Christ the Saviour Cathedral

“CATHEDRAL JOTTINGS” Corner of Garfield Street and Butler Avenue

Johnstown, Pa. 15906

Rectory Office – 249 Butler Avenue; Johnstown, Pa. 15906

Cathedral Church of His Grace, Bishop Gregory of Nyssa of the

American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese

of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople

Cathedral Clergy

Pastor – Very Reverend Protopresbyter Robert A. Buczak, Cathedral Dean

Very Reverend Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Chancellor Very Rev. John A. Baranik Jr. Very Rev. John S. Brancho

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Vol. 74 No. 1647 Sunday, January 7, 2018

The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord

9:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Epistle: Galatians 4: 4-7 Tropar & Kondak: pages 132 – 135 Gospel: Matthew 2: 1-12

Monday, January 8th, 2018

The Synaxis of the Theotokos (Birthgiver of God) Divine Liturgy 9:00 am

Panachida for + the Founders and Benefactors of the Cathedral Parish;

+Departed Kol’adniki of the Cathedral Parish: Andrew Pavlik, Andrew Medvechy Jr.,

Constantine Mishurda, John Mishurda, John Kurtz, Nicholas Polak, Joseph Evanisko,

Andrew Sakmar, Michael Gritzer, John Duray, Stephen Patrick, John P. Duray, Stephen

Matolyak, and John Yurosko offered by John and Helen Yurosko (Perpetual)

Tropar and Kondak pages 132-136

Epistle: Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospels: Matthew 2:13-23

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Feast of The Protomartyr and Archdeacon Stephen Divine Liturgy – 9:00 am

Panachida for + Stephen Evanisko and the Departed Servicemen of the Cathedral Parish

offered by the Evanisko Family; + Kay Miloro offered by the family; +Mary Radasky Kesselak

offered by Andrea and Jeff Robel; Anna Toth offered by the family; and +Helen Krompak (Per.)

Tropar & Kondak: pages 132-137, 138

Epistle: Acts 6: 8-15; 7:1-5, 47-60 Gospel: Matthew 21:33-42

Sat. 1/13 … Vespers for the Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord…………………..6:00 pm

Sunday, January 14, 2018

The Sunday before Theophany Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord/ Commemoration of

St. Basil the Great & Julian Calendar New Year Divine Liturgy/Choir Sunday – 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15

Resurrection Tone 7

Epistle: Colossians 2:8-12 Tropar & Kondak: pages 140-141 Gospel: Luke 2:20-21, 40-52

Services for the week of January 14th

Mon. 1/15 ... +Patricia Pasternak offered by Ann Marie Mlinarchik; +Prof. Andrew Panchisin and

+Joseph, Michael, and Anna Chanda offered by Mary Chanda (Per.)…….…8:00 am

Wed. 1/17 … Divine Liturgy for Theophany Eve (Saint Basil’s Liturgy); +Pani Emily Molchany;

+Helen Balog; and +Matthew Lazarak offered by Mary Lazarak (Per.)..……8:00 am

Thursday, January 18th, 2018 ---- 6:00 PM

THEOPHANY EVE DINNER In the Cathedral Auditorium – ALL ARE WELCOME!

We are asking our faithful to bring a covered fasting dish!

Day of Strict Fasting

Vigil Service of Theophany with the Blessing of Water - 7:00pm

Friday, January 19th, 2018

The Feast of the Theophany of our Lord Divine Liturgy – 9:00 am

Epistle: Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Tropar & Kondak: pages 145-148 Gospel: Matthew 3: 13-17

Saturday, January 20th, 2018

Synaxis of St. John the Baptist Divine Liturgy – 9:00 am

Panachida for +David Vreeland offered by Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Vreeland; and + Elsie Duleba

(Remembered in Proskomedia)

Epistle: Acts 19: 1-8 Tropar & Kondak: pages 145, 148-150 Gospel: John 1: 29-34

Sat. 1/20 … No Vespers Scheduled (Home Blessings)

