Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

After-feast of the Transfiguration of Christ

Apostle Matthias; translation of the relics of Venerable Herman of Alaska, wonderworker of America

Holy Dormition August 15

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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 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.

Thought for Today

“Nowadays people long to be loved, and that is why they fail. The right way is not to be concerned with whether others love you or not, but whether you love Christ and other people. In this way, your soul will be filled.” – St. Porphyrios

Approaching the Holy Chalice

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. Newly illumined people who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies, then Little Lambs and babes-in-arms to follow.

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 First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (4:9-16)

Brethren, God has exhibited us Apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill clad and buffeted and homeless; and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the offscouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the Gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (17:14-23)

At that time, a man came up to Jesus and kneeling before Him said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. And I brought him to Thy disciples, and they could not heal him.” And Jesus answered, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me.” And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” Jesus said to them, “Because you have no faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. This kind never comes out except by prayer and fasting.” As they were traveling together through Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and He will rise on the third day.”

Prosphora bread Subdn. Dan and Linda Barrett will be offering a class; if you are interested in learning to make Holy Bread. Contact them at 812 829-8165 or dbearit32@gmail.com.

This Week

Today, Sunday Father Peter will bless the school age children, teachers and all working with educating children during announcements. Myrrh Bearers will meet after Divine Liturgy.

Monday, August 10 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, August 11 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. Paraklesis service to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, August 12 Great Vespers at 6:00 pm; Catechumen and Inquirers class to follow Fellowship Meal. Large vegetable /rice dish will be provided; side dishes needed. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com

Thursday, August 13 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am for St. Maximus the Confessor and Dorotheos of Gaza.

Friday, August 14 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Dormition of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm, followed by Salmon Feast.

Saturday, August 15 Dormition of the Theotokos. Parish Council meeting at 3:30 pm. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm preceded by memorial for John Griggs; ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, August 16 Baptisms at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Recovery from Edessa of the Icon of Christ Not Made by Hands: ‘The Holy Napkin’.

Paraklesis service to honor the Theotokos and ask for her supplication on our behalf. You can listen to the service for free on youtube:

Or just Google “Eikona Paraklesis”

Family News

Names Day Celebration Aaron Hsu, Eric Crandall, Herman Holland, Brody Harden, Herman of Alaska (9th); Dn. Lawrence Baldwin, St. Laurence (10th);

Micah Finchum, Prophet Micah (14th); Kh. Marilyn Gillquist, Mary Ann Griggs, Mae Sampanis, Nanette Plaza, Jacquie Callaghan, Holy Theotokos (15th).

Anniversary Celebration Dan & Jennifer Rigsby (9th).

Birthday Celebrations Samuel Pierce (11th); Barabara Grinder (12th); Vivian Gartlett (12th); Casey Barbarick (13th); Vicki Gans (14th); Daniel Yeager (15th).

Looking Ahead

College students Blessing and Welcome Sunday August 30

Ecclesiastical New Year September 1

Nativity of Theotokos September 8

Wedding Sunday, September 27 for Grace Gish and Stephen Berck. Date for the bridal shower and groom’s “timios” will be announced. Please RSVP through the QR code on the invitation.

Festival on Fairfax Saturday, October 3 is ‘All Saints’ community outreach. A day to labor together in love for our neighbors. Please keep the day available as you are able. More information to follow.

Prayer List Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin (Hospice); Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Matuska Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Sarah; Dinah; Natalie, son Van and family; Potamitis family; Landino family.

Memory Eternal Henry, Dan, Michael, Mo. Makaria, Patricia, Drew, James, James, Timothy; Ann.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship. Help with cleanup is always needed.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry 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 Hannah Valentine, an Orthodox missionary in Albania.

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

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Relics Translation of Proto-martyr Stephen the Archdeacon

Venerable Photeini the wonderworker of Carpasia in Cyprus;

Blessed Basil the fool-for-Christ, wonderworker of Moscow

Dormition Fast August 1- Holy Dormition August 15

Our dear Mary Ann Griggs is moving to Boston and celebrating her final Divine Liturgy with us. Our beloved Alex and Sami will be moving this week to Arizona, so today is their last Sunday with us as well! May God bless and protect them in their new homes.

