Sunday of the After-feast of the Ascension

Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council Martyr Justin the Philosopher & companions at Rome; Archimandrite Justin Popovic of Serbia 

Thought for Today: “When you do not know exactly what to say to God, simply say to Him, ‘My God, I thank You’.” – St. Justin Popovic of Celije

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.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece 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

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 or day to admonish everyone with tears. And now, brethren, 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 so toiling one 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.”

Congratulations graduating High School Seniors May God grant you many years!

Parish Life Conference: June 18-22 in Louisville, KY.  Father Peter will be attending.

Alaska Mission Support: Fr. Peter Jon, Christian, Nina and Gregory Gillquist plan to participate in a mission trip to Kodiak Island, Alaska, where they will be assisting with repairs to St. Herman’s Monastery.  They leave July 26 and return August 5. The total cost for the trip is $8,000, of which they have raised $3,000. If you would like to be part of this blessed mission by contributing to the cost of their travels, please donate online (https://www.allsaintsbloomington.org/make-a-donation/) and designate your donation “Alaska Mission.” You may also donate in-person at All Saints. Thank you for your support!

This Week

Today, Sunday: Myrrh Bearers will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, June 2: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, June 3 : Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Wednesday, June 4: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm for, fellowship meal  and teaching to follow.

Thursday, June 5: 1^st Hour Prayer and Akathist for St. Theodore at 6:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 6: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, June 7: Bible Study, 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Jr. and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, June 8: Baptisms and Chrismations duringMatins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Kneeling Vespers for Pentecost at 11:30 am.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Justin Maschino, Justin the philosopher (1^st); Melissa Barbarick, Martha of Bethany (4^th); Marah Polit, Mary of Bethany (4^th).

Birthday Celebration: Mary Maschino (1^st); Cathy Alexander (7^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Dn. Lawrence and Marcia Baldwin (6^th).

Prayer List: Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott and Jackie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all  schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina and infant Ivana; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Evan; Hannah and children.

Memory Eternal: Armondo, Archimandrite Panteleimon, Carole.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 1^st Sunday Host A-Coats, with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.

Next week: 2^nd Sunday Host Coffman – Holland, with Elizabeth Carter as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood 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. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing

support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Sixth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Blind Man

& Third Discovery of the Forerunner’s Honorable Head

Martyr Celestine of Rome; Hieromartyr Therapon, bishop of Cyprus 

Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen! 

Thought for Today: “Visit the temple of God more often, especially during tribulation: stand well in some dark corner, pray and cry heartily. And the Lord will certainly comfort you. And you say: Lord, I thought that there was no way out of my grave situation, but You, Lord, helped me! Narrow and sorrowful is the path that leads to eternal life.”

– St. Barsanuphis of Optina

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle 

The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord. O God, hear my voice.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (4:6-15)

Brethren, it is the God Who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” Who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. While we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So, death is at work in us, but life in you. Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that He Who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into His presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (9:1-38)

At that time, when Jesus was passing, he saw a man blind from his birth. And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be made manifest in him. I must work the works of Him who sent Me, while it is day; night comes, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” As he said this, he spat on the ground and made clay of the spittle and anointed the man’s eyes with the clay, saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam,” which means “Sent.” So he went and washed and came back seeing. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar, said, “Is not this the man who used to sit and beg?” Some said, “It is he;” others said, “No, but he is like him.” He said, “I am the man.” They said to him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash’; so I went and washed and received my sight.” They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.” They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it was a Sabbath day when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes. The Pharisees again asked him how he had received his sight. And he said to them, “He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and I see.”  Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” There was a division among them. So they again said to the blind man, “What do you say about Him, since He has opened your eyes?” He said, “He is a prophet.” The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight, until they called the parents of the man who had received his sight, and asked them, “Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?” His parents answered, “We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but how he now sees we do not know, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age, he will speak for himself.” His parents said this because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone should confess him to be Christ, he was to be put out of the synagogue.  Therefore, his parents said, “He is of age, ask him.” So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and said to him, “Give God the praise; we know that this man is a sinner.” He answered, “Whether he is a sinner, I do not know; one thing I know, that though I was blind, now I see.” They said to him, “What did He do to you?  How did He open your eyes?” He answered them, “I have told you already, and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you too want to become His disciples?” And they reviled him, saying, “You are His disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where He comes from.” The man answered, “Why, this is a marvel! You do not know where He comes from, and yet He opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, God listens to him. Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a man born blind. If this man were not from God, He could do nothing.” They answered him, “You were born in utter sin, and would you teach us?” And they cast him out. Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him He said, “Do you believe in the Son of God?” He answered, “And who is He, Sir, that I may believe in Him?” Jesus said to him, “You have seen Him, and it is He who speaks to you.” He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped Him.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

