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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Venerable Kyriakos, the Hermit of Palestine

Martyr Petronia and those with her in Palestine; Mother Mary the hermit of Palestine;

Martyrs Gudelia, Casdous, Casdoa, Gargalus, Dada and Gobdelaas of Persia

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “What can be simpler than giving a glass of cold water or a piece of bread, or refraining from one’s own desires and petty thoughts? Yet through such things the Kingdom of Heaven is offered to us – by God’s grace.” – St. Peter of Damascus

The Festival is Next Saturday! Look at the list, and see where you fit in.

• Festival Flyers:   Please grab a couple of them from the narthex or the hallway and post them where appropriate!
• Festival Yard Signs: Take them from the hallway and display them on your lawn or elsewhere as you see  fit. (Return these signs after the festival.)
• Bake Shop needs your donations before Saturday, preferably starting on Thursday. (Nina leads the team.)
• Set-up, both inside and outside: Friday and early Saturday morning. (Dan Rigsby leads the team.)
• Volunteers throughout the Festival on Saturday: Dan heads the festival effort.

Chalice Appeal…half way there!  Half of the money for the new Chalice has been gifted, thank God. Donations large and small are also welcome.  Please see Fr. Peter if you would like to help complete the order, or place your donation in the offering plate.

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. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, October 2: Daily Vespers at 6:00; O102 – “Journey to Orthodoxy” by Kh. Marilyn

Thursday, October 3: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Friday, October 4: Set-up Activities throughout the day, starting around 10am

Saturday, October 5:  THE FESTIVAL ON FAIRFAX  –  11-5 (Set-up starts at 8am.)

Great Vespers at  the end of the festival around 5:00

Sunday, October 6: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00  

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s  Second Letter 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.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (6:31-36)

The Lord said: “As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them.  If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?  For even sinners love those who love them.  And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you?  For even sinners do the same.  And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you?  Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again.  But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish.  Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.”

LOOKING AHEAD

• October 8th: OCF Dinner & Discussion at the Webb’s home – 6:00
• October 19th: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party here at the church.

FAMILY NEWS

Coffee Hour: There on no scheduled contributors on this, the fifth Sunday, so we encourage volunteering.

The Pantry is nearly FULL,  but your offerings are welcome. Thanks!

Memory Eternal:  Mihail;  Susan; Suhail; George; Elizabeth; Joan

Birthday Blessings: Leanne B  (3rd); Sharon K (3rd)

Name Day Blessings: Heidi N (St. Charitina – 5th)

Prayer List: Traveling mercies for the Webb family’s return; Michael & Olga; Irina; Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; Isaac in Air Force; Andrew in college;  those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

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 for St. Kyriakos of Palestine – Tone 1

Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Kyriakos, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou healest the sick and the souls of them that have recourse to thee with faith. Glory to Him that hath given thee strength; glory to Him that hath crowned thee; glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.

Kontakion for Ordinary Sundays – Tone 2

O Undisputed intercessor of Christians, O Mediatrix who is unrejected by the Creator; turn not away from 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 intercessions, O Theotokos, who didst ever intercede for those who honor thee.

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Hieromartyr Phocas, Bishop of Sinope

Apostle Quadratos of the Seventy: Martyr Phocas the Gardener; New-martyrs Isaac and Martin

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “A servant of the Lord is the one who in body stands before men, but in mind knocks at Heaven with prayer.” — St. John Climacus

Festival Flyers:  There are hundreds of flyers for our Festival on Fairfax available for you to take and post in your place of study or employment. Please grab a couple of them from the narthex or the hallway and post them where appropriate!

Festival Yard Signs: As we are getting closer and closer to October 5th, we need to advertise the festival in the community. There are signs in the hallway; take what you can to display on your lawn or elsewhere as you see  fit. These signs should be returned to the church after the festival. Thanks for your help. Direct your questions to Daniel Rigsby, Festival Chair, or Fr. Peter Jon.

Chalice Appeal…half way there! His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY, made an appeal during his arch-pastoral visit for donors to purchase a new chalice for the church. Since the present gold ones need re-plating, we plan to purchase a new one that is solid silver and will not need to be re-plated in the future. Half of the money for the new Chalice has been gifted, thank God. donations large and small are welcome.  Please see Fr. Peter if you would like to help complete the order.

