THE SAD STORY OF THE DRUNK MONK INSIDE Pastors Message...... 1 A story told by Hiermonk Paisios The Sad Story of the Drunk Monk BY FR. JOHN MEMORICH President’s Message...... 2 Faces of the Parish...... 3 At one time on Mount Athos there Some of the monks protested and Elena Boyd: Recet HS Graduate lived a monk who resided in the tried to explain to the Elder who they From The Choir Loft...... 3 Karyes Monastery. He drank and got were talking about, thinking that this Priest Appreciation...... 4 drunk every day and was the cause pious man did not understand. Birthday’s & Anniversaries...... 8 of great scandal to numerous other August Calendar...... 9 monks and especially to the pilgrims Father Paisios, however, assured them Stories From Church Camp...... 10 who visited the monastery. Eventually that he did. Furthermore he explained Cathedral of Christ the Savior..... 11 he died and many were relieved to them: “This particular monk was Woodside Event Center Update.13 that he was now dead and would no born in Asia Minor, shortly before the Health Tips...... 14 long be an embarrassment. Some destruction by the Ottoman Turks. Transitions...... 14 of these monks went to tell the holy It was their policy to gather all the Upcoming Events...... 14 Elder Paisios, who lived in a small hut boys to be taken away to become Sponsors...... 15 outside the monastery, that they were janissaries – heartless slave warriors. Event Ads...... 16 delighted that this monk had died and The boys would be beaten, brutalized, a “problem” was finally solved. brainwashed, and forced to fight and to elder of the monastery who told kill each other for food. Only the him to do prostrations and prayers Father Paisios listened to the monks strongest would survive. Then they and beg the Blessed Virgin Mary to as they spoke of and berated this would be forced to accept Islam and help him reduce his consumption by alcoholic monk, but the elder told turned into a bloodthirsty slave army one glass. them that he had already knew that he to fight against Christians. was dead. “After a year he managed with “In order to save their son from this struggle and repentance to make “But Holy Father,” said the monks, fate and to keep him as a Christian, his the 20 glasses a day he drank into 19 “he just died. How could parents hid him and put glasses. This struggle continued over you already know before raki (ouzo) in his milk so the years until he reached 2-3 glasses, we came to tell you?” that he would sleep and with which he would still get drunk. not cry. Then they could “Because,” responded take him with them into “The world for years saw only an Paisios, “I saw a legion of the fields and hide him as alcoholic monk who scandalized the angels coming to collect they worked. Therefore, pilgrims, but God saw a fighter who his soul and take him to this boy grew up as an fought a long struggle to reduce his heaven.” alcoholic. passion. Therefore, without knowing what each person is trying to do or The monks stared at the “When he became an fight against, what right do we have to Elder, perplexed and adult he decided to enter judge his effort?” bewildered. Were they the monastic life and fight talking about the same against his disease. He monk? The alcoholic? confessed his addiction

Volume 19 Issue 6 * August 2018 FROM THE PARISH PRESIDENT

the Dear Parishioners,

Archangel I hope summer is treating you well. It’s such a busy time of year with church camp, Archangel Michael Orthodox vacations, family reunions, and of course Church our nation’s holiday celebrations. 5025 East Mill Road Broadview Heights, OH 44147 Your church board has been hard at work Office: 440.526.5192 making sure we are tending to St. Michael’s [email protected] business. In these President’s Corner www.StMichaelsCleveland.org messages, I will share some of the things we are working on. I hope that when reading Woodside Event Center these messages you will learn that we are at St. Michael’s working hard to serve our great parish. Offce: 440.526.9696 [email protected] Sunday School is a subject that has been brought up and discussed www.WoodsideEventCenter.com in our past board meetings. We believe, same as you, that raising our youth in our faith is extremely important. We trust our teachers with the V. Rev. Fr. John Memorich, task of developing a curriculum that will give our youth the knowledge Rector and faith to be strong in Orthodoxy. After meeting with many of the Home: 216.524.9795 Sunday school staff and discussing this with Fr. John, I have learned [email protected] St. Michael’s follows the Orthodox Church of America Sunday school curriculum with some added materials from the Greek Orthodox Church Protodeacon Dennis Lucak Sunday school curriculum. In terms of changes, we will assign a Sunday Home: 440.230.9410 school superintendent to oversee scheduling and curriculum at each grade level. Deacon Daniel Kovalak Home: 216.524.3414 We issued a survey to our current Sunday school parents and plan to administer one to parents with even younger children to understand Ryun Louie everyone’s questions and needs regarding the program. We look Parish Council President forward to learning what will strengthen our Sunday school program, Cell: 216.224.8646 such as when is time the best time to hold it, how many years a student should remain in Sunday school, and what measures will maximize Joachim Wyslutsky attendance among our youth. Sunday school is just a segment of our Choir Director children’s growth as we know that most of this work is done at home. I’m Cell: 330.620.9270 sure I’m now preaching to the proverbial choir.

