Fifth Sunday of Great Lent

Commemoration of our Righteous Mother Mary of Egypt

Martyr Mark, bishop of Arethusa, Martyr Cyril the deacon of Heliopolis and those with them; Martyrs Jonah and Barachisios of Persia and those with them

**Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great**

Great Lent Our season of prayer, fasting, repentance, and almsgiving

March is Women’s Month

The ladies and girls of the church will serve on Sundays during Divine Liturgy by reading of the Epistle and holding wooden bowls of prosphora bread during Holy Communion.

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 St. Mary of Egypt – Tone 8

Through thee, the divine likeness was securely preserved, O mother Mary; for thou didst carry the cross and follow Christ. By example and precept thou didst teach us to ignore the body, because it is perishable, and to attend to the concerns of the undying soul. Therefore, doth thy soul rejoice with the angels.

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

“The key to the kingdom of Heaven is prayer.” -St. Elijah the Priest

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 Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (9:11-14)

Brethren, when Christ appeared as a High Priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent, not made with hands, that is, not of creation; He entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves, but His own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (10:32-45)

At that time, Jesus took His twelve Disciples, and began to tell them what was to happen to Him, saying, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn Him to death, and deliver Him to the Gentiles. And they will mock Him, and scourge Him, and spit upon Him, and kill Him; and after three days He will rise.” And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Him, and said to Him, “Teacher, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire” And Jesus said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” And they said to Him, “Grant us to sit, one at Thy right hand and one at Thy left, in Thy glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” And they said to Him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized. But to sit at My right hand or at My left is not Mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. And Jesus called them to Him and said to them, “You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be servant of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

RELIEF FOR LEBANON SOYO Pancake Fundraiser today!

In addition to the usual spread of wonderful lenten fare, the teens and tweens of All Saints will be serving pancakes with toppings and fruit as a fundraiser to support victims of war in Lebanon. Please be as generous as possible and consider giving online if you are not prepared to contribute today.

This Week

Today, Sunday Lenten Choir practice 1:00-2:00pm. Sunday Lenten Vespers at 5:00 pm; st. Nicholas, Indianapolis; homilist Fr. John Koon, pastor of Holy Apostles.

Monday, March 30 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, March 31 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00am. OCF dinner and discussion at the Webb’s house, 6:30 pm.

Wednesday, April 1 Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00 pm, Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow, vegetable stew provided for the meal, sides needed: shrimp, mixed nuts, bread, himmus, fruit, lentils and rice or others. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or of items you are bringing at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, April 2 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon.

Friday, April 3 Presanctified Liturgy at 9:00 am; Canon of St. Lazarus at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, April 4 Lazarus Saturday Baptisms, Chrismations and Liturgy at 9:00 am. Luncheon. Indoor Parish Workday. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow.

Sunday, April 5 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, Palm Sunday, the Entrance of Christ into Jerusalem. Bridegroom service at 5:00 pm.

Looking Ahead

Monday, April 6 Bridegroom service at 6:00 pm.

Tuesday, April 7 Bridegroom service at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, April 8 Service of Holy Unction at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, April 9 Vesperal Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; 12 Passion Gospels 6:00 pm

Friday, April 10 Royal Hours at 9:00 am; Great Vespers at 3:00 pm; Orthros with Lamentations at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, April 11 Vesperal Liturgy, Harrowing of Hades at 9:00 am. Rush, Matins, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 pm. Great and Holy Pascha

Sunday, April 12 Agape Vespers at 12:00 noon; Festivities thereafter.

Change in Teen and Tween SOYO Meeting Time

For the foreseeable future, Teen and Tween Catechism will continue to meet following the Sunday Divine Liturgy.

Though this has led to the loss of evening social time (which has pained some), it has optimized attendance (which has been convenient for many).

We have also partly transitioned from the Archdiocesan Exodus curriculum as Exodus is being covered in depth through Bible Bowl study, in favor of discussions more in sync with the Ecclesiastical year. Stay tuned for a calendar of teen and tween social opportunities to augment Catechism.

Creative Arts Festival Entries for the Parish Life Conference, JUNE 17-21, 2026!

It’s that time once again to ready Creative Festival entries (to be submitted by email this year) for the Parish Life Conference, this year to be hosted by the Fr. Fred Shaheen and the faithful of St. Matthew in N. Royalton, Ohio! The theme of this year’s Conference is Exodus 19:6: “YOU SHALL BE TO ME A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION.”

Elizabeth Arthur serves as our parish Creative Arts Festival Coordinator.

All entries must be emailed to her directly at tulipsenterprises@outlook.com by Bright Monday, April 13.

Children grades 1 to 12 are invited to participate and awards will be distributed at the Parish Life Conference.

As a reminder, our region’s categories include:

Arts, Creative Writing, Photography and Poetry and children are invited to submit work in as many or as few categories as they wish.

Parents wishing to learn more, including information about specific guidelines, are directed to antiochian.org/dashboard?name=creative festivals 2026

Family News

Names Day Celebration Molly Alexander, St. Mary of Egypt (29th); Jeremiah Junken, Innocent of Alaska (31st); Alex Puccio, Maria of Gotchina (4th); Polina Mullis, Apollinara (4th).

Birthday Celebrations Darryl Jones, Nina Rogers (29th); Faith Farley (1st);

Wendy Carter (2nd); Irene Weber (3rd); John Kozak (4th); Jennifer Rigsby, Scarlett Pierce (5th).

Prayer List Julia Suzanna, Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Sadie and the child she bears; Heather; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; ; Jan; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Rhonda.

Memory Eternal David, Patriarch Ilia of Georgia, Metropolitan Demitrios of Xanthos, Kip, Tammy..

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry 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.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship, help with cleanup is always needed.

The Prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian (to be prayed by all with your morning and evening prayers at home)

O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of laziness faint-heartedness, lust of power, and idle talk.

But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Your servant.

Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own sins and not to judge my brother, for blessed art Thou unto the ages of ages. Amen

Donations to the church are being made online to www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S. mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Fourth Sunday of Great Lent

Commemoration of John Climacus, Author of “The Ladder”

New Hieromartyr Zachariah, Metropolitan of Corinth; Sophronios, Bishop of Irkutsk

**Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great**

Great Lent Our season of prayer, fasting, repentance, and almsgiving

March is Women’s Month The ladies and girls of the church will serve on Sundays during Divine Liturgy by reading the reading of the Epistle and holding wooden bowls of prosphora bread during Holy Communion.

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.

Apolytikion of St. John Climacus – Tone 8

The barren wilderness thou didst make fertile with the streams of thy tears; and by thy deep sighing thou hast given fruit through thy struggles a hundredfold. Accordingly, thou hast become a star for the universe, sparkling with miracles. Therefore, O righteous Father John Climacus, intercede with Christ God to save our souls.

Kontakion for Sundays in Great Lent -Tone 8

To thee, the Champion Leader, do I offer thanks of victory, O Theotokos, thou who hast delivered me from terror; but as thou that hast that power invincible, O Theotokos, thou alone can set me free: from all forms of danger free me and deliver me, that I may cry unto thee: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom.

Thought for Today

“When you want to say something to your children, tell it to the Panagia and She will bring it to pass”. -St Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

The Lord will give strength to his people. Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (6:13-20)

Brethren, when God made a promise to Abraham, since He had no greater by whom to swear, He swore to Himself, saying, “Surely I will bless you and multiplying you.” And thus Abraham, having patiently endured, obtained the promise. Men indeed swear by a greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation. So when God, desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of His purpose, He interposed it with an oath, so that through two unchangeable things—in which it is impossible that God should prove false—we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to seize the hope before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a Forerunner on our behalf, having become a High Priest “forever according to the order of Melchizedek.”

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (9:17-31)

At that time, a man came to Jesus, kneeling down and saying unto him, “Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a dumb spirit. And wherever it seizes him, it dashes him down; and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid; and I asked Thy Disciples to cast it out, and they were not able.” And Jesus answered them, “O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to Me.” And they brought the boy to Him; and when the spirit saw Jesus, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And Jesus asked his father, “How long has he had this?” And he said, “From childhood. And it has often cast him into the fire and into the water, to destroy him; but if Thou canst do anything, have pity on us and help us.” And Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “You dumb and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him, and never enter him again.” And after crying out and convulsing him terribly, it came out, and the boy was like a corpse; so that most of them said, “He is dead.” But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose. And when Jesus had entered the house, His Disciples asked Him privately, “Why could we not cast it out?” And Jesus said to them, “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting.” They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And Jesus would not have anyone know it; for He was teaching His Disciples, saying to them, “The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and after He is killed, He will rise on the third day.”

