October is Youth Month.

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Seventeen Sunday after Pentecost

 Holy Martyr Charitina of Amisos; John, Bishop of Euchaita; Eudokimos of Vatopedi Monastery on Athos; Uncovering of the Relics of Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Philip and Hermogenes, Metropolitans of Moscow

Visitors, you are always welcome at All Saints.

Plan to attend our Festival on Fairfax next Saturday.

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: “Our choice of salvation is a choice of a living relationship with God, a journey with God, meeting with Him in the cool of the evening celebrating the Divine Liturgy and approaching the Chalice. That is what is meant by Church.” Fr. Deacon Ezra – These Things We Believe

Orthodoxy 101: Fr. Peter Jon’s topic on Wednesday night is “Life on the Vine: the parish community.

 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.

Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome:  This afternoon, join the Shahadey family at the Monroe County Fairgrounds – Fun begins at 1:30; the walk is at 3pm – Live band, carnival games, activities for the whole family.

 It is almost here:  Our Annual Festival is Saturday, October 11:  11:00 to 5:00 – Fresh Baked Goods; Greek & Arab foods, prepared outdoors; Music Groups; Silent Auction; Shrine Tours; Church Tours; Children’s Activities; Hayride. If you have not attended before, this is the time to see what you’ve missed!

 Vicki Gans will have at church today, empty decorative baskets for those who want one as they prepare their silent auction baskets.

 There is an important Festival Meeting at Noon today in the nave.

 THIS WEEK

 Wednesday, October 8:  Daily Vespers at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101- 7:00-9:00

(Festival Tents arrive Wednesday.)

Thursday, October 9: Bedford-Mitchell Fellowship – 10am – Noon

Thursday, October 9: SOYO at 6:00; Little Compline at 7:30

Friday, October 10: Festival Set-up activities from 9 am until we’ve finished.

COME IF YOU CAN. THERE WILL BE PLENTY TO DO INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.

Saturday, October 11: Festival from 11:00 to 5:00; Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, October 12: Matins at 8:50; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

Happy Birthday: Vanden Leininger (5th); Don Haney (6th); Makaela Hsu (7th); Raymond Labban (10th); Brice Menaugh (11th)

Name Day Blessings: Charles Coats (6th-St. Thomas); Averi Vicion (11th – St. Philonella)

Memory Eternal: Annamarie; Sarah Najjar (20th); Virginia (18th); Loretta & David Benaderett (7th); Paula Bissell; Steven; Rosie

Prayer List: Kh. Marilyn; Kim Adams and Benaderett families; Noah; Emily D; John & Mary Ann’s granddaughter Emma; Frank & Becky; 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: Jill Patterson; 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: “Make your vows and pay them to the LORD our God.”

Verse: “God is known in Judaea, His Name is great in Israel!” Psalm:75: 10,1

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Second Epistle to the Corinthians. (6:16-7:1)

 BRETHREN, you are a temple of the living God, even as God has said: “I will dwell in them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” “Therefore come out from among them, and be separate,’ says the Lord, ‘and touch nothing unclean; and I will receive you, and I will be a Father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me,’ says the Lord Almighty.”  Having therefore these promises, O beloved ones, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of 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 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 in 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.

(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.

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Sixteen Sunday after Pentecost

 Venerable Chariton, the Confessor, Abbot of Palestine, Prophet Baruch; Venerable Neophytos and Auxentios of Cyprus; Martyr Heliodoros and companions in Pisidia; Martyr Wenceslaus, prince of the Czechs.

 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:  Solomon writes these final words in Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether it is good or whether it is evil.”

 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.

              Fr. Daniel Byantoro will be  our guest speaker twice this week.

• His topic Wednesday at All Saints is “From Islam to Orthodoxy.”
• Thursday, OCF at IMU, the topic is “Mission Indonesia.”

 The Myrrh Bearers meet at Noon today in the nave.