The Eisodikon (Entrance) of Pascha

In the gathering places bless ye God the Lord, from the springs of Israel. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 5

Let us believers praise and worship the Word; coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. For, He took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh to suffer death; and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion of the Forerunner’s Head Dioscovery – Tone 4

Christ God hath revealed to us thy truly ven’rable head * as a divine treasure that had been concealed in the earth, O Prophet and Forerunner. * Wherefore, as we gather on the feast of its finding, * with our hymns inspired of God, we praise Christ the Savior, * Who by thy mighty prayers saveth us from every kind of harm.

The Kontakion of Pascha – Tone 8

Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of Hades, and didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and giving peace unto Thine Apostles, O Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen.

Alaska Mission Support: Fr. Peter Jon, Christian, Nina and Gregory Gillquist plan to participate in a mission trip to Kodiak Island, Alaska, where they will be assisting with repairs to St. Herman’s Monastery.  They leave July 26 and return August 5. The total cost for the trip is $8,000, of which they have raised $3,000. If you would like to be part of this blessed mission by contributing to the cost of their travels, please donate online (https://www.allsaintsbloomington.org/make-a-donation/) and deginate your donation “Alaska Mission.” You may also donate in-person at All Saints. Thank you for your support!

This Week 

Monday, May 26: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, May 27: Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Wednesday, May 28: Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Ascension at 6:00 pm; teaching, fellowship meal to follow.

Thursday, May 29: NO service.

Friday, May 30: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC life Akathist the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, May 31: Bible Study, 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Jr. and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, June 1: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Family News 

Name Day Celebration: John Labban, John the forerunner (25^th); Tristan Rigsby, Alexander of Alexandria (29^th); McKenzie Hall, Dymphna (30^th).

Birthday Celebration: Daniel Schuck (25^th); Aurora Skinner (26^th); Audrey Hall (26^th); Thomas Stucker (27^th); Basil Konnersman (28^th); Maeghan Lanaghan (29^th);

Prayer List: Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott and Jackie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all  schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina and infant Ivana; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Evan; Hannah and children.

Memory Eternal: Armondo, Archimandrite Panteleimon, Carole.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:

Today, Sunday: 4^th Sunday Host Robertson- Yeager, with Rhonda Webb as lead hostess.

Next week:. 1^st Sunday Host A-Coats, with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood 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. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Fifth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

& After-feast of Mid-Pentecost

Martyrs Peter, Dionysios, Andrew, Paul, Christina, Heraklios, Paulinos and Benedimos; Stephen the New, patriarch of Constantinople 

Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen!

Thought for Today: “Faith is not accepting something with your mind. Faith is a spiritual organ through which you sense reality, just like your physical eyes. But for all of us this spiritual sense is terribly atrophied; to have faith requires lengthy care for our atrophied spiritual organ.”

– Anonymous Monk

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle 

O Lord, how magnified are Thy works, You have made all things in wisdom. Bless the Lord, O my soul. 

The Reading from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. (11:19-30)

In those days, those apostles who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none, except Jews. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who upon coming to Antioch spoke to the Greek’s also, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number that believed turned to the Lord. News of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad; and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose; for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a large company was added to the Lord. So Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul; and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year, they met with the church, and taught a large company of people, and in Antioch the disciples were for the first time called Christians. Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. And one of them named Agabos stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over the whole world; and the brethren who lived in Judaea; and they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul. 

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (4:5-42)

At that time, Jesus came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.  Jacob’s well was there, and so Jesus, wearied as He was with his journey, sat down beside the well. It was about the sixth hour.  There came a woman of Samaria to draw water.  Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.”  For His Disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.  The Samaritan woman said to Him, “How is it that Thou, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?”  For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.  Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and Who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”  The woman said to Him, “Sir, Thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep; where do you get that living water?  Art Thou greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, and his sons, and his cattle?”  Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst forever; the water that I shall give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”  The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.”  Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.”  The woman answered Him, “I have no husband.”  Jesus said to her, “You are right in saying, ‘I have no husband’; for you have had five husbands, and he whom you now have is not your husband; this you said truly.”  The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that Thou art a prophet.  Our fathers worshiped on this mountain; and Thou sayest that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.”  Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father.  You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews.  But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship Him.  God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”  The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming [He Who is called Christ]; when He comes, He will tell us all things.”  Jesus said to her, “I Who speak to you am He.”  Just then His Disciples came.  They marveled that He was talking with a woman, but none said, “What dost Thou wish?” or, “Why art Thou talking with her?”  So the woman left her water jar, and went away into the city, and said to the people, “Come, see a man Who told me all that I ever did.  Can this be the Christ?”  They went out of the city and were coming to Him.  Meanwhile the Disciples besought Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.”  But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.”  So the Disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought Him food?”  Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him Who sent Me, and to accomplish His work.  Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’?  I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see how the fields are already white for harvest.  He who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together.  For here the saying holds true, ‘One sows and another reaps.’  I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor; others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.”  Many Samaritans from that city believed in Him because of the woman’s testimony, “He said to me all that I ever did.”  So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days.  And many more believed because of His words.  They said to the woman, “It is no longer because of your words that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church. 

