Ambo ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL Mailing: 733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44113 T 216. 741. 1310 F 216. 623. 1092 www.sttheodosius.org - Archpriest John Zdinak, Dean dean@sttheodosius.org Cell: 216. 554. 7282 - Protodeacon Daniel Boerio MAY 29, 2016 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN - Deacon Jacob Van Sickle - Subdeacon Theodore Lentz, Sacristan - Reader Julius Kovach, Ecclesiarch & Choirmaster - Reader Paul Pangrace, Ambo Editor 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 * AMBO: Articles for publication should be submitted to: sttheocemetery@yahoo.com by Wednesday of each week before noon. * CALENDAR: Event dates must be submitted by the 15th of each month. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 1
The Holy Martyr Photina (Svetlana) the Samaritan Woman, her sons Victor (named Photinus) and Joses; and her sisters Anatola, Phota, Photis, Paraskeva, Kyriake; Nero s daughter Domnina; and the Martyr Sebastian: The holy Martyr Photina was the Samaritan Woman, with whom the Savior conversed at Jacob s Well (John. 4:5-42). During the time of the emperor Nero (54-68), who displayed excessive cruelty against Christians, St Photina lived in Carthage with her younger son Joses and fearlessly preached the Gospel there. Her eldest son Victor fought bravely in the Roman army against barbarians, and was appointed military commander in the city of Attalia (Asia Minor). Later, Nero called him to Italy to arrest and punish Christians. Sebastian, an official in Italy, said to St Victor, I know that you, your mother and your brother, are followers of Christ. As a friend I advise you to submit to the will of the emperor. If you inform on any Christians, you will receive their wealth. I shall write to your mother and brother, asking them not to preach Christ in public. Let them practice their faith in secret. St Victor replied, I want to be a preacher of Christianity like my mother and brother. Sebastian said, O Victor, we all know what woes await you, your mother and brother. Then Sebastian suddenly felt a sharp pain in his eyes. He was dumbfounded, and his face was somber. For three days he lay there blind, without uttering a word. On the fourth day he declared, The God of the Christians is the only true God. St Victor asked why Sebastian had suddenly changed his mind. Sebastian replied, Because Christ is calling me. Soon he was baptized, and immediately regained his sight. St Sebastian s servants, after witnessing the miracle, were also baptized. Reports of this reached Nero, and he commanded that the Christians be brought to him at Rome. Then the Lord Himself appeared to the confessors and said, Fear not, for I am with you. Nero, and all who serve him, will be vanquished. The Lord said to St Victor, From this day forward, your name will be Photinus, because through you, many will be enlightened and will believe in Me. The Lord then told the Christians to strengthen and encourage St Sebastian to peresevere until the end. All these things, and even future events, were revealed to St Photina. She left Carthage in the company of several Christians and joined the confessors in Rome. At Rome the emperor ordered the saints to be brought before him and he asked them whether they truly believed in Christ. All the confessors refused to renounce the Savior. Then the emperor gave orders to smash the martyrs finger joints. During the torments, the confessors felt no pain, and their hands remained unharmed. Nero ordered that Sts Sebastian, Photinus and Joses be blinded and locked up in prison, and St Photina and her five sisters Anatola, Phota, Photis, Paraskeva and Kyriake were sent to the imperial court under the supervision of Nero s daughter Domnina. St Photina converted both Domnina and all her servants to Christ. She also converted a sorcerer, who had brought her poisoned food to kill her. Three years passed, and Nero sent to the prison for one of his servants, who had been locked up. The messengers reported to him that Sts Sebastian, Photinus and Joses, who had been blinded, had completely recovered, and that people were visiting them to hear their preaching, and indeed the whole prison had been transformed into a bright and fragrant place where God was glorified. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 2
Nero then gave orders to crucify the saints, and to beat their naked bodies with straps. On the fourth day the emperor sent servants to see whether the martyrs were still alive. But, approaching the place of the tortures, the servants fell blind. An angel of the Lord freed the martyrs from their crosses and healed them. The saints took pity on the blinded servants, and restored their sight by their prayers to the Lord. Those who were healed came to believe in Christ and were soon baptized. In an impotent rage Nero gave orders to flay the skin from St Photina and to throw the martyr down a well. Sebastian, Photinus and Joses had their legs cut off, and they were thrown to dogs, and then had their skin flayed off. The sisters of St Photina also suffered terrible torments. Nero gave orders to cut off their breasts and then to flay their skin. An expert in cruelty, the emperor readied the fiercest execution for St Photis: they tied her by the feet to the tops of two bent-over trees. When the ropes were cut the trees sprang upright and tore the martyr apart. The emperor ordered the others beheaded. St Photina was removed from the well and locked up in prison for twenty days. After this Nero had her brought to him and asked if she would now relent and offer sacrifice to the idols. St Photina spit in the face of the emperor, and laughing at him, said, O most impious of the blind, you profligate and stupid man! Do you think me so deluded that I would consent to renounce my Lord Christ and instead offer sacrifice to idols as blind as you? Hearing such words, Nero gave orders to again throw the martyr down the well, where she surrendered her soul to God (ca. 66). On the Greek Calendar, St Photina is commemorated on February 26. BIBLE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 29 May 29 Acts 11:19-26, 29-30 John 4:5-42 May 31 Acts 12:25-13:12 John 8:51-59 June 3 Acts 15:5-34 John 10:17-28 May 30 Acts 12:12-17 John 8:42-51 June 1 Acts 13:13-24 John 6:5-14 June 2 Acts 14:20-27 John 9:39-10:9 June 4 Acts 15:35-41 John 10:27-38 St Theodosius is launching a group Bible Study that will meet regularly through the summer months on Monday evenings. If you are interested in joining us, contact Deacon Jacob @ 314-556-4903. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 3
Departed: Vladimir Fowler 04-26-16 Hieromonk Seraphim 05-10-16 Ill Afflicted & Special Intentions: Matushka Catherine Jula Archpriest Theodore Bobosh Mary Michael Iris Agin (friend of Paul Judith Allgire (friend of Sonia Vorell) Betty Balasz David C. Baringer (friend of Karen Felon) Judy Baughman Christopher Baymiller (friend of Paul Paula Baymiller (friend of Paul Tony Boccheccio Carol Bohurjak Christopher Byndas Julie Byndas Elsie Conrad John Conrad Jerry Czajkowski PRAYER REQUESTS Metodije Damljanovic (Child) Horia Dascalescu (Lavinia Morris s brother) Cindy Durkalski Nadine Ellis Nashwa Fam Dorothy Fowler Gayle Franks (Judy Schwind s cousin) Roger Haupt (Lisa Theodore s cousin) Janet Hennig (friend of Judy Schwind) Sandee Holod Matthew Hunley (Phyllis Gindlesperger s brother-in-law) Donna Jacak Victor Jacak Kevin Jackam (Sonia Vorell s cousin) Patrick Jacobson (friend of Paul Joy Jahans (friend of Paul Stephen Jahans (friend of Paul Diane Kearsey (Janice Tkacz s sister) Maher Khalil Thomas Khalil John Kovalski (friend of Paul Dorothy Laskovich Jethro Miles Paul Mihal Anna Mysiw (friend and neighbor of Helen Antonik) Andy Mytrohovich Lydia Mytrohovich Maude Palumbo (Michelle Rajisch s mother) Debra Parhamovich (Karen Felon s sister) Grace Parhamovich (Karen Felon s mother) Cindy Powkowski Cheryl Regrut (Deb Ellis s sister-in-law) Valerie Rolls (Fr. John s cousin) Dorothy Romig Julia Sankovic (Child) Debbie Seguin (friend of Leon Felon) Elaine Sudnick (Joy Pfeiffer s mother) Janice Tkacz Elisabeth Wright (friend of Paul Erin Zawolowycz Elizabeth Zimmerman Peter Zimmerman Theodore Zolikoff (Nick Zolikoff s father) Alice Zdinak (Fr. John s Mother) Emilee McPhillips & Unborn Children (Wayne & Gayle Vidovich s niece) Please note that names will remain on the list for approximately one month and then removed. If you would like a name to be relisted, please contact the office at 216-741-1310. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 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: Greeters: 5/29/16 Cathy Weber & Mat. Jenn Boerio Tammy & Eva Ponomarenko 6/5/16 Mat. Cindy Zdinak & The Van Sickles Karen Felon & Virginia Medvec 6/12/16 Lauren Miklos & Chandra Czaruk Mat. Jenn Boerio & Michael Tabeling 6/19/16 Dan & Lavinia Morris Linda Smotzer & Sonia Vorell 6/26/16 Michael Tabeling & Michael Udell Igor Gajewsky & Paul Pangrace 7/3/16 TBA Tammy & Eva Ponomarenko 7/10/16 TBA Nina & Elizabeth Antonik GOD S GIFTS TO US - OUR GIFTS TO GOD Weekly expenses: $ 6,538.00 Last week s collection $ 2,973.00 Over/Under < $ 3,565.00 > FOOD PANTRY Our Food Pantry ministry continues through Merrick House. They currently use the bags in their Moms First program. We can always use your help by "sponsoring a bag". Envelopes are in the foyer, $10 fills a bag. Thank you and God bless you for helping those in need. - Dan Morris Dome Lighters 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 entire 2016 year: In loving memory of Olga Fritskey from John & Ruth Fritskey St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 5
St. Herman HouSe - FoCuS Cleveland 3rd annual GolF ClaSSiC Hinckley Hills Golf Course 300 State Road - Hinckley, OH June 24, 2016-12:00 noon SponSorShip opportunities Grand Benefactor- $5,000 One Foursome, Signage at Registration/Dinner, Sign on Tee or Green, Reserved Table at Dinner, Event/Program Recognition, Invitation Recognition GolfinG Benefactor- $1,400 One Foursome Sign on Tee or Green Event/Program Recognition Benefactor - $1,000 Event/Program Recognition Sign on Tee or Green 4 Dinners dinner SponSor - $1,500 Signage at Dinner Program Recognition 4 Dinners registration/lunch SponSor - $1,000 Sign at Registration Program Recognition 2 Dinners BeveraGe SponSor (2) - $750 Sign on Beverage Cart Program Recognition hole SponSor - $250 Sign on Tee or Green SPONSORED SPONSORED ad SponSorShipS Full Page Ad in Program - $200 1/2 Page Ad in Program - $100 1/3 Page Ad in Program - $50 dinner ticket only - $50 4-Person Scramble Includes: 18 Holes of Golf w/cart, Lunch, Beverages, Dinner SinGle Golfer: $150 - Regular Registration (Save $25/golfer by registering a full foursome) foursome: $500 - Early Bird - Prior to May 28th $600 - Regular Registration Hole in One Sponsor See Bill Klonaris or Bill Anton for all your Automobile needs! (440) 439-2323 For More Information Email: golfsthermans@focusna.org Call: Kirk at 216-973-9391 Prizes For: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Teams Special Events: Hole in One Mulligans Skins On-Course Contests Raffle/Auction Facebook St. Herman s House of Hospitality - FOCUS Cleveland www.sainthermans.com All proceeds benefit St. Herman House - FOCUS Cleveland. St. Herman s provides on average 230 hot meals a day to the community and houses up to 40 men per night. Funds raised will also support the Transitional Housing Program and our Jobs Program that employed an average of 12 men per month. Thank you in advance for your support of St. Herman House! FOCUS North America is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Spring Clean-Up at St. Vladimir Camp Saturday June 18 Preparing the camp for children primarily involves cleaning the sleeping cabins, recreation hall, and dining room (plus miscellaneous small repairs). If you can help in any way, please contact Leon Sheean at 216-371-1173. Thank you. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 6
The Highway to Heaven is a Staircase A Study of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew Chapters 5, 6, and 7 With H. Paul Finley, Local Director St. Herman House - FOCUS Cleveland May 15th, Session 1: Christ s Road Map to the Kingdom of Heaven - The Staircase Matthew 5:1-16 (The Beatitudes) May 22nd, Session 2: What Christ Expects Along the Way Matthew 5:17-47 ********no session Memorial Day weekend******** June 5th, Session 3: Staying in Shape for the Journey Matthew 6:1-18 June 12th, Session 4: Trusting Christ to Survive the Trip Matthew 6:19-34 June 19th, Session 5: Avoiding Traps on the Highway to the Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 7 All Sessions are held on Sunday evening beginning at 6:00 PM followed by refreshments and Q&A at St. Matthew Antiochian Orthodox Church 10383 Albion Road North Royalton, OH 44133 For more information contact Fr. Andrew at 440-539-1116 Ernest & Marie Maty Educational Scholarship Applications are now available! Deadline for receipt of all application materials is Sunday, June 12th. Please contact the parish office at 216-741-1310 for more information. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 7
Sunday, May 29 SUNDAY OF THE SAMARITAN WOMAN VIRGIN MARTYR THEODOSIA OF TYRE BLESSED JOHN OF USTIUG 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, May 30 VEN. ISAAC, FOUNDER OF DALMATIAN MONASTERY AT CONSTANTINOPLE Parish Office Closed Tuesday, May 31 APOST. HERMES OF THE 70 MARTYR HERMIAS Wednesday, June 1 ST. JUSTIN THE MARTYR AND HIS COMPANIONS WEEKLY SCHEDULE 2016 REMINDER: Please be sure that cell phones are turned off before entering the temple. MAY Special Collection ST. MARY OF EGYPT Thursday, June 2 ST. NICEPHORUS THE CONFESSOR Friday, June 3 MARTYR LUCILLIAN AND HIS COMPANIONS Saturday, June 4 ST. METROPHANES, FIRST PATRIARCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE 6:00 PM Great Vespers Sunday, June 5 SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN HIEROMARTYR DOROTHEUS ABBA DOROTHEUS OF PALESTINE 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral 733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44113 MAY - JUNE St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo - Page 8