Sunday, July 08, 2018
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Great-martyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine
New-martyrs Theophanes and Anastasios of Constantinople; Venerable Theophilos the myrrh-streaming of St. Basil Kelli on Athos; Procopius of Ustug, fool-for-Christ

We extend a warm welcome to our visitors,
including an invitation to all services and events here at All Saints.

Nourishment of the Soul: “The human soul conceals much good in its depths. One must only search for it.” – St. Leo of Optina

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

Mad Hatters Tea Party: Ladies, choose your hat to wear to the tea party at church. If you don’t have a hat, come anyway! Everything is being provided: food, fun, inspiration, extra hats.

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.

New Directive from His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH regarding announcements/speaking in the church: Only clergy may speak or make announcements from the solea. If any organization or person needs an announcement to be made, he or she must give it to the pastor before the liturgy (we don’t want people walking in and out of the altar during the liturgy) and the pastor will make it on behalf of the person or organization.

Quarter Jar in Social Hall: We have a jar for your donation of quarters to aid Leanne when she does laundry. For those who use a laundromat, you know how having the change available will simplify the process.

Leanne is very pleased, excited, and grateful for all who have contributed to ease her move to the new apartment. (Love in action!)

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, July 11: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Saturday, July 14: Tea Party at 3:00 in the social hall.
Saturday, July 14: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, July 15: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meeting at noon

LOOKING AHEAD

…Bible Study at Becky’s will NOT meet July 12th and 19th.
…Clergy Symposium at Antiochian Village – July 16-20
…The Dormition Fast begins on August 1st with the Paraklesis on Friday, August 4th & 11th.
FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Celebrations: Wyatt C (10th); Julianna B (12th); Abby B 14th)

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

Memory Eternal: Nicholas (26th)

Prayer List: 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: “Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us and keep us from this generation.”
Verse: “Save me, O Lord, for the Godly man hath disappeared.” (Psalm 11:7,1)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans. (12:6-14)

Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, and serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

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

At that time, Jesus got into a boat, crossed over and came to His own city. And behold, they brought to Him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith He said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—He then said to the paralytic—“Rise, take up your bed and go home.” And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they marveled, and they glorified God, Who had given such authority to men.

Divine Liturgy Variables

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 of St. Procopius, the Great Martyr – Tone4
Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee * received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. * For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants * and wholly destroyed the demons’ strengthless presumption. * O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

Sunday, July 01, 2018
Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs in Rome;
New-martyr Constantine in Cyprus; translation of relics of Venerable John of Rila

We extend a warm welcome to our visitors,
including an invitation to all services and events here at All Saints.

Nourishment of the Soul: “From God comes grace, but from us comes labor. Therefore, let no one even think that the Holy Apostles relied solely on the God-given grace, or that it was easy for them, or that they performed their great work in the world without effort…so it was that the Apostles did not rely on grace alone, but also put forth nearly superhuman effort to show themselves worthy of God’s grace.” – St. Nikolai Velimirovich

Annual Fourth of July Celebration at All Saints: Beginning at 7:00 on Tuesday evening, July 3rd, we will celebrate America’s independence with a barbecue at All Saints. Fireworks will begin at 9:45. The church will provide meat, and all are encouraged to bring their favorite side dish. Thomas Pryzbyla will oversee setup and clean up.

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.

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

Thomas Przybyla is available to mow lawns, paint, or do any other number of needed jobs around your home this summer. Please call him at (812) 929-1766 with any requests.

New Directive from His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH regarding announcements/speaking in the church: Only clergy may speak or make announcements from the solea. If any organization or person needs an announcement to be made, he or she must give it to the pastor before the liturgy (we don’t want people walking in and out of the altar during the liturgy) and the pastor will make it on behalf of the person or organization.

Quarter Jar in Social Hall: We have a jar for your donation of quarters to aid Leanne when she does laundry. For those who use a laundromat, you know how having the change available will simplify the process.

Blessed are they that mourn… All of us continue to grieve in the wake of the unexpected passing of Nicholas Alexander. Please pray for Nicholas and the entire Alexander family, and watch your email inbox for the date and time of the upcoming funeral service.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, July 3rd – Fourth of July Celebration, beginning at 7:00 with Fireworks near 9:45
Wednesday, July 4: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, July 5: Bible Study at Becky’s home; 3:00 – 5:00
Saturday, July 7: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, July 8: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

LOOKING AHEAD

…Leanne takes possession of her apartment in Evergreen Village this week. Moving day is July 3rd. Still needed: Small rug for entry (non-slip), Lift-style recliner, Table lamp, Mattress Pad, Clothes Hamper, Wall Clock, Serving Platter, Kitchen Trash and Recycling cans, Surge strips, Tweezers, Presto 16″ Electric Frying Pan, Toilet Brush, Broom & Dustpan.. See Rhonda.
…July 3rd – Fourth of July Celebration, beginning at 7:00 with Fireworks at 9:45
…Mad Hatters Tea Party – July 14 – Ladies, choose your hat to wear to the tea party at church. If you don’t have a hat, come anyway! Everything is being provided: food, fun, inspiration, extra hats.
…Clergy Symposium at Antiochian Village – July 16-20

FAMILY NOTES

Anniversary Blessings: Aaron & Johanna H (6th)

Birthday Celebrations: Shirley R (1st); Olivia G (1st); April B (3rd); Matthew C (4th); Elise A (6th)

Name Day Remembrance: Subdn. Jon (Jeff) (St. John of Rila – July 1st)

Memory Eternal: Betty (9th); Pat (20th); Nicholas (26th)

Prayer List: Alexander family; 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: “In the saints that are in His earth hath the Lord been wondrous.”
Verse: “I beheld the Lord ever before me, for He is at my right hand, that I might not be shaken.” (Psalm 15:3,8)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (12:27-13:8)

Brethren, you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the Church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then healers, helpers, administrators, speakers in various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give away all I have, and if I deliver my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (8:28-9:1)

At that time, when Jesus came to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs met Him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. And behold, they cried out, “What have we to do to Thee, O Son of God? Art Thou come here to torment us before the time?” Now a herd of many swine was feeding at some distance from them. And the demons begged Him, “If Thou castest us out, send us away into the herd of swine.” And He said to them, “Go.” So they came out and went into the swine; and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and perished in the waters. The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to the demoniacs. And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their neighborhood. And getting into a boat He crossed over and came to His own city.

Divine Liturgy Variables

Apolytikion of Ss. Cosmas and Damian – Tone 8
O ye silver-hating, wonderworking saints, Cosmas and Damian, visit our sicknesses. Freely ye received, freely give unto us.

Sunday, June 24, 2018
Nativity of the Forerunner and Baptist John
New-martyr Panayiotis of Caesarea in Cappadocia

We extend a warm welcome to our visitors.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Be the Shepherd of those who have gone astray, the Guide and Light of unbelievers, the Teacher of the foolish, the Father of orphans, the Helper of the oppressed, the Healer of the sick, the Comforter of the downtrodden. And lead us all to our desired end: to Thee, our Haven and blessed Rest.” – St. Parthenius of Kiev Pechersk

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.

Thomas Przybyla is available to mow lawns, paint, or do any other number of needed jobs around your home this summer. Please call him at (812) 929-1766 with any requests.

Annual Fourth of July Celebration at All Saints: Beginning at 7 PM on Tuesday, July 3, we will celebrate America’s independence with a barbecue at All Saints. Fireworks will commence at 9:45 PM. The church will provide meat, and all are encouraged to bring their favorite side dish. Look for the sign up sheet to be posted in the hall.

Parish Council Meeting and Myrrh Bearers have meetings today: each begins around noon.

THIS WEEK

The Apostle’s Fast continues until June 29th. Fish and Wine are allowed mostly on weekends.
If you have questions, check www.antiochian.org or copies in the rack in the hallway.

Wednesday, June 27: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, June 28:Bible Study at Becky’s home; 3:00 – 5:00
Thursday, June 28: Evening Liturgy for Ss. Peter & Paul at 6:00
Friday, June 29: Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00
Saturday, June 30: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, July 1: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:

LOOKING AHEAD

…July 1st: Leanne moves to an apartment in Evergreen Village. A list is being compiled of things she will need as she relocates so we, her church family, can help.
…July 3rd – Fourth of July Celebration, beginning at 7:00 with Fireworks at 9:45
…Mad Hatters Tea Party – July 14 – Ladies, choose your hat for an elegant (or simply funny) tea party at the church.
…Clergy Symposium at Antiochian Village – July 16-20

FAMILY NOTES

Anniversary Blessings: Mark & Shirley R (24th); Fr. Peter Jon & Kh. Kristina (30th)

Memory Eternal: Betty (9th); Pat (20th)

Prayer List: Eileen; 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

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord .”
Verse: “O God, hear my voice when I cry unto Thee.” (Psalm 63:11,1)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans. (13:11-14:4)

Brethren, salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions. One believes he may eat anything, while the weak man eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (1:1-25, 57-68, 76, 80)

Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things which have been accomplished among us, just as they were delivered to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may know the truth concerning the things of which you have been informed. In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years. Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, according to the custom of the priesthood, it fell to him by lot to enter the Temple of the Lord and burn incense. And the whole multitude of the people was praying outside at the hour of incense. And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth; for he will be great before the Lord, and he shall drink neither wine nor strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb. And he will turn many of the sons of Israel to the Lord their God, and he will go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.” And Zacharias said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God; and I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news. And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things come to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.” And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they wondered at his delay in the temple. And when he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he made signs to them and remained dumb. And when his time of service was ended, he went to his home. After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she hid herself, saying, “Thus the Lord has done to me in the days when he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.” Now the time came for Elizabeth to be delivered, and she gave birth to a son. And her neighbors and kinsfolk heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her. And on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they would have named him Zacharias after his father, but his mother said, “Not so; he shall be called John.” And they said to her, “None of your kindred is called by this name.” And they made signs to his father, inquiring what he would have him called. And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, “His name is John.” And they all marveled. And immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God. And fear came on all their neighbors. And all these things were talked about through all the hill country of Judea; and all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying “What then will this child be?” For the hand of the Lord was with him. And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people. And you, child, will be called the Prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare His ways.” And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his manifestation to Israel.

Divine Liturgy Variables

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 St. John the Baptist – Tone 4
O prophet and Forerunner of Christ God’s coming to us, * all we, who with longing now extol thee, are at a loss to honor thee worthily. * For thy mother’s barrenness and father’s long silence, * by thine all-renowned and hallowed birth, were both ended, * and the Incarnation of the Son of God is preached unto all the world.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn – Tone 8
In everlasting remembrance shall the righteous be; he shall not be afraid of evil tidings. Alleluia.

Sunday, June 17, 2018
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Father’s Day
Martyrs Isauros and those with him of Athens; Martyrs Manuel, Sabel and Ishmael of Persia;
Venerable Joseph and Pior, disciples of Anthony the Great; Martyr Nectan of Hartland

We extend a warm welcome to our visitors.

Nourishment of the Soul: “More than a well-lighted window, a man must seek after the company of holy men; so that he can see his heart, as if reading a clearly written book, and thus perceive the idleness in his way of life by contrast with their lives. For many are the traits of virtuous men, which bear witness to the purity of their souls, such as: the subtle look that the godly way of life imprints on a face; the style of dress; the simplicity of character; humility in conversation; the absence of an inquisitive tone in their words; the prudence of their expressions; the piety of their manner. All of these things greatly benefit those who attend to them, and engrave on their souls the immutable archetypes of virtue.” – St. Palladios the Anchorite

Food Pantry: About 150 pounds of supplies were added last week! But, take a peak and see if something has been overlooked. Thanks to you, families are being fed.

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.

Thomas Przybyla is available to mow lawns, paint, or do any other number of needed jobs around your home this summer. Please call him at (812) 929-1766 with any requests.

St. John’s Summer Camp in Mitchell, Indiana 2018: Registration closes June 30th.
director@saintjohnscamp.org – www.saintjohnscamp.org/events/sc2018.

THIS WEEK
Parish Life Conference meets in Sylvania, Ohio – June 20-24

The Apostle’s Fast continues until June 29th. Fish and Wine are allowed mostly on weekends.
If you have questions, check www.antiochian.org or copies in the rack in the hallway.

Tuesday, June 19: Bible Study at Khouria Marilyn’s home at 7:00
Wednesday, June 20: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, June 21:Bible Study at Becky’s home begins at 4:00 (instead of 3:00). The Study this week is “The Annunciation”.
Saturday, June 23: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, June 24: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council Meeting and Myrrh Bearers Meeting: each begins around noon.

LOOKING AHEAD

… St. John Fellowship at the Haney’s home will NOT meet in June, July or August, but will resume in September.
…Evening Liturgy for Ss. Peter & Paul – June 28 at 6:00
…Mad Hatters Tea Party – July 14 – Ladies, choose your hat for an elegant (or simply funny) tea party at the church.
…Clergy Symposium at Antiochian Village – July 16-20

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Celebrations: Annie C (17th); Christian G (19th); Becky H (20th); Theodore C (20th); Seavor R (21st); James F (22nd); Max W (23rd)

Anniversary Blessings: John & Debbie C (18th); Jeff & Irene W (18th); Hal & Sandy S (18th)

Memory Eternal: Betty (Marcia’s cousin – 9th)

Prayer List: Lucia & Cora (Romania); Leeanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina & Baby 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

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

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

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans. (5:1-10)

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

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

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.

Sunday, June 10, 2018
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Martyr Alexander and Virgin-martyr Antonina at Constantinople;
Venerable Theophanes the monk and Pansemne the former harlot of Antioch;
John the wonderworker, metropolitan of Tobolsk and all Siberia

We extend a warm welcome to our visitors.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Patience is a sweet word. Patience is a sweet breath. Patience is an invincible weapon. Patience is a priceless adornment of man. Patience is a blessing of God. When our Lord Jesus Christ was in His earthly life and taught the crowds, if He did not have patience within Himself, what would have happened? He came to earth in order to save the lost sheep and to uplift us through His patience, and then to go up to Golgotha for us who are unworthy and careless. Patience reigns quietly and fruitfully in the life of the man who does not harm or endanger anyone, who is content with little, and who is obedient to the commandments of the Heavenly Father.” –St. Raphael of Lesvos

Food Pantry: The needs continue in the summer season. Consider that some children are not receiving free or reduced-cost school lunches, and the family budget must be stretched with children at home for all meals. In Marcia’s office, take a look at the shelves! We have lots of green beans, corn, and paper goods, but could use peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, canned or frozen chicken, instant rice, name brand soups (not tomato) like Campbell or Progresso, and applesauce in jars or individual servings. Thanks to you, families are being fed.

Little Lambs Class will not meet during the summer. However, you may use the nursery.

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.

Thomas Przybyla is available to mow lawns, paint, or do any other number of needed jobs around your home this summer. Please call him at (812) 929-1766 with any requests.

St. John’s Summer Camp 2018: Sunday, July 15th to Saturday, July 21st at Camp Rivervale in Mitchell, Indiana. director@saintjohnscamp.org – www.saintjohnscamp.org/events/sc2018.

THIS WEEK

Ss. Peter and Paul Fast continues until June 29th. The fast allowances have been updated by the Archdiocese since our pictorial calendar was printed. Fish and Wine are allowed mostly on weekends rather than on all weekdays except Wednesday and Friday. The updated calendar is found at www.antiochian.org. Copies are in the rack in the hallway.

Wednesday, June 13: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, June 14: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3:00 – 5:00
Saturday, June 16: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, June 17: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Father’s Day -Parish Council will not meet June 17, but will meet June 24th.

LOOKING AHEAD

… Parish Life Conference in Sylvania, Ohio – June 20-24
…St. John Fellowship meets at the Haney’s – June 21
…Evening Liturgy for Ss. Peter & Paul – June 28
…Mad Hatters Tea Party – July 14 – More details will be printed as the day draws nearer.
…Clergy Symposium at Antiochian Village – July 16-20

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Celebrations: Mary Ann (13th); Toni B (15th); Sophia B (15th); Steve B (16th)

Memory Eternal: Archpriest John; Michael

Prayer List: Lydia (surgery); Lucia & Cora (Romania); Leeanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina & Baby 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

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us.”
Verse: “Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.” (Psalm 32:22,1)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans. (2:10-16)

Brethren, glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God shows no partiality. All who have sinned without the Law will also perish without the Law, and all who have sinned under the Law will be judged by the Law. For it is not the hearers of the Law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the Law who will be justified. When Gentiles who have not the Law do by nature what the Law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the Law. They show that what the Law requires is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness and their conflicting thoughts accuse or perhaps excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (4:18-23)

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

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 1
While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. For which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O Giver of Life. Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ; Glory to Thy Kingdom,; Glory to Thy Providence, O Thou Who alone art the lover of mankind.

Apolytikion of All Saints
Throughout the world, Thy Church, O Christ our God, is adorned with the blood of Thy martyrs, as with purple and fine linen. Through them she cries unto Thee, “Send down Thy pity upon Thy people; to Thy community give peace, and to our souls the Great Mercy.”

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.