Divine Liturgy for Ss. Barbara and John of Damascus at 9am Saturday

with a Memorial for Frank Hrisomalos and George Orfanos (Dec. 4)

Teens and Veterans: On Saturday evening (Dec. 4) Teen SOYO will host veterans from multiple branches of the U.S. armed forces as part of their Gift Bags for Veterans outreach.

Sunday, December 05, 2021

God-bearing Father Sabbas the Sanctified

Martyr Diogenes; Venerable Nektarios of Yagaris Kelli and Philotheos of Karyes on Athos; Gurios, Missionary Bishop of Kazan; Venerable Nektarios of Bitol in Bulgaria

Nativity Fast

Thought for Today: “We were created for eternal life by our Creator. We are called to it by the word of God, and we are renewed by holy Baptism.” – St. Tikhon of Zadonsk

Saint Nicholas Celebration on Sunday: This year we will be graced by a visit from Saint Nicholas following the Divine Liturgy (Dec. 5). Our celebration will take place in the pavilion, where we expect the weather to be rainy but relatively warm. We encourage everyone who is able to bring a hearty soup (salmon chowder, anyone?) or a loaf of homemade bread (or like homemade) for our Coffee Hour.  Of course, side dishes are also welcome.

Teen SOYO Diaper Drive:  Please place donations for Newborn and sizes 1 and 2 in the box in the social hall.  The Women’s Care Center will distribute them to families in need.

St. Nicholas Tree: Continuing our local tradition, we encourage you to place gift cards on a small tree in the fellowship hall. Fr. Peter Jon will then give the cards to families who need help during this Christmas season. Cards from Kroger, Sam’s Club and other local merchants as well as gas cards are always helpful. God loves a cheerful giver!

LOOKING AHEAD

The Adult Bible Study will meet Saturday mornings 9:00 -10:30 am December 11 and 18 to study the Old Testament book of Tobit (available in Orthodox or Catholic Bibles). We will then break for the holidays and resume meeting on Saturday mornings (same time) beginning January 8th.  Topic is yet to be determined. We meet at the Webb’s, 3960 E Fenbrook Lane, Bloomington, 47401. Contact Rhonda for more information in person or at webbrk1@gmail.com 314-313-4275

Baptisms and Chrismations will take place on Sunday, December 19th.

Annual Calendar: If your information was not on this year’s calendar or incorrect, please email Marcia at lbald3368@aol.com or leave a note on her desk. We print dates for anniversaries, birthdays, and name days.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, December 8: Daily Vespersat 6:00; Ask Abouna and O101 follow with Howard Webb presenting “Chrismation”.

Thursday, December 9: OCF Dinner and Discussion at the Webb’s 6:00 -8:00 “Please pray for our students as they take their final exams, finish projects and essays, and  travel over the Christmas break.”  

Saturday, December 11:Adult Bible Study at the Webb’s 9:00-10:30

Saturday, December 11: Great Vespers at 5:00; Jr. SOYO at 4:00; Teen SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, December 12: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians. (5:22-6:2)

 (For St. Sabbas the Sanctified)

The saints shall boast in glory. Sing unto the Lord a new song.

Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control: against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become vainglorious, provoking one another, envying one another. Brethren, if a person is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore such a one in a spirit of meekness; looking to yourself, lest you also be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (13:10-17))

At that time, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And there was a woman who had had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, He called her and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your infirmity.” And He laid His hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the people, “There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day.” Then the Lord answered him, “You hypocrite! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his ass from the manger, and lead it away to water it? And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day?” As Jesus said this, all His adversaries were put to shame; and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by Him.

Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but  have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 7

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

Apolytikion of St. Sabbas the Sanctified – Tone 8

The barren wilderness thou didst 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 Sabbas, intercede with Christ God to save our souls.