The Eisodikon (Entrance) of Pascha

In the gathering places bless ye God the Lord, from the springs of Israel. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 4

Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel, the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying, Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy.

Apolytikion for Mid-Pentecost -Tone 8

In the midst of this Feast, O Savior, give Thou my thirsty soul to drink of the waters of true worship; for Thou didst call out to all, saying: Whosoever is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. Wherefore, O Christ our God, Fountain of life, glory to Thee.

The Kontakion of Pascha – Tone 8

Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of Hades, and didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and giving peace unto Thine Apostles, O Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen.

Approaching the Holy Chalice: When approaching the Holy Chalice, we cross our arms, always right over left, in the posture of submission.  If you will receive the Holy Mysteries at the Chalice, open your mouth, tipping your head only if your height makes it necessary, and take the Gifts directly from the spoon when Father places it in your mouth.  This is how we accept the Medicine of Immortality directly from the Benevolent God Who feeds and sustains us.  Since the institution of the Mystical Supper, no man, woman, or child (including every priest who has ever consumed the Gifts after all of the faithful have communed) has become ill from receiving the Eucharist.  If you are not prepared to receive, simply say, “Father, bless”, bow your head, and Fr. Peter will bless you with the Chalice.

This Week

Today, Sunday: Parish Council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, May 19: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, May 20: Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Wednesday, May 21: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; teaching, fellowship meal to follow.

Thursday, May 22: Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Friday, May 23: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, May 24: Bible Study, 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to

follow; Jr. and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, May 25: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Shirley Richardson, Mezy Alexander, Hannah Gillquist, Sierra Giordana, Photini (18^th); Saraquel Hsu, Maeghan Lanaghan, Helena (24^th).

Birthday Celebration: Hannah Gillquist (18^th); Benedict Jones (24^th); Elias Gill (24^th).

Prayer List: Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott and Jackie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all  schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina and child born of her; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Evan; Hannah and children.

Memory Eternal: Armondo, Archimandrite Panteleimon, Carole.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:

Today, Sunday: 3^rd Sunday Host Hostettler- Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead hostess.

Next week: 4^th Sunday Host Robertson- Yeager, with Rhonda Webb as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood 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. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Fourth Sunday of Pascha

Sunday of the Paralytic

Hieromartyr Mokios, priest in Macedonia;

Cyril and Methodios, equals-to-the-Apostles and enlighteners of the Slavs

Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen!

Thought for Today: “Where would there be an opportunity for struggling for great deeds if we were not occasionally injured by our neighbors, if they did not offend us? Where would there be opportunities for patiently bearing offenses, for meekness and humility? You see, then, that we must be tried by many and various evils in order to prove our virtue and eventually be crowned.”  – St. John of Kronstadt

The Eisodikon (Entrance) of Pascha

In the gathering places bless ye God the Lord, from the springs of Israel. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 3

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm. He hath trampled down death by death, and become the first-born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the Great Mercy.

The Kontakion of Pascha – Tone 8 Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of Hades, and didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and giving peace unto Thine Apostles, O Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece 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 chant unto our God, chant ye. Clap your hands, all ye nations.

The Reading from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. (9:32-42)

In those days, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints who dwelt at Lydda. There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who was bedridden for eight years and paralyzed. And Peter said to him: “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; arise and make your bed.” And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which means Dorcas). She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days that she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her, they placed her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him entreating him: “Please come to us without delay!” So Peter rose and went with them. And when he had come, they took him into the upper chamber. All the widows stood beside him weeping, showing the tunics and other garments which Dorcas made while she was with them. But Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body, he said: “Tabitha, arise!” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up. And he gave her his hand and lifted her up. Then calling all the saints and widows he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (5:1-15)

At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda, which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water. For an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool and troubled the water; whoever stepped in first, after the troubling of the water was healed of whatever disease he had. One man was there, who had been ill for 38 years. When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” The sick man answered Him, “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me.” Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your pallet, and walk.” And at once the man was healed, and he took up his pallet and walked. Now that day was the Sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, “It is the Sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet.” But he answered them, “The man who healed me said to me, ‘Take up your pallet, and walk.’” They asked him, “Who is the man who said to you, ‘Take up your pallet, and walk’?” Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befalls you.” The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus Who had healed him.

