The Great-Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming & Sixth Sunday of Luke

Commemoration of the Great Earthquake in Constantinople in 740;

Venerable-Martyr Joasaph of Dionysiou Monastery on Athos

Welcome, Archimandrite Jeremy!

October is Youth month Epistles will be read by the youth.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord. O God, hear my prayer.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to St. Timothy. (2:1-10)

Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus; and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore, I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:26-39)

At that time, Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. And as He stepped out on land, there met Him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, “What hast Thou to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech Thee, do not torment me.” For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. [For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.] Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. And they begged Jesus not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged Jesus to let them enter these. So He gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked Jesus to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so He got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with Jesus; but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare all that God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city all that Jesus had done for him.

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 3

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm. He hath trampled down death by death, and become the first-born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the Great Mercy.

Apolytikion for the Earthquake – Tone 8

O Thou Who lookest upon the earth and makest it tremble, deliver us from the fearful menace of earthquake, O Christ our God, and by the intercessions of the Theotokos, send down upon us Thy mercies in abundance, O only Friend of man.

Apolytikion for St. Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming – Tone 1

A great champion hath the whole world found thee to be when in grave perils; for thou dost put to flight the heathen, O victorious one. As thou didst humble Lyaeus’ arrogance and gavest boldness to Nestor in the stadium, thus, O holy Great Martyr Demetrios, do thou entreat Christ God that we be granted 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 petitions, 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.

Thought for Today

“Unholy spirits will flee as from fire when scourged by prayer. – St. John Climacus

Approaching the Holy Chalice

The young children of Little Lambs and their teachers receive first, unless there are newly illumined, in which case the children go second. Everyone else in the parish family is asked to file toward the periphery, toward the narthex, and proceed down the center aisle. As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

This Week

Monday, October 27 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, October 28 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, October 29 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers’ Class and Catechism to follow. Pitch-in meal of you favorite dish. Please contact Kh. Kristina with food item you’re bringing at itsalwaybrightmonday@gmail.com or 812 272-2813.

Thursday, October 30 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, October 31 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am for St. John Chicago; Harvest Party “chili and stew” for all begins at 6 PM. Candlelight vigil in the cemetery begins at 7:30 PM.

Saturday, November 1 Men of God Retreat at St George Fishers November 1. Bible study 10:00 am at the Webbs’ home. Tween and Teen SOYO at 3:30 pm. Readers Vespers at 5:00. Father Peter will be at the “Men of God“ retreat in Indy.

Sunday, November 2 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am with Myrrh Bearers’ and Tech committee meetings to follow.

Looking Ahead

Nativity fast begins November 15

Family News

Prayer List Lauren Ann and infant David born of her; Rita; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Sadie and child; Kelsey and child; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Charlie; George; infant Graham; Steve.

Attention Parents Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.

All Saints Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 4th Sunday Host Robertson – Yeager, with Perpetua Webb as lead hostess.

Next week: 1st Sunday Host A-Coats, with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support. Our in-house Food 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

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Holy Prophet Joel; Martyr Varos and seven martyrs with him;

Mother Cleopatra of Palestine; Venerable John of Rila

October is Youth month Youth will be reading the Epistle

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

The Lord is my strength and my song. The Lord has chastened me severely.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (11:31-12:9)

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He Who is blessed forever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands. I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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!”

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hades with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee: O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee.

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 petitions, 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

Thought for Today

“Through the face of a person, especially through his eyes, all the good and the light within him are clearly visible. The face of a good person illuminates like a mirror that reflects the inner world of God’s truth.”

-Elder Savvas Ostapenko of Pskov-Pechersky

Approaching the Holy Chalice

The young children of Little Lambs and their teachers receive first, unless there are newly illumined, in which case the children go second. Everyone else in the parish family is asked to file toward the periphery, toward the narthex, and proceed down the center aisle. As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

Father Peter Jon will be away Tuesday-Friday at a clergy meeting. Please contact Thomas Przybyla or Nina Rogers if you have a need during those days.

Bible Bowl Kick-Off Meeting 19 Oct at 12:30PM Each year, parishes have the opportunity to train for the Bible Bowl, a much-anticipated and enjoyed part of summertime Parish Life Conferences that features teams from ages 9-adult. This year’s topic is the Book of Exodus. Please plan to attend a short Kick-Off meeting for all interested Youths and Adults Sunday, October 19 at 12:30 pm in the Nave. Please direct specific questions to Vasily and/or Elizabeth Carter who will serve as this year’s coordinators.

Welcome, Archimandrite Jeremy! Here is the Schedule of Meetings/Topics during the visit:

Friday 6:00pm Adult Discussion with Maza (finger foods)

Saturday 10am-2pm Retreat: What is Sacrifice? Lunch Provided

5:00pm Great Vespers followed by “Fireside Ask Abouna” w/BBQ at St. George Pavilion. Topics include war and self-defense from and Orthodox perspective. Pitch-in…please bring your favorite side! Grilled meats will be provided.

