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ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

733 Starkweather Ave.Cleveland, Ohio

Mailing:8200 Biddulph RdBrooklyn, OH 44144T 216.741.1310F 216.741.7275

www.sttheodosius.org

• Archpriest John Zdinak   Dean

• Archpriest Pavel Soucek   Retired/Attached

• Subdeacon Theodore Lentz Sacristan

• Reader Julius Kovach Ecclesiarch & Choirmaster

Divine ServicesEve Sundays & Feast Days

5:00 PM Confessions6:00 PM Great Vespers

Sundays and Feast Days

8:40 AM 3rd and 6th Hour

9:00 AM Divine Liturgy

AmboMarch 11, 2007

3rd Sunday of Great LentVeneration of the Cross

Glory to God for All Things!

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One of the most beloved Holy Fathers is St. Sy-meon the New Theologian, who was the abbot of St. Mamas in Constantinople. He is one of three great Fathers whom the Orthodox Church has granted the title of "Theologian", because he is one of a few, in the history of Christianity, to 'know' God. The other two Theologians are St. John the Evangelist, and St. Gregory of Nazianzus (390 AD).

St. Symeon was born in Galatia in Paphlagonia (Asia Minor) in 949 AD. His parents, Basal and Theophana, were Byzantine provincial nobles. St. Symeon received only the basics of a primary Greek school education until he was about eleven years old. He finished his secondary education at the age of 14 in the court of the two brother em-perors Basil and Constantine Porphyrogenetes. At 14, he met St. Symeon the Studite, who became his spiritual father and who led him into the life of as-ceticism and prayer. Although he wanted to enter the famous monastery of the Stoudion at the age of 14, his spiritual father had him wait until he turned 27. During this period of preparation, St. Symeon's elder continued to counsel and guide him, prepar-ing him gradually for the monastic life even in the midst of worldly cares. St. Symeon occupied him-self with the management of a patrician's house-hold and possibly entered the service of his em-peror as a diplomat and a senator. While 'busy in the world' he also strove to live a monk's life in the evenings, spending his time in night vigils and reading the spiritual works of Mark the Hermit and Diadochus of Photike. One of his elder's advice was, "if you desire to have always a soul-saving guidance, pay heed to your conscience and without fail do what it will instil in you".

There are many books, in English, on the wealth of work by St. Symeon. These include "Symeon the New Theologian, the Discourses" translated by C. J. deCatanzaro for Paulist Press; "The First-Created Man, Seven Homilies" translated by Fr. Seraphim Rose for St. Herman of Alaska Brother-hood; and "St. Symeon the New Theologian, Life-Spirituality-Doctrine, in the Light of Christ" by Archbishop Basil Krivocheine for SVS Press. His

writings grew out of his preaching and from the spiritual direction given to those under his charge. He is a writer sharing his experiences in prayer and the Triune. The monks of Mount Athos eagerly read his works today, in this Century's spiritual renewal. His works are also being discovered by the Roman monasteries, as they start to compre-hend to wealth and beauty of his writings and per-sonal experience.

St. Symeon's words still speak to us today, even though he lived a thousand years ago. Of special note is his emphasis to return to the essence or spirit of the early Orthodox Church, and not merely depend on or shelter under the outward forms of Church life. His burning conviction is that the Christian life must be more than just a routine or habit, but rather it should be a personal experi-ence of the living Christ. St. Symeon urges both monks and baptised laity back to a living spiritual experience of the Triune, calling himself the "en-thusiastic zealot" who has personal, mystical expe-riences. His spiritual emphases is, however, mis-used by many 'charismatic Christians' and others today who claim to have "gifts of the Holy Spirit", which are probably emotional or 'scholastic' rather than spiritual. The following is a quote from St. Symeon on Spirituality,

"Do not say that it is impossible to re-ceive the Spirit of God. Do not say that it is possible to be made whole without Him. Do not say that one can possess Him without knowing it. Do not say that God does not manifest Himself to man. Do not say that men cannot perceive the divine light, or that it is impossible in this age! Never is it found to be impossible, my friends. On the contrary, it is entirely possible when one desires it" (Hymn 27, 125-132).

St. Symeon the New Theologian died in 1022 AD. The saint's feast is celebrated on 12 March.

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Welcome VisitorsOur parish welcomes you and thanks you for joining us in worship and praise this morning.

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.

St Symeon the New Theologian Commemorated March 12

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LENTEN ADULT STUDY focusing on the spiritual journey/purpose of Great Lent is being organized by Will Oprisko. It will include contemplation of "Great Lent" by Alexander Schme-mann and "The Lenten Spring" by

Thomas Hopko. Write [email protected] for details.

Parish Annual

MeetingThe Annual Meeting for the year 2006 will be held on Sunday April 29, 2007. The late date is due to accounting changes initiated as a result of the 2005 Meeting as well as an early Pascha this year, April 8. Please note April 15 is Thomas Sunday and Grave Blessings and April 22 is the International Buffet. Reminder - in order to vote, 2006 Dues must have been paid ($250).

TIME TO START SOLICITING DONATIONS

FOR THE INTERNATIONAL

BUFFET ! SEE SONIA VORELL or

TAMMY PONOMARENKO

FOR DETAILS AND TO GET

INVOLVED WITH THE COMMITTEE!

LENTEN VESPERS 2007

3/11 - CAMPBELL -ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

3/18 - MOGADORE - ST. NICHOLAS

3/25 PARMA - HOLY TRINITY

For Tickets & Information call Sonia Vorell 440-238-6912Tammy Ponomarenko 440-572-8727Adults: $25.00Children Ages 3-12: $5.00Under age 3: free

Sponsored by St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral

Sunday April 22, 20071 p.m. to 4 p.m.Ridge Manor Party Center 4630 Ridge Road Brooklyn, Ohio

Music by Bob and Shelly OrlandiSilent Auction!! & Chinese Auction!!

Good Food! Good Music!

Good Fellowship

Prepared from authentic, time honored recipesGood Fun!

Beer and Wine

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Thank You for Your Continuing Donations to the Cathedral Roof Fund. As of March 4, 2007, $43,841 has been collected toward the $50,000 goal.

Please pay 2006 dues in one of these ways:

✴ Submit your check in the yellow dues envelope through the col-lection basket or by mail to the

Cemetery Office.✴ Give your check to one of the

Vestrymen at the Candle Stand.✴Come in person to the Cemetery

Office with a check - or say “charge it” and earn bonus points on your credit card!

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LENTEN RETREAT IN LORAIN, OHIOThe St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Lo-rain, Ohio will host the fourth annual Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 24, 2007. The day will begin with the Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am. The retreat will begin at 11:00 am. A Lenten brunch will follow the retreat. The cost is $6.00 to cover the brunch. For reservations call Fr. Milorad or Popadija Milena Or-lic at 440-277-4400 by March 20.

Guest speaker will be Fr. Patrick Reardon, Pastor of All Saints Orthodox Church in Chicago. Fr. Pat-rick is the senior editor of “Touchstone” magazine, author of “Christ in the Psalms”, “Christ in His Saints”, “The Trail of Job” and “History and Wor-ship” as well as over 500 articles for various publi-cations on three continents. A convert to Ortho-doxy, his education included Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, St. Anselm’s College (Rome), Pontifical Biblical Institute (Rome), University of Liverpool (England), and St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Seminary.

LENTEN TALK BYFATHER PATRICK REARDON

Pastor of All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church of Chicago. Author of Christ In His Saints, Christ In

the Psalms and hundreds of published articles.

TOPIC: “THE INCARNATION: WHO IS JESUS CHRIST?”

Friday, March 23, 8 PM

St. Matthew Orthodox Church10383 Albion Rd., North Royalton

Following Akathist Lenten Service at 7 PM and Potluck Lenten Dinner at 6 PM

ALL ARE WELCOME! FREE OF CHARGE!

Call 440-582-5673 with questions

Hymn 6How are You at once the source of fire,How also the fountain of dew?How at once burning and sweetness,How a remedy for all corruption?

How do You make gods of us men,How do You make darkness light?How do You make one reascend from Hell,How do You make us mortals imperishable?

How do You draw darkness to light,How do You triumph over night?How do You illumine the heart?How do You transform me entirely?

How do You become one with men,How do You make them sons of God?How do You burn them with Your love,How do You wound them without a sword?

How can You be patient, how can You endure?How do You not remunerate at once?How do You see the actions of all,You who dwell beyond all creatures?

How do You look at the conduct of each one,You, who are so far from us?Give patience to Your servants,So that trials may not overwhelm them!

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Prayer Requests

Departed: Irene Kobelak +1/24/07

Ill-afflicted:Fr. Stephen JulaHelen BaldnerMary MarhefkaJohn ClementsEileen EschukHenry & Julia GrabowskiJohn & Ann ShulevaJan TkaczJeanne TwitchellBilly J SpurlockJames SheehanJulia ZimmermanMary WazevichValentina PonomarenkoNatalie PonomarenkoRoy A. BaldnerMichael & Jennifer TurczykHelen KozakNick JarachovicMarshall ProckMary Ann SilberhornMargaret RusynykKaren FelonJohn ConradGeorge Ponomarenko

Maura & Will Oprisko & UnbornChildEmily & Jason Grimes & Unborn ChildMatthew & Rhonda Fox & Unborn Child


Upcoming Events March 11 - Lenten Vespers @ St. John Baptist, Campbell March 17 - Lenten Retreat @ St. Nicholas, Mentor March 18 - Lenten Vespers @ St. Nicholas, Mogadore March 23 - Lenten Talk @ St. Matthew March 24 - Lenten Retreat at St. George Serbian, Lorain March 25 - Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos March 25 - Lenten Vespers @ Holy Trinity, Parma March 31 - Lazarus Saturday April 1 - Palm Sunday April 8 - Pascha

2006 and 2007 Dues

$250.00 per

Adult member

(18 and older)

per year.

Coffee Hour & Greeters SchedulesCoffee Hour Hosts:           Greeters:3/11  Joyce Tabeling             Debbi Pinta & Joyce Tabeling3/18  Patti Sankovic, Natalia Pricinovskis Paul Pangrace & Maca Tyler3/25  Maca Tyler & Judy Schwind     Steven & Eileen Bondor4/01  Albert Casey              Linda Smotzer & Tom Broslawik4/08  PASCHA - No Coffee Hour     

Parish Council News The next Parish Council Meeting is 6:00 PM Tuesday, April 17th at Ridge Manor. Any parish member is welcome.

Note that March donations made using the monthly

“Special Collection” envelope will be directed to Christian Education/Youth Activities.

The Third Sunday of Lent is that of the Veneration of the Cross. The cross stands in the midst of the church in the middle of the lenten season not merely to remind men of Christ's redemption and to keep before them the goal of their efforts, but also to be venerated as that reality by which man must live to be saved. "He who does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me" (Mt.10:38). For in the Cross of Christ Cruci-fied lies both "the power of God and the wisdom of God" for those being saved (1 Cor.1:24).

Kontakion - Tone 7Now the flaming sword no longer guards the gates of Eden;it has mysteriously been quenched by the wood of the Cross!

The sting of death and the victory of hell have been vanquished;for You, O my Savior, have come and cried to those in hell:

"Enter again into paradise."

Prayer Requests

Departed: Irene Kobelak +1/24/07

Ill-afflicted:Fr. Stephen JulaHelen BaldnerMary MarhefkaJohn ClementsEileen EschukHenry & Julia GrabowskiJohn & Ann ShulevaJan TkaczJeanne TwitchellBilly J SpurlockJames SheehanJulia ZimmermanMary WazevichValentina PonomarenkoNatalie PonomarenkoRoy A. BaldnerMichael & Jennifer TurczykHelen KozakNick JarachovicMarshall ProckMary Ann SilberhornMargaret RusynykKaren FelonJohn ConradGeorge Ponomarenko

Maura & Will Oprisko & UnbornChildEmily & Jason Grimes & Unborn ChildMatthew & Rhonda Fox & Unborn


Upcoming Events March 11 - Lenten Vespers @ St. John Baptist, Campbell March 17 - Lenten Retreat @ St. Nicholas, Mentor March 18 - Lenten Vespers @ St. Nicholas, Mogadore March 23 - Lenten Talk @ St. Matthew March 24 - Lenten Retreat at St. George Serbian, Lorain March 25 - Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos March 25 - Lenten Vespers @ Holy Trinity, Parma March 31 - Lazarus Saturday April 1 - Palm Sunday April 8 - Pascha

2006 and 2007 Dues

$250.00 per

Adult member

(18 and older)

per year.

Coffee Hour & Greeters SchedulesCoffee Hour Hosts:           Greeters:3/11  Joyce Tabeling             Debbi Pinta & Joyce Tabeling3/18  Patti Sankovic, Natalia Pricinovskis Paul Pangrace & Maca Tyler3/25  Maca Tyler & Judy Schwind     Steven & Eileen Bondor4/01  Albert Casey              Linda Smotzer & Tom Broslawik4/08  PASCHA - No Coffee Hour     

Parish Council News The next Parish Council Meeting is 6:00 PM Tuesday, April 17th at Ridge Manor. Any parish member is welcome.

Note that March donations made using the monthly

“Special Collection” envelope will be directed to Christian Education/Youth Activities.

The Third Sunday of Lent is that of the Veneration of the Cross. The cross stands in the midst of the church in the middle of the lenten season not merely to remind men of Christ's redemption and to keep before them the goal of their efforts, but also to be venerated as that reality by which man must live to be saved. "He who does not take up his cross and follow me is not worthy of me" (Mt.10:38). For in the Cross of Christ Cruci-fied lies both "the power of God and the wisdom of God" for those being saved (1 Cor.1:24).

Kontakion - Tone 7Now the flaming sword no longer guards the gates of Eden;it has mysteriously been quenched by the wood of the Cross!

The sting of death and the victory of hell have been vanquished;for You, O my Savior, have come and cried to those in hell:

"Enter again into paradise."

Sunday March 113rd Sunday of Great LentVeneration of the Cross9:00 AM Divine Liturgy5:00 PM Lenten Vespers at St. John the Baptist in Campbell

Monday March 12

Tuesday March 13

Wednesday March 146:00 PM Pre-sanctified LiturgyPotluck following Liturgy

Thursday March 1511:00 AM Faith Enrichment at Ridge Manor

Friday March 166:00 PM Pre-sanctified LiturgyPotluck following Liturgy

Saturday March 17Memorial Saturday9:00 AM Divine Liturgy9:30 AM Lenten Retreat at St. Nicholas Mentor6:00 PM Great Vespers

Sunday March 184th Sunday of Great LentSt. John Climacus9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 5:00 PM Lenten Vespers at St. Nicholas in Mogadore


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8200 Biddulph Rd

Brooklyn, OH 44144

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"Some praise life in a desert, others life in monasteries, still others a place of authority among people, to instruct and teach them and or-ganize churches where many may find food for body and soul. I would not wish to give preference to any of these, nor to say that one is worthy of praise and another of censure. In all ways of life, blessed is the life lived for God and according to God in all actions and works."

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