Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Prophet Nahum; Venerable Philaret the Almsgiver of Amnia; Martyr Ananias the Persian
Nativity Fast Behold the Joyous Season of Preparation for the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Father Peter and familyit is good to have you all back home
Thought for Today: “Your heart can become hard like a rock if you act with hatred and offense, and can become gentle like a breeze if you act with love.” – St. Paisios the Athonite.
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.
Kontakion of Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3
On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.
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
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.To Thee, O Lord, have I cried, O my God.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians. (2:4-10)
Brethren, God, Who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and made us sit with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages He might show the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God—not because of works, lest any man should boast. For, we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:35-43)
At that time, when Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” And he cried, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me receive my sight.” And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
This Week
Today, Sunday: The 40-day memorial for our beloved Mary Barger will be served following the dismissal of the Divine Liturgy. Myrrh Bearers’ meeting following Divine Liturgy.
Monday, December 2: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, December 3: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home.
Wednesday, December 4: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, teaching to follow with the church providing pasta towards the meal.
Thursday, December 5: Akathist for St. Porphyrios at 6:00 am; Divine Liturgy for St Saba the Sanctified (our Metropolitan’s Patron) at 9:00 am; Prosfera making class at 6:00 pm. Friday, December 6: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; for St Nicholas.
Saturday, December 7: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm;
Ask Abouna to follow; St. Nicholas Night Celebration (Pitch-in) at 6: 00 pm.
Sunday, December 8: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
Family News
Names Day: Benjamin Carter, St. Nicholas (6th).
Birthday Celebration: Gregory Gillquist (2nd); Micah Finchum (5th).
Prayer List: Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani; Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; 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; 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; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Ann and child born to her; Kayla and child born to her Allen; Linda;
Allison and children; Kip; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe with child; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child.
Memory Eternal: Crystal, Gene; Gilbert; Elizabeth; Archbishop Peter; Beverly; Mo. Apollinaria.
All Saints’ Sunday Meal: 1st Sunday host A- Gill with Melissa Barbarick as lead Hostess.
Next Week: 2nd Sunday host Gillquist – Leflore with Elizabeth Carter as lead Hostess.
Giving Opportunities:
Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.
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.