Sunday, November 8, 2015

The Synaxis of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael

and all the Bodiless Powers of Heaven

 At All Saints, we warmly welcome our visitors as honored guests.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Finally, Brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy–meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8

The Annual November Business Meeting is today, Sunday, November 8th at the end of Divine Liturgy. This is a time set aside to elect new members to the Parish Council, to review the past year, and to look forward to the future. Members 18 and older may vote, but all who attend All Saints are encouraged to attend the meeting and the pitch-in following the meeting.

Orthodoxy 101 continues on Wednesday, November 11th after Daily Vespers with Dr. John Craton presenting the topic: “Sexuality in Orthodox Teaching.”

Thanksgiving Basket Outreach at Backstreet Missions: 250 dry turkey gravy mixes are needed, and the number collected has grown since last Sunday! So now we need about 115 more.  November 11th is the last date to collect mixes before they are taken to Agape House. Place your contribution in baskets located in the narthex and in the hallway. You may also make a cash donation of money for the purchase of the mixes. The needy families will be blessed by your help.

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

 Monday, November 9: Akathist to St. Nektarios at 6:00

Tuesday November 10: Myrrh Bearers’ Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home at 7:00

Wednesday, November 11: Daily Vespers at 6:00 followed by Orthodoxy 101 – 7:00 – 9:00

Thursday, November 12: Bedford- Mitchell Fellowship from 10:00 – Noon at the Haneys

Friday, November 13: A new Bible Study at the Hrisomalos home from 6:00- 7:00 pm

Friday, November 13: SOYO meets at the church from 5:00 -7:00

Saturday, November 14: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, November 15:  Nativity Fast begins – Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00  Installation of Parish Council and brief Council meeting

 LOOKING AHEAD

• The Annual Thanksgiving Day meal has a coordinator! Thank you Vicki Gans for assuming this important task. Look for an e-mail from Vicki requesting helpers and donations.  She will not be in Bloomington until November 22nd so you may ccontact her at vickigans@yahoo.com. Your intention to attend would be helpful in the planning stage too.
• Entrance of the Theotokos Evening Liturgy on November 20th
• Myrrh Bearers sponsor a retirement card shower for Vicki Gans on November 22nd.
• Akathist of Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving Eve, November 25th
• Baptism of Felicity Grace Arthur is November 29th. A card shower is planned.

Happy Birthday: Ariana V (9th); Katie A (10th)

Blessed Name Day: The Archangels today Michael and Adam Shahadey, Christian Gillquist, Mikaela Hsu; Stephanie Haines (Empress Theodora – 14th)

Memory Eternal: Jennifer Tatlock (Sept.29th); Ioana Frecus (Oct. 31st)

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

Prayer List: Archpriest Athanasius; James; Alex John;  Jason; Dee; Frank & Becky; Amal; Alexis T. ;Tom;  Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania,  Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Those with child: Laura, Megan. Ashley); Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings                          

Prokeimenon: “He makes His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire!”

Verse: “Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, Thou art exceedingly magnified!”

Psalm 103:5,1

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s  Epistle to the Hebrews. (2:2-10)

             Brethren, if the word spoken through angels was confirmed, and every transgression and disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation, which having at first been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard, God also bearing witness with them, both by signs and wonders, and by manifold powers, and by signs and distributions of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?  For it was not to angels that He subjected the inhabited world to come, of which we are speaking. But one has testified in a certain place, saying, “What is man, that Thou shouldest be mindful of him?  Or the son of man, that Thou shouldest visit him?  Thou didst decrease him a little from the angels; Thou didst crown him with glory and honor, and didst set him over the works of Thy hands; Thou didst put all things in subjection under his feet.”  For in putting ‘all things’ in subjection’ to Him, He left nothing that is not subject to Him.  But now we do not see yet ‘all things in subjection’ to Him. But we behold Him ‘who has been decreased a little from the angels,’ even Jesus, because of the suffering of death, ‘crowned with glory and honor,’ so that by the grace of God He should taste of death on behalf of every one.  For it was fitting that He, for Whom are all things, and through Whom are all things, in bringing many sons into glory, the Leader of their salvation would be perfected through sufferings.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:41-56)

