ARCHANGEL MICHAEL ORTHODOX CHURCH

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1 ARCHANGEL MICHAEL ORTHODOX CHURCH Our parish welcomes you and thanks you for joining us in worship and praise this morning. If you desire any information about our parish, our diocese, or the Orthodox Church and Faith, please contact Fr. John Memorich. Very Rev. Fr. John Memorich, Rector 5025 East Mill Road, Broadview Hts., OH Office: Home: Cell: Fr. Joseph McCartney Cell: Cell: Fr. Dn. Dennis Lucak Fr. Dn. Daniel Kovalak Mr. Ted Geletka, Choir Master: Father John: Father Joseph: Church Office: H Parish Website: U CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! October 13, 2013 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST HOLY FATHERS OF THE SEVENTH ECUMENICAL COUNCIL Epistle Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Gospel Reading: St. Luke 8:5-15 SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK Sunday, October 13, 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Yappies Junior R Club Halloween Woodside 2:00 p.m. Sunday School Field Trip Monday, October 14, 10:00 a.m. Prosphora Tuesday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 55+ Club Election and Potluck Adult Education: Baptism Wednesday, October 16, 7:30 p.m. Board of Trustees Thursday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. Adult Education: Baptism Friday, October 18, 6:30 p.m. Pre-Teen Saturday, October 19, 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Great Vespers St. Lawrence Project Sunday, October 20, GREAT MARTYR ARTEMIUS YOUTH SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy Yappies

2 When we think about the 12 Apostles, we think of them as some of the highest ranking saints, who excelled not only in sanctity, but also in theological illumination. To think such a thing is true and fitting. However, we must remember that they didn't start out that way. In fact some were fishermen and common folk, who probably didn't have too much formal education at all. So how did they reach such an illustrious position in the Church? Of course, God helped, but He didn't just create holy robots. Some of the work was up to them. They put forth effort into understanding God and His Law and Commandments. In today's Gospel reading we see one example. They didn't understand one of the Lord's sayings and, instead of being embarrassed about their ignorance and acting as if they did understand, they simply asked, "What does this parable mean?" Remember that the Lord says ask and you shall receive. If we don't understand something about the Scriptures or our Faith, we need to ask. We must research and study and invest our time into finding the answers. God will not leave us in our ignorance, but will enlighten our minds and hearts and guide us down the path of salvation. ~ Fr. Joseph WELCOME: Let s welcome to our Parish our new Church Secretary, Jean Woolley. Jean has been hired to fill the position left by Anna, who has retired. Please make a point of greeting her and welcoming her to our family. Here is some information about Jean she chose to share with us: I was hired as the Church Secretary at Archangel Michael Orthodox Church and began working on October 8. It is a pleasure to be working with Father John and Father Joseph. All of the staff at the Church and Hall have been very welcoming. I hope to have a long tenure here helping Father John with anything I can do to help him as he guides this Church. I was born in Cleveland and attended Transfiguration school in what is now called Slavic Village. I lived just a few doors away from the church and school so I didn t get away with any shenanigans. I have two brothers and one sister and thirty four nieces and nephews (this includes their children of also). I was married at an early age and have three grown children. I also have two gorgeous granddaughters who are 16 and 12, that live in Maryland. One of my favorite hobbies is traveling. My husband and I cruised all over the Caribbean and thoroughly enjoyed all the places we visited. After my his passing, I continue to travel with a fabulous group of ladies. I try to go to Maryland 3 or 4 times a year to visit my granddaughters. It is a nice, easy drive for me and I enjoy the peaceful time in the car. I worked for Cuyahoga Special Education Service Center (part of Cuyahoga County Board of Education) for twenty five years. I learned much from both schooling and working with dedicated teachers of special needs children. Their patience with the children really inspired me. I know I have a lot to learn as the new secretary, but Anna Wolf is a great teacher. I m sure with Father s help I will be fine. I am pleased to be here and hope to serve the needs of the parish for a long time. 2

