Third Sunday of Pascha

Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women,

Pious Joseph of Arimathaea & Righteous Nicodemus

Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen! 

Thought for Today: “It is impossible to be saved without the help of the Most Blessed Virgin, because those who are not saved by the justice of God are saved by the intercession of the Theotokos.“ + St. John Chrysostom

The Eisodikon (Entrance) of Pascha

In the gathering places bless ye God the Lord, from the springs of Israel. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

Resurrectional Apolytikion – Tone 2

When Thou didst submit Thyself unto death, O Thou deathless and immortal One, then Thou didst destroy hell 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.

Apoytikion of Joseph of Arimathaea – Tone 2

The noble Joseph, taking Thine immaculate Body down from the Tree, and having wrapped It in pure linen and spices, laid It for burial in a new tomb. But on the third day Thou didst arise, O Lord, granting to the world Great Mercy.

Apolytikion of the Myrrh-Bearing Women – Tone 2

Unto the myrrh-bearing women did the Angel cry out as he stood by the grave: Myrrh-oils are meet for the dead, but Christ hath proved to be a stranger to corruption. But cry out: The Lord is risen, granting to the world Great Mercy.

The Kontakion of Pascha – Tone 8

Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of     Hades, and didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and giving peace unto Thine Apostles, O Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle 

The Lord is my strength and my song. The Lord has chastened me sorely.

The Reading from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. (6:1-7)

In those days, when the number of the disciples were increased in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the body of the disciples and said: “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” And what they said pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Próchoros, and Nikánor, and Tímon, and Parmenás, and Nikólaos a proselyte of Antioch. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands upon them. And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly, and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. 

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (15:43-16:8)

At that time, Joseph of Arimathaea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the Kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus. And Pilate wondered if He were already dead; and summoning the centurion, he asked him whether Jesus was already dead. And when he learned from the centurion that He was dead, he granted the body to Joseph. And he bought a linen shroud, and taking Him down, wrapped Him in the linen shroud, and laid Him in a tomb, which had been hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where He was laid. And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb at the rising of the sun. And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?” And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back – it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a long white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, “Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, Who was crucified. He is risen; He is not here; see the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples and Peter that He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see Him, as He told you.” And they went out quickly and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece of the blessed bread in the wooden bowls held by the altar servers at the front of the church.

Approaching the Holy Chalice

When approaching the Holy Chalice, we cross our arms, always right over left, in the posture of submission.  If you will receive the Holy Mysteries at the Chalice, open your mouth, tipping your head only if your height makes it necessary, and take the Gifts directly from the spoon when Father places it in your mouth.  This is how we accept the Medicine of Immortality directly from the Benevolent God Who feeds and sustains us.  Since the institution of the Mystical Supper, no man, woman, or child (including every priest who has ever consumed the Gifts after all of the faithful have communed) has become ill from receiving the Eucharist.  If you are not prepared to receive, simply say, “Father, bless”, bow your head, and Fr. Peter will bless you with the Chalice.

Welcome Home Sierra (St. Theckla the Protomartyr) Giordano, and infant Scarlett (St. Mary Magdalene) Pierce and may God grant you many years!

IU graduates Congratulations you will always have a family here at All Saints.

This Week

Today is the Sunday of the Myrrh bearing Women along with Ss. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. These brave followers of Christ risked their lives to carry out the proper tradition of preparation of anointing the body for honorable burial. The ladies’ group of our parish call themselves “Myrrh Bearers’” showing great love and care for Christ and His church.

Monday, May 5: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, May 6: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, May 7: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; teaching, fellowship meal to follow.

Thursday, May 8: Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

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

Saturday, May 10: Bible Study, 10:00 am at Howard and Rhonda’s house.Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Jr. and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

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

Bible Study at the Webbs – new time and topic!   Bible study will begin at 10:00 am on 5/10.
Howard Webb will be leading us in a study of Selections from Isaiah.
All adults are welcome to join us for a time of fellowship and study!
3960 E. Fenbrook Lane, Bloomington, 47401. 314-313-4275 webbrk1@gmail.com

Family News 

Name Day Celebration: Jan Guaditis, Susanna; Lily Lanaghan, Salome; Mary Maschino, Mariam Gillquist; Mary Magdalene (4^th); Melissa Barbarick, Martha (4^th); Marah Polit, Mary (4^th); Nanette Plaza, Mary Ann Griggs, Mae Sampanis, Kh. Marilyn Gillquist, Holy Theotokos (4^th) Glen Carter, New Martyr Archpriest Vasily (4^th); Sami Koutares, Eirene (5^th); Barb Grinder, Isadora (10^th).

Birthday Celebration: Kristina Garletts (4^th); Kh. Marilyn Gillquist (9^th); Mariam Gillquist (10^th); Linda Storm (10^th); McKenzie Hall (10^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Randel & Linda Storm (8^th).

Prayer List: Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott (terminal heart condition) and his wife Jackie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; those suffering the effect of wild fires in California; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah; Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Anna and child born to her; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny and child born of her; Dixxie and child born of her; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Whitney and children; Evan; Hannah and children.

Memory Eternal: Matushka Mary, Archimandrite Panteleimon.

Changes in the Nave: We are working to more comfortably accommodate the growing number of faithful in our parish. We removed some chairs and rearranged seating to afford everyone a better view of the iconostasis and improve the path for the Great Entrance. Standing is welcome up front or in the back on the new rugs which are specifically provided for comfortable seating during the homily. We will continue to look out for one another and make sure that those who need a chair will have one. I thank you for your cheerful patience and helpful feedback. – Fr. Peter Jon

A Pilgrimage to Holy Dormition Monastery – Friday, May 23 – Monday May 25, 2025.  All Saints will be offering a pilgrimage to this women’s monastery located in south central Michigan. Rhonda & Howard Webb will be leading the group. Catechumens and Inquirers are welcome.  Services are primarily in English with some Romanian. Please email Rhonda Webb at webbrk1@gmail.com to sign up – space is limited. Priority will be given to those who have not visited a monastery before.  See flyer on the bulletin board for more details. 

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:

Today, Sunday: 1^st Sunday Host A- Coats, with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.

Next week: 2^nd Sunday Host Coffman-Holland, with Elizabeth Carter as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

New Sunday or Anti-Pascha

Sunday of Thomas the Apostle, Called “The Twin”

Hieromartyr Simeon, Bishop of Jerusalem and the kinsman of the Lord; John the Confessor, Abbot of the Monastery of the Chaste 

Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen! 

Thought for Today: “Indeed, brethren, Christ is better than the world. The world gives little and takes all. The world offers decay and takes away life. Christ, however, seeks little and gives all. Brethren, Christ is our one and only true friend. O resurrected Lord Christ, help us to renounce rubbish, to renounce decay, and grant us eternal life.” – St Nikolai Velimirovich

The Eisodikon (Entrance) of Pascha

In the gathering places bless ye God the Lord, from the springs of Israel. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

Apolytikion for Thomas Sunday – Tone 7

While the tomb was sealed, Thou didst shine forth from it, O Life. While the doors were closed, Thou didst come in to Thy Disciples, O Christ God, Resurrection of all, renewing in us through them an upright spirit, according to the greatness of Thy mercy.

The Kontakion of Pascha – Tone 8

Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of     Hades, and didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and giving peace unto Thine Apostles, O Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece 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 

Great is our Lord, and great is His power. Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.

The Reading from the Acts of the Holy Apostles. (5:12-20)

In those days, many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles; and they were all together in Solomon’s portico. None of the rest dared to join them, but the people held them in high honor. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women, so that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and pallets, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed. But the high priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and filled with jealousy they arrested the apostles and put them in the common prison. But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out and said: “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.”

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (20:19-31)

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be to you.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in His side, I will not believe.” Eight days later, His disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them, and said, “Peace be to you.” Then He said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see My hands; and put out your hand, and place it in My side; do not be faithless, but believing.” Thomas answered Him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Thomas, you have believed because you have seen Me. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His Name.

This Week 

Today, Sunday: Parish Council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Monday, April 28: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, April 29: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, April 30: Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, May 1: Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

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

Saturday, May 3: Bible Study, 9:00 am at Howard and Rhonda’s house; 

Baptisms at 11:00 am.Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Jr. and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

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

Bible Study at the Webbs – new time and topic!   Bible study will begin at 9:00 am on 5/3.
Howard Webb will be leading us in a study of Selections from Isaiah.
All Adults are welcome to join us for a time of fellowship and study!
3960 E Fenbrook Lane, Bloomington, 47401. 314-313-4275 webbrk1@gmail.com

Family News  

Name Day Celebration: Ava Rigsby, Ava of Paris (29^th).

Birthday Celebration: Noah Shahadey (28^th); Aaliyah Leflore; Ephrem Alexander (30^th); Kevin Perez (30^th).

Prayer List: Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott (terminal heart condition) and his wife Jackie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; those suffering the effect of wild fires in California; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah;  Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Anna and child born to her; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny and child born of her; Dixxie and child born of her; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Whitney and children; Evan; Hannah and children.

Memory Eternal: Matushka Mary, Archimandrite Panteleimon.

Changes in the Nave: We are working to more comfortably accommodate the growing number of faithful in our parish. We removed some chairs and rearranged seating to afford everyone a better view of the iconostasis and improve the path for the Great Entrance. Standing is welcome up front or in the back on the new rugs which are specifically provided for comfortable seating during the homily. We will continue to look out for one another and make sure that those who need a chair will have one. I thank you for your cheerful patience and helpful feedback.

– Fr. Peter Jon

A Pilgrimage to Holy Dormition Monastery – Friday, May 23 – Monday May 25, 2025.  All Saints will be offering a pilgrimage to this women’s monastery located in south central Michigan. Rhonda & Howard Webb will be leading the group. Catechumens and Inquirers are welcome.  Services are primarily in English with some Romanian. Please email Rhonda Webb at webbrk1@gmail.com to sign up – space is limited. Priority will be given to those who have not visited a monastery before.  See flyer on the bulletin board for more details. 

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:

Today, Sunday: 4^th Sunday Host Robertson- Yeager, with Rhonda Webb as lead hostess.

Next week: 1^st Sunday Host A- Coats, with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Divine Liturgy 

Christ is Risen; Truly He is Risen! 

Thought for Today: “With such great joy does Christ fill our hearts this day by His Resurrection, not alone because He gives us the gladness of the day, but because He has also given us salvation through his Passion, immortality through His Death, healing for our wounds, and resurrection from our fall! – St. Proclus of Constantinople

The Eisodikon (Entrance) of Pascha

In the gathering places bless ye God the Lord, from the springs of Israel. Save us, O Son of God, Who art risen from the dead, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

Paschal Apolytikion – Tone 5

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!

The Hypakoe of Pascha – Tone 4

When they who were with Mary came, anticipating the dawn, and found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher, they heard from the Angel: Why seek ye among the dead, as though He were mortal man, Him Who abideth in everlasting light? Behold the grave-clothes. Go quickly and    proclaim to the world that the Lord is risen, and hath put death to death. For He is the Son of God, Who saveth the race of man.

 The Kontakion of Pascha – Tone 8

Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of     Hades, and didst arise as victor, O Christ God, calling to the myrrh-bearing women, Rejoice, and giving peace unto Thine Apostles, O Thou Who dost grant resurrection to the fallen.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece 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

This is the day which the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad therein! O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; His mercy endureth forever.

The Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. (1:1-8)

In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when He was taken up, after He had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the Apostles whom He had chosen. To them He presented Himself alive after His passion by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days, and speaking of the kingdom of God. And while staying with them He charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, He said, “You heard from Me; for John baptized with water, but before many days you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” So when they had come together, they asked Him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed by His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth.”

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (1:1-17)

            In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came for testimony, to bear witness to the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness to the light. The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world knew Him not. He came to His own home, and His own people received Him not. But to all who received Him, who believed in His Name, He gave power to become children of God; who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father. (John bore witness to Him, and cried, “This was He of Whom I said, ‘He Who comes after me ranks before me, for He was before me.’”) And from His fullness have we all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

This Week 

Today, Sunday: Agape Vespers at 12:00 noon, Feast to follow.

Monday, April 21: Hours of Pascha at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, April 22: Great Vespers at 6:00 pm; Great Martyr George.

Wednesday, April 23: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Great Vespers at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, April 24: TBD.

Friday, April 25: TBD.

Saturday, April 26: Bible Study, 10:00 am at Howard and Rhonda’s house;Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, ask Abouna to follow; Jr. and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, April 27: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am. Parish Council will meet following Divine Liturgy.

Bible Study at the Webbs – new time and topic!   We will resume our
gatherings at the Webb home on Saturday April 26 beginning at 10:00 am.
Howard Webb will be leading us in a study of Selections from Isaiah.
All Adults are welcome to join us for a time of fellowship and study!
3960 E Fenbrook Lane, Bloomington, 47401. 314-313-4275 webbrk1@gmail.com

Family News  

Name Day Celebration: George Tabbal, Zephaniah Gill, George Habib, Great Martyr George (23rd); Elizabeth Arthur, Elizabeth the wonderworker (24^th).

Birthday Celebration: Gabriella Crandall (20^th); Albert Newberry (20^th); Thomas Przybyla (21^st); Elizabeth Arthur (24^th); Paul Blair (24^th); Holden Petro (26^th).

Prayer List: Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott (terminal heart condition) and his wife Jackie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; those suffering the effect of wild fires in California; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah;  Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Anna and child born to her; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny and child born of her; Dixxie and child born of her; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Whitney and children; Evan.

Memory Eternal: Archpriest Daniel, Ericka, Matushka Mary

Changes in the Nave: We are working to more comfortably accommodate the growing number of faithful in our parish. We removed some chairs and rearranged seating to afford everyone a better view of the iconostasis and improve the path for the Great Entrance. Standing is welcome up front or in the back on the new rugs which are specifically provided for comfortable seating during the homily. We will continue to look out for one another and make sure that those who need a chair will have one. I thank you for your cheerful patience and helpful feedback. – Fr. Peter Jon

A Pilgrimage to Holy Dormition Monastery – Friday, May 23 – Monday May 25, 2025.  All Saints will be offering a pilgrimage to this women’s monastery located in south central Michigan. Rhonda & Howard Webb will be leading the group. Catechumens and Inquirers are welcome.  Services are primarily in English with some Romanian. Please email Rhonda Webb at webbrk1@gmail.com to sign up – space is limited. Priority will be given to those who have not visited a monastery before.  See flyer on the bulletin board for more details. 

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:

Today, Sunday: Agape meal potluck, Host Hostettler- Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead hostess.

Next week: 4^th Sunday Host Robertson- Yeager, with Rhonda Webb as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Feast of Palm Sunday:

Entrance of Our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem

**Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom** 

Thought for Today: “The earth is a country of weeping; Heaven is a country of joy. Heavenly joy grows from seeds on earth. These seeds are prayer and tears.” -St. Ignatius Brianchaninov

The Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) of Psalm Sunday

Blessed is He Who cometh in the Name of the Lord: God is the Lord and hath appeared unto us. Save us, O Son of God, Who didst sit upon the foal of an ass, who sing to Thee: Alleluia.

Apolytikion of Lazarus Saturday – Tone 1

In confirming the common Resurrection, O Christ God, Thou didst raise up Lazarus from the dead before Thy Passion. Wherefore, we also, like the children, bearing the symbols of victory, cry to Thee, the Vanquisher of death: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.

Apolytikion of Psalm Sunday – Tone 4

As by baptism we were buried with Thee, O Christ our God, so by Thy Resurrection we were deemed worthy of immortal life; and praising Thee, we cry: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord.

Kontakion of Palms Sunday – Tone 6

Being borne upon a throne in Heaven, and upon a colt on the earth, O Christ God, Thou didst accept the praise of the angels and the laudation of the children as they cried to Thee: Blessed art Thou Who comest to recall Adam.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece 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 

Blessed is He Who cometh in the Name of the Lord.O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians. (4:4-9)

Brethren, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice! Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received, and heard and seen in me do, and the God of peace will be with you. 

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (12:1-18)

Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus who had died was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. There they made Him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with Him. Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped His feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment. But Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, one of His Disciples (he who was to betray Jesus), said, “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” This he said, not because he cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the moneybox he used to take what was put into it. Jesus said, “Let her alone, let her keep it for the day of My burial. The poor you always have with you, but you do not always have Me.” When the great crowd of the Jews learned that He was there, they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus also to death, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus. The next day a great crowd who had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying, “Hosanna! Blessed is He Who cometh in the Name of the Lord, the King of Israel!” And Jesus found a young ass and sat upon it; as it is written, “Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on an ass’s colt!” His Disciples did not understand this at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that this had been written of Him and had been done to Him. The crowd that had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead bore witness. The reason why the crowd went to meet Jesus was that they heard He had done this sign.

Welcome Home and May God Grant you many Years! Samuel & Audra Pierce; Boone Fowler; Arya Gotoh; Holden Petro; Aaliyah Leflore; Drew Pastore; Aiden Collawn; Scarlett Pierce (all joined to the church Saturday, April 12) Please allow the newly illumined to receive Holy Eucharist first.

Confession:  Every Orthodox Christian, age 7 and up, should come for confession during the season of repentance — Great Lent.  If you have been unable to confess until now, please contact me as soon as possible to schedule a time.  The Lord awaits with His loving arms outstretched. 

– Fr Peter Jon

Adorning the Tomb: All children (SOYO and Jr SOYO) are warmly invited to come and take part in the annual Holy Friday mini-retreat, at which they will adorn the tomb (bier) of Christ, preparing it to receive His most holy body at Unnailing Vespers. A quiet lunch will be served around 11:30. Reflection and decoration from noon-1pm. All are encouraged to quietly prepare for 3pm Great Vespers.

This Week 

Today, Sunday: Bridegroom service at 5:00 pm.

Monday, April 14: Presanctified Liturgy at 9:00 am; Bridegroom Service at 6:00 pm.

Tuesday, April 15: Presanctified Liturgy at 9:00 am; Bridegroom Service at 6:00 pm.

Wednesday, April 16: Presanctified Liturgy at 9:00 am; Holy Unction at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, April 17: Foot-washing, Mystical Supper Liturgy at 9:00 am; 12 Passion Gospels at 6:00 pm.

Friday, April 18: Royal Hours at 9:00am; Great Vespers of Unnailing at 3:00 pm; Orthros with Lamentations at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, April 19: Vesperal Liturgy for the Harrowing of Hades at 9:00 am, Rush, Matins, Divine Liturgy of Pascha at 10:00 pm.

Sunday, April 20: Agape Service at 12:00 pm; Feast to follow.

Family News  

Name Day Celebration: Amanda Holland, Martyr Hermione (14^th); Susan Chattin, Martyr Anastasia (15^th).

Birthday Celebration: Amanda Holland (14^th); Harper Garletts (14^th); Stephen Berck (15^th); Marvin Piercefield (15).

