Third Sunday after Pentecost
Martyr Julian of Tarsus; Martyr Aphrodisius of Cilicia;
New-martyr Nikita of Nisyros near Rhodes
Apostles Fast June 8 – 28. Feast of Peter and Paul, June 29th.
Happy Father’s Day!
Thank you, dads, for being the steadfast rock of our families, and for reflecting the patience, love and wisdom of our Heavenly Father.
Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 2
When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hell with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee: O Christ, Thou giver of life, 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
“The evil one cannot comprehend the joy we receive from the spiritual life; for this reason, he is jealous of us, he envies us and sets traps for us, and we become grieved and fall. We must struggle, because without struggles we do not obtain virtues.” -St. Maximos the Confessor
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
The Lord is my strength and my song. The Lord has chastened me sorely.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (5:1-10)
Brethren, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through Him we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us. While we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Why, one will hardly die for a righteous man—though perhaps for a good man one will dare even to die. But God shows His love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we are now justified by His blood, much more shall we be saved by Him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received our reconciliation.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (6:22-33)
The Lord said, “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eye is evil, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink; nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not the soul more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of heaven: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his stature? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon himself in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? Therefore, do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.”
House Blessings Father Peter will be blessing houses. Please contact him by email at pgillquist@hotmail.com
This Week
Monday, June 22 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, June 23 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.
Wednesday, June 24 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class and Catechism to follow Fellowship Meal; main dish of Cabbage potato stew will be provided, sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.
Thursday, June 25 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.
Friday, June 26 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC Life Akathist at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, June 27 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Parish Council meeting at 3:30 pm; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow.
Sunday, June 28 Baptisms and Chrismations at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
Looking Ahead
4th of July celebration with the annual memorial for Fr. Peter E. Gillquist and 40-day memorial for Fr. Seraphim.
Donations Protocol: Please run all donations of items by either Nina Rogers or Khouria Kristina. Unfortunately, we do not currently have the space or manpower to accept and distribute clothing donations. Also, Father Peter has specific reasons for which toys are present in the Nursery and the playground. We thank God for our generous donors. Let’s make sure everything in done decently and in order.
Family News
Birthday Celebrations Seavor Roach (21st); James Finchum (22nd); David Bebee (22nd); Max Williams (23rd); Adeline Thomas (23rd); Matthew Robertson (24th); Dixxie Schneider (26th)
Anniversary Celebrations Michael & Sarah Lewis (26th)
Prayer List Jacquie; Miller; 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, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; 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.
Memory Eternal Jan; Priest Seraphim; Priest Leo; Vivian Pareskevi; Brett; Robert.
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 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.