A Tribute to Archbishop Valerian ...in honor of his 100th birthday

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June 26–29, 2014
Vatra Romaneasca
A Tribute to
Archbishop Valerian
...in honor of his 100th birthday
June 26–29, 2014
Vatra Romaneasca
June 2014
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The Planning Committee welcomes you and your family to this year’s Family Life/All-Auxiliaries
Conference. Last year, we began this new way of gathering as a Church family. The opportunity to
gather in such a fashion was welcomed by many. We hope it will continue to be so. A special feature
of this year’s conference is the Tribute Night to our long-time leader, Archbishop Valerian of blessed
memory, commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Overall, we have prepared a program for the weekend that includes activities for the entire family. In
addition to the meetings of the various Episcopate auxiliaries—ARFORA, Brotherhood, and our
youth (AROY), there are workshops on a variety of themes and for all stages in life, tours of the
Vatra and Heritage Center, as well as a rich array of worship services, community building events, and
opportunities to socialize and enjoy the company of our family and friends. Relax with old friends at
our opening picnic on Thursday, participate in a reprise of our spirited “Bible Challenge” competition
(or cheer on those who do so) and reminisce at the Tribute Night to Archbishop Valerian on Friday,
take your family photo at the Big House or by the Troitza and then dance the night away to Romanian
and American music on Saturday Night and worship with us at the Divine Liturgy on Sunday. We
encourage you to participate in as many of the activities that are of interest to you. This booklet
includes all the program information.
In addition, we have collected a number of archival photos of the life of the episcopate under the
tutelage of Archbishop Valerian and have included them in this booklet. We want to thank especially
those who sponsored our photo retrospective. Looking back over the years not only reminds us of
where we have been, but informs who we are today.
We would like to thank Archbishop Nathaniel, Bishop Irineu, and the entire Chancery staff for their
support for this gathering, those who have spent countless hours preparing for the conference and the
many volunteers who have come to assist with the event.
All of us welcome all of you to Draw Near, With Faith and Love as we gather as a Church Family at
the Vatra again this year.
In Christ,
Members of the Planning Committee
With Many more Faithful Volunteers
With Faith and Love, Draw Near / P3
2nd annual Family Life Conference 2014 / P4
A R O Y
The American Romanian Orthodox Youth
“Dedicated to Orthodoxy, through Faith, Knowledge, and Good Works.”
June 26th-29th, 2014
Your Eminence, Your Grace, Reverend Clergy, Dear Members of A.R.O.Y.
We are delighted as members of the National A.R.O.Y. Board to welcome you to the 2014 Family
Life Conference! This conference is a wonderful opportunity for the youth of our episcopate to come
together not only with each other but with our entire families. We pray each one of you will walk away
from this conference with more knowledge and information about the church, closer to your faith, and
more eager to serve your church and your community.
It is the goal of the National A.R.O.Y. Board for us to all walk away from this conference rejuvenated
as individuals, as chapters, and as a national organization. This conference is our opportunity as the
youth of this episcopate to shape the A.R.O.Y. organization to fit our needs. So we encourage each one
of you to speak up, share ideas, ask questions!
The A.R.O.Y. organization is so important in shaping the future of our church. We as National
A.R.O.Y. Board members thank you for being apart of your local chapter. Our role is to serve the
local chapters and be a resource for you. Please let us know what we can do to help you and your local
chapter. This conference is a fresh start for us as the national board to hear of your concerns, your
achievements, and your needs as local chapters; and work together to help each other.
We can’t forget that one of the main reasons to come together is for fellowship. We hope this time will
be used to make friends and create new memories. Take advantage of the sports activities and other
events that are planned for all of us to enjoy. Having this conference at the Vatra will reminiscent of
the summer camps and this conference will be another reason for many of us to come back to our
“home away from home”.
The theme of this conference “With faith and love, draw near” is a wonderful theme to guide our time
together. Each individual, chapter, and family attending this conference has a love for A.R.O.Y. