Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Gregory the wonderworker, bishop of Neo-Caesarea
Gennadios and Maximos, patriarchs of Constantinople; Nikon the wonderworker, disciple of Sergios of Radonezh; Hilda, abbess of Whitby
Nativity Fast Behold the Joyous Season of the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Thought for Today: “When a bad or gloomy thought, fear or temptation threatens to afflict you, don’t fight it to try and get rid of it. Open your arms to Christ’s love and he will embrace you, then it will vanish by itself.” -St. Porphoris
Ressurectional Apolytikion – Tone 4
Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy.
Apolytikion fir St. Gregory of Neo-Caesrea –Tone 8
By vigilance in prayer, and continuance in the working of wonders, thou didst acquire thine achievements as a surname; wherefore, intercede with Christ our God, O Father Gregory, to enlighten our souls, lest we sleep in sin unto death.
Kontokian of Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4
The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.
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, how magnified are Thy works. In wisdom hast Thou made them all. Bless the Lord, O my soul.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (2:16-20)
Brethren, you know that a man is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ Who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (12:16-21)
The Lord spoke this parable: “The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ And he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” As He said this, Jesus called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
This Week
Today, Sunday: Parish Council will meet following Divine Liturgy.
Monday, November 18: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, November 19: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home.
Wednesday, November20: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm.
Thursday, November 21: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple.
Friday, November 22: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Saturday, November 23: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm.
Sunday, November 24: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Fr. Paul Coats will be serving Divine Liturgy.
Father Peter will be traveling: Monday, November 18 through Wednesday, November 27.
All Saint’s Thanksgiving Celebration: Everyone is welcome to join in the celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28 at 2:00 pm, the fast is lifted for the day, the signup sheet on the bulletin board.
Family News
Names Day: Mary Ann Griggs, Kh. Marilyn, Mae SampanisNanette Maria Plaza, Holy Theotokos (21st).
Birthday Celebration: Paul Barber (19th); Logan Skinner (20th); Charlene Gidney (20th); Lisa Alexander (21st); Salena Gagnon (21st); Mae Sampanis (23rd).
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: child Grayson; Mary; infant Zoe; Catherine; Patricia, Crystal, Gene; Gilbert; Elizabeth; Archbishop Peter; Beverly.
All Saints’ Sunday Meal: 3rd Sunday host Lewis- Schneider with Nina Rogers as lead Hostess.
Next Week: 4th Sunday host Schuck- Yeager with Rhonda Webb as leadHostess.
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.