3 THANK YOU! What a cool time at Sundae Sunday!!! A total $143 was collected for the Christmas Stocking Fund. The Sunday School wishes to thank everyone who participated for your kindness and we hope that all of you had an enjoyable and sweet time. A GIFT FROM GOD: Congratulations to Matthew and Kendra on the birth of their son Jacob George Kormos. Jacob George was born on October 8, weighed 7 pounds-9 ounces, and measured 18 ½ inches in length. May God Grant the newly born servant of God, Jacob George, and his family Many, Many Years! KNOWN TO BE ILL OR HOSPITALIZED: JoLana Chernesky at Southwest Hospital; Anna Fedonhk has moved to Parkside Villa; Pat Sima moved to Montifiore Rehab Center. Please remember them in your prayers. SUNDAY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: Support St. Michael's Sunday School program while you do your grocery shopping! From now until February 8, 2014, when you shop at ACME Fresh Markets and purchase ACME Store Brands (including Acme Fresh Market, Food Club, Top Care, Full Circle, Valu Time, Paws, World Classics, Academix, Domestix, and Electrix), our Sunday School Program will get 5% Cash Back. It s that simple! Just bring your ACME Store receipts to church and place them in the box downstairs during coffee hour. We need a minimum of $1,500 total to qualify so every purchase counts. Thank you for your support of our Sunday School! PAPER RECYCLING: River Valley Paper Company is our new recycling source and you will be happy to know they accept the following waste: hard and soft cover books, cardboard, phone books, newspapers, mail, office and school paper, magazines, catalogs, brown paper bags. Please drop off all your recyclables in the new bin, located at the old location. PROSPHORA: We will bake Prosphora on Monday, October 14, 10:00 a.m., at Woodside, followed by a home-made pizza lunch. Please join us! CLUB & ELECTION meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 11:00 a.m., in the Church Lower Level. This is a very important meeting, since new officers will be elected. Members are encouraged to bring a dish of their specialty! ADULT EDUCATION classes in October: Thursday, October 15, 7:00 p.m., and October 17, 10:00 a.m., in the Church Lower Level. See attached flyer for details. BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet on Wednesday, October 16, 7:30 p.m., in the Church Lower Level. PRE-TEEN CLUB will hold its meeting on Friday, October 18, 6:30 p.m., in the Gym. 3

4 ST. LAWRENCE PROJECT will meet on Saturday, October 19, after Vespers. PEROGIE MAKING FUN: We will be making perogies on Thursday, October 24, 9:30 a.m., to sell at the Craft Fair. We will need many hands for kneading, rolling, and pinching perogies, so if you are available, please join us for a perogie making party. Lunch will be provided. A NIGHT WITH FR. THOMAS HOPKO: On Monday, November 4, 6:30 p.m., St. Herman s Orthodox House of Hospitality is having a fundraiser at Woodside. The speaker for the evening is Fr. Tom Hopko. Fr. Tom is the Dean Emeritus of St. Vladimir s Seminary, and the author of numerous books and articles. He is an amazing speaker and his podcasts on Ancient Faith Radio are extremely popular. If you ve never heard him before, you owe it to yourself to come and listen. If you ve already heard him speak, then you know you won t want to miss him while he s here. St. Herman s is trying to raise money for both the ongoing operations of the house and for the planned purchase of a transitional home to further the mission of St. Herman s. Orthodox from all over Northeast Ohio will be in attendance, supporting our joint ministry here in the Cleveland area. Tickets are $25 per person and include appetizers. For reservations, please contact either Mike Herzak II (mherzak2@inssys.com) or Steve Kovalak (kovalak5@yahoo.com). Thank you for your support! HALLOWEEN BRUNCH The Junior R Club will hold its annual Halloween Brunch on Sunday, October 13, after Divine Liturgy at Woodside. Tickets on sale now at $8.50 for adults and $5.50 for children 12 years and under. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and relax with your friends and family!! Proceeds will be donated to the Christmas Stocking project! ST. MICHAEL S CRAFT FAIR: It's almost that time again. Craft Fair time! St. Michael's Woodside is sponsoring a Craft Fair on Saturday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Gym. All are welcome! Q: A: Do Ouija Boards and Tarot Cards go against the teachings of our Church? As Orthodox Christians, we should never dare place our faith in anything other than our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Playing with Ouija Boards, Tarot Cards, or going to fortune tellers and psychics even if done simply in jest is contrary to the teachings of the Orthodox Christian Faith and could prove harmful to your spiritual growth and well-being. Prohibitions to this can be found in the Old Testament Book of Deuteronomy 18:10-12, as well as throughout the Canons of the Church. ~ Fr. John 4

