Nektarios of Aegina and Pentapolis, the Wonderworker

Martyrs Onesiphoros and Porphyrios of Ephesus; Venerable Matrona of Constantinople

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.

Apolytikion of St. Nektarios of Aegina – Tone 1

The offspring of Selyvria and the guardian of Aegina, the true friend of virtue who didst appear in the last years, O Nektarios, we faithful honor thee as a Godly servant of Christ, for thou pourest forth healings of every kind for those who piously cry out: Glory to Christ Who hath glorified thee. Glory to Him Who hath made thee wondrous. Glory to Him Who worketh healings for all through thee.

Kontakion of Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.

Thought for Today

‘Do not despair if you keep falling into your old sins. Many of them are strong because they have received the force of habit. Only with the passage of time and with fervor will they be conquered. Do not let anything deprive you of hope.’ + St. Nektarios of Aegina

Approaching the Holy Chalice

The young children of Little Lambs and their teachers receive first, unless there are newly illumined, in which case the children go second. Infants to toddler may follow with their parents or godparent. Everyone else in the parish family is asked to file toward the periphery, toward the narthex, and proceed down the center aisle. As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

The Saints shall boast in glory. Sing unto the Lord a new song.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians. (5:8-19)

Brethren, walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in secret; but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it is said, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light.” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of 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, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart.

The Gospel

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

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a 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.

This Week

Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers’ meeting to follow Divine Liturgy.

Monday, November 10 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, November 11 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, November 12 Public Proskomedia Service before Vesperal Liturgy for St. John Chrysostom Liturgy at 6:00 pm. Inquirers’ Class and Catechism to follow. Pitch-in meal, with Kohlsupp emit Kartoffein and apple crisp provided. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or items you are bringing. 812- 360-5975; jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com

Thursday, November 13 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, November 14 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, November 15 Bible study 10:00 am at the Webbs’ home. Tween and Teen SOYO, and Parish Council meeting at 3:30 pm. Great Vespers at 5:00 with Ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, November 16 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Looking Ahead

Nativity fast begins Saturday, November 15

Entrance of the Theotokos, November 21

Family News

Name Day Celebrations Elias Gill, St. Martin (12th); Micah Bowling, St. John the merciful (12th); Phil Campbell, Apostle Philip (14th); Nolan Arnold, St. Gregory Palamas (14th); Aaron Hostetler, St. Justinian-Emperor (14th).

Birthday Celebrations Heather Sherrod, Kh Paraskeva(11th); Donald Schuck (12th); Pierce Arnholt (15th).

Prayer List Lauren Ann and infant David born of her; Rita; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Gregory Gillquist; Jim; Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Sadie and child; Kelsey and child; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family.

Memory Eternal Constantinos; Apostolos; Archpriest George.

Service Books Our service books are disappearing. New ones for Divine Liturgy and Daily Vesper have been printed. Please check your homes for service books, and return them if found.

Attention Parents Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.

All Saints Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday 2nd Sunday Host Coffman-Holland, with Elizabeth Carter as lead hostess.

Next week 3rd Sunday Host Hostetler- Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support. Our in-house Food Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

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

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Martyrs Akindinos, Pegasios, Aphthonios, Elpidophoros and Anempodistos of Persia

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 4

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

Apolytikion of the Persian Martyrs – Tone 2

Blessed is the earth that drank your blood, O prizewinners of the Lord, and holy are the tabernacles that received your spirits; for in the stadium ye triumphed over the enemy, and ye proclaimed Christ with boldness. Beseech Him, we pray, since He is good, to save our souls.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to 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 intercession, O Theotokos who doet ever intercede for those who honor thee.

Thought for Today

Don’t be troubled if you don’t feel the love of God in yourself, but think about the Lord, that He is merciful, and guard yourself from sins, and the grace of God will teach you.- St. Silouan the Athonite

Approaching the Holy Chalice

The young children of Little Lambs and their teachers receive first, unless there are newly illumined, in which case the children go second. Infants to toddlers may follow with their parents or godparent. Everyone else in the parish family is asked to file toward the periphery, toward the narthex, and proceed down the center aisle. As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

O Lord, how magnified are Thy works. In wisdom hast Thou made them all.

Bless the Lord, O my soul.

