Sunday, November 29, 2015

Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Martyr Paramonos and the 370 Martyrs in Bithynia; Martyr Philoumenos of Ancyra;

Venerable Akakios of Sinai; Hieromartyr Dionysios, Bishop of Corinth;

Urban, Bishop of Macedonia; Nicholas, Archbishop of Thessalonica

At All Saints, we warmly welcome our visitors as honored guests.

 Nourishment of the Soul: “Abba Joseph said to Abba Nisterus, ‘What should I do about my tongue, for I cannot control it?’ The old man said to him, ‘When you speak, do you find peace?’ He replied ‘No.’ The old man said, ‘If you do not find peace, why do you speak? Be silent and when a conversation takes place, it is better to listen than to speak.” ‘The Sayings of the Desert Fathers

Thanks to all who participated in the Thanksgiving meal whether in the preparation or in the dinner itself. It is good to see the family gathered together around the table in fellowship.

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.

Father will make an announcement about St. Nicholas Night when we come together for Great Vespers and the celebration focused on children, but enjoyed by those of us older ones who are children in heart.

Card Shower today:  Myrrh Bearers have planned a card or gift shower for  Cody and Elizabeth Arthur as we celebrate with them the baptism of their infant daughter, Felicity Grace. Welcome, Felicity Grace, as you receive today the Holy Eucharist for the first time.

Orthodoxy 101 continues on Wednesday, December 2nd after Daily Vespers with Khouria Marilyn Gillquist presenting the topic: “Journey to Orthodoxy.”

THIS WEEK

Nativity Fast

Fish is permitted each day except Wednesday and Friday with wine permitted Friday.

Wednesday, December 2: Daily Vespers/at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101 from 7:00 – 9:00

Saturday, December 5:  Great Vespers at 5:00 – St. Nicholas Celebration follows.

Sunday,  December 6:  Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00

LOOKING AHEAD

• Collection of gift cards for the Christmas Tree in the social hall
• December 5: Dee Haney’s Open House for Women – 11:00- 2:00 in Mitchell
• December 10: Bedford-Mitchell Fellowship 10:00 – Noon
• December 11: Hrisomalos Bible Study 5:00 – 7:00

Name Day Blessings: Andrew L (30th); Don H (30th – St. Andrew)

Happy Birthday: Daniel M (30th); Gregory Gt (Dec. 2nd); Micah F (5th); Geni G (5th)

Memory Eternal: Ioana Frecus (Oct. 31st); Linda (Nov. 8th); Nadeem (Nov. 12)

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

Prayer List: Archpriest Athanasius; James; Alex John;  Jason; Dee; Frank & Becky; Amal; Alexis T. ;Tom;  Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania,  Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Those with child: Laura, Megan. Ashley); 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; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi

       Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings                            

Prokeimenon: “Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us.”

Verse: “Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous!  Psalm 32:22,1

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s  Epistle to the Ephesians. (5:8-19)

Brethren, walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth), proving what is acceptable to the Lord; and have no communion with the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them; for it is a shame even to speak of the things which they do in secret.  But all things when they are exposed are made manifest by the light, for everything that is made manifest is light.  Therefore he says: “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine upon thee.”

See then that you walk circumspectly, not as unwise, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.  Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.  And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit; speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and chanting in your heart to the Lord.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:18-27)

                At That Time, a man came testing Jesus and asking, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” and Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good?  No one is good but God alone.  You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery. Do not kill. Do not steal. Do not bear false witness. Honor your father and mother.'” And the man said, “All these I have observed from my youth.” And when Jesus hear it, He said to him, “One thing you still lack.  Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”  But when the man heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus, seeing him sad, said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!  For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus said, “What is impossible with men is possible with God.”

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.

Kontakion of Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3

The Virgin cometh today to the cave to give birth, ineffably to bring forth the Word Eternal. Therefore, rejoice, O earth at the message with the angels and shepherds give glory to Him who shall appear by His own will as a young child, He Who is from eternity God.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

After-Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos

Apostles Philemon, Apphia, Archippos and Onesimos of the Seventy; Clement, Bishop of Ochrid and Enlightener of Bulgaria; Martyr Cecilia of Rome and Those with Her;

Venerable Kallistos Xanthopoulos of Athos; Martyr Michael, Prince of Tver

At All Saints, we warmly welcome our visitors as honored guests.

 Nourishment of the Soul: “O, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works. Glory in His Holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord.” Psalm 105: 1-3

Parish Council Officers for 2015/2016: President – Fr. Peter Jon; Chair – Linda Barrett; Vice-Chair – Subdn. Jon Weber; Secretary – Shirley Richardson; Treasurer – Marcia Baldwin.

November 26: The Annual Thanksgiving Day meal! Vicki Gans lives out of town, so you may contact her or she will be contacting you with menu needs, helpers, and a head count. So far, 20 people have confirmed attendance. There is room for more! Thank you if you have responded already. vickigans@yahoo.com. 812-679-8197 –A menu chart is on the hall bulletin board.

Who is invited to the Thanksgiving Meal? Members and their families are invited along with all who attend the church. Students, if you are not going home for the week, this invitation is for you too! It is a pleasant time for community fellowship.

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.

Card Shower today: The Myrrh Bearers have planned a card shower for Vicki Gans at her retirement from heath care and at the beginning of a new mission to support  teenage girls in the Lebanon, Indiana Children’s Home where she spent part of her childhood.

Card Shower next Sunday: Myrrh Bearers have planned a card or gift shower for the Arthur Family as we celebrate with them the baptism of their infant daughter.

THIS WEEK

Nativity Fast

Week of fasting with Fish permitted Sunday, Monday, and Saturday with wine permitted on Wednesday. You may refrain from fasting on Thanksgiving Day.

 Wednesday, November 25: Akathist of Thanksgiving at  6:00 in place of Vespers/Orthodoxy 101

Friday, November 26: Thanksgiving Meal at 2:00, but those who can help, please come an hour or so earlier to help Vicki with preparation and lifting.

Saturday, November 28: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, November 29:  – Baptism/Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Card Shower for baby Felicity Grace Arthur, infant daughter of Cody and Elizabeth. Myrrh Bearers may not meet.

 LOOKING AHEAD

• November 29: Baptism of Felicity Grace Arthur — A card shower is planned.
• December 5: Dee Haney’s Open House for Women – 11:00- 2:00 in Mitchell
• December 5: Nicholas Night – Great Vespers at 5:00 — Celebration follows.

Blessings to all the following on the Feast Day of St. Katherine – November 25th: Catherine Alexander, Katie Alexander, Mallory Finchum, Catherine Gillquist, Karen Hrisomalos, Sharon Kolasinski, Catherine Polit, Kelly Sanderson.

Memory Eternal: Ioana Frecus (Oct. 31st); Linda (Nov. 8th); Nadeem (Nov. 12th)

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

Prayer List: Archpriest Athanasius; James; Alex John;  Jason; Dee; Frank & Becky; Amal; Alexis T. ;Tom;  Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania,  Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Those with child: Laura, Megan. Ashley); 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; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi

       Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings                             

Prokeimenon: “Make your vows and pa y them to the Lord our God.”

Verse: “God is known id Judaea, His Name is great in Israel!  Psalm 75:10,1

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s  Epistle to the Ephesians. (4:1-7)

Brethren, I, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love, striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one Body, and one Spirit, even as you were called in the one hope of your calling: one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all and in you all.  But to each one of us is given the grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (12:16-21)

                The Lord spoke this parable: “The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ And he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods.  And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.’ but God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”  As He said this, Jesus called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 8

From the heights Thou didst descend, O Compassionate One, and Thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that Thou might deliver us from passion; Thou art our life and our Resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

Today the Virgin is the foreshadowing of the pleasure of God, and the beginning of the preaching of the salvation of mankind.  Thou hast appeared in the Temple of God openly and hast gone before, preaching Christ to all. Let us shout with one thrilling voice, saying: Rejoice, O thou who art the fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.

Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

The all-pure temple of the Savior, the most precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the treasure-house of the glory of God, today enters the Temple of the Lord, bringing with her the grace which is in the divine Spirit: whom also the angels of God do celebrate in song; for she is the heavenly tabernacle.

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.

Kontakion of Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3

The Virgin cometh today to the cave to give birth, ineffably to bring forth the Word Eternal. Therefore, rejoice, O earth at the message with the angels and shepherds give glory to Him who shall appear by His own will as a young child, He Who is from eternity God.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Martyrs Guria, Shamuna, and Habib the Deacon of Edessa,

 Thomas the New, Patriarch of Constantinople; Venerable Paisios Velichkovsky

 At All Saints, we warmly welcome our visitors as honored guests.

 Nourishment of the Soul: Do not fear the conflict, do not flee it. Where there is no struggle, there is no virtue; where faith and love are not tempted, it is not possible to be sure whether they are really present. They are proved and revealed in adversity, that is, in difficult and grievous circumstances, both outward and inward– during sickness, sorrow, and privations.   St. John of Kronstadt

Installation of Parish Council Members follows Divine Liturgy. The following are members of the Parish Council for 2015-2016:. Marcia Baldwin, Linda Barrett, Charles Coats, James Finchum, Barb Grinder, Don Haney, Galina McLaws, Elaine Morfas, Shirley Richardson, Daniel Rigsby, Nina Rogers,  Amber Smith, Lucia Toadere, and Subdeacon Jon (Jeff) Weber. Council members meet briefly in Father’s office around noon to elect officers.

Orthodoxy 101 continues on Wednesday, November 18th after Daily Vespers with Deacon Seraphim Moslener presenting the topic: “The Virtues (Part 3).”

Thanksgiving Basket Outreach at Backstreet Missions: Thanks to your abundant generosity, All Saints delivered 323 dry turkey gravy mixes last week, exceeding the goal by 73! Together with the Bloomington Community many families will be blessed with a traditional meal at Thanksgiving, where otherwise their cupboards would be scanty.

Who is invited to the Thanksgiving Meal? Members and their families are invited along with all who attend the church. Students, if you are not going home for the week, this invitation is for you too! It is a pleasant time for community fellowship. See details in Looking Ahead  section.

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

Nativity Fast

Week of fasting with Fish permitted each day except Wednesday. and Friday.

 Wednesday, November 18: Daily Vespers at 6:00 followed by Orthodoxy 101 – 7:00 -:00

Friday, November 20: Entrance of the Theotokos Evening Liturgy at 6:00

Saturday, November 21: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, November 22:  – Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Card Shower for Vicki

 LOOKING AHEAD

• November 22: Myrrh Bearers sponsor a retirement card shower for Vicki Gans.
• November 25: Akathist of Thanksgiving at 6:00 (in place of vespers and O101)
• November 26: The Annual Thanksgiving Day meal! Vicki Gans lives out of town, so you may contact her or she will be contacting you with menu needs, helpers, and a head count. Thank you if you have responded already. vickigans@yahoo.com. 812-679-8197 –A menu chart is on the hall bulletin board.
• November 29: Baptism of Felicity Grace Arthur — A card shower is planned.

Happy Birthday: Paul B (Nina’s grandson -19th); Lisa A (21st)

Memory Eternal: Ioana Frecus (Oct. 31st); Linda (8th)

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

Prayer List: Archpriest Athanasius; James; Alex John;  Jason; Dee; Frank & Becky; Amal; Alexis T. ;Tom;  Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania,  Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Those with child: Laura, Megan. Ashley); 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; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi

      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 is from Saint Paul’s  Epistle to the Ephesians. (2:14-22)

Brethren, Christ is our peace, who made both one, and broke down the middle wall of partition, having abolished in His flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances, that He might create in Himself of the two, one new man, thus making peace, and might reconcile them both to God in one body through the Cross, thereby having slain the enmity in Himself; and He came and preached peace to you, to those who were far off and to those who were near, for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.

Now therefore you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief Cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, fitly framed together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (10:25-37)

            At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read?” And the lawyer answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.”  And Jesus said to him, “You have answered right; do this, and you will live.” But the lawyer, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”  Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.  Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side.  So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.  But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the  next day he took out two denarri and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’ Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” The lawyer said, “The one who showed mercy on him.” And Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

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 SS. Guria, Shamuna and Habib – Tone 5

Since Thou hast given us the miracles of Thy holy Martyrs Guria, Shamuna, and Habib as an invincible battlement, by their entreaties scatter the counsels of the heathen, O Christ our God, and strengthen the faith of Orthodox Christians, since Thou art good and the Lover of mankind.

Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

The all-pure temple of the Savior, the most precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the treasure-house of the glory of God, today enters the Temple of the Lord, bringing with her the grace which is in the divine Spirit: whom also the angels of God do celebrate in song; for she is the heavenly tabernacle.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

The Synaxis of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael

and all the Bodiless Powers of Heaven

 At All Saints, we warmly welcome our visitors as honored guests.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Finally, Brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy–meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8

The Annual November Business Meeting is today, Sunday, November 8th at the end of Divine Liturgy. This is a time set aside to elect new members to the Parish Council, to review the past year, and to look forward to the future. Members 18 and older may vote, but all who attend All Saints are encouraged to attend the meeting and the pitch-in following the meeting.

Orthodoxy 101 continues on Wednesday, November 11th after Daily Vespers with Dr. John Craton presenting the topic: “Sexuality in Orthodox Teaching.”

Thanksgiving Basket Outreach at Backstreet Missions: 250 dry turkey gravy mixes are needed, and the number collected has grown since last Sunday! So now we need about 115 more.  November 11th is the last date to collect mixes before they are taken to Agape House. Place your contribution in baskets located in the narthex and in the hallway. You may also make a cash donation of money for the purchase of the mixes. The needy families will be blessed by your 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.

THIS WEEK

 Monday, November 9: Akathist to St. Nektarios at 6:00

Tuesday November 10: Myrrh Bearers’ Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00

Wednesday, November 11: Daily Vespers at 6:00 followed by Orthodoxy 101 – 7:00 – 9:00

Thursday, November 12: Bedford- Mitchell Fellowship from 10:00 – Noon at the Haneys

Friday, November 13: A new Bible Study at the Hrisomalos home from 6:00- 7:00 pm

Friday, November 13: SOYO meets at the church from 5:00 -7:00

Saturday, November 14: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, November 15:  Nativity Fast begins – Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00  Installation of Parish Council and brief Council meeting

 LOOKING AHEAD

• The Annual Thanksgiving Day meal has a coordinator! Thank you Vicki Gans for assuming this important task. Look for an e-mail from Vicki requesting helpers and donations.  She will not be in Bloomington until November 22nd so you may ccontact her at vickigans@yahoo.com. Your intention to attend would be helpful in the planning stage too.
• Entrance of the Theotokos Evening Liturgy on November 20th
• Myrrh Bearers sponsor a retirement card shower for Vicki Gans on November 22nd.
• Akathist of Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving Eve, November 25th
• Baptism of Felicity Grace Arthur is November 29th. A card shower is planned.

Happy Birthday: Ariana V (9th); Katie A (10th)

Blessed Name Day: The Archangels today Michael and Adam Shahadey, Christian Gillquist, Mikaela Hsu; Stephanie Haines (Empress Theodora – 14th)

Memory Eternal: Jennifer Tatlock (Sept.29th); Ioana Frecus (Oct. 31st)

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

Prayer List: Archpriest Athanasius; James; Alex John;  Jason; Dee; Frank & Becky; Amal; Alexis T. ;Tom;  Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania,  Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Those with child: Laura, Megan. Ashley); 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; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings                          

Prokeimenon: “He makes His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire!”

Verse: “Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, Thou art exceedingly magnified!”

Psalm 103:5,1

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s  Epistle to the Hebrews. (2:2-10)

             Brethren, if the word spoken through angels was confirmed, and every transgression and disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation, which having at first been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard, God also bearing witness with them, both by signs and wonders, and by manifold powers, and by signs and distributions of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?  For it was not to angels that He subjected the inhabited world to come, of which we are speaking. But one has testified in a certain place, saying, “What is man, that Thou shouldest be mindful of him?  Or the son of man, that Thou shouldest visit him?  Thou didst decrease him a little from the angels; Thou didst crown him with glory and honor, and didst set him over the works of Thy hands; Thou didst put all things in subjection under his feet.”  For in putting ‘all things’ in subjection’ to Him, He left nothing that is not subject to Him.  But now we do not see yet ‘all things in subjection’ to Him. But we behold Him ‘who has been decreased a little from the angels,’ even Jesus, because of the suffering of death, ‘crowned with glory and honor,’ so that by the grace of God He should taste of death on behalf of every one.  For it was fitting that He, for Whom are all things, and through Whom are all things, in bringing many sons into glory, the Leader of their salvation would be perfected through sufferings.

