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 AUGUST 1, TH. SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 7 HOLY MACCABEE MARTYRS REMINDER Please be sure that cell phones are turned off before entering the temple. 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 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. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 1

2 The seven holy Maccabee martyrs Abim, Antonius, Gurias, Eleazar, Eusebonus, Alimus and Marcellus, their mother Solomonia and their teacher Eleazar suffered in the year 166 before Christ under the impious Syrian king Antiochus IV Epiphanes. This foolish ruler loved pagan and Hellenistic customs, and held Jewish customs in contempt. He did everything possible to turn people from the Law of Moses and from their covenant with God. He desecrated the Temple of the Lord, placed a statue of the pagan god Zeus there, and forced the Jews to worship it. Many people abandoned the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, but there were also those who continued to believe that the Savior would come. A ninety-year-old elder, the scribe and teacher Eleazar, was brought to trial for his faithfulness to the Mosaic Law. He suffered tortures and died at Jerusalem. The disciples of St Eleazar, the seven Maccabee brothers and their mother Solomonia, also displayed great courage. They were brought to trial in Antioch by King Antiochus Epiphanes. They fearlessly acknowledged themselves as followers of the True God, and refused to eat pig's flesh, which was forbidden by the Law. The eldest brother acted as spokesmen for the rest, saying that they preferred to die rather than break the Law. He was subjected to fierce tortures in sight of his brothers and their mother. His tongue was cut out, he was scalped, and his hands and feet were cut off. Then a cauldron and a large frying pan were heated, and the first brother was thrown into the frying pan, and he died. The next five brothers were tortured one after the other. The seventh and youngest brother was the last one left alive. Antiochus suggested to St Solomonia to persuade the boy to obey him, so that her last son at least would be spared. Instead, the brave mother told him to imitate the courage of his brothers. The child upbraided the king and was tortured even more cruelly than his brothers had been. After all her seven children had died, St Solomonia, stood over their bodies, raised up her hands in prayer to God and died. The martyric death of the Maccabee brothers inspired Judas Maccabeus, and he led a revolt against Antiochus Epiphanes. With God's help, he gained the victory, and then purified the Temple at Jerusalem. He also threw down the altars which the pagans had set up in the streets. All these events are related in the Second Book of Maccabees (Ch. 8-10). Various Fathers of the Church preached sermons on the seven Maccabees, including St Cyprian of Carthage, St Ambrose of Milan, St Gregory Nazianzus and St John Chrysostom. DEPARTED: Helen Zawisza + 7/28/10 (Joseph Rusynyk s sister) Ill Afflicted & Special Intentions Fr. David Lis Fr. Anthony Dimitri Sister Anastasia (Monastery Marcha) Alice Artino Al Balassz Helen Baldner John Baranich Carol Bohurjak Marie Borland John Conrad Eugene Erhardt Melanie Faunce Bernadine Gindlesperger Julia Grabowski Sandee Holod Donna Jacak PRAYER REQUESTS Paul Kappanadze (son of Fr. Jason Kappanadze) Sarah Kersey Dorothy Laskovich Paul Laskovich Reginald Martin Brian Nemec (Frank Tkacz s Godson) Alex and Jerilyn Oppenheim Walter & Grace Parhamovich (Karen Felon s parents) David Roman (Nephew of Margaret Rusynyk) Alexandra (Hopko) Sedor Thomas Shepard Mary Ann Silberhorn Amanda Steffes Joyce Tabeling Barbara Thompson (Phyllis Gindlesperger s Sister-In-Law) Hannah Ward (God Child of Fr. Andrew Stevens) St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 2 Harrison Ward (God Child of Fr. Andrew Stevens) Rodney Warrener Mary Wazevich Peter Zimmerman (Cindy Zdinak s cousin and parishioner) Theodore Zolikoff Peter & Mary Boryczewski Jason & Emily Grimes Edward & Maria Hanzel Kimberly & Bryan Warren (Fr. John s Niece) Mark & Christina Matt & Lauren

