Sunday of the Prodigal Son &

After-feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of Christ

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hades 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.

Apolytikion of the Presentation of Christ Tone 1

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace, for from thee arose the Sun of justice, Christ our God, lighting those who are in darkness. Rejoice and be glad, O righteous elder, carrying in thine arms the Deliverer of our souls, Who granteth us Resurrection.

Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ Tone 1

Thou Who didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb by Thy birth, and didst bless Simeon’s hands as was meet, by anticipation hast even now saved us, O Christ God. But grant peace in the midst of wars unto Thy commonwealth and strengthen the hierarchs whom Thou hast loved, O only Friend of man.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

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

The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (6:12-20)

Brethren, all things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be enslaved by anything. Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food; but God will destroy both one and the other. The body is not meant for immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by His power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Do you not know that he who joins himself to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, “The two shall become one flesh.” But he who is united to the Lord becomes one spirit with Him. Shun immorality. Every other sin which a man commits is outside the body; but the immoral man sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God? You are not your own; you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which belongs to God’s.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (15:11-32)

The Lord spoke this parable: “There was a man who had two sons; and the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that falls to me.’ And he divided his living between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took his journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in loose living. And when he had spent everything, a great famine arose in that country, and he began to be in want. So he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would gladly have fed on the pods that the swine ate; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ And he arose and came to his father. But while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet; and bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to make merry. Now his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants and asked what this meant. And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.’ But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, but he answered his father, ‘Lo, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command; yet you never gave me a kid that I might make merry with my friends. But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!’ And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’”

Thought for Today

“Try to know yourself and your wickedness. Do not think about the sin of your brother, but about what in him is better than yourself.” + St Tikhon of Zadonsk

On Sunday March 8 we are honored to host our fellow Orthodox Christians from area churches for Sunday Lenten Vespers. We will provide a meal to follow the service. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Door to the Fellowship hall – indicate your name and what you would like to bring. Thank you!

Looking Ahead

15 Meatfare/ Judgement Sunday

21 Saturday of Souls

22 Cheesefare/Forgiveness Sunday; Forgiveness Vespers 5pm

23 Great Lent begins Clean Week is February 23-27

House blessings will continue throughout Great Lent. Father will contact you to schedule a time.

This Week

Today, Sunday Pascha Choir Practice 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

Monday, February 9 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, February 10 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am for the Hieromartyr Charalampos the Wonderworker.

Wednesday, February 11 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow Spaghetti dinner provided for the meal. All sides are needed! Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or of items you are bringing at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, February 12 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, February 13 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, February 14 Saturday of Souls Liturgy at 9:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow.

Sunday, February 15 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, Sunday of the Last Judgement. Tween and Teen SOYO will meet in the Pavilion today after Divine Liturgy. Choir Practice 1:00-2:00 pm.

Saturday of Souls: Please submit your list of names for commemoration to Fr. Peter by email or in person by 3pm Friday (2/13). Remember to separate the names of the Orthodox and non-Orthodox. Also, list the names of departed babies (whether miscarried, stillborn or early infancy) separately, as they will be remembered in a special way.

Family News

Name Day Celebrations Abigail joy Cowen, Abigail (11th); Dnsa. Marcia Baldwin, Pricilla (13th).

Birthday Celebrations Penny VanDevender (9th); Rufat Akhmedov (11th); Jan Gudaitis (13th); Michael Gill (13th).

Prayer List Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Sadie and the child she bears; Kelsey and child born; Heather; Hal; Jim, Lisa; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Don and Dee; Vicki; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Jim; 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; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; 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; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Pauline, infant Noah, Ron, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher, Galyna, Thomas, Albina.

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.

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. Place your donations ready to be served on the serving buffet prior to Holy Communion. After the meal, remove your containers and clean up any church items you used. Thank you.

Service Books Our service books are disappearing. New ones for Divine Liturgy and Daily Vespers have been printed. Please check your homes for service books and return them if found.

Attention Parents Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.

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.

Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican &

Forefeast of the Presentation (Meeting) of Christ

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 1

While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. For which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O giver of life. Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ, glory to Thy kingdom, glory to Thy providence, O Thou Who alone art the lover of mankind.

Apolytikion of the Forefeast of the Presentation – Tone 1

The Heavens’ choir looked down from the vaults of the Heavens, * and gazing on the earth, they beheld with amazement * the First-born of all creation brought forth as a suckling babe * to the Temple by a pure and virginal mother; * and with us, they now do sing a hymn for the Forefeast, * astonished and full of awe.

Kontakion of the Forefeast of the Presentation – Tone 4 On this day doth Simeon * receive with gladness * God, the giver of the Law; * and he doth cry to Him in fear: * Let me depart now, O Master Christ, * for I have seen Thee, the glory of Israel.

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. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

When our ushers are available, they serve to remind us of the best flow toward the Holy Chalice: Any newly illumined when applicable: People who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies. Little Lambs and babes-in-arms.

Laity unhurriedly flow toward the periphery of the nave and down the center aisle of the church. Choir joins the greater group as those who have received continue to sing for them. Please be advised! Each parishioner, young and old, is asked to take one piece of blessed bread unless one is saving some for those not in attendance.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to St. Timothy. (3:10-15)

My son Timothy, you have followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience, persecutions, sufferings, what things befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra. What persecutions I endured! And out of them all the Lord delivered me. Indeed all who would live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. But people who are wicked and deceivers will proceed from worse to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and how from infancy you have known the sacred temple writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:10-14)

The Lord spoke this parable: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank Thee that I am not like other men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Thought for Today

“To be humble means to consider ourselves deserving, for our sins, of every humiliation, injury, persecution, and even blows; and to be meek means patiently to endure injustice, abuse, et cetera, and to pray for our enemies.” +St. John Chrysostrom

House blessing Please EMAIL Fr. Peter if you would like to have your home blessed, placing “house blessing” in the subject line. As usual, he will cluster homes by geography.

On Sunday March 8 we are honored to host our fellow Orthodox Christians from area churches for Sunday Lenten Vespers. We will provide a meal to follow the service. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Door to the Fellowship hall – indicate your name and what you would like to bring. Thank you!

Looking Ahead

February 1-7 Fast Free week

February 15 Sunday of Last Judgement (Meatfare)

February 21 Saturday of Souls

February 22 Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare) Vespers at 5:00 pm

This Week

Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers meeting following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, February 2 Candlelight Divine Liturgy at 6:00 pm, for the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. Also, bring your candles to be blessed.

Tuesday, February 3 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. OCF dinner and discussion 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home. Columbus Fellowship, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbus, Indiana.

Wednesday, February 4 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow a Mexican Pitch-in with rice and beans provided for the meal. Sides are needed as always! Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or of items you are bringing at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, February 5 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am

Friday, February 6 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am, for Martyr and Healer Julian.

Saturday, February 7 Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow. Bible Bowl teams will meet, contact Vasily or Elizabeth Carter for information

Sunday, February 8 Baptisms and Chrismation’s at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, Sunday of the Prodigal son. Tween and Teen SOYO will meet in the pavilion today after Divine Liturgy.

Family News

Name Day Celebrations Rhona Webb (1st) Perpetua; Felicity Arthur (1st) Felicity; Shannon Richardson (1st) Bridgid; Perry Sampanis (2nd) Panagiotis; Jared Schneider (3rd) Simeon the God receiver; Aaliyah LeFlore (4th) Dorthea

Birthday Celebrations Dee Haney (2nd); Violet Lewis (2nd); Karen Tabbal (3rd); David Schuck (3rd); Stephanie Konnersman (4th); Ben Carter (5th).

Prayer List Nancy (Rhonda’s friend); Joel; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Sadie and the child born; Kelsey and child born; Heather; Hal; Jim, Lisa; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Don and Dee; Vicki; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Gregory; Jim; 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; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; 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 (Barb’s brother); Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Pauline, infant Noah, Ron, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher; Galyna, Thomas, Albina..

