MARCH 3, 2019 Cleveland, Ohio 44113 SUNDAY of the T 216

Ambo ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

Mailing: 733 Starkweather Avenue MARCH 3, 2019 Cleveland, Ohio 44113 SUNDAY OF THE T 216. 741. 1310 LAST JUDGMENT F 216. 623. 1092 www.sttheodosius.org MEATFARE SUNDAY - Archpriest John Zdinak, Dean [email protected] ST. THEOPHYLACTUS Cell: 216. 554. 7282 - Protodeacon Daniel Boerio

- Subdeacon Theodore Lentz, Sacristan

- Reader Julius Kovach, Ecclesiarch & Choirmaster

- Reader Paul Pangrace, Ambo Editor

Divine Services Eve Sundays & Feast Days 5:00 PM Confessions 6:00 PM Great Vespers Sundays and Feast Days 8:40 AM 3rd and 6th Hour 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy * AMBO: Articles for publication 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. MARCH 8

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Saint Theophylactus lived at Constantinople in the eighth century during the time of the Iconoclast heresy. After the death of the iconoclast emperor Leo IV the Khazar (775-780), Emperor Constantine VI (780-797) ascended the throne. At the same time, the holy Patriarch Paul (August 30), not having the strength to continue guiding the flock in the face of iconoclasm, voluntarily resigned his office (784). Saint Tarasius (February 25) was chosen in his place. At that time, he was an eminent imperial counselor. Under the supervision of the new Patriarch the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787) was convened to condemn the Iconoclast heresy. A relatively peaceful time began for the Church, and monasteries again began to fill with monks.

Saint Theophylactus, a gifted disciple of Saint Tarasius, with the blessing of the Patriarch, went to a monastery on the coast of the Black Sea with Saint Michael (May 23). The zealous ascetics by their God-pleasing labors and intense prayer were granted the gift of wonderworking by God. During a drought, when the workers in the field were weakened by thirst, the saints prayed and an empty vessel became filled with enough water to last the entire day.

After several years in the monastery, they were both consecrated as bishops by Patriarch Tarasius. Saint Michael was made Bishop of Synada, and Saint Theophylactus was made Bishop of Nicomedia.

Heading the Church of Nicomedia, Saint Theophylactus cared for the flock entrusted to him. He built churches, hospices, homes for wanderers, he generously distributed alms, was the guardian of orphans, widows and the sick, and personally attended those afflicted with leprosy, not hesitating to wash their wounds.

When the iconoclast Leo the Armenian (813-820) came to the imperial throne, the terrible heresy burst forth with renewed strength.

But the iconoclast emperor was not able to influence Saint Nicephorus (June 2), the successor of Patriarch Tarasius, who with the other bishops vainly urged Leo not to destroy the peace of the Church. Saint Theophylactus was present at the negotiations of the emperor with the Patriarch. Denouncing the heretics, Saint Theophylactus predicted a speedy death for Leo the Armenian. For his bold prophecy the saint was sent into exile to the fortress Strobil (in Asia Minor). He languished for thirty years until his death, which took place around the year 845.

After the restoration of icon-veneration in the year 847 under the empress Saint Theodora (February 11) and her son Michael, the holy relics of Saint Theophylactus were returned to Nicomedia.

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 2 BIBLE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 3

Mar. 3 1 Cor. 8:8-9:2 Mar. 5 Jude 1-10 Mar. 8 Zechariah 8:7-17 Matt. 25:31-46 Luke 22:39-42,45-23:1 Zechariah 8:19-23

Mar. 4 3 John 1:1-15 Mar. 6 Joel 2:12-26 Mar. 9 Rom. 14:19-23; Luke 19:29-40; Joel 3:12-21 16:25-27 22:7-39 Matt. 6:1-13 Mar. 7 Jude 11-25 Luke 23:2-34,44-56

I wish to thank everyone for their most generous support of St. Vladimir Camp through the purchase of maple syrup. There are a few bottles left. They are available upon request (216-371-1173). Our purpose is to grow the camp in order to enrich the summer options for Orthodox children. - Leon Sheean

Gentlemen, start your appetites, because TONIGHT, Sunday, March 3rd at 5:00 PM - Meatfare Sunday - we will have another Boys Night Out. We'll be returning to Nano Brew, a few doors down from the West Side Market, 1859 W. 25th St. Please let Dan Morris know if you’d like to join us for an evening of food and fellowship.

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 3 We have an update on the status of the proposal to change the existing dome lighting to LED:

We now have pricing for the complete project, including labor and a new time clock, as follows:

PROPOSED PROJECT COST A total of 12 ﬁxtures approximately $1,500/ea. = $18,000.00 Mounting brackets, a new time clock, labor and 85’ lift rental = $18,000.00 TOTAL PROJECT COST: $36,000.00

To-date, we have received donations amounting to $7,000.00. We continue to seek your support. However, we will not begin the project until we have 75% of the funds in-hand. Therefore, we will be taking donations in the form of pledges. Michael & Joyce Tabeling and Fr. John are available to answer any questions you may have.

