Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost & Sixth Sunday of Luke

Martyrs Marcian and Martyrios the Notaries

Martyrs Valerios and Chrysaphios;

Tabitha the merciful, raised from the dead by the apostle Peter

Welcome Archimandrite Jeremy & Deacons of the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest. We are overjoyed to have you with us!

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 4

Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion of SS> Marcian & Martyrios -Tone 4

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee, * received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. * For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants * and wholly destroyed the demons’ strengthless presumption. * O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

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

O Lord, how magnified are Thy works. In wisdom hast Thou made them all.

Bless the Lord, O my soul.

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. Luke. (8:26-39)

At that time, Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. And as He stepped out on land, there met Him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, “What hast Thou to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech Thee, do not torment me.” For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. [For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.] Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Legion”; for many demons had entered him. And they begged Jesus not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged Jesus to let them enter these. So He gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned. When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked Jesus to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so He got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with Jesus; but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare all that God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city all that Jesus had done for him.

Thought for Today “We should give thanks to God, as it is said: “In everything give thanks” (I Thess. 5:18). Closely linked to this phrase is another of St. Paul’s injunctions: “Pray without ceasing” (I Thess. 5:17), that is, be mindful of God at all times, in all places, and in every circumstance. For no matter what you do, you should keep in mind the Creator of all things. When you see the light, do not forget Him who gave it to you; when you see the sky, the earth, the sea and all that is in them, marvel at these things and glorify their Creator; when you put on clothing, acknowledge whose gift it is and praise Him who in His providence has given you life. In short, if everything you do becomes for you an occasion for glorifying God, you will be praying unceasingly. And in this way your soul will always rejoice, as St. Paul commends (cf. I Thess. 5:16).- St. Peter of Damaskos

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.

October is Youth Month. If you are age 9+ and a strong reader, please see Khouria Kristina to inquire about reading the Epistle with dynamis!

Fall Decor: The Fall decor purchased for the Festival will remain available for everyone’s enjoyment through the Harvest Party and into November. Anyone wishing to take home a bale, a pumpkin, or a mum is welcome to do so on or after November 15, the first day of the Nativity fast.

Harvest Party Saturday: This year’s event, coordinated by Martha Broderick, is now a Teen & Tween SOYO fundraiser. Donations will be combined with those from the chili sale at the festival to support IOCC relief efforts in Gaza.

3:00-4:30 – Kids and young-at-heart, BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin – carving tools will be provided) for pumpkin carving and painting, supervised by Emmelia Koons and Irene Cobb

6:00-6:30 – chili dinner and dessert fundraiser

6:30-7:30 – trick-or-treating for those interested

7:30-8:30 – hang out fireside

8:30-9:00 – candlelight prayers in the cemetery

If you would like to contribute, chili toppings, tortilla chips, fruit, seasonal pies and whipped cream, fizzy drinks, and cider are welcome.

Attention Moms: You are invited to register for quarterly Moms’ Teas, sponsored by St. Emmelia Ministries under the Department of Homeschooling. Simply visit the Department page under Antiochian.org to learn of this and many other supports available to families of all ages, stages, and approaches to education throughout the year. Upcoming dates include:

October 27, 2026 – Holy Days, Holidays, and Homeschooling

January 1, 2027 – Burnout and the Winter Slog

March 30, 2027 – Rest as a Fast

July 27, 2027 – Feast of St. Panteleimon/Be Renewed

Looking Ahead

SOYO Service Project for the month of November SOYO will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Smithville Food Pantry. Donation box will be in the Narthex.

Nativity Fast begins November 15

Family News

Names Day Celebration Dee Haney, Tabitha (25th); Sarah Lewis, Kelsey Thomas, Cheryl Killion, Olga of Alaska (27th).

Birthday Celebrations Ezekiel Crandall (27th); Abigail Joy Cowan (28th); Ava Rigsby (30th); Jonathon Blair (31st).

In preparation of the Harvest party Wednesday, October 28 during catechism: teens and tweens will be dipping caramel apples.

This Week

Monday, October 26 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, October 27 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; St. Olga of Alaska. OCF dinner and discussion.

Wednesday, October 28 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, October 29 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, October 30 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC Life Akathist to the Protection of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, October 31 Bible Study at 10:00am at the Webbs home, 3960 E. Fenbrook Lane, webbrk1@gmail.com. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; Ask Abouna. Harvest party a freewill offering fundraiser for the IOCC.

Our teens and tweens are recreating their Festival chili bar which brought in more than $500.

