Divine Liturgy

Prophet Elias (Elijah) the Thesbite

Righteous Iliya Chavchavadze of Georgia

Thought for Today: “We must have a son’s heart to God, a judge’s reason to ourselves, and a mother’s heart to our neighbor. -Elder Cleopas the Romanian

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 8

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 Prophet Elisa – Tone 4

The incarnate Angel, and the Prophets’ summit and boast, * the second forerunner of the coming of Christ our God, Elias, the glorious, * from above sent down his grace upon Elisseus; * he doth cast out sickness and doth also cleanse lepers; * and unto all that honor him, he poureth forth streams of cures.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to 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 intercession, O Theotokos who dost ever intercede for those who honor thee.

Receiving the Eucharist: Receiving Holy Communion is our most intimate collective moment with God each week. Standing reflectively in silence or singing along with the communion hymns are the best ways to honor God in these holy moments. 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 blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Thou art a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek. The Lord said unto my Lord: Sit Thou on my right hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy footstool.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. James. (5:10-20)

Brethren, take as an example of suffering and patience the prophets who spoke in the Name of the Lord. Behold, we call those happy who were steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by Heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but let your yes be yes and your no be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation. Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects. Elias was a man of like nature with ourselves and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again and the heavens gave rain, and the earth brought forth its fruit. My brethren, if any one among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (9:1-8)

At that time, Jesus got into a boat, crossed over and came to His own city.  And behold, they brought to Him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith He said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.”  And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.”  But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?  For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?  But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—He then said to the paralytic—“Rise, take up your bed and go home.”  And he rose and went home.  When the crowds saw it, they marveled, and they glorified God, Who had given such authority to men.

Father Peter Jon Traveling: Father will attend the Antiochian National Convention in Chicago July 20-26. He will then fly from Chicago to Kodiak, Alaska for a mission trip. He will return to All Saints on August 6^th.  Thomas Andrew and Nina Rogers will be available for parish needs in his absence.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Alicia Barrett, Prophet Elijah (20^th); Mariam Gillquist, Miriam Stant, Mary Machino, Marji Kuproves, Mary Magdalene (22^nd); Kh. Kristina Gillquist, Harper Garletts, St. Christina (24^th); Kaylie Finchum, Cora Bidulescu, Ariana Vican, Paticia Finchum, Rachael Schuck, Righteous Anna (25^th); Kh. Paraskeva Maslener, St. Paraskeva (26^th).

Birthday Celebration: Newman Jones (21^st); Justin Maschino (22^nd); Mallory Finchum (23^rd).

Anniversary Celebration: Dn. Lucian and Miriam Stant (21^st).

Wednesday meal rotation has started up. Signup sheets are on the Fellowship door.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

This Week 

Today, Sunday: Parish council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, July 21: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 22: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 23: Reader Vespers at 6:00 pm. (No meal or class tonight)

Thursday, July 24: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, July 25: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 26: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Reader Vespers at 5:00 pm, No SOYO Tonight.

Sunday, July 27: Eucharistic Typica at 10:00 am.

Prayer List: Rita; Catherine and the infant Oliver born of her; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all  schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Nina; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley;  Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Anastasia and family.

Memory Eternal: Patrick, Rosalie, Kh. Maggie, Michael.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

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.

Divine Liturgy

   Sunday of the Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council

Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel; Venerable Stephen of Mar Sabbas monastery 

Welcome home Father Peter Jon and our beloved Gillquist family

Hoping your time was refreshing; strengthening you for summer events ahead.

Thought for Today: “Take a look around and see how much pain, how much misery, how much sadness there is in people. No matter how much pain, there are in others who are in more pain. No matter how bad you are, there are others who are more miserable. Praise and thank God for not sending you greater calamities. Take courage, start and delight in your spiritual struggle.” -St. Dimitri of Rostov

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 the Holy Fathers – Tone 8

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

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to 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 intercession, O Theotokos who dost ever intercede for those who honor thee. 

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle 

Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O ye righteous.

Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven!

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to St. Titus. (3:8-15)

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

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (5:14-19)

The Lord said to His Disciples: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father Who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” 

Receiving the Eucharist: Receiving Holy Communion is our most intimate collective moment with God each week. Standing reflectively in silence or singing along with the communion hymns are the best ways to honor God in these holy moments. 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 blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church,

This Week

Monday, July 14:  3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 15: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 16: Great Vespers at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, July 17: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, July 18: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 19: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna following. Junior and Teen SOYOat 6:30 pm.

Sunday, July 20: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Parish Council meeting.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Alexander Schuck, St. Alexander Schmoll (13^th); Gabriella Crandall, Randel Storm, Thomas Dyer, Archangel Gabriel (13^th); Wendy Carter, Elizabeth Robertson, Elizabeth the New Martyr (18^th); Linda Barrett, Leanne Bissell, Neuman Jones, Seraphim Cook, St. Seraphim (19^th); Coran Robertson, Macrina the younger (19^th).

Birthday Celebration: Abby Blair Tomkins (14^th); Bear ‘John’ Schulz (18^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Basil and Stephanie Konnersman (15^th).

Prayer List: Rita; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all  schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Nina; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley;  Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child.

Memory Eternal: Patrick, Rosalie, Kh. Maggie, Michael.

Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission trip is July 26 through August 6. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to reaching our goal. All funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.

Wednesday meal rotation has started up. Sign up sheets are on the Fellowship door.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 2^nd Sunday Host Coffman – Holland, with Elizabeth Carter as lead hostess.

Next week: 3^rd Sunday Host Hsu – Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead Hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

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.

Divine Liturgy

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Righteous Father Sisoës the Great of Egypt; Apostles Archippos, Philemon and Onesimos of the Seventy 

Welcome Father John Schmidt

Thank you for serving Divine Liturgy for us today. May God grant you many years.

Thought for Today: “If you’ve come to church to find holy people, you’ve made a mistake. If you came to find God, you chose correctly.

-St. John Crysostom

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.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to 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 intercession, O Theotokos who dost ever intercede for those who honor thee.

Receiving the Eucharist: Receiving Holy Communion is our most intimate collective moment with God each week. Standing reflectively in silence or singing along with the communion hymns are the best ways to honor God in these holy moments. 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 blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Sing praises to our God, sing praises. Clap your hands all ye peoples.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (6:18-23)

Brethren, having been set free from sin, you have become slaves of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once yielded your members to impurity and to greater and greater iniquity, so now yield your members to righteousness for sanctification. When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. But then what return did you get from the things of which you are now ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the return you get is sanctification and its end, eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (8:5-13)

At that time, as Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, beseeching Him and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, in terrible distress.” And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion answered Him, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard him, He marveled, and said to those who followed him, “Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith. I tell you, many will come from east and west and sit at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven, while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.” And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; be it done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment.

This Week 

Today, Sunday: Myrrh Bearers’ meet today following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, July 7:  3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 8: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 8: Reader Vespers at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, July 9: 3^rd Hour Prayers  at 9:00 am.

Friday, July 10: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 11: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Reader Vespers at 5:00;

No SOYO.

Sunday, July 12: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. 

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Olga Impey, Vicki Gans, Claire Hall, Kristina Garlett, Sarah Lewis; St. Olga equal to the Apostles (11^th); Ryan Shanahan; St. Sophrony (11^th).

Birthday Celebration: Will Beckman (9^th); Eric Crandall (20^th); Randel Storm (12^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Aaron and Johanna Hsu (6^th).

Prayer List: Victoria and infant daughter Georgia; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all  schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Nina; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley;  Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child.

Memory Eternal: Patrick, Rosalie, Kh. Maggie, Michael.

Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission trip is July 26 through August. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to reaching our goal. All funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 5^th Sunday, everyone is invited to contribute to the Sunday meal.

Next week: 1^st Sunday Host, A-Coats; with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

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.

Divine Liturgy

The Holy, Glorious Apostles Peter and Paul

Thought for Today: “We should lead the spiritual life, be obedient to our spiritual father, confess, take communion regularly, and most important of all, avoid criticizing other people. We should read spiritual books and Scripture, the Psalter, and take part in beneficial spiritual discussions. It needs a lot of caution because the times we live in are difficult. We need to persist in prayer and obedience. We have to struggle.

 – St Iakovos Tsalikis of Evia

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hades with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee: O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of Ss. Peter and Paul – Tone 4

O foremost in the ranks of Apostles, and teachers of the world, Peter and Paul, intercede with the Master of all to grant peace unto the world, and to our souls the Great Mercy.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to 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 intercession, O Theotokos who dost ever intercede for those who honor thee

Receiving the Eucharist: Receiving Holy Communion is our most intimate collective moment with God each week. Standing reflectively in silence or singing along with the communion hymns are the best ways to honor God in these holy moments. 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 blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle 

Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth.  The heavens show forth the glory of God.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (11:21-12:9)

Brethren, whatever anyone dares to boast of—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boast of that. Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I. Are they servants of Christ? I am a better one—I am talking like a madman—with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, with countless beatings, and often near death. Five times I have received at the hands of the Jews the forty lashes less one. Three times I have been beaten with rods; once I was stoned. Three times I have been shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been adrift at sea; on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brethren; in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure upon me of my anxiety for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I am not indignant?  If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He Who is blessed forever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.  I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.  I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows.  And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter.  On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses.  Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (16:13-19)

At that time, when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His Disciples, “Who do men say that the Son of man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father Who is in Heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven.”

Summer Travel: Fr.Peter and his family will betravelling from Friday, July 4 – Saturday July 12^th. Please contact Thomas Andrew with needs or questions during Fr. Peter’s absence. Fr. John Schmidt will serve vespers and Divine Liturgy on July 5/6.

Food, Fellowship & Fireworks! Our annual 4th of July picnic begins at 7:00 pm Thursday. The church will provide bratwurst and watermelon. Please bring your favorite side dish to share! Fireworks begin around 9:30 pm.

This Week 

Today, Sunday: Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

Monday, June 30:  3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 1: Divine Liturgy for Ss. Cosmas & Damian with memorial for the Archpriest Peter E. at 9:00 am

Wednesday, July 2: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, teaching and light meal to follow.

Thursday, July 3: 1^st Hour Prayers and Akathist for St. John of San Francisco at 6:00 am;Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Vespers for the Royal Martyrs at 6:00 pm, picnic at 7:00 pm. Fireworks begin around 9:30 pm.

Friday, July 4: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 5: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; SOYO teen and junior at 6:30pm.

Sunday, July 6: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Myrrh Bearers’ meeting.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Father Peter Jon, Petroula Lambrou, St. Peter (29^th); Paul Blair, St. Paul (29^th); Ian Yeager, St. John Maximovitch (2^nd).

Birthday Celebration: Jen Schulz (29^th); Glen Carter (30^th); Shirley Richardson (1^st); April Blair (3^rd); Matthew Crandall (4^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Fr. Peter and Kh. Kristina (30^th).

Prayer List: Victoria and infant daughter Georgia; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all  schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Nina; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley;  Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child.

Memory Eternal: Alexander, Goran, Charles, Scott Patrick, Rosalie, Kh. Maggie, New Martyrs of Syrian.

Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission trip is July 26 through August. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to reaching our goal. All funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 5^th Sunday, everyone is invited to contribute to the Sunday meal.

Next week: 1^st Sunday Host, A-Coats; with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

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.

Divine Liturgy

Sunday of All Saints of Antioch

Hieromartyr Eusebios, bishop of Samosata; Martyrs Zeno and his servant Zenas of Philadelphia in Arabia; Alban, protomartyr of Britain

Apostles Fast began on Monday, June 16, and will end with the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul on Sunday, June 29. Fish, wine and oil are allowed on all days of the fast except Wednesdays and Fridays.

Thought for Today: “Don’t criticize or judge other people. Regard everyone else as an angel, justify their mistakes and weaknesses, and condemn only yourself as the worst sinner. This is step one in any kind of spiritual life.” 

– Blessed Seraphim of Platina

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 1

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

Apolytikion of All Saints of Antioch – Tone 4

O fellow trav’lers in the way of the faithful, * the saints of Antioch now let us all honor: * the pure and blest Apostles with the hierarchs, * martyrs with the righteous ones, * their worn path wisely walking, * wond’ring at their holy lives * overflowing with wonders; * thus let us walk in peace and fear of God * so that we all win * the dwelling in Paradise.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to 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 intercession, O Theotokos who dost ever intercede for those who honor thee

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle 

Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The Reading from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. (11:19-30)

In those days, when the apostles were scattered because of the tribulation that arose over Stephen, they traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one, except to Jews only. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who upon coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists also, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number that believed turned to the Lord. The report concerning them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas, to go as far out as Antioch. When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad; and he exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should cleave to the Lord; for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great multitude was added unto the Lord. Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul; and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year, they were gathered together in the church, and they taught a great multitude of people, and the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. And one of them named Agabos stood up and signified by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over the whole world; and this took place in the days of Claudius Caesar. And the disciples, every one according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea; and they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (4:18-23)

At that time, as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.  And He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”  Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.  And going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and He called them.  Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.  And He went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

Receiving the Eucharist: Receiving Holy Communion is our most intimate collective moment with God each week. Standing reflectively in silence or singing along with the communion hymns are the best ways to honor God in these holy moments. 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 blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

Scott Patrick Callaghan fell asleep in the Lord on June 16. This very special man is survived by his beloved wife, Jacquie. Please see funeral schedule details below. May his memory be eternal! 

This Week 

Today, Sunday: the Parish Council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, June 23: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am, Visitation for Patrick Callaghan 4:30 pm- 6:30pm, All Night Vigil – contact Ian John Yeager to read.

Tuesday, June 24: Callaghan visitation at 10:30am; Funeral at 11:00 am, with burial at All Saint Cemetery. Mercy meal to follow at All Saints.

Wednesday, June 25: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, teaching and fellowship meal to follow.

Thursday, June 26: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 27: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC Life, Akathist for the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, June 28: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; SOYO teen and junior at 6:30pm.

Sunday, June 29: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

Family News

Name Day Celebration: Audra Pierce, Etheldreda (23rd).

Birthday Celebration: Jim Finchum (22^nd); David Beebe (22^nd); Max Williams (23^rd); Matthew Robertson (24^th); Sarah Lewis (28^th); Zephaniah Gill (28^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Mark and Shirley Richardson (24^th); Michael and Sarah Lewis (28^th).

Prayer List: Victoria and infant daughter Georgia; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Jacque; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all  schools children, and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Nina; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley;  Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Evan; Catherine with child.

Memory Eternal: Alexander, Goran, Charles, Scott.

Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission trip is July 26 through August. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to reaching our goal. All funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal

Today, Sunday: 4^th Sunday Host Robertson- Yeager, with Rhonda Webb as lead hostess.

Next week: 5^th Sunday, Everyone is invited to participate in the Sunday meal by bringing a dish and helping with clean up.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

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.