A parish of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of … BU...2020/07/05  · Dumitru & Paraschiva Vasu in honor of our granddaughter, Abigail on her birthday, July 4th. God grant her many

Dumitru & Paraschiva Vasu in

honor of our granddaughter,

Abigail on her birthday, July 4th.

God grant her many blessed,

healthy & happy years!

Saint Stephen the Great Commemorated on July 2

Saint Stephen succeeded his father, Prince Bog-

dan II, as Prince of Moldavia on April 12, 1457.

He defended his country against the Turks,

and he also built many churches and monas-

teries.

Saint Stephen the Great was a spiritual son of

Saint Daniel the Hesychast (December 18), who told

him that if he built a church after every battle he would

be victorious in all his wars. Following Saint Daniel’s

counsel, Saint Stephen won forty-seven battles and built

forty-eight churches or monasteries. He also built the

Putna Dormition Monastery in northern Moldavia in

1466 when Saint Daniel urged him to do so. In 1476,

Saint Stephen lost the battle of Razboieni to the Turks.

He went to visit Saint Daniel at the Voronets Monastery

to ask whether or not he should surrender the country to

the Moslems. Saint Daniel told him not to surrender, be-

cause he would soon win a decisive victory. Saint Daniel

also told him that after he had saved the nation, Stephen

should build a monastery in honor of Saint George at that

place. Having faith in Saint Daniel’s prophecy, Stephen

went forth with his army and drove the Turks from the

country.

Saint Stephen fell asleep in the Lord on July 2, 1504, and

was buried at the Putna Monastery. He was glorified by

the Orthodox Church of Romania in 1992.

(Source: oca.org)

SFÂNTUL VOIEVOD ȘTEFAN CEL MARE,

APĂRĂTOR AL ORTODOXIEI

“Apărător neînfricat al credinței și patriei străbune,

mare ctitor de locașuri sfinte, Ștefane Voievod, ro-

agă pe Hristos Dumnezeu, să ne izbăvească din ne-

voi și din necazuri.”(Tropar)

Pentru neamul românesc, canonizarea din 1992 a

Sfântului Voievod Ștefan cel Mare (1457-1504)

reprezintă un act de credință și de afirmare a valorilor

noastre spiritual și istorice. Astăzi, când lumea

creștină este într-o permanentă amenințare, înțelegem mai

profund adâncimea credinței, curajul și însemnătatea

acestui domnitor creștin pentru noi, generațiile care i-am

urmat.

Fiu al domnitorului Bogdan al II-lea, Ștefan a înțeles

primejdia musulmană care îi amenința țara sa, dintre Nistru

și Carpați. Sfătuit de piosul său duhovnic, Sfântul Daniel

Sihastrul și susținut de rugăciunile mamei sale, Oltea

(numele monastic, Maria), acest domnitor a dus nu mai

puțin de 47 de războaie cu turcii. După fiecare din ele a

zidit o mănăstire sau biserică. Suferințele și sacrificiile sale

și ale generației lui au fost imense, reușind să nu cadă sub

turci, ci păstrând o relație de suzeranitate cu aceștia. Vitejia

lui a fost recunoscută de Papa Pius al 6-lea, care i-a acordat

titlul de “atlet al lui Hristos.” Acest moment este ilustrat în

friza Istoriei Românilor de Mac Constantinescu, din Cleve-

land.

Evlavia poporului ortodox român din Moldova și din

“dulcea Bucovină”, cum o numea Eminenscu, l-a înconju-

rat cu recunoștință și rugăciuni, peste veacuri. Moaștele

sale se odihnesc la mănăstirea Putna. În 1992, Biserica

Ortodoxă Română l-a trecut în rândul sfinților apărători ai

Ortodoxiei. Cu ale lui sfinte rugăciuni, Doamne Iisuse

Hristoase, mântuiește-ne pe noi și ocrotește Biserica Ta în

veac!

