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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 44147 Office:
440-526-5192 Home: 216-524-9795 Cell: 216-548-8757 Fr. Joseph
McCartney Cell: 440-668-2209 Cell: 239-2927895 Fr. Dn. Dennis Lucak
440-230-9410 Fr. Dn. Daniel Kovalak 216-524-3414 Mr. Ted Geletka,
Choir Master: 440-526-2767
E-MAIL: Father John: [email protected] Father
Joseph: [email protected] Church Office:
[email protected] H Parish Website:
www.stmichaelscleveland.orgU
January 20, 2013
33rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
VEN. EUTHIMIUS THE GREAT
Epistle Reading: Colossians 1:12-18 Gospel Reading: St. Luke
18:35-43
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, January 20 YOUTH SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00
a.m. Divine Liturgy Yappies Junior “R” Club Noon-2 p.m. Halubki
(Stuffed Cabbage) Dinner @ Woodside 2-4:00 p.m. Junior “R” Holiday
Bowling Party
@ Seven Hills Lanes 6:00 p.m. Sanctity of Life Akathist
Service
@ St. Mathew’s O.C. Monday, January 21 10:00 a.m. Prosphora
Baking
Thursday, January 24 11:30 a.m. 55+ Club Christmas Party
Saturday, January 26 5:00 p.m. Great Vespers
Sunday, January 27 TRANSLATION OF THE RELICS
OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Yappies
Outreach Health Screenings
SAVE THIS DATE!!! The Annual Parish Meeting will be
held on Sunday, February 24, after Divine Liturgy.
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When the blind man in today's Gospel reading heard that Jesus
was passing by, he was overcome by a sense of urgency. He knew of
the reputation of Jesus and heard how He had helped others. In his
mind, they didn't say, perhaps or maybe Jesus could help. But
rather his actions show us that he was thinking Jesus can and will
help. The blind man knew this was his chance and that he was going
to do everything in his power not to miss Jesus.
The blind man, in spite of his blindness, could see Christ for
what He was. What exactly is Christ? In the words of the
contemporary Elder Porphyrios, "Christ is Everything. He is joy, He
is life, He is light. He is the true light who makes man joyful,
makes him soar with happiness." If we see Christ the way that Elder
Porphyrios does, then we would never want to miss an encounter with
Jesus Christ. To miss out on Christ would be to miss out on
everything.
~ Fr. Joseph
THANK YOU! to Father John and Fr. Joseph for their prayers and
visits while in the hospital, as well as all the parishioners,
especially those who lit a candle, sent cards, flowers, get-well
wishes. It is most appreciated. ~ Mike Voloschuk
HALL BOARD ELECTION: It is time again to elect Hall Board
members, with four positions open. The Hall Board consists of eight
parish members and meets the second and fourth Thursday of every
month, with Mary Jane Lucak, Party Center Director. The purpose of
the meetings is to review operating, maintenance, and financial
needs of the Woodside Party Center and the Gym. Reports are
presented to the Board of Trustees on a monthly
basis. If you would like to serve on the Board, please contact
Mike Herzak or Pat Patrick.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: Deadline for submitting applications
for:
• TAP (the Tuition Assistance Program) is January 31. TAP is
open to any member of Archangel Michael Church who is currently
working for a bachelor, masters, or doctorate degree, or certified
post-secondary vocational program and who meets the program
requirements.
• FOCA scholarships are due by March 31.
• Lillian Karpey Memorial scholarships deadline is April 15.
This year up to 6 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to
students, who meet the requirements established by the Committee.
Complete information and applications are available on the church
website, www.stmichaelscleveland.org, under Ministries/Clubs, by
calling/emailing the church office at
440-526-5192/[email protected], or the Scholarship
Committee Chairperson, Larissa Young, at 440-241-3569.
USED GREETING CARDS: Once again the Samaritans will be
collecting used greeting cards through the end of the year. They
will then be forwarded to Mother Katrina of the Monastery of
Transfiguration in Ellwood City, PA for recycling. A basket is
located in the Church Lower Level for depositing your used and
unwanted cards.
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Q: A few weeks ago you gave a sermon and mentioned that Jesus'
name was actually a
derivation of the name Joshua. Can you explain more about
this?
A: The name Jesus is an English/Latin/Greek transliteration of
the Aramaic/Hebrew name "Joshua." The historical progression of how
this name was altered via those, who translated Holy Scripture, is
depicted below:
• YEH SHUA – (the Hebrew form of Joshua – meaning "Jehovah is
salvation")
• YEH SHU – The "A" is dropped because there is no Greek
character for the Hebrew letter "Ayin."
• YEH SOU – The "SH" is dropped because there is no Greek
character for the Hebrew letter "Shin"
• IE SOU – The Hebrew "Yeh" is replaced by its Greek equivalent
"IE"
• IE SOUS – The "S" is added in Greek as a nominative case
ending which, indicates that the word is
a name.
• IE SUS – The "O" is dropped in English translations as found
in the original King James Bible
translation (1611 AD)
• JE SUS – The "J" replaces "I" in later English King James
versions (1769 AD)
~ Fr. John
SANCTITY OF LIFE AKATHIST SERVICE will be held at St. Matthews
Orthodox Church (located on Albion Road in North Royalton) on
Sunday, January 20, 6:00 p.m. Fellowship and refreshments will
follow the service.
ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES:
50/50 RAFFLE: The 55+ Club is holding a 50/50 Raffle. Tickets
are $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawing will be held on March 19. Winner
need not be present. Bob Macko and Nicole Gaydos are selling
tickets every Sunday through March 19 starting today.
CHRISTMAS GATHERING RESCHEDULED! The 55+ Club has re-scheduled
its Christmas Party to Thursday, January 24, 11:30 a.m., at
Woodside. Please call Mickey Macko at 440-571-5759 for reservations
before tomorrow, January 21. OHIO DISTRICT BOWLING TOURNAMENT will
be held on Saturday, February 9, in Akron. Save the date.
Tuesday, January 29 7:00 p.m. Sts. James & Jude (Brothers of
the Lord) Thursday, January 31 10:00 a.m. Sts. James & Jude
(Brothers of the Lord)
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PICK NOW PAY LATER! The Junior “R” Club will be hosting their
Annual Poorman’s Reverse Raffle Thursday, February 28, at Woodside!
Grand prize is $1,500! Pick your numbers now and you can pay later!
They are $35 each. Can't come, but want a chance to win?? Tickets
for number only are $25 each! They are on sale now and after church
in the Lower Level! Also you may call Cheryl Andrews @ 440-887-9293
for more information!!
4th ANNUAL ‘R’ CLUB WING-DING – March 1 at Bleechers Bar &
Grill in
Parma. More information will follow.
“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: Adam & Cathy Di Iulio; Kyra & Joe Shaluha.
Health and Well Being: Matthew Arendas, Fr. Atty, Jacob
Balyeat,Owen Banks, Jennine Basham, Tom Bohurjak, Catherine
Chernesky, JoLana Chernesky, Jaylen Colbert, Anna Dillon, Eve
Dimitrijevs, Sam D’Fantis, Jon Michael Farragher, Tim Glagola, Vic
Hanchuk, Marge Hopkosky, Leisa Howey, Dale Hudak, Jack Hudak,
Valerie Kall, Matushka Catrina, Mike Kurnick, Bill Leet, Judy
Longa, Elsie Macko, Matushka Maura, Sandy Mehalik, Larry Murphey,
Marcia Niemiec, Billie Patrick, Margaret Patrick, Anne Petrisin,
George Ropchock, Dennis Satola, Mary Schuld, Laverne Schutt, John
Sima, Terrie Sima, Infant Simeon, Lindsay Smith, Dan Stoker, Kyra
Stoker, Barbara Supra, Rebecca Tesar, Michelle Tripi, Mike
Voloschuk, Lillian Yurch. Newly Departed: Marie Loverich (sister of
Kathy Nestor), Frank Vodicka.
NOTE: If you wish to be added to the prayer list or know of
someone, contact
Kathy Kovalak 440-842-6639
“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will
himself be refreshed” Proverbs 11:25. In other words, if you want
to be needy – hoard. If you want to be poor – grasp. But if you
want to be rich – give generously, because whatever you give away
in the name of Christ will always come back to you a hundredfold. ~
Fr. John
FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF: Timothy Hanchuk and Gregory
Hanchuk on their Namedays by Mom & Dad Hanchuk; Maxim Hanchuk
on his Nameday by Grandma & Grandpa Hanchuk. May God grant them
health, healing, happiness and a long life. May He continue to
bless, keep them, and preserve them for Many Years! Mnogia i Blagia
Leta!
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FOR THE REPOSE AND BLESSED MEMORY OF: Kuzma Hanchuk by Vic &
at Hanchuk. May God beatify him and number him among the just; for
He is a good God and lovest Mankind + Memory Eternal! + Vechniya
Pamyat!
FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF: Hudson Louie as he begins
serving as an Altar Boy by Mom & Dad; Olivia Louie on her
birthday by Mom & Dad; “Happy Birthday” George Ropchock by The
Family. 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: Helen Gall (Sister) by
Marge Kormos & Family; Helen Gall by St. Michael’s Woodside.
May God beatify her and number her among the just; for He is a good
God and lovest Mankind + Memory Eternal! + Vechniya
Pamyat!