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. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, September 25: O102 “Public Vesting of the Priest” at 6:00 followed by the Divine Liturgy for the Repose of St. John, the Apostle and Evangelist

Thursday, September 26: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Friday, September 27: Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00

Saturday, September 28:  Great Vespers at 5:00 ; Inquirers class and SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, September 29: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00  

St. George Festival in Fishers continues today at 1pm.

St. Mary’s Annual Festival in Greenwood – September 27th (4pm) and 28th (11am)

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s  Second Letter to the Corinthians. (1:21-2:4)

Brethren, it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has commissioned us; He has put his seal upon us and given us His Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.  But I call God to witness against me—it was to spare you that I refrained from coming to Corinth.   Not that we lord it over your faith; we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.  For I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit.  For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained?  And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all.  For I wrote you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (5:1-11)

At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret.  And He saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.  Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, Jesus asked him to put out a little from the land.  And He sat down and taught the people from the boat.  And when Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”  And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing!  But at Thy word I will let down the nets.”  And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them.  And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.  But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”  For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the catch of fish, which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon.  And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men.”  And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Festival on Fairfax – Saturday, October 5th, 11am – 5pm! Save the date!
• October 8th: OCF Dinner & Discussion at the Webb’s home – 6:00
• October 19th: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party here at the church.

FAMILY NEWS

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners for today are those with names beginning R-Z.

The Pantry is FULL! Let’s wait a week before bringing more! Thanks!

Memory Eternal:  Mihail;  Susan; Suhail; George

Birthday Blessings: Johanna Hsu (22nd)

Prayer List: Traveling mercies for the Webb family & Dn. & Marcia’s family; Michael & Olga; Irina; Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; Isaac in Air Force; Andrew in college;  those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 5

Let us believers praise and worship the Word; co-eternal 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 for St. Phocas of Sinope – Tone 4

By choosing the Apostles’ way of life, thou hast succeeded to their throne. Inspired by God, thou didst find the way to divine contemplation through the practice of virtue. After teaching the Word of Truth without error, thou didst defend the Faith to the very shedding of thy blood, O Holy Martyr among bishops Phocas. Entreat the Lord our God to save our souls.

Kontakion for Ordinary Sundays – Tone 2

O Undisputed intercessor of Christians, O Mediatrix who is unrejected by the Creator; turn not away from 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 intercessions, O Theotokos, who didst ever intercede for those who honor thee.

Sunday, September 15, 2019

Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross

Great-martyr Nikitas the Goth and those with him; Martyr Porphyrios the Mime; Vissarion, bishop of Larisa; New-martyr John of Crete; Joseph the new of Partosh

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul:“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the counsel of saints is understanding. For to know the law is characteristic of a good mind, for in this manner you will live a long time, and years of your life shall be increased. My son if you become wise in yourself, you shall also be wise toward your neighbor; but if you prove to be evil, you alone will go through troubles.” – Proverbs 9:10-12

Festival Flyers:  There are hundreds of flyers for our Festival on Fairfax available for you to take and post in your place of study or employment. Please grab a couple of them from the narthex or the hallway and post them where appropriate!

The following classes are being offered this fall, and everyone is warmly welcome to attend.

…Beginning Inquirers Class, “Journey to Fullness,“ meets each Saturday at 6:00 p.m. with Steve and April Blair. 

…Orthodoxy 102  meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

… Bible Study Classes with Kh. Marilyn every Thursday and on the second Tuesday each month.

…St. John’s Fellowship meets at the home of Don and Dee Haney in Mitchell on the third Thursday each month.

 Chalice Appeal…half way there! His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY, made an appeal during his arch-pastoral visit for donors to purchase a new chalice for the church. Since the present gold ones need re-plating, we plan to purchase a new one that is solid silver and will not need to be re-plated in the future. Half of the money for the new Chalice has been gifted, thank God. Please see Fr. Peter if you would like to help complete the order.

