Sunday of the Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council
Venerable Macrina, sister of Basil the Great; Venerable Dios of Antioch
Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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 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 doet ever intercede for those who honor thee
Thought for Today
“If your heart has been softened either by repentance before God or by learning the boundless love of God towards you, do not be proud with those whose hearts are still hard. Remember how long your heart was hard and incorrigible… Seven brothers were ill in one hospital. One recovered from his illness and got up and rushed to serve his other brothers with brotherly love, to speed their recovery. Be like this brother.” -St. Nikolai Velimirovich
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.
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, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissentions, and quarrels over the Law; for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, knowing that such a person is perverted, and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicós to you, do your best to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have decided to winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet 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.”
Looking Ahead
Iconography retreat Saturday, August 1
Dormition Fast August 1- Holy Dormition August 15
Transfiguration of Our Lord August 6
Father Peter will be attending the Clergy Symposium this week. Contact Thomas Andrew or Nina with concerns.
Congratulations Samuel and Audra Pierce on the arrival of their daughter Hadasseh Christina.
Sunday, August 2nd Our dear Mary Ann Griggs is moving to Boston and will celebrate her final divine liturgy with us. We would like to have a generous card shower for her, so please plan to bring your cards that day. We also have a blessing to have fish with our Sunday meal. More meal details to come!”
This Week
Today, Sunday Father will bless the Chariots/cars after Divine Liturgy.
Monday, July 20 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. Glorious Prophet Elias (Elijah),
Tuesday, July 21 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, July 22 Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class to follow Fellowship Meal main dish provided; sides needed. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.
Thursday, July 23 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Friday, July 24 Third Hour Prayers for Holy Martyr Christina at 9:00 am.
Saturday, July 25 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Holland Birthday celebration 1:00- 3:00 pm, Noah (6), Moses (4), Cassianna (1); Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm.
Sunday, July 26 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Holy Righteous Martyr Paraskeva.
Family News
Names Day Celebration Coran Robertson, Macrina the younger (19th); Alicia Barrett, Elijah Schneider, Prophets Elijah/Elias (20th); Dixxie Schneider, St. Maria of Paris (20th); Mariam Gillquist, Miriam Stant, Marija Kuproves, Mary Maschino, Val Rodgers, Mary Magdalene (22nd); Kh. Kristina Gillquist, Harper Garletts, Martyr Christina (24th); Kaylie Finchum, Cora Bidulescu, Ariana Vician, Patricia Finchum, Rachael Schuck, Righteous Anna (25th).
Birthday Celebrations Newman Jones (21st); Justin Maschino (22nd); Amari Romanos Swank (23rd); Mallory Finchum (23rd); Grace Gish (25th); Darcy Woods (25th).
Anniversary Celebration Dn. Lucian & Dnsa. Miriam Stant (21st).
Prayer List Ann; 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; Mary and the child born of her; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Kh. Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina.
Memory Eternal Henry, Dan, Michael, Mo. Makaria, Patricia, Drew, James, James, Timothy.
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.