Ambo ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL. October 11, th Sunday After Pentecost

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1 Ambo ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 733 Starkweather Ave. Cleveland, Ohio Mailing: 733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 4411 T F October 11, th Sunday After Pentecost SAINT MARTIN THE MERCIFUL, BISHOP OF TOURS (October 12) 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: AMBO@sttheodosius.org by Wednesday of each week before noon. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 1

2 Saint Martin the Merciful, Bishop of Tours, was born at Sabaria in Pannonia (modern Hungary) in 316. Since his father was a Roman officer, he also was obliged to serve in the army. Martin did so unwillingly, for he considered himself a soldier of Christ, though he was still a catechumen. At the gates of Amiens, he saw a beggar shivering in the severe winter cold, so he cut his cloak in two and gave half to the beggar. That night, the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to the saint wearing Martin's cloak. He heard the Savior say to the angels surrounding Him, "Martin is only a catechumen, but he has clothed Me with this garment." The saint was baptized soon after this, and reluctantly remained in the army. Two years later, the barbarians invaded Gaul and Martin asked permission to resign his commission for religious reasons. The commander charged him with cowardice. St Martin demonstrated his courage by offering to stand unarmed in the front line of battle, trusting in the power of the Cross to protect him. The next day, the barbarians surrendered without a fight, and Martin was allowed to leave the army. He traveled to various places during the next few years, spending some time as a hermit on an island off Italy. He became friendly with St Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers (January 14), who made Matrin an exorcist. After several years of the ascetic life, St Martin was chosen to be Bishop of Tours in 371. As bishop, St Martin did not give up his monastic life, and the place where he settled outside Tours became a monastery. In fact, he is regarded as the founder of monasticism in France. He conversed with angels, and had visions of Sts Peter and Paul (June 29) and of other saints. He is called the Merciful because of his generosity and care for the poor, and he received the grace to work miracles. After a life of devoted service to Christ and His Church, the saint fell ill at Candes, a village in his diocese, where he died on November 8, 397. He was buried three days later (his present Feast) at Tours. During the Middle Ages, many Western churches were dedicated to St Martin, including St Martin's in Canterbury, and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London. In 1008, a cathedral was built at Tours over the relics of St Martin. This cathedral was destroyed in 1793 during the French Revolution, together with the relics of St Martin and St Gregory of Tours (November 17). A new cathedral was built on the site many years later. Some fragments of the relics of St Martin were recovered and placed in the cathedral, but nothing remains of St Gregory's relics. St Martin's name appears on many Greek and Russian calendars. His commemoration on October 12 in the Russian calendar appears to be an error, since ancient sources give the November date. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 2

3 DEPARTED: Elena Dascalescu + 9/12/09 (Lavinia Morris Mother) Charles Vorell + 9/12/09 (John Vorell s Brother) Fr. Michael Conrad + 9/23/09 Nina Novak + 10/02/09 Ill Afflicted & Special Intentions Fr. Anthony Dimitri Fr. Stephen Jula Helen Antonik Dan Arangelovich Jerry Arangelovich Alice Artino Helen Baldner John Baranich Carol Bohurjak John Conrad Eugene Erhardt Tony Eschuk Gloria Gindlesperger (Sister-In-Law) Larry Gindlesperger (Brother-In-Law) PRAYER REQUESTS Phyllis Gindlesperger Julia Grabowski Maria Hanzel Donna Jacak Paul Kappanadze (son of Fr. Jason Kappanadze) Sarah Kersey Dorothy Laskovich Paul Laskovich Shane, Sierra and Taylor McNeilly Brian Nemec (Frank Tkacz s Godson) Walter & Grace Parhamovich (Karen Felon s parents) Natalie Ponomarenko David Roman (Nephew of Margaret Rusynyk) Dorothy Romig Mary Ann Silberhorn Elsie Sudnick Barbara Thompson (Phyllis Gindlesperger s Sister-In-Law) Donald Tipka Dome Lighters Hannah Ward (God Child of Fr. Andrew Stevens) Harrison Ward (God Child of Fr. Andrew Stevens) Deborah Wojnicz Helen Zawisza (Joseph Rusynyk s sister) Julia Zimmerman Denise Zweifel (Sister of Marshall Prock) Grant & Stephanie Dever & Unborn Child (Fr. John s Niece) Anthony & Nikol Gammalo (Nickol Zdinak) & Unborn Child The Catechumens Erik & Gwen Hasselquist & Unborn Child Miki McNally & Unborn Child (Cindy Zdinak s Cousin) Nathan & Chelsea Pozderac & Unborn Child (Cindy Zdinak s Nephew) 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 weeks of October 11 & 18 In memory of Ann Shleva by the Tabeling family. For the week of October 11 In memory of Mary Sudnick & Eleanor Samo by Elsie Sudnick BIBLE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 11 October 11 2 Cor. 9:6-11 Luke 7:11-16 October 13 Phil. 1:8-14 Luke 8:1-3 October 16 Phil. 1:27-2:4 Luke 9:12-18 October 12 Phil. 1:1-7 Luke 7:36-50 October 14 Phil. 1:12-20 October 17 1 Cor. 15:58-16:3 Luke 8:22-25 Luke 6:1-10 October 15 Phil. 1:20-27 Luke 9:7-11 St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 3