Pr. Remus Grama

VOLUME 62 July 5th, 2020 NO. 27

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 The Most Reverend Archbishop Nathaniel

The Right Rev. Vicar Andrei, Bishop of Cleveland

Very Rev. Dr. Remus Grama, Dean

Rev. Deacon Nick Neagoe

SPIRITUAL CALENDAR: 4th Sunday after Pascha

8:30 Matins (Utrenia); Tone 3, Mat. Gos. 4. 9:30 am Divine Liturgy (Sfânta Liturghie) Epistle: Romans 6:18-23. Gospel: Matthew 8:5-13 (Healing of centurion’s servant).

THE CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE! POT INTERVENI

SCHIMBĂRI ÎN CALENDAR!

On Friday, JULY 3rd, the office is

closed in observance of

INDEPENDENCE DAY.

The office will resume its hours on

Monday, July 6th at 9 am.

ALTAR BREAD - PRESCURE

Simona Cismas ÎM tatălui meu Ioan și a tuturor celor decedaţi din

familie.

Jessi & Daniela IMO of father & husband Alan, Daniela’s fa-

ther, Stelian. May God rest them in peace! Dumnezeu să-i odihnească!

Lavinia Cozmin-Morris for the good health of brother, Horia.

Vasile Leluțiu pentru sănătatea surorii, Veronica.

Lidia Ciobanu for the good health of family.

Claudia Mateescu pentru sănătatea familiei și membrilor parohiei.

Jessi, Daniela & Maria for the good health, God’s blessings and special

intentions.

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.

George & Aurelia Habian IMO our son, George Miachael Habian on

his birthday (July 1st). May he rest in peace. Gone but never forgotten.

Claudia Mateescu IMO Silvia, Geta, Șerban și toți cei decedați din

familie.

Andrei & Mirela Brăteanu & Family IMO Nicoletta Popescu from

Romania.

Gloria Haak in loving memory of my husband Al. Always in my heart.

Dumitru & Paraschiva Vasu-Family IMO all family members fallen

asleep in the Lord! Always in our hearts. Memory Eternal!

May God rest them in peace! Dumnezeu să-i odihnească!

Simona Cismașiu pentru sănătatea familiei.

Lavinia Cozmin-Morris for the good health of family and brother, Horia.

Lidia Ciobanu for the good health of family.

George & Aurelia Habian for special intentions.

Claudia Mateescu for the good health of family and all parish members.

Mihaela Hetruc in honor of Paula Ciobota’s name day.

Vasile Leluțiu pentru sănătatea familiei.

Dumitru & Paraschiva Vasu-Family for the good health of our family,

God’s blessings and special intentions.

Dumitru & Paraschiva Vasu in honor of our granddaughter, Abigail on

her birthday, July 4th. God grant her many more blessed, healthy and

happy years! La mulți Ani! With love Bunica și Bunicu.

Jonel & Ana Roșu pentru sănătatea familiei.

Nursing Home

Radu Petrescu ................................................................................................. Greenbrier Angela Netcu ............................................................................................. Eliza Jennings Ana Popa ...................................................................... O’Neil Healthcare, Lakewood Assisted Living

Victoria A. Morin ........................................................ Greenfield at Oak Ridge, TN Ruth Lazăr ............................................................................................ Royalton Woods Carlotta Miclău ................................................................................. Brighton Gardens

Hospitalized

George Mohan ..................................... Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Hospital

THIS WEEK:

SUN., July 5th: 8:30 am Matins, 9:30 am Divine Liturgy.

SAT., July 11th : 11 am Baptism Emilia Nicole Walters; NO

Vespers & Confessions.

NEXT WEEK:

SUN., July 12th: 8:30 am Matins, 9:30 am Divine Liturgy.

SAT., July 18th : 11 am Baptism Armin Grigoraș Scutelnicu; NO

Vespers & Confessions.