Parish Council meets today at Noon.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, September18: Daily Vespers at 6:00; O102 ” Salvation, Part 2″ with Howard Webb

Thursday, September19: St. John’s Fellowship at the Haney’s home from 10:00 – Noon

Thursday, September19: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Saturday, September 21:  Great Vespers at 5:00 ; Inquirers class and SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, September 22: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00  

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s  Letter to the Galatians. (2:16-20)

Brethren, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ.  Even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified.  But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin?  Certainly not!  But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor.  For I through the Law died to the Law, that I might live to God.  I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ Who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel to St. Mark. (8:34-9:1)

The Lord said, “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.  For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for My sake and the Gospel’s will save it.  For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?  For what can a man give in return for his soul?  For whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.”  And He said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Kingdom of God come with power.”

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. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

LOOKING AHEAD

• St. George Festival in Fishers – September 20th (5pm), 21st (1pm), 22nd (1pm)
• St. Mary’s Annual Festival in Greenwood – September 27th (4pm) and 28th (11am)
• Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos – 6:00 on September 27th
• Festival on Fairfax – Saturday, October 5th, 11am – 5pm! Save the date!
• October 19th: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party here at the church.

FAMILY NEWS

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners for today are those with names beginning H-P.

Food Pantry Needs: The pantry is filling up! Thank you for continuing to bring whatever you see fit!

Memory Eternal:  Mihail;  Susan; Marvin (10th)

Birthday Blessings: John L (17th);  Stephanie H (18th); Catherine G (19th)

Name Day Blessing: Geni Gritton (St. Sophia – 17th); Kiya Crandall (St. Sophia – 17th)

Prayer List: Michael (improving) & Olga; Farmers Market Community; Irina; Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; Isaac in Air Force; Andrew in college;  those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Refrain of the Second Antiphon: Save us, O Son of God, Who wast crucified in the flesh; 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 of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Tone 1

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all their adversaries, and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thine estate.

Kontakion of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Tone 4

Do Thou, Who of Thine own good will was lifted up upon the Cross, O Christ our God, bestow Thy bounties upon the new Nation which is called by Thy Name; make glad in Thy might those who lawfully govern, that with them we may be led to victory over our adversaries, having in Thine aid a weapon of peace and a trophy invincible.

Sunday, September 08, 2019

Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross &

Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “If one studies a great deal in order to acquire knowledge and to teach others, without living the things he teaches, he does no more than fill his head with hot air. At most, he will manage to ascend to the moon using machines. The goal of the Christian is to rise to God without machines.” Elder Paisios the Athonite

The following classes are being offered this fall, and everyone is warmly welcome to attend.

• Beginning Inquirers Classes meet each Saturday at 6:00 p.m.:  “Journey to Fullness“ is led by Steve and April Blair

• Orthodoxy 102 meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.: (see enclosed schedule of topics & presenters)

• Kh. Marilyn leads Bible Study on the second Tuesday of each month at her home. She also leads a Bible study every Thursday at the home of Becky Hrisomalos.

• St. John’s Fellowship meets the third Thursday of each month at the home of Don and Dee Haney in Mitchell.

 Chalice Appeal…half way there! His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY, made an appeal during his arch-pastoral visit for donors to purchase a new chalice for the church. Since the present gold ones need re-plating, we plan to purchase a new one that is solid silver and will not need to be re-plated in the future. Half of the money for the new Chalice has been gifted, thank God. Please see Fr. Peter if you would like to help complete the order.

College Student Sunday is Today: Father Peter Jonwill welcome and bless students and instructors from IU and Ivy Tech. Myrrh Bearers, the church, and OCF have arranged gifts for them, along with a bag of cookies for them to take home as we show them our love and offer them a ‘church home’ away from home.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, September 10: Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00

Wednesday, September11: Daily Vespers at 6:00; O102 ” Salvation, Part 1″ with Howard Webb

Thursday, September12: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Saturday, September 14: Morning Divine Liturgy  –  Elevation of the Holy Cross at 9:00

Saturday, September 14:  Great Vespers at 5:00 ; Inquirers class and SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, September 15: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00  – Parish Council meets.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s  Letter to the Galatians. (6:11-18)

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.  It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.  For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the Law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh.  But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world.  For, neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.  Peace and mercy be upon all, who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God.  Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren.  Amen.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (3:13-17)

The Lord said, “No one has ascended into heaven but He who descended from heaven, the Son of man.  And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.  For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.  For, God sent His Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.”

