VOL. 66 NO THREE-WEEK ISSUE MAY 31, 2009

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1 VOL. 66 NO THREE-WEEK ISSUE MAY 31, 2009 DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF MAY 31, Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY Panachida: + Theresa Kerestesy on 3 rd anniversary by David Windmueller; + Samuel Herko on 40 th day by cousin Agnes Herko; Perpetual: + George and Leigh Edward Gaydos by Nancy Gaydos; Perpetual: + George and Ann Hollis 2 Tue. 7 AM + Msgr. Stephen Dutko on 40 th day; Perpetual: + Mary Klochak 3 Wed. 7 AM + Edwin Sandak on 40 th day 7 PM St. Nectarios Moleben with Anointing 5 Fri. 8 AM Intention of the Cathedral Altar Society 6 Sat. 8 AM 5 th Memorial Saturday of the Souls + Helen Yuhas on 17 th anniversary by M/Mrs. Frank Torchia; + Julia Dubnansky on 22 nd anniversary by the Glembowsky Family; + Frank A. Rolley by Dr. Stephen Paczolt; + Mary Miterko by Jim and Ella Mae Rubis; + Betty Gorzelsky by Michael Velemirovich; Perpetual: + Marie and Stanley Kopitnik DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF JUNE 7, Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY OF PENTECOST SUNDAY Panachida: Perpetual Remembrance of + Christine Mirilovich Mansfield and infant daughter, Jennifer Lea; + Alex Mirilovich and + David Mirilovich by Family; Perpetual: + Michael and Mary Busony by Ann Furman; + Mary Hanak on 4 th anniversary by Barbara Witprachtiger and Family 8 Mon. 9 AM Liturgy of Spirit Day with Gospel Procession (Remembered in the Proskomedia: + Michael Busony on 19 th anniversary by Mary Peha) Panachida: + Helen Dutko on 31 st anniversary by Mary Krenisky; Perpetual: + Julia and Alex Dubnansky 11 Thu. 7 AM + George Evanisko Jr. as a birthday remembrance by Claire Nash; Perpetual: + John Hobar; + Alex Kraynak; + Julia Hamilla; + Joseph and Veronica Shonda 13 Sat. 8 AM Perpetual: + John Mlinarchik by wife Ann; + Catherine Svec by cousin Dorothy Zahoran

2 DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF JUNE 14, Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY (Remembered in the Proskomedia: + David, John, Agnes, Joseph and Sarah Lipnick) Panachida: + Dolores Fink by Cathy and Ray Suskie; + Julia Hamilla and all Departed Orthodox Christians 16 Tue. 7 AM Perpetual: + John Yurosko as a birthday remembrance by Family, Relatives and Friends 18 Thu. 7 AM + Robert Brudnak as a birthday remembrance by the Andrew Krett Family Perpetual: + Michael Bock; and + John Sr., Michael, John Jr. and Mary Yech 20 Sat. 8 AM + Msgr. John Yurcisin on 6 th anniversary by Veronica and Richard Kesselak; and Perpetual: + Andrew and Theresa Kerestesy as a wedding anniversary Remembrance by Family *********************************************************************************************** DON T FORGET THE FATHER S DAY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST THAT WILL BE SERVED IN THE CATHEDRAL AUDITORIUM ON SUNDAY, JUNE 21 AFTER LITURGY. OF COURSE, THERE IS NO CHARGE! ALL MEN ARE WELCOME! PLEASE JOIN US ON SUNDAY, JUNE 21 AFTER LITURGY. ON THAT DAY AT THE END OF LITURGY WE HAVE A GIFT FOR ALL THE MEN. BREAKFAST CLUB will meet after summer Holyday Liturgies. The group will gather at Eat-n-Park Restaurant in Westmont. The first gathering will be on June 8 Spirit Day. MEETING OF OUR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PLANNING TEAM will be on Tuesday, June 2 at 6 o clock in the library of the Ed Center. NO FASTING ALL THROUGH THE WEEK OF JUNE 7. FOLLOWING PENTECOST. WE DO NOT FAST THE WEEK ONLY ONE MORE SUNDAY LEFT TO BUY A CAMP NAZARETH RAFFLE TICKET! COST IS ONLY $20. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER AND BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY! THE DRAWING WILL BE HELD ON FAMILY DAY SUNDAY, JUNE 14 IN MERCER, PA. THERE ARE ACTIVITIES ALL DAY WHY NOT DRIVE OUT TO CAMP (2 ½ hour drive) THAT DAY! LAST CALL FOR BUS RESERVATIONS FOR THE DAY TRIP TO NATIVITY CONVENT IN SAXONBURG, PA ON JUNE 9. THE BUS CHARGE IS $16. CHECK IS PAYABLE TO CHRIST THE SAVIOUR CATHEDRAL. THE BUS LEAVES THE CATHEDRAL AT 9 AM. Note: Because this is a monastery, there is a dress code for visitors. Men trousers (no shorts) and dress shirt. Women - no slacks, no lipstick. A head covering should be worn. Appropriate clothing is a dress with stockings, or blouse and skirt with stockings. THE NUNS WILL PROVIDE A LUNCHEON FOR US. SIGN UP IN THE CATHEDRAL OFFICE. ALSO, WE ARE COLLECTING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO BRING TO THE NUNS: OLIVE OIL, PAPER TOWELS, PAPER NAPKINS, SUGAR AND UNBLEACHED FLOUR. These items can be brought to the Cathedral Auditorium any time. MEETINGS LOOKING AHEAD Tuesday, June 2 6 PM VBS Planning Group, Library of the Educational Center Thursday, June 11 6 PM ACRY Meeting, Cathedral Auditorium Thursday, June 11 7 PM Saturday Kitchen (Feeding the Hungry), Auditorium ANNUAL ALTAR BOY RETREAT will take place at our Cathedral, Seminary and Educational Center from June 28 to July 1. There will be altar boys here from all over the Diocese. Our Cathedral Parish pays the registration fees for our boys. Parents are asked to please give the completed forms to Father no later than June 7! All altar boys have received forms. NO COFFEE SHOP FOR SUMMER MONTHS Sunday Coffee Shop will close for June, July and August. We are grateful to all those who offered to host a Sunday Coffee Shop in the past. When we resume in September, can we have additional hosts! A sign-up sheet will be posted in August.

3 ETERNAL MEMORY FUND UPDATE 5/10 In memory of Edwin Sandak. Dorothy Zahoran $5.00 Evalyn Brudnak Stella Nitkulinec Ruth Pozun H.F. Lenz Co Employees of H.F. Lenz Co /17 Rodney and Janet Seitz in honor of the 40 th anniversary of Fr. and Pani Miloro Total Parishioners Offerings to Date $254,925 Total Matching Gift to Date $305,000 Grand Total to Date $559,925 Notice: Care-giver needed Interested parties please apply for position to care for handicapped retired priest, Fr. Michael Mihalick. No nursing skills necessary. Please contact Matushka Janet Mihalick at (814) THE EDUCATIONAL CENTER wishes to thank David Dudak and Dr. Donald Koval for making repairs to various items in the Center. Anyone who has some free time to help out at the Center, please contact Center Officers. THANKS to Bill Ryan for planting flowers around the Chancery, and to David Dudak for replacing the Cathedral kitchen floor. We are grateful. Many Years! THANK YOU FOR FLOWERS AND CANDLES! June 7 Altar and Icons Flowers and altar candles in honor of Barry and Julia Gilchrist on their 30 th Wedding Anniversary by daughter Amanda Sacramental Table Flowers in honor of Xenia Kobal s 3 rd birthday Sanctuary Candles in thanksgiving and God s blessings for granddaughter Jordan Anastasia Messner on high school graduation, requested by Julie Messner June 14 Altar In honor of Michael and Joye Matolyak on 25 th wedding anniversary (6/16) Sacramental Table Flowers and candles in memory of George Evanisko as a 100 th birthday remembrance by wife Ann June 21 Altar In memory of fathers + Metro Kubara and + John Mlinarchik and husband + John by Ann Mlinarchik Sacramental Table In memory of + John Mlinarchik by Ron Mlinarchik, Peg and Linda June 28 Altar Candles in memory of + Fr. Charles Kovich on 4 th anniversary of death by Pani Andrea Kovich CHILDREN FROM THE JOHNSTOWN DEANERY OF PARISHES WILL GO TO CAMP NAZARETH FROM JULY 26 to AUGUST 1. FORMS ARE IN THE CATHEDRAL OFFICE. PARENTS PLEASE GET YOUR FORMS EARLY NOW - - PHYSICIAN EXAM IS NECESSARY!