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.

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. Place your donations ready to be served on the serving buffet prior to Holy Communion. After the meal, remove your containers and clean up any church items you used. Thank you.

Service Books Our service books are disappearing. New ones for Divine Liturgy and Daily Vespers have been printed. Please check your homes for service books and return them if found.

Attention Parents Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.

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.

Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople

(Zacchaeus Sunday)

Venerable Demetrios the sacristan; New-martyr Auxentios of Constantinople

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 8

From the heights Thou didst descend, O compassionate One, and Thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that Thou might deliver us from passion; Thou art our life and our Resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of St. Gregory the Theologion -Tone 1

The pastoral psalter of thy discourse in theology triumphed over the trumpets of orators and overcame it; for having sought the depth of the Spirit, there was also vouchsafed to thee excellence of speech, O Father Gregory. Wherefore, intercede with Christ God to save our souls.

Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1

Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.

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. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

When our ushers are available, they serve to remind us of the best flow toward the Holy Chalice: Any newly illumined when applicable: People who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies. Little Lambs and babes-in-arms.

Laity unhurriedly flow toward the periphery of the nave and down the center aisle of the church. Choir joins the greater group as those who have received continue to sing for them. Please be advised! Each parishioner, young and old, is asked to take one piece of blessed bread unless one is saving some for those not in attendance.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.Hear this, all ye people.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (7:26-8:2)

Brethren, it was fitting that we should have such a High Priest, holy, blameless, unstained, separated from sinners, exalted above the heavens. He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people; He did this once for all when He offered up Himself. Indeed, the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son Who has been made perfect forever. Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a High Priest, one Who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, a minister in the sanctuary and the true tent which is set up not by man but by the Lord.

The Gospel

The reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (19:1-10)

At that time, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector, and rich. And he sought to see Who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Jesus, for He was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham; for the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Thought for Today

“The rich man is not one who is in possession of much, but one who gives much.” +St. John Chrysostrom

House blessing Please EMAIL Fr. Peter if you would like to have your home blessed, placing “house blessing” in the subject line. As usual, he will cluster homes by geography.

Looking Ahead

February 1-7 Fast Free week

February 2 Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, Candlemas (Blessing of Candles).

February 8 Baptisms and Chrismation.

This Week

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

Tuesday, January 27 Divine Liturgy for the Removal of the Relic for St. John Chrysostom.

Wednesday, January 28 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow a Pitch-in meal with ??? provided. Sides are needed as always!. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or of items you are bringing at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, January 29 Divine Liturgy for the Removal of the Relics of Ingnatius at 9:00 am

Friday, January 30 Divine Liturgy for Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs at 9:00 am; OC Life Akathist for the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, January 31 Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow.

Sunday, February 1 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee. Tween and Teen SOYO will meet in the pavilion today after Divine Liturgy.

Family News

Name Day Celebrations Reed Hepburn, Ephraim the Syrian (28th).

Birthday Celebrations David Patterson (26th); Zelda Schneider (26th)

Perry Sampanis (27th); Drew Pastore (28th); Jax Schulz (29th); Michael Shahadey (30th); Oliver Lewis (30th).

Prayer List Nancy (Rhonda’s friend); Galyna; Joel; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Sadie and the child born; Kelsey and child born; Heather; Hal; Jim, Lisa; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Don and Dee; Vicki; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Gregory; Jim; 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; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; 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 (Barb’s brother); Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Jared, Robert, Pauline, infant Noah, Fr. Daniel, Essam, Qili, Ron, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher.

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.

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. Place your donations ready to be served on the serving buffet prior to Holy Communion. After the meal, remove your containers and clean up any church items you used. Thank you.

Service Books Our service books are disappearing. New ones for Divine Liturgy and Daily Vespers have been printed. Please check your homes for service books and return them if found.

Attention Parents Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.

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.

