Sunday, December 09, 2018
Conception of the Theotokos by Righteous Anna
Consecration of the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem

Welcome to All Saints.
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Montforte is the guest celebrant today.
Father Peter Jon and his family will be away through December 10th.

Nourishment of the Soul: “The more we become holy like St. Nicholas, the more we love everyone around us without any condition. God enabled him to find many ways to touch people’s lives.” — His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH

Choir and Chanters Appreciation Day: Warmly greet our team of chanters and choir members today as they faithfully serve us week after week. Included in your bulletin is a letter from His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH.

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors for today are those with last names beginning Be-F.

Food Pantry: The shelves are well-filled…thanks: Your usual donations are welcome.

Help fill the gift bag with children’s hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves. Bags are in the hallway and in the narthax.

Christmas ‘Giving Tree’ in the social hall. Please support our annual practice of loading the tree with gift cards for Father to distribute to families in our community. Each Sunday, the cards will be removed so they are safely secured. Cards from Walmart, Target, local pharmacies, super markets, and gas stations are good choices.

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.

Tithes and Pledges for 2019–please submit yours soon. The forms are in both your bulletin at church and your December newsletter which should arrive this week in the mail.

THIS WEEK
The Nativity Fast continues until Christmas Eve.

Tuesday, December 11: Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s at 7:00
Wednesday, December 12: Evening Liturgy at 6:00 – St. Herman of Alaska
Thursday, December 13: Bible Study at Becky’s 3:00-5:00
Saturday, December 15: Dee Haney’s Open House for our Ladies 11:00-2:30. Enjoy inspiration, fun, food, and games! Meet at the church at 10:15 if you want to caravan to Mitchell.
Saturday, December 15: Great Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO and O101 at 6:00
Sunday, December 16: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – St. Lucia (Lilly Blair) arrives during social hour with her crown of candles and tray of sweet treats. Parish Council also meets.

LOOKING AHEAD

…Antiochian Village Summer Camp: Reserve a place for your child now for 2019!
…O101 Topics in Coming Weeks: When We Say God, Part 2, God with Us, Our Ultimate Purpose, Salvation as Participation, Orthodox Worship, A Beautiful Hymn, The Journey Continues,.
…Aunt Ruth’s Toffee for Christmas will be available soon in the bookstore.
…Monthly Crafting Workshop: Everyone is welcome to bring projects, ideas to share, or willingness to learn. Meet in Fellowship Hall. Emily Wood is the coordinator. The Next meeting is January 12th at 3:00

FAMILY NOTES

An Opportunity to Serve: If you are available to help Alice and Marvin with laundry or other tasks, please contact Nina Rogers who is coordinating this benefit for these beloved family members.

Happy Birthday: Zane N(10th); Rhonda W (11th); Andrew H (13th)
Blessed Name Day: Subdeacon Daniel Barrett (Daniel the Stylite – 11th); Lucia Toadere (St. Lucia- 13th); St. Herman of Alaska – 13th – Wyatt Crandall; Aaron Hsu; Martin Guise; Herman Hannan

Memory Eternal: Archpriest Stephen Rhudy (Nov. 12); President George HW Bush (2nd)

Prayer List: Laura (young woman with serious condition/friend of John C.); Sue (elderly woman with cancer diagnosis);Nancy Jones; Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Impey and Tudorica families; Alice & Marvin; Charles; Vicki; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Emilija with child (doing well on bed rest); Kristina (Weber) with child; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Vivian; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Ty & Hannah (with child); Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer D; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage or hurricane 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.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “God is wondrous in His saints.”
Verse: “Bless God in the congregations.” Psalm 67:35,26

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter the Galatians. (4:22-27)
(For the Conception of the Theotokos by Righteous Anna)

Brethren, Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. But the son of the slave was born according to the flesh, the son of the free woman through promise. Now this is an allegory: these women are two covenants. One is from Mount Sinai, bearing children for slavery; she is Hagar. Now Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia; she corresponds to the present Jerusalem, for she is in slavery with her children. But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother. For it is written, “Rejoice, O barren one who does not bear; break forth and shout, you who are not in travail; for the children of the desolate one are many more than the children of her that is married.”