Prayer List: Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott (terminal heart condition) and his wife Jackie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Durlin family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; those suffering the effect of wild fires in California; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah;  Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari;

Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Anna and child born to her; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxie and child born; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria and child born; Whitney and children’

Memory Eternal: Archpriest Daniel, Ericka, Matushka Mary

Changes in the Nave: We are working to more comfortably accommodate the growing number of faithful in our parish. We removed some chairs and rearranged seating to afford everyone a better view of the iconostasis and improve the path for the Great Entrance. Standing is welcome up front or in the back on the new rugs which are specifically provided for comfortable seating during the homily. We will continue to look out for one another and make sure that those who need a chair will have one. I thank you for your cheerful patience and helpful feedback. – Fr. Peter Jon

A Pilgrimage to Holy Dormition Monastery – Friday, May 23 – Monday May 25, 2025.  All Saints will be offering a pilgrimage to this women’s monastery located in south central Michigan. Rhonda & Howard Webb will be leading the group. Catechumens and Inquirers are welcome.  Services are primarily in English with some Romanian. Please email Rhonda Webb at webbrk1@gmail.com to sign up – space is limited. Priority will be given to those who have not visited a monastery before.  See flyer on the bulletin board for more details. 

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:

Today, Sunday: Palm Sunday, Host Coffman- Holland, with Wendy Elizabeth Carter as lead hostess. The church will provide fish, and Myrrh Bearers will provide some sides.

Next week: Agape meal potluck, Host Hostettler- Rogers, with Nina Rogers as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.

Fifth Sunday of Great Lent

Commemoration of our Righteous Mother Mary of Egypt

Eutychios, patriarch of Constantinople; Venerable Platonida of Nisibis in Syria

**Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great**

Thought for Today: “His path has been trodden from the ages and from all generations by the cross and by death. But how is it with you, that the afflictions on  the path seem to you to be off the path? Do you not wish to follow the steps of the saints? Or have you plans for devising some way of your own, and of journeying therein without suffering.” – St. Isaac the Syrian

Resurrectional Apolytikion – 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. Mary of Egypt – Tone 8

Through thee, the divine likeness was securely preserved, O mother Mary; for thou didst carry the cross and follow Christ. By example and precept thou didst teach us to ignore the body, because it is perishable, and to attend to the concerns of the undying soul. Therefore, doth thy soul rejoice with the angels.

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 petions, 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.

Receiving the Eucharist:We invite you to receive the Holy Eucharist if you are an Orthodox Christian who has prepared yourself through fasting, prayer, and recent confession.  If you are not Orthodox, or are Orthodox but have not prepared, we invite you to receive a piece 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 unto the Lord our God and perform them.

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

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (9:11-14)

Brethren, when Christ appeared as a High Priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent, not made with hands, that is,  not of this creation; He entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves, but His own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and calves and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

The Gospel

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark. (10:32-45) 

At that time, Jesus took His twelve Disciples and began to tell them what was to happen to Him, saying, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn Him to death, and deliver Him to the Gentiles.  And they will mock Him, and scourge Him, and spit upon Him, and kill Him; and after three days He will rise.” And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Him, and said to Him, “Teacher, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire” And Jesus said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” And they said to Him, “Grant us to sit, one at Thy right hand and one at Thy left, in Thy glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” And they said to Him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized. But to sit at My right hand or at My left is not Mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. And Jesus called them to Him and said to them, “You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be servant of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” 

Welcome Home Newly Illumined Christina, Harper, Bennett, and Margot Garletts; George Habib; Alexander Schuck (All joined to the Church 10am on Saturday, April 5). May God grant you, your family and Godparents many, many years!

Confession: Every Orthodox Christian, age 7 and up, should come for confession during the season of repentance — Great Lent. There are six weeks of Lent, followed by Holy Week. The sixth week of Lent is when those preparing for Baptism and Chrismation will make their lifetime confessions – this is the time I have reserved for them. During Holy Week there are 18 services, much Paschal preparation, and very little time for anything else. Therefore, I am asking everyone to come for confession during the first five weeks of Great Lent. I will be available to hear confessions for ONE HOUR prior to services on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and by appointment throughout the week. Please email or text me to reserve your spot. Thank you. – Fr Peter Jon

This Week  

Today, Sunday: Choir practice follows Divine Liturgy;Lenten Vespers at 5:00 pm, Joy of All Who Sorrow; homilist Stravonikitas Damianakis.

Monday, April 7: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, April 8: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, April 9: Confessions at 5 pm; Presanctified Liturgy at 6:00 pm; teaching and Soup Supper.

Thursday, April 10: 6^th Hour Prayers at 12:00 pm.

Friday, April 11: Presanctified Liturgy at 9:00am; Little Compline, with the Canon to the Raising of Lazarus at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, April 12: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am for Lazarus the Righteous, with Baptisms and Chrismations.

Sunday, April 13: Palm Sunday;Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am; Bridegroom Service at 5:00 pm.

Family News  

Name Day Celebration: Molly Alexander, St. Mary of Egypt (6^th).

Birthday Celebration: Cora Bidulescu (6^th).

Prayer List: Kh. Parasheva; Hal (rehab); Scott (terminal heart condition) and his wife Jackie; Jim and Lisa; Taylor;Durlin family; Fr. Athanasius; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Fr. Matthew; Marvin;  Nectaria;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the effect of Hurricanes; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; those suffering the effect of wild fires in California; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Josiah;  Jack; Christopher; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Missy; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Neumann Seraphim; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; John; Stanley; Macrina with child; Anna and child born to her; Allen; Linda; Allison and children; Kip; Hermione with child, Erica with child; Taylor with child; Penny with child; Dixxe and child born; Megan with child; Evan; Catherine with child; Victoria with child; Whitney and children’

Memory Eternal: Mike; Donald; Houston; Debbie; Erika, Archpriest George; Archpriest Wayne, Archpriest Daniel, Judy.

Changes in the Nave:  You will notice that we are trying different things to more comfortably accommodate the growing number of faithful in our parish. We removed some chairs and stored them.  We rearranged seating to afford everyone a better view of the iconostasis and improve the path for the Great Entrance. Standing is welcome up front or in the back on the new rugs which are specifically provided for comfortable sitting during the homily or for those who need a break. I know we will look out for one another as always and make sure that those who truly need a chair will have one. This will be a small transition period for all of us and I thank you in advance for your cheerful patience and feedback. –  Fr. Peter Jon

A Pilgrimage to Holy Dormition Monastery – Friday, May 23 – Monday May 25, 2025.  All Saints will be offering a pilgrimage to this women’s monastery located in south central Michigan. Rhonda & Howard Webb will be leading the group. Catechumens and Inquirers are welcome.  Services are primarily in English with some Romanian. Please email Rhonda Webb at webbrk1@gmail.com to sign up – space is limited. Priority will be given to those who have not visited a monastery before.  See flyer on the bulletin board for more details. 

All Saints’ Sunday Meal:

Today, Sunday: 1^st Sunday Host A- Coats, with Martha Barbarick as lead hostess.

Next week: 2^nd Sunday Host Coffman – Holland, with Elizabeth Carter as lead hostess.

Giving Opportunities:

Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support.Our in-houseFood Pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the community of Bloomington. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always a great blessing.

Mission Donations: We send monthly support to two missionary units in Albania, the Hoppe family and Hannah Valentine. We welcome and encourage you to contribute to their ongoing support. 

Benevolence Fund: Donations may be made to this fund throughout the year and are mainly used to support families in need of help with rent and utilities payments.

Donations to the church are being made online at www.allsaintsbloomington.org and by U.S mail. Many thanks to all who continue supporting All Saints.