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. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Liturgy of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Saturday, September 14th at 9am
• St. George Festival in Fishers – September 20th (5pm), 21st (1pm), 22nd (1pm)
• St. Mary’s Annual Festival in Greenwood – September 27th (4pm) and 28th (11am)
• Festival on Fairfax – The first Saturday in October! Save the date!
• October 19th: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party here at the church.

FAMILY NEWS

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners for today are those with names beginning C-G.

(Also if anyone is able, please bake some cookies to add to the welcome message for College Student Sunday.)

Food Pantry Needs: The pantry has been emptied except for corn and green beans! Bring whatever you can! We often see a surge in needs at this time of year.

Memory Eternal:  Mihail;  Susan; Marvin (10th)

Anniversary Greetings: Matt & Gabriella C (11th); Subdeacon Daniel & Linda B (12th)

Birthday Blessings:  Dan R (9th); Elena R (10th); Felicity A (11th); John A (12th)

Name Day Blessing: Mary Ann G; Mary B; Kh. Marilyn; Mariam G (Lady Theotokos – 8th); Ari V; Lilly B; Cora B; Patricia F (Anna, the Grandparent of  Christ God – 9th); Braylan S (Joachim, the Grandparent of Christ God – 9th); Steve B (St. Cornelius, the Centurion – 13th)

Prayer List: Michael (improving) & Olga; Farmers Market Community; Lucia, Aurelian, & Cora (Ioan’s family); Heather; Irina; Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy P; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

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.

Apolytikion of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4

Thy nativity, O Theotokos, hath proclaimed joy to the whole universe; for from thee did shine forth the Sun of justice, Christ our God, annulling the curse, and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.

Kontakion of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4

By thy holy nativity, O pure one, Joachim and Anna were delivered from the reproach of barrenness; and Adam and Eve were delivered from the corruption of death; thy people do celebrate it, having been saved from the stain of iniquity, crying unto thee: The barren doth give birth to the Theotokos, who nourisheth our life.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) of the Feast – Tone 8

I will take the cup of salvation, and I will call upon the Name of the Lord. Alleluia.

Orthodoxy 102 Fall Schedule 2019

Wednesdays 7-8:30pm unless otherwise noted

Sep 11       Howard Webb    Salvation, Part 1

Sep 18       Howard Webb    Salvation, Part 2

Sep 25       Fr. Peter Jon      Public Vesting @6pm, Liturgy

                    for St John

Oct 2         Dr. John Craton  Baptism

Oct 9         Fr. Seraphim      The Kingdom of God

Oct 16       Kh Marilyn                   Journey to Orthodoxy

Oct 23       Fr. Seraphim The Eucharist:

          Holy Things are for the Holy

Oct 30       Howard Webb    The Problem of Evil

Nov 6         Fr. Seraphim       Responding to Despondency

Nov 13      Dr. John Craton  Christ in the Old Testament

Nov 20      Fr. Peter Jon       Public Proskomedia @6pm, Liturgy

                   for the Entrance of the Theotokos

Nov 27      No Class             —————————

Dec 4         Howard Webb    Science & Religion

Dec 6         Fr. Peter Jon       Saint Nicholas Night (FRIDAY)

Dec 11       Howard Webb    Meta-Narratives in Scripture:

                    What & Why

Dec 18       April Blair          Life of the Theotokos

Dec 24       Holy Nativity Liturgy

Sunday, September 01, 2019

Beginning of the Indiction:

Ecclesiastical New Year

Righteous Simeon the Stylite; Synaxis of the Theotokos at Miasinae

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “Make your abode with the sheep, and flee from the wolves. Never depart from the Church.” – St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Welcome Home, Fr. Seraphim and Khouria Paraskeva Moslener! We are happy to greet you both as part of our All Saints community! 

Newly baptized infant son of Herman and Johanna Hannan.  Today there will be a card shower as we add Luke to our membership. “Let the little children come unto Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

Chalice Appeal: His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY, made an appeal during his arch-pastoral visit Wednesday night for a donor or donors to purchase a new chalice for the church. The gold plating on the existing chalices has worn off, and rather than re-plating, we plan to purchase a new one that is solid silver and will not need to be re-plated in the future. While some money has been given, we still have quite a way to go to purchase a new chalice. Please see Fr. Peter if you are able to help.

