Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Martyrs Akindinos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidophoros and Anempodistos of Persia
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.
Apolytikion of the Persian Martyrs – Tone 2
Blessed is the earth that drank your blood, O prizewinners of the Lord, and holy are the tabernacles that received your spirits; for in the stadium ye triumphed over the enemy, and ye proclaimed Christ with boldness. Beseech Him, we pray, since He is good, to save our souls.
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
Don’t be troubled if you don’t feel the love of God in yourself, but think about the Lord, that He is merciful, and guard yourself from sins, and the grace of God will teach you.- St. Silouan the Athonite
Approaching the Holy Chalice
The young children of Little Lambs and their teachers receive first, unless there are newly illumined, in which case the children go second. Infants to toddlers may follow with their parents or godparent. Everyone else in the parish family is asked to file toward the periphery, toward the narthex, and proceed down the center aisle. As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.
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 Galatians. (2:16-20)
Brethren, you know that a man is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Jesus Christ. Even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the Law, because by works of the Law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the Law died to the Law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ Who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (16:19-31)
The Lord said, “There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus in his bosom. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.’ But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And beside s all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ And he said, ‘No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’
Service Books Our service books have gone missing. New ones for Divine Liturgy and Daily Vesper have been printed. I don’t have a Great Vesper book to copy. Please check your homes for service books.
This Week
Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers’ and Tech committee meetings to follow Divine Liturgy.
Monday, November 3 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, November 4 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm,at the Webbs’ house.
Wednesday, November 5 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers’ Class and Catechism to follow. Pitch-in meal, with Curry Lentil soup provided. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or items you are bringing. 812- 360-5975;
jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com
Thursday, November 6 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.
Friday, November 7 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.
Saturday, November 8 Bible study 10:00 am at the Webbs’ home. Baby Shower for Alex Puccio, All Saints Fellowship Hall 12 noon to 2:00pm. Tween and Teen SOYO at 3:30 pm. Readers Vespers at 5:00 with Ask Abouna to follow.
Sunday, November 9 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am
Looking Ahead
Baby Shower for Alex Puccio Saturday, November 8
Prokomedia service and Vesperal Liturgy for St. John Chrysostom Wednesday, November 12
Nativity fast begins Saturday, November 15
Family News
Name Day Celebrations Michael Shahadey, Adam Shahadey, Mikaela Hsu, Christian Gillquist, Boone Fowler, Marco Pressley, Archangel Michael (8th); Ross Caton; Aurelia Hsu, Archangel Uriel (8th); Gabriella Crandall; Randel Storm, Tom Dyer, Archangel Gabriel (8th).
Birthday Celebrations Ariana Vician (9th).
Anniversary Justin & Mary Maschino (4th).
Prayer List Lauren Ann and infant David born of her; Rita; Heather; Jim; Jan; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Don and Dee; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Sadie and child; Kelsey and child; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Thomas Gabriel.
Memory Eternal infant Graham; Steve; Constantinos; Apostalos; Archpriest George.
Attention Parents Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.
All Saints Sunday Meal
Today, Sunday 1st Sunday Host A-Coats, with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.
Next week 2nd Sunday Host Coffman-Holland, with Elizabeth Carter as lead hostess.
Giving Opportunities
Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support. Our in-house Food Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.
Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support.
Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.
Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail.
Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints