Sunday of Holy Fathers of Seventh Ecumenical Council
Hieromartyr Jacob of Hamatoura
Martyrs Karpos, Papylos, Agathodoros & Agathonika at Pergamos
Memory Eternal. Mary Barger. Our beloved Mary, a founder and tireless supporter of All Saints, departed this life on Thursday at her home in Bloomington. Visitation will be at The Funeral Chapel (3000 East 3rd Street) from 4-7pm Monday. There will be an additional time of visitation from noon-1:00pm Tuesday at All Saints, followed by the Funeral Service at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Gardens (310 N Johnson Ave).
Thought for Today: “The sun penetrates crystal and makes it more dazzling. In the same way, the sanctifying Spirit indwells in souls and makes them more radiant. They become like so many powerhouses beaming grace and love around them. + St. Basil the Great
Ressurectional Apolytikion – Tone 7
Thou didst shatter death by Thy Cross, Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the sadness of the ointment-bearing women into joy. And didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning, that Thou hast risen O Christ, granting to the world the Great Mercy.
Apolytikion of the Holy Fathers – Tone 8
Thou, O Christ, art our God of exceeding praise Who didst establish our Holy Fathers as luminous stars upon earth, and through them didst guide us unto the true Faith, O most merciful One, glory to Thee.
Apolytikion of St. Jacob of Hamatoura – Tone 3
Thou didst flourish like Lebanon’s cedar, * with no fear thou didst suffer martyrdom, * thou becamest, O saint Jacob, a true victor. * For thou didst conquer death with thy mortal flesh, * when thou didst tame all the passions by humility. * And while burning like incense as a true sacrifice, * thou intercedest with Christ to grant us all the Great Mercy.
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.
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
Blessed are Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers. For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done to us.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to St. Titus. (3:8-15)
Titus, my son, faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire you to affirm confidently, that those who have believed in God may be thoughtful of how to preside in honorable occupations. These things are good and profitable to men. But avoid foolish disputes, and genealogies, and contentions, and controversies about the Law; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man who is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject, knowing that such a one is subverted, and sins, being self-condemned. When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicós, give diligence to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have determined to winter there. Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that they may be lacking in nothing. And let our people also learn how to preside in honorable occupations, so as to help in cases of urgent need, that they should not be unfruitful. All who are with me salute you Salute those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:5-15)
The Lord spoke this parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold.” And when His Disciples asked Him what this parable meant, Jesus said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
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.
His Eminence the Most Reverend Metropolitan Saba: Our nation has witnessed with sadness the hurricane destruction from Florida to Tennessee to the Carolinas and places in between. Parishes are called upon to take a special collection for those who have suffered loss. “Hurricane Relief” will continue throughout the month. No amount is too small.
Fr. Peter Jon will be away at a clergy gathering this week, leaving Wednesday and returning Saturday.
This Week
Monday, October 14: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Mary Barger visitation at The Funeral Chapel 4-7 pm.
Tuesday, October 15: Mary Barger visitation Noon-1:00 pm; Funeral at 1:00 pm, followed by burial at Valhalla Memorial Gardens; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm at Webb’s home.
Wednesday, October 16: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Reader Vespers at 6:00 pm. (There will be no meal or teaching tonight)
Thursday, October 17: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Homeschool Coop meets 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in Fellowship Hall.
Friday, October 18: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Saturday, October 19: 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 20: Matins at 9:00 AM; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
Family News
Names Day Celebration: Joel Arthur, Prophet Joel (19th).
Birthday Celebration: Phil Campbell (14th); Dn. Lucian Stant (14th); Linda Barrett (16th); Aaron Hsu (17th); Kaylee Finchum (17th); Irina Ter-Grigor’yan (19th).
Prayer List: Audrey Kassiani; Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Rebekah and child born to her; Alexis and child born to her;Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nina; Nectaria (Released from ICU);;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 (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; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Missy;John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Anne; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe with child; Megan with child.
Memory Eternal: Don; Kevin; Ora Lee; Ashraf, Sandra; Susan; child Grayson; Mary Barger.
All Saints’ Sunday Meal: 2nd Sunday host Gillquist-Leflore, with Wendy Carter as lead Hostess.
Next Week: 3rd Sunday host Lewis-Schneider, with Nina Rogers as lead Hostess.
ROCKS/Pea Gravel: Please assist your children in being good Stewarts in keeping the gravel in the playground area, and outdoors water hose is not for play.
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.
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.