Kathy Paulsen, Editor I will continue to let you know our progress on issues and challenges we Home: 216.281.5217 face today and in the future at St. Michael. Always feel free to approach [email protected] me or any of your board members with your feelings and concerns. Through strong faith and strong communication, we can keep up the Joan Benny, Helen Gaborick, & traditions of our faith now and into the future. Patricia Patrick, labeling

Follow Us In Christ, Ryun Louie, Parish President /StMichaelsCLE

2 The Archangel FACES OF THE PARISH GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FELLOW PARISHIONERS ELENA BOYD What is the biggest obstacle that you have had to overcome? Recent High School Graduate It was difficult when I had to go from a small school to Strongsville High School which had over 2000 students. Name, high school, what you did outside of school (hobbies, activities, jobs) Elena Boyd, Strongsville High School. Who are your heroes and why? My parents are my heroes. They went to Russia to adopt I really like dogs so I would take care of my neighbors’ me and I am grateful that they did! dogs when the families were not at home. I was a member of a club at school that had a different activity each month. I also like hanging out with my friends. What has been your best vacation ever? My best vacation was our trip to What are your plans after high school graduation? Slovakia in the summer of 2017 to I just started a dog sitting business with a friend. I enjoy visit family. The first time I went walking the dogs and giving them lots of TLC. to Slovakia I was only four years old so I don’t remember very What is your favorite TV show? much. The best part of my recent My favorite TV shows are Hawaii Five-0 and NCIS. I like trip was being with my cousins action shows and enjoy watching people solve cases. and other family members. I also enjoyed sightseeing (castles, Tatra What memories do you have of St. Michael’s that you mountains, historical village), would like to share? attending the Rusyn festival in my I really enjoyed Pre-Teen Club (Russian dances, playing in grandparents’ home village of Bajerovce, and exploring the gym, crafts) and the Sunday School Yolka. my grandfather’s family home. I will also never forget eating all the delicious food. I am very lucky to be able What does Orthodoxy mean to you? to communicate with my cousins in Slovakia through the It is my Faith. It also gives me hope. internet.

We are looking for both new and longtime parishioners to volunteer to be featured in this section. Our main objective is not only to introduce new families to the parish, but to introduce our longtime members to our new families. Please contact the church office at [email protected] to volunteer!

FROM THE CHOIR LOFT BY JOACHIM WYSLUTSKY, CHOIR DIRECTOR Sing praises to our God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing Praises! (Psalm 47:6)

This psalm verse, also commonly heard as the Tone 3 Resurrectional Prokeimenon, is written in the iconography above the choir loft. We know from this we are called to praise God with our voices, but why is it important to sing in church?

Mother Christophora of Holy Transfiguration Monastery, on one of my many visits there, referred to the service of singing in the church as three times prayer. The first part is the prayer of the hymns, or responses that are being offered are at their very core. The second, is the leading of the people of the church in prayer as you sing. The third, is an unconscious sacrifice that many singers don’t even think about as they are performing it, the sacrifice of their own prayer.

When you are singing in church, your duty is not to focus on your prayer but focus on the music and words of the hymn in order to make sure the message is conveyed clearly to the church as a whole. We give ourselves as a tool, vessel, or instrument to others prayer so that they can participate fully in the service and be fully immersed in the heavenly kingdom which the Divine Services bring us to at the priest’s speaking of “Blessed is the Kingdom…”. This sacrifice is what makes singing in the church so important, and it takes all of us, the entire body of Christ, the church. So, the next time you are in church consider coming up stairs and joining us.

August 2018 3 WAYS TO LET YOUR PARISH CLERGY KNOW YOU APPRECIATE THEM

Parish priests are some of the hardest a bud vase and given me. So simple, working members of the Church. The 2. Bring them an unexpected treat in no cost, just a truly beautiful, pure, and typical parish priest works well over recognition of his efforts. loving gesture…and it meant the world 40 hours a week, is on call 24-7, works “By virtue of his position, the parish to me!” weekends and holidays, often lives priest is much like an extension of next door to where he works, and rarely your family. Therefore, when you make “It probably doesn’t seem like much to takes time off as there is no one else to baked goods, bread, pickles or other lay people, but the day upon which you fill in for him – not to mention they’re items, why not surprise the priest and are ordained to the Holy Priesthood is a being asked to care for more souls and give him something from your own “big thing” in the life of a priest. Most take on more responsibilities and roles kitchen as a sign of love. This also can parishioners don’t even know when than ever before. go for what you grow in the garden. their pastor was ordained, but I do It’s always nice when someone drops have a few parishioners who remember In a recent survey a group asked a cross- off a plate of cookies, loaf of bread, or and send a card congratulating me. In section of over a dozen parish priests other homemade item – regardless of fact, I’m actually shocked that there are how we could best let them know we’re whether it is a holiday or not. It’s just Hallmark Cards for a priest’s anniversary thankful for them and all the work they nice to be shown the simple gestures of of ordination!” do for us. Not all responded to every love you would typically show to your category, and many answers were own family.” “On the Sunday nearest my ordination, similar and therefore not reproduced. someone usually bakes a cake and “Although I don’t ever expect it, some we have it for coffee hour. I think it’s Here are some responses in no of the nicest things I’ve gotten are when a beautiful thing – especially since particular order: someone comes back from a vacation it helps to mold the parish into a and brought me a regional jam, brand family that celebrates one another’s 1. Pray for Your Priest(s) of beer, or the like. It’s nice to know accomplishments and special “The most important thing a parishioner that as I prayed for their family while occasions.” can do for his/her priest is pray for away on vacation, they thought enough them. Clergy are always praying for of me to actually bring something back. 4. Pray More, Complain Less someone, either in our daily prayers or I always think that is cool.” “The vast majority of interactions corporately during Divine Services. It’s between clergy and parishioners seem just good to know that our parishioners “Having lived in New York, I would to revolve around a complaint about pray for us every day also.” always complain about bagels in our the priest, the parish, a parishioner, the part of the country as not really being music, the temperature in the church, a “Saying a prayer, lighting a candle, real “bagels.” Knowing my feelings burned out lightbulb, a decision of the or any small offering or daily token about bagels, a woman who went on an parish council, etc. and rarely about the of sacrifice offered for the priest is overnight business trip to Manhattan, supernatural realities of our faith.” appreciated. Heeding what the priest stopped at a deli and picked me up teaches and preaches is a great start. a bagel before her return trip. When “It would be nice if parishioners went Listening to his advice, actively trying to she arrived home, she brought me that to the Parish Council or Trustees with change and/or better yourself, reading bagel and gave it to me “for all my their problems rather than assume scripture – are all ways of showing the wonderful, inspirational sermons.” That that ‘the buck stops with the priest.’ priest his message and efforts are not bagel really tasted great, but nothing Clergy don’t go to school for so long, being wasted.” could compare to the effort she went sacrifice so much, and to get so many through and/or the wonderful words degrees to be the ones who change “Send cards to priests with assurances she spoke….which I can still taste to toilet paper rolls! (Not that such work is of prayer for their intentions. Offer this day in my heart!” beneath us, of course) Priests are God’s encouragement and support.” Own chosen representatives on earth… 3. Celebrate Their Special Days trying to teach, encourage, and lead “The offering of prayers for the priest “Remembering or celebrating the you to salvation in Christ’s kingdom.” and his ministry is essential to the priest’s birthday and/or the anniversary “I recently saw a retired priest and progress of the parish as a whole. If the of his ordination are nice and even he was so, so happy! I asked him why people don’t fill the priest’s soul with comforting to me. It reminds me that he was in such a giddy mood and he prayers and support, how can he fill my flock truly ‘knows me; cares for me’.” said, ‘Because now I’m just a priest! I’m and replenish his flock? It’s a great joy “It’s nice to be remembered on the day attached to a church and all I do is serve to know of such prayers since I know of my priestly ordination.” the liturgy, preach when that priest asks that my life and ministry are only as “One of my favorite gifts was just a few me, and I have no cares or concerns. fruitful as the people praying for me.” flowers someone had picked and put in I don’t have any meetings to go to. I

