Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

The Holy Prophet Nahum; Venerable Philaret The Almsgiver of Amnia;

Martyr Ananias the Persian; Theoklitos, Archbishop of Lakedaemonias

 Visitors, you are always welcome at All Saints.

Today we welcome Fr. Radoslav as guest celebrant.

Nourishment of the Soul:  “You look into a mirror so that you may know what is in your face, whether there are any blemishes in it, and having seen blemishes, you cleanse them. Let the immaculate life of Christ be a mirror to your soul. Does it desire the same things that Christ desires? And does it do what Christ did when He lived on earth? And in it you will see what is contrary to the life of Christ, and you will cleanse it all like blemishes with repentance and contrition of heart.” — St. Tikhon of Zadonsk

 The Nativity Fast is divided into two periods. The first period is November 15 through December 19 when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil) is observed with katalysis for wine and oil on Tuesday and Thursday, and for fish, wine and oil on Saturday and Sunday. The second period is December 20 through 24 when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil) is observed Monday through Friday, but with katalysis for wine and oil on Saturday and Sunday. [Katalysis is Greek, meaning “relaxation”.]

Aunt Ruth’s Toffee: Vicki Gans is taking orders for Christmas candies to be delivered December 15^th.

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 follow. The ushers then assist each row from front to back.  Those seated in the over-flow may follow an adjacent row.

Confession: Confessions are heard Wednesday and Saturday evenings half an hour before services or by appointment during the week.Thank you, the Morfas family and all those participating in the recent Thanksgiving feast. Axios!

 Thank you for your continued respect at the reading of the Prayers after Communion during the final dismissal line.

 December 6: St. Nicholas Party: Plan now to attend this annual event. The Akathist to St. Nicholas will be at 6:00 followed by the celebration at 7:00. St. Nicholas will appear to tell us his story.  Bring your friends and neighbors.  Cookies are needed. –Please note that gift cards will be needed to decorate the tree.  They may be of any denomination and to stores that those in need would usually visit – Walmart, Kmart, Kroger, Marsh, College Mall, Big Lots, Dollar General, Speedway for example. (Marcia will need some youth actors for an impromptu play. Please contact her, or she may enlist you at the last minute!)

 THIS WEEK

Wednesday, December 4:  Services are cancelled.

Friday, December 6: Akathist to St. Nicholas at 6 p.m. followed by the celebration at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 7: Great Vespers at 5:00 with 40-Day Memorial for Ginny Kapellas

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

LOOKING AHEAD

December 12: Bedford-Mitchell Fellowship is the second Thursday in December

December 14: Women will attend the open house at Dee Haney’s in Mitchell, 11:30-2:30

 Happy Birthday: Gregory Gillquist (2^nd); Micah Finchum (5^th); Geni Gritton (5^th); Michael Ewing (6^th)

Blessed Name Day: Abraham Leininger (4^th – St. John of Damascus)

Memory Eternal: Betty; Daniel (October 25^th); Ginny Kapellas (25^th); Bill Haynes (29^th); Lonnie Tatlock (13^th); Cleo (Rdr. Tikhon’s grandmother 13^th); John (13^th); Kh. Katherine (Nov.29^th)

Prayer List: Danica D’Onofrio; Kh. Loretta Wilson; Chad & Connie; Beth; Jeffry Ellis; Vicki; Lillian Miller; Dee; Julie; Roger; Stephanie; Virginia McCallister; Abducted Bishops Met. Paul and Mar Gregorios; Dolly Seek; Marilyn; Eric; Marna; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Ioana; Geni Gritton; Michael & Shelley: Leanne; Jill Patterson; Roy; Gabriel; Mary; Alex; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Pete; Phillip; Patricia; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; John; Charles; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests Alexander and Roman; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Bob R; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Steven; Mary; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Victor; Aaron; Brent; Christy; Jennifer; Brigid. 

Building Fund is open for donations. 

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 is from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians. (2:4-10)

Brethren, God, Who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and made us sit with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages He might show the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.  For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God—not because of works, lest any man should boast.  For, we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

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

The Lord spoke this parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage feast; but they would not come.  Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, Behold I have made ready my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves are killed, and everything is ready;’ come to the marriage feast.’ But they made light of it and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them.  The king was angry and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city.  Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy.  Go therefore to the thoroughfares, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find.’ And those servants went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found.  Both bad and good; so the wedding hall was filled with guests.

“But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment; and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless.  Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and cast him into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.’ For many are called but few are chosen.”

Alternative GOSPEL for today

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:35-43)

At that time, when Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging; and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” And he cried, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me receive my sight.” And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

After-Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos

Clement, bishop of Rome; Hieromartyr Peter, bishop of Alexandria; Hermogenes,

bishop of Agrigentum; Martyrs Philomenos and Christopher; Martyr Alexander of Corinth

 Visitors, you are always welcome at All Saints.

Nourishment of the Soul:  “Just as a calm and sheltered harbor provides great security to the ships moored there, so does the temple of God: when people enter it, it snatches them away from worldly affairs as from a storm, and gives them the capacity to stand and listen to God’s words in calm and security. This place is the bedrock of virtue and the school of spiritual life….” — St. John Chrysostom

 Do you know a family in need of a warm meal this Thanksgiving holiday? Please contact Father Peter Jon or Marcia with specifics as soon as possible so the church can help.

Annual Calendar: Did Marcia have your correct birth date, anniversary date, and name day on last year’s calendar? Are you new to All Saints? Please pass any updates to her as soon as possible. alsntssec@bluemarble.net.

Aunt Ruth’s Toffee: Vicki Gans has candy for sale and is also taking orders for Christmas candies to be delivered December 15^th.

 Confession: Confessions are heard Wednesday and Saturday evenings half an hour before services or by appointment during the week.

 Thank you for your continued respect at the reading of the Prayers after Communion during the final dismissal line.

Thanksgiving Meal at All Saints: Have you contacted  Elaine or Craig to let  them know how many are in your party and if you are making a dish. The meal will follow “The Akathist of Thanksgiving”, which will be sung on Thanksgiving morning at 11:00. This meal is not limited to members of All Saints so you may bring family and friends. morfas6@gmail.com or 317-748-3868.

The Installation of  Parish Council Members for 2013-2014  will occur at the end of today’s service: John Alexander, Marcia Baldwin, Linda Barrett, Charles Coats, Michael Ewing, James Finchum, Barb Grinder, Don Haney, Darryl Jones, Galina McLaws, Shirley Richardson, Nina Rogers, Rdr. Tikhon (Erik) Wallace, Jeff Weber.

 THIS WEEK

Fr. Peter Jon will be out of the Church office from Monday the 25th thru Thursday the 5^th and will return the morning of Friday the 6th. Anyone needing assistance may contact Deacon and Marcia.

Wednesday, November 27: Services are cancelled.

Thursday, November 28: Akathist of Thanksgiving at 11:00 a.m. followed by the feast

Saturday, November 30: Great Vespers is cancelled.

Sunday, December 1: Matins at 8:50; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Guest Priest, Fr. Radoslav

LOOKING AHEAD

December 6: St. Nicholas Party: Akathist at 6:00 followed by the celebration at 7:00 –Please note that gift cards will be needed to decorate the tree.  They may be of any denomination and to stores that those in need would usually visit – Walmart, Kmart, Kroger, Marsh, College Mall, Big Lots, Dollar General, Speedway for example.

December 12: Bedford-Mitchell Fellowship is the second Thursday in December

December 14: Women will attend the open house at Dee Haney’s in Mitchell, 11:30-2:30

 Happy Birthday:  Dan Mullis (30^th)

Blessed Name Day to all our Catherines– November 25^th: Cathy Alexander, Katie Alexander, Mallory Finchum, Catherine Gillquist, Karen Hrisomalos, Sharon Kolasinski, Catherine Polit

Blessed Name Day: Don Haney and Andrew Labban – St. Andrew on November 30^th

Memory Eternal: Betty; Daniel (October 25^th); Ginny Kapellas (25^th); Bill Haynes (29^th); Lonnie Tatlock (13^th); Cleo (Rdr. Tikhon’s grandmother 13^th); John (13^th)

Prayer List: Danica D’Onofrio; Kh. Loretta Wilson; Kh. Katherine; Chad & Connie; Beth; Jeffry Ellis; Vicki; Steve B.; Lillian Miller; Dee; Julie; Roger; Stephanie; Virginia McCallister; Abducted Bishops Met. Paul and Mar Gregorios; Dolly Seek; Marilyn; Eric; Marna; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Ioana; Geni Gritton; Michael & Shelley: Leanne; Jill Patterson; Roy; Gabriel; Mary; Alex; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Pete; Phillip; Patricia; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; John; Charles; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests Alexander and Roman; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Bob R; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Steven; Mary; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Victor; Aaron; Brent; Christy; Jennifer; Brigid.

Building Fund is open for donations. 

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “Thou, O Lord, shalt keep us and shalt preserve us.”

