Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Return of the relics of the Apostle Bartholomew; The Holy Apostle Titus of the Seventy
Thought for Today: “The Lord Jesus Christ said to His disciples, But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he thsat shall humble himself shall be exalted (Matt. 23:11-12). How often these words of Christ’s come true! How many proud people there have been who try to be above everyone else later fall lower than everyone; and how many humble, insignificant, poverty-born people who began their lives in hardships and suffering, who later became great people. This is the story of many saints.” + St. Luke of Crimea
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 for Ss. Bartholomew & Titus – Tone 3
O Holy Apostles, intercede with our merciful God, to grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
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.
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 First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (3:9-17)
Brethren, we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder. I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care 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 the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw- each man’s work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, but he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.
Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and that temple you are.
The Gospel
The Reading 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.
Coffee Hour Host: Rhonda Webb with Parishioners S-Z.
Fellowship Meal: Host1st Sunday- A thru Gil. Melissa Barbarick lead hostess.
All Saints’ Sunday Meal
(formerly known as Coffee Hour)
We are excited to announce a new approach to our time of fellowship following Sunday Morning services! Beginning Sunday, September 1st, we are asking EVERYONE to take part in providing food for our Sunday Meal. Whether you are a member, catechumen, or inquirer, if you attend regularly, please plan to bring something substantial to share on your designated week, as we break the fast together.
1st Sunday – A thru Gil –
2nd Sunday – Gillquist thru Leflore
3rd Sunday- Lewis thru Schneider
4th Sunday – Schuck thru Yeager
If you miss your week, please bring something the following week. Someone will be on hand to “show you the ropes” and instructions will be posted in the kitchen. We also need your help cleaning up…many hands make light work! Questions? see Rhonda Webb, Wendy Carter or Nina Rogers.
THIS WEEK
Monday, August 26: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am
Tuesday, August 27: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion 6:30pm at the Webb’s home; Ron and Maria Betzig, Orthodox Missionaries to China will be at All Saints presenting the film “Sight.” Dinner will be served in the Pavilion at 5:45 with the movie beginning in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30. 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.
Wednesday, August 28: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Great Vespers at 6:00 pm, with Artoklasia (Orthodoxy 101 following, meal provided).
Thursday, August 29: Divine Liturgy for the Beheading of St. John the Forerunner at 9:00 am.
Friday, August 30: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; OC Life Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00pm.
Saturday, August 31: Bible study at Webb’s home, 9:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm preceded by a memorial for Robert Paul Rogers and Alice Marie Piercefield, (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.
LOOKING AHEAD
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
FAMILY NEWS
Names Day Celebration: Adrian Polit, St. Adrian (26th); Ephrem Alexander, Moses the Strong (28th).
Birthday Celebration: Ashley Wakefield (27th); Subdn. Dan Barrett (29th); Kiya Crandell (29th).
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; Jack.
Giving Opportunities:
The Cupboard is Bare! Thank you for the generous support of our in-houseFood 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 desperately needed now.
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.