Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Leave-taking of the Dormition of the Theotokos
Martyr Lupus, servant of the Great-Martyr Demetrios;
Hieromartyr Irenaios, bishop of Lyons; Venerable Nicholas and Dionysios of Olympus
Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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 the Dormition -Tone1
In thy birth-giving, O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity; and in thy falling-asleep thou hast not forsaken the world; for thou wast translated into life, being the Mother of Life. Wherefore, by thine intercessions, deliver our souls from death.
Kontakion of the Dormition -Tone 2
Verily, the Theotokos, who is ever watchful in intercessions, and whose prayers are never rejected, neither tomb nor death could control. But since she is the Mother of Life, He Who dwelt in her ever-virgin womb did translate her to life.
Thought for Today
“Face everything with love, with kindness, with patience and humility. Be like rocks. Let everything crash upon you and, like the waves, return back. You must remain unshaken.” – St. Paisios
Approaching the Holy Chalice
As we approach the chalice, we fold our arms, right over left. This is both a posture of submission and confession of Christ’s victory over death. Newly illumined people who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies, then Little Lambs and babes-in-arms to follow. If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a blessing from Fr. Peter and partake of the 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 nations.
The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (15:1-11)
Brethren, I would remind you in what terms I preached to you the Gospel, which you received, in which you stand, by which you are saved, if you hold it fast—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He rose on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve. Then He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then He appeared to James, then to all the Apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared also to me. For I am the least of the Apostles, unfit to be called an Apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God, which is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (19:16-26)
At that time, a young man came up to Jesus, kneeling and saying, “Good Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?” And He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” He said to Him, “Which?” And Jesus said, “You shall not kill, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness, honor your father and mother, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” The young man said to Him, “All these I have observed; what do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” When the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions. And Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Again I tell you, 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.” When the disciples heard this they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Breakfast and Bible Study Saturday mornings 10-11:45 am. Ross Caton will lead the in-depth Orthodox study of the prophetic book Zechariah. Your Host: Rhonda and Howard Webb; 3960 E Fenbrook Lane 47401; 314-313-4275, webbrk1@gmail,com
Prosphora bread: Subdeacon Daniel and Linda Barrett will be offering a class. If you are interested in learning to make Holy Bread, contact them at 812 829-8165 or dbearit32@gmail.com.
Vasily and Elizabeth Carter invite you to their Crowning Ceremony at All Saints on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 1:30pm. All are welcome to share this joyful occasion!
Fall Festival October 3 First Saturday in October. Volunteers needed please email Dan Rigsby daniel_rigsby@yahoo.com.
This Week
Monday, August 24 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, August 25 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, August 26 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; Catechumen and Inquirers class to follow Fellowship Meal. Main dish will be provided; side dishes are needed. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com
Thursday, August 27 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.
Friday, August 28 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Moses the Black.
Saturday, August 29 Bible Study at 10:00 am Webb’s house 3960 E. Fenbrook Lane, webbrk1@gmail.com.; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; ask Abouna to follow.
Sunday, August 30 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Apodosis of the Feast of the Forerunner, Alexander, John, and Paul the New, Patriarchs of Constantinople. College students Blessing and Welcome.
Family News
Names Day Celebration Adrian Polit, Adrian (26th); Sadie Land; Natalia (26th); Ephrem Alexander. Moses the Strong (28th); Thea Koons; Theodora of Thessalonica (29th).
Birthday Celebrations Xenia Konnersman (24th); Ashley Wakefield (27th); Subdn. Dan Barrett (29th); Kiya Crandall (29th).
Looking Ahead
Ecclesiastical New Year September 1
Nativity of Theotokos September 8
Elevation of the Cross September 14
Gish and Berck wedding Sunday, September 27
Festival on Fairfax Saturday, October 3
Metropolitan Saba dedicating St. George, Indianapolis
Archimandrite Jeremy visit to our parish is October 17.
Prayer List Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; our Nation; all school children, and personnel across the nation; Emma; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Matuska Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Sarah; Dinah; Natalie, son Van and family; Potamitis family; Landino family.
Memory Eternal Mo. Makaria, Patricia, Kh. Christina; Drew, James, James, Timothy; Bobby; Ann.
All Saints’ Sunday Meal
To best serve our growing congregation, we ask everyone who is able bring a food donation to share at the meal. If you are unable to bring a dish, please enjoy the meal and fellowship. Help with cleanup is always needed.
Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.
Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.
Food Pantry Our In-house food 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 Hannah Valentine, an Orthodox missionary in Albania.
Donations to the church are being made online to www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S. mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.