Sunday of the Pharisee and Publican &
Forefeast of the Presentation (Meeting) of Christ
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 the Forefeast of the Presentation – Tone 1
The Heavens’ choir looked down from the vaults of the Heavens, * and gazing on the earth, they beheld with amazement * the First-born of all creation brought forth as a suckling babe * to the Temple by a pure and virginal mother; * and with us, they now do sing a hymn for the Forefeast, * astonished and full of awe.
Kontakion of the Forefeast of the Presentation – Tone 4 On this day doth Simeon * receive with gladness * God, the giver of the Law; * and he doth cry to Him in fear: * Let me depart now, O Master Christ, * for I have seen Thee, the glory of Israel.
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. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.
When our ushers are available, they serve to remind us of the best flow toward the Holy Chalice: Any newly illumined when applicable: People who have been received through Holy Baptism and Chrismation bear their lit candles and receive first for three Divine Liturgies. Little Lambs and babes-in-arms.
Laity unhurriedly flow toward the periphery of the nave and down the center aisle of the church. Choir joins the greater group as those who have received continue to sing for them. Please be advised! Each parishioner, young and old, is asked to take one piece of blessed bread unless one is saving some for those not in attendance.
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 Second Epistle of St. Paul to St. Timothy. (3:10-15)
My son Timothy, you have followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience, persecutions, sufferings, what things befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra. What persecutions I endured! And out of them all the Lord delivered me. Indeed all who would live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. But people who are wicked and deceivers will proceed from worse to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and how from infancy you have known the sacred temple writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (18:10-14)
The Lord spoke this parable: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank Thee that I am not like other men, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Thought for Today
“To be humble means to consider ourselves deserving, for our sins, of every humiliation, injury, persecution, and even blows; and to be meek means patiently to endure injustice, abuse, et cetera, and to pray for our enemies.” +St. John Chrysostrom
House blessing Please EMAIL Fr. Peter if you would like to have your home blessed, placing “house blessing” in the subject line. As usual, he will cluster homes by geography.
On Sunday March 8 we are honored to host our fellow Orthodox Christians from area churches for Sunday Lenten Vespers. We will provide a meal to follow the service. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Door to the Fellowship hall – indicate your name and what you would like to bring. Thank you!
Looking Ahead
February 1-7 Fast Free week
February 15 Sunday of Last Judgement (Meatfare)
February 21 Saturday of Souls
February 22 Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare) Vespers at 5:00 pm
This Week
Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers meeting following Divine Liturgy.
Monday, February 2 Candlelight Divine Liturgy at 6:00 pm, for the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. Also, bring your candles to be blessed.
Tuesday, February 3 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. OCF dinner and discussion 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home. Columbus Fellowship, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbus, Indiana.
Wednesday, February 4 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow a Mexican Pitch-in with rice and beans provided for the meal. Sides are needed as always! Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or of items you are bringing at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.
Thursday, February 5 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
Friday, February 6 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am, for Martyr and Healer Julian.
Saturday, February 7 Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow. Bible Bowl teams will meet, contact Vasily or Elizabeth Carter for information
Sunday, February 8 Baptisms and Chrismation’s at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, Sunday of the Prodigal son. Tween and Teen SOYO will meet in the pavilion today after Divine Liturgy.
Family News
Name Day Celebrations Rhona Webb (1st) Perpetua; Felicity Arthur (1st) Felicity; Shannon Richardson (1st) Bridgid; Perry Sampanis (2nd) Panagiotis; Jared Schneider (3rd) Simeon the God receiver; Aaliyah LeFlore (4th) Dorthea
Birthday Celebrations Dee Haney (2nd); Violet Lewis (2nd); Karen Tabbal (3rd); David Schuck (3rd); Stephanie Konnersman (4th); Ben Carter (5th).
Prayer List Nancy (Rhonda’s friend); Joel; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Sadie and the child born; Kelsey and child born; Heather; Hal; Jim, Lisa; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Don and Dee; Vicki; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Gregory; Jim; Jan; 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; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Audra and the child she bears; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce (Barb’s brother); Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears.
Memory Eternal Pauline, infant Noah, Ron, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher; Galyna, Thomas, Albina..
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 two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine.
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. Place your donations ready to be served on the serving buffet prior to Holy Communion. After the meal, remove your containers and clean up any church items you used. Thank you.
Service Books Our service books are disappearing. New ones for Divine Liturgy and Daily Vespers have been printed. Please check your homes for service books and return them if found.
Attention Parents Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.
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.