Sunday, July 23, 2017

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Hieromartyr Phocas, bishop of Sinope; Hieromartyrs Apollinaris and Vitalis, bishops of Ravenna; Martyr Apollonius of Rome; Holy Prophet Ezekiel

 Visitors, we are blessed by your presence.

 Nourishment of the Soul: Chastity is the counter-virtue to the sin of lust. Chastity embraces moral wholesomeness and purity, and in both thought and action treats God’s gift of sexuality with due reverence and respect. (One of the Seven Capital Virtues)

 Icon of the Protection of the Theotokos: Icon of the Protection of the Theotokos: So far, $601 has been given toward the painting of an 11×17 icon of the Protection of the Theotokos.  Our goal is $700 – Just $99 is left! Thanks to all who have given!

Women’s Care Center:  Donations can be made to All Saints to be sent or may be given to Patricia Finchum, representing Orthodox Christians for Life. See the bulletin board for more information.

Housekeeping: One more Sunday is left to reclaim the leftover dishes in the hallway.

“Check out a book from the All Saints Childrens’ Library located in the bright orange crate in the hallway.  One book per person at a time, please.  Included are picture books and chapter books for children and young adults concerning the lives of the saints, monastic life, Orthodox stories and church life. ” – Rhonda

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 Foods: Contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with I-Z.

The Parish Council meets today in Father’s office.

THIS WEEK

Father attends the Antiochian Archdiocese  Convention in  Florida.

 Wednesday, July 26: No Daily Vespers

Friday, July 28: Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00

Saturday, July 29: Reader Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, July 30: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Myrrh Bearers meet.

 FAMILY NOTES

Anniversary Memories: Eleventh Anniversary of the Gillquists at All Saints! (23rd)

Happy Birthday: Mallory Finchum (23rd); Thomas Mobley (26th)

Blessed Name Day: Kh. Kristina G (Christina, the Great Martyr – 24th); St. Anna’s Dormition – 25th – Kaylie F; Cora B; Ariana V; Patricia F; Amber S

Memory Eternal: Met. Paul; Kh. Stefanie Yazge; Abigal and Joshua; Evan; Dn. Gregory

LOOKING AHEAD

August 1: The Dormition Fast begins.

August 6: There is a Festival Planning Meeting; Curious? Come and see what is being planned and consider how you can help.

August 6: On the Feast of Holy Transfiguration, students and faculty, grades K-12 receive a blessing as the new school year begins.

August 20: Students return to IU for classes on August 21st – Receive a blessing as the semester begins.

August 26: Women’s Tea at All Saints

Prayer List: Matthew &  family; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Cathy;“For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.”; 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; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; 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.; Terry Lee Pope & Susan

 Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “O Lord, save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance.”

Verse: “To Thee, O Lord, have I cried, O my God.” Psalm 27: 9,1

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans. (15:1-7)

Brethren, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me.” For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures, we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Gospel: The Reading is  from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.  (9:27-35)

At that time, as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud: “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” When He entered the house, the blind men came to Him; and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it done to you.” And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, “See that no one knows it.” But they went away and spread His fame through all that district. As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to Him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, “Never was anything like this seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons by the prince of demons.” And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity.

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.

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.

“Check out a book from the All Saints Childrens’ Library located in the bright orange crate in the hallway.  One book per person at a time, please.  Included are picture books and chapter books for children and young adults concerning the lives of the saints, monastic life, Orthodox stories and church life. ” – Rhonda

July 16, 2017

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council

Hieromartyr Athenogenes, bishop of Herakleopolis, and his ten disciples;

the 15,000 martyrs of Pisidia who believed in Christ through St. Marina

 All Saints Parish is blessed by our many visitors. Please feel welcome each time you visit.

 Nourishment of the Soul: “You who believe when you are well, see to it that you do not fall away from God in the time of misfortune.” – St. John of Kronstadt

 Do you know: There was a time when people put on their ‘Sunday best’ to go to church.  Though God does not demand us to ‘dress up’ for Him (as though He is in any way impressed by our external appearance), the fact is, as followers of Christ in all areas of our life, we should offer Christ our ‘best’ and not just our ‘leftovers’. Our dress should always, especially at church, be becoming of a Christian.  We dress modestly, not in a flashy way that merely brings attention to ourselves.

Icon of the Protection of the Theotokos: Icon of the Protection of the Theotokos: So far, $483 has been given toward the painting of an 11×17 icon of the Protection of the Theotokos.  Our goal is $700 – we’re two-thirds there! 

Women’s Care Center:  Donations can be made to All Saints to be sent or  give them to Patricia Finchum, representing Orthodox Christians for Life .See the bulletin board for more information.

Housekeeping: Thank you for your many contributions of food each Sunday and each special day. However, serving plates, plastics, and cookware have been forgotten and left here! There is quite an accumulation in the kitchen storage area.  If the shelves get too full, we may have to consider donating to Goodwill! But, if your cupboard is bare, please check ours or the table in the hallway!

Coffee Hour Foods: Contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with G-H.

