Divine Liturgy on the Fiftieth Day after Pascha
The Great Feast of Pentecost
Great Vespers of Pentecost with the Kneeling Prayers immediately following the Divine Liturgy on Pentecost
Memory Eternal Father Seraphim May you rest where the just repose!
Welcome Father John Schmidt serving Divine Liturgy for us in Father Peter Jon’s absence. May God grant you many years!
Baptisms rescheduled for 9:00am on Sunday, June 14
The Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) of the Feast
Be Thou exalted, O Lord, in Thy strength; we shall praise and sing of Thy mighty acts. Save us, O Good Comforter, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.
Apolytikion of Pentecost – Tone 8
Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast revealed the fishermen as most wise, having sent upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them Thou hast fished the universe, O Lover of mankind, glory to Thee.
Kontakion of Pentecost – Tone 8
When the High One descended, confusing tongues, He divided the nations. And when He distributed the fiery tongues He called all to one unity. Wherefore, in unison we glorify the most Holy Spirit.
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
Their voice has gone out into all the earth. The heavens declare the glory of God.
The Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. (2:1-11)
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. And they were amazed and wondered, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians, we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.”
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (7:37-52; 8:12)
On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and proclaimed, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.’” Now this He said about the Spirit, which those who believed in Him were to receive; for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. When they heard these words, many of the people said, “This is really the prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Is the Christ to come from Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ is descended from David, and comes from Bethlehem, the village where David was?” So there was a division among the people over Him. Some of them wanted to arrest Him, but no one laid hands on Him. The officers then went back to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, “Why did you not bring Him?” The officers answered, “No man ever spoke like this man!” The Pharisees answered them, “Are you led astray, you also? Have any of the authorities or the Pharisees believed in Him? But this crowd, who do not know the Law, are accursed.” Nicodemus, who had gone to Him before, and who was one of them, said to them, “Does our Law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he does?” They replied, “Are you from Galilee too? Search and you will see that no prophet is to rise from Galilee.” Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Thought for Today
“Revere every work, every thought of the Word of God, of the writings of the Holy Fathers, and among them, the various prayers and hymns which we hear in Church or which we read at home, because they are all the breathing word of the Holy Spirit.” – St. John of Kronstadt
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.
Congratulations David and Aaliyah Dorthea Bahler on their marriage. May God grant you many years!
This Week
Today, Sunday 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/KanKanCinemaandBrasserie/e/ELTONTOPORCRISTO
Monday, June 1 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Monday of the Holy Spirit.
Tuesday, June 2 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, June 3 Reader Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class to follow. Main dish will be provided, all sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.
Thursday, June 4 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Friday, June 5 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Saturday, June 6 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Sierra Photini Giordano & Richie Achilles Block Wedding at St. George Fishers; Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm; Bible Bowl will meet following Great Vespers.
Sunday, June 7 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Sunday of All Saints; Myrrh Bearers’ fundraiser.
Next Sunday is our patronal feast day – All Saints Sunday! In celebration and as a Fundraiser, the Myrrh Bearers will be offering a delicious picnic meal on Sunday June 7th. Chili Dogs and Brats ‘n Kraut, potato salad and mac ‘n cheese, and a host of other goodies (including pies and ice cream sandwiches) will be available. A minimum donation (there is no maximum!) of $10/adult and $5/child under 12 with a maximum of $20/family is suggested. Proceeds go to help defray the cost of church camp, help those in need, and to support the work of the Antiochian women nationwide. Please be generous!
All Saints Family Photo – Weather permitting, we will gather outside and take a photo of our parish family – don’t be left out, plan to be there!
Looking Ahead
Apostles Fast begins Monday, June 8 – 29.
Parish Life Conference Wednesday June 17- 21.
Baptisms and Chrismation Sunday, June 28.
House Blessings Father Peter will be blessing houses. Please contact him by email at pgillquist@hotmail.com.
Family News
Names Day Celebration Justin Maschino, Martyr Justin (1st); Marah Polit, Mary of Bethany (4th); Melissa Barbarick. Martha of Bethany (4th).
Birthday Celebrations Mary Maschino (1st).
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; 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; Father Seraphim.
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.