Ambo. Glory to God for All Things! ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL APRIL 20, 2008 PALM SUNDAY

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1 Ambo ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 733 Starkweather Ave. Cleveland, Ohio APRIL 20, 2008 PALM SUNDAY Mailing: 733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio Glory to God for All Things T F Archpriest John Zdinak Dean Archpriest Pavel Soucek Attached/Retired Subdeacon Theodore Lentz Sacristan Reader Julius Kovach Ecclesiarch & Choirmaster 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 THE BRIDEGROOM St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 1

2 In the Orthodox Church the last week of Christ's life is officially called Passion Week. In popular terminology it is called Holy Week. Each day is designated in the service books as "great and holy." There are special services every day of the week which are fulfilled in all churches. Earthly life ceases for the faithful as they "go up with the Lord to Jerusalem" (Matins of Great and Holy Monday). Each day of Holy Week has its own particular theme. The theme of Monday is that of the sterile fig tree which yields no fruit and is condemned. Tuesday the accent is on the vigilance of the wise virgins who, unlike their foolish sisters, were ready when the Lord came to them. Wednesday the focus is on the fallen woman who repents. Great emphasis is made in the liturgical services to compare the woman, a sinful harlot who is saved, to Judas, a chosen apostle who is lost. The one gives her wealth to Christ and kisses his feet; the other betrays Christ for money with a kiss. On each of these three days the Gospel is read at the Hours, as well as at the Vespers when the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts is served. The Old Testamental readings are from Exodus, Job, and the Prophets. The Gospel is also read at the Matins services which are traditionally called the "Bridegroom" services because the general theme of each of these days is the end of the world and the judgment of Christ. It is the common practice to serve the Bridegroom services at night. Behold, the bridegroom comes in the middle of the night and blessed is the servant whom he shall find watching, and unworthy the servant whom he shall find heedless. Take care then, 0 my soul, and be not weighed down by sleep that you will not be given over unto death and be excluded from the Kingdom. But rise up and call out: Holy, Holy, Holy art T hou O God, by the Theotokos have mercy on us (Troparion of the First Three Days). During the first three days of Holy Week, the Church prescribes that the entire Four Gospels be read at the Hours up to the point in each where the passion of Christ begins. Although this is not usually possible in parish churches, an attempt is sometimes made to read at least one complete Gospel, privately or in common, before Holy Thursday. DEPARTED: Metropolitan Laurus + 3/16/08 Archbishop Gregory + 4/16/08 Archpriest Eugene Vansuch + 3/23/08 Helen Barski + 3/13/08 Dorothy Ferencz + 3/17/08 Roberta Coleman + 4/8/08 ILL-AFFLICTED: Archpriest Pavel Soucek Subdeacon Theodore Lentz Helen Baldner Carol Bohurjak Mary Chrewan Michelle Dunn (cousin of Sonia Vorell) PRAYER REQUESTS Joseph Gammalo Henry & Julia Grabowski Maria Hanzel Chrstina Helle Jason Kleps (cousin of Maca Tyler. Jason is in Kirkuk, Iraq) Marian Kluchnik Mary Ann Kovach Dorothy Laskovich John Matson Olga Michailuk Dan O Donnell Rebekah Samol Julia Sankovic(child) James Shehan Mary Ann Silberhorn William J. Spurlock St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 2 Elsie Sudnick Harrison Ward (Child) William & Suzanne Frazier Cara Ann Gartman Edward & Carol Jacak Tom & Nancy Mitchell William George & Mara Oprisko Nathan & Chelsea Pozderac Robby & Jacqui Prock William & Petra Turko & Newborn Nicholas

