Fourth Sunday of Pascha
Sunday of the Paralytic
Martyrs Timothy the reader and his wife Maura of Egypt; Peter, archbishop of Argolis
Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen!
Welcome Father John Schmidt
In Fr. Peter’s absence thank you Fr. John for being here with us to serve
Divine Liturgy. May God grant you many years!
The Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) of Pascha
In the gathering places bless ye God the Lord, from the springs of Israel. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.
Resurrectional Apolytikion -Tone 3
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm. He hath trampled down death by death, and become the First-born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the Great Mercy.
The Kontakion of Pascha -Tone 8
Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of Hades, and didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and giving peace unto Thine Apostles, O Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen.
Thought for Today
“If you would know of the Lord’s love for us, hate sin and evil thoughts, and day and night pray fervently. The Lord will then give you His grace, and you will know Him through the Holy Spirit, and after death, when you enter into paradise, there too, you will know the Lord through the Holy Spirit, as you knew Him on earth. -St. Silouan the Athonite
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. Little Lambs and babes-in-arms.
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
Sing praises to our God, sing praises. Clap your hands, all ye nations.
The Reading from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. (9:32-42)
In those days, as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints that lived at Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who was bedridden for eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him: “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; arise and make your bed.” And immediately he rose. And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned back to the Lord. Now there was at Joppa a disciple named Tabitha (which means Dorcas). She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him entreating him: “Please come to us without delay!” So Peter rose and went with them. And when he had come, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics and other garments which Dorcas made while she was with them. But Peter put them all outside and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body, he said: “Tabitha, rise!” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up. And he gave her his hand and lifted her up. Then calling the saints and widows and presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (5:1-15)
At that time, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda, which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water. For an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool and troubled the water; whoever stepped in first, after the troubling of the water was healed of whatever disease he had. One man was there, who had been ill for 38 years. When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” The sick man answered Him, “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me.” Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your pallet, and walk.” And at once the man was healed, and he took up his pallet and walked. Now that day was the Sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, “It is the Sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet.” But he answered them, “The man who healed me said to me, ‘Take up your pallet, and walk.’” They asked him, “Who is the man who said to you, ‘Take up your pallet, and walk’?” Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befalls you.” The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus Who had healed him.
Looking Ahead
Saturday, May 16 All Saints will host a Baby shower for our expectant parents Audra and Samuel Pierce.
This Week
Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers will meet following Divine Liturgy.
Monday, May 4 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am, Pelagia of Tarsus.
Tuesday, May 5 No morning service. Fr. Peter Cox will be the guest speaker for Columbus Fellowship at 7:00 pm; St. Peter Lutheran Church, Columbus.
Wednesday, May 6 Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class to follow. Main dish provided, sides needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812- 360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 7 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Friday, May 8 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Saturday, May 9 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; ask Abouna with Fr. John to follow. Bible Bowl meeting at 6:30 pm.
Sunday, May 10 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Sunday of the Samaritan Women.
Family News
Names Day Celebration Glen Carter, Vasily (4th); Philip Cambell, Apostle Philip (3rd); Kenadie Newman, (4th); Sami Koutares; Irene Vlachos Weber, Eirene/Irene (5th); Scott Kain, Christopher (9th).
Birthday Celebrations Xenia Morgan (3rd); Kristina Garletts (5th); Ivana Robertson (8th); Kh. Marilyn Gillquist (9th).
Prayer List Dss. Miriam; Julia Suzanna, Dee and Don; Nancy; Tom; Wendy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; David; Taylor; 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; Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Rhonda, Phillip, Dianne.
Memory Eternal Patriarch Ilia of Georgia, Metropolitan Demitrios of Xanthos, Don; Virgil, Joseph
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.
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.
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.