Elevation (Exaltation) of the Holy Cross 

Thought for Today:

“We have the power of the Holy Cross, our holy symbol, the Divine Grace of Christ, only as long as we have the holy marking of Holy Baptism, meaning we have denied the devil and sided with Christ, and received the holy marking, the seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit.”  – Saint Paisios the Athonite

Scripture Verse for Today:

“Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:8-10

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle

Exalt ye the Lord our God. The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble.

The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (1:18-24)

Brethren, the word of the Cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will thwart.”  Where is the wise man?  Where is the scribe?  Where is the debater of this age?  Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?  For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe.  For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30-35)

At that time, the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put Him to death. And they came to Pontius Pilate saying, “Crucify Him, crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “Take Him yourselves and crucify Him, for I find no crime in Him.” The Jews answered him, “We have a law, and by that law He ought to die, because He has made Himself the Son of God.” When Pilate heard these words, he was the more afraid; he entered the praetorium again and said to Jesus, “Where art Thou from?” But Jesus gave no answer. Pilate therefore said to Him, “Wilt Thou not speak to me? Knowest Thou not that I have power to release Thee, and power to crucify Thee?” Jesus answered him, “You would have no power over Me unless it had been given you from above.

When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called “The Pavement”, and in Hebrew, “Gabbatha.” Now it was the day of Preparation of the Passover; it was about the sixth hour. He said to the Jews, “Behold your King!” They cried out, “Away with Him, away with Him, crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar.” Then he handed Him over to them to be crucified.

So they took Jesus and led him away, and He went out, bearing His own Cross, to the place called the place of a skull, which is called in Hebrew “Golgotha.” There they crucified Him, and with Him two others, one on either side, with Jesus between them. Pilate also wrote a title and put it on the Cross; it read, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” Many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek.

Now standing by the Cross of Jesus were His mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw His mother, and the Disciple whom He loved standing near, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then He said to the Disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the Disciple took her to his own home. After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now fulfilled, said, “It is finished’; and He bowed His head and gave up the spirit.

Since it was the day of Preparation, in order to prevent the bodies from remaining on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they

might be taken away. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him; but when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true.

The Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) of The Feast

Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at His footstool; for He is holy. Save us, O Son of God, Who wast crucified in the flesh, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

Apolytikion of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Tone 1

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all their enemies, and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thy commonwealth.

Kontakion of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Tone 4

Do Thou, Who of Thine own good will was lifted up upon the Cross, O Christ our God, bestow Thy bounties upon the new Nation which is called by Thy Name; make glad in Thy might those who lawfully govern, that with them we may be led to victory over our adversaries, having in Thine aid a weapon of peace and a trophy invincible.

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 back and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon.  This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.

Please join Jacob and Victoria Stemper for the Baptism of their daughter Georgia Saturday, September 20^th, 2025, at 3:00pm; Holy Trinity Cathedral, Carmel IN

Kitchen renovation is underway: Sunday and Wednesday meals will continue but without the use of the kitchen. Bring a premade dish. Many thanks to everyone for continuing to practice patience with one another through our stages of growth.

Saints Barbara and John Homeschool Cooperative is resuming on September 19^th.  Please see Elizabeth Carter for more information.

Men’s Fellowship: The Gathering is held on the third Thursday of each month. Next event is this Thursday, September 18 at 6PM in the St. George Pavilion for Oktoberfest!  Yes, there will be Brats! Contact Vasily Carter if you are not on the email list. 

Children’s Catechism Changes in the New Year: 

Little Lambs (ages 3-6) will meet as usual following the dismissal with Karen Tabbal teaching.

Bigger Lambs (or the Holy Hoggets) (ages 7-8) will meet immediately following the dismissal with Gregory (Michael) Gill teaching.

Tween SOYO(ages 9-12) will meet 3:30-4:30pm Saturdays with Stephen Berck and Maria Nasr teaching

Teen SOYO (ages 13-18) will meet 3:30-5:00pm Saturdays with Kh. Kristina

Looking Ahead: All Saints’ Festival on Fairfax is Saturday, October 11.

This Week 

Today, Sunday: Exaltation of the Cross, fasting feast. 