 THIS WEEK

 Wednesday, October 1:  Daily Vespers at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101 with Fr. Daniel Byantoro – 7:00-9:00

Thursday, October 2: OCF at IMU – Dogwood Room at 8pm with Fr. Daniel Byantoro of Indonesia – All are invited.

Saturday, October 4: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, October 5: Matins at 8:50; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Festival Meeting at noon.

LOOKING AHEAD

 Sunday, October 5: Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome – Monroe County Fairgrounds – Fun begins at 1:30; the walk at 3pm; live band, carnival games, activities for the whole family.

• October 11: Annual Festival – 11:00 to 5:00 – Baked Goods; Greek & Arab foods; Music Groups; Silent Auction; Shrine Tours; Church Tours; Children’s Activities; Hayride.

Happy Birthday: Craig Morfas (28th); Leanne Bissell (3rd); Sharon Kolasinski (3rd)

Memory Eternal: Annamarie; Sarah Najjar (20th); Virginia (18th); Loretta & David Benaderett (7th); Paula Bissell; Steven; Rosie

Prayer List: Kh. Marilyn; Galina McLaws; Kim Adams and Benaderett families; Noah; Emily D; John & Mary Ann’s granddaughter Emma; Frank & Becky; 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: Jill Patterson; 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 will give strength unto His people.”

Verse: “Bring unto the LORD, ye sons of God; bring unto the LORD glory and honor!” Psalm: 28: 11,1

Epistle: The Reading is from Saint Paul’s Second Epistle to the Corinthians. (6:1-10)

 BRETHREN,  since we are fellow workers, we entreat you also not to receive the grace of God in vain (for He says, “At an acceptable season I hearkened unto thee, and in a day of salvation I helped thee”; behold, now is “the acceptable season”; behold, now is “the day of salvation”), giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that the ministry is not blamed, but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in vigils, in fasts, in purity, in knowledge, in long suffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in love unfeigned, in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the weapons of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

             Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (5:1-11)

             AT THAT TIME, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. and He saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of  them and were washing their nets.  Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, Jesus asked him to put out a little from the land.  And He sat down and taught the people from the boat.  And when Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”  And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing!  But at Thy word I will let down the nets.”  And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them.  And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.  But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”  For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the catch of fish, which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. and Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men.”  And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.

Divine Liturgy Variables

Resurrectional Apolytikion in 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..

Apolytikion of St. Chariton the Confessor in Tone8

The barren wilderness thou dist make fertile with the streams of thy tears; and by thy deep sighing thou hast given fruit through thy struggles a hundred-fold.  Accordingly, thou hast become a star for the universe, sparkling with miracles.  Therefore,  O righteous Father Chariton, intercede with Christ God to save our souls.

(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.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Leave-taking of  the Exaltation (Elevation) of the Cross

Apostle Quadratos of the Seventy; Prophet Jonah; Uncovering of the relics of Demetrios, bishop of Rostov

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: The Apostle Paul writes to the  Galatians: “Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave Himself for our sins that He might deliver us from this present evil age according to the will of our God and Father to Whom be glory forever and ever.” Galatians 1:3-5

Visitors, you are always welcome at All Saints.

 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.

Orthodoxy 101: Topic this week is “Humility: Man in God’s Image, not God in Man’s Image” presented by Dn. Seraphim.

 St. Mary of Egypt at 102 East Broadway Street in Greenwood invites you to their Rummage & Bake Sale next Friday and Saturday, September 26^th and 27^th from 8:00 to 4:00 each day.  You will be delighted as you meet your old friends and sample their pastries.

 Parish Council meets at Noon in Father Peter Jon’s office after Divine Liturgy.

 THIS WEEK

Wednesday, September 24:  Daily Vespers at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101 – 7:00-9:00

Thursday, September 25: SOYO Meeting (ages 12-18) at 6:00; Compline at 7:30

Saturday, September 27: Great Vespers at 5:00; Adult Discussion Group meets with Dn. Seraphim Moslener meets from 6:00-7:00.  All adults (post high school) are invited.