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

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

Divine Liturgy Variables

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.

Apolytikion of the Conception of the Theotokos by St. Anna – Tone 4
Today have the bonds of barrenness been loosened; God, having heard the prayers of Joachim and Anna, promised them openly that they should give birth, beyond hope, to the Maiden of God, from whom He, the infinite One was to be born, becoming man, commanding the angel to shout to her: Rejoice, O full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Kontakion of the Conception of the Theotokos by St. Anna – Tone 4
All the world doth celebrate * Anna’s conception * on this day with festive joy, * because it came to pass through God; * for by divine grace she hath conceived * her that beyond words conceiveth the Word of God.

Sunday, December 2, 2018
Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Prophet Habakkuk; Martyr Habib the New; Martyr Myrope of Chios; Venerable John, Heraclemon, Theophilos and Andrew of Egypt; Martyr Stephen Urosh, the Serbian king; Venerable Ioannikios of Devitch

Welcome to All Saints.

Nourishment of the Soul: “A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy, reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness, gathers love.” – St. Basil the Great

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors for today are those with last names beginning A-Ba.

Food Pantry: The shelves are well-filled…thanks: Your usual donations are welcome.

Help fill the gift bag with children’s hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves. Bags are in the hallway and in the narthax.

THIS WEEK
The Nativity Fast continues until Christmas Eve.

Monday, December 3: Evening Liturgy at 6:00 – Great martyr Barbara and Venerable John of Damascus
Tuesday, December 4: Father and his family will be away through December 10th
Wednesday, December 5: Reader Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, December 6: Bible Study at Becky’s 3:00-5:00
Saturday, December 8: Reader Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO and O101 at 6:00
Sunday, December 9: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 : Father Gabriel Montforte will be our guest celebrant. Many of you remember his wife Laura Willms Montforte.

LOOKING AHEAD

…O101 Topics in Coming Weeks: When We Say God, Part 2, God with Us, Our Ultimate Purpose, Salvation as Participation, Orthodox Worship, A Beautiful Hymn, The Journey Continues,.

…December 9th is Choir and Chanters Appreciation Day.

…Aunt Ruth’s Toffee for Christmas will be available soon in the bookstore.

…December 12: Evening Liturgy – St. Herman of Alaska

…December 15th: Dee Haney and April Blair are planning their annual Women’s Christmas open house. Arrive at 11:00 and enjoy fun, food, and games with these well-seasoned hostesses!

…Monthly Crafting Workshop: Everyone is welcome to bring projects, ideas to share, or willingness to learn. Meet in Fellowship Hall. Emily Wood is the coordinator. The Next meeting is January 12th at 3:00

FAMILY NOTES

An Opportunity to Serve: If you are available to help Alice and Marvin with laundry or other tasks, please contact Nina Rogers who is coordinating this benefit for these beloved family members.

Happy Birthday: Gregory Gillquist (2nd)

Memory Eternal: Archpriest Stephen Rhudy (Nov. 12)

Prayer List: Nancy Jones; Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Impey and Tudorica families; Alice & Marvin; Charles; Vicki; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Emilija with child (doing well on bed rest); Kristina (Weber) with child; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Vivian; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Ty & Hannah (with child); Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer D; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage or hurricane 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.

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.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “The Lord is my strength and my song.”
Verse: “With chastisement hath the Lord chastened me.” Psalm 117:14,18

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter the Ephesians. (6:10-17)

Brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand, therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace; besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

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

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

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.

Kontakion of the Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3
The Virgin cometh today to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.

Sunday, December 2, 2018
Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Prophet Habakkuk; Martyr Habib the New; Martyr Myrope of Chios; Venerable John, Heraclemon, Theophilos and Andrew of Egypt; Martyr Stephen Urosh, the Serbian king; Venerable Ioannikios of Devitch

Welcome to All Saints.

Nourishment of the Soul: “A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy, reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness, gathers love.” – St. Basil the Great

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors for today are those with last names beginning A-Ba.

Food Pantry: The shelves are well-filled…thanks: Your usual donations are welcome.