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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 St. Stephen the Archdeacon -Tone 4

The crown of the Kingdom hath adorned the brow of thy head * because of the contests that thou hast endured for Christ God, thou first of the martyred Saints; * for when thou hadst censured the Jews’ madness, thou sawest * Christ thy Savior standing at the right hand of the Father. * O Stephen, ever pray Him for us, that He would save our souls.

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.

Thought for Today

“In the mercy of God, the little thing done with humility will enable us to be found in the same place as the saints who have labored much and been true servants of God.” -St. Dorotheos of Gaza

Approaching the Holy Chalice

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. Newly illumined people who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies, then Little Lambs and babes-in-arms to follow.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Make your vows and pay them to the Lord our God.

God is known in Judaea; 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 this 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 itself will test what sort of 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, though 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, that temple 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.

We will be chanting the Paraklesis service to the Theotokos on August 4, 7 and 11 at 6:00 pm to honor the Theotokos and ask for her supplications on our behalf. Please join us. Those who wish to learn the melodies are welcome to join in – sheet music is available. We follow the music as sung by the group Eikona. You can listen to the service for free on youtube:

Or just Google “Eikona Paraklesis”

Looking Ahead

Wedding September 26 for Grace Gish and Stephen Berck. Date for the bridal shower and groom’s “timios” will be announced. Please RSVP through the QR code on the invitation.

This Week

Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers will meet after Divine Liturgy.

Monday, August 3 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, August 4 Divine Liturgy for the Seven Holy Sleepers at 9:00 am. Paraklesis service to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm. Columbus Fellowship at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, August 5 Festal Liturgy, of The Transfiguration of our Lord at 6:00 pm; festal meal to follow.

Thursday, August 6 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, August 7 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. Paraklesis service to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

Saturday, August 8 Bible Study at 10:00 am Webb’s house 3960 E. Fenbrook Lane; webbrk1@gmail.com. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, with ask Abouna to follow.

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

Family News

Names Day Celebration Moses Holland, Moses (4th); Daniel Yeager, subdn. Dan Barrett, Daniel the Stylite (5th); William Beckman, Feodor (7th).

Anniversary Celebration Steve & April Blair (6th)

Birthday Celebrations Petrolla Lambrou (3rd); Galina Mullis (4th); Genevieve Maschino (5th); John Craton (6th); Emili Skinner (6th); Elijah Schneider (6th).

Prayer List Ann; Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin (Hospice); Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Kh. Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Sarah; Dinah; Natalie, son Van and family; Potamitis family; Landino family.

Memory Eternal Henry, Dan, Michael, Mo. Makaria, Patricia, Drew, James, James, Timothy.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship. Help with cleanup is always needed.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry 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 Hannah Valentine, an Orthodox missionary in Albania.

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

The Holy Righteous Martyr Paraskeva of Rome

Hieromartyrs Hermolaus, Hermippus, and Hermocrates of Nicomedia

Welcome Father Seraphim Ramos

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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 for St. Paraskeva -Tone 1

Showing a diligence befitting thy calling, O namesake of preparedness, thou hast gained, as thy dwelling, a faith worthy of thy name, O prize-winning Paraskeva. Hence, thou pourest forth healings and intercedest for 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

“The devil tries in every way to conceal from us the good in others and present them to us in a negative light. Take heed and beware of ever looking at others through his eyes.” – St. John of Kronstadt

Approaching the Holy Chalice

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. Newly illumined people who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies, then Little Lambs and babes-in-arms to follow.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

God is wondrous in His saints. Bless God in the congregations.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (3:23-4:5)

Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the Law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed. So that the Law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian; for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise. I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate; but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father. So with us; when we were children, we were slaves to the elemental spirits of the universe. But when the time had fully come, God sent forth His Son, to redeem those who were under the Law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

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.

Looking Ahead

Dormition Fast August 1- Holy Dormition August 15

Saturday, August 1 It is Truly Meet: A Retreat on the History of Iconography presented by Jennie Atty Gelles and Sharon Katherine. All are welcome to attend (free of charge); Sign-up sheet to assist with meal prep is posted on the Fellowship Hall door. See posted flyer for schedule.

