Updates and Reminders

Prior to Saturday’s Great Vespers, we will pray the one-year memorial

for Virginia Kapellas at 4:45 — Memory Eternal, Ginny.

 Saturday, October 27th, Deacon Seraphim will be leading the adult discussion after Great Vespers from 6-7 pm.  

 Sunday night’s Bonfire…be sure to read the details later in this bulletin. Yes, the whole family is invited along with your close friends.

 October is Youth Month.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Great-Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming

Commemoration of the Great Earthquake in Constantinople in 740; Venerable Martyr Joasaph of Dionysiou Monastery on Athos

Visitors, you are always welcome at All Saints.

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.”

Nourishment of the Soul: “They said of Abba Or that he never lied, nor swore, nor hurt anyone, nor spoke without necessity.” – The Sayings of the Desert Fathers, p. 246

Orthodoxy 101: Deacon Seraphim Moslener will present “Living a Eucharistic Life.”

 Communion: 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.

Communion Line: The choir goes first in both lines so members may continue ministering through music during communion. Little Lambs Sunday School follows. The ushers then assist each row from front to back.  Those in the overflow behind the choir may follow adjacent rows.

Sunday School for those in Grades One through 12 meets after Divine Liturgy.

 Thanksgiving Baskets at Backstreet Mission: Again this year, Myrrh Bearers will lead the parish in collecting 250 turkey (dry) gravy packets.  In the past, you have responded so enthusiastically that we exceeded the goal. Backstreet thanks you. The deadline is Sunday, November 9^th at church, for delivery by the 13th. To date, we’ve collected 10 packets.

 Myrrh Bearers (All Saints’ women’s benevolent group) meets at noon after Divine Liturgy.

 Updates for the phone directory and the annual pictorial calendar should be sent to Marcia.

 Bonfire Sunday at 6:00 pm in the grove: Bring whatever food and drink (non-alcoholic) you would like–you can cook in the fire or bring a picnic supper or just come and hang out with your All Saints family!  Bringing lawn chairs or something else to sit on would probably be a good idea too.  Hope to see you all there! (Contact Charles or Stephanie.)

 THIS WEEK

 Wednesday, October 29:  Daily Vespers at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101- 7:00-9:00

Saturday, November 1: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, November 2: Matins at 8:50; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

November 2: Daylight Savings ends before Sunday worship.

LOOKING AHEAD

 November 6: Fr. Dragan Petrovic of St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church will speak at the OCF meeting at 8:00 at IMU.  He will introduce his recently published book.

November 8: Presentation by Georg’ann Catalona on postpartum depression/a family challenge

November 13: Turkey Gravy packets are delivered to Agape House for the Thanksgiving baskets.

November 15: Nativity Fast begins.

November 16: Annual Parish Business Meeting followed by a pitch-in meal.

November 27: Thanksgiving at All Saints: Morfas family is organizing the event.

December 5-7: Enthronement of Bishop Joseph in Brooklyn, NY at St. Nicholas Cathedral. Details are found at antiochian.org.

Happy Birthday: Ava Rigsby (30th; Zachary Webb (30th); Jonathan Blair (31st)

Name Day Blessings: Marvin Piercefield (St. Demetrios – 26th); Demetrios Zaharako (26th)

Presentation by Georg’ann Catalona, Saturday, November 8 at 3:30

Saturday, November 8, is the Feast of the Synaxis of Archangels.  As we anticipate the Advent season and the Nativity of our Lord foretold by the Archangel Gabriel, we will welcome a special guest speaker to All Saints on that day.

Ms. Georg’ann Catalona has been a pioneer and advocate for healthy families in Monroe County for many years, and was recently celebrated as Bloomington Woman of the Year.  From 3:30 – 4:30 pm, Georg’ann will present on some issues and challenges we should all be aware of during the postpartum period in a family.

As members of a parish family and the community-at-large, we each have opportunities to interact with co-laborers, friends, and colleagues who are expecting a child.  It would be a great blessing to gather together, men and women, to hear her brief, but special, presentation.

