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St. Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
“Ravanica”
GLAS RAVANICE JANUARYJANUARYJANUARYJANUARY----FEBRUARY, 2013FEBRUARY, 2013FEBRUARY, 2013FEBRUARY, 2013
Mir Boziji Hristos Se Rodi!Mir Boziji Hristos Se Rodi!Mir Boziji Hristos Se Rodi!Mir Boziji Hristos Se Rodi! Divine Peace Christ Is Born!Divine Peace Christ Is Born!Divine Peace Christ Is Born!Divine Peace Christ Is Born!
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Affiliated Church Organizations
Serbian Sisters Ravanica President – Donna Rajkovic Ravanica Pensioner’s Club President – Branka Misovski Ravanica Choir President – Dr. Milan Chonich St. Lazarus Church-School Superintendents – Julie Djurich & Dr. Ruza Batanjski St. Lazarus Church-School Cultural Program Chairperson – Zoran Djurich & Milorad
Skorich St. Lazarus Sports Club David Willman
ST. LAZARUS SERBIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL “RAVANICA” January 2013
Sunda y Monday Tuesda y Wednesday Thursday Fr ida y Saturda y
1 FAST 2 FAST
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FAST
CHRISTMAS EVE!
BADNJI DAN
DIVINE LITURGY
10 A.M.
BADNJE VECE
SERVICE 6 P.M.
DINNER 7 P.M.
7 NATIVITY
OF OUR
LORD!
MIR BOZIJI
HRISTOS SE
RODI!
DIVINE LITURGY
10 A.M.
8 SYNAXIS OF
THE MOST
HOLY
THEOTOKOS
DIVINE
LITURGY
9 A.M.
9 NO FAST MARTYR
STEPHEN
(SV. STEFAN)
DIVINE
LITURGY
9 A.M.
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11 NO FAST Cultural
Program
7-9:30 P.M.
12 SERBIAN NEW
YEAR’S EVE!
CELEBRATION!
Cocktails @
7 P.M.
13 32nd Sunday after Pentecost DIVINE LITURGY 10 A.M./ C.S. RAV. SISTER’S ANNUAL MTG .
14 ST. BASIL
THE GREAT DIVINE LITURGY
9 A.M.
SRECNA NOVA
GODINA!
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16 FAST 17
18 FAST HOLY CROSS
DAY
DIVINE LITURGY
9 A.M. Cultural Program
7-9:30 P.M.
19 THEOPHANY
(Bogojavljnje)
DIVINE LITURGY
9 A.M.
Blessing of Great
Theophany Waters!
20 33rd
Sunday
after Pentecost
ST. JOHN THE
BAPTIST
(SV. JOVAN)
DIVINE LITURGY
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24 25 FAST Cultural
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ST. LAZARUS SERBIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL “RAVANICA” February 2013 Sunda y Monday Tuesda y Wednesday Thursday Frida y Saturda y
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ANNUAL
MTG.! 1 P.M.
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12 THREE
HIERARCHS
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DIVINE LITURGY
9 A.M.
(CHOIR SLAVA!)
13 FAST
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15 FAST MEETING OF THE
LORD
(SRETENJE
GOSPODNJE)
DIVINE LITURGY
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VALENTINE’S DAY
DANCE ! 7 P.M.
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22 FAST Cultural Program 7-9:30 P.M.
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24 Publican &
Pharisee Sunday
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ST.LAZARUS“RAVANICA”
CALENDAR/EVENTS
2013
SUN. JAN. 6 BADNJI DAN- DIVINE LITURGY 10 A.M.
6 P.M.- Compline with the Blessing of Five Breads.
Burning of the Badnjak will follow the Vesper
Service.
7:00 P.M. – Lenten Dinner at the Serbian Hall.
MON. JAN. 7 BOZIC (Christmas Day) HRISTOS SE RODI! CHRIST IS
BORN! DIVINE LITURGY –10 A.M.
TUES. JAN. 8 SECOND DAY OF CHRISTMAS- SYNAXIS THEOTOKOS
DIVINE LITURGY – 9 A.M.
WED. JAN. 9 THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS-
ST. STEFAN – DIVINE LITURGY 9 A.M.
FRI. JAN. 11 CULTURAL PROGRAM – 7- 9:30 P.M.
SAT. JAN. 12 SERBIAN NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
Cocktails: 7 P.M. –Dinner: 8 P.M. @ Serbian Hall!
(See flyer for more details!)
SUN. JAN. 13 SERBIAN SISTER’S RAVANICA ANNUAL MTG.
MON. JAN. 14 ST. BASIL THE GREAT: SERBIAN ORTHODOX NEW
YEAR - DIVINE LITURGY 9 A.M
FRI. JAN. 18 HOLY CROSS DAY (KRSTOVDAN)-
DIVINE LITURGY 9 A.M. (Followed by the Blessing of
Waters.
FRI. JAN. 18 CULTURAL PROGRAM 7-9:30 P.M.
SAT. JAN. 19 THEOPHANY (BOGOJAVLJNJE)-
DIVINE LITURGY 9 A.M.
FOLLOWED BY THE GREAT BLESSING OF THEOPHANY
WATERS.
SUN. JAN. 20 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST (SV. JOVAN)
DIVINE LITURGY 10 A.M.
FRI. JAN. 25 CULTURAL PROGRAM 7-9:30 P.M.
(SV. SAVA REHEARSAL / 6 :30 P.M.
SUN. JAN. 27 ST. SAVA (SV. SAVA) – DIVINE LITURGY 10 A.M.
(SV. SAVA PROGRAM & CELEBRATION FOLLOWING
DIVINE LITURGY)
FRI. FEB. 1 CULTURAL PROGRAM 7-9:30 P.M.
FRI. FEB. 9 CULTURAL PROGRAM 7-9:30 P.M.
SUN. FEB. 10 RAVANICA CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING! / 1 P.M.
TUES. FEB. 12 HOLY THREE HIERARCHS (TRI JERAHA)
DIVINE LITURGY 9 A.M.
FRI. FEB. 15 MEETING OF THE LORD (SRETENJE GOSPODNJE)
DIVINE LITURGY 9 A.M.
FRI. FEB. 15 VALENTINES DAY DANCE! – 7 P.M. @ Serb.Hall
FRI. FEB. 22 CULTURAL PROGRAM 7-9:30 P.M.
St. Lazarus Serbian Orthodox
Cathedral “Ravanica”
Services:
Divine Liturgy: Sunday: 10 A.M.
Services are in Serbian, English, and Old Slavonic.
Weekday and Feast Day Services: 9 A.M. (See Church Calendar)
Join us after Divine Liturgy for fellowship lunch/coffee hour in our Cultural
Center! Everyone Welcome!
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M.
Parish Office Phone: (313) 893-6025
Parish Office Fax: (313) 892—6944
Listen to our “Voice of Ravanica” Radio Program-Sundays: 3:00-4:00 P.M.-WNZK 690 AM
“Glas” Newsletter Co-Editors: Donna and Paul Bielich The “Glas” Newsletter Editors and
Church Executive Board assumes responsibility and the right to reject, delete and rewrite any
part or all of the club articles submitted for publication. Any news of social interest should be
submitted to the Editors.
WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME TOTOTOTO ST. ST. ST. ST. LAZARUS LAZARUS LAZARUS LAZARUS SERBIANSERBIANSERBIANSERBIAN ORTHODOX ORTHODOX ORTHODOX ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL CATHEDRAL CATHEDRAL CATHEDRAL
Welcome to the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. Please enter with reverence, thanksgiving, and worship in the “nave”, the church proper. The glass-enclosed narthex is designated for parents with infants and young children. However, everyone is asked to remain in the narthex during the “Small Entrance,” “Great Entrance,” “Epistles,” and “Gospel Readings”. Also, please remember to turn off all cell phones and beepers during services. If you are a visitor or newcomer, we are pleased to have you with us. Please introduce yourself to a parish board member or our parish priest and also sign the guest card located with our Divine Liturgy Service Books in the pews. Remember that only those who are baptized or chrismated in the Eastern Orthodox faith may participate in the Holy Sacraments including Holy Communion. Following church services, everyone is invited to attend the fellowship hour for lunch or coffee in the parish hall. Our website is http://ravanica.org
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Schedule of Services for the Feast of The Nativity of Christ
For 2013
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at 6:00P.M. Procession and Burning of the Badnjak will follow the Vesper Service. Lenten Dinner is at 7 :30P .M. in the American Serbian
Memorial Hall.
CHRISTMAS DAY - BIRTH OF CHRIST: MONDAY January 7 - Divine Liturgy at 1 0:00A.M.
SECOND DAY OF CHRISTMAS: TUESDAY January 8 - Divine Liturgy at 9:00A.M.
THIRD DAY OF CHRIS1MAS: WEDNESDAY St. Stefan January 9 - Divine Liturgy 9:00A.M.
ST. BASIL THE GREAT: SERBIAN ORTHODOX NEW YEAR: MONDAY January 14 - Divine Liturgy
At 9:00A.M.
Holy Cross Day: FRIDAY, January 18 - Divine Liturgy At 9:00A.M. Followed by Blessing ofWaters.
THEOPHANY: SATURDAY January 19 Divine Liturgy at 9:00A.M. Followed by the GREAT BLESSING OF THEOPHANY WATERS.
ST. JOHN TIlE BAPTIST: SUNDAY January 20 DIVINE LITURGY 10:00A.M.
ST. SAVA CELEBRATION - SUNDAY January 27 Divine Liturgy I 0:00A.M. followed by our St. Sava Celebration in the American Serbian Memorial Hall
CHRIST IS BORN - TRULY HE IS BORN HAPPY & BLESSED NEW YEAR 2013 !
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January 7January 7January 7January 7 IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus is one of the
most joyful days of the Orthodox Church. It
ranks next to the greatest holiday, the
Resurrection of Jesus. The Feast of the Birth of
Jesus is also known as the “Incarnation of
Christ.” This means that Jesus became a man and
came into the world to save us. We also
refer to this joyous feast as Christmas.
Biblical Story
The story of the Nativity of Christ is beautifully
told in the Holy Scriptures. The story is found in
Matthew 1:18-26 and in Luke 2:1-20. No matter
How often the Birth of Jesus is told, we realize that
it is an important event.
As the story is told by the Apostles, the Roman Empire was powerful. The Romans had
conquered much of the then known world. Judea and Samaria, what we know today as
Israel, were included in their conquests. Emperor Augustus ordered that a census be taken
in all his lands. He needed to know how many people lived in the empire so he could tax
them. Everyone had to go to the town of their family’s origin to register for the census.
This meant that Mary and Joseph had to go to Bethlehem. They were descendants of King
David and Bethlehem was the City of David.
Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth and it was a great distance from Bethlehem. It was about
100 miles over very rugged roads. Moreover, Mary was expecting the baby and it was
almost time for her to give birth. Bethlehem was a small town and there were many
descendants of David who had come to register for the census. By the time Mary and Joseph
arrived in Bethlehem there was no place for them to stay. Joseph tried very hard to find a
place to sleep that evening. There was no room at the inn. Finally, Joseph found a cave-like
place where they could rest. This place was used by shepherds to protect their sheep in
stormy weather. It was here that Mary gave birth to Jesus. The baby was wrapped in
swaddling clothes and laid in the straw in the manger.
DEAR PARISHIONERS
Christmas approaches ...the day when our Lord, Jesus Christ - the Savior ofthe world - was born!
God the Father gave a promise to all mankind, that he would send his only begotten son into this world of sin and certain death. The Apostle Paul in his epistle to the Galatians said "But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born ofa woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit ofRis Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" (Galatians 4:4-6)
As a result of the Birth of Christ - our savior and the son of God - the Lord fulfilled his promise and brought peace to both heaven and earth, and thus between the heavenly Father and his children. He choose the most pure and blessed virgin Mary, in order that the birth ofhis son would be clean and without original sin, thus to clear the sin of the matriarch Eve, from whom sin and iniquity has entered into the world. The Holy Birth-giver of God is the mediatrix, an ancient term which means it was she who reestablished the link between heaven and earth - between God and Man.
Through Christ and with Christ, man became the son and heir ofGod, a child ofpeace, love, brotherhood and goodwill. Only this type ofman may be wholly free, for he has inherited the kingdom of God and thus has not been sentenced to be the slave of sin and perdition. For many, pride and passion have darkened their view ofthe world, for they do not desire the Kingdom of God, but the rather the kingdom ofman. They have thrown out the authority of God for their own personal glory and pride; they negate God so that they can glorify Man: .in this lies the tragedy ofmodem mankind. The Kingdom of God will come and the Church of Christ will be a militant force, she will lead a holy war and win. Man as a true son ofthe Church of Christ will be her soldier - A warrior of Christ, and only those who fight for the truth and will not betray it can truly be called a warrior of Christ.
We Orthodox Serbians, having received the Orthodox Christian Faith from Christ, have chosen to become brave warriors ofthe Christian Orthodox Church. We know her way - the Church's way: from Bethlehem '1:0 Go\gofua, from the Cross to the Holy Resurrection, and from the Holy Resurrection to eternal life. The Vladika Rade Njegosh said "Who desires to have etemallife is a martyr of this world".
Orthodox Serbians are a people of saints and martyrs for Christ's Church. This has been our choice for centuries. With our faith we await our Holy, Christian, Orthodox Christmas, and glorify it with the
beautiful Christmas Troparian:
"Thy Nativity, 0 Christ our God, has risen upon the world as a light ofwisdom. For through it, those who worshipped the stars, were taught by a star to adore thee, the Sun ofRighteousness, and to know Thee, the Orient from on high, Glory to Thee 0 Lord."
Divine Peace - Christ is Born Happy and Blessed New Year 2013
Your Priest
Fr. Zivan Urosev
Christmas is the most thrilling season of the year. As we look back over the years, memories of many Christmases Christmas is the most thrilling season of the year. As we look back over the years, memories of many Christmases Christmas is the most thrilling season of the year. As we look back over the years, memories of many Christmases Christmas is the most thrilling season of the year. As we look back over the years, memories of many Christmases
flood our minds. Christmas cards that we read and reread, the smell of pine drifting through the house, the fireplace flood our minds. Christmas cards that we read and reread, the smell of pine drifting through the house, the fireplace flood our minds. Christmas cards that we read and reread, the smell of pine drifting through the house, the fireplace flood our minds. Christmas cards that we read and reread, the smell of pine drifting through the house, the fireplace
cracklingcracklingcracklingcrackling————all of these things turn our thoughts to those we love.all of these things turn our thoughts to those we love.all of these things turn our thoughts to those we love.all of these things turn our thoughts to those we love.
