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 6th. Thomas Andrew and Nina Rogers will be available for parish needs in his absence.
Family News
Name Day Celebration: Alicia Barrett, Prophet Elijah (20th); Mariam Gillquist, Miriam Stant, Mary Machino, Marji Kuproves, Mary Magdalene (22nd); Kh. Kristina Gillquist, Harper Garletts, St. Christina (24th); Kaylie Finchum, Cora Bidulescu, Ariana Vican, Paticia Finchum, Rachael Schuck, Righteous Anna (25th); Kh. Paraskeva Maslener, St. Paraskeva (26th).
Birthday Celebration: Newman Jones (21st); Justin Maschino (22nd); Mallory Finchum (23rd).
Anniversary Celebration: Dn. Lucian and Miriam Stant (21st).
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: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, July 22: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, July 23: Reader Vespers at 6:00 pm. (No meal or class tonight)
Thursday, July 24: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Friday, July 25: 3rd 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.