UPCOMING SPIRITUAL

July 12 - (+) Veneration of the Holy Icon of the

Mother of God Prodromitsa of Mount Athos

(Cinstirea Sfintei Icoane a Maicii

Domnului Prodromița de la Muntele Athos)

July 20 - (+) Glorious Prophet Elijah (Elias) the

Tishbite/ (+) Sf. Și Slăvitul Prooroc Ilie

Tezviteanul

9 am Divine Liturgy / Sf. Liturghie

July 27 - (+) Great-martyr and healer Panteleimon /

(+) Sf. Mare-Mucenic și Tămăduitor

Pantelimon

ON THE WEEK OF JULY 6th THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE OPEN BETWEEN

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our parish secretary will be on vacation and

Father will substitute in the office

The regular hours will resume on Monday, July 13th at 9 am.

NO VESPERS IN JULY

CONFESSIONS:

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

2020 Bulletin Sponsors

Available Dates:

July: 12; August: 2, 16, 23, 30; Sep-

tember: 27; October: 18, 25;

November: 15, 29.

To sponsor it, please contact our parish

office. We thank all who have sup-

ported and sponsored our bulletins over the years.

Thank you!

LOAN SPONSORSHIP, THANK YOU!

We would like to thank to George C. Cantor for

donating $1,500.00 to cover the loan for the month

of July. His donation is in memory of his dear

parents, George & Sylvia Cantor.

We are still seeking sponsors for 7 more months to

cover the rest of the first year. Thank you!

IMPORTANT PARISH

CONTACTS

Parish President:

Viorel Oancea

(440) 915-9642

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

FUNERAL

Maria Puipetrescu (94) of Geneva on the

Lake, a member of our church, fell asleep in

the Lord last Monday. Due to COVID

restrictions for Nursing Homes, in the last

months, sadly she was separated from her family,

daughter & son-in-law Rodica (Henry) Fix,

granddaughter & her husband Rachel & Todd, and great

granddaughter Gabriela. Maria was born in Peris,

Romania. In 1981, together with her husband, Ionel, and

daughter, Rodica, she came to Cleveland. She was buried

by Father Remus Grama, on July 3rd from Craciun

Funeral Home. Her husband, Ionel Puipetrescu, preceded

her in death, in 2002.

Dumnezeu să o ierte și condoleanțe familiei îndurerate!

ARFORA CONFERENCE/

ZOOM

A total of 38 participants

representing the parishes of the

Episcopate attended last Saturday the national

meeting presided by Adelina Balog of Chicago.

Miss Dorina Riscutta and Father Grama

represented our parish. The meeting was attended

by Archbishop Nathaniel and Bishop Andrei. The

organization presented reports regarding St.

Elizabeth Project that takes care of Widow

Preotese, the Scholarships and St. Paraschiva

Project. Among the winners of the scholarships

was Anastasia Ciobanu, a college student at

Baldwin Wallace College from our parish. The

board was very pleased with the Souvenir-Book

prepared entirely by Mrs. Mihaela Hetruc and Miss

Dorina Riscutta. The booklet featured H.E. Abp.

Nathaniel who this year observes a double

anniversary. If interested to obtain this booklet for

a small donation, please contact our office.

It was noted that ARFORA published a number of

color pamphlets with useful information, that are

available for parishes. All Ladies Auxiliaries of the

parishes are a part of the ARFORA and are invited

to be a part of the mission of the Church. The

meeting was conducted with faith and love and it

stood apart as a well-prepared event.

We encourage our young women of the parish to

become involved in the Ladies Auxiliary and in the

ARFORA national

organization.

ON BEHALF OF

THE A.R.F.O.R.A.

ORGANIZATION,

Thank You ALL

who donated or

placed an ad in the

Souvenir Book!

NO BULLETIN ON JULY 12

Due to the secretary’s vacation, there will

be no bulletin on July 12. All donations and

candles will be published in the bulletin of

July 19.

The weekly pre-paid candles will be lit on

Sunday morning.

