Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Parish Sat. Sun. SUNDAY, December 21, 2014 Sunday before Christmas – of the Ancestors Tone 3; Matins Gospel 6 Apostolic reading: Heb. 11:9-10 & 32-40; Mt. 1:1-25 Served by: The Very Rev. Nicholas R. A. Rachford, J.C.L., Pastor Cantors: Mrs. Adrienne Terleck, Mr. David Stacko; Mrs. Helen Ilcisko, Miss Linda Squires, weekday cantors Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Adrienne Terleck 2711 West 40th Street Lorain, Ohio 44053-2252 church: 282-7525; church fax: 282-9185; kitchen: 282-7742 Web site:www.stnicks.org; e-mail addresses: office – [email protected]; pastor – [email protected]; Facebook – search FatherNick Rachford; blog – stnicholasbyzparish.wordpress.com; Twitter – tweet @FatherNickRachf. 12/20 12/21 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Mon. Wed. 12/22 12/24 8:30 a.m. 9 p.m. Fri. 12/26 8:30 a.m. Thurs. 12/25 Sat. Sun. 12/27 12/28 10 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11:15 a.m. This week at St. Nicholas Vespers Intention of parishioners Holy mysteries of Christian initiation for Emilia Novosielski +Steve and Michael Kolcun by Mary Kolcun &Ann Jewell(23-23) High school ECF +Clinton Pincura by Robert & Adrienne Terleck (26-6) Vigil Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great Intention of parishioners Christmas, Birth of our Lord +George Stanko by wife and family (24-17) Synaxis of the Mother of God +Anna Towne by the Rosary Society (26-7) St. Stephen, protomartyr Intention of parishioners Vespers +Jack Evansco by the Family (26-2) Matins Intention of parishioners ECF-Quiz Four Christ is born. Glorify Him. Christos razdajetsja. Slavite jeho. Joseph R.Deliman, DDS 1210 West 44th Street Lorain, Ohio 44053 (440) 282-4747 Preventive Dentistry for Adults and Children Blueberry cheesecake: For all those who liked the homemade blueberry cheesecake at the picnic, you can pre-order one for $20 by calling Becky Camp at (440) 244-2427. Madeline R. Zaworski MSN/MBA/RN Nikken Certified Wellness Home Consultant A Wellness Home provides quality air/water/sleep/nutrition/exercise to enhance arthritic discomfort, diabetes, sleep, etc. by improving one’s home environment naturally. Call home “Wellness Preview” or classes about a Wellness Lifestyle. Classes and Wellness consultations are free of charge. 4883 Oakhill Blvd. Lorain, Ohio 44053 Home: (440) 282-3139 Cell: (440) 289-6150 http://www.5pillars.com/madelinerose http://www.nikken.com/madelinerose A Time For Balance St. Nicholas Homebound List: Helen Briggs – Rae Ann Suburban Nursing Home #108, 29505 Detroit Rd., Westlake,OH 44145 Susan Dovin – 761 Shadow Creek Trail, Amherst, OH 44001 John Ivan1 – Anchor Lodge, 3756 W. Erie Ave. #109, Lorain, OH 44053 Jeanette Koscho1 – 3240 Falbo Ave. Lorain, OH 44053 Gail Mitro – Palm Crest East, 1251 East Ave., Elyria, OH 44035 George and Marie Moran2– Avon Oaks, 37800 French Creek Rd., #106, Avon,, OH 44011 Marilyn Mucha – 1725 W. 12th St., Lorain, OH 44052 Phyllis Muzick2 – Life Care Center of Elyria, 1212 S. Abbe Rd., #117, Elyria, OH 44035 Mary Nahm – 275 East 46th St., Lorain, OH 44052 Marianne Obertz – Sensi-Care, 1271 East Ave., Elyria, OH 44035 John Opalenik – 410 East 45th Street, Lorain, OH 44052 Maria Rokyta – 3117 Marie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052 Arnnie Shullick – 914 West 20th Street, Lorain, OH 44052 John Sopko1 – Elmcroft Senior Living, 3290 Cooper Foster Park Road, #49, Lorain, OH 44053 Margaret Super – 16220 Aldersyde Dr., Shaker Heights, OH 44120 Debbie Szabo2 – 5623 S. Nantucket, Lorain, OH 44053 Phyllis Szabo – 2909 Carmelita Court, Lorain, OH 44052h Olga Zilka1 – 440 East 45 Street, Lorain, OH 44052-5508 2 These numbers indicate the Friday of the month when Father Nick will visit. 1,2jh Anniversary book: From the Pastor I have finished my work on the anniversary book and it’s been proofread by Adrienne and by Mark Teleha. Next step is to hand it over to Mary Jo Thomas for pre-press production and cost estimate. S upporting the mission of our parish: Sunday offering: $2,039; holy day: $116; candles: $104.17; Christmas: $700; religious articles: $10; poor: $50; Horizons: $41; building fund: $45; Memorial/activity: $160 in memory of Elizabeth Sarady. COLLECTION INCOME: $3,415.17. EXPENSES: $. Parish Congratulations remember the repose of the soul of Kristy Flowers who died Dec. 6 and whose funeral was on Dec. 15. Eternal memory and blessed repose grant to her O Lord. utilities: $486.64 maintenance: $18.97 office: $370.40 St. Nicholas Loving Tree: We will again have the names on the loving tree of the parishioners who are on our homebound list. We ask that you take a name and visit that person, bringing with you a For the Divine Liturgy this Weekend small gift. Just as before, you will see the Ribbons at pages 11, 68, 135, 285 looks of gratitude on their faces that lets Option A for “O only begotten...”, Creed, them know that even “We have seen...”, and “May our mouth...”. though they cannot be Option C for the rest. with us during this holy Tropar, tone 3, page 135, of the Ancestors, Christmas season, they page 285 and of the pre-feast, page 283. are still loved and not Kontak of the Ancestors, page 281 and of forgotten. The tree the pre-feast, page 283. Prokimen & alleluia of Ancestors, page 287. isavail at the side Our Father, tone 3, page 68. entrance. Thank you. to Emilia Novosielski as she receives the holy mysteries of Christian initiation. God grant Emilia and her family many happy and blessed years. Boldog nyugalmat: In your prayers Expenses for Dec. 15-19: Rosary: The Rosary Society will be praying the rosary in Communion hymn C, page 79 and of the December after the Ancestors, page 283. Envelopes: Do Divine Liturgy in honor not use them until of the Maternity of Holy Anna. All are welcome to 2015. stay and pray with us. If anyone wish us to pray ECF: The fourth quiz on Unit five and for a special intention, please let us know. Lesson 24 - Nativity and Lesson 25 - Theophany Parishioner birthdays this week: will be Sunday, Dec. 28 after the Divine Liturgy. Carol Sekerak (22), Helen Briggs (24), Colin 50/50 raffle: Tickets are currently being Lehman (24), Mary Ann Lemley (26) and Mark sold for the 50/50 raffle drawing for January. Teleha (29). There will be a drawing monthly. Please particiAnniversaries in December: Roger pate in this fund-raiser which will help pay our operating expenses. December winner: Ann and Rebecca Camp (29). Jewell. Cabin Fever fund-raiser: This is the first fundraiser for 2015. Sign-up sheets for helpers are at both entrances. Also, take some flyers and pass them out in the community. Tickets are $5 per person. Pirohi making schedule for the Jan. 24 fundraiser: onion prep, Monday, Jan. 12; potato prep, Wed., Jan. 14, 6 p.m.; pirohi making, Thurs., Jan. 15, early prep, 6:30 a.m, pirohi making, 8 a.m. Praying for you: In the Bible, Jesus prays and teaches his apostles to pray. Jesus says to present your needs to God in prayer. In response to this, Helen Ilcisko and I wish to start a prayer ministry here at St. Nicholas. We don’t know what our ministry will look like or how it will run, but we believe it will evolve according to God’s plan. We’ll pray for your needs or for friends or relatives or neighbors or anyone who asks us. Perhaps we’ll do what many churches do and start “prayer chains” for special needs. We believe in the power of prayer, especially when hearts are united. And, of course, all prayers are free. Sincerely, s/Helen Ilcisko, 233-5947 s/Linda Squires, 988-3768 Rummage sale: You may start bringing items for the rummage sale fund-raiser, April 9-11, 2015, after the weekend Divine Liturgies and place them in classroom one. The tables are labeled according to category. Please place your items in an orderly fashion on the tables. Write the contents on your boxes and bags. Larger items can go underneath the tables. Wait until the week before the sale if you have very large items to donate. Eparchy Right to Life and H.E.L.P.: As we celebrate the mystery of our God becoming a man, celebrate the unique inherent dignity each person possesses. Join the Eparchy of Parma, Lake County Right to Life and H.E.L.P. on Monday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. for the commemoration of the Holy Innocents and actively promote the dignity of human life from conception to natural death for all people in all life circumstances, regardless of age, ethnicity, physical condition, mental health, or socio-economic status. Pray the Akathist in Honor of the Nativity of Our Lord with Bishop John Kudrick. During the social prepared by the St. Ann Ministry from St. Nicholas Parish in Barberton, explore the various booths to learn how you can defend the slaughter of the holy innocents which continues today. Week of prayer for Christian Unity: Join our prayer with the prayer of Christians around the world during the annual week of prayer (Jan. 18-25). Pray great vespers with Bishop John at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Byzantine Catholic Cultural Center, 2420 West 14th Street, Cleveland. Honored guests from various Christian churches will attend and a social and fellowship will follow. Do your part through your presence and your prayer to help bring about the reality for which our Lord earnestly prayed “that they may be one” (John 17:11). For more information, visit www.byzcathculturalcenter.org,e-mail [email protected], call (216) 357-2933 or “like” the Byzantine Catholic Cultural Center Facebook page. animal, word and dance – our earth was redeemed, RE-CREATED. While it is true to say that Christ redeemed humanity and by humanity he redeemed the world, it is equally true to say that Christ redeems humanity and by humanity redeems the world. Objectively people were redeemed; but, in another sense, that was only the beginning of a new world even until now. By the power of his Holy Spirit working in Christians the world can arise anew. By reason of the love of God made known to it in Christ Jesus our world is alive now, vibrant in our day with life and light. Creation fell by human failure; now it summons us with urgent summons to redeem it. The whole world is one great yearning cry – creation’s unceasing call for redemption. And so Christmas is the feast of RE-CREATION – it is the feast which bespeaks the continuing mission of Christ and his re-created followers to answer creation’s call for redemption. St. John Chrysostom says that the priests, “although living here on earth, have been allowed to administer heavenly things and have received such power as God has not given to angels or archangels; for he said to them (the priests), ‘Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven’. Whatever the priests do here on earth (through the holy mystery of penance) is confirmed by God in heaven, and the master confirms the decision of his servants the priests...” The priests of the Church, Chrysostom goes on to say, have not simply received the power to attest that lepers have been cleansed from the leprosy of the body, as the priests of Moses’ law did, but to wipe out fully the filth of the soul” (On the Priesthood 111:5). He says elsewhere: “Great is the worth of the priests. Whosesoever sins ye remit,’ saith he, they are remitted unto them.’” But why speak of priests alone? Neither an angel nor an archangel can work anything of what has been given by God; but the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit make everything possible. And the priest lends his own tongue and offers his own hand — (Homily 87 on John, 4). Should we confess to a priest? Let us hear the answer of St. John Chrysostom to this question: Liturgy scheduling policy: In fair- ness to everyone, since there are only 52 weekends in a year, the same person requesting or the same intention being requested can only be scheduled four times a year. Weekdays are Some notes about funerals: always available and at those Liturgies usually the intentions for the deceased can be prayed, but not Saturdays and Sundays. If there be a great need for a funeral on Sunday, it must be prayed in the afternoon and without the Divine Liturgy. Several items may be helpful for people to know and you may want to give this information to your family members. No funerals may be prayed on obligation, simple or solemn holy days. Should it be necessary, the funeral is without the Divine Liturgy and is not be celebrated in the church. On Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday a funeral can be prayed in the morning but not in church. A funeral may never be prayed on Good Friday. On Mondays through Fridays of the weeks of Great Fast the funeral is prayed without the Divine Liturgy. No funeral is celebrated with Divine Liturgy or in the church on the All Souls Saturdays. Concerning cremation: The Church permits cremation for appropriate reasons and provided it is not intended as a denial of the resurrection. The Church believes in the resurrection of the body and recommends as the ideal that the body be buried intact in imitation of the Savior. It is preferable that the cremation follow the funeral Liturgy with the body present and properly interred or inurned later. The ashes are never to be scattered nor kept in the home or any other disposition. With permission of the bishop, though, the funeral service could take place in the church with the ashes present and in an appropriate container. St. Gregory of Nazianzus sums up the Eastern Christian view of Christmas in his famous statement that the Nativity of Christ “is not a festival of creation but a festival of re-creation.” The birth of Christ, although an historical event, is not an end but a means to the renewal, sanctification, and re-creation of the whole universe. Actually, we commemorate not so much the birth of a child as the ultimate re-birth and transfiguration of all mankind and with it the whole world of creation. The world held in bondage by reason of man’s perversion, this is the world Christ redeemed. Christ redeemed humanity and by taking humanity to himself he redeemed the world. The universe radically transformed by the coming Christ When the Word of God was made flesh he not only became the head of a new race; he became the Lord of a new creation. Christ in his flesh took the whole of creation to himself that it might share anew in Divinity. In Christ Jesus the universe was radically transformed; in his person the world was consecrated and sacramentalized – clay and stone, plant and BYZANTINE CHRISTMAS – Feast of Re-Creation March for Life: We’re meeting at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Parma, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, spending two days in Washington, D.C. and returning to the cathedral Thursday, Jan. 22. In addition to the annual march, we also will visit the national Holocaust Museum, the National Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, tour D.C., and participate in the opening mass of the national prayer Vigil for Life. The total cost is $80. Brochures are on bulletin tables. For complete details and registration materials, visit www.byzcathculturalcenter.org. Tickets and space are extremely limited. Registration deadline is Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. There is also a one day adult (18 or older) bus trip to the same event, departing Thursday morning, Jan. 22 leaving from the cathedral. Cost is $50.Complete details at Web site listed above. Same deadline as above. Don’t miss this chance to be the voice of the voiceless and speak on behalf of preborn children who need you desperately. Ladies Day Out: Ladies of the Eparchy of Parma are cordially invited to join St. Ann’s Ministry of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 1051 Robinson Avenue, Barberton, Ohio, 44203 for a memorable day of faith, fun and fellowship on Sunday, Jan. 25. Register online at http://goo.gl/forms/gxpOBokfYA or RSVP to Carolyn King (330) 658-7264 or Lee Panco (330) 928-8669 by Jan. 18. 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 10:30 a.m. Fellowship breakfast 11:45 a.m. Victoria Gutbroad, guest speaker on the topic of “Enough” followed by an informal discussion, as well as the opportunity for questions and answers. 12:30 p.m. Hand, chair and reflexologist (foot) massages available by certified technicians, nail bar and craft projects, 50/50 raffle and prize give-aways 2 p.m. dinner and fellowship with fashion show presented by Common Threads Community Mt. St. Macrina House Prayer:The program schedule: of Poustinia Weekend, Feb. 20-22 Friday, 7 p.m. to Sunday, 11 a.m. Registration due Feb. 13. Offering: $85. Lenten Morning Retreat Saturday, Feb. 28, 9:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration due Feb. 23. Offering: $30 and includes lunch. Lenten Afternoon Retreat Sunday, March 1, 1:15 - 5 p.m. Registration due Feb. 24. Offering: $30 and includes supper. A grave matter. On Friday, Oct. 20, Father Nick, Father Michael (St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Parish) and Father Basil (Ss. Peter and Paul Parish) blessed the new Eastern-rite section in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, North Ridge Road. The special introductory cost of a plot is $1,500. This offers ends on Dec. 31, 2014. A map and photo of the new section are posted on the bulletin board. Institute of Catholic Studies at John Carrol University: “Environmental Sustainability, Justice, and Jesuit Higher Education” lecture by Dr. Nancy C. Tuchman, Thursday, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. at the D. J. Lombardo Student Center, LSC conference room.
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