Sunday, August 12, 2018
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
After-feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
Martyrs Photios and Anikytos of Nicomedia

It is our joy to welcome visitors to worship with us at all services.

Nourishment of the Soul: “If one wishes to do something but cannot, in the sight of God, Who knows men’s hearts, it is as if he had done it. This principal is to be understood as applying both to good and bad actions. The mind can do many things, both good and bad, without the body. However, without the mind, the body can do neither good nor evil; because the law of freedom exists in the mind prior to any action.” – St. Mark the Ascetic

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with Be-F.

Retirement Celebration: Subdeacon Daniel Barrett has officially retired! His family will host the Coffee Hour next Sunday, August 19th as we greet our friend and subdeacon with a smile for some of us know that retirement offers the opportunity to change hats and ‘work’ in other ways! Congratulations!

Food Pantry: Please continue to stock the shelves in Marcia’s office. Take a look, and see what you might add. With grateful thanks from all who benefit…

Teen SOYO! Following Great Vespers each Saturday, in August, Youth Director Thomas Przybyla will meet with our youths ages 12-18 here at the church from 6:00 to 8:00. There will be time for fun, spiritual learning and food!

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.

THIS WEEK
The Dormition Fast continues until after the Liturgy on August 14th.

Tuesday, August 14: Evening Liturgy at 6:00 – Eve of Holy Dormition
Wednesday, August 15: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, August 16: Bible Study at Becky’s home – 3:00-5:00
Saturday, August 18: Great Vespers at 5:00 – SOYO 6:00- 8:00
Sunday, August 19: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets.

LOOKING AHEAD

…Sunday, August 26:The church will welcome returning University students with a blessing.
…Our Annual Festival is planned for October 6th. Plan ahead to consider how you can be involved. Daniel Rigsby, this year’s coordinator, would like to hear from you.

FAMILY NOTES

PARISH HEALTH UPDATES
…Charles is now at Bell Trace on East 10th Street. Although he is eating some foods, his small intestine needs to fully “wake up”. He welcomes your visits and emails.
…Alice Marie has had two biopsies to help diagnose her condition. Alice and Marvin, who are so dear to this community, are grateful for your love, prayers and support, and ask for special prayers for the procedure and subsequent treatment plan discussion this week. Continue to remember them, and please reach out to the Piercefields as you are able.
…Vicki G asks for your prayers after injuring her back again while helping a client.

Anniversary Blessings: Fr. Lucas & Pres. Stacey C (16th); Steve & Kelly Stewart Sanderson (17th)
Birthday Celebrations: Barb G (12th); Vicki G (14th)
Name Day Remembrance: Prophet Micah – Liam G – 14th; Micah F; Maximos the Confessor – Max W; Claudio P -13th; Holy Theotokos – Mary B; Kh. Marilyn; Mary Ann G; Alice Marie P – 13th
Memory Eternal: Bill (July 12th); David (21st); Kevin (Ancient Faith Ministries) (8th)

Prayer List: Vicki; Alice & Marvin; Doris Finchum (James’s mother); Micah Finchum (James and Patricia’s son); Charles; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina & Anthony; Vivian; Paul; Caden, Dylan & Maddie; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Iva Lee & Jim; Adrian T; Nancy & Shalayna; Hannah & Ty; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; those suffering in the drug crisis in the USA; Those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places and our schools; Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “The Lord is my strength and my song.”
Verse: “The Lord has chastened me severely.” (Psalm 117:14,18)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (9:2-12)

Brethren, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do we not have the right to our food and drink? Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a wife, as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living? Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Who tends a flock without getting some of the milk? Do I say this on human authority? Does not the law say the same? For it is written in the Law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain.” Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of a share in the crop. If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits? If others share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the Gospel of Christ.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (18:23-35)

The Lord spoke this parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But that same servant, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you besought me; and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ And in anger his lord delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. So also My heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

Refrain of Second Antiphon: Save us, O Son of God, Who wast transfigured on Mount Tabor, who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

Apolytikion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7
When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee.

Kontakion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7
Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.

Sunday, August 5, 2018
The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ

It is our joy to welcome visitors to worship with us at all services.

Nourishment of the Soul: “We should try to live in such a way that if the Gospels were lost, they could be rewritten by looking at us.” – Metropolitan Anthony Bloom

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with A-Ba.

Welcome Christopher Hayden P: Christopher was born to Jeremy and Emily P on July 15that 8:14 a.m., weighing in at 8lbs. 4oz., at 19 inches long. He is a beautiful boy, and his proud parents look forward to introducing him to his new All Saints family!

TODAY on SUNDAY, AUGUST 5th
… Blessing of the Grapes on the Feast of the Transfiguration: After “Blessed be the Name of the Lord”, the clergy gather at the memorial table where Fr. Peter Jon will say the Prayer for the Blessing of the Grapes. (You may bring washed grapes and place them on the memorial table at the beginning of the liturgy.)
…Blessing of the Children: Immediately following the blessing of the grapes, please have your children come forward when Father Peter Jon calls them up to receive a blessing as they return to school. This is for children and teachers PreK-12.
…40-Day Memorial for Nicholas Alexander: After announcements and the general dismissal, we will pray the 40-day memorial for Nicholas Alexander. All are welcome and encouraged to pray together. Memory Eternal!

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Meals are being planned for the Gillquists on the Meal Train. If you have not received the emails, please check with our leaders in the Myrrh Bearers: Rhonda, Jennifer, Barb or Nina.

Dumpster: You will note that our roof has been stripped and there is a large dumpster in the parking lot. Thank you for your patience as our roof is replaced. The new roof will be beautiful.

Teen SOYO Kickoff Event! Following Great Vespers on Saturday, August 11thfrom 6-8 p.m., our new Youth Director, Thomas Przybyla, will lead the teens in a time of fun, spiritual learning and discussion about the calendar for the coming year. All youths ages 12-18 are encouraged to attend, and everyone present will receive a free All Saints SOYO t-shirt! Dinner will be provided.

THIS WEEK
The Dormition Fast continues.

Wednesday, August 8: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, August 9: Bible Study at Becky’s home – 3:00-5:00
Friday, August10: Paraklesis to the Mother of God at 6:00
Saturday, August 11: Great Vespers at 5:00 – SOYO Kickoff 6:00- 8:00
Sunday, August 12: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

FAMILY NOTES
PARISH HEALTH UPDATES
…Charles is still in the hospital and is on day 13without any solid food. While he is receiving liquids and nutrition through an IV, he asks for continued prayers that his small intestine will “wake up” so he may eat normally and get home.
…Alice Marie P recently learned that she has multiple cancer spots on her lungs and now has cancer in a lymph gland near her sternum which will be biopsied on Monday morning to determine which type of cancer it is. Alice and Marvin, who are so dear to this community, are grateful for your love, prayers and support, and ask for special prayers for the procedure and subsequent treatment plan discussion this week. Continue to remember them, and please reach out to the Piercefields as you are able.
…The Gillquists would like to thank each and every one of you for your warm cards, generous gifts, meals and prayers. Little Anthony is in great health, is up to 12 pounds. Khouria Kristina, in particular, is deeply moved by your expressions of love and concern for the family.

Anniversary Blessings: Marvin & Alice P (5th); Dan & Jennifer R (9th)
Birthday Celebrations: John C (6th); Gary G (6th); Martin G (10th)
Name Day Remembrance: Aaron Hsu (St. Herman – 9th); Martin G (St. Herman – 9th); Dn. Lawrence (Archdeacon Lawrence – 10th); Jan G (St. Susanna – 11th)
Memory Eternal: Nicholas (June 29th); Bill (July 12th); David (21st)

Prayer List: Alice & Marvin; Doris Finchum (James’s mother); Micah Finchum (James and Patricia’s son); Charles; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina & Anthony; Vivian; Paul; Caden, Dylan & Maddie; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Iva Lee & Jim; Adrian T; Nancy & Shalayna; Hannah & Ty; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; those suffering in the drug crisis in the USA; safety in public places; Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation

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.

LOOKING AHEAD
…Tuesday, August 14: Evening Liturgy of the Dormition of the Theotokos
…Sunday, August 26:The church will welcome returning University students with a blessing.
…Our Annual Festival is planned for October 6th. Plan ahead to consider how you can be involved. Daniel Rigsby, this year’s coordinator, would like to hear from you.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “O Lord, how manifold are Thy works; in Wisdom hast Thou made them all.”
Verse: “Bless the Lord, O my soul.” (Psalm 103:24,1)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Peter’s Second Universal Letter. (1:10-19)
(For the Transfiguration)

Brethren, be the more zealous to confirm your call and election, for if you do this you will never fall; so there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Therefore, I intend always to remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to arouse you by way of reminder, since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. And I will see to it that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things. For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when He received honor and glory from God the Father and the voice was borne to Him by the Majestic Glory, “This is My beloved Son, with Whom I am well pleased,” we heard this voice borne from heaven, for we were with Him on the holy mountain. And we have the prophetic word made surer. You will do well to pay attention to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (17:1-9)
(For the Transfiguration)

At that time, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with Him. And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is well that we are here; if Thou wilt, I will make three booths here, one for Thee and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” He was still speaking, when lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with Whom I am well pleased; hear Him.” When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces, and were filled with awe. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of man is risen from the dead.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

Refrain of Second Antiphon: Save us, O Son of God, Who wast transfigured on Mount Tabor, who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) of the Feast: Save us, O Son of God, Who wast transfigured on Mount Tabor, who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

Apolytikion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7
When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee.

Kontakion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7
Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.

Megalynarion of the Feast – Tone 8
Now hath been heard that which hath never been heard before; for the Son, Who is from the Virgin without father, hath been testified to in glory by the voice of the Father; for He Himself is God and Man together unto the end of the ages.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) for the Transfiguration – Tone 8
O Lord, in the light of the glory of Thy face shall we walk, and in Thy Name shall we rejoice forever. Alleluia.

Sunday, July 29, 2018
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Martyr Kallinikos of Gangra in Asia Minor; Holy Virgin Martyr Theodota of Bithynia;
Pious Emperor Theodosios the Younger; Constantine III, patriarch of Constantinople;
Lupus the Confessor, bishop of Troyes; Martyr Serapia of Antioch

It is our joy to welcome visitors to worship with us at all services.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Do not ever succumb to the insane thought that God has abandoned you. God knows exactly how much one can endure and, according to that, measures the sufferings and pains of everyone.” St. Nikolaj Velimirovic

Coffee Hour: No one is scheduled for today. Please donate as you are able, and the Dormition fast begins in a couple of days!

Remember to give all announcements to Father Peter Jon before each Divine Liturgy.

Food Pantry: A few donors gave abundantly last week, but we could still use some paper goods and frozen foods as well as those foods listed last week. Thank you for your steadfast love for those struggling with hunger.

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.

Dumpster: You will note that our roof has been stripped and there is a large dumpster in the parking lot. Thank you for your patience as our roof is replaced. The work should be complete by next weekend.

There is a Festival Meeting today after Divine Liturgy.
We will assess previous festivals and start planning for the next one on October 6th. Please join Daniel Rigsby (Parish Council Chairman) who will be the festival coordinator this year.

THIS WEEK
The Dormition Fast begins on August 1st.

Wednesday, August 1: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, August 2: Bible Study at Becky’s home – 3:00-5:00
Friday, August 3: Paraklesis to the Mother of God at 6:00
Saturday, August 4: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, August 5: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00; 40-Day Memorial; Blessing of K-12 students and their teachers (this includes homeschoolers)

LOOKING AHEAD

…40-Day Memorial for Nicholas on August 5th. Memory Eternal!
…Sunday, August 5th: Blessing of the Children as they return to school in early August
…Sunday, August 5th: Sunday before the Transfiguration of Christ
…Tuesday, August 14: Evening Liturgy of the Dormition of the Theotokos
…Sunday, August 26: Welcoming returning University students with a blessing for the school semester

FAMILY NOTES

Anniversary Blessings: John & Lisa A (31st)
Birthday Celebrations: Aaron J (31st); Gala M (4th)
Name Day Remembrance: Nancy J (St. Lydia – 3rd); Lydia F (St. Lydia – 3rd)
Memory Eternal: Nicholas (June 29th); Bill (July 12th); David (21st)

Prayer List: Charles; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leeanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina & Anthony; Vivian; Paul; Caden, Dylan & Maddie; Marvin & Alice; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Iva Lee & Jim; Adrian T; Nancy & Shalayna; Hannah & Ty; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; those suffering in the drug crisis in the USA; safety in public places; Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Make vows to the Lord thy God and perform them.”
Verse: “In Judah God is known; His Name is great in Israel.” (Psalm 75:11,1)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (3:9-17)

Brethren, we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay or straw, each man’s work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (14:22-34)

At that time, Jesus made the Disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. And after He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, but the Disciples’ boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. But when the Disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” And Peter answered Him, “Lord, if it is Thee, bid me come to Thee on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out His hand and caught him, saying to him, “O man of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly, Thou art the Son of God.” And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

Divine Liturgy Variables

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.

Kontakion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7
Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.

Sunday, July 22, 2018
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Mary Magdalene, Myrrh-bearer and Equal-to-the-Apostles
Virgin-martyr Markella of Chios

It is our joy to welcome visitors to worship with us at all services.

Nourishment of the Soul: “The surest rule and standard for a well-disciplined life is this: one must be indifferent to either pleasure or pain of flesh, but one must not be immoderate in either direction, so that the body will become neither disordered by obesity nor so sickly that it cannot carry out commands.” – St. Basil the Great

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with I-Z; however, your donations are appreciated at all times. (No one is scheduled July 29th)

Remember to give all announcements to Father Peter Jon before each Divine Liturgy.

“Old Mother Hubbard went to the Cupboard”: Yes, ours is almost bare as well! If you can, we would appreciate soup (especially chicken and vegetable), tuna, chicken, pasta, marinara sauce, paper products, and what you think would satisfy. We DO NOT NEED peanut butter, yams, green beans, or corn. Thank you for your steadfast love for those struggling with hunger.

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.

Myrrh Bearers meet today at noon!

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, July 25: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, July 26: Bible Study at Becky’s home – 3:00-5:00
Friday, July 27: Akathist to the Protection at 6:00
Saturday, July 28: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, July 29: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

LOOKING AHEAD

…The Dormition Fast begins on August 1st with the Paraklesis on Friday, August 4th & 11th.

…Sunday, August 5th: Blessing of the Children as they return to school in early August

FAMILY NOTES

Anniversary Blessings: On the 23rd, the Gillquist family celebrates 12 years with us!

Birthday Celebrations: Mallory F (23rd);Thomas M (26th)

Name Day Remembrance: Mary Magdalene – 22nd: Mariam Gillquist; Dnessa Miriam Stant; Kh. Kristina (Great Martyr Christina – 24th); St. Anna – 25th: Kaylie Finchum; Cora Bidulescu; Ariana Vicion; Patricia Finchum; Lilly Blair.

Memory Eternal: Nicholas (June 29th); Bill (July 12th)

With deepest sympathy, we express our prayers to Mary Ann and her family at the unexpected passing of son Bill.
Memory Eternal.

Prayer List: Charles; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leeanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina & Anthony; Vivian; Paul; Caden, Dylan & Maddie; Marvin & Alice; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Iva Lee & Jim; Adrian T; Nancy & Shalayna; Hannah & Ty; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; those suffering in the drug crisis in the USA; safety in public places; Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “The Lord will give strength to His people.”
Verse: “Ascribe to the Lord, O sons of God, ascribe to the Lord honor and glory.” (Psalm 28:11,1)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (1:10-17)

Brethren, I appeal to you, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissension among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest anyone should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the Gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (14:14-22)

At that time, when Jesus went ashore he saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They said to Him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” And He said, “Bring them here to Me.” Then He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish He looked up to Heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 7
Thou didst shatter death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the sadness of the ointment-bearing women into joy. And didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning, that Thou hast risen, O Christ, granting to the world the Great Mercy.

Apolytikion of St. Mary Magdalene – Tone 1
When Christ God had been born for our sakes from the Virgin, * thou faithfully didst follow Him, keeping His statutes * and heeding His sacred laws, O august Mary Magdalene. * Hence, as we today observe thy holy remembrance, * we receive the loosing of our sins and transgressions * through thy holy prayers for us.

Sunday, July 15, 2018
Sunday of the Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council
Great Prince Vladimir (Basil) of Kiev, Equal-to-the-Apostles; Martyrs Kyrikos and his mother Julitta of Tarsus

It is our joy to welcome visitors to worship with us at all services.

Nourishment of the Soul: “There never was and there never will be a place on earth free from sorrows. The only sorrowless place possible is the heart, when the Lord is present there.” – St. Nikon of Optina

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with G-H; however, your donations are appreciated at all times.

Remember to give all announcements to Father Peter Jon before each Divine Liturgy.

Note of Gratitude: There are NO words to describe the depth of my gratitude to each and every one of you for contributing to my recent move to Evergreen Village! It is a beautiful apartment, tailor made for my limited mobility, but scenic enough to watch hawks, vultures and clouds on my bad arthritic days! Today, I sit here giving thanks to God for the kindness and generosity of my church family! May you all be blessed beyond measure! And, for those of you wondering about Gabe ( my son), he came through hernia surgery with flying colors. Thank you for all your prayers for both of us! Much love to all of you. ❤ Leanne Bissell

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.

Dear Parish Family, this Sunday is Tabitha Burchett‘s last service with us here in Bloomington. We’d like to send her off to her new job in Georgia with a cake and a card shower. Please bring a card on Sunday and extend your best wishes to her.

The Parish Council meets today at noon!

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, July 17: Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00
Wednesday, July 18: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Saturday, July 21: Great Vespers at 5:00 – Cars to be Blessed*
Sunday, July 22: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

LOOKING AHEAD

…Bible Study at Becky’s will NOT meet July 19th, but will resume July 26th.

*… All are welcome to bring their “chariot” (car) to be blessed at Great Vespers on Saturday, July 21st in celebration of St. Elijah’s (Elias’) day. You may recall that St. Elijah the Prophet was swept up to God in a chariot of fire at the conclusion of his earthly ministry (2 Kings 2:11).

…Akathist to the Protection at 6:00 – Friday, July 27th

…Myrrh Bearers meeting – Sunday, July 29th

…The Dormition Fast begins on August 1st with the Paraklesis on Friday, August 4th & 11th.

FAMILY NOTES

Anniversary Blessings: Deacon Lucian & Dnssa. Miriam (21st)
Birthday Celebrations: Cleo S (17th); James T (19th); Neumann J (21st)
Name Day Remembrance: Marina S (Great Martyr Marina – 17th); St. Seraphim of Sarov – 19th: Linda (Seraphima) B; Neumann (Seraphim) J; Leanne (Seraphima) B;
Alicia Barrett (Prophet Elijah/Elias – 20th
Memory Eternal: Nicholas (26th); Bill (12th)

Prayer List: Mary Ann; Alexander family; Lillian Purcell (urgent need for Linda’s colleague); Eileen; Charles; Lucia & Cora (Romania); Leeanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina & Anthony; Vivian; Paul; Caden, Dylan & Maddie; Marvin & Alice; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Iva Lee & Jim; Adrian T; Nancy & Shalayna; Hannah & Ty; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; those suffering in the drug crisis in the USA; safety in public places; Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers.”
Verse: “For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done for us.” (Daniel 3:26,27)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to Titus. (3:8-15)
(For the Holy Fathers)

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)
(For the Holy Fathers)

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.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

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.