Verse: “Save me, O Lord, for the godly man is no more!” Psalm 11: 7, 1

 Epistle: The Reading is from St. 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. Luke. (18:18-27)

At that time, a man came testing Jesus and asking, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”  And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good?  No one is good but God alone.  You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery. Do not kill. Do not steal. Do not bear false witness. Honor your father and mother.’”  And the man said, “All these I have observed from my youth.”  And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, “One thing you still lack.  Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”  But when the man heard this he became sad, for he was very rich.  Jesus, seeing him sad, said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!  For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”  Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”  Jesus said, “What is impossible with men is possible with God.”

Mother Gabriella is the presenter at a small ‘retreat’

Saturday, November 16

2:30 to 4:30

Great Vespers follow at 5:00.

The public is invited.

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Gregory the wonderworker, bishop of Neo-Caesarea; Gennadios and Maximos, patriarchs of Constantinople; Nikon the wonderworker, disciple of Sergios of Radonezh; Hilda, abbess of Whitby

Visitors, you are always welcome at All Saints. This weekend we also welcome  Mother Gabriella, abbess of Holy Dormition Monastery. 

Nourishment of the Soul:  “Christians, above all men, are forbidden to correct the stumblings of sinners by force…it is necessary to make a man better not by force but by persuasion. God gives the crown to those who are kept from evil, not by force, but by choice.” — St. John Chrysostom

 Do you know a family in need of a warm meal this Thanksgiving holiday? Please contact Father Peter Jon or Marcia with specifics as soon as possible so the church can help.

 Annual Calendar: Did Marcia have your correct birth date, anniversary date, and name day on last year’s calendar? Are you new to All Saints? Please pass any updates to her as soon as possible. alsntssec@bluemarble.net or mark on the calendar in the hall.

 Vicki Gans will be bringing bags of her world-famous Aunt Ruth’s Toffee to church next Sunday, November 24th, for those who wish to purchase a bag for Thanksgiving.  She will also be taking orders for Christmas candies to be delivered December 15^th.

Confession: Confessions are heard Wednesday and Saturday evenings half an hour before services or by appointment during the week.

Thank you for your continued respect at the reading of the Prayers after Communion during the final dismissal line.

 Orthodoxy 101 will not meet this week at the usual time; instead Fr. Peter Jon will demonstrate and explain the proskomedia at 5:30. Then the Liturgy follows at 6:00 as we commemorate the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple as a young child.

 Annual Parish Meeting is today: During the meeting, handouts summarizing the parish work during the last 12 months will be available; plans for the future will be presented; and several parish council members will be replaced by secret ballot as their terms have ended.  Also, Mother Gabriella will bring an encouraging message to us.  The morning concludes with a meal. Pitch-in foods are needed.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, November 20: Proskomedia at 5:30; Liturgy at 6:00 – Entrance of the Theotokos

Saturday, November 23: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, November 24: Matins at 8:50; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Installation of Council Members –Parish Council meets briefly to elect officers for 2013-2014

LOOKING AHEAD to THANKSGIVING

 … November 28: The Morfas family will be organizing our parish Thanksgiving dinner this year.  The meal will follow “The Akathist of Thanksgiving”, which will be sung on Thanksgiving morning at 11:00. Those wishing to attend and/or contribute to the feast should RSVP Elaine or Craig. Please let them know how many are in your party.

 Memory Eternal: Betty; Daniel (October 25^th); Ginny Kapellas (25^th); Bill Haynes (29^th); Lonnie Tatlock (13^th); Cleo (Rdr. Tikhon’s grandmother 13^th); John (13^th)

Prayer List: Danica D’Onofrio; Kh. Loretta Wilson; Kh. Katherine; Chad & Connie; Beth; Jeffry Ellis; Vicki; Steve B.; Lillian Miller; Dee; Julie; Roger; Stephanie; Virginia McCallister; Abducted Bishops Met. Paul and Mar Gregorios; Dolly Seek; Marilyn; Eric; Marna; Cheryl; Lori; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Ioana; Geni Gritton; Michael & Shelley: Leanne; Jill Patterson; Roy; Gabriel; Mary; Alex; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Pete; Phillip; Patricia; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; John; Charles; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests Alexander and Roman; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Bob R; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Steven; Mary; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Victor; Aaron; Brent; Christy; Jennifer; Brigid.

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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 St. 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. (12:16-21)

 The Lord spoke this parable: “The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’  And he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods.  And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.’  But God said to him, ‘Fool!  This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’  So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”  As He said this, Jesus called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Apostles Olympas, Rodion, Sosipater, Tertios, Erastos and Quartos of the Seventy; Great-martyr Orestes of Cappadocia; Venerable Theostiriktos of Symbola and Nonnus, bishop of Heliopolis

Visitors, you are always welcome at All Saints.

