Sunday, September 25, 2016

Our Righteous Mother Euphrosyne

Venerable Martyr Paphnoutios of Egypt and those slain with him; repose of Venerable Sergios of Radonezh; translation of the relics of Herman, archbishop of Kazan

 College students (and their parents) are our special guests today.  

Students will receive a blessing from Fr. Peter Jon at the end of the Divine Liturgy.

 Then, please stay for the meal we’ve prepared in your honor. 

We want All Saints to be your home away from home!

 Nourishment of the Soul: “It is better to be persecuted than to persecute; it is better to be crucified than to crucify; it is better to be insulted than to insult; it is better to be slandered than to slander.” — Elder Justin Parvu of Romania

Plan ahead to attend or help with our annual Festival, scheduled for October 8th.

Festival Worksheet: On the hall bulletin board, check the areas that need workers.

Orthodoxy 101: On Wednesday, September 28th, Father Lucas Christensen will discuss the Nicene Creed. A pitch-in will be needed after Vespers and prior to the class.

Church Van: If you know  a student who needs a ride, please direct them to Subdeacon Jon Weber or to Howard Webb.

Today is the Buddy Walk, which raises awareness for Down Syndrome. Family fun begins at 1:00 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, with the Walk at 3:00. Enjoy carnival games, food trucks, face painting and more.  Free t-shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. — Missy Shahadey

On September 30, All Saints hosts the Indianapolis chapter of  Orthodox Christians for Life for Great Vespers of the Protection of the Theotokos, followed by dinner and a presentation. 

Alice Piercefield sends her heartfelt thank you for cards, food, visits and prayers..

St. Mary’s in Greenwood invites you to  Kh. Loretta’s  40-Day Memorial. A meal will be served after the Divine Liturgy next Sunday, October 2nd.

 Parish Council meets today around noon in Father’s office.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, September 28: Daily Vespers at 6:00 — O101 follows around 7 :00.

Thursday, September 29: Cancellation of  Bible Study at Becky’s

Friday, September 30: Great Vespers  at 6:00– OC for Life guests, with meal and presentation

Saturday, October 1: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, October 2: Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00

LOOKING AHEAD

…October 7- 8: Set-p on the 7th; Annual Festival on Fairfax on the 8th

…October 9: His Eminence JOSEPH presides at St. George in Fishers – Father attends.

…October 30: Baptism of Nina and Bob’s grandchildren: Juliana ( Luke & Rachel Barber’s  daughter) and Elise and Nolan (Mara & Tyler Arnold’s children).

…November 6: Fundraiser meal sponsored by the Myrrh Bearers

…November 13: Annual Business Meeting. This meeting is open to all who attend All Saints.

FAMILY NOTES

Memory Eternal:  Kh. Loretta (25th); Dn. Nathaniel; Dn Steven & Dnsa Taisa + 4 others (Alaskan plane crash); Jill (20th); Gabriel Zamora, son of Justin and Isadora (21st-hit by a car)

Prayer List : “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.”  Tabbals; Mary Ann; Dee and Don;  Kh.Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; Iva; James; Alex John;  Jason; Steve D;   Becky H.; AlexisT; Tom;  Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett;  Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes &  Jesse Brandow (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Christy; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Myrna; Caleb D; Megan & Colin.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Thou, O Lord, shalt keep us and shalt preserve us.”

Verse: ” Save me, O Lord, for the godly man is no more!” – Psalm 11:7,1

Epistle: The Reading from  St. Paul’s Second Epistle to the Corinthians. (1:21-2:4)

 Brethren, the One who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, is God; Who has also sealed us, and has given us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.  Moreover, I call God for a witness upon my soul, that in order to spare you, I did not yet come to Corinth. Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers of your joy, for you are established in the faith.  But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you with sorrow.  For if I make you sorry, who then is the one who makes me glad, but the same who is made sorry by me?  And I wrote this very thing to you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from those in whom I ought to rejoice, having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.  For out of much affliction and anguish of  heart I wrote to you with many tears, not that you should be made sorry, but that you might know the love which I have more abundantly for you.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (5:1-11)

 At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret.  And He saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.  Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, Jesus asked him to put out a little from the land.  And He sat down and taught the people from the boat.  And when Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”  And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing!  But at Thy word I will let down the nets.”  And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them.  And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.  But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”  For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the catch of fish, which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon.  And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men.”  And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.