Monday, September 15: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, September 16: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Orthodox Fellowship of Columbus 6-8pm

Wednesday, September 17: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Teaching and Pitch-in meal of soup and salad to follow. Email or text Juliana at jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com, (812) 360-5975 for items needed.

Thursday, September 18: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, September 19 : Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, September 20: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Junior and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, September 21: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgyat 10:00 am, Sunday after the Holy Cross. 

Family News 

Name Day Celebration: Arya Gotoh, Martyr Ariadne (17^th); Faith Farley, Martyr Faith (19^th).

Birthday Celebration: Donavan Gartletts (14^th); John Labban (17^th); Catherine Cowan (19^th).

Prayer List: Rita; infant Graham born to her; Cathy; 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.

Memory Eternal: Metropolitan Dionysios; Archpriest Mina; Archpriest Stevan, Bruce, Charlie.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

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

Next week: 3^rd Sunday Host Hsu – Rogers, with Nina Rogers 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 before the Elevation of the Holy Cross

Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Thought for Today: “I cannot describe to you how much our Panagia likes chastity and purity. Since she is the only pure Virgin, she wants and loves everyone to be like that. As soon as we cry out to her, she rushes to our help. You don’t even need to finish saying, ‘All-Holy Theotokos, help me’ and at once, like lightning, she shines through the nous and fills the heart with illumination. She draws the nous to prayer and the heart to Love.” – St. Joseph the Hesychast

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 the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4

Thy nativity, O Theotokos, hath proclaimed joy to the whole universe; for from thee did shine forth the Sun of justice, Christ our God, annulling the curse, and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.

Kontakion of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4

By thy holy nativity, O pure one, Joachim and Anna were delivered from the reproach of barrenness; and Adam and Eve were delivered from the corruption of death; thy people do celebrate it, having been saved from the stain of iniquity, crying unto thee: The barren doth give birth to the Theotokos, who nourisheth our life

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.To Thee, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (6:11-18)

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the Law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all, who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (3:13-17)

The Lord said, “No one has ascended into heaven but He who descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent His Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.”

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.

Reminder: Father Peter Jon will not be available for meetings immediately following Divine Services. To make an appointment, please email him. If you do not hear from him in 48 hours, your email may be in his junk-mail, so please follow up with a text at that point.

Our beautiful kitchen renovation has begun: Sunday and Wednesday meals will continue without the use of the kitchen. Bring a pre-made dish. Thank you for practicing patience with one another through our stages of growth, and many thanks to those working on the renovations!

Teen Retreat Friday: The parish of St. Michael the Archangel in Louisville, KY is hosting a teen retreat on digital safety from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Khouria Kristina will drive the church van, departing from the church lot at 3pm. The return home will be quite late.  See flyer in the hall for details. Please R.S.V.P. to Khouria Kristina.

Attention All Parents: Please list your child’s name on the appropriate church school roster on the Fellowship Hall door. Our loving teachers want to plan appropriately to serve your child.

The New Youth Catechism Program: will begin the weekend of September 21-22. 

Columbus Fellowship: The first meeting was well attended and joyful. The group will meet the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Please join Jacob and Victoria Stemper For the Baptism of their daughter Georgia. Saturday, September 20^th, 2025, at 3:00pm; Holy Trinity Cathedral, Carmel IN

This Week 

Today (Sunday): Myrrh Bearers and Tech committee will meet following Divine Liturgy. 

Monday, September 8: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am

Tuesday, September 9: Divine Liturgy for the Holy  and Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion 6:30pm at the Webb’s home.

Wednesday, September 10: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Teaching andpitch-in meal of pasta and salad to follow. Email or text Juliana at jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com,

(812) 360-5975 for items needed.

Thursday, September 11: Divine Liturgy for St. Euphrosynos the Cook at 9:00 am.

Friday, September 12: Divine Liturgy – Leavetaking of the Nativity of the Theotokos – at 9:00 am.

Saturday, September 13: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Junior and TeenSOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, September 14: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgyat 10:00 am. 

