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.

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost & Sixth Sunday of Matthew

Venerable Paisios the New of Mount Athos

Holy Martyrs Proclus and Hilary of Ancyra;

Veronica, the woman with the issue of blood who was healed by our Lord

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 5

Let us believers praise and worship the Word; coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation. For, He took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh to suffer death; and to raise the dead by His glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion for St. Paisios -Tone 5

When the fire of love for the Lord was lit in thee, * by thine ascetic travails didst thou give thyself unto Christ; * and didst take up His pure Image, O Paisios. * Thereby becoming for us all * consolation and a God-inspired source of holy wisdom; * and by thy ceaseless entreaties * for the whole world thou workest miracles.

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 door of repentance is open to everyone, and it is not known who will enter first – whether you, the condemning one, or the one condemned by you.”

– St. Seraphim of Sarov

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

Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us and keep us from this generation.

Save me, O Lord, for the Godly man hath disappeared.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (12:6-14)

Brethren, having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, and serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (9:1-8)

At that time, Jesus got into a boat, crossed over and came to His own city. And behold, they brought to Him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith He said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—He then said to the paralytic—“Rise, take up your bed and go home.” And he rose and went home. When the crowds saw it, they marveled, and they glorified God, Who had given such authority to men.

Looking Ahead

Clergy Symposium July 20 – July 24

Dormition Fast August 1- Holy Dormition August 15

Transfiguration of Our Lord August 6

This Week

Monday, July 13 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 14 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 15 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class and Catechism to follow Fellowship Meal; Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, July 16 Divine Liturgy; Holy Hieromartyrs Nicholas & Habib Khasha of Damascus at 9:00 am. The Men’s Gathering will be Thursday at 6pm. We are feasting on Pull Pork Sammy’s and sides. Let Vasily know if you are interested or not on the email list.

Friday, July 17 Divine Liturgy for Holy Great Martyr Marina at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 18 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, July 19 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Dakota Cobb Paisios the Athonite (12th); Gabriella Crandall, Randel Storm, Thomas Dyer, Gabriel Lee, Abel Land, Archangel Gabriel (13th); Alexander Schuck, St. Alexander Schmoll (13th); Vivian Gartlett, Marina Stant Great Martyr Macrina (17th); Wendy Carter, Elizabeth Robertson,

Elise Arnold, Elizabeth the new Martyr (18th).

Birthday Celebrations Randal Storm (12th); Abby Blair Tonkins (14th); Bear Schulz (18th).

Prayer List Miller; 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; Tabitha and the child she bears; Agnes and the child she bears.

Memory Eternal Vivian Pareskevi; Henry, Dan.

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.

Congregating in the Hall, etc. during the Divine Services…

Beloved ones,

Some of us have developed the relaxed behavior of gathering in the hallway or St. George Pavilion, with or without coffee, during services, prior to the dismissal and the blessing of the food.

Nothing is a greater help to us than gathering at the Throne of the Almighty God, especially during the Holy Liturgy. Please gather together in the nave during worship and enjoy one another’s blessed company after the dismissal, and preferably after the post-Communion prayers.

As always, if one needs to attend to an infant or other urgent necessity during the services, please do. Finally, if you see someone violating this directive, please cover your brother’s sin and get back to Liturgy.

Love,

Fr. Peter Jon

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.

Venerable Athanasius of Athos

Venerable Lampados of Irenoupolis; Hieromartyr Cyprian of Mount Athos

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 4

Having learned the joyful message of the Resurrection from the angel the women disciples of the Lord cast from them their parental condemnation. And proudly broke the news to the Disciples, saying: Death hath been spoiled; Christ God is risen, granting the world Great Mercy.

Apolytikion of St, Athanasius the Athonite -Tone 3

The Angels’ ranks were awed by thy life in the flesh, * how, though corporeal, and clad with earthly clay, * thou didst set forth with courage to invisible wars and wrestlings * and didst boldly smite the hordes * of the demons with mortal wounds. * Wherefore, Christ rewarded thee * with abundant gifts in return. * Entreat Him that our souls find salvation, * O most renowned Father Athanasius.

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

” Patience is the strongest medicine that heals great and long-lasting trials. Most trials are endured only with patience. Great patience can resolve many problems and bring about divine results; when you do not even expect a solution, God provides the best solution. You should know that God is pleased when man goes through trials and endures them without grumbling, giving glory to His holy name. Saint James says, “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation.” Therefore, we should pray that the Good God provides us with patience so that we will endure everything – not with grumbling, but with praise.” – St. Paisios of Mount Athos

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS

The Epistle

The saints shall boast in glory, and they shall rejoice upon their beds.

Sing unto the Lord a new song; His praise is in the church of the saints.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. (5:22-6:2)

Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provocation of one another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (8:28-9:1)

At that time, when Jesus came to the country of the Gergesenes, two demoniacs met Him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. And behold, they cried out, “What have we to do to Thee, O Son of God? Art Thou come here to torment us before the time?” Now a herd of many swine was feeding at some distance from them. And the demons begged Him, “If Thou castest us out, send us away into the herd of swine.” And He said to them, “Go.” So they came out and went into the swine; and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and perished in the waters. The herdsmen fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to the demoniacs. And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their neighborhood. And getting into a boat He crossed over and came to His own city.

