Divine Liturgy

The Holy, Glorious Apostles Peter and Paul

Thought for Today: “We should lead the spiritual life, be obedient to our spiritual father, confess, take communion regularly, and most important of all, avoid criticizing other people. We should read spiritual books and Scripture, the Psalter, and take part in beneficial spiritual discussions. It needs a lot of caution because the times we live in are difficult. We need to persist in prayer and obedience. We have to struggle.

 – St Iakovos Tsalikis of Evia

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.

Apolytikion of Ss. Peter and Paul – Tone 4

O foremost in the ranks of Apostles, and teachers of the world, Peter and Paul, intercede with the Master of all to grant peace unto the world, and to our souls the 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 dost ever intercede for those who honor thee

Receiving the Eucharist: Receiving Holy Communion is our most intimate collective moment with God each week. Standing reflectively in silence or singing along with the communion hymns are the best ways to honor God in these holy moments. 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 blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle 

Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth.  The heavens show forth the glory of God.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (11:21-12:9)

Brethren, whatever anyone dares to boast of—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boast of that. Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I. Are they servants of Christ? I am a better one—I am talking like a madman—with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, with countless beatings, and often near death. Five times I have received at the hands of the Jews the forty lashes less one. Three times I have been beaten with rods; once I was stoned. Three times I have been shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been adrift at sea; on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brethren; in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure upon me of my anxiety for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I am not indignant?  If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. 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. Matthew. (16:13-19)

At that time, when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His Disciples, “Who do men say that the Son of man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father Who is in Heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven.”

Summer Travel: Fr.Peter and his family will betravelling from Friday, July 4 – Saturday July 12^th. Please contact Thomas Andrew with needs or questions during Fr. Peter’s absence. Fr. John Schmidt will serve vespers and Divine Liturgy on July 5/6.

Food, Fellowship & Fireworks! Our annual 4th of July picnic begins at 7:00 pm Thursday. The church will provide bratwurst and watermelon. Please bring your favorite side dish to share! Fireworks begin around 9:30 pm.

This Week 

Today, Sunday: Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

Monday, June 30:  3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 1: Divine Liturgy for Ss. Cosmas & Damian with memorial for the Archpriest Peter E. at 9:00 am

Wednesday, July 2: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, teaching and light meal to follow.

Thursday, July 3: 1^st Hour Prayers and Akathist for St. John of San Francisco at 6:00 am;Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Vespers for the Royal Martyrs at 6:00 pm, picnic at 7:00 pm. Fireworks begin around 9:30 pm.

Friday, July 4: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 5: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; SOYO teen and junior at 6:30pm.

Sunday, July 6: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Myrrh Bearers’ meeting.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Father Peter Jon, Petroula Lambrou, St. Peter (29^th); Paul Blair, St. Paul (29^th); Ian Yeager, St. John Maximovitch (2^nd).

Birthday Celebration: Jen Schulz (29^th); Glen Carter (30^th); Shirley Richardson (1^st); April Blair (3^rd); Matthew Crandall (4^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Fr. Peter and Kh. Kristina (30^th).

Prayer List: Victoria and infant daughter Georgia; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); 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; Nina; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley;  Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child.

Memory Eternal: Alexander, Goran, Charles, Scott Patrick, Rosalie, Kh. Maggie, New Martyrs of Syrian.

Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission trip is July 26 through August. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to reaching our goal. All funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 5^th Sunday, everyone is invited to contribute to the Sunday meal.

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

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood 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.

Divine Liturgy

Sunday of All Saints of Antioch

Hieromartyr Eusebios, bishop of Samosata; Martyrs Zeno and his servant Zenas of Philadelphia in Arabia; Alban, protomartyr of Britain

Apostles Fast began on Monday, June 16, and will end with the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul on Sunday, June 29. Fish, wine and oil are allowed on all days of the fast except Wednesdays and Fridays.

Thought for Today: “Don’t criticize or judge other people. Regard everyone else as an angel, justify their mistakes and weaknesses, and condemn only yourself as the worst sinner. This is step one in any kind of spiritual life.” 