Sunday, September 28: Matins at 8:50; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – The Myrrh Bearers meet.

LOOKING AHEAD

 October 1-2: Fr. Daniel Byantoro from Indonesia will speak at All Saints and at I.U.

• October 5: Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome – Monroe County Fairgrounds – Fun begins at 1:30; the walk at 3pm; live band, carnival games, activities for the whole family.
• October 11: Annual Festival – 11:00 to 5:00 – Baked Goods; Greek & Arab foods; Music Groups; Silent Auction; Shrine Tours; Church Tours; Children’s Activities; Hayride.

Happy Birthday: Natchez Galoozis (23rd)

Name Day Greeting: Alex Alexander (St John the Baptist– 23rd)

Memory Eternal: Annamarie; Sarah Najjar (20th); Virginia (18th); Loretta & David Benaderett (7th); Paula Bissell; Steven; Rosie

Prayer List: Kh. Marilyn; Galina McLaws; Kim Adams and Benaderett families; Noah; Emily D; John & Mary Ann’s granddaughter Emma; Frank & Becky; Kim (Geni Gritton’s daughter); Barb;   Shirley; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Patricia; Bob R; Geni; Alex; Nicetas; John; Leanne; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Chad & Connie; Beth; Lillian Miller; Julie; Roger; Virginia McCallister; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Ioana; Michael & Shelley: Jill Patterson; Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; John; Charles; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest Roman; 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.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

 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. Mark. (8:34-9:1)

             THE LORD SAID, “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.  For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for My sake and the Gospel’s will save it.  For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?  For what can a man give in return for his soul?  For whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.”  And He said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Kingdom of God come with power.”

Divine Liturgy Variables

Second Antiphon

Save us, O son of God, Who was crucified in the flesh, Save us who sing to Thee, alleluia.

Apolytikion of the Holy Cross

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all (their) adversaries, and by the power of Thy Cross, preserving Thine estate.

Resurrectional Apolytikion in 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 Holy Cross

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all (their) adversaries, and by the power of Thy Cross, preserving Thine estate.

Kontakion of the exaltation of the Holy Cross in Tone 4

Do Thou, Who of Thine own good will was lifted up upon the Cross, O Christ our God, bestow Thy bounties upon the new Nation which is called by Thy Name; make glad in Thy might those who lawfully govern, that with them we may be led to victory over all our adversaries, having in Thine aid a weapon of peace and a trophy invincible.

Megalynarion (Instead of “It is truly meet…”)

Magnify, O my soul, the Exaltation of the life-giving Cross of the Lord.

Verily, death which befell the human race by eating from the tree, hath been abolished today by the Cross; for the curse of the first mother and all her descendants hath been undone by Him Who was born of the undefiled Theotokos, whom all the powers of Heaven do magnify.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn)

The Light of Thy Countenance has been impressed upon us. Alleluia.

Instead of “We have seen the true light…” sing “O Lord Save Thy People “(above)

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Repose of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople; Venerable-martyr Makarios the New of Thessalonica; Venerable-martyr Joseph of Dionysiou Monastery on Athos

 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: The Apostle Paul writes to the Corinthian Christians: “Finally, Brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen..” 2 Cor. 13:11-14

 Today we extend a special welcome to our university students: Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) meets on the IU campus as well as on campuses across the country. Its continuing mission is to foster the spiritual growth of our college and university students, Here at All Saints we welcome new and returning students.  Let us know how we can serve you.

 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.

 Orthodoxy 101: Reader Tikhon’s topic on his final Wednesday at All Saints is “How We Experience God

THIS WEEK

 Wednesday, September 17: Daily Vespers at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101 – 7:00-9:00

Saturday, September 20: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, September 21: Matins at 8:50; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Parish Council meets.

 LOOKING AHEAD

 September 25: SOYO Meeting (ages 12-18) at 6 pm; Compline at 7:30

• September 27: Adult Discussion Group with Dn. Seraphim Moslener at 6 pm

• October 1-2: Fr. Daniel Byantoro from Indonesia will speak at All Saints and at I.U.
• October 5: Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome – Monroe County Fairgrounds – Fun begins at 1:30; the walk at 3pm; live band, carnival games, activities for the whole family.
• October 11: Annual Festival – 11:00 to 5:00 – Baked Goods; Greek & Arab foods; Music Groups; Silent Auction; Shrine Tours; Church Tours; Children’s Activities; Hayride.

 Happy Birthday: Natchez Galoozis (23rd)

Name Day Greeting: Alex Alexander (St John the Baptist– 23rd)

 Memory Eternal: Chieh-su; Susan; Ferris; Ralph; Annamarie ; Robin; Patty; Roy; Sarah Najjar (20th); Richard; Virginia (18th); Loretta & David Benaderett (7th)

 Prayer List: Kim Adams and Benaderett families; Noah; Emily D; Paula Bissell;John & Mary Ann’s granddaughter Emma; Frank & Becky;Kim (Geni Gritton’s daughter);Barb; Eric (Martha Goodwin’s son);); Daniel & Gala M; Shirley; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Gregory family; Patricia; Bob R; Geni; Alex; Nicetas; John; Leanne; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Chad & Connie; Beth; Jeffry Ellis; Lillian Miller; Julie; Roger; Virginia McCallister; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Ioana; Michael & Shelley: Jill Patterson; Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; John; Charles; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest Roman; 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.

         Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

 Prokeimenon: “Exalt ye the Lord our God.”

Verse: “The Lord is King; let the people tremble!” Psalm: 98: 5-1

 Epistle:The Reading is from Saint Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians. (1:18-24)

 BRETHREN, the word of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing; but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will bring to naught.” Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God turned the wisdom of the world into foolishness? For, since the world in the wisdom of God did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the foolishness of preaching to save those who believe. For Jews ask for signs, and Greeks seek wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Greeks; but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the Power of God and the Wisdom of God.    

Gospel:The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30-35)

            AT THAT TIME, the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put Him to death. And they came to Pontius Pilate saying, “Crucify Him, crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “Take Him yourselves and crucify Him, for I find no crime in Him.” The Jews answered him, “We have a law, and by that law He ought to die, because he has made Himself the Son of God.” When Pilate heard these words, he was the more afraid; he entered the praetorium again and said to Jesus, “Where art Thou from?” But Jesus gave no answer. Pilate therefore said to Him, “Wilt Thou not speak to me? Knowest Thou not that I have power to release Thee, and power to crucify Thee?” Jesus answered him, “You would have no power over Me unless it had been given you from above.

               When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called “The Pavement”, and in Hebrew, “Gabbatha.” Now it was the day of Preparation of the Passover; it was about the sixth hour. He said to the Jews, “Behold your King!” They cried out, “Away with Him, away with Him, crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar.” Then he handed Him over to them to be crucified.

            So they took Jesus and led him away, and He went out, bearing His own Cross, to the place called “The Place of the Skull’, which is called in Hebrew “Golgotha.” there they crucified Him, and with Him two others, one on either side, with Jesus between them. Pilate also wrote a title and put it on the Cross; it read, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” Many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek.

            Now standing by the Cross of Jesus were His mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw His mother, and the Disciple whom He loved standing near, he said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” then He said to the Disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the Disciple took her to his own home. After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now fulfilled, said, “It is finished”; and He bowed His head and gave up the spirit.

            Since it was the Day of Preparation, in order to prevent the bodies from remaining on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him; but when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness–his testimony is true.

Fore-feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross

Martyr Sozon of Cilicia; Apostles Euodos & Onesiphoros of the Seventy; John, Archbishop of Novgorod; Venerable Cloud of Nogent-sur-Seine

 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.”

