peter Jon as presenter.

Saturday, September 11: Bible Study at the Webb’s 9:00 – 10:30

Saturday, September 11: Baby Shower for the Cowans 2:00 – 4:00 (Details in Family News)

Saturday, September 11: Great Vespers at 5:00; SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, September 12: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians. (9:2-12)

The Lord is my strength and my song. With chastisement hath the Lord chastened me.

Brethren, the seal of my apostleship are you in the Lord. My defense to those who would examine me is this: Do we have no authority regarding what to eat and what to drink? Do we have no authority to lead about a wife, who is a sister, as the rest of the apostles, even as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no authority to refrain from working? Which soldier ever served at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat the fruit thereof? Or who shepherds a flock and does not eat from the milk of the flock? Do I speak of these things according to human nature? Or does not the Law say the same also?  For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Thou shalt not muzzle an ox which treads out the grain.”  Is it for oxen that God cares, or does He say it altogether for our sakes? Indeed, for our sakes it was written: because he who plows ought to plow in hope, and he who threshes in hope, so that the same might partake in hope. If we have sown in you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we should reap your carnal things? If others are partakers of this authority over you, are we not even more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this authority, but we endure all things, in order that we may cause no hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (18:23-35)

The Lord spoke this parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But that same servant, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you besought me; and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ And in anger his lord delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. So also My heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”

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.

Apolytikion  of the Prophet Zachariah  – Tone 4

In the vesture of a priest, according to the Law of God, * thou didst offer unto Him well-pleasing whole-burnt offerings, * as it befitted a priest, O wise Zachariah. * Thou wast a shining light, a seer of mysteries, * bearing in thyself clearly the signs of grace; * and in God’s temple, O wise Prophet * of Christ God, thou wast slain with the sword. * Hence, with the Forerunner, make entreaty that our souls find salvation.

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.

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

Join us for a baby shower celebrating Mom-to-Be Catherine Cowan.

Saturday, September 11 from 2:00 – 4:00pm

All Saints Social Hall

Instead of bringing a card for Catherine,

please consider bringing your favorite children’s book,

adding a personal note so that the Cowans

and their baby girl can think of you each time they read it.

Catherine is also registered at Target.

We hope to see you there!

RSVP: Amelia Berry (ameliaberry24@gmail.com) by September 8.

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Anniversary Blessings: Matthew & Gabriella Crandall – 11th

Birthday Celebrations: Andrew Labban (6th); Braylan Smith (6th); Dan Rigsby (9th); Elena Radchenko (10th); Felicity Arthur (11th)

Name Day Celebrations: Nativity of the Theotokos – 8th: Mary Ann Griggs, Kh. Marilyn Gillquist, Mariam Gillquist, Mary Barger, Alice Marie Piercefield; Braylan Smith (St. Joachim – 9th); St. Anna – 9th: Ari Vician, Lilly Blair, Cora Bidulescu, Patricia Finchum

Memory Eternal: Nadiya

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 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

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.