Sunday, November 1 Matins 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00am. Daylight savings time ends

Prayer List Mark Gregg (advanced pancreatic cancer); Neal; Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; 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; Kh. Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Peter and family; Seraphima; Vince; Angelina; Dinah; Natalie, son Van and family; Potamitis family; Landino family; Sarah; Paulo; Perry; Anna and the child she bear; Brandon and Sarah (grief for loss of infant Abel); Grace Anna and the child she bears; Emmelia and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Rita; Dorothy; Penny; James; Ruth; Priest. Jerome; Gary; Linda; Demisha; Archpriest Athanasius.

All Saints’ Sunday Meal We are hosting our first Deacon Welcome today after Divine Liturgy. On this day, please bring only the items you have signed up for rather than your usual Sunday meal offerings.

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.

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.

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.

Sunday of Holy Fathers of Seventh Ecumenical Council

Apostle Philip, one of the Seven Deacons; Venerable Theophanes the branded

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 2

When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee.

Apoytikion jof the Holy Fathers -Tone 8

Thou, O Christ, art our God of exceeding praise Who didst establish our Holy Fathers as luminous stars upon earth, and through them didst guide us unto the true Faith, O most merciful One, glory to Thee.

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

Blessed are Thou, O Lord, the God of our Fathers.For Thou art just in all that Thou hast done to us.

The reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to St. Titus. (3:8-15)

Titus, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the Law; for they are unprofitable and futile. As for man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned. When I send Artemas or Tychicós to you, do your best to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have decided to spend the winter there. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful. All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (8:5-15)

The Lord spoke this parable: “A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along the path, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock; and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some fell into good soil and grew, and yielded a hundredfold.” And when His Disciples asked Him what this parable meant, Jesus said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God; but for others they are in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The ones along the path are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts that they may not believe and be saved. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy; but these have no root, they believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. And as for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Thought for Today

“If the evening is difficult for you, be silent and endure, knowing that Christ was crucified in the evening, and in the morning He resurrected.” – St. Seraphim Sobelev

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

Midwest Clergy Synaxis will take place in Brown County from October 19-23 with a Deaconal Retreat October 23-24. We will be blessed to welcome the deacons and deaconal candidates of the Midwest Region at and after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 25. A special Sunday meal of gyros is being prepared. Please sign up to contribute as you are able. Most importantly please pray for our clergy.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Zelda Schneider Zenaida (11th); Dn. Lucian Stant, Lucian the Martyr of Antioch (15th).

Birthday Celebrations Josiah Skinner (11th); Taylor Shahadey Hunter (12th); Thea Koons (12th); Phil Campbell (14th); Dn. Lucian Stant (14th); Linda Barrett (16th); Aaron Hsu (17th); Kaylee Finchum (17th).

Anniversary Celebration Howard & Rhonda (13th).

This Week

Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers’ meeting after Divine Liturgy.

Monday, October 12 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, October 13 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. OCF dinner and discussion.

Wednesday, October 14 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, October 15 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, October 16 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.; Archimandrite Jeremy Arrives

Saturday, October 17 Noon-3:30pm Football with Father Jeremy; 3:30-4:30 Parish Council; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; Ask Abouna; 6:30pm Men’s Group Cookout.

Sunday, October 18 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; Victoria and the child born to her; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Matuska Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Mary and the child she bears; Peter and family; Seraphima; Vince; Angelina; Dinah; 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.

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.

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost & Second Sunday of Luke Hieromartyr Hierotheos, bishop of Athens; Hieromartyr Peter of Capitolia in Syria; Martyrs Domnina and her daughters of Syria

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 1

When the stone had been sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thine immaculate body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting the life unto the world. Wherefore, the powers of the heavens cried out to Thee, O Life-giver: Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ. Glory to Thy Kingdom, Glory to Thy dispensation, O only Friend of man.

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.

Thought for Today

“If you want to help the church, it is better to try to correct yourself…you see, judging others is easy, whereas working on yourself takes effort.”

– St. Paisios of Mt. Athos

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

Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (9:6-11)

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

The Gospel

The reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (6:31-36)

The Lord said: “As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.”

Family News

Names Day Celebration Charles Coats, Thomas Stucker, Apostle Thomas (6th); Jeremiah Junken, St. Innocent (6th); Averi Vician, Philonella (11th); Zelda Schneider Zenaida (11th).

Birthday Celebrations Don Haney (6th); Mikaela Hsu (7th); Margot Garletts, Bennett Garletts (9th); Alex Spellman (9th); Raymond Labban (10th).

Festival on Fairfax Thank God for a glorious day and all who made it a successful day.

This Week

Monday, October 5 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, October 6 Divine Liturgy for Apostle Thomas at 9:00 am, Apostle Thomas. Columbus Fellowship 6-8pm

Wednesday, October 7 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.schulz 3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, October 8 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. Washington Fellowship.

Friday, October 9 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, October 10 Bible Study at 10:00am at the Webbs home, 3960 E. Fenbrook Lane, webbrk1@gmail.com; Reader’s Vespers at 5:00 pm. Fr. Peter Jon will be at St. George in Indianapolis, where His Eminence Metropolitan Saba will consecrate the altar.

Sunday, October 11 Matins 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00am.

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.

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.

Looking Ahead

Archimandrite Fr. Jeremy will visit our Parish October 16 – 18 for his annual pastoral visit to All Saints. Details about this weekend will be shared soon.

Midwest Clergy Synaxis will take place in Brown County from October 19-23 with a Deaconal Retreat October 23-24. We will be blessed to welcome the deacons and deaconal candidates of the Midwest Region at and after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 25. A special Sunday meal of gyros is being prepared. Please sign up to contribute as you are able. Most importantly please pray for our clergy.

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; Victoria and the child born to her; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Matuska Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Mary and the child she bears; Peter and family; Seraphima; Vince; Angelina; Dinah; Natalie, son Van and family; Potamitis family; Landino family; Sarah; Paulo; Perry; Anna and the child she bear..

Memory Eternal Jeff; Samatha; Dorothy; Penny; James; Ruth; Owen; Fr. Jerome; Gary; Linda.

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 vegeta bles, 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.

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Martyr Kallistratos and the 49 Martyrs with him
The Apostles Aristarchos, Zenon and Mark of the Seventy

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 8

From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightiest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for the Martyrs – Tone 4

Thy Martyrs, O Lord, in their courageous contest for Thee * received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. * For since they possessed Thy strength, they cast down the tyrants * and wholly destroyed the demons’ strengthless presumption. * O Christ God, by their prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.

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.

Thought for Today

“We must try to always be in good spirits, always joyful, because the spirits of evil want us to be sad all the time,” – Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica

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

Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.

God is known in Judah; His Name is great in Israel.

The Reading from the Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (6:16 7:1)

Brethren, we are the temple of the living God; as God said, “I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them,” says the Lord, “and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. (5:1-11)

At that time, Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. And He saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, Jesus asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at Thy word I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the catch of fish, which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men.” And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.

Welcome: We extend a warm welcome to the Gish and Berck families. It is a joy to be together as we anticipate the crowning of Stephen and Anna this afternoon.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Ross Caton, Aurelia Hsu, Archangel Uriel (29th);

Amari Romanos Swank; Aiden Collawn, Romanos (1st).

Birthday Celebrations Leanne Bissell; Jacob Stemper; Sharon Catherine Kolasinski; Boone Fowler (3rd).

Anniversary Celebration John and Juliana Schulz (27th)

This Week

Today, Sunday The post-liturgical fellowship meal will be served beneath the outdoor Pagoda. The Gish/Berck wedding will be celebrated at 3:00 pm at All Saints.

Monday, September 28 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, September 29 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. OCF dinner and discussion 6:30 pm at the Webb’s home.

Wednesday, September 30 Great 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.schulz 3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, October 1 Divine Liturgy for the Protection of the Theotokos at 9:00 am.

Friday, October 2 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, October 3 Festival on Fairfax 11:00 am- Great Vespers at 5:00 pm; ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, October 4 Matins 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00am.

Fall Festival October 3 11:00 am -5:00 pm. Volunteers needed please email Dan Rigsby daniel_rigsby@yahoo.com.

Please, bring all donated items (Treasures and Baked Goods) to the church on Friday October 2nd with ingredients labels. Help needed on Friday, Oct. 2 with Baked Goods prep, outdoors setup and lots of other things!

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.

Looking Ahead

His Eminence Metropolitan Saba will visit Indianapolis to consecrate the altar at St. George Orthodox Church on Saturday, October 10. Please visit the St George parish website to RSVP for details.

Archimandrite Fr. Jeremy will visit our Parish October 16 – 18 for his annual pastoral visit to All Saints. Details about this weekend will be shared soon.

Midwest Clergy Synaxis will take place in Brown County from October 19-23 with a Deaconal Retreat October 23-24. We will be blessed to welcome the deacons and deaconal candidates of the Midwest Region at and after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, October 25. A special Sunday meal of gyros is being prepared. Please sign up to contribute as you are able. Most importantly please pray for our clergy.

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; Victoria and the child born to her; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Matuska Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Mary and the child she bears; Peter and family; Seraphima; Vince; Angelina; Dinah; Natalie, son Van and family; Potamitis family; Landino family; Sarah; Paulo; Perry.

Memory Eternal Jeff; Samatha; Dorothy; Penny; James; Ruth; Owen; Fr. Jerome; Gary; Linda.

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.