Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The miracle of the Archangel Michael in Colossae
Archippos of Hierapolis; Martyrs Eudoxios, Zeno, Romulus and Makarios at Melitene in Armenia
Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 5
Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.
Apolytikion of Archangel Michael -Tone 4
Supreme Commander of the Hosts of the Heavens, * we, the unworthy, importune and beseech thee * that by thy supplications thou encircle us * in the shelter of the wings * of thine immaterial glory, * guarding us who now fall down * and cry to thee with fervor: * Deliver us from dangers of all kinds, * as the great Marshal of the heavenly hosts on high.
Kontakion of the nativity of the Theotokos -Tone 4
By thy holy nativity, O pure one, Joachim and Anna were delivered from the reproach of barrenness; and Adam and Eve were delivered from the corruption of death; thy people do celebrate it, having been saved from the stain of iniquity, crying unto thee: The barren doth give birth to the Theotokos, who nourisheth our life.
Thought for Today
“A tree is known by its fruit, a man by his deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” +St. Basil the Great
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. If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a blessing from Fr. Peter and partake of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the Altar servers at the front of the church.
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
Thou, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us. Save me, O Lord, for the godly man hath failed.
The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (1:21-2:4)
Brethren, it is God who establishes us with you in Christ and has commissioned us; He has put his seal upon us and given us His Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. But I call God to witness against me—it was to spare you that I refrained from coming to Corinth. Not that we lord it over your faith; we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith. For I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit. For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained? And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all. For I wrote you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (22:2-14)
The Lord spoke this parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage feast; but they would not come. Again, he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, Behold, I have made ready my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves are killed, and everything is ready; come to the marriage feast.’ But they made light of it and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the thoroughfares and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find.’ And those servants went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good; so the wedding hall was filled with guests. But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment; and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and cast him into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Thursday, September 24 – Ladies of all ages are invited to the Bridal Shower for Grace Anna. Please sign up to bring food and contact Pelagia with any questions.
Men 18 and up, you are invited to attend the Timeos for Stephen, also on Thursday, September 24. Both will be from 5-7pm at All Saints.
Grace Anna Gish and Stephen Berck will be married on September 27. Please RSVP in the positive or negative today, if possible, so they can make final preparations.
All Saints wish to express heartfelt thanks to our devoted children’s catechists from 2025-26, all of whom have agreed to serve again in this coming ecclesiastical year.
Karen Tabbal, Little Lambs ages 3-6, meeting in the Nursery from after the Eucharist to the Dismissal
Gregory Michael Gill, Holy Hoggets ages 7-9, meeting in the Nursery after the Dismissal
Stephen Berck, Tween SOYO ages 10-12 and Porphyrios Garrison and Kh. Kristina, TEEN SOYO ages 13-19, meeting together following the Post-Communion prayers
More information soon regarding this year’s youth catechism and calendar of social and service opportunities.
This Week
Today, Sunday Vasily and Elizabeth Carter Crowning Ceremony 1:30pm.
Monday, September 7 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, September 8 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. Nativity of the Theotokos
Wednesday, September 9 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; Catechumen and Inquirers class to follow Fellowship Meal. Main dish will be provided; side dishes are needed.
Thursday, September 10 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. Postfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos.
Friday, September 11 Divine Liturgy at 9:00; Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, Euphrosynos the Cook,
Saturday, September 12 Bible Study at 10:00 am Webb’s house 3960 E. Fenbrook Lane, webbrk1@gmail.com.; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; ask Abouna to follow.
Sunday, September 13 Baptisms at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00am. Great Vespers for the Cross at 5:00pm.
Family New
Names Day Celebration Audrey Hall, Cassiana Holland Kassiani (7th); Nanette Maria Metaska, Mary Ann Griggs, Mae Sampanis, Kh. Marilyn Gillquist, Jacqueline Callaghan, Holy Theotokos (8th); Braylan Smith Righteous Jochim (9th); Ariana Vician, Lily Blair, Cora Bidulescu, Patricia Finchum, Rachael Schuck, Righteous Anna (9th).
Birthday Celebrations Steven Wakefield (6th)l Andrew Labban (6th)l Braylan Smith (6th); Mark VanDevander (6th); Dan Rigsby (9th); Elena Radchenko (10th); Felicity Arthur (11th); John Alexander (12th).
Anniversary Celebration Ian & Taylor (Shahadey) Hunter (6th); Matthew & Gabriella Crandall (11th); Subdn. Dan & Linda Barrett (12th).
Looking Ahead
Elevation of the Cross 9:00am Festal Liturgy on September 14
Fall Festival October 3 First Saturday in October. Volunteers needed please email Dan Rigsby daniel_rigsby@yahoo.com.
Metropolitan Saba consecration St. George, Indianapolis on October 10.
Archimandrite Jeremy visit to our parish is October 17.
Prayer List Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East; the persecutions in Nigeria, Lebanon and throughout the world; 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; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly and family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Williams family; Victoria and the child born to her; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Matuska Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Mary and the child she bears; Peter and family; Seraphima; Vince; Angelina; Dinah; Natalie, son Van and family; Potamitis family; Landino family; Sarah; Paulo; Perry.
Memory Eternal Kh. Christina; Drew, James, James, Timothy; Bobby; Ann; Robin; Adelaide; Rena; Jeff; Samatha; Dorothy; Owen.
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 Hannah Valentine, an Orthodox missionary in Albania.
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.