Light refreshments will be provided.  After a little fellowship, Great Vespers will follow as usual, at 5:00.

Prayer List: Denise (Darryl’s sister); Fr. Moses Berry (congestive heart failure); Geni; Frank & Becky Hrisomalos; Kh. Kristina; Kh. Marilyn; Galina; John; Noah; Emily D; John & Mary Ann’s granddaughter Emma; Kim (Geni Gritton’s daughter); Barb; Shirley; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Patricia; Bob R; Alex; Nicetas; John; Leanne; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia McCallister; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Ioana; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; Charles; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests Roman, George & Stephen; 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; Korene; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi; Kathleen.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

 Prokeimenon: “The righteous shall rejoice in the LORD.”

Verse: “Hearken unto my voice, O God!”  Psalm 63:10,1

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Second Epistle to Timothy. (2:1-10)

                 My Child Timothy, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.  And the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to reach others also.  Suffer hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.  No soldier on service entangles himself in the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.  And if someone also contends in the games, he is not crowned, unless he has contended lawfully.  The husbandman who labors must be the first to partake of the fruits.  Consider what I say; and may the Lord grant you understanding in all things.

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel, in which I suffer hardships and even bonds, as a criminal; but the word of God is not bound.  Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

                 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 herd 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 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 became the first-born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the great Mercy.

_______Apolytikion for the Earthquake – Tone 8

O Thou Who didst look upon the earth and make it tremble, deliver us from the fearful threat of earthquake, O Christ our God, and send upon us Thy rich mercies through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Thou only Lover of mankind.

_______Apolytikion for St. Demetrios the Myrrh-Streaming-Tone 3

Verily, the inhabited world found thee a great help in tribulations and a vanquisher of nations, O fight-bearing one.  Wherefore, as thou didst demolish the arrogance of Lahosh, and on the battlefield didst hearten Nestor, beseech, O Saint Demetrios, Christ God to grant us the Great Mercy.

(Usual) Kontakion in Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the 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 dost ever intercede for those who honor thee.

October is Youth Month.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Prophet Joel; Martyr Varos and Seven Martyrs with Him; Mother Cleopatra of Palestine; Venerable John of Rila; Prochoros of Pchinja; Archpriest John of Kronstadt, the Wonderworker

Visitors, you are always welcome at All Saints.

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.”

Nourishment of the Soul: Abba Hyperechius said: “It was through whispering that the serpent drove Eve out of Paradise; so he who speaks against his neighbor will be like the serpent, for he corrupts the soul of him who listens to him, and he does not save his own soul.” — The Sayings of the Desert Fathers

Orthodoxy 101: Fr. Peter Jon’s topic on Wednesday evening is “Salvation History.”

 Communion: 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.

Communion Line: The choir goes first in both lines so members may continue ministering through music during communion. Little Lambs Sunday School follows. The ushers then assist each row from front to back.  Those in the overflow behind the choir may follow adjacent rows.

Sunday School for those in Grades One through 12 meets after Divine Liturgy.

 Special Olympics Awareness: Today SOYO will gather donations to support the Special Olympics Sports Camp held at the Antiochian Village each summer.

 Thanksgiving Baskets at Backstreet Mission: Again this year, Myrrh Bearers will lead the parish in collecting 250 turkey (dry) gravy packets.  In the past, you have responded so enthusiastically that we exceeded the goal. Backstreet thanks you. The deadline is Sunday, November 9^th for delivery by the 13th.

 Parish Council holds its regularly scheduled monthly meeting today after Divine Liturgy.

 THIS WEEK

Wednesday, October 22:  Daily Vespers at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101- 7:00-9:00

Thursday, October 23: SOYO at 6:00 followed by Compline at 7:30

Saturday, October 25: Great Vespers at 5:00 followed by Adult Discussion Group with Dn. Seraphim at 6:00

Sunday, October 26: Matins at 8:50; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Myrrh Bearers meet at noon.

