Tomorrow, Saturday, November 4: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am;
St. Raphael’s Feast Day
This was printed incorrectly both on the calendar and in last week’s bulletin.

Eastern Standard Time returns. Set your clocks back
one hour Saturday night!

Sunday, November 05, 2017
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Apostles Hermas, Linus, Gaius, Patrobas and Philologos of the Seventy;
Jonah the wonderworker, archbishop of Novgorod

Visitors are honored guests at All Saints. We Welcome you.

Nourishment of the Soul: “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.”
1 Peter 3:10-11

Annual Business Meeting is Scheduled for November 12th: The business meeting begins at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. All who attend All Saints are encouraged to attend. Updates on all activities of the parish, including the recent construction, are presented either in booklet form or presentation. Parish Council election also occurs with only those on the membership role, eighteen and older, being eligible to vote. A pitch-in meal follows.

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with A-Ba; however, you may contribute whenever you find it convenient.

Food Pantry: Yes, it is nearly empty again. Please contribute as you are able so that no one who needs food suffers from hunger.

Thanksgiving Feast Coordinator: Charles will again coordinate the meal. He has placed sign-up sheets on the hall bulletin board both for those planning to attend and for menu donations.

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.

Sooner than we can imagine, the Giving Tree will be ready to accept gift cards
to spread joy to those who could use a financial boost at Christmas.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, November 8: Great Vespers at 6:00 on the Eve of the Feast Day of St. Nektarios of Aegina. Anointing with special oil from Aegina follows.
Thursday, November 9: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3:00 – 5:00
Saturday, November 11: Great Vespers at 5:00; Orthodoxy 101 follows.
Sunday, November 12: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00; Annual Parish Business Meeting and the Dedication of the St. Matthew Mosaic

LOOKING AHEAD
November 15: Nativity Fast begins.
November 23: Thanksgiving Feast at All Saints at 2:00
December 2: All women of the church are invited to the home of Dee Haney in Mitchell, Indiana for the annual get-together. Lunch is served along with gaiety and inspiration.
December 2: St. Nicholas night begins with Great Vespers and is followed by a pitch-in, teaching, and fun for the children.

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Blessings: Ava R (Oct. 30th); Jonathan B (Oct. 31st); Michael M (Nov. 3rd); Ariana V (9th); Katie A (10th
Name Day Remembrance: Michael and Adam S, Christian G, and Mikaela H (The Archangels – 8th); Theodore C (Theodore the Studite -11th)
Memory Eternal: Bp. ANTOUN (3rd); John (3rd); Fr. George Rados (15th); Michael Thelen (15th)

Prayer List: Chester; Vivian; Walter; Becky; Greg; Wilber; Emilija; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;”For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and victims of recent hurricanes, earthquakes, and attacks; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip; Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don; Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Julian; Vicki; Hoppes & Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K; Marcia

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Thou, O Lord, shalt 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 Epistle to the Galatians. (6:11-18)

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

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (16:19-31)

The Lord said, “There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table; moreover, the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus in his bosom. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.’ But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ And he said, ‘No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’”

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.

Sunday, October 29, 2017
Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Venerable Martyr Anastasia the Roman; Venerable Abraham and his niece Mary of Mesopotamia; New Hieromartyr Athanasios of Sparta; Venerable Martyr Timothy of Esphigmenou monastery on Athos; Abraham, bishop of Rostov

We warmly welcome all who are visiting today.

Nourishment of the Soul: “When the Lord decides to honor you with gifts, do not consider them a rewards for your labors, and do not think that you have attained perfection. Such thoughts come from pride. The comforts and grace of the Holy Spirit are not rewards but gifts of divine mercy. Occasionally the Lord allows us to get a foretaste of future blessings so that we will put forth a greater effort in seeking His Eternal Kingdom.” – St. Innocent of Alaska

Annual Business Meeting Scheduled for November 12th: The business meeting begins at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. All who attend All Saints are encouraged to attend. Updates on all activities of the parish, including the recent construction, are presented either in booklet form or presentation. Parish Council election also occurs with only those on the membership role, eighteen and older, being eligible to vote. A pitch-in meal follows.

Coffee Hour: No one is scheduled on the fifth Sunday of the month. Feel free to contribute today.

