Divine Liturgy
The Holy, Glorious Apostles Peter and Paul
Thought for Today: “We should lead the spiritual life, be obedient to our spiritual father, confess, take communion regularly, and most important of all, avoid criticizing other people. We should read spiritual books and Scripture, the Psalter, and take part in beneficial spiritual discussions. It needs a lot of caution because the times we live in are difficult. We need to persist in prayer and obedience. We have to struggle.
– St Iakovos Tsalikis of Evia
Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2
When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hades 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.
Apolytikion of Ss. Peter and Paul – Tone 4
O foremost in the ranks of Apostles, and teachers of the world, Peter and Paul, intercede with the Master of all to grant peace unto the world, and to our souls the Great Mercy.
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
Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth. The heavens show forth the glory of God.
The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (11:21-12:9)
Brethren, whatever anyone dares to boast of—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boast of that. Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I. Are they servants of Christ? I am a better one—I am talking like a madman—with far greater labors, far more imprisonments, with countless beatings, and often near death. Five times I have received at the hands of the Jews the forty lashes less one. Three times I have been beaten with rods; once I was stoned. Three times I have been shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been adrift at sea; on frequent journeys, in danger from rivers, danger from robbers, danger from my own people, danger from Gentiles, danger in the city, danger in the wilderness, danger at sea, danger from false brethren; in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure upon me of my anxiety for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I am not indignant? If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, He Who is blessed forever, knows that I do not lie. At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of Damascus in order to seize me, but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands. I must boast; there is nothing to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into Paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows—and he heard things that cannot be told, which man may not utter. On behalf of this man I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except of my weaknesses. Though if I wish to boast, I shall not be a fool, for I shall be speaking the truth. But I refrain from it, so that no one may think more of me than he sees in me or hears from me. And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that it should leave me; but He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” I will all the more gladly boast of my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (16:13-19)
At that time, when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His Disciples, “Who do men say that the Son of man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father Who is in Heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven.”
Summer Travel: Fr.Peter and his family will betravelling from Friday, July 4 – Saturday July 12th. Please contact Thomas Andrew with needs or questions during Fr. Peter’s absence. Fr. John Schmidt will serve vespers and Divine Liturgy on July 5/6.
Food, Fellowship & Fireworks! Our annual 4th of July picnic begins at 7:00 pm Thursday. The church will provide bratwurst and watermelon. Please bring your favorite side dish to share! Fireworks begin around 9:30 pm.
This Week
Today, Sunday: Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.
Monday, June 30: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, July 1: Divine Liturgy for Ss. Cosmas & Damian with memorial for the Archpriest Peter E. at 9:00 am
Wednesday, July 2: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, teaching and light meal to follow.
Thursday, July 3: 1st Hour Prayers and Akathist for St. John of San Francisco at 6:00 am;Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Vespers for the Royal Martyrs at 6:00 pm, picnic at 7:00 pm. Fireworks begin around 9:30 pm.
Friday, July 4: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Saturday, July 5: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; SOYO teen and junior at 6:30pm.
Sunday, July 6: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Myrrh Bearers’ meeting.
Family News
Name Day Celebration: Father Peter Jon, Petroula Lambrou, St. Peter (29th); Paul Blair, St. Paul (29th); Ian Yeager, St. John Maximovitch (2nd).
Birthday Celebration: Jen Schulz (29th); Glen Carter (30th); Shirley Richardson (1st); April Blair (3rd); Matthew Crandall (4th).
Anniversary Celebration: Fr. Peter and Kh. Kristina (30th).
Prayer List: Victoria and infant daughter Georgia; Hannah and child; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); 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; Catherine with child.
Memory Eternal: Alexander, Goran, Charles, Scott Patrick, Rosalie, Kh. Maggie, New Martyrs of Syrian.
Alaska Mission: Our Kodiak, Alaska Mission trip is July 26 through August. Many thanks to all who contributed so generously to reaching our goal. All funds above our Alaska expenses will become a parish contribution toward the building of a new church in honor of our beloved Saint Olga in her tiny home village of Kwethluk, Alaska.
All Saints’ Sunday Meal
Today, Sunday: 5th Sunday, everyone is invited to contribute to the Sunday meal.
Next week: 1st Sunday Host, A-Coats; with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.
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.