Sunday, August 2nd Our dear Mary Ann Griggs is moving to Boston and will celebrate her final divine liturgy with us. We would like to have a generous card shower for her, so please plan to bring your cards that day. We also have a blessing to have fish with our Sunday meal. More meal details to come!”

The Transfiguration of our Lord is August 6. We will celebrate the Festal Liturgy on the eve of the Feast, (Wednesday, August 5) at 6pm, followed by a festal meal. Mark you calendar!

Wedding September 26 for Grace Gish and Stephen Berck. Date for the bridal shower and groom’s “timios” will be announced. Please RSVP through the QR code on the invitation.

This Week

Monday, July 27 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 28 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 29 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Catechumen and Inquirers class to follow Fellowship Meal. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

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

Friday, July 31 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC Life Akathist of the Protection of the Theotokos.

Saturday, August 1 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Procession of the Precious Cross; Iconography Retreat. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, with ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, August 2 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Myrrh Bearers will meet after Divine Liturgy.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Kh. Paraskeva Moslener, St. Paraskeva (26th); Serena Cobb, St. Irene Chysovalantou (28th); Matthew Robertson, St. Valentine (30th)

Birthday Celebrations Cassiana Holland, 1st Birthday (26th); Moses Holland (29th); Noah Holland (31st); Holly Busby (31st); Lily Salome Lanaghan (1st).

Anniversary Celebration John & Lisa Alexander (31st)

Prayer List Ann; Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Mary and the child born of her; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Kh. Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Sarah (Adrian’s cousin); Dinah (Nina’s friend); Natalie, son Van and family (April’s friend); Potamitis family; Landino family.

Memory Eternal Henry, Dan, Michael, Mo. Makaria, Patricia, Drew, James, James, Timothy.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship. Help with cleanup is always needed.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry 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 Hannah Valentine, an Orthodox missionary in Albania.

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

Sunday of the Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council

Venerable Macrina, sister of Basil the Great; Venerable Dios of Antioch

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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 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.

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

“If your heart has been softened either by repentance before God or by learning the boundless love of God towards you, do not be proud with those whose hearts are still hard. Remember how long your heart was hard and incorrigible… Seven brothers were ill in one hospital. One recovered from his illness and got up and rushed to serve his other brothers with brotherly love, to speed their recovery. Be like this brother.” -St. Nikolai Velimirovich

Approaching the Holy Chalice

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. Newly illumined people who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies, then Little Lambs and babes-in-arms to follow.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O ye righteous.

Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven!

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to St. Titus. (3:8-15)

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissentions, and quarrels over the Law; for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, knowing that such a person is perverted, and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicós to you, do your best to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have decided to winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (5:14-19)

The Lord said to His Disciples: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father Who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

Looking Ahead

Iconography retreat Saturday, August 1

Dormition Fast August 1- Holy Dormition August 15

Transfiguration of Our Lord August 6

Father Peter will be attending the Clergy Symposium this week. Contact Thomas Andrew or Nina with concerns.

Congratulations Samuel and Audra Pierce on the arrival of their daughter Hadasseh Christina.

Sunday, August 2nd Our dear Mary Ann Griggs is moving to Boston and will celebrate her final divine liturgy with us. We would like to have a generous card shower for her, so please plan to bring your cards that day. We also have a blessing to have fish with our Sunday meal. More meal details to come!”

This Week

Today, Sunday Father will bless the Chariots/cars after Divine Liturgy.

Monday, July 20 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. Glorious Prophet Elias (Elijah),

Tuesday, July 21 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 22 Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class to follow Fellowship Meal main dish provided; sides needed. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, July 23 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, July 24 Third Hour Prayers for Holy Martyr Christina at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 25 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Holland Birthday celebration 1:00- 3:00 pm, Noah (6), Moses (4), Cassianna (1); Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm.