Festival Reflection: Fr. Peter Jon welcomes everyone to email him with suggestions about future festivals: what ran smoothly and what could use improvement. Do you have an idea for an addition to next year’s festival? Overall this year’s festival was a great success and we want to continue to fine-tune and build on this annual invitational event.

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 around noon.

THIS WEEK
We want to thank all Youth Readers and Youth Servers for their service during October.

Wednesday, November 1: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, November 2: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3:00 – 5:00
Saturday, November 4: Great Vespers at 5:00; Orthodoxy 101 follows.
Sunday, November 5: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 Daylight Savings ends.

LOOKING AHEAD

November 8: Anointing at Great Vespers with Holy Oil from Aegina.
November 12: Annual Parish Business Meeting – Dedication of the St. Matthew Mosaic
November 15: Nativity Fast begins.
November 23: Thanksgiving Feast at All Saints – Are you the one to coordinate the pitch-in that is open to you, family and friends?

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Blessings: Michael M (3rd)
Memory Eternal: Bp. ANTOUN (3rd); John (3rd); Fr. George Rados (15th); Michael Thelen (15th)

Prayer List: Becky; Greg; Wilber; Emilija; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;”For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and victims of recent hurricanes, earthquakes, and attacks; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip; Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don; Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Julian; Vicki; Hoppes & Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K; Marcia

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “O Lord, how magnified are Thy works. In Wisdom hast Thou made them all.”
Verse: “Bless the Lord, O my soul.” – Psalm 46:6,1

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

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

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:41-56)

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus’ feet he besought Him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As Jesus went, the people pressed round Him. And a woman, who had had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind Him, and touched the fringe of His garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched Me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the multitudes surround Thee and press upon Thee! And Thou sayest, ‘Who touched Me?’” But Jesus said, “Someone touched Me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from Me.” And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before Him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed. And Jesus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.” While Jesus was still speaking, a man from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well.” And when Jesus came to the house, He permitted no one to enter with Him, except Peter and James and John, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but Jesus said, “Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand Jesus called, saying, “Child, arise.” And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and Jesus directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but He charged them to tell no one what had happened.

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 4
Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel, the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy.

Sunday, October 22, 2017
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Averkios the wonderworker, equal-to-the-apostles and bishop of Hierapolis;
The Seven Holy Youths (“Seven Sleepers”) martyred in Ephesus; Bishop Eulalios

We warmly welcome all who are visiting today.

Nourishment of the Soul: “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:8

Eliot Woodward, infant son of Phil and Lisa, was baptized today and will receive his first communion!

Parishioner in the News: The City of Bloomington Commission on Hispanic and Latin Affairs selected Dr. John Labban, M.D. as recipient of Outstanding Community Organization: Women’s Health. Congratulations, Dr. John, from your church family as well!

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with I-Z; however you may contribute whenever you find it convenient.

The class Orthodoxy 101 has moved from Wednesday to 6:00pm each Saturday, following Great Vespers.

Festival Reflection: Fr. Peter Jon welcomes everyone to email him with suggestions about future festivals: what ran smoothly and what could use improvement. Do you have an idea for an addition to next year’s festival? Overall this year’s festival was a great success and we want to continue to fine-tune and build on this annual invitational event.

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.

Parish Council meets today around noon.

THIS WEEK
During Youth Month, our youth will read the epistle each Sunday and usher.

Wednesday, October 25: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, October 26: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3:00 – 5:00
Friday, October 27: Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00
Saturday, October 28: Memorial for Ioana Frecus of blessed memory 4:50 before Great Vespers
Saturday, October 28: Great Vespers at 5:00; Orthodoxy 101 follows.
Sunday, October 29: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00; Myrrh Bearers meet.

