Sunday, July 14, 2019

Wedding at 3:00–Catered

Enhanced social hour is after Divine Liturgy as usual.

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council

Apostle Aquila of the Seventy; Joseph the Confessor, archbishop of Thessalonica; Peter, bishop of Crete; Venerable Onesimos of Magnesia and Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “When you want to resolve a complex problem, seek God’s will in the matter, and you will find a constructive solution.”  – St. Mark the Ascetic

Today All Saints will welcome many guests who will be here to witness the wedding of Caleb Lewis & Tabitha Burchett. The ceremony is set for 3:00. The couple has requested NO GIFTS since they are traveling to California by car with limited space. However, we might suggest gift cards or cash for their trip and as they establish their household.  The Parish is invited to this God-blessed event.

SOYO’s Summer Outreach: Our teens make an effort to bring gift bags with helpful items to the homeless on a quarterly basis. They have so appreciated the participation of the parish in the past, providing much-needed items for this important outreach. The following items are needed for the summer bags: folding toothbrushes; small toothpaste tubes; deodorant; water bottles; Kind Bars or other convenient & non-perishable snacks; chap stick; mini-sunscreen tubes; sunglasses. They anticipate needing 50 of most items, but 100 snack bars. If you would like to contribute, please email Fr. Peter Jon at frpeterjon@allsaintsbloomington.org with the item and quantity you intend to provide. Following your email, donations may be left on the round table in Father’s office.

Thank you! 

LOOKING AHEAD

• Father Peter Jon and his family will attend the Antiochian Convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan – July 21-28.
• Festival Meeting – August 4^th

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, July 17: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Thursday, July 18: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Saturday, July 20:  Reader Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, July 21: 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 St. Titus. (3:8-15)

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (5:14-19)

The Lord said to His Disciples: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father Who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

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.

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 for The Holy Fathers – Tone 8

Thou, O Christ, art our God of exceeding praise Who didst establish our Holy Fathers as luminous stars upon earth, and through them didst guide us unto the true Faith, O most merciful One, glory to Thee.

FAMILY NOTES

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners for today are those with names beginning C-G. In addition others are volunteering to enhance the coffee hour for the wedding guests who attend today’s liturgy.

Food Pantry Needs: The shelves are slowly being filled. One needed  item is marina sauce. Your donations are always welcome.

Anybody wanting fire/specialty smoking wood, please contact Thomas Przybyla at 812-929-1766.

Birthday Blessings: Cleo S (15th); James T  (19th)

Name Day Celebrations: Marina S (St. Marina – 17th); Elise A (Elizabeth, the New Martyr – 18th);

St. Seraphim of Sarov -19th): Fr. Seraphim Moslener; Linda B; Neumann J; Leanne B; Alicia B (Prophet Elijah/ Elias – 20th)

Prayer List: Heather – Mercy meals can be frozen and placed in the freezer for a family of 5; Vicki; Emma; Patricia;Infant Alice is now doing well after her early birth; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo; Heather; Doug Barrett;Jeremy P; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; 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.

 Sunday, July 07, 2019

The Great-Martyr Kyriaki of Nicomedia

Third Sunday of Matthew

Venerable Thomas of Mt. Maleon; Hieromartyr Evangelos, Bishop of Tomi (Constanta) in Romania:

 New-martyr Polycarp; Eudokia, Princess of Moscow

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “Without patience, even a temporary home is not built, let alone the eternal one…But we keep looking for the easy way. What is easy for the body is not useful for the soul, and what is useful for the soul is difficult for the body–so we should proceed through labor to the Kingdom of Heaven.” St. Joseph of Optina

Welcome Home, Wanda:  Today it is our joy to welcome Wanda B (Shirley R’s mother) into the communion of the Church through Holy Baptism and Chrismation.

SOYO’s Summer Outreach: Our teens make an effort to bring gift bags with helpful items to the homeless on a quarterly basis. They have so appreciated the participation of the parish in the past, providing much-needed items for this important outreach. The following items are needed for the summer bags: folding toothbrushes; small toothpaste tubes; deodorant; water bottles; Kind Bars or other convenient & non-perishable snacks; chap stick; mini-sunscreen tubes; sunglasses. They anticipate needing 50 of most items, but 100 snack bars. If you would like to contribute, please email Fr. Peter Jon at frpeterjon@allsaintsbloomington.org with the item and quantity you intend to provide. Following your email, donations may be left on the round table in Father’s office. Thank you! 

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, July 9: Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00

Wednesday, July 10: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Thursday, July 11: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Saturday, July 13:  Great Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, July 14: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Sunday, July 14:  Caleb & Tabitha’s Wedding … Next Sunday, July 14^th  at 3:00.The couple have requested NO GIFTS since they are traveling to California by car with limited space. However, we might suggest gift cards or cash for their trip and as they establish their household.  The Parish is invited to this God-blessed event.
• Father Peter Jon and his family will attend the Antiochian Convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan – July 21-28.
• Festival Meeting – August 4^th

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians. (3:23-4:5)

Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the Law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed.  So that the Law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith.  But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian; for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.  For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.  There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.  And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise.  I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate; but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father.  So with us; when we were children, we were slaves to the elemental spirits of the universe.  But when the time had fully come, God sent forth His Son, to redeem those who were under the Law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

Gospel: The Reading is 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.”

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 for St. Kyriaki – Tone 5

Thou didst prove an auspicious and pleasing sacrifice, a holy off’ring, O valiant prizewinner Kyriaki when thou broughtest thy Creator thine own spotless soul; which Christ in turn hath glorified, for through thee, He poureth forth divine gifts and endless graces upon the faithful who praise thee, since He is the Friend of man.

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.

FAMILY NOTES

To all women: A High Tea and Style Show event at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church at 100 N State Rd 46 at 2:00 pm Wednesday July 10th.   Call Carolyn Collins at 812-339-3349 or email rubberroscoe@hotmail.com for your ticket if you would like to attend.    

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

Food Pantry Needs: The shelves are becoming empty! Your donations are always welcome.

Birthday Blessings: Wyatt C (10th); Juliana B (12th)

Name Day Celebrations: Vicki G (St. Olga of Kiev – 11th); Olga I (St. Olga of Kiev – 11th); Gabriella C (Archangel Gabriel – 13th); Gabe S (Archangel Gabriel – 13th)

Memory Eternal: Bill Griggs, Mary Ann’s son, on his 1st year memorial.

Prayer List: Bonnie (agressive cancer and husband Jeff); Heather’s parents;Judy & Doris; Vicki; Emma; Patricia;Hannah, Ty, &  infant Alice; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo; Heather; Doug Barrett;Jeremy P; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; 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 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.

Sunday, June 23, 2019

First Sunday after Pentecost

All Saints Sunday

Martyr Agrippina of Rome; Hieromartyrs Aristocles the Presbyter,

Demetrios the Deacon, and Athanasius the Reader, of Cyprus

Welcome to All Saints!

A day for remembering all the anonymous saints who served our Lord.

Nourishment for the Soul: Vigils and fasts and acts of mercy are the methods advocated by saints to attain the spiritual life. But, they must not stand alone, nor must the Christian put his trust in them. Humility must have faith for its principle and fasting be combined with charity: that is, to feed the hungry,  to give water to the thirsty, and to clothe the naked.” – St. Basil the Great

Parish Feast Day: Today our patronal feast day begins with Festal Matins (Othros) and finishes with fellowship around a great pitch-in meal with gyros as the main entree. Join us now on this 22nd anniversary of  All Saints moving from being a mission church to being recognized as a ‘church.’

THIS WEEK

Monday, June 24: Apostles Fast – Monday through Friday

Wednesday, June 26: Daily Vespers  at 6:00

Thursday, June 27: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Friday, June 28: Evening Liturgy at 6:00 on the Eve of  Ss. Peter & Paul Feast Day

Saturday, June 29:  Great Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, June 30: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Memorial for Archpriest Peter

LOOKING AHEAD.

• Apostles’ Fast…June 24th – 29th (Vesperal Liturgy on the 28th)
• Seven-year Memorial for Archpriest Peter at the outdoor Resurrection Shrine – Sunday, June 30th
• All Saint’s annual 4th of July barbeque and fireworks – July 3rd
• Caleb & Tabitha’s Wedding…July 14th

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

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

Brethren, all the saints through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received 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, so that they might rise again to a better life.  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, 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.

Gospel: The Reading is 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.”

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.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

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 All Saints

“Throughout the World…”

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.

Megalynarian for the Feast – Tone 7

O Mother that hath known no man, thou didst conceive, not experiencing corruption, lending a body to the Word, the Creator of all, becoming a receptacle to thine insupportable Creator, a dwelling place to thine incomprehensible Maker. Wherefore, O virgin Theotokos, thee do we magnify.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) of All Saints – Tone 8

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous; praise is meet for the upright. Alleluia.