4 The Archangel don’t have to worry about finances, after services why, tell him you were the priest after confession ‘Thank you fund drives, or worry about a church offering your participation at service in for your ministry and I will pray for you’ structure. All I am is what I originally thanksgiving for His priesthood.” can mean a great deal.” started out to be: God’s servant. Not a CEO, CFO, not a janitor or someone 7. Write Them a Note Expressing “The best thank you is adhering to to organize a bake sale – just a simple Your Gratitude what the priest is teaching. Showing priest!” “Notes, especially to a priest with whom him you are changing for the better is a you’ve lost touch, letting him know how wonderful thank you!” “As a young, newly ordained, and rather his priesthood impacted your life - and “Someone offered me baseball tickets naive priest, I thought parishioners that you’re still with the would be constantly phoning and program - means a lot.” breaking down my door with serious questions about the Faith, Holy “My favorite thing to “Don’t just complain; offer Scripture, Church History, etc. They receive from people is a do call, but mostly to complain about letter. Not a card with to be part of the solution something or someone at church. And a few words. Those the questions I usually do get mostly are nice too, but I love rather than being part of revolve around, ‘did their lost item turn receiving a letter or a up in lost and found?’” card with a substantial the problem.” message in it. It is 5. Offer to Help very powerful to hear “Don’t wait to be asked! Priests are somebody describe exactly HOW the once to like a really good game. It ordained to give, and it’s hard for us thing I said or did was so fruitful for turned out I couldn’t go because of to ask for things. Look inside yourself, them. It is a reminder that Jesus is a a funeral, but boy was it nice to be know your abilities (and/or talents), and lot bigger than me and He can do great thought of and asked!” volunteer!” things with the little I have to offer.” 9. Give Them a Compliment “Consider increasing your tithe to show “I really appreciate when people say “Look for opportunities to compliment your support for the parish and priest.” to me personally or send notes of priests. Even ones you don’t particularly gratitude: Thanks for your priesthood, like. It’s easy to cut someone down, “I had one family that would pick a Thanks for being our pastor. Thanks for but if you want them to improve and weekday when the whole family could answering the call.” flourish, help build them up.” come to church and do a service project, like washing the pews, windows, etc. “Simple notes mean a great deal to “I always cheer up when someone tells It was just that family’s commitment priests these days. Things like notes me after liturgy, ‘That was a beautiful to being good stewards – and in the of appreciation after funerals and service, Father’ or ‘that was a really long run, saved us from having to hire weddings a simple compliment after good and insightful sermon’. People someone to do that.” a well prepared homily. Being specific don’t know how hard it is to plan, pray helps!” upon, and deliver a sermon.” “Ask what you or your family can do to volunteer around the church. That is “I have a special file in my desk with “I really enjoy it when someone gives me what true stewardship is.” letters from parishioners offering a compliment on a homily. Sometimes, thanksgiving and gratitude for my especially if parishioners get used to “In the words of JFK, ask not what your priestly services. I’ve saved many of hearing good, well prepared sermons, church can do for you…but what you them and re-read them whenever I’m they forget that and the tremendous can do for your church!” sad, frustrated, or feel like I’m not effort behind it and simply take them making a difference. Those letters really for granted.” 6. Attend vespers, Divine Liturgy, cheer me up – but more importantly – and partake of Confession on a they keep me going! They remind me “I really enjoy writing for the weekly regular basis that my ministry is alive and working!” bulletin, monthly newsletter, and for “Nothing; nothing will make a priest various other church publications. I work happier.” 8. Say Thank You so hard on compiling my words so that “Thank the priest for every service and/ they are both, didactic and enjoyable “Pick a Feast or saints day and attend or liturgy. Even if you don’t necessarily to read. When someone compliments that service as a family.” like the priest, as the service is not about me on something I’ve written, I’m just him, but always about the presence of over the moon.” “Pick a feast day, attend liturgy, and Jesus Christ.” get a bunch of people to sit in the 10. Look Out for Their Wellbeing front rows. When Father asks you “Even something as simple as saying to “Encourage priest to take time off.

August 2018 5 Clergy are notorious for giving and to the priest face to face during office giving and giving and striving to care “Anyone can tear someone or hours…or invite him for coffee to for the well-being of the entire parish. something apart…It take real effort and discuss issues.” Few realize how much time he spends love to support and build – yet this is visiting those who are sick, ailing, the way of Christ. ‘Loving one another “Priests are human and often make homebound, or in nursing facilities. Nor as Christ loves you’ entails loving the mistakes. Yet don’t be quick to do they realize how often he deals with priest as well!” misinterpret his words. I once had emotionally draining struggles amongst a women yell at me in my first parish his flock: death, sickness, alcoholism, “When you have a problem that you because she came to confession on a drug addiction, gambling problems, desire the priest to help you with, don’t Sunday morning, confessed a sin, and marital problems, etc.” go into a three-hour rant or historical then got made because I preached “I was literally once at wits end. Over diatribe of back story before you come about that particular sin in my homily the course of three weeks and had like to the actual point. Both his and your (i.e. lack of prayer life). She accused seven funerals, a deluge of parishioners time is important so get down to basics. me of singling her out. I didn’t plan it admitted to the hospital, my own normal If the priest needs more information, he that way. My sermon was well thought routine of visiting shut-ins, attending will ask.” out and aimed at the entire parish meeting meetings, and teaching Bible long before this woman even came to study. I was just running non-stop from “I never mind if someone disagrees confession. Priest’s don’t ‘aim’ sermons one emotionally draining moment to with me or a project that I’m trying to at any one individual – ever! That is the next when one elderly woman, champion, but what really grinds my beneath the dignity of our calling.” who sensed what I was going through, gears is when people just blatantly nay- came up and gave a movie pass to the say. To be negative for negative’s sake 14. Have Realistic Expectations and theater. She said, is to have no forward vision or hope. Be Helpful These types, who cannot stand change “He’s probably not a plumber, so don’t ‘Father, go see a movie. You need a or trying something different are the expect him to fix the leaky pipe. But two hour break.’ The next day I went one’s Bob Dylan must have been definitely do ask him if he knows it’s to an afternoon matinee and felt totally thinking about when he sang, ‘Don’t leaking.” rejuvenated. I thought I had everything criticize what ya can’t understand’ and under control, but it was this elderly ‘get out of the way if ya can’t lend your “Always assume good will. Offering woman’s wisdom that brought me back hand’.” feedback is helpful, but criticism and from the brink.” complaints given without humility and 12. Let Him Know You Have His Back sincere love is draining after a while.” “Clergy are thrust into some of the “If the priest is the shepherd of the flock most, dire situations emotionally and and is charged to even lay down his life “Don’t just complain; offer to be part are constantly on a roller coaster of for you, the least you can do is let him of the solution rather than being part of highs and lows with parishioners and know that you have his back.” the problem.” their problems. As Leo Tolstoy wrote in the opening lines of Anna Karenina: “When you witness a situation when “The number one thing that I hate is ‘All happy families are like one another; someone is being rude to a priest, let when parishioners expect the priest to each unhappy family is unhappy in him know that you noticed and express be aware of everything in the parish. its own way.’ We deal with so many compassion.” I’m not a mind reader. Never assume unique and troubling situations… that because you and all your family we sometimes just need to get away “I can’t tell you how many times know you are going into the hospital ourselves and decompress.” parishioners have stood up to complain that the priest does too. I really get about a priest while others just sit frustrated when parishioners get mad 11. Save the Drama for Yo Mama there and say nothing. It’s tough to be at me for not doing something that I “Avoid and discourage gossip about chastised when innocent of any wrong had no knowledge of.” priests and parishes. These are just doing – and although that might be a ruinous to anyone’s spirituality and Christ-like aspect of a priest’s suffering, “Once a woman came to me to shows that you are an employee of each parishioner should also be Christ- complain that I never visited her Satan.” like and stand up for the truth.” mother, who suffered from dementia, in the nursing home. She vented her “Don’t gossip or criticize, instead offer 13. Establish a Relationship anger at me for a good ten minutes. to help and to build up. I wonder how “Don’t tell him what you don’t like if Then I calmly opened my desk calendar many priestly vocations were ruined that’s the first time you’ve bothered to and from January onwards, gave her or discarded when young people hear talk to him.” the exact dates each month that I adults tear down the priest, usually visited her mother. Hearing how often because of some petty parish dispute “If you have a problem, make it a point I went, the woman was utterly shocked or unwillingness to follow the truth.” to come and spend some time talking and embarrassed: ‘I never knew you

6 The Archangel went to visit my mother. Every time I’d double for the priest who is fighting on priest over as a sign of status. I don’t ask her, she would say she hasn’t seen the front lines against sin and evil.” ever mind being invited to someone’s you.’ I responded by saying, ‘It’s OK, home, but I enjoy it a lot better when every time I visit your mother she says “When I come up with a project, a the family has a religious agenda. In she hasn’t seen you, either.’ The moral: charity item, something that the parish other words, it’s great to be invited, Don’t judge the priest until you have all can try, it’s nice to have some support but even better when the family has the facts.” from the people. Nothing is worse all come up with questions about the than desiring to try something new or church or the faith to ask me. Such 15. Don’t Be a “Priest Collector” different and getting such stagnant teaching opportunities are wonderful in “Don’t expect to be the priest’s friend; feedback as, ‘That’ll never work!’ Worst a cozy, home setting.” he is your pastor and he needs to keep yet is that tiresome expression, ‘But things professional. Don’t brag to we’ve always done it this way!’” 19. Strive for Holiness fellow parishioners how ‘close you guys “Ultimately, I pray that parishioners will are’ as then that creates animosity or 17. Give Him Space desire to be the saints God desires them jealously – and THAT stresses the priest “Sometimes it’s good to be just left to be! There’s nothing more exciting out.” alone, too. Stay away from what is for a priest than witnessing holiness called “unkind kindness” which is in the lives of the people to whom he “Priests must be friendly, but rarely assuming Father is (lonely, depressed, ministers; not only is that an experience are we ‘friends’ with parishioners. stressed, anxious, etc.) when sometimes of grace that his labor is bearing fruit There should be a healthy professional he needs to just blow off some steam.” but it’s also tremendously edifying in his distance so that when the priest needs own pursuit of holiness.” to address an issue or chastise, you “I love to talk to parishioners, but don’t take it personal – nor do you not directly after a Sunday liturgy. I’m “I love it when someone reads a book I retort with, ‘but I thought you were my usually so emotionally drained from quoted from during a sermon or a class. friend?’” being so hyper-attentive to the prayers I love it when they listen and adapt their of the liturgy and my ministry, that to lives around the Church. Seeing such “The old saying, ‘it’s lonely at the top,’ come to coffee hour and ‘chit-chat’ transformations are so rewarding all is true. The priest, as the leader of the is kind of tough. I’ll sit down and talk around as they are signs of growth.” community, must know his flock, but for hours with people any other time. can’t be friends with his flock. If he I actually like that. It’s a great way to “One of the things that really lift me up does, he can’t maintain leadership. get to know my parishioners. But to do is when someone comes to confession There must be a distinct separation so on a Sunday morning immediately and just literally drags themselves between the between being friendly following services is rough. I don’t know through the mud – confessing their and friendship. I can go out with if other priests feel this way or not.” sins with great humility and/or tears. parishioners on a social level, but I try Why? Because this shows that they and maintain a professional ‘distance’ 18. Invite Him Over have grown spiritually closer to Christ so as not to be a mere ‘buddy.’ “It’s nice when people think to invite me through my ministry. How can I tell? to family gatherings: special birthdays Because the closer one gets to God, “Clergy are expected to love their or anniversary celebrations, holiday the more sinful they see themselves. It’s parishioners, but that does not mean dinners, graduations, etc. (even though only those who are nominally faithful that we are to be their friends, pals, I sometimes need to decline because who assume that they ae good.” or buddies. That diminishes a priest’s I’m with my own family, or have other capability to lead.” commitments). It’s always nice to be I hope this list has inspired you to do invited.” something for your priest. Remember, 16. Be Supportive each priest has his own preferences and “Whenever there is something that is “One time I was talking to a German ways that make him feel appreciated. stressful, such as a difficult time during woman and said I’d never had Some may really like being invited the parish, I know ‘reinforcement’ is Sauerbraten and would love to try over for dinner, while other priests may appreciated. I haven’t had much of it – but I never see it on the menu at recharge with a quiet dinner alone in that in my first 5 years (yet) but I recall restaurants. Not knowing that it takes the rectory. Every priest I contacted some tremendously difficult funerals two to three days to prepare and cook, mentioned a well-thought, meaningful where people sent a nice note. I recall she invited me over for this authentic letter or card mentioning specific ways discovering a stash of notes saved by German meal. When I found out the he helped you. No matter what you do, the last pastor during a very difficult effort behind her meal, I was doubly let’s make sure we let our priests know time which supported him and offered touched at her generosity and the just how much we care for them. understanding at the difficult decision trouble she went through to make it for he had to make.” me!” “Everyone needs and benefits from the support of other. Perhaps this goes “Sometimes people with to invite the

August 2018 7 AUGUST AUGUST ST. JAMES PRAYER LIST BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES AUGUST

