Sunday of the Holy Fathers of Fourth Ecumenical Council

Apostle Aquila of the Seventy; Joseph the Confessor, archbishop of Thessalonica 

Welcome Father Paul!

We are delighted you are with us serving the Divine Liturgy today.

May God grant you many years.

Fr Peter Jon and his family will be traveling from July 13-19.

Thought for Today: “The devil’s good at what he does. If you hit a dog a couple of times, it leaves. You hit the devil over and over (by prayer), but there he is again—he won’t go away. We just have to ignore him and not give him the right to bother us. When we’re ignoring him and not giving him the right to interfere in our lives, he just makes a scene, laughs, and wastes his breath. Nobody’s afraid of the devil then—you don’t see a wild dog, you see a weak puppy.

-St. Paisios the Athonite

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.

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 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.

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, faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire you to affirm confidently, that those who have believed in God may be thoughtful of how to preside in honorable occupations. These things are good and profitable to men. But avoid foolish disputes, and genealogies, and contentions, and controversies about the Law; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man who is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject, knowing that such a one is subverted, and sins, being self-condemned. When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicós, give diligence to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have determined to winter there. Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that they may be lacking in nothing. And let our people also learn how to preside in honorable occupations, so as to help in cases of urgent need, that they should not be unfruitful. All who are with me salute you. Salute 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.”

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.

Lost and Found: Please, check the table in the hall and the three tier cart in the pantry for items you might have left behind.

THIS WEEK   

Monday, July 15: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 16: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, July 17: 6th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, July 18: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, July 19: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 20: No Bible Study; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, 40 day memorial for Alice Marie Piercefield and 6 month memorial for Bob Rogers; (ask Abouna to follow). Jr/Teen SOYO 6:30-8PM.

Sunday, July 21: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy.  

FAMILY NEWS 

Names Day Celebration: Vivian Garrett, Marina Stant, Great Martyr Macrina (17^th); Wendy Carter, Elizabeth Robertson, Elise Arnold, St. Elizabeth the New Martyr(18^th); Coran Robertson, Macrina the sister of Basil (19^th); Linda Barrett, Leanne Bissell, Neumann Jones, Seraphim Cook, St. Seraphim (19^th); Alicia Barrett, Prophet Elijah (20^th).

Birthday Celebration: Abby Blair Tonkins (14^th); James Tabbal (19^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Basil and Stephanie Konnersman (15^th).

Memory Eternal: Alice Marie, Archpriest James, Archpriest Basil, Caitlin, Archpriest Nikolai.

Prayer List: Tabitha and infant Aidan Robert; Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria (Released from ICU);Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Rebecca with child;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; John; Stanley; Macrina; Anne; Allen; Linda; Mary Barger; Allison and children; Kip; Stephanie with child, Mary with child, Meaghan with child, Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child, Engy with child, Dymphna with child, Erica with child.

Coffee Hour Host: Wendy Carter with Parishioners C-G.

Next Week Host: Nina Rogers with Parishioners H-R.

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.

Giving Opportunities:

Our In-House Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support to theFood Pantry. The pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always welcome.

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.

Great-martyr Kyriaki of Nicomedia

& Second Sunday of Matthew

Venerable Thomas of Mt. Maleon

Thought for Today: “A man may seem to be silent, but if his heart is condemning others he is babbling ceaselessly. But there may be another who talks from morning till night and yet he is truly silent; that is, he says nothing that is not profitable.” -Abba Poemen of “The sayings of the Dessert Fathers”

Resurrectional Apolytikion – 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 for St. Kyriaki – Tone 5

Thou didst prove an auspicious and pleasing sacrifice, * a holy off’ring, O valiant prizewinner Kyriaki, * when thou broughtest thy Creator thine own spotless soul; * which Christ in turn hath glorified, * for through thee, He poureth forth divine gifts and endless graces * upon the faithful who praise thee, since He is the Friend of man.

Ordinary Kontakion – Tone 2

O undisputed intercessor of Christians, the Mediatrix, who is unrejected by the Creator. Turn not away to the voice of our 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

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. (4:18-23)

At that time, as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.  And He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”  Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.  And going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and He called them.  Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.  And He went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

Myrrh Bearers greatly appreciate your support in making their Luncheon fundraiser a success.

Fr Peter Jon will be traveling from July 13-19

THIS WEEK 

Monday, July 8: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

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

Wednesday, July 10: 6^th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, (Orthodoxy 101 to follow).

Thursday, July 11: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Ladies Fellowship, 7:00 pm.