Approaching the Holy Chalice: When approaching the Holy Chalice, we cross our arms, always right over left, in the posture of submission.  If you will receive the Holy Mysteries at the Chalice, open your mouth, tipping your head only if your height makes it necessary, and take the Gifts directly from the spoon when Father places it in your mouth.  This is how we accept the Medicine of Immortality directly from the Benevolent God Who feeds and sustains us.  Since the institution of the Mystical Supper, no man, woman, or child (including every priest who has ever consumed the Gifts after all of the faithful have communed) has become ill from receiving the Eucharist.  If you are not prepared to receive, simply say, “Father, bless”, bow your head, and Fr. Peter will bless you with the Chalice.

Congratulations to the Robertson family on the arrival of their daughter Ivana Margaret. May God grant you many years!

This Week

Today, Sunday: Mother’s Day – honoring the women influencing our lives – Mothers, Godmothers, and Grandmothers. May God grant you many years!

Monday, May 12: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, May 13: Vesperal Liturgy at 6:00 pm, for the Mid-feast of Pentecost.

Wednesday, May 14: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; teaching, fellowship meal to follow.

Thursday, May 15: Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Friday, May 16: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, May 17: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s house, Howard will be leading a study of selections from Isaiah. All adults are welcome to join us for a time of fellowship and study! 3960 E. Fenbrook Lane, Bloomington, 47401. 314-313-4275 webbrk1@gmail.com.

Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Jr. and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, May 18: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Parish Council meeting.

Family News

Birthday Celebration: Lance Cowen (11^th); Anthony Gillquist (12^th); Teya Tabbal (12^th); Howard Webb (14^th).

Prayer List: Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott and Jackie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all  schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina and child born of her; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Evan; Hannah and children.

Memory Eternal: Matushka Mary, Armondo, Archimandrite Panteleimon.

Changes in the Nave: We are working to more comfortably accommodate the growing number of faithful in our parish. We removed some chairs and rearranged seating to afford everyone a better view of the iconostasis and improve the path for the Great Entrance. Standing is welcome up front or in the back on the new rugs which are specifically provided for comfortable seating during the homily. We will continue to look out for one another and make sure that those who need a chair will have one. I thank you for your cheerful patience and helpful feedback. – Fr. Peter Jon

A Pilgrimage to Holy Dormition Monastery – Friday, May 23 – Monday May 25, 2025.  All Saints will be offering a pilgrimage to this women’s monastery located in south central Michigan. Rhonda & Howard Webb will be leading the group. Catechumens and Inquirers are welcome.  Services are primarily in English with some Romanian. Please email Rhonda Webb at webbrk1@gmail.com to sign up – space is limited. Priority will be given to those who have not visited a monastery before.  See flyer on the bulletin board for more details. 

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:

Today, Sunday: 2^nd Sunday Host Coffman-Holland, with Elizabeth Carter as lead hostess.

Next week: 3^rd Sunday Host Hostettler- Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood 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. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Third Sunday of Pascha

Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women,

Pious Joseph of Arimathaea & Righteous Nicodemus

Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen! 

Thought for Today: “It is impossible to be saved without the help of the Most Blessed Virgin, because those who are not saved by the justice of God are saved by the intercession of the Theotokos.“ + St. John Chrysostom

The Eisodikon (Entrance) of Pascha

In the gathering places bless ye God the Lord, from the springs of Israel. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hell with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee: O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee.

Apoytikion of Joseph of Arimathaea – Tone 2

The noble Joseph, taking Thine immaculate Body down from the Tree, and having wrapped It in pure linen and spices, laid It for burial in a new tomb. But on the third day Thou didst arise, O Lord, granting to the world Great Mercy.

Apolytikion of the Myrrh-Bearing Women – Tone 2

Unto the myrrh-bearing women did the Angel cry out as he stood by the grave: Myrrh-oils are meet for the dead, but Christ hath proved to be a stranger to corruption. But cry out: The Lord is risen, granting to the world Great Mercy.

The Kontakion of Pascha – Tone 8

Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of     Hades, and didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and giving peace unto Thine Apostles, O Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle 

The Lord is my strength and my song. The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The Reading from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. (6:1-7)

In those days, when the number of the disciples were increased in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the body of the disciples and said: “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” And what they said pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Próchoros, and Nikánor, and Tímon, and Parmenás, and Nikólaos a proselyte of Antioch. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands upon them. And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly, and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. 