5 The prayer of the righteous has great power in its affects (St. James 5:1) Please join the St. James Prayer Ministry in praying for: With Child: Julianne & Glenn Foster; Michelle & Matthew. Health and Well Being: Fr. Alexander Atty, Jacob Balyeat, Jennine Basham, Andrew Buswell Catherine Chernesky, JoLana Chernesky, Paul Choma, Effie Cook, Freddie de Bellis, Sam D Fantis, Rachel D Fantis, Anna Dillon, Eve Dimitrijevs, Walter Dimitrijevs, Jon Michael Farragher, Mary Ann Gaydos, Tim Glagola, Connie Gorius, Andrew Hanchuk, Vic Hanchuk, Nicholas Harpley, Marge Hopkosky, Leisa Howey, Dale Hudak, Jack Hudak, Matushka Jula, Lori Kall, Martin and Anne Kallay, Robert Kane, Matushka Catrina, Karl Kuhlenschmidt, Mike Kurnick, Annette Lapso, Judy Longa, Mary Jane Lucak, Mike Lucak, Elsie Macko, Matushka Maura, John Mehalik, Sandy Mehalik, Larry Murphey, Catherine Oleff, Billie Patrick, Margaret Patrick, Kathy Paulsen, John Plavko, Infant Beatrix Verdon-Quidort, Ania Rajtak, Baby Jackson Retko, Linda Rossiter, Kristine Schutt, Laverne Schutt, Mat. Suzanne Senyo, John Sima, Terrie Sima, Pat Sima, Infant Simeon, Lindsay Smith, Kyra Stoker, Barbara Supra, Elizabeth Sutyak, Rebecca Tesar, Niki Tieber, Michelle Tripi, Mike Voloschuk, John Wheller. Serving in Armed Forces: John Farragher, Jacob Stankiewicz. Memory Eternal: Cindi Olecki, Mother Theonymphi, Anne Petrisin, Lillian Yurch. NOTE: If you wish to be added to the prayer list or know of someone, contact Kathy Kovalak There is your brother, naked and crying! And you stand confused over the choice of an attractive floor covering. St. Ambrose FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF: JoLana Chernosky by Marge Dzmura and Family; Luke Hanchuk on his name day by Grandma & Grandpa Hanchuk; Kyra Shaluha by Mom & Dad; Pat Sima by Helen Gaborick. May God grant them health, healing, happiness and a long life. May He continue to bless them, keep them and preserve them for Many Years! Mnogia i Blagia Leta! FOR THE REPOSE AND BLESSED MEMORY OF: Anne Petrisin by Supra, Muzic & Ramsey Families; Anne Petrisin by St. Michael s Choir; Lillian Yurch by The Uhrina Family. May God beatify them and number them among the just; for He is a good God and lovest Mankind + Memory Eternal! + Vechniya Pamyat! 5

6 FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF: Matthew, Kendra, Johnny and Jacob Kormos by Marianne Kormos. May God grant them health, healing, happiness and a long life. May He continue to bless them, keep them and preserve them for Many Years! Mnogia i Blagia Leta! 6