Athanasius and Cyril, patriarchs of Alexandria & Twelfth Sunday of Luke

Martyr Theodoula of Anazarbus and her companions; Maximos, Serbian ruler

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 7

Thou didst shatter death by Thy Cross, Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the sadness of the ointment-bearing women into joy. And didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning, that Thou hast risen O Christ, granting to the world the Great Mercy.

Apolytikion of SS. Athanasius and Cyril – Tone 3

Shining forth with works of Orthodoxy, * ye quenched every false belief and teaching * and became trophy-bearers and conquerors. * And since ye made all things rich with true piety, * greatly adorning the Church with magnificence, * Athanasius and wise Cyril, ye justly found Christ God, * Who through your prayers doth grant Great Mercy unto all.

Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1

Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.

Approaching the Holy Chalice

The young children of Little Lambs and their teachers receive first, unless there are newly illumined, in which case the children go second. Infants to toddlers may follow with their parents or godparent. Everyone else in the parish family is asked to file toward the periphery, toward the narthex, and proceed down the center aisle. 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. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers. For Thou are justified in all that Thou hast done for us.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (13:7-16)

Brethren, remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the Word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited their adherents. We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through His own blood. Therefore, let us go forth to Him outside the camp and bear the abuse He endured. For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city, which is to come. Through Him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His Name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

The Gospel

The reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (17:12-19)

At that time, as Jesus entered a village, He was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When He saw them He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving Him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus said, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” And He said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”

Thought for Today

“A poor man when he reaches out to you does not beg, but offers you the kingdom of God.” -Elder Arsenie Papacioc of Romania

House blessing Please EMAIL Fr. Peter if you would like to have your home blessed, placing “house blessing” in the subject line. As usual, he will cluster homes by geography.

Looking Ahead

Football with Father: National Championship Edition: Monday January 19 Mario Anthony Landino (97) defensive running back one of our students, will be playing with the #1 Indiana Hoosiers vs. the #10 Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Join us at 7:30 pm Monday in the fellowship hall to cheer for the Hoosiers and support Mario! Bring a dish to share!

Attention Bible Bowlers! We will have our icebreaker meeting Saturday, January 24 following Vespers. Please bring your OSB if you have one. See Vasily or Elizabeth Carter if you have any questions.

This Week

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

Tuesday, January 20 Divine Liturgy for St. Euthemius the Great at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, January 21 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow a Pitch-in meal with coconut shrimp and curry jasmine rice dish provided. Sides are needed as always! Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or of items you are bringing at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, January 22 Divine Liturgy for Timothy the Apostle of the 70 at 9:00 am

Friday, January 23 Divine Liturgy for Hieromartyr Clement at 9:00 am..

Saturday, January 24 Bible study 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Tween and Teen SOYO at 3:30 pm. Great Vespers at 5:00, ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow. Bible Bowl after Great Vespers.

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

Family News

Name Day Celebrations Cody Arthur, Euthymius the Great (20th); Amanda Smith, Agnes (21st); Max Williams, Max Pitchkite, Maximus the Confessor (21st); Laura Crandall, Rita Voss-Monroe, Xenia Konnersman, Xenia Morgan, Xenia of Petersburg (24th)

Birthday Celebrations Cody Arthur (20th).

Prayer List Joel; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Kelsey and her child born; Heather; Hal; Jim, Lisa; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Don and Dee; Vicki; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Gregory; Jim; 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; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Sadie and the child she bears; 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 (Barb’s brother); Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Amanda, Jared, Robert, Pauline, infant Noah, Fr. Daniel, Essam, Qili, Ron, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher.

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.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

In order to best serve our growing congregation, we ask that everyone who is able bring a food donation of a pot, bowl, casserole or loaf of something* to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a donation, please come anyway and help with cleaning up after the meal. Place your donations ready to be served on the serving buffet prior to Holy Communion. After the meal, remove your containers and clean up any church items you used. Thank you.

Service Books Our service books are disappearing. New ones for Divine Liturgy and Daily Vespers have been printed. Please check your homes for service books and return them if found.

Attention Parents Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.

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.