4 United way is sponsoring a special drive. Churches in our area will be collecting items that will help cambria county children who are living in community shelters. These children s items are needed (only new items please): pajamas (all sizes); underwear (all sizes); socks (all sizes); blankets, toothbrushes, art supplies/crayons, and coloring books. Place your donated items on the cathedral auditorium stage no later than Sunday, june 21. DON T FORGET SCRIP GIFT CARDS ARE AVAILABLE EVERY SUNDAY MORNING. PLEASE SEE PANI BETTY BARANIK. The last Sunday of Church School is May 31. Classes will resume in September. We are grateful to our teachers and parents for encouraging the children throughout the Sunday School year! GRADUATE SUNDAY IS MAY 31. Graduates are POLINA OSMOLINSKI, daughter of Ralph and Elena Osmolinski. She is a graduate of Conemaugh Township High School, and will be attending U.P.J.; STEPHANIE MIHALAKI, daughter of Matthew and Sheryl Mihalaki, graduating from Greater Johnstown High School, and attending college in the fall; and NICHOLAS SEITZ, son of Rodney and Janet Seitz, graduating from Windber Area High School, and being inducted into the Air Force; CHRISTIAN ERIC MASTERS DUTKO, son of Brian Dutko, graduating from VoTech High School, and entering Southwestern Career Academy. We are also honoring DEACON GUY GROMM and SUB-DEACON MATT STAGON, graduates of Christ the Saviour Seminary. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM! After Liturgy, a graduate photo will be taken,followed by a brunch in the Cathedral Auditorium.

5 A POST MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE This week we celebrated Memorial Day to honor those who gave their lives in service to their country. It is altogether fitting that we celebrate the lives and sacrifice of such men and women. It strikes me, however, that we in the Church all too often ignore the sacrifice of those who have given their lives in service to the Kingdom. Even today, there are faithful men and women in various parts of the world who are suffering and dying because of their faith in Christ. They are men and women such as missionary Vijay Kumar, who was publicly stoned by Hindu extremists in 2006 for Christian preaching; such as German Tilmann Geske and the Turkish Christians - Necati Aydin and Ugur Yuksel who worked for a Bible publishing group, murdered in 2007 in Turkey; or such as Mushtaq Gill, a Pakistani Christian murdered in February 2009 on the outskirts of Faisalabad because he refused to convert to Islam. They join the saints of Hebrews 11 in the great cloud of witnesses. The next time you are discouraged by the work God has called you to do, or frustrated by the obstacles that seem to stand in your way, think of these men and women who have given their all to remain faithful to Christ. What would you and I be willing to give? - Michael Duduit Author, Editor, Pastor CHRISTIAN ONE-LINERS Don t let your worries get the best of you. Remember that Moses started out as a basket case. Some people are kind, polite and sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews. Quit griping about your Church. If it were perfect, you couldn t belong! I don t know why some people change churches. What difference does it make which one you stay home from? Don t wait for 6 strong men to take you to church! SINGLES GROUP If there is any interest in forming an Orthodox Singles Group for individuals in parishes of the Johnstown Deanery, we would like input from any interested parties. All the parishes of the Johnstown Deanery are advertising this news in their bulletins. If you are interested in learning more, please fill out the form below and return it to Fr. Miloro by June 14. Dear Father: I am interested in forming and participating in an Orthodox Singles Group. There are no age restrictions. Name Address Phone