Help fill the gift bag with children’s hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves. Bags are in the hallway and in the narthax.

THIS WEEK
The Nativity Fast continues until Christmas Eve.

Monday, December 3: Evening Liturgy at 6:00 – Great martyr Barbara and Venerable John of Damascus
Tuesday, December 4: Father and his family will be away through December 10th
Wednesday, December 5: Reader Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, December 6: Bible Study at Becky’s 3:00-5:00
Saturday, December 8: Reader Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO and O101 at 6:00
Sunday, December 9: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 : Father Gabriel Montforte will be our guest celebrant. Many of you remember his wife Laura Willms Montforte.

LOOKING AHEAD

…O101 Topics in Coming Weeks: When We Say God, Part 2, God with Us, Our Ultimate Purpose, Salvation as Participation, Orthodox Worship, A Beautiful Hymn, The Journey Continues,.

…December 9th is Choir and Chanters Appreciation Day.

…Aunt Ruth’s Toffee for Christmas will be available soon in the bookstore.

…December 12: Evening Liturgy – St. Herman of Alaska

…December 15th: Dee Haney and April Blair are planning their annual Women’s Christmas open house. Arrive at 11:00 and enjoy fun, food, and games with these well-seasoned hostesses!

…Monthly Crafting Workshop: Everyone is welcome to bring projects, ideas to share, or willingness to learn. Meet in Fellowship Hall. Emily Wood is the coordinator. The Next meeting is January 12th at 3:00

FAMILY NOTES

An Opportunity to Serve: If you are available to help Alice and Marvin with laundry or other tasks, please contact Nina Rogers who is coordinating this benefit for these beloved family members.

Happy Birthday: Gregory G (2nd)

Memory Eternal: Archpriest Stephen Rhudy (Nov. 12)

Prayer List: Nancy Jones; Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Impey and Tudorica families; Alice & Marvin; Charles; Vicki; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Emilija with child (doing well on bed rest); Kristina (Weber) with child; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Vivian; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Ty & Hannah (with child); Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer D; those suffering in the drug crisis, with fire devastation, with flood damage or hurricane 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.

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.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “The Lord is my strength and my song.”
Verse: “With chastisement hath the Lord chastened me.” Psalm 117:14,18

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter the Ephesians. (6:10-17)

Brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand, therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace; besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

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

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

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.

Kontakion of the Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3
The Virgin cometh today to the cave to give birth to * God the Word ineffably, * Who was before all the ages. * Dance for joy, O earth, on hearing * the gladsome tidings; * with the Angels and the shepherds now glorify Him * Who is willing to be gazed on * as a young Child Who * before the ages is God.

Sunday, November 25, 2018
Leave-Taking (Apodosis) of the Entrance of the Theotokos
Great-martyr Katherine the All-wise of Alexandria
Martyr Mercurios of Caesarea in Cappadocia; Martyr Mercurios of Smolensk

Welcome to All Saints. We are thankful you have chosen to worship God with us today. Let us get to know you.

Nourishment of the Soul: “True wealth, for me, is to see you in the Kingdom of Heaven.”
– Elder Amphilochios Makris of Patmos

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors for today are those with last names beginning G-Z.

Food Pantry: The shelves are well-filled…thanks: Your usual donations are welcome, but there has been a request for creamed chicken soup. Peanut butter supply is getting low!

Help fill the Gift Bag! Bring children’s hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves to donate to local needy school children in the Bloomington area. This ministry will continue through February.

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.

THIS WEEK
The Nativity Fast continues until Christmas Eve.

Wednesday, November 28: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Friday, November 30: Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00
Saturday, December 1: Great Vespers at 5:00 with St. Nicholas Celebration 6:00
Sunday, December 2: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

St. Nicholas Night is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st, following Great Vespers. What to expect? Children leave their shoes in the hallway, awaiting the arrival of St. Nicholas ! Children and Adults who are young at heart will enjoy an evening of Food, Fellowship and Entertainment. Bring your friends and family.

Myrrh Bearers meet today around Noon.

LOOKING AHEAD

…O101 Topics in Coming Weeks: “When We Say God, Part 2”, “God with Us”, “Our Ultimate Purpose”, “Salvation as Participation”

…Aunt Ruth’s Toffee for Christmas will be available soon in the bookstore.

…December 15th: Dee Haney and April Blair are planning their annual Women’s Christmas open house. Arrive at 11:00 and enjoy fun, food, and games with these well-seasoned hostesses!

… Invitation to Door Opening of Saint Ananias Orthodox Mission in Evansville: Sat., Dec. 15th at 4 pm.
The Evansville area was targeted by the late V. Rev. Fr. Peter Gilquist and V. Rev. Fr. Nabil Hanna as the largest metro area in the country without an Orthodox Church. Nine years ago, Fr. Daniel Hackney, his family and a few faithful began holding regular services and ministry. A significant amount of time, talent and treasure has come from the Indiana Deanery since this mission’s inception. Now this is an opportunity to see the fruit of your labor of love. His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY will concelebrate at the service. A reception follows.
RSVP at www.stananiasorthdox.org or 812-575-0211. The Mission is located at 3407 Bellemeade Avenue.

…Monthly Crafting Workshop: Everyone is welcome to bring projects, ideas to share, or willingness to learn. Meet in Fellowship Hall. Emily Wood is the coordinator. The Next meeting is January 12th at 3:00

FAMILY NOTES

Happy Birthday: Fr. Lucas C (27th); Dan M (30th)
Name Day Remembrances: St. Katherine (25th): Cathy Alexander, Katie Alexander, Mallory Finchum, Catherine Gillquist, Karen Hrisomalos, Sharon Catherine Kolasinski, Amy Catherine Polit, Rachel Barber, Kelly Sanderson, Lina Tabbal – St. Andrew (30th) Andrew Labban; Don Haney

Memory Eternal: Archpriest Stephen Rhudy ; Veronica Bogan (19th)

Prayer List: Ben Swakopf; Nancy Jones; Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Impey and Tudorica families; Alice & Marvin; Charles; Vicki; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Emilija with child (doing well on bed rest); Kristina (Weber) with child; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Vivian; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Ty & Hannah (with child); Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer D; Pastor Pat; those suffering in the drug crisis, with flood damage or hurricane 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.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “God is wondrous in His saints.”
Verse: “Bless God in the congregations.” Psalm 67:35,26

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians. (3:23-4:5)
(For St. Katherine the Great-Martyr)

Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the Law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed. So that the Law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian; for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise. I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate; but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father. So with us; when we were children, we were slaves to the elemental spirits of the universe. But when the time had fully come, God sent forth His Son, to redeem those who were under the Law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according St. Luke. (18:18-27)

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

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 of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4
Today the Virgin is the foreshadowing of the pleasure of God, and the beginning of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. Thou hast appeared in the Temple of God openly and hast gone before, preaching Christ to all. Let us shout with one thrilling voice, saying, Rejoice, O thou who art the fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.

Apolytikion of St. Katherine the great Martyr – Tone 5
Let us praise the all-lauded and noble bride of Christ, * the godly Katherine, the guardian of Sinai and its defense, * who is also our support and succor and our help; * for with the Holy Spirit’s sword * she hath silenced brilliantly the clever among the godless; * and being crowned as a Martyr, she now doth ask great mercy for us all.

Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4
The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.

Megalynarion of the Entrance – Tone 4 (Instead of ‘It is Truly Meet)
The Angels beholding the entrance of the all-pure one were overtaken by surprise; how hath the Virgin entered into the Holy of Holies?
Since thou art a living temple of God, O Theotokos, no impure hand shall touch thee. But the lips of believers, let them ceaselessly laud thee, crying unto thee joyfully with the voice of the angels, Verily, O undefiled Virgin, thou art more exalted than all creatures.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) for the Entrance – Tone 8
I will take the cup of salvation, and I will call upon the Name of the Lord. Alleluia.

Sunday, November 18, 2018
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Martyr Plato of Ancyra; Martyr Romanos of Antioch;
Martyrs Zacchaeus the deacon and Alphaeos the reader of Caesarea in Palestine

Welcome to All Saints.
We are thankful you have chosen to worship God with us today.
We invite you to join us for coffee hour following the service, so we can get to know you.