Friday, July 12: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, July 13: Bible Study at the Webb’s home, 9:00 am; Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm,

Sunday, July 14: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy. Fr Paul Coats (from Sts. Constantine and Elena in Indianapolis) will be serving in Fr. Peter’s absence. 

FAMILY NEWS 

Names Day Celebration: Olga Impey; Vicki Gans; Claire Hall,St. Olga of Kiev (11^th); Ryan Shanahan, St. Sophrony (11^th); Gabriella Crandall; Randel Storm, Archangel Gabriel (13^th).

Birthday Celebration: Will Beckman (9^th); Eric Crandall (10^th); Randel Storm (12^th); Juliana Barber (12^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Nathanael and Maeghan Lanaghan (8^th).

Memory Eternal: Alice Marie, Archpriest James, Archpriest Basil, Caitlin, Archpriest Nikolai

Prayer List: Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria (Released from ICU);Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Rebecca with child;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; John; Stanley; Macrina; Anne; Allen; Linda; Mary Barger; Allison and children; Kip; Stephanie with child, Mary with child, Meaghan with child, Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child.

Coffee Hour Host: Wendy Carter with Parishioners C-G

Next Week Host: Nina Rogers with Parishioners H-R.

Giving Opportunities:

Our In-House Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support to theFood Pantry. The pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always welcome.

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.

First Sunday after Pentecost:

Commemoration of All Saints &

Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles

Thought for Today: “We ought to have the most lively spiritual union with the heavenly inhabitants, with all the saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs, prelates, venerable and righteous persons, as they are all members of one single body, the Church of Christ, to which we sinners also belong, and the living Head of which is the Lord Jesus Christ. This is why we call upon them in prayer, converse with them, thank and praise them. It is urgently necessary for all Christians to be in union with them, if they desire to make Christian progress; for the saints are our friends, our guides to salvation, who pray and intercede for us.”  -St. John of Kronstadt

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 All Saints – Tone 4

Thy Church, O Christ God, hath regaled herself in the blood of Thy Martyrs throughout the entire world, as in porphyry and purple. Through them she lifteth her voice crying: Turn with Thy compassion toward Thy people, and grant peace to Thy city, and to our souls the Great Mercy.

Apolytikion for the Synais of the Apostles – Tone 3

O Holy Apostles, intercede with our merciful God, to grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

Kontakion of All Saints – Tone 8

As first-fruits of our nature to the Planter of created things, * the world presenteth the God-bearing martyred Saints in off’ring unto Thee, O Lord. * Through their earnest entreaties, * keep Thy Church in deep peace and divine tranquility, * through the pure Theotokos, O Thou Who art greatly merciful.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle

God is wonderful among His saints. Bless God in the congregations.

The Reading from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Hebrews. (11:33-12:2)

Brethren, all the saints through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, received promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, that they might rise again to a better life. Others suffered mocking and scourging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated—of whom the world was not worthy—wandering over deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. And all these, though well attested by their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had foreseen something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfection of our faith. 

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (9:36-10:8)

At that time, when Jesus saw the crowds, He had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His Disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” And He called to Him His twelve Disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every infirmity. The names of the twelve Apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Him. These twelve Jesus sent out, charging them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And preach as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying, give without pay.” 

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.

THIS WEEK  

Monday, July 1: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, July 2: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am;St. John of San Francisco and St. Juvenaly of Alaska (with memorial for Fr. Peter E. Gillquist to follow)

Wednesday, July 3: 6^th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm, (Orthodoxy 101 to follow).

Thursday, July 4: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am; Great Vespers at 6:00 pm; Annual Independence Day Fireworks/BBQ to follow.

Friday, July 5: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. St. Athanasios of Athos.

Saturday, July 6: Bible Study at the Webb’s home, 9:00 am; Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, (ask Abouna to follow).

Sunday, July 7: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy.

Building Committee Update

The building committee voted unanimously to restore the fourth colonnade of seating to the temple design, which had been removed prior to the rendering in an effort to decrease the cost of the project. We will re-engage Christine Mathieu to change the concept drawings accordingly before presenting them to potential blueprint architects. We will not order a new rendering at this time, as the current one beautifully communicates the overall scope of the project.

LOOKING AHEAD 

All Saint’s Women’s get-together:  All women 18 and older are welcome for a time of fellowship on July 11 at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall! Please bring a dessert to share.  Email Elizabeth Carter with any questions at bvscarters@gmail.com 

FAMILY NEWS 

Names Day Celebration: Ian Yeager, St. John Maximovitch (2^nd); Casey Barbarick, St. Sergius

(5^th).

Birthday Celebration: Glen Carter (30^th); Shirley Richardson (1^st); April Blair (3^rd); Matthew Crandall (4^th); Elise Arnold (6^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Fr. Peter and Kh Kristina (30^th); Aaron and Johanna Hsu (6^th).

Memory Eternal: Alice Marie, Archpriest James, Archpriest Basil.

Prayer List: Fr. Matthew; Marvin; Nectaria (Released from ICU);Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Rebecca with child;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; John; Stanley; Macrina; Anne; Allen; Linda; Mary Barger; Allison and children; Kip; Stephanie with child, Mary with child, Meaghan with child, Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child.

Coffee Hour Host: Myrrh Bearer’s FundraiserLuncheon.

Next Week Host: Melissa Barabrick with Parishioner A-B.

Giving Opportunities:

Our In-House Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support to theFood Pantry. The pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always welcome.

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.

Fiftieth Day after Pascha

The Great and Holy Feast of Pentecost

Kneeling Vespers of Pentecost 

Today we will celebrate the “Removal of the Crowns” for Jacob and Victoria Stemper

Thought for Today: “Even before you call, God hears you. – St. Paisios the Athonite

The Eisodikon (Entrance Hymn) of the Feast

Be Thou exalted, O Lord, in Thy strength; we shall praise and sing of Thy mighty acts. Save us, O Good Comforter, who sing to Thee. Alleluia.

Apolytikon of Pentecost –Tone 8

Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast revealed the fishermen as most wise, having sent upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them Thou hast fished the universe, O Lover of mankind, glory to Thee.

Kontakion of Pentecost –Tone 8

When the High One descended, confusing tongues, He divided the nations. And when He distributed the fiery tongues He called all to one unity. Wherefore, in unison we glorify the most Holy Spirit.

Megalynarion for the Feast –Tone 7

O thou who without experience of corruption wast found to be with child, and didst lend flesh unto the Word Who devised all things, O thou Mother who hast not known wedlock, O Virgin Theotokos, vessel of the Uncontainable One, dwelling place of thy boundless Fashioner, thee do we magnify.

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

Their voice has gone out into all the earth. The heavens declare the glory of God.

The Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. (2:1-11)

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. And they were amazed and wondered, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians, we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” 

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (7:37-52; 8:12)

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and proclaimed, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.’” Now this He said about the Spirit, which those who believed in Him were to receive; for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. When they heard these words, many of the people said, “This is really the prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Is the Christ to come from Galilee?  Has not the Scripture said that the Christ is descended from David, and comes from Bethlehem, the village where David was?” So there was a division among the people over Him. Some of them wanted to arrest Him, but no one laid hands on Him. The officers then went back to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, “Why did you not bring Him?” The officers answered, “No man ever spoke like this man!” The Pharisees answered them, “Are you led astray, you also? Have any of the authorities or the Pharisees believed in Him? But this crowd, who do not know the Law, are accursed.” Nicodemus, who had gone to Him before, and who was one of them, said to them, “Does our Law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he does?” They replied, “Are you from Galilee too? Search and you will see that no prophet is to rise from Galilee.” Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Fr. Peter and his family will attend the Parish Life Conference this week in Oak Brook, IL. 

THIS WEEK  

Parents: Watch your inbox this week for Jr/Teen SOYO meeting details

Monday, June 24: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, June 25: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Wednesday, June 26: 6^th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Readers Vespers at 6:00 pm; Thursday, June 27: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 28: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am; OC Life Akathist to the Theotokos at 6:00pm.

Saturday, June 29: Bible Study at the Webb’s home, 9:00 am; Baby Shower Brunch honoring Stephanie Konnersman, 11am-1:00 pm ( Registry: Babylist.com); Readers Vespers at 5:00 pm;

Sunday, June 30: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy. All Saintsfeast day, Myrrh Bearer’s Fund Raiser Luncheon.

LOOKING AHEAD

Annual Independence Day Fireworks/BBQ: on July 4^th at 6pm

All Saint’s Women’s get-together:  All women 18 and older are welcome for a time of fellowship on July 11 at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall! Please bring a dessert to share.  Email Elizabeth Carter with any questions at bvscarters@gmail.com 

FAMILY NEWS 

Names Day Celebration: Fr. Peter Jon; Petroula Lambrou, St. Peter(29^th);Paul Blair; Paul Barber; Andrew Paul, St. Paul (29^th).

Birthday Celebration: Max Williams (23^rd); Valentine Robertson (24^th); Nicholas Van Cleave (26th); Zephaniah George Gill (28^th); Glen Carter (29^th).

Anniversary Celebration: Mark and Shirley Richardson (24^th).

Memory Eternal: Alice Marie, Archpriest James, Archpriest Basil.

Prayer List: Marvin; Nectaria (Released from ICU);Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Rebecca with child;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; John; Stanley; Macrina; Anne; Allen; Linda; Mary Barger; Allison and children; Kip; Erica with child, Stephanie with child, Mary with child, Meaghan with child, Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child.

Coffee Hour Host: Rhonda Webb with Parishioners S-Z.

Next Week Host: Myrrh Bearer’s fundraiserluncheon.

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.

Giving Opportunities:

Our In-House Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support to theFood Pantry. The pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always welcome.

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.

Sunday of the After-feast of the Ascension

Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council

Tikhon the wonderworker, bishop of Amathos in Cyprus; Venerable Tikhon of Kaluga; Venerable Tikhon of Lukh 

Blessed Father’s Day greeting to the Spiritual Leaders of our church and homes!

Thought for Today: “Patient endurance kills the despair that kills the soul; it teaches the soul to take comfort and not to grow listless in the face of its many battles and afflictions.”

– St. Peter of Damascus

Great News about the All Saints Documentary

Friday, June 7th, All Saints Documentary received its first award!  YES, The Roma Spiritual Film Festival in Italy has selected All Saints Documentary as one of their Best Documentary Films in 2024!

Why is this a big deal? When a film festival “selects” a film in a category, that means the festival judges have watched all entries and have awarded the top five with an “Official Selection,” and we are one of those top five! Film festivals can have 50 to 500++ film submissions in each category, and since All Saints is in the top five documentaries in this festival, in my opinion, we have already won!  We are blessed!

Now, if we win, the film will be shown at specific theaters in Italy, Egypt and Spain.  Get your passports ready! 

We have submitted to most of the festivals in Indiana and the surrounding states that have a faith/religious documentary category.  We have also submitted to festivals in Texas and the surrounding states. 

Thank you for your prayers – all of the support is really appreciated.  In the meantime, if you would like to help out, please follow the All Saints Film Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsDocumentary/) and like or comment on any post you see across the social networks you visit.

Thank you!
Chris M. Johnston

Resurrectional Apolytikion –Tone 6

When Mary stood at Thy grave, looking for Thy sacred body, angelic powers shone above Thy revered tomb. And the soldiers who were to keep guard became as dead men. Thou led Hades captive and wast not tempted thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst give life to the world, O Thou, Who art risen from the dead, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion of the Ascension –Tone 4

Thou hast ascended in glory, O Christ our God, and gladdened Thy Disciples with the promise of the Holy Spirit, making them confident through the blessing that Thou art the Son of God, and Deliverer of the world.

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.

Kontakion of the Ascenion –Tone 6

When Thou didst fulfill Thy dispensation for our sakes, uniting the terrestrials with the celestials, Thou didst ascend in glory, O Christ our God, inseparable in space, but constant without separation, and crying unto Thy beloved: I am with you, and no one shall be against you.

EPISTLE and GOSPEL READINGS 

The Epistle

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

The Reading from the Acts of the Apostles. (20:16-18, 28-36)

In those days, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesos, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, to be at Jerusalem, if possible on the Day of Pentecost. And from Miletus he sent to Ephesos and called to him the elders of the church. And when they came to him, he said to them: “Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which He obtained with the blood of His own Son. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears. And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel. You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down on his knees and prayed with them all. 

The Gospel 

The Reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John. (17:1-13)

At that time, Jesus lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy Son that the Son may glorify Thee, since Thou hast given Him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom Thou hast given Him.  And this is eternal life that they know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom Thou hast sent.  I glorified Thee on earth, having accomplished the work which Thou gavest Me to do; and now, Father, glorify Thou Me in Thy own presence with the glory which I had with Thee before the world was made. I have manifested Thy Name to the men whom Thou gavest Me out of the world; Thine they were, and Thou gavest them to Me, and they have kept Thy word.  Now they know that everything that Thou hast given Me is from Thee; for I have given them the words which Thou gavest Me, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from Thee; and they have believed that Thou didst send Me.  I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world but for those whom Thou hast given Me, for they are Thine; all Mine are Thine, and Thine are Mine, and I am glorified in them.  And now I am no more in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to Thee.  Holy Father, keep them in Thy Name, which Thou hast given Me, that they may be one, even as We are one.  While I was with them, I kept them in Thy Name, which Thou have given Me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled.  But now I am coming to Thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.” 

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.

