Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Recovery of the relics of Cyrus & John the Unmercenaries; Martyr Papios;

Paul the Physician of Corinth

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners. Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercession, O Theotokos who doet ever intercede for those who honor thee

Thought for Today

“The angels-and especially our guardian angels-distance themselves and flee from man when he is not careful! However, when man prays, he receives fragrance and grace from God, and his guardian angel also prayers by his side and petitions, “My God, hear this person’s prayer, Give him what he is asking.” When prayer is further accompanied by tears and offered with true repentance, the guardian angel rejoices because he is accompanying and watching over such a beautiful soul, and he has boldness before God.”

– Elder Ephraim of Arizona

Approaching the Holy Chalice

As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Newly illumined people who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies, then Little Lambs and babes-in-arms to follow.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Sing praises to our God, sing praises. Clap your hands all ye peoples.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (6:18- 23)

Brethren, having been set free from sin, you have become slaves of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once yielded your members to impurity and to greater and greater iniquity, so now yield your members to righteousness for sanctification. When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. But then what return did you get from the things of which you are now ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the return you get is sanctification and its end, eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (8:5-13)

At that time, as Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, beseeching Him and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, in terrible distress.” And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion answered Him, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard him, He marveled, and said to those who followed him, “Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith. I tell you, many will come from east and west and sit at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven, while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.” And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; be it done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment.

Welcome Home to the newly illumined!

This Week

Monday, June 29 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

Tuesday, June 30 Divine Liturgy for the Synaxis of the Holy Apostles at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 1 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class and Catechism to follow Fellowship Meal; main dish of rice and beans will be provided, wraps, chopped tomatoes, chopped lettuce, chopped onion, olives, salsa, chips, guacamole, etc. needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, July 2 Divine Liturgy for St. Juvenaly of Alaska at 9:00 am.

Friday, July 3 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 4 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, annual memorial for Fr. Peter E. Gillquist and 40-day memorial for Fr. Seraphim to follow Great Vespers. 4th of July celebration with picnic and fireworks.

Sunday, July 5 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Myrrh Bearers’ meeting following Divine Liturgy.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Fr. Peter Jon, Petroula, Oliver Cowen, Parker Koons, Apostle Peter (29th); Paul Blair, Paul Barber, Apostle Paul (29th); Ian Yeager, John Maximovitch (2nd); Alex Spellman, St. Juvanaly of Alaska (2nd).

Birthday Celebrations Sarah Lewis (28th); Zephaniah Gill (28th); Jen Schulz (29th); Glen Carter (30th); Shirley Richardson (1st); April Blair (3rd); Micah Bowling (3rd); Dakota Cobb (3rd); Matthew Crandall (4th).

Anniversary Celebrations Fr. Peter & Kh. Kristina (30th)

Prayer List Jacquie; Miller; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Mary and the child born of her; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Jan; Priest Seraphim; Priest Leo; Vivian Pareskevi; Brett; Robert.

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.

Donations Protocol: Please run all donations of items by either Nina Rogers or Khouria Kristina. Unfortunately, we do not currently have the space or manpower to accept and distribute clothing donations. Also, Father Peter has specific reasons for which toys are present in the Nursery and the playground. We thank God for our generous donors. Let’s make sure everything in done decently and in order.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry Our In-house food pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations We send monthly support to Hannah Valentine, an Orthodox missionary in Albania.

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

Third Sunday after Pentecost

Martyr Julian of Tarsus; Martyr Aphrodisius of Cilicia;

New-martyr Nikita of Nisyros near Rhodes

Apostles Fast June 8 – 28. Feast of Peter and Paul, June 29th.

Happy Father’s Day!

Thank you, dads, for being the steadfast rock of our families, and for reflecting the patience, love and wisdom of our Heavenly Father.

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners. Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercession, O Theotokos who doet ever intercede for those who honor thee

Thought for Today

“The evil one cannot comprehend the joy we receive from the spiritual life; for this reason, he is jealous of us, he envies us and sets traps for us, and we become grieved and fall. We must struggle, because without struggles we do not obtain virtues.” -St. Maximos the Confessor

Approaching the Holy Chalice

As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Newly illumined people who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies, then Little Lambs and babes-in-arms to follow.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

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

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (5:1-10)

Brethren, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through Him we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us. While we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Why, one will hardly die for a righteous man—though perhaps for a good man one will dare even to die. But God shows His love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we are now justified by His blood, much more shall we be saved by Him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received our reconciliation.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (6:22-33)

The Lord said, “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eye is evil, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink; nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not the soul more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of heaven: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his stature? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon himself in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.”