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Audrey Hall, Cassiana Holland, Kassiani the Hymnographer (7^th); Nanette Plaza, Mary Ann Griggs, Mae Sampanis, Kh. Marilyn Gillquist, Most Holy Theotokos (8^th); Braylan Smith, Righteous Jochim (9^th); Ariana Vician, Lily Blair, Cora Bidulescu, Patricia Finchum, Rachael Schuck, Righteous Anna (9^th); Stephanie Konnersman, Anna of Novgorod (9^th); Oliver Lewis, St. Ephrosynos (11^th); Steve Blair, St. Cornelius the Centurion (13^th).

Birthday Celebration: Dan Rigsby (9^th); Elena Radchenko (10^th); Felicity Arthur (11^th); John Alexander (12^th).

Prayer List: Rita; Hannah and infant Graham born to her; Cathy; 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; those suffering with all the naturaldisasters; 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.

Memory Eternal: Metropolitan Dionysios of Corinth; Archpriest Mina Sarchizian; Archpriest Stevan Bauman, Dirk.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 1^st Sunday Host A- Coats, with Martha Barabrick as lead hostess. Meal provided by the church.

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

Placing of the Sash of the Theotokos in Halkoprateia

Gennadius, Patriarch of Constantinople; Hieromartyr Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage 

September 1^st  Ecclesiastical New Year 

Welcome Newly-Illumined Cassiana Catherine Holland – May God grant many years to you, your parents, big brothers, and godmother! 

Thought for Today: “Throw your weaknesses before God, and the Lord will become your strength.”  -St. Moses the Strong

Ressurectional 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 Placing of the Virgin’s Sash – Tone 8

Thou hast bestowed upon thy city, O ever-virgin Theotokos and shelter of mankind, the robe and the belt of thy pure body, as a secure mantle, which by thy seedless birth-giving have remained without corruption; for by thee are nature and time regenerated. Wherefore, we implore thee to grant thy city safety, and our souls the Great Mercy.

Kontakion for Placing of the Virgin’s Sash – Tone 2

Thy precious sash, O Theotokos, which encompassed thy God-receiving womb, is an invincible force for thy flock, and an unfailing treasury of every good, O only Ever-virgin Mother.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit doth rejoice in God my Savior.

For He hath regarded the lowliness of His servant.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (9:1-7)

Brethren, the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. For a tent was prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence; it is called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain stood a tent called the Holy of Holies, having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, which contained a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. These preparations having thus been made, the priests go continually into the outer tent, performing their ritual duties; but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood which he offers for himself and for the errors of the people.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (19:16-26)

At that time, a young man came up to Jesus, kneeling and saying, “Good Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?” And He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” He said to Him, “Which?” And Jesus said, “You shall not kill, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness, honor your father and mother, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” The young man said to Him, “All these I have observed; what do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” When the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions. And Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” When the disciples heard this they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

The inaugural meeting of the Orthodox Fellowship of Columbus will meet from 6-8pm on Tuesday, September 2 at St. Peter Lutheran School (719 5th Street, Columbus, IN 47201).  Pizza dinner will be provided.  All are welcome, but please R.S.V.P. if you plan to attend.

Please join Jacob and Victoria Stemper For the Baptism of their daughter Georgia Saturday, September 20^th, 2025, at 3:00pm; Holy Trinity Cathedral, Carmel IN

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.

Looking ahead:  The parish of St. Michael the Archangel in Louisville, KY is hosting a mini-retreat for tweens, teens, parents, youth workers, and all interested parties entitled “Navigating the Digital Tsunami” on September 12 & 13.  Emphasis will be placed on evaluating how households presently use technology, building relationships, and strengthening the family culture in the pursuit of holiness.  See flyer in the hall for details!

Kitchen renovation will begin soon: Construction plans and crews are being finalized.  Sunday and Wednesday meals will continue but without the use of the kitchen.  Many thanks to everyone for continuing to practice patience with one another through our stages of  growth.

This Week 

Monday, September 1: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, September 2: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, September 3: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Teaching andpitch-in meal of vegetable soup and curry shrimp rice to follow. Email or text Juliana at .schulz3ttj@gmail.com, (812) 360-5975 with items you plan to bring.

Thursday, September 4: 1^st Hour Prayers and Akathist for St. Kosmos at 6:00am;Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, September 5: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, September 6: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Junior and TeenSOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, September 7: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgyat 10:00 am.Myrrh Bearer’s and Tech committee will meet following Divine Liturgy. 

