Ambo. Glory to God for All Things! ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL. August 19, th Sunday after Pentecost

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1 Ambo ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 733 Starkweather Ave. Cleveland, Ohio Mailing: 8200 Biddulph Rd Brooklyn, OH T F August 19, th Sunday after Pentecost Glory to God for All Things! Archpriest John Zdinak Dean Archpriest Pavel Soucek Retired/Attached 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 St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 1

2 Welcome Visitors We welcome all visitors to our Divine Liturgy. While Holy Communion may only be received by prepared Orthodox Christians, our non-orthodox guests are welcome to join us in venerating the Cross and receiving blessed bread at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. Please join us in the fellowship of our social hour following Liturgy. Prophet Samuel Commemorated on August 20 The Prophet Samuel was the fifteenth and last of the Judges of Israel, living more than 1146 years before the Birth of Christ. He was descended from the Tribe of Levi, and was the son of Elkanah from Ramathaim-Zophim of Mount Ephraim. He was born, having been besought from the Lord through the prayers of his mother Hannah (therefore he received the name Samuel, which means "besought from God"). Even before birth, he was dedicated to God. Her song, "My heart exults in the Lord," is the Third Ode of the Old Testament (1 Sam/1 Kings 2:1-10). When the boy reached the age of three, his mother went with him to Shiloh and in accord with her vow dedicated him to the worship of God. She gave him into the care of the High Priest Eli, who at this time was a judge over Israel. The prophet grew in the fear of God, and at twelve years of age he had a revelation that God would punish the house of the High Priest Eli, because he did not restrain the impiety of his sons. Eli's whole family was wiped out in a single day. The prophecy was fulfilled when the Philistines, having slain in battle 30,000 Israelites (among them were also the sons of the High Priest, Hophni and Phinees), gaining victory and capturing the Ark of the Covenant. Hearing this, the High Priest Eli fell backwards from his seat at the gate, and breaking his back, he died. The wife of Phinees, upon hearing what had happened in this very hour, gave birth to a son (Ichabod) and died with the words: "The glory has departed from Israel, for the Ark of God is taken away" (1 Sam/1 Kgs 4: 22). Upon the death of Eli, Samuel became the judge of the nation of Israel. The Ark of God was returned by the Philistines on their own initiative. After returning to God, the Israelites returned to all the cities that the Philistines had taken. In his old age, the Prophet Samuel made his sons Joel and Abiah judges over Israel, but they did not follow the integrity and righteous judgment of their father, since they were motivated by greed. Then the elders of Israel, wanting the nation of God to be "like other nations" (1 Sam/1 Kgs 8: 20), demanded of the Prophet Samuel that they have a king. The Prophet Samuel anointed Saul as king, but saw in this a downfall of the people, whom God Himself had governed until this time, announcing His will through His chosen saints. Resigning the position of judge, the Prophet Samuel asked the people if they consented to his continued governance, but no one stepped forward for him. After denouncing the first king, Saul, for his disobedience to God, the Prophet Samuel anointed David as king. He had offered David asylum, saving him from the pursuit of King Saul. The Prophet Samuel died in extreme old age. His life is recorded in the Bible (1 Sam/1 Kgs; Sirach 46:13-20). In the year 406 A.D. the relics of the Prophet Samuel were transferred from Judea to Constantinople. + St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 2