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. You are also invited to join us for fellowship in the Parish Hall following Liturgy. COFEE HOUR & GREETERS SCHEDULES Coffee Hour Hosts: Greeters: 08/01/10 Cindy Zdinak & Jennifer Boerio Albert Jacob Casey & Michael Tabeling 08/08/10 Judy Schwind & Jeanne Homik Albert Jacob Casey & Tom Broslawik 08/15/10 Chanda Czaruk & Lauren Miklos Michael Tabeling & Tammy Ponomarenko 08/22/10 Mary Swit & Tammy Ponomarenko Linda Smotzer & Sonia Vorell 08/29/10 Debbie Pinta & Jennifer Boerio Dan & Lavinia Morris ANNOUNCEMENT BOILER CHALLENGE On Palm Sunday, Fr. John challenged the paish 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 July 25, we have $5, toward the goal of $ GOD S GIFTS TO US - OUR GIFTS TO GOD Weekly expenses: $ 6, Last week s collection $ 2, Over/Under $ 4, Attendance 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. ANNOUNCEMENT FAITH ENRICHMENT CLASSES will begin on Thursday, September 9 at Ridge Manor ~ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Please see Darrell Felon or Paul Pangrace for further details. Members 97 ~ Visitors 10 ~ Total 107 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. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 3 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

4 25th Anniversary Celebration MUSIC & DANCE SAVE THIS DATE ANNUAL FOCA PICNIC The Annual FOCA Picnic will be held on Thursday, August 26 at the Metro Park - Details to follow. 6 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, August 30, 4:30 PM Ridge Manor PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1 6:00 PM AT RIDGE MANOR TREMONT ARTS FESTIVAL It time for volunteers to offer their time and talent to assist in this year s Tremont Arts Festival. The Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19. Please see Tammy Ponomarenko, Roger Pinta, Joyce or Michael Tabeling for details. We will have a sign up sheet available with time slots to fill for as short as one hour of your time. We need help with attending the booth at the Festival, greeting and/or offering tours at the Cathedral, offering hospitality at the Parish Hall and drivers to transport guests between the Festival and the Cathedral; and a myriad of other opportunities. And as always please pray that our efforts will ONLY be to the Glory of God! BIBLE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 1 Aug. 1 I Cor. 4:9-16 Matt. 7:14-23 Aug. 3 2 Cor. 2:14-3:3 Matt. 23:23-28 Aug. 6 2 Peter 1:10-19 Matt. 17:1-9 Aug. 2 2 Cor. 2:4-15 Matt. 23:13-22 Aug. 4 2 Cor. 3:4-11 Matt. 23:29-39 Aug. 5 2 Cor. 4:1-6 Matt. 24:13-28 St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 4 Aug. 7 1 Cor. 1:3-9 Matt. 19:3-12

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6 Sunday, August 1 Begin Dormition Fast Blessing Of Waters PROCESSION OF THE LIFEGIVING CROSS 7 Maccabean Martyrs Monday, August 2 RELICS PROTOMARTYR STEPHEN RIGHTEOUS GAMALIEl Tuesday, August 3 VEN. ISSAC, DALMATUS AND FAUSTUS Wednesday, August 4 SEVEN SLEEPERS OF EPHESUS MARTYR EUDOXIA AUGUST SPECIAL COLLECTION ST. JOHN MONASTERY Weekly Schedule Thursday, August 5 FOREFEAST TRANSFIGURATION MARTYR EUSIGNIUS RIGHTEOUS NONNA 6:00 PM Great Vespers & Litya Friday, August 6 TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST Saturday, August 7 MARTYR DOMETIUS RELICS ST. MITROPHAN FIRST BP. OF VORONEZH 6:00 PM Great Vespers Sunday, August 8 ST. EMILIAN, CONFESSOR VEN. ZOSIMA AND SAVVATII OF SOLOVETSKY MON. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral 733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio AUGUST St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 6