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.

This Week

Today, Sunday Myrrh Bearers’ will be meeting following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, July 6 Third Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 7 Divine Liturgy for Kyriake the Great Martyr at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 8 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class and Catechism to follow Fellowship Meal; Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

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

Friday, July 10 Divine Liturgy for St. Anthony of the Kiev Caves at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 11 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow.

Sunday, July 12 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Poppy Lewis, Great Martyr Kyriake (7th); Olga Impey, Vicki Gans, Claire Hall, Kristina Garletts, St. Olga equal to the Apostles (11th); Ryan Shanahan Sophrony (11th)

Birthday Celebrations Elizabeth Robertson (5th); William Beckman (9th); Eric Crandall (10th); Oliver Cowan (11th).

Congregating in the Hall, etc. during the Divine Services…

Beloved ones,

Some of us have developed the relaxed behavior of gathering in the hallway or St. George Pavilion, with or without coffee, during services, prior to the dismissal and the blessing of the food.

Nothing is a greater help to us than gathering at the Throne of the Almighty God, especially during the Holy Liturgy. Please gather together in the nave during worship and enjoy one another’s blessed company after the dismissal, and preferably after the post-Communion prayers.

As always, if one needs to attend to an infant or other urgent necessity during the services, please do. Finally, if you see someone violating this directive, please cover your brother’s sin and get back to Liturgy.

Love,

Fr. Peter Jon

Prayer List Miller; 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.

Memory Eternal Jan; Priest Seraphim; Priest Leo; Vivian Pareskevi; Brett; Robert, Daniel.

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.

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Recovery of the relics of Cyrus & John the Unmercenaries; Martyr Papios;

Paul the Physician of Corinth

Resurrectional Apolytiokion – Tone 3

Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord hath done a mighty act with His own arm. He hath trampled down death by death, and become the first-born from the dead. He hath delivered us from the depths of Hades, granting the world the Great Mercy.

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 angels-and especially our guardian angels-distance themselves and flee from man when he is not careful! However, when man prays, he receives fragrance and grace from God, and his guardian angel also prayers by his side and petitions, “My God, hear this person’s prayer, Give him what he is asking.” When prayer is further accompanied by tears and offered with true repentance, the guardian angel rejoices because he is accompanying and watching over such a beautiful soul, and he has boldness before God.”

– Elder Ephraim of Arizona

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

Sing praises to our God, sing praises. Clap your hands all ye peoples.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans. (6:18- 23)

Brethren, having been set free from sin, you have become slaves of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once yielded your members to impurity and to greater and greater iniquity, so now yield your members to righteousness for sanctification. When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. But then what return did you get from the things of which you are now ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the return you get is sanctification and its end, eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (8:5-13)

At that time, as Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, beseeching Him and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, in terrible distress.” And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion answered Him, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard him, He marveled, and said to those who followed him, “Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith. I tell you, many will come from east and west and sit at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven, while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.” And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; be it done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment.

Welcome Home to the newly illumined!

This Week

Monday, June 29 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

Tuesday, June 30 Divine Liturgy for the Synaxis of the Holy Apostles at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 1 Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm. Inquirers class and Catechism to follow Fellowship Meal; main dish of rice and beans will be provided, wraps, chopped tomatoes, chopped lettuce, chopped onion, olives, salsa, chips, guacamole, etc. needed: Contact Juliana Schulz for suggestions of sides at 812-360-5975 or Jennifer.schulz3ttj@gmail.com.

Thursday, July 2 Divine Liturgy for St. Juvenaly of Alaska at 9:00 am.

Friday, July 3 Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 4 Bible Study at 10:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, annual memorial for Fr. Peter E. Gillquist and 40-day memorial for Fr. Seraphim to follow Great Vespers. 4th of July celebration with picnic and fireworks.

Sunday, July 5 Matins at 9:00am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Myrrh Bearers’ meeting following Divine Liturgy.

Family News

Names Day Celebration Fr. Peter Jon, Petroula, Oliver Cowen, Parker Koons, Apostle Peter (29th); Paul Blair, Paul Barber, Apostle Paul (29th); Ian Yeager, John Maximovitch (2nd); Alex Spellman, St. Juvanaly of Alaska (2nd).

Birthday Celebrations Sarah Lewis (28th); Zephaniah Gill (28th); Jen Schulz (29th); Glen Carter (30th); Shirley Richardson (1st); April Blair (3rd); Micah Bowling (3rd); Dakota Cobb (3rd); Matthew Crandall (4th).

Anniversary Celebrations Fr. Peter & Kh. Kristina (30th)

Prayer List Jacquie; Miller; 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, Charlie, Shirley; Jim; Patricia; 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.

Memory Eternal Jan; Priest Seraphim; Priest Leo; Vivian Pareskevi; Brett; Robert.

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.

Donations Protocol: Please run all donations of items by either Nina Rogers or Khouria Kristina. Unfortunately, we do not currently have the space or manpower to accept and distribute clothing donations. Also, Father Peter has specific reasons for which toys are present in the Nursery and the playground. We thank God for our generous donors. Let’s make sure everything in done decently and in order.

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.