Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

Recovery from Edessa of the Icon of Christ Not Made by Hands: ‘The Holy Napkin’

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hades with Thy Godly power. And when Thou didst raise the dead from beneath the earth, all the powers of Heaven did cry aloud unto Thee: O Christ, Thou giver of life, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of the Dormition -Tone1

In thy birth-giving, O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity; and in thy falling-asleep thou hast not forsaken the world; for thou wast translated into life, being the Mother of Life. Wherefore, by thine intercessions, deliver our souls from death.

Apolytikion of the Icon of Christ -Tone 2

Thy pure image do we venerate, O good One, asking forgiveness of our sins, O Christ our God; for by Thine own will Thou didst ascend the Cross in Thy body, to save Thy creatures from the bondage of the enemy. Wherefore, with thankfulness we cry aloud to thee: Thou hast verily filled all with joy, since Thou didst come, O our Savior, to save the world.

Kontakion of the Dormition -Tone 2

Verily, the Theotokos, who is ever watchful in intercessions, and whose prayers are never rejected, neither tomb nor death could control. But since she is the Mother of Life, He Who dwelt in her ever-virgin womb did translate her to life.

Thought for Today

” When the divine light shines upon a man and he feels the warmth of the Spirit, then the heart melts, the tears flow in abundance, and the whole body is transformed. His tears are not of sorrow but of ineffable joy, and he knows then that the Kingdom of God has come upon him.” -St. Symeon the New Theologian

Approaching the Holy Chalice

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. 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. Everyone may 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 is my strength and my song. The Lord has chastened me severely.

The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (9:2-12)

Brethren, you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. This is my defense to those who would examine me. Do we not have the right to our food and drink? Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a wife, as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living? Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Who tends a flock without getting some of the milk? Do I say this on human authority? Does not the law say the same? For it is written in the Law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain.” Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of a share in the crop. If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits? If others share this rightful claim upon you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the Gospel of Christ.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (18:23-35)

The Lord spoke this parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents; and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But that same servant, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you besought me; and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ And in anger his lord delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. So also My heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.”

Prosphora bread: Subdeacon Daniel and Linda Barrett will be offering a class. If you are interested in learning to make Holy Bread, contact them at 812 829-8165 or dbearit32@gmail.com.

This Week

Monday, August 17 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, August 18 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am for the Holy Martyrs Florus and Laurus.

Wednesday, August 19 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; Catechumen and Inquirers class to follow Fellowship Meal. Pasta dish will be provided; side dishes needed. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com

Thursday, August 20 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am for the Prophet Samuel.

Friday, August 21 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am, for the Holy Apostle Thaddeus from among the seventy,

Saturday, August 2 Bible Study will resume on August 29th; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm preceded by memorial for John Griggs; ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, August 23 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Leave-taking of the Dormition of the Theotokos.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Andres Garcia, Martyr Andrew ‘Stratelates (19th); John Craton, Oswin (20th); Samuel Pierce, Samuel Thomas, Prophet Samuel (20th).

Anniversary Celebration Matthew & Coran Robertson (21st)

Birthday Celebrations Sadie Land (16th); Shannon Richardson (22nd)

Looking Ahead

College students Blessing and Welcome Sunday August 30

Ecclesiastical New Year September 1

Nativity of Theotokos September 8

Elevation of the Cross September 14

Festival on Fairfax Saturday, October 3 is ‘All Saints’ community outreach. A day to labor together in love for our neighbors. Please keep the day available as you are able. More information to follow.

Prayer List Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin (Hospice); Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; 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; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Matuska Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Sarah; Dinah; Natalie, son Van and family; Potamitis family; Landino family.

Memory Eternal Mo. Makaria, Patricia, Kh. Christina; Drew, James, James, Timothy; Bobby; Ann.

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.

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.

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

After-feast of the Transfiguration of Christ

Apostle Matthias; translation of the relics of Venerable Herman of Alaska, wonderworker of America

Holy Dormition August 15

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 1

While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding Thy most pure body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. For which cause the heavenly powers cried aloud unto Thee, O giver of life. Glory to Thy Resurrection, O Christ, glory to Thy kingdom, glory to Thy providence, O Thou Who alone art the lover of mankind.

Apolytikion of the Transfiguration -Tone 7

When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee.

Kontakion of the Transfiguration -Tone 7

Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.

Thought for Today

“Nowadays people long to be loved, and that is why they fail. The right way is not to be concerned with whether others love you or not, but whether you love Christ and other people. In this way, your soul will be filled.” – St. Porphyrios

Approaching the Holy Chalice

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. 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.

