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JUNE 3, 2018 Cleveland, Ohio 44113 T 216 Ambo ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL Mailing: 733 Starkweather Avenue JUNE 3, 2018 Cleveland, Ohio 44113 T 216. 741. 1310 SYNAXIS OF F 216. 623. 1092 ALL SAINTS www.sttheodosius.org - Archpriest John Zdinak, Dean [email protected] SYNAXIS OF ALL SAINTS Cell: 216. 554. 7282 - Father Jacob Van Sickle - 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 the office by Wednesday of each week before noon. * CALENDAR: Event dates must be submitted by the 15th of each month. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 1 The Sunday following Pentecost is dedicated to All Saints, both those who are known to us, and those who are known only to God. There have been saints at all times, and they have come from every corner of the earth. They were Apostles, Martyrs, Prophets, Hierarchs, Monastics, and Righteous, yet all were perfected by the same Holy Spirit. The Descent of the Holy Spirit makes it possible for us to rise above our fallen state and to attain sainthood, thereby fulfilling God’s directive to “be holy, for I am holy” (Lev. 11:44, 1 Peter 1:16, etc.). Therefore, it is fitting to commemorate All Saints on the first Sunday after Pentecost. This feast may have originated at an early date, perhaps as a celebration of all martyrs, then it was broadened to include all men and women who had borne witness to Christ by their virtuous lives, even if they did not shed their blood for Him. Saint Peter of Damascus, in his “Fourth Stage of Contemplation,” mentions five categories of saints: Apostles, Martyrs, Prophets, Hierarchs, and Monastic Saints (PHILOKALIA [in English] Vol. 3, p.131). He is actually quoting from the OCTOECHOS, Tone 2 for Saturday Matins, kathisma after the first stichology. Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain (July 14) adds the Righteous to Saint Peter’s five categories. The list of Saint Nicodemus is found in his book THE FOURTEEN EPISTLES OF ST PAUL (Venice, 1819, p. 384) in his discussion of I Corinthians 12:28. The hymnology for the feast of All Saints also lists six categories: “Rejoice, assembly of the Apostles, Prophets of the Lord, loyal choirs of the Martyrs, divine Hierarchs, Monastic Fathers, and the Righteous....” Some of the saints are described as Confessors, a category which does not appear in the above lists. Since they are similar in spirit to the martyrs, they are regarded as belonging to the category of Martyrs. They were not put to death as the Martyrs were, but they boldly confessed Christ and came close to being executed for their faith. Saint Maximus the Confessor (January 21) is such a saint. The order of these six types of saints seems to be based on their importance to the Church. The Apostles are listed first, because they were the first to spread the Gospel throughout the world. The Martyrs come next because of their example of courage in professing their faith before the enemies and persecutors of the Church, which encouraged other Christians to remain faithful to Christ even unto death. Although they come first chronologically, the Prophets are listed after the Apostles and Martyrs. This is because the Old Testament Prophets saw only the shadows of things to come, whereas the Apostles and Martyrs experienced them firsthand. The New Testament also takes precedence over the Old Testament. The holy Hierarchs comprise the fourth category. They are the leaders of their flocks, teaching them by their word and their example. The Monastic Saints are those who withdrew from this world to live in monasteries, or in seclusion. They did not do this out of hatred for the world, but in order to devote themselves to unceasing prayer, and to do battle against the power of the demons. Although some people erroneously believe that monks and nuns are useless and unproductive, Saint John Climacus had a high regard for them: “Angels are a light for monks, and the monastic life is a light for all men” (LADDER, Step 26:31). St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 2 The last category, the Righteous, are those who attained holiness of life while living “in the world.” Examples include Abraham and his wife Sarah, Job, Saints Joachim and Anna, Saint Joseph the Betrothed, Saint Juliana of Lazarevo, and others. The feast of All Saints achieved great prominence in the ninth century, in the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Leo VI the Wise (886-911). His wife, the Holy Empress Theophano (December 16) lived in the world, but was not attached to worldly things. She was a great benefactor to the poor, and was generous to the monasteries. She was a true mother to her subjects, caring for widows and orphans, and consoling the sorrowful. Even before the death of StTheophano in 893 or 894, her husband started to build a church, intending to dedicate it to Theophano, but she forbade him to do so. It was this emperor who decreed that the Sunday after Pentecost be dedicated to All Saints. Believing that his wife was one of the righteous, he knew that she would also be honored whenever the Feast of All Saints was celebrated. BIBLE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 3 June 3 Heb. 11:33-12:2 June 5 Rom.4:4-12 June 8 Rom. 5:17-6:2 Matt. 10:32-33,37-38; Matt. 7:15-21 Matt. 9:14-17 19:27-30 June 6 Rom. 4:13-25 June 9 Rom. 3:19-26 June 4 Rom. 2:28-3:18 Matt. 7:21-23 Matt. 7:1-8 Matt. 6:31-34,7:9-11 June 7 Rom. 5:10-16 Matt. 8:23-27 Graduation information is needed. Please submit the following to Karen Felon (440-238-3837). 1. Name of Graduate 2. Name of high school or college 3. School colors 4. Any honors or scholarships received 5. Future plans - college, job opportunities, etc. 6. Photo of graduate - cap & gown St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 3 PRAYER REQUESTS Departed: Ill Afflicted & Joseph Gammalo Special Intentions: Elena Rich (Jerry Czajkowski’s Aleksei Green daughter) Don Hinkle Fr. Basil Stoyka Julia Sankovic (Child) Matushka Laryssa Hutnyan Joy Jahans (friend of Paul Pangrace) Andrew Sykaluk Archpriest Theodore Bobosh Stephen Jahans (friend of Paul Elaine Sudnick (Joy Pfeiffer’s Child Katie Repasky (friend of Fr. Pangrace) mother) John) Diane Kearsey (Janice Tkacz’s sister) Janice Tkacz Melissa (cousin of Mary Ann Kovach) John Kovalski (friend of Paul Eleanor Wachovec (friend of Karen Pangrace) Julia Felon) Chris Magee (Erin Zawolowycz’s Christopher Baymiller (friend of Robert Walsh (friend of The Felons) brother) Paul Pangrace) Colleen Walsh (friend of the The Melissa McCutcheon Paula Baymiller (friend of Paul Felons) Michael McCutcheon Pangrace) Elisabeth Wright (friend of Paul Natalya Miller (Arlene Neale’s Debbie Bazelides (Judy Schwind’s Pangrace) great-niece) cousin) Malcolm Wright (friend of Paul Paul Mihal Carol Bohurjak Pangrace) Andrew Mytrohovich Marie Borland Erin Zawolowycz Carol Nielsen (Paul Pangrace’s Sandra Brello sister) Elizabeth Bullock (friend of the Joseph & Ellie Tabeling & Unborn Daniel O’Donnell Jacobsons) Child Pat O’Donnell Gregory Cervo Debra Parhamovich (Karen Felon’s Elsie Conrad John & Anna (Tom Mitchell’s sister) Arlene Czajkowski sister) Neth & Unborn Child Grace Parhamovich (Karen Felon’s Jerry Czajkowski mother) Horia Dascalescu (Lavinia Morris’s Jacob (Cindy Zdinak’s nephew) & James Peter Petkac brother) Anastasia Pogorily Alixandra Pozderac & Unborn Debra Ellis Child Gregory Galan James Marshall Prock St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 4 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: 6/3/18 Michael Tabeling & Michael Udell Igor Gajewsky & Paul Pangrace 6/10/18 Lauren Miklos & Chanda Czaruk Tammy & Eva Ponomarenko 6/17/18 Steve Rusnak & Jim Schwind Nina & Elizabeth Antonik 6/24/18 Cathy Weber & Mat. Jenn Boerio Igor Gajewsky & Paul Pangrace 7/1/18 TBA Karen Felon & Virginia Medvec 7/8/18 TBA Linda Smotzer & Sonia Vorell 7/15/18 TBA Michael Tabeling & Paul Pangrace 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 2018 year: In loving memory of Olga Fritskey from John & Ruth Fritskey St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 5 Tremont Historic Church Tour Saturday, June 9th 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Featuring: St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral St. Augustine Church Pilgrim Church Tickets are $20 Half of the proceeds go to the churches, the other half goes to the Tremont History Project Reception afterwards at Prosperity Social Club 1109 Starkweather Ave. Reservations are required For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Dorothy Winovich at 440-617-0498 St.
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