April 23: St. George

We are told that St. George was a Christian knight and that he was born in Cappadocia. One day he was riding in the province of Lybia and there he came upon a city called Sylene, near which was a marshy swamp. In this swamp lived a dragon. The people had mustered together to attack and kill it, but its breath was so terrible that all had fled. To prevent its coming nearer they supplied it every day with two sheep, but when the sheep grew scarce, a human victim had to be substituted. This victim was selected by lot, and the lot just then had fallen on the king’s own daughter. No one was willing to take her place and the maiden had gone forth dressed as a bride to meet her doom. Then St. George, coming upon the scene, attacked the dragon and transfixed it with his lance. Further, he borrowed the maiden’s girdle, fastened it round the dragon’s neck and with this aid she led the monster captive into the city. The people in mortal terror were about to take flight, but St. George told them to have no fear. If only they would believe in Jesus Christ and be baptized, he would slay the dragon. The king and all his subjects gladly assented. The dragon was killed and four ox carts were needed to carry the carcass to a safe distance.

It should be noted, however, that the story of the dragon, though given to much prominence, was a later accretion, of which we have no sure traces before the twelfth century.

There is every reason to believe that St. George was a real martyr who suffered at Diospolis (Lydda) in Palestine, probably before the time of Constantine. Beyond this there seems to be nothing which can be affirmed with any confidence.

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The liturgy will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m.

April 19, 2015

Christ is Risen!

Liturgy Schedule Monday April 20 8:00 a.m. †Lenora Barbush by Lou/Chris Colorito Tuesday April 21 No Liturgy Wednesday April 22 No Liturgy Thursday April 23 Simple Holyday: St. George 7:00 p.m. †Walter/“B” Zaborowski by Judy, Barb, Sue Friday April 24 8:00 a.m. †Ladislas Churavy by Churavy Family Saturday April 25 4:00 p.m. Intention of the Parishioners Sunday April 26 10:30 a.m. Intention of Joe/Helen Kochis (63rd Anniversary)

Altar Servers Lectors Greeters April 23 7:00 p.m. J. & A. Loya April 25 4:00 p.m. S. & G. Lupia J. Foreman D. Sabo & M. Lupia April 26 10:30 a.m. N. Galaida, A. Steen, J. Waski H. Pariza & J. Carrig J. Cohn & G. Karaffa

What if you woke up today with only what you thanked God for yesterday?

Next Sunday is the last day for ECF classes. An awards ceremony will

follow the Divine Liturgy in the hall. Make plans to attend. (Parents are asked to bring a bakery item.)

��������������The priests of the Diocese of Parma will be at Saw Mill Creek Resort in Huron this week for the annual convention. Father will be leaving on Monday and return on Thursday. In case of an emergency, you can call his cell phone (440-227-5037).

A r o u n d 1 4 0 p e o p l e attended the Thomas

Sunday Potluck. Parish thanks to the A-OK Club for organizing the meal/program and to the Men’s Club and Ladies’

Auxiliary for providing the meats.

��������������The Lenten Alms banks brought in $430.25. The money was given to the St. Joseph Outreach as they continue to provide the Sunday morning meal at the Men’s Shelter on Lakeside in downtown Cleveland (see the recent acknowledgment received from Lutheran Ministries posted on the vestibule bulletin board).

������������Please remember all of the sick/suffering in your prayers, especially Marge Marvan

(Seasons of Life Hospice); Eleanor

O’Kresz (The Atrium); Bud Lawer (The Diplomat); Charlotte Picha (St. Vincent Charity); Dorothy Tyburski (Altenheim, rehab); and Mary Jane Dietz (Greenbrier Healthcare, rehab).

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The next A.C.E (Adult

Catholic Education) program is Tuesday, 7:00, at St. Monica in Garfield Hts. Fr. Joseph

Koopman will present “Can There Be A Just War?” Father is a member of Bishop Lennon’s Medical Moral Advisory Committee. There will be a free will offering. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions or need more info, contact our A.C.E. representative Barbara Fortlage (216-524-1885).

�������������Steve Asmondy was buried this past week at the age of 94. He has been on our monthly shut-in visitation list for the past few years and for the past number of months resided at Joshua Tree in North Olmsted. Sympathies are extended to his siblings in the parish, Albert, Marge, Paul and Bill, as well as to his other relatives. In blessed repose grant O Lord eternal rest to Your Servant Steven and remember him forever!

