Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica; Procla (Claudia) the wife of Pontius Pilate
October is Youth month! The youth will serve in Sunday service by reading the Epistle and with ushering.
Thought for Today: “Do not reproach anyone for their sins, but consider yourself responsible for everything, even for your neighbor’s sins.
– Saint Justin of Romania
Ressurectional Apolytikion – Tone 1
While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. For which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O giver of life. Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ, glory to Thy kingdom, glory to Thy providence, O Thou Who alone art the lover of mankind.
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
Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.
The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (9:6-11)
Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:41-56)
At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus’ feet he besought Him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As Jesus went, the people pressed round Him. And a woman, who had had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind Him, and touched the fringe of His garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched Me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the multitudes surround Thee and press upon Thee! And Thou sayest, ‘Who touched Me?’” But Jesus said, “Someone touched Me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from Me.” And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before Him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed. And Jesus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.” While Jesus was still speaking, a man from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well.” And when Jesus came to the house, He permitted no one to enter with Him, except Peter and James and John, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but Jesus said, “Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand Jesus called, saying, “Child, arise.” And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and Jesus directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but He charged them to tell no one what had happened.
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.
This Week
Monday, October 28: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, October 29: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am, for the Martyr Anastasia of Rome; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home.
Wednesday, October 30: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; teaching to follow with the church providing towards the meal.
Thursday, October 31: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Homeschool Coop. meets 10:30 am to 2:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Food, Fun and Fellowship 4-8pm; 8pm Candlelight Compline at the Resurrection Shrine.
Friday, November 1: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am, for St. David of Evia.
Saturday, November 2: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; Teen and Junior SOYO 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Sunday, Novenber 3: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
Family News
Birthday Celebration: Ezekiel Crandall (27th); Abigail Joy Cowan (28th); Ava Rigsby (30th); Jonathon Blair (31st).
Prayer List: Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani; 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; those suffering the effect of hurricane’s; 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; Ann and child born to her; Kayla and child born to her 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: Kevin; Sandra; Susan; child Grayson; Mary; infant Zoe; Catherine; Patricia.
All Saints’ Sunday Meal: 4rd Sunday host Schuck- Yeager, with Rhonda Webb as lead Hostess.
Next Week: 1st Sunday host A-Gil, 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 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.
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.