            At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus’ feet he besought Him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying.  As Jesus went, the people pressed round Him.  And a woman, who had had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind Him, and touched the fringe of His garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased.  And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched Me?”  When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the multitudes surround Thee and press upon Thee!  And Thou sayest, ‘Who touched Me?'” But Jesus said, “Someone touched Me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from Me.”  And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before Him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed.  And Jesus said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”  While Jesus was still speaking, a man from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.”  But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well.” And when Jesus came to the house, He permitted no one to enter with Him, except Peter and James and John, and the father and mother of the child.  And all were weeping and bewailing her; but Jesus said, “Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping.”  And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead.  But taking her by the hand Jesus called, saying, “Child, arise.”  And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and Jesus directed that something should be given her to eat.  And her parents were amazed; but He charged them to tell no one what had happened.

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 6

When Mary stood at Thy grave, looking for Thy sacred body, angelic powers shone above Thy revered tomb; and the soldiers who were to keep guard became as dead men. Thou led Hades captive and wast not tempted thereby.  Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst give life to the world, O Thou, Who art risen from the dead, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of the Archangels – Tone 4

Supreme Commanders of the Hosts of the Heavens, we, the unworthy, importune and beseech you that by your supplications ye encircle us in the shelter of the wings of your immaterial glory; guarding us who now fall down and cry to you with fervor: Deliver us from dangers of all kinds, as the great marshals of the heavenly hosts on high.

Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

The all-pure temple of the Savior, the most precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the treasure-house of the glory of God, today enters the Temple of the Lord, bringing with her the grace which is in the divine Spirit: whom also the angels of God do celebrate in song; for she is the heavenly tabernacle.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) – Tone 8

He makes His angels spirits, and His  ministers a flame of fire. Alleluia.

Sunday, October 25, 2015

October is Youth Month

Martyrs Marcian and Martyrios the Notaries

Martyrs Valerios and Chrysaphios; Tabitha the Merciful, raised from the dead by the Apostle Peter; Relics Translation of Venerable Sabbas the Sanctified & Venerable John of Beverly

 At All Saints, we warmly welcome our visitors as honored guests.

Nourishment of the Soul: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:16-17

Baby News! Fr. Gabriel and Laura (Willms) Monforte welcome baby Lydia Elizabeth, born Thursday, October 22nd and weighing 6 lbs, 11 oz.

Orthodoxy 101 continues on Wednesday, October 28th after Daily Vespers with Dn. Seraphim Moslener continuing the topic: “The Virtues.”

 The Annual Bonfire in the Grove  is tonight starting at 6:00. There will be hayrides in the dark,  food you might want to bring to roast or share, and the blazing campfire in the chilly air. Some songs might burst forth, so come prepared to enjoy the evening.

Special Olympics: This week we sent your donations of $228. Thank you.

 Myrrh Bearers will not meet as previously announced.

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, October 28: Daily Vespers at 6:00 followed by Orthodoxy 101 – 7:00 – 9:00

Saturday, October 31: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, November 1:  Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00

 LOOKING AHEAD

 Again this year, All Saints will support the Thanksgiving Basket Outreach at Backstreet Missions by collecting 250 dry turkey gravy mixes by the second week in November. Start looking for them where you shop.  Drop them off in the hallway starting next Sunday. (FYI: Backstreet has been purchased by Wheeler Missions out of Indianapolis, so the Thanksgiving outreach may be different next year.)

