Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost & Ninth Sunday of Luke
After-feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos
Amphilokios, Bishop of Iconium; Gregory, Bishop of Agrigentum
Nativity Fast November 15 to December 25
Welcome, Fr. Seraphim Ramos!
Thank you for serving Divine Liturgy in Fr. Peter’s absence.
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 of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4
Today the Virgin is the foreshadowing of the pleasure of God, and the beginning of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. Thou hast appeared in the Temple of God openly and hast gone before, preaching Christ to all. Let us shout with one thrilling voice, saying: Rejoice, O thou who art the fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.
Kontakion of Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4
The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.
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 toddler 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
The Lord will give strength to His people. Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring ti the Lord honor and glory.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians. (2:14-22)
Brethren, Christ is our peace, Who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that He might create in Himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the Cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And He came and preached peace to you, who were far off, and peace to those who were near; for through Him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in Whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in Whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (12:16-21)
The Lord spoke this parable: “The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ And he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So is he who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” As He said this, Jesus called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
Thought for Today
“The enemy often wounds our soul by his malice and burns us. This wound spreads like a gangrene in the heart if we do not stop it in time by sincere prayer of faith. And God wounds our souls by His love, but this wound is light, sweet, not burning, but warming and vivifying.” – St. John of Kronstadt
Looking Ahead
Saint Nicholas Night Saturday, December 6 details to follow.
Nativity Retreat Friday, December 12 at St. Michael Orthodox Church in Louisville see flyer on bulletin board.
Santa Lucia visit Sunday, December 14
Nativity of Christ December 25
This Week
Monday, November 24 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, November 25 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, November 26 Akathist of Thanksgiving at 6:00 pm. Soup supper to follow.
Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Thanksgiving feast at 2:00 pm.
Friday, November 28 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC life Akathist for the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, November 29 Bible study 10:00 am at the Webbs’ home. Tween and Teen SOYO at 3:30 pm. Great Vespers at 5:00, ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow.
Sunday, November 30 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
Family News
Name Day Celebrations Cathy Alexander, Katie Alexander, Catherine Cowen, Lina Tabbal, Sharon Catherine Gill, Charlotte Wakefield, Bennett Garletts, Mallory Finchum, Rachel Barber, Karen Hrismolas, St Katherine of Alexandria (25th).
Birthday Celebrations Mae Sampanis (23rd); Thomas Gabriel Dyer (26th); Amos Schneider (28th).
Prayer List Lauren Ann and infant David born of her; Rita; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Gregory Gillquist; Jim; Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; 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; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah (Adrian’s cousin); 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; Williams family.
Memory Eternal Constantinos; Apostolos; Archpriest George.
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.
All Saints Sunday Meal
Today, Sunday 4th Sunday Host Robertson- Yeager, with Perpetua Webb as lead hostess.
Next Week SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP MEAL CHANGES BEGINNING NOVEMBER 30TH
In order to best serve our growing congregation, instead of the usual alphabetical meal teams, beginning Sunday, November 30th and thereafter, we ask that everyone who is able bring a food donation of a pot, bowl, casserole or loaf of something* to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a donation, please come anyway and help with cleaning up after the meal. *Please remember, no meat or dairy through December 7 (fish is allowed) and no meat, dairy or fish on December 14 and 20th. Place your donations, ready to serve, on the serving buffet prior to Holy Communion. After the meal, remove your containers and clean up any church items you used. Thank you.
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