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

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

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 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 the Archangels – Tone 4

Supreme Commanders of the Hosts of the Heavens, we, the unworthy, importune and beseech you that by your supplications ye encircle us in the shelter of the wings of your immaterial glory; guarding us who now fall down and cry to you with fervor: Deliver us from dangers of all kinds, as the great marshals of the heavenly hosts on high.

Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

The all-pure temple of the Savior, the most precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the treasure-house of the glory of God, today enters the Temple of the Lord, bringing with her the grace which is in the divine Spirit: whom also the angels of God do celebrate in song; for she is the heavenly tabernacle.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) – Tone 8

He makes His angels spirits, and His  ministers a flame of fire. Alleluia.

Sunday, October 25, 2015

October is Youth Month

Martyrs Marcian and Martyrios the Notaries

Martyrs Valerios and Chrysaphios; Tabitha the Merciful, raised from the dead by the Apostle Peter; Relics Translation of Venerable Sabbas the Sanctified & Venerable John of Beverly

 At All Saints, we warmly welcome our visitors as honored guests.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:16-17

Baby News! Fr. Gabriel and Laura (Willms) Monforte welcome baby Lydia Elizabeth, born Thursday, October 22nd and weighing 6 lbs, 11 oz.

Orthodoxy 101 continues on Wednesday, October 28th after Daily Vespers with Dn. Seraphim Moslener continuing the topic: “The Virtues.”

 The Annual Bonfire in the Grove  is tonight starting at 6:00. There will be hayrides in the dark,  food you might want to bring to roast or share, and the blazing campfire in the chilly air. Some songs might burst forth, so come prepared to enjoy the evening.

Special Olympics: This week we sent your donations of $228. Thank you.

 Myrrh Bearers will not meet as previously announced.

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 28: Daily Vespers at 6:00 followed by Orthodoxy 101 – 7:00 – 9:00

Saturday, October 31: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, November 1:  Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00

 LOOKING AHEAD

 Again this year, All Saints will support the Thanksgiving Basket Outreach at Backstreet Missions by collecting 250 dry turkey gravy mixes by the second week in November. Start looking for them where you shop.  Drop them off in the hallway starting next Sunday. (FYI: Backstreet has been purchased by Wheeler Missions out of Indianapolis, so the Thanksgiving outreach may be different next year.)

• The Annual November Business Meeting is drawing near on November 8th. This is a time set aside to elect new members to the Parish Council, to review the past year, and to look forward to the future. Charles and Jeff will be contacting members for possible placement on the ballot for parish council. If you have a desire to serve, contact them or Father Peter Jon if you are 18 or older and have been a tithing member of All Saints for one year or more.
• The Annual Thanksgiving Day meal needs a coordinator this year. Are you available to share in the planning and gathering of foods that serve members of the parish who enjoy this time of fellowship with their brothers and sisters in Christ? Speak to Fr. Peter Jon.

Anniversary Blessings: Alex & Catherine A (25th); Demetrios & Joanna Z (26th)

Happy Birthday: Ava R (30th); Zachary W (30th); Jonathan B (31st)

Blessed Name Day: Marvin P (26th)

Memory Eternal:  Jennifer Tatlock (Sept.29th)

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

Prayer List: James; Alex John;  Jason; Dee; Frank & Becky; Amal; Alexis T. ;Tom;  Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania,  Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Ioana; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Those with child: Gabriella, Laura, Megan); 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; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cath

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings   

During Youth Month, our teens will read the Epistle and serve as ushers                           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 is from Saint 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. 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 heard 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 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 SS. Marcian & Martyrios the Notaries – Tone 4

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

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.