Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas
Innocent, Apostle to the Americas; Venerable Kendeas of Cyprus
The Saints Barbara and John Orthodox Homeschool Cooperative meets at All Saints each Thursday following the Divine Liturgy, until about 2:30pm. This small fellowship of families has been meeting for about a month and they are thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to learn together in a group setting. If you come for Divine Liturgy on Thursdays and stay for coffee and conversation afterwards, please be aware that the coop will be utilizing the Fellowship Hall, Kitchen and Nursery spaces.
Newly Illumined: Maeghan (Helena) and infant Lily Salome Lanaghan, infant Genevieve Marie Maschino, Stephanie (Anna of Novgorod) and infant Xenia May Konnersman. Welcome Home, and May God grant you Many Years!
Thought for Today: “All of us are one big family and brothers to each other, because all people are children of God. If we truly realize that we are brothers with all people, then we will be hurt for those who live in sin. And then their sinful life will not seduce us, but we will pray for them. –St. Paisios the Athonite
Ressurectional 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.
Apolytikion of St. Thomas – Tone 3
O holy Apostle Thomas, intercede with our merciful God to grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2
O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to the voice of our petions, though we be sinners. Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercession, O Theotokos who doet ever intercede for those who honor thee.
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 you, O Lord, have I cried, O my God.
The Reading from Saint Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians. (4:6-15)
Brethren, it is the God who said, “Let light to shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God, and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our body. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.
Since we have the same spirit of faith, as he had who wrote, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and bring us with you into His presence. For it is all your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (7:11-16)
At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and many of His disciples and a great crowd went with Him. As He drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” And He came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And Jesus said, “Young man, I say to you: arise.” And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited His people!”
This Week
Today, Sunday: Baptisms at 9:00 am. Divine Liturgy with Chrismations at 10 am. Myrrh Bearers will meet after Divine Liturgy; SOYO will visit Anderson Apple Orchard in Mooresville following Divine Liturgy.
Monday, October 7: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, October 8: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, October 9: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. (Orthodoxy 101 with the church providing Beans & Rice for the meal following Vespers.)
Thursday, October 10: Divine Liturgy for the Apostle and Evangelist Luke at 9:00 am.; Homeschool group meet 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in Fellowship Hall.
Friday, October 11: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.
Saturday, October 12: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm (Ask Abouna to follow). Teen and Junior SOYO 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Sunday, October 13: Matins at 9:00 AM; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
Family News
Names Day Celebration: Charles Coats; Thomas Stucker, Apostle Thomas (6th); Jermiah Junken, St. Innocent (6th); Averi Vican, St. Philonella (11th).
Birthday Celebration: Don Haney (6th); Mikaela (7th); Raymond Labban (10th); Taylor Shahadey Hunter (12th).
Prayer List: Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Fr. Peter; Thomas Andrew;Nina; Nectaria (Released from ICU);;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; Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child, , Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe with child.
Memory Eternal: Don; Kevin, Ora Lee, Ashraf, Sandra, Susan.
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 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 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.
All Saints’ Sunday Meal: 1stSunday host A- Gill, with Melissa Barbarick as lead Hostess.
Next Week: 2nd Sunday host Gillquist-Leflore, with Wendy Carter as lead Hostess.
ROCKS/Pea Gravel: Please assist your children in being good Stewarts in keeping the gravel in the playground area.
Online Donations: There have been ongoing issues with eProcessing. Thank you foryour patience as all the issues are being sorted out.
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.
The Festival on Fairfax is Saturday, October 12th.It is a glorious day of community outreach, when we warmly welcome visitors from our neighborhood and the greater Bloomington area. It is also an important time of fellowship and growth among the members of our parish.
There will be Greek and Arabic food booths outdoors and donated baked goods indoors. We will have live music and children’s activities. There is a GREAT need for volunteers. You may contact the following to volunteer or ask about specific needs:
Daniel Rigsby, chair for the event daniel_rigsby@yahoo.com
John and Lisa Alexander, Greek food johnja.5815@gmail.com
John Labban, Arabic food jlabban962@aol.com
Nina Rogers, indoor food robert8121@att.net
Rhonda Webb, children’s activities webbrk1@gmail.com
Yard signs and flyers are available, please take one or more for display to help with advertising of the Festival on Fairfax.
For those available for set up and bringing bake goods, see you Friday.