Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Seven Sleeping Youths of Ephesus;
Recovery of the relics of Martyr Eudokia of Persia
Thought for Today: “He that lives in hate is poor and wretched. He that lives in love is blessed and happy. Hate is the seed of the devil. Love is the seed of God.”
+ St. Tikhon of Zadonsk
Dormition Fast August 1st – Domition on August 15th.
School age Children! Father Peter Jon will give a blessing to the children and teachers following Divine Liturgy.
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.
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
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
Thou, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us. Save me, O Lord, for the Godly man has failed.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (12:6-14)
Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, and serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (9:1-8)
At that time, Jesus got into a boat, crossed over and came to His own city. And behold, they brought to Him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith He said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—He then said to the paralytic—“Rise, take up your bed and go home.” And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they marveled, and they glorified God, Who had given such authority to men.
THIS WEEK
Today, Sunday: Myrrh Bearers will meet following Divine Liturgy.
Monday, August 5: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Vesperal Liturgy at 6:00 pm Transfiguration of Our Lord.
Tuesday, August 6: 3rd Hour Prayer at 9:00 am; Parakelesis service at 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, August 7: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm;
Thursday, August 8: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Friday, August 9: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Parakelesis service at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, August 10: Bible Study at the Webb’s home, 9:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm;
Jr/Teen SOYO 6:30-8PM.
Sunday, August 11: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy.
FAMILY NEWS
Congratulations: Nate and Maeghan Lanaghan on the birth of their daughter Lily Salome.
Names Day Celebration: William Beckman, St. Feodor (7th); Aaron Hsu, Herman Holland, Eric Crandall, St. Herman (9th); Dn. Lawrence Baldwin, St. Laurence (10th).
Birthday Celebration: Galina Mullis (4th); John Craton (6th); Emili Skinner (6th).
Anniversary Celebration: Steve & April Blair (6th); Dan 7 Jennifer Rigsby (9th).
Prayer List: Fr. Peter; Thomas Andrew;Nina; Meaghan and child born to her; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria (Released from ICU);Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Missy; Rebecca with child;John; Stanley; Macrina; Anne; Allen; Linda; Mary Barger; Allison and children; Kip; Stephanie with child, Mary with child, Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child, Dymphna with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child.
Lending Library: New books for Library; 3 volumes of the Synaxarion- Sept/Oct., Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb.; Divine Prayers and Services.; Living the Beatitudes (Fitzgerald); Life of the Fathers of Gaul (St. Gregory of Tours); New Style Adult Catachism (Mastrantonis); Beginners Guide to Spirituality (Keiser); booklet- Saints of North America, booklet- Jesus Prayer in Eastern Spirituality (Winkler); audio-6 CD’s on Vocation and Parenting (Hellenic College).
Coffee Hour Host: Melissa Barbarick with Parishioners A-B.
Next Week Host: Wendy Carter with Parishioners C-G.
Giving Opportunities:
Our In-House Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support to theFood Pantry. The pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always welcome.
Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support.
Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year, and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.
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.