Sunday, September 02, 2018
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Martyr Mamas and his family; John the Faster, patriarch of Constantinople

Welcome to All Saints.
It is our joy to meet our visitors. For those in town to attend IU,
we hope you will make All Saints your home away from home.

Nourishment of the Soul: “If a man suppresses his stomach and his tongue, then he will be able to rule over himself.” – St. Poemen

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with A-Ba; however, your donations are appreciated at all times.

Food Pantry: Contribute as you can. Currently we need pasta and marinara sauce, salsa, small bags of chips, boxed macaroni/cheese, canned meat, applesauce cups, carrots, mixed vegetables, greens, and toilet tissue. We still have LOTS of corn and green beans! (Yes, Spam is okay!)

A Note From the Alexanders
Dear All Saints Family, We would like to thank you for your love and support through this family tragedy. It is impossible for us to put into words how much we have appreciated the kind words, hugs, smiles and loving encouragement. It is truly by God’s grace that our church family has been one of on the most important support systems to get us through our grief. We just thank you so much!
All our love, John, Lisa, Amanda, Katie, John John, Molly, Mezy, Ephrem and Nick too!

New Altar Robes: As we ring in the Church New Year today, you will notice that the altar servers are adorned in beautiful, new robes. These special garments for our acolytes were purchased with money gifted to the All Saints in loving memory of one of our long-standing altar servers, Nicholas J. Alexander. May his memory be eternal!
There will be memorial for Dr. William Nasser today following the dismissal. Memory Eternal!

Festival Postcards will be available next Sunday for you to take and share with friends, family, classmates, fellow workers, or whomever you wish to invite.

Church Etiquette: During the month of September, Father will provide a review of basic church etiquette in subsequent bulletins. When to enter or leave the Nave? What to wear? To kneel or not to kneel? If you have any specific questions, simply write them down and place them on Father’s desk to be included in the review.

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.

THIS WEEK

Tuesday, September 4: Bible Study at the Webb’s home 7:0 0 -8:30 (details on insert page)
Wednesday, September 5: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, September 6: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3:00 – 5:00
Saturday, September 8: Nativity of the Theotokos Liturgy at 8:00 a.m. with pitch-in
Saturday, September 8: Walk for Life with registration at 10:00
Saturday, September 8: Great Vespers at 5:00 – No SOYO meeting
Sunday, September 9: Baptism of infant Anthony Gillquist at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

LOOKING AHEAD

… Orthodox Christians for Life (OCL) will represent our parish at the Walk for Life 2018 on the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos. The annual Walk benefits two of our local life-saving, pro-family crisis pregnancy ministries: the Hannah Center and Hannah House Maternity Home. Orthodox Christians for Life invites everyone to participate in this one-mile walk along Clear Creek Trail to raise money for these initiatives which support young mothers & families in crisis situations. Although registration opens at 9:30 am on Saturday the 8th, the organizers have graciously agreed to keep registration open until at least 10 am to accommodate our parishioners! Please visit http://www.hannahcenter.org/walk/to learn more or to give online to support Hannah House.

…SOYO Activity: On Saturday, September 8th, our teens will attend the Walk for Life immediately following the 8am Divine Liturgy. For this day only, our morning gathering will be in lieu of our normal evening meeting time. Mr. Przybyla would like to remind each teen to please bring the SOYO shirt to change into following the Liturgy.

…Orthodoxy 101 Returns: Beginning Saturday, September 15thfrom 6-7 pm, Steve and April Blair will lead a 16-week course, titled, Journey to Fullness. The new course includes a weekly 20-minute DVD presentation featuring Orthodox Evangelist and Ancient Faith Radio personality Fr. Barnabas Powell, followed by discussion. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

…Student Welcome at social hour on September 16th

…All Parish Workday on Saturday, September 22nd helps prepare the building and grounds for the coming festival. Work will be done outdoors and inside.

…Our Annual Festival is scheduled for October 6th. Plan ahead to consider how you can be involved. A meeting is scheduled for September 23rd after Divine Liturgy. Those on the festival committee should look for emails from Daniel Rigsby, this year’s coordinator.

St. Mary’s Festival is scheduled for September 29th in Greenwood from Noon to 7:00.

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Celebrations: Andrew L (6th); Braylan S (6th)
Name Day Remembrance: Mary Ann Griggs (8th – Our Lady Theotokos)
Memory Eternal: Kevin (8th); Peter James (16th – Gillquist’s brother-in-law); Mark

Prayer List: PJ Boyle’s family; Infant Nora (good report – she does not have cystic fibrosis); Nyssa (catechumen); Alice & Marvin; Charles; Vicki; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Emilija (difficult pregnancy); Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina & Anthony; Vivian; Paul; Caden, Dylan & Maddie; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Iva Lee & Jim; Adrian T; Nancy & Shalayna; Hannah & Ty; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; those suffering in the drug crisis in the USA; Those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places and in our schools; Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Thou, O Lord, wilt keep and preserve us.”
Verse: “Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed!” (Psalm 11:7,1)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians. (1:21-2:4)

Brethren, it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has commissioned us; He has put his seal upon us and given us His Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. But I call God to witness against me—it was to spare you that I refrained from coming to Corinth. Not that we lord it over your faith; we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith. For I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit. For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained? And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all. For I wrote you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (22:2-14)

The Lord spoke this parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage feast; but they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, Behold, I have made ready my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves are killed, and everything is ready; come to the marriage feast.’ But they made light of it and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the thoroughfares, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find.’ And those servants went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good; so the wedding hall was filled with guests. But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment; and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and cast him into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 5
Let us believers praise and worship the Word; co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. For, He took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh to suffer death; and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion of St. Mamase – Tone 4
Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee * received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. * For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants * and wholly destroyed the demons’ strengthless presumption. * O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

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.
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Bible Study: God’s Kingdom – on Earth as it is in Heaven: The Gospel of John Chapters 11-21
…Howard Webb is the leader of the study, meeting at his and Rhonda’s home from 7:00 – 8:30.
…There are 10 weekly sessions, on Tuesdays – Sept. 4 – Nov. 6.
…Please invite anyone who may have an interest since the study is open to everyone.
…Bring a Bible if possible. Sorry, we cannot accommodate children.
…3960 E. Fenbrook Lane, Bloomington, IN 47401… 314-313-4275… webbrk1@gmail.com.

Father Joshua will be our guest priest for both Matins and Divine Liturgy.

Sunday, August 26, 2018
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Martyrs Adrian and Natalie of Nicomedia
Venerable Joasaph, prince of India; Venerable Adrian of Ondrutsov

We at All Saints enjoy our visitors and welcome those coming to study or teach at IU.
Let this parish be your family while you are in the Bloomington area.

Nourishment of the Soul: “When the children are traumatized and hurt on account of some serious situation, don’t let it affect you when they react negatively and speak rudely. In reality they don’t want to, but can’t help themselves at difficult times. They are remorseful afterwards. But if you become irritated and enraged, you become one with the evil spirit and it makes a mockery of you all.” – St. Porphyrios the Kapsokalivite

Father Joshua is our guest priest today. He will bless IU students at the end of the Divine Liturgy.

Myrrh Bearers meet today around noon.

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with I-Z; however, your donations are appreciated at all times.

You received an email this week about the Psalm 103 Project. Ask Hal Sabbagh for an update and to explain what it is in case you have not heard!

Crowning Postponed: Daniel and Jennifer Rigsby warmly invite our parish family to the celebration of the Crowning of their marriage in the Church on Saturday, September 1st at 2:30p.m. A cake and coffee reception (hosted by the Myrrh Bearers) will follow at 3:30.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, August 29: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, August 30: Bible Study at Becky’s home 3:00 – 5:00
Friday, August 31: Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00
Saturday, September 1: Crowning at 2:30 and reception at 3:30
Saturday, September 1: Great Vespers at 5:00 – SOYO 6:00- 8:00
Sunday, September 2: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

LOOKING AHEAD

…The Indiction: The Ecclesiastical New Year begins September 1st.

… Beginning Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Howard Webb will be leading a Bible Study: God’s Kingdom – on Earth as it is in Heaven: The Gospel of John Chapters 11-21.” The Study will consist of 10 weekly sessions, from Sept. 4 – Nov. 6. It will meet at the Webb’s home, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Please invite anyone who may have an interest – the study is open to Orthodox Christians as well as those of other traditions. Please read John Chapter 1 for the first meeting and bring a Bible if you have one. Sorry, we cannot accommodate children. Howard and Rhonda Webb, 3960 E. Fenbrook Lane, Bloomington, IN 47401 314-313-4275 webbrk1@gmail.com.