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

Brethren, you know that a man is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Jesus Christ. Even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the Law, because by works of the Law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then 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; it is no longer I who live, but Christ Who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (16:19-31)

The Lord said, “There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus in his bosom. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.’ But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. And beside s all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ And he said, ‘No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’

Service Books Our service books have gone missing. New ones for Divine Liturgy and Daily Vesper have been printed. I don’t have a Great Vesper book to copy. Please check your homes for service books.

This Week

Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers’ and Tech committee meetings to follow Divine Liturgy.

Monday, November 3 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, November 4 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm,at the Webbs’ house.

Wednesday, November 5 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers’ Class and Catechism to follow. Pitch-in meal, with Curry Lentil soup provided. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or items you are bringing. 812- 360-5975;

jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com

Thursday, November 6 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, November 7 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, November 8 Bible study 10:00 am at the Webbs’ home. Baby Shower for Alex Puccio, All Saints Fellowship Hall 12 noon to 2:00pm. Tween and Teen SOYO at 3:30 pm. Readers Vespers at 5:00 with Ask Abouna to follow.

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

Looking Ahead

Baby Shower for Alex Puccio Saturday, November 8

Prokomedia service and Vesperal Liturgy for St. John Chrysostom Wednesday, November 12

Nativity fast begins Saturday, November 15

Family News

Name Day Celebrations Michael Shahadey, Adam Shahadey, Mikaela Hsu, Christian Gillquist, Boone Fowler, Marco Pressley, Archangel Michael (8th); Ross Caton; Aurelia Hsu, Archangel Uriel (8th); Gabriella Crandall; Randel Storm, Tom Dyer, Archangel Gabriel (8th).

Birthday Celebrations Ariana Vician (9th).

Anniversary Justin & Mary Maschino (4th).

Prayer List Lauren Ann and infant David born of her; Rita; Heather; Jim; Jan; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Don and Dee; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Sadie and child; Kelsey and child; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Thomas Gabriel.

Memory Eternal infant Graham; Steve; Constantinos; Apostalos; Archpriest George.

Attention Parents Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.

All Saints Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday 1st Sunday Host A-Coats, with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.

Next week 2nd Sunday Host Coffman-Holland, with Elizabeth Carter as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support. Our in-house Food Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

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

The Great-Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming & Sixth Sunday of Luke

Commemoration of the Great Earthquake in Constantinople in 740;

Venerable-Martyr Joasaph of Dionysiou Monastery on Athos

Welcome, Archimandrite Jeremy!

October is Youth month Epistles will be read by the youth.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord. O God, hear my prayer.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to St. Timothy. (2:1-10)

Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus; and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore, I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.

The Gospel

The Reading 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.

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 3

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm. He hath trampled down death by death, and become the first-born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the Great Mercy.

Apolytikion for the Earthquake – Tone 8

O Thou Who lookest upon the earth and makest it tremble, deliver us from the fearful menace of earthquake, O Christ our God, and by the intercessions of the Theotokos, send down upon us Thy mercies in abundance, O only Friend of man.

Apolytikion for St. Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming – Tone 1

A great champion hath the whole world found thee to be when in grave perils; for thou dost put to flight the heathen, O victorious one. As thou didst humble Lyaeus’ arrogance and gavest boldness to Nestor in the stadium, thus, O holy Great Martyr Demetrios, do thou entreat Christ God that we be granted Great Mercy.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to 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 intercession, O Theotokos who doet ever intercede for those who honor thee.

Thought for Today

“Unholy spirits will flee as from fire when scourged by prayer. – St. John Climacus

Approaching the Holy Chalice

The young children of Little Lambs and their teachers receive first, unless there are newly illumined, in which case the children go second. Everyone else in the parish family is asked to file toward the periphery, toward the narthex, and proceed down the center aisle. As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

This Week

Monday, October 27 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, October 28 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, October 29 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers’ Class and Catechism to follow. Pitch-in meal of you favorite dish. Please contact Kh. Kristina with food item you’re bringing at itsalwaybrightmonday@gmail.com or 812 272-2813.

Thursday, October 30 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, October 31 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am for St. John Chicago; Harvest Party “chili and stew” for all begins at 6 PM. Candlelight vigil in the cemetery begins at 7:30 PM.

Saturday, November 1 Men of God Retreat at St George Fishers November 1. Bible study 10:00 am at the Webbs’ home. Tween and Teen SOYO at 3:30 pm. Readers Vespers at 5:00. Father Peter will be at the “Men of God“ retreat in Indy.

Sunday, November 2 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am with Myrrh Bearers’ and Tech committee meetings to follow.

Looking Ahead

Nativity fast begins November 15

Family News

Prayer List Lauren Ann and infant David born of her; Rita; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Sadie and child; Kelsey and child; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Charlie; George; infant Graham; Steve.

Attention Parents Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.

All Saints Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 4th Sunday Host Robertson – Yeager, with Perpetua Webb as lead hostess.

Next week: 1st Sunday Host A-Coats, with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support. Our in-house Food Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

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

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Holy Prophet Joel; Martyr Varos and seven martyrs with him;

Mother Cleopatra of Palestine; Venerable John of Rila

October is Youth month Youth will be reading the Epistle

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

The Lord is my strength and my song. The Lord has chastened me severely.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (11:31-12:9)

Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He Who is blessed forever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands. I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

The Gospel

The Reading 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!”

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hades with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee: O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to 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 intercession, O Theotokos who doet ever intercede for those who honor thee

Thought for Today

“Through the face of a person, especially through his eyes, all the good and the light within him are clearly visible. The face of a good person illuminates like a mirror that reflects the inner world of God’s truth.”

-Elder Savvas Ostapenko of Pskov-Pechersky

Approaching the Holy Chalice

The young children of Little Lambs and their teachers receive first, unless there are newly illumined, in which case the children go second. Everyone else in the parish family is asked to file toward the periphery, toward the narthex, and proceed down the center aisle. As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

Father Peter Jon will be away Tuesday-Friday at a clergy meeting. Please contact Thomas Przybyla or Nina Rogers if you have a need during those days.

Bible Bowl Kick-Off Meeting 19 Oct at 12:30PM Each year, parishes have the opportunity to train for the Bible Bowl, a much-anticipated and enjoyed part of summertime Parish Life Conferences that features teams from ages 9-adult. This year’s topic is the Book of Exodus. Please plan to attend a short Kick-Off meeting for all interested Youths and Adults Sunday, October 19 at 12:30 pm in the Nave. Please direct specific questions to Vasily and/or Elizabeth Carter who will serve as this year’s coordinators.

Welcome, Archimandrite Jeremy! Here is the Schedule of Meetings/Topics during the visit:

Friday 6:00pm Adult Discussion with Maza (finger foods)

Saturday 10am-2pm Retreat: What is Sacrifice? Lunch Provided

5:00pm Great Vespers followed by “Fireside Ask Abouna” w/BBQ at St. George Pavilion. Topics include war and self-defense from and Orthodox perspective. Pitch-in…please bring your favorite side! Grilled meats will be provided.

This Week

Today Sunday Bible Bowl Meeting at 12:30 pm in the Nave.

Monday, October 20 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, October 21 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. OCF dinner and discussion 6:30pm at the Webb’s home.

Wednesday, October 22 Reader Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers’ Class and Catechism to follow. Pitch-in meal with — provided. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or items you are bringing. 812- 360-5975; jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com

Thursday, October 23 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, October 24 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. Adult Discussion Group with Fr. Jeremy at 6:00. Maza (finger foods) will be served.

Saturday, October 25 Retreat Session 1 at 10:00 am; Catered Luncheon at 11:30 am; 12:30-2:00 pm Session 2; Tween and Teen SOYO at 3:30 pm. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, Fireside ask Abouna with BBQ in St. George Pavilion.

Sunday, October 26 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am with Archmandrite Jeremy presiding.

Looking Ahead

Harvest Party with Candlelight Vigil in the Cemetery October 31

Men of God Retreat at St George Fishers November 1

Family News

Name Day Celebration

Joel Arthur, Prophet Joel (19th); James Finchum, Ezekiel Crandall, James the Apostle (23rd); Dee Haney, St. Tabitha (25th); Marvin Piercefield, St. Demetrios (26th).

Birthday Celebration

Irina Ter-Grigor’yan (19th); Joel Arthur (20th); Rita Voss- Monroe, Sierra Gioriana (21st); Ezekiel Crandall (27th).

Anniversary Celebration

Don and Dee Haney (23rd).

Prayer List Lauren Ann and infant David born of her; Rita; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Sadie and child; Kelsey and child; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Charlie; George; infant Graham; Steve.

Attention Parent Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 3rd Sunday Host Hsu – Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead hostess.

Next week: 4th Sunday Host Robertson – Yeager, with Perpetua Webb as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities

Food Pantry Thank you for the generous support. Our in-house Food Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

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