3 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. ANNOUNCEMENT COFEE HOUR & GREETERS SCHEDULES Greeters: Coffee Hour Hosts: 4/20/08 4/27/08 5/04/08 5/11/08 Joyce Tabeling/Albert Casey No Coffee Hour Donna Jacak Chanda Czaruk St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Bright Saturday, May 3, event has been postponed until Fall, Linda Smotzer/Tom Broslawik Debbi Pinta/Michael Tabeling Linda Smozer/Phyllis Gindlesperger Eileen & Steven Bondor COLLECTION - IOCC 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 Paul Pangrace or the Parish Office if you are interested. For the weeks of April 20 & April 27 ~ Anonymous FOCA DINNER AND A MOVIE On Bright Tuesday, April 29, Cathedral FOCA will hold a Dinner & A Movie Night, 6:00 P.M. at Hoggies, Cinemax in Valley View. For additional information contact Darrell Felon at APRIL SPECIAL orthodox study bibles The long awaited Complete Orthodox Study Bibles are now available. We have been able to order them at a special price of $ Please see Paul Pangrace to place an order. One box is already gone ALL PARISHIONERS AND VISITING GUESTS Please join us at Coffee Hour on May 4th. FREE Barbie doll clothes for all who attend Everyone welcome St. Innocent Orthodox Church Olmsted Falls, Ohio BRIGHT FRIDAY DINNER DANCE Friday May 2, 2008 Ledgewood Clubhouse Falling Water Rd Strongsville, OH Dinner at 7:00 Music Provided By & HIS FI RED ZIWICH S M NTERNATIONAL OUND ACHINE COST $20.00 Ages 13 & Up $5.00 Ages 6-12 Free 5 & under Casual Dress No Jeans For tickets or additional information call Dn. Michael/Lu Timko Julie Hall or Susan Skinner-Kidd SATURDAY, MAY 10TH CORSAGE MAKING CLASS CHILDREN OF ALL AGES ARE INVITED TO THIS FUN FREE WORKSHOP IN WHICH EVERYONE WILL MAKE A CORSAGE FOR THEIR MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, GODMOTHER OR OTHER BELOVED PERSON. ALL CORSAGE MATERIALS PROVIDED - AND - THERE S A FREE LUNCH, TOO 11 AM in the Parish Hall CALL VIRGINIA MEDVEC TO RESERVE SPOTS FOR YOURSELVES AND/OR YOUR CHILDREN St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 3

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5 Spend the day with FATHER PETER GILLQUIST Saturday, May 17 St. Matthew s Church, Albion Rd., North Royalton. UNSEEN WARFARE Registration at 10 a.m. Conference begins at 10:30 a.m. and ends with Vespers at 4 p.m. $15 in advance; $20 after May 3. For information call Bonnie Harmon at Ladies Luncheon on Friday, May 16 with Khourie Marilyn Gillquist from Noon-2:00 p.m. at St. Matthew s. Bring your favorite dish. Donations appreciated. To register, volunteer, donate or ask questions call: Bonnie Harmon at Cindy George at St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 5

6 Sunday, April 20 PALM SUNDAY 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, April 21 Great & Holy Monday 4:00 PM Presanctified Liturgy Tuesday, April 22 Great & Holy Tuesday 4:00 PM Presanctified Liturgy Wednesday, April 23 Great & Holy Wednesday 4:00 PM Presanctified Liturgy Thursday, April 24 Great & Holy Thursday 4:00 PM Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil 7:00 PM Matins of Great & Holy Friday (Twelve Gospel Readings) Weekly Schedule GREAT LENT Friday, April 25 Great & Holy Friday 9:00 AM Royal Hours 3:00 PM Great Vespers of Holy Friday (Tomb Watch from 4:00 PM) 8:00 PM Matins of Great & Holy Saturday (Procession with Holy Shroud) Saturday, April 26 Great & Holy Saturday (Tomb Watch to 11:30 PM) 2:00 PM Vesperal Liturgy followed by Blessing of Loaves, Wine & Dried Fruit 4:00 PM Blessing of Baskets 11:30 PM Nocturns Sunday, April 27 Great & Holy Pascha 12:00 Midnight Paschal Vigil (Matins & Divine Liturgy followed by Agape Meals & breaking of the fast) Blessing of Baskets Monday, April 28 Bright Monday 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral 733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 6