– Blessed Seraphim of Platina

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 1

While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. For which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O giver of life. Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ, glory to Thy kingdom, glory to Thy providence, O Thou Who alone art the lover of mankind.

Apolytikion of All Saints of Antioch – Tone 4

O fellow trav’lers in the way of the faithful, * the saints of Antioch now let us all honor: * the pure and blest Apostles with the hierarchs, * martyrs with the righteous ones, * their worn path wisely walking, * wond’ring at their holy lives * overflowing with wonders; * thus let us walk in peace and fear of God * so that we all win * the dwelling in Paradise.

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 dost ever intercede for those who honor thee

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle 

Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The Reading from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. (11:19-30)

In those days, when the apostles were scattered because of the tribulation that arose over Stephen, they traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one, except to Jews only. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who upon coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists also, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number that believed turned to the Lord. The report concerning them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas, to go as far out as Antioch. When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should cleave to the Lord; for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great multitude was added unto the Lord. Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul; and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year, they were gathered together in the church, and they taught a great multitude of people, and the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. And one of them named Agabos stood up and signified by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over the whole world; and this took place in the days of Claudius Caesar. And the disciples, every one according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea; and they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (4:18-23)

At that time, as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.  And He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”  Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.  And going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and He called them.  Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.  And He went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

Receiving the Eucharist: Receiving Holy Communion is our most intimate collective moment with God each week. Standing reflectively in silence or singing along with the communion hymns are the best ways to honor God in these holy moments. 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 blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

Scott Patrick Callaghan fell asleep in the Lord on June 16. This very special man is survived by his beloved wife, Jacquie. Please see funeral schedule details below. May his memory be eternal! 

This Week 

Today, Sunday: the Parish Council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, June 23: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am, Visitation for Patrick Callaghan 4:30 pm- 6:30pm, All Night Vigil – contact Ian John Yeager to read.

Tuesday, June 24: Callaghan visitation at 10:30am; Funeral at 11:00 am, with burial at All Saint Cemetery. Mercy meal to follow at All Saints.

Wednesday, June 25: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, teaching and fellowship meal to follow.

Thursday, June 26: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 27: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC Life, Akathist for the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, June 28: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; SOYO teen and junior at 6:30pm.

Sunday, June 29: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Audra Pierce, Etheldreda (23rd).

Birthday Celebration: Jim Finchum (22^nd); David Beebe (22^nd); Max Williams (23^rd); Matthew Robertson (24^th); Sarah Lewis (28^th); Zephaniah Gill (28^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Mark and Shirley Richardson (24^th); Michael and Sarah Lewis (28^th).

Prayer List: Victoria and infant daughter Georgia; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Jacque; 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; Nina; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley;  Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child.

Memory Eternal: Alexander, Goran, Charles, Scott.

Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission trip is July 26 through August. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to reaching our goal. All funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 4^th Sunday Host Robertson- Yeager, with Rhonda Webb as lead hostess.

Next week: 5^th Sunday, Everyone is invited to participate in the Sunday meal by bringing a dish and helping with clean up.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood 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.

Divine Liturgy

First Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday of All Saints

Prophet Amos; Apostles Achaikos, Stephen and Fortunatos of the Seventy 

Apostles Fast begins on Monday, June 16, and ends with the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul on Sunday, June 29. Fish, wine and oil are allowed on all days of the fast except Wednesdays and Fridays.

Father Peter Jon will be in Louisville this week at the Parish Life Conference. He will return late Saturday night. 

Thought for Today: “Who hated sin more than the saints? But they did not hate the sinners at the same time, nor condemn them, nor turn away from them. But they suffered with them, admonished them, comforted them, gave them remedies as sickly members, and did all they could to heal them.” – St. Dorotheos of Gaza

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 All Saints – Tone 4

Throughout the world, Thy Church, O Christ our God, is adorned with the blood of Thy martyrs, as with purple and fine linen. Through them, She cries unto Thee, send down Thy pity upon Thy people, to Thy community give peace, and to our souls, the great mercy.