Kontakion of Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3

The Virgin cometh today, to the cave to give birth, ineffably to bring forth the Word Eternal. Therefore, rejoice O Earth, at the message. With the angels and shepherds give glory to Him Who shall appear  by His own will, as a young child, He Who is from eternity God!

FAMILY NEWS

Memory Eternal: Catherine ‘Amy’ McCormick, former All Saints parishioner and Marah Polit’s mother, for whom we have been praying, fell asleep in the Lord Wednesday. We are so grateful for the Church’s prayers during this time! – Adrian and Marah

Sympathy cards may be mailed to 117 Cooper Rd, Blythewood , SC 29016.

O Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His mercy endures forever!

The Nativity Fast: The first period is November 15 through December 19 – no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, but wine and oil are permitted on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and  fish, wine and oil on Saturdays and Sundays. The second period is December 20 through 24 when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil) is observed with katalysis for wine and oil only on Saturday and Sunday. 

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

Name Day Blessings: Ben C and Nicholas S (St. Nicholas – 6th); Subdeacon Daniel (Daniel the Stylite – 11th)

Memory Eternal: Lois; Richard; Barb; Catherine ‘Amy’ McCormick

Prayer List: Adrian and Marah Polit;Jake Immimk (hospitalized); Fr. Athanasius Wilson; Jack;Christopher:Catherine, Lance, Abigail; Covid-19 resurgence; refugees  and immigrants; our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy; April; Don; Vicki; Mat. Raisa;; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine;; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (            Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

Junior & Senior SOYO Activities Saturday, November 27th

…Junior SOYO will decorate our Christmas tree Saturday (11/27) at 4 o’clock with Mr. Tom. Bring a friend or a teen to help and share in the fun!

…Senior SOYO will continue decorating after Vespers, together with discussion and food from 6 to 8:00 as usual.

O Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His mercy endures forever!

Sunday, November 28, 2021

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

Venerable-martyr Stephen the New

Martyr Irinarchos of Sebastia and those with him

Nativity Fast

Thought for Today: “He who gives to no one is truly poor!” –  St. Clement of Rome

Saint Nicholas Celebration: This year we will be graced by a visit from Saint Nicholas on Sunday, December 5 following the Divine Liturgy. Weather permitting, this year’s celebration will take place in the pavilion, so bring a scarf! Families are encouraged to bring a hearty soup or loaf of bread to share. Cookies are also welcome.

Teen SOYO Diaper Drive:  Please place donations for Newborn and sizes 1 and 2 in the box in the social hall.  The Women’s Care Center will distribute them to families in need.

St. Nicholas Tree: Continuing our local tradition, we will set up a small tree in the fellowship hall on which all are encouraged to place gift cards for families in need. Cards for Kroger, Sam’s Club and other local merchants as well as gas cards are always helpful. God loves a cheerful giver!

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, December 1: Daily Vespersat 6:00; Ask Abouna and O101 follow with Dr. John Craton discussing baptism.

Saturday, December 4: Divine Liturgy for Ss. Barbara and John of Damascus at 9am.

Saturday, December 4: Great Vespers at 5:00; Jr. SOYO at 4:00; Teen SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, December 5: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – A Visit by St. Nicholas

LOOKING AHEAD

The Adult Bible Study at the Webb’s meets from 9:00 to 10:30 am on Saturday mornings: December 11 and 18 and January 8. The format: snack and fellowship as people arrive followed by prayer, Bible study (about 1 hour), and then closing prayer and prayer requests. All adults are invited.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

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

O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.

Unto Thee, O Lord, will I cry, O my God.

Brethren, God, being rich in mercy, through His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead through the trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you are saved—and raised us up together with Him, and made us to sit together with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages He would show the exceeding riches of His grace, in kindness toward us, in Christ Jesus. For by grace you are saved through faith, and that is not of yourselves: it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

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.”

Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but  have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrection Apolytikion – Tone 6

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

Apolytikion of St. Stephen the New – Tone 4

Trained on the mountain in ascetical-labors, with the whole armor of the Cross thou didst vanquish  the spiritual arrays of unseen enemies;  and when thou hadst stripped thyself with great courage for contest,  thou didst slay Copronymus  with the sword of the true Faith.  For both these things hast thou been crowned by God,  O righteous Martyr, blest Stephen of great renown.

Kontakion of Preparation of Christ’s Nativity – Tone 3

The Virgin cometh today, to the cave to give birth, ineffably to bring forth the Word Eternal. Therefore, rejoice O Earth, at the message. With the angels and shepherds give glory to Him Who shall appear  by His own will, as a young child, He Who is from eternity God!

FAMILY NEWS

The Nativity Fast: The first period is November 15 through December 19 – no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil with wine and oil on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and for fish, wine and oil on Saturdays and Sundays. The second period is December 20 through 24 when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil) is observed with katalysis for wine and oil only on Saturday and Sunday. 

PANTRY NEEDS: Let’s continue filling the Pantry. We DO NOT NEED rice or spaghetti. Take a look in Marcia’s office, and you may see something else that would fill the shelves!

Meals for the Cowan Family: If you have not had the opportunity to sign up to bring a meal for Lance, Catherine and little Abigail Joy, please click the following link to do so:  https://www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/I5G1X5X

Birthday Celebrations: Dan M (30th); Gregory G (2nd)

Name Day Blessings: Don H (St. Andrew -30th); Andrew L (St. Andrew – 30th)

Belated Name Day Blessings to all who celebrated St. Katherine the Great on November 25th (also Thanksgiving Day). Catherine Alexander; Katie Alexander; Rachel Barber; Catherine Cowan; Mallory Finchum; Sharon Catherine Gill; Karen Hrisomalos; Catherine Polit; Kelly Sanderson; Lina Tabbal

Memory Eternal: Lois; Richard

Prayer List: Catherine Polit (hospice) and her family;Jake Immimk (hospitalized); Fr. Athanasius Wilson; Jack;Christopher:Catherine, Lance, Abigail; Covid-19 resurgence; refugees  and immigrants; our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy; April; Don; Vicki; Mat. Raisa;; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine;; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (       Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos

Nativity Fast

Thought for Today: “While fasting, let us purify our hearts, sanctify our souls, and trample down all vices.” – St. Theodore the Studite

Greetings from Wisconsin!

This weekend we welcome Fr. Daniel and Khouria Lee Morton from Missouri.  Fr. Daniel will celebrate the Divine Services on Saturday and Sunday while Fr. Peter Jon and Khouria Marilyn are in Wisconsin for the funeral of Lois Switala, Khouria’s sister and Father’s aunt.

Last Sunday’s Parish Vote: The amendment to our parish constitution to change the date of the annual meeting from November to January was unanimously approved.

Teen SOYO Diaper Drive:  Please place donations for Newborn and sizes 1 and 2 in the box in the social hall.  The Women’s Care Center will distribute them to families in need.

Welcome to Junior SOYO!  Junior SOYO will meet at All Saints from 4 – 5 p.m. each Saturday.  Children ages 6 – 12 are welcomed and encouraged to attend.  

Thanksgiving Dinner at All Saints:  All are welcome to come for a special dinner at All Saints on Thanksgiving day at 2pm. Please RSVP to Charles Coats if you would like to attend. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board at the church where you may indicate what you plan to bring to share.

The Nativity Fast: 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays, and for fish, wine and oil on Saturdays and Sundays. The second period is December 20 through 24 when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil) is observed with katalysis for wine and oil only on Saturday and Sunday. There is a dispensation from fasting at Thanksgiving.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, November 24: Akathist of Thanksgiving for All Things at 6:00

Saturday, November 20:The Adult Bible Study, continuing the study of the Book of Jonah,

will meet at the Webb’s from 9:00 to  10:30 am.

