ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

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1 Ambo ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 733 Starkweather Ave. Cleveland, Ohio Mailing: 733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 4411 T F REMINDER Please be sure that cell phones are turned off before entering the temple. THANK YOU. Archpriest John Zdinak Dean Dn. Daniel Boerio Subdeacon Theodore Lentz 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 Fr. John Office Hours Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM *Articles for publication in the AMBO should be submitted to: sttheocemetery@yahoo.com by Wednesday of each week before noon. SEPTEMBER 26, TH. SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REPOSE OF ST. JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN MARTYR CALLISTRATUS (SEPT. 27) Saint Callistratus was a native of Carthage. An ancestor of St Callistratus, Neochorus, has served under the emperor Tiberius in Palestine, under the command of Pontius Pilate, the procurator of Judea, and was a witness to the suffering on the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, His voluntary death and glorious Resurrection. The saint's father was a Christian, and he raised his son in faith and piety. Also like his father, St Callistratus became a soldier and excelled among his pagan military comrades by his good conduct and gentle disposition. At night when everyone slept, he usually stayed up at prayer. Once, a soldier sleeping nearby heard St Callistratus invoking the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and he reported this to the military commander, who in turn summoned Callistratus, interrogated him and wanted to make him offer sacrifice to idols. The saint resolutely refused to do this, so the military commander ordered that the saint be beaten. Then, covered with wounds, the saint was dragged over sharp stones. The beating and the torments did not sway the firm will and brave endurance of the sufferer. The saint was sewn up in a leather sack and drown him in the sea. By God's mercy, however, the sack struck a sharp rock and was torn open. St Callistratus came to dry land unharmed, carried by dolphins. Viewing such a miracle, forty-nine soldiers came to believe in Christ. Then the military commander threw St Callistratus and the believing soldiers into prison. Before this, all of them were subjected to innumerable floggings. In jail St Callistatus continued to preach the Word of God St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 1

2 to the soldiers and he bolstered their spirits for martyrdom. Summoned again before the military commander, the sufferers firmly confessed their faith in Christ, after which they were bound hand and foot and thrown into a dam. But there their bonds broke, and with bright faces the holy martyrs stood in the water, rejoicing in their Baptism, which coincided with the act of martyrdom. Beautiful bright crowns appeared over their heads, and all heard a voice: "Be brave, Callistratus, with your company, and come rest in the eternal habitations." At the same time, the earth shuddered and an idol standing nearby fell down and smashed. Seeing this, another 135 soldiers also believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. The military commander, fearing a mutiny in the army, did not put them on trial, but again imprisoned St Callistratus with the others, where they fervently prayed and gave thanks to the Creator for giving them power to endure such sufferings. At night the martyrs were cut to pieces with swords by order of the military commander. Their holy relics were buried by the 135 soldiers who remained alive. Later, a church was built on the spot of their sufferings, as St Callistatus had foretold. DEPARTED: Metropolitan Christopher + 8/18/10 Ill Afflicted & Special Intentions Fr. David Lis Sister Anastasia (Monastery Marcha) Mother Anna (Monastery Marcha) Alice Artino Afanasi Balassz John Baranich Carol Bohurjak John Conrad Eugene Erhardt Melanie Faunce Bernadine Gindlesperger Julia Grabowski Sandee Holod Donna Jacak Lexus Kasubienski (Judy Baughman s Granddaughter) Vera Kubulins PRAYER REQUESTS Sarah Kersey Dorothy Laskovich Paul Laskovich Reginald Martin Phil Maxin Brian Nemec (Frank Tkacz s Godson) Alex and Jerilyn Oppenheim Walter & Grace Parhamovich (Karen Felon s parents) David Roman (Nephew of Margaret Rusynyk) Thomas Shepard Mary Ann Silberhorn Amanda Steffes Mila Stepanovich Barbara Thompson (Phyllis Gindlesperger s Sister-In-Law) Melvin Timm Mary Virosteck Hannah Ward (God Child of Fr. Andrew Stevens) Harrison Ward (God Child of Fr. Andrew Stevens) Rodney Warrener Mary Wazevich Chris & Amy Engle Jason & Emily Grimes Edward & Maria Hanzel Michael & Michelle Scott Kimberly & Bryan Warren (Fr. John s Niece) Tom & Gabrielle Wilkerson Christopher & Nolan Wojnicz Mark & Christina Matt & Lauren BIBLE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26 Sept Cor. 9:6-11 Sept. 28 Phil. 1:8-14 Oct. 1 Heb. 9:1-7 Luke 5:1-11 Luke 5:12-16 Luke 10:38-42 Sept. 27 Phil. 1:1-7 Sept. 29 Phil. 1:12-20 Luke 11:27-28 Luke 4:37-44 Luke 5:33-39 Oct. 2 1 Cor. 15:58-16:3 Sept. 30 Phil. 1:20-27 Luke 5:17-26 Luke 6:12-19 St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 2

