Sunday, December 17, 2017
Sunday of Forefathers (Ancestors) of Christ
Prophet Daniel and the Three Holy Youths Ananias, Azarias and Mishael;
Dionysios of Zakynthos, the wonderworker; New Martyrs Paisios the hieromonk
and his disciple Habakkuk the deacon of Belgrade

Visitors are honored guests at All Saints.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Since we have come to know the present life in detail, let us, in addition, remember the things of heaven as well. Having tasted of earthly foods, let us now have an appetite for the Divine. Having been satisfied by the ephemeral material light, let us yearn for the Son of Righteousness. Let us be moved by powerful nostalgia for the Jerusalem on high, and let us strive to see it as our mother and homeland. Let us spend the rest of our lives guided by the hope for heavenly blessedness, that we may, therefore, be able to enjoy also eternal good things.” – St. Syncletica of Alexandria

Social Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names begin with G-H. Fasting Foods are served during social hour until Christmas Eve.

Summer Camp Registration started December 11th. Visit antiochian.org for the link!

Offering Envelope Books: Each year we offer new books for your donations to the church. This year we will do the same, but will not assign a NUMBER on the book to you. We are noticing that possibly some of you will not need a new book, but could continue to use previous books. However, it will be good to sign your name on the sheet by the book you take, so we will have record of it. Just a note to say that the date stamped on the envelope does not have to correspond to the date used. Your enclosed check or cash will be accounted for on the date you drop it into the offering plate! Select yours in the narthex.

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

Wednesday, December 20: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Thursday, December 21: St. John Fellowship meets at the Haney’s home 10:00 – Noon
Friday, December 22: Royal Hours of the Nativity and Typika are served starting at 9am
Saturday, December 23: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday Morning, December 24: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00
Sunday Evening, December 24: Festal Orthros and Festal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great beginning at 9:00; Break-the-Fast light meal follows.

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Blessings: Fr. Peter Jon (18th); Laura C (20th); Nicholas A (21st); Griffin F (21st) Alexandra S (22nd); Nicholas S (22nd); Alex of blessed memory on his birthday – 21st)

Name Day Remembrance: Subdn. Daniel B (Prophet Daniel – 17th); Daniel R (Prophet Daniel – 17th); Vanden L (St. Ignatius – 20th)

Memory Eternal: Chester Przybyla (November 14th); William Bardonner (December 1st); Wilber Field (December 5th); Walter Romanyshak (9th)

Please Note that the Prayer List, printed here, will be emptied on December 31st.
Please contact Marcia if you want names added in January. Father keeps another list at the altar.

Prayer List: Amal; Maria; Vivian; Walter; Becky; Greg; Emilija; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;”For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and victims of recent hurricanes, earthquakes, and attacks; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip; Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Dee and Don; Kh. Kristina; Mary Ann & Jen; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Julian; Vicki; Hoppes & Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer C; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K; Jennifer A.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers.”
Verse: “For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done for us.” Daniel 3:26,27

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

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

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (14:16-24)

The Lord spoke this parable: “A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many; and at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come; for all is now ready.’ But, one by one, they all began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it; I pray you, have me excused.’ And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them; I pray you, have me excused.’ And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’ So the servant came and reported this to his master. Then the householder in anger said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed and blind and lame.’ And the servant said, ‘Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’ And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”

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 Forefathers – Tone 2
Thou hast justified by faith the ancient Forefathers, and through them Thou hast gone before and betrothed unto Thyself the Church of the Gentiles. Let the saints, therefore, take pride in glory; for from their seed sprouted forth a noble fruit, and it was she who gave birth to Thee without seed. Wherefore, by their pleadings, O Christ God, save our souls.

Kontakion of the Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3
The Virgin cometh today to the cave to give birth, ineffably to bring forth, the Word Eternal. Therefore, Rejoice, O earth, at the message; With the angels and shepherds, give Glory to Him who by His own will was born as a new babe,. He Who from eternity is God.

Sunday, December 10, 2017
Twenty-seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Martyrs Menas, Eugraphos & Hermogenes of Alexandria; Venerable Thomas Dephourkinos of Bithynia; Blessed Angelina Brancovich and her son Blessed John, king of Serbia; Joasaph, bishop of Belgorod

Visitors are honored guests at All Saints.

Visit by St. Lucia during social hour today!

Nourishment of the Soul: “Let us turn to the soul and look upon beauty, or rather, listen to it, for you cannot see it since it is invisible. Listen to that beauty. What then is beauty of soul? It is temperance, mildness, almsgiving, love, brotherly kindness, tender affection, obedience to God, the fulfillment of the law, righteousness, contrition of heart. These things are the beauty of the soul.” – St. John Chrysostom

St. Matthew’s Orthodox Church in North Royalton, Ohio caught fire on the morning of November 11th. Fr. Andrew Harmon reports that it may take a year to rebuild. Prayers and monetary donations are greatly appreciated. (Fr. Andrew is well-known to some of the parish as one of the priests who was instrumental in All Saints’ journey from mission to being a church.)

Social Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names begin with Be – F.

Offering Envelope Books: Each year we offer new books for your donations to the church. This year we will do the same, but will not assign a NUMBER on the book to you. We are noticing that possibly some of you will not need a new book, but could continue to use previous books. However, it will be good to sign you name on the sheet by the book you take, so we will have record of it. Just a note to say that the date stamped on the envelope does not have to correspond to the date used. Your enclosed check or cash will be accounted for on the date you drop it into the offering plate!

LOOKING AHEAD

 St. John Fellowship meets at the Haney’s home on December 21st.
 Royal Hours of the Nativity and Typika are served on Friday morning, December 22nd.
 Great Vespers and Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy are served as usual December 23rd and 24th.
 Festal Orthros and Festal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great are served Sunday night, December 24 commencing at 9:00

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.

Nativity Fast continues until Christmas. Fasting Foods are served during social hour.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, December 13: Liturgy at 6:00 – St. Herman of Alaska
Thursday, December 14: Bible Study at Becky’s home – 3:00 – 5:00 – This is the last one in 2017.
Saturday, December 16: Great Vespers at 5:00 – Orthodoxy 101 follows and is the last one in 2017.
Sunday, December 17: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets.

FAMILY NOTES

Address Change: Geni Gritton has moved to Texas to live near her daughter and son-in-law. Contact information is on the hall bulletin board.

Birthday Blessings: Zane N (10th); Rhonda W (11th)

Name Day Remembrance: Wyatt C; Aaron H; Martin G (St. Herman of Alaska – 13th)

Lucia T (St. Lucia – 13th)

Memory Eternal: Joseph Alexander (October 28th); Chester Przybyla (November 14th); William Bardonner (December 1st); Wilber Field (December 5th)

Please Note that the Prayer List, printed here, will be emptied on December 31st.
Please contact Marcia if you want names added in January. Father keeps another list at the altar.

Prayer List: Amal; Maria; Vivian; Walter; Becky; Greg; Emilija; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;”For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and victims of recent hurricanes, earthquakes, and attacks; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip; Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Dee and Don; Kh. Kristina; Mary Ann & Jen; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Julian; Vicki; Hoppes & Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer C; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K; Jennifer A.

In January we will include Charitable/Benevolence Fund totals here.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

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

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Epistle to 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 to 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 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 Ss. Menas, Eugraphos & Hermogenes – Tone 8
Since they had slain through their abstinence and struggles * the fiery ragings and fierce motions of the passions, * the staunch Martyrs of Christ God laid hold on the graces * to drive off the pains and illnesses of the sick * and work wonders both while living and after death. * Strange indeed is the miracle: * that these bare bones should pour forth * such overflowing streams of cures. * Glory be to our only God.

Kontakion of the Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3
The Virgin cometh today to the cave to give birth, ineffably to bring forth, the Word Eternal. Therefore, Rejoice, O earth, at the message; With the angels and shepherds, give Glory to Him who by His own will was born as a new babe,. He Who from eternity is God.

Sunday, December 3, 2017
Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Prophet Zephaniah; Martyrs Agapios, Seleukos and Mamas; Venerable Theodoulos, Eparch of Constantinople; Hieromartyr Gabriel, bishop of Ganos and Prusa; New-martyr Angelis of Chios;
Venerable Cosmas of St. Anne Skete on Athos

Visitors are honored guests at All Saints.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Hear, my son, the instruction of your father, that you may become wise in your last days. There are many thoughts in the heart of a man, but the counsel of the Lord abides forever.” – Proverbs 19:20-21

Food Pantry: Thanks to all who have so generously filled the shelves. We are overflowing at this time without room for more. We will keep you posted when shelves are starting to empty.

Social Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names begin with A- Ba; however you may contribute whenever you find it convenient.

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

 Donate gift cards for the Giving Tree and school children ‘warmies’.
 Wednesday, December 13th: Divine Liturgy for St. Herman of Alaska at 6:00
 Royal Hours of the Nativity and Typika are served on Friday morning, December 22nd.
 Great Vespers and Sunday Matins and Divine Liturgy are served as usual December 23rd and 24th.
 Festal Orthros and Festal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great are served Sunday night, December 24 commencing at 9:00

Nativity Fast continues until Christmas. Fasting Foods are served during social hour.

THIS WEEK

Tonight, we will have Great Vespers for St. Barbara and St. John of Damascus at 5:00.(Sunday, December 3rd)
Wednesday, December 6: Daily Vespers at 6:00
Saturday, December 9: Great Vespers at 5:00
Sunday, December 10: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Visit by St. Lucia

FAMILY NOTES

Address Change: Geni Gritton has moved to Texas to live near her daughter and son-in-law. Contact information in the directory will be updated.