FAMILY NOTES

To all women: We have been invited to join in a High Tea and Style Show event at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church at 100 N State Rd 46 at 2:00 pm Wednesday July 10th.  This event is free but offerings will be taken to support Monroe County United Ministries and My Sister’s Closet.  Call Carolyn Collins at 812-339-3349 or email rubberroscoe@hotmail.com for your ticket if  you would like to attend.  It should be a good time of food and fellowship with our neighbors.   

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners for today are all who  volunteer for the pitch-in  meal.

Food Pantry Needs: All items are welcome. 

Anniversary Memories: Mark & Shirley R  (24th)

Birthday Blessings: Max W (23rd)

Name Day Celebrations: Elise A (Elizabeth, the New Martyr of Russia – 28th); SS. Peter or Paul – 29th: Robert R; Petroula L; Paul B; Andrew Paul; Arthur Paul B;  Fr. Peter Jon

Prayer List: Heather’s mother Julia and father Clarence;Judy & Doris; Vicki; Emma; Patricia;Hannah, Ty, &  infant Alice; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo; Heather; Doug Barrett;Jeremy P; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; 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 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.

Fiftieth Day after Pascha

The Great Feast of Pentecost

Today, following the Divine Liturgy,

Great Vespers with the Kneeling Prayers will be offered.

Social Hour follows.

Welcome to All Saints!

A day for remembering all fathers who are or have been an influence in our lives.

“The most important thing a father can do for his children

is to love their mother.” —  Henry Ward Beecher

Nourishment for the Soul:“Do not let pass any opportunity to pray for anyone, either at his request or at the request of his relatives, friends, of those who esteem him, or of his acquaintances. The Lord looks favorably upon the prayer of our love, and upon our boldness before Him. Besides this, prayer for others is very beneficial to the one himself who prays for others; it purifies the heart, strengthens faith and hope in God, and enkindles our love for God and our neighbor. When praying, say thus: ‘Lord, it is possible for Thee to do this or that to this servant of Thine; do this for him for Thy Name is the Merciful Love of Men and the Almighty.'” – St. John of Kronstadt

Parish Life Conference: Father Peter Jon will be attending the conference in Champaign-Urbana Wednesday through Saturday; therefore he will be not be here for confessions on Wednesday or Saturday. Reader Vespers will be prayed on both  Wednesday and Saturday.

BP ANTHONY’S Pentecost letter is included in this bulletin.

THIS WEEK

Monday, June 17: Holy Spirit Day

Wednesday, June 19: Reader Vespers  at 6:00

Thursday, June 20: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Saturday, June 22:  Reader Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, June 23: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – All Saints Feast Day

LOOKING AHEAD

• Midwest Parish Life Conference in Champaign-Urbana…19th-23rd
• All Saints Day…June 23rd –  our Patronal Feast Day Celebration – Your side dishes are needed to supplement the gyros meal being provided.
• Apostles’ Fast…June 24th – 29th (Vesperal Liturgy on the 28th)
• Seven-year Memorial for archpriest Peter at the outdoor Resurrection Shrine – Sunday, June 30th
• All Saint’s annual 4th of July barbeque and fireworks – July 3rd
• Caleb & Tabitha’s Wedding…July 14th

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

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

When the day of Pentecost had come, the Disciples 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.”

Gospel: The Reading is 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.”

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.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Second Antiphon

Refrain: Save us, O Good Comforter, who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

The Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn of the Feast)

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

The Anti-Trisagion Hymn

As many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Alleluia.

Megalynarian for the Feast – Tone 7

O Mother that hath known no man, thou didst conceive, not experiencing corruption, lending a body to the Word, the Creator of all, becoming a receptacle to thine insupportable Creator, a dwelling place to thine incomprehensible Maker. Wherefore, O virgin Theotokos, thee do we magnify.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) for Pentecost – Tone 8

Thy good Spirit shall lead me in the land of uprightness. Alleluia.

FAMILY NOTES

Memory Eternal: We extend our prayers and condolences to Mary Ann at the passing of her brother Gary.

