Divine Liturgy

   Sunday of the Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council

Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel; Venerable Stephen of Mar Sabbas monastery 

Welcome home Father Peter Jon and our beloved Gillquist family

Hoping your time was refreshing; strengthening you for summer events ahead.

Thought for Today: “Take a look around and see how much pain, how much misery, how much sadness there is in people. No matter how much pain, there are in others who are in more pain. No matter how bad you are, there are others who are more miserable. Praise and thank God for not sending you greater calamities. Take courage, start and delight in your spiritual struggle.” -St. Dimitri of Rostov

Resurrectional 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 of the Holy Fathers – Tone 8

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

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners. Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercession, O Theotokos who dost ever intercede for those who honor thee. 

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle 

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

Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven!

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

Titus, my son, faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire you to affirm confidently, that those who have believed in God may be thoughtful of how to preside in honorable occupations. These things are good and profitable to men. But avoid foolish disputes, and genealogies, and contentions, and controversies about the Law; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man who is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject, knowing that such a one is subverted, and sins, being self-condemned. When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicós, give diligence to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have determined to winter there. Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that they may be lacking in nothing. And let our people also learn how to preside in honorable occupations, so as to help in cases of urgent need, that they should not be unfruitful. All who are with me salute you. Salute those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

The Gospel 

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

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

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,

This Week

Monday, July 14:  3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 15: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 16: Great Vespers at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, July 17: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, July 18: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 19: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna following. Junior and Teen SOYOat 6:30 pm.

Sunday, July 20: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Parish Council meeting.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Alexander Schuck, St. Alexander Schmoll (13^th); Gabriella Crandall, Randel Storm, Thomas Dyer, Archangel Gabriel (13^th); Wendy Carter, Elizabeth Robertson, Elizabeth the New Martyr (18^th); Linda Barrett, Leanne Bissell, Neuman Jones, Seraphim Cook, St. Seraphim (19^th); Coran Robertson, Macrina the younger (19^th).

Birthday Celebration: Abby Blair Tomkins (14^th); Bear ‘John’ Schulz (18^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Basil and Stephanie Konnersman (15^th).

Prayer List: 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; 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; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child.

Memory Eternal: Patrick, Rosalie, Kh. Maggie, Michael.

Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission trip is July 26 through August 6. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to reaching our goal. All funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.

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

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

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

Next week: 3^rd Sunday Host Hsu – Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead Hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

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

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

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

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

Divine Liturgy

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Righteous Father Sisoës the Great of Egypt; Apostles Archippos, Philemon and Onesimos of the Seventy 

Welcome Father John Schmidt

Thank you for serving Divine Liturgy for us today. May God grant you many years.

Thought for Today: “If you’ve come to church to find holy people, you’ve made a mistake. If you came to find God, you chose correctly.

-St. John Crysostom

Resurrectional 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.

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 dost ever intercede for those who honor thee.

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

Sing praises to our God, sing praises. Clap your hands all ye peoples.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (6:18-23)

Brethren, having been set free from sin, you have become slaves of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once yielded your members to impurity and to greater and greater iniquity, so now yield your members to righteousness for sanctification. When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. But then what return did you get from the things of which you are now ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the return you get is sanctification and its end, eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (8:5-13)

At that time, as Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, beseeching Him and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, in terrible distress.” And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion answered Him, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard him, He marveled, and said to those who followed him, “Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith. I tell you, many will come from east and west and sit at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven, while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.” And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; be it done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment.

This Week 

Today, Sunday: Myrrh Bearers’ meet today following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, July 7:  3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 8: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 8: Reader Vespers at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, July 9: 3^rd Hour Prayers  at 9:00 am.

Friday, July 10: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 11: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Reader Vespers at 5:00;

No SOYO.

Sunday, July 12: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. 

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Olga Impey, Vicki Gans, Claire Hall, Kristina Garlett, Sarah Lewis; St. Olga equal to the Apostles (11^th); Ryan Shanahan; St. Sophrony (11^th).

Birthday Celebration: Will Beckman (9^th); Eric Crandall (20^th); Randel Storm (12^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Aaron and Johanna Hsu (6^th).

Prayer List: Victoria and infant daughter Georgia; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all  schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; 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; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child.

Memory Eternal: Patrick, Rosalie, Kh. Maggie, Michael.

Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission trip is July 26 through August. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to reaching our goal. All funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 5^th Sunday, everyone is invited to contribute to the Sunday meal.

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

Divine Liturgy

The Holy, Glorious Apostles Peter and Paul

Thought for Today: “We should lead the spiritual life, be obedient to our spiritual father, confess, take communion regularly, and most important of all, avoid criticizing other people. We should read spiritual books and Scripture, the Psalter, and take part in beneficial spiritual discussions. It needs a lot of caution because the times we live in are difficult. We need to persist in prayer and obedience. We have to struggle.

 – St Iakovos Tsalikis of Evia

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hades with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee: O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of Ss. Peter and Paul – Tone 4

O foremost in the ranks of Apostles, and teachers of the world, Peter and Paul, intercede with the Master of all to grant peace unto the world, and to our souls the Great Mercy.

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 dost ever intercede for those who honor thee

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 

Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth.  The heavens show forth the glory of God.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (11:21-12:9)

Brethren, whatever anyone dares to boast of—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boast of that. Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I. Are they servants of Christ? I am a better one—I am talking like a madman—with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, with countless beatings, and often near death. Five times I have received at the hands of the Jews the forty lashes less one. Three times I have been beaten with rods; once I was stoned. Three times I have been shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been adrift at sea; on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brethren; in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure upon me of my anxiety for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I am not indignant?  If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He Who is blessed forever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.  I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.  I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows.  And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter.  On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses.  Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (16:13-19)

At that time, when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His Disciples, “Who do men say that the Son of man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father Who is in Heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven.”

Summer Travel: Fr.Peter and his family will betravelling from Friday, July 4 – Saturday July 12^th. Please contact Thomas Andrew with needs or questions during Fr. Peter’s absence. Fr. John Schmidt will serve vespers and Divine Liturgy on July 5/6.

Food, Fellowship & Fireworks! Our annual 4th of July picnic begins at 7:00 pm Thursday. The church will provide bratwurst and watermelon. Please bring your favorite side dish to share! Fireworks begin around 9:30 pm.

This Week 

Today, Sunday: Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

Monday, June 30:  3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 1: Divine Liturgy for Ss. Cosmas & Damian with memorial for the Archpriest Peter E. at 9:00 am

Wednesday, July 2: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, teaching and light meal to follow.

Thursday, July 3: 1^st Hour Prayers and Akathist for St. John of San Francisco at 6:00 am;Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Vespers for the Royal Martyrs at 6:00 pm, picnic at 7:00 pm. Fireworks begin around 9:30 pm.

Friday, July 4: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

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

Sunday, July 6: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Myrrh Bearers’ meeting.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Father Peter Jon, Petroula Lambrou, St. Peter (29^th); Paul Blair, St. Paul (29^th); Ian Yeager, St. John Maximovitch (2^nd).

Birthday Celebration: Jen Schulz (29^th); Glen Carter (30^th); Shirley Richardson (1^st); April Blair (3^rd); Matthew Crandall (4^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Fr. Peter and Kh. Kristina (30^th).

Prayer List: Victoria and infant daughter Georgia; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all  schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; 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; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child.

Memory Eternal: Alexander, Goran, Charles, Scott Patrick, Rosalie, Kh. Maggie, New Martyrs of Syrian.

Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission trip is July 26 through August. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to reaching our goal. All funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 5^th Sunday, everyone is invited to contribute to the Sunday meal.

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

Divine Liturgy

Sunday of All Saints of Antioch

Hieromartyr Eusebios, bishop of Samosata; Martyrs Zeno and his servant Zenas of Philadelphia in Arabia; Alban, protomartyr of Britain

Apostles Fast began on Monday, June 16, and will end with the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul on Sunday, June 29. Fish, wine and oil are allowed on all days of the fast except Wednesdays and Fridays.

Thought for Today: “Don’t criticize or judge other people. Regard everyone else as an angel, justify their mistakes and weaknesses, and condemn only yourself as the worst sinner. This is step one in any kind of spiritual life.” 

– Blessed Seraphim of Platina

Resurrectional 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 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.

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 dost ever intercede for those who honor thee

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.

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.

Scott Patrick Callaghan fell asleep in the Lord on June 16. This very special man is survived by his beloved wife, Jacquie. Please see funeral schedule details below. May his memory be eternal! 