College Student Sunday: Next Sunday we will welcome students from IU and Ivy Tech. Bake a dozen or two of cookies for them to take home as we show them our love and offer them  this parish to be their ‘church home’ away from home. Myrrh Bearers also have prepared additional gifts for them.

Today, following dismissal, we will pray a  memorial for Dr. William Nasser, Wanda’s husband and Tony’s father. May his memory be eternal!

Inquirers and Catechumens… Let us Attend! The beginning Inquirer’s class, titled “Journey to Fullness,“ begins Saturday, September 7 at 6:00 PM. Steve and April Blair will be leading the group discussion, which will take place Saturdays this fall. 

In addition, we will be offering a slightly more advanced course of study, entitled “Orthodoxy 102,“ Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend both classes.

THIS WEEK

Monday (Labor Day), September 2: Coffee Talk: All college and university students are invited to have coffee with Father Peter Jon at the Pourhouse Cafe on Kirkwood from 1 to 3pm. 

Wednesday, September 4: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Thursday, September 5: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Saturday, September 7:  Memorial – Great Vespers at 5:00 ; Inquirers class and SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, September 8: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00  – Nativity of the Theotokos

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s First Letter to St.Timothy. (2:1-7)

Timothy, my son, first of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way.  This is good, and it is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.  For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony to which was borne at the proper time.  For this I was appointed a preacher and apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (4:16-22)

At that time, Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and He went to the synagogue, as His custom was, on the Sabbath day.  And He stood up to read; and there was given to Him the book of the prophet Isaiah.  Jesus opened the book and found the place where it was written, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor and to heal the broken hearted.  He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”  And Jesus closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on Him.  And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”  And all spoke well of Him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth.

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. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

LOOKING AHEAD

• A memorial for Lucia‘s father, Ioann, will be held Saturday, September 7 just prior to great vespers. Memory eternal!
• Indy Serb Fest and St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church on September 7th (noon to 11pm)
• Liturgy of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Saturday, September 14th at 9am
• St. George Festival in Fishers – September 20th (5pm), 21st (1pm), 22nd (1pm)
• St. Mary’s Annual Festival in Greenwood – September 27th (4pm) and 28th (11am)
• Festival on Fairfax – The first Saturday in October! Save the date!
• October 19th: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party here at the church.

FAMILY NEWS

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners for today are those with names beginning A-B.

Food Pantry Needs: Your donations are always welcome. We don’t need peanut butter and jelly, or spaghetti, but snack, nutrition bars could be used along with marinara, canned soup, paper products, and personal items.

Memory Eternal:  Ioann (7/23);  Susan; Marvin (10th)

Birthday Blessings:  Patricia F (1st); Gabe S (1st); Andrew L (6th); Braylan S (6th)

Name Day Blessing: Athena Becky H (St. Athena, the Virgin Martyr – Sept. 1st)

Prayer List: Michael & Olga; Farmers Market Community; Lucia, Aurelian, & Cora (Ioann’s family); Heather; Irina; Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy P; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

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.

Apolytikion of the Indiction – Tone 2

O Maker of all creation, Who hast established the times and the seasons in Thine own power: Bless the crown of this year with Thy goodness, O Lord, and keep our rulers and Thy flock in peace, by the intercessions of the Theotokos, and save us.

Apolytikion of the Synaxis of the Theotokos – Tone 7

Rejoice, thou who art full of grace, O Virgin Theotokos, haven and protection of the race of man; for the Redeemer of the world became incarnate of thee; for thou alone art both mother and virgin, ever blessed and glorified. Intercede with Christ God that peace be granted unto all the world.

Apolytikion  of St. Simeon the Stylite – Tone 1

Thou becamest a pillar of patience and didst emulate the Forefathers, O righteous one: Job in his sufferings, Joseph in temptations, and the life of the bodiless while in the body. O Simeon, our righteous Father, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.

Kontakion for the Indiction – Tone 4

O God of all, Thou Who hast made all the ages, * O Sovereign Lord, truly transcendent in essence, * bestow Thy grace and blessing on the year to come; * and, O Most Compassionate, * in Thine infinite mercy * save all them that worship Thee, * Who alone art our Master, * and that with fear, O Savior, cry to Thee: * Grant unto all men a fruitful and godly year.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) of the Indiction – Tone 8

Bless the crown of the year with Thy goodness, O Lord. Alleluia.