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PEACE ON EARTH BEGINS WITH YOU!

In his epistle, the Apostle James offers this seemingly simple, yet sage advice, “Let every man be quick to

hear, slow to speak, slow to anger, for the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God.” (St. James

1:19-20)

Just think of how many wars, conflicts, disagreements, and world problems could be averted or even alleviated

if only people listened more, spoke less and didn’t allow anger to take hold of their thoughts and actions.

In essence, whenever we become angered, we’re pushing God out of our heart and inviting Satan in, and when

we do, we not only stand precariously close to our own spiritual demise, but to destroying our relationship

with those around us as well. This is exactly what happened in the biblical account of Cain and Abel. Cain’s

anger became enflamed and in the heat of that moment he ruthlessly killed his brother.

Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of FDR, is quoted as saying: “Anger is only one letter short of danger” and on a

parish level it can herald a crippling, spiritual drain. For just as quickly as anger flares, rage rears its ugly head,

often dragging us down to its own level of destruction. This is why God warned Cain, “Sin is couching at the

door; its desire is for you, but you must master it.” (Genesis 4:7)

In this New Year, in a world which is so often eclipsed by darkness and evil, let us strive to follow the chal-

lenge of St. James to control our tongues, thus becoming “doers of the word, and not just hearers” (St. James

1:22). By resolving to listen more, talk less, and holding patience we elevate our spiritual life and truly exem-

plify the Gospel Teachings of Jesus Christ; fulfilling the “work of God’s righteousness” while promoting

“Peace on earth and good will among men!” (St. Luke 2:14)

Very Rev. Fr. John Memorich

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5025 East Mill Road

Broadview Heights, OH 44147

office: 440.526.5192

info@stmichaelscleveland.org.

www.stmichaelscleveland.org

St. Michael’s Woodside

office: 440.526.9696

V. Rev. John Memorich, Rector

home: 216.524.9795

FrJohn@stmichaelscleveland.org

Fr. Deacon Dennis Lucak

home: 440.230.9410

Fr. Deacon Daniel Kovalak

home: 216-524-3414

Michael Herzak

Parish Council President

home: 216.524.8910

Ted Geletka, Choir Director

home: 440.526.2767

Kathy Paulsen, Editor

home: 216.281.5217

paulsenkathy@hotmail.com

Anna Sekerak, Managing Editor

V. Rev. John Memorich,

Spiritual Advisor

Joan Benny, Helen Gaborick and

Patricia Patrick, labeling

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55 PLUS PLUS PLUS! Do you enjoy picnics, luncheons and parties? Then why not try out the 55

Plus club? This club meets every third Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

for a brief meeting to discuss what travels or social activities that they

might want to pursue, and then they enjoy a fabulous

luncheon. Afterwards they enjoy card playing, games

or just enjoy lots of socializing. You don’t have to

come every month, just whenever your schedule al-

lows. Any time you give is a “PLUS”! They enjoy

short trips to places like Put N Bay, attend shows and

they always enjoy a fun Christmas party. Why not give

it a try? For more in-

formation, ask Pat

Sima or any of the in-

terested members.

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QUESTION: Why does the Psalter Book contain an ad-

ditional 151st psalm when the Bible only contains 150?

ANSWER: Although this 151st or so called last psalm is attributed to David, it has

never been considered part of the body of the Psalms themselves. Not knowing the ex-

act reason why, my best guess would be that it appears too much like a poem about

David himself – an autobiographical overview of his life, if you will. Therefore it

stands in stark contrast to the other psalms which serve to glorify God, offer thanksgiv-

ing, or entreat His mercy.

Fr. John

STRANGE, BUT TRUE After the Bolshevik Revolution, a Communist patrol in the 1930’s came across a small, isolated Russian Or-

thodox settlement in the remote outreaches of Siberia. At that time especially, Orthodox Christians were being

actively persecuted throughout the Soviet Union by Stalin and the governmental regime and these soldiers

wasted no time in trying to round up these practicing Christians. In the process, they shot and killed one man

who was working in the village. This prompted his brother, Karp Lykov, to flee into the forest with his wife

and two young children. A sad story, perhaps, but nothing unusual – until you find out that the Lykov family

remained in complete isolation for 42 years! It wasn’t until 1978 that surveyors in a helicopter saw in a remote

area a clearing that was obviously not of natural origin. Investigation revealed that Karp and his four children

(his wife died in 1961) were living in a crude log dwelling. They’d had no contact with the outside world since

fleeing their village in 1936, and the two youngest children who were born in that wilderness had never seen a

human not related to them!