Kontakion of All Saints – Tone 8

As first-fruits of our nature to the Planter of created things, * the world presenteth the God-bearing martyred Saints in off’ring unto Thee, O Lord. * Through their earnest entreaties, * keep Thy Church in deep peace and divine tranquility, * through the pure Theotokos, O Thou Who art greatly merciful.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle 

God is wonderful among His saints. Bless God in the congregations.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (11:33-12:2)

Brethren, all the saints through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, illtreated – of whom the world was not worthy- wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promise, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the Pioneer and Perfecter of our faith.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew.(10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30)

The Lord said to His disciples, “Everyone who acknowledges Me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father Who is in heaven; but whoever denies Me before men, I also will deny before My Father Who is in heaven.  He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who does not take his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.”  Then Peter said in reply, “Lo, we have left everything and followed Thee.  What then shall we have?”  Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, in the New World, when the Son of Man shall sit on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.  And every one who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My Name’s sake, will receive a hundred fold, and inherit eternal life.  But many that are first will be last, and the last first.”

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. 

An Important Reminder: Receiving Holy Communion is our most intimate collective moment with God each week. We should always refrain from talking to our neighbor during the time of communion, unless there is an urgent need. Standing reflectively in silence or singing along with the communion hymns are the the best ways to honor God in these holy moments.

Relocating: Nate, Maeghan, and daughter Lily Lanaghan are moving to Indianapolis. We knew their time here at All Saints wouldn’t be permanent, but that doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to our beloved family. May the Lord bless each of them and grant them Many Years! They will be missed!

Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission fundraiser, has reached its goal! Many thanks to all who contributed so generously. Any funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.

This Week 

Today (Sunday) is All Saints Day and Father’s Day! In celebration of these, the Myrrh Bearers will be offering a delicious picnic meal. Dogs ‘n Brats, potato salad and mac ‘n cheese, and a host of other goodies (including pies) will be available. This is the Myrrh Bearers’ annual fundraiser. A minimum donation of $10/adult and $5/child under 12 with a maximum of $20/family is requested.  Proceeds will defray the cost of church camp, help those in need, and to support the work of the Antiochian women nationwide. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Monday, June 16: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, June 17: Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Wednesday, June 18: Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, June 19: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 20: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, June 21: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm, (NO SOYO).

Sunday, June 22: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Parish Council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Family News 

Birthday Celebration: Arya Gotoh (15^th); Steve Blair (16^th); Christian Gillquist (19^th); Becky Hrismolas (20^th); Seavor Roach (21^st).

Anniversary Celebration: Jim and Patricia Finchum (16^th); John and Debra Craton (18^th); Hal and Sandy Sabbagh (18^th).

Prayer List: Victoria and daughter born of her; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott and Jackie; 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 and all  schools: children, youth 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; Nina; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley;  Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child; Evan.

Memory Eternal: Alexander, Goran, Charles.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: Myrrh Bearers fundraiser; host Hostettler- Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead hostess.

Next week: 4^th Sunday Host Robertson- Yeager, with Rhonda Webb as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood 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.

Sunday of the After-feast of the Ascension

Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council Martyr Justin the Philosopher & companions at Rome; Archimandrite Justin Popovic of Serbia 

Thought for Today: “When you do not know exactly what to say to God, simply say to Him, ‘My God, I thank You’.” – St. Justin Popovic of Celije

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 Ascension – Tone 4

Thou hast ascended in glory, O Christ our God, and gladdened Thy Disciples with the promise of the Holy Spirit, making them confident through the blessing that Thou art the Son of God, and Deliverer of the world.

Apolytikion of the Holy Fathers – Tone 8

Thou, O Christ, art our God of exceeding praise Who didst establish our holy Fathers as luminous stars upon earth, and through them didst guide us unto the true Faith, O most merciful One, glory to Thee.

Kontakion of the Ascension – Tone 6

When Thou didst fulfill Thy dispensation for our sakes, uniting the terrestrials with the celestials, Thou didst ascend in glory, O Christ our God, inseparable in space, but constant without separation, and crying unto Thy beloved: I am with you, and no one shall be against you.