Family News 

Name Day Celebration: Becky Hrismolas, Athena (1^st).

Birthday Celebration: Patricia Finchum (1^st); Steven Wakefield (6^th); Mark VanDevander (6^th); Braylyn Smith (6^th); Andrew Labban (6^th).

Prayer List: Hermione and the infant Cassiani born of her; Rita; Hannah and infant Graham born to her; Cathy; 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; those suffering with all the naturaldisasters; 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.

Memory Eternal: Metropolitan Dionysios of Corinth; Archpriest Mina Sarchizian; Archpriest Stevan Bauman, Dirk.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 5^th Sunday Potluck; All are encouraged to help with the meal, with a yummy dish, set up or clean up.

Next week: 1^st Sunday Host A- Coats, with Martha Barabrick 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.

  Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Martyr Eutyches, disciple of John the Theologian; New Hieromartyr Cosmas Aitolos, equal-to the-Apostles and evangelizer of southern Albania

Thought for Today: “The demons in their malice revive and rekindle the unclean passions within us, causing them to increase and multiply. But the visitation of the divine Logos, especially when accompanied by our tears, dissolves and kills the passions, even those that are inveterate.” – St. John of Karpathos

Ressurectional 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.

Kontakion of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4

By thy holy nativity, O pure one, Joachim and Anna were delivered from the reproach of barrenness; and Adam and Eve were delivered from the corruption of death; thy people do celebrate it, having been saved from the stain of iniquity, crying unto thee: The barren doth give birth to the Theotokos, who nourisheth our life.

Receiving the Eucharist: 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

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

The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (9:2-12)

Brethren, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do we not have the right to our food and drink? Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a wife, as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living? Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Who tends a flock without getting some of the milk? Do I say this on human authority? Does not the law say the same? For it is written in the Law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain.” Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of a share in the crop. If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits? If others share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the Gospel of Christ.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (18:23-35)

The Lord spoke this parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.  When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made.  So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’  And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt.  But that same servant, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’  So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’  He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt.  When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place.  Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant!  I forgave you all that debt because you besought me; and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’  And in anger his lord delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt.  So also My heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.

The inaugural meeting of the Orthodox Fellowship of Columbus will meet from 6-8pm on Tuesday, September 2 at St. Peter Lutheran Church (719 5th Street, Columbus, IN 47201).  All are welcome.

Congratulations Dn. Lawrence and Marcia on the birth of your great grandsons Graham and Timothy. May God grant you many years!

Jen Julianna Schulz is now coordinating our Wednesday night fellowship. Please text Juliana at (812) 360-5975 with items you plan to bring.

Kitchen renovation will begin this week. Sunday and Wednesday meals will continue but without the use of the kitchen for preparation and cleaning up.

This Week

Monday, August 25: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, August 26: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, August 27: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Teaching and Mexican pitch-in meal to follow. Please text Juliana at (812) 360-5975 with items you plan to bring.

Thursday, August 28: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, August 29: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, August 30: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Junior and TeenSOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, August 31: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgyat 10:00 am.

All children in the All Saints family are invited to contribute to the Art and Creative Writing show in honor of our Most Holy Theotokos.  This collection wll be on display, accepting contributions, until the Nativity of the Theotokos on Monday, September 8. The theme of our show is, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord.  Let it be to me according to your word.”  Please contact Elizabeth Arthur, our coordinator, or Kh. Kristina if you have any questions.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Adrian Polit, St. Adrian of Nicomedia (26^th); Ephrem Alexander,

Moses the strong (28^th).

Birthday Celebration: Xenia Konnersman (24^th); Ashley Wakefield (27^th); Subdn. Dan Barrett (29^th); Kiya Crandall (29^th).

Prayer List: Hermione and the infant Cassiana born of her; Rita; Hannah and infant Graham born to her; Cathy; 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; those suffering with all the naturaldisasters; 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.

Memory Eternal: Metropolitan Dionysios of Corinth; Archpriest Mina Sarchizian; Archpriest Stevan Bauman, Dirk.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:

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

Next week: 5^th Sunday Potluck; All are encouraged to help with the meal, with a yummy dish, set up or 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.

