The Sunday of All Saints of Antioch & North America

Prophet Elisha; Methodios the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople

Apostles Fast June 8 – 29.

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 All Saints of Antioch -Tone 4

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

Apolytikion for All Saints of North America -Tone 8

As the bountiful harvest of Thy sowing of salvation, the lands of North America offer unto Thee, O Lord, all the saints who have shone in them. By their prayers, keep the Church and our land in abiding peace through the Theotokos, O most Merciful One.

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 Holy Spirit teaches us to love our enemies in such a way that we pity their souls as if they were our own children.” – St. Silouan the Athonite

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

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

The Gospel

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

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

House Blessings Father Peter will be blessing houses. Please contact him by email at pgillquist@hotmail.com

Welcome Home Newly Illumined. May God grant you many years!

Congratulations Maschino family on the arrival of their son Ambrose Alexander born June 12th.

Myrrh Bearers appreciate your generous support in making their fundraiser a successful one.

Father Peter will be attending the Parish Life Conference this week (June 17- 20). Thomas Andrew will be out of the office this week as well. Please contact Nina Rogers, the Church Secretary, with any questions.

This Week

Monday, June 15 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, June 16 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, June 17 Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm. There will be no class tonight, only fellowship. Main dish of Cabbage potato stew will be provided, sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 18 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 19 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, June 20 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm.

Sunday, June 21 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Looking Ahead

Baptisms and Chrismation Sunday, June 28.

4th of July celebration with the annual memorial for Fr. Peter E. Gillquist and 40-day memorial for Fr. Seraphim.

Donations Protocol: Please run all donations of items by either Nina Rogers or Khouria Kristina. Unfortunately, we do not currently have the space or manpower to accept and distribute clothing donations. Also, Father Peter has specific reasons for which toys are present in the Nursery and the playground. We thank God for our generous donors. Let’s make sure everything in done decently and in order.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Audra Pierce St. Ethelreda (15th).

Birthday Celebrations Arya Gotah (15th); Steve Blair (16th); Christian Gillquist (19th) Becky Hrismolas (20th).

Anniversary Celebrations John & Debbie Craton (18th); Hal & Sandy Sabbagh (18th).

Prayer List Jacquie; Miller; Julia Suzanna, Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; 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; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; 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.

Memory Eternal Jan; Priest Seraphim; Priest Leo; Vivian Pareskevi; Brett; Robert.

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 blessin

Mission Donations We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine.

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.

First Sunday after Pentecost The Sunday of All Saints

Hieromartyr Theodotos, Bishop of Ancyra; Venerable Sebastiana the

Wonderworker

Congratulations! Sierra Photini Giordano & Richie Achilles Block. May God grant you many years.

All Saints Sunday! In celebration and as a Fundraiser, the Myrrh Bearers will

be offering a delicious offering a delicious picnic meal on Sunday.

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 All Saints – Tone 4

Thy Church, O Christ God, hath regaled herself in the blood of Thy Martyrs throughout the entire world, as in porphyry and purple. Through them she lifteth her voice crying: Turn with Thy compassion toward Thy people, and grant peace to Thy city, and to our souls the Great Mercy.

Kontakion of All Saints – Tone 8

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

Thought for Today

“”In a Christian marriage, in fact, three are married; and the united loyalty of the two toward the third, who is God, keeps the two in an active unity with each other as well as with God.” — Fr. Alexander Schmemann

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 wonderful among His saints. Bless God in the congregations.

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

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

The Gospel

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

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

Welcome home We missed you, Fr. Peter, Kh Kristina and all the family.

Apostles Fast Monday, June 8 – 29.

House Blessings Father Peter will be blessing houses. Please contact him by email at pgillquist@hotmail.com

Memory Eternal: Our beloved Vivian Paraskevi Orfanos fell asleep peacefully in the Lord on Friday at home in Crown Point. Please see her schedule of services below (Thursday).

This Week

Today, Sunday the Myrrh Bearers are offering a delicious picnic meal of Chili Dogs and Brats ‘n Kraut, potato salad and mac ‘n cheese, and a host of other goodies (including pies and ice cream sandwiches) will be available. A minimum donation (there is no maximum!) of $10/adult and $5/child under 12 with a maximum of $20/family is suggested. Proceeds go to help defray the cost of church camp, help those in need, and to support the work of the Antiochian women nationwide. Please be generous!

All Saints Family Photo – Weather permitting, we will gather outside and take a photo of our parish family – don’t be left out, plan to be there!

This Week

Monday, June 8 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

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

Wednesday, June 10 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class and Catechism to follow. Main dish of Shrimp and rice will be provided, sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 11 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. Visitation for Vivian Paraskevi Orfanos 10:30-Noon; Noon: Trisagion Memorial with Antiphonal Psalmody; Procession to Valhalla Memorial Gardens Cemetery; Mercy Meal at All Saints.

Friday, June 12 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, June 13 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; Bible Bowl will meet following Great Vespers.

Sunday, June 14 Baptisms at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Looking Ahead

Parish Life Conference Wednesday June 17- 21.