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

Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers. For Thou art just in all Thou hast done to us.

The Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. (20:16-18, 28-36)

In those days, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost. And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called to him the elders of the church. And when they came to him, he said to them: “Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which He obtained with the blood of His own Son. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore, be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease  night or day to admonish everyone with tears. And now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel. You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down and prayed with them all.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (17:1-13)

At that time, Jesus lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy Son that the Son may glorify Thee, since Thou hast given Him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom Thou hast given Him.  And this is eternal life, that they know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom Thou hast sent.  I glorified Thee on earth, having accomplished the work which Thou gavest Me to do; and now, Father, glorify Thou Me in Thy own presence with the glory which I had with Thee before the world was made. I have manifested Thy Name to the men whom Thou gavest Me out of the world; Thine they were, and Thou gavest them to Me, and they have kept Thy word.  Now they know that everything that Thou hast given Me is from Thee; for I have given them the words which Thou gavest Me, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from Thee; and they have believed that Thou didst send Me.  I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world but for those whom Thou hast given Me, for they are Thine; all Mine are Thine, and Thine are Mine, and I am glorified in them.  And now I am no more in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to Thee.  Holy Father, keep them in Thy Name, which Thou hast given Me, that they may be one, even as We are one.  While I was with them, I kept them in Thy Name, which Thou have given Me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled.  But now I am coming to Thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.”

Congratulations graduating High School Seniors May God grant you many years!

Parish Life Conference: June 18-22 in Louisville, KY.  Father Peter will be attending.

Alaska Mission Support: Fr. Peter Jon, Christian, Nina and Gregory Gillquist plan to participate in a mission trip to Kodiak Island, Alaska, where they will be assisting with repairs to St. Herman’s Monastery.  They leave July 26 and return August 5. The total cost for the trip is $8,000, of which they have raised $3,000. If you would like to be part of this blessed mission by contributing to the cost of their travels, please donate online (https://www.allsaintsbloomington.org/make-a-donation/) and designate your donation “Alaska Mission.” You may also donate in-person at All Saints. Thank you for your support!

This Week

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

Monday, June 2: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, June 3 : Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Wednesday, June 4: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm for, fellowship meal  and teaching to follow.

Thursday, June 5: 1^st Hour Prayer and Akathist for St. Theodore at 6:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 6: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, June 7: Bible Study, 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Jr. and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, June 8: Baptisms and Chrismations duringMatins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Kneeling Vespers for Pentecost at 11:30 am.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Justin Maschino, Justin the philosopher (1^st); Melissa Barbarick, Martha of Bethany (4^th); Marah Polit, Mary of Bethany (4^th).

Birthday Celebration: Mary Maschino (1^st); Cathy Alexander (7^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Dn. Lawrence and Marcia Baldwin (6^th).

Prayer List: Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott and Jackie; 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 and all  schools: children, youth 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; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina and infant Ivana; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Evan; Hannah and children.

Memory Eternal: Armondo, Archimandrite Panteleimon, Carole.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

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

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

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood 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.

Sixth Sunday of Pascha: Sunday of the Blind Man

& Third Discovery of the Forerunner’s Honorable Head

Martyr Celestine of Rome; Hieromartyr Therapon, bishop of Cyprus 

Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen! 

Thought for Today: “Visit the temple of God more often, especially during tribulation: stand well in some dark corner, pray and cry heartily. And the Lord will certainly comfort you. And you say: Lord, I thought that there was no way out of my grave situation, but You, Lord, helped me! Narrow and sorrowful is the path that leads to eternal life.”

– St. Barsanuphis of Optina

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle 

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

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (4:6-15)

Brethren, it is the God Who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” Who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. While we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So, death is at work in us, but life in you. Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that He Who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into His presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (9:1-38)

At that time, when Jesus was passing, he saw a man blind from his birth. And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be made manifest in him. I must work the works of Him who sent Me, while it is day; night comes, when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” As he said this, he spat on the ground and made clay of the spittle and anointed the man’s eyes with the clay, saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam,” which means “Sent.” So he went and washed and came back seeing. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar, said, “Is not this the man who used to sit and beg?” Some said, “It is he;” others said, “No, but he is like him.” He said, “I am the man.” They said to him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash’; so I went and washed and received my sight.” They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.” They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it was a Sabbath day when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes. The Pharisees again asked him how he had received his sight. And he said to them, “He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and I see.”  Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” There was a division among them. So they again said to the blind man, “What do you say about Him, since He has opened your eyes?” He said, “He is a prophet.” The Jews did not believe that he had been blind and had received his sight, until they called the parents of the man who had received his sight, and asked them, “Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?” His parents answered, “We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but how he now sees we do not know, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him; he is of age, he will speak for himself.” His parents said this because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone should confess him to be Christ, he was to be put out of the synagogue.  Therefore, his parents said, “He is of age, ask him.” So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and said to him, “Give God the praise; we know that this man is a sinner.” He answered, “Whether he is a sinner, I do not know; one thing I know, that though I was blind, now I see.” They said to him, “What did He do to you?  How did He open your eyes?” He answered them, “I have told you already, and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you too want to become His disciples?” And they reviled him, saying, “You are His disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God has spoken to Moses, but as for this man, we do not know where He comes from.” The man answered, “Why, this is a marvel! You do not know where He comes from, and yet He opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, God listens to him. Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a man born blind. If this man were not from God, He could do nothing.” They answered him, “You were born in utter sin, and would you teach us?” And they cast him out. Jesus heard that they had cast him out, and having found him He said, “Do you believe in the Son of God?” He answered, “And who is He, Sir, that I may believe in Him?” Jesus said to him, “You have seen Him, and it is He who speaks to you.” He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped Him.

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.

The Eisodikon (Entrance) of Pascha

In the gathering places bless ye God the Lord, from the springs of Israel. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

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 the Forerunner’s Head Dioscovery – Tone 4

Christ God hath revealed to us thy truly ven’rable head * as a divine treasure that had been concealed in the earth, O Prophet and Forerunner. * Wherefore, as we gather on the feast of its finding, * with our hymns inspired of God, we praise Christ the Savior, * Who by thy mighty prayers saveth us from every kind of harm.

The Kontakion of Pascha – Tone 8

Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of Hades, and didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and giving peace unto Thine Apostles, O Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen.

Alaska Mission Support: Fr. Peter Jon, Christian, Nina and Gregory Gillquist plan to participate in a mission trip to Kodiak Island, Alaska, where they will be assisting with repairs to St. Herman’s Monastery.  They leave July 26 and return August 5. The total cost for the trip is $8,000, of which they have raised $3,000. If you would like to be part of this blessed mission by contributing to the cost of their travels, please donate online (https://www.allsaintsbloomington.org/make-a-donation/) and deginate your donation “Alaska Mission.” You may also donate in-person at All Saints. Thank you for your support!

This Week 

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

Tuesday, May 27: Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Wednesday, May 28: Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Ascension at 6:00 pm; teaching, fellowship meal to follow.

Thursday, May 29: NO service.

Friday, May 30: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC life Akathist the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, May 31: Bible Study, 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Jr. and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, June 1: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Family News 

Name Day Celebration: John Labban, John the forerunner (25^th); Tristan Rigsby, Alexander of Alexandria (29^th); McKenzie Hall, Dymphna (30^th).

Birthday Celebration: Daniel Schuck (25^th); Aurora Skinner (26^th); Audrey Hall (26^th); Thomas Stucker (27^th); Basil Konnersman (28^th); Maeghan Lanaghan (29^th);

Prayer List: Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott and Jackie; 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 and all  schools: children, youth 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; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina and infant Ivana; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Evan; Hannah and children.

Memory Eternal: Armondo, Archimandrite Panteleimon, Carole.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:

Today, Sunday: 4^th Sunday Host Robertson- Yeager, with Rhonda Webb as lead hostess.

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

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood 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.