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 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 offscouring 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. (17:14-23)

At that time, a man came up to Jesus and kneeling before Him said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water. And I brought him to Thy disciples, and they could not heal him.” And Jesus answered, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him here to me.” And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was cured instantly. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” Jesus said to them, “Because you have no faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. This kind never comes out except by prayer and fasting.” As they were traveling together through Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and He will rise on the third day.”

Prosphora bread Subdn. Dan and Linda Barrett will be offering a class; if you are interested in learning to make Holy Bread. Contact them at 812 829-8165 or dbearit32@gmail.com.

This Week

Today, Sunday Father Peter will bless the school age children, teachers and all working with educating children during announcements. Myrrh Bearers will meet after Divine Liturgy.

Monday, August 10 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, August 11 3rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. Paraklesis service to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, August 12 Great Vespers at 6:00 pm; Catechumen and Inquirers class to follow Fellowship Meal. Large vegetable /rice dish will be provided; side dishes needed. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com

Thursday, August 13 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am for St. Maximus the Confessor and Dorotheos of Gaza.

Friday, August 14 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Dormition of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm, followed by Salmon Feast.

Saturday, August 15 Dormition of the Theotokos. Parish Council meeting at 3:30 pm. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm preceded by memorial for John Griggs; ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, August 16 Baptisms at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Recovery from Edessa of the Icon of Christ Not Made by Hands: ‘The Holy Napkin’.

Paraklesis service to honor the Theotokos and ask for her supplication on our behalf. You can listen to the service for free on youtube:

Or just Google “Eikona Paraklesis”

Family News

Names Day Celebration Aaron Hsu, Eric Crandall, Herman Holland, Brody Harden, Herman of Alaska (9th); Dn. Lawrence Baldwin, St. Laurence (10th);

Micah Finchum, Prophet Micah (14th); Kh. Marilyn Gillquist, Mary Ann Griggs, Mae Sampanis, Nanette Plaza, Jacquie Callaghan, Holy Theotokos (15th).

Anniversary Celebration Dan & Jennifer Rigsby (9th).

Birthday Celebrations Samuel Pierce (11th); Barabara Grinder (12th); Vivian Gartlett (12th); Casey Barbarick (13th); Vicki Gans (14th); Daniel Yeager (15th).

Looking Ahead

College students Blessing and Welcome Sunday August 30

Ecclesiastical New Year September 1

Nativity of Theotokos September 8

Wedding Sunday, September 27 for Grace Gish and Stephen Berck. Date for the bridal shower and groom’s “timios” will be announced. Please RSVP through the QR code on the invitation.

Festival on Fairfax Saturday, October 3 is ‘All Saints’ community outreach. A day to labor together in love for our neighbors. Please keep the day available as you are able. More information to follow.

Prayer List Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin (Hospice); Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; 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; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Matuska Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Sarah; Dinah; Natalie, son Van and family; Potamitis family; Landino family.

Memory Eternal Henry, Dan, Michael, Mo. Makaria, Patricia, Drew, James, James, Timothy; Ann.

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.

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.

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Relics Translation of Proto-martyr Stephen the Archdeacon

Venerable Photeini the wonderworker of Carpasia in Cyprus;

Blessed Basil the fool-for-Christ, wonderworker of Moscow

Dormition Fast August 1- Holy Dormition August 15

Our dear Mary Ann Griggs is moving to Boston and celebrating her final Divine Liturgy with us. Our beloved Alex and Sami will be moving this week to Arizona, so today is their last Sunday with us as well! May God bless and protect them in their new homes.

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 8

From the heights Thou didst descend, O compassionate One, and Thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that Thou might deliver us from passion; Thou art our life and our Resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of St. Stephen the Archdeacon -Tone 4

The crown of the Kingdom hath adorned the brow of thy head * because of the contests that thou hast endured for Christ God, thou first of the martyred Saints; * for when thou hadst censured the Jews’ madness, thou sawest * Christ thy Savior standing at the right hand of the Father. * O Stephen, ever pray Him for us, that He would save our souls.

Kontakion of the Transfiguration -Tone 7

Thou wast transfigured on the mount, and Thy Disciples, in so far as they were able, beheld Thy glory, O Christ our God; so that, when they should see Thee crucified, they would remember that all Thy suffering was voluntary, and could declare to all the world that Thou art truly the effulgent Splendor of the Father.

Thought for Today

“In the mercy of God, the little thing done with humility will enable us to be found in the same place as the saints who have labored much and been true servants of God.” -St. Dorotheos of Gaza

Approaching the Holy Chalice

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. 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.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

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

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

The Reading from the First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians. (3:9-17)

Brethren, we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and another man is building upon it. Let each man take care how he builds upon it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw; each man’s work will become manifest; for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test what sort of each one has done. If the work which any man has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, that temple temple you are.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (14:22-34)

At that time, Jesus made the Disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. And after He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, but the Disciples’ boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. But when the Disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately He spoke to them, saying, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” And Peter answered Him, “Lord, if it is Thee, bid me come to Thee on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out His hand and caught him, saying to him, “O man of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly, Thou art the Son of God.” And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret.