Baptisms and Chrismation Sunday, June 28.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Howard Columba Webb (9th).

Birthday Celebrations Cathy Alexander (7th); Scott Kain (7th); Mary Ann Griggs (13th).

Prayer List Jacquie; Miller; Anna and the child born of her, Dnsa. Julia Suzanna, Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; Jan; 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; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; 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 she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Rhonda, Philip, Dianne.

Memory Eternal Jan; Father Seraphim; Vivian Pareskevi; Brett.

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 two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine.

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.

Divine Liturgy on the Fiftieth Day after Pascha

The Great Feast of Pentecost

Great Vespers of Pentecost with the Kneeling Prayers immediately following the Divine Liturgy on Pentecost

Memory Eternal Father Seraphim May you rest where the just repose!

Welcome Father John Schmidt serving Divine Liturgy for us in Father Peter Jon’s absence. May God grant you many years!

Baptisms rescheduled for 9:00am on Sunday, June 14

The Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) of the Feast

Be Thou exalted, O Lord, in Thy strength; we shall praise and sing of Thy mighty acts. Save us, O Good Comforter, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

Apolytikion of Pentecost – Tone 8

Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast revealed the fishermen as most wise, having sent upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them Thou hast fished the universe, O Lover of mankind, glory to Thee.

Kontakion of Pentecost – Tone 8

When the High One descended, confusing tongues, He divided the nations. And when He distributed the fiery tongues He called all to one unity. Wherefore, in unison we glorify the most Holy Spirit.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Their voice has gone out into all the earth. The heavens declare the glory of God.

The Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. (2:1-11)

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. And they were amazed and wondered, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians, we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.”

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (7:37-52; 8:12)

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and proclaimed, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.’” Now this He said about the Spirit, which those who believed in Him were to receive; for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. When they heard these words, many of the people said, “This is really the prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Is the Christ to come from Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ is descended from David, and comes from Bethlehem, the village where David was?” So there was a division among the people over Him. Some of them wanted to arrest Him, but no one laid hands on Him. The officers then went back to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, “Why did you not bring Him?” The officers answered, “No man ever spoke like this man!” The Pharisees answered them, “Are you led astray, you also? Have any of the authorities or the Pharisees believed in Him? But this crowd, who do not know the Law, are accursed.” Nicodemus, who had gone to Him before, and who was one of them, said to them, “Does our Law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he does?” They replied, “Are you from Galilee too? Search and you will see that no prophet is to rise from Galilee.” Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Thought for Today

“Revere every work, every thought of the Word of God, of the writings of the Holy Fathers, and among them, the various prayers and hymns which we hear in Church or which we read at home, because they are all the breathing word of the Holy Spirit.” – 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.

Congratulations David and Aaliyah Dorthea Bahler on their marriage. May God grant you many years!

This Week

Today, Sunday the movie El Tonto Por Cristo will be shown on Pentecost at Holy Trinity Greek Cathedral in Indianapolis at 5:00 pm. https://www.goelevent.com/KanKanCinemaandBrasserie/e/ELTONTOPORCRISTO

Monday, June 1 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Monday of the Holy Spirit.

Tuesday, June 2 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, June 3 Reader Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class to follow. Main dish will be provided, all sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 4 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 5 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, June 6 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Sierra Photini Giordano & Richie Achilles Block Wedding at St. George Fishers; Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm; Bible Bowl will meet following Great Vespers.

Sunday, June 7 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Sunday of All Saints; Myrrh Bearers’ fundraiser.

Next Sunday is our patronal feast day – All Saints Sunday! In celebration and as a Fundraiser, the Myrrh Bearers will be offering a delicious picnic meal on Sunday June 7th. Chili Dogs and Brats ‘n Kraut, potato salad and mac ‘n cheese, and a host of other goodies (including pies and ice cream sandwiches) will be available. A minimum donation (there is no maximum!) of $10/adult and $5/child under 12 with a maximum of $20/family is suggested. Proceeds go to help defray the cost of church camp, help those in need, and to support the work of the Antiochian women nationwide. Please be generous!

All Saints Family Photo – Weather permitting, we will gather outside and take a photo of our parish family – don’t be left out, plan to be there!

Looking Ahead

Apostles Fast begins Monday, June 8 – 29.

Parish Life Conference Wednesday June 17- 21.

Baptisms and Chrismation Sunday, June 28.

House Blessings Father Peter will be blessing houses. Please contact him by email at pgillquist@hotmail.com.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Justin Maschino, Martyr Justin (1st); Marah Polit, Mary of Bethany (4th); Melissa Barbarick. Martha of Bethany (4th).

Birthday Celebrations Mary Maschino (1st).

Prayer List Vivian Orphanos (hospice); Jacquie; Miller (recurrence of cancer); Anna and the child born of her, Dnsa. Miriam; Julia Suzanna, Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; Jan; 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; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; 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 she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Rhonda, Philip, Dianne.

Memory Eternal Jan Isham; Father Seraphim.

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 two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine.

