Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
Martyrs Floros and Lauros of Illyria;Venerable Sophronios of St. Anne Skete on Athos
Thought for Today: “We start… imitation of Christ with Holy Baptism, which symbolizes the Lord’s Burial and Resurrection. Virtuous living and conduct in accord with the Gospel are its intermediate stage, and its perfection is victory through spiritual struggles against the passions, which procures painless, indestructible, heavenly life.” – St. Gregory Palamas
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.
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
The Lord will give strength to His people. Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.
The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (1:10-17)
Brethren, I appeal to you, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissension among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest anyone should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the Gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (14:14-22)
At that time, when Jesus went ashore he saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They said to Him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” And He said, “Bring them here to Me.” Then He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish He looked up to Heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.
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
Today, Sunday: Parish council will meet following Divine Liturgy.
Monday, August 19: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am
Tuesday, August 20: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, August 21: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Thursday, August 22: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Friday, August 23: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Saturday, August 24: Divine Liturgy for St. Kosmas the Aitolian, 9:00 am, followed by potluck lunch; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, (Ask Abouna to follow); SOYO jr./teen 6:30pm to 8:00 pm.
Sunday, August 25: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
FAMILY NEWS
Names Day Celebration: John Craton, St. Oswin(20th).
Birthday Celebration: Shannon Richardson (22nd); Fr. Seraphim Moslener (23rd).
Anniversary Celebration: Matthew Valentine & Coran Macrina Robertson (21st).
LOOKING AHEAD
Tuesday evening, August 27: Ron and Maria Betzig, Orthodox Missionaries to China, will be at All Saints presenting the film “Sight.” This is the compelling true story ofDr. Ming Wang, an atheist eye-surgeon who came to see that the human body was “fearfully and wonderfully made” by the hand of God. Spaghetti dinner will be served and all are warmly welcome to attend.
Trikirion Films presents: A film by Simon Scionka and Silas Karbo “Sacred Alaska”
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:00 pm; Landmark Keystone Art Cinema; 8702 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, Indiana. $10 Adults & $5 for children 12 and under. Purchase ticket online. Sponsored by the Central Indiana Orthodox Christian Churches.
Prayer List: Fr. Peter; Thomas Andrew;Nina; Mary and child born to her; 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; Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child, Dymphna with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child.
Memory Eternal: Vladimir
Coffee Hour Host: Nina Rogers with Parishioners H-R.
Next Week Host: Melissa Barbarick with Parishioners A-B.
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.