CATHEDRAL WEBSITE: VOL. 67 NO FOUR-WEEK ISSUE JANUARY 3, 2010 DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 3, 2010

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1 CATHEDRAL WEBSITE: VOL. 67 NO FOUR-WEEK ISSUE JANUARY 3, 2010 DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 3, Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY 10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL Panachida: + Mary Pavlik on 6 th anniversary by Jean Pickerill; + Mary Kesselak on 2 nd anniversary (1/9) by Sonya Kesselak; + Michael Sverada, + Mary and James I. Mays, and + Philip and Anna Sverada by Irene Sverada; + John and Anna Wojnar by M/Mrs. Steve Fucsko 5 Tue. 6 PM Royal Hours of the Nativity 6 Wed. 7:30 AM Vesperal Liturgy on the Vigil of the Nativity (Remembered in the Proskomedia: + Irene Sroka on 12 th anniversary by George Mishurda; + John Smider; + John Petrick; + Alex Stolicza; + Helena Krompak) 10:30 PM Service of Nativity Complines 11:45 PM Cathedral Choir Medley of Christmas Carols 7 Thu. NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, GOD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST 12 Midnight 1 st Christmas Liturgy 9 AM 2 nd Christmas Liturgy 8 Fri. 9 AM Liturgy on the Holyday of the Synaxis of the Mother of God (Remembered in the Proskomedia: Health of all Cathedral Altar Society Members) Panachida: Perpetual: + Cathedral Founders and Benefactors; + John F. Popp Jr. on 5 th anniversary by Ann Mishurda; Perpetual Remembrance of mother + Martha Matvay and brother + Thomas Matvay by Joseph Matvay 9 Sat. 9 AM Liturgy on the Holyday of the Great Martyr Stephen (Remembered in the Proskomedia: + Karl Engelbach and + Michael Lovas; Health of Valerie Engelbach and Sons, and Tina Aurandt) Panachida: + Stephen Evanisko and all Departed Servicemen of the Cathedral Parish by Anna Evanisko and the Evanisko Family; Perpetual: + Mary Radasky Kesselak by Andrea and Jeff Robel; + Anna Marie Miterko as birthday remembrance by Mary Szelazek 6 PM Vespers

2 DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 10, Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY 10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL (Remembered in the Proskomedia: + Veronica and Peter Sakmar; + Carla Jean Engelbach) Panachida: Perpetual: + Kay Miloro; Perpetual: + Anna Toth; Perpetual: + Departed Kol adniki Christmas Carolers of the Cathedral Parish by John and Helen Yurosko 11 Mon. 7 AM + Eva Cushman on 12 th anniversary by a Friend; + Rose Hilboky as a birthday remembrance by Veronica Ronchak 13 Wed. 6 PM Vespers for the Holyday 14 Thu. 9 AM Liturgy on the Holyday of St. Basil the Great and Julian New Year Panachida: + Patricia Pasternak on 2 nd anniversary by John Gojmerac; + John and Julia Santichen by Susan and Thomas Bradley 16 Sat. 6 PM Vespers DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 17, Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY 10:15 SUNDAY SCHOOL (Remembered in the Proskomedia: Perpetual: + Joseph, Michael and Anna Chanda and + Matthew Lazarak) Panachida: Perpetual: + Prof. Andrew Panchisin on 40 th anniversary (1/15); Perpetual: + Pani Emily Molchany; + Fr. Basil and Pani Marie Kurutz by Dr. John G. Kurutz 6 PM Royal Hours of Theophany 18 Mon. Vigil of Theophany 7:30 AM Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil (Remembered in the Proskomedia: + Nick Toth on 30 th anniversary by M/Mrs. M. Sojak) 6 PM Cathedral Auditorium Holy Night Supper 7 PM Compline Service and Blessing of Water 19 Tue. 9 AM Liturgy on the Holyday of Theophany (Remembered in the Proskomedia: + Helen Balog) Panachida: + Michael Radasky on 43 rd anniversary by M/Mrs. Harry Sakmar; + John and Julia Santichen by Patricia and Michael Santichen; Perpetual: + Michael and Anna Zahoran by Joann Berkey 20 Wed. 9 AM Liturgy on the Holyday of the Synaxis of St. John the Baptist (Remembered in the Proskomedia: Perpetual: + David Vreeland) Panachida: + John and Julia Yackulich, + Mary and Charles Buchan, brother + John, + Brian and + Bertha by Irene Yackulich; + Sandra Conrad on 7 th anniversary 23 Sat. 8 AM + Helen Kindya on 25 th anniversary by M/Mrs. Andrew Muha; + Michael Zahoran on 17 th anniversary by Mary Maraca; + Michael Cushman on 3 rd anniversary by Helen Oleksa and Raymond Cushman; Perpetual: + Very Rev. John Stefanik; + Rose and John Patrick Sr.; + Betty Ann Lanko Berezonsky; + John Mirilovich by Rich, Harriet, Richard, Renee, Andrew, Kristen, Michael, Nancy and Marie Mirilovich 6 PM Vespers DIVINE SERVICES FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 24, Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY 10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL (Panachida: + Anastasia Pirich by Julia Messner; + Anna Marie Dudak on 39 th anniversary by M/Mrs. Nick Martyak; + John Girousky on 19 th anniversary by M/Mrs. Warren Meyers; + Peter Keselyak on 30 th anniversary by M/Mrs. Thomas Weinzeril 28 Thu. 7 AM + Mary Lych on 9 th anniversary by Kay Evanchick; Perpetual: + John and Anna Kovalik by Kovalik Family; Perpetual: Jan and Mary Koval 29 Fri. 7 AM + Martha Matolyak on 40 th anniversary by Joseph Pencek 30 Sat. 8 AM Perpetual: + Frank J. Miloro; + Anna Bolha as birthday remembrance by M/Mrs. John J. Yuhas 6 PM Vespers