3 We are taking orders for Embroidered Polo Shirts. The official "volunteer" shirt is Seafoam Green with Dark Teal Green Thread. Mike Tabeling has a sample of the shirt that you can see at coffee hour. Shirts are also available in other colors and many sizes. Please see Mike Tabeling or Debby Pinta to order your shirt. These shirts are $26 each. The deadline for ordering shirts for the Tremont event will be Sept 3rd. Payment is also required at that time. Kathy Stetz has retired from her Ridge Manor position as Sharon s Second in Command effective August 11th. She was a great asset to Ridge Manor and will be sorely missed. Those wishing to send a card, please send it to: Mrs. Kathy Stetz, 3551 Hilltop, Parma, OH On THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007, the Cathedral Chapter of the FOCA will hold their Annual Picnic and Membership Drive Meeting. It will be held at the Memphis Road Metroparks Shelter (near Kiddie Park) from 6 pm? All present members, potential members and juniors (ages 10 17) are invited. Bring a covered dish for the picnic; we will supply hot dogs & burgers. Contact the Felons at by 8/10. Eastern Orthodox Women s Guild of Greater Cleveland 45th Anniversary Year You are cordially invited to attend the meeting of the E.O.W.G. on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 3352 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio Program: A Mission Journey -- The Orthodox Church in India (Video Presentation) Guest Speaker: REVEREND DR. STEPHEN J. CALLOS Coffee Social: 6:30-7:00 p.m., Compliments of the Ladies Philoptochos Society If you are interested in attending, please contact your parish representative Golf - Saturday, August 25th St. Andrew s Open - Shawnee Hills in Bedford Info: Michael Molchan St. Michael s - Valleaire in Hinckley BANQUET TICKETS NOW ON SALE Info: Michael Lucak or Tim Glagola St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 3 St Theodosius the Archbishop of Chernigov St Theodosius Feast Day & 111 th Anniversary of our Parish BANQUET Sunday, September 9, 2007 Ridge Manor Party Center 12:30 PM Ticket Information Tickets go on sale August 5 Adults: $17.00 Children: $7.00 (12 years and under) Tickets are by Advance Sale only (no tickets available at the door) To purchase your tickets see: Nina Antonik Judy Schwind Or Maca Tyler International Orthodox Christian Charities Baseball Night at Jacobs Field Friday, September 21, :05 P.M. Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics Mezzanine Seats $ Contact FRANK TKACZ, OR Millie Vovos, Chairperson,

4 Departed: Prayer Requests Wasyl Fedchenko + 7/25/07 (brother of Tatiana Boryczewski) Ill-afflicted: Fr. Stephen Jula Helen Baldner John Clements Henry & Julia Grabowski John & Ann Shuleva Jeanne Twitchell Mary Wazevich Roy A. Baldner Michael & Jennifer Turczyk Helen Kozak Nick Jarachovic Mary Ann Silberhorn Margaret Rusynyk John Conrad George Ponomarenko Joyce Surplus (Tylers Aunt) Jeanne Kish Timothy Winsky Terrence Winsky Martha Bondor Nick Safonovs Dorothy Laskovich William J. Spurlock Mary Mishko Helen Barski Eugene Erhardt June Stuchlak Mary Sudnick Reader Daniel Morris James Shehan Donna Jacak Mary Lee Erhardt Peter and Sharon Georges (OCMC Missionary in Uganda) Parish Council News No August meeting. The August Special Collection is designated for repair of the Cathedral front steps. Coffee Hour Hosts: Upcoming Events August St. George Shish-Ka-Bob Festival August St. Mary Romanian Festival August 19 - LCBA St. Michael s Shanty August 19 - Halupki Holy Assumption, Marblehead August 23 - FOCA Memphis Metroparks Shelter August Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Festival August 25 - Women s Dormition Monastery, MI August 25 - St. Michael s Golf Valleaire in Hinckley August 25 - St. Andrew s Golf Shawnee Hills August 29 - Beheading of St. John the Baptist August 29-September 3 - FOCA Convention in Nashville, TN August 30 - Evangelization & Outreach Neighborhood Cookout September 6 - Faith Enrichment Classes Begin! September 8 - Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos September 9 - St. Theodosius Feast Day and Banquet September 9 - Church School Registration September 10 - IOCC Golf Lake Forest CC September 11 - EOWG Ss. Constantine & Helen September 14 - Exaltation of the Holy Cross September Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival September 16 - Church School Registration September 21 - IOCC Baseball Indians vs. Oakland September 22 - Church School Begins! September 23 - October 28 - Sunday Evening Adult St. Matthew s The Book of Revelation - an Introduction September 27 - St. Herman s 30th Anniversary Massimo da Milano s. Info AUGUST 25, 2007 Orthodox Christian Women Retreat Dormition of the Mother of God Orthodox Monastery 3389 Rives Eaton Rd., Rives Junction, MI Ancient Faith, Modern World. A day in the life of a Nun. Mother GABRIELLA - Guest Speaker Info: or nadcherup@hotmail.com Coffee Hour & Greeters Schedules Greeters: 8/19 Dan & Lavinia Morris Steven & Eileen Bondor 8/26 Albert Casey Paul Pangrace & Karen Felon 9/02 Kate Zolikoff Debby Pinta & Maca Tyler 9/09 Wojnicz Family Debby Pinta & Tom Broslawik 9/16 Mary Swit & Tammy Ponomarenko Michael Tabeling & Karen Felon 9/23 Joyce Tabeling Steven & Eileen Bondor St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page Dues $ per Adult member (18 and older)