Fr. John

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Gift From God:

Baby boy, Phillip Michael Roach, son of Matthew and Ann Roach, born December 24, 2015. As Many as Have Been Baptized into Christ...

David Andrew Hayes, son of Andrew and Anna Hayes, baptized on December 5, 2015.

May God Grant Them Many Years!

Blessed is the Way in Which Thou Shall Walk Today, O Soul:

Edward Lembki, died December 5, 2015, buried December 11, 2015.

Michael Voloschuk, died December 9, 2015, buried December 12, 2015.

Memory Eternal!

From left to right: Sarah Rigby, godmother; Andrew Hayes, father; Anna Hayes, mother (holding the newly

baptized David Andrew Hayes); Eric Hayes, godfather.

FRIDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB If you are a book reader, and would like to share your love of books, please plan on joining us in

the New Year. Our meetings tend to be at church on or around the third Friday of every other

month at 7 pm. Sometimes we meet at a member’s house or we might go see a movie as a group. If

you are at all interested in joining our group, please contact Matushka Jani for more information or

just show up on the night indicated in the bulletin. Below is our schedule for 2016.

January 15 - All the Stars in the Heavens by Adriana Trigiani

March 18 - The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

May 20 - Brooklyn by Colm Toibin (A motion picture to be released)

July 15 – The Kitchen Boy by Robert Alexander (being made into a motion picture)

Sept 16 - Room by Emma Donoghue

Nov 18 - The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

Suggested Reading:

Our Souls at Night by Louise Petty

Disclaimers by Renee Knight

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant (also a miniseries released in 2014)

The Dead Key by D.M. Pulley

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HEALTH HINT 97 – JANUARY 2016

Misuse of Antibiotics

If you develop the flu, a cold, or a sinus infection this winter, you might be tempted to ask your doctor for an

antibiotic. Almost 20% of people who received an antibiotic over the past year said they had asked their doctor

for one of those drugs. Antibiotics are not always necessary. Colds and the flu are caused by viruses, and anti-

biotics do not work against viral infections. It will not make you feel better, and can lead to dangerous allergic

reactions and side effects, and make the drugs less likely to work when you really need them. Inappropriate

use of antibiotics breeds “superbugs”--bacteria that cannot be controlled even with multiple drugs. At least 2

million Americans are sickened each year by resistant bacteria. One common infection triggered by antibiotics

is C.diff. It can lead to severe diarrhea, and about 14,000 Americans die annually as a result of it.

Preventing infections is the best way to avoid antibiotics. Handwashing with soap and water is one of the best

methods to stop the spread of infection. Antibacterial hand soaps and cleaners are not necessarily better, and

they may promote antibiotic resistance. Also, get the recommended vaccines to protect against the flu and

pneumonia as appropriate.

When antibiotics are necessary, follow the directions carefully. It is important not to skip doses or stop the

medication early, even if you feel better. Do not use leftover antibiotics from a previous prescription to treat a

new infection. The drug may not be the right one to treat the current problem. Use creams sparingly. Even an-

tibiotics applied to the skin can lead to resistant bacteria. Over-the-counter ointments containing bacitracin and

neomycin (for example, Neosporin), should be used only if dirt remains in a wound after cleaning with soap

and water.

Antibiotics can save lives, but be aware of side effects that need immediate medical attention:

Severe skin rash, hives, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs; diffi-

culty breathing or swallowing; seizures; yellowing of the skin or eyes; unusual bleeding or bruising; dark-

colored urine; blisters or peeling of the skin; unusual muscle weakness.

Dos and Don’ts regarding antibiotics:

Antibiotics usually aren’t Antibiotics are usually

Needed for: Needed for:

-colds and runny noses - whooping cough

- coughs - strep throat

- sinus infections - urinary tract infections

- bronchitis

- flu

- sore throats

Happy New Year and stay healthy!! Kristen Dotson RN

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CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND FOOD DRIVE Our church temple was fully adorned and beautifully decorated in readiment for the Feast of our Lord's Nativ-

ity. Yet the greatest "decoration" was the amount of food we collected as part of a Food Drive for St. Herman's

House of Hospitality. A literal mountain of food was collected for distribution and it took two vehicles to carry

everything to St. Herman's House. This charitable work during this holiday season fullfilled what St. John

Chrysostom said, "It is a greater work to feed the hungry than to raise the dead!"