Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Forefeast of the Conception of the Theotokos; Venerable Patapios of Thebes; Sophronios, bishop of Cyprus

Nativity Fast

Behold the Joyous Season of Preparation for the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Thought for Today: “What words, O Mother of God and Virgin, can describe your divinely radiant beauty? Your qualities cannot be circumscribed by thought or words, for they transcend our minds and speech. But it is possible to sing your praises if you- in your charity- so permit. In you, all graces are to be found. You are the perfection of nobility in all its forms- the living portrait of every virtue and kindness.” – St. Gregory Palamas

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 Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3

The Virgin cometh today to the cave to give birth, ineffably to bring forth the Word eternal. Therefore, rejoice O earth at the message with the Angels and the shepherds give glory to Him. Who shall appear by His own will as a young child, He who is from eternity God.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle

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 Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians. (2:14-22)

Brethren, Christ is our peace, Who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that He might create in Himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the Cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end.  And He came and preached peace to you, who were far off, and peace to those who were near; for through Him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.  So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in Whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in Whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (13:10-17)

At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And there was a woman who had had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, He called her and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your infirmity.” And He laid His hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the people, “There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day.” Then the Lord answered him, “You hypocrite! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his ass from the manger, and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day?” As Jesus said this, all His adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by Him.

Email address, phone numbers, mailing address, birthday, name-day, and anniversary. I am working on updating our information. If there have been any changes to your personal information, or if you have noticed that a celebration day was missed, please send me an email with the appropriate information at alsntssec@bluemarble.net. 

Thank you, Nina Rogers (Church Secretary)

Saint Nicholos Tree: Please consider bringing a gift card to place on the St. Nicholas Tree (the small tree in the fellowship hall) between now and December 22. Gas cards, grocery cards, and general gift cards are helpful to families in need.

Cold-weather Clothing Drive: There will be a large box in the hall for the collection of children’s hats, gloves, socks and underclothes (size 3T to kids 14) until December 30th. 

This Week

Today, Sunday: Chanter/choir appreciation day.

Monday, December 9: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; conception of the Theotokos.

Tuesday, December 10:  Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion at 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home.

Wednesday, December 11: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, teaching to follow with the church providing beans & rice towards the meal.

Thursday, December 12: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Saint Mardarije of Libertyville.

Friday, December 13: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Saint Herman of Alaska and Spyridon the Wonderworker.

Saturday, December 14: Bible Study 9:00 am at Storm’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm;

Ask Abouna to follow; Junior and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, December 15: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; visit from Saint Lucia during Sunday meal. Parish council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Looking Ahead

December 24: Hours of Christmas at 9:00 am; Christmas Eve Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at 5:00 pm.

December 25: Matins (Orthros) at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy of the Nativity of Christ at 10:00 am.             

Family News

Names Day: Subdn. Dan Barrett, Daniel Yeager, Daniel the Stylite; Jeremy Coffman, Spyridon the wonderworker; Jeff Hall, St. Mardarije; Aaron Hsu, Herman Holland, Eric Crandall, Herman of Alaska; Lucia Toadere, St. Lucia.

Birthday Celebration: Heather Sherrod (10^th); David Beebe (10^th); Rhonda Webb (11^th); Jeff Hall (13^th); Herman Holland (13^th).

Prayer List: Tammera; Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani; Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan; Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Ann and child born to her; Kayla and child born to her Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child,  Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe  with child; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child.

Memory Eternal: Crystal, Gene; Gilbert; Elizabeth; Archbishop Peter; Beverly; Mo. Apollinaria.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:  2^nd Sunday host Gillquist – Leflore with Elizabeth Carter as lead Hostess.

Next Week: 3^rd Sunday host Lewis- Schneider 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.

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

The Holy Prophet Nahum; Venerable Philaret the Almsgiver of Amnia; Martyr Ananias the Persian

Nativity Fast Behold the Joyous Season of Preparation for the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Father Peter and familyit is good to have you all back home

Thought for Today: “Your heart can become hard like a rock if you act with hatred and offense, and can become gentle like a breeze if you act with love.” – St. Paisios the Athonite.

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.

Kontakion of Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3

On this day the Virgin cometh to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

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

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians. (2:4-10)

Brethren, God, Who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and made us sit with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages He might show the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.  For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God—not because of works, lest any man should boast.  For, we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:35-43)

At that time, when Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” And he cried, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me receive my sight.” And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

This Week

Today, Sunday: The 40-day memorial for our beloved Mary Barger will be served following the dismissal of the Divine Liturgy. Myrrh Bearers’ meeting following Divine Liturgy.

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

Tuesday, December 3:  Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home.

Wednesday, December 4: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, teaching to follow with the church providing pasta towards the meal.

Thursday, December 5: Akathist for St. Porphyrios at 6:00 am; Divine Liturgy for St Saba the Sanctified (our Metropolitan’s Patron) at 9:00 am; Prosfera making class at 6:00 pm. Friday, December 6: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; for St Nicholas.

Saturday, December 7: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm;

Ask Abouna to follow; St. Nicholas Night Celebration (Pitch-in) at 6: 00 pm.

Sunday, December 8: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Family News

Names Day: Benjamin Carter, St. Nicholas (6^th).

Birthday Celebration: Gregory Gillquist (2^nd); Micah Finchum (5^th).

Prayer List: Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani;  Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan; Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Ann and child born to her; Kayla and child born to her Allen; Linda;

Allison and children; Kip; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child,  Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe  with child; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child.

Memory Eternal: Crystal, Gene; Gilbert; Elizabeth; Archbishop Peter; Beverly; Mo. Apollinaria.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:  1^st Sunday host A- Gill with Melissa Barbarick as lead Hostess.

Next Week: 2^nd Sunday host Gillquist – Leflore 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.

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

After-Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos

Clement, bishop of Rome; Hieromartyr Peter, bishop of Alexandria 

Nativity Fast

Behold the Joyous Season of Preparation for the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Welcome Father Paul 

We thank you for being here today to serve the Divine Liturgy in Father Peter Jon’s absence.

Thought for Today: “The soul cannot know peace unless she prays for her enemies. The soul that has learned of God’s grace to pray, feels love and compassion for every created thing, and in particular for mankind, for whom the Lord suffered on the Cross, and His soul was heavy for every one of us. –St. Silouan the Athonite

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 5

Let us believers praise and worship the Word; coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. For, He took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh to suffer death; and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion of Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

Today the Virgin is the foreshadowing of the pleasure of God, and the beginning of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. Thou hast appeared in the Temple of God openly and hast gone before, preaching Christ to all. Let us shout with one thrilling voice, saying, Rejoice, O thou who art the fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.

Kontakian of Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle

You, O Lord, shalt preserve us and keep us from this generation. Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

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. Luke. (18:18-27)

At that time, a man came testing Jesus and asking, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”  And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good?  No one is good but God alone.  You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery. Do not kill. Do not steal. Do not bear false witness. Honor your father and mother.’”  And the man said, “All these I have observed from my youth.”  And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, “One thing you still lack.  Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”  But when the man heard this he became sad, for he was very rich.  Jesus, seeing him sad, said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!  For 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.”  Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”  Jesus said, “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” 

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

Father Peter and his family will be traveling: through Wednesday, November 27.

All Saint’s Thanksgiving Celebration: Everyone is welcome to join the Thanksgiving meal here at All Saints on Thursday, November 28 at 12:00 noon; signup sheet on the bulletin board. 

This Week

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

Tuesday, November 26:  3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, November 27: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Akathist of Thanksgiving at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, November 28: Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Thanksgiving meal at 12:00 noon.

Friday, November 29: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC Life will serve the Akathist to the protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, November 30: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm;

Ask Abouna to follow; Junior and Teen SOYO tree-decorating party to follow.

Sunday, December 1: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Myrrh Bearers’ meeting following Divine Liturgy.

Looking Ahead

Subdn. Dan will have a Prosfera making class on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 pm at All Saints.

St. Nicholas Day Liturgy 9am, Dec. 6

St. Nicholas Night Celebration (Pitch-in) 6pm, Saturday, Dec. 7

Family News

Names Day: Cathy Alexander; Sharon Catherine Gill; Lena Tabbal; Katie Alexander; Cat Cowen; Rachel Barber; Mallory Finchum; Karen Hrismolas;  Great Martyr Katherine of Alexandria (25^th); Don Haney; Andrew Plaza; Andrew Labban; Thomas Andrew Przybyla, Apostle Andrew (30^th).

Birthday Celebration: Bridgid Kozak (29^th); Melissa Barbarick (30^th); Daniel Mullis (30^th); Jeremy Coffman (30^th).

Prayer List: Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani; Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan; Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Ann and child born to her; Kayla and child born to her Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child,  Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe  with child; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child.

Memory Eternal: child Grayson; Mary; infant Zoe; Catherine; Patricia, Crystal, Gene; Gilbert; Elizabeth; Archbishop Peter; Beverly.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:  4^th Sunday host Schuck- Yeager with Rhonda Webb as leadHostess.

Next Week: 1^st Sunday host A- Gill with Melissa Barbarick as lead Hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year, and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

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

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Gregory the wonderworker, bishop of Neo-Caesarea

Gennadios and Maximos, patriarchs of Constantinople; Nikon the wonderworker, disciple of Sergios of Radonezh; Hilda, abbess of Whitby 

Nativity Fast  Behold the Joyous Season of the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

Thought for Today: “When a bad or gloomy thought, fear or temptation threatens to afflict you, don’t fight it to try and get rid of it. Open your arms to Christ’s love and he will embrace you, then it will vanish by itself.” -St. Porphoris

Ressurectional Apolytikion – Tone 4

Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy.

Apolytikion fir St. Gregory of Neo-Caesrea –Tone 8

By vigilance in prayer, and continuance in the working of wonders, thou didst acquire thine achievements as a surname; wherefore, intercede with Christ our God, O Father Gregory, to enlighten our souls, lest we sleep in sin unto death.

Kontokian of Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

O Lord, how magnified are Thy works.  In wisdom hast Thou made them all. Bless the Lord, O my soul.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (2:16-20)

Brethren, you know that a man is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified.  But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin?  Certainly not!  But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor.  For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God.  I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ Who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (12:16-21)

The Lord spoke this parable: “The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’  And he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods.  And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.’  But God said to him, ‘Fool!  This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’  So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”  As He said this, Jesus called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

This Week 

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

Monday, November 18: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, November 19:  3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion, 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home.

Wednesday, November20: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, November 21: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple.

Friday, November 22: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, November 23: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm.

Sunday, November 24: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Fr. Paul Coats will be serving Divine Liturgy.

Father Peter will be traveling: Monday, November 18 through Wednesday, November 27.

All Saint’s Thanksgiving Celebration: Everyone is welcome to join in the celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28 at 2:00 pm, the fast is lifted for the day, the signup sheet on the bulletin board. 

Family News

Names Day: Mary Ann Griggs, Kh. Marilyn, Mae SampanisNanette Maria Plaza, Holy Theotokos (21^st).

Birthday Celebration: Paul Barber (19^th); Logan Skinner (20^th); Charlene Gidney (20^th); Lisa Alexander (21^st); Salena Gagnon (21^st); Mae Sampanis (23^rd).

Prayer List: Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani; Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan; Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Ann and child born to her; Kayla and child born to her Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child,  Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe  with child; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child.

Memory Eternal: child Grayson; Mary; infant Zoe; Catherine; Patricia, Crystal, Gene; Gilbert; Elizabeth; Archbishop Peter; Beverly.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal: 3^rd Sunday host Lewis- Schneider with Nina Rogers as lead Hostess.

Next Week: 4^th Sunday host Schuck- Yeager with Rhonda Webb as leadHostess.

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.

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Apostles Olympas, Rodion, Sosipater, Tertios, Erastos and Quartos of the Seventy; Great-martyr Orestes of Cappadocia 

Nativity Fast begins Friday, November 15^th; Nativity Fast Psalter reading schedule are available at the library

Thought for Today: “By fasting it is possible both to be delivered from future evils and to enjoy the good things to come. We fell into disease through sin; let us receive healing through repentance, which is not fruitful without fasting.”

+St. Basil the Great

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.

Kontokian of Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle 

O chant unto our God, chant ye. Clap your hands, all ye nations.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (1:11-19)

Brethren, I would have you know that the Gospel which was preached by me is not man’s gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the Church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people; so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when He Who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son to me, in order that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were Apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other Apostles except James the Lord’s brother. 

The Gospel 

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (10:25-37)

At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read?” And the lawyer answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” And Jesus said to him, “You have answered right; do this, and you will live.” But the lawyer, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’ Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” The lawyer said, “The one who showed mercy on him.” And Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

Prosphora bread: There has been interest expressed in learning to made Prosphora bread. Please see Subdeacon Daniel and Linda Barrett to set up a time to learn the process.

This Week

Tonight, Sunday 5:00pm: Urgent Supplication Service All who are able are urged to come to the church to pray fervently for the servant of God, Seraphim Jones. Seraphim has been suffering in the hospital for weeks and needs our prayers.

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

Tuesday, November 12:  Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, November13: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; teaching to follow. This week’s theme will be Mediterranean food. The Church will provide falafel and tahini. Please consider contributing one or more of the following: sliced tomatoes, baba ghanoush (Fr. Peter’s favorite), lettuce, pita bread, hummus, sliced cucumbers, sliced radish, fruit, cookies

Thursday, November 14: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, November 15: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, November 16: Bible Study 9:00 am at Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; Teen and Junior SOYO 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

Sunday, November 17: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Parish Council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Family News

Names Day: Phillip Campbell, Apostle Phillip (14^th); Nolan Arnold, St Gregory Palamas (14^th).

Birthday Celebration: Katie Alexander (10^th); Heather Sherrod (11^th); Kh. Paraskeva Moslener (11^th).

Prayer List: Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Dymphna and childborn to her; Audrey Kassiani; Durlin family; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nina;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan; Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Ann and child born to her; Kayla and child born to her Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child,  Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe with child; Megan with child; Evan.

Memory Eternal: Sandra; Susan; child Grayson; Mary; infant Zoe; Catherine; Patricia, Crystal, Gene.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:  2nd Sunday host Gillquist- LeFlore with Wendy Carter as lead Hostess.

Next Week: 3^rd Sunday host Lewis- Schneider 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.