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 After-feast of the Ascension

Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council

Venerable Stylites Simeon the Younger of the Mountain of Wonders and Nikitas of Pereyaslavl-Zalesski; Martyr Meletios the General of Galatia; Venerable Vincent of Lerins

Resurrectional Apolytikion -Tone 6

When Mary stood at Thy grave, looking for Thy sacred body, angelic powers shone above Thy revered tomb. And the soldiers who were to keep guard became as dead men. Thou led Hades captive and wast not tempted thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst give life to the world, O Thou, Who art risen from the dead, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of the Ascension -Tone 4

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

Apolytikion of the Holy Fathers -Tone 8

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

Kontakion of the Ascension -Tone 6

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

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

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

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

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

The Gospel

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

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

Thought for Today

“Everyday you should try to plant something spiritual in your soul which replaces something worldly…replace songs with hymns, worldly reading with spiritual books, sinful images with Holy ones” +St. Nektarios of Aegina

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.

This Week

Today, Sunday Wedding of Aaliyah Dorthea LeFlore and David Bahler, 4:00 pm at St. George in Fishers.

Monday, May 25 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 26 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, May 27 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers and Catechumen class to follow. Main dish of vegetable stew will be provided, all sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

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

Family News

Friday, May 29 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. The Apodosis of the Feast of the Holy Ascension. OC Life Akathist at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, May 30 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; ask Abouna to follow. Bible Bowl will meet following Great Vespers.

Sunday, May 31 Baptisms at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Holy Pentecost kneeling Vespers.

Looking Ahead

The movie El Tonto Por Cristo will be shown on Pentecost at Holy Trinity Greek Cathedral in Indianapolis at 5:00 pm. https://www.goelevent.com/Kan-KanCinemaandBrasserie/e/ELTONTOPORCRISTO

Apostles Fast begins Monday, June 8 – 29.

Parish Life Conference Wednesday June 17- 21

Congratulations to all College and High School graduates. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17

House Blessings Father Peter will be blessing houses. Please contact him by email at pgillquist@hotmail.com.

Names Day Celebration Tristan Rigsby, Alexander of Alexandria (29th); McKenzie Hall, Dymphna (30th).

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

Andrew Plaza (29th).

Prayer List Vivian Orphanos (hospice); Jacquie; Miller (recurrence of cancer); Anna and the child born of her, Dnsa. Miriam; Julia Suzanna, Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Fr. Seraphim; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; Jan; 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; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; 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 she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Rhonda, Philip, Dianne.

Memory Eternal Jan Isham.

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 two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine.

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 of Pascha: Sunday of the Blind Man

Apostles Andronikos and Junia of the Seventy; Athanasios the New,

Bishop of Christianopolis

Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen!

Father Peter Jon Welcome Home!

The Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) of Pascha

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

Resurrectional Apolytikion -Tone5

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.

The Kontakion of Pascha -Tone 8

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

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Thou, O Lord, shalt keep us and preserve us. Save me, O Lord, for the godly man is no more.

The Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. (16:16-34)

In those days, as we apostles were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination, who brought her owners much gain by soothsaying. She followed Paul and us, crying, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation.” And this she did this for many days. But Paul was annoyed, and turned and said to the spirit, “I charge you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And it came out that very hour. But when her owners saw that their hope of gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers; and when they had brought them to the magistrates, they said: “These men are Jews and they are disturbing our city. They advocate customs which it is not lawful for us Romans to accept or practice.” The crowd joined in attacking them; and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave orders to beat them with rods. And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely. Having received such a charge, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks. But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and every one’s fetters were unfastened. When the jailer, woke and saw that the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul cried out with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” And he called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas and brought them out and said: “Men, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” And they spoke the word of the Lord to him, and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their wounds, and was baptized at once, with all his family. Then he brought them up into his house, and set food before them, and he rejoiced with all his household that he had believed in God.

The Gospel

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

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

Thought for Today

“Love every man in spite of his falling into sin. Never mind the sins but remember that the foundation of the man is the same–the image of God.”
-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. Little Lambs and babes-in-arms.

This Week

Monday, May 18 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, May 19 Divine Liturgy for the Leavetaking (apodosis) of Holy Pascha at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, May 20 Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Ascension at 6:00 pm. Inquirers and Catechumen class to follow. Main dish of chicken tacos, meat provided, all sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, May 21 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

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

Saturday, May 23 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, May 24 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Fathers of the First Council.

Family News

Congratulations Basil and Anna Konnersman and big sister Xenia on the birth of their son George Mark Thomas.

Names Day Celebration Saraquel Hsu, Helena; Maeghan Lanaghan, Helena (21st).

Birthday Celebrations Samuel Thomas (17th); Hannah Gillquist (18th)

Prayer List Vivian Orphanos (hospice) and Jan Isham (Hospice); Miller (recurrence of cancer); Anna and the child born of her, Dnsa. Miriam; Julia Suzanna, Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; Jan; 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; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; 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 she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Rhonda, Phillip, Dianne.

Memory Eternal Joseph

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 two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine.

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