T HEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral Ambo -

733 Starkweather Ave.Cleveland, Ohio 44113Mailing:733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 4411

T 216 741.1310F 216 623 1092www.sttheodosius.org

• Archpriest John Zdinak Dean

• Dn. Daniel Boerio

• Subdeacon Theodore Lentz

• Reader Julius Kovach Ecclesiarch & Choirmaster

Divine ServicesEve Sundays & Feast Days5:00 PM Confessions6:00 PM Great Vespers

Sundays and Feast Days8:40 AM 3rd and 6th Hour9:00 AM Divine Liturgy

Fr. John Office HoursTuesday & Wednesday10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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AmboST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

October 11, 200918th Sunday After Pentecost

SAINT MARTIN THE MERCIFUL, BISHOP OF TOURS (October 12)

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Saint Martin the Merciful, Bishop of Tours, was born at Sabaria in Pannonia (modern Hungary) in 316.

Since his father was a Roman officer, he also was obliged to serve in the army. Martin did so unwillingly, for

he considered himself a soldier of Christ, though he was still a catechumen.

At the gates of Amiens, he saw a beggar shivering in the severe winter cold, so he cut his cloak in two and

gave half to the beggar. That night, the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to the saint wearing Martin's cloak. He

heard the Savior say to the angels surrounding Him, "Martin is only a catechumen, but he has clothed Me

with this garment." The saint was baptized soon after this, and reluctantly remained in the army.

Two years later, the barbarians invaded Gaul and Martin asked permission to resign his commission for re-

ligious reasons. The commander charged him with cowardice. St Martin demonstrated his courage by of-

fering to stand unarmed in the front line of battle, trusting in the power of the Cross to protect him. The

next day, the barbarians surrendered without a fight, and Martin was allowed to leave the army.

He traveled to various places during the next few years, spending some time as a hermit on an island off

Italy. He became friendly with St Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers (January 14), who made Matrin an exorcist. After

several years of the ascetic life, St Martin was chosen to be Bishop of Tours in 371. As bishop, St Martin

did not give up his monastic life, and the place where he settled outside Tours became a monastery. In

fact, he is regarded as the founder of monasticism in France. He conversed with angels, and had visions of

Sts Peter and Paul (June 29) and of other saints. He is called the Merciful because of his generosity and

care for the poor, and he received the grace to work miracles.

After a life of devoted service to Christ and His Church, the saint fell ill at Candes, a village in his diocese,

where he died on November 8, 397. He was buried three days later (his present Feast) at Tours. During the

Middle Ages, many Western churches were dedicated to St Martin, including St Martin's in Canterbury,

and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London.

In 1008, a cathedral was built at Tours over the relics of St Martin. This cathedral was destroyed in 1793

during the French Revolution, together with the relics of St Martin and St Gregory of Tours (November 17).

A new cathedral was built on the site many years later. Some fragments of the relics of St Martin were re-

covered and placed in the cathedral, but nothing remains of St Gregory's relics.

St Martin's name appears on many Greek and Russian calendars. His commemoration on October 12 in

the Russian calendar appears to be an error, since ancient sources give the November date.


PRAYER REQUESTS

DEPARTED:Elena Dascalescu + 9/12/09(Lavinia Morris’ Mother)

Charles Vorell + 9/12/09(John Vorell’s Brother)

Fr. Michael Conrad + 9/23/09Nina Novak + 10/02/09

Ill Afflicted & Special IntentionsFr. Anthony DimitriFr. Stephen JulaHelen AntonikDan ArangelovichJerry ArangelovichAlice ArtinoHelen BaldnerJohn BaranichCarol BohurjakJohn ConradEugene ErhardtTony EschukGloria Gindlesperger (Sister-In-Law)

Larry Gindlesperger (Brother-In-Law)

Phyllis GindlespergerJulia GrabowskiMaria HanzelDonna Jacak

Paul Kappanadze (son of Fr. JasonKappanadze)

Sarah KerseyDorothy LaskovichPaul LaskovichShane, Sierra and Taylor McNeillyBrian Nemec (Frank Tkacz’s Godson)Walter & Grace Parhamovich(Karen Felon’s parents)Natalie PonomarenkoDavid Roman (Nephew ofMargaret Rusynyk)Dorothy RomigMary Ann SilberhornElsie SudnickBarbara Thompson (Phyllis Gindlesperger’s Sister-In-Law)Donald Tipka

Hannah Ward (God Child of Fr. An-drew Stevens)Harrison Ward (God Child of Fr. Andrew Stevens)Deborah WojniczHelen Zawisza (Joseph Rusynyk’s sister)Julia ZimmermanDenise Zweifel(Sister of Marshall Prock)

Grant & Stephanie Dever & Unborn Child (Fr. John’s Niece)

Anthony & Nikol Gammalo(Nickol Zdinak) & Unborn Child

The Catechumens Erik & Gwen Hasselquist & Unborn Child

Miki McNally & Unborn Child(Cindy Zdinak’s Cousin)

Nathan & Chelsea Pozderac & Unborn Child(Cindy Zdinak’s Nephew)

Dome Lighters Donations to offset the cost of lighting the domes can be made for the health of or in memory of your loved ones. Contact the Parish Office if you are interested.

For the weeks of October 11 & 18 In memory of Ann Shleva by the Tabeling family.

For the week of October 11 In memory of Mary Sudnick & Eleanor Samo by Elsie Sudnick

October 11 2 Cor. 9:6-11 Luke 7:11-16

October 12 Phil. 1:1-7 Luke 7:36-50




October 16 Phil. 1:27-2:4 Luke 9:12-18

October 17 1 Cor. 15:58-16:3 Luke 6:1-10

BIBLE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 11


Welcome VisitorsOur parish welcomes you and thanks you for joining us at today’s Divine Liturgy. While only Orthodox Christians may approach the chalice for Holy Communion,

everyone is welcome to partake of the Holy Bread after Liturgy. You are also invited to join us for fellowship in the Parish Hall following Liturgy.

For your convenience, we will have HOMEMADE

APRICOT, NUT and POPPYSEED ROLLS for sale at every

Sunday’s Coffee Hour.

The price is $8.00. Homemade rolls are also

available at the Ridge Manor Party Center. Please call

Sharon Glagola at: 216-749-5509.

COFEE HOUR & GREETERS SCHEDULES Coffee Hour Hosts: Greeters:

10/11/09 Dan & Lavinia Morris Sonya Vorell & Maca Tyler 10/18/09 Mary Swit & Tammy Ponomarenko Linda Smotzer &Paul Pangrace 10/25/09 Donna Jacak Eileen Bondor 11/01/09 Nick & Kate Zolikoff Phyllis Gindlesperger & Virginia Medvec 11/08/09 Albert Jacob Casey Debby Pinta & Maca Tyler

GOD’S GIFTS TO US - OUR GIFTS TO GOD

Weekly expenses: $ 6,538.00 Last week’s collection $ 5,597.00 Over/Under < $ 941.00 >

AttendanceMembers 100 Visitors 7

Total 107

BAKERS NEEDED COOKIES

Tuesdays: Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3 (Ridge Manor)

NUT, POPPYSEED & APRICOT ROLLS

Mondays: Oct. 12, Oct. 26 Nov. 3 and Nov. 9

Ridge Manor 9:00 AM

Please call Phyllis Gindlesperger at (216) 661- 0201 or Virginia Medvec at (440)892-4562 if you have any questions or if you would like to volunteer.

PLEASE NOTE:

Nut Roll baking for Monday, Oct. 19 has

been cancelled..

EASTERN ORTHODOX WOMEN’S GUILD

OF GREATER CLEVELAND...cordially invites you to attend their

meeting on Monday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael Orthodox Church, 5025 East Mill Drive, Broad- view Hts.

Speaker: Fr. John Memorich For details please contact Helen Ksenyak at 330-467-5571 or An- toinette Geanneses at 216-479-8125.


Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, November 4 4:30 PM

@Ridge Manor

Parish Council NewsParish Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 PM @ Ridge Manor

STS. PETER AND PAUL RUSSIAN

Orthodox Church

will be selling Entertainment Books for the

Lakewood Art Club. $30.00 each. Please

contact George or Dolly Manzuk at

440-842-0688.

DID YOU KNOW? If you are a member of St. Theodosius Ca- thedral and purchase a cemetery plot for yourself at our cemetery, the $250.00 Perpetual Care fee is waived. This applies to the members and their de- pendent children only. Adult children must be members on their own. (Member is defined as: One who pays their yearly dues, or from year 2008 forward, makes a yearly pledge.)

FOCA DINNER & A MOVIE

Thursday, October 296:00 PM

at Hoggies in Valley ViewEveryone is WELCOME!!

Contact Darrell Felon at 440-238-3837

ST. SAVA CONCERT Saturday, October 17, 7:00 PM

GUEST CHOIR: Stevan Hristić from Phoenix, AZ

PARTICIPATING CHOIRS: Melos Ensemble, Dr. Laza Kostić, St. Sergius, Holy Trinity,

St. Theodosius, Russian chorus of Cleveland.

BANQUET: following Liturgy Sunday, October 18.St. Sava Cathedral, Broadview Rd., Parma

3RD BOYS’ NIGHT OUTThe 3rd Boys’ Night Out

will be on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 5:00PM

Additional information to follow... ...contact Dan Morris to sign up!ALTAR

SOCIETY MEETING TODAY!!

9:00 AM followingDivine Liturgyin Parish Hall


Weekly ScheduleSPECIAL OCTOBER

COLLECTIONYOUTH

ACTIVITIES

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Thursday, October 15Ven. Euthymius The NewMartyr LucianSt. Sabinus Of Catania11:00 AM Faith Enrichment@Ridge Manor

Friday, October 16Martyr LonginusThe CenturianVen. Login Of Yarensk

Saturday, October 17Prophet HoseaRelics St. Lazarus4:30 PM Church School 6:00 PM Great Vespers7:00 PM Choir Concert@St. Sava Cathedral

Sunday, October 18HOLY APOSTLE ANDEVANGELIST LUKE9:00 AM Divine Liturgy6:00 PM How To Pray @St. Matthew, N. Royalton

Sunday, October 11FATHERS OF THE 7THECUMENICAL COUNCILApostle Philip Of The 70One Of The 7 DeaconsVen. Leo Of Optina9:00 AM Divine LiturgyAltar Society meetingfollowing Litrugy in Parish HallNOTE: THE HOW TO PRAY SESSIONIS NOT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY.

Monday, October 12Martyrs Probus,Tarachus & AndronicusSt. Martin BP. Of Tours9:00 AM Nut Roll Baking@Ridge Manor7:00 PM Eastern Orthodox Women’sGuild @ St. Michael’s OrthodoxChurch, Broadview Hts.

Tuesday, October 13Martyr CarpusAnd His CompanionsNew Martyr Chryse9:00 AM Nut Roll baking@Ridge Manor

Wednesday, October 14Ven. Parasceva Of SerbiaVen. Nikola Sviatosha

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