Nourishment of the Soul:  “Adam became so proud that he wished to become God and died for his pride; the Son of God humbled Himself unto death, and gave life to the fallen. O abyss of humility! Adam and Eve lost themselves through gluttony; the Lord fasted and died for them, in order to give them life. They were disobedient, Christ fulfilled obedience.” -St. John of Kronstadt

Meals for Parishioners:  Food for Lonnie, Sandy and Adam Tatlock and for Cody and Elizabeth Arthur may be left in the refrigerator or freezer with their names attached. 

 Do you know a family in need of a warm meal this Thanksgiving holiday? Please contact Father Peter Jon or Marcia with specifics as soon as possible so the church can help.

 Backstreet Mission’s Thanksgiving Baskets – We have gathered 190 dry turkey gravy packets so far, but need 250.  These will be delivered to Agape House on Monday. Thanks for helping us reach our pledge with your final contributions.

 Confession: Confessions are heard Wednesday and Saturday evenings half an hour before services or by appointment during the week.

 Communion Line: The choir goes first in both lines so members may continue ministering through music during communion.  

Thank you for your continued respect at the reading of the Prayers after Communion during the final dismissal line.

Orthodoxy 101 follows Wednesday Vespers around 7 p.m.  Father Peter Jon will be teaching: “Iconology of Architecture.”

 The Men’s Group meets today after Divine Liturgy.

 THIS WEEK

Mother Gabriella will be teaching us on Saturday, November 16 from 2:30-4:30. 

The Annual business meeting follows on Sunday with Mother Gabriella encouraging us.

New members will be elected to fill vacancies on the Parish Council. Reports will be made.

Tuesday, November 12: Women’s Bible Study – Kh. Marilyn’s at 7:00

Wednesday, November 13: Vespers at 6:00 followed by Orthodoxy 101

Friday, November 15: The Nativity Fast begins. Teen SOYO meets at 7:00

Saturday, November 16: Teaching time at 2:30 with Mother Gabriella –“The Incarnation in Action: serving its city as Christ’s Body and individual members thereof”

Saturday, November 16:   Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, November 17: Matins at 8:50; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Annual Parish meeting and a pitch-in meal

LOOKING AHEAD

 …November 11: Backstreet Mission’s Thanksgiving Baskets deadline for donation of 250 dry turkey gravy packets.

…November 14: Hannah Gala 2013 at Alumni Hall on the IU campus/Memorial Union

…November 16: Rebetiki Istoria Concert 8:00 p.m. at Grand Hall, Neal Marshall Cultural Center, IU Bloomington

…November 16-17: Saturday Mother Gabriella will speak on the topic: “The Incarnation in Action: serving its city as Christ’s Body and individual members thereof”. Sunday, the Annual Business Meeting with Mother Gabriella as guest speaker

… November 28: The Morfas family will be organizing our parish Thanksgiving dinner this year.  The meal will follow “The Akathist of Thanksgiving”, which will be sung on Thanksgiving morning at 11:00. Those wishing to attend and/or contribute to the feast should RSVP Elaine or Craig at morfas6@gmail.com or call/text 317-748-3868. Please let them know how many are in your party.

Happy Birthday:  Katie Alexander (10^th)

Blessed Name Day: Stephanie Haines (St. Theodora -14^th)

Memory Eternal: Betty; Daniel (October 25^th); Ginny Kapellas (25^th); Bill Haynes (29^th)

Prayer List: Rose Jones, Kh. Loretta Wilson; Kh. Katherine; Chad & Connie; Beth; Jeffry Ellis; Vicki; Steve B.; Lillian Miller; Dee;; Julie; Roger; Stephanie; Virginia McCallister;; Abducted Bishops Met. Paul and Mar Gregorios; Lonnie Tatlock; Dolly Seek; Marilyn; Eric; Marna; Cheryl; Lori; Dee; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Ioana; Geni Gritton; Michael & Shelley: Leanne; Jill Patterson; Roy; Gabriel; Mary; Alex; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Pete; Phillip; Patricia; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; John; Charles; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests Alexander and Roman; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Bob R; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Steven; Mary; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Victor; Aaron; Brent; Christy; Jennifer; Brigid.

Today’s Epistle and Gospel Readings

Prokeimenon: “O chant unto our God, chant ye.”