House Blessings Father Peter will be blessing houses. Please contact him by email at pgillquist@hotmail.com

This Week

Monday, June 22 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, June 23 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, June 24 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class and Catechism to follow Fellowship Meal; main dish of Cabbage potato stew will be provided, sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 25 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 26 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC Life Akathist at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, June 27 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Parish Council meeting at 3:30 pm; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, June 28 Baptisms and Chrismations at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Looking Ahead

4th of July celebration with the annual memorial for Fr. Peter E. Gillquist and 40-day memorial for Fr. Seraphim.

Donations Protocol: Please run all donations of items by either Nina Rogers or Khouria Kristina. Unfortunately, we do not currently have the space or manpower to accept and distribute clothing donations. Also, Father Peter has specific reasons for which toys are present in the Nursery and the playground. We thank God for our generous donors. Let’s make sure everything in done decently and in order.

Family News

Birthday Celebrations Seavor Roach (21st); James Finchum (22nd); David Bebee (22nd); Max Williams (23rd); Adeline Thomas (23rd); Matthew Robertson (24th); Dixxie Schneider (26th)

Anniversary Celebrations Michael & Sarah Lewis (26th)

Prayer List Jacquie; Miller; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Mary and the child born of her; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Jan; Priest Seraphim; Priest Leo; Vivian Pareskevi; Brett; Robert.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship. Help with cleanup is always needed.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry Our In-house food pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine.

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

The Sunday of All Saints of Antioch & North America

Prophet Elisha; Methodios the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople

Apostles Fast June 8 – 29.

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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 All Saints of Antioch -Tone 4

O fellow trav’lers in the way of the faithful, * the saints of Antioch now let us all honor: * the pure and blest Apostles with the hierarchs, * martyrs with the righteous ones, * their worn path wisely walking, * wond’ring at their holy lives * overflowing with wonders; * thus let us walk in peace and fear of God * so that we all win * the dwelling in Paradise.

Apolytikion for All Saints of North America -Tone 8

As the bountiful harvest of Thy sowing of salvation, the lands of North America offer unto Thee, O Lord, all the saints who have shone in them. By their prayers, keep the Church and our land in abiding peace through the Theotokos, O most Merciful One.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners. Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercession, O Theotokos who doet ever intercede for those who honor thee

Thought for Today

“The Holy Spirit teaches us to love our enemies in such a way that we pity their souls as if they were our own children.” – St. Silouan the Athonite

Approaching the Holy Chalice

As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Newly illumined people who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies, then Little Lambs and babes-in-arms to follow.

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

In those days, when the apostles were scattered because of the tribulation that arose over Stephen, they traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one, except to Jews only. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who upon coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists also, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number that believed turned to the Lord. The report concerning them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas, to go as far out as Antioch. When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should cleave to the Lord; for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great multitude was added unto the Lord. Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul; and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year, they were gathered together in the church, and they taught a great multitude of people, and the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. And one of them named Agabos stood up and signified by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over the whole world; and this took place in the days of Claudius Caesar. And the disciples, every one according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren who dwelt 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. Matthew. (4:18-23)

At that time, as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. And going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and He called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him. And He went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

House Blessings Father Peter will be blessing houses. Please contact him by email at pgillquist@hotmail.com

Welcome Home Newly Illumined. May God grant you many years!

Congratulations Maschino family on the arrival of their son Ambrose Alexander born June 12th.

Myrrh Bearers appreciate your generous support in making their fundraiser a successful one.

Father Peter will be attending the Parish Life Conference this week (June 17- 20). Thomas Andrew will be out of the office this week as well. Please contact Nina Rogers, the Church Secretary, with any questions.

This Week

Monday, June 15 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, June 16 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, June 17 Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm. There will be no class tonight, only fellowship. Main dish of Cabbage potato stew will be provided, sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 18 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 19 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, June 20 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm.

Sunday, June 21 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Looking Ahead

Baptisms and Chrismation Sunday, June 28.

4th of July celebration with the annual memorial for Fr. Peter E. Gillquist and 40-day memorial for Fr. Seraphim.

Donations Protocol: Please run all donations of items by either Nina Rogers or Khouria Kristina. Unfortunately, we do not currently have the space or manpower to accept and distribute clothing donations. Also, Father Peter has specific reasons for which toys are present in the Nursery and the playground. We thank God for our generous donors. Let’s make sure everything in done decently and in order.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Audra Pierce St. Ethelreda (15th).

Birthday Celebrations Arya Gotah (15th); Steve Blair (16th); Christian Gillquist (19th) Becky Hrismolas (20th).

Anniversary Celebrations John & Debbie Craton (18th); Hal & Sandy Sabbagh (18th).

Prayer List Jacquie; Miller; Julia Suzanna, Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Mary and the child born of her; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Jan; Priest Seraphim; Priest Leo; Vivian Pareskevi; Brett; Robert.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship. Help with cleanup is always needed.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry Our In-house food pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessin

Mission Donations We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine.

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

First Sunday after Pentecost The Sunday of All Saints

Hieromartyr Theodotos, Bishop of Ancyra; Venerable Sebastiana the

Wonderworker

Congratulations! Sierra Photini Giordano & Richie Achilles Block. May God grant you many years.

All Saints Sunday! In celebration and as a Fundraiser, the Myrrh Bearers will

be offering a delicious offering a delicious picnic meal on Sunday.

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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 All Saints – Tone 4

Thy Church, O Christ God, hath regaled herself in the blood of Thy Martyrs throughout the entire world, as in porphyry and purple. Through them she lifteth her voice crying: Turn with Thy compassion toward Thy people, and grant peace to Thy city, and to our souls the Great Mercy.

Kontakion of All Saints – Tone 8

As first-fruits of our nature to the Planter of created things, * the world presenteth the God-bearing martyred Saints in off’ring unto Thee, O Lord. * Through their earnest entreaties, * keep Thy Church in deep peace and divine tranquility, * through the pure Theotokos, O Thou Who art greatly merciful.

Thought for Today

“”In a Christian marriage, in fact, three are married; and the united loyalty of the two toward the third, who is God, keeps the two in an active unity with each other as well as with God.” — Fr. Alexander Schmemann

Approaching the Holy Chalice

As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Newly illumined people who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies, then Little Lambs and babes-in-arms to follow.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

God is wonderful among His saints. Bless God in the congregations.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (11:33-12:2)

Brethren, all the saints through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, recieved promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a better lifen. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated (of whom the world was not worthy), wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the Pioneer and Perfection of our faith.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30)

The Lord said to His disciples, “Everyone who acknowledges Me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father Who is in heaven; but whoever denies Me before men, I also will deny before My Father Who is in heaven. He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who does not take his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.” Then Peter said in reply, “Lo, we have left everything and followed Thee. What then shall we have?” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, in the New World, when the Son of Man shall sit on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My Name’s sake, will receive a hundred fold, and inherit eternal life. But many that are first will be last, and the last first.”

Welcome home We missed you, Fr. Peter, Kh Kristina and all the family.

Apostles Fast Monday, June 8 – 29.

House Blessings Father Peter will be blessing houses. Please contact him by email at pgillquist@hotmail.com

Memory Eternal: Our beloved Vivian Paraskevi Orfanos fell asleep peacefully in the Lord on Friday at home in Crown Point. Please see her schedule of services below (Thursday).

This Week

Today, Sunday the Myrrh Bearers are offering a delicious picnic meal of Chili Dogs and Brats ‘n Kraut, potato salad and mac ‘n cheese, and a host of other goodies (including pies and ice cream sandwiches) will be available. A minimum donation (there is no maximum!) of $10/adult and $5/child under 12 with a maximum of $20/family is suggested. Proceeds go to help defray the cost of church camp, help those in need, and to support the work of the Antiochian women nationwide. Please be generous!

All Saints Family Photo – Weather permitting, we will gather outside and take a photo of our parish family – don’t be left out, plan to be there!

This Week

Monday, June 8 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

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

Wednesday, June 10 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class and Catechism to follow. Main dish of Shrimp and rice will be provided, sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 11 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. Visitation for Vivian Paraskevi Orfanos 10:30-Noon; Noon: Trisagion Memorial with Antiphonal Psalmody; Procession to Valhalla Memorial Gardens Cemetery; Mercy Meal at All Saints.

Friday, June 12 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, June 13 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; Bible Bowl will meet following Great Vespers.

Sunday, June 14 Baptisms at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Looking Ahead

Parish Life Conference Wednesday June 17- 21.

Baptisms and Chrismation Sunday, June 28.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Howard Columba Webb (9th).

Birthday Celebrations Cathy Alexander (7th); Scott Kain (7th); Mary Ann Griggs (13th).

Prayer List Jacquie; Miller; Anna and the child born of her, Dnsa. Julia Suzanna, Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; Jan; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Rhonda, Philip, Dianne.

Memory Eternal Jan; Father Seraphim; Vivian Pareskevi; Brett.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry Our In-house food pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine.

