Sunday of the Pharisee and the Publican &

Leave-taking of the Presentation (Meeting) of Christ

You are always welcome here at All Saints.

Nourishment for the Soul: “Give a man everything which he desires, and he will enjoy it for a while, but afterwards he  will become indifferent to it, because he feels that something else, much more elevated, is missing. Is it not in that way that a child, too, enjoys every new toy until he grows hungry? The he abandons the toy and looks for food. A certain inextinguishable inner hunger for truth joy, and peace in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17) torments our soul and does not give us peace, even among the best pleasures of life and among the most enviable achievements in the world. This blessed hunger is a hunger for God.”  – Archimandrite Seraphim Aleksiev of Bulgaria

The Men’s Monthly Bible study will meet Tuesday, February 11th at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. It will be helpful to bring a copy of the Orthodox Study Bible, Old and New Testament.

Orthodoxy 102 is this Wednesday after Daily Vespers. Fr. Seraphim’s topic: “When Prayer Doesn’t Seem to Work.”

THIS WEEK

This is a fast-free week.

Monday, February 10: Compline & Fellowship at the Haneys at 7:00

Tuesday, February 11: Men’s Fellowship at 7:00 at the church

Tuesday, February 11: Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00

Wednesday, February 12: Daily Vespers at 6:00; Orthodoxy 102 follows.

Thursday, February 13: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3:00 – 5:00

Thursday, February 13: OCF Dinner & Discussion at the Webbs’ home – 6:00

Saturday, February  15: Great Vespers at 5:00; SOYO 6:00 – 8:00

Sunday, February 16: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets.  

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Second Letter to St. Timothy. (3:10-15)

                Timothy my son, you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions, and my sufferings; and what befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra. What persecutions I endured; yet from them all, the Lord rescued me. Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceivers and deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:10-14)

The Lord spoke this parable: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank Thee that I am not like other men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to Heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

LOOKING AHEAD

Pre-Lenten Retreat: We are pleased to have Fr. John Oliver join us for a Pre-Lenten retreat on Friday, February 21 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 22 at noon, following a Divine Liturgy for the Saturday of the Souls. There is no charge, and lunch will be provided.  Please feel free to invite friends and family. 

       Fr. John Oliver is the priest of St Elizabeth Orthodox Christian Church, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is the author of numerous articles and essays, and of Touching Heaven: Discovering Orthodox Christianity on the Island of Valaam, published by Ancient Faith Press,  and Giver of Life: The Holy Spirit in the Orthodox Christian Tradition which is published  by Paraclete Press. 

       He will be speaking to us on the topic of his upcoming book:  The Nourishing Dark: Dealing with Difficult Emotions in the Light of Christ,  which will be coming out this summer. A graduate of St Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, he joined the faculty as instructor in Old and New Testament and American Religious History.  He and his wife Lara have three daughters and two sons. 

       Follow Fr. John on his podcast, Hearts and Minds  on Ancient Faith radio https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hearts_and_minds. 

• February 23: Meatfare Sunday
• March 1: Cheesefare/Forgiveness Sunday – Myrrh Bearers hold their annual fundraiser meal to support their ministry: Youth Summer Camp is one recipient.
• March 2: Great Lent begins with the Canon of St. Andrew of Crete
• March 8: Sunday of Orthodoxy – Daylight Savings begins.
• May 1-3 : Holy Dormition Monastery Pilgrimage to Rives Junction, Michigan: Rhonda is the contact person. Your response is needed to secure housing at the monastery on a busy weekend.

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. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows with the choir and preschool going first.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Refrain of the Second Antiphon:

Save us, O Son of God, Who wast borne in the arms of righteous Simeon; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

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 the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace, for from thee arose the Sun of justice, Christ our God, lighting those who are in darkness. Rejoice and be glad, O righteous elder, carrying in thine arms the Deliverer of our souls, Who granteth us Resurrection.

Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1

Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.

Megalynarion of the Presentation – Tone 3

In the shadow and letter of the Law, let us the faithful contemplate a prefiguring: Every male child that openeth the womb is holy unto God. Therefore, do we magnify the first-born Word, the Son of the Father Who is without beginning, the first-born Child of a Mother who hath not known wedlock.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) of the Feast – Tone 8

I will receive the cup of salvation and call upon the Name of the Lord. Alleluia.

