Forefeast of and Sunday before Elevation of the Cross
Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem
Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 6
Angelic Powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.
Apolytikion of the Forefeast of the Holy Cross -Tone 2
We offer thee in mediation the life-giving Cross which, of Thy goodness, Thou hast given unto us, the unworthy, O Lord. Save Thy hierarchs and Thy flock, and grant Thou peace through the Theotokos, O only Lover of mankind.
Apolytikion of Holy Resurrection Church -Tone 4
Thou hast revealed the earthly majesty of the dwelling place of the holy glory, O Lord, as the brilliance of the firmament on high. Make firm its foundation unto ages of ages and receive our fervent supplications which are offered to thee therein; through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Life and Resurrection of all.
Kontakion of Holy Resurrection Church -Tone 4
The Church is shown to be * a many-lighted heaven * that doth shine a guiding light * upon all them that do believe; * wherein while standing, we cry aloud: * Do Thou Thyself now establish this house, O Lord
Thought for Today
“It is easier to measure the entire sea with a tiny cup than to grasp the ineffable greatness of God with the human mind.” +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
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.To Thee, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (6:11-18)
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised and not only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the Law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all, who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (3:13-17)
The Lord said, “No one has ascended into heaven but He who descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent His Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.”
This Week
Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers will meet following Divine Liturgy. Great Vespers for the Cross at 5:00pm, with Artoklosia.
Monday, September 14 Festal Liturgy at 9:00 am; Elevation of the Cross.
Tuesday, September 15 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. OCF Dinner and Discussion 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home. Columbus Fellowship 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, September 16 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 17 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.
Friday, September 18 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am,
Saturday, September 19 Bible Study at 10:00 am Webb’s house 3960 E. Fenbrook Lane, webbrk1@gmail.com.; Parish Council meeting at 3:30 pm; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; ask Abouna to follow.
Sunday, September 20 Matins 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00am.
Family News
Names Day Celebration Steve Blair, Cornelius (13th); Faith Farley, Faith (19th); Adaline Thomas, Miriam Schneider, Sophia (19th).
Birthday Celebrations Donavan Gartlett (14th); Jared Schneider (16th); John Labban (17th); Cat Cowen (19th); Robert Purtell (19th).
Please sign up if you plan to attend Grace Anna’s shower so she has an idea of how much craft material to prepare.
Looking Ahead
Fall Festival October 3 First Saturday in October. Volunteers needed please email Dan Rigsby daniel_rigsby@yahoo.com.
His Eminence Metropolitan Saba will visit Indianapolis to consecrate the altar at St. George Orthodox Church on Saturday, October 10. Please visit the St George parish website to RSVP for the luncheon, if you plan to attend. Space is limited.
Archimandrite Fr. Jeremy visit to our parish is October 17 – 18 for his annual pastoral visit to All Saints. Details about this weekend will be shared soon.
Midwest Clergy Synaxis will take place in Brown County from October 19-23 with a Deaconal Retreat October 23-24. We will be blessed to welcome the deacons and deaconal candidates of the Midwest Region at and after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 25. A special Sunday meal of gyros is being prepared. Please sign up to contribute as you are able. Most importantly please pray for our clergy.
Prayer List Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Fr. Athanasius; 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 Timothy; Bobby; Ann; Robin; Adelaide; Rena; Jeff; Samatha; Dorothy; Penny; James; Ruth; Owen; Fr. Jerome.
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.