We treasure moments spent with family and friends each year as we gather to celebrate the Christmas message: a We treasure moments spent with family and friends each year as we gather to celebrate the Christmas message: a We treasure moments spent with family and friends each year as we gather to celebrate the Christmas message: a We treasure moments spent with family and friends each year as we gather to celebrate the Christmas message: a
message of hope and joy and love. No other day on the calendar catches the imagination of young and old alike as message of hope and joy and love. No other day on the calendar catches the imagination of young and old alike as message of hope and joy and love. No other day on the calendar catches the imagination of young and old alike as message of hope and joy and love. No other day on the calendar catches the imagination of young and old alike as
does Christmas. It’s a high and holy daydoes Christmas. It’s a high and holy daydoes Christmas. It’s a high and holy daydoes Christmas. It’s a high and holy day————a day when the veil is drawn back and we get a fresh view of eternity.a day when the veil is drawn back and we get a fresh view of eternity.a day when the veil is drawn back and we get a fresh view of eternity.a day when the veil is drawn back and we get a fresh view of eternity.
It’s a day when our minds go back to that lowly manger in Bethlehem, and we hear beyond the noise of our It’s a day when our minds go back to that lowly manger in Bethlehem, and we hear beyond the noise of our It’s a day when our minds go back to that lowly manger in Bethlehem, and we hear beyond the noise of our It’s a day when our minds go back to that lowly manger in Bethlehem, and we hear beyond the noise of our
materialistic world the soft flutter of angels’ wings. We see the materialistic world the soft flutter of angels’ wings. We see the materialistic world the soft flutter of angels’ wings. We see the materialistic world the soft flutter of angels’ wings. We see the
tenderness of a mother with her firsttenderness of a mother with her firsttenderness of a mother with her firsttenderness of a mother with her first----born Son.. we feel the softness of a Baby. born Son.. we feel the softness of a Baby. born Son.. we feel the softness of a Baby. born Son.. we feel the softness of a Baby.
Christmas means something far deeper than human good will. It is the loving remembrance of the birth of the Savior. Christmas means something far deeper than human good will. It is the loving remembrance of the birth of the Savior. Christmas means something far deeper than human good will. It is the loving remembrance of the birth of the Savior. Christmas means something far deeper than human good will. It is the loving remembrance of the birth of the Savior.
Over two thousand years ago, on a night the world has come to call Christmas, a young Jewish maiden went through Over two thousand years ago, on a night the world has come to call Christmas, a young Jewish maiden went through Over two thousand years ago, on a night the world has come to call Christmas, a young Jewish maiden went through Over two thousand years ago, on a night the world has come to call Christmas, a young Jewish maiden went through
the experience countless mothers had before her, and would since: She brought forth a child. But this was no the experience countless mothers had before her, and would since: She brought forth a child. But this was no the experience countless mothers had before her, and would since: She brought forth a child. But this was no the experience countless mothers had before her, and would since: She brought forth a child. But this was no
ordinary child. This was the unique Son of God, sent from Heaven to save us from our sins. ordinary child. This was the unique Son of God, sent from Heaven to save us from our sins. ordinary child. This was the unique Son of God, sent from Heaven to save us from our sins. ordinary child. This was the unique Son of God, sent from Heaven to save us from our sins.
(Matthew 2:11) (Matthew 2:11) (Matthew 2:11) (Matthew 2:11)
Christmas ...it’s the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Christmas ...it’s the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Christmas ...it’s the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Christmas ...it’s the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our
Savior. Amid the glitter and busyness of the season, may you not lose sight of the miracle and meaning of that Savior. Amid the glitter and busyness of the season, may you not lose sight of the miracle and meaning of that Savior. Amid the glitter and busyness of the season, may you not lose sight of the miracle and meaning of that Savior. Amid the glitter and busyness of the season, may you not lose sight of the miracle and meaning of that
Christmas night. With the shepherds and the wise men, let us fall down and worship Him!Christmas night. With the shepherds and the wise men, let us fall down and worship Him!Christmas night. With the shepherds and the wise men, let us fall down and worship Him!Christmas night. With the shepherds and the wise men, let us fall down and worship Him!
Taken from the book: “This Christmas Night” c.2007Taken from the book: “This Christmas Night” c.2007Taken from the book: “This Christmas Night” c.2007Taken from the book: “This Christmas Night” c.2007
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the
fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel
of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone
aroulld them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to
them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, [ bring you good tidings ofgreat
joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in
the city ofDavid a Savi01~ who is Christ the Lord. And this will be
the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths,
lying in a manger."
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"
- LUKE 2:8-14, NKJV
The Spiritual Meaning of the Badnjak (Yule Log) By St. Bishop Nicolai Velimirovich
Have you ever brought a Badnjak into your home? Do you know that the Badnjak is the finest and
foremost custom of all the many traditions by which our people enhance the Christmas celebration?
The Serbs begin the celebration of Christmas with the solemn ceremony of bringing in a young oak tree
to the house. An oak is usually the most solid tree and produces the most heat.
Have you ever anointed the Badnjak with honey? Have you rejoiced with your children watching its light
emitted in a swarm of sparks? Have you enjoyed its heat? The Badnjak is the tree of happiness and
sweetness, the tree of health, strength and youth, the tree of life and love.
Is there a tree of happiness in this world? Is the Badnjak that tree or is it a semblance and symbol of
that tree? Yes, it is only a symbol and a semblance. The real tree of happiness is He who was born on
that radiant day.
The bringing of the Badnjak into the house represents Christ’s coming into the world and His coming into
our homes and our souls. What a glorious custom and marvelous scene! The Badnjak represents Christ.
As a young and powerful tree the King of love gave Himself to be slain in order to rejuvenate the world
by the fragrance of eternal youth; to thaw frozen mankind by the fire of His love; to enlighten and bring
joy to all man by the flame of His Divine revelation; to annihilate the false gods on earth by the sparks of
His words; to sweeten the bitter waters by the sweet juice of His blood.
Having brought the Badnjaks into your homes have you brought Christ into your homes and your souls?
A picture is only a picture, but Christ is the reality. The Badnjak is a picture, but Christ is the reality. The
Badnjak is a picture of the tree of happiness and as a picture is a warning and reminder that you should
bring into your homes and your souls the real tree of Happiness, the Son of God, our Lord Jesus Christ.
His teaching, His sermon on the Mount was the sermon on Happiness and contains the only charter of
human happiness and He Himself represents the true and eternal Tree of Happiness.
"Rozdestvo" (Thy Nativity)
Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, Raised the light of knowledge in the world; And those who
worshiped the stars were thought by the stars To worship Thee, O sun of Justice, And to know Thee as the East of the heights, O Lord, glory to Thee!
Serbian Christmas Bread – “Cesnica”
Christmas Bread (Cesnica) is served to the family on Christmas Day and it is never cut
with a knife. At mealtime, when the family gathers around the holiday table to break
bread together, it is a solemn and holy moment. Many families follow customs which
began centuries ago, depending on the province in which their ancestors lived. The
holiday candle is lit and placed in the center of the table. The father offers the Cesnica
over the lighted candle and each family member holds a part of the bread with his or
her right hand. In unison they exclaim “Hristos Se Rodi” (“Christ is Born”) and the
answer “Voistinu Se Rodi” (“Truly He is Born”) as they break off a portion of the bread.
In some provinces, a Christmas bread (Kolac) is prepared. The male head of the house
cuts the bread in a sign of the cross on the bottom of the bread with members of the
family turning the bread. Special prayers ar offered with the entire gathering singing
hymns such as “Rodestvo.”
The fortunate person who finds the coin (which was washed and placed in the dough
while being kneaded), is considered blessed for the coming year.
Each person then proceeds around the table, formally greeting every one present with
the traditional greeting “Hristos Se Rodi” and the response “(Voistinu Se Rodi” This
greeting used throughout the Christmas Holy Days is a reminder that Christ brought
Peace into this World by His Birth.