FAMILY NEWS

• House Blessings:  Please expect a call or  email from Fr. Peter Jon or Fr. Seraphim in the coming days/weeks.
• Coffee Hour: Parishioners whose last names begin with C-G will serve and clean today.
• The Pantry is OVERFLOWING:  Thanks for your donations, but we have no more storage space at this time! Just a note: both parishioners and people from the Bloomington community are invited to visit the pantry as needed.

Birthday Greetings: Deb D (12th); Jan G (13th)

Name Day Blessings: Marcia B  (Apostles Aquila & Priscilla – 13th)

Memory Eternal: Lois; Fr. Patrick Kinder (14th); Jill Patterson; Darlene; Lotfy Hanna

Prayer List: Dusty (Vicki’s son); Betsy (Cathy’s friend); Allison (Hal’s great-niece); Doris Finchum; Mary Ann; Vicki; Johanna and infant Jonathan; Mat. Raisa; Kaylie and infant Oliver; Rebekah with child; Amanda Hermione with child; Isaac in Air Force; Fr. Marc; Kh.Vanessa & Anthony Kinder; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Judith; George; Dee; Catherine (not in this parish); Michael & Olga;  Eileen; Leanne; Heather;Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Alice & Marvin; Kh. Kristina; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi, Ross & Vivian; Theo; Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia & Deacon; Nick;Bruce; Joanna & Demetrios;Ashlee W; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation in Australia, with flood damage, and earthquake damage; those suffering in the Middle East; our nation.

Presentation (Meeting) of Our Lord Jesus Christ

You are always welcome here at All Saints.

Nourishment for the Soul: “What does it mean to take up your cross? It means the willing acceptance, at the hand of Providence, of every means of healing, bitter though it may be, that is offered. Do great catastrophes fall on you? Be obedient to God’s will, as Noah was. Is sacrifice demanded of you? Give yourself into God’s hands with the same faith as Abram had when he went to sacrifice his son. Is your property ruined? Do your children die suddenly? Suffer it all with patience, cleaving to God in your heart, as Job did. Do your friends forsake you, and you find yourself surrounded by enemies? Bear it all without grumbling, and with faith that God’s help is at hand, as the apostles did.” – St. Nikolai Velimirovich (He suffered lengthy imprisonment in Dachau Prison camp in WW2.)

Blessing of your Candles: Place your candles (identified on the bottom) on the memorial table. Father will bless them today (Sunday).

House Blessings:  Please expect a call or  email from Fr. Peter Jon or Fr. Seraphim in the coming days/weeks.

Orthodoxy 102 resumes each Wednesday after Daily Vespers beginning this week on February 5th.

THIS WEEK

Monday, February 3: Compline and Fellowship at the Haneys at 7:00 7

Wednesday, February 5: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Thursday, February 6: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3:00 – 5:00

Saturday, February  8: Great Vespers at 5:00; SOYO 6:00 – 8:00

Sunday, February 9: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00  

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews. (7:7-17)

Brethren, it is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior. Here tithes are received by mortal men; there, by one of whom it is testified that he lives. One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him. Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. For the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, who has become a priest, not according to a legal requirement concerning bodily descent but by the power of an indestructible life. For it is witnessed of him, “Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (2:22-40)

In those days, the parents of Jesus brought Him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”), and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. And inspired by the Spirit he came into the Temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said, “Lord, now lettest thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word; for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Thy people Israel.” And His father and his mother marveled at what was said about Him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.” And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity, and as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of Him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon Him.

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. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows with the choir and preschool going first.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Refrain of the Second Antiphon:

Save us, O Son of God, Who wast borne in the arms of righteous Simeon; who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

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 the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1

Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos, full of grace, for from thee arose the Sun of justice, Christ our God, lighting those who are in darkness. Rejoice and be glad, O righteous elder, carrying in thine arms the Deliverer of our souls, Who granteth us Resurrection.

Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1

Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.

Megalynarion of the Presentation – Tone 3

In the shadow and letter of the Law, let us the faithful contemplate a prefiguring: Every male child that openeth the womb is holy unto God. Therefore, do we magnify the first-born Word, the Son of the Father Who is without beginning, the first-born Child of a Mother who hath not known wedlock.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) of the Feast – Tone 8

I will receive the cup of salvation and call upon the Name of the Lord. Alleluia.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Monthly Men’s Fellowship meetings begin on February 11th at the church – 7pm. Contact Father Seraphim for more information.

• Pre-Lenten Retreat February 21-22 with Fr. John Oliver, noted author and speaker.
• Details follow.