Sunday after the Theophany of Christ

Theodosios the Great, head of monasteries (Cenobiarch)

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 Theophany of Christ – Tone 1

When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan, worship of the Trinity wast made manifest; for the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the truth of His word. O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and enlightened the world, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of St. Theodosios – Tone 8

The barren wilderness thou didst make fertile with the streams of thy tears; and by thy deep sighing thou hast given fruit through thy struggles a hundredfold. Accordingly, thou hast become a star for the universe, sparkling with miracles. Therefore, O righteous Father Theodosios, intercede with Christ God to save our souls.

Kontakion of the Theophany of Christ – Tone 4

On this day Thou hast appeared * unto the whole world, * and Thy light, O Sovereign Lord, * is signed on us who sing Thy praise * and chant with knowledge: Thou hast now come, * Thou hast appeared, O Thou Light unapproachable.

Approaching the Holy Chalice

The young children of Little Lambs and their teachers receive first, unless there are newly illumined, in which case the children go second. Infants to toddlers may follow with their parents or godparent. Everyone else in the parish family is asked to file toward the periphery, toward the narthex, and proceed down the center aisle. 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. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saint.

What shall we render to the Lord for all that He hath rendered unto us?

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (13:7-16)

Brethren, remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the Word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited their adherents. We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through His own blood. Therefore, let us go forth to Him outside the camp and bear the abuse He endured. For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city, which is to come. Through Him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His Name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

The Gospel

The reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (4:12-17)

At that time, when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulon and Naphtali, so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “The land of Zebulon and the land of Naphtali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Thought for Today

“Remember that while you pray, God expects from you a positive answer to His question: ‘Do you believe that I can fulfill your prayers?’ You must be able to answer from the bottom of your heart: ‘Yes, I believe, O God,’ and then you will be answered according to your faith.” – St. John of Kronstadt

Looking Ahead

House blessing Please EMAIL Fr. Peter if you would like to have your home blessed, placing “house blessing” in the subject line. As usual, he will cluster homes by geography.

Annual Parish Meeting TBA.

This Week

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

Tuesday, January 13 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OCF dinner & discussion at the Webb’s home 6:30pm.

Wednesday, January 14 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow a Pitch-in meal with? provided. Cornbread, fruit, bread, and other sides are needed. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or of items you are bringing at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, January15 Divine Liturgy for St. Paul of Thebes and St. John the Hut Dweller at 9:00 am.

Friday, January 16 Divine Liturgy for St. Peter’s Chains at 9:00 am.

Saturday, January 17 Divine Liturgy for St. Anthony the Great at 9:00 am; Bible study 11:00 am at the Webb’s home; Tween and Teen SOYO at 3:30 pm. Great Vespers at 5:00, ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow.

Sunday, January 18 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Family News

Name Day Celebrations Sarah Carter, St. Tatiana (12th); April Blair, Vivian Garletts, St. Macrina (14th); Nina Gillquist, Nina Rogers, St Nina (14th); Anthony Gillquist, Jax Schulz, Jacob Gill, Mario Antonio Landino and Tony Nasser, Bp. Anthony Michaels, and Fr. Anthony Yazge, Anthony the Great (17th).

Birthday Celebrations Sarah Carter (13th); Aiden Collawn (13th); Rachel Barber (14th).

Prayer List Joel; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn Freeman; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Kelsey and her child born; Heather; Hal; Jim, Lisa; Kh. Paraskeva; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Gregory; Jim; Jan; Don and Dee; 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; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Sadie and the child she bears; 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 (Barb’s brother); Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Amanda, Jared, Robert, Pauline, infant Noah, Fr. Daniel, Essam, Qili, Ron, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher.

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.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

In order to best serve our growing congregation, we ask that everyone who is able bring a food donation of a pot, bowl, casserole or loaf of something* to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a donation, please come anyway and help with cleaning up after the meal. Place your donations ready to be served on the serving buffet prior to Holy Communion. After the meal, remove your containers and clean up any church items you used. Thank you.

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.