VOLUME 62 FEBRUARY 9, 2020 NO. 6
St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral A parish of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America
Weekly Bulletin
3256 Warren Road Cleveland, Ohio 44111
Phone: (216) 941-5550 Office - Fax: (216) 941-3068
E-mail: [email protected] - www.smroc.org
Very Rev. Dr. Remus Grama, Parish Priest
Rev. Deacon Nick Neagoe
SPIRITUAL CALENDAR: 33rd Sunday after Pentecost (Publican and the Pharisee)
8:30 A.M. Matins (Utrenia); Tone 1; Mat. Gos. 1; 9:30 A.M. Divine Liturgy (Sf. Liturghie).
Epistle: 2 Timothy 3:10-15. Gospel: Luke 18:10-14. (Triodion begins).
His Grace Andrei of Cleveland, First
Liturgy
Right after his ordination to Episcopacy, which took place
in Saint George Cathedral, Southfield, MI, our new Vicar
Bishop Andrei pontificated his first Hierarchal Liturgy in
Cleveland, last Sunday, February 2nd.
His Grace came from Detroit together with His Eminence
Archbishop Nathaniel and His Eminence Archbishop
Benjamin of San Francisco.
An assembly of 10 Priests and three deacons assisted the
new Bishop. Over 450 faithful attended the service and the
festive banquet staged by the parish.
We send our gratitude to the organizers: the Parish
Council, the Ladies Auxiliary of the parish and the parish
youth that served at the tables, Doru Inoan-sound, Petrică
Porfireanu and Greg Sotak video-photos and all our faithful
and visitors!
Altar Boys: Alex Ciuta, Matthew Trîmbițaș, Alex Șerban.
Lista Ierarhilor care au sfințit pe
P.S. Episcop Andrei:
1. Preafericitul Părinte Tikhon, Arhiepiscop de
Washington și Mitropolit Primat al Bisericii Ortodoxe
în America
2. Înaltpreasfințitul Părinte Nathaniel, Arhiepiscop de
Detroit și al Episcopiei Ortodoxe Române din
America
3. Înaltpreasfințitul Părinte Mitropolit Grigorie de Nisa
4. Înaltpreasfințitul Părinte Nicolae, Mitropolit al
Mitropoliei Ortodoxe Române a celor două Americi
5. Înaltpreasfințitul Părinte Benjamin, Arhiepiscop de
San Francisco și de Vest
6. Înaltpreasfințitul Părinte Michael, Arhiepiscop de New
York și New Jersey
7. Înaltpreasfințitul Părinte Irenee, Arhiepiscop de
Ottawa și al Arhiepiscopiei Canadei
8. Înaltpreasfințitul Părinte Alexander,
Arhiepiscop de Dallas și de Sud și al
Episcopiei Ortodoxe Bulgare
9. Înaltpreasfințitul Părinte David,
Arhiepiscop de Sitka și Alaska
10. Preasfințitul Părinte Paul, Episcop de
Chicago și Midwest
11. Preasfințitul Părinte Episcop Vicar Alexis
de Bethesda.
THIS WEEK:
SUN., Feb. 9th: (Leave-taking of Presentation of the Lord)
TRIODION begins, 8:30 am Matins, 9:30 am Divine Liturgy;
11:30 am Parastas IMO Nicolae & Ana Nicolae.
TUE., Feb. 11th: 6:30 pm - Bible Study - AROY Room.
WED., Feb. 12th: 12 pm - Golden Agers Meeting - Social Hall;
7 pm Parish Council Meeting - AROY Room.
TH., Feb. 13th: 10 am - Clubul de Carte Românească - Library.
FRI., Feb. 14th: 6:30 Pm - Mioritza Practice - Cultural Hall.
SAT., Feb. 15th: 5 pm Vespers & Confessions.
NEXT WEEK:
SUN., Feb. 16th: 8:30 am Matins, 9:30 am Divine Liturgy.
TUE., Feb. 18th: 1:00 pm - Baptism Ariana Stephany Popov.
TH., Feb. 20th: 10 am - Clubul de Carte Românească - Library.
FRI., Feb. 21st: 7:00 pm - Cultural Hall Rental.
SAT., Feb. 22nd: Memorial Saturday - 9 am Divine Liturgy, 10 am
General Parastas, 1 pm Baptism Văduva, 3 pm Baptism Bianca Ana
Akovic, 5 pm Vespers & Confessions, 6 pm Social Hall Rental.
UPCOMING SPIRITUAL
February 9th - TRIODION Begins
February 22nd - Memorial Saturday - 9 am Divine Liturgy
followed by General Parastas
February 23rd - Farewell to Meat - Sunday of the Last Judg-
ment.
February 28th - 5 pm Fish Fry - Fund Raising open to public.
CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE! POT INTERVENI
SCHIMBĂRI ÎN CALENDAR! ALTAR BREAD – PRESCURA - CONT.
Lavinia Cozmin-Morris for the good health of brother, Horia.
Sultana Sacu for the good health of family.
Mirela pentru sănătate și iertarea păcatelor.
Gabriela pentru sănătatea familiei și mulțumiri lui D-zeu pentru tot ajutorul.
Fam. Inoan pentru sănătatea familiei cu mulțumire lui D-zeu.
Lidia Ciobanu for the good health of our family.
7 DAY VIGIL LIGHTS – NARTHEX
Ana Popa ÎM soțului meu Traian Popa.
Cornelia Bicescu IMO my husband Ovidiu Bicescu.
Simona Cismas ÎM tatălui meu Ioan și a tuturor celor decedaţi din familie.
Afrodita, Irina, Magdalena & Sophia IM părinților Victor şi Paula
Constantinidis.
Cristina Hemsoth & family IMO parents & grandparents, Grigore &
Greta Butoi.
Maria Diaconu in the loving memory of George.
Bogdan Nicolae & Family ÎM părinților, Nicolae & Ana.
Mirela & Dan Rudary IMO our uncle, Adrian Marius on his birthday.
May God rest him in peace!
Familia Radu Conțiu IMO Ioan Pumnea.
George C. Cantor IMO cousin John Timothy Martin on his Birthday.
Memeory Eternal!
Cristina Sarsamă & Family IMO Leon, Gheorghe, Areta, Gheorghe,
Silvia, Areta, Matei, Nicolae, Emil and all departed family members.
Elena Keta ÎM soțului, Petar, unchiului, Moisă Berlovan, a părinților
mei și a tuturor celor plecați la Domnul din familie. (3)
Larisa ÎM tuturor membrilor familie plecați la Dumnezeu Tatăl.
Dumitru & Paraschiva Vasu-Family IMO all family members fallen
asleep in the Lord. Memory Eternal!
Antoniu IMO Lucica Iliaș, Elena Iliaș & Lucia Dobrin.
Carmen Albu IMO my mother, Georgeta. May God rest her soul in
peace!
May God rest them in peace! Dumnezeu să-i odihnească!
Ana & Jonel Roșu pentru sănătatea familiei, ajutor de la D-zeu și
pentru călători; și pentru sănătatea și grabnica recuperare a lui George
Mohan. (2)
Mihaela Hetruc pentru sănătatea lui Tatina Șandor & Alina Saini și
familia cu mulțumiri pentru ajutorul dat bisericii.
Mirela & Dan Rudary in honor of our son, Joseph Daniel, on his 3rd
birthday. May God bless him & our family.
Oster, pentru sănătatea familiei și ajutor de la Dumnezeu.
Elena & Petre pentru sănătatea noastră și a copiilor noștri, Ionuț-
Andreea, Diana-Bogdan, Iulia-Mike, Landon, Logan, Lucas, Aura.
Mărioara Sarsamă for the good health of Ovidiu, Cristina, Ramona și
toată familia.
Carmen Popa for special intentions and help from God.
Elena Keta pentru sănătatea familiei mele.
Florica Friscan for the good health of Tibi Friscan and family; and for
the good health of George Mohan. (2)
Mirela Farcaș for the good health of my family.
Mihaela for special intentions and thanks to Lord for all the blessings.
Gabriela pentru sănătatea fmiliei și ocrotire de la D-zeu.
Marcel, Eleonora & George Alexandru pentru sănătatea lui Călin și
familiei cu ocazia zilei lui de naștere. La Mulți Ani!
