God willing and technology permitting, we will begin live-streaming Sunday services at 9am.
The URL of the YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMtzzOjLKb1gwI8DSu5PYKg
The Facebook page is:
https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsBoomington/
If you wish to “attend” liturgy with His Grace Bishop ANTHONY at 10m, cut-and-paste the following URL in your address bar:
Third Sunday of Great Lent
Veneration of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Nourishment for the Soul: “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you — Yes, I will help you…” (Isaiah 41:10)
LIVE- STREAMING
SERVICES: Our
talented technical team continues to work out the kinks with live streaming
services throughwww.allsaintsbloomington.org. If
things work as planned this weekend, your will be able to gather with us in
prayer for the Akathist at 6pm tonight (Friday) and at 9am Sunday for Matins
and Divine Liturgy. If there are technical problems, we will simply post a
video of the services after their conclusion.
Fr. Peter Jon’s Daily Videos: During this crisis, Fr. Peter Jon plans to post short, encouraging videos on most days when there aren’t services. Let’s stay connected as a community!
THIS WEEK
Directives are in place due to Covid19 Outbreak
The Metropolitan’s directives can be read: https://www.antiochian.org/regulararticle/623
Wednesday, March 25: Live-streaming at the Feast of the Annunciation (Only clergy, appointed altar servers and chanters may attend.)
Friday, March 27: Live-streaming of The Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos (Only clergy, appointed altar servers and chanters may attend.)
Sunday, March 29: Live-streaming of Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 on the Sunday of St. John Climacus (Only clergy, appointed altar servers and chanters may attend.)
LOOKING AHEAD
Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings
Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews. (4:14-5:6)
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance. To Thee, O Lord, have I cried, O my God.
Brethren, since we have a High Priest, Who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One Who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt Himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by Him Who said to Him, “Thou art My Son, today I have begotten Thee”; as He says also in another place, “Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”
Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (8:34-9:1)
The Lord said, “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for My sake and the Gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” And Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Kingdom of God come with power.”
Divine Liturgy Variables
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.
Apolytikion for The Holy Cross – Tone 1
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all their enemies, and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thy commonwealth.
Kontakion for Sundays of Great Lent – Tone 8
To thee, the Champion Leader, do I offer thanks of victory, O Theotokos, thou who hast delivered me from terror; but as thou that hast that power invincible, O Theotokos, thou alone can set me free: from all forms of danger free me and deliver me, that I may cry unto thee: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom.
The Anti-Trisagion Hymn
Before Thy Cross we bow down in worship, Master, and Thy Holy Resurrection we glorify.
St. Basil’s Liturgy – The Megalynarion
In thee rejoiceth, O full of grace, all creation: the angelic hosts, and the race of men, O hallowed Temple and noetic paradise, glory of Virgins, of whom God was incarnate and became a little child, even our God Who is before all the ages; for He made thy womb a throne, and thy body He made more spacious than the heavens. In thee rejoiceth, O full of grace, all creation; and it glorifieth thee.
Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) for the Third Sunday of Great Lent
The light of Thy countenance, O Lord, hath been signed upon us. Alleluia.
FAMILY NEWS
The Pantry: Everything is needed except pasta and peanut butter.
Birthday Greetings: Tristan R (26th); Matthew C (26th)
Name Day Blessings: Galina Mc (23rd);
Synaxis of the Archangel Gabrie l- 26th: Gabriella C; Gabe S
Memory Eternal: Beverly; Lois; DL; Julia; James
Prayer List: Kim; Dusty; Betsy; Allison; Robin; Doris Finchum; Mary Ann; Vicki; Mat. Raisa; Kaylie and infant Oliver; Catherine with child; Rebekah with child; Amanda Hermione with child; Nikki with child; Isaac in Air Force; Fr. Marc; Kh.Vanessa & Anthony Kinder; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Judith Ann; 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, flood damage, and earthquake damage; those suffering in the Middle East; our nation; world-wide coronavirus outbreak.
There is no service tonight, Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
The next post about directives will clarify during these uncertain times with the Covid19 precautions being taken by the church.
Pray without ceasing for the welfare of your neighbors and for the nation.
“For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying, ‘Fear not, for I will help you.”
Isaiah 41:13
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you — Yes, I will help you… (Isaiah 41:10)
Beloved of All Saints:
Christ is in our midst! I hope and pray you are well and in the good company of the saints!
I am writing to give you some important information regarding our parish’s response to the ever-evolving corona virus outbreak. At the direction of His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH, everyone should be aware of the following:
1. Until further notice, only Clergy, readers and appointed servers will attend Matins and Liturgy on Sunday mornings and the Akathist on Friday evenings. All other services are cancelled and parishioners are asked to remain home. We plan to live-stream the Friday and Sunday services at www.allsaintsbloomington.org so that we can pray together “with one accord” in these difficult times.
2. All other church-related gatherings and meetings (including SOYO) are cancelled.
3. I encourage you to increase your prayers at home during this most troublesome and unusual Lent. The following is a link to the texts of services you can pray on your own. https://www.antiochian.org/regulararticle/624. I recommend small compline on the weeknights.