This Week

Today Sunday Bible Bowl Meeting at 12:30 pm in the Nave.

Monday, October 20 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, October 21 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. OCF dinner and discussion 6:30pm at the Webb’s home.

Wednesday, October 22 Reader Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers’ Class and Catechism to follow. Pitch-in meal with — provided. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or items you are bringing. 812- 360-5975; jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com

Thursday, October 23 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, October 24 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. Adult Discussion Group with Fr. Jeremy at 6:00. Maza (finger foods) will be served.

Saturday, October 25 Retreat Session 1 at 10:00 am; Catered Luncheon at 11:30 am; 12:30-2:00 pm Session 2; Tween and Teen SOYO at 3:30 pm. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, Fireside ask Abouna with BBQ in St. George Pavilion.

Sunday, October 26 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am with Archmandrite Jeremy presiding.

Looking Ahead

Harvest Party with Candlelight Vigil in the Cemetery October 31

Men of God Retreat at St George Fishers November 1

Family News

Name Day Celebration

Joel Arthur, Prophet Joel (19th); James Finchum, Ezekiel Crandall, James the Apostle (23rd); Dee Haney, St. Tabitha (25th); Marvin Piercefield, St. Demetrios (26th).

Birthday Celebration

Irina Ter-Grigor’yan (19th); Joel Arthur (20th); Rita Voss- Monroe, Sierra Gioriana (21st); Ezekiel Crandall (27th).

Anniversary Celebration

Don and Dee Haney (23rd).

Prayer List Lauren Ann and infant David born of her; Rita; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Sadie and child; Kelsey and child; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Charlie; George; infant Graham; Steve.

Attention Parent Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 3rd Sunday Host Hsu – Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead hostess.

Next week: 4th Sunday Host Robertson – Yeager, with Perpetua Webb as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities

Food Pantry Thank you for the generous support. Our in-house Food 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

Sunday of Holy Fathers of Seventh Ecumenical Council

Martyrs Probos, Andronikos and Tarachos at Tarsus; Martyr Domnina at Anazarbus in

Cilicia; Virgin Martyr Anastasia of Rome

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, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions and quarrels over the Law; for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicós to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis; for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help in cases of urgent need, not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet  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.”

Resurrectional 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.

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.

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 petitions, 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 doest ever intercede for those who honor thee.

Thought for Today

“Tire yourself in reading the holy books as they will save you from the evil thoughts.”       – St. Anthony the Great

Approaching the Holy Chalice 

The young children of Little Lambs and their teachers receive first, unless there are newly illumined, in which case the children go second.  Everyone else in the parish family is asked to file toward the periphery, toward the narthex, and proceed down the center aisle.  As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left.  This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death.  Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped back and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon.  This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

Children’s Catechism Changes in the New Year

Little Lambs (ages 3-6) will meet as usual following the dismissal with Karen Tabbal teaching.

Bigger Lambs (or the Holy Hoggets’) (ages 7-8) will meet immediately following the dismissal with Gregory (Michael) Gill teaching.

Tween SOYO (ages 9-12) will meet at 3:30-4:30pm Saturdays with Stephen Berck and Maria Nasser teaching

Teen SOYO (ages 13-18) will meet at 3:30-5:00pm Saturdays with Kh. Kristina and Porphyrios.

Looking Ahead 

Bible Bowl call-out

Each year, parishes have the opportunity to train for the Bible Bowl, a much-anticipated and enjoyed part of summertime Parish Life Conferences that features teams from ages 9-adult.  This year’s topic is the Book of Exodus.  Please plan to attend the call-out meeting for all interested youths on Sunday, October 19 at 12:30 pm in the St. George Pavilion.  Please direct specific questions to Vasily or Elizabeth Carter who will serve as this year’s coordinators.  meeting Sunday October 19th at 12:30pm.  Please see Vasily or Elizabeth Carter for questions.

Clergy Conference

October 21-24, Fr. Peter Jon will be attending.

Archimandrite Father Jeremy

will visit All Saints October 24-26^th.

This Week

Monday, October 13 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, October 14 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30pm at the Webb’s home.

Wednesday, October 15 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers’ Class and Catechism to follow. Pitch-in meal with spagetti provided. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or items you are bringing. 812- 360-5975; jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, October 16 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, October 17 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, October 18 Bible Study 10:00am at the Webbs; 3:30pm Tween and Teen SOYO; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, October 19 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgyat 10:00 am.

Family News 

Name Day Celebration

Dn Lucian Stant, St. Lucian (15^th).

Birthday Celebration

Taylor Shahadey Hunter (12^th); Phil Campbell, Dn Lucian Stant (14^th);

Linda Barrett (16^th); Aaron Hsu (17^th); Kaylee Finchum (17^th).

Anniversary Celebration

Howard and Rhonda Webb (13^th).

Prayer List Lauren Ann and infant David born of her; Rita; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all  schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Sadie and child; Kelsey and child; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley;  Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal  Charlie; George; infant Graham; Steve.

Attention Parents 

Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces. 

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday 2^nd Sunday host Coffman-Holland, with Elizabeth Carter as lead hostess.

Next week 3^rd Sunday host Hsu-Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities 

Food Pantry Thank you for your 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

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

    Holy Martyr Charitina of Amisos; John, Bishop of Euchaïta;

    Eudokimos of Vatopedi Monastery on Athos

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle 

Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. God is known in Judah; His Name is great in Israel.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (6:16-7:1)

Brethren, we are the temple of the living God; as God said, “I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.  Therefore, come out from them, and be separate from them,” says the Lord, “and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”  Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (6:31-36)

The Lord said: “As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them.  If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?  For even sinners love those who love them.  And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you?  For even sinners do the same.  And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you?  Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again.  But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish.  Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 8

From the heights Thou didst descend, O compassionate One, and Thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that Thou might deliver us from passion; Thou art our life and our Resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee.

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 petitions, 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 doest ever intercede for those who honor thee. 

All Saints’ Festival on Fairfax

Friday, October 10 11:00am Festival set up

Saturday, October 11 11:00am – 5:00 pm

Thought for Today

“All of us are one big family and brothers to each other, because we are brothers with 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

Approaching the Holy Chalice 

The young children of Little Lambs and their teachers receive first, unless there are newly illumined, in which case the children go second.  Everyone else in the parish family is asked to file toward the periphery, toward the narthex, and proceed down the center aisle.  As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left.  This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death.  Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped back and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon.  This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

Children’s Catechism Changes in the New Year

Little Lambs (ages 3-6) will meet as usual following the dismissal with Karen Tabbal teaching.

Bigger Lambs (or the Holy Hoggets’) (ages 7-8) will meet immediately following the dismissal with Gregory (Michael) Gill teaching.

Tween SOYO (ages 9-12) will meet at 3:30-4:30pm Saturdays with Stephen Berck and Maria Nasser teaching

Teen SOYO (ages 13-18) will meet at 3:30-5:00pm Saturdays with Kh. Kristina and Porphyrios.

Attention Parents 

Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces. 

Kitchen renovation

Thank you to all who assisted with this project; especially the construction crew. Subdeacon Dan Barrett, Andrew Plaza, Bear Schulz, and John Alexander. Subdeacon Dan sends special thanks to the crew that moved out the old appliances.

Wednesdays following Daily Vespers

Thomas Przybyla will be facilitating Fr. Barnabas Powell’s “Journey to Fullness” inquirers’ class in the nave. Anyone who has been inquiring into Orthodoxy for less than 8 months should plan to attend this 16-week course.

Concurrently, Fr. Peter will teach from the new Archdiocesan Catechism in the fellowship hall. If you missed the first week of either class – no worries – we can easily catch you up!

Looking Ahead 

Bible Bowl call-out

Each year, parishes have the opportunity to train for the Bible Bowl, a much-anticipated and enjoyed part of summertime Parish Life Conferences that features teams from ages 9-adult.  This year’s topic is the Book of Exodus.  Please plan to attend the call-out meeting for all interested youths on Sunday, October 19 at 12:30 pm in the St. George Pavilion.  Please direct specific questions to Vasily or Elizabeth Carter who will serve as this year’s coordinators.  meeting Sunday October 19th at 12:30pm.  Please see Vasily or Elizabeth Carter for questions.

Clergy Conference

October 21-24, Fr. Peter Jon will be attending.

Archimandrite Father Jeremy

will visit All Saints October 24-26^th.

This Week

Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers’ and Tech Committee will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, October 6 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Apostle Thomas.

Tuesday, October 7 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Orthodox Fellowship in Columbus, 6:00pm. St. Peter Lutheran Church in Columbus.

Wednesday, October 8 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers’ Class and Catechism to follow. Pitch-in meal will be provided. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or items you are bringing. 812- 360-5975; jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, October 9 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Apostle James, son of Alphaeus.

Friday, October 10 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, October 11 All Saints Festival on Fairfax, 11:00 am – 5:00pm. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, October 12 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgyat 10:00 am.

Family News 

Name Day Celebration

Charles Coats, Thomas Stucker, Apostle Thomas (6^th); Jerimiah Junken, St. Innocent (6^th); Averi Vician, St. Philonella (11st).

Birthday Celebration

Don Haney (6^th); Mikaela Hsu (8th); Bennett and Margot Garletts (9^th); Raymond Labban (10^th); Josiah Skinner (11^th).

Prayer List Rita; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all  schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Sadie and child; Kelsey and child; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley;  Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima.

Memory Eternal Bruce, Charlie; infant Graham; Steve.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday 1^st Sunday host, A- Coats with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.

Next week 2^nd Sunday host Coffman-Holland, with Elizabeth Carter 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