LOOKING AHEAD

November 5: Daylight Savings ends.
November 12: Annual Parish Business Meeting
November 12: Nativity Fast & Dedication of the St. Matthew Mosaic
November 23: Thanksgiving Feast at All Saints

FAMILY NOTES

Anniversary Memories: Don & Dee H (23rd); Rachel & Luke B (24th); Cathy A & Alex of blessed memory (25th)
Birthday Blessings: Brian Curl (23rd); Ezekiel Crandall (27th)
Name Day Remembrance: James, the Lord’s Brother (23rd): James F; Ezekiel C; James T; St. Demetrios (26th): Marvin P
Memory Eternal: Steven (16th); Bp. ANTOUN (3rd); John (3rd); Fr. George Rados (15th); Michael Thelen (15th)

Prayer List: Becky; Greg; Wilber; Emilija; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;”For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and victims of recent hurricanes, earthquakes, and attacks; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip; Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don; Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Julian; Vicki; Hoppes & Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K; Marcia

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Sing praises to our God, sing praises.”
Verse: “Clap your hands, all ye peoples.” – Psalm 46:6,1

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians. (1:11-19)

Brethren, I would have you know that the Gospel which was preached by me is not man’s gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the Church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people; so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when He Who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son to me, in order that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were Apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other Apostles except James the Lord’s brother.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:26-39)

At that time, Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. And as He stepped out on land, there met Him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, “What hast Thou to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech Thee, do not torment me.” For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. [For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.] Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. And they begged Jesus not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged Jesus to let them enter these. So He gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked Jesus to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so He got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with Jesus; but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare all that God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city all that Jesus had done for him.

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 St. Averkios – Tone 4
Thy works of justice did reveal thee to thy community as a canon of faith, the likeness of humility and teacher of abstinence, O Father Bishop Averkios. Wherefore, by humility thou hast achieved exaltation, and by thy meekness wealth. Intercede, therefore, with Christ God to save our souls.

Apolytikion of the Seven Ephesian Youths – Tone 4
Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee * received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. * For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants * and wholly destroyed the demons’ strengthless presumption. * O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS for Friday and Saturday

Friday: Festival indoor and outdoor set-up activities from 9:30-5:00. Donated baked goods are labeled and displayed. (Work all day or come as your schedule permits.)

Saturday: Annual Festival on Fairfax – 11:00 – 5:00

…Listen on Spirit 95 radio as festival goers are interviewed right here on our parking lot from 10 am until noon. Maybe you will get your moment of radio fame as Bloomington hears about fun, food, and faith awaiting them at 6004 South Fairfax Road!
…Great Vespers at 5:00 – Clean up continues until it’s finished!

Sunday, October 15, 2017
Sunday of Holy Fathers of Seventh Ecumenical Council
Hieromartyr Lucian of Antioch; Venerable Euthymios the Younger of Athos;
Savvinos, bishop of Catania

We warmly welcome all who are visiting today. We’re thankful you can be with us.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Just as the poor should give thanks to God and return rich love to those who assist them, so all the more should the wealthy give thanks, for through God’s providence they are able to perform acts of charity, and so are saved both in this age and in the age to come. For without the poor they cannot save their souls or flee the temptations of wealth.” – St. Peter of Damascus

October 16th is World Food Day: Last Sunday 50 pounds of food were donated here. Thank you! Collections of non-perishable/canned food continue in our parish. Please put your donations in Marcia’s office or in the kitchen freezer.

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with G-H; however you may contribute whenever you find it convenient. There may also be festival leftovers to eat or to purchase!

The class Orthodoxy 101 switches this week from Wednesdays to 6:00pm on Saturdays.

THIS WEEK
During Youth Month, our youth will read the epistle each Sunday and usher.

Wednesday, October 18: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, October 19: St. John Fellowship in Mitchell at the Haneys 10:00 – Noon
Thursday, October 19 Bible Study at Becky’s home 3:00 – 5:00
Saturday, October 21: Great Vespers at 5:00; Orthodoxy 101 follows.
Sunday, October 22: Matins/Baptism at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00; Parish Council meets.

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.

FAMILY NOTES

Anniversary Memories: Micah & Maria V (21st)
Birthday Blessings: Matushka Raisa (97 on October 15th); Linda B (16th); Kaylee F (17th); Aaron H (17th); Joel A (20th)
Name Day Remembrance: Fr. Lucas C (Luke the Evangelist – 18th); Luke B (Luke the Evangelist – 18th); Joel A (The Prophet Joel – 19th)
Memory Eternal: Steven (16th); Bp. ANTOUN (3rd); John (3rd)

LOOKING AHEAD

October 22: Baptism of Eliot Woodward, infant son of Phil and Lisa
October 27: Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos
October 28: Memorial for Ioana Frecus of blessed memory 4:50
November 12: Annual Parish Business Meeting

Prayer List: Becky; Greg; Wilber; Emilija; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;”For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and victims of recent hurricanes, earthquakes, and attacks; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip; Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don; Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Julian; Vicki; Hoppes & Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K; Marcia

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Blessed are Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers.”
Verse: “For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done.” – Psalm 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, dissension, 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. Luke. (8:5-15)

The Lord spoke this parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold.” And when His Disciples asked Him what this parable meant, Jesus said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

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.