Name Day Remembrance: Abe L (St. John of Damascus – 4th); Nicholas A (St. Nicholas of Myra – 6th); Nicholas S (St. Nicholas of Myra – 6th)

Memory Eternal: Joseph Alexander (John’s father October 28th); Chester Przybyla (November 14th)

Please Note that the Prayer List Needs Updates. At the beginning of the new year, we will erase all but the current NEW entries and start over.
Prayer List: Amal; Maria; Vivian; Walter; Becky; Greg; Wilber; Emilija; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;”For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and victims of recent hurricanes, earthquakes, and attacks; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip; Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Dee and Don; Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Julian; Vicki; Hoppes & Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer C; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K; Jennifer A.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us.”
Verse: “Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.” Psalm 32:22,1

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians. (5:8-19)

Brethren, walk as children of light—for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true—and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in secret; but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore, it is said, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light.” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to 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 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.

Kontakion of the Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3
Today the Virgin cometh to the cave where she will give birth in an ineffable manner to the Word Who is before all the ages. Rejoice, therefore, O universe, when thou hearest it heralded: Glorify Him, with the angels and the shepherds, Who chose to be seen as a new-born babe, the God Who is before all the ages. (word order may vary)

Sunday, November 26, 2017
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Venerable Alypios the Stylite of Adrianople; Nikon the preacher of repentance;
Venerable Stylianos of Paphlagonia; New-martyr George of Chios; repose of Innocent, first bishop of Irkutsk.

Visitors are honored guests at All Saints.

Deacon Lawrence will be serving the Eucharistic Typica at 10:00.
There will be no Matins service preceding today’s service.

Father Peter Jon and his family are enjoying a brief time with family in the East but will return early this week. No Confessions will be heard until Father’s return.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Cultivate patience. Patience adorns the soul with diamonds which are not of the earth but belong to the Jerusalem that is Above. Patience increases obedience to the Divine words that have been written, are being written, and will be written.” – St. Raphael of Lesbos

Parish Council Officers for 2017-2018: Daniel Rigsby (chair); Barb Grinder (vice-chair); Shirley Richardson (secretary); and James Finchum (treasurer). We encourage you to take your questions to the officers and to other council member since they are there to serve us all.

Food Pantry: Thanks to all who have so generously filled the shelves.

The Holy Nativity Fast brings with it thoughts of sharing with others: Bring warm hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for needy school children and put them in the box in the social hall. Also place gift cards on the Giving Tree, starting at St. Nicholas Night on Saturday and continuing until Christmas. There is joy in giving.

Social Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with G-H; however you may contribute whenever you find it convenient.

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.

Myrrh Bearers meet today during social hour.

THIS WEEK
Nativity Fast continues until Christmas.

Wednesday, November 29: Daily Vespers at 6:00

Saturday, December 2: All women of the church are invited to the home of Dee Haney in Mitchell, Indiana for the annual get-together. Lunch is served along with gaiety and inspiration. Come to the church around 10 am to carpool with Kh. Marilyn and Nina or to go as a caravan.

Saturday, December 2: St Nicholas Great Vespers at 5:00; Celebration continues with a pitch-in meal and other activities. Plan ahead to bring your children early; but adults will join the evening too!

Sunday, December 3: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

LOOKING AHEAD

Bring your gift cards for the Giving Tree and your school children ‘warmies’.
The Christmas Schedule will be posted later.

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Blessings: Fr. Lucas Christensen (27th); Dan Mullis (30th); Gregory Gillquist (2nd)
Name Day Remembrance:
St. Katherine-25th: Cathy Alexander; Katie Alexander; Rachel Barber; Mallory Finchum; Catherine Gillquist; Karen Hrisomalos; Sharon Kolasinski; Kelly Sanderson; Lina Tabbal
St. Andrew– 30th: Andrew Labban and Don Haney

Memory Eternal: Joseph Alexander (John’s father October 28th); Chester Przybyla (November 14th)

Prayer List: Maria; Vivian; Walter; Becky; Greg; Wilber; Emilija; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;”For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and victims of recent hurricanes, earthquakes, and attacks; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip; Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don; Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Julian; Vicki; Hoppes & Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K

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 Epistle 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 to 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.”

Typica Variables

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 Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3
Today the Virgin cometh to the cave where she will give birth in an ineffable manner to the Word Who is before all the ages. Rejoice, therefore, O universe, when thou hearest it heralded: Glorify Him, with the angels and the shepherds, Who chose to be seen as a new-born babe, the God Who is before all the ages. (word order may vary)

Sunday, November 19, 2017
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
The Holy Prophet Obadiah; Martyr Barlaam of Antioch; Martyr Azi the wonderworker of Isauria in Asia Minor and 150 soldiers with him; Martyr Agapios of Caesarea in Palestine; Martyr Heliodoros of Magidum in Pamphylia;
Venerable Abbot Barlaam of the Kiev Caves

Visitors are honored guests at All Saints.

Nourishment of the Soul: “If you begin to guard wealth, it will not be yours. But if you begin to distribute it, you will not lose it.” – St. Basil the Great

Installation of Parish Council members is today. A sheet on the insert page in your bulletin will be used as the parish accepts the new council. There are also copies in the narthex. Council members new to the council are Valerie Abshire, Catherine Alexander, James Finchum and Lina Tabbal. Returning to the council are Dan Rigsby, Barb Grinder, Shirley Richardson, Jan Gudaitis, Don Haney, Darryl Jones, Galina McLaws, Lucia Toadere, and Jeff Weber.

Food Pantry: What an offering to the pantry came in last week! But lest we forget, please continue to contribute as you are able so that no one who needs food suffers from hunger.

Thanksgiving Feast: Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board to help Charles, our coordinator, know who is coming and what is being donated. You, your friends, and family members are welcome.

Coffee Hour: Scheduled contributors this Sunday are those whose last names start with Be-F; however you may contribute whenever you find it convenient.

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.

As we have now entered the Holy Nativity Fast, we rightly have thoughts of sharing with others. We will be adding to our offering something initiated by Alex Alexander of blessed memory: warm hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for needy school children. Also we will continue to place gift cards on the Giving Tree as St. Nicholas Night grows near. Let us spread joy to others and therefore increase our joy in giving!

This week, Fr Peter Jon and family will travel to the East Coast to be with family for the Thanksgiving holiday and for the baptism of their nephew, Samuel.

THIS WEEK
Nativity Fast continues until Christmas.

Wednesday, November 22: Akathist of Thanksgiving at 6:00
Thursday, November 23: Thanksgiving Feast at All Saints at 2:00
Friday, November 24: Akathist to the Protection at 6:00
Saturday, November 25: Reader Vespers at 5:00; Orthodoxy 101 is cancelled.
Sunday, November 26: There will be no Matins service. The Eucharistic Typica service will begin at 10:00.
& Myrrh Bearers will meet.

LOOKING AHEAD

December 2: All women of the church are invited to the home of Dee Haney in Mitchell, Indiana for the annual get-together. Lunch is served along with gaiety and inspiration. Perhaps some ladies will meet at the church around 10 am to carpool. Volunteers?
December 2: St. Nicholas night begins with Great Vespers and is followed by a pitch-in, teaching, and fun for the children and the young at heart. Bring your gift cards for the Giving Tree and your school children ‘warmies’.

FAMILY NOTES

Birthday Blessings: Paul B (19th); Genevieve C (20th); Lisa A (21st)
Name Day Remembrance: Mary Ann G (The Theotokos at the Entrance into the Temple – 21st)
Memory Eternal: Fr. George Rados (October 15th); Michael Thelen (October 15th); Chester Przybyla (November 14th)

Prayer List: Maria; Vivian; Walter; Becky; Greg; Wilber; Emilija; Adrian (Olga’s brother); Bosa; Cathy;”For the suffering Christians of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in Ukraine and victims of recent hurricanes, earthquakes, and attacks; Fr. Steven Rudy (cancer); Finley (infant girl); Fr. Basil; Fr. Philip; Grant (Leukemia); Chris; Doug & Dorothy Barrett; Eileen; Mary Ann & Jen; Dee and Don; Kh. Kristina; Betsy and Hannah; Leslie (paralysis); Jasmine; Deborah & Thomas; James; Becky H; Tom; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Julian; Vicki; Hoppes & Jesse Brandow (Missionaries); Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest George; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Emily D; Emma; Nancy; Neal; Bob R; Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley: Gabriel; Mary; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; Marty; Charles; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Ruth; Steve; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie, Caleb D; Megan & Colin; Bill & Sandy; Sabrina; Christy; Pete; Phil & Barb; Tammy K

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “The Lord will give strength to His people.”
Verse: “Ascribe to the Lord, O sons of God, ascribe to the Lord honor and glory.” Psalm 28:11,1

Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians. (2:14-22)

Brethren, Christ is our peace, Who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that He might create in Himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the Cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And He came and preached peace to you, who were far off, and peace to those who were near; for through Him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in Whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in Whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to 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

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 7
Thou didst shatter death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the sadness of the ointment-bearing women into joy. And didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning, that Thou hast risen, O Christ, granting to the world the Great Mercy.

Kontakion of the 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.

Pledge of Support for the Parish Council

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.