3 Ffffff 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 Hosts: Greeters: 09/26/10 Nick & Kate Zolikoff Debby Pinta & Jennifer Boerio 10/03/10 Susan Lentz Albert Casey & Paul Pangrace 10/10/10 Karen Felon Thomas Broslawik & Karen Felon 10/17/10 Mat. Jennifer Boerio & Mat. Cindy Zdinak Phyllis Gindlesperger & Linda Smotzer 10/24/10 Judy Schwind & Mat. Jeanne Homik Virginia Medvic & Sonia Vorell CHURCH SCHOOL DATES: OCTOBER 2, 2010! THROUGH NOVEMBER 20 REGISTRATION: TODAY!! GOD S GIFTS TO US - OUR GIFTS TO GOD Weekly expenses: $ 6, Last week s collection $ 2, Over/Under < $ 3, > Attendance Members 90 ~ Visitors 8 ~ Total 98 FOR YOUR INFORMATION Ridge Manor Banquet Center now offers Carry-Out Food Service. Additional information/menu options can be found at or contact Sharon Glagola at ANNOUNCEMENT BOILER CHALLENGE On Palm Sunday, Fr. John challenged the parish to help pay for our newly installed boiler. He challenged each family to donate $100. When this is met, the cost of the boiler will be repaid. As of Sept. 19, we have $6, toward the goal of $ 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 Week of September 26: In memory of dear Mother, NINA NOVAK, by Rita Forsythe & Family St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 3

4 UPDATE ON FOOD PANTRY Thank you to all those who have begun contributing to our revived Food Pantry program! The need has indeed increased over the winter, so please consider "Sponsoring a Food Bag" for $ There are envelopes by the candle stand, and they can be placed in the offering, or given to Dan Moris. Questions to Daniel Morris. God bless you for helping those in need. "Light the Night" Thursday, Sept. 30 Walk For Leukemia And Lymphona Leonora Felon will be walking in a local "Light the Night" walk for Leukemia and Lymphoma with her roller derby team in memory of her grandmother, Eva Felon, who was a parishioner and church coordinator for many years at St. Theodosius. Here's the link to her page for further information: LADIES ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING The next Altar Society Meeting will be held on.. MONDAY OCTOBER 11, 6:00 PM at MARIE MATY S HOUSE YEOMAN DRIVE WESTLAKE Contact Marie at for further information. NEW MEMBERS.... ARE WELCOME!! ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP The Special Collection for the month of September is for the OCF (Orthodox Christian Fellowship). I would like to let you know that this group in Cuyahoga County is very active. We have two wonderful program coordinators, Milan & Mira Damljanovic along with eleven board members. The program coordinators do an absolute fabulous job visiting the four colleges, planning outings, speakers, retreats, etc. The four colleges that OCF is involved in are: Cleveland State, John Carroll, Case Western Reserve and Baldwin Wallace. Each college has an OCF leader who keeps in touch with the Orthodox students and Milan and Mira. Each church in this area has been asked to pledge $1, These monies are used to plan and incorporate the programs for the students. Mira and Milan receive a small stipend and the board members are volunteers. Your contribution for the endeavor would be greatly appreciated. Your assistance is needed in order to keep the OCF functioning in our area colleges. It has been proven that 60% of our Orthodox Youth who leave their church and home to attend college, never return to the Orthodox faith. The OCF board and program coordinators are working very hard to lower these statistics. If we do not keep our young people involved in their religion and faith, who will we have for the future of the Orthodox faith? Thank you for any contribution that you can make. It will be greatly appreciated. Mary Lee Erhardt, Board Member St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 4

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6 Sunday, September 26 REPOSE OF ST. JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Last Day for Church School Registration following Divine Liturgy Weekly Schedule Monday, September 27 MARTYR CALLISTRATUS HIS 49 COMPANIONS Tuesday, September 28 VEN. CHARITON, THE CONFESSOR MARTYRDOM OF PRICE WENCESLAUS Wednesday, September 29 VEN. CYRIACUS HERMIT OF PALESTINE Thursday, September 30 HIEROMARTYR GREGORY BISHOP OF ARMENIA 11:00 AM FAITH RIDGE MANOR OCTOBER SPECIAL COLLECTION YOUTH ACTIVITIES Friday, October 1 PROTECTION OF THE MOST-HOLY THEOTOKOS Orthodox Women s Healing Conference through October 3 Saturday, October 2 HIEROMARTYR CYPRIAN MARTYRS JUSTINA AND THEOCTISTUS 4:30 PM Church School 6:00 PM Great Vespers Sunday, October 3 HIEROMARTYR DIONYSIUS THE AREOPAGITE BISHOP OF ATHENS 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy CAN T SLEEP? TRY COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral 733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 6