Midwest Diocesan Assembly nominates Archpriest Paul Gassios for vacant Chicago See One hundred and three clergy and lay delegates representing parishes throughout the Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of the Midwest gathered at Archangel Michael Church here on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, for a special Assembly at which Archpriest Paul Gassios was nominated to fill the vacant See of Chicago and the Midwest. Father Paul’s name will be forwarded to the Holy Synod of Bishops for canonical election. His Grace, Bishop Alexander of Toledo, Locum Tenens, opened the Assembly immediately after the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. For several months, Father Paul has served as Administrator of the Diocese of the Midwest. Raised in a Greek Orthodox family, Father Paul became a member of the Orthodox Churh in America in the mid1980s. He received a Master of Social Work degree from Wayne State University and was awarded the Master of Divinity degree from Saint Vladimir’s Seminary in 1994. After his ordination, he served in the Diocese of the Midwest as rector of Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Kokomo, IN for 11 years and as rector of Archangel Michael Church, St. Louis, MO, for an additional seven months. In 2007, he was transferred to the OCA’s Bulgarian Diocese and assigned Dean of Saint George Cathedral, Rossford [Toledo], OH St. Herman House FOCUS Cleveland Presents: The Holy Prophet Joel The second in order of the Minor Prophets, Joel was the son of Phanuel, of the tribe of Reuben. He lived eight hundred years before Christ, and foretold the misfortunes of the Israelites and their captivity in Babylon for the sins that they had committed against God. He called the people to fasting and the priests to penitent and tearful prayer that God would have mercy on them: Sanctify a fast and cry unto the Lord’(1:14); ‘Let the priests weep between the porch and the altar’ (2:17). Joel also prophesied the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, and the outpouring of His grace on all the faithful (2:28). He foretold and described the Dreadful Judgement of God, and also the glory of God’s holy Church. An Evening With Fr. Moses Berry Monday, November 10, 2014 $25.00/person Fr. Moses Berry • • • • Priest at Theotokos “Unexpected Joy” Orthodox Church in Ash Grove, MO Co-Founder of The Annual Afro-American and Ancient Christianity Conferences National speaker on issues concering African American Spirituality and Orthodox Christian Mission Co-Founder and President of the Brotherhood of St. Moses the Black Evening Schedule: 6:30 Doors Open 7:30 -Appetizers -Silent Auction Program St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church 4548 Wallings Rd. North Royalton, OH 44133 Purchase Tickets: * At local Orthodox Parish * On-line at www.focusna.org/upcoming-events/ * Visit St. Herman House 4410 Franklin Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44113 * Call 216-961-3806 Weekly Bulletin St. Nicholas Orthodox Church A Community of the Orthodox Church in America Witnessing to the Apostolic Faith in Lake County for over 35 Years Father Andrew Clements, Pastor Volume 28 Sunday Oct 19 Saturday Oct 25 Sunday Oct 26 2014 19th Sunday after Pentecost / Tone 2 / Prophet Joel 9:00 am Church School 10:00 am Divne Liturgy Coffe Hour Martyrs Marcion and Matyrius the Notaries 6:30 pm Vigil Confession 20th Sunday after Pentecost / Tone 3 / Great Martyr Demetrius Readings: John 15:17-16:2 2 Tim 2:1-10 9:00 am Divne Liturgy Coffee Hour 3:00 pm Kube Wedding ATTENDANCE / STEWARDSHIP / Oct 5 Attendance: (Adults 79, Children 14) 93 Operating$2,319.00 Hall Renovation 70.00 Uganda Children 112.00 Charities30.00 Icons32.00 ADULT CLASS The Tuesday Evening Adult Class will meet this week on the 21st at 7:00 pm to continue our Book Study. WEDDING BANNS Miranda Kube and Thomas Oberhausen on Sunday, October 26 at 3:00 pm. NO CHURCH SCHOOL Due to the Kube Wedding next Sunday, Liturgy will begin at 9:00 am and there will be no Church School. PLAY PRACTICE UPDATE Our first play practice will take place after liturgy on Oct 26th. The play is the The Prophet Daniel. It is a revision of the script used 11 years ago. Shawn needs actresses and actors and an older teen or adult who can help direct when he misses a weekend in November. He also needs help with costuming and scenery. Please talk to Shawn in person or call at 440-286-3685. Thanks. SINGERS WANTED Number 41 The Pan-Orthodox Young Adult Fellowship Choir is looking for singers aged 18-40 to join us at the annual Inter-Orthodox Nativity Concert on December 7. Sopranos, altos, tenors and basses are welcome. Our rehearsal schedule will be finalized soon. For more information please contact Gerald Largent at 440-3767799 or [email protected]. NEW ROOF TO BE INSTALLED A new roof is scheduled to be installed on the hall before the end of the year. An earmarked gift from Chuck Rosa was received and will cover the expenses for the entire project. PRAYER CORNER ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ Eleanor Alexander (Tom’s mom), Perry (Capitan), James & Bess (Chongris grndprnts), Mary & Bruno, Subdeacon Leonard, Jonah Klinar, Donna, Doreen (Fross rltvs), Florence, Debbie, Shannon (Mary C’s rltvs), Mary Ann Sheranko, Matushka Juliana Schmemann, Igor (Anna D’s nphw), Bob Bede (Ron’s bro), Fr Thomas Hopko, Mario Christani, suffering Christians in Ukraine and the Middle East. Anniversaries: Mike & Christine Brzozowski (10/24). Birthdays: Merrick Wagner (10/19), Jim Renda (10/22), Laura Hoffacker, Meredith Nicoletti (10/23). Newborns: John (Valerie & Chris), Luke (Kristen & Chris), Galina (Lea & Dima), Irene (7/29, Rose & Brian), Laura (7/3, Dawn & Tim), Amelia (7/3, Andrea & David). Expecting: Luba & Vitaly, Juliana & Bobby, Sarah & Cole, Jenn & Brian, Krista & Matt, Venessa & Zach, Kristen & David, Bryan & Laura. Memory Eternal: Shannon ( Mary C’s grt nce) 9650 Johnnycake Ridge Road • Mentor, Ohio 44060 • 440-946-9571 • [email protected] • www.saintnicholas-oca.org