LOOKING AHEAD

 November 2: Daylight Savings ends before Sunday worship.

November 5&6: Fr. Moses Berry regrettably has had to cancel due to ill health.

November 13: Turkey Gravy packets are delivered to Agape House for the Thanksgiving baskets.

November 15: Nativity Fast

November 16: Annual Parish Business Meeting

November 27: Thanksgiving at All Saints: Morfas family is organizing the event.

Anniversary Happiness: Chris & Rachel Leininger (20th); Micah & Maria Van Hoff (21st);

Don & Dee Haney (23rd); Alex & Cathy Alexander (25th)

Happy Birthday: Joel Arthur (20th)

Name Day Blessings: Joel Arthur (Prophet Joel – 19th); Michael Ewing (St. John of Kronstadt – 19^th);

Eric Leveque (St. John of Kronstadt – 19^th)

Prayer List: Fr. Moses Berry (congestive heart failure); Frank & Becky Hrisomalos; Kh. Kristina; Kh. Marilyn; Galina; Noah; Emily D; John & Mary Ann’s granddaughter Emma;; Kim (Geni Gritton’s daughter); Barb; Shirley; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Patricia; Bob R; Geni; Alex; Nicetas; John; Leanne; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia McCallister; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Ioana; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; John; Charles; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests Roman, George & Stephen; 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; Korene; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi; Kathleen.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “The LORD is my strength and my song.”

Verse: “With chastisement has the LORD chastened me! Psalm 117:14,18

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Second Epistle to the Corinthians. (11:31-12:9)

             Brethren, the God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, the One who is blessed for evermore, knows that I do not lie. In Damascus, the governor under Aretas the king guarded the city of the Damascenes, willing to seize me, and through a window I was let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands.

I must boast, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.  I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I do not know, or whether out of the body, I do not know–God knows), who was caught up to the third heaven.  And I know that this man (whether in the body or out of the body I do not know–God knows) was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which no person is allowed to utter.  On behalf of this one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my infirmities.  For if I would desire to boast, I shall not be foolish, for I shall speak the truth.  But I refrain from it, lest anyone should think of me above that which he sees me to be, or hears from me.  And to keep me from being exalted above measure through the abundance of revelations, I was given a thorn in the flesh, an angel of Satan to buffet me, to keep me from being exalted above measure.  For this thing I beseeched the Lord three times, that it might depart from me.  And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for thee, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”  Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.    

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

            At That Time,  Jesus went to a city called Nain, and many of His disciples and a great crowd went with Him.  As He drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his  mother, and she was a widow; and a large crowd from the city was with her  And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.”  And He came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still.  And Jesus said, “Young man, I say to you: arise.” And the dead man sat up, and began to speak.  And Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited His people!”

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion in 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.

(Usual) Kontakion in Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the 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 dost ever intercede for those who honor thee.

ENTHRONEMENT OF HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN JOSEPH

It is with great pleasure that we announce that the events related to the Enthronement of His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph will take place during the weekend of December 5 through 7, 2014, at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Brooklyn, New York. The actual enthronement will take place in conjunction with Vespers on Saturday, December 6.

We will be greatly blessed by the presence of His Beatitude John X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, who will preside during this weekend.

Reservations are at the Brooklyn Marriott. The rate is $299.00 a night plus tax. The deadline for reservations is November 7, 2014. Further detailed information regarding the weekend and the banquet will be forthcoming sometime in the near future.

Please check antiochian.org for updates.

Our annual Festival is here today, October 11th from 11:00 to 5:00, concluding with Great Vespers at 5:00.

Plan now to put into your busy Saturday, an enjoyable time in scenic southern Indiana. Listen to well-known musical groups as they present concerts starting at 11:00. Svetla Vladeva; Kim Robbins; Salaam.

Enjoy tasting freshly prepared Greek and Middle-Eastern food outside on the lawn, sample baked goods inside, consider bidding on unique silent auction baskets, walk with a guide tour the shrines, or ride on the golf cart or in the hay wagon to tour the property, let your children play outside and get their faces painted. Browse the bookstore or listen to a presentation in the nave (worship area) and learn more about Orthodox Christianity.

