Sunday of the After-feast of the Ascension
Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
Venerable Stylites Simeon the Younger of the Mountain of Wonders and Nikitas of Pereyaslavl-Zalesski; Martyr Meletios the General of Galatia; Venerable Vincent of Lerins
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 of the Ascension -Tone 4
Thou hast ascended in glory, O Christ our God, and gladdened Thy Disciples with the promise of the Holy Spirit, making them confident through the blessing that Thou art the Son of God, and Deliverer of the world.
Apolytikion of the Holy Fathers -Tone 8
Thou, O Christ, art our God of exceeding praise Who didst establish our holy Fathers as luminous stars upon earth, and through them didst guide us unto the true Faith, O most merciful One, glory to Thee.
Kontakion of the Ascension -Tone 6
When Thou didst fulfill Thy dispensation for our sakes, uniting the terrestrials with the celestials, Thou didst ascend in glory, O Christ our God, inseparable in space, but constant without separation, and crying unto Thy beloved: I am with you, and no one shall be against you.
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers. For Thou art just in all Thou hast done to us.
The Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. (20:16-18, 28-36)
In those days, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost. And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called to him the elders of the church. And when they came to him, he said to them: “Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which He obtained with the blood of His own Son. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore, be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night and day to admonish everyone with tears. And now, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel. You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by sol toiling we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down and prayed with them all.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (17:1-13)
At that time, Jesus lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy Son that the Son may glorify Thee, since Thou hast given Him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom Thou hast given Him. And this is eternal life, that they know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom Thou hast sent. I glorified Thee on earth, having accomplished the work which Thou gavest Me to do; and now, Father, glorify Thou Me in Thy own presence with the glory which I had with Thee before the world was made. I have manifested Thy Name to the men whom Thou gavest Me out of the world; Thine they were, and Thou gavest them to Me, and they have kept Thy word. Now they know that everything that Thou hast given Me is from Thee; for I have given them the words which Thou gavest Me, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from Thee; and they have believed that Thou didst send Me. I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world but for those whom Thou hast given Me, for they are Thine; all Mine are Thine, and Thine are Mine, and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to Thee. Holy Father, keep them in Thy Name, which Thou hast given Me, that they may be one, even as We are one. While I was with them, I kept them in Thy Name, which Thou have given Me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to Thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.”
Thought for Today
“Everyday you should try to plant something spiritual in your soul which replaces something worldly…replace songs with hymns, worldly reading with spiritual books, sinful images with Holy ones” +St. Nektarios of Aegina
Approaching the Holy Chalice
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. Newly illumined people who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies, then Little Lambs and babes-in-arms to follow.
This Week
Today, Sunday Wedding of Aaliyah Dorthea LeFlore and David Bahler, 4:00 pm at St. George in Fishers.
Monday, May 25 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 26 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, May 27 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers and Catechumen class to follow. Main dish of vegetable stew will be provided, all sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 28 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.
Family News
Friday, May 29 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. The Apodosis of the Feast of the Holy Ascension. OC Life Akathist at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, May 30 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; ask Abouna to follow. Bible Bowl will meet following Great Vespers.
Sunday, May 31 Baptisms at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Holy Pentecost kneeling Vespers.
Looking Ahead
The movie El Tonto Por Cristo will be shown on Pentecost at Holy Trinity Greek Cathedral in Indianapolis at 5:00 pm. https://www.goelevent.com/Kan-KanCinemaandBrasserie/e/ELTONTOPORCRISTO
Apostles Fast begins Monday, June 8 – 29.
Parish Life Conference Wednesday June 17- 21
Congratulations to all College and High School graduates. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17
House Blessings Father Peter will be blessing houses. Please contact him by email at pgillquist@hotmail.com.
Names Day Celebration Tristan Rigsby, Alexander of Alexandria (29th); McKenzie Hall, Dymphna (30th).
Birthday Celebrations Daniel Schuck (25th); Aurora Skinner (26th); Audrey Hall (26th); Thomas Stucker (27th); Basil Konnersman (28th); Maeghan Lanaghan (29th);
Andrew Plaza (29th).
Prayer List Vivian Orphanos (hospice); Jacquie; Miller (recurrence of cancer); Anna and the child born of her, Dnsa. Miriam; Julia Suzanna, Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Fr. Seraphim; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; 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; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; 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; Mary and family; Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Rhonda, Philip, Dianne.
Memory Eternal Jan Isham.
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.
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.
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.