Second Sunday of Great Lent
Commemoration of Gregory Palamas, archbishop of Thessalonica
Theophylact the Confessor, bishop of Nicomedia; Apostle Hermas of the Seventy
**Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great**
March is Women’s month
The ladies and girls of the church will serve on Sundays during Divine Liturgy by reading the Epistle and holding the wooded bowls of prosphora bread during Holy Communion.
Resurrectional Apolytikion – 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 for St. Gregory Palamas – Tone 8
O Star of Orthodoxy, support of the Church and its teacher, O comeliness of ascetics, and incontestable champion of those who speak in theology, Gregory the wonder-worker, the pride of Thessalonica and preacher of grace, implore thou constantly for the salvation of our souls.
Kontakion for Sundays in Great Lent – Tone 8
To thee, the Champion Leader, do I offer thanks of victory, O Theotokos, thou who hast delivered me from terror; but as thou that hast that power invincible, O Theotokos, thou alone can set me free: from all forms of danger free me and deliver me, that I may cry unto thee: Hail, O Bride without Bridegroom.
Thought for Today
It is pointless for someone to say that he has faith in God if he does not have the works which go with faith…namely, deeds of love and compassion. – St. Gregory Palamas
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us. save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (1:10-2:3)
In the beginning, You O Lord didst found the earth, and the heavens are the works of Thy hands; they will perish; but Thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, and like a mantle Thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But Thou art the same, and Thy years will never end.” But to what angel has He ever said. “Sit on My right hand, until I make thine enemies a footstool for thy feet?” Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation? Therefore, we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape, if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, it was attested to us by those who heard Him.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (2:1-12)
At that time, when Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that He was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and He was preaching the Word to them. And they came, bringing to Jesus a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Now, some of the scribes were sitting there, reasoning in their hearts, “Why does this man speak thus? It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” And immediately Jesus, perceiving in His spirit that they thus reasoned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you reason thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your pallet and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” – He said to the paralytic – “I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home.” And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all. So that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!”
Looking Ahead
Camp registration Please let Nina know at alsntssec@bluemarble.net of the camp and week your child is participating this summer.
House blessings will continue throughout Great Lent. Father will contact you to schedule a time.
This Week
Today, Sunday All Saints host Sunday Lenten Vespers at 5:00 pm; homilist Fr. Peter Cox.
Monday, March 9 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, March 10 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. OCF dinner and discussion at the Webb’s home, 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, March 11 Presanctified Divine Liturgy at 6:00 pm; Inquirers and Catechumen classes to follow the meal, ‘Fasolakia’ provided for the meal, sides needed shrimp, bread, hummus, salad, fruit, vegetables, lentils with rice. There will be a sign up sheet on Wednesday for those that are able to bring a side or help with cleanup. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com
Thursday, March 12 6th Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Friday, March 13 Presanctified Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Akathist to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, March 14 Bible study 10:00 am at the Webbs’ home; Great Vespers at 5:00; ‘Ask Abouna’ to follow.
Sunday, March 15 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Sunday of the Holy Cross. Sunday Lenten Vespers at 5:00 pm; St. John the Forerunner, homilist Fr. David Wey, Pastor of SS. Constantine and Helena.
Family News
Name Day Celebrations Nolan Arnold, Gregory Palamas (8th); Kevin Perez, Martyr Aglaius (10th); Thomas Walker, Gregory the Dialogist (12th); Daniel Mullis; Holden Petro, Simeon (12th).
Birthday Celebrations Thomas Walker (9th); Ryan Shanahan (12th); Grace Gish (13th)..
Prayer List Aaliyah; Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Sadie and the child she bears; Kelsey and child born; Heather; Hal; Jim, Lisa; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Rdr. David; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Jim; 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; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; 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; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears.
Memory Eternal David, Baran, Sophie, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Christopher, Galyna, Thomas, Albina, Jeanette (Aaliyah Aunt), Fr. Vladimir, Hilda, Sam, Norma, Metropolitan Demitrios of Xanthos, Kip, Tammy.
Giving Opportunities We appreciate and welcome your ongoing support.
Benevolence Fund Donations are used to support families in need of help with rnt 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.
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. Place your donations ready to be served on the serving buffet prior to Holy Communion. After the meal, remove your containers and clean up any church items you used. Thank you.
The Prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian (to be prayed by all with your morning and evening prayers at home)
O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of laziness faint-heartedness, lust of power, and idle talk.
But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Your servant.
Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own sins and not to judge my brother, for blessed art Thou unto the ages of ages. Amen
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.