First Sunday after Pentecost The Sunday of All Saints
Hieromartyr Theodotos, Bishop of Ancyra; Venerable Sebastiana the
Wonderworker
Congratulations! Sierra Photini Giordano & Richie Achilles Block. May God grant you many years.
All Saints Sunday! In celebration and as a Fundraiser, the Myrrh Bearers will
be offering a delicious offering a delicious picnic meal on Sunday.
Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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 All Saints – Tone 4
Thy Church, O Christ God, hath regaled herself in the blood of Thy Martyrs throughout the entire world, as in porphyry and purple. Through them she lifteth her voice crying: Turn with Thy compassion toward Thy people, and grant peace to Thy city, and to our souls the Great Mercy.
Kontakion of All Saints – Tone 8
As first-fruits of our nature to the Planter of created things, * the world presenteth the God-bearing martyred Saints in off’ring unto Thee, O Lord. * Through their earnest entreaties, * keep Thy Church in deep peace and divine tranquility, * through the pure Theotokos, O Thou Who art greatly merciful.
Thought for Today
“”In a Christian marriage, in fact, three are married; and the united loyalty of the two toward the third, who is God, keeps the two in an active unity with each other as well as with God.” — Fr. Alexander Schmemann
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
God is wonderful among His saints. Bless God in the congregations.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (11:33-12:2)
Brethren, all the saints through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, recieved promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a better lifen. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated (of whom the world was not worthy), wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the Pioneer and Perfection of our faith.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30)
The Lord said to His disciples, “Everyone who acknowledges Me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father Who is in heaven; but whoever denies Me before men, I also will deny before My Father Who is in heaven. He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who does not take his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.” Then Peter said in reply, “Lo, we have left everything and followed Thee. What then shall we have?” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, in the New World, when the Son of Man shall sit on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My Name’s sake, will receive a hundred fold, and inherit eternal life. But many that are first will be last, and the last first.”
Welcome home We missed you, Fr. Peter, Kh Kristina and all the family.
Apostles Fast Monday, June 8 – 29.
House Blessings Father Peter will be blessing houses. Please contact him by email at pgillquist@hotmail.com
Memory Eternal: Our beloved Vivian Paraskevi Orfanos fell asleep peacefully in the Lord on Friday at home in Crown Point. Please see her schedule of services below (Thursday).
This Week
Today, Sunday the Myrrh Bearers are offering a delicious picnic meal of Chili Dogs and Brats ‘n Kraut, potato salad and mac ‘n cheese, and a host of other goodies (including pies and ice cream sandwiches) will be available. A minimum donation (there is no maximum!) of $10/adult and $5/child under 12 with a maximum of $20/family is suggested. Proceeds go to help defray the cost of church camp, help those in need, and to support the work of the Antiochian women nationwide. Please be generous!
All Saints Family Photo – Weather permitting, we will gather outside and take a photo of our parish family – don’t be left out, plan to be there!
This Week
Monday, June 8 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, June 9 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, June 10 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class and Catechism to follow. Main dish of Shrimp and rice will be provided, sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.
Thursday, June 11 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. Visitation for Vivian Paraskevi Orfanos 10:30-Noon; Noon: Trisagion Memorial with Antiphonal Psalmody; Procession to Valhalla Memorial Gardens Cemetery; Mercy Meal at All Saints.
Friday, June 12 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.
Saturday, June 13 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; Bible Bowl will meet following Great Vespers.
Sunday, June 14 Baptisms at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
Looking Ahead
Parish Life Conference Wednesday June 17- 21.
Baptisms and Chrismation Sunday, June 28.
Family News
Names Day Celebration Howard Columba Webb (9th).
Birthday Celebrations Cathy Alexander (7th); Scott Kain (7th); Mary Ann Griggs (13th).
Prayer List Jacquie; Miller; Anna and the child born of her, Dnsa. Julia Suzanna, Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; 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; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Vicki; 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; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Rhonda, Philip, Dianne.
Memory Eternal Jan; Father Seraphim; Vivian Pareskevi; Brett.
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.
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.