Sunday, January 29, 2012
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

We commemorate today the translation of the relics of Ignatius the God-bearer of Antioch; New-martyr Demetrios of Chios.

Visitors, consider yourselves as our honored guests.

Nourishment for the Soul: "These three things God requires of all the baptized: right faith in the heart, truth on the tongue, temperance in the body." -- St. Gregory the Theologian


Camp registration has begun! Our church usually signs up for session two.  At this time we know of two who are going. Please let us know if you plan on attending.   http://antiochianvillage.org/center.html  Amanda Alexander 

Offering envelopes, All Saints calendars, and a few updated phone books are now available in the hallway.

Catechism Classes resume on Wednesday following the Evening Liturgy of the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple.  We will hear of St. Simeon’s receiving He Whom he has awaited and proclaiming, “Lord, now lettest Thou thy servant depart in peace for mine eyes have seen Thy Salvation…” the hymn we pray at each vespers.

House Blessings continue until Great Lent begins February 27th.  Look for the sign-up sheet in the hall or contact Fr. Peter by e-mail or by cell phone.

Tonight, Sunday, January 29:  Archpriest Peter Gillquist is the guest speaker at the Mission Banquet (5pm) at the Mavris Arts & Event Center, 121 S. East Street (off Washington St), Indianapolis.

THIS WEEK
Wednesday, February 1: Liturgy of the Presentation at 6:00 followed by catechism
Saturday, February 4:  Great Vespers at 5:00 p.m.                                                             
Sunday, February 5: Matins at 8:50 with Divine Liturgy at 10:00

Anniversary of his ordination: Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist (2nd) – Long Life – Many Years!
Happy Birthday: Michael Shahadey (30th; Dee Haney (2nd); Karen Tabbal (3rd); Perry Ioannides (3rd)

Prayer List: John Griggs; Charles Coats; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George Rados; All seeking employment; Archpriest Alexander Atty; Phyllis Sloan; Eileen; Marvin, Alice, Evangeline & Robert; Katie;  Robin Freeman’s father; Kelly’s Aunt Sue; Matthew & Gabriella; Hannah, Ben, & Fiona Rose; Bob R; Jill; Lonnie; Jill Patterson; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Gardiner & Harris families; Tim; Laura; Bethany (in Poland); Rdr. James, Fr. John, Christopher; Donna;  Alicia, Christy & Mary, Preston; Micah; Sharon; Sherri Fox; Dianna Rhodes; Chuck & Margaret Aliff ; Victor; John; Quentin, Aaron; Brent; Christy; Expectant Mothers (Maria-Megan-Chelsea-Marie)

Memory Eternal: Kathy; V. Rev. Harold Dunaway; Ron Grinder (Barb’s brother-Jan. 24)



 


Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Make your vows and pay them to the Lord our God”
Verse: “God is known in Judea; His Name is great in Israel.”  Psalm 75:10, 1

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Second Epistle to the Corinthians. 6:16-7:1
     
Brethren, you are a temple of the living God; even as God has said: “I will dwell in them and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”  “’Therefore come out from among them, and be separate,’ says the Lord, ‘and touch nothing unclean; and I will receive you, and I will be a Father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me,’ says the Lord Almighty.”  Having therefore these promises, O beloved ones, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.



Gospel:  The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. 15:21-28
     
At that time, Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and cried, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon.” But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away, for she is crying after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, help me.” And He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed instantly.

Sunday, January 22, 2012
Thirty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Sanctity of Life Sunday

We commemorate today Holy Apostle Timothy & Anastasios the Persian; Venerable Joseph the Sanctified of Crete.

Visitors, consider yourselves as our honored guests.

Nourishment for the Soul: St. Anthony rebukes those who refuse to receive back penitents: "A ship suffered shipwreck and lost its cargo, and only with great difficulty did that boat reach the harbor – and you want to sink even that which was saved from sinking!"

Communion: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting and prayer.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed read in the baskets held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

Order of the Communion line: The choir goes first on the left with the small children and adults in the Little Lambs Sunday School approaching the cup from the right.  The ushers then assist each row from front to back.  Those seated in the over-flow may follow the adjacent row or at the end of the line.

Camp registration has begun! For those of you, who are interested in going to the Antiochian Village Summer Camp in Pennsylvania, go to their official website and register. Our church usually signs up for session two. Please let us know if you plan on attending.   http://antiochianvillage.org/center.html  Amanda Alexander 

Eight SOYO MEMBERS and their sponsor are attending the Canton, Ohio Basketball Tournament this weekend.

Offering Envelopes and All Saints calendars for 2012 are now available.

Catechism Classes resume in February.

House Blessings continue until Great Lent begins February 27th.  Look for the sign-up sheet in the hall or contact Fr. Peter by e-mail or by cell phone.

The Men’s Group meets today after Divine Liturgy.  Daniel Mullis

This Sunday the Annual Myrrh Bearer Christmas Party begins promptly at 12:30 following Divine Liturgy at Kh. Marilyn Gillquist’s home.  All women in the church are welcome.  We hope to dismiss before the Roe v Wade Rally.  Bring nothing to the party; all is provided.  Donations to the kitchen pantry at All Saints for coffee hour will be appreciated.

The Roe v Wade Rally for Life is from 2-3 p.m.  on the Bloomington Square.  Join Fr. Peter Jon and take a stand for Life.  An Open house is from 3:30-5:30 at CPC and Hannah House.*

THIS WEEK
Wednesday, January 25: Daily Vespers at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 28:  Great Vespers at 5:00 p.m.                                                             
Sunday, January 29: Matins at 8:50 with Divine Liturgy at 10:00.
Sunday, January 29: 5:00 pm - Mission Banquet at Mavris Arts & Event Center, 121 S. East Street (off Washington St), Indianapolis. Archpriest Peter Gillquist is the guest speaker.


Blessed Name Day: Jennifer Patterson (St. Xenia-24th)

Happy Birthday: David Patterson (26th)

Prayer List: John Griggs; Charles Coats; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George Rados; All seeking employment; Archpriest Alexander Atty; Phyllis Sloan; Eileen; Marvin, Alice, Evangeline & Robert; Katie;  Robin Freeman’s father; Kelly’s Aunt Sue; Matthew & Gabriella; Hannah, Ben, & Fiona Rose; Bob R; Jill; Lonnie; Jill Patterson; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Gardiner & Harris families; Tim; Laura; Bethany (in Poland); Rdr. James, Fr. John, Christopher; Donna;  Alicia, Christy & Mary, Preston; Micah; Sharon; Sherri Fox; Dianna Rhodes; Chuck & Margaret Aliff ; Victor; John; Quentin, Aaron; Brent; Christy.

Memory Eternal: Kathy; V. Rev. Harold Dunaway


 

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “The Lord will give strength unto His people.”
Verse: “Bring unto the Lord, ye sons of God; bring unto the Lord glory and honor.”  Psalm 28:11, 1

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Epistle to St. Timothy. 4:9-15
    My child, Timothy, faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance.  For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.  These things command and teach.  Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to those who believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.  Till I come, give heed to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.  Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the priests.  Meditate on these things; give yourself wholly to them; that your progress may be manifest to all.
     

Gospel:  The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. 19:1-10
     
At that time, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.  And there was a man named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector, and rich.  And he sought to see Who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature.  So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Jesus, for He was to pass that way.  And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today.”  So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully.  And when they saw it they all murmured, “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.”  And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.”  And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham; for the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost.”