ARCHANGEL MICHAEL ORTHODOX CHURCH

5025 E. Mill Road - Broadview Heights, OH 44147 Sunday, December 24, 2017 www.StMichaelsCleveland.org

Our parish welcomes you and thanks you for joining us in worship this morning. If you desire any information about our parish, our diocese, or the Orthodox Church and Faith, please contact Fr. John

Memorich. Check us out online or visit our Facebook Page which is updated regularly!

Do you receive Church Chat emails from Fr. John? If not, contact Fr. John so you can be added to the list!

V. REV. FR. JOHN MEMORICH (Office) 440.526.5192 (Home) 216.524.9795

(Cell) 216.548.8757 Fr. John – frjohn@stmichaelscleveland.org

Church Office – info@stmichaelscleveland.org

“MAKE READY O BETHLAHEM,

PREPARE O HOUSE OF EPHRATHA!”

This Week

EPISTLE READING Heb. 11:9-10, 17-23, 32-40

GOSPEL LESSON Matt. 1:1-25

Next Week

EPISTLE READING Gal. 1:11-19

GOSPEL LESSON Matt. 2:13-23

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

FROM DEC. 25th THROUGH JAN. 4th IS FAST FREE

Sunday, December 24 10:00 am 4:00 pm

EVE OF THE NATIVITY Divine Liturgy Eve of the Nativity Vespers

Monday, December 25 10:00 am

NATIVITY OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST Festal Divine Liturgy Annual Christmas Social sponsored by the R Club

Thursday, December 28 11:00 am 55+ Club Christmas Party (Woodside)

Saturday, December 30 12:00 pm 5:00 pm

Good Ole’ Boys NYE Luncheon (Sand Trap Bar) Vespers

Sunday, December 31 10:00 am Divine Liturgy

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Dn. Dennis Lucak, Dn. Daniel Kovalak, Ted Geletka, Joachim Wyslutsky, Mary Jane Lucak, Mike Bono, Phil Tesar, Matt Roach, Kirk Horvath and myself, we wish all of you a Blessed Nativity Feast and pray that the upcoming New Year will be rich in

health, happiness and all of God’s merciful blessings – Fr. John

CANDLES, 7-DAY VIGILS & FLOWERS: FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF: Ted Geletka (Health) .................................................... by the Nestor Family Noelle Hanchuk (Nameday) ...................................................... by Grandma Eve Dimitrijevs (10th Birthday) ....................................................... by family

FOR THE REPOSE AND BLESSED MEMORY OF: Theresa Macko (Departed – 10 yrs) ...................................... by Bob Macko Justin & Jason Franks (Departed) .................................................. by family

The Seven Branch Candelabra on the Altar Table is given in loving memory of the newly departed Archpriest John Klembara by the Board of Trustees.

The Two High Place Candles are given in loving memory of husband Bernard J. Pollock & Michael Kovach by Irene Pollock. May their Memory be Eternal! Vechniya Pamyat!

The Flowers on the Tetrapod are given in loving memory of Mary Dimitrijevs for her Christmas Birthday by Len & Darlene Dimitrijevs.

**If you would like to purchase candles or flowers, contact the Church Office at info@StMichaelsCleveland.org or 440.526.5192

Sun. Dec. 24 ..................................................... Christmas Eve Service (4pm) Mon. Dec. 25................................... Nativity of Our Lord w/Christmas Social Sat. Dec. 30 .......................... Good Ole’ Boys NYE Luncheon (Sand Trap Bar) Fri. Jan. 19 ........................................... WoodsideLIVE! The Diamond Project Sun. Jan. 21 ......................................... 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off (Woodside) Fri. Jan. 26 ................................................................. WoodsideLIVE! Cruisin’ Thur. Feb. 1 .................................................. Bridal Open House (Woodside)

ANNOUNCEMENTS THANK YOU Dear Fr. John and my parish family: Thank you for your cards and prayers during my recovery from surgery. My sincere wishes to you for a happy holiday season and a healthy & happy new year. With love in Christ, Helen Ksenyak.