Sunday, July 26 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Holy Righteous Martyr Paraskeva.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Coran Robertson, Macrina the younger (19th); Alicia Barrett, Elijah Schneider, Prophets Elijah/Elias (20th); Dixxie Schneider, St. Maria of Paris (20th); Mariam Gillquist, Miriam Stant, Marija Kuproves, Mary Maschino, Val Rodgers, Mary Magdalene (22nd); Kh. Kristina Gillquist, Harper Garletts, Martyr Christina (24th); Kaylie Finchum, Cora Bidulescu, Ariana Vician, Patricia Finchum, Rachael Schuck, Righteous Anna (25th).

Birthday Celebrations Newman Jones (21st); Justin Maschino (22nd); Amari Romanos Swank (23rd); Mallory Finchum (23rd); Grace Gish (25th); Darcy Woods (25th).

Anniversary Celebration Dn. Lucian & Dnsa. Miriam Stant (21st).

Prayer List Ann; Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Mary and the child born of her; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Kh. Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina.

Memory Eternal Henry, Dan, Michael, Mo. Makaria, Patricia, Drew, James, James, Timothy.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship. Help with cleanup is always needed.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry 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 Hannah Valentine, an Orthodox missionary in Albania.

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

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost & Sixth Sunday of Matthew

Venerable Paisios the New of Mount Athos

Holy Martyrs Proclus and Hilary of Ancyra;

Veronica, the woman with the issue of blood who was healed by our Lord

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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 for St. Paisios -Tone 5

When the fire of love for the Lord was lit in thee, * by thine ascetic travails didst thou give thyself unto Christ; * and didst take up His pure Image, O Paisios. * Thereby becoming for us all * consolation and a God-inspired source of holy wisdom; * and by thy ceaseless entreaties * for the whole world thou workest miracles.

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

“The door of repentance is open to everyone, and it is not known who will enter first – whether you, the condemning one, or the one condemned by you.”

– St. Seraphim of Sarov

Approaching the Holy Chalice

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. Newly illumined people who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies, then Little Lambs and babes-in-arms to follow.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us and keep us from this generation.

Save me, O Lord, for the Godly man hath disappeared.

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.

Looking Ahead

Clergy Symposium July 20 – July 24

Dormition Fast August 1- Holy Dormition August 15

Transfiguration of Our Lord August 6

This Week

Monday, July 13 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 14 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 15 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class and Catechism to follow Fellowship Meal; Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, July 16 Divine Liturgy; Holy Hieromartyrs Nicholas & Habib Khasha of Damascus at 9:00 am. The Men’s Gathering will be Thursday at 6pm. We are feasting on Pull Pork Sammy’s and sides. Let Vasily know if you are interested or not on the email list.

Friday, July 17 Divine Liturgy for Holy Great Martyr Marina at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 18 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, July 19 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Dakota Cobb Paisios the Athonite (12th); Gabriella Crandall, Randel Storm, Thomas Dyer, Gabriel Lee, Abel Land, Archangel Gabriel (13th); Alexander Schuck, St. Alexander Schmoll (13th); Vivian Gartlett, Marina Stant Great Martyr Macrina (17th); Wendy Carter, Elizabeth Robertson,

Elise Arnold, Elizabeth the new Martyr (18th).

Birthday Celebrations Randal Storm (12th); Abby Blair Tonkins (14th); Bear Schulz (18th).

Prayer List Miller; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Mary and the child born of her; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Vivian Pareskevi; Henry, Dan.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship. Help with cleanup is always needed.

Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.

Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Food Pantry 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 Hannah Valentine, an Orthodox missionary in Albania.

Congregating in the Hall, etc. during the Divine Services…

Beloved ones,

Some of us have developed the relaxed behavior of gathering in the hallway or St. George Pavilion, with or without coffee, during services, prior to the dismissal and the blessing of the food.

Nothing is a greater help to us than gathering at the Throne of the Almighty God, especially during the Holy Liturgy. Please gather together in the nave during worship and enjoy one another’s blessed company after the dismissal, and preferably after the post-Communion prayers.

As always, if one needs to attend to an infant or other urgent necessity during the services, please do. Finally, if you see someone violating this directive, please cover your brother’s sin and get back to Liturgy.

Love,

Fr. Peter Jon

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