• The Annual November Business Meeting is drawing near on November 8th. This is a time set aside to elect new members to the Parish Council, to review the past year, and to look forward to the future. Charles and Jeff will be contacting members for possible placement on the ballot for parish council. If you have a desire to serve, contact them or Father Peter Jon if you are 18 or older and have been a tithing member of All Saints for one year or more.
• The Annual Thanksgiving Day meal needs a coordinator this year. Are you available to share in the planning and gathering of foods that serve members of the parish who enjoy this time of fellowship with their brothers and sisters in Christ? Speak to Fr. Peter Jon.

Anniversary Blessings: Alex & Catherine A (25th); Demetrios & Joanna Z (26th)

Happy Birthday: Ava R (30th); Zachary W (30th); Jonathan B (31st)

Blessed Name Day: Marvin P (26th)

Memory Eternal:  Jennifer Tatlock (Sept.29th)

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

Prayer List: James; Alex John;  Jason; Dee; Frank & Becky; Amal; Alexis T. ;Tom;  Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania,  Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Ioana; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Geni; Those with child: Gabriella, Laura, Megan); Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cath

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings   

During Youth Month, our teens will read the Epistle and serve as ushers                           Prokeimenon: “How magnified are Thy works, O Lord!

In Wisdom hast Thou made them all.”

Verse: “Bless the Lord, O my soul!”  Psalm 103:26,1

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians. (2:16-20)

Brethren, knowing that a person is not justified by the works of the Law, but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the Law: for by the works of the Law shall no flesh be justified.  But if, while we sought to be justified in Christ, we ourselves also were found sinners, is Christ then a minister of sin?  God forbid!  For if I build up again those things which I destroyed, I prove myself a transgressor.  For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God.  I have been crucified with Christ,  nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, Who loved me, and gave Himself up for me.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:26-39)

            At That Time, Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.  And as He stepped out on land, there met Him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but among the tombs.  When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him, and said with a loud voice, “What hast Thou to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?  I beseech Thee, do not torment me.”  For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. [For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.]  Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?”  And he said, “Legion”, for many demons had entered him.  And they begged Jesus not to command them to depart into the abyss.  Now a large heard of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged Jesus to let them enter these.  So He gave them leave.  Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.  When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country.  Then people  went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.  And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed.  Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked Jesus to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so He got into the boat and returned.  The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with Jesus; but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare all that God has done for you.”  And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city all that Jesus had done for him.

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. Marcian & Martyrios the Notaries – Tone 4

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee, received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God.  For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons’ strengthless presumption.  O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

Kontakion for Ordinary Sundays – Tone 2

O Undisputed intercessor of Christians, O Mediatrix who is unrejected by the Creator; turn not away from the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners.  Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercessions, O Theotokos, who didst ever intercede for those who honor thee.

Reminder: Cancellation of Great Vespers on 17 October

Greg Velicer sends greetings and thought some on campus might be interested in this conference at Evangelical Community Church.  ‘Thinking Christianity’ Saturday evening and Sunday morning while Protestant in outreach, the Orthodox community might be interested in how the presenter, Dr. Ryan O’Dowd (Cornell University’s Chesterton House Christian Study Center) set up a Study House on Campus. For more information http://www.eccbloomington.org/get-involved/missions-ministry/

 Sunday, October 18, 2015

October is Youth Month

The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke

Martyr Marinos the Elder at Anazarbos; Venerable Theodore, Simeon and Euphrosyne; New-martyrs Gabriel and Kyrmidoles of Egypt; Venerable Peter of Cetinje

 At All Saints, we warmly welcome our visitors as honored guests.

Nourishment of the Soul:  “The Lord has become everything for you, and you must become everything for the Lord.” — St. John of Kronstadt , Feast day on October 19th

Orthodoxy 101 continues on Wednesday, October 21st  after Daily Vespers with Fr. Peter Jon presenting “Salvation History, an Overview.”

 The Annual Bonfire in the Grove  is next  Sunday evening starting at 6:00. There will be hayrides in the dark,  food you might want to bring to roast or share, and the blazing campfire in the chilly air. Some songs might burst forth, so come prepared to enjoy the evening.

