Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Martyrs Guria, Shamuna and Habib the Deacon of Edessa
Thomas the New, patriarch of Constantinople; Venerable Paisios Velichkovsky
The Nativity Fast: Our season of prayer, fasting and Almsgiving in preparation for the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, begins today.
Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 7
Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers’ lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.
Apolytikion for SS. Guria, Shamuna and Habib -Tone 5
Since Thou hast given us the miracles of Thy holy Martyrs Guria, Shamuna and Habib as an invincible battlement, by their entreaties scatter the counsels of the heathen, O Christ our God, and strengthen the faith of Orthodox Christians, since Thou art good and the Lover of mankind.
Kontakion of Entrance of the Theotokos -Tone 4
The sacred treasury of God’s holy glory, * the greatly precious bridal chamber and Virgin, * the Savior’s most pure temple, free of stain and undefiled, * into the House of the Lord * on this day is brought forward * and bringeth with herself the grace * of the Most Divine Spirit; * her do God’s Angels hymn with songs of praise, * for she is truly the heavenly tabernacle.
Thought for Today: “When a trial lasts a long time, it is because God is building something beautiful and lasting in your soul. Do not look at how long the road is; look at the One who walks beside you, He gives strength today, and He will give hope for tomorrow.” -St. Amphilochios of Patmos
Approaching the Holy Chalice As we approach the Holy 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. If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a blessing from Fr. Peter and partake of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the Altar servers at the front of the church.
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
The Lord will give strength to His people.
Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.
The reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Ephesians. (2:14-22)
Brethren, Christ is our peace, Who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that He might create in Himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the Cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And He came and preached peace to you, who were far off, and peace to those who were near; for through Him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in Whom the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in Whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
The Gospel
The reading from the holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (10:25-37)
At that time, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read?” And the lawyer answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” And Jesus said to him, “You have answered right; do this, and you will live.” But the lawyer, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’ Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” The lawyer said, “The one who showed mercy on him.” And Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”
Today for the second Sunday following the Divine Liturgy, Alex Juvenaly Spellman will teach an Intro to Blacksmithing class! He will be demonstrating his craft for us, today. Don’t miss this special opportunity. It is open to all, free of charge.
Nativity Fast Psalter Reading Schedule and Fasting Calendar are available in the Narthex.
Family News
Names Day Celebration Edmund VanDevander St. Edmund (20th); Mary Ann Griggs. Kh. Marilyn Gillquist,
Mae Sampanis, Nanette Maria Plaza, Jacquie Callaghan, Holy Theotokos (21st).
Birthday Celebration Warren Koons (16th); Miriam Schnieder (17th); Logan Skinner (20th); Lisa Alexander
(21st).
This Week
Today, Sunday Prosphora bakers will meet at 12:30pm in the Nave to discuss the baking schedule.
Monday, November 16 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, November 17 Divine Liturgy for St. Gregory the Wonderworker at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home.
Wednesday, November 18 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; Catechumen and Inquirers class to follow Fellowship Meal. Main dish will be provided; side dishes are needed. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.
Thursday, November 19 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.
Friday, November 20 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Saturday, November 21 Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple; Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. with the 40-day memorial for Archpriest Athanasius.
Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; then, SOYO will host a pasta dinner with a showing of The Star, a fascinating documentary about the Star of Bethlehem. All are warmly invited to attend!
Sunday, November 22 Matins 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00am.
Looking Ahead
The Akathist of Thanksgiving will be served in place of Daily Vespers. Wednesday, November 25.
Thanksgiving Day
10am – Divine Liturgy
12:30 – Thanksgiving Meal, A pitch-in menu/sign-up sheet will be posted on the Fellowship Hall door. Please come and celebrate with your parish family as you are able! As always, guests are warmly invited. There is always room at the table.
Saint Nicholas night Saturday, December 5; watch for details
Prayer List Mark; Gregg; Neal; Dn. Lucian; Don and Dee; Nancy; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael and Olga; Jone;
Rachel; Hal; Marvin; Kh. Paraskeva; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Nectaria; Jim and Patricia; Charlie; Shirley; Charles;
Emma; Josiah; those suffering the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East; Jack; Kim; the persecutions
in Nigeria, Lebanon and throughout the world; Wadia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Vicki; Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Josh;
Christopher; Allison; Jeremy; Dn. Lawerence and Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Kathy;Theo; Elias; John;
Newmann Seraphim; Leanne Seraphima; Christy; Bruce; Alan; Linda; Allison and children; Anastasia and
family; Susie; Nancy; Gertrude and the child she bears; Cypriana; Matushka Tabitha and the child she bears;
Agnes and the child she bears; Peter and family; Seraphima; Vince; Sarah; Natalie and family; Potamitis
family; Landino family; Brandon and Sarah; Anna and the child she bears; Grace Anna and the child she bears;
Emmelia and the child she bears; those wounded in the attacks of Georgia and Ethiopia; Mary and the child
she bears; Seraphim; Marina; Macrina and the child she bears.
Memory Eternal Archpriest Athanasius; Samuel; Demisha; Dn. Thomas; Stanley; Alyssa; Levi; the servants killed in Georgia and Ethiopia; Anise; Alberta; Kimberly.
Opportunities for Giving this Nativity Fast
Teen SOYO Service Committee is sponsoring a food drive through the Feast of Nativity. Please place your offerings in the designated box in the nave.
SOYO will also be sponsoring a children’s toy drive to benefit the Women’s Care Center during the Advent Fast which begins in a week! Plan ahead and keep your eyes open for new toys for children 5 years and under.
Myrrh Bearers will be collection socks, underwear, pajamas, hat and gloves size 2T-youth 14 for the area shelter.
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 Hannah Valentine, an Orthodox missionary in Albania.
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.
Parents, please emphasize the importance of your children attending and engaging in their catechism classes. Their peers treasure them and so do their teachers. Growing in the Faith requires the commitment of everybody.
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.