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.

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

After-feast of the Transfiguration of Christ

Martyr and Archdeacon Laurence of Rome, Hieromartyr Sixtus, bishop of Rome & those with them; Venerable Laurence of Kaluga, the Fool for Christ’s sake

Dormition Fast August 1 – 15 The final Paraklesis (a service of supplication to the Theotokos) will be served on Tuesday at 6pm.

 Welcome Home  Father Peter!

Thought for Today: “Do not loose heart. There is hope, and it is Christ.”

 – St. Ephriam of Syrian

Ressurectional 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  the Transfiguration – Tone 7

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

Kontakion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7

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

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

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

God is known in Judah; His Name is great in Israel.

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

Brethren, we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw-each man’s work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work is burned up. 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 a temple of God and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and that temple you are.

The Gospel

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

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

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.

Baby Shower at All Saints on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Ladies, girls, and infant babies please join us for a Baby Shower honoring Victoria Stemper. RSVP: Macrina 615-930-4934. The Stempers are registered with Babylist.

All children in the All Saints family are invited to participate in an art and creative writing show in honor of our Most Holy Theotokos from Thursday, August 14, the eve of Holy Dormition, through Sunday, August 17.  The theme of our show is, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord.  Let it be to me according to your word.”  Submissions can recognize and honor our Panaghia in any way.  Children may submit up to three items each.  There is no minimum age. Pieces that were submitted to the Creative Arts Festival at the Midwest Parish Life Conference in Louisville this year will also be on display.  Art may be any lightweight, medium that can be hung with removable adhesive tab (posterboard, foamboard, fabric, paper, etc…).  Plastic sleeves will be available to protect standard sized sheets of writing (poetry, short stories, reflections…) or art (drawing, painting, charcoal…). Anyone with questions is invited to contact Kh. Kristina.  Submissions may be left throughout the week in the designated box on the fellowship hall buffet table.  Please label the back of your work with your full name, Saint’s name, and age.  

This Week

Today, Sunday: Father Peter will bless the schoolchildren and teachers following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, August 11: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, August 12: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, August 13: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Teaching and a meal to follow.

Thursday, August 14: Great Vespers with Artoklesis and Procession at 6:00 pm.

Friday, August 15: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Dormition of the Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and ever Virgin Mary.

Saturday, August 16: 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 17: Baptisms will begin at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgyat 10:00 am.

Parish Council meeting.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Dn. Lawrence Baldwin, Martyr and Archdeacon Laurence (10^th); Max Williams, Maximus the Confessor (13^th); Micah Finchum, Prophet Micah (14^th); Kh. Marilyn Gillquist, Mary Ann Griggs, Mae Sampanis, Nanette Plaza, Jacque Callaghan, Most Holy Theotokos (15^th).

Birthday Celebration: Samel Pierce (11^th); Barbara Grinder (12^th); Vivian Gartlett (12^th); Casey Barbarick (13^th); Vicki Gans (14^th); Daniel Yeager (15^th).

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: Rosalie.

Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 2^nd Sunday Host, Coffman – Holland, with Wendy Carter as lead Hostess.

Next week: 3^rd Sunday Host Hostettler – 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.

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.

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

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Our Righteous Fathers Isaacius, Dalmatus, and Faustus; Salome the myrrh-bearer; Venerable Anthony the Roman, wonderworker of Novgorod

Dormition Fast August 1 – 15 Most Holy Theotokos save us.

Paraklesis Service, a service of supplication to the Theotokos will be served on Tuesday and Friday at 6:00 pm during the fast.

Welcome Deacon James Akin who is serving a Eucharistic Typika for us today in Father Peter’s absence.

 May God grant you many years!

Thought for Today: “In truth there is only one freedom-the holy freedom of Christ, whereby He freed us from sin, from evil, from the devil. It binds us to God. All other freedoms are illusory, false, that is to say, they are all, in fact slavery.” -St. Justin Popovic of Celije

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 7

Thou didst shatter death by Thy Cross, Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the sadness of the ointment-bearing women into joy. And didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning, that Thou hast risen O Christ, granting to the world the Great Mercy.

Kontakion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7

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

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

The Lord will give strength to His people. Bring to the Lord,

O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

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

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

The Gospel

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

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

Receiving the Eucharist: 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.

Father Peter Jon Traveling: Father is in Kodiak, Alaska for a mission trip. He will return to All Saints on August 6^th.  Thomas Andrew and Nina Rogers will be available for parish needs in his absence.

This Week

Today, Sunday: Myrrh Bearers’ and Tech committee will meet following the Divine Liturgy.

Monday, August 4: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, August 5: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, August 6: Vesperal Liturgy at 6:00 pm, for the Transfiguration of our Lord. Teaching and a meal to follow.

Thursday, August 7: 1st Hour Prayers and Akathist for St. Moses the Strong at 6:00 am.

Friday, August 8: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

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

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Subdn, Dan Barrett, Daniel Yeager, Daniel the Stylite (5^th); Will Beckman, Righteous Feodor (7^th); Aaron Hsu, Eric Crandall, Herman Holland, Herman of Alaska (9^th).

Birthday Celebration: Galina Mullis (4^th); Genevieve Maschino (5^th); John Craton (6^th); Emili Skinner (6^th).

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

Prayer List: Hermione and the infant Cassiana born of her; Rita; Catherine and the infant Oliver born of her; 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 natural disasters; 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; 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: Patrick, Rosalie, Kh. Maggie, Michael.

Wednesday meal rotation has started up. Signup sheets are on the Fellowship door.

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 Barbrick 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.