Congratulations to Don & Dee Haney on their 50th Wedding Anniversary this week. On Saturday, October 24th, the Church is invited to an Open House, planned from 1-5pm at the Carpenter Banquet Hall on Main Street in Mitchell. Please RSVP daughter April at 812-583-5539.

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.

 A collection on Special Olympics Awareness Sunday will be received today by our Teen SOYO members.

 The Parish Council meets in Fr. Peter Jon’s office around Noon today.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, October 21: Daily Vespers at 6:00 followed by Orthodoxy 101 – 7:00 – 9:00

Saturday, October 24: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, October 25:  Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00 — Myrrh Bearers meet at noon; Bonfire is at 6:00.

LOOKING AHEAD

…Again this year, All Saints will support the Thanksgiving Basket Outreach at Backstreet Missions by collecting  250 dry turkey gravy mixes by the second week in November. Start looking for them where you shop.  Drop them off in the hallway starting next Sunday.

…The Annual November Business Meeting is drawing near. That is a time set aside to elect new members to the Parish Council, to review the past year, and to look forward to the future.

Anniversary Blessings: Don & Dee Haney (23rd)

Happy Birthday: Henry D (18th); Joel A (20th)

Blessed Name Day: Joel A (Prophet Joel – 19th); James F (James, the Brother of the Lord – 23rd)

Memory Eternal:  Moses (Sept.1st); Jennifer Tatlock (Sept.29th)

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

Prayer List: James; Alex John;  Jason; Dee; Alexis T. ;Tom;  Jake; Annie; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania,  Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Ioana; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Fr. Moses Berry; Geni; Frank & Becky; Those with child: Gabriella, Laura, Megan); Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings   

During Youth Month, our teens will read the Epistle and serve as ushers.                                 

Prokeimenon: “His sound has gone forth into all the earth.”

Verse: “The heavens declare the glory of God!”  Psalm 18:4,1

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians. (4:5-11, 14-16)

             Brethren, walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.  Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every one.  All my state shall Tychicos make known to you, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord; whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he might know your state, and comfort your hearts; together with Onesimos, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you.  They shall make known to you all things that are done here.

My fellow-prisoner, Aristarchos, salutes you, and Mark, the nephew of Barnabas (from whom you received commandments: if he comes to you, receive him), and Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision.  These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have become a comfort to me.  Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. For I bear him witness, that he has a great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.

Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute you.  Salute the brethren who are in Laodicea, and  Nymphas, and the church that is in his house.  And when this epistle is read among you, make sure that it is read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.  And say to Archippos: “Behold the ministry which you have received in the Lord, so that you may fulfill it.”  The salutation by my hand, Paul!  Remember  my bonds.  Grace be with you. Amen.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (10:16-21)

            The Lord said, “He who hears you hears Me, and he who rejects you rejects Me, and he who rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me.” The Seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Thy Name!”  And Jesus said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you.  Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”  In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the spirit and said, “I thank Thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that Thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes; yea, Father, for such was Thy gracious will.”

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 St. Luke the Evangelist – Tone 3

O holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, intercede with the merciful God, to grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

Kontakion for Ordinary Sundays – Tone 2

O Undisputed intercessor of Christians, O Mediatrix who is unrejected by the Creator; turn not away from the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners.  Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercessions, O Theotokos, who didst ever intercede for those who honor thee.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) for St. Luke – Tone 8

His proclamation hath gone out into all the earth; and his words to the ends of the universe. Alleluia.

REMINDER

WE WANT TO SEE YOU AT THE FESTIVAL TOMORROW, OCTOBER 10TH.

THE FESTIVAL RUNS FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM. THE EXCITEMENT BUILDS!

WORKERS SHOULD ARRIVE ABOUT 8:30 IF YOU ARE SETTING UP OUTSIDE.

WORKERS, IF YOU ARE ABLE, PLEASE PARK TO THE RIGHT  OF THE ENTRY DRIVE (ON THE NORTH SIDE) OR ON THE LAWN NEAR THE QUARRY POND.

THANKS.

 Sunday, October 11, 2015

October is Youth Month

 Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council

Apostle Philip the Deacon of the Seventy; Venerable Theophanes the Branded; Nektarios, Arsakios, Sisinios and Philotheos Kokkinos, Patriarchs of Constantinople; Venerable Jonah of Cyprus; Ss. Zenaida and Philonella

Visitors, we warmly welcome you to all services and social events at All Saints.

Nourishment of the Soul:  “Cheerfulness consists in not regarding things as our own, but as entrusted to us by God for the benefit of our fellow-servants. It consists in scattering them abroad generously with joy and magnanimity, not reluctantly or under compulsion.”- St. Symeon the New Theologian

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.

Orthodoxy 101 continues on Wednesday, October 14th  after Daily Vespers with Fr. Peter Jon presenting “Icons in Scripture and Tradition.”

Indonesian Missionary Outreach: The church sent $1,000 to support Fr. Daniel Byantoro’s monastery/ seminary projects. Thanks to all who supported Fr. Daniel.

The 2015 Festival on Fairfax is now accomplished.  MANY THANKS to those who contributed in any way, whether  big or small, for even a smile helps to spread the warmth of our parish and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

THIS WEEK

October 16-18: Diocesan Fall Gathering at St. George in Fishers

Tuesday, October 13: Women’s Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s home – 7:00 – 8:00

Wednesday, October 14: Daily Vespers at 6:00 followed by Orthodoxy 101 – 7:00 – 9:00

Saturday, October 17: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, October 18:  Matins at 9:00;  Divine Liturgy at 10:00 (A Special Olympics Awareness collection will be received by our Teen SOYO).

LOOKING AHEAD

• October 24: Don & Dee Haney invite the Church to an Open House celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary, planned from 1-5pm at the Carpenter Banquet Hall on Main Street in Mitchell. Please RSVP daughter April at 812-583-5539.
• October 25: All Saints Annual Bonfire and Hayride in the Dark at 6pm
• November: 250 turkey gravy packets for Backstreet’s Thanksgiving Baskets

Happy Birthday: Brice  (11th); Taylor S (12th); Deacon Lucian  (14th); Matushka Raisa (15th); Linda B(16th); Kaylee F (17th); Aaron H (17th)

Blessed Name Day: Averi V (11th – St. Philonella); Dn. Lucian (15th)

Memory Eternal: Margaret Whitaker (August 24th); Marge; Moses (1st); Jennifer Tatlock (Sept.29th)

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

Prayer List: Alex John;  Jason; Dee; Alexis T. ;Tom; Brian Bunner;  Jake; Annie; Pastor Pat ; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania,  Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Ioana; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Fr. Moses Berry; Geni; Frank & Becky; Those with child: Gabriella, Laura, Megan); Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi

General Operating Fund 2015: Income $163,860 – Expenses $158,093 = + $5,767

Building Temple Fund: $363,933

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings   

During Youth Month, our teens will read the Epistle and serve as ushers.

Prokeimenon: “Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers.”

Verse: “For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done to us!”  Daniel 3:26-27 (OSB)

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Epistle to Titus. (3:8-15)

My Child Titus, faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire you to affirm confidently, that those who have believed in God may be thoughtful of how to preside in honorable occupations.  These things are good and profitable to men.  But avoid foolish disputes, and genealogies, and contentions, and controversies about the Law; for they are unprofitable and vain.  A man who is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject, knowing that such a one is subverted, and sins, being self-condemned.  When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicos, give diligence to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have determined to winter there.  Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that they may be lacking in nothing.  And let our people also learn how to preside in honorable occupations, so as to help in cases of urgent need, that they should not be unfruitful.  All who are with me salute you.  Salute those who love us in the faith.  Grace be with you all. Amen.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:5-15)

            The Lord spoke this parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it.  And some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it.  And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture.  And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it.  And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold.”  And when His Disciples asked Him what his parable meant, Jesus said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.  Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.  The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts that they may not believe and  be saved.  And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.  And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.  And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience.”  As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

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 the Holy Fathers – Tone 8

Thou, O Christ, art our God of exceeding praise, Who didst establish our Holy Fathers as luminous stars upon earth, and through them didst guide us unto the true Faith; O most merciful One, glory to Thee.

Kontakion for Ordinary Sundays – Tone 2

O Undisputed intercessor of Christians, O Mediatrix who is unrejected by the Creator; turn not away from the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners.  Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercessions, O Theotokos, who didst ever intercede for those who honor thee.

Sunday, October 4, 2015

October is Youth Month

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Hieromartyr Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens; Hieromartyr Peter of Capitolia in Syria; Martyrs Domnina and her daughters of Syria; Gurios, First Archbishop of Kazan and Barsanouphios, Bishop of Tver; and Martyrs Stephen (Stiljanovich) and Elizabeth of Serbia

Visitors, we warmly welcome you to all services and social events at All Saints.

Nourishment of the Soul:  “Though a man may be found in a weak state, that does not at all mean that he has been abandoned by God. On the cross, the Lord Jesus Christ was in trouble, as the world sees things. But when the sinful world considered Him to be completely destroyed, in fact He was victorious over death and Hades. The Lord did not promise us positions as victors as a reward for righteousness, but told us, ‘In the world you will have tribulation — but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.’” (Jn. 16:33). — St. John of San Francisco

Jennifer Tatlock departed this life unexpectedly on Tuesday following complications with back surgery.  Fr. Peter Jon will serve her funeral at noon on Monday at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home in Bedford, followed by burial at Valhalla Memory Gardens in Bloomington.  She has been a member of All Saints since 2007.  May her soul dwell where the just repose!

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.

Special Collection: Please support Fr. Daniel Byantoro’s project of building a monastery/seminary to prepare Indonesians to continue the work of bringing Christianity to the largest Islamic nation.

Orthodoxy 101 continues on Wednesday, October 7th  after Daily Vespers with Dr. John Craton presenting “Comparative Religions.” 

FESTIVAL NEWS

• Advertising flyers and postcards are available for pickup. Father Peter Jon suggests you send them to friends or post them on bulletin boards where you shop, work, or live. Radio Spots will announce and invite the community. Yard Signs can be found in the main hall.

• Friday, Set-up Activities inside and outside from 9:30 until it is finished. Willing Workers Needed; choose your time to show up and we’ll find something that needs your help.

• Saturday, the Annual Festival. The festival starts at 11:00, but there will be the final busy set-up starting around 8:30. Come help. And, clean-up starts around 5:30 or 6:00 as the festival winds down for another year. Come help!

WE NEED YOU!

How can you help?

Volunteer Opportunities are listed.

Stephanie may contact you, but you may contact her or the leaders of the areas.

Silent Auction Baskets need to be completed and dropped off at the church on

or before October 9th.

Vicki Gans is the leader.

 Indoor Bake Shop items need to be here by noon or before on October 9th.

Nina Rogers is the leader.

Bake brownies, blondies, cookies, breads, and other desserts.

Volunteer to receive payment at the cash drawer.

Wash up in the kitchen as pans are emptied.

Outdoor Greek Food Booth

Lisa and John Alexander are group leaders.

Take orders.

Be a runner for supplies.

Arabic Food Booth

Amal Hanania is the leader.

Be a runner to the kitchen.

Watch the ovens. Cut Arabic pita. Cook falafel in the booth as an order is placed.

Take and fill orders.

 Face Painting

 Olivia Morfas is the leader. Volunteer to give her a break.

Children’s Activities

Charles Coats is the leader.

Watch the inflatable slide. Help with safety for the children.

Assist Amber with balloon animals as needed.

Busing and Cleaning  Tables

Don Haney is the leader.

Wash and clean tables as people leave.

Keep recycling and trash bins neat.

Shrine Tours

Darryl and Nancy Jones are the leaders.

Greeters near the bell tower are needed to hand out festival brochures and menus.

Outdoor Cash Drawer workers at the end of the serving line.

Check the Restrooms periodically for cleanliness and replacement of supplies.

THIS WEEK

There is a Brief Festival Meeting after Liturgy.

Wednesday, October 7: Daily Vespers at 6:00 followed by Orthodoxy 101

Thursday, October 8: Bedford-Mitchell Fellowship 10:00-Noon

Friday, October 9: Set-up Activities from 9:30 until they are finished.

Saturday, October 10: Great Vespers at 5:00 – Annual Festival 11:00 to 6:00

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

LOOKING AHEAD

• October 13: Women’s Bible Study resumes at Kh. Marilyn’s home
• October 16-18: Diocesan Fall Gathering at St. George in Fishers
• October 18: Special Olympics Awareness Sunday with special collection
• October 24: Don & Dee Haney invite the Church to an Open House celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary, planned from 1-5pm at the Carpenter Banquet Hall on Main Street in Mitchell. Please RSVP daughter April at 812-583-5539.
• October 25: All Saints Annual Bonfire and Hayride in the Dark at 6pm

Happy Birthday: Vanden L (5th); Don H (6th); Mikaela H (7th); Ray L (10th)

Blessed Name Day: Charles Coats (Apostle Thomas – 6th)

Memory Eternal: Margaret Whitaker (August 24th); Marge; Archpriest Louis Mahshie (Sept. 1); Moses (Nashville Mission – 1st); Jennifer (Patterson)Tatlock (Sept.29th)

Let us pray to the Lord: “For the suffering Christians of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, & all of the Middle East, and for those suffering in the Ukraine.”

Prayer List: Alex John;  Jason; Dee; Alexis T. ;Tom; Brian Bunner;  Jake; Annie; Pastor Pat ; Catherine; Janett; Jill; Kh. Kristina; Angie; Julian; Kh. Mary Sue Walker; Vicki; Hoppes in Albania,  Jesse Brandow  in Guatemala (OCMC Missionaries); Vivian; Natalie; Senior Saints; Ioana; Patricia; Dee H.; John G; Nicetas; Barb; Shirley; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests  George & Stephen; Adrian; Heather; Susan; Gabriella & Matt; Sara; Shelley; Fr. Moses Berry; Geni; Frank & Becky; Those with child: Gabriella, Laura, Megan); Emily D; Emma; Kim; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Bob R;  Leanne; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Michael and Diane; Aaron; Brent; Jennifer; Brigid; Caleb; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings   

October is Youth Month when our youths read the Epistle and serve as ushers.                                

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 Saint Paul’s Second Epistle to the Corinthians. (9:6-11)

             Brethren, the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly; and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.  Let each one do according to what he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.  And God is able to make all grace abound to you; that you, having always all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.  As it is written: “He has scattered abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”  Now He, who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, will supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the harvest of your righteousness.  You will be enriched in all things for every generosity, which works through us thanksgiving to God.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (6:31-36)

            The Lord said: “As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them.  If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?  For even sinners love those who love them.  And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you?  for even sinners do the same.  And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you?  Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again.  But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish.  Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.”        

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 for Ordinary Sundays – Tone 2

O Undisputed intercessor of Christians, O Mediatrix who is unrejected by the Creator; turn not away from the voice of our petitions, though we be sinners.  Come to us with aid in time, who cry unto thee in faith, for thou art good. Hasten to us with intercessions, O Theotokos, who didst ever intercede for those who honor thee.