Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
After-Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos
Clement, bishop of Rome; Hieromartyr Peter, bishop of Alexandria
Nativity Fast
Behold the Joyous Season of Preparation for the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Welcome Father Paul
We thank you for being here today to serve the Divine Liturgy in Father Peter Jon’s absence.
Thought for Today: “The soul cannot know peace unless she prays for her enemies. The soul that has learned of God’s grace to pray, feels love and compassion for every created thing, and in particular for mankind, for whom the Lord suffered on the Cross, and His soul was heavy for every one of us. –St. Silouan the Athonite
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.
Apolytikion of Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4
Today the Virgin is the foreshadowing of the pleasure of God, and the beginning of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. Thou hast appeared in the Temple of God openly and hast gone before, preaching Christ to all. Let us shout with one thrilling voice, saying, Rejoice, O thou who art the fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.
Kontakian 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.
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
You, O Lord, shalt preserve us and keep us from this generation. Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (6:11-18)
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the Law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all, who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:18-27)
At that time, a man came testing Jesus and asking, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery. Do not kill. Do not steal. Do not bear false witness. Honor your father and mother.’” And the man said, “All these I have observed from my youth.” And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But when the man heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus, seeing him sad, said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus said, “What is impossible with men is possible with 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.
Father Peter and his family will be traveling: through Wednesday, November 27.
All Saint’s Thanksgiving Celebration: Everyone is welcome to join the Thanksgiving meal here at All Saints on Thursday, November 28 at 12:00 noon; signup sheet on the bulletin board.
This Week
Monday, November 25: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, November 26: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, November 27: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Akathist of Thanksgiving at 6:00 pm.
Thursday, November 28: Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Thanksgiving meal at 12:00 noon.
Friday, November 29: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC Life will serve the Akathist to the protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, November 30: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm;
Ask Abouna to follow; Junior and Teen SOYO tree-decorating party to follow.
Sunday, December 1: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Myrrh Bearers’ meeting following Divine Liturgy.
Looking Ahead
Subdn. Dan will have a Prosfera making class on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 pm at All Saints.
St. Nicholas Day Liturgy 9am, Dec. 6
St. Nicholas Night Celebration (Pitch-in) 6pm, Saturday, Dec. 7
Family News
Names Day: Cathy Alexander; Sharon Catherine Gill; Lena Tabbal; Katie Alexander; Cat Cowen; Rachel Barber; Mallory Finchum; Karen Hrismolas; Great Martyr Katherine of Alexandria (25th); Don Haney; Andrew Plaza; Andrew Labban; Thomas Andrew Przybyla, Apostle Andrew (30th).
Birthday Celebration: Bridgid Kozak (29th); Melissa Barbarick (30th); Daniel Mullis (30th); Jeremy Coffman (30th).
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: 4th Sunday host Schuck- Yeager with Rhonda Webb as leadHostess.
Next Week: 1st Sunday host A- Gill with Melissa Barbarick 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.