3 A CHRISTMAS THANK YOU! - Metropolitan Nicholas for the gift of the Eternal Light and sacramental altar wine for 2010 in memory of parents + Andrew and + Anna Smisko and the departed of the Smisko, Totin and Kasala Families - Metropolitan Nicholas for altar roses on 51 st anniversary of ordination on January 11 - Pani Andrea Kovich for altar roses on 1/11 in memory of husband + Fr. Charles Kovich - George Kohan for pointsettias on the altar in memory of father + Stephen Kohan - Cathedral Choir directed by Helen Spanovich, and the cantors led by Dr. Donald Koval - Romayne and Henry Laichak, Agnes and John Buchovesky, and Dr. Donald Koval and and Helen Koval for decorating the Cathedral - Pani Betty Jean Baranik and Nick Koslin for preparing the Cathedral - Forrest and Nancy Spangler for refurbishing two large altar candle holders - Christmas candles on the altar are in memory of uncle + John Sprincz and aunt - Mary Prysiazniuk by niece Rita and husband - Barry, Julie and Amanda Gilchrist for the gift of $300 to the Needy Fund in memory of departed mother and grandmother + Helen Yuhas, and fathers and grandfathers + John Yuhas and + Robert Gilchrist - Mark Braun for his Christmas gift of $250 to the Needy Fund - John E. Roskos for his Christmas gift of $150 to the Needy Fund - George Kuzmiak for his Christmas gift of $100 to the Needy Fund - Mary Lou and Patrick Straple for gift of $50 - decorative stenciling around windows THANK YOU FOR THE POINTSETTIAS! Mary Mehalacki (3) in memory of husband + Michael and parents Gaynell Shrift (2) in memory of M/Mrs. Frank Evanisko and M/Mrs. Wilber Shrift Ann Evanisko (3) in memory of parents + John and Mary Lesko, in-laws + George and Anna Evanisko, and husband + George Evanisko Jr. Helen Spanovich (2) in honor of the Cathedral Choir Evalyn Brudnak Family (3) in memory of + Robert Brudnak, + John and Anna Kovalic, and + Stephen, Anna and Dolores Brudnak John Yarina (7) in memory of wife + Jeri, children + John and Grace Elizabeth, parents + Charles and Mary Yarina, and in-laws + Anthony and Josephine Jakubik Connor Kelly & Lauren and Claire Slate (1) in memory of Aunt Dolores Brudnak Danya Pysh (2) in memory of + Michael J. Pysh, and in honor of Anne Pysh and Melanie and David Dudak Kris Bunda (6) in memory of + Stephen and Margaret Herko, + Peg Ryan and + Emil and Rosemary Bunda Ann M. Yurcisin (2) in memory of Very Rev. Protopresbyter John and Pani Anna Yurcisin Roger Pavlik (2) in memory of + Michael and Mary Pavlik Susan Kalcik (1) in memory of + Ann and Paul Kalcik Julia Messner (2) in memory of parents + Michael and Anastasia Pirich, and husband + Leonard F. Messner Ruth Horner (2) in memory of mother + Mary Horner, grandparents + Michael and Mary Morochko, and deceased members of the Morochko Family Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haschak (2) in memory of + John Haschak and Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Eger Louise Brudnak (3) in memory of + Stephen and Anna Brudnak, + Robert Brudnak, and + Dolores Brudnak Patricia and Michael Santichen (1) in memory of + John and Julia Santichen Susan Bradley (2) in memory of + John and Julia Santichen Paul Miesemer (1) in memory of + Helen Miesemer Wayne Nabors (2) in memory of Jessie and Hattie Nabors and Betty and Jerry Nabors Charles Santichen (8) in memory of + John and Julia Santichen, + Olga Vatavuk and Bill Bowan, + Frank and Mary Santichen, + Father and Matushka Ugrin, + Father and Matushka Fedak, + Mary and Victor Guibiner, + Andrew and Michael Bodinsky, and + Stephen and Anna Bodinsky

4 WISH THEM A HAPPY JANUARY BIRTHDAY! 1 Richard Miloro 2 Joe Satkovich 4 Kurtis Dutko 11 Anna Furman 14 Luke Tvarozna 17 Nevin Zimmerman 17 Steve Muchesko 18 Michael Haschak 19 Amanda Dutko 22 Kate Abele 23 George Evanisko 24 Nicholas Benc 26 Fr. Frank P. Miloro 31 Evelyn Evanisko GREETINGS! Father and Pani Miloro extend festive greetings to His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas; to the Clergy Father John and Pani Jean Baranik, Fr. James Gleason and Fr. Nik Ferencz and members of the Seminary community; Father Andrew and Pani Yoanna Gromm and Family; Protodeacon Oleg and Ludmilla Aminov and Family; to Ms. Helen Spanovich and our Cathedral Choir; to Dr. Donald P. Koval and our cantors; to Cathedral Officers and the Officers and members of all parish organizations; and to all our Parishioners. Father and Pani are also grateful for the Christmas cards and thoughtful remembrances. May God bless all! CONGRATULATIONS TO HIS EMINENCE Metropolitan Nicholas will celebrate his 51 st anniversary of ordination to the priesthood on January 11. On Sunday, January 10, everyone is invited downstairs to the auditorium for the coffee social which is being given in the Metropolitan s honor. Please come and enjoy one another s company! THANK YOU FOR THE FLOWERS! 1/3 Altar Candles in memory of + Mary Pavlik on 6 th anniversary by Roger Pavlik Sacramental Table In honor of John Shrift on active duty, with prayers for his safe return, requested by parents John and Gaynell Shrift 1/10 Altar 1 bouquet of red roses in honor of the 51 st ordination anniversary of His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas and 1 bouquet in memory of Father Charles Kovich by Pani Andrea Kovich Sacramental Table In memory of mother + Pat Pasternak and brother + Nick by Anna Marie Mlinarchik 1/24 Altar In honor of the 40 th wedding anniversary of Richard and Sandy Miloro Altar Candles are in memory of mother + Anastasia Pirich by Julia Messner

5 AVAILABLE IN THE CATHEDRAL AUDITORIUM.. - Lots-O-Luck calendars for $25. See Donna Yarina. These make nice gifts for any occasion. - Scrip gift cards are available from Pani Baranik on most Sundays. The Cathedral receives a percentage on every gift card. The cards can also be used by yourself when shopping in local grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants and other establishments. - Religious wall calendars. We are grateful to Alan Reid of Moskal Funeral Home who sponsors the calendars every year offering envelopes should be picked up now. Each parishioner has a numbered box. Please remember to use the envelopes from your box with your assigned number when making all offerings. Also..if you know of someone who has not been in church, please take their envelopes and drop them by their house. It will save a lot of time and expense so we don t have to mail them out. - Please remember that 2009 church membership dues are now overdue! Each adult parishioner (college students and those in the armed forces are excused) is obligated to remit the annual dues. Dues paid through January 24 will be reported as paid in the annual financial statement. Please remember that in order to receive full ministration of the church, both spiritual and financial obligations must be met by everyone. If there is anyone who is financially unable to meet these requirements, please see Father Miloro. - PLEASE NOTE THAT YEARLY CHURCH DUES FOR 2010 HAD BEEN RAISED AT A RECENT PARISH MEETING TO $100 PER PERSON. THERE IS A CONVENIENT ENVELOPE FOR THIS PURPOSE AMONG THE JANUARY ENVELOPES IN EACH OFFERING ENVELOPE BOX. WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR TO REMIT YOUR ANNUAL DUES. THE DUES ARE NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO MAINTAIN PROPER CASH FLOW. ALL OUR PARISHIONERS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND. CONGRATULATIONS! WELCOME! We offer our congratulations and prayers in behalf of Timothy Smith who was baptized, chrismated and received into the Church on December 30. Tim is the grandson of Joan and Ron Bost. He is active duty U.S. military, and will be deployed to Iraq. We pray for his safe return. MEMORIAL SATURDAYS when we remember our loved ones in the requiem will begin with the first remembrance on Saturday, February 6. The remaining Saturdays are February 27, March 6, March 13, and May 22. There is an envelope in the offering boxes (dated January 24) for this purpose. Please mark the names of your loved ones in the space provided on the envelope. If there are no changes from last year, please mark the envelope same as last year. ECUMENICAL SERVICE There is a community Ecumenical Service which will be hosted by our Parish on Sunday, January 31 at 3 PM. Metropolitan Nicholas will be joined by Bishop Joseph Adamec (Roman Catholic) and Bishop Gregory Pile (Lutheran). Parishioners of local parishes of all Faiths have been invited to participate. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend! There will be a social afterwards in the Auditorium. RUSSIAN NEW YEARS CELEBRATION will take place at the Educational Center on Saturday, January 16. Dinner is served at 8 PM. There is dancing throughout the evening, and free refreshments at midnight. Cost is $20. See Steve Martyak. EDUCATIONAL CENTER ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, January 31 CATHEDRAL ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, February 7