WELCOME JOACHIM WYSLUTSKY We are pleased to welcome our new Choir Master – Joachim Wyslutsky! Joachim is from St. Nicholas in Mogadore, where his father, Fr. Nick Wyslutsky has been rector since 2004. Joachim is a tonsured Reader and excited to start this new endeavor at Archangel Michael! Please welcome him to our parish family!

5th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF Please save the date for Sunday, January 21st for our 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off! This year’s event will be held at Woodside immediately following Liturgy. There are 3 Categories – Traditional, Non-Traditional and Hot & Spicy! More information coming soon – but see Sharon Glagola at if you plan on entering the contest.

ORTHODOX WALL CALENDARS Once again, Yurch Funeral Home has graciously donated the Saint Tikhon’s Monastery 2018 Lectionary Wall Calendars for our parishioners. Thank you to Helen Gaborick and Pat Patrick who prepared the calendars for pickup. They are available in the Church Lower Level for the next few weeks. Please take yours (and any others you can deliver) to save the church on postage.

55+ CLUB CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON The 55+ Club will meet on Thursday, December 28 at 11am at Woodside for their Annual Christmas Party Luncheon! Please RSVP to Karen Visocky at 330.225.8835 or Mary Jane Lucak at 440.526.9696.

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL Please note that there will be NO Sunday School on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) or New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31). Classes will resume on Sunday, January 7.

BOOK CLUB 2017 Thank You to all of our Book Club members who hosted meetings during the 2017 year! We are excited to announce our meeting dates for 2018, as well as the titles of the books: 1/12 ....... Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney 3/2 ....................... Killer of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann 5/11 ................................... The Letter by Kathryn Hughes 7/20 ........................ Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng 9/21 ................. Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams 11/16 .................................... Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult Please join us (men can join too!) It’s a great way to start the New Year, by trying to read more!!

UPDATED PARISHIONERS EMAIL ADDRESSES The Church is seeking updated email addresses for our parishioners. Please note that the church has been utilizing EMAIL BLASTS to send reminders, service or event cancellations (happened this past week) and other important church information. WHILE THE ARCHANGEL AND WEEKLY BULLETIN ARE ALSO DISTRBUTED THROUGH EMAIL – YOU CAN STILL RECEIVE HARD COPIES IF YOU WISH. The email distribution is vital to send out important information quickly – to keep the parish better informed of events and happenings around the church. Please email info@stmichaelscleveland.org ASAP!

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The updated TAP application is now on the website. TAP applications are due by January 31, 2018. Any questions, see Larissa Young.

HOUSE BLESSINGS If you wish to have your house blessed during the season of Theophany, please contact the church office to set up a date and time. House Blessings are done by request only.

R CLUB DUES Karen Visocky is collecting 2018 Cleveland ‘R’ Club dues. Dues is $60/adult and $32/college students and is DUE BY JAN. 15! See her in church, or mail your dues to her home at 115 Valley Brook Blvd., Hinckley, OH 44233. Contact Karen with questions at 330.225.8835.

CHURCH CHUCKLE

NAME THE BOOKSTORE CONTEST Following the church lower level renovation, our bookstore is significantly more spacious which allows us to stock and sell a wider variety of items. Any great store needs a great name--and we need your help! The Board of Trustees will hold a Bookstore Naming Contest! Please submit your name ideas by filling out a Name Suggestion Slip and dropping it in the box provided in the bookstore. You can also e-mail name suggestions to bjtesar@gmail.com. The person who suggests the winning name will receive a $25 gift certificate to the bookstore. In the event that multiple entrants suggest the same name, the winner will be considered the first person to enter. All entries must be turned in by noon on December 31.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Please note that at the Annual Parish Meeting (to be held on February 18, 2018), the following Board of Trustee positions are available: President, Treasurer, Assistant Financial Secretary, and TWO Trustee-At-Large positions. If you are interested in running for any of the positions, please see Donna Tesar, Nominating Committee Chair or Mickey Herzak, President.