Saturday, November 27: Great Vespers at 5:00; Jr. SOYO at 4:00; Teen SOYO at 6:00

Sunday, November28: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00  

LOOKING AHEAD

Saturday, December 4: Divine Liturgy for Ss. Barbara and John of Damascus at 9am.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Hebrews. (9:1-7)

My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.

He hath regarded the lowliness of His servant.

Brethren, the first tabernacle had ordinances of the divine services and an earthly sanctuary. For the first tabernacle was prepared, in which were the candlestick, and the table, and the bread of the offering, which is called the Sanctuary. And behind the second veil stood the tabernacle which is called the Holy of Holies; having a golden altar of incense, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round  about with gold, which contained a golden jar holding the manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the two tablets of the covenant; and above it the two Cherubim of glory overshadowing the Ark’s lid; of these things, we cannot now speak in particular. Now these things having been thus prepared, the priests go in continually into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the divine services; but into the second the high priest enters alone, once in the year, not without blood, which he offers for himself, and for the ignorances of the people.

The Reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (10:38-42; 11:27-28)

At that time, Jesus entered a certain village; and a woman named Martha received Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to His teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to Him and said, “Lord, dost Thou not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.” As He said this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore Thee, and the breasts that Thou didst suck!” But He said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”

Receiving the Eucharist: We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but  have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 5

Let us believers praise and worship the Word; coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. For, He took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh to suffer death; and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion  of the Entrance of the Theotokos – Tone 4

Today the Virgin is the foreshadowing of the pleasure of God, and the beginning of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. Thou hast appeared in the Temple of God openly and hast gone before, preaching Christ to all. Let us shout with one thrilling voice, saying: Rejoice, O thou who art the fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.

Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos in the Temple – Tone 4

The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.

Megalynarion of the Entrance – Tone 4

Since thou art a living temple of God, O Theotokos, no impure hand shall touch thee. But the lips of believers, let them ceaselessly laud thee, crying unto thee joyfully with the voice of the angels: Verily, O undefiled Virgin, thou art more exalted than all creatures.

Koinonikon (Communion Hymn) for the Entrance – Tone 8

I will take the cup of salvation, and I will call upon the Name of the Lord. Alleluia.

FAMILY NEWS

PANTRY NEEDS: NEEDED are the following: marinara (spaghetti sauce); canned meat; vegetables; canned soups. We DO NOT NEED rice or spaghetti pasta. Take a look in Marcia’s office, and you may see something else that would fill the shelves!

Meals for the Cowan Family: If you have not had the opportunity to sign up to bring a meal for Lance, Catherine and little Abigail Joy, please click the following link to do so:  https://www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/I5G1X5X

Birthday Celebrations: Lisa A (21st); Mae S (23rd)

Name Day Blessings: The Entrance of the Theotokos (21st):Mary Ann G; Kh. Marilyn; Mary B; Alice Marie P.

Memory Eternal: Lois; Richard

Prayer List: Catherine Polit (hospice) and her family;Jake Immimk (hospitalized); Fr. Athanasius Wilson; Jack;Christopher:Catherine, Lance, Abigail; Covid-19 resurgence; refugees  and immigrants; our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy; April; Don; Vicki; Mat. Raisa;; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine;; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (    Korea/military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

The Holy Apostle Philip

Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica; New-martyr Constantine of Hydra;

 Justinian the Emperor and his wife Theodora

Thought for Today: “Let us fill up what is lacking in our fasting with almsgiving for the poor.” St. Leo the Great

Today’s Vote by parish members 18 and older,  in good standing : the proposal is for anamendment to our parish constitution to change the date of the annual meeting from November to January to reflect the calendar year’s activities and finances. Currently the annual meeting reports on part of two calendar years: November 1 to October 31.