1 ...... Henry Sekerak August 1 WITH CHILD 1 ...... Cristina Hornik Jim & Jean Mehalik Peter & Tammy (Kowalchik) Ubbelohde, Scott & Marie 2 ...... Marina Memorich Wallace, Jeffery & Marie Neilsen 2 ...... Augustin Mindala August 2 5 ...... Jani Memorich Richard & Judy Kormos HEALTH 7 ...... Nadia Gaydos Alex Abraham Daniel Hornik Lori McIntee 7 ...... John Cook August 5 Jamie Arrango Leisa Howey John Mehalik Ella Baciak Mat. Laryssa Sandy Mehalik 8 ...... Patricia Andrasek George & Phyllis Krupa Ann Bakich Hutnyan John Memorich 8 ...... Margaret Voloschuk August 6 Jennine Basham Kathy Jacob John Michalczyk 9 ...... Kathy Nestor Adriana Belt Lori Kall Larry Murphey Bob & Liz Spiwak 10 ...... Robert Kovalak Joan Benny Martin & Anne Mark Nestor Mary Benyo Kallay Kathy Nestor 10 ...... Mary Jane Patrick August 9 11 ...... Cynthia Yurch Josh Bertemes Robert Kane Kristina Polcen Marty & Sandy Uhrina Cyndi Betancourt Karen Keefer Gust Poulos 11 ...... Charles Noll Kathy Billings Karen Kirsh Danny Range 11 ...... John Niezgoda August 10 Leon Borsuk Marilyn Kirsh Scott Rasey 12 ...... Alexandria Hudeck John & Patty Gaborick Alex Boyd Joseph Kocab Bob Rawlins 14 ...... Sabrina Cojocaru George & Joanna Farragher Michael Brodie Evelyn Kormos Helen Ropchock 15 ...... Tina Geffert Andrew Buswell Judy Kormos Jeffery Schlekie 15 ...... Robert Horbaly August 18 Andre Carter Marianne Kormos Christia Schutt David Cehlar Sam Kuchta Mat. Suzanne 17 ...... Michael Wtulich Matthew & Christina Hollabaugh Paul Choma Karl Kuhlenschmidt Senyo 17 ...... Christopher Svihlik Joanne Curtis Mike Kurnick Don Singel 17 ...... Sarah Page August 20 Eve Dimitrijevs Annette Lapso Lindsay Smith 18 ...... Mary Demchak-Degross James & Maureen Naymik Walter Donald Lazar Elizabeth Spiwak 21 ...... Christine Leibold Dimitrijevs Dr. Jim Lazor Rueben & Jane 22 ...... Deborah Ramsay August 24 Stano Faragas Helen Lembke Strohs 22 ...... William Herzak Mark & Christina Geffert John Gaborick Proto Dn. Dennis Barbara Supra 23 ...... Terri Baranich Ted Geletka Lucak Elizabeth Sutyak Allan M. Hamula Mat. Helen Lucak Melissa Tomberlin 23 ...... David Visocky August 26 Nick & Dawn Kormos Michael Lucak Donna Waters 25 ...... Natalie Boyd Robert Lucak John Wheller

25 ...... Joseph Deyling David Macko Mary Jo August 27 25 ...... Jackie Sipko Elsie Macko Weihrouch Nicholas & Jackie Sipko 27 ...... Katya Kovalak Juliana Matusiak George Zolgus

27 ...... Jacob Polcen August 29 SERVING IN ARMED FORCES 27 ...... Michael Strongosky Greg & Sandy Turk Jon Farragher, Jacob Stankiewicz 27 ...... Nicholas Gaydos

28 ...... Mary Quidort August 31 29 ...... Gerald Severns Phil & Judi Wienclaw MEMORY ETERNAL 30 ...... Sonja Cojocaru Tim & Fran Kormos Catherine Chernesky, Susanna Ustafinski 31 ...... Mike Kalinich 31 ...... Morgan Merrill 31 ...... Monica Visocky **If you or a loved one are not listed on the Birthday or Anniversary lists, please contact Phil in the Church Office at 440.526.5192 or [email protected]

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August 2018 9 STORIES FROM CHURCH CAMP SUMMER CAMP AT ST. VLAD’S

As many of you may know, our parish helps defray the cost of sending our own youth to St. Vladimir’s Summer Church Camp each year, by covering half of the weekly tuition for each child. By doing this, we hope we can allow more of the youth to experience a christian-based summer camp, run by our own Decaon Daniel & Matushka Catrina Kovalak. Now that all three weeks have wrapped up, here are a few short stories that were submitted from the past month. This year, our parish helped cover the cost for over 25 of our own campers, and a number of them stayed for more than one week!

“This year I went to St. Vlad’s Summer Camp for two weeks. It is a chance to meet up with friends and have fun. My favorite parts of camp are the party and Chapel. I like the party because you get to dance with friends. I like Chapel because everything in it is beautiful. The singing and worshiping God is my favorite part of Chapel. I would like to thank the Kovalaks and the Church for making this all possible.” Lindsey Kirsh

““I went to Saint Vladimir’s Summer Camp for two weeks. I had a lot of fun and I want to again next year. I made a lot of friends that I miss already. It felt great to connect with other Orthodox Christian teens. I want to thank Deacon Dan and Matushka Catrina, the counselors, the Church, and God for that experience.” Erika Kirsh

“I went to Saint Vladimir’s Camp for two weeks. It was my first year at camp. My ” favorite part about camp was basketball day, because I love basketball. I got to hang out with my friends, and the food was good, too. I served at chapel time once.” Max Kirsh

““I went to Saint Vladimir’s Camp for one week. It was amazing! Everyone was so nice. Ines is my new best friend, and she is the nicest out of all of them. The food is amazing, especially the canteen snacks, because it’s candy. My mom doesn’t let me have candy. Matushka Catrina took care of me. God is awesome! By the way, I wrote this. My name’s Heidi.” Heidi Kirsh

“We liked church camp a lot! At first we were homesick but then sad it was over so ” fast. We liked fun with father and playing capture the flag the most! We got to be with our cousin Joey all week. We made a lot of new friends. We can’t wait to go to church camp next year! We also got to serve at Chapel time!” “ David & Tommy Visocky