UPCOMING EVENTS & INFORMATION

1/19 Diamond Project – Tribute to Neil Diamond .......................... $13 1/26 Cruisin’ – Motown & Classic Rock & Roll ............................... $10 2/2 The Spazmatics – 80’s .......................................................... $13 2/9 Eli’s Coming – Tribute to Three Dog Night ............................. $10 2/16 Liverpool Lads – Tribute to the Beatles ................................. $10 2/23 Parrots of the Caribbean – Tribute to Jimmy Buffett .............. $13 3/9 Monica Robins & Ninja Cowboys - Country ............................ $13 3/16 Carlos Jones & The PLUS Band - Reggae ................................ $10 3/23 Out of Eden – Tribute to the Eagles ...................................... $13

Our seating capacity is 350 and some shows will sell out fast.

Don’t miss out! Purchase online at

www.WoodsideEventCenter.com

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Woodside is holding the 2nd Annual All Things Bridal

Resale Event on Saturday, February 3 at 8:00am!

Seller Tables are just $25

Early Entry Tickets are $5

General Public Tickets are $1

Buy online at WoodsideEventCenter.com

GOOD OLE’ BOYS NYE LUNCHEON

SATURDAY, DEC. 30 at NOON

Sand Trap Grill & Bar 6824 Bunker Road

North Royalton

The men of the parish are invited for the annual Good Ole’ Boys NYE Luncheon.

Our numbers keep growing, and it’s a great way to say goodbye to 2017 with a Fried Bologna Sandwich and an

ice cold beer!

See Ray Kogler if you have questions.

Join us following Liturgy on Christmas Day for our annual Christmas Social in the Church

Lower Leve!! Sponsored by the Cleveland R Club

2017 CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA FLOWER DONATIONS

IN HONOR OF

By Marge Dzmura ................................................................................................................................................................................................... Monica Allen By Pat Hanchuk .............................................................................................................. Tim & Lisa Hanchuk & Family; Tom & Charity Hanchuk & Family; ..................................................................................................................................... Greg & Heather Hanchuk & Family; Ryan & Larissa Young & Family By Tom & Liz Herberth ..............................................................................................................................................................Our Children & Grandchildren By Mike & Mary Herzak ..................................................................................................................................................................... Michael & Camille Herzak By John Krupa .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... John Krupa By Bob Macko ......................................................................................................................................................................... Ted Geletka, The Macko Family By Mary Oleff .............................................................................................................................................................. Sue, Rich, Allison, Eric & Brooke Pohle By Donna Tesar ...................................................................................................................................................................Kai, Melissa, Becky, Phil & Natalie By Marty & Sandy Uhrina .............................................................................................................................................................. Health of the Uhrina Family

IN MEMORY OF

By Marie Bartlett ................................................................................................................................... Deceased Members of the Bartlett & Smee Families By Mike & Sandy Bohurjak ..................... John Bohurjak, Janet von Mikusch, Alex & Julia Chernesky, Nicholas & Anna Bohurjak, Annie Chernesky, Tom Bohurjak, Mike Supra, Laurie Jane Castanza, Charlotte Honour, Donatus & Irmgard von Mikusch and many other loved ones of the Chernesky & Bohurjak families By Walter Dimitrijevs & Family ................................... Mary Dimitrijevs, Inese Dimitrijevs, Steve & Julia Chernoff, Vladimirs & Aleksandra Dimitrijevs By Marge Dzmura .................................................................................Michael, Ann & Andrew Kyovsky, Helena, Peter Dzmura, Ann Dillon, Joe Dzmura By Helen Gaborick ........................................................................................ John, Helen, William, Ida, George & Mary Gaborick; Michael & Mary Soroka By Tim & Paula Gaydos and Family .................................................................................................................................. Mike & Olga Gaydos, Elaine Pavia By Sharon Glagola ....................................................................................................................................Tim Glagola, Jeff Glagola, Marge & John Glagola, Jack Taylor, Vivian Worthington, Rob Mickholtzick, Tom Bross, Joseph Mickholtzick By Pat Hanchuk .................................................................................................................................................................................................. Victor Hanchuk By Tom & Liz Herberth ..........................................................................................................................................................................Our Parents & Siblings By Mike & Mary Herzak ..................................................................................................................................................................... Subdeacon Joseph Woog By Mickey & Paula Herzak ....................................................................................................................... Michael & Mildred Herzak, Charles & Laura Herke By Vivian, Chloe & Lexus Kasubienski .................................................................................................................... Cifranic Family, Whittacker Burkholder By Catherine Klarr .................................................................................................................. Francis, Sophia, Frank, Sophia, John, Sophia, Frank & Mary By Anthony & Gayle Klich ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Michael Klich By Dorothy Kochan ................................................................................................................................................................................................ Nick Kochan By Raymond Kogler ............................................................................................................................................................................................... Elaine Kogler By Robert Kogler ...................................................................................................................................................... Maryann Kogler, Connie Kogler Rhodes By Marge Kormos & Family .................................................................................................................................................... Donald Kormos, Plavko Family By Carol, Larry, Fran, Tim & Jim ...........................................................................................................................................................Elmer & Anne Kormos By The Kowalchik Family ...................................................................................................... Richard Kowalchik, Mary Kowalchik, Richard Kowalchik Sr., Ann Rusnak, Leo Rusnak, Catherine Duckett, Brett Bayard By Mr. & Mrs. George & Phyllis Krupa ................................................................................................................................................... Stephan & Eva Krupa By John Krupa ......................................................................................................................................................... Carol J. Krupa, Eva Krupa, Stefan Krupa By Maribeth, Dennis & Helen Lucak ................................................................................................. Mary & Joseph Lucak, Joseph, Anna & Peter Kostura By Protodeacon Dennis & Helen Lucak ............................................... Wilma & Irvil McCreight, Mary Ann Mitalski, Mary & Joseph Lucak, Carol Seipel By Bob & Mary Jane Lucak ......................................................................................................... Andrews, Arendas, Lucak, Memorich & Pischko Families By Bob Macko ........................................ Theresa Macko, Hailie Chase, Gage Chase, Phil Flournoy, Mr. & Mrs. William Macko, Mr. & Mrs. John Kever By John & Kathy Mindala .............................................................................................................................John & Ola Mindala, Michael & Pauline Mehalik By Ronnie Misichko ......................................................................................................................................... William Misichko, Misichko & Kuruc Families By Greg & Patty Muzic .............................. Michael Supra, Charles & Elizabeth Muzic, Annie Chernesky, Alex & Julia Chernesky, Peter & Anna Supra By Mary Oleff ....................................................................................... Stephen Oleff, Walchanowicz Family (Agnes, Vladimir, Walter, John, Peter, Tony) Luczywo Family (Vera, Doug & Greg) By Mary Quidort ..............................................................................................................................................Eugene Quidort, Lucak Family, Gusley Family By Katina & Fritz Radwanski ................................................................................................................................. Ruth & Gus Pastis, Pope & Nina Butseas Despina & Demetrios Pastis, Julia, Katrina & James Radwanski, Tilly & Nick Marusov By The Rigby Family ..................................................................................................................................................................... Andrew Benyo, Emily Rigby By Christia Schutt ........................................................................................................................................... LaVerne Schutt, Rose Haburt, Dorothy Czuha By Joe & Helen Sekerak .........................................................................................................................................................Kormos Family, Sekerak Family By Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Spiwak ................................................................................................................ Mr. & Mrs. John Kisha, Mr. & Mrs. Sedor Spiwak By Donna Tesar ............................................................................ Don & Pauline Harley, Frank Tesar, Jerry & Marie Michaels, Edward & Irene Maichrye By Marty & Sandy Uhrina ........................................................................................................................................................................... John & Ola Mindala By Margaret Voloschuk .................................................................................................................. Deceased Members of the Kover & Voloschuk Families By William Zubenko ............................................................................................ Parents William & Elizabeth Zubenko, Godparents Ray & Irene Sobczak