New Items in the Bookstore in 2026 The Jesus We Missed, Fr. Patrick Reardon; Akathist of Thanksgiving; Ukrainian-made wood crosses; Great Lent, Fr. Alexander Schmemann; Jesus Prayer Desktop Plaques; Moved by Compassion: Exploring the Core of Orthodox Christian Spiritual Life by John D. Jones; Orthodox Faith, Worship, Life – a catechism; The Orthodox Way, Bp. Kallistos Ware; The Ultimate Building Project: The Human Person, Paul Karos; A variety of Orthodox crosses, silver, stainless and wood.

Looking Ahead

April 3 Canon of St. Lazarus at 6:00 pm.

April 4 Lazarus Saturday Baptisms, Chrismations and Liturgy. Luncheon. Indoor Parish Workday.

April 5 Palm Sunday, the Entrance of Christ into Jerusalem. Bridegroom service at 5:00 pm.

This Week

Today, Sunday Lenten Choir practice 1:00-2:00pm. Sunday Vespers at 5:00 pm; St. George, Terre Haute; homilist Fr. John Miller, pastor of Joy of All Who Sorrow.

Monday, March 23 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, March 24 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00am.

Wednesday, March 25 Divine Liturgy at 6:00 pm, for the Annunciation. “Festal meal to follow. The church is providing fish. All sides are needed. Please list your contribution on the sign-up in the hallway.

Thursday, March 26 The Life of St. Mary of Egypt, and Full Canon of St Andrew of Crete 6:00 pm.

Friday, March 27 Presanctified Liturgy at 9:00 am; Full Akathist to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, March 28 Outdoor Parish Workday 10:00 am All Saints . Great Vespers at 5:00 pm ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow.

Sunday, March 29 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, St. Mary of Egypt. Sunday Lenten Vespers at 5:00 pm; st. Nicholas, Indianapolis; homilist Fr. John Koon, pastor of Holy Apostles.

Family News

Names Day Celebration John Alexander, Bear Schulz, St. John Climacus (22ND); Nancy Jones, Violet Lewis, lydia (23rd); Gabriella Crandall, Randel Storm, Thomas Dyer, Archangel Gabriel (26th).

Birthday Celebrations Marco Pressley (22nd); Marija Krupoves (23rd) Ross Caton (25th); Tristan Rigsby (26th).

Prayer List Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Sadie and the child she bears; Heather; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; ; Jan; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Rhonda.

Memory Eternal David, Baran, Sophie, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher, Galyna, Thomas, Albina, Jeanette (Aaliyah Aunt), Fr. Vladimir, Hilda, Sam, Norma, Metropolitan Demitrios of Xanthos, Kip, Tammy.

House blessings will continue throughout Great Lent. Father will contact you to schedule a time.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry 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.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship, help with cleanup is always needed. Place your donations ready to be served on the serving buffet prior to Holy Communion. After the meal, remove your containers and clean up any church items you used. Thank you.

The Prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian (to be prayed by all with your morning and evening prayers at home)

O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of laziness faint-heartedness, lust of power, and idle talk.

But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Your servant.

Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own sins and not to judge my brother, for blessed art Thou unto the ages of ages. Amen

Donations to the church are being made online to www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S. mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Third Sunday of Great Lent

Veneration of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross

Martyr Agapios of Palestine and those with him; Apostle Aristoboulos of the Seventy, First Bishop of Britain; New-martyrs Manuel of Crete and Parthenios

**Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great**

Great Lent Our season of prayer, fasting, repentance, and almsgiving

March is Women’s month The ladies and girls of the church will serve on Sundays during Divine Liturgy by reading the reading of the Epistle and holding wooden bowls of prosphora bread during Holy Communion.

Resurrectional 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 for the Holy Cross – Tone 1

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all their enemies, and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thy commonwealth.

Kontakion for Sundays in Great Lent -Tone 8

To thee, the Champion Leader, do I offer thanks of victory, O Theotokos, thou who hast delivered me from terror; but as thou that hast that power invincible, O Theotokos, thou alone can set me free: from all forms of danger free me and deliver me, that I may cry unto thee: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom.

Thought for Today

“Do not fear God because of the greatness of His majesty but fear Him because of the greatness of His love.” – St Isaac the Syrian

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance. Unto Thee, O Lord, will I cry, O my God!

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (4:14-5:6)

Brethren, since we have a High Priest, Who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession. For we do not have a High Priest Who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one Who in every respect has been tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, jus as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt Himself to be made a High Priest, but was appointed by Him who said to Him, “Thou art My Son, today I have begotten Thee.” as He says also in another place, “Thou art a Priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (8:34-9:1)

The Lord said, “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” And Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power.”

New Items in the Bookstore in 2026 The Jesus We Missed, Fr. Patrick Reardon; Akathist of Thanksgiving; Ukrainian-made wood crosses; Great Lent, Fr. Alexander Schmemann; Jesus Prayer Desktop Plaques; Moved by Compassion: Exploring the Core of Orthodox Christian Spiritual Life by John D. Jones; Orthodox Faith, Worship, Life – a catechism; The Orthodox Way, Bp. Kallistos Ware; The Ultimate Building Project: The Human Person, Paul Karos; A variety of Orthodox crosses, silver, stainless and wood.

TheatreWorks of Bloomington presents Grammarland! Starring Tatiana Carter, Hannah, Mariam and Anthony Gillquist, and Elias, Miriam, Amos and Zelda Schneider. Saturday, March 14 at 11am & Sunday, March 15 at 4 pm @ MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (downtown). Parking can be less than delightful around downtown, so please allow yourselves enough time!

Camp registration You should have received an email from the camp your child has attended previously. Please let Nina know at alsntssec@bluemarble.net of the camp and week your child is participating in this summer.

House blessings will continue throughout Great Lent. Father will contact you to schedule a time.

This Week

Today, Sunday Lenten Choir practice 1:00-2:00pm; Sunday Lenten Vespers at 5:00 pm; St. John the Forerunner, homilist Fr. David Wey, Pastor of SS. Constantine and Helena.

Monday, March 16 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, March 17 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00am. Columbus Fellowship will meet at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, March 18 Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00 pm, Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow, Eggplant and rice dish “Baingan Bharta” provided for the meal, all sides needed. There will be a signup sheet on Wednesday for those that are able to bring a side or help with cleanup. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or of items you are bringing at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, March 19 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 pm.

Friday, March 20 Presanctified Liturgy at 9:00 am; Akathist to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, March 21 Bible Study10:00 am at Webb’s house. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow. Bible Bowl teams will meet after Great Vespers.

Sunday, March 22 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, St. John Climacus. Sunday Vespers at 5:00 pm St. George, Terre Haute; homilist Fr. John Miller, pastor of Joy of All Who Sorrow.

Family News

Birthday Celebrations Jonathon Garrison (15th); Adam Shahadey (16th);

Kh. Kristina Gillguist (18th); Marah Polit; Rachael Schuck (19th); Lilly Blair; George Tabbal; Ghada Labban; Ignatius Schneider (20th).

Prayer List Aaliyah; Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Sadie and the child she bears; Kelsey and child born; Heather; Hal; Jim, Lisa; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Jan; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Rhonda.

Memory Eternal David, Baran, Sophie, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher, Galyna, Thomas, Albina, Jeanette (Aaliyah Aunt), Fr. Vladimir, Hilda, Sam, Norma, Metropolitan Demitrios of Xanthos, Kip, Tammy.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry 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.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship, help with cleanup is always needed. Place your donations ready to be served on the serving buffet prior to Holy Communion. After the meal, remove your containers and clean up any church items you used. Thank you.

The Prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian (to be prayed by all with your morning and evening prayers at home)

O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of laziness faint-heartedness, lust of power, and idle talk.

But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Your servant.

Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own sins and not to judge my brother, for blessed art Thou unto the ages of ages. Amen

Donations to the church are being made online to www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S. mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Second Sunday of Great Lent

Commemoration of Gregory Palamas, archbishop of Thessalonica

Theophylact the Confessor, bishop of Nicomedia; Apostle Hermas of the Seventy

**Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great**

March is Women’s month

The ladies and girls of the church will serve on Sundays during Divine Liturgy by reading the Epistle and holding the wooded bowls of prosphora bread during Holy Communion.