10 The Archangel THE CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOR - Part III: Triumph BY TIM HANCHUK

In 1986 Soviet leader Mikhail On 16 July 1992, President Yeltsin ultimately employed 23 crews of artists. Gorbachev used the word glasnost as a signed a decree for "the establishment The sculptures on the Cathedral's political slogan for increased openness of a fund for the recreation of Moscow." facade were created by a group of and transparency in the government This government fund was to help sculptors led by Yu.G. Orekhov. and its activities in the Soviet Union. pay for the reconstruction of various It reflected Gorbachev's commitment buildings in Moscow that had been lost In the fall of 1994, the Moskva pool was to getting citizens to publicly discuss during Soviet times. The Cathedral demolished, and foundations for the problems and seek solutions. It also headed the list. administrative sectors of the Cathedral encouraged popular scrutiny and were completed by the end of the year. criticism of leaders, and the airing With government funding in the During Christmas (7 January 1995) of mass media. At the time, Alexei works, a general management group Patriarch Alexey II served a Molieben Simonov of the Glasnost Defense for the Cathedral's reconstruction was and blessed the cornerstone. Later Foundation described it as a "tortoise established. It was called the Christ the that spring during Pascha (23 April) he crawling towards freedom of speech." Savior Cathedral Reconstruction Public served Paschal Vespers on the level of Supervising Council and was headed the floor of the future Cathedral. An interesting bit of history, but how does this relate to our story? With The first Divine Liturgy was served the Soviet government claiming in the lower-level Church of the to be more "open," the Holy Transfiguration on the Feast of the Synod of the Russian Orthodox Transfiguration, 19 August 1995. Church appealed for permission Exactly one year later, the Patriarch to reconstruct the Cathedral of led the Great Consecration of the Christ the Savior on its original Church of the Transfiguration, and site. This request was made in henceforth, services were regularly February of 1990, and surprisingly, conducted there. the Soviet government agreed. On 5 December of that same year, On 7 September 1997, the 850th a granite slab was triumphantly anniversary of the founding installed on Volkhonka Street of Moscow was celebrated where the original Cathedral throughout the city. The Patriarch stood. The inscription on this served a festal Molieben in the Moscow’s Christ the Saviour Cathedral. slab read, "This is the cornerstone square outside the Cathedral and of the Church of the Derzhavnaya Icon by His Holiness Patriarch Alexey II and blessed the completed walls. It was also of the Theotokos, which shall be the mayor of Moscow Yuri M. Luzhkov. around this time that the artists began predecessor of the Cathedral of Christ The Council also established the Christ painting the murals on the interior the Savior that will be reconstructed on the Savior Cathedral Reconstruction walls and working on the exterior this spot." Financial Support Fund headed by facade sculptures. Over 22,000 square I.M. Ptichnikov to make appeals and meters of the walls were frescoed This was wonderful news, but having collect public and private donations. out of which more than 9,000 square permission to do something is far easier By autumn 1994, funds were pouring in meters were done in gold leaf. The than actually doing it. The reality of from across Russia. artists finished their work in December the situation was the Church needed 1999, just in time for Patriarch Alexey a pile of money to rebuild the largest Architectural designs for the Cathedral II to conduct the Lesser Consecration Orthodox church in the world. And complex were produced by the Offices on 31 December. The following year also recall that these were turbulent of Mosproekt-2 in consultation with the on the Feast of the Transfiguration (19 times in Russia. From 19-21 August Patriarchate. The project manager and August 2000) the Patriarch conducted 1991, the craziness of the August Coup chief architect was M.M. Posokhin with the Great Consecration. pitted hard-line communists against additional contributions from architects Gorbachev. Although this coup was A.N. Obolensky, D.S. Solopov, and The rebuilt Cathedral of Christ the put down and Gorbachev retained A.M. Denisov. The actual construction Savior was intended to be as close to the power, many say this signaled the final was managed by V.V. Moroz, the original as possible. Based on available demise of the Soviet Union. It was General Director of the firm of ZAO sources, it appears the builders did an officially dissolved on 26 December Mospromstroi. Painting of the murals excellent job in fulfilling this intention. 1991 and Boris Yeltsin took control as was led by the President of the Russian President of Russia. Academy of Arts Z.K. Tsereteli and CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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12 The Archangel CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 were poured concrete faced with brick. How close this new Cathedral is or isn't The exterior facing included marble to the original really doesn't matter. With that being said, there are some from Koegla (Russia), while the stairs What matters is that with the new distinctions between the original and and base of the walls were faced with millennium, the faithful of Russia once contemporary structures. The first red granite from Balmor (Finland). The again have a Cathedral to Christ the major difference was the addition of an new Cathedral also has plumbing and Savior at which to worship. entirely new section at the base of the electricity. Elevators were installed Cathedral. This lower-level area houses in the lower-level administrative areas Author's Note: If you recall, our own the Church of the Transfiguration, the and also run up inside the columns of Metropolitan Tikhon visited Moscow Hall of Church Councils, and the Hall of the Cathedral itself. Perhaps the most in early December 2017 to celebrate the Holy Synod. There are also several controversial difference dealt with the the 100th anniversary of the Election dining halls (modeled after those found high reliefs along the exterior walls. and Enthronement of Saint Tikhon in the Kremlin), a Patriarchal suite, and On the original Cathedral, these were as Patriarch of Moscow, and the a number of offices for the Cathedral carved from marble. As stated in restoration of the Patriarchate. Among staff. There is even an underground part two of this article, some of these His Beatitude's many activities while he parking garage with a ramp allowing still exist, preserved at the Donskoy was there was concelebrating the Divine vehicular and pedestrian access to the Monastery. Instead of again using Liturgy with a host of other Orthodox Cathedral level. marble, Tsereteli (see above) decided Primates at the Cathedral of Christ to have the high reliefs cast in bronze. the Savior on 4 December. The OCA The other major difference comes This did slightly change the outward website has some wonderful articles from the use of modern technology appearance of the Cathedral. and pictures concerning his entire visit. and some slightly different building materials. For example, the new walls

WOODSIDE EVENT CENTER UPDATE BY PHIL TESAR, MARKETING DIRECTOR

Here is a quick update on what is happening at Woodside Event Center!