Meals for the Cowan Family: If you have not had the opportunity to sign up to bring a meal for Lance, Catherine and little Abigail Joy, please click the following link to do so:  https://www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/I5G1X5X

Teen SOYO is sponsoring a diaper drive until Christmas. Needed are sizes Newborn, 1, & 2.  Diapers will go to the Women’s Care Center, where they will be distributed to families in need. Please place donations in the box in the social hall, designated for that purpose.

Welcome to Junior SOYO!  Junior SOYO will  meet at All Saints at 4 PM on Saturdays, beginning this weekend, with Mr. Przybyla.  Children ages 6 – 12 are welcomed and encouraged to attend.  For our first meeting, everyone is invited to bring a simple snack to share!

Thanksgiving Dinner at All Saints:  All are welcome to come for a special dinner at All Saints on Thanksgiving day at 2pm. Please RSVP to Charles Coats if you would like to attend. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board at the church where you may indicate what you plan to bring to share.

**SPECIAL NOTE ON THE NATIVITY FAST**

Tomorrow, on November 15, we begin, with God’s help, the forty-day NATIVITY FAST in preparation for the feast of the Nativity of Christ on December 25.  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 Tuesdays and Thursdays, and for fish, wine and oil on Saturdays and Sundays. The second period is December 20 through 24 when the traditional fasting discipline (no meat, poultry, eggs, dairy, fish, wine and oil) is observed with katalysis for wine and oil only on Saturday and Sunday. There is a dispensation from fasting on Thanksgiving day.

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, November 17: Daily Vespers at 6:00; Followed by “Ask Abouna” and Orthodoxy 101:  “Comparative Religions” presented by Dr. John Craton

Thursday November 18: Dinner &  Discussion at the Webb’s – 6:00 – 8:00

Saturday, November 20:The Adult Bible Study, continuing the study of the Book of Jonah,

will meet at the Webb’s from 9:00 to  10:30 am.

Saturday, November 20: Great Vespers at 5:00; Jr. SOYO at 4:00; Teen SOYO at 6:00 Sunday, November21: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 (Thanksgiving Break)

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Reading is from St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians. (4:9-16)

His voice has gone out into all the earth. The heavens declare the glory of God.

Brethren, God has revealed us, the Apostles, last of all, as those appointed to death; for we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are glorified, but we are dishonored. Even to this present hour we both hunger and thirst; we are naked, and are buffeted, and are restless; and we labor, working with our own hands. While reviled, we bless; while persecuted, we endure; while blasphemed, we exhort; we have become the filth of the world and the off-scouring of all things, even until now. I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children; for though you have a myriad of tutors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for I begat you in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I beseech you, therefore, be imitators of me.

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?”  The lawyer said, “The one who showed mercy on him.” And Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 4

Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy.

Apolytikion  of St. Philip the Apostle  – Tone 3

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

Kontakion of the Entrance of the Theotokos in the Temple – Tone 4

The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.

Birthday Celebrations: Paul B (19th); Logan S (20th)

Name Day Blessings: Phil C (Apostle Philip – 14th); Nolan A (St. Gregory Palamas – 14th);

Memory Eternal: Harvey; Lois ( Kh. Marilyn’s sister)

Prayer List: Catherine Polit (hospice) and her family;Fr. Athanasius Wilson; Jack;Christopher:Catherine, Lance, Abigail; Covid-19 resurgence; refugees  and immigrants; our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy; April; Don; Vicki; Mat. Raisa; Jake Immimk; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine;; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (Korea/Air Force); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 6th

…Divine Liturgy for St. Raphael of Brooklyn at 9am

…Bible Study at the Webbs will not be held this weekend,

but it will resume next week.

Memorial before Great Vespers

…We will pray a memorial for Richard, Marija’s brother,

 who unexpectedly passed away this morning in Vilnius.

…We will also pray for Rhonda’s brother, Richard,

who passed away 10 years ago.

May their memory be eternal!

WELCOME TO ALL SAINTS

Daylight Savings ends Sunday, November 7th. “Fall Back!”