Dumitru & Paraschiva Vasu-Family for the good health of our family,
God’s blessings and special intentions.
Anca & Robert Kocian for the good health of family.
George & Ana Mohan pentru sănătatea lui George, mulțumire și
ajutor de la bunul Dumnezeu la toată familia.
Carmen Albu for the good health of my father, Traian. May God
watch over him!
Ileana Muntean for the good health of family.
Altar Boys for: (February 16th): Gabriel Ciobanu,
Alexander Bugnar, Daniel Călugăr.
Nursing Home
Radu Petrescu ................................................................................................. Greenbrier Angela Netcu ............................................................................................. Eliza Jennings Assisted Living
Victoria A. Morin ........................................................ Greenfield at Oak Ridge, TN Ruth Lazăr ............................................................................................ Royalton Woods Carlotta Miclău ................................................................................. Brighton Gardens
ALTAR BREAD – PRESCURA
Simona Cismaș ÎM tatălui meu Ioan și a tuturor celor decedaţi din familie.
Bogdan Nicolae & Family ÎM părinților, Nicolae & Ana.
Fam. Inoan ÎM tatălui și bunicului Loghin. D-zeu să-l odihnească în pace!
Elena Keta ÎM soțului meu, Petar Keta.
Antoniu Iliaș ÎM tuturor celor trecuți la cele veșnice din familia Iliaș.
May God rest them in ! Dumnezeu să-i odihnească!
IMPORTANT PARISH
CONTACTS
Parish Vice-President:
Vasile Peicu
(216) 240-3299
Ladies Auxiliary
President:
Aura Petre
(440) 503-0829
Custodian:
Marian Ciuta
(216) 513-5535
Financial Secretary:
Simona Sarsama
(216) 533-4636
Hall Rental:
Italian Creations Church Office
(216) 226-2282 (216) 941-5550
Wednesday,
February 12
12:00 PM
Social Hall
MEETING FEBRUARY 12
@ 7 pm in AROY Room
2020 Bulletin
Sponsors
If you would like to sponsor the weekly bulletin, please
call the office at 216-941-5550; or, e-mail us at
You can do that in honor or in memory of a loved one,
for the good health, or for any other reason, for a $40
donation.
Available dates: February: 16, 23; March 8; April 5, 12,
26; May: 24; June: 7, 28; July: 12, 19; August: 2, 9, 16,
23, 30; September: 20, 27; October: 18, 25; November:
1, 29.
We thank all who have supported and sponsored our bul-
letins over the years. This definitely helps reducing the
expenses of our informative weekly newsletter.
WANTED!
FISH FRY WORKERS
THE CHURCH IS HOSTING
ITS ANNUAL FISH FRY
EVENTS EVERY FRIDAY
DURING THE MONTHS OF
FEBRUARY MARCH &
APRIL
Let us know, if you can help, call the parish office -
(216) 941-5550
We are sending our thanks to the families of
Tatiana Șandor & Alina Saini for donating the
linens (all table covers, table runners and the white
chair covers) and to the family of Doruț & Eugenia
Inoan for donating the cloth napkins, we had at the
last weekend’s event.
Also, many thanks to Mr. David Zablo from
Z Graphics of Canton, OH, who donated the banner
and the poster of the Monogram of His Grace, Bishop
Andrei.
Finally, we are sending our thanks to
EVERYONE who donated time to help for this
event.
May God bless you and your families for your nice
gesture.
Hierarchal Liturgy Photographs
If you would like to order any of the pictures from the First
Hierarchal Liturgy of His Grace ANDREI, please visit the
website: https://pbase.com/gregvett/stmary1 and place
orders with Mr. Greg Sotak on Sundays or call the
parish office.
”What does God want from
YOU?”
Do you ever think about what you want from
God? It’s good to pray to God and ask Him for health,
for strength, to help you be better at things. But did you
ever wonder what God wants from YOU?
Today is the Sunday of the Publican and the
Pharisee,you know, the day we hear the Gospel reading
about the two men who went into the temple to pray. One
of them was proud and bragging. The other (the one we
want to be like) “would not even lift up his eyes to
heaven…” but he said “God be merciful to me, a sinner!”
Not too long ago, a saintly and very humble man
lived in Greece. His name was Elder Paisios (now he’s a
saint). Lots of people knew he was a holy man, so they
would ask him for advice. They wanted to know how
they could become holy, too! St. Paisios would always
tell people how important it was to be humble—like the
man in the Gospel today.
“The only thing Christ is asking us is our humility.
The rest is taken care of by His grace.” We don’t want to
show off and try to make ourselves look great. We want
to put others first. We want to be humble. That’s it! If we
can be humble, God will take care of everything else.
What God wants from YOU is that you are humble. God
will help us with everything else!
http://myocn.net/what-does-god-want-from-you/
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART
FREE EVENT
The Cleveland Museum of Art has announced the world
premiere by the noted composer, Aleksandra Vrebalov
that was commissioned by the museum. The only
requirement for her work was to be inspired by the
museum's collection. Her source of inspiration came
from the icon of the Virgin Eleousa Icon in the CMA
Byzantine Gallery.
This will be held at the Cleveland Museum of Art on
Friday, March 27, 7:30 pm in the galleries and in the
Atrium.
This extraordinary performance includes members of the
Serbian Kovilj Monastery choir and will be a unique
opportunity for all Orthodox Christians.
Teachers and Parents,
If anyone is interested in having a get-together and
participate to this event, please tell Mrs. Mihaela
Hetruc. If we gather a group of students with their
parents, we can organize a car-pool and spend a great
evening together.
Monday through Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Lunch Break
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
SOCIAL HALL RENTAL
Are you planning an event this year or next year? Our social hall is at your disposition!
Contact the parish office for more information! (216) 941-55550
Veniți și citiți cu noi în fiecare
JOI, 10 am — to 12 pm
In the December issue of our Good Shepherd we were bidding Farewell to Ward 17
Councilman, Martin J. Keane.
Today, we received news about the new Ward 17 Councilman, Mr. Charles Slife.
St. Mary Romanian Community is Welcoming Councilman Slife and wishes to
continue having a good relationship with him and his office.
Mr. Slife can be contacted by phone (216) 664-4239, or email:
DINNER SPONSORS:
$300.00
Olimpiu & Aurica GROVU
Emil & Viorica PORA
$250.00
Drs. Patrick & Marinela CONVERY
$245.00
Richard JOHNSON & Loredana CALIN
$200.00
Familia CIUTA
Alex & Florica COTRAU
Rev. Fr. Remus & Psa Elena GRAMA
Doruț & Eugenia INOAN
Vasile & Simona METERNA &
Sivia CISMAȘIU
Mircea & Nicoleta OLTEANU
Maria PEICU
REIHL & COMANITA Families
Maria & Cristina SARSAMA
$150.00
George CANTOR
Radu & Rachel CHEBELEU
Joe, Kay & Jimmy CRACIUN
Sorin & Ileana MUNTEAN
Fr. Dn. Nick & Ioana NEAGOE
Gheorghe & Mihaela POPA
$120.00
Vasile COPACIU
Ioan & Liliana GHERGHEL
Doru & Andrea INOAN
$100.00
Anonymous
Valer & Ana ALBA
Nick & Marie AVRAMAUT
Fam. Fabian BARBOLOVICI
Fr. Florin & Psa Monica BICA
Liliana BRUCKNER
Theodora BUZATU
Dr. Mircea & Betty CATANA
Dr. Lavinia COZMIN
Dumitru & Lenuta CRIVINEANU
Jean DOBREA
Lucretia G
Ioan & Octavia GHERGEL
$100.00 (cont.)