PE 12 IULIE NU VOM PUBLICA

BULETINUL SĂPTĂMÂNAL

Deoarece secretara parohiei va fi în

vacanță, buletinul din data de 12 iulie nu se

va publica. Toate donațiile și lumânările vor

fi publicate în buletinul din data de 19 iulie.

Lumânările pre-plătite vor fi aprinse

duminică dimineața.

DEANERY NEWS

Father Ionel Satnoianu is no more the Priest of

Saint George, Canton. He left our Episcopate and is

now a part of the Romanian Metropolia of Chicago.

His Grace, Bishop Andrei and together with Father

Daniel Palanceanu of Las Vegas, served in Canton,

last Sunday.

CLUBUL DE CARTE

ROMÂNEASCĂ

Dr. Lavinia Morris, who has recently retired, invites the friends of Clubul de Carte to attend the first meeting, since Covid-19 began, to meet each Thursday, beginning with July 23, at 10 a.m. in the Pomutz Garden.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

We need help to weed flower beds around the

church and we hope one or two members or

young faithful may be able to give us a hand. If

you can come, please call our office: 216-941-

5550. The Lord will bless those whose spirit is

“steady and willing”.

CATECHUMANS:

Currently, Fr. Grama is meeting on a weekly basis

with STEPHAN EDDISON LOESCH for conversion.

SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING CANCELED

Our Sunday School Teachers meeting scheduled for

Monday, June 29 has been canceled due to

unavailability of the teachers.

In light of the unknown details regarding the next

school year in COVID-19 circumstances, we plead

with the young mothers and fathers to become

involved and help us implement a program for the

upcoming year. Our program will only be as good

as we are. If you have any suggestions and ideas on

how to manage teaching at distance, please, let us

know. We are looking for teachers who can volun-

teer and help and we are receptive to new ideas.

Camp Vatra–Virtual Begins This Week

If you missed the

registration due date, contact His Grace,

Bishop Andrei.

https://www.bing.com/

CONGRATULATIONS

To John and Lidia Peicu for the

baptism of their granddaughter,

Emilia Nicole, daughter of Shawn

& Michelle-Nicole Walters (Peicu),

in our church on July 11.

Nași: Sorin & Maria Stoica.

Să trăiască!

New Episcopate Directives

Baptisms and Funerals

According to the new directives of the ROEA we are

now permitted to resume Baptisms and Funerals,

respecting the rules of masks, social distance and

avoiding large gatherings.

Orthodox Monastery of Transfiguration

A History and Life

The Reverend Mother

Abbess Christophora

and the nuns of

Transfiguration

Monastery in Ellwood

City, PA have just

published a new

album and history of

their convent. The

beautiful album is

honoring the past and

presenting their dynamic present time, including

the personality of spiritual leaders and the collec-

tive pan-orthodox efforts and work of those who

supported the monastery. The personalities of the

blessed founders and their accomplishments are

presented briefly and illustrated with very lovely

and inspiring photos. The album may be obtained

from the monastery, by sending a donation to:

Monastery of Transfiguration, 321 Monastery Lane,

Ellwood City, PA 16117.

Every year, the orthodox faithful from Ohio,

Pennsylvania and West Virginia attend the moving

pilgrimage to the feast of the monastery, on August

6. If this year the pilgrimage may be affected by

restrictions we encourage donations and prayers

for our dedicated monastics.

Fr. Remus Grama

OUR CHURCH IS NOW OPEN

We are now open for services but with cer-

tain limitations and restrictions. Upon com-

ing to church on Sunday, we ask all our

members to sign up and sanitize their

hands. While in church, we are expected to

wear a mask. Please observe the social dis-

tance, according to the mark up on the

floors and pews. Thank you for protecting

others and yourself during this time pan-

demic.

PLEASE, SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH!

Are vacations and pandemic keep us away from

the church services? Please, remember that even

when we are away, our church has many ex-

penses and she needs our continued care, love

and support. Will you please send your weekly

donations to help us stay afloat? May the Lord

“bless those who love the beauty of His

House!”