Sunday, November 07, 2021

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Venerable Lazarus the wonderworker of Magnesia

The Thirty-three Martyrs of Melitene

Thought for Today: “Sometimes God guards us from seeing our faults and allows our heart to be like a rock, in order to prevent the devil from plunging us into despair.” – St. Paisios the New of Mount Athos

MEALS for the Cowan family: Lance, Catherine and Abigail Joy are home, healthy and happy! It would be a blessing for their family to receive help with meals. Here is a Meal Train link with an online sign-up sheet and a description of what would be most helpful: https://www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/I5G1X5X

Our teens will read the Epistle each Sunday until the Nativity fast.

Teen SOYO is sponsoring a diaper drive until Christmas. Needed are sizes Newborn, 1, & 2.  Diapers will go to the Women’s Care Center, where they will be distributed to families in need. Please place donations in the box in the hallway designated for that purpose.

Myrrh Bearers meet today in the nave following Coffee Hour. All women (18 and older) who attend All Saints are invited and welcome.

THIS WEEK

This Evening, Sunday, November 7th: Akathist for the feast of St. Michael the Archangel at 5pm 

Monday, November 8th: Vesperal Divine Liturgy for St. Necktarios of Pentapolis at 6pm

Wednesday, November 10: Daily Vespers at 6:00; Followed by “Ask Abouna” and Orthodoxy 101:  “Phronema – Acquiring an Orthodox Christian Mindset”  presented by Fr. Peter Jon

Saturday, November 13:The Adult Bible Study, continuing the study of the Book of Jonah,

will meet at the Webbs from 9:00 to  10:30 am.

Saturday, November 13: Great Vespers at 5:00; Teen SOYO follows.

Sunday, November14: Matins at 9:00; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 – Members of the parish vote on an amendment to our constitution to change the date of the annual meeting from November to January to reflect the calendar year’s activities and finances.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

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

O chant unto our God, chant ye. Clap your hands, all ye nations.

Brethren, I would have you know that the Gospel which was preached by me is not man’s gospel. For I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the Church of God violently and tried to destroy it; and I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people; so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers. But when He Who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son to me, in order that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, 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 Cephas, and remained with him fifteen days. But I saw none of the other Apostles except James the Lord’s brother.

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

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

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

DIVINE LITURGY VARIABLES for CHOIR and PARISH

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 3

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm. He hath trampled down death by death, and become the first-born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the Great Mercy.

Apolytikion  of St. Lazarus of Magnesia – Tone 8

In thy vigilant prayers, thou didst drench thy pillar with streams of tears; by thy sightings from the depths, thou didst bear fruit a hundredfold in labours; and thou becamest a shepherd, granting forgiveness to them that came to thee, O our righteous Father Lazarus. Intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.

Birthday Celebrations: Ariana V (9th; Katie A (10th); Heather S (11th); Kh. Paraskeva M (11th)

Name Day Blessings: Synaxis of the Archangels: Awanda B; Christian G; Mikaela H; Michael S; Adam S.

Memory Eternal: Harvey

Prayer List: Fr. Athanasius Wilson; Jack;Christopher:Catherine, Lance, Abigail; Covid-19 resurgence; refugees  and immigrants; our nation and nation’s leaders at all levels of government; schools: school children, youth and personnel across the nation; Nancy; April; Don; Vicki; Mat. Raisa; Jake Immimk; Ingrid, Fr. Jerome; Catherine; Anastasia with child; Bonnie Thelen; Wadia; Jayci; Dee, Patricia, Marvin, Alice; Michael; Olga; Eileen; Soren; Kitsa; Apthrodite and Angelos; Kim; Dusty, Cari; Betsy, Josh; Allison;  Andrew and Isaac (military); Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Emma; Lexi, Ross and Vivian; Theo; Doug; Jeremy; Marcia & Deacon; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail.  Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.