THIS WEEK

 Wenesday, July 19: Daily Vespers at 6:00 – Father will bless our vehicles or chariots on the Eve of the Feast of St. Elijah

Thursday, July 20: St. John of Kronstadt Fellowship at the Haney’s home in Mitchell  10:00 – Noon

Saturday, July 22: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, July 23: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets.

Monday, July 24: Father leaves for the Antiochian Archdiocese  Convention  in Coral Gables, Florida.

FAMILY NOTES

Anniversary Memories: Dn. Lucian & Dnssa. Miriam S (21st)

Happy Birthday: Cleo S (17th); James T(19th); Neumann J (21st)

Blessed Name Day: Marina S and Marina B (Great Marty Marina – 17th); Dn. Seraphim, Linda Bt, Neumann J, Leanne B(St. Seraphim – 19th); Alicia B (Prophet Elijah/Elias – 20th); Miriam S (St. Mary Magdalene – 22nd)

Memory Eternal: Met. Paul; Kh. Stefanie Yazge; Abigal and Joshua; Evan; Dn. Gregory

LOOKING AHEAD

July 24-29: Father will be attending the Convention in Florida. all week.

July 28: Akathist to the Protection at 6pm

July 30: Festival Planning Meeting –  Now is the time to consider what role each of us can fill for the Festival on Fairfax, Saturday,  October 14th. All are invited.

August 6: Students and Faculty, grades K-12 receive a blessing as the new school year begins.

August 20: Students return to IU for classes on August 21st – Receive a blessing as the semester begins.

August 26: Women’s Tea at All Saints

Prayer List: Matthew &  family; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Cathy;“For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.”; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl child-Improved); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip;  Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; the Tabbals; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don;  Kh.Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett;  Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; 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; Tammy K.; Terry Lee Pope & Susan

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.

 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)

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

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

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

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 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, July 09, 2017

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Hieromartyr Pankratios, bishop of Taormina in Sicily; Martyrs Andrew and Probus; Venerable Dionysios the Orator, first settler of Small St. Anne Skete on Athos, and his disciple Venerable Metrophanes

 All Saints Parish is blessed by our many visitors. Please feel welcome each time you visit.

 Nourishment of the Soul: “Those who sit in solitude and are quiet have escaped from three wars: hearing, speaking, seeing; yet against one thing shall they continually battle: that is, their own heart.” – St. Anthony the Great

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

 Do you know that church expenses continue throughout the summer even though some of us are vacationing? Please consider using www.allsaintsbloomington.org  to support the work of the church. Some parishioners are finding it easy and convenient to use.

 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.

Icon of the Protection of the Theotokos: So far, $343 has been given toward the painting of an 11×17 icon of the Protection of the Theotokos.  Our goal is $700 – we’re half way there! This icon will be displayed at the Akathist of the Protection of the Theotokos on the last Friday of each month, and will be the patronal icon for our local chapter of Orthodox Christians for Life, whose goal is the preservation of life in the womb and continuing care and prayerful support of parents & babies in need.

Women’s Care Center:  Donations of items for babies age 1 year and younger and for their mothers can be brought to the church. Patricia Finchum (representing Orthodox Christians for Life) will get them to the center to help women who might otherwise have chosen abortion instead of life. See the bulletin board for more information.

Housekeeping: Thank you for your many contributions of food each Sunday and each special day. However, serving plates, plastics, and cookware have been forgotten and left here! There is quite an accumulation in the kitchen storage area. Please take a look. If the shelves get too full, we may have to consider donating to Goodwill! But, if your cupboard is bare, please check ours!

THIS WEEK

 Tuesday, July 11: Women’s Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, July 12: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Saturday, July 15: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, July 16: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

FAMILY NOTES 

Happy Birthday: Wyatt C (10th); Juliana B (12th); Abby B (14th)

Blessed Name Day: Olga I and Vicki G (11th – St. Olga, Princess of Kiev)

Memory Eternal: Met. Paul; Khouria Stefanie Yazge; Abigal and Joshua; Evan

LOOKING AHEAD

July 20th: St. John of Kronstadt Fellowship at the Haney’s home in Mitchell

July 23rd: Parish Council meets instead of on the 16th.

Antiochian Archdiocese Convention in Coral Gables, Florida July 23-30th

July 30th: Festival Planning Meeting –  Now is the time to consider what role each of us can fill for the Festival on Fairfax, Saturday,  October 14th. All are invited.

Prayer List: Catherine Polit’s family at the tragic loss of family members; Matthew &  family; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Cathy;“For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.”; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl child-Improved); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip;  Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; the Tabbals; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don;  Kh.Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett;  Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; 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; Tammy K.; Terry Lee Pope & Susan 

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “O Lord, how magnificent are Your works. You have made all things in Wisdom.”

Verse: “Bless the Lord, O my soul.”  Psalm 103: 24, 1

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

Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that it may be saved. I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but it is not enlightened. For, being ignorant of the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. For Christ is the end of the law, that everyone who has faith may be justified. Moses writes that the man who practices the righteousness which is based on the law shall live by it. But the righteousness based on faith says: Do not say in your heart, “Who will ascend into Heaven?” (that is, to bring Christ down) or “Who will descend into the abyss?” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart (that is, the word of faith which we preach); because, if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For man believes with his heart and so is justified, and he confesses with his lips and so is saved.

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

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.

Kontakion for Ordinary Sundays – Tone 2

O Undisputed intercessor of Christians, O Mediatrix who is unrejected by the Creator; turn not away from the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners.  Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercessions, O Theotokos, who didst ever intercede for those who honor thee.

Sunday, July 02, 2017

The Placing of the Theotokos’ Robe in Blachernae

Juvenaly, archbishop of Jerusalem; the New-martyrs of Samothrace; repose of Job, first patriarch of Moscow; Archbishop John Maximovitch of Shanghai and San Francisco

 All Saints Parish is blessed by our many visitors. Please feel welcome each time you visit.

 Nourishment of the Soul: “What are the ‘Acts of the Apostles’?” he asks.  They are the acts of Christ, which the Holy Apostles do by the power of Christ, or better still: they do them by Christ Who is in them and acts through them. “And what are the ‘Lives of the Saints’?” They are nothing else but a certain kind of continuation of the ‘Acts of the Apostles.’ In them is found the same Gospel, the same life, the same truth, the same righteousness, the same love, the same faith, the same eternity, the same ‘power from on high,’ the same God and Lord.  For the Lord Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Heb.13:8): the same for all peoples of all times, distributing the same gifts and the same Divine Energies to all who believe in Him.  St. Justin Popovich of Chelije

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

Do you Know as we approach the Holy Cup, we are reverently focused on what we are about to receive, looking neither to the left nor the right, not visiting with others along the way.  We cross our arms, right over left.  Some kiss the Chalice gently while others do not.  We await the final words of the priest or deacon at the time we have received the Holy Eucharist, “…unto the forgiveness of sins and unto life everlasting.”  We accept blessed bread from the altar servers and return to stand in the presence of Christ.  It is good to offer blessed bread to those who have not received the Eucharist.

 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.

Women’s Care Center:  Donations of items for babies age 1 year and younger and for their mothers can be brought to the church. Patricia Finchum (representing Orthodox Christians for Life) will get them to the center to help women who might otherwise have aborted their babies.

Tomorrow on Monday, July 3: Those who are able will  begin gathering at 7:00 for the Annual Independence Day BBQ and Fireworks. The church will provide meat for the grill, but side dishes and desserts should be donated by those attending. Fireworks will light up the sky as darkness approaches. Friends of your family are invited too.

THIS WEEK

Monday, July 3: Annual Independence Day Picnic starting at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, July 5: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Saturday, July 8: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, July 9: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

FAMILY NOTES

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

Blessed Name Day: Presbytera Stacey Christensen (5th)

Many Years on Your Anniversary: Aaron & Johanna H (6th)

Memory Eternal: Met. ANTONIO; Lavonne; Amanda; Khouria Stefanie Yazge

LOOKING AHEAD

Festival Planning Meeting is scheduled for July 30th. Now is the time to consider what role each of us can fill for the Festival on Fairfax, Saturday,  October 14th.

Prayer List: Matthew &  family; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Cathy;“For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.”; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl child-Improved); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip;  Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; the Tabbals; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don;  Kh.Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett;  Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; 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; Tammy K.; Terry Lee Pope & Susan

 Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”

Verse:  “For He has regarded the humility of His servant.”  Luke 1:46,48

Epistle: The Reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews. (9:1-7)

  (For the Theotokos’ Robe)

Brethren, even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. For a tent was prepared, the outer one, in which were the lamp stand and the table and the bread of the Presence; it is called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain stood a tent called the Holy of Holies, having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, which contained a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. These preparations having thus been made, the priests go continually into the outer tent, performing their ritual duties; but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood which he offers for himself and for the errors of the people.

Gospel: The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (8:5-13) 

At that time, as Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, beseeching Him and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, in terrible distress.” And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion answered Him, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard him, He marveled, and said to those who followed him, “Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith. I tell you, many will come from east and west and sit at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven, while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.” And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; be it done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment.

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 for the Placing of the Theotokos’ Robe – Tone 8

O Ever-Virgin Theotokos, shelter of mankind, thou hast bestowed upon thy people a mighty investure, even thine immaculate body’s raiment and sash, which by thy seedless childbirth have remained incorrupt; for in thee, nature and time are made new. Wherefore, we implore thee to grant peace to the world, and Great Mercy to our souls.

Kontakion for the Placing of the Theotokos’ Robe – Tone 4

O godly shelter that dost cover all mankind, * the sacred robe that covered thy sacred body * hast thou bestowed on all the faithful graciously, * O pure Virgin, as a robe * of divine incorruption. * As we celebrate with love * its august deposition, * we cry to thee with faith, O graced of God: * Rejoice, O Lady, thou boast of the Christian race.