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

Food Pantry Needs: Canned tuna; sandwich spread like Miracle Whip or Mayo; paper products

Anniversary Memories: James & Patricia F (16th); John & Debbie C (18th); Hal & Sandy S (18th); Subdn Jon (Jeff) & Irene W (18th)

Birthday Blessings: Steve B (16th); Christian G (19th); Becky H (20th) Seavor R (21st); James F (22nd)

Prayer List: Heather’s mother Julia and father Clarence;Judy & Doris; Vicki; Emma; Patricia;Hannah, Ty, &  infant Alice; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo; Heather; Doug Barrett;Jeremy P; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; 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 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.

Sunday, June 09, 2019

Sunday of the After-feast of the Ascension

Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council

Cyril, Archbishop of Alexandria; Pelagia and the three Virgin-martyrs of Chios;

Venerable Cyril of Belozersk; Venerable Columba, Enlightener of Scotland

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul:“Material treasures will serve us for a time and fade away. It is sharing ourselves and our time that creates authentic value; it enriches life with lasting expressions of gratitude and indelible memories. Giving opens our spiritual eyes to the many small blessings before us each moment.” – Steve Brunkhorst

Memorial Invitation: The Alexander family is having a one-year memorial for Nicholas on Saturday, June 15 at 1:00pm, here at the church. They are planning to have a pitch-in meal afterwards. Everyone is welcome.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, June 11: Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00

Wednesday, June 12: Daily Vespers  at 6:00

Thursday, June 13: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Saturday, June 15 Great Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, June 16: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 on Holy Pentecost Kneeling Vespers following the Divine Liturgy  (Father’s Day)

LOOKING AHEAD

• Crafting Workshop…June 15th at 3:00
• Holy Pentecost…June 16th with Kneeling Vespers
• Midwest Parish Life Conference in Champaign-Urbana…19th-23rd
• All Saints Day…June 23rd –  our Patronal Feast Day Celebration
• Apostles’ Fast…June 24th – 29th (Vesperal Liturgy on the 28th)
• Caleb & Tabitha’s Wedding…July 14th

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from the Acts of the Apostles.  (20:16-18, 28-36)

In those days, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.  And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called to him the elders of the church.  And when they came to him, he said to them: “Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son.  I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore, be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish everyone with tears.  And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.  I coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel.  You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me.  In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”  And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down and prayed with them all.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (17:1-13)

At that time, Jesus lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy Son that the Son may glorify Thee, since Thou hast given Him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom Thou hast given Him.  And this is eternal life, that they know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom Thou hast sent.  I glorified Thee on earth, having accomplished the work which Thou gavest Me to do; and now, Father, glorify Thou Me in Thy own presence with the glory which I had with Thee before the world was made. I have manifested Thy Name to the men whom Thou gavest Me out of the world; Thine they were, and Thou gavest them to Me, and they have kept Thy word.  Now they know that everything that Thou hast given Me is from Thee; for I have given them the words which Thou gavest Me, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from Thee; and they have believed that Thou didst send Me.  I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world but for those whom Thou hast given Me, for they are Thine; all Mine are Thine, and Thine are Mine, and I am glorified in them.  And now I am no more in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to Thee.  Holy Father, keep them in Thy Name, which Thou hast given Me, that they may be one, even as We are one.  While I was with them, I kept them in Thy Name, which Thou have given Me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled.  But now I am coming to Thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.”

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.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Second Antiphon

Refrain: Save us, O Son of God, Who didst rise from us in glory to the heavens; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

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 Holy Fathers – Tone 8

Thou, O Christ, art our God of exceeding praise Who didst establish our holy Fathers as luminous stars upon earth, and through them didst guide us unto the true Faith, O most merciful One, glory to Thee.

“Throughout the World.”

Kontakion of the Ascension – Tone 6

When Thou didst fulfill Thy dispensation for our sakes, uniting the terrestrials with the celestials, Thou didst ascend in glory, O Christ our God, inseparable in space, but constant without separation, and crying unto Thy beloved: I am with you, and no one shall be against you.

FAMILY NOTES

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

Food Pantry Needs: Canned tuna; sandwich spread like Miracle Whip or Mayo; paper products

Name Day Remembrances: Howard W (St. Columba – 9th)

Anniversary Memories: Andrew & Amanda H (10th)

Birthday Blessings: Valerie A (9th); Mary Ann G (13th)

Prayer List: Judy & Doris; Vicki; Emma; Patricia;Hannah, Ty, & tiny infant Alice; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo; Heather; Doug Barrett;Jeremy P; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; 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 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.