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

DECEMBER 19, 2010Sunday Before Nativity

MARTYR BONIFACEAND RIGHTEOUS AGLAIDA

REMINDER Please be sure that cell phones are turned off before entering the temple. THANK YOU.

In Memoriam: His Eminence, Archbishop Job of Chicago and the Midwest

December 18, 2009

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MARTYR BONIFACE

The Holy Martyr Boniface was the slave of a rich young Roman woman named Aglaida and he dwelt with her in an iniquitous cohabitation. But they both felt the sting of conscience and they wanted somehow to be cleansed of their sin. And the Lord granted them the possibility to wash away their sin with their blood and to finish their life in repentance.

Aglaida learned that whoever keeps relics of the holy martyrs in the home and venerates them receives great help in gaining salvation. Under their in-fluence, sin is diminished and virtue prevails. She arranged for Boniface to go to the East, where there was a fierce persecution against Christians, and she asked him to bring back the relics of some martyr, who would become a guide and protector for them.

As he was leaving, Boniface laughed and asked, "My lady, if I do not find any relics, and if I myself suffer for Christ, will you accept my body with reverence?" Aglaida scolded him, saying that he was setting off on a sacred mission, but he was not taking it seriously. Boniface pondered her words, and during the whole journey he thought that he was unworthy of touching the bodies of the martyrs.

Arriving at Tarsus in Cilicia, Boniface left his companions at the inn and proceeded to the city square, where they were torturing Christians. Struck by the beastly horrible torments, and seeing the faces of the holy martyrs radiant with the grace of the Lord, Boni-face marveled at their courage. He embraced them and kissed their feet, asking them to pray that he might be found worthy to suffer with them.

The judge asked Boniface who he was. He replied, "I am a Christian," and then refused to offer sacrifice to idols. They stripped him and hung him upside down, beating him so hard that the flesh fell from his body, exposing the bone. They stuck needles under his nails, and finally they poured molten tin down his throat, but by the power of the Lord he remained unharmed. The people who wit-nessed this miracle shouted, "Great is the God of the Christians!" Then they began to throw stones at the judge, and then they headed for the pagan temple, in order to cast down the idols.

On the following morning, when things had quieted down somewhat, the judge directed that the holy martyr be thrown into a caul-dron of boiling tar, but this also caused the sufferer no harm. An angel come down from Heaven and bedewed him as he stepped into the cauldron. The tar overflowed the cauldron, splattering and burning the torturers themselves. St Boniface was then sentenced to beheading by the sword. Blood and a milky fluid flowed from his wounds. Beholding such a miracle, about 550 men believed in Christ.

St Boniface's companions, waiting for two days at the inn for him in vain, began searching for him, thinking that he had gotten drunk somewhere. At first their search was without success, but finally they came across a man who had been an eyewitness to the martyr's death. The man also led them to the place where the decapitated body lay. St Boniface's companions tearfully begged his forgiveness for their unseemly thoughts about him. After they ransomed the martyr's remains, they brought them back to Rome.

On the eve of their arrival an angel appeared to Aglaida in her sleep and told her to prepare herself to receive her former slave, now the brother and fellow-servant of the angels. Aglaida summoned the clergy, and she received the holy relics with great reverence. Then she built a church on the site of his grave and dedicated it to the holy martyr. There she enshrined his relics, glorified by nu-merous miracles. After distributing all her wealth to the poor, she withdrew to a monastery, where she spent fifteen years in repen-tance, then fell asleep in the Lord. She was buried beside St Boniface. The sins of the one were washed away by his blood, the other was purified by her tears and asceticism. Both were found worthy to appear unsullied before our Lord Jesus Christ, Who desires not the death of a sinner, but that he should turn from his wickedness and live (Ezek. 33:11). We pray to St Boniface for deliverance from drunkenness.

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PRAYER REQUESTSDEPARTED:Frances Dosseff + 11/17/10Mary Dimitrijevs + 11/25/10(Mary Swit’s Godmother andformer parishioner)

Ill Afflicted & Special IntentionsArchpriest Jason KappanadzeFr. David Lis

Sister Anastasia (Monastery Marcha)Mother Anna (Monastery Marcha)Alice ArtinoAfanasi BalaszJohn BaranichCarol BohurjakThomas BohurjakAlbert Casey Sr.John ConradEugene ErhardtMelanie FaunceJudy GartmanBernadine Gindlesperger Julia GrabowskiSandee HolodDonna Jacak

Nick Jovanovich

Lexus Kasubienski

(Judy Baughman’s Granddaughter)

Sarah KerseyDorothy LaskovichPaul LaskovichSusan LentzEvelyn Makarek (Debbie Mytrohovich’s Sister)Brian MarshallPhil MaxinVirginia MedvecBrian Nemec (Frank Tkacz’s Godson)Alex and Jerilyn Oppenheim

Walter & Grace Parhamovich(Karen Felon’s parents)Peter and Gina Petkac (Judy

Gartman’s Brother)David Roman (Nephew ofMargaret Rusynyk)Thomas ShepardStephanie ShumkaroffMary Ann SilberhornMila StepanovichBarbara Thompson (Phyllis Gindlesperger’s Sister-In-Law)

Christopher WalshMary Wazevich

Aleksandr Zdinak

Russell & Tanya Carlton& Unborn Child

Chris & Amy Engle& Unborn Child

Patrick & Anna Gallagher& Unborn Child

Edward & Maria Hanzel& Unborn Child

Michael & Michelle Scott& Unborn Child

Tom & Gabrielle Wilkerson& Unborn Child

Christopher & Nolan Wojnicz& Unborn Child

Mark & Christina & Unborn Child

CONGRATULATIONS:Jason & Emily Grimes& Newborn Theodore Carl GrimesKimberly & Bryan Warren& Newborn Ethan Warren(Fr. John’s Niece)

Newly Baptized & ChrismatedCaleb Joseph 11/13/10

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.Ffffff

For the week of Dec. 19 In Memory of Stephen Demko given by Diane Demko

TODAY!! 3:00 PMST. THEODOSIUS CATHEDRAL

PRESENTS ITS 34TH ANNUAL

CLEVELAND LANDMARK

CONCERT

ANNOUNCEMENT

HIEROMONK MATHIAS MORIAK WAS APPROVED BY THE HOLY SYNOD ON NOV. 16

TO BECOME BISHOP OF THE MIDWEST. CONSECRATION IN CHICAGO ON

BRIGHT SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011.

ANNOUNCEMENT - FAITH ENRICHMENTThere will be no Faith Enrichment classes on

Thursdays - Dec. 23, 30, and Jan. 6Classes will resume Thursday, Jan. 13.

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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.

COFEE HOUR & GREETERS SCHEDULES Coffee Hour Hosts: Greeters: 12/19/10 Natalia Prisinovskis Linda Smotzer & Karen Felon 12/26/10 Albert Jacob Casey Sonia Vorell & Tammy Ponomarenko 01/02/11 Cindy Zdinak & Jenifer Boerio Tom Broslawik & Michael Tabeling 01/09/11 Mary Swit & Tammy Ponomarenko Sonia Vorrell & Paul Pangrace 01/16/11 Jennifer Boerio & Michael Tabeling Judy Schwind & Jeanne Homik

GOD’S GIFTS TO US - OUR GIFTS TO GOD

Weekly expenses: $ 6,538.00 Last week’s collection $ 4,035.00 Over/Under < $ 2,503.00 >

AttendanceMembers 91 ~ Visitors 10 ~ Total 101

ANNOUNCEMENTBOILER CHALLENGE

On Palm Sunday, Fr. John challenged the par- ish to help pay for our newly installed boiler. He challenged each family to donate $100. When this is met, the cost of the boiler will be repaid. As of December 12, we have $8,054.00 toward the goal of $9000.00.

BOOKSTORE

The 2011 Orthodox Pocket Planners are now available .. $3.00 each.

Also packaged Christmas cards are on salefor $10.00. See Frank Tkacz

20% OFF most items!

UPDATE ON FOOD PANTRY Thank you to all those who have begun contributing to our revived Food Pantry pro- gram! The need has indeed increased over the winter, so please consider "Sponsoring a Food Bag" for $10.00. There are envelopes by the candle stand, and they can be placed in the offering, or given to Dan Moris. Questions to Daniel Morris.

God bless you for helping those in need.

BIBLE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 19

Dec. 19 Heb. 11:9-10, 17-23 Heb. 11:32-40 Matt.1:1-25

Dec. 20 Heb. 11:17-23, 27-31 Mark 9:42-10:1

Dec. 21 Heb. 12:25-26, Heb. 13:22-25 Mark 10:2-12

Dec. 22 James 1:1-18 Mark 10:11-16

Dec. 23 James 1:19-27 Mark 10:17-27

Dec. 24 Heb. 1:1-12 Lke 2:1-20

Dec. 25 Gal. 4:4-7 Matt. 2:1-12

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ANGEL TREE GIFTS

THANK YOU for another

successful year in our Angle

Tree /Merrick House

Program.

Thank you to all who so

generously gave of their

time, talents and gifts!

God Bless each of you!

Daniel Morris, Charities

Committee

ANNOUNCEMENTSGreeters (and potential Greeters): we are developing

the Greeter’s schedule for the year 2011. Please prayer-fully consider joining your fellow parishioners in this Min-istry. The pay is terrible but the benefits are heavenly! Please see one of our Greeters to find out more and to vol-unteer your time and talent.

CHURCH SCHOOLANNOUNCEMENT

Church School resumes on Saturday, January 8, at 4:45 PM

PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGThe next Parish Council Meeting

will be held on Tuesday, JANUARY 12, at 6:00 PM

@ Ridge Manor

ASSISTANCE NEEDED! Do you have any wonderful, exciting or interesting ideas for a parish fundraiser or social activity such as bowling, monster golf, steak

roast, lamb roast, sledding, wingding, spaghetti dinner, or fish fry? If you have ideas, or contacts, and are able to help at the event in any way, con-

tact Darrell Felon @440-238-3837 or at makarov50@yahoo.com.

WORKING HARD, GETTING OLDER, AND WEARING OUT..... This is the status of our major equipment at the cemetery. Many cost-cutting measures have been implemented but, unfortunately, we do not have a large cash reserve for new

equipment. Soon a replacement dump truck will be needed to replace our green1982 model that can no longer dump properly! Unfortu-nately it is not repairable. A replacement new truck will cost ap-proximately $35,000 whereas a slightly used unit may be available for less. It is hoped that there is a very generous donor in the parish willing to help the cemetery in this time of need. Such a donor(s) can make a significant and long-lasting contribution to our equip-ment up-grade. For further information about these and other needs, please contact Fr. John or Leon Sheean, Cemetery Committee Chair.

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPSPECIAL COLLECTION

The Special Collection in September was for O.C.F. (Orthodox Christian Fellowship).  Through the generosity of some of our paris- ioners we will be able to give to the O.C.F. a check for $1,255.00.  Your generosity and kindness will be greatly appreciated.  The money will enable Milan and Mira, the Cleveland local OCF coordinators, to plan many more activities/social events/retreats for the Orthodox college students in our area colleges for 2011.  We also had some good news.  One non- Orthodox student who attended some of the functions at the college, is now going to con- vert to Orthodoxy.  This great ministry is at work.  Thank you again for your generosity.  

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DECEMBER SPECIAL COLLECTION

THE WALL

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Thursday, Dec. 23Prefeast of NativityHOLY TEN MARTYRS OF CRETE6:00 PM Daily Vespers& Confessions

Friday, Dec. 24EVE OF NATIVITYSTRICT FASTNUN MARTYR EUGENIAAND HER COMPANIONS4:00 PM Royal Hours6:00 PM Vesperal Liturgy

Saturday, Dec. 25NATIVITY OF OURLORD JESUS CHRISTNO FAST9:00 AM Divine LiturgyNO VESPERS TONIGHT

Sunday, Dec. 26SYNAXIS OF THE THEOTOKOSNO FAST9:00 AM Divine Liturgy

Monday, Dec. 27ST. STEPHEN THE FIRST MARTYR

VEN. THEODORE GRAPTUS

9:00 AM Divine Liturgy

Sunday, Dec. 19Sunday before NativityMARTYR BONIFACEAND RIGHTEOUS AGLAIDA9:00 AM Divine Liturgy1:00 PM Tours of Cathedral3:00 PM Cleveland Landmark Concert

Monday, Dec. 20Prefeast of NativityHIEROMARTYR IGNATIUS

THE GOD-BEARER

ST. JOHN OF KRONSTADT

6:00 PM Daily Vespers& Confessions

Tuesday, Dec. 21Prefeast of NativityVIRGIN MARTYR JULIANAAND HER COMPANIONS6:00 PM Daily Vespers& Confessions

Wednesday, Dec. 22Prefeast of NativityGREATMARTYR ANASTASIAAND HER COMPANIONS6:00 PM Daily Vespers& Confessions

FIRST DAY OF

WeeklySchedule

"Glory to God in the Highest! and on earth peace to

men of good will! "