6 THEOPHANY EVE HOLY NIGHT SUPPER This tradition will be preserved with the Supper served on MONDAY, JANUARY 18 at 6 PM in the Cathedral Auditorium. Everyone is invited to participate! Each family is asked to bring one main fasting dish. After the meal, the Compline and Blessing of Water will take place at 7 PM. NOTE: based on experience in some other years, IF THERE IS BAD WEATHER AND THE GROUND IS ICY OR SNOW COVERED, THE SUPPER WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CANCELLED. IF in doubt that day, call the rectory at on January 18. MARCH FOR LIFE The Annual March will take place on Friday, January 22 in Washington, DC. Van transportation will be provided. Please call Pani Miloro at the rectory ( )to reserve a seat on the van (15 seats available). The van leaves the Cathedral at 7 AM and returns about 10 PM. ETERNAL MEMORY FUND UPDATE Total Parishioners Offerings to Date $257,425 Total Matching Gift to Date $305,000 GRAND TOTAL TO DATE $562,425 Gifts are accepted anytime in any amount. Especially appropriate are donations to the Fund at the time of the death of a loved one. What better way is there than to memorialize someone by making their memory a permanent part of our Parish? Please think about it, and thank you for considering this Fund THEOPHANY HOME BLESSING Homes of parishioners will be blessed in conjunction with the Holyday of Theophany. Father will bless homes beginning on January 19 after Liturgy. He will go to homes where he is requested to visit. The blessings will not continue after 7 PM on any day. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE YOUR HOME BLESSED, PLEASE COMPLETE THE REQUEST FORM BELOW AND LEAVE IT IN THE CATHEDRAL OFFICE OR GIVE IT TO FATHER. Dear Father: We would like to have our home blessed. Family Name Address Phone

7 CATHEDRAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010 JANUARY 7 JANUARY 16 JANUARY 19 JANUARY 22 JANUARY 31 JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 7 FEBRUARY 21 MARCH 21 MARCH 28 APRIL 4 MAY 9 MAY 16 MAY 23 MAY 30 JUNE 6 JUNE JUNE 20 JUNE JULY 5-8 AUGUST 1-7 AUGUST 8 SEPTEMBER 12 OCTOBER 10 DECEMBER 19 CHRISTMAS NATIVITY OF OUR SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST NEW YEAR CELEBRATION EDUCATIONAL CENTER THEOPHANY HOLYDAY BLESSING OF WATER ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE EDUCATIONAL CENTER ANNUAL MEETING ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE 3 PM CATHEDRAL ANNUAL MEETING ORTHODOX SUNDAY PARISH COMMUNION BREAKFAST PALM SUNDAY EASTER PASCHA RESURRECTION OF CHRIST MOTHER S DAY BREAKFAST FIRST CONFESSION CLASS PENTECOST GRADUATES SUNDAY CLOSE OF SUNDAY SCHOOL CAMP NAZARETH FAMILY DAY RECONVENING OF XXI DIOCESAN COUNCIL-SOBOR FATHER S DAY ANNUAL ALTAR BOY RETREAT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JOHNSTOWN DEANERY SUMMER CAMP PARISH CORN ROAST SUNDAY SCHOOL OPENS DEANERY DDD DINNER SUNNEHANNA COUNTRY CLUB ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION AND BANQUET

8 You Are Cordially Invited to Attend A Three Week Adult Education Lecture Series Growing in the Image & Likeness of God A Pre-Lenten Spiritual Retreat MONDAY EVENINGS AT 7:00 PM January 25, February 1, & February 8, 2010 CHRIST THE SAVIOUR ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 300 Garfield Street, Johnstown, PA Join Us At the Cathedral to Learn More About the Orthodox Christian Spiritual Life in Preparation for Great Lent OR WATCH OUR LIVE BROADCAST ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB Register For Free Online Access at CO-SPONSORED BY: THE DIOCESAN APOSTOLATE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL