Sunday, September 01, 2019

Beginning of the Indiction:

Ecclesiastical New Year

Righteous Simeon the Stylite; Synaxis of the Theotokos at Miasinae

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “Make your abode with the sheep, and flee from the wolves. Never depart from the Church.” – St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Welcome Home, Fr. Seraphim and Khouria Paraskeva Moslener! We are happy to greet you both as part of our All Saints community! 

Newly baptized infant son of Herman and Johanna Hannan.  Today there will be a card shower as we add Luke to our membership. “Let the little children come unto Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

Chalice Appeal: His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY, made an appeal during his arch-pastoral visit Wednesday night for a donor or donors to purchase a new chalice for the church. The gold plating on the existing chalices has worn off, and rather than re-plating, we plan to purchase a new one that is solid silver and will not need to be re-plated in the future. While some money has been given, we still have quite a way to go to purchase a new chalice. Please see Fr. Peter if you are able to help.

College Student Sunday: Next Sunday we will welcome students from IU and Ivy Tech. Bake a dozen or two of cookies for them to take home as we show them our love and offer them  this parish to be their ‘church home’ away from home. Myrrh Bearers also have prepared additional gifts for them.

Today, following dismissal, we will pray a  memorial for Dr. William Nasser, Wanda’s husband and Tony’s father. May his memory be eternal!

Inquirers and Catechumens… Let us Attend! The beginning Inquirer’s class, titled “Journey to Fullness,“ begins Saturday, September 7 at 6:00 PM. Steve and April Blair will be leading the group discussion, which will take place Saturdays this fall. 

In addition, we will be offering a slightly more advanced course of study, entitled “Orthodoxy 102,“ Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend both classes.

THIS WEEK

Monday (Labor Day), September 2: Coffee Talk: All college and university students are invited to have coffee with Father Peter Jon at the Pourhouse Cafe on Kirkwood from 1 to 3pm. 

Wednesday, September 4: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Thursday, September 5: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Saturday, September 7:  Memorial – Great Vespers at 5:00 ; Inquirers class and SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, September 8: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00  – Nativity of the Theotokos

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s First Letter to St.Timothy. (2:1-7)

Timothy, my son, first of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way.  This is good, and it is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.  For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony to which was borne at the proper time.  For this I was appointed a preacher and apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (4:16-22)

At that time, Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and He went to the synagogue, as His custom was, on the Sabbath day.  And He stood up to read; and there was given to Him the book of the prophet Isaiah.  Jesus opened the book and found the place where it was written, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor and to heal the broken hearted.  He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”  And Jesus closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on Him.  And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”  And all spoke well of Him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth.

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

• A memorial for Lucia‘s father, Ioann, will be held Saturday, September 7 just prior to great vespers. Memory eternal!
• Indy Serb Fest and St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church on September 7th (noon to 11pm)
• Liturgy of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Saturday, September 14th at 9am
• St. George Festival in Fishers – September 20th (5pm), 21st (1pm), 22nd (1pm)
• St. Mary’s Annual Festival in Greenwood – September 27th (4pm) and 28th (11am)
• Festival on Fairfax – The first Saturday in October! Save the date!
• October 19th: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party here at the church.

FAMILY NEWS

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners for today are those with names beginning A-B.

Food Pantry Needs: Your donations are always welcome. We don’t need peanut butter and jelly, or spaghetti, but snack, nutrition bars could be used along with marinara, canned soup, paper products, and personal items.

Memory Eternal:  Ioann (7/23);  Susan; Marvin (10th)

Birthday Blessings:  Patricia F (1st); Gabe S (1st); Andrew L (6th); Braylan S (6th)

Name Day Blessing: Athena Becky H (St. Athena, the Virgin Martyr – Sept. 1st)

Prayer List: Michael & Olga; Farmers Market Community; Lucia, Aurelian, & Cora (Ioann’s family); Heather; Irina; Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy P; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hell 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 the Indiction – Tone 2

O Maker of all creation, Who hast established the times and the seasons in Thine own power: Bless the crown of this year with Thy goodness, O Lord, and keep our rulers and Thy flock in peace, by the intercessions of the Theotokos, and save us.

Apolytikion of the Synaxis of the Theotokos – Tone 7

Rejoice, thou who art full of grace, O Virgin Theotokos, haven and protection of the race of man; for the Redeemer of the world became incarnate of thee; for thou alone art both mother and virgin, ever blessed and glorified. Intercede with Christ God that peace be granted unto all the world.

Apolytikion  of St. Simeon the Stylite – Tone 1

Thou becamest a pillar of patience and didst emulate the Forefathers, O righteous one: Job in his sufferings, Joseph in temptations, and the life of the bodiless while in the body. O Simeon, our righteous Father, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.

Kontakion for the Indiction – Tone 4

O God of all, Thou Who hast made all the ages, * O Sovereign Lord, truly transcendent in essence, * bestow Thy grace and blessing on the year to come; * and, O Most Compassionate, * in Thine infinite mercy * save all them that worship Thee, * Who alone art our Master, * and that with fear, O Savior, cry to Thee: * Grant unto all men a fruitful and godly year.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) of the Indiction – Tone 8

Bless the crown of the year with Thy goodness, O Lord. Alleluia.

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Return of the relics of the Apostle Bartholomew; Holy Apostle Titus of the Seventy;

Archbishops Menas, Epiphanios, Gennadios and John of Constantinople

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “Take communion regularly, pray warmly, be patient, and you will see a strong hand holding you.” – Elder Amphilochios Makris of Patmos

Today, following the dismissal, we will pray the 40-day memorial for Achilles Anton, brother of Becky Hrisomalos. Achilles has worshipped with us at many Divine Liturgies in recent years and will be sorely missed. May his memory be eternal!

Moving to Bloomington: Fr. Seraphim and Khouria Paraskeva Moslener are moving to Bloomington, where they will be attached to All Saints effective September 1st. It will be such a joy to have them both living, praying, and working with our community. Welcome home! 

Myrrh Bearer’s meet today.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, August 28:  His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY, will be with us for a 6 pm liturgy on for the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist. This will be his annual arch-pastoral visit. A reception follows.

Thursday, August 29: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Saturday, August 31:  Great Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO at 6:00 – 40-Day Memorial for Irina Avakyan  

Sunday, September 1: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00-  Memorial for Dr. William Nassar.

LOOKING AHEAD

• College Student Sunday on September 8th: We welcome students from IU and Ivy Tech.
• Liturgy of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – September 14th at 9am
• St. George Festival in Fishers – September 20th (5pm), 21st (1pm), 22nd (1pm)
• St. Mary’s Annual Festival in Greenwood – September 27th (4pm) and 28th (11am)
• Festival on Fairfax – The first Saturday in October! Save the date!

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (4:9-16)

Brethren, God has exhibited us Apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill clad and buffeted and homeless; and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the off scouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the Gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (17:14-23)

At that time, a man came up to Jesus and kneeling before Him said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. And I brought him to Thy disciples, and they could not heal him.” And Jesus answered, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me.” And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” Jesus said to them, “Because you have no faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. This kind never comes out except by prayer and fasting.” As they were traveling together through Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and He will rise on the third day.”

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.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

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 for Ss. Bartholomew & Titus – Tone 3

O Holy Apostles, intercede with our merciful God, to grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

Kontakion of the Nativity of the Theotokos – Tone 4

By thy holy nativity, O pure one, Joachim and Anna were delivered from the reproach of barrenness; and Adam and Eve were delivered from the corruption of death; thy people do celebrate it, having been saved from the stain of iniquity, crying unto thee: The barren doth give birth to the Theotokos, who nourisheth our life.

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners for today are those with names beginning R-Z.

Food Pantry Needs: Your donations are always welcome. We don’t need peanut butter and jelly, but snack, nutrition bars could be used, preferably some without large nuts.

Memory Eternal: Ioan (Lucia’s father – 7/23); Irina Avakyan  (Irina’s mother  – 7/23);

Achilles Anton (Becky’s brother – 7/23); Marvin (Marcia’s brother – 10th)

Birthday Blessings:  Subdn. Daniel Barrett (29th); Kiya Crandall (Subdn’s granddaughter – 29th)

Name Day Celebrations: Ephrem Alexander (St.Moses of Ethiopia – 28th)

Prayer List: Michael & Olga; Farmers Market Community; Lucia, Aurelian, & Cora (Ioan’s family);Hrisomalos family (Achilles’ family); Heather; Irina; Rafat, & Michael (Irina Avakyan’s family); Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy P; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

Martyrs Floros and Lauros of Illyria; Venerable Sophronios of St. Anne Skete on Athos

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “There is no greater energy than that of prayer. Prayer is God’s energy–that’s what it is. Above all, however, we need something else: we need to listen to the voice of God–in silence.” – Mother Gavrilia of Aegina

Parish Council meets today.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, August 21:  Daily Vespers at 6:00

Thursday, August 22: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Saturday, August 24:  Reader Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO at 6:00  

Sunday, August 25: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00- 40-Day Memorial for Dr. Achilles Anton – Myrrh Bearers meet.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Door Opening of Saint Ananias Orthodox Mission at 3407 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville 47714, Saturday, August 24th at 1pm CT with Bishop ANTHONY presiding.
• His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY, will be with us for a 6 pm liturgy on Wednesday evening, August 28th, for the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist. This will be his annual arch-pastoral visit. A reception follows.
• 40-Day Memorial for Irina Avakyan on Saturday, August 31st
• Memorial for Dr. William Nassar on Sunday, September 1st at the church.
• College Student Sunday on September 8th: We welcome students from IU and Ivy Tech.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (3:9-17)

Brethren, we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay or straw, each man’s work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (14:22-34)

At that time, Jesus made the Disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. And after He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, but the Disciples’ boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. But when the Disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” And Peter answered Him, “Lord, if it is Thee, bid me come to Thee on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out His hand and caught him, saying to him, “O man of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly, Thou art the Son of God.” And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

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.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

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 Dormition – Tone 1

In thy birth-giving, O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity; and in thy falling-asleep thou hast not forsaken the world; for thou wast translated into life, being the Mother of Life. Wherefore, by thine intercessions, deliver our souls from death.

Kontakion of the Dormition – Tone 2

Verily, the Theotokos, who is ever watchful in intercessions, and whose prayers are never rejected, neither tomb nor death could control. But since she is the Mother of Life, He Who dwelt in her ever-virgin womb did translate her to life.

FAMILY NOTES

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners for today are those with names beginning H-P.

Food Pantry Needs: Your donations are always welcome.

Memory Eternal: Ioan (Lucia’s father – 7/23); Irina Avakyan  (Irina’s mother  – 7/23);

Achilles Anton (Becky’s brother – 7/23); Marvin (Marcia’s brother – 10th)

Birthday Blessings:  Shannon R (22nd); Karen H (23rd)

Name Day Celebrations: John C (St. Oswin – 20th)

Prayer List: Lucia, Aurelian, & Cora (Ioan’s family);Hrisomalos family (Achilles’ family); Heather; Irina; Rafat, & Michael (Irina Avakyan’s family); Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy P; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Sunday, August 11, 2019

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

After-feast of the Transfiguration of Christ

Martyr and Archdeacon Euplos of Catania in Sicily; Niphon, Patriarch of Constantinople;

 New-martyrs Anastasios and Demetrios of Lesbos

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “Remember, never to fear the power of evil more than your trust in the power and love of God.” – St Hermes of Philippopolis

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, August 14:  Holy Dormition Vesperal Liturgy at 6:00

Thursday, August 15: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Saturday, August 17:  Great Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, August 18: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Door Opening of Saint Ananias Orthodox Mission at 3407 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville 47714, Saturday, August 24th at 1pm CT with Bishop ANTHONY presiding.
• 40-Day Memorial for Dr. Achilles Anton on Sunday, August 25th at All Saints
• August 25th: Blessing of the post high school students and faculty before classes begin.
• His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY, will be with us for a 6 pm liturgy on Wednesday evening, August 28th, for the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist. This will be his annual arch-pastoral visit. A reception follows.
• 40-Day Memorial for Irina Avakyan on Saturday, August 31st
• Memorial for Dr. William Nassar on Sunday, September 1st at the church.
• Welcome for Students at IU and Ivy Tech, sponsored by the Myrrh Bearers.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (1:10-17)

Brethren, I appeal to you, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissension among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.  For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren.  What I mean is that each one of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.”  Is Christ divided?  Was Paul crucified for you?  Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?  I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest anyone should say that you were baptized in my name.  (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas.  Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.)  For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the Gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (14:14-22)

At that time, when Jesus went ashore he saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.  When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.”  Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.”  They said to Him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.”  And He said, “Bring them here to Me.”  Then He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish He looked up to Heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.  And they all ate and were satisfied.  And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over.  And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.  Then Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.

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.

Divine Liturgy Variables for Choir and Parish

Refrain of the Second Antiphon: Save us, O Son of God, Who wast transfigured on Mount Tabor,who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

Third Antiphon

O Lord, in the light of Thy countenance shall they walk, and in Thy Name shall they rejoice all the day long.

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 if the Transfiguration – Tone 7

When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee.

Kontakion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7

Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.

FAMILY NOTES

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners for today are those with names beginning C-G.

Food Pantry Needs: The shelves are slowly being filled. Your donations are always welcome.

If you need fire/specialty smoking wood, please contact Thomas Przybyla at 812-929-1766.

Memory Eternal: Ioan (Lucia’s father – 7/23); Irina Avakyan (Irina’s mother  – 7/23);

Achilles Anton (Becky’s brother – 7/23)

Anniversary Memories: Fr. Lucas & Stacey Christensen (16th); Kelly & Steve Sanderson (17th)

Birthday Blessings:  Barb G (12th); Vicki G (14th)

Name Day Celebrations: Jan G (St. Susanna – 11th); Max W (St. Maximos – 13th); Claudio P (St. Maximos – 13th); Micah F (Micah, the Prophet – 14th); Holy Dormition: Mary B, Kh. Marilyn Gillquist, Mary Ann Griggs, Alice Marie Piercefield

Prayer List: Lucia, Aurelian, & Cora (Ioan’s family);Hrisomalos family (Achilles’ family); Heather; Irina; Rafat, & Michael (Irina Avakyan’s family); Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy P; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.

Sunday, August 04, 2019

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

The Holy Seven Sleeping Youths of Ephesus;

Recovery of the relics of Martyr Eudokia of Persia

Welcome to All Saints!

Nourishment for the Soul: “Married life is a life blessed by God, and monastic life is a holy and angelic life; both of these ways of life are pleasing to God.” – St. Anthony of Optina

This morning Rita Voss-Monroe is being baptized at 9:00, and she and Matthew Crandall are being welcomed through Holy Chrismation into the faith and fellowship of the Church during the Divine Liturgy.

The Word Magazine, a publication by the Antiochian Archdiocese: This is a reminder that if you have received the magazine in the past, you need to reapply as the old mailing list will not be used.  You can apply online, or if you want a hard copy to mail, you can find one in the hallway by the library check-out clip board Also, you can read the publication online at antiochian.org.

LOOKING AHEAD

• Holy Dormition Vesperal Liturgy – Wednesday, August 14th at 6pm
• Door Opening of Saint Ananias Orthodox Mission at 3407 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville 47714, Saturday, August 24th at 1pm CT with Bishop ANTHONY presiding.
• His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY, will be with us for a 6 pm liturgy on Wednesday evening, August 28th, for the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist. This will be his annual arch-pastoral visit. A reception follows.

Today Father Peter Jon will bless the children and teachers of grades K-12;

this includes homeschool, private school, and public school students and teachers.

Today there is a brief Festival Meeting.

THIS WEEK

The Dormition Fast Continues.

Monday, August 5: Evening Liturgy for Holy Transfiguration at 6:00 with the blessing of grapes

Wednesday, August 7: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Thursday, August 8: Bible Study at Becky’s home at 3:00

Friday, August 9: Paraklesis at 6:00

Saturday, August 10:  Great Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, August 11: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Epistle: The Reading is from of St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans. (15:1-7)

Brethren, we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached thee fell on me.” For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures, we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (9:27-35)

At that time, as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud: “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” When He entered the house, the blind men came to Him; and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it done to you.” And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, “See that no one knows it.” But they went away and spread His fame through all that district. As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to Him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, “Never was anything like this seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons by the prince of demons.” And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity.

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.

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.

Kontakion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7

Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.

FAMILY NOTES

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors and cleaners for today are those with names beginning A-B.

Food Pantry Needs: The shelves are slowly being filled. Your donations are always welcome.

If you need fire/specialty smoking wood, please contact Thomas Przybyla at 812-929-1766.

Memory Eternal: Ioan (Lucia’s father – 7/23); Irina Avakyan (Irina’s mother  – 7/23); Achilles Anton (Becky’s brother – 7/23)

Anniversary Memories: Marvin & Alice P  (5th); Dan & Jennifer (9th)

Birthday Blessings: Gala M (4th); John C (6th); Gary Gr (6th); Emili S (6th)

Name Day Celebrations: Aaron H (St. Herman-9th); Herman H (St. Herman – 9th);

Dn. Lawrence (Archdeacon Lawrence – 10th)

Prayer List: Lucia, Aurelian, & Cora (Ioan’s family);Hrisomalos family (Achilles’ family); Heather; Irina; Rafat, & Michael (Irina Avakyan’s family); Heather;Vicki; Bonnie; Emma; Patricia; Mary & Robert;Shirley; Rose; Lexi & Vivian; Theo;  Doug Barrett;Jeremy P; Charles; Alice & Marvin; Grayson; Cleo; Marcia; Nancy; Nick;Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Dee; Mary Ann;Emilija and infant daughter; Sharon Catherine; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer & Regina; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage, and earthquake damage in the USA; those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places, in our schools and on our southern border;  Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation.