The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke
Martyr Marinos the Elder at Anazarbos; Venerable Theodore, Simeon and
Euphrosyne
Welcome Father Jeremy!
Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 3
Let the heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The firstborn of the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world.
Apolytikion of St. Luke the Evangelist – Tone 3
O holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, intercede with the merciful God, to grant our souls forgiveness of sins.
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 doest ever intercede for those who honor thee.
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
His voice has gone out into all the earth. The heavens declare the glory of God.
The reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Colossians. (4:5-11, 14-18)
Brethren, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone. Tychicus will tell you all about my affairs; he is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, and with him Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you of everything that has taken place. Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, receive him), and Jesus who is called Justos. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you. Give my greetings to the brethren at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. And when this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you read also the letter from Laodicea. And say to Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry which you have received in the Lord.” I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my fetters. Grace be with you. Amen.
The Gospel
The reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (10:16-21)
The Lord said, “He who hears you hears Me, and he who rejects you rejects Me, and he who rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me.” The Seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Thy Name!” And Jesus said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the spirit and said, “I thank Thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that Thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes; yea, Father, for such was Thy gracious will.”
Thought for Today
“You want to be sinless and torment yourself over small sins that come from the devil himself. Accept it: you will always be sinful while in the body. Have faith and trust God, and endure what comes.” – St. John of Kronstadt
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.
Looking Ahead
Father Peter will be out of town this week at the Clergy Synaxis.
Sunday, October 25 We look forward to hosting our first Deacon Welcome after liturgy on Oct 25. Please sign up on the sheets posted on the fellowship hall door. On this day, please bring only the items you have signed up for rather than your usual Sunday meal offerings. Contact Elizabeth Carter with any questions. travelwiththeangels@gmail.com
Family News
Names Day Celebration Joel Arthur (19th) Prophet Joel; Ivana Robertson (19th) St. John of Kronstadt; James Finchum; Ekekiel Crandall (23rd) Apostle James.
Birthday Celebrations Irina Ter-Grigor’yan (19th); Abby Dieckman (19th); Joel Arthur (20th); Rita Voss-Monroe (21st); Sierra Gordiana (21st); Stephen Kozak(23rd).
Anniversary Celebration Don & Dee Haney (23rd)
This Week
Monday, October 19 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am;
Tuesday, October 20 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. Columbus Fellowship 6-8pm.
Wednesday, October 21 Reader’s Vespers at 6:00 pm; 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, October 22 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Seven Holy Martyred Youths of Ephesus; Washington Fellowship 6-8pm.
Friday, October 23 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; Holy Apostle James.
Saturday, October 24 Bible Study at 10:00am at the Webbs home, 3960 E. Fenbrook Lane, webbrk1@gmail.com; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; Ask Abouna.
Sunday, October 25 Matins 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00am.
Prayer List Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East; the persecutions in Nigeria, Lebanon and throughout the world; 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; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly and family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Williams family; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Matuska Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Peter and family; Seraphima; Vince; Angelina; Natalie, son Van and family; Potamitis family; Landino family; Sarah; Paulo; Perry; Anna and the child she bear..
Memory Eternal Rita; Dorothy; Penny; James; Ruth; Priest. Jerome; Gary; Linda; Demisha; Archpriest Athanasius.
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.
Child Supervision: This is a reminder that children must not be left unsupervised in the nursery or on Church property, especially during services. All Saints does not have hall monitors or playground supervisors, and we want all of our children kept safe at all times. You are responsible for the safety & supervision of your children. If a child is corrected by an adult, it is expected that they will respond respectfully.
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.
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.