 Visitors, you are invited to the fellowship hall after Divine Liturgy. The offerings on the table have been provided by our parishioners. Also, you are urged to return as often as you are able for all services of the church.

 Nourishment of the Soul: “In the Church, when we say we are a community, we do not understand this in merely political or human terms, but rather that we are a spiritual family of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH

 Next Sunday we extend a special welcome to our university students: In its continuing mission to foster the spiritual growth of our college and university students, Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) meets on the IU campus as well as on campuses across the country. Here at All Saints we welcome new and returning students with love, food, and an offer of a church home away from home. Let us know how we can serve you. We hope you’ll bring your friends next Sunday.

 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.

Orthodoxy 101: Reader Tikhon’s topic on Wednesday evening is “I Believe: An Orthodox Understanding of the Nicene Creed.”

September 13: Walk for Life organizes at 8:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church near the walking trail on That Road. This annual event supports Hannah Maternity Home and Hannah House.

THIS WEEK

 Monday, September 8: Nativity of the Theotokos – Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday, September 9: Myrrh Bearers Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. – Kh. Marilyn’s home

Wednesday, September 10: Daily Vespers at 6:00; Orthodoxy 101 – 7:00-9:00

Thursday, September 11: Bedford-Mitchell Fellowship – 10:00-Noon

September 11: SOYO Kick-Off at 6:00 here at the church – Compline at 7:30

Saturday, September 13: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, September 14: Matins at 8:50; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – OCF  Welcome for All Students.

LOOKING AHEAD

• October 1-2: Fr. Daniel Byantoro from Indonesia will speak at All Saints and at I.U.
• October 5: Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome – A Sunday Afternoon of Family Fun
• October 11: Annual Festival – 11:00 to 5:00

 Anniversary Blessings: Matthew & Gabriella Crandall (11th); Subdeacon Daniel & Linda Barrett (12th)

 Happy Birthday: Dan Rigsby (9th); Elena Radchenko (10th); John Alexander (12th); Elaine Morfas (13th)

 Name Day Greeting: Braylan Smith (9th -St. Joachim); Ari Vicion (St. Anna – 9th);

Lilly Blair (St. Anna – 9th); Steve Blair (13th – St. Cornelius the Centurion)

 Memory Eternal: Chieh-su; Susan; Ferris; Ralph; Annamarie ; Robin; Patty; Roy; Sarah Najjar (20th); Richard; Virginia (18th)

 Prayer List: Noah; Emily D; Paula Bissell;John & Mary Ann’s granddaughter Emma; Frank & Becky;Kim (Geni Gritton’s daughter);Barb; Eric (Martha Goodwin’s son);); Daniel & Gala M; Demetrios (Jim) Zaharako; Shirley; Nancy; Neal; Lyuda; Gregory family; Patricia; Bob R; Geni; Alex; Nicetas; John; Leanne; Metropolitan Paul, Archbishop John; Kh. Loretta; Chad & Connie; Beth; Jeffry Ellis; Lillian Miller; Julie; Roger; Virginia McCallister; Marilyn; Eric; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Ioana; Michael & Shelley: Jill Patterson; Gabriel; Mary; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; John; Charles; Fr. John Koen; Archpriest Roman; 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.

           Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

 Prokeimenon: “O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.”

Verse: “Unto Thee, O LORD, will I cry, O my God!”

Psalm: 27: 9-1

 Epistle:The Reading from Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians. (6:11-18)

             BRETHREN, see how large a letter I have written to you with my own hand. As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not be persecuted for the Cross of Christ. For not even those who are circumcised do themselves keep the Law; but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh.

            But God forbid that I should boast, except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.

            For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

            Henceforth, let no one trouble me; for I bear in my body the brand-marks of the Lord Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.    

Gospel:The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (3:13-17)

             THE LORD SAID, “No one has ascended into heaven but He who descended from heaven, the Son of man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent His Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.”