4 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: 10/11/09 Dan & Lavinia Morris Sonya Vorell & Maca Tyler 10/18/09 Mary Swit & Tammy Ponomarenko Linda Smotzer &Paul Pangrace 10/25/09 Donna Jacak Eileen Bondor 11/01/09 Nick & Kate Zolikoff Phyllis Gindlesperger & Virginia Medvec 11/08/09 Albert Jacob Casey Debby Pinta & Maca Tyler For your convenience, we will have HOMEMADE APRICOT, NUT and POPPYSEED ROLLS for sale at every Sunday s Coffee Hour. The price is $8.00. Homemade rolls are also available at the Ridge Manor Party Center. Please call Sharon Glagola at: GOD S GIFTS TO US - OUR GIFTS TO GOD Weekly expenses: $ 6, Last week s collection $ 5, Over/Under < $ > EASTERN ORTHODOX WOMEN S GUILD OF GREATER CLEVELAND...cordially invites you to attend their meeting on Monday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael Orthodox Church, 5025 East Mill Drive, Broadview Hts. Speaker: Fr. John Memorich For details please contact Helen Ksenyak at or Antoinette Geanneses at PLEASE NOTE: Nut Roll baking for Monday, Oct. 19 has been cancelled.. Attendance Members 100 Visitors 7 Total 107 BAKERS NEEDED COOKIES Tuesdays: Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3 (Ridge Manor) NUT, POPPYSEED & APRICOT ROLLS Mondays: Oct. 12, Oct. 26 Nov. 3 and Nov. 9 Ridge Manor 9:00 AM Please call Phyllis Gindlesperger at (216) or Virginia Medvec at (440) if you have any questions or if you would like to volunteer. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 4

5 STS. PETER AND PAUL RUSSIAN Orthodox Church will be selling Entertainment Books for the Lakewood Art Club. $30.00 each. Please contact George or Dolly Manzuk at Parish Council News Parish Council Meeting Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 Ridge Manor FOCA DINNER & A MOVIE Thursday, October 29 6:00 PM at Hoggies in Valley View Everyone is WELCOME!! Contact Darrell Felon at DID YOU KNOW? If you are a member of St. Theodosius Cathedral and purchase a cemetery plot for yourself at our cemetery, the $ Perpetual Care fee is waived. This applies to the members and their dependent children only. Adult children must be members on their own. (Member is defined as: One who pays their yearly dues, or from year 2008 forward, makes a yearly pledge.) ST. SAVA CONCERT Saturday, October 17, 7:00 PM GUEST CHOIR: Stevan Hristić from Phoenix, AZ Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 4 4:30 Manor PARTICIPATING CHOIRS: Melos Ensemble, Dr. Laza Kostić, St. Sergius, Holy Trinity, St. Theodosius, Russian chorus of Cleveland. BANQUET: following Liturgy Sunday, October 18. St. Sava Cathedral, Broadview Rd., Parma ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING TODAY!! 9:00 AM following Divine Liturgy in Parish Hall 3RD BOYS NIGHT OUT The 3rd Boys Night Out will be on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 5:00PM Additional information to follow......contact Dan Morris to sign up! St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 5

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8 Sunday, October 11 FATHERS OF THE 7TH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL Apostle Philip Of The 70 One Of The 7 Deacons Ven. Leo Of Optina 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Altar Society meeting following Litrugy in Parish Hall NOTE: THE HOW TO PRAY SESSION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY. Monday, October 12 Martyrs Probus, Tarachus & Andronicus St. Martin BP. Of Tours 9:00 AM Nut Roll Manor 7:00 PM Eastern Orthodox Women s St. Michael s Orthodox Church, Broadview Hts. Tuesday, October 13 Martyr Carpus And His Companions New Martyr Chryse 9:00 AM Nut Roll Manor Weekly Schedule SPECIAL OCTOBER COLLECTION YOUTH ACTIVITIES Thursday, October 15 Ven. Euthymius The New Martyr Lucian St. Sabinus Of Catania 11:00 AM Faith Manor Friday, October 16 Martyr Longinus The Centurian Ven. Login Of Yarensk Saturday, October 17 Prophet Hosea Relics St. Lazarus 4:30 PM Church School 6:00 PM Great Vespers 7:00 PM Choir Sava Cathedral Sunday, October 18 HOLY APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST LUKE 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 6:00 PM How To Matthew, N. Royalton Wednesday, October 14 Ven. Parasceva Of Serbia Ven. Nikola Sviatosha St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral 733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 8