Sunday, January 21st, 2018

The Thirty-Second Sunday after Pentecost Sunday after Theophany

Zacchaeus Sunday The Venerable George the Chozebite

Divine Liturgy – 9:00 am Sunday School - 10:20 am

Panachida for +Anna Marie Dudak offered by husband, Bill Dudak;

+Helen Dzura (Birthday Remembrance) offered by God-daughter, Pani Kathy Buczak

+John and Julia Haschak and Bethany Haschak Schilling offered by the family; and

+The Very Reverend Dr. Nomikos Vaporis offered by son, Subdeacon Michael

Resurrection Tone 8 - Tropar & Kondak: pages 145-148, 102 & 150

Epistle: 1 Timothy 4:9-15 Gospel Luke 19:1-10

BIRTHDAY PRAYERS – are offered for Zachary Tvarozna (1/10), David Dudak (1/10),

Melanie Dudak (1/10), Anna Furman (1/11), Luke Tvarozna (1/13), Sydnee Lauren Satkovich

(1/13), Jerees Noah Zreigat (1/15), Jodi Billetdeaux (1/17), Richard Kesselak (1/17), Michael

Haschak (1/18), Maria Richards (1/18), and Amanda Dutko (1/19).

You were remembered in Prokomedia!

SAINT NICHOLAS DAY SEMINARY COLLECTION Thank you to all who offered funds for our Saint Nicholas Day Seminary Fundraiser. Together we

collected $2340.00 in much needed funds for the education of our future priests. God Bless!

ALTAR FLOWERS – The altar is beautified with flowers on January 14th in memory of

Father Nomikos Vaporis by his son, Sub-deacon Michael Vaporis.

SACRAMENTAL TABLE – The Tetrapod is beautified with flowers on January 14th in

memory of Frank and Bernadine Evanisko by daughter, Gaynelll Shrift.

THE ETERNAL LAMP – is offered the week of January 7th in memory of Leonard F.

Messner by his wife Julie Messner.

THE ETERNAL LAMP – is offered the week of January 14th in memory of Martha

Kovalik by David and Roberta Kovalik

THE ALTAR CANDLES – are offered today in memory of Nicholas Slachta by his wife

Vivian Slachta.

ROSES ON THE ALTAR - are offered in memory of my beloved mother, Anna

Burik-Schober's 109th Birthday by Eleanor Dussling.

THANK YOU – We would like to thank everyone who sent warm wishes, Christmas

cards, or special gifts during this festive time of the year. May the Lord bless you

for your thoughtfulness and kindness. -Father Robert and Pani Kathy Buczak

HOCKEY OUTING The “Greater Johnstown Orthodox Youth" will have an outing to see the Johnstown Tomahawks

play on Sunday, January 14, 2018, at 3:00 pm. Tickets for youth 12 and under are $6.00. Tickets

for 13 and up are $11.00. Please contact Fr. Miles Zdinak at: 814.467.7444 to reserve your seat.

(Make checks payable to Saints Peter & Paul Church).

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS The children and teachers of the Sunday School wish all parishioners a New Year with blessings

and health. May the peace, love and joy of the Christ Child be with all of you!

It is time for our annual soup collection. Cans of soup, soup products, noodles, crackers and

packages of soup may be placed in the blue bin in the vestibule through February 4th or given to

any teacher or student. Our “Souper Bowl” project goal is 150 cans of soup.

Classes we resume Sunday, January 14th, 2018

Louise Brudnak

THANKS FOR THE CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Father Robert and Pani Kathy Buczak– in memory of Metropolitan Nicholas and in

honor of Bishop Gregory

Father Robert and Pani Kathy Buczak – in memory of Joseph and Helen Rogel and

Bernie Buczak

Susan Kalcik, Ann Fishbach and Nick Bocher

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haschak – in memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Haschak

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haschak – in memory of Bethany (Haschak) Schilling

Julie Messner – in memory of her husband Leonard F. and parents Michael and

Anastasia Pirich

Gaynell Shrift – in memory of Frank and Bernadine Evanisko and

Wilber and Mary Shrift

Mrs. Helen Dutko - in memory of husband, Mr. Peter Dutko

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tvarozna– in memory of father, Mr. Peter Dutko