Online donations: Donations through our website have changed, making recurring weekly and monthly donations possible. I have noticed that only one location selection is allowed for a transaction. For now, if you would like your donation to be divided into different locations (Benevolence, Temple, Cemetery, Missions, etc.) please send Nina an email at alsntssec@bluemarble.net.

How “Number of Recurs” Works

Enter 0 if you want your donation to continue automatically until you cancel it.

Enter 1 if you want your donation to happen now and one more time on the next scheduled date.

Enter 2 or higher if you want it to happen now and that many more times afterward.

Example: If you choose monthly and enter 3, your card will be charged today, then once a month for 3 more months, and then stop.

If it is a one-time donation, you would just leave the recurring box open, or unchecked.

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.

  Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

Hieromartyr Myron of Kyzikos; the righteous siblings Eutychios, Eutychian, and Kassiane of Crete 

Welcome Home! Newly illumined Micah (Prophet Micah), Edmond (St. Edmund the Martyr-King), and Oliver (Apostle Peter). May God grant many years to you, your families and godparents!  

Thought for Today: “True, one may know man’s final goal: communion with God. And one may describe the path to it: faith, and walking in the commandments, with the aid of divine grace. One need only say in addition: here is the path, start walking!

 – St. Theophan The Recluse

Ressurectional 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 the Dormition – Tone 1

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

Kontakion of the Dormition – Tone 2

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

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle 

Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O you 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.”

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.

All children in the All Saints family art and creative writing show to honor our Most Holy Theotokos are on display. The theme of our show is, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord.  Let it be to me according to your word.” 

Saturday, August 23:  The football teams of Ephrem Alexander (Indianapolis Crimson Knights – early afternoon in Westfield) and Gregory Gillquist (Harvest Covenant Lions – 10am in Indianapolis) have games today!  Keep your eye out for an email at the beginning of the week for ticket and field location information and come support our boys!

Please text Julianna (Jen) Schulz with items you plan to bring to the Wednesday evening meal until the new sign-up sheet is posted.  Julianna is now coordinating our Wednesday night fellowship, and we thank her! Juliana’s cell number (812) 360-5975.

This Week 

Parish Council will not meet today as previously scheduled.

Today, Sunday: Baptisms begin at 9am, followed by Divine Liturgy.

Monday, August 18: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. Funeral Service for Fr. Steven Bauman at Joy of All Who Sorrow at 10:00 am.

Tuesday, August 19: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, August 20: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Teaching and Pasta pitch-in meal to follow.

Thursday, August 21: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, August 22: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, August 23: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Baby shower at 12:00 noon; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Junior and TeenSOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, August 24: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgyat 10:00 am.

Family News 

Name Day Celebration: John Craton, St. Oswin Deira (20^th); Samuel Pierce, Prophet Samuel (20^th).

Birthday Celebration: Shannon Richardson (22^nd).

Anniversary Celebration: Mathew and Coran Robertson (21^st).

Prayer List: Hermione and the infant Cassiana born of her; Rita; Hannah and child; Cathy; 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; those suffering with all the naturaldisasters; 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; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dirk (ALS) and wife Dorthea; Mary (Seraphim and Domnica daughter.

Memory Eternal: Metropolitan Dionysios of Corinth; Fr. Mina Sarchizian; Fr. Stevan Bauman.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:

Today, Sunday: 3^rd Sunday 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.

Online donations: Donations through our website have changed, making recurring weekly and monthly donations possible. I have noticed that only one location selection is allowed for a transaction. For now, if you would like your donation to be divided into different locations (Benevolence, Temple, Cemetery, Missions, etc.) please send Nina an email at alsntssec@bluemarble.net.

How “Number of Recurs” Works

Enter 0 if you want your donation to continue automatically until you cancel it.

Enter 1 if you want your donation to happen now and one more time on the next scheduled date.

Enter 2 or higher if you want it to happen now and that many more times afterward.

Example: If you choose monthly and enter 3, your card will be charged today, then once a month for 3 more months, and then stop.

If it is a one-time donation you would just leave the recurring box open, or unchecked.

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.