Nourishment of the Soul: “You do not know when the Lord will come and visit you; be impartial to all, kind to all, sincere and hospitable.” – St. John of Kronstadt

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors for today are those with last names beginning Be-F.

Food Pantry: The shelves are well-filled…thanks: Gift cards to Walmart or Aldi are needed by one family. Please Leave them with Marcia

Help fill the Gift Bag! Bring children’s hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves to donate to local needy school children in the Bloomington area. Bags are in the narthax and the hallway. This ministry will continue through February. Cathy Alexander is carrying on our beloved Alex’s tradition and memory with this effort. Thanks!

LOOKING AHEAD
…Decorating for Christmas is always scheduled for the weekend following Thanksgiving.
…O101 Topics in Coming Weeks: December 1st “When We Say God, Part 2 and “God with Us”.
Dec. 8th “Our Ultimate Purpose” and “Salvation as Participation”
…Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 on November 30th
…St. Nicholas Night is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st, following Great Vespers.
…December 15th: Dee Haney and April Blair are planning their annual Women’s Christmas open house. Arrive at 11:00 and enjoy fun, food, and games with these well-seasoned hostesses!
…Monthly Crafting Workshop: Everyone is welcome to bring their projects and ideas to share in the Fellowship Hall. Emily Wood is the coordinator. Next meeting is January 12th at 3:30

Check out this review of “Heaven and Earth ” in the Oregon Arts Watch. This is the St. John of Damascus Project which started here at All Saints:http://www.orartswatch.org/choral-arts-ensemble-cappella-romana-many-ways-of-being-many/

Have you signed up to attend the Thanksgiving Feast? Find the list in the hallway. IU students, if you are not leaving Bloomington for the week, please attend with a friend or two.

THIS WEEK
The Nativity Fast continues until Christmas Eve.

Tuesday, November 20: Presentation of the Theotokos Vesperal Liturgy at 6:00
Wednesday, November 21: Akathist of Thanksgiving at 6:00
Thursday, November22: Thanksgiving Pitch-in Feast at 2:00
Saturday, November 24: Great Vespers at 5:00 with SOYO at 6:00 and “Annual, Decorating the Church for Christmas”…Parishioners of all ages are needed and welcome!
Sunday, November 25: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Myrrh Bearers meet.

FAMILY NOTES
Happy Birthday: Paul B (19th); Genevieve C (20th); Lisa A (21st)

Name Day Remembrances: Mary Ann Griggs and all others with the Theotokos as their name day (Presentation of the Theotokos -21st)

Memory Eternal: Veronica Bogan (19th); Archpriest Stephen Rhudy

Prayer List: Ben Swakopf; Nancy Jones; Bruce; Joanna Zaharako; Impey and Tudorica families; Alice & Marvin; Charles; Vicki; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Emilija with child (doing well on bed rest); Kristina (Weber) with child; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina; Vivian; Paul; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Fr. Basil; Iva Lee; Nancy & Shalayna; Ty & Hannah (with child); Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer D; Pastor Pat; those suffering in the drug crisis, with flood damage or hurricane 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.

Pledge of Support for the Parish Council, recited together near the end of the Liturgy today.

We, the Parishioners of All Saints Orthodox Christian Church as members of this one body in Christ, do now commit ourselves to the support of you, our leaders, chosen by the Holy Spirit in our annual assembly to guide us in the coming year.
We pledge our love in Christ to each of you, to support you with our prayers and our ready response when called upon, as we, led by you, work for the greater Glory of God.
We pledge to commit ourselves anew to the task of becoming One Body in Christ, with One Lord, One Spirit, One God and Father, Who is above all, through all and in all of us. Amen.
Parish Council members meet after Divine Liturgy to elect officers and welcome new members.

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.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.”
Verse: “God is known in Judah; His Name is great in Israel.” Psalm 75:11, 1

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians. (4:1-7)

Brethren, I, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, Who is above all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

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

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

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.

Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4
The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.