Ambo ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

Mailing: 733 Starkweather Avenue OCTOBER 19, 2014 Cleveland, Ohio 44113 PROPHET T 216. 741. 1310 VEN. JOHN OF RILA F 216. 623. 1092 BL. CLEOPATRA www.sttheodosius.org - Archpriest John Zdinak, Dean VEN. THE GREAT [email protected] Cell: 216. 554. 7282 - Dn. Boerio

- Subdeacon Theodore Lentz, Sacristan

- Reader Julius Kovach, Ecclesiarch & Choirmaster

- Casandra Vasu, Office Administrator Office Hours, M-F 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Divine Services Eve Sundays & Feast Days 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Great Vespers Sundays and Feast Days 8:40 AM 3rd and 6th Hour 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy * AMBO: Articles for publi- cation should be submitted to: [email protected] by Wednesday of each week before noon. * CALENDAR: Event dates must be submitted by the 15th of each month. OCTOBER 21

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Saint Hilarion the Great was born in the year 291 in the Palestinian village of Tabatha. He was sent to to study. There he became acquainted with and was baptized. After hearing an account of the angelic life of St (January 17), Hilarion went to meet him, desiring to study with him and learn what is pleasing to God. Hilarion soon returned to his native land to find that his parents had died. After distributing his family’s inheritance to the poor, Hilarion set out into the desert surrounding the city of Maium.

In the desert the struggled intensely with impure thoughts, vexations of the mind and the burning passions of the flesh, but he defeated them with heavy labor, and fervent prayer. The devil sought to frighten the with phantoms and apparitions. During prayer St Hilarion heard children crying, women wailing, the roar- ing of lions and other wild beasts. The monk perceived that it was the causing these terrors in order to drive him away from the wilderness. He overcame his fear with the help of fervent prayer. Once, robbers fell upon St Hilarion, and he persuaded them to forsake their life of crime through the power of his words.

Soon all of Palestine learned about the holy ascetic. The Lord granted to St Hilarion the power to cast out un- clean spirits. With this gift of grace he loosed the bonds of many of the afflicted. The sick came for healing, and the monk cured them free of charge, saying that the grace of God is not for sale (MT 10:8).

Such was the grace that he received from God that he could tell by the smell of someone’s body or clothing which passion afflicted his soul. They came to St Hilarion wanting to save their soul under his guidance. With the blessing of St Hilarion, began to spring up throughout Palestine. Going from one to another, he instituted a strict ascetic manner of life.

About seven years before his death (+ 371-372) St Hilarion moved back to , where the ascetic lived in a solitary place until the Lord summoned him to Himself.

BIBLE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19

Oct. 19 2 Cor. 11:31-12:9 Oct. 21 Phil. 2:17-23 Oct. 24 Phil. 3:8-19 Luke 8:5-15 Luke 9:23-27 Luke 10:1-15

Oct. 20 Phil. 2:12-16 Oct. 22 Phil. 2:24-30 Oct. 25 2 Cor. 1:8-11 Luke 9:18-22 Luke 9:44-50 Luke 7:2-10

Oct. 23 Phil. 3:1-8 Luke 9:49-56

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 2 FOCA Dinner & A Movie

The 2014 FOCA Dinner & A Movie wll be held on Thursday, November 13th at The Oak Barrel (formerly Hoggy’s) on Canal Rd. at 6:00 PM Please contact Darrell Felon for reservations and info, 440-666-7601

Thank you to all who volunteered at 0the St. Herman's/FOCUS Cleveland Transitional House. It will take some time before the entire house is ready, but your contribution helped move things forward, and is much appreciated. - Dan Morris

The Prophet Joel (800 B.C.) predicted the desolation of Jerusalem. He also prophesied that the Holy Spirit would be poured out upon all people, through the Savior of the world (Joel 2:28-32).

The hymnographer Anatolius links Joel’s prophecy to the Nativity of the Lord. In the Praises at Matins on the Sunday following the Nativity, he refers to Joel 2:30, saying that the blood refers to the Incarnation, the fire to the Divinity, and the pillars of smoke to the Holy Spirit.

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 3 Boys' Night Out returns, Sunday November 2nd at 5:00 PM! Meet us for an evening of good food and fellowship at Heck’s Cafe, 2927 Bridge Ave. in Ohio City. Please see Dan Morris for more information.

Come and support the Eastern Orthodox Women’s Guild Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser! Advance Sale only!

Monday, October 20th, 2014 Ridge Manor Party Center 4630 Ridge Rd. Brooklyn, OH 44144

Doors opens at 6:30 PM. Russian Translator needed. Dinner served at 7:00 PM. Please contact the parish office at 216-741-1310 or Cost: $12.00 - adult [email protected] $6.00 - children 12 and under if you are able to offer your See Karen Felon for tickets services. 440-238-3837