5 Intercession of the "Don" Icon of the Mother of God against the Tatars Attack - Commemorated on August 19 The Don Icon of the Mother of God was painted by Theophanes the Greek. On the day of the Kulikovo Battle (September 8, 1380, the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos), the Icon was with the Russian army, giving it help, but after the victory it was passed on by the Don Cossacks as a gift to their commander, Great Prince Demetrius of the Don ( ), who then transferred it to Moscow. The Icon at first was at the Kremlin's Dormition Cathedral, and later at the Annuniciation Cathedral (the Icon is now in the Tretiakov State Gallery). In commemoration of the victory on the banks of the River Don it was called the Don Icon. In the year 1591, the Crimean Khan Nuradin and his brother Murat-Girei invaded Russia with a numerous army. Advancing on Moscow, they positioned themselves on the Vorobiev hills. A church procession was made around Moscow with the Don Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos in order to guard the city from the enemy. On the day of battle it was in the military chapel in the ranks of the soldiers, and set the Tatars to flight. In thanksgiving to the Most Holy Theotokos for Her mercy, manifest through the Don Icon. In 1592, the Don monastery was founded at the very place where it stood amid the soldiers. The wonderworking icon was placed in this monastery, and its feastday was established as August 19. By established custom, once every four years His Holiness the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia performs the rite of the preparation of Holy Chrism in the small cathedral in honor of the Don Icon of the Mother of God. + St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 5

6 Weekly Schedule Sunday August 19 12th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Monday August 20 Tuesday August 21 Wednesday August 22 Thursday August 23 Leave-taking of the Dormition Friday August 24 Saturday August 25 6:00 PM Great Vespers Sunday August 26 13th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Wisdom has built her house, She has hewn out her seven pillars; She has slaughtered her meat, She has mixed her wine, She has also furnished her table. She has sent out her maidens, She cries out from the highest places of the city, Whoever is simple, let him turn in here! As for him who lacks understanding, she says to him, Come, eat of my bread And drink of the wine I have mixed. Forsake foolishness and live, And go in the way of understanding. He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself. Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For by me your days will be multiplied, And years of life will be added to you. Proverbs 9:1-11 St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral 8200 Biddulph Rd Brooklyn, OH Addressee St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 6

7 Tremont Arts Festival September 15-16, 2007 The Arts Festival is a wonderful way for us to reach out to our neighbors in Christian love. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! We will again participate in the Tremont Arts Festival this year: Booth in the Park Cathedral Tours Hospitality Center in the Parish Hall Book Store Open for shopping Video Loop - Christmas Concert, etc We need: booth staff, tour guides, drivers, hospitality center hostesses (& hosts!), bakers, book store staff and floaters we also need planning/set-up staff. We need YOU to volunteer we had a great showing last year because we had terrific volunteers!!! Please see: Tammy Ponomarenko , gpono2000@yahoo.com Maca Tyler , macatyler@wideopenwest.com St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page Insert 7 August 19, 2007

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