This Week 

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

Monday, June 23: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am, Visitation for Patrick Callaghan 4:30 pm- 6:30pm, All Night Vigil – contact Ian John Yeager to read.

Tuesday, June 24: Callaghan visitation at 10:30am; Funeral at 11:00 am, with burial at All Saint Cemetery. Mercy meal to follow at All Saints.

Wednesday, June 25: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, teaching and fellowship meal to follow.

Thursday, June 26: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 27: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC Life, Akathist for the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, June 28: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; SOYO teen and junior at 6:30pm.

Sunday, June 29: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Audra Pierce, Etheldreda (23rd).

Birthday Celebration: Jim Finchum (22^nd); David Beebe (22^nd); Max Williams (23^rd); Matthew Robertson (24^th); Sarah Lewis (28^th); Zephaniah Gill (28^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Mark and Shirley Richardson (24^th); Michael and Sarah Lewis (28^th).

Prayer List: Victoria and infant daughter Georgia; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Jacque; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all  schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; 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; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child.

Memory Eternal: Alexander, Goran, Charles, Scott.

Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission trip is July 26 through August. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to reaching our goal. All funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

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

Next week: 5^th Sunday, Everyone is invited to participate in the Sunday meal by bringing a dish and helping with 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.

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

First Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday of All Saints

Prophet Amos; Apostles Achaikos, Stephen and Fortunatos of the Seventy 

Apostles Fast begins on Monday, June 16, and ends with the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul on Sunday, June 29. Fish, wine and oil are allowed on all days of the fast except Wednesdays and Fridays.

Father Peter Jon will be in Louisville this week at the Parish Life Conference. He will return late Saturday night. 

Thought for Today: “Who hated sin more than the saints? But they did not hate the sinners at the same time, nor condemn them, nor turn away from them. But they suffered with them, admonished them, comforted them, gave them remedies as sickly members, and did all they could to heal them.” – St. Dorotheos of Gaza

Resurrectional 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 All Saints – Tone 4

Throughout the world, Thy Church, O Christ our God, is adorned with the blood of Thy martyrs, as with purple and fine linen. Through them, She cries unto Thee, send down Thy pity upon Thy people, to Thy community give peace, 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.

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, received 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 life. 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, destitute, afflicted, illtreated – 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 promise, 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 Perfecter 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.”

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. 

An Important Reminder: Receiving Holy Communion is our most intimate collective moment with God each week. We should always refrain from talking to our neighbor during the time of communion, unless there is an urgent need. Standing reflectively in silence or singing along with the communion hymns are the the best ways to honor God in these holy moments.

Relocating: Nate, Maeghan, and daughter Lily Lanaghan are moving to Indianapolis. We knew their time here at All Saints wouldn’t be permanent, but that doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to our beloved family. May the Lord bless each of them and grant them Many Years! They will be missed!

Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission fundraiser, has reached its goal! Many thanks to all who contributed so generously. Any funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.

This Week 

Today (Sunday) is All Saints Day and Father’s Day! In celebration of these, the Myrrh Bearers will be offering a delicious picnic meal. Dogs ‘n Brats, potato salad and mac ‘n cheese, and a host of other goodies (including pies) will be available. This is the Myrrh Bearers’ annual fundraiser. A minimum donation of $10/adult and $5/child under 12 with a maximum of $20/family is requested.  Proceeds will defray the cost of church camp, help those in need, and to support the work of the Antiochian women nationwide. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Monday, June 16: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, June 17: Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Wednesday, June 18: Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, June 19: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 20: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, June 21: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm, (NO SOYO).

Sunday, June 22: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Parish Council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Family News 

Birthday Celebration: Arya Gotoh (15^th); Steve Blair (16^th); Christian Gillquist (19^th); Becky Hrismolas (20^th); Seavor Roach (21^st).

Anniversary Celebration: Jim and Patricia Finchum (16^th); John and Debra Craton (18^th); Hal and Sandy Sabbagh (18^th).

Prayer List: Victoria and daughter born of her; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott and Jackie; 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 and all  schools: children, youth 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; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child; Evan.

Memory Eternal: Alexander, Goran, Charles.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: Myrrh Bearers fundraiser; 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.

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.