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 4 PRAYER REQUESTS Departed: 09-29-14 Taisa Anochin Cindy Durkalski Donna Pelton Peter Fickinger (friend of John A. Petkac (Gartman) 10-03-14 Crichton) Peter and Gina Petkac (Judy Elizabeth Ulan (Judi Byndas's Vladimir Fowler Gartman’s brother & sister-in-law) sister) Frank Fox (Carol Machaskee’s son) Alaine Pimsner (Judy Schwind’s Kathy Garlesky niece) Ill Afflicted & Julia Grabowski Cindy Powkowski Special Intentions: Roger Haupt (Lisa Theodore’s Marshall Prock cousin) Joseph Rusynyk Deacon Basil Frenchek Sandee Holod Julia Sankovic (Child) Hieromonk Joseph Matthew Hungley (Phyllis Mary Ann Silberhorn Mat. Vera Proctor Gindlesperger’s brother-in-law) Elaine Sudnick (Joy Pfeiffer’s Mat. May Ozone Donna Jacak mother) Mat. Catherine Jula Victor Jacak George Tabeling ( Mother Anna Joy Jahans (friend of Paul Pangrace) Tabeling’s father) Sr. Anastasia Stephen Jahans (friend of Paul Frank Tkacz Michael Pangrace) Janice Tkacz Betty Balasz Diane Kearsey Donald Tipka Judy Baughman (Janice Tkacz’s sister) Armand Trasoline (Fr. John’s Carol Bohurjak John Kovalski (friend of Paul cousin) Thomas Bohurjak, Jr. Pangrace) Elisabeth Wright (friend of Paul Frank Byndas Dorothy Laskovich Pangrace) Navada Coneley Paul Laskovich John Yavornitzki Elsie Conrad Elise Manella Erin Zawolowycz John Conrad Anna Mysiw (friend and neighbor of Elaine Zdinak Anne Crichton (Joseph Crichton’s Helen Antonik) Elizabeth Zdinak sister-in-law) Karen Ohlin (Tatiana Boyczewski’s Christine Crichton daughter-in-law’s mother) Matt & Lauren Eppele & Thomas Crichton (Joseph Crichton’s Maude Palumbo (Michelle Rajisch’s Unborn Child brother) mother) Laina Dachtyl Debra Parhamovich (Karen Felon’s Congratulations Horia Dascalescu sister) (Lavinia’s Brother) Grace Parhamovich Richard & Natalie (Evans) Michelle Dunn (Sonia Vorell’s (Karen Felon’s mother) Thombs & Newborn Amelia Grace cousin)

Please contact the Parish Office at 216-741-1310 when names need to be removed from the prayer list. Thank you.

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 5 Welcome Visitors Our parish welcomes you and thanks you for joining us at today’s Divine Liturgy. While only Orthodox may approach the chalice for Holy Communion, everyone is welcome to partake of the Holy Bread after Liturgy. You are also invited to join us for fellowship in the Parish Hall following Liturgy.

COFEE HOUR & GREETERS SCHEDULES Coffee Hour: Greeters: 10/19/14 Nick & Kate Zolikoff Mat. Jenn Boerio & Michael Tabeling 10/26/14 Mat. Cindy Zdinak & Mat. Jenn Boerio Karen Felon & Sonia Vorell 11/2/14 Mary Swit & Tammy Ponomarenko Nina & Elizabeth Antonik 11/9/14 Cathy Weber & Mat. Jenn Boerio Mat. Jenn Boerio & Tammy Ponomarenko 11/16/14 Joyce Tabeling & Judy Schwind Nina & Elizabeth Antonik 11/23/14 Dan & Lavinia Morris Sonia Vorell & Virginia Medvec 11/30/14 Mat. Cindy Zdinak & Mat. Jenn Boerio Michael Tabeling & Linda Smotzer

FOOD PANTRY

GOD’S GIFTS TO US - Our Food Pantry ministry continues through Merrick House. They currently use the bags in their Moms OUR GIFTS TO GOD Weekly expenses: $ 6,538.00 First program. We can always use your help by "sponsoring a bag". Envelopes are in the foyer, $10 Last week’s collection $ 2,972.00 fills a bag. Thank you and God bless you for helping Over/Under < $ 3,566.00 > those in need. - Dan Morris

Dome Lighters Donations to offset the cost of lighting the domes can be made for The Health Of or In Memory Of your loved ones. Contact the Parish Office if you are interested.

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 6 St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 7 St. Herman House FOCUS Cleveland Presents: An Evening With Fr. Berry Monday, November 10, 2014 $25.00/person

St. Paul Fr. Moses Berry • Priest at Teotokos “Unexpected Joy” Orthodox Church in Ash Grove, MO • Co-Founder of Te Annual Afro-American 4548 Wallings Rd. and Ancient Christianity Conferences • National speaker on issues concering North Royalton, OH 44133 African American Spirituality and Orthodox Christian Mission • Co-Founder and President of the Brotherhood of St. Purchase Tickets: Evening Schedule: * At local Orthodox Parish 6:30 Doors Open -Appetizers * On-line at -Silent Auction www.focusna.org/upcoming-events/ 7:30 Program * Visit St. Herman House 4410 Franklin Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44113 * Call 216-961-3806

Tickets for this event are available for purchase from Dan Morris.

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St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 9 WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, Oct. 19 2014 Thursday, Oct. 23 PROPHET JOEL HOLY APOSTLE RELICS VEN. JOHN OF RILA (JAMES), BL. CLEOPATRA REMINDER: BROTHER OF THE LORD 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 11:00 AM Faith Enrichment @ Please be sure that cell phones Ridge Manor are turned off Monday, Oct. 20 before entering Friday, Oct. 24 GREATMARTYR ARTEMIUS the temple. RIGHTEOUS CHILD ARTEMY ARETHAS & VEN. MATRONA OF CHIOS COMPANIONS 6:30 PM EOWG Spaghetti BL. ELESBAAN Dinner @ Ridge Manor OCTOBER Saturday, Oct. 25 Tuesday, Oct. 21 Special Collection MARCIAN AND

VEN. HILARION THE GREAT MARTYRIUS, THE NOTARIES VEN. VISSARION SARAI I.O.C.C. ST. TABITHA AND MONK SOPHRONIE 6:00 PM Great Vespers

Wednesday, Oct. 22 Sunday, Oct. 26 ST. ABERCIUS, GREATMARTYR AND EQUAL-TO-THE-APOSTLES, MYRRHGUSHER OF HIEROPOLIS DEMETRIUS 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral 733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44113 OCTOBER

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