If you’ve never attended, we’re sure you will want to put this on your calendar for the second Saturday in October in 2015.

Come , Saturday, October 11 from 11 am to 5:00 (Vespers at 5 pm) and enjoy a beautiful fall day in scenic southern Indiana.

Taste the freshly prepared outdoor menu, sample baked goods, bid silently on auction baskets, browse the bookstore, enjoy an outdoor walking shrine tour, listen to proven and accomplished musical groups such as Salaam, Svetla Vladeva, and Kim Robbins, learn more about Orthodox Christianity and enjoy the people.

A day to remember!

October is Youth Month.

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council

Martyrs Probos, Andronikos and Tarachos at Tarsus; Cosmas the hymnographer, bishop of Maiuma;

Martyr Domnina at Anazarbus in Cilicia; Virgin Martyr Anastasia of Rome.

Visitors, you are always welcome at All Saints.

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.”

Nourishment of the Soul: ” Behold now, what is so good or so pleasant as for brothers to dwell together in unity? It is like fragrant oil running down upon the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down upon the border of his garment;  It is like the dew of Hermon, running down upon the mountains of Zion; for there the Lord commanded the blessing and life forever.” Psalm 132(133)

Orthodoxy 101: Introducing John Craton, parishioner, author, and musician/composer who will speak on “Apologetics: Defending our Faith” Wednesday evening.

 Communion: 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.

Communion Line: The choir goes first in both lines so members may continue ministering through music during communion. Little Lambs Sunday School follows. The ushers then assist each row from front to back.  Those in the overflow behind the choir may follow adjacent rows.

Sunday School for those in Grades One through 12 meets after Divine Liturgy.

 Festival Wrap up.  If you have left baking pans or dishes here, please check the pantry and the kitchen so you can take them home. Feel invited to bring them back full!

 THIS WEEK

Tuesday, October 14: Myrrh Bearers Bible Study at Kh. Marilyn’s – 7:00 – 8:00

Wednesday, October 15:  Daily Vespers at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101- 7:00-9:00

Thursday, October 16: Mitchell Fellowship – 10:00 – noon

Saturday, October 18: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, October 19: Matins at 8:50; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets at noon.

LOOKING AHEAD

November 2: Daylight Savings ends before Sunday worship.

November 5&6: Fr. Moses Berry (health permitting)

November 9: Annual Parish Business Meeting

November 15: Nativity Fast

Happy Birthday: Taylor Shahadey (12th); Dn. Lucian Stant  (14th); Matushka Raisa Strelnizki (15th); Linda Barrett (16th); Kaylee Finchum (17th); Aaron Hsu (17th)

Name Day Blessings: Dn. Lucian Stant (15th)

Memory Eternal:  Loretta & David Benaderett (7 Sept); Paula Bissell; Steven; Rosie

Prayer List: Fr. Moses Berry (pneumonia); Frank & Becky Hrisomalos; Kh. Kristina; Kh. Marilyn; Kim Adams and Benaderett families; Galina; Noah; Emily D; John & Mary Ann’s granddaughter Emma;; Kim (Geni Gritton’s daughter); Barb; Shirley; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Patricia; Bob R; Geni; Alex; Nicetas; John; Leanne; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Beth; Lillian; Julie; Roger; Virginia McCallister; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Ioana; Michael & Shelley:  Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; John; Charles; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests Roman, George & Stephen; 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; Korene; Dennis & Joyce; Ethan; Lena, Dean; Gayle; Thomas; Amy; Heidi; Gene & Connie; Cathi; Kathleen.

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 has 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 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 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 this 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 in Tone 1

While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world.  For which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O Giver of Life, “Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Thy kingdom; glory to Thy providence, O Thou Who alone art the lover of mankind.”

Apolytikion of the Holy Fathers in 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.

(Usual) Kontakion in Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the 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 dost ever intercede for those who honor thee.