Resurrectional 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 for St. Gregory Palamas – Tone 8

O Star of Orthodoxy, support of the Church and its teacher, O comeliness of ascetics, and incontestable champion of those who speak in theology, Gregory the wonder-worker, the pride of Thessalonica and preacher of grace, implore thou constantly for the salvation of our souls.

Kontakion for Sundays in Great Lent – Tone 8

To thee, the Champion Leader, do I offer thanks of victory, O Theotokos, thou who hast delivered me from terror; but as thou that hast that power invincible, O Theotokos, thou alone can set me free: from all forms of danger free me and deliver me, that I may cry unto thee: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom.

Thought for Today

It is pointless for someone to say that he has faith in God if he does not have the works which go with faith…namely, deeds of love and compassion. – St. Gregory Palamas

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us. save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (1:10-2:3)

In the beginning, You O Lord didst found the earth, and the heavens are the works of Thy hands; they will perish; but Thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, and like a mantle Thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But Thou art the same, and Thy years will never end.” But to what angel has He ever said. “Sit on My right hand, until I make thine enemies a footstool for thy feet?” Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation? Therefore, we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape, if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, it was attested to us by those who heard Him.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (2:1-12)

At that time, when Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that He was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and He was preaching the Word to them. And they came, bringing to Jesus a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Now, some of the scribes were sitting there, reasoning in their hearts, “Why does this man speak thus? It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” And immediately Jesus, perceiving in His spirit that they thus reasoned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you reason thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your pallet and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” – He said to the paralytic – “I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home.” And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all. So that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!”

Looking Ahead

Camp registration Please let Nina know at alsntssec@bluemarble.net of the camp and week your child is participating this summer.

House blessings will continue throughout Great Lent. Father will contact you to schedule a time.

This Week

Today, Sunday All Saints host Sunday Lenten Vespers at 5:00 pm; homilist Fr. Peter Cox.

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

Tuesday, March 10 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. OCF dinner and discussion at the Webb’s home, 6:30 pm.

Wednesday, March 11 Presanctified Divine Liturgy at 6:00 pm; Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow the meal, ‘Fasolakia’ provided for the meal, sides needed shrimp, bread, hummus, salad, fruit, vegetables, lentils with rice. There will be a sign up sheet on Wednesday for those that are able to bring a side or help with cleanup. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com

Thursday, March 12 6th Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, March 13 Presanctified Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Akathist to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, March 14 Bible study 10:00 am at the Webbs’ home; Great Vespers at 5:00; ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow.

Sunday, March 15 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Sunday of the Holy Cross. Sunday Lenten Vespers at 5:00 pm; St. John the Forerunner, homilist Fr. David Wey, Pastor of SS. Constantine and Helena.

Family News

Name Day Celebrations Nolan Arnold, Gregory Palamas (8th); Kevin Perez, Martyr Aglaius (10th); Thomas Walker, Gregory the Dialogist (12th); Daniel Mullis; Holden Petro, Simeon (12th).

Birthday Celebrations Thomas Walker (9th); Ryan Shanahan (12th); Grace Gish (13th)..

Prayer List Aaliyah; Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Sadie and the child she bears; Kelsey and child born; Heather; Hal; Jim, Lisa; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Jan; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal David, Baran, Sophie, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher, Galyna, Thomas, Albina, Jeanette (Aaliyah Aunt), Fr. Vladimir, Hilda, Sam, Norma, Metropolitan Demitrios of Xanthos, Kip, Tammy.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rnt and utilities payments.

Food Pantry 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.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship, help with cleanup is always needed. Place your donations ready to be served on the serving buffet prior to Holy Communion. After the meal, remove your containers and clean up any church items you used. Thank you.

The Prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian (to be prayed by all with your morning and evening prayers at home)

O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of laziness faint-heartedness, lust of power, and idle talk.

But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Your servant.

Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own sins and not to judge my brother, for blessed art Thou unto the ages of ages. Amen

Donations to the church are being made online to www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S. mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

First Sunday of Great Lent (Sunday of Orthodoxy)

Venerable-martyr Eudokia of Heliopolis; Venerable Domnina of Syria;

Martyrs Markellos and Anthony of Pamphylia

**Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great**

Great Lent Our season of prayer, fasting, repentance, and almsgiving

March is Women’s month

the ladies and girls of the church will serve on Sundays during Divine Liturgy by reading the reading of the Epistle, ushering and holding wooden bowls of prosphoras bread during Holy Communion.

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 the First Sunday of Great Lent – Tone 2

Thy pure image do we venerate, O good One, asking forgiveness of our sins, O Christ our God; for by Thine own will Thou didst ascend the Cross in Thy body, to save Thy creatures from the bondage of the enemy. Wherefore, with thankfulness we cry aloud to thee: Thou hast verily filled all with joy, since Thou didst come, O our Savior, to save the world.

Kontakion for Sundays in Great Lent – Tone 8

To thee, the Champion Leader, do I offer thanks of victory, O Theotokos, thou who hast delivered me from terror; but as thou that hast that power invincible, O Theotokos, thou alone can set me free: from all forms of danger free me and deliver me, that I may cry unto thee: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom.

Thought for Today

“It seems that from my childhood I had a great desire to help those suffering, especially those whose souls are in pain…We must rise from the mournful earth to Heaven and rejoice with the angels over the salvation of a single saved soul, over a single cup of cold water given in the Name of the Lord.”

–St. Elizabeth the New Martyr

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers.

For Thou art righteous in all things Thou hast done for us.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (11:24-26, 32-40)

Brethren, by faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. And what more shall I say? For time would fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and all the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign enemies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated (of whom the world was not worthy), wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And in all these, through well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (1:43-51)

At that time, Jesus decided to go to Galilee. And He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael, and said to him, “We have found Him of Whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!” Nathanael said to Jesus, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered Him, “Rabbi, Thou art the Son of God! Thou art the King of Israel!” Jesus answered him, “Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these.” And Jesus said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.”

Looking Ahead

Camp registration You should have received an email from the camp your child has attended previously. Please let Nina know at alsntssec@bluemarble.net of the camp and week your child is participating in this summer.

House blessings will continue throughout Great Lent. Father will contact you to schedule a time.

This Week

Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers will meet following Divine Liturgy. Sunday of Orthodoxy Lenten Vespers at St George in Fishers 5:00pm; homilist Bishop John of Worcester and New England.

Monday, March 2 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

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

Wednesday, March 4 Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00 pm, Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow, vegan soup provided for the meal, sides needed. There will be a signup sheet on Wednesday for those that are able to bring a side or help with cleanup. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or of items you are bringing at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, March 5 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 pm.

Friday, March 6 Presanctified Liturgy at 9:00 am; Akathist to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, March 7 Bible Study10:00 am at Webb’s house. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow. Bible Bowl teams will meet after Great Vespers.

Sunday, March 8 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, St. Gregory Palamas. We are honored to host our fellow Orthodox Christians from area churches for Sunday Lenten Vespers at 5:00 pm, homilist Rev. Ft. Peter Cox, pastor of St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church.

We will provide a meal to follow the service. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Door to the Fellowship hall – indicate your name and what you would like to bring. Thank you!

Family News

Birthday Celebrations Nina Gillquist (1st); Michael McCalla (2nd); Dn. Lawrence Baldwin (3rd); Polina Mullis (5th).

Prayer List Aaliyah; Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Sadie and the child she bears; Kelsey and child born; Heather; Hal; Jim, Lisa; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Jan; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal David, Baran, Sophie, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher, Galyna, Thomas, Albina, Jeanette (Aaliyah Aunt), Fr. Vladimir, Hilda, Sam, Norma, Metropolitan Demitrios of Xanthos, Kip, Tammy.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry 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.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship, help with cleanup is always needed. Place your donations ready to be served on the serving buffet prior to Holy Communion. After the meal, remove your containers and clean up any church items you used. Thank you.

The Prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian (to be prayed by all with your morning and evening prayers at home)

O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of laziness faint-heartedness, lust of power, and idle talk.

But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Your servant.

Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own sins and not to judge my brother, for blessed art Thou unto the ages of ages. Amen

Donations to the church are being made online to www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S. mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.