4. I am preparing some additional video communications and will let you know when I begin posting them on our website. They will be centered on education and encouragement.
Please call or email me if you feel ill or need to talk. Let’s continue to be in touch and support one another, and to care for those around us with prayer and any other opportunities the Lord provides.
If you would like to read the Metropolitan’s directives in full, you may do so here: https://www.antiochian.org/regulararticle/623
With love in the Risen Christ,
Fr Peter Jon
Second Sunday of Great Lent
Commemoration of Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica
Martyr Agapios of Palestine and those with him;
Apostle Aristoboulos of the Seventy, first bishop of Britain; New-martyrs Manuel of Crete and Parthenios
You are always welcome here at All Saints.
Nourishment for the Soul: “Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness.” – St. John Chrysostom
Sunday of Orthodoxy Special Collection netted $667: Thank you for supporting seminarians preparing for the priesthood.
This evening, Sunday Lenten Vespers is at 5:00 at St. Stephen Bulgarian Church in Indianapolis. Fr. Dragan Petrovich is the homilist. A Lenten fellowship meal follows the service.
Parish Council meets today after the Divine Liturgy.
THIS WEEK
Monday, March 16: Compline & Fellowship at the Haneys’ home in Mitchell at 7:00.
Wednesday, March 18: Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts at 6:00; O102 meets afterward.
Fr. Seraphim’s topic is “F.A.R. from God: Overcoming Fear, Anger & Resentment.”
Thursday, March 19: St. John Fellowship at the Haneys’ home in Mitchell 10:00- Noon
Thursday, March 19: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00
Friday, March 20: The Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos at 6:00
Saturday, March 21: Great Vespers at 5:00; SOYO 6:00 – 8:00
Sunday, March 22: Adoration of the Holy Cross – Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00
LOOKING AHEAD
Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings
Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews. (1:10-2:3)
O Lord, Thou wilt preserve us and keep us from this generation.
Save me, O Lord, for the godly man hath disappeared.
“In the beginning, Thou, O Lord, didst found the earth, and the heavens are the work of Thy hands; they will perish, but Thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle Thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But Thou art the same, and Thy years will never end.” But to what angel has He ever said, “Sit at My right hand, until I make Thine enemies a stool for thy feet”? Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation? Therefore, we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message, declared by angels, was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard Him.
Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (2:1-12)
At that time, when Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that He was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and He was preaching the Word to them. And they came, bringing to Jesus a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Now, some of the scribes were sitting there, reasoning in their hearts, “Why does this man speak thus? It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” And immediately Jesus, perceiving in His spirit that they thus reasoned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you reason thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your pallet and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” – He said to the paralytic – “I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home.” And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all. So that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!”
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
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 for St. Gregory Palamas – Tone 8
O Star of Orthodoxy, support of the Church and its teacher, O comeliness of ascetics, and incontestable champion of those who speak in theology, Gregory the wonder-worker, the pride of Thessalonica and preacher of grace, implore thou constantly for the salvation of our souls.
Kontakion for Sundays of Great Lent – Tone 8
To thee, the Champion Leader, do I offer thanks of victory, O Theotokos, thou who hast delivered me from terror; but as thou that hast that power invincible, O Theotokos, thou alone can set me free: from all forms of danger free me and deliver me, that I may cry unto thee: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom.
St. Basil’s Liturgy – The Megalynarion
In thee rejoiceth, O full of grace, all creation: the angelic hosts, and the race of men, O hallowed Temple and noetic paradise, glory of Virgins, of whom God was incarnate and became a little child, even our God Who is before all the ages; for He made thy womb a throne, and thy body He made more spacious than the heavens. In thee rejoiceth, O full of grace, all creation; and it glorifieth thee.
FAMILY NEWS
Coffee Hour: Parishioners whose names begin with C-G will donate and serve today.
The Pantry is still well-supplied. A few jars of peanut butter, marinara sauce and some paper goods could be added.
Birthday Greetings: Adam S (16th); Kh. Kristina G(18th); Marah P (19th); Lilly B (20th); Saraqael H (21st); Georges T (21st); Ghada L (21st); Heidi N(21st)
Name Day Blessings: Nolan A (St. Gregory Palamas – 15th); David P (St. Patrick – 17th); Great Martyr Photini – 20th: Mezy A; Hannah G; Shirley R
Memory Eternal: Beverly; Lois; DL; Julia; James
Prayer List: Kim; Dusty; Betsy; Allison; Robin; Doris Finchum; Mary Ann; Vicki; Mat. Raisa; Kaylie and infant Oliver; Rebekah with child; Amanda Hermione with child; Nikki with child; Isaac in Air Force; Fr. Marc; Kh.Vanessa & Anthony Kinder; Fr. George; Fr. Basil & Kh. Cana; Judith Ann; 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, flood damage, and earthquake damage; those suffering in the Middle East; our nation; world-wide coronavirus outbreak.