Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
After-feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
Martyr and Archdeacon Laurence of Rome, Hieromartyr Sixtus, bishop of Rome & those with them; Venerable Laurence of Kaluga, the Fool for Christ’s sake
Dormition Fast August 1 – 15 The final Paraklesis (a service of supplication to the Theotokos) will be served on Tuesday at 6pm.
Welcome Home Father Peter!
Thought for Today: “Do not loose heart. There is hope, and it is Christ.”
– St. Ephriam of Syrian
Ressurectional Apolytikion – Tone 8
From the heights Thou didst descend, O compassionate One, and Thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that Thou might deliver us from passion; Thou art our life and our Resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee.
Apolytikion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7
When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee.
Kontakion of the Transfiguration – Tone 7
Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
God is known in Judah; His Name is great in Israel.
The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (3:9-17)
Brethren, we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw-each man’s work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work is burned up. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and that temple you are.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (14:22-34)
At that time, Jesus made the Disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. And after He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, but the Disciples’ boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night, He came to them, walking on the sea. But when the Disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” And Peter answered Him, “Lord, if it is Thee, bid me come to Thee on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out His hand and caught him, saying to him, “O man of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly, Thou art the Son of God.” And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.
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.
Baby Shower at All Saints on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Ladies, girls, and infant babies please join us for a Baby Shower honoring Victoria Stemper. RSVP: Macrina 615-930-4934. The Stempers are registered with Babylist.
All children in the All Saints family are invited to participate in an art and creative writing show in honor of our Most Holy Theotokos from Thursday, August 14, the eve of Holy Dormition, through Sunday, August 17. The theme of our show is, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be to me according to your word.” Submissions can recognize and honor our Panaghia in any way. Children may submit up to three items each. There is no minimum age. Pieces that were submitted to the Creative Arts Festival at the Midwest Parish Life Conference in Louisville this year will also be on display. Art may be any lightweight, medium that can be hung with removable adhesive tab (posterboard, foamboard, fabric, paper, etc…). Plastic sleeves will be available to protect standard sized sheets of writing (poetry, short stories, reflections…) or art (drawing, painting, charcoal…). Anyone with questions is invited to contact Kh. Kristina. Submissions may be left throughout the week in the designated box on the fellowship hall buffet table. Please label the back of your work with your full name, Saint’s name, and age.
This Week
Today, Sunday: Father Peter will bless the schoolchildren and teachers following Divine Liturgy.
Monday, August 11: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, August 12: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, August 13: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Teaching and a meal to follow.
Thursday, August 14: Great Vespers with Artoklesis and Procession at 6:00 pm.
Friday, August 15: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Dormition of the Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and ever Virgin Mary.
Saturday, August 16: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Baby shower at 12:00 noon; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Junior and TeenSOYO at 6:30 pm.
Sunday, August 17: Baptisms will begin at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgyat 10:00 am.
Parish Council meeting.
Family News
Name Day Celebration: Dn. Lawrence Baldwin, Martyr and Archdeacon Laurence (10th); Max Williams, Maximus the Confessor (13th); Micah Finchum, Prophet Micah (14th); Kh. Marilyn Gillquist, Mary Ann Griggs, Mae Sampanis, Nanette Plaza, Jacque Callaghan, Most Holy Theotokos (15th).
Birthday Celebration: Samel Pierce (11th); Barbara Grinder (12th); Vivian Gartlett (12th); Casey Barbarick (13th); Vicki Gans (14th); Daniel Yeager (15th).
Prayer List: Hermione and the infant Cassiana born of her; 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; those suffering with all the naturaldisasters; 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; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dirk (ALS) and wife Dorthea; Mary (Seraphim and Domnica daughter.
Memory Eternal: Rosalie.
Sunday Meal
Today, Sunday: 2nd Sunday Host, Coffman – Holland, with Wendy Carter as lead Hostess.
Next week: 3rd Sunday Host Hostettler – 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.
Online donations: Donations through our website have changed, making recurring weekly and monthly donations possible. I have noticed that only one location selection is allowed for a transaction. For now, if you would like your donation to be divided into different locations (Benevolence, Temple, Cemetery, Missions, etc.) please send Nina an email at alsntssec@bluemarble.net.
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.