We will be chanting the Paraklesis service to the Theotokos on August 4, 7 and 11 at 6:00 pm to honor the Theotokos and ask for her supplications on our behalf. Please join us. Those who wish to learn the melodies are welcome to join in – sheet music is available. We follow the music as sung by the group Eikona. You can listen to the service for free on youtube:

Or just Google “Eikona Paraklesis”

Looking Ahead

Wedding September 26 for Grace Gish and Stephen Berck. Date for the bridal shower and groom’s “timios” will be announced. Please RSVP through the QR code on the invitation.

This Week

Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers will meet after Divine Liturgy.

Monday, August 3 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, August 4 Divine Liturgy for the Seven Holy Sleepers at 9:00 am. Paraklesis service to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm. Columbus Fellowship at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, August 5 Festal Liturgy, of The Transfiguration of our Lord at 6:00 pm; festal meal to follow.

Thursday, August 6 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, August 7 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. Paraklesis service to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

Saturday, August 8 Bible Study at 10:00 am Webb’s house 3960 E. Fenbrook Lane; webbrk1@gmail.com. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, with ask Abouna to follow.

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

Family News

Names Day Celebration Moses Holland, Moses (4th); Daniel Yeager, subdn. Dan Barrett, Daniel the Stylite (5th); William Beckman, Feodor (7th).

Anniversary Celebration Steve & April Blair (6th)

Birthday Celebrations Petrolla Lambrou (3rd); Galina Mullis (4th); Genevieve Maschino (5th); John Craton (6th); Emili Skinner (6th); Elijah Schneider (6th).

Prayer List Ann; Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin (Hospice); Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; 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; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Kh. Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Sarah; Dinah; Natalie, son Van and family; Potamitis family; Landino family.

Memory Eternal Henry, Dan, Michael, Mo. Makaria, Patricia, Drew, James, James, Timothy.

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.

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 Righteous Martyr Paraskeva of Rome

Hieromartyrs Hermolaus, Hermippus, and Hermocrates of Nicomedia

Welcome Father Seraphim Ramos

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 7

Thou didst shatter death by Thy Cross, Thou didst open paradise to the thief; Thou didst turn the sadness of the ointment-bearing women into joy. And didst bid Thine Apostles proclaim a warning, that Thou hast risen O Christ, granting to the world the Great Mercy.

Apolytikion for St. Paraskeva -Tone 1

Showing a diligence befitting thy calling, O namesake of preparedness, thou hast gained, as thy dwelling, a faith worthy of thy name, O prize-winning Paraskeva. Hence, thou pourest forth healings and intercedest for our souls.

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 doet ever intercede for those who honor thee

Thought for Today

“The devil tries in every way to conceal from us the good in others and present them to us in a negative light. Take heed and beware of ever looking at others through his eyes.” – St. John of Kronstadt

Approaching the Holy Chalice

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. 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.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

God is wondrous in His saints. Bless God in the congregations.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (3:23-4:5)

Brethren, before faith came, we were confined under the Law, kept under restraint until faith should be revealed. So that the Law was our custodian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a custodian; for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise. I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no better than a slave, though he is the owner of all the estate; but he is under guardians and trustees until the date set by the father. So with us; when we were children, we were slaves to the elemental spirits of the universe. But when the time had fully come, God sent forth His Son, to redeem those who were under the Law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (14:14-22)

At that time, when Jesus went ashore he saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They said to Him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” And He said, “Bring them here to Me.” Then He ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish He looked up to Heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.

Looking Ahead

Dormition Fast August 1- Holy Dormition August 15

Saturday, August 1 It is Truly Meet: A Retreat on the History of Iconography presented by Jennie Atty Gelles and Sharon Katherine. All are welcome to attend (free of charge); Sign-up sheet to assist with meal prep is posted on the Fellowship Hall door. See posted flyer for schedule.

Sunday, August 2nd Our dear Mary Ann Griggs is moving to Boston and will celebrate her final divine liturgy with us. We would like to have a generous card shower for her, so please plan to bring your cards that day. We also have a blessing to have fish with our Sunday meal. More meal details to come!”

The Transfiguration of our Lord is August 6. We will celebrate the Festal Liturgy on the eve of the Feast, (Wednesday, August 5) at 6pm, followed by a festal meal. Mark you calendar!

Wedding September 26 for Grace Gish and Stephen Berck. Date for the bridal shower and groom’s “timios” will be announced. Please RSVP through the QR code on the invitation.

