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.

Sunday of Forgiveness (Cheese Fare)

Uncovering of the Seven Martyrs’ relics at Gate of Eugenios in Constantinople; Martyr Anthusa and her twelve servants

Great Lent Clean Week February 23-27

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 4

Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy.

Kontakion for Forgiveness Sunday – Tone 6

O Thou Who guidest to wisdom, and givest understanding and intelligence, the Instructor of the ignorant, and Helper of the poor, strengthen my heart and grant it understanding, O Master. Give me word, O Word of the Father; for behold, I shall not refrain my lips from crying to Thee, O merciful One, have mercy upon me who am fallen.

Thought for Today

“Let us now strive more, my children, and the benefits will be great. No one finds Grace without toil…When our fasting coexists, is strengthened and is encompassed with prayer, with contemplation, with watchfulness, with church attendance, with Confession, with Holy Communion, with good works and charitable giving, then is fulfilled the beauty of the soul’s preparation for the reception of Holy Week. Then we will feel the Holy and Honorable Passion of Christ more profoundly, because our hearts will soften, and they will alter and recognize how boundless the love of God is for man. Then the Holy Resurrection will be alive within us with great strength, we will feast in a divinely-fitting manner and celebrate together with the angels the Holy Pascha.”

-Elder Ephraim of Arizona

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

O Lord, how magnified are Thy works. In wisdom hast Thou made them all.

Bless the Lord, O my soul.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (13:11-14:4)

Brethren, now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light. Let us conduct ourselves becomingly, as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarrel and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to gratify its desires. As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One believes he may eat anything; while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who abstains pass judgement on him who eats; for God welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgement on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (6:14-21)

The Lord said to His Disciples: If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father Who is in secret; and your Father Who sees in secret will reward you. Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Looking Ahead

March is women’s month the ladies and girls of the church will serve on

Sundays during Divine Liturgy by presenting the reading of the Epistle, ushering and holding wooden bowls of prosphoras bread for Holy Communion.

March 1 Sunday of Orthodoxy Lenten Vespers at St George in Fishers 5:00pm; homilist Bishop John of Worcester and New England.

On Sunday March 8 we are honored to host our fellow Orthodox Christians from area churches for Sunday Lenten Vespers. 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!

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

This Week

Today, Sunday Annual meeting follows the Divine Liturgy; SOYO will not meet today. Choir Practice 1:00-2:00 pm. Forgiveness Vespers at 5:00 pm.

Monday, February 23 Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at 6:00 pm.

Tuesday, February 24 Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, February 25 Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00 pm, Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow, vegetable rice dish provided for the meal, sides needed are nuts, fruit, shrimp, bread, hummus! Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or of items you are bringing at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, February 26 Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at 6:00 pm.

Friday, February 28 Akathist to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, February 28 Teen and Tween SOYO trip to the Maple Syrup Festival at Leanne and Michael’s Sugarbush in Salem, IN. The early bus will plan to leave the All Saints lot by 7:30 am. Please RSVP to Kh. Kristina; Bible Study10:00 am at Webb’s house. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow.

Sunday, March 1 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, Sunday of Orthodoxy. Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers 5:00 pm at St. George, Fishers, IN

Family News

Name Day Celebrations Mezy Alexander; Shirley Richardson; Hannah Noor Gillquist; Evelynn Wakefield (26th), Photini.

Birthday Celebrations Aaron Hostetler (22nd); Chris Stroguiludis (27th); Poppy Lewis (27th); Mezy Alexander (28th); Adrian Polit (28th); Nina Gillquist (1st).

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; Kip; 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, Tammy, Kip.

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

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

Service Books Our service books are disappearing. New ones for Divine Liturgy and Daily Vespers have been printed. Please check your homes for service books and return them if found.

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

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.

Sunday of the Last Judgment (Meat Fare)

Apostle Onesimos of the Seventy; Venerable Eusebios of Syria; Martyr Major of Gaza

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.

Kontakion for the Sunday of Last Judgement – Tone 1

When Thou comest, O God, to earth with glory, and all creatures tremble before Thee, and the river of fire floweth before the Altar, and the books are opened and sins revealed, deliver me then from that unquenchable fire, and make me worthy to stand at Thy right hand, O righteous Judge.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

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

The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (8:8-9:2)

Brethren, food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Only take care, lest this liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if any one sees you—a man of knowledge—at table in an idol’s temple, might he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? And so by your knowledge this weak man is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning against your brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of my brother’s falling, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to fall. Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (25:31-46)

The Lord said, “When the Son of man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. Before Him will be gathered all the nations, and He will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and He will place the sheep at His right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the King will say to those at His right hand, ‘Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave Me food, I was thirsty and you gave Me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed Me, I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you visited Me, I was in prison and you came to Me.’ Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see Thee hungry and feed Thee, or thirsty and give Thee drink? And when did we see Thee a stranger and welcome Thee, or naked and clothe Thee? And when did we see Thee sick or in prison and visit Thee?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ Then He will say to those at his left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave Me no food, I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome Me, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’ Then they also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see Thee hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to Thee?’ Then He will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to Me.’ And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

Thought for Today

“Whatever you do, on no account condemn anyone; Do not even try to judge whether a person is good or bad but keep your eyes on that one evil person for whom you must give account before God- yourself.”

+ St. Ignatius Brianchaninov

On Sunday March 8 we are honored to host our fellow Orthodox Christians from area churches for Sunday Lenten Vespers. 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!

Looking Ahead

22 Cheesefare/Forgiveness Sunday; Annual meeting.

Forgiveness Vespers 5pm

Great Lent begins Clean Week February 23-27

23,24 &26 Canons of St. Andrew of Crete at 6:00 pm.

25 Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00 pm.

27 Akathist to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

FEBRUARY 28 is our annual Teen and Tween SOYO trip to the Maple Syrup Festival at Leanne and Michael’s Sugarbush in Salem, IN. The early bus will plan to leave the All Saints lot by 7:30 am and return in time for Great Vespers. Details to follow. Please RSVP to Kh. Kristina if you are interested in driving a family vehicle and have extra seats if necessary. Many fun but decidedly not Lenten food items are available for purchase. Families might pack a cooler or lunch bag for economy and convenience. Any adults are, of course, welcome to caravan at their leisure and on their own!

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

This Week

Today, Sunday Pascha Choir Practice 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

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

Tuesday, February 17 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm at the Webb’s house.

Wednesday, February 18 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow, vegetable stew provided for the meal, sides are needed! Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or of items you are bringing at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, February 19 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, February 20 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, February 21 Bible Sturdy10:00 am at Webb’s house. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow. Bible Bowl teems will meet after dismissal.

Sunday, February 22 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare); Annual meeting following Divine Liturgy. No SOYO today. Choir Practice 1:00-2:00 pm. Forgiveness Vespers at 5:00 pm.

Family News

Birthday Celebrations Marcia Baldwin (21st)

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; Kip; 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 Pauline, infant Noah, Ron, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher, Galyna, Thomas, Albina, Jeanette (Aaliyah Aunt), Fr. Vladimir.

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.

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

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.