The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew
Martyr Ephygenia of Ethiopia, disciple of St. Matthew; Fulvian, prince of Ethiopi
Navity Fast
November 15 to December 25
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 of St. Matthew the Evangelist – Tone 3
O holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, intercede with the merciful God, to grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
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
“Riches can be stolen or taken away by those who are more powerful, but virtue of the soul is alone a safe possession, which cannot be taken away.” + St. Anthony the Great
Approaching the Holy Chalice
The young children of Little Lambs and their teachers receive first, unless there are newly illumined, in which case the children go second. Infants to toddler may follow with their parents or godparent. Everyone else in the parish family is asked to file toward the periphery, toward the narthex, and proceed down the center aisle. 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. Those who commune are asked to open their mouths wide with their heads slightly tipped up and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
Let your mercy, O Lord be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous.
The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (4:9-16)
Brethren, God has exhibited us Apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death; because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless, and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we try to conciliate; we have become, and are now, as the refuse of the world, the off-scouring of all things. I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the Gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (9:9-13)
At that time, as Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and He said to him, “Follow Me.” And he rose and followed Him. And as He sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with Jesus and His disciples. And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when Jesus heard it, He said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Looking Ahead
Nativity Psalter Readings and Fasting calendar are available in the Narthex and at the library sign out.
Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday, November 27, begins at 2:00 pm. See signup sheet for potluck.
Saint Nicholas Night Saturday, December 6 details to follow.
Nativity Retreat Friday, December 12 at St. Michael Orthodox Church in Louisville see flyer on bulletin board.
Santa Lucia visit Sunday, December 14
Nativity of Christ December 25
This Week
Monday, November 17 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, November 18 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; OCF dinner and discussion at 6:30 pm, Webb’s home.
Wednesday, November 19 Reader’s Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers’ Class to follow. Mexican pitch-in meal, with rice and beans provided. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides or items you are bringing. jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com, 812- 360-5975.
Thursday, November 20 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Friday, November 21 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Saturday, November 22 Bible study 10:00 am at the Webbs’ home. Tween and Teen SOYO at 3:30 pm. Reader’s Vespers at 5:00.
Sunday, November 23 Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
Father Peter will be out of town from Nov. 17 – 25. Father Seraphim Ramos (from St. Michael’s Louisville) will serve in Father Peter’s absence. He encourages the faithful to attend Festal Liturgy at a parish in Indy as you are able.
Family News
Name Day Celebrations Edmund VanDevander, St. Edmund (20th); Mary Ann Griggs, Kh. Marilyn Gillquist, Mae Sampanis, Nanette Marie Plaza, Jacquie Callaghan, Theotokos (21st).
Birthday Celebrations Miriam Schneider (17th), Logan Skinner (20th); Lisa Alexander, Salena Gagnon (21st).
Prayer List Lauren Ann and infant David born of her; Rita; Heather; Kh. Parasheva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Shu-Mei. Charlie, Shirley; Gregory Gillquist; Jim; Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering from 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; Sadie and child; Kelsey and child; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Evan; Anastasia and family; Dorthea; Mary; Marina; Patrick; Seraphima, Anna and the child she bears, Mary and the child she bears; Williams family.
Memory Eternal Constantinos; Apostolos; Archpriest George.
Service Books Our service books are disappearing. New ones for Divine Liturgy and Daily Vesper have been printed. Please check your homes for service books, and return them if found.
Attention Parents Please make sure your beautiful children clean up after themselves, especially in the nursery and in our outdoor spaces.
All Saints Sunday Meal
Today, Sunday 3rd Sunday Host Hostetler- Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead hostess.
Next week 4th Sunday Host Robertson- Yeager, with Perpetua Webb as lead hostess.
Giving Opportunities
Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support. 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. 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