CATHEDRAL WEBSITE: http://www.cathedral.acrod.org CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN! CHRISTOS VOSKRESE! CHRISTOS ANESTI! VOL. 67 NO. 1396 FOUR-WEEK ISSUE APRIL 4, 2010 DIVINE SERVICES FOR BRIGHT WEEK, APRIL 5-10, 2010 4 Sun. 9 AM PASCHAL RESURRECTION LITURGY followed by BLESSING of EASTER FOOD BASKETS in the Cathedral Auditorium - CHILDREN S EGG HUNT 7 PM Easter Agape Vespers 5 Mon. 8 AM Resurrection Matins 9 AM Bright Monday Liturgy and Gospel Procession (Remembered in the Proskomedia: + Andrew Krett on 2 nd anniversary by James Yeager; Perpetual Remembrance of + Reggie Lengyel; + Stephen Kassander Jr. by mother Matilda Kassander) 6 Tue. 8 AM Resurrection Matins 9 AM Bright Tuesday Liturgy (Remembered in the Proskomedia: + Veronica Sakmar by daughters Christina and Valerie; son-in-law Leroy Aurandt; and grandsons Karl and Patrick Engelbach) for the Holyday of the Annunciation 7 Wed. 9 AM Liturgy on the Feastday of the Annunciation (Remembered in the Proskomedia: + Mary Lichtey by John F. Lichtey; Perpetual Remembrance of + Departed Orthodox Christians, + Julia Hamilla, and + Anna and + Paul Csubar) 10 Sat. 8 AM Bright Saturday Liturgy and remembrance of + Charles and + Mary Yarina by M/Mrs. Ed Nickels
DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF APRIL 11, 2010 11 Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY of St. Thomas Sunday Panachida: + John F. Popp Jr. by wife Irene; + Andrew Krett by son Andrew Jr.; + Rose Hilboky on 7 th anniversary by Nellie and Ed Rawski; + Joseph A. Buchovecky Jr. on 32 nd anniversary by Michael Hozik 10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 12 Mon. 7 AM Perpetual Remembrance of + Michael and Justina Slachta, John, Justine, Andrew, Mary, Paul, Anna, Michael; Perpetual: + John and Elizabeth Wargo; + Stephen Kassander Jr. by mother Matilda; + Helen Gritzer on 4 th anniversary by M/Mrs. John M. Gritzer and sons 16 Fri. 7 AM + Andrew Homyak on 14 th anniversary by Anna Blaschak; Perpetual: + Susan Korinko, + Anna Gergel, and + Mary Nemchik 17 Sat. 8 AM + Paul Muchesko on 7 th anniversary by John Yarina; and + Mary Muchesko as birthday remembrance by Family DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF APRIL 18, 2010 18 Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY Panachida: + Anna Hanak on 34 th anniversary by M/Mrs. Anthony Guizio; + John Zahoran on 25 th anniversary by M/Mrs. John Kovalik 10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 19 Mon. 7 AM + Stephen Kassander Jr. by mother Matilda Kassander 21 Wed. 7 AM Perpetual: + Ann Patchen; + Peter and Helen Kuzovich; + Simon and Anna Lazarak; and + Julia Hamilla 24 Sat. 8 AM + John Baranik on 26 th anniversary; Perpetual: + Stephen Kassander Sr.; and + Anna and Paul Csubar DIVINE SERVICES FOR WEEK OF APRIL 25, 2010 25 Sun. 9 AM DIVINE LITURGY Panachida: + Stephen Kassander Sr. by M/Mrs. Michael Soloman; Perpetual: + Anna and Paul Csubar 10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 26 Mon. 7 AM + Stephen Kassander Jr. by mother, Matilda Kassander 28 Tue. 7 AM + Martha Martyak on 30 th anniversary by M/Mrs. Michael Gost 1 Sat. 8 AM + John Duranko on 7 th anniversary by Andrew Krett; Perpetual: + Anna Fedornock by Fr. John Fedornock, Steve and Mary
THANK YOU FOR THE PASCHAL GIFTS! One bouquet of white altar roses is given by Metropolitan Nicholas in memory of his parents + Anna and + Andrew Smisko. One bouquet of white altar roses is given by Pani Andrea Kovich in memory of husband + Father Charles Kovich. Altar lilies are given by George Kohan in memory of his father + Stephen Kohan on 23 rd anniversary (4/23). Easter flowers on the Sacramental Table are given by Ann M. Yurcisin in memory of parents + Very Rev. Protopresbyter John and + Pani Anna Yurcisin. Altar candles are given in memory of + Catherine (Sroka) Mesaros on 53 rd anniversary by godchild and niece Beverly Kullick Tinkle. Incense for the Paschal Services is offered by Julia Messner. The artos bread was baked by Mrs. Eleanor Schober Dussling in memory of husband + Archon Eric Dussling and mother + Anna Burik Schober. GRATITUDE is extended to Dr. Donald Koval who led the cantorial singers rendering Plain Chant singing during the Divine Services, and to Ms. Helen Spanovich and Cathedral Choir members who sang during the Paschal Holydays. We are grateful to Father John Baranik who provided the Paschal prayer cards for all worshippers. We are grateful to Nick Koslin and Pani Betty Jean Baranik for preparing the church for the Resurrection holydays. We are thankful to Romayne and Henry Laichak, and Agnes and John Buchovecky for preparing special decorations. Easter flowers were provided by our florist, Jeff Eicher of Floral Expressions of Johnstown. We are thankful to Richard Kesselak who donated $250 for a new ciborium liturgical vessel for the Reserved Sacrament. We are grateful to the willow-workers who prepared the willows and palms for distribution on Palm Sunday, everyone who brought candy for the Children s Egg Hunt, and to the Cathedral Seniors who provided gifts for Father to take to the shut-ins. We thank Mrs. Susan Krenisky who embroidered beautiful cloths in various colored trim for the preparation table side altar We are grateful to those who donated new cassocks for the altar boys. They are Ron and Anna Marie Mlinarchik - $200; Roger Pavlik - $100; Kathryn Oravec - $100; Evalyn Brudnak - $50; Anna Evanisko - $50; Jim and Stephanie Kobal - $50; Tiffany Machik - $50; Richard and Sandra Miloro - $50; Michael Kesselak - $50; Edward Margetta - $50; Susan Kalcik and Nick Bocher - $50; Helen Spanovich - $50; Neil and Lexi Vatavuk - $50; Wanda Burgmeier - $50; Anonymous - $50. We are thankful to all those who purchased chances on the Easter raffle of 2 complete Easter food baskets and a child s Easter basket. Profit for the Cathedral was $461. Winners were: 1 st prize Joyce Kerr; 2 nd prize Kathryn Oravec; 3 rd prize Brennan Lorditch. Thank you all! And to all others and those we may have inadvertently missed, we are grateful for your time and much effort to prepare for the Paschal Feast. Christ is Risen!
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS! Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! The staff and Sunday School students wish each of our parishioners a blessed and glorious Easter Season. May our Risen Lord guide you in all things. Thanks to all who participated in the Easter candy sales. Profit is approximately $500. Top seller was Hannah Moody. She received a fast-food gift certificate. Second top seller was Amy Laichak. Memorial gifts were received as follows: $40 from Evalyn Brudnak and family in memory of the 7 th anniversary of the passing of + Robert Brudnak; and $10 as a memorial for Jeff Wilkinson. Congratulations are in order for our student Anastasia Machik. She has been nominated to attend the National Young Scholars Program (NYSP) to be held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, MD and the St. Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington, VA this summer 2010. Anastasia was nominated by her teacher. She was recognized as a special student who demonstrates exceptional maturity, scholastic merit and leadership ability at her young age. Great going, Anastasia! Thanks to all who co-operated in meeting the Grave Guard Duty schedule on Holy Saturday. There will be regular Sunday School classes on Sunday, April 18 (open house at the Ed Center that day). Educational Center News Renovation of the banquet hall is progressing and should be completed by Easter Bright Week. In lieu of Coffee Hour in the Cathedral Auditorium on Sunday, April 18, a COFFEE HOUR OPEN HOUSE for our parishioners will be held at the Center after Liturgy that day. All are invited! Come and see! A public open house will be held the same day on Sunday, April 18 from 2-4 PM. Refreshments will be served. Look ahead to May..On Sunday, May 23 a blessing of the Center by His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, will be held after Liturgy. May 23rd is Pentecost Sunday. The set-up will be the same as for our St. Nicholas Dinner. A mailing will be forthcoming with all the details. NOTE: New lighting is necessary to add the beautification of the renovated hall. Parishioners wishing to donate a lighting fixture can purchase the following: Wall Sconces at $75 each 10 needed Ceiling Chandeliers at $400 each 8 needed Any donation toward the lighting would be greatly appreciated. Any item given as a memorial gift will have a plaque listed in the hall. Parishioners interested in purchasing or donating toward any item, contact Donna Yarina or Louise Brudnak. LET S GET BEHIND THE ANNUAL CAMP NAZARETH RAFFLE. TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PRIZES! TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CATHEDRAL OFFICE. ALSO, SUMMER CAMP FORMS, AND APPLICATIONS FOR JOBS AS COUNSELORS AND OTHER STAFF ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH OFFICE. PARENTS, PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CHILD S CAMP REGISTRATION FORMS NOW! A MEDICAL EXAM IS REQUIRED! OUR DEANERY CHILDREN WILL GO TO CAMP FROM AUGUST 1-7. FATHER WILL BE AWAY FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 7 TO FRIDAY, APRIL 9 ATTENDING A CLERGY CONVOCATION AT CAMP NAZARETH. IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY NEED FOR A PRIEST, CALL THE RECTORY AT 539-8086, AND PANI WILL LOCATE AN AREA PRIEST TO ANSWER YOUR CALL. SATURDAY KITCHEN MEETING is on Thursday, April 8-7 PM IN THE AUDITORIUM. WE NEED 8 VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE LUNCH TO THE NEEDY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 17 AT THE FOOD KITCHEN DOWNTOWN ACROSS FROM YANKEE SHOE REPAIR. VOLUNTEERS SHOULD REPORT NO LATER THAN 11 AM. CATHEDRAL SENIORS TO MEET CATHEDRAL SENIORS WILL GATHER FOR THE MONTHLY MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13 AT 1 PM. HOSTESSES ARE HELEN LYCH, KAY MATOLYAK AND JOAN BOST. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
