Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Return of the relics of the Apostle Bartholomew; The Holy Apostle Titus of the Seventy

Thought for Today: “The Lord Jesus Christ said to His disciples, But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he thsat shall humble himself shall be exalted (Matt. 23:11-12). How often these words of Christ’s come true! How many proud people there have been who try to be above everyone else later fall lower than everyone; and how many humble, insignificant, poverty-born people who began their lives in hardships and suffering, who later became great people. This is the story of many saints.” + St. Luke of Crimea

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 for Ss. Bartholomew & Titus – Tone 3

O Holy Apostles, intercede with our merciful God, to grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

Kontakion of the Nativity of the Theotokos – 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 birth to the Theotokos, who nourisheth our life. 

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. 

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle

Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them. God is known in Judah; His Name is great in Israel.

The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (3:9-17)

Brethren, we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.

According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder. I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw- each man’s work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of  work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, but he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.

Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and that temple you are. 

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (14:22-34)

At that time, Jesus made the Disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. And after He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, but the Disciples’ boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. But when the Disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” And Peter answered Him, “Lord, if it is Thee, bid me come to Thee on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out His hand and caught him, saying to him, “O man of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly, Thou art the Son of God.” And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

Coffee Hour Host: Rhonda Webb with Parishioners S-Z.

Fellowship Meal: Host1^st Sunday- A thru Gil. Melissa Barbarick lead hostess.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

                                   (formerly known as Coffee Hour)

We are excited to announce a new approach to our time of fellowship following Sunday Morning services! Beginning Sunday, September 1st, we are asking EVERYONE to take part in providing food for our Sunday Meal.  Whether you are a member, catechumen, or inquirer, if you attend regularly, please plan to bring something substantial to share on your designated week, as we break the fast together. 

                          1st Sunday – A thru Gil – 

                          2nd Sunday – Gillquist thru Leflore

                          3rd Sunday- Lewis thru Schneider

                          4th Sunday – Schuck thru Yeager

If you miss your week, please bring something the following week. Someone will be on hand to “show you the ropes” and instructions will be posted in the kitchen. We also need your help cleaning up…many hands make light work! Questions? see Rhonda Webb, Wendy Carter or Nina Rogers.

THIS WEEK 

Monday, August 26: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am

Tuesday, August 27: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion 6:30pm at the Webb’s home; Ron and Maria Betzig, Orthodox Missionaries to China will be at All Saints presenting the film “Sight.” Dinner will be served in the Pavilion at 5:45 with the movie beginning in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30. This is the compelling true story ofDr. Ming Wang, an atheist eye-surgeon who came to see that the human body was “fearfully and wonderfully made” by the hand of God. Spaghetti dinner will be served and all are warmly welcome to attend.

Wednesday, August 28: 6^th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Great Vespers at 6:00 pm, with Artoklasia (Orthodoxy 101 following, meal provided).

Thursday, August 29: Divine Liturgy for the Beheading of St. John the Forerunner at 9:00 am.

Friday, August 30: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; OC Life Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00pm.

Saturday, August 31:  Bible study at Webb’s home, 9:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm preceded by a memorial for Robert Paul Rogers and Alice Marie Piercefield, (Ask Abouna to follow); SOYO jr./teen 6:30pm to 8:00 pm.

Sunday, August 25: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

LOOKING AHEAD

Trikirion Films presents: A film by Simon Scionka and Silas Karbo “Sacred Alaska”

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:00 pm; Landmark Keystone Art Cinema; 8702 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, Indiana. $10 Adults & $5 for children 12 and under. Purchase ticket online. Sponsored by the Central Indiana Orthodox Christian Churches

FAMILY NEWS 

Names Day Celebration: Adrian Polit, St. Adrian (26^th); Ephrem Alexander, Moses the Strong (28th).

Birthday Celebration: Ashley Wakefield (27^th); Subdn. Dan Barrett (29^th); Kiya Crandell (29^th).

Prayer List: Fr. Peter; Thomas Andrew;Nina; Mary and child born to her; Meaghan and child born to her; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria (Released from ICU);Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Missy; Rebecca with child;John; Stanley; Macrina; Anne; Allen; Linda; Mary Barger; Allison and children; Kip; Stephanie with child; Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child, Dymphna with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child.

Memory Eternal: Vladimir; Jack.

Giving Opportunities:

The Cupboard is Bare! Thank you for the generous support of our in-houseFood Pantry. The pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are desperately needed now.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year, and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

  Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

Martyrs Floros and Lauros of Illyria;Venerable Sophronios of St. Anne Skete on Athos

Thought for Today: “We start… imitation of Christ with Holy Baptism, which symbolizes the Lord’s Burial and Resurrection. Virtuous living and conduct in accord with the Gospel are its intermediate stage, and its perfection is victory through spiritual struggles against the passions, which procures painless, indestructible, heavenly life.” – St. Gregory Palamas

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 Dormition – Tone 1

In thy birth-giving, O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity; and in thy falling-asleep thou hast not forsaken the world; for thou wast translated into life, being the Mother of Life. Wherefore, by thine intercessions, deliver our souls from death.

Kontakion of the Dormition – Tone 2

Verily, the Theotokos, who is ever watchful in intercessions, and whose prayers are never rejected, neither tomb nor death could control. But since she is the Mother of Life, He Who dwelt in her ever-virgin womb did translate her to life.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle

The Lord will give strength to His people. Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (1:10-17)

Brethren, I appeal to you, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissension among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you?  Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest anyone should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the Gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (14:14-22)

At that time, when Jesus went ashore he saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They said to Him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” And He said, “Bring them here to Me.” Then He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish He looked up to Heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.

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 

Today, Sunday: Parish council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, August 19: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am

Tuesday, August 20: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. 

Wednesday, August 21: 6^th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Thursday, August 22: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, August 23: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, August 24: Divine Liturgy for St. Kosmas the Aitolian, 9:00 am, followed by potluck lunch; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, (Ask Abouna to follow); SOYO jr./teen 6:30pm to 8:00 pm.

Sunday, August 25: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

FAMILY NEWS 

Names Day Celebration: John Craton, St. Oswin(20^th).

Birthday Celebration: Shannon Richardson (22^nd); Fr. Seraphim Moslener (23^rd).

Anniversary Celebration: Matthew Valentine & Coran Macrina Robertson (21^st).

LOOKING AHEAD

Tuesday evening, August 27: Ron and Maria Betzig, Orthodox Missionaries to China, will be at All Saints presenting the film “Sight.” This is the compelling true story ofDr. Ming Wang, an atheist eye-surgeon who came to see that the human body was “fearfully and wonderfully made” by the hand of God. Spaghetti dinner will be served and all are warmly welcome to attend.

Trikirion Films presents: A film by Simon Scionka and Silas Karbo “Sacred Alaska”

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:00 pm; Landmark Keystone Art Cinema; 8702 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, Indiana. $10 Adults & $5 for children 12 and under. Purchase ticket online. Sponsored by the Central Indiana Orthodox Christian Churches.

Prayer List: Fr. Peter; Thomas Andrew;Nina; Mary and child born to her; Meaghan and child born to her; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria (Released from ICU);Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Missy; Rebecca with child;John; Stanley; Macrina; Anne; Allen; Linda; Mary Barger; Allison and children; Kip; Stephanie with child; Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child, Dymphna with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child.

Memory Eternal: Vladimir 

Coffee Hour Host: Nina Rogers with Parishioners H-R.

Next Week Host: Melissa Barbarick with Parishioners A-B.

Giving Opportunities:

Our In-House Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support to theFood Pantry. The pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always welcome.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year, and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

After-feast of the Transfiguration of Christ

Martyr and Archdeacon Euplos of Catania in Sicily; Niphon, patriarch of Constantinople; New-martyrs Anastasios and Demetrios of Lesbos 

Thought for Today: ““Having experienced all the difficulties of earthly life, the Mother of God sees every tear, hears every groan and entreaty directed to Her.” – St. John Maximovitch

Dormition Fast August 1^st – Domition on August 15^th. 

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 Transfiguration –Tone 7

When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee.

Kontakion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7

Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father. 

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance. To You, O Lord, will I cry, O my God! 

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (15:1-7)

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

The Gospel

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

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

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. 

Saturday, August 3^rd, WON another All Saints “Best Documentary” award!!! At the 8^th annual Christian Family Film Festival. 

LOOKING AHEAD

Trikirion Films presents; A film by Simon Scionka and Silas Karbo “Sacred Alaska”

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:00 pm; Landmark Keystone Art Cinema; 8702 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis, Indiana. $10 Adults & $5 for children 12 and under. Purchase ticket online. Sponsored by the Central Indiana Orthodox Christian Churches

THIS WEEK  

Monday, August 12: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am

Tuesday, August 13: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Parakelesis service at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, August 14: 6^th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Great Vespers at 6:00 pm, with Artoklosia and Outdoor Procession for the Feast of the Dormition.

Thursday, August15: Festal Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy for the Dormition of the Theotokos at 10:00 am.

Friday, August 16: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, August 17: Bible Study at the Webb’s home, 9:00 am; Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm;

(Fr Peter Jon will be in attendance at the groundbreaking for the New St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Indianapolis – all are welcome!) 

Sunday, August 18: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Parish council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

FAMILY NEWS 

Congratulations: Justin and Mary Maschino on the birth of their daughter Genevieve Marie.

Names Day Celebration: Max Williams, Max Pitchkite. Maximus the Confessor (13^th); Micah Finchum, Prophet Micah (14^th);Mary Barger, Kh Marilyn Gillquist, Mary Ann Griggs, Mae Sampanis, Nanette Marie Plaza, Holy Theotokos (15^th).

Birthday Celebration: Barb Grinder (12^th); Vivian Gartlett (12^th); Casey Segius Barbarick (13^th); Daniel Yeager (15^th).

Prayer List: Fr. Peter; Thomas Andrew;Nina; Mary and child born to her; Meaghan and child born to her; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria (Released from ICU);Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Missy; Rebecca with child;John; Stanley; Macrina; Anne; Allen; Linda; Mary Barger; Allison and children; Kip; Stephanie with child; Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child, Dymphna with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child.

Coffee Hour Host: Wendy Carter with Parishioners C-G.

Next Week Host: Nina Rogers with Parishioners H-R.

Giving Opportunities:

Our In-House Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support to theFood Pantry. The pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always welcome.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year, and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

The Holy Seven Sleeping Youths of Ephesus;

Recovery of the relics of Martyr Eudokia of Persia 

Thought for Today: “He that lives in hate is poor and wretched. He that lives in love is blessed and happy. Hate is the seed of the devil. Love is the seed of God.”

+ St. Tikhon of Zadonsk

Dormition Fast August 1^st – Domition on August 15^th.

School age Children! Father Peter Jon will give a blessing to the children and teachers following Divine Liturgy.

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 5

Let us believers praise and worship the Word; coeternal 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.

Kontakion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7

Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.

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 

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Thou, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us. Save me, O Lord, for the Godly man has failed.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (12:6-14)

Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, and serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 

The Gospel

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

At that time, Jesus got into a boat, crossed over and came to His own city.  And behold, they brought to Him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith He said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.”  And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.”  But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?  For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?  But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—He then said to the paralytic—“Rise, take up your bed and go home.”  And he rose and went home.  When the crowds saw it, they marveled, and they glorified God, Who had given such authority to men.

THIS WEEK  

Today, Sunday: Myrrh Bearers will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, August 5: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Vesperal Liturgy at 6:00 pm Transfiguration of Our Lord.

Tuesday, August 6: 3^rd Hour Prayer at 9:00 am; Parakelesis service at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, August 7: 6^th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm;

Thursday, August 8: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, August 9: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Parakelesis service at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, August 10: Bible Study at the Webb’s home, 9:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm;

Jr/Teen SOYO 6:30-8PM.

Sunday, August 11: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy.

FAMILY NEWS 

Congratulations: Nate and Maeghan Lanaghan on the birth of their daughter Lily Salome.

Names Day Celebration: William Beckman, St. Feodor (7^th); Aaron Hsu, Herman Holland, Eric Crandall, St. Herman (9^th); Dn. Lawrence Baldwin, St. Laurence (10^th).

Birthday Celebration: Galina Mullis (4^th); John Craton (6^th); Emili Skinner (6^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Steve & April Blair (6^th); Dan 7 Jennifer Rigsby (9^th).

Prayer List: Fr. Peter; Thomas Andrew;Nina; Meaghan and child born to her; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria (Released from ICU);Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; Missy; Rebecca with child;John; Stanley; Macrina; Anne; Allen; Linda; Mary Barger; Allison and children; Kip; Stephanie with child, Mary with child, Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child, Dymphna with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child.

Lending Library: New books for Library; 3 volumes of the Synaxarion- Sept/Oct., Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb.; Divine Prayers and Services.; Living the Beatitudes (Fitzgerald); Life of the Fathers of Gaul (St. Gregory of Tours); New Style Adult Catachism (Mastrantonis); Beginners Guide to Spirituality (Keiser); booklet- Saints of North America, booklet- Jesus Prayer in Eastern Spirituality (Winkler); audio-6 CD’s on Vocation and Parenting (Hellenic College).

Coffee Hour Host: Melissa Barbarick with Parishioners A-B.

Next Week Host: Wendy Carter with Parishioners C-G.

Giving Opportunities:

Our In-House Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support to theFood Pantry. The pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always welcome.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year, and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon and Parmenas, Deacons and Apostles of the Seventy 

Thought for Today: “The Holy Trinity sees and hears me; this is the most life-giving assurance for my heart, penetrating it with peace and joy. The benign Mother of God, the Word also sees me, and hears my prayers, and my sighing towards Her, and this is another comforting assurance, constantly realized. Thus will I walk with the feeling of God’s omnipresence and omniscience.” –St. John Kronstadt

Dormition Fast! Begins Thursday, August 1^st. 

Welcome Home! Fr. Peter and all the Gillquist family are back home in Bloomington, thank God. That said, Fr. Peter is now being treated for pneumonia and will take the next week to rest and recover at home. Nina continues to improve steadily.

Welcome back, Fr. Paul Coats!

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 4

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

Kontakion of the Transfiguration –Tone 7

Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father. 

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

O Lord, how magnificent are Your work.

You have made all thing in wisdom.

Bless the Lord, O my soul. 

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (10:1-10)

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

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (8:28-9:1)

At that time, when Jesus came to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs met Him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. And behold, they cried out, “What have we to do to Thee, O Son of God?  Art Thou come here to torment us before the time?” Now a herd of many swine was feeding at some distance from them. And the demons begged Him, “If Thou castest us out, send us away into the herd of swine.” And He said to them, “Go.” So they came out and went into the swine; and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and perished in the waters. The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to the demoniacs. And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their neighborhood. And getting into a boat He crossed over and came to His own city. 

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  

Today, Sunday: Parish council meeting is postpone.

Monday, July 29: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 30: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 31: 6^th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm;

Thursday, August 1: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, August 2: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; PARAKLESIS at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, August 3: Bible Study at the Webb’s home, 9:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; Jr/Teen SOYO 6:30-8PM.

Sunday, August 4: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy; Myrrh Bearers will meet following Divine Liturgy.

FAMILY NEWS 

Names Day Celebration: Matthew Robertson,St. Valentine (30^st).

Birthday Celebration: Moses Holland (29^th); Noah Holland (31^st).

Anniversary Celebration: John and Lisa Alexander (31^st).

Memory Eternal: Archpriest James, Archpriest Basil, Caitlin, Archpriest Nikolai.

Prayer List: Nina; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria (Released from ICU);Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Rebecca with child;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; John; Stanley; Macrina; Anne; Allen; Linda; Mary Barger; Allison and children; Kip; Stephanie with child, Mary with child, Meaghan with child, Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child, Dymphna with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child.

Coffee Hour Host: Rhonda Webb with Parishioners S-Z.

Next Week Host: Melissa Barbarick with Parishioners A-B.

Giving Opportunities:

Our In-House Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support to theFood Pantry. The pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always welcome.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year, and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.