…Our Annual Festival is scheduled for October 6th. Plan ahead to consider how you can be involved. Daniel Rigsby, this year’s coordinator, would like to hear from you.

FAMILY NOTES
PARISH HEALTH UPDATES
…Alice Marie Piercefield has conformation that she has cancer in the lymph nodes. She is awaiting the plan for treatment. Alice and Marvin, are grateful for your love, prayers and support.

…Charles Coats asks that you continue to keep him in your prayers.

…Vicki Gans appreciates your prayers.

Birthday Celebrations: Liam G (26th); Emily W (27th); Subdn, Daniel B (29th); Kiya C (29th); Patricia F (1st); Max L (1st); Gabe S (1st)

Name Day Remembrance: Aidan Guise (31st – St. Aidan)

Memory Eternal: David (21st); Kevin (Ancient Faith Ministries) (8th); Peter James (16th – Gillquist’s brother-in-law)

Prayer List: PJ Boyle’s family; Infant Nora (cystic fibrosis); Nyssa (catechumen); Alice & Marvin; Charles; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina & Anthony; Vivian; Paul; Caden, Dylan & Maddie; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Iva Lee & Jim; Adrian T; Nancy & Shalayna; Hannah & Ty; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; those suffering in the drug crisis in the USA; Those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places and our schools; 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.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “O Lord, how marvelous are Thy works. In Wisdom hast Thou made them all.”
Verse: “Bless the Lord, O my soul!” (Psalm 103:24,1)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (16:13-24)

Brethren, be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, and be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. Now, brethren, you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; I urge you to be subject to such men and to every fellow worker and laborer. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence; for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men. The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. All the brethren send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (21:33-42)

The Lord spoke this parable: “There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country. When the season of fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants, to get his fruit; and the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than the first; and they did the same to them. Afterward he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir; come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.’ And they took him and cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?” They said to him, “He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons.” Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?’”

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 4
Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel, the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy.

Apolytikion of SS. Adrian and Natalie – Tone 3
Thou didst deem that Faith which hath salvation * to be riches never lost or plundered. * Thou forsookest thy fathers’ impiety, * and thou didst follow thy Master, becoming rich * in His divine gifts, O glorious Adrian. * With the godly-minded Natalie, who emboldened thee, * entreat Christ God, O Martyr, that our souls be saved.

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.

Sunday, August 19, 2018
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
Holy Martyr Andrew the Commander and those with him;
Venerable Theophanes of Docheiariou monastery on Athos

It is our joy to welcome visitors to worship with us at all services.

Sunday, August 12, 2018
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
After-feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
Martyrs Photios and Anikytos of Nicomedia

It is our joy to welcome visitors to worship with us at all services.

Nourishment of the Soul: “If one wishes to do something but cannot, in the sight of God, Who knows men’s hearts, it is as if he had done it. This principal is to be understood as applying both to good and bad actions. The mind can do many things, both good and bad, without the body. However, without the mind, the body can do neither good nor evil; because the law of freedom exists in the mind prior to any action.” – St. Mark the Ascetic

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with Be-F.

Retirement Celebration: Subdeacon Daniel Barrett has officially retired! His family will host the Coffee Hour next Sunday, August 19th as we greet our friend and subdeacon with a smile for some of us know that retirement offers the opportunity to change hats and ‘work’ in other ways! Congratulations!

Food Pantry: Please continue to stock the shelves in Marcia’s office. Take a look, and see what you might add. With grateful thanks from all who benefit…

Teen SOYO! Following Great Vespers each Saturday, in August, Youth Director Thomas Przybyla will meet with our youths ages 12-18 here at the church from 6:00 to 8:00. There will be time for fun, spiritual learning and food!

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.

THIS WEEK
The Dormition Fast continues until after the Liturgy on August 14th.

Tuesday, August 14: Evening Liturgy at 6:00 – Eve of Holy Dormition
Wednesday, August 15: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, August 16: Bible Study at Becky’s home – 3:00-5:00
Saturday, August 18: Great Vespers at 5:00 – SOYO 6:00- 8:00
Sunday, August 19: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets.