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. Euphrosyne – Tone  8

Through thee, the divine likeness was securely preserved, O mother Euphrosyne; 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.

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.

 Sunday, September 18, 2016

Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross

Eumenios the wonderworker, bishop of Gortyna; Martyr Ariadne of Phrygia

 Visitors, you are always welcome here and invited to all services and events at All Saints.

 Nourishment of the Soul: “Do not think that the Lord has abandoned you. No! He is always with you and invisibly sustains you, even when you forget Him.  He will not burden you with trials beyond your capacity.  Fear nothing, but with total humbleness and devotion bear your cross and pray. He is the gentlest of fathers that could be wished for.  If on occasion He allows His faithful servants to be tempted, it is only to remind them of their feebleness and to completely cleanse their hearts from pride.  In our hearts is where He intends to reside with His Son and His Holy Spirit. — St. Innocent of Alaska

Plan ahead to attend or help with our annual Festival, scheduled for October 8th.  Check with Nina for indoor baked goods, with John or Amal to help with outdoor food booths, Don for cleaning tables, Charles for the Children’s area, Lucia and Lisa for kitchen work, Vicki for silent auction baskets, Marcia and Father for general questions. You may wonder how the income is used.  Each year the festival committee considers the community’s  greatest need. Last year the receipts allowed us to save adequate funds to pay for this year’s festival and to make a healthy contribution to the Temple Fund. The decision for this year will be made later.

Orthodoxy 101: On Wednesday, September 21st, John Craton will present the lesson “Apologetics”. A small pitch-in is usually donated by a few of those attending.

Church Van: If you know  a student who needs a ride, please direct them to Subdeacon Jon Weber or to Howard Webb.

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. Deacon cannot bless at the cup.

Deacon Lucas Christensen, formerly of this parish, will be ordained today into the Holy Priesthood  at Holy Trinity in Carmel. Fr. Peter Jon and many parishioners will attend. In Father’s absence, Deacon Lawrence will serve a Eucharistic Typika. The service begins at 10:00 am and is not preceded by Matins.

On September 30, All Saints hosts the Indianapolis chapter of Orthodox Christians for Life for Great Vespers of the Protection of the Theotokos, followed by dinner and a presentation. 

Alice Piercefield continues to recover from her kidney surgery in Indianapolis. Please see Charles Coats for details of what may be helpful.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, September 21: Daily Vespers at 6:00 — O101 follows around 7 :00.

Thursday, September 22:  Bible Study (St. Mark’s Gospel) at Becky Hrisomalos’ home 3:00-5:00

Saturday, September 24: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, September 25: Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00  — Student Welcome with a meal provided by the Myrrh Bearers —  Parish Council meets.

LOOKING AHEAD

…September 29: Cancellation of Bible Study at Becky’s

…September 30: OC for Life, Indianapolis are guests at the Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos

…October 7- 8: Set-p on the 7th; Annual Festival on Fairfax on the 8th

…October 9: His Eminence JOSEPH presides at St. George in Fishers – Father attends.

…October 30: Baptism of Nina and Bob’s grandchildren: Juliana ( Luke & Rachel’s  daughter ) and Elise and Nolan (Mara & Tyler Arnold’s children).

…November 6: Fundraiser meal sponsored by the Myrrh Bearers

…November 13: Annual Business Meeting. This meeting is open to all who attend All Saints.

 FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Greetings: Stephanie H (18th); Catherine G (19th); Johanna H (22nd)

Name Day Blessings: Alex A(St. John the Forerunner (23rd)

Memory Eternal:  Dusica;  John Griggs (9th); Heather (15th); Joseph (16th); Adria Edwards (24th); Kh. Loretta (25th); Dn. Nathaniel; Dn Steven & Dnsa Taisa + 4 others (Alaskan plane crash)

Prayer List : “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.”  Tabbals; Mary Ann; Dee and Don;  Becca Edwards;  Kh.Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; Iva; James; Alex John;  Jason; Steve D;   Becky H.; AlexisT; Tom;  Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes &  Jesse Brandow (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Christy; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Myrna; Caleb D; Megan & Colin.

 Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

 Prokeimenon: “How magnified are Thy works, O Lord.   In Wisdom hast Thou made them all.”

Verse: “Bless the Lord, O my soul!” – Psalm 103:26,1

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

Brethren, knowing that a person is not justified by the works of the Law, but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the Law: for by the works of the Law shall no flesh be justified.  But if, while we sought to be justified in Christ, we ourselves also were found sinners, is Christ then a minister of sin?  God forbid!  For if I build up again those things which I destroyed, 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, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself up for me.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (8:34-9:1)

 The Lord said, “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.  For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for My sake and the Gospel’s will save it.  For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?  For what can a man give in return for his soul?  For whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.”  And He said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Kingdom of God come with power.”

Typika 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.

Apolytikion of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Tone 1

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all their adversaries, and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thine estate.

Kontakion of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Tone 4

Do Thou, Who of Thine own good will was lifted up upon the Cross, O Christ our God, bestow Thy bounties upon the new Nation which is called by Thy Name; make glad in Thy might those who lawfully govern, that with them we may be led to victory over our adversaries, having in Thine aid a weapon of peace and a trophy invincible.

Sunday, September 11, 2016 — Nine Eleven 

Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross

After-feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Venerable Theodora of Alexandria; Righteous Euphrosynos the Cook; Martyrs Demetrios, Evanthia and Demetrianos; translation of relics of Venerable Sergios and Herman of Valaam

 Visitors, you are always welcome here and invited to all services and events at All Saints.

 Nourishment of the Soul: “”If you are making something, you must call to mind the Creator of all things; if you see the light, remember the Giver of it. If you put on your clothes, recall whose gift they are and thank Him who provides for your life. In short, let every action be a cause of your remembering and praising God, and lo! you will be praying without ceasing and therein your soul will always rejoice.” — St. Peter of Damascus

Church Van: If you know  a student who needs a ride, please direct them to Subdeacon Jon Weber or to Howard Webb.

Orthodoxy 101: On Wednesday, September 14th Greg Gillquist (Fr. Peter Jon’s brother from Alaska) will be teaching Communication 101  about basic communication skills during Orthodoxy 101. These skills will help in friendships, families, business and all other relationships.  This is a presentation Greg gives at hospitals, businesses and churches all over the state of Alaska. A meal has been pre-planned.

A Festival Meeting has been scheduled for today after Divine Liturgy.  In one month this year’s annual Festival on Fairfax will be but a memory! Let’s make sure that we are ready and that our parish has set aside the date to attend or to help!

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.

Deacon Lucas Christensen, formerly of this parish, will be ordained to the Holy Priesthood, next Sunday at Holy Trinity in Carmel.

THIS  WEEK

Tuesday, September 13: Vesperal Liturgy  of The Elevation of the Holy Cross  at  6:00

Wednesday, September 14: Daily Vespers at 6:00 –  – Meal and Communication 101 with Greg Gillquist

Thursday, September 15:  Bible Study (St. Mark’s Gospel) at Becky Hrisomalos’ home 3:00-5:00

Saturday, September 17: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, September 18: Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00  

LOOKING AHEAD

 …September 25: IU Family Weekend…fellowship hour to welcome students

…September 30: OC for Life, Indianapolis are guests at the Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos

…October 7- 8: Set-p on the 7th; Annual Festival on Fairfax on the 8th

…October 9: His Eminence JOSEPH presides at St. George in Fishers

…October 30: Baptism of infant daughter of Luke and Rachel Barber

…November 2: Fundraiser meal sponsored by the Myrrh Bearers

…November 9: Annual Business Meeting

FAMILY NOTES

Blessed Anniversary: Matthew & Gabriella C (11th); Subdn. Daniel & Linda B (12th)

Birthday Greetings: Felicity A (11th); John A (12th); Elaine M (13th); John L (17th)

Name Day Blessings: Steve B (13th- St. Cornelius); St. Sophia – 17th for Sophia B; Geni G; Kiya C

Grandparent’s Day Greetings to all Grandparents at All Saints! (13th)

Memory Eternal: Fred; Dusica;  John Griggs (9th); Heather (15th); Joseph (16th); Adria Edwards (24th); Kh. Loretta (25th); Dn. Nathaniel; Dn Steven & Dnsa Taisa + 4 others (Alaskan plane crash)

Prayer List : “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.”  Tabbals (major house fire); Mary Ann  and the Griggs family; Dee and Don;  Becca Edwards (accident in Cozumel, Mexico); Kh.Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; Iva; James; Alex John;  Jason; Steve D;   Becky H.; AlexisT; Tom;  Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes on leave from Albania;  Jesse Brandow in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Christy; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Myrna; Caleb D; Megan & Colin.     

 Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

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

Verse: “Unto Thee, O Lord, will I cry, O my God!” – Psalm 27:9,1

Epistle: The Reading from  St. Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians. (6:11-18)

Brethren, see how large a letter I have written to you with my own hand.  As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not be persecuted for the Cross of Christ.  For not even those who are circumcised do themselves keep the Law; but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh.

But God forbid that I should boast, except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.

For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

Henceforth let no one trouble me; for I bear in my body the brand-marks of the Lord 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. John. (3:13-17)

The Lord said, “No one has ascended into heaven but He who descended from heaven, the Son of man.  And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.  For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.  For God sent His Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through 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 the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4

Thy nativity, O Theotokos, hath proclaimed joy to the whole world; for from thee hath dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, annulling the curse and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.

Kontakion of the Nativity of theTheotokos – Tone 4

Joachim and Anna were freed from the reproach of childlessness, and Adam and Eve from the corruption of death, O immaculate one, by thy holy Nativity, which thy people, redeemed from the guilt of offenses, celebrate by crying to thee: The barren woman giveth birth to the Theotokos, the nourisher of our life.

Sunday, September 04, 2016

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Hieromartyr Babylas of Antioch

Prophet Moses the God-seer; Martyrs Jerusalem, Sekendos, Sekendios and Kegouros in Aleppo; Martyr Hermione, daughter of the Apostle Philip the deacon; Venerable Anthimos the New

 Visitors,  students,  and those new to the area, we extend a heartfelt welcome.

 Nourishment of the Soul: “Send your treasures to the heavenly storage room. Deposit your wealth in God’s Bank, distributing it to the poor, the orphans and the widows so that you can receive a million times more in the Second Coming of Christ.” — Elder Joseph the Hesychast

New Church Van: You may have noticed a new, white 12-passenger van in the parking lot.  It was gifted to All Saints and will serve to shuttle IU students who need rides to-and-from the Divine Liturgy on Sundays.  If you know  a student who needs a ride, please direct them to Subdeacon Jon Weber or to Howard Webb.

Orthodoxy 101 resumes on Wednesday, September 7th after the Liturgy for the Nativity of the Theotokos.  Titled “Back to Basics: Why I Need Christ and the Church.”, the class will be led by Fr. Peter Jon. On Wednesday, September 14th Greg Gillquist (Fr. Peter Jon’s brother from Alaska) will be teaching Communication 101  about basic communication skills during Orthodoxy 101. These skills will help in friendships, families, business and all other relationships.  This is a presentation Greg gives at hospitals, businesses and churches all over the state of Alaska.

A Festival Meeting has been scheduled for next Sunday after Divine Liturgy. In one month this year’s annual Festival on Fairfax will be but a memory! Let’s make sure that we are ready and that our parish has set aside the date to attend or to help!

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.