This Week

Monday, July 27 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 28 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 29 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Catechumen and Inquirers class to follow Fellowship Meal. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, July 30 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, July 31 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; OC Life Akathist of the Protection of the Theotokos.

Saturday, August 1 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Procession of the Precious Cross; Iconography Retreat. Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, with ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, August 2 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Myrrh Bearers will meet after Divine Liturgy.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Kh. Paraskeva Moslener, St. Paraskeva (26th); Serena Cobb, St. Irene Chysovalantou (28th); Matthew Robertson, St. Valentine (30th)

Birthday Celebrations Cassiana Holland, 1st Birthday (26th); Moses Holland (29th); Noah Holland (31st); Holly Busby (31st); Lily Salome Lanaghan (1st).

Anniversary Celebration John & Lisa Alexander (31st)

Prayer List Ann; Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; 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; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Mary and the child born of her; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Kh. Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina; Sarah (Adrian’s cousin); Dinah (Nina’s friend); Natalie, son Van and family (April’s friend); Potamitis family; Landino family.

Memory Eternal Henry, Dan, Michael, Mo. Makaria, Patricia, Drew, James, James, Timothy.

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.

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 the Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council

Venerable Macrina, sister of Basil the Great; Venerable Dios of Antioch

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – 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 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 doet ever intercede for those who honor thee

Thought for Today

“If your heart has been softened either by repentance before God or by learning the boundless love of God towards you, do not be proud with those whose hearts are still hard. Remember how long your heart was hard and incorrigible… Seven brothers were ill in one hospital. One recovered from his illness and got up and rushed to serve his other brothers with brotherly love, to speed their recovery. Be like this brother.” -St. Nikolai Velimirovich

Approaching the Holy Chalice

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. 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.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O ye righteous.

Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven!

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, dissentions, and quarrels over the Law; for they are unprofitable and futile. As for a 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 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 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. Matthew. (5:14-19)

The Lord said to His Disciples: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father Who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

Looking Ahead

Iconography retreat Saturday, August 1

Dormition Fast August 1- Holy Dormition August 15

Transfiguration of Our Lord August 6

Father Peter will be attending the Clergy Symposium this week. Contact Thomas Andrew or Nina with concerns.

Congratulations Samuel and Audra Pierce on the arrival of their daughter Hadasseh Christina.

Sunday, August 2nd Our dear Mary Ann Griggs is moving to Boston and will celebrate her final divine liturgy with us. We would like to have a generous card shower for her, so please plan to bring your cards that day. We also have a blessing to have fish with our Sunday meal. More meal details to come!”

This Week

Today, Sunday Father will bless the Chariots/cars after Divine Liturgy.

Monday, July 20 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am. Glorious Prophet Elias (Elijah),

Tuesday, July 21 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 22 Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class to follow Fellowship Meal main dish provided; sides needed. Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, July 23 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, July 24 Third Hour Prayers for Holy Martyr Christina at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 25 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Holland Birthday celebration 1:00- 3:00 pm, Noah (6), Moses (4), Cassianna (1); Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm.

Sunday, July 26 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Holy Righteous Martyr Paraskeva.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Coran Robertson, Macrina the younger (19th); Alicia Barrett, Elijah Schneider, Prophets Elijah/Elias (20th); Dixxie Schneider, St. Maria of Paris (20th); Mariam Gillquist, Miriam Stant, Marija Kuproves, Mary Maschino, Val Rodgers, Mary Magdalene (22nd); Kh. Kristina Gillquist, Harper Garletts, Martyr Christina (24th); Kaylie Finchum, Cora Bidulescu, Ariana Vician, Patricia Finchum, Rachael Schuck, Righteous Anna (25th).

Birthday Celebrations Newman Jones (21st); Justin Maschino (22nd); Amari Romanos Swank (23rd); Mallory Finchum (23rd); Grace Gish (25th); Darcy Woods (25th).

Anniversary Celebration Dn. Lucian & Dnsa. Miriam Stant (21st).

Prayer List Ann; Dn. Lucian; Dee and Don; Nancy; Dnsa. Robyn; Mary Ann; Rita; Michael, Olga, Jone; Rachel; Hal; Kh. Paraskeva; Scrogham Family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria, Jim; Patricia; Charlie, Shirley; those suffering from the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; 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; Audra and the child she bears; Neumann Seraphim; Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Leanne Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Sarah; Jennifer; Christy; John; Bruce; Stanley; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Evan; Anastasia and family; Mary and family; Mary and the child born of her; Williams family; Victoria and the child she bears; Susie; Gertrude and the child she bears; Kh. Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears; Cyprianna; Nancy; Nina.

Memory Eternal Henry, Dan, Michael, Mo. Makaria, Patricia, Drew, James, James, Timothy.

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.

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.