LOOKING AHEAD

…Sunday, August 26:The church will welcome returning University students with a blessing.
…Our Annual Festival is planned for October 6th. Plan ahead to consider how you can be involved. Daniel Rigsby, this year’s coordinator, would like to hear from you.

FAMILY NOTES

PARISH HEALTH UPDATES
…Charles is now at Bell Trace on East 10th Street. Although he is eating some foods, his small intestine needs to fully “wake up”. He welcomes your visits and emails.
…Alice Marie has had two biopsies to help diagnose her condition. Alice and Marvin, who are so dear to this community, are grateful for your love, prayers and support, and ask for special prayers for the procedure and subsequent treatment plan discussion this week. Continue to remember them, and please reach out to the Piercefields as you are able.
…Vicki G asks for your prayers after injuring her back again while helping a client.

Anniversary Blessings: Fr. Lucas & Pres. Stacey C (16th); Steve & Kelly Stewart Sanderson (17th)
Birthday Celebrations: Barb G (12th); Vicki G (14th)
Name Day Remembrance: Prophet Micah – Liam G – 14th; Micah F; Maximos the Confessor – Max W; Claudio P -13th; Holy Theotokos – Mary B; Kh. Marilyn; Mary Ann G; Alice Marie P – 13th
Memory Eternal: Bill (July 12th); David (21st); Kevin (Ancient Faith Ministries) (8th)

Prayer List: Vicki; Alice & Marvin; Doris Finchum (James’s mother); Micah Finchum (James and Patricia’s son); Charles; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina & Anthony; Vivian; Paul; Caden, Dylan & Maddie; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Iva Lee & Jim; Adrian T; Nancy & Shalayna; Hannah & Ty; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; those suffering in the drug crisis in the USA; Those suffering in Syria and the Middle East; safety in public places and our schools; Metropolitan Paul; Archbishop John; our church and our nation

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “The Lord is my strength and my song.”
Verse: “The Lord has chastened me severely.” (Psalm 117:14,18)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. (9:2-12)

Brethren, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do we not have the right to our food and drink? Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a wife, as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living? Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Who tends a flock without getting some of the milk? Do I say this on human authority? Does not the law say the same? For it is written in the Law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain.” Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of a share in the crop. If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits? If others share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the Gospel of Christ.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (18:23-35)

The Lord spoke this parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But that same servant, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you besought me; and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ And in anger his lord delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. So also My heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

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

Apolytikion of 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.

Sunday, August 5, 2018
The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ

It is our joy to welcome visitors to worship with us at all services.

Nourishment of the Soul: “We should try to live in such a way that if the Gospels were lost, they could be rewritten by looking at us.” – Metropolitan Anthony Bloom

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with A-Ba.

Welcome Christopher Hayden P: Christopher was born to Jeremy and Emily P on July 15that 8:14 a.m., weighing in at 8lbs. 4oz., at 19 inches long. He is a beautiful boy, and his proud parents look forward to introducing him to his new All Saints family!

TODAY on SUNDAY, AUGUST 5th
… Blessing of the Grapes on the Feast of the Transfiguration: After “Blessed be the Name of the Lord”, the clergy gather at the memorial table where Fr. Peter Jon will say the Prayer for the Blessing of the Grapes. (You may bring washed grapes and place them on the memorial table at the beginning of the liturgy.)
…Blessing of the Children: Immediately following the blessing of the grapes, please have your children come forward when Father Peter Jon calls them up to receive a blessing as they return to school. This is for children and teachers PreK-12.
…40-Day Memorial for Nicholas Alexander: After announcements and the general dismissal, we will pray the 40-day memorial for Nicholas Alexander. All are welcome and encouraged to pray together. Memory Eternal!

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Meals are being planned for the Gillquists on the Meal Train. If you have not received the emails, please check with our leaders in the Myrrh Bearers: Rhonda, Jennifer, Barb or Nina.

Dumpster: You will note that our roof has been stripped and there is a large dumpster in the parking lot. Thank you for your patience as our roof is replaced. The new roof will be beautiful.

Teen SOYO Kickoff Event! Following Great Vespers on Saturday, August 11thfrom 6-8 p.m., our new Youth Director, Thomas Przybyla, will lead the teens in a time of fun, spiritual learning and discussion about the calendar for the coming year. All youths ages 12-18 are encouraged to attend, and everyone present will receive a free All Saints SOYO t-shirt! Dinner will be provided.