We welcome to St. Joe’s Stella Pilat. She is the mother of Kathy Katrenich and is currently residing at The Oakes in Brecksville.

��������������������The second grade ECF class will gather on Saturday (9:30) to make bread.

�� �����!�������!��"�������GCU Lodge 302 is sponsoring a bus trip to Progressive Field for the June 6 Tribe game against the Baltimore Orioles. The tailgate at the pavilion starts at 12:30. The bus departs at 3:00. The cost is $45 and includes the tailgate food/beverages, bus ride, and lower reserved game ticket. Contact Jean Karaffa if you are interested (216-513-3854). You do not need to be a GCU member. The deadline for reservations is May 5.

#$%#$����"�&�������Congratulations to the winners of the March drawing who each received $55.

#211 Lori Sistak #98 Danielle Flowers #88 Bea Chrustic #89 Mike Kalnasy #212 Nick Kaplafka #8 Bernadette Ruskay ($100 bonus)

������&�'�'��������(����In conjunction wtih earth Day on April 22, River Valley Paper Company is offering an additional $5 a ton for recycled paper April 20-24. Time your

drop-offs to coincide with this bonus week.

�����'��������Sandwich making is scheduled for 9:30 on Saturday in the Education Center.

���������)��� • St. John Cathedral (Parma) is hosting a

“Spring Craft Show” on April 25 from 9-3. For more info, call 216-570-8201.

• The Duquesne Tamburitzans will be performing on April 26, 3:00, at Euclid H.S. Tickets are $15 (main floor) and $14 (upper balcony). Purchases can be made by calling Helen at 440-333-1821.

• St. John Cathedral (Parma) is sponsoring a Night at the Races on April 25. The cost is $25 per person, which includes food

and beverages. Doors open at 6:00. Post time at 8:00. With questions, call Bob at 440-781-5101.

Your Weekly Offering April 12, 2015

Sunday: E-Giving:

12 Student Envelopes:

Cash: Candles:

Holy Days: Building Fund:

Easter: Total:

$2,944.00 50.00 10.00

95.00 158.00 199.00 35.00

520.00 $4,011.00

Have you remembered St. Joseph Church in your Will and/or Trust?

&������&�**���Doors open at 5:30 for Friday’s Men’s Club “Reverse Raffle.” Dinner will be

served at 7:00.

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The Myrrh-Bearing Women

Christ is Risen is the witness of the Church to the world. The discovery of the empty tomb by the Myrrh-bearing Women was the first sign of the Resurrection. These women were present when Joseph of Arimathea placed the lifeless body of Jesus in the grave. They watched him roll the large stone over the mouth of the cave in which Jesus was buried. Early in the morning on the first day of the week, they brought spices to anoint the body of Jesus. As they approached the

grave, it occurred to them that the large stone would have to be rolled back if they wanted to enter the grave. As they were discussing this, they came to the grave and saw the stone rolled back. They entered the tomb and found an Angel seated there. They were afraid, but the Angel said to them, “Do not be frightened. I know you are looking for Jesus the Crucified, but He is not here. He has been raised, exactly as He promised. Come and see the place where He was laid. Then go quickly and tell His Disciples.” (Mt. 28: 5-6)

Our Church remembers these holy women on the second Sunday after Easter. The Icon of the Myrrh-bearing Women witnesses the Resurrection of Christ as it follows the Gospel account. The cave represents the burial place, originally belonging to Joseph of Arimathea. Now there only remains the empty sepulcher and linen cloth. The faithful women stand by it as the Angel of the

Lord tells them, “He has been raised.”

Unlike Lazarus, who was called from his grave when the stone was rolled back, Christ was not called forth from His tomb. The Angel moved the stone to show that He was no longer there. He has risen! The image is sung over and over in the Resurrectional verse:

The message of the Icon of the Myrrh-bearing Women touches us. Christ is not in the tomb. He

is risen!

The Myrrh-bearing Women arrived just before the dawn at the tomb of the Giver of Life

and found an Angel seated on the stone who spoke these words to them: “Why do

you seek the living among the dead? Why do you mourn the incorruptible among

those subject to decay? Go, announce the good news to His Disciples.”