Dan & Iuliana GHISE
Ioan & Maria GRAMA
Liviu & Aurica GRAMA
Ovidiu & Georgeta GRAMA
Maria GHIZDAVU
Valeriu & Ana HULUTA
Cezar & Luminita IONESCU
Maria ISVANCA
George & Deanne ITTU
George & Nancy ITTU
Robert & Anca KOCIAN
Valeria & Cristina LUDU
Dorina, Galina & Bogdan MAXIM
Jeff & Mihaela MERCER
John & Mihaela MUNTEAN
Victor & Elena MUNTEAN
Fr. John & Psa Daniela NEMES
Viorel & Elena OANCEA
Octavia PEICU
Vasile & Claudia PEICU
Familia PETREAN
Gemirtan PETRU
Adrian & Angela POPA
Carmen POPA
Mihaela POPESCU
Monica PUSZAKOWSKI
Mirela RACHITA
Alin & Yana ROSCA
Silviu & Mihaela SANDRU
Simona SARSAMA
Richard SILVER Gabriela TRIMBITAS
Pauline TRUTZA
DINNER DONATIONS:
$91.00
Mirel & Alina MARCULETIU
$80.00
Livia BERGHIAN
Marius & Adina MILEA
$75.00
Fam. BLEAHU
Adriana HEMANN
SPANU Family
$70.00
Valtezar & Cristina HABEAN
Gheorghe NOARA
$65.00
Familia VATAMANU
$60.00
Robbie CRACIUN Jr.
Ioan & Floricuta CUCU
George & Aurelia HABIAN
Familia IURES
Dan POPA
Ioan & Camelia TARTAN Maria VASU
$50.00
Anonymous
Maria & Florin BARTAN
Ramona BUGNAR
Paula CIOBOTA
Felix CODAT
Robert J. CRACIUN Sr.
George DAN
Marcel & Carmen DIACONU
Florence FENTU
Lucian & Adriana GELERIU
Mihaela HETRUC
Eremie KLEIN
Grigore & Ana LUP
Doina PETRILA
Romeo & Maria RADULICI
Mirela & Dan Rudary
Roxana Stoicea
Corina FATU & Lucy STREZA
Fr. George & Psa TREFF
Chris TRUTZA
Elena TURC
$45.00
Familia SUCIU
$40.00
Anonymous
Anonymous
Carmen ALBU
Grigore CORDOS
Familia Vasile CUCU
Katherine DRAGOMIR
Marius & Sorina FEKETE
$40.00 - Cont.
Tiberiu FRISCAN
Iosif & Rodica IANCU
George & Liliana KALMAIX
Nicolina KLEIN & Alfred
Vasile LAZAR
Florin LEABU
Silvia & Iancu MANDAN
Eli NEMES
Constantin & Saveta NESTOR
Familia SCULEA
Mihai SERBAN
Familia STANULET
Liviu & Elena STOIA
Mihaela TODOS
Dan ZVINCA
$35.00
Gabriel & Lidia CIOBANU
$30.00
Ray & Lenuta BOGGS
Maria DIACONU
Elena GRAUR
$30.00 - Cont
Gabriel LUP
Anca SANDU
Lucica SOLOMON
$27.00
Mihail & Viorica ILIE
$25.00
Anonymous
John GRIGORIU
Elaine LUCA
Dan, Corina & Daniel PHILLIPS
Adela M. PRICE
Fr. Dn. Wayne Paul WRIGHT
$20.00
Anonymous
Anonymous
Adrian & Corina BICA
Sanda CONSTANDINITIS
Janica DONELON
George GHEORDUNESCU
$20.00 - Cont.
Elena KETA
Maria MOCANU
Floarea PETRE
Petya PETZEVA
Dorina RISCUTTA
Tom ROSCO
Cornelia RACEAN
Diana SIRCU & Larisa
Florin SOCOL
John TRIF
$15.00
Anonymous
$12.00
Anonymous
$10.00
Anonymous
Liliana GAVRILESCU
Carl NYSTROM
TOTAL:
$12,600.00
St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
Invites You
on
FEBRUARY 23rd
to the
FAREWELL TO MEAT DINNER
MENU:
Chicken Soup with Noodles
Roast Chicken with Rice & Vegetables
DESSERT & COFFEE
Free-will donations!
Come join us!
Catedrala Ortodoxă Sfânta Maria
Vă invită
pe data de
23 FEBRUARIE
la
MASA DE LĂSATUL SECULUI DE CARNE
MENIU:
Supă de Pasăre cu Tăieței de Casă
Friptură de Pui cu Orez și Vegetale
DESERT & CAFEA
Donații benevole! Vă așteptăm cu drag!