Sunday, October 23, 2016
The Holy Apostle James the “Brother of God”
Ignatius, patriarch of Constantinople; James of Borovichi, wonderworker of Novgorod

Nourishment of the Soul: “How can we have victory over the enemy? By running to God for shelter.” St. John Chrysostom

Special Olympics Collection: Thank you for contributing $314 last Sunday.

Orthodoxy 101: On Wednesday, October 26th, Dr. John Craton will discuss “Comparative Religions.” Also John has published a booklet on the life of St. Oswin of England. He has made those available to us. Look in the hallway. You may also contact John if you want a copy mailed.

The Annual Business Meeting is scheduled for November 13th. At that time, you will receive an overview of the fiscal year’s activities. Father and the Parish Council encourage you to attend. Members in good standing will also vote on a slate, seeking membership in the parish council.

All Saints Now Accepts Credit/Debit Cards: If you would like to pay your tithe or make offerings with your credit/debit card online at allsaintsbloomington.org (in the text bar of options), we’re ready to accept your charge. Not only that, you can also use your credit card for bookstore purchases, to support the benevolence fund, to make a payment for the cemetery, or to make a gift to the temple fund. The possibilities are endless. Please see Fr. Peter Jon with any questions.

Parish Council meets today around noon in Father Peter Jon’s office.
THIS WEEK

Wednesday, October 26: Daily Vespers at 6:00 — O101 follows around 7 :00.
Thursday, October 27: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3-5:00 – OCF meets in the evening.
Friday, October 28: Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00
Saturday, October 29: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, October 30: 4 Baptisms during Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Ioana’s Memorial

LOOKING AHEAD
October is Youth Month

…October 30: Baptisms: Brian Owen and Nina and Bob’s grandchildren: Juliana (Luke & Rachel Barber’s daughter) and Elise and Nolan (Mara & Tyler Arnold’s children). A card shower is planned for these on this important day.
…November 6: Fundraiser meal sponsored by the Myrrh Bearers
…November 12-13: Lillie Blair appears in the children’s opera Brundibar at the Warehouse.
…November 13: Annual Business Meeting following Divine Liturgy
…December 3: St. Nicholas Night
…December 10: Women’s Pre-Christmas party, hosted by Dee Haney and her daughters.

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Greetings: Brian C (23rd); Ezekiel C (27th)
Blessed Name Day: James T; James F (St. James – 23rd); Ezekiel C (St. James – 23rd); Marvin P (St. Demetrios – 26th)
Happy Anniversary: Don & Dee H (23rd); Alex & Cathy A (25th); Demetrios & Joanna Z (26th)
Memory Eternal: Jill [d. 9/20], Tony [d. 9/23]; Bruce; Paul [Kh. Marilyn’s cousin]

Prayer List : “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.” Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip: Shalayna; Phil Wheeler (cancer); Dorothy, Dan & Linda’s sister-in-law; the 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: “His sound has gone forth into all the earth.”
Verse: “The heavens declare the glory of God!” Psalm 18:4,1

Epistle: The Reading from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians. (1:11-19)
(For St. James)
Brethren, I make known to you that the Gospel which was preached by me is not according to man; for I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came by revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my manner of life in time past in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and destroyed it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age within my nation, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.
But when it pleased God, who separated me, even from my mother’s womb, and called me through His grace, to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the nations, immediately 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 Peter, 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 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. James, the ‘Brother of God’ – Tone 4
Since thou art a Disciple of the Lord, thou didst receive the Gospel, O righteous James. And since thou art a martyr thou art never rejected, and since thou art a brother of God, thou art privileged, and since thou art a High Priest, it is thy right to intercede. Wherefore, beseech thou Christ God to save our souls.

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, October 16, 2016
Sunday of Holy Fathers of Seventh Ecumenical Council
Martyr Longinos the centurion who stood at the cross of the Lord;
Gall, enlightener of Switzerland

Our parishioners always welcome newcomers with joy.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Don’t glue yourselves before the television. Don’t forget that the button is not only used to turn it on, but for us to turn it off, also. Guard yourselves from this means of mass blinding.”
Elder Epiphanios Theodoropoulos of Athens

Special Olympics Collection: Today, the teens will receive a free-will offering at the end of the service.
Festival: I want to extend a warm and sincere “Thank you” to all who worked so hard to make the 15th annual Festival on Fairfax a great success. The greatest part of it all is seeing God’s children working together in a spirit of peace and unity, welcoming others to the Lord’s House. We are a family, and others will know that we are Christ’s disciples by the love we have for one another. – Fr Peter Jon
Orthodoxy 101: On Wednesday, October 19th, Father Peter Jon will discuss “Prayer”.

Brundibar, Children’s Opera: Lillie Blair has been cast as ‘the baker’ in the opera. While the performance is not until November 12-13th, tickets are going fast, so purchase now. There are morning, afternoon, and evening performances each day.

General Operating Fund 2016: Income $153,572 – Expenses $157,163 = – $3,591
Building Temple Fund 2016: $450,826

Today, Myrrh Bearers will have a short meeting to discuss two items of business for events on October 30th and November 6th. A follow-up email will be sent.

www.Allsaintsbloomington.org: An option for donations to the church is now available. It is easy to find in the text bar of options on the opening page of our web page.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, October 19: Daily Vespers at 6:00 — O101 follows around 7 :00.
Thursday, October 20: St. John of Kronstadt Fellowship (Bedford-Mitchell Fellowship) meets at the Haney’s 10:00-Noon
Thursday, October 20: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3-5:00
Saturday, October 22: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, October 23: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets.

LOOKING AHEAD
October is Youth Month

…October 23: Parish Council meeting has changed from the 16th to October 23rd.
…October 30: Baptism of Nina and Bob’s grandchildren: Juliana ( Luke & Rachel Barber’s daughter) and Elise and Nolan (Mara & Tyler Arnold’s children).
…October 30: One-year Memorial for Ioana Frecus. Olga will prepare a memorial meal.
…November 6: Fundraiser meal sponsored by the Myrrh Bearers
…November 12-13: Lillie Blair appears in the children’s opera Brundibar at the Warehouse.
…November 13: Annual Business Meeting. This meeting is open to all who attend All Saints. Only members in good standing may vote.
…December 3: St. Nicholas Night
…December 10: Women’s Pre-Christmas party, hosted by Dee Haney and her daughters.

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Greetings: Linda B (16th); Kaylee F (17); Aaron H (17th); Joel A (20th)
Blessed Name Day: Joel A (19th-Prophet Joel)
Happy Anniversary: Micah & Maria V (21st)
Memory Eternal: Infant Susannah [d. 9/8], Marjorie (Brice’s Grandma) [d. 9/8], Jill [d. 9/20], Tony (Father’s uncle) [d. 9/23]; Bruce

Prayer List : “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.” Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip: Dorothy, Dan & Linda’s sister-in-law; the 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: “Blessed are Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers.”

Verse: ” For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done to us!” Daniel 3:26-27 OSB

Epistle: The Reading from St. Paul’s Epistle to Titus. (3:8-15)
My Child Titus, faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire you to affirm confidently, that those who have believed in God may be thoughtful of how to preside in honorable occupations. These things are good and profitable to men. But avoid foolish disputes, and genealogies, and contentions, and controversies about the Law; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man who is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject, knowing that such a one is subverted, and sins, being self-condemned. When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicos, give diligence to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have determined to winter there. Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that they may be lacking in nothing. And let our people also learn how to preside in honorable occupations, so as to help in cases of urgent need, that they should not be unfruitful. All who are with me salute you. Salute 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 7
Thou didst shatter death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the sadness of the ointment-bearing women into joy. And didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning, that Thou hast risen, O Christ, granting to the world the Great Mercy.

Apolytikion of 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.

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.

JUST A REMINDER

 THAT FUN, FOOD, MUSIC, AND INSPIRATION AWAIT YOU AT 

THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8TH FROM 11 TO 5:00.

Sunday, October 09, 2016

The Holy Apostle James, Son of Alphaeus

Venerable Andronikos and Athanasia of Egypt; Venerable Poplia the confessor of Antioch; Righteous Forefather Abraham and his nephew the Righteous Lot;

Stephen the Younger, king of Serbia; Dionysios, bishop of Paris

 As Father Peter Jon participates in welcoming

 His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH at St. George in Fishers today,  

we welcome Rev. Fr. John Miller as celebrant today along with all our guests.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Beloved, how should we regard the loving-kindness of our Savior? We should cry out and praise His goodness with power and with trumpets!” – St. Athanasius of Egypt

Orthodoxy 101: On Wednesday, October 12th, Father Peter Jon will discuss The Commandments: The Ten and the Two.

Brundibar,  Children’s Opera: Lillie Blair has been cast as ‘the baker’  in the opera. While the performance is not until November 12-13th, tickets are going fast, so purchase now. There are morning,  afternoon,  and evening performances each day.

Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, October 11: Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00. Christ in the Psalms is the text.

Wednesday, October 12: Daily Vespers at 6:00 — O101 follows around 7 :00.

Thursday, October 13: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3-5:00 – (Father attends the  Deanery Meeting in Indy)

Saturday, October 15: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, October 16: Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Special Olympics Collection

Sunday, October 16: Parish Council meets around Noon.

LOOKING AHEAD

October is Youth Month

…October 14: The Athletic Banquet for the Bobcats will be held in our fellowship hall.

…October 16: Special Olympics Awareness in the Archdiocese — A collection will be received.

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

…October 30: One-year Memorial for Ioana Frecus. Olga will prepare a memorial meal.

…November 6: Fundraiser meal sponsored by the Myrrh Bearers

…November 12-13: Lillie Blair appears in the children’s opera Brundibar at the Warehouse.

…November 13: Annual Business Meeting. This meeting is open to all who attend All Saints. Only  members in good standing may vote.

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Greetings: Ray L (10th); Brice M (11th); Taylor Sy (12th); Dn. Lucian S (14th); Matushka Raisa  (15th)

Blessed Name Day: Averi V (11th – St. Philonella); Dn. Lucian S (15th – St. Lucian )

Memory Eternal: Gabriel Zamora, Infant Susannah [d. 9/8], Marjorie (Brice’s Grandma) [d. 9/8], Jill [d. 9/20], Tony (Father’s uncle) [d. 9/23]

Prayer List : “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine.”  Fr. Basil; Dorothy, Dan & Linda’s sister-in-law; the 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: “The Lord will give strength unto His people.”

Verse: ” Bring unto the Lord, ye sons of God; bring unto the Lord glory and honor!” – Psalm 28:11,1

Epistle: The Reading from  St. Paul’s Second Epistle to the Corinthians. (6:1-10)

                Brethren, since we are fellow workers, we entreat you also not to receive the grace of God in vain (for He says, “At an acceptable season I hearkened unto thee, and in a day of salvation I helped thee”; behold, now is ” the day of salvation”), giving no occasion of stumbling  in anything, that the ministry is not blamed, but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in vigils, in fasts, in purity, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in love unfeigned, in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet well-known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

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 7

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

Apolytikion of St. James, the Son of Alphaeus – Tone 3

O holy apostle James, intercede with the merciful God to grant to our souls forgiveness of sins.

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, October 2, 2016

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost & Second Sunday of Luke

Hieromartyr Cyprian the confessor; Virgin-martyr Justina;

Theophilos the Confessor; New-martyr George at Karatzasou; Andrew of Constantinople, fool-for-Christ; David and Constantine, prince-martyrs of Georgia; Anna, princess of Kashin

 Students, we want All Saints to be your home away from home!

 Nourishment of the Soul: “The only means by which you can spend the day in perfect holiness, peace, and without sin, is the most sincere, fervent prayer as soon as you rise from sleep in the morning. It will bring Christ into your heart, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, and will thus strengthen and fortify your soul against any evil; but still it will be necessary for you carefully to guard your heart.”– St. John of Kronstadt

The Annual Festival on Fairfax is near! Tents and chairs arrive Wednesday; Baking in your homes continues throughout  the week; Friday morning set-up starts around 9:30; Saturday morning set-up starts around 8:30; Saturday, the Festival runs from 11:00 to 5:00. Ready, Set, Go! This festival presents our church family to the Bloomington Community.  Be here as a representative, a worker, or a participant!

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

Orthodoxy 101: On Wednesday, October 5th, Father Peter Jon will discuss The  Mysteries (Sacraments) of the Church.

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

 Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

  THIS WEEK

Wednesday, October 5: Daily Vespers at 6:00 — O101 follows around 7 :00.

Thursday, October 6: Bible Study at Becky’s home

Friday, October 7: Festival Set-up, starting at 9:30

Saturday, October 8: FESTIVAL ON FAIRFAX 11:00-5:00 – Clean-up follows Great Vespers

Saturday, October 8: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, October 9: Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Guest Celebrant – Fr. John Miller

Father Peter Jon participates in welcoming His Eminence Metropolitan JOSEPH at St. George in Fishers.

 LOOKING AHEAD

October is Youth Month

…October 16: Special Olympics Awareness in the Archdiocese — A collection will be received.

…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. Only  members in good standing may vote.

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Greetings: Leanne B (3rd); Sharon K (3rd); Van L (5th); Don H (6th); Mikaela H (7th)

Blessed Name Day: Charles C (6th – Apostle Thomas)

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.”  Fr. Basil; 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: “ 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 Second Epistle to the Corinthians. (4:6-15)

Brethren, seeing that it is the God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, the same also shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of power is from God, and not from us.  We are pressed on every way, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; smitten down, but not destroyed; always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our body.  For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh.  So then death is working in us, but life in you.

But having in us the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, “I believed, and therefore I spoke,” we also believe, and therefore we also speak, knowing that the One who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up through Jesus, and will make us stand together with you. For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, which is multiplied through the thanksgiving of many, may abound to the glory of God.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (6:31-36)

The Lord said: “As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them.  If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?  For even sinners love those who love them.  And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you?  For even sinners do the same.  And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you?  Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again.  But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish.  Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 6

When Mary stood at Thy grave, looking for Thy sacred body, angelic powers shone above Thy revered tomb; and the soldiers who were to keep guard became as dead men. Thou led Hades captive and wast not tempted thereby.  Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst give life to the world, O Thou, Who art risen from the dead, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of St. Cyprian the Confessor – 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 Cyprian. Entreat the Lord our God to save our souls.

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.

To the Parish and to your friends,

In Christ,
Caleb John Lewis

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.