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.

Sunday, October 8, 2017
Righteous Mother Pelagia, the Penitent of Antioch
Martyr Pelagia the Virgin of Antioch; Venerable Thaïs of Egypt;
New-martyr Ignatius of Prodromou Skete on Athos;
Venerable Philotheos, patriarch of Constantinople; Martyr Ignatius the monk of Bulgaria

We warmly welcome all who are visiting today. We’re thankful you can be with us.
Also we invite you to attend or to work at our annual festival.
You will find joy, while being part of this parish working together in fellowship.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Only where Christ dwells is there blessedness. Where Christ blesses, there is heavenly repose. Where Christ turns His benevolent gaze, there is inexpressible true joy. Christ, with His unceasing love for us and His great humility, loves us and invisibly reproves us and reminds us through His miracles that there is life in the Kingdom of Heaven.” – St. Raphael of Lesvos

Food Pantry: Please continue to make donations by putting food in Marcia’s office or in the kitchen freezer. The need is ongoing as the recent donations are almost exhausted!

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with Be-F; however you may contribute whenever you find it convenient.

Parishioner in the News: Attorney Adrian Polit has been chosen to provide legal aid for survivors of domestic violence by the philanthropic group 100+ Women Who Care. Axios!(Article in the hall.)

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

October 16: World Food Day – Non-perishable/canned food drive continues in our parish.
October 21: Orthodoxy 101 will switch to 6:00pm, Saturdays, beginning on this date.
October 22: Baptism of Eliot Woodward, infant son of Phil and Lisa
November 12: Annual Parish Business Meeting

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS for THIS WEEK

Wednesday, October 11: Festival Tents and chairs arrive at 10:00.
Friday, October 13: Festival indoor and outdoor set-up activities from 9:30-5:00. Donated baked goods are labeled and displayed. (Work all day or come as your schedule permits.)
Saturday, October 14: Annual Festival on Fairfax – 11:00 – 5:00
Saturday, October 14: Listen on Spirit 95 radio as festival goers are interviewed right here on our parking lot from 10 am until noon. Maybe you will get your moment of radio fame as Bloomington hears about fun, food, and faith awaiting them at 6004 South Fairfax Road!

THIS WEEK
October is Youth Month so our youth will read the epistle each Sunday and usher.

Tuesday, October 10: Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00
Wednesday, October 11: Daily Vespers at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101 follows.
Thursday, October 12: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3:00 – 5:00
Friday, October 13: Festival set-up activities inside and outside 9:30-5:00
Saturday, October 13: Annual Festival 11:00- 5:00 – Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, October 15: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Blessings: Ray L (10th); Brice M (11th); Taylor S (12th); Dn. Lucian S (14th)
Name Day Remembrance: Averi Vicion (St. Philonella – 11th)
Memory Eternal: Steven (16th); Bp. ANTOUN (3rd); John (3rd)

Prayer List: Becky; Greg; Wilber; Emilija; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;”For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and victims of recent hurricanes, earthquakes, and attacks; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip; Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don; Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Julian; Vicki; Hoppes & Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K; Marcia

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 Second Letter to the Corinthians. (9:6-11)

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (7:11-16)

At that time, Jesus went to a city called Nain, and many of His disciples and a great crowd went with Him. As He drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” And He came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And Jesus said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” And the dead man sat up, and began to speak. And Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited His 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 St. Pelagia, the Righteous – Tone 8
Through thee, the divine likeness was securely preserved, O mother Pelagia; for thou didst carry the cross and follow Christ. By example and precept thou didst teach us to ignore the body, because it is perishable, and to attend to the concerns of the undying soul. Therefore, doth thy soul rejoice with the angels.

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.