In some provinces a yellow cornmeal cheese dish (Cicvara) is the first course. In some
homes it is served from the pot in which it was prepared and is ladled out with a
wooden spoon. It is believed the custom is a reminder of our humble beginnings in
ancient Serbian life when most people lived in small, poor villages. Silverware was a
precious commodity and the family ate from one pot an used the same spoon. Grains
and crops of the field were the mainstays of life.
The main course is traditionally a barbecued suckling pig. The holiday meal is enhanced
with as many sumptuous courses as the hostess wishes to servel It is a day of
contemplation and rest.
It is a day of good cheer which befits the joyous celebration of Christ’s Birth. The Peace
of God amongst us
What’s the big deal
about
anyway?
God has fulfilled a promise
For thousands of years, people
believed that if they placed their
hope in the One true God, and
followed His commandments, He
would protect them (Psalm 90).
The Prophet Isaiah predicted the
Lord Himself would give us a sign of
this promise. A virgin will give birth
unto a Son, and His name will be
called “Immanuel” which means
“God is with us.” On Christmas, we
celebrate the birth of Christ, who is
the Son of God. He came through
the Holy Panagia named Mary.
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“The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.”
Psalm 45
Did you know the word
comes from two words
and
something special has happened
on this day, which is worth
celebrating and remembering
for generations to come.
Christmas is one of these very
and
What’s the big deal
about Christmas
anyway?
God is no longer invisible
Through the event of Christmas,
which is Jesus’ birthday, God makes
Himself seen and known to us.
Heaven and earth are joined.
Shepherds see angels proclaiming
the birth of Christ and His glory on
earth. A star left the sky to lead
three Astrologers or Magi from
Persia, to find Christ. This was their
job to know the stars, so for them,
it was something truly spectacular
that they had never seen before,
and converted them into believers!
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We learn from the
when the fullness of time was come,
God sent forth His son, made of a
woman, to redeem us (
By becoming one of us,
to save us. He restores His creation
that has been fallen since Adam and
Eve and offers us a way back into
Paradise
Christ. The Church calls us to come
and worship
Messiah,
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“Unto us a Child is born,
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MYRRH = Jesus is Man and will be buried with His death
FRANKINCENSE = Jesus is God and will ascend to the Father
What do the gifts mean?What do the gifts mean?What do the gifts mean?What do the gifts mean?
Did you know the word holiday
comes from two words “holy”
and “day.” It tells us that
something special has happened
on this day, which is worth
celebrating and remembering
for generations to come.
Christmas is one of these very
special “holy days”
and here are 3 reasons why!
God offers salvation
We learn from the Apostle Paul that
hen the fullness of time was come,
God sent forth His son, made of a
woman, to redeem us (Galatians 4).
By becoming one of us, God is able
to save us. He restores His creation
has been fallen since Adam and
Eve and offers us a way back into
through the birth of Jesus
The Church calls us to come
and worship the newborn child, the
Messiah, who is fully God and Man,
and to give glory to Him who is the
greatest of all gifts on earth.
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“How could the human race go to
God if God had not come to us?”
St Irenaeus of Lyon
= Jesus is God to the Father
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Because John's main role in his life was played out on the day of the Epiphany (Theophany), from the earliest times the Church has dedicated the day following Epiphany to his memory. With this feast is also linked the incident with the hand of the Forerunner. The Evangelist Luke desired to remove the body of John from Sebaste, where the great prophet was beheaded by Herod, to Antioch, his place of birth. He succeeded though, in acquiring and translating only one hand which was preserved in Antioch until the tenth century after which it was transferred to Constantinople from where it disappeared during the time of the Turks. Feasts of St. John are celebrated several times throughout the year, but this day, January 7, has the most Svecara. (That is, those Orthodox Serbs who honor St. John the Baptist as their Krsna Slava – Patron Saint. The Krsna Slava is the day that the Orthodox Serbs commemorate the baptism of their ancestors into Christianity). Among the Gospel personalities who surround the Savior, John the Baptist occupies a totally unique place by the manner of his entry into the world as well as by the manner of his life in this world, by his role in baptizing people for repentance and for his baptizing the Messiah and, finally, by his tragic departure from this life. He was of such moral purity that, in truth, he could be called a messenger angel, as Holy Scripture calls him, rather than a mortal man. St. John differs from all other prophets especially in that he had that privilege of being able, with his hand, to show the world Him about Whom he prophesied. It is said that every year on the feast of the saint the bishop brought the hand of St. John before the people. Sometimes the hand appeared open and other times the hand appeared clenched. In the first case it signified a fruitful and bountiful year but, in the second case, it meant a year of unfruitfulness and famine.
St. John the Baptist
From the Church’s Records…
BAPTISMS: Maya Kljajic – November 10, 2012 Parents: Dragoslav & Jenifer Kljajic Djordje Kjajic – November 10, 2012 Parents: Dragoslav & Jenifer Kljajic Aviana Savich – November 11, 2012 Parents: Steven & Aleksandra Savich Jaxson Cirovski – November 25, 2012
Parents: Marjan & Rachel Cirovski Andrea Trpcheski – November 25, 2012 Parents: Zoran & Julijana Trpchevski Our Most Sincere Congratulations are extended to the parents, grandparents, kumovi and all relatives of the newly baptized babies. May God bless them all. Mnogaja Ljeta!
CONVERTS: Paolo Moceri – December 2, 2012 Natalia Moceri – December 2, 2012 Congratulations Paolo and Natalia, and welcome to the Holy Orthodox faith and to our St. Lazarus spiritual church family. God bless you and your families.
MARRIAGES: Milko Bogoevski & Valerie McIntyre- November 24, 2012 Congratulations to the newly married couples, your families and kumovi. May God grant you many blessed years of joy united in Love. Mnogaja Ljeta!
ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND
NOMINATION!
The Church Nominating Committee is looking for parishioners in good standing interested in running for any 2013 Church Board position. Please contact the Chair of the Nominating Committee, Dr. Milan Chonich, by phone or e-mail if you are interested in serving our church community this coming year. The deadline for consideration is January 27th. The annual election of Church Officers will take place February 10th, 2013. Milan's e-mail address is [email protected]. Cell phone number (248) 703-5541. Don’t forget the deadline for consideration is: SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2013!
ST. LAZARUS ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY : FEBRUARY 10, 2013!
1:00 P.M. CULTURAL CENTER
The Annual meeting of the St. Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Church School
Congregation will take place on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10th in our Cultural
Center at 1:00 P.M. The Annual Meeting hears the reports of the Parish Priest
and the Executive Board on the previous year’s activities, adopts an operating
budget for the coming year, and elects Executive Board Officers and
Members at Large for the coming year. The Annual Meeting also gives the
congregation the opportunity to ask questions, receive more information
about the state of the church, and enact other business as may come before
the meeting.
Stewards of the congregation who have fulfilled all responsibilities of
stewardship during the previous year, including sacramental, moral and
financial qualifications as enumerated in the congregation Bylaws and
Uniform Rules and Regulations of the Serbian Orthodox Church in the
U.S. and Canada, will have the right of voice and may vote at the meeting.
Everyone is encouraged to consider offering their services to God and our
Church as an Officer or Board Member for the coming year as part of their
Stewardship of time and talent.
Should the meeting not be able to take place for any reason (weather, lack of
quorum, the meeting will be re-scheduled).
LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE AS ALWAYS SO EVERYONE MAY EAT
BEFORE THE MEETING BEGINS!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
CHRISTMASCHRISTMASCHRISTMASCHRISTMAS READSREADSREADSREADS Recommended Reading fromRecommended Reading fromRecommended Reading fromRecommended Reading from our Ravanica Church Libraryour Ravanica Church Libraryour Ravanica Church Libraryour Ravanica Church Library Paul BielichPaul BielichPaul BielichPaul Bielich
For AdultsFor AdultsFor AdultsFor Adults
Freeman, Gregory A. The forgotten 500. Penguin, 2007. Tells the story of hundreds of American airmen who were shot down over Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia, how local Serbian villagers risked their own lives to hide and help them, and their daring rescue in August 1944 by OSS agents. Gillet, Archimandrite Lev. The Jesus Prayer. St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1987. This unique study proves the reader with both a historical and spiritual understanding of the prayer which simply invokes the name of Jesus. The history of Serbian culture; trans. By Randall A. Major. Porthill, 1991. In spite of all the misfortunes, Serbian culture has made great advances in modern times. With one small nation very often misunderstood in today’s fast changing world, this book will inform and give insight into the life and culture of Serbian people.
For ChildrenFor ChildrenFor ChildrenFor Children
Harris, John. Jingle Bells: how the holiday classic came to be. Peachtree, 2011. Tells the story of how, in Savannah, Georgia in 1857 James Lord Pierpont sat down to write a song for his congregation’s Thanksgiving program and, homesick for the cold New England weather he remembered, came up with an enduring classic. Malone, Jean M. No room at the inn: the Nativity story. Grosset & D unlap, 2009. Illustrations and text tell the classic biblical story of the nativity.. Polacco, Patricia. Uncle Vova’s tree. Puffin Books, 2009. Grandparents, aunts and uncles, and children gather at a farm house to celebrate Christmas In the Russian tradition. Thompson, Lauren. The Christmas magic. Scholastic, 2009. Santa prepares his reindeer and sleigh, cleans his boots and suit, and chooses a toy for every Child in the world as he awaits the magic that happens on Christmas Eve. Vladimirov, Father Artemy. Bless, o Lord: a prayerbook for young children. Christ Saviour Brotherhood, 1995. Do you wish to pray to God? Do you wish to learn the most important prayers? If yes, then attentively read all that is written in this little holy book. Please Note:
The Church Library is open on Sunday’s, 9:00-10:00 a.m. and following Divine Liturgy from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Theophany
The Baptism of Christ
Theophany (from Greek theophania, meaning "appearance of God") is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on January 19. It is the feast which reveals the Most Holy Trinity to the world through the Baptism of the Lord (Mt.3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22).
Baptism of Christ
This observance commemorates Christ's baptism by John in the River Jordan, and the beginning of Christ's earthly ministry. The Feast of Theophany is the culmination of the Christmas Season, which starts on January 7 and ends on January19. . In mystic commemoration of this event, the Great Blessing of Water is performed on this day, and the holy water so blessed is used by the local priest to bless the homes of the faithful.
The feast is called Theophany because at the baptism of Christ the Holy Trinity appeared clearly to mankind for the first time—the Father's voice is heard from Heaven, the Son of God is incarnate and standing physically in the Jordan, and the Holy Spirit descends on Him in the form of a dove.
This feast is also sometimes referred to as Epiphany by English-speaking Orthodox Christians, but that name more properly refers to the Western Christian feast commemorating the visit of the Magi to the child Jesus. The term epiphany does appear in some of the service texts for this feast, however.
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Celebration of the feast
The services of Theophany are arranged similarly to those of the Nativity. (Historically the Christmas services were established later.)
The Royal Hours are read and the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is served with Vespers on the eve of the feast. The Vigil is made up of Great Compline and Matins. On the morning of the feast, the Divine Liturgy is served.
The Liturgy of the feast begins with psalms of glorification and praise instead of the three normal Antiphons. And the baptismal line from Galatians 3:27 replaces the Thrice-Holy.
For as many as been baptized into Christ have put on Christ: Alleluia.
The Gospel readings of all the services tell of the Lord's baptism by John in the Jordan River. The epistle reading of the Divine Liturgy tells of the consequences of the Lord's appearing which is the divine epiphany.
Since the main feature of the feast is the blessing of water. It is prescribed to follow both the Divine Liturgy of the eve of the feast and the Divine Liturgy of the day itself. But most local parishes do it only once when most of the parishioners can be present. The blessing verifies that mankind, and all of creation, were created to be filled with the sanctifying presence of God.
In connection with the feast, it is traditional for the priest to visit all the homes of the faithful for their annual house blessing.
Hymns
Troparion (Tone 1)
When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan, worship of the Trinity wast made manifest; for the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, calling Thee His beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the truth of His word. O Christ our God, Who hath appeared and enlightened the world, glory to Thee.
Kontakion (Tone 4)
On this day Thou hast appeared unto the whole world, and Thy light, O Sovereign Lord, is signed on us who sing Thy praise and chant with knowledge: Thou hast now come, Thou hast appeared, O Thou Light unapproachable.
BLESSING OF WATERBLESSING OF WATERBLESSING OF WATERBLESSING OF WATER By Father Thomas KazichBy Father Thomas KazichBy Father Thomas KazichBy Father Thomas Kazich
Every year the Church solemnly blesses water at Epiphany, for when God became man He made
all nature holy in a new and wonderful way. Through his baptism, the Lord blessed all water in
His creation.
A large barrel or tub of water is placed in the center of the church. The priest censes the water,
then blesses it three times with his hand while he says, “Do thou, the same Master sanctify now
also this water by thy Holy Spirit.” After this, the priest dips the Cross in the water three times
and makes the sign of the cross. The troparion of the feast is sung. At the end of the service,
the priest blesses us with the holy water by sprinkling some of it on our heads with a sprig of
basil. We drink the water and take some home in little containers.
Epiphany or Theophany in Greek means “manifestation.” This refers to the appearance of the
Holy Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – at Jesus’ baptism. God the Father revealed that the
Man – Jesus was His Son and also God, and in the Holy Spirit all men can see God and know Him
everywhere and through everything.
After Epiphany, each year, the priest comes to bless our homes and pray to God to watch over
our family with many years of good health and happiness. These are the things that should be
prepared:
• A table with a white cloth
• An icon
• A candle
• Water in a bowl
• List of names of the family
Holy Water is preserved in the home. There are many occasions in family life when a sip of holy
water can help to remind us of the blessing that was given “for the healing of soul and body.”
HOME BLESSINGS
HOME BLESSINGS WILL CONTINUE
UNTIL PASCHA (ORTHODOX EASTER)
IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD YOUR HOME BLESSED IN A WHILE, OR
IF YOUR HOME HAS NEVER BEEN BLESSED, NOW IS A
PERFECT TIME TO DO SO.
PLEASE CONTACT FATHER ZIVAN AT (586) 264-6694 OR ON HIS
CELL AT (586) 321-6694 TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE
HIM COME TO YOUR HOME
"Prologue" Reading For Christmas
By St. Nikolai Velimirovich
Prologue from Ochrid,
The Nativity of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ
"But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son" (Galatians 4:4) to save the human race.
And when nine months were fulfilled from the Annunciation, when the Archangel Gabriel had appeared to the
Most-holy Virgin in Nazareth, saying, "Rejoice, thou that art highly favored … behold, thou shalt conceive in thy
womb, and bring forth a Son" (Luke 1:28, 31), at that time there went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus
that all the people of the Roman Empire should be taxed. In accordance with this decree, everyone had to go
to his own town and be registered. That is why the righteous Joseph came with the Most-holy Virgin to
Bethlehem, the city of David, for they were both of the royal lineage of David. Since many people descended
on this small town for the census, Joseph and Mary were unable to find lodging in any house, and they sought
shelter in a cave which shepherds used as a sheepfold. In this cave the Most-holy Virgin gave birth to the
Savior of the world, the Lord Jesus Christ. Giving birth to Him without pain just as He was conceived without
sin by the Holy Spirit and not by man, she herself wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, worshiped Him as God,
and laid Him in a manger. Then the righteous Joseph drew near and worshiped Him as the Divine Fruit of the
Virgin's womb. Then the shepherds came in from the fields, directed by an angel of God, and worshiped Him
as the Messiah and Savior. The shepherds heard a multitude of God's angels singing: "Glory to God in the
highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men" (Luke 2:14). "At that time three wise men arrived from the
east, led by a wondrous star, bearing their gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. They worshiped Him as the King
of kings, and offered Him their gifts" (Matthew 2). Thus entered the world He Whose coming was foretold by
the prophets, and Who was born in the same manner in which it had been prophesied: of a Most-holy Virgin,
in the town of Bethlehem, of the lineage of David according to the flesh, at the time when there was no king in
Jerusalem of the lineage of Judah, but rather when Herod, a foreigner, was reigning. After many types and
prefigurings, messengers and heralds, prophets and righteous men, wise men and kings, finally He appeared,
the Lord of the world and King of kings, to perform the work of the salvation of mankind, which could not be
performed by His servants. To Him be eternal glory and praise! Amen.
A TINY SECLUDED MANGER WITH ITS SWEET-SMELLING STRAW AND ITS LOWING CATTLE COMPRISED THE HOMELY STAGE UPON WHICH THE MOST STIRRING AND SIGNIFICANT DRAMA OF
THE CENTURIES WAS ENACTED. IT WAS THERE THAT GOD, IN THE PERSON OF HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST, BECAME IDENTIFIED WITH MAN. IN MEEKNESS AND HUMILITY HE CAME TO EARTH AS THE PRINCE OF
PEACE. DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR, ON CHRISTMAS EVE,THE BATTLEFIELD WAS STRANGELY QUIET. AS THE SOFT SNOW FELL, THE THOUGHTS OF THE YOUNG MEN WERE OF HOME AND THEIR FAMILIES. SOFTLY ONE LAD BEGAN TO HUM “SILENT NIGHT. WHEEZY TENORS AND THROATY BARITONES TOOK UP THE CHORUS UNTIL THE TRENCHES RESOUNDED WITH THE CHRISTMAS SONG. WHEN
THEY FINISHED SINGING, THEY WERE ASTONISHED TO HEAR THE SONG ECHOING FROM THE TRENCHES ACROSS N0-MAN’S LAND: IN THEIR OWN TONGUE THE OTHER SOLDIERS ALSO SANG
“SILENT NIGHT”.
THAT NIGHT THEY WERE THINKING OF THE PRINCE OF PEACE, THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS. HOW DIFFERENT THIS WORLD WOULD BE IF WE COULD UNITE TOGETHER AROUND THAT “HOLY
INFANT SO TENDER AND MILD”. EARTH CAN BE AS HEAVEN WITH CHRIST. DISCORD CAN BE AS PEACE WHEN CHRIST IS NEAR. MIDNIGHT GLOOM CAN BE TRANSFORMED INTO NOONDAY
BRIGHTNESS WHEN HE ABIDES WITH US.
GENTILES WORSHIP THE CHRIST CHILD
“NOW AFTER JESUS WAS BORN IN BETHLEHEM OF JUDEA IN THE DAYS OF HEROD THE KING, BEHOLD
WISE MEN FROM THE EAST CAME TO JERUSALEM, SAYING “WHERE IS HE WHO HAS BEEN BORN KING OF THE JEWS? FOR WE HAVE SEEN HIS
STAR IN THE EAST AND HAVE COME TO WORSHIP HIM”.
Matthew 2:1-2
THE PRINCE OF PEACE
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HAVE YOU HEARD?
Parishioners in the News
• Nicole (Goich) Gerbens has completed her Master's Degree in Education from Eastern Michigan
University in Ypsilanti, MI. The commencement ceremony took place on Sunday, December 16, 2012. Nicole teaches First Grade at Paddock Elementary School in Milan, MI. Nicole lives in Ann Arbor, MI with her husband Eric and her 2 dogs Mattie and Jinx. Proud parents are Dr. Richard and Kathleen Goich. Also, her proud grandfather is Nick Goich. Her sister is Dr. Sara Goich who resides in Reno, NV with Nicole's cherished niece Emme. Congratulations Nicole from all your family, friends and Kumovi.
Continued success in your future Education journey!
• Good news has reached us from the Capuzzi household. Stephanie and Danny Capuzzi have announced that they are expecting their first child this coming June! The entire Capuzzi, Downey, Haezebrouck and Kecman families are excited with joy. Congratulations Stephanie and Danny? Will the baby be a soprano, alto, tenor, or bass?
• Likewise we have heard that the stork will soon be visiting the Romac family, as George and Kristen Romac are also expecting their first child! Baba Milica and Deda Vaso are excited to welcome their new bundle of joy to the family. Congratulations George and Kristen!
Dear Readers: If you have any news that requires “our special attention” or if we have missed
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Serbian New Year's
Eve Celebration
Music by Boro Skoric And the Beograd Orkestar
Saturday, January 12,2013 American Serbian Memorial Hall
Admission and Dinner Tickets $40.00 Per Person
Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks Included
Cocktails 7:00 PM Dinner 8:00 PM
Tables of8
Advance tickets·available at Hall Office Call 313-366-9668
Limited tickets available at the door
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Don’t Forget our
St. Sava CelebrationSt. Sava CelebrationSt. Sava CelebrationSt. Sava Celebration and Children’s Program
Sunday, January 27, 2013 Bring your children on their day. Let them enjoy their inheritance
This Year’s St. SavaThis Year’s St. SavaThis Year’s St. SavaThis Year’s St. Sava
Honored KumoviHonored KumoviHonored KumoviHonored Kumovi
Will beWill beWill beWill be
Pero, Nada & Aleks PavlovichPero, Nada & Aleks PavlovichPero, Nada & Aleks PavlovichPero, Nada & Aleks Pavlovich
Svetosavska HimnaSvetosavska HimnaSvetosavska HimnaSvetosavska Himna
Usliknimo s ljubavlju Svetitelju Savi,Usliknimo s ljubavlju Svetitelju Savi,Usliknimo s ljubavlju Svetitelju Savi,Usliknimo s ljubavlju Svetitelju Savi, Srpske crkve i skole svetiteljskoj glavi;Srpske crkve i skole svetiteljskoj glavi;Srpske crkve i skole svetiteljskoj glavi;Srpske crkve i skole svetiteljskoj glavi;
Tamo venci, tamo slava,Tamo venci, tamo slava,Tamo venci, tamo slava,Tamo venci, tamo slava, Gde nas srpski pastirGde nas srpski pastirGde nas srpski pastirGde nas srpski pastir Sava:Sava:Sava:Sava:
Pojte mu, Srbi, pesmu i utrojte!Pojte mu, Srbi, pesmu i utrojte!Pojte mu, Srbi, pesmu i utrojte!Pojte mu, Srbi, pesmu i utrojte!
Blagodarna Srbijo, puna si ljubaviBlagodarna Srbijo, puna si ljubaviBlagodarna Srbijo, puna si ljubaviBlagodarna Srbijo, puna si ljubavi Prema tvome pastiru Svetitelju Savi;Prema tvome pastiru Svetitelju Savi;Prema tvome pastiru Svetitelju Savi;Prema tvome pastiru Svetitelju Savi;
Bosna i Hercegovina,Bosna i Hercegovina,Bosna i Hercegovina,Bosna i Hercegovina, Svetog Save dedovina,Svetog Save dedovina,Svetog Save dedovina,Svetog Save dedovina,
S tobom slave slavu, Svetitelja Savu.S tobom slave slavu, Svetitelja Savu.S tobom slave slavu, Svetitelja Savu.S tobom slave slavu, Svetitelja Savu.
Oj Srbijo premila, sestro Svete Gore,Oj Srbijo premila, sestro Svete Gore,Oj Srbijo premila, sestro Svete Gore,Oj Srbijo premila, sestro Svete Gore, Baci pogled zahvalan naBaci pogled zahvalan naBaci pogled zahvalan naBaci pogled zahvalan na Savine dvore;Savine dvore;Savine dvore;Savine dvore;
Tam’ pocetak srpskoj slavi,Tam’ pocetak srpskoj slavi,Tam’ pocetak srpskoj slavi,Tam’ pocetak srpskoj slavi, Srpske crkve mudroj glavi;Srpske crkve mudroj glavi;Srpske crkve mudroj glavi;Srpske crkve mudroj glavi;
Savi, Srbi, pojte pesmu I utrojte!Savi, Srbi, pojte pesmu I utrojte!Savi, Srbi, pojte pesmu I utrojte!Savi, Srbi, pojte pesmu I utrojte!
Zdravo, Sreme, Banate i Srbijo stara!Zdravo, Sreme, Banate i Srbijo stara!Zdravo, Sreme, Banate i Srbijo stara!Zdravo, Sreme, Banate i Srbijo stara! Fruska Goro, cuvaj nam telo Knez Lazara!Fruska Goro, cuvaj nam telo Knez Lazara!Fruska Goro, cuvaj nam telo Knez Lazara!Fruska Goro, cuvaj nam telo Knez Lazara!
Crna Goro sestro mila,Crna Goro sestro mila,Crna Goro sestro mila,Crna Goro sestro mila, Zdravo i ti s nama bila, Zdravo i ti s nama bila, Zdravo i ti s nama bila, Zdravo i ti s nama bila,
Da slavimo slavu, Da slavimo slavu, Da slavimo slavu, Da slavimo slavu, svetog oca Savu.svetog oca Savu.svetog oca Savu.svetog oca Savu.
Milesevo slavi se telom svetog Save,Milesevo slavi se telom svetog Save,Milesevo slavi se telom svetog Save,Milesevo slavi se telom svetog Save, Koga slave svi Srbi s obe strane Save.Koga slave svi Srbi s obe strane Save.Koga slave svi Srbi s obe strane Save.Koga slave svi Srbi s obe strane Save.
Sinan pasa vatru pali,Sinan pasa vatru pali,Sinan pasa vatru pali,Sinan pasa vatru pali, Telo svetog Save spali,Telo svetog Save spali,Telo svetog Save spali,Telo svetog Save spali,
Al’ ne spali slave, niti pomen Save. Al’ ne spali slave, niti pomen Save. Al’ ne spali slave, niti pomen Save. Al’ ne spali slave, niti pomen Save.
ST. SAVAST. SAVAST. SAVAST. SAVA, , , , ARCHBISHOP OF SERBIAARCHBISHOP OF SERBIAARCHBISHOP OF SERBIAARCHBISHOP OF SERBIA
The son of Serbian National leader Stevan Nemanja, Saint Sava was born in
1169. As a young man Saint Sava yearned for the spiritual life, which lead
him to flee to the Holy Mountain where he became a monk, and with rare
zeal, followed the ascetic practices. Nemanja followed his son’s example
and himself went to the Holy Mountain, where he lived and ended his days
as the monk Simeon. Sava obtained independence for the Serbian Church,
granted by the emperor and the Patriarch of Constantinople, and became
its first archbishop. Together with his father, Sava built the monastery
Hilandar followed by the building of many other monasteries, churches and
schools throughout the land of Serbia. He traveled to the Holy Land of
Jerusalem on two occasions, on pilgrimage to the Holy sites there. He
made peace among his two brothers, who were in conflict over their rights.
Sava also made peace between the Serbs and their neighbors. In creating
the Serbian Church, he created the Serbian state and Serbian culture along
with it. He brought peace to all the Balkan peoples, working for the good of
all, for which he was venerated and loved by all on the Balkan Peninsula.
He gave a Christian soul to the people of Serbia, which survived the fall of
the Serbian state. He died in Trnovo during the reign of King Asen, after
being taken ill following the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Theophany in
1236. King Vladislav took his body to Mileseva, where one Turkish Sinan
Pasha removed it, burning it at Vracar in Belgrade on May 10, 1595. Saint
Sava is celebrated January 27th
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74th Annual SNF Basketball Tournament
Detroit, MI June 13-16, 2013
Dear Coaches, Players and Guests St. Lazarus "Ravanica" and SNF Lodge 98 "Beograd" are proud to host the 74th Annual SNF Basketball Tournament which will be held in Detroit, June 13-15, 2013. On behalf of the tournament committee, co chaired by Sasha Ristic and Dave Willman, we are incredibly excited to host one of the largest annual gatherings of our North American Serbian community. This newsletter is the first of several communications that will contain information leading up to the tournament. All tournament details - including hotel reservation instructions, schedule of events and facility information - will be available on the tournament website: www.ravanica.org/snfbasketballdetroit. Please be sure to check the website regularly for the latest updates. Stay tuned for regular communication from us as additional details become available. Follow us on Facebook to keep up with most up-to-date information, to connect with fellow Serbs, and to post pictures from your favorite SNF basketball tournaments. Start making your travel plans now! Get your teams together and put on your opanke for a weekend filled with friendly competition, kolo dancing, connecting with old friends and making new friends. Happy Holidays Jennifer Ristic and Milan Golusin Marketing Co-Chairs 74th Annual SNF Basketball Tournament Committee
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Ingredients
10 eggs 250g butter or margarine 250g walnuts
250g sugar 10 table spoons of sugar more 100g cooking chocolate
Crust preparation : Separate 10 egg whites from 10 eggs, pour it in one vessel, add 250g of sugar and whisk it all well until it becomes solid foamy mixture. After that, add to this mixture 250g of walnuts (half of it finely ground with a grinder and half of it finely chopped with the knife edge by hand). Whisk it all well, spread the half of this mixture into the average sized rectangular metal baking pan. The thickness of this spread mass should be about 0,5cm to 1cm depending on the baking pan size. Put it into the oven and bake it on the temperature 1800C for about 15 minutes until the crust get golden brown appearance. When it was finished, pull out baking pan from the oven, cut the crust vertically into two equal parts, extract them from the baking pan and leave them to cool off. Thus, we have two layers for filling. Then repeat the procedure spreading the second half of the mixture into the baking pan and bake it in the oven like previous crust. When it was completed, pull out the baking pan from the oven, cut the crust vertically into two equal parts, extract them from the baking pan and leave them to cool off. So, now we have 4 layers for a filling.
Fill or creme preparation : On the hot stove plate put the cooking pan, pour 10 egg yolks and 10 table spoons of sugar and whisk it well. Mix it while cooking until it becomes dense mixture (Honey like density). Then take the cooking pan from the plate and leave it to cool off. Add 250g butter (or margarine) and previously prepared 100g melted chocolate and mix it all well.
Arranging the cake : Spread the creme mixture over each of 4 crust layers leaving some creme for final upper side of the crust and all 4 sides of the cake, spreading thin creme layer over them. Decorate the cake using your broad field of imagination like writing and putting some nice decorating figures on the upper side of the cake depending on the type of the celebration. The edges could be decorated too. It is recommended to put the finished cake into the refrigerator for a while as the cream gets appropriate density. After that, the cake is ready to serve. This is very delicious and exclusive cake used for special family celebrations of the year like birthdays, weddings, Christmas and A New Year celebrations. Enjoy and have a good appetite.
