St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church, Saint Paul, MN 854 Woodbridge Street, St. Paul, MN 55117

www.saintmarymn.org

Parish priest :

Mircea

Vasiu

o f f i ce (651)488 -5669

ce l l (734) 497 -4544

Email :

f rmirceavasiu

@yahoo .com

Ce este moartea ? Omul nu

a fost creat ca sa moara. Moar-

tea este nefireasca.

Moartea este sfarsitul tru-

pului. In clipa mortii, sufletul se

desparte de trup, pentru ca tru-

pul "sa se intoarca in pamant,

cum a fost, iar sufletul sa se

intoarca la Dumnezeu, Care l-a

dat" (Eclesiastul 12, 7). Atunci,

sufletul se muta din lumea vazu-

ta, in lumea nevazuta. Moartea,

deci, nu este o trecere "in nefi-

inta", ci o desteptare la adeva-

rata Viata, o simpla poarta spre

viata cea vesnica.

In slujba inmormantarii,

cantam: "Chipul slavei Tale celei

negraite sunt, desi port ranile

pacatelor. Miluieste zidirea Ta,

Stapane, si o curateste cu indu-

rarea Ta. Mostenirea cea dorita

daruieste-mi, facandu-ma pe

mine, iarasi, cetatean al raiului."

Cei vii raman in legatura cu

cei morti, prin iubirea lor, care

este "mai tare decat moartea", si

prin rugaciunea adusa inaintea

lui Dumnezeu pentru ei. Ap.

Pavel intareste sufletul celor in-

tristati: "Fratilor, despre cei care

au adormit, nu voim sa fiti in

nestiinta, ca sa va intristati ca cei-

lalti, care nu au nadejde. Pentru

ca, de credem ca Iisus a murit si a

inviat, tot asa, credem ca

Dumnezeu, pe cei adormiti intru

Iisus, ii va va aduce impreuna cu

El" (I Tesaloniceni 4, 12-13).

A MAZING PEOPLE – PILLARS OF THE CHURCH

November 2019

The bulletin

D E CE TREBUIE SĂ NE RUGĂM PENTRU CEI

ADORMITI? COMUNIUNEA CU CEI ADORMITI…

“Giving thanks

always for

everything to

GOD…”

Ephesians 5:20

Click here for

CHURCH CALENDAR

SUNDAY SCHOOL

every Sunday

At 11:00am

Revelion 2020 page 4

Coming Events page 4

Alegeri ROU page 8

Baking Sale

Nov. 17 at 12:00pm

On Nov. 21, we celebrate the

Presentation of the Virgin Mary

into the temple. At the time the

aged parents, Joachim & Anna,

unable to take care of her and in

thanksgiving to God for taking

away the burden of childlessness,

dedicated the 3 year old to the

temple in the service and ap-

preciation to God. She was

brought into the sanctuary and

it is said that she was brought

into the Holy of Holies or the

place that only the high priest

is allowed to do so. She spends

her life devoted to the life of

the temple (from ages 3 to 12).

Invierea lui Hristos si nemurirea su-

fletului. Cultul mortilor si pomenirea celor

adormiti in dreapta credinta se intemeiaza pe

Invierea lui Iisus Hristos si pe credinta in

nemurirea sufletului. Toate randuielile de

pomenire a celor adormiti arata iubirea si gri-

ja pe care cei vii inca le poarta celor trecuti

dincolo, in rugaciunile lor catre Dumnezeu,

precum si nadejdea statornica in reintalnirea

cu acestia, la sfarsitul lumii.

Comuniunea cu cei adormiti in Dom-

nul se realizeaza in chip duhovnicesc, in taina

rugaciunii. In rugaciune se cunoaste dragostea

cea adevarata, care nu-i uita pe cei mutati din-

colo. Dragostea este mai puternica decat moar-

tea, ea putand trece chiar dincolo de pragul

mormantului. Desi nu-i mai pot vedea sau in-

talni cu trupul, cei credinciosi cunosc man-

gaierea care vine din intalnirea duhovniceas-

ca, in taina rugaciunii, cu cei adormiti ai lor.

In Hristos, nu este diferenta intre cei

vii si cei morti . "Ne rugam lui Dumnezeu sa-

i pomeneasca pe cei pe care noi ii pomenim si

facem aceasta tocmai pentru ca ii iubim. Ru-

gandu-ne pentru ei, ne intalnim cu ei in Hris-

tos, care este dragoste si care, pentru ca este

dragoste, infrange moartea, care este ultima

biruinta asupra instrainarii si lipsei de

dragoste. In Hristos nu este diferenta intre cei

vii si cei morti. El este Viata si aceasta Viata

este lumina omului. Iubindu-L pe Hristos, ii

iubim pe cei ce sunt in El; iubind pe cei ce sunt

in El, Il iubim pe Hristos: aceasta este legea

Bisericii si motivatia pentru care se savarsesc

rugaciuni pentru cei adormiti" (Preot Alexan-

der Schmemann).

Credinta in nemurirea sufletului ne face

sa fim preocupati de starea celor trecuti in lu-

mea vesniciei. Credem in puterea rugaciunilor

pentru cei adormiti, chiar daca nu stim

starea in care acestia se afla. Pentru cei din

iad, rugaciunile noastre pot imbunatati soar-

ta acestora pana la iertarea totala a pa-

catelor si intrarea in Imparatia lui

Dumnezeu. Iar pentru cei din rai, efectul

acestor rugaciuni poate face ca o persoana

dintr-o stare de fericire inferioara sa ajunga

in una superioara.

Mentionam ca dupa moarte, urmeaza

Judecata particulara a lui Dumnezeu, in ur-

ma careia sufletul intra fie intr-o stare de

fericire pe care noi o numim rai, fie intr-una

de suferinta cunoscuta sub denumirea de

iad. Aceste stari sunt provizorii, ele dureaza

pana la Judecata universala cand vor avea

loc hotararile finale.

Protestantii au optat pentru predesti-

natie, in sensul ca fiecarui om i s-a stabilit o

anumita soarta in lumea de dincolo. Catolicii

vorbesc de purgatoriu, afirmand ca intre rai

si iad exista un spatiu intermediar in care

sufletele pacatosilor se purifica prin foc.

Noi ortodocsii ne rugam, insa nu singuri,

ci impreuna cu sfintii si cu Maica Domnului.

In urma acestor rugaciuni pot avea loc

schimbari, dar numai in sens pozitiv, adica

de la mai-rau la mai-putin rau si de la mai-

putin bine la mai-mult bine.

Importanta este si pomenirea pe care o

face preotul la proscomidie. El scoate dintr-o

prescura miride pentru cei morti, le pune

sub Sfantul Agnet in timp ce le rosteste nu-

mele. In cadrul Sfintei Liturghii, Sfantul Ag-

net se preface in Trupul lui Hristos, iar

miridele care simbolizeaza sufletele celor

adormiti, participa la sfintenie prin prezenta

lor pe acelasi disc pe care se afla si Agnetul.

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(cont. from page 1)

In this story and feast day of the church, it

is clear that there is so much devotion and

love for the church from the parents that they

would trust the care of their child to it. This

selfless act sets so many powerful and life sav-

ing things into motion. We can see the power

of choice unfold before our eyes in the stories

of the Annunciation, the Nativity of Christ

from Virgin Mary, and all leading up to the

death and resurrection of Christ.

Over the years there was a lot of help from

amazing and talented people (pillars of the

church) who spent years volunteering for our

church/parish and helping to build it up. You

probably know who I am talking about, but I

will not mention their names. God know who

they are and so do most of the people around

St. Mary’s. I want to challenge us to be like

them. Here is what I have notice about these

dedicated servants of God.

They didn’t wait to ask if they were need-

ed.

They dug in and did the work necessary.

They continued to persevere even when it

was difficult to do so or faced obstacles.

We must ask ourselves if we do the same

thing. Do we spend our time, talent and ener-

gy to do what is necessary for the church. St.

Mary’s is here because we have people who

are willing to sacrifice their time and only

through the Grace of God. Are we among the

people wo help and pitch in or we are people

who sit back and just enjoy what it offers?

Are we the people who ask… how can I help

or do we fear being asked to do something?

Do we spot holes in ministry efforts? Do we

fill up the gaps? Do we even know what those

gaps are?

I challenge us to find out what is needed

in and around St. Mary’s. How can we devote

our life to Christ and offer up our best fruit…

our very best efforts like Joachim and Anna

did? Will we like Virgin Mar, devoted in the

service to God? The time is now! There is

much work that is needed. We need help at

all the events and projects that we developing

at our parish to continue the mission on

earth. We must start asking questions and

seek to find out how we can help and be in-

volved. Otherwise we can sit quietly back and

just let other people deal with it. This is the

temptation with any parish community.

In the thanksgiving and humility, let us

remember that fact and challenge to break

free from our excuses not to do something…

and to do it for the glory of God.

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(cont. din pagina 2)

Daca ne dorim ca rugaciunea noastra sa fie putere pentru cei morti, e necesar ca noi sa

devenim puternici, adica lipsiti de pacat. Sa cautam si noi sa traim cat mai curat, ca si ru-

gaciunile noastre sa devina mai puternice.