• We are targeting Friday, October 26th as another WoodsideLIVE! Concert. Currently, we are negotiating with a few bands and hope to be able to announce something in the coming weeks! • We plan on bringing back our New Year’s Eve Celebration Gala this year. More information, along with pricing will be availabe soon. Please SAVE THE DATE! • Our annual Fall Craft Fair is coming up on October 27 in the Gym. If you or anyone you know may want a table, please have them contact our office at 440.526.9696 or visit the website at www.WoodsideEventCenter.com.

BINGO CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS IN JULY

On Sunday, July 22, Bingo celebrated “Christmas in July” with a special visit from the jolly man himself - Santa Clause! This event is a regular in our Bingo promotional schedule throughout the year - and is a big hit with our Bingo players!

(Pictured Left to Right) Tim Gaydos, Kathy Paulsen, Santa Clause, Robin Lucak, Drew Ramsay, Mary Jane Lucak, Mat. Jani Memorich, Paula Gaydos, Bob Lucak, Dan Mehalik, Debbie Ramsay & Jim Mehalik

August 2018 13 HEALTH HINT 125- August 2018 TRANSITIONS Back to School Health Tips A GIFT FROM GOD BY KRISTEN DOTSON, RN NICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER GAYDOS, son of Steve & Lynsay Gaydos, born on July 11. Getting your kids ready to start the school year involves REID ALEXANDER SYLVAIN, son of Tim & Liz (Fiktus) more than finding the perfect backpack, buying school Sylvain, born on July 16. supplies, and shopping for new clothes. It means God Grant You Many Years! safeguarding their health so they’ll be physically ready for the challenges of heading back to school. Consider these AS MANY HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST! tips for a healthy start for your child’s new school year. ALECIA CHRISTINE ANDREWS, daughter of Jeff Andrews and Rachael Mizak, baptized on July 14. 1. The most effective way to avoid spreading and God Grant You Many Years! catching germs is to encourage hand washing. O LORD, CROWN THEM WITH GLORY AND HONOR! 2. Make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. GEORGE BURTON wed LISA HAHN on July 21st Every state requires certain vaccinations at different grade levels for children attending public school. BLESSED IS THE WAY IN WHICH THOU SHAL WALK August is National Immunization awareness month. TODAY, O SOUL! CATHERINE CHERNESKY Reposed July 20, Burried on 3. Annual physical exams will ensure your child is July 23 healthy prior to returning to school. SUSANNA USTAFINSKI Reposed July 24, Burried on July 27 4. Reinstate routines at least a week before school May Their Memory Be Eternal! starts, especially adjust sleep schedules to be more in align with school schedules. WOMEN OF THE BIBLE QUIZ 5. Childhood obesity continues to rise and with it a 1). The first woman, wife of Adam. greater health risk to those affected. Students who eat 2). Samson loved her. breakfast versus those who don’t are more alert during 3). Wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. class. Plus, the right foods combined with adequate 4). She was present at Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. rest will help their bodies fight off infections. 5). Infamous for demanding the head of John the Baptist. 6). Jacob’s favorite wife, and the mother of Joseph and 6. Check for head lice. Stress the importance to your Benjamin. child of not sharing combs, hats, and clothes, and send 7). She was the mother of Abraham’s son Ishmael. your child’s pillow on a sleepover. Do a visual head 8). Isaac’s wife, and mother of Jacob and Esau. check at least once a week, particularly for younger 9). King David’s wife, and the mother of Solomon. children. This time of year, it’s a good idea also to do a 10). Her name became associated with “painted women,” body check looking for ticks. or prostitutes.

7. A new school year coincides with a new allergy season. Children who suffer from allergies get a triple SAVE THE DATE whammy in school where dust mites, mold, and other allergens may flourish in the classroom. For some kids, Upcoming Parish Events it means a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes. For others, these allergens can trigger asthma Thur. Aug. 9...... 55+ Club Indians Game Outing or lead indirectly to sinus infections. Also, eating in Fri. Aug. 17...... Pet Blessing Service the cafeteria can present a number of problems for Fri. Aug.17...... FOCA National Golf Tournament those suffering with food allergies. Discuss any allergy Fri. Aug.18...... FOCA National Golf Tournament concerns with your child’s school nurse as soon as Sun. Aug. 19...... Church Outing: Goodtime III possible at the start of the school year. Thur. Aug. 23...... Sunday School Teacher Meeting Thur. Sept. 6...... Bingo Appreciation Dinner Have a safe and healthy school year! Thur. Sept. 20...... Prislopsky Dinner Lecture Sun. Sept. 30...... Annual Parish Golf Outing Wed. Oct. 10....Camp Fundraiser: Mama Mia! @ Playhouse

Sat. Nov. 3...... Camp Fundraiser: Clambake for); 6) Rachel; 7) Hagar; 8) Rebecca; 9) Bathsheba; 10) Jezebel 10) Bathsheba; 9) Rebecca; 8) Hagar; 7) Rachel; 6) for);

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FOCA NATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AUGUST 17 & 18, 2018 IRONWOOD GOLF COURSE Friday, August 17 The smash hit, feel-good musical MAMA MIA! is 11:00 am - Golf (18 Holes + Cart for $41) playing at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square and 7:00 pm - Scores / Prizes in the Shanty now is your chance to guarantee your seat and raise money for St. Vladimir’s Camp & Retreat Center! Saturday, August 18 11:00 am - Golf (18 Holes + Cart for $41) 5:00 pm - Vespers Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 7:30 pm 7:00 pm - Scores / Prizes in the Shanty Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square 8:00 pm - Banquet in the Shanty Tickets: $55 each (Steak Dinner w/trimmings & desert) Deadline to order is Aug. 15

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