MANY THANKS TO DAVE DUDAK WHO VOLUNTEERED TO REPLACE THE ENTRANCE HALLWAY FLOOR AT THE REAR ENTRANCE TO THE CATHEDRAL. MANY YEARS! WISH THEM A HAPPY APRIL BIRTHDAY! FLOWERS AND CANDLES 2 Fred Leer 4/18 Altar Candles in memory of 4 Romayne Laichak mother + Mary Muchesko as 6 Carrie Hower 94 th birthday remembrance (4/17) 6 Nicholas Miloro offered by her children 11 Sophie Martich 14 Ed Sakmar 4/25 Altar Flowers are given in 15 Jim Kobal remembrance of + Michael Pysh 16 Dorothy Horbal on 10 th anniversary by 18 Stella Nitkulinec Anne Pysh and Family 21 Alec Miller 22 Amanda Gilchrist 24 Joey Sally 24 Jonah Strenski ETERNAL MEMORY FUND UPDATE Total Parishioners Offerings to Date $258,580 Total Matching Gift to Date $305,000 GRAND TOTAL TO DATE $563,580 Anyone can donate to the Eternal memory Fund at any time. At the death of a loved one is an ideal time to give a special offering to the Church, and by doing so perpetuate their memory. Contributions to the Fund are not used for current expenses. The monies are invested for possible future use if the Parish comes on hard times and needs funds to sustain itself. If you have not given, please pray about this most worthy endeavor. If you have given, think about giving again! THANK YOU! We are grateful to Mr. Michael Zahoran who made an Easter offering of $5,000 for the Chancery Building Debt Reduction. Mike made a pledge of $125,000 in 1998 as a memorial to the departed of the Zahoran Family. This year fulfills his pledge. May God bless him with both spiritual and human joy! SCRIP GIFT CARDS This is a unique and easy fund-raiser for the Parish. Buy SCRIP to use as gift cards for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Also, you can use the scrip cards yourself just like cash in your favorite super market, gas station, restaurant and department stores. The Cathedral receives profit from all scrip sold so far, $2,850 total profit. It would be even more successful if more parishioners bought! Think ahead! Order cards one week, they will be ready the next Sunday. Please see Pani Baranik she is available most Sundays in the Auditorium after Liturgy. Scrip is sold year-round. Check out our website www.acrod.org for Sunday liturgies. Also there is a special Easter program by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. See it at www.goarch.org/special/paschatv.
CHRIST IS RISEN! No announcement ever made in the history of the world has been more important. No announcement no words are more vital to each of us individually, and to all of us in communion with one another than the promise which these joyfilled words hold out to all mankind. Because Christ is risen, and because victory over death and sin has already been won for us, then we have no one and nothing to fear in this life or in the next. Never again will any Christian have to face an uncertain tomorrow alone, for the Risen Christ has gone before us to prepare a way for us. Regardless of how overwhelming the forces of death, sin and evil which come to us to block our way, we have the divine assurance of victory through the Risen Christ. CHRIST IS RISEN! The Resurrection tells us that we Christians have a living Lord. He is alive now. He will live and reign forever. He Who loves His creation is with His Father, and we can turn to Him in every need, in every emotion, in every heartache. CHRIST IS RISEN! The Resurrection makes it perfectly clear that death has been conquered. The empty tomb has extinguished the fears and terrors of death. Death has a new name. Death is now the falling-asleep of us and our loved ones. CHRIST IS RISEN! The Lord s Resurrection is our assurance that we will have our own resurrection. Everybody who is buried in the earth who has been obedient to God s commandments shall one day rise again just as Christ did. This is not wishful thinking. This is the truth of the Lord s word! Today we are reminded about our promise of life evermore. The Resurrection captures that promise. It solidifies that promise into a Resurrection theology that Christians are expected to live by, a theology for life here and in the hereafter. Is the Risen Lord living in you? Let Him come and fill your life each day. Only then will you never die. Very Rev.Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro