Leave-taking (Apodosis) of & Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross
Apostle Quadratos of the Seventy; Prophet Jonah
Thought for Today:
“If we are on watch to see our own faults, we shall not see those of our neighbor. To die to one’s neighbor is to bear your own faults and not to pay attention to anyone else, wondering whether they are good or bad.” – St. Moses the Ethiopian
Scripture Verse for Today:
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,that you may be children of your Father in heaven. Jesus Christ (Matt. 5:43-45)
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 the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Tone 1
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all their enemies, and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thy commonwealth.
Kontakion of the Elevation of the Holy Cross – Tone 4
Do Thou, Who of Thine own good will was lifted up upon the Cross, O Christ our God, bestow Thy bounties upon the new Nation which is called by Thy Name; make glad in Thy might those who lawfully govern, that with them we may be led to victory over our adversaries, having in Thine aid a weapon of peace and a trophy invincible.
EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS
The Epistle
O Lord, save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance. Unto Thee will I cry, O Lord my God.
The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (2:16-20)
Brethren, you know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. Even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. For I through the Law died to the Law, that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ Who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me.
The Gospel
The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (8:34-9:1)
The Lord said, “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for My sake and the Gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul? For whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” And He said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Kingdom of God come with power.”
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. 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 back and receive the Gifts directly from the spoon. This eliminates confusion and reduces the risk of spillage.
Children’s Catechism Changes in the New Year:
Little Lambs (ages 3-6) will meet as usual following the dismissal with Karen Tabbal teaching.
Bigger Lambs (or the Holy Hoggets’) (ages 7-8) will meet immediately following the dismissal with Gregory (Michael) Gill teaching.
Tween SOYO (ages 9-12) will meet 3:30-4:30pm Saturdays with Stephen Berck and Maria Nasser teaching
Teen SOYO (ages 13-18) will meet 3:30-5:00pm Saturdays with Kh. Kristina and Porphyrios
Beginning this Wednesday following vespers, Tom Przybyla will be facilitating Fr. Barnabas Powell’s “Journey to Fullness” inquirers class in the nave. Anyone who has been inquiring into Orthodoxy for less than 8 months should plan to attend this 16-week course. Concurrently, Fr. Peter will teach from the new Archdiocesan Catechism in the fellowship hall.
Looking Ahead: All Saints’ Festival on Fairfax is Saturday, October 11. Church workday Saturday, October 4.
This Week
Monday, September 22: 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.
Tuesday, September 23: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am for the Conception of St. John the Baptist.
Wednesday, September 24: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, Commemoration of the Miracle of the Theotokos Myrtidiotissis in Kythyra, Teaching and Mexican Pitch-in meal to follow. Rice and beans will be provided. Email or text Juliana at jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com, (812) 360-5975 for items needed.
Thursday, September 25: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am for St. Sergius of Radonezh
Friday, September 26: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Falling Asleep of St. John the Evangelist and Theologian.
Saturday, September 27: Bible Study, 10:00 am at the Webb’s home; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Junior and Teen SOYO at 3:30 pm.
Sunday, September 28: Matins at 9:00 am; Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
Family News
Name Day Celebration: Rob VanDevander, St. Silouan (24th); Casey Barbarick, St. Sergius (25th); Jon Blair, Apostle John (26th).
Birthday Celebration: Johanna Hsu (22nd); Theodore Hall (24th).
Anniversary Celebration: Alex and Sami Koutares (24th).
Prayer List: Rita; infant Graham born to her; Cathy; Heather; Kh. Paraskeva; Hal; Jacquie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation; all school 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.
Memory Eternal: Bruce, Charlie.
All Saints’ Sunday Meal
Today, Sunday: 3rd Sunday Host Hsu – Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead hostess.
Next week: 4th Sunday Host Robertson – Yeager, with Rhonda Webb as lead hostess.
Kitchen renovation is taking shape: Sunday and Wednesday meals will continue but without the use of the kitchen. Bring a premade dish. Many thanks to everyone for continuing to practice patience with one another through our stages of growth.
Saints Barbara and John Homeschool Cooperative is resumed on September 19th. Please see Elizabeth Carter for more information.
Giving Opportunities
Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood 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