Taylor Shahadey daughter of Michael, has graduated (in a brief seven years) from Purdue University with a PhD. in Pharmacy. Her board exam is finally behind her! Taylor is leaving us at All Saints and relocating to New York, NY. She will start her new position at the Bronx VA on July 1st. She is also to wed Ian Hunter in September. Ian has finished his graduate degree and will be employed with New York Life in Manhattan. All the best Ian and Taylor. May God grant them many years!

THIS WEEK  

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

Monday, June 17: 3^rd Hour Prayers at 9:00 am.

Tuesday, June 18: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am, The Gathering, 6:00 pm in St. George Pavilion.

Wednesday, June 19: 6^th Hour Prayers at 12:00 noon; Daily Vespers at 6:00 pm; (Orthodoxy 101 to follow with meal.)

Thursday, June 20: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Friday, June 21: Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.

Saturday, June 22: Bible Study at the Webb’s home, 9:00 am; Baby Shower Brunch honoring Maeghan Lanaghan, 11am-1:00 pm ( Registry: Babylist.com); Great Vespers at 5:00 pm, (ask Abouna to follow);  Jr. and Teen SOYO at 6:30 pm.

Sunday, June 23: Matins at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy, with Kneeling Vespers of Pentecost to follow

LOOKING AHEAD 

Parish Life Conference: Wednesday June 26-Saturday June 29, Oak Brook, IL.

Saturday, June 29; Baby Shower Brunch honoringStephanie Konnersman, 11am-1:00 pm

(Registry: Babylist.com)

Sunday, June 30: All Saintsfeast day, Myrrh Bearer’s Fund Raiser Luncheon.

FAMILY NEWS 

Birthday Celebration: Steve Blair (16^th); Heather Van Cleave (18^th); Emma Delph (19^th); Christian Gillquist (19^th); Becky Hrismolas (20^th); Alice Van Cleave (20^th); Seavor Roach (21^st); James Finchum (22^nd); David Beebe (22^nd).

Anniversary Celebration: Jim and Patricia Finchum (16^th); John and Debra Craton (18^th); Jeff and Irene Weber (18^th); Hal and Sandy Sabbagh (18^th).

Memory Eternal: Lexi, Alice Marie.

Prayer List: Marvin; Nectaria (Released from ICU); Taylor and infant Houston(congenital heart defect);Fr. James Bernstein; Rebecca with child;Shu-Mei,Charlie;Shirley; Jim;Jan; Don and Dee; those suffering the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East; Peace talks; our nation and all nations’ leaders; schools: children, youth and personnel across the nation; Mary Ann; Emma; Bob & Bonnie Thelen; Megan (lymphoma); Josiah; Fr. Athanasius; Jack; Christopher; Fr. Jerome; Fr. Basil; Catherine; Wadia; Jayci; Patricia; Kitsa; Apthrodite; Kim; Kristy; Vicki;Kenzie; Dusty; Cari; Betsy; Josh; Allison; Andrew; Isaac; Leanne; Heather; Nancy; Sharon Catherine; Michael, Olga, Eileen, Soren, Kathy; Lexi, Ross, Vivian; Theo; Jeremy; Dn. Lawrence, Marcia; Elias; Waded; Seraphima; Lilly’s family; Jennifer; Christy; Megan; John; Stanley; Macrina; Anne; Allen; Linda; Mary Barger; Allison and children; Kip; Erica with child, Stephanie with child, Mary with child, Meaghan with child, Alexis with child; Ann with child; Anna with child; Amanda with child.

“The Gathering” is a men’s fellowship for men 18 years and up.  Striving to build a brotherhood of Christian men that seek fellowship and adventure while cultivating meaningful relationships that will last.  Through brotherhood and fellowship The Gathering will use their talents and gifts to forge and sharpen men young and old.  

Planning activities like a monthly gathering to provide a time of fellowship where men can connect and learn from and challenge one another.  Perhaps an annual visit to a monastery for hands-on life experience through participation in the life of the monastery and service projects.    

If you are not on the Email list for The Gathering, Please contact 

V/r, Vasily <>< 

Glen Carter 

661-477-1791

bvscarters2@gmail.com

Giving Opportunities:

Our In-House Food Pantry: Thank you for the generous support to theFood Pantry. The pantry is available to parish members as well as families and individuals in the greater Bloomington community. Donations of nonperishable items of pasta, marinara sauce, peanut butter, canned chicken and Tuna, canned vegetables, canned fruit and soups are always welcome.

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.

Coffee Hour Host: Nina Rogers with Parishioners H-R.

Next Week Host: Rhonda Webb with Parishioners S-Z.

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.