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (15:43-16:8)

At that time, Joseph of Arimathaea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the Kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. And Pilate wondered if He were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether Jesus was already dead. And when he learned from the centurion that He was dead, he granted the body to Joseph. And he bought a linen shroud, and taking Him down, wrapped Him in the linen shroud, and laid Him in a tomb, which had been hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where He was laid. And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb at the rising of the sun. And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?” And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back – it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a long white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, “Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, Who was crucified. He is risen; He is not here; see the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples and Peter that He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see Him, as He told you.” And they went out quickly and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

Approaching the Holy Chalice

When approaching the Holy Chalice, we cross our arms, always right over left, in the posture of submission.  If you will receive the Holy Mysteries at the Chalice, open your mouth, tipping your head only if your height makes it necessary, and take the Gifts directly from the spoon when Father places it in your mouth.  This is how we accept the Medicine of Immortality directly from the Benevolent God Who feeds and sustains us.  Since the institution of the Mystical Supper, no man, woman, or child (including every priest who has ever consumed the Gifts after all of the faithful have communed) has become ill from receiving the Eucharist.  If you are not prepared to receive, simply say, “Father, bless”, bow your head, and Fr. Peter will bless you with the Chalice.

Welcome Home Sierra (St. Theckla the Protomartyr) Giordano, and infant Scarlett (St. Mary Magdalene) Pierce and may God grant you many years!

IU graduates Congratulations you will always have a family here at All Saints.

This Week

Today is the Sunday of the Myrrh bearing Women along with Ss. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. These brave followers of Christ risked their lives to carry out the proper tradition of preparation of anointing the body for honorable burial. The ladies’ group of our parish call themselves “Myrrh Bearers’” showing great love and care for Christ and His church.

Monday, May 5: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, May 6: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, May 7: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; teaching, fellowship meal to follow.

Thursday, May 8: Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Friday, May 9: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, May 10: Bible Study, 10:00 am at Howard and Rhonda’s house.Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Jr. and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, May 4: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Bible Study at the Webbs – new time and topic!   Bible study will begin at 10:00 am on 5/10.
Howard Webb will be leading us in a study of Selections from Isaiah.
All adults are welcome to join us for a time of fellowship and study!
3960 E. Fenbrook Lane, Bloomington, 47401. 314-313-4275 webbrk1@gmail.com

Family News 

Name Day Celebration: Jan Guaditis, Susanna; Lily Lanaghan, Salome; Mary Maschino, Mariam Gillquist; Mary Magdalene (4^th); Melissa Barbarick, Martha (4^th); Marah Polit, Mary (4^th); Nanette Plaza, Mary Ann Griggs, Mae Sampanis, Kh. Marilyn Gillquist, Holy Theotokos (4^th) Glen Carter, New Martyr Archpriest Vasily (4^th); Sami Koutares, Eirene (5^th); Barb Grinder, Isadora (10^th).

Birthday Celebration: Kristina Garletts (4^th); Kh. Marilyn Gillquist (9^th); Mariam Gillquist (10^th); Linda Storm (10^th); McKenzie Hall (10^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Randel & Linda Storm (8^th).

Prayer List: Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott (terminal heart condition) and his wife Jackie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; those suffering the effect of wild fires in California; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Anna and child born to her; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny and child born of her; Dixxie and child born of her; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Whitney and children; Evan; Hannah and children.

Memory Eternal: Matushka Mary, Archimandrite Panteleimon.

Changes in the Nave: We are working to more comfortably accommodate the growing number of faithful in our parish. We removed some chairs and rearranged seating to afford everyone a better view of the iconostasis and improve the path for the Great Entrance. Standing is welcome up front or in the back on the new rugs which are specifically provided for comfortable seating during the homily. We will continue to look out for one another and make sure that those who need a chair will have one. I thank you for your cheerful patience and helpful feedback. – Fr. Peter Jon

A Pilgrimage to Holy Dormition Monastery – Friday, May 23 – Monday May 25, 2025.  All Saints will be offering a pilgrimage to this women’s monastery located in south central Michigan. Rhonda & Howard Webb will be leading the group. Catechumens and Inquirers are welcome.  Services are primarily in English with some Romanian. Please email Rhonda Webb at webbrk1@gmail.com to sign up – space is limited. Priority will be given to those who have not visited a monastery before.  See flyer on the bulletin board for more details. 

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:

Today, Sunday: 1^st Sunday Host A- Coats, with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.

Next week: 2^nd Sunday Host Coffman-Holland, with Elizabeth Carter as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood 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. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.