In concluzie, credem si marturisim ca prin rugaciunile noastre, sufletele pentru care ne

rugam pot ajunge intr-o stare mai buna decat aceea in care se aflau atunci cand s-au des-

partit de trup. Noi suntem datori sa-I cerem lui Hristos sa aiba mila si iertare pentru cei

morti, insa hotararea Ii apartine Lui.

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1. Thursday, November 14, 2019 St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church (SMROC) will participate

in Give to the Max Day again this year. Please make an ON-LINE

DONATION TO ST. MARYS ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH and

we can win one of the prizes (in money) offered by

https://givemn.org/organization/St-Marys-Romanian-Orthodox-Church-2

2. Annual I.O.C.C. Dinner – Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at St. Mary Greek Orthodox Church – 3450

Irving Ave. South, Minneapolis – IOCC = International Orthodox Christian Charity. Vespers at

and Dinner 6:00 pm. $45 suggested donation Net proceeds to benefit IOCC. To register, go

to: iocc.org/minneapolis

3. Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 Începe Postul Naşterii Domnului/ Beginning of the Nativity Fast. Dur-

ing NATIVITY FAST it is PERMITTED TO EAT FISH as follows: all Saturdays and Sundays, and

on Nov. 21, and Dec. 3, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13.

4. Thanksgiving (Pan-Orthodox) Liturgy – Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 – 6:00 pm at St. George

Greek Orthodox Church, followed by a meal/reception in the fellowship hall , 1111 Summit

Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

5. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 – ST. NICHOLAS FISH DINNER – right after Divine Liturgy. Kids will

decorate the Christmas tree and they will receive a present from St. Nicholas.

6. REVELION 2019 - Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at 8pm

COMING EVENTS

NEW YEAR’ S EVE BALL 2019

You are invited to participate at the New Year’s Eve Party

Ladies Auxiliary organizeaza in acest an Revelionul

in stil potluck.

Ladies Auxiliary organize this year New Year Party POTLUCK style.

The cost is $25 per person and children under 18 years old are free.

Person of contact is Eugenia Cerghizan at

E-mail: ecerghizan@yahoo.com, phone 651-486-7720 after 4pm.

On 10/06, 2019 – donate de Fam. Agrigoroae Bolos în memoria mamei Maria Elisa-

beta;

On 10/06, 2019 – donated by Gabriela Jancik in loving memory of her father;

On 10/13, 2019 – donate de Cornelia Stanescu pentru sănătatea & succesul nepotu-

lui Valer Alexandru;

On 10/20, 2019 – donated by Ardeleanu Family IMO all their departed beloved;

On 10/26, 2019 – donated de Cora Pirvu mântuirea si sănătatea lui Nektariei – La multi ani!

On 10/27, 2019 – donated by Ardeleanu family for Katherine’s 27th birthday – La multi ani!

On 11/03, 2019 – donated by Irina Candet in loving memory of her husband Eugen;

On 11/08, 2019 – donated by Ardeleanu family IMO their mother and grandmother;

On 11/10, 2019 – donated de Cora Pirvu mântuirea si sănătatea lui

Stefan; A DONATION FOR

ALTAR CANDLES IS

$ 50

CANDLES IN THE FRONT AND INSIDE THE ALTAR

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St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church

ST . N ICHOLAS F ISH D INNER

Surprises

for kids

Invites you on

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019

After Divine Liturgy to

George Subiti $ 20

Silvia & Cezar Panait $ 75

Eugen Feraru $ 25 - IMO departed ones

Feraru Mariana $ 150 – 2019 Membership

Anonymous $ 400 - Pledge donation

Liliana Badea $ 25

Gabriela Jancik $ 50 - IMO her father

Mitrut

Nicolas Manciu $ 50 - Pledge donation

Daniela & Viorel Gheorghe $ 100 - IMO their

parents

Virginia Cornea $ 100 - IMO Dorin

Juliann & Gerald Larson $ 200 - Altar needs

Speranta Teisanu $ 30

Elena Tudor $ 40

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MONTHLY OFFERINGS

WWW.SAINTMARYMN.ORG

VĂ RUGĂM , să faceţi donaţii de tip

“PLEDGE” (periodic) pentru a ajuta

biserica noastră.

Deasemenea, vă rugăm să deveniţi

membri activi ai parohiei noastre.

Membria este de $150 / an

– din care noi plătim $75 la Sfânta

Episcopie.

Vă mulţumim anticipat.

În fiecare Sâmbătă, până la Crăciun,

avem vecernie si spovedanii la ora 5pm.

(exceptând sâmbăta din 23 Noiembrie) Aces-

ta este momentul potrivit pentru a veni si la

mărturisire/spovedanie. Nu neglija pregăti-

rea pentru Sf. Împărtăşanie/Euharistie. Să

ne amintim că Sf. Euharistie este chiar Tru-

pul şi Sângele lui Hristos şi este necesar să-

L primim pentru viaţa veşnică; aşa cum ne

învaţă Mântuitorul Însuşi în Evanghelia de

la Ioan cap. 6 “Lucraţi nu pentru mâncarea

cea pieritoare, ci pentru mâncarea ce rămâne

spre viaţa veşnică şi pe care o va da vouă Fiul

Omului, căci pe El L-a pecetluit Dumnezeu-

Tatăl.”(v. 27) şi mai departe spune “Eu sunt

pâinea vieţii… Eu sunt pâinea cea vie, care s-

a pogorât din cer. Cine mănâncă din pâinea

aceasta viu va fi în veci. Iar pâinea pe care Eu

o voi da pentru viaţa lumii este Trupul Meu…

Şi le-a zis Iisus: Adevărat, adevărat zic vouă,

dacă nu veţi mânca trupul Fiului Omului şi

nu veţi bea sângele Lui, nu veţi avea viaţă în

voi.” (v. 48-53)

VECERNII Ş I SPOVEDANII

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THANK YOU

Dear members, friends and supporters of St. Mary ROC, on behalf of the St. Mary Parish

Council I would like to thank you for joining us for the 106th Anniversary Dinner.

We would like to thank our chairpersons Octavian Cornea, John Omorean and Psa Eu-

genia and to all hard working volunteers for their help - preparing and serving the food, set

up the tables and cleaning after dinner; to “Ciprian Porumbescu” choir who performed with

this occasion.

May God bless all our hard workers and supporters for their unselfish service to the

Church. Therefore, from the bottom of our hearts we thank you all for your support. WE

WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOU among us again next year. Dinner donations: Thank you for

your donations!

SPONSOR: Maria Tudor - $ 300 SPONSOR: John Omorean - $ 300

Graf Luminita $50

Ardeleanu Irinel $106

Vincze Turcean Dorina $75

Felea Tudor $106

Cerghizan Eugenia $50

Vanderby Andreea $50

Fiodor Didenco $30

Ungureanu Ion $50

Groza Alexander $30

Petre Gabriel $500

Barcan Ana $60

Larson Julia $100

Muntean Nicholas $100

Zeimet Mary $106

Rankin Catherine $106

Alaman Romell $70

Cornea Razvan $80

Simian Elena $106

Ciubotariu Simona $40

Cabuz Cleo $200

Manciu Nick $106

Demedeiros Ricardo $100

Ledray Patrick $123

Fr. Vasiu Mircea $106

Ulici Angela $75

Boac Georgiana $50

Rimbu Adrian $50

Cernea Aurel $106

Didenco Fiodor $106

Jordan Mel $30

Albu Vicki $45

Mason Kaye $20

Panait Cezar $110

Nowicki Jesse $20

Pirvu Adrian $100

Neculescu Doina $106

Neacsu Oliva $20

Grigore Nicolae $106

Herea Viorel $100

Truso Carla $15

Badea Liliana $20

Stanescu Cornelia $20

Baurceanu Bogdan $150

Didenco Petru $100

Paula Pascutoi $ 25

Larisa & Alex Iurcu $ 50

Prascovia Bortnov $ 40

Anonymus $245

106 TH A NNIVERSARY DONATIONS

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Dear parishioners, friends and support-

ers, we reached the final stage of our park-

ing lot project. After the city’s approval

(this month) we have to hire a company to

finalize the project. As you see, in the pic-

ture/ layout above, we will have an addi-

tional place where to park our cars when

we come to church. The “engineered de-

sign and plan” costs us (the design, land

survey , city permits and other functions to

meet the city code requirements) $12,200.

In February at the General Meeting

(Synod), we decided to go forward with

this project, which will cost us around

$69,000 total.

We need your financial help to finalize

this project. Please make donations toward

it (please mention on “memo” - parking lot

project. We will come with more details

soon, but we are counting on your support.

ALEGERI PRESIDENTIALE

in Romania 8-10 Noiembrie.

Vom avea o sectie de vot in Min-

nesota pentru legerile presidentiale din 8

- 10 Noiembrie (si probabil la turul 2, pe

22-24 Nov. daca va fi necesar).

Locatia: Danish American Center -

3030 West River Parkway, Room 303, Min-

neapolis, MN 55406.

Programul: Vineri, 8 Noiembrie, de la

12:00 PM; Sambata, 9 Noiembrie de la

9:00 AM, and Duminica, 10 Noiembrie, de

la 10:00 AM. Pana la 7:00PM (in fiecare zi)

Park ing Lot

Project