CATHEDRAL WEBSITE: VOL. 67 NO FOUR-WEEK ISSUE FEBRUARY 14, 2010

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1 CATHEDRAL WEBSITE: VOL. 67 NO FOUR-WEEK ISSUE FEBRUARY 14, 2010 BEGINNING OF LENT 2010 Confessions are heard before every Service. During Lent, Communion is distributed only on Friday evenings at the Pre-sanctified Liturgy, on Saturday morning at Divine Liturgy, and at the Sunday morning Liturgy. There is no Holy Communion distributed at the weekday morning Requiem Service (Parastas) during Lent. DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 14, Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY Forgiveness Sunday and Commemoration of the Meeting of the Lord in the Temple (Remembered in the Proskomedia/Prayers: Health of Valerie Engelbach on birthday by sister and brother-in-law Tina and Leroy Aurandt; for safety in travel for Noah Sakmar, and health of Sakmar and Laichak Families) Panachida: + Nicholas Chupka Sr. and Helen; Agnes Chupka and + Jayne Teplicky by Kathryn Oravec; parents + Michael and Anastasia Pirich and niece + Bonnie Gall by Julia Messner; + Philip Mikolaj and Marijoan Baran by Phyllis Mikolaj; + Martha Kovalik on 2 nd anniversary by Mary and Joe Hanak; + Ann Wozniak on 13 th anniversary by Ed Center waitresses; + Peg Ryan on 4 th anniversary Installation of 2010 Cathedral Officers Mirovanija and Distribution of Blessed Bread 10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 15 Mon. FIRST DAY OF LENT 7 PM Lenten Service Paraklis 17 Wed. 7 AM Perpetual: + Metropolitan Orestes P. Chornock; + Mary Hotrovich by Deacon Joseph Hotrovich; + Theresa Lazarak; + Stephen Kassander on 40 th day 19 Fri. 7 PM Lenten Service Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified Gifts 20 Sat. 8 AM + Eva Sroka on 28 th anniversary by M/Mrs. Joseph Solek Perpetual: + John, George, Michael and Mary Sikora

2 DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 21, Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY First Sunday of Lent Sunday of Orthodoxy Panachida: Perpetual: + Nicholas and Anna Polak, and parents + Stephen and Martha Matolyak and brother George; + Nicholas Polak on 36 th anniversary by Louise Griffith; + Mary Kohan on 32 nd anniversary by M/Mrs. James Rodgers 10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 24 Wed. 7 AM + Elizabeth Miterko on 4 th anniversary by Dolores Mirilovich 7 PM Lenten Service Moleben to the Mother of God 25 Thu. 7 AM + Odoska Homyak on 31 st anniversary by M/Mrs. George Sop; + Joseph Krupa on 40 th day; Perpetual: + Mary Nemchuk 26 Fri. 7 PM Lenten Service Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified Gifts 27 Sat. 8 AM Liturgy on the Saturday of Souls and the Reading of the Diptychs of the Departed + Mary Julia Stemplick on 29 th anniversary by Walter Migut; Perpetual: + Stanley Kopitnik Sr.; + Joseph and Sophie Funer; + Michael and Mary Danko; + Andrew Baranik on 47 th anniversary DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 28, Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY Second Sunday of Lent; St. Gregory Palamas Panachida: + Betty Radasky on 40 th day by Nick and Kay Timko; Perpetual: + Margaret Lesko on 6 th anniversary (2/26) by Family; Perpetual: + Peter Hotrovich by Deacon Joseph Hotrovich; Perpetual: + Menodora and Eustace Frederick 10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 2 Tue. 7 AM + Edwin Furman on 11 th anniversary by Janet Rengh; Perpetual: Very Rev. Father John Hotrovich by Deacon Joseph Hotrovich 3 Wed. 7 AM + Paul Misurda on 36 th anniversary by Ann Elliot; + Joseph Lozanoff on on 22 nd anniversary by M/Mrs. Ray Sladki 7 PM Lenten Service St. Nectarios Moleben with Anointing 5 Fri. 8 AM + Departed Members of the Cathedral Altar Society; + Mary Telesko on 3 rd anniversary by daughters Nancy, Rosie and Elizabeth; Perpetual: + John Lucas 7 PM Lenten Service Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified Gifts 6 Sat. 8 AM Liturgy on the Saturday of the Souls and Reading of Diptychs of the Departed + John Homyak on 34 th anniversary by M/Mrs. Paul Hirsch DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF MARCH 7, Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY Third Sunday of Lent; Cross Veneration Panachida: + Felix Miloro on 35 th anniversary;+ George Martin Misurda by Dorothy Laichak; + Frank Zahoran Jr. on 13 th anniversary by M/Mrs. George Herbert; + Mary Lichtey by John F. Lichtey 10:15 AM Sunday School 9 Tue. 7 AM Perpetual: + Robert Brudnak by wife Evalyn and daughters Karen and Lynn, and sons-in-law Barry and Michael; + George Sr. and Ann Gaydos by Nancy Gaydos 10 Wed. 7 PM Lenten Service: Moleben to the Cross 12 Fri. 7 AM + Anna Yurcisin on 28 th anniversary by M/Mrs. John Yuhas; + John Mitrus on 26 th anniversary by M/Mrs. Richard Decker 7 PM Lenten Service Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified Gifts 13 Sat. 8 AM Liturgy on the Saturday of the Souls and Reading of the Diptychs of the Departed Perpetual: + Very Rev. John Hotrovich; + Peter Hotrovich; + Martha and Anna Stafansky ACRY MEETING on Wednesday, February 17 at 6:30 PM Cathedral Auditorium. All members let s go! WE need your attendance and help in order to plan for the spring! TODAY Halushki Sale in the Cathedral Auditorium, benefit of the Cathedral. We are grateful to Pani Miloro and Pani Baranik for making the sale possible. OUR SPECIAL LENTEN SACRIFICE As we have done for the past several years, we are asking once again for PENNIES FOR THE CAMBRIA CITY MISSION. A jar will be placed near the main doors of the church. Let s bring in loose change, and help the needy of the area. This is what Lent is all about prayer, fasting and ALMSGIVING!

