Athanasius and Cyril, patriarchs of Alexandria & Twelfth Sunday of Luke
Martyr Theodoula of Anazarbus and her companions; Maximos, Serbian ruler
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 SS. Athanasius and Cyril – Tone 3
Shining forth with works of Orthodoxy, * ye quenched every false belief and teaching * and became trophy-bearers and conquerors. * And since ye made all things rich with true piety, * greatly adorning the Church with magnificence, * Athanasius and wise Cyril, ye justly found Christ God, * Who through your prayers doth grant Great Mercy unto all.
Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1
Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.
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
Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers. For Thou are justified in all that Thou hast done for us.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (13:7-16)
Brethren, remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the Word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited their adherents. We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through His own blood. Therefore, let us go forth to Him outside the camp and bear the abuse He endured. For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city, which is to come. Through Him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His Name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
The Gospel
The reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (17:12-19)
At that time, as Jesus entered a village, He was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When He saw them He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving Him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus said, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” And He said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”
Thought for Today
“A poor man when he reaches out to you does not beg, but offers you the kingdom of God.” -Elder Arsenie Papacioc of Romania
House blessing Please EMAIL Fr. Peter if you would like to have your home blessed, placing “house blessing” in the subject line. As usual, he will cluster homes by geography.
Looking Ahead
Football with Father: National Championship Edition: Monday January 19 Mario Anthony Landino (97) defensive running back one of our students, will be playing with the #1 Indiana Hoosiers vs. the #10 Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Join us at 7:30 pm Monday in the fellowship hall to cheer for the Hoosiers and support Mario! Bring a dish to share!
Attention Bible Bowlers! We will have our icebreaker meeting Saturday, January 24 following Vespers. Please bring your OSB if you have one. See Vasily or Elizabeth Carter if you have any questions.
This Week
Monday, January 19 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, January 20 Divine Liturgy for St. Euthemius the Great at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, January 21 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow a Pitch-in meal with coconut shrimp and curry jasmine rice dish provided. Sides are needed as always! Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or of items you are bringing at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.
Thursday, January 22 Divine Liturgy for Timothy the Apostle of the 70 at 9:00 am
Friday, January 23 Divine Liturgy for Hieromartyr Clement at 9:00 am..
Saturday, January 24 Bible study 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Tween and Teen SOYO at 3:30 pm. Great Vespers at 5:00, ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow. Bible Bowl after Great Vespers.
Sunday, January 25 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
Family News
Name Day Celebrations Cody Arthur, Euthymius the Great (20th); Amanda Smith, Agnes (21st); Max Williams, Max Pitchkite, Maximus the Confessor (21st); Laura Crandall, Rita Voss-Monroe, Xenia Konnersman, Xenia Morgan, Xenia of Petersburg (24th)
Birthday Celebrations Cody Arthur (20th).
Prayer List Joel; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Kelsey and her child born; Heather; Hal; Jim, Lisa; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Don and Dee; Vicki; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Gregory; 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; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Sadie and the child she bears; 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 (Barb’s brother); 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 Amanda, Jared, Robert, Pauline, infant Noah, Fr. Daniel, Essam, Qili, Ron, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher.
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
In order to best serve our growing congregation, 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. 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.
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.
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.