Donations to Honor the Memory of Kh. Loretta Wilson, wife of  Fr. Athanasius:  Your donations encourage Fr. Anthanasius and  the growing mission in Greenwood, as well as honor our beloved sister and mother in Christ.  Mailing address:  St. Mary of Egypt, 102 E. Broadway, Greenwood 46143.

THIS  WEEK

Today’s memorial honors the memory of Dr. William Nasser

 Tuesday, September 6: Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home 7:00-8:30

Wednesday, September 7: Vesperal Liturgy of the Nativity of the Theotokos at 6:00 – O101

Thursday, September 7: Bedford-Mitchell Fellowship at  the Haney’s home 10:00 – Noon

Thursday, September 8:  Bible Study (St. Mark’s Gospel) at Becky Hrisomalos’ home 3:00-5:00

Saturday, September 10: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, September 11: Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Festival Meeting

LOOKING AHEAD

…September 5: Labor Day

…September 8: Nativity of the Theotokos (Vesperal Liturgy September 7th at 6:00) –  O101

…September 14: Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross(Vesperal Liturgy Sept. 13th, 6pm)

…September 25: IU Family Weekend…fellowship hour to welcome students

…September 30: OC for Life, Indianapolis are guests at the Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos

…October 8: Annual Festival on Fairfax (Next meeting is Sunday, Sept. 11th)

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Greetings: Andrew L (6th); Braylan S (6th); Dan R (9th); Elena R (10th)

Name Day Blessings: Mary Ann G(8th – Theotokos); Braylan S (9th – St. Joachim); Ari V (9th-St. Anna); Lilly B (9th – St. Anna); Cora B (9th – St. Anna; Amber S (9th – St. Anna)

Memory Eternal: Infants Zoe and Anastasia(1st); Fred; Dusica;  John Griggs (9th); Heather (15th); Joseph (16th); Adria Edwards (24th); Kh. Loretta (25th)

Prayer List : “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.”  Tabbals (major house fire); Mary Ann  and the Griggs family; Dee and Don;  Becca Edwards (accident in Cozumel, Mexico); Kh.Kristina with child; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; Iva; James; Alex John;  Jason; Steve D;   Becky H.; AlexisT; Tom;  Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes on leave from Albania;  Jesse Brandow in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Christy; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Myrna; Caleb D; Megan & Colin.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “The Lord is my strength and my song.”

Verse: “With chastisement has the Lord chastened me!” – Psalm 117:14,18

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

Brethren, the seal of my apostleship are you in the Lord.  My defense to those who would examine me is this: do we have no authority regarding what to eat and what to drink?  Do we have no authority to lead about a wife, who is a sister, as the rest of the apostles, even as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?  Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no authority to refrain from working?  Which soldier ever served at his own expense?  Who plants a vineyard and does not eat the fruit thereof?  Or who shepherds a flock and does not eat from the milk of the flock?

Do I speak of these things according to human nature?  Or does not the Law say the same also?  For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Thou shalt not muzzle an ox which treads out the grain.”  Is it for oxen that God cares, or does He say it altogether for our sakes?  Indeed, for our sakes it was written: because he who plows ought to plow in hope, and he who threshes in hope, so that the same might partake in hope.  If we have sown in you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we should reap your carnal things?  If others are partakers of this authority over you, are we not even more?  Nevertheless, we have not made use of this authority, but we endure all things, in order that we may cause no hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

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

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

Divine Liturgy Variables

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 St. Babylas of Antioch – Tone 4

By choosing the Apostles’ way of life, thou hast succeeded to their throne. Inspired by God, thou didst find the way to divine contemplation through the practice of virtue. After teaching the Word of Truth without error, thou didst defend the Faith to the very shedding of thy blood, O Hieromartyr Babylas. Entreat the Lord our God to save our souls.

Kontakion of the Nativity of theTheotokos – Tone 4

By thy holy nativity, O pure one, Joachim and Anna were delivered from the reproach of barrenness; and Adam and Eve were delivered from the corruption of death; thy people do celebrate it, having been saved from the stain of iniquity, crying unto thee: The barren doth give