3 Cathedral Officers for 2010, elected on February 7, are: Michael J. Fetsko, Financial Secretary; Joseph Kuzmyak Jr., Treasurer; William Ryan and David Dudak, Assistant Secretaries; Michael Matolyak, John Stark and Joseph Muchesko, Auditors; and the following Curators: Louise Brudnak, William Dudak, George Evanisko Sr., Anthony Horbal Jr., Michael Kesselak, Richard Kesselak, John Kobal, Nancy Kobal, Steve Martyak, Ken Mesko, Ron Mlinarchik, Robert Muchesko, Roger Pavlik, Christina Sakmar, John Yarina and John Zizan. Congratulations! Educational Center Officers for 2010, elected on January 31, are: Louise Brudnak, President; Anthony Horbal Jr., Vice President; Donna Yarina, Financial Secretary; Steve Martyak, Treasurer; Don Koval, Recording Secretary; and Kay Matolyak, Marion Sprincz and Stella Nitkulinec, Auditors..Ed Center News At the annual Educational Center meeting, there were 22 people present. A financial report is available to those interested, and can be picked up on Sunday, February 14 at the Educational Center after Liturgy. Any parishioners interested as working as cooks or waitresses for catered events should contact any Center officer by the end of February. Outside help will be sought. Plans are being discussed to hold a holupki sale in March on a take-out basis only. Orders will be limited. Further details to be announced in church. Volunteers will be needed to help with preparations, and work also on the sale day. Buy your Easter holupki at this sale and freeze them! SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS Thanks to who contributed to the Soup Collection for the local food pantry. Over 100 cans/packages of soup were donated. Children will hold icons on the first Sunday of Lent which is Orthodoxy Sunday. Bring your own favorite icon, or we will provide an icon for you. Meet in the vestibule of the church by 8:55 AM, to sit in the front pews until after the Great Entrance. Easter candy sales are underway. Forms are attached once again to the bulletin. Give orders to any student or Sunday School teacher by March 5 th. Delivery date to be announced. THANK YOU FOR THE FLOWERS AND CANDLES! February 14 Altar Flowers are in memory of + Philip Mikolaj and + Marijoan Baran by Phyllis Mikolaj February 21 Altar Altar candles are given by Roger Pavlik in remembrance of the 45 th anniversary of + Anna Pavlik Sacramental Table Candles are given by the Muchesko Family in remembrance of + John Muchesko on 12 th anniversary, and + Erinn Cuneo on 13 th Anniversary PLEASE REMEMBER THAT 2010 CHURCH DUES CAN BE PAID AT ANY TIME. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR! THIS SEVERELY IMPEDES MONTHLY CASH FLOW FOR THE PARISH. THANK YOU! LENTEN VESPERS on the SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY will be served in St. John s Church in Conemaugh on February 21 at 4 PM. A social will follow. All are invited. FATHER WILL BE OUT OF TOWN on Monday and Tuesday, March 1-2 on diocesan business. This is a re-scheduled meeting from February 9-10 that was cancelled due to bad weather. Please call the Seminary if there is an emergency need for a priest. Phone

4 GOOD WISHES to His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, as he celebrates his birthday on February 23. May God give him many, happy and blessed years, Mnohaja Lita! ACRY LENTEN RETREAT is in St. Nicholas Church, Homestead, on Saturday, March 6 from 9-5 PM. All are welcome. No registration is necessary. 7 TH ANNUAL WOMEN S RETREAT will be held at our Seminary on Saturday, March 6 from 9 AM to 3 PM. A soup and salad luncheon will be served. See Susan Mesko or Christina Sakmar to register. There is no charge. SPAGHETTI DINNER! The dinner is on Sunday, March 7 at noon in our Cathedral Auditorium, benefit of St. Sophia Academy. Buy your tickets at the door, and bring a friend. This is an important fund-raiser for the Academy! FAMILY KITCHEN MEETING -Thursday, March 11 in our Auditorium 7 PM. CATHEDRAL SENIORS WILL GATHER FOR THE MONTHLY MEETING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 9 at 1 PM IN THE AUDITORIUM. NEW MEMBDERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. DON T FORGET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ON SUNDAY, MARCH 14. SET THE CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR! SMALL CANDY DONATIONS NEEDED!!! Please bring in donations of small candy the size that can be put into small plastic eggs for the Childrens Easter Egg Hunt. There will be a box for the candy in the auditorium on the stage. MANY GOOD WISHES TO HIS EMINENCE on the observance of his 27 th anniversary of consecration as a bishop on March 13. AXIOS! We wish him many, happy and blessed years. SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CATHEDRAL OFFICE. CAMP THIS SUMMER FOR OUR CHILDREN IS AUGUST 1-7. FORMS DEADLINE JULY 18!!! ENJOY EASTER DINNER WITH THE METROPOLITAN...Sunday, April 4 Holiday Inn. Adults $38. Reservations taken in the Cathedral Office.deadline March 28. ETERNAL MEMORY FUND UPDATE 1/31 Pani Betty Baranik in memory of + Betty Radasky $10 Dorothy Horbal in memory of + Betty Radasky $20 Patricia Gritzer in memory of + Betty Radasky $15 Total Parishioners Offerings to Date $258,580 Total Matching Gift to Date $305,000 GRAND TOTAL TO DATE $563,580

5 FOOD FOR THOUGHT DURING LENT A man was asked to help make improvements in a church building. The windows needed replaced, painting needed done, and the grounds needed trees and bushes planted. His reply was: My father and others helped to build this building. But things were different then. My mother took care of the children. Life was less complicated. I was an altar boy growing up. I sang in the choir, and belonged to church organizations. Now that I am a father, I don t have time to help with everything. I have to work to support my family. My children are involved in activities. I don t have the time to do all that my father did. I participate in Liturgy, pay my dues, and give an offering every Sunday. I think I do my share. Notice how many I statements there are in this story! Not long after this, the man had many difficulties in his life. He prayed, Oh God, I need Your help. Now, God would never do this, but just what if God would answer: I helped you in many times of need. I ve done my share of helping. You are on your own. God has never abandoned us. Working for the Church is working for God. Can we abandon Him? Think about it.anonymous WISH THEM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN MARCH! 3 Nancy Kobal 3 Emily Muchesko 6 Olivia Johnson 7 Lexi Vatavuk 9 Anastasia Machik 9 Erin Lozanoff 12 Joye Matolyak 13 Heather Sally 15 Halee Angel Karashin 15 Joy Love 18 Elsie Arendas 18 Joseph Kuhar 19 Nancy Ernest 20 Nicholas Seitz 20 Noah Cuneo 21 Joshua Machik 23 Cheri Miloro 23 Janet Seitz 25 Neil Vatavuk 28 Elijah Sakmar 29 Amanda Love

6 A Message from Your Pastor.. Another Lent has arrived! This 40-day journey can be one which actually takes us somewhere, or one which aimlessly wanders with no real direction in mind. That is completely up to us. For, you see, Lent comes every year, but we are the ones personally and privately who make Lent what it really is. Today, most of us find ourselves trying to live a double life a life in this world, and a life in the Church. Of course, we find that to be difficult, if not impossible, because the Church is constantly trying to put things back into perspective for us, and the world we live in keeps pulling us away! The world does not provide us with a Lenten atmosphere. In order to live the 40 days of Lent, we must provide that Lenten atmosphere in our lives. A Lenten lifestyle is difficult, not easy. It was never easy in any era of the Church, but perhaps today with all our technology and modern diversions, it is a most difficult lifestyle. What you personally do with these 40 days will determine if this has been Lent, or just a change of the seasons from winter to spring (which right now we could all use badly after more than 3 feet of snow accumulation over the past week!). Let us live Lent 2010 to the very best of our ability. - Father Miloro EASTER RAFFLE WE WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR EASTER PREPARATIONS! THE CHURCH IS RAFFLING TWO COMPLETE EASTER FOOD BASKETS, WITH A 3rd PRIZE OF A CHILD S EASTER BASKET. FIRST AND SECOND PRIZES COMPLETE EASTER BASKETS Half Ham 2# Easter Kolbassi 1 Paska 1 Nut Roll 1 Poppyseed Roll 1 Dozen Hard-boiled Eggs decorated w/egg wraps 1 Jar Horseradish 1 Butter Lamb 1 Easter Cheese (Hrudka-Sirec) Easter Paper Tableware 3rd PRIZE CHILD S EASTER BASKET assorted items including plastic eggs, stuffed animal, candy, etc. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Your prize can be picked up on Good Friday, April 2 during the day, or after the Good Friday Vespers. WANTED DONORS! We are buying new cassocks (that are worn underneath the boys dalmatics) for our altar boys. If there are any individuals or organizations who would like to sponsor a cassock for $50 each, please call Father at your convenience.