(to clarify: the image above is a computer generated image of the proposed new lighting)

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Departed:

Susie Jakovljevic (friend of Leonora Felon) Don Hinkle Jim Paulitzky (Jerry Czajkowski’s 02-03-19 son-in-law) Janet Hostelley Tala Pavicic Matthew Hunly (Phyllis James Peter Petkac Ill Afflicted & Gindlesperger’s brother-in-law) Anastasia Pogorily Special Intentions: Joy Jahans (friend of Paul Pangrace) James Marshall Prock Stephen Jahans (friend of Paul Fr. Basil Stoyka Elena Rich (Jerry Czajkowski’s Pangrace) Matushka Susanne Senyo daughter) Diane Kearsey (Janice Tkacz’s sister) Matushka Laryssa Hutnyan Lacey Kihn (friend of Michael Udell) Joseph Rusynyk Archpriest Theodore Bobosh Mara Kilbane (Melissa Julia Sankovic (Child) Child Katie Repasky (friend of Fr. McCutcheon’s granddaughter) Andrew Sykaluk John) John Kovalski (friend of Paul Elaine Sudnick (Joy Pfeiffer’s Child Mary Kate Zweidunger Pangrace) mother) Melissa (cousin of Mary Ann Kovach) Kathy Kuzmins Tony Sykaluk (friend of Lydia Lyndsey (friend of Melissa Janet Laganiak (cousin to Pogorily Mytrohovich) McCutcheon) family) Janice Tkacz Julia Chris Magee (Erin Zawolowycz’s Joanne Theodore (Pete Theodore’s Dan Aleksandrovic brother) mother) Mollie Aleksandrovic Melissa McCutcheon Gregory Verbick (friend of Paul Christopher Baymiller (friend of Michael McCutcheon Pangrace) Paul Pangrace) Marguerite Mihal (Paul Mihal’s Eleanor Wachovec (friend of Karen Paula Baymiller (friend of Paul mother) Felon) Pangrace) Paul Mihal Robert Walsh (friend of The Felons) Debbie Bazelides (Judy Schwind’s Natalya Miller (Arlene Neale’s Colleen Walsh (friend of the The cousin) great-niece) Felons) Carol Bohurjak Deacon Paul Mitchell (Tom Elisabeth Wright (friend of Paul Marie Borland Mitchell’s father) Pangrace) Sandra Brello Andrew Mytrohovich Malcolm Wright (friend of Paul Gregory Cervo Bert Nielsen (Paul Pangrace’s Pangrace) Elsie Conrad brother-in-law) Erin Zawolowycz Arlene Czajkowski Carol Nielsen (Paul Pangrace’s Theodore Zolikoff (Nick Zolikoff’s Jerry Czajkowski sister) father) Horia Dascalescu (Lavinia Morris’s Daniel O’Donnell brother) Pat O’Donnell Jeremy (Nisi Pozderac’s son) and Debra Ellis Debra Parhamovich (Karen Felon’s Yvonne Pozderac & Unborn Child Gregory Galan sister) Joseph Gammalo Grace Parhamovich (Karen Felon’s Michael & Sarah Boerio & Unborn Aleksei Green mother) Child Karen Felon

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 Christians 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: 3/3/19 Michael Tabeling & Michael Udell Igor Gajewsky & Sonia Vorell 3/10/19 Mat. Cindy Zdinak & Tammy Ponomarenko Paul Pangrace & Karen Felon 3/17/19 Paul & Deborah Finley Sonia Vorell & Michael Tabeling 3/24/19 Lauren Miklos & Chanda Czaruk Karen Felon & Linda Smotzer 3/31/19 Cathy Weber & Mat. Jenn Boerio Tammy & Eva Ponomarenko 4/7/19 Joyce Tabeling & Judy Schwind The Eppele Family 4/14/19 Shawna Whitlock & Gayle Vidovich Mat. Jenn Boerio & Michael Tabeling

FOOD PANTRY

Our Food Pantry ministry continues through Merrick House. They currently use the bags in their Moms First program. We can always use your help by "sponsoring a bag". Envelopes are in the foyer, $10 ﬁlls a bag. Thank you and God bless you for helping 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. For the entire 2019 year:

In loving memory of Olga Fritskey from John & Ruth Fritskey

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SCHEDULE

Sunday, Mar. 3 2019 Thursday, Mar. 7 SUNDAY OF THE SEVEN HIEROMARTYRS OF LAST JUDGMENT CHERSON REMINDER: 11:00 AM Faith Enrichment @ MEATFARE SUNDAY Copper Stone MARTYRS EUTROPIUS, CLEONICUS Please be sure that cell phones AND BASILISCUS are turned oﬀ 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy before entering Friday, Mar. 8 11:00 AM Panahida for Pete & Julia the temple. ST. THEOPHYLACTUS Zimmerman APOSTLE HERMAS OF THE 70 5:00 PM Boys Night Out @ Nano Brew Saturday, Mar. 9 HOLY FORTY MARTRYS OF SEBASTE Monday, Mar. 4 MARCH 6:00 PM Great Vespers VEN. GERASMIUS OF THE JORDAN Special Collection RT. BLV. DANIEL OF MOSCOW ORTHODOX Sunday, Mar. 10 Tuesday, Mar. 5 FORGIVENESS SUNDAY MARTYR CONAN OF ISAURIA CHRISTIAN CHEESEFARE SUNDAY MARTYR ONESIMUS FELLOWSHIP MARTYR QUADRATUS AND THOSE WITH HIM 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Wednesday, Mar. 6 6:00 PM Forgiveness Vespers 42 MARTYRS OF AMMORIA Ice Cream Social in Parish Hall FINDING OF THE PRECIOUS following Forgiveness Vespers CROSS

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