Verse: “Clap your hands, all ye nations!” Psalm 46:6, 1

 Epistle: The Reading is from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians. (1:11-19)

 Brethren, I make known to you that the Gospel which was preached by me is not according to man; neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came to me by revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my manner of life in time past in Judaism, how I persecuted the Church of God beyond measure and destroyed it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age within my nation, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.

But when it pleased God, who separated me, even from my mother’s womb, and called me through His grace, to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the nations, immediately I did not confer with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and again I returned to Damascus.  Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Peter, and remained with him fifteen days.  But I saw none of the other apostles, except James, the Lord’s brother.

Gospel: The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (10:25-37)

 At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read?” And the lawyer answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” And Jesus said to him, “You have answered right; do this, and you will live.” But the lawyer, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’ Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?”

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Martyrs Akepsimas, Joseph & Aeithalas of Persia;

Dedication of St. George Church in Lydda of Palestine; Hieromartyr George of Neapolis

Visitors, you are always welcome at All Saints.

Nourishment of the Soul:  “Prayer revives the Divine breath which God breathed into Adam’s nostrils.” — Father Sophrony

Meals for Cody and Elizabeth Arthur may be left in the refrigerator or freezer with their name attached.

 Backstreet Mission’s Thanksgiving Baskets – Again this year our church will donate 250 dry turkey gravy packets. We have gathered 90 so far. The Myrrh Bearers will conduct the drive between now and November 11th.  Along with donations from other community groups, Backstreet will feed 400 families in the area.  Start looking now for the packets in grocery and discount stores and bring them to the hallway with the library shelves.

Confession: Confessions are heard Wednesday and Saturday evenings half an hour before services or by appointment during the week.

 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 follow. The ushers then assist each row from front to back.  Those seated in the over-flow may follow an adjacent row.

 Thank you for your continued respect at the reading of the Prayers after Communion during the final dismissal line.

 Orthodoxy 101 follows Wednesday Vespers around 7 p.m. All are invited, but catechumens are urged to attend. Father Peter Jon will be teaching “Saints and Angels.”

 THIS WEEK

Wednesday, November 6: Vespers at 6:00 followed by Orthodoxy 101

Thursday, November 7: Bedford-Mitchell Fellowship at 10:00 a.m.

Friday, November 8: Akathist for St. Nectarios at 6:00

Saturday, November 9: Great Vespers at 5:00

Sunday, November 10: Matins at 8:50; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Men’s group follows.

 LOOKING AHEAD

 …November 5: Lecture–‘Church and Society in Contemporary Russia’; 12:1:15-1:15 p.m. in Ballantine Hall, room 004, (IU campus near the Union parking lot.)

…November 11: Backstreet Mission’s Thanksgiving Baskets deadline for donation of 250 dry turkey gravy packets.

…November 14: Hannah Gala 2013 at Alumni Hall on the IU campus/Memorial Union

…November 15: Nativity Fast begins.

…November 16: Rebetiki Istoria Concert 8:00 p.m. at Grand Hall, Neal Marshall Cultural Center, IU Bloomington

…November 17: Annual Business Meeting with Mother Gabriella as guest speaker

Happy Birthday:  Mitchell Morfas (3^rd)

Blessed Name Day: Synaxis of the Archangels: Michael & Adam Shahadey: Christian Gillquist;

Memory Eternal: Betty; Daniel (October 25^th); Ginny Kapellas (25^th); Bill Haynes (29^th)

Prayer List: Kh. Loretta Wilson; Kh. Katherine; Chad & Connie; Beth; Jeffry Ellis; Vicki; Steve B.; Lillian Miller; Dee;; Julie; Roger; Stephanie; Virginia McCallister;; Abducted Bishops Met. Paul and Mar Gregorios; Lonnie Tatlock; Dolly Seek; Marilyn; Eric; Marna; Cheryl; Lori; Dee; Pam; Debbie; Natasha; Ioana; Geni Gritton; Michael & Shelley: Leanne; Jill Patterson; Roy; Gabriel; Mary; Alex; Doug; Janet; Kelly; Pete; Phillip; Patricia; Matushka Raisa; John C; Marty; John; Charles; Fr. John Koen; Archpriests Alexander and Roman; Eileen; Mary; Marvin, Alice; Katie; Bob R; Deborah; Ruth; Steve; Kevin; Romaine; Steven; Mary; Derek, Claire & Micah; Tim; Preston; Sharon; Sherri; Dianna; Victor; Aaron; Brent; Christy; Jennifer; Brigid.

                                      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 St. 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 forevermore, 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 H 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. (16:19-31)

 The Lord said, “There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.  And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.  The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus in his bosom.  And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.’  But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish.  And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’  And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’  But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’  And he said, ‘No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’  He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’”