• May 1,2,3 : Rives Junction,  Holy Dormition Monastery Pilgrimage: Rhonda is the contact person.

FAMILY NEWS

• Benevolence Opportunity: If you have a loveseat, comfortable chairs or twin mattress set in good condition that you would like to donate to a good cause, please contact Fr Peter Jon.
• Coffee Hour: Parishioners whose last names begin with A-B will serve and clean today.
• The Pantry is OVERFLOWING:  Thanks a bunch, but we have no more storage space at this time!

Anniversary Remembrance: Fr. Peter Jon’s Ordination to the Holy Priesthood (2nd)

Birthday Greetings: Dee H  (2nd); Karen T (3rd); Nolan A (4th)

Name Day Blessings: Amber S (Anna the Prophetess – 3rd)

Memory Eternal: Lois; Fr. Patrick Kinder (14th); Jill Patterson; Darlene; Lotfy Hanna

Prayer List: Allison (Hal’s great-niece); Doris Finchum; Mary Ann; Vicki; Johanna and infant Jonathan; Mat. Raisa; Kaylie and infant Oliver; Rebekah with child; Amanda (Hermione with child; Isaac in Air Force; Fr. Marc; Kh.Vanessa & Anthony Kinder; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Judith; George; Dee; Dusty; Catherine (not in this parish); Michael & Olga;  Eileen; Leanne; Heather;Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Alice & Marvin; Kh. Kristina; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi, Ross & Vivian; Theo; Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia & Deacon; Nick;Bruce; Joanna & Demetrios;Ashlee W; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation in Australia, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in Puerto Rico; those suffering in the Middle East.

Lenten Retreat: We are pleased to have Fr. John Oliver join us for a Pre-Lenten retreat on Friday, February 21 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 22 at noon, following a Divine Liturgy for the Saturday of the Souls. There is no charge, and lunch will be provided.  Please feel free to invite friends and family. 

 Fr. John Oliver is the priest of St Elizabeth Orthodox Christian Church, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is the author of numerous articles and essays, and of Touching Heaven: Discovering Orthodox Christianity on the Island of Valaam, published by Ancient Faith Press,  and Giver of Life: The Holy Spirit in the Orthodox Christian Tradition which is published  by Paraclete Press. 

 He will be speaking to us on the topic of his upcoming book:  The Nourishing Dark: Dealing with Difficult Emotions in the Light of Christ,  which will be coming out this summer. A graduate of St Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, he joined the faculty as instructor in Old and New Testament and American Religious History.  He and his wife Lara have three daughters and two sons. 

Follow Fr. John on his podcast, Hearts and Minds  on Ancient Faith radio https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hearts_and_minds. 

Pre-Lenten Retreat (February 21-22nd) notice is at the end of this document.

Fifteenth Sunday of Luke (“Zacchaeus”)

Venerable Xenophon, his wife, Mary, and their two sons, Arkadios and John, of Constantinople;

Translation of the relics of Venerable Theodore the Studite

You are always welcome here at All Saints.

Nourishment for the Soul: “Have you stumbled? Arise. Have you sinned? Cease. Do not stand in the way of sinners, but spring away.” – St. Basil the Great

Myrrh Bearers meet today.

House Blessings are in full swing. Please expect a call or  email from Fr. Peter Jon or Fr. Seraphim in the coming days/weeks.

Benevolence Opportunity: If you have a loveseat, comfortable chairs or twin mattress set in good condition that you would like to donate to a good cause, please contact Fr Peter Jon.

THIS WEEK

Monday, January 27: Compline and Fellowship at the Haneys’ at 7:00

Wednesday, January 29: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Thursday, January 30: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3:00 – 5:00

Thursday, January 30: OCF dinner and discussion at the Webb’s home at 6:00

Friday, January 31: Akathist for the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00

Saturday, February 1: Great Vespers at 5:00; SOYO 6:00 – 8:00

Sunday, February 2: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – The Presentation of our Lord

Blessing of the Candles is done this day, so plan to bring your candles from home.

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. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows with the choir and preschool going first.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to St. Timothy. (4:9-15)

Timothy, my son, the saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, Who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. Command and teach these things. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands upon you. Practice these duties; devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (19:1-10)

At that time, Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And there was a man named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector, and rich. And he sought to see Who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Jesus, for He was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully. And when they saw it they all murmured, “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham; for the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 7

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

Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1

Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Monthly Men’s Fellowship meetings begin on February 11th at the church – 7pm. Contact Father Seraphim for more information.
• Pre-Lenten Retreat February 21-22 with Fr. John Oliver, noted author and speaker. Details below.

FAMILY NEWS

• Mary Ann is at Meadowood for rehab. Her address is on the hall bulletin board.
• Meal Train for the Hsu Family: Contact Rhonda if you want to send a meal.
• Coffee Hour: Parishioners whose last names begin with R-Z will serve and clean today.
• The Pantry is OVERFLOWING:  Thanks a bunch, but we have no storage space at this time!

Birthday Greetings: David P  (26th); Ashley P (27th); Michael S (30th)

Name Day Blessings: Ephraim A (Ephraim the Syrian – 28th); Reed H (Ephraim the Syrian – 28th); Rhonda W (Perpetua – 1st); Shannon R (Brigid -1st); Felicity A(Brigid – 1st)

Memory Eternal: Lois; Fr. Patrick Kinder (14th); Jill Patterson; Darlene; Fr. Nabil’s father

Prayer List: Doris Finchum; Mary Ann; Vicki; Johanna and infant Jonathan; Mat. Raisa; Kaylie and infant Oliver; Rebekah with child; Amanda with child; Isaac in Air Force; Fr. Marc; Kh.Vanessa & Anthony Kinder; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Judith; George; Dee; Dusty; Catherine (not in this parish); Michael & Olga;  Eileen; Leanne; Heather;Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Alice & Marvin; Kh. Kristina; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi, Ross & Vivian; Theo; Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia & Deacon; Nick;Bruce; Joanna & Demetrios;Ashlee W; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation in Australia, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in Puerto Rico; those suffering in the Middle East.

Lenten Retreat: We are pleased to have Fr. John Oliver join us for a Pre-Lenten retreat on Friday, February 21 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 22 at noon, following a Divine Liturgy for the Saturday of the Souls. There is no charge, and lunch will be provided.  Please feel free to invite friends and family. 

 Fr. John Oliver is the priest of St Elizabeth Orthodox Christian Church, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is the author of numerous articles and essays, and of Touching Heaven: Discovering Orthodox Christianity on the Island of Valaam, published by Ancient Faith Press,  and Giver of Life: The Holy Spirit in the Orthodox Christian Tradition which is published  by Paraclete Press. 

 He will be speaking to us on the topic of his upcoming book:  The Nourishing Dark: Dealing with Difficult Emotions in the Light of Christ,  which will be coming out this summer. A graduate of St Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, he joined the faculty as instructor in Old and New Testament and American Religious History.  He and his wife Lara have three daughters and two sons. 

Follow Fr. John on his podcast, Heats and Minds  on Ancient Faith radio https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hearts_and_minds. 

Beloved of All Saints,

Christ is in our midst!  

It will be our great honor to receive the body of the servant of God, the Archpriest Patrick Joseph Kinder, at 3pm today, Friday, January 17 where he will be interred with the departed clergy at our cemetery.  

For a year, we have been praying for Fr. Patrick as he battled aggressive prostate cancer.  Please join us at the graveside for prayers and burial as you are able. Refreshments will be offered afterward in the fellowship hall.  

Please remember the soul of Fr. Patrick, Kh. Vanessa, their son, Anthony, and the Kinder family in your fervent prayers.  May his memory be eternal and may he dwell with the righteous and triumphant.

With love in the Risen Lord,
Father Peter Jon

Twenty-ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Venerable Makarios the Great of Egypt, the Anchorite; Venerable Makarios of Alexandria;

Arsenios, Bishop of Kerkyra; Venerable Mark Eugenikos, Metropolitan of Ephesus, Pillar of Orthodoxy

You are always welcome here at All Saints.

Parish Council meets today.

House Blessings are in full swing.

Fr. Peter Jon will be contacting you by phone or email soon.

Nourishment for the Soul: “Christians, have we understood the great responsibility that we have taken on before God through baptism? Have we come to know that we must conduct ourselves as children of God, that we must align our will with the will of God, that we must remain free from sin, that we must love God with all our hearts and always patiently await union with Him? We must struggle for this. We have God as a helper, who strengthens us in the difficult path of virtue.”

St. Nectarius of Aegina

Men’s Ministry Fellowship: The monthly meetings will begin on Tuesday, February 11th at 7pm in the fellowship hall of the church. The group will meet the same day and time each month during the year. The focus of the time together will be Bible study concerning men in the Bible, sharing of saints, and prayer for personal needs. Any men in the church and Community are welcome to attend. Father Seraphim will be facilitating the time together. Feel free to contact him should you have any questions.

THIS WEEK

Monday, January 20: Compline and Fellowship at the Haneys’ at 7:00

Monday and Tuesday, January 20-21 – Photo Sessions for the New Directory

Wednesday, January 22: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Thursday, January 23: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3:00 – 5:00

Saturday, January 25: Great Vespers at 5:00; SOYO 6:00 – 8:00

Sunday, January 26: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Myrrh Bearers meet.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s  Letter to the Colossians. (3:4-11)

 Brethren, when Christ, Who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.  Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.  On account of these, the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.  In these you once walked, when you lived in them.  But now put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and foul talk from your mouth.  Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old nature with its practices and have put on the new nature, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its Creator.  Here there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free man, but Christ is all, and in all.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (17:12-19)

 At that time, as Jesus entered a village, He was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.”  When He saw them He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.”  And as they went they were cleansed.  Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving Him thanks.  Now he was a Samaritan.  Then Jesus said, “Were not ten cleansed?  Where are the nine?  Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?”  And He said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

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 St. Makarios of Egypt- Tone 1

Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Makarios, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou healest the sick and the souls of them that have recourse to thee with faith. Glory to Him that hath given thee strength. Glory to Him that hath crowned thee. Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.

Kontakion of the Presentation of Christ – Tone 1

Thou, O Christ God, Who by Thy Birth, didst sanctify the Virgin’s womb, and, as is meet, didst bless Simeon’s arms, and didst also come to save us; preserve Thy fold in wars, and confirm them whom Thou didst love, for Thou alone art the Lover of mankind.

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. Approach to the cup starts at the front rows; the choir and preschool go first.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Monthly Men’s Fellowship meetings with Fr. Seraphim begin on February 11th at the church – 7pm
• Pre-Lenten Retreat February 21-22 with Fr. John Oliver, noted author and speaker . Clear your weekend calendar now and plan to participate. 

FAMILY NEWS

PHOTO SESSIONS FOR OUR NEW DIRECTORY BEGIN TOMORROW!  If you have not yet scheduled a time, IT’S NOT TOO LATE!  We can probably squeeze you in!  Don’t forget to bring a donation for the food pantry, and receive a $5 coupon.  Plan to arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment as you will need to go over your contact information for our records. Feel free to bring items to personalize your photo – sports equipment, musical instruments, etc. Sorry, no pets. See Rhonda Webb if you have questions.  The schedule of photo sessions is posted on the wall in the hallway if you need to double-check your time.  Howard Webb will be taking photographs after Divine Liturgy of those who cannot attend a photo session. We are looking forward to staying connected with our new, complete Photo Directory! 

• Mary Ann is at Meadowood for rehab. Her address is on the hall bulletin board.
• Meal Train for the Hsu Family: Contact Rhonda if you want to send a meal.
• Coffee Hour: Parishioners whose last names begin with H-P will serve and clean today.
• Warm Mittens, Gloves, Hats and Scarves: Two more cold months lie ahead!
• The Pantry Needs:  Canned soups, peanut butter, rice, dry beans, cereals (not Cheerios, we have plenty); pancake and muffin mixes, juice boxes, paper products, hygiene products.
• 1498 pounds were donated in 2019! This is one of the highest numbers we have documented. BTW, bring a can or two when you have your picture taken for the directory on Monday and Tuesday.

Birthday Greetings: Cody A (20th)

Name Day Blessings: Cody A (Euthymius the Great – 20th); Max W (Maximos the Confessor – 21st); Laura C (Xenia of Petersburg– 24th); Rita V (Xenia of Petersburg– 24th)

Memory Eternal: Lois (Nancy’s aunt); Fr. Patrick Kinder (14th); Jill Patterson (David’s mother);

Prayer List: Doris Finchum; Mary Ann; Vicki; Johanna and infant Jonathan; Mat. Raisa; Kaylie and infant Oliver; Rebekah with child; Amanda with child; Isaac in Air Force; Fr. Marc; Kh.Vanessa & Anthony Kinder; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Judith; George; Dee; Dusty; Catherine (not in this parish); Michael & Olga;  Eileen; Leanne; Heather;Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Alice & Marvin; Kh. Kristina; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi, Ross & Vivian; Theo; Doug Barrett;Jeremy; Charles; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia & Deacon; Nick;Bruce; Joanna & Demetrios;Ashlee W; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation in Australia, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in Puerto Rico; those suffering in the Middle East.