Ann Melanie Yurcisin– in memory of the Very Reverend Protopresbyter John Yurcisin

Ann Melanie Yurcisin – in memory of Pani Anna Yurcisin

Roger Pavlik – in memory of his parents and grandparents

Donna Zizan – in memory of husband John Zizan

Mrs. Evalyn Brudnak – in memory of Robert Brudnak, and John and Anna Kovalik

Mrs. Evalyn Brudnak – in memory of Stephen, Anna, and Dolores Brudnak and

Joseph Kuhar

Louise Brudnak – in memory of Stephen and Anna Brudnak, Dolores Brudnak, Robert

Brudnak & Joseph Kuhar

George Kohan in memory of his parents

PRAYER CHAIN Fr. John Baranik

Rose Jordanoff

Thomas Buczak

Cindy LaBarr

Annie Mishurda

Patricia Freidhoff

Steve Martyak

Joan Wine

Jessica McLaughlin

Joann Bodnar

Michael Sakmar

Joseph Muchesko

Roberta Kovalik

Frank Porembka

Theresa Milkovoich

Natalie Neff

Kira Pronin

Alexxa Lowery

Romayne Laichak

Debbie Dawson

Deborah Louisenkizer

Dr. John Matolyak

Zachary Rogina

Jeanne Fleegle

Harry Rowlins

Robert J. Gritzer

Ron Kuzmyak

Elsie Arendas

Paul Kalcik

Henry Laichak

Beverly Tinkle

Ronald Kmet

Michael Derby

Deborah Holko

Eleanor Dussling

Maxwell Watkins

Sue Miller

Maureen & Jay Dabbs

Bill Kerr

Judith Pringle

Robert Pringle

Barbara Virostek

John Buchkosky

Robert Janeway

Milan Gvozdich

Helen Krenisky

Helen Duray

Andy Walls

Jack Dahl

Janet Hanak

Eva Zeleniak-Whitak

George Hockenberry

Malcolm Barnes

Larry Scherrer

David English

Ann Koehnlein

Larry Eisenhauer

Norma Yurcisin

Evelyn Houston

Susan Phillipi

Dave Podolak

Joseph Pocchiari

Judith Rowlands

Mrs. Terry Shustrick

Angeline Komara

Arianna Risso

Cheryl Adams

Tom Atwood

Charlie Erisman

John Horner

Alexandra Dzura

Bill Kelly

Rachael Costlow

Marshall Rosenow

Rectory Office Hours – Father is available any time by appointment. Emergency Sick Calls can be made at any time. Please phone the rectory when a family member is admitted to the hospital. Marriages are solemnized on Saturdays or Sundays. Consult the pastor at least six months in advance and before plans have been made for the wedding reception. Marriages cannot be celebrated during the fasting seasons of the church, or on Fridays. Baptisms are normally scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays. Consult the pastor. Two God-parents are required, at least one of whom must be Orthodox by faith and the other a practicing Christian. Church Funerals are provided for practicing Orthodox Christians who are current in their spiritual and financial obligations to the parish; otherwise burial is from the funeral home.

The Church does not permit cremation.

On the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, we

also commemorate the veneration of the Magi

Magi, or wise men, referred to a class of

priestly scholars, who had great power

among the Persian people, not unlike the

Levites among the Jews. This group of

intellectuals was occupied with the study of

medicine, philosophy, the natural sciences,

scientific observation of the stars and planets

(astrology), and interpretation of dreams. We

know that the Prophet Daniel, as a youth,

was one of the first of the Jewish captives

taken to Babylon in 605 B.C. He was

renamed Baltasar (also known as Valtasa)

and made chief over this society of scholars

that held great honor and respect in the court

of the Persian Kings. Recognizing Daniel’s

God as the “God of gods and Lord of kings,

Who reveals mysteries,” Nebuchadnezzar

elevated him to be the chief of the enchanters, magicians, Chaldeans, and soothsayers (See

Daniel 2:48; 4:6, 5:11). The prophet Daniel then asked the king to appoint Shadrach,

Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the providence of Babylon, which was done

(Daniel 2:49).

The Wise men of the Gospel were among the last successors of this group that held

duel priestly duties (a hereditary priesthood) and governmental office. The writings of their

chief Magi, Daniel, during the sixth century B.C. concerning the Messianic prophecies,

had a profound and motivating effect upon them. Among the prophecies of the holy Daniel,

with which they were most familiar, was the prophecy concerning the time of the coming

of Jesus Christ (Daniel 9:25-26). The Archangel Gabriel has answered Daniel’s prayers by

revealing the time span that would intervene: “Thou shalt know and understand that from

the going forth of the command for the answer and for the building of Jerusalem until Christ

the Prince, there shall be seven weeks and sixty two weeks (Daniel 9:25).” They were also

familiar with the prophecy about the star shining forth from Jacob (Num. 24:17).

Saint John Chrysostom rebukes an unbelieving Jewish nation when comparing then

to the Gentile Magi. “The Magi sought the Lord Jesus Christ, born King of the Jews, among

those from whose race they knew that Balaam, a prophet from the Gentiles, had prophesied

that He would come. The faith of the Magi is the condemnation of the Jews. The Magi

believed on the authority of their one soothsayer Balaam and the Prophet Daniel; but the

Jews, from the testimony of many prophets, refused to believe. Whereas the Magi

acknowledged that the coming of Christ would terminate their profane knowledge and

magical arts, the Jews would not accept the mysteries of the divine dispensation. The Magi

confessed a Stranger; the Jews rejected their own.”

Saint Kosmas writes concerning this: “The Magi, beholding the strange course of

an unknown and newly shining star that exceeded the brightness of all heavenly light,

learned thereby that Christ the King was born on earth in Bethlehem for our salvation.

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for The Nativity of Christ 2017

English Ελληνικά

Protocol No. 212/17

December 25, 2017

The Nativity of Christ

Light of Light, Brightness of the Father,

You have made the whole creation shine with joy!

(Hymn of Vespers of the Feast)

Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We glorify Christ on this blessed and glorious Feast for having come to us and for revealing

the abundant and redeeming grace of God. We glorify Him for entering our humanity for

our salvation. We glorify the miracle of His Incarnation and give thanks with great joy for

this mighty act of God. We glorify God before all the world, because our Savior has come

and the people who sat in darkness, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of

death, Light has dawned. (Matthew 4:16)

Today, the Son of God, as Radiance sent by the Father, has come and illuminated all of

Creation. As in the darkness of night when the angels appeared to the shepherds, and the

glory of the Lord shone all around them (Luke 2:9), Christ enters a world that has fallen

into the darkness of sin and in need of the hope of light. Christ is born, and just as the

shepherds we will go out glorifying and praising God for all that we have seen in the light

of this holy Feast.

We glorify Him today, for as the Son of Brightness, as the Live-giving light, Christ

illuminates the path to God. As the star led the wise men to Bethlehem so they could

worship the newborn King, He reveals to us the way of regeneration and salvation. He is

the light that guides us on our way to communion with God on our journey of faith. As He

is the dawn of a new day of deliverance, we see that every valley has been lifted up, and

every mountain and hill has been made low (Isaiah 40:4), and in His glory the way of the

Lord has been revealed.

Christ is born, and we now see truth. He is the light of divine wisdom, and His radiance

dispels the shadows of deception, fulfills the ancient prophecies, and reveals the divine

plan for our redemption. All who witness His Holy Nativity glorify Him as being the

ultimate light of truth and the sublime wisdom of God.

On this holy Feast we proclaim that our Lord and Savior has come. We join with the

heavenly hosts in glorifying Him. As His glorious light shines in and through us, we

witness to the world that Christ brings light in the darkness. His glory dispels fear and

hopelessness. His radiance overcomes hatred and greed. The brilliance of His Incarnation

reveals the truth of our life, existence and purpose, freeing us from sin and death. On this

blessed day, may the light of Christ and His Holy Nativity shine in your hearts. May you

know the assurance of His promises and the joy of His presence. As you cherish this blessed

time with your brothers and sisters in the faith, and with family and friends, may His light

shine through you so that others will glorify Him and see the way to truth and life eternal.

With paternal love in Christ,

† DEMETRIOS

Archbishop of America

Saint John Chrysostom Homily on the Nativity Behold a new and wondrous mystery.

My ears resound to the Shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but chanting full forth a heavenly

hymn. The Angels sing. The Archangels blend their voice in harmony. The Cherubim hymn their

joyful praise. The Seraphim exalt His glory. All join to praise this holy feast, beholding the

Godhead here on earth, and man in heaven. He Who is above, now for our redemption dwells here

below; and he that was lowly is by divine mercy raised.

Bethlehem this day resembles heaven; hearing from the stars the singing of angelic voices; and in

place of the sun, enfolds within itself on every side, the Sun of justice. And ask not how: for where

God wills, the order of nature yields. For He willed; He had the power; He descended; He

redeemed; all things yielded in obedience to God. This day He Who is, is Born; and He Who is,

becomes what He was not. For when He was God, He became man; yet not departing from the

Godhead that is His. Nor yet by any loss of divinity became He man, nor through increase became

He God from man; but being the Word He became flesh, His nature, because of impassability,

remaining unchanged.

And so the kings have come, and they have seen the heavenly King that has come upon the earth,

not bringing with Him Angels, nor Archangels, nor Thrones, nor Dominations, nor Powers, nor

Principalities, but, treading a new and solitary path, He has come forth from a spotless womb.

Since this heavenly birth cannot be described, neither does His coming amongst us in these days

permit of too curious scrutiny. Though I know that a Virgin this day gave birth, and I believe that

God was begotten before all time, yet the manner of this generation I have learned to venerate in

silence and I accept that this is not to be probed too curiously with wordy speech.

For with God we look not for the order of nature, but rest our faith in the power of Him who

works.

What shall I say to you; what shall I tell you? I behold a Mother who has brought forth; I see a

Child come to this light by birth. The manner of His conception I cannot comprehend.

Nature here rested, while the Will of God labored. O ineffable grace! The Only Begotten, Who is

before all ages, Who cannot be touched or be perceived, Who is simple, without body, has now

put on my body, that is visible and liable to corruption. For what reason? That coming amongst us

he may teach us, and teaching, lead us by the hand to the things that men cannot see. For since

men believe that the eyes are more trustworthy than the ears, they doubt of that which they do not

see, and so He has deigned to show Himself in bodily presence, that He may remove all doubt.

Christ, finding the holy body and soul of the Virgin, builds for Himself a living temple, and as He

had willed, formed there a man from the Virgin; and, putting Him on, this day came forth;

unashamed of the lowliness of our nature.

For it was to Him no lowering to put on what He Himself had made. Let that handiwork be forever

glorified, which became the cloak of its own Creator. For as in the first creation of flesh, man could

not be made before the clay had come into His hand, so neither could this corruptible body be

glorified, until it had first become the garment of its Maker.

What shall I say! And how shall I describe this Birth to you? For this wonder fills me with

astonishment. The Ancient of days has become an infant. He Who sits upon the sublime and

heavenly Throne, now lies in a manger. And He Who cannot be touched, Who is simple, without

complexity, and incorporeal, now lies subject to the hands of men. He Who has broken the bonds

of sinners, is now bound by an infants bands. But He has decreed that ignominy shall become

honor, infamy be clothed with glory, and total humiliation the measure of His Goodness.

For this He assumed my body, that I may become capable of His Word; taking my flesh, He gives

me His spirit; and so He bestowing and I receiving, He prepares for me the treasure of Life. He

takes my flesh, to sanctify me; He gives me His Spirit that He may save me.

Come, then, let us observe the Feast. Truly wondrous is the whole chronicle of the Nativity. For

this day the ancient slavery is ended, the devil confounded, the demons take to flight, the power

of death is broken, paradise is unlocked, the curse is taken away, sin is removed from us, error

driven out, truth has been brought back, the speech of kindliness diffused, and spreads on every

side, a heavenly way of life has been in planted on the earth, angels communicate with men without

fear, and men now hold speech with angels.

Why is this? Because God is now on earth, and man in heaven; on every side all things commingle.

He became Flesh. He did not become God. He was God. Wherefore He became flesh, so that He

Whom heaven did not contain, a manger would this day receive. He was placed in a manger, so

that He, by whom all things are nourished, may receive an infants food from His Virgin Mother.

So, the Father of all ages, as an infant at the breast, nestles in the virginal arms, that the Magi may

more easily see Him. Since this day the Magi too have come, and made a beginning of withstanding

tyranny; and the heavens give glory, as the Lord is revealed by a star.

To Him, then, Who out of confusion has wrought a clear path, to Christ, to the Father, and to the

Holy Spirit, we offer all praise, now and forever. Amen. – Saint John Chyrsostom

Archpastoral Letter for the Nativity 2017/18

Protocol. No. 15/2017 December 25, 2017 / January 7, 2018

CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM!

Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As we celebrate this joyous Feast of the Nativity in the

flesh of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ, I wish to

share with you one of my favorite Christmas homilies

from the Church Fathers concerning this day. St. John

Chrysostom spoke on the Incarnation with these words:

“I behold a new and wondrous mystery!

My ears resound to the shepherd’s song, piping no soft

melody, but loudly chanting a heavenly hymn!

The Angels sing!

The Archangels blend their voices in harmony!

The Cherubim resound their joyful praise!

The Seraphim exalt His glory!

All join to praise this Holy Feast, beholding the Godhead herein…on earth and man in heaven. He

Who is above now, for our salvation, dwells here below; and we, who were lowly, are exalted by

divine mercy.

Today Bethlehem resembles heaven, hearing from the stars the singing of angelic voices and, in

place of the sun, witnessing the rising of the Sun of Justice!

Ask not how it is accomplished, for where God wills, the order of nature is overturned. For He

willed, He had the powers, He descended. He saved. All things move in obedience to God.

Today He Who Is, is born! And He Who Is becomes what He was not! For when He was God, He

became man while not relinquishing the Godhead that is His…

And so the kings have come, and they have seen the heavenly King that has come upon the earth,

not bringing with Him angels, nor archangels, nor thrones, nor dominions, nor powers, nor

principalities, but treading a new and solitary path, He has come forth from a spotless womb.

Yet, He has not forsaken His angels, nor left them deprived of His care, nor because of His

Incarnation has He ceased being God. And behold Kings have come, that they might serve the

Leader of the Hosts of Heaven; women, that they might adore Him Who was born of a woman so

that He might change the pains of childbirth into joy; virgins, to the Son of the Virgin…

Infants, that they may adore Him Who became a little Child, so that out of the mouths of infants

He might perfect praise;

Children, to the Child Who raised martyrs through the rage of Herod; Men, to Him Who became

man that He might heal the miseries of His servants;

Shepherds, to the Good Shepherd Who laid down His life for the sheep;

Priests, to Him Who has become a High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek;

Servants, to Him Who took upon Himself the form of a servant, that He might bless our

stewardship with the reward of freedom;

Fishermen, to the Fisher of humanity;

Publicans, to Him Who from among them names a chosen evangelist;

Sinful women, to Him Who exposed His feet to the tears of the repentant woman;

And that I may embrace them all together, all sinners have come, that they may look upon the

Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world!

Since, therefore, all rejoice, I too desire to rejoice! I too wish to share the choral dance, to celebrate

the festival! But I take my part, not plucking the harp nor with the music of the pipes nor holding

a torch, but holding in my arms the cradle of Christ!

For this is all my hope!

This is my life! This is my salvation! This is my pipe, my harp!

And bearing it, I come, and having from its power received the gift of speech, I too, with the angels

and shepherds, sing:

Glory to God in the Highest! And on earth peace to men of good will.” Amen.

Today may all of us, Priests, Panis, Deacons, Sub-Deacons, Readers, Parish Officers, Parishioners,

Friends, and Supporters of our God-protected American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese

experience the joy and wonders of the Shepherds and the awe and respect of the Three Wise Men

at the arrival of the Messiah, our new born King. Christ is Born!

Greetings from Johnstown with much love,

+Bishop Gregory of Nyssa