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LET US REJOICE AT CHRISTMAS
It is very difficult for us, if not impossible, to have a relationship that is intimate
and binding with an idea or a concept no matter how matter how noble it might
be. God understood this when He revealed Himself to us as a person, and
allowed us to see Him in the person of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. By sending
Him to earth in the form of mankind, our heavenly Father fully revealed Himself
to us. Jesus is, as St. Paul wrote, God "in human form." (I Tim. 3:16).
Jesus Christ made this point clear when He said to Philip, "He who has seen Me
has seen the Father." (Jn. 14:9). This is exactly what the good news of Christmas
is--that God has shown us what He is like in the person of His Son, and has
invited us to establish a personal relationship with Him. The tiny infant that
Mary cradled in a Bethlehem manger was the "visible likeness" of our invisible
God. (Col. 1:15).
As the day of Christmas approaches, let us be mindful of the words of the angel
who told the shepherds, "This very day in the city of David your Savior was
born--Christ the Lord!" (Luke 2:11). As we prepare to celebrate this holy day, we
must not forget who Christ is. Looking into the face of our Savior we can see and
meet the holiness, the grace and the love of our eternal and heavenly Father.
But if this is to happen, we must abandon, if even for a short time, the mindless
and consuming pursuit of our worldly goals and follow the example of the
shepherds who "hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and saw the baby lying
in the manger." (Lk. 2:16). And having come and met the child, they realized
that they were gazing at God who came to this earth for our sake. That is why
"the shepherds went back, singing praises to God for all they had heard and
seen." (Luke 2:20).
Let us, therefore, resolve to make this Christmas the day in which we come to
meet God in the person of Jesus Christ, and prove to ourselves that Jesus Christ
is Immanuel, which means "God is with us." (Matt. 1:23). When the shepherds
came, they discovered that "It had been just as the angels had told them." (Lk.
2:20). We owe it to ourselves to do no less.
Holy Three Hierarchs - Celebrated February 12th
HOLY THREE HIERARCHS Let Your Ught Shine Before Men
The stars of the sky are numberless as the sands of the sea. As we peer at the heavens. we notice that some stars shine brighter than others. The light from these stars has filtered down through the aeons of time to shine for us in the glitter of the galaxies above.
The saints of the Christian Church. too, are countless in number. And among them are some whose virtue and faith shine like bright lights that reach to inspire and instruct us today. The three great saints. whose memory the Church celebrates on this feast day. are sometimes called the "three stars" of the Orthodox firmament because of the particular brilliance of their love and service to Jesus Christ and His Church.
The three hierarchs or bishops honored today are SI. Basil the Great, SI. Gregory the Theologian, and SI. John Chrysostom. Each is honored on individual feast days in the Church's calendar, as well as together on this day. There is an interesting story that tells why the three are revered together. They had lived in the fourth century and had distinguished themselves in the priesthood. In the years that followed. Orthodox believers remembered them and honored them. It is said that an argument arose among the faithful in Constantinople about the eleventh century as to which of the three was greatest in the Kingdom of God. Some took Basil's side, others sided with Gregory, and still others claimed John was the brightest star in the galaxy of Christ's saints. The dispute came to an end when the three hierarchs revealed themselves to a saintly bishop and explained that they are of equal stature and glory in heaven. They further decreed that a single day be assigned
them in the calendar so that all Christians might honor them equally. And since that time there has been celebrated each year the feast of the three hierarchs.
Let us consider briefly the lives of these remarkable bishops of the fourth century who gained for themselves the honor of being called "doctors" of the Christian Church.
St. Basil was born of a distinguished family. His mother, sister, and brothers are saints of the Church. As a child he not only heard the stories of the Bible from the lips of his mother. but the story of relatives who died for the Christian faith. It is no wonder that Basil consecrated his life to Christ and Church as few men had done before or as few have done since.
He is called uSt. Basil the Great" because of his full dedication to the Christian cause. He was great in piety, being the first to set up rules and regulations for an organized monastic community. He was great in love being the first to form a type of Christian hospital. He was a great writer. leaving huge volumes of works and letters that are still studied with care. He was a great priest. leaving the heritage of the Divine Liturgy that bears his name and is still served in the an era of great difficulty.
Some idea of the character of Basil can be gained from what happened when he was confronted with the emperor's prefect, who tried to get Basil to submit to the emperor's religion. "Don't you know", the prefect said, "that I am armed with great power ... I can order confiscation of goods, exile, torture, and death."
But Basil replied: "Find a more potent power. He who possesses nothing can lose nothing; all you can take from me is the garment that I wear, and a few books, which are my only wealth. As to exile, the whole earth is the Lord's. As to death, that would be a mercy, it would admit me into life, for I an dead to this world ... "
St. Gregory was a life-long friend of St. Basil. His father was a convert to the Christian faith and became a bishop. Gregory is called "the Theologian" because of the eloquent way he defended and expounded the great doctrines of the Christian religion. It was during his lifetime that heresy infected the Church. He went to the great Church of Constantinople, but had to serve and
preach in a house, which was called the "Anastasia" meaning resurrection. And, indeed, through Gregory's teaching and preaching the Church there did resurrect from heresy.
His enemies once tried to kill him for his defense of the faith. But the young man who was to carry out the foul deed cast himself at Gregory's feet and confessed his sinful plan. St. Gregory was moved to tears and forgave him. asking him only to give himself up to Christ. St. Gregory returned to his native city of Nazianzen and there died in the year 390.
St. John, too, was the product of truly Christian home. It was the example of his mother Anthusa's faith and piety that made a pagan teacher proclaim: "Heavens, what women these Christian have!" He was born in Antioch, Syria, in 344, and was given the best classical education of his day.
By the time he became Patriarch of Constantinople, he was given the name "Chrysostom" which means golden-mouthed. It was a tribute to his eloquence as a preacher of the Word of God. Writers of his age say that people preferred going to church to hear St. John preach the Gospel than to go to the theater to see some play. He has been acclaimed as the greatest preacher of the Christian Church, He wrote scores of books, full of sermons, commentaries and articles, and these are still printed today to meet the demand in every language and country of the word.
Perhaps St. John is best known as the one who arranged the Divine Liturgy which is used practically every Sunday of the year. The liturgy is known by his name.
St. John Chrisostom was banished from his see several times. This was because the royal family disliked some of the things he said and did. In 404 he was banished to desert lands. Soldiers exposed him to every hardship, and finally in 407 he fell asleep in Christ, praying "Glory be to God for all things."
Christ once said to His followers:
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
The light of Saints Basil, Gregory, and John still shines.
Amen!
Holy Three Hierarchs is the Siava of our Ravanica Choir!
Serbian Sisters Ravanica
The Serbian Sisters will be partnering again with The Detroit Orthodox Outreach in collecting warm clothing as well as canned food for the winter season. We will be collecting NEW and gently used items such as coats, hats, scarves, boots, etc., for women, men and children of all ages. There will be two (2) boxes where you can drop off your donation. One is located in the Narthex of our Church and the other in the Sunday School area. Thank you for your support and for your generous donations!! The Sisters are always pleased to welcome new members! We meet once a month in the Hall Library following Liturgy. Stop by to learn what we are all about. Our next meeting is January 13, a very important meeting. It is our Election Day where we will elect a new Board, so please make every effort to attend.
American Serbian Memorial Hall
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The Deadline dates for the Glas for 2013 are as follows:
March/April issue – February 15, 2013
May/June issue – April 20, 2013
July/August issue – June 21, 2013
September/October issue – August 23, 2013
November/December issue – October 18, 2013
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