THIS WEEK
The Dormition Fast continues.

Wednesday, August 8: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, August 9: Bible Study at Becky’s home – 3:00-5:00
Friday, August10: Paraklesis to the Mother of God at 6:00
Saturday, August 11: Great Vespers at 5:00 – SOYO Kickoff 6:00- 8:00
Sunday, August 12: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

FAMILY NOTES
PARISH HEALTH UPDATES
…Charles is still in the hospital and is on day 13without any solid food. While he is receiving liquids and nutrition through an IV, he asks for continued prayers that his small intestine will “wake up” so he may eat normally and get home.
…Alice Marie P recently learned that she has multiple cancer spots on her lungs and now has cancer in a lymph gland near her sternum which will be biopsied on Monday morning to determine which type of cancer it is. Alice and Marvin, who are so dear to this community, are grateful for your love, prayers and support, and ask for special prayers for the procedure and subsequent treatment plan discussion this week. Continue to remember them, and please reach out to the Piercefields as you are able.
…The Gillquists would like to thank each and every one of you for your warm cards, generous gifts, meals and prayers. Little Anthony is in great health, is up to 12 pounds. Khouria Kristina, in particular, is deeply moved by your expressions of love and concern for the family.

Anniversary Blessings: Marvin & Alice P (5th); Dan & Jennifer R (9th)
Birthday Celebrations: John C (6th); Gary G (6th); Martin G (10th)
Name Day Remembrance: Aaron Hsu (St. Herman – 9th); Martin G (St. Herman – 9th); Dn. Lawrence (Archdeacon Lawrence – 10th); Jan G (St. Susanna – 11th)
Memory Eternal: Nicholas (June 29th); Bill (July 12th); David (21st)

Prayer List: Alice & Marvin; Doris Finchum (James’s mother); Micah Finchum (James and Patricia’s son); Charles; Linda’s sister Dee; Mary Ann; Griggs family; Alexander family; Sharon Catherine; Lillian Purcell; Eileen; Leanne; Ashlee W; Kh. Kristina & Anthony; Vivian; Paul; Caden, Dylan & Maddie; Cathy; Sitto; Elias; Waded; Neva; Bill; Lonnie; Fr. George; Iva Lee & Jim; Adrian T; Nancy & Shalayna; Hannah & Ty; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; those suffering in the drug crisis in the USA; safety in public places; 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.

LOOKING AHEAD
…Tuesday, August 14: Evening Liturgy of the Dormition of the Theotokos
…Sunday, August 26:The church will welcome returning University students with a blessing.
…Our Annual Festival is planned for October 6th. Plan ahead to consider how you can be involved. Daniel Rigsby, this year’s coordinator, would like to hear from you.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “O Lord, how manifold are Thy works; in Wisdom hast Thou made them all.”
Verse: “Bless the Lord, O my soul.” (Psalm 103:24,1)

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Peter’s Second Universal Letter. (1:10-19)
(For the Transfiguration)

Brethren, be the more zealous to confirm your call and election, for if you do this you will never fall; so there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Therefore, I intend always to remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to arouse you by way of reminder, since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. And I will see to it that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things. For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when He received honor and glory from God the Father and the voice was borne to Him by the Majestic Glory, “This is My beloved Son, with Whom I am well pleased,” we heard this voice borne from heaven, for we were with Him on the holy mountain. And we have the prophetic word made surer. You will do well to pay attention to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (17:1-9)
(For the Transfiguration)

At that time, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as light. And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with Him. And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is well that we are here; if Thou wilt, I will make three booths here, one for Thee and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” He was still speaking, when lo, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with Whom I am well pleased; hear Him.” When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces, and were filled with awe. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of man is risen from the dead.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

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

Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) of the Feast: Save us, O Son of God, Who wast transfigured on Mount Tabor, who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

Apolytikion of 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.

Megalynarion of the Feast – Tone 8
Now hath been heard that which hath never been heard before; for the Son, Who is from the Virgin without father, hath been testified to in glory by the voice of the Father; for He Himself is God and Man together unto the end of the ages.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) for the Transfiguration – Tone 8
O Lord, in the light of the glory of Thy face shall we walk, and in Thy Name shall we rejoice forever. Alleluia.