Beloved in Christ,

Christ Is In Our Midst!

Since the month of March, when Covid-19 came like a

dark cloud upon us, our church continued to offer

services and pray for you. I am glad to let you know that,

so far, our parishioners are relatively well. Let us praise

the Lord for His divine protection! I hope this letter finds

you well and I pray that the Lord may bless you and your

family.

This is one of the most challenging times in our existence

as a church and in my pastorate. We are separated and

partially isolated. I want you to know that the church now

functions with open doors and with limited seating due to

sanitary demands. Everyone who comes to church has the

temperature taken, must sanitize hands and sign up a

registration form. Then the usher leads everyone to the

available seats. We are able to accommodate over 75

people. Though it is a bit uncomfortable, I hope we all

understand that this is required for our own protection.

I miss each and all of you, as I am sure you too miss the

church. I invite you to attend the service either in person

or on Facebook. Let’s stay in touch. If you need my

services, please call me at (216) 406-3654 or in the office

at (216) 941-5550. Thank you for keeping up your good

habit of supporting the church and understanding the

needs our community has at this time. Your gifts of love

are very beneficial and they are a great encouragement to

us. As I pray for you, please keep me and my family in

your prayers. Let’s continue to stick together as a parish

family and pray for the day when we will all fill the pews

of the church, receive the Body of Christ together and

rejoice in the Lord!

May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God

the Father and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with

all of you!

Father Remus Grama

Iubiților în Hristos,

Hristos în mijlocul nostru!

Din luna martie, când epidemia Covid-19 a venit peste noi

ca un nor întunecat, biserica noastră coninuă să înalțe

slujbe și să se roage pentru voi toți. Sunt bucuros să vă

anunț că, până acum, credincioșii noștri sunt relativ bine.

Să lăudăm pe Domnul pentru protecția Sa divină! Sper că

scrisoarea mea vă va găsi sănătoși și rog pe Domnul să vă

binecuvânteze familia!

Această perioada este una din cele mai mari încercări din

viața parohiei noastre și a păstoririi mele. Suntem

despărțiți și partial izolați. Doresc să știți că, datorită

restricțiilor sanitare, biserica funcționează cu ușile

deschise și cu un număr limitat de locuri. Când venim la

biserică, ni se ia temperatura, trebuie să ne dezinfectăm

mâinile și să ne înregistrăm. Apoi vom fi conduși la locul

disponibil. Vă rog să colaborați. Putem primi circa 75 de

credincioși. Deși nu este plăcut să spun aceasta, sper că

vom înțelege că aceste reguli sunt pentru ocrotirea noastră.

Îmi este dor să vă revăd, pe fiecare și pe toți, așa cum și

Dvs. – sunt sigur - simțiți lipsa bisericii. Vă invit să luați

parte la slujbe fie în persoană, fie prin Facebook. Să ținem

legătura! Dacă aveți nevoie de slujbe particulare, vă rog să

mă sunați la: (216) 406-3654 sau (216) 941-5550. Vă

mulțumesc pentru că vă mențineți bunul obicei de a

sprijini biserica și pentru că înțelegeți nevoile ei în aceste

timpuri. Jertfele dragostei Dvs. ne sunt de mult ajutor și ne

aduc multă încurajare. Mă rog pentru Dvs. și vă rog să nu

mă uitați, pe mine și familia mea, în rugăciunea Dvs.! Să

rămânem uniți, ca parohie, și să ne rugăm pentru ziua

când vom umple iarăși băncile bisericii, vom primi Trupul

lui Hristos și ne vom bucura împreună în Domnul!

Harul Domnului nostru Iisus Hristos și dragostea lui

Dumnezeu Tatăl și împărtășirea Duhului Sfânt să fie cu

voi cu toți!

Părintele Remus Grama

The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America

SAINT MARY ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 3256 Warren Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44111 – (216) 406-3654 – www.smroc.org

Very Rev. Fr. Remus Grama, Parish Priest July 1, 2020