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

Divine Liturgy on the Fiftieth Day after Pascha

The Great Feast of Pentecost

Great Vespers of Pentecost with the Kneeling Prayers immediately following the Divine Liturgy on Pentecost

Memory Eternal Father Seraphim May you rest where the just repose!

Welcome Father John Schmidt serving Divine Liturgy for us in Father Peter Jon’s absence. May God grant you many years!

Baptisms rescheduled for 9:00am on Sunday, June 14

The Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) of the Feast

Be Thou exalted, O Lord, in Thy strength; we shall praise and sing of Thy mighty acts. Save us, O Good Comforter, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

Apolytikion of Pentecost – Tone 8

Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast revealed the fishermen as most wise, having sent upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them Thou hast fished the universe, O Lover of mankind, glory to Thee.

Kontakion of Pentecost – Tone 8

When the High One descended, confusing tongues, He divided the nations. And when He distributed the fiery tongues He called all to one unity. Wherefore, in unison we glorify the most Holy Spirit.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Their voice has gone out into all the earth. The heavens declare the glory of God.

The Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. (2:1-11)

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. And they were amazed and wondered, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians, we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.”

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (7:37-52; 8:12)

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and proclaimed, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.’” Now this He said about the Spirit, which those who believed in Him were to receive; for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. When they heard these words, many of the people said, “This is really the prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Is the Christ to come from Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ is descended from David, and comes from Bethlehem, the village where David was?” So there was a division among the people over Him. Some of them wanted to arrest Him, but no one laid hands on Him. The officers then went back to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, “Why did you not bring Him?” The officers answered, “No man ever spoke like this man!” The Pharisees answered them, “Are you led astray, you also? Have any of the authorities or the Pharisees believed in Him? But this crowd, who do not know the Law, are accursed.” Nicodemus, who had gone to Him before, and who was one of them, said to them, “Does our Law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he does?” They replied, “Are you from Galilee too? Search and you will see that no prophet is to rise from Galilee.” Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Thought for Today

“Revere every work, every thought of the Word of God, of the writings of the Holy Fathers, and among them, the various prayers and hymns which we hear in Church or which we read at home, because they are all the breathing word of the Holy Spirit.” – St. John of Kronstadt

Approaching the Holy Chalice

As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Newly illumined people who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies, then Little Lambs and babes-in-arms to follow.

Congratulations David and Aaliyah Dorthea Bahler on their marriage. May God grant you many years!

This Week

Today, Sunday the movie El Tonto Por Cristo will be shown on Pentecost at Holy Trinity Greek Cathedral in Indianapolis at 5:00 pm. https://www.goelevent.com/KanKanCinemaandBrasserie/e/ELTONTOPORCRISTO

Monday, June 1 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Monday of the Holy Spirit.

Tuesday, June 2 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, June 3 Reader Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class to follow. Main dish will be provided, all sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 4 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 5 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, June 6 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Sierra Photini Giordano & Richie Achilles Block Wedding at St. George Fishers; Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm; Bible Bowl will meet following Great Vespers.

Sunday, June 7 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Sunday of All Saints; Myrrh Bearers’ fundraiser.

Next Sunday is our patronal feast day – All Saints Sunday! In celebration and as a Fundraiser, the Myrrh Bearers will be offering a delicious picnic meal on Sunday June 7th. Chili Dogs and Brats ‘n Kraut, potato salad and mac ‘n cheese, and a host of other goodies (including pies and ice cream sandwiches) will be available. A minimum donation (there is no maximum!) of $10/adult and $5/child under 12 with a maximum of $20/family is suggested. Proceeds go to help defray the cost of church camp, help those in need, and to support the work of the Antiochian women nationwide. Please be generous!

All Saints Family Photo – Weather permitting, we will gather outside and take a photo of our parish family – don’t be left out, plan to be there!

Looking Ahead

Apostles Fast begins Monday, June 8 – 29.

Parish Life Conference Wednesday June 17- 21.

Baptisms and Chrismation Sunday, June 28.

House Blessings Father Peter will be blessing houses. Please contact him by email at pgillquist@hotmail.com.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Justin Maschino, Martyr Justin (1st); Marah Polit, Mary of Bethany (4th); Melissa Barbarick. Martha of Bethany (4th).

Birthday Celebrations Mary Maschino (1st).

Prayer List Vivian Orphanos (hospice); Jacquie; Miller (recurrence of cancer); Anna and the child born of her, Dnsa. Miriam; Julia Suzanna, Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; Jan; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Rhonda, Philip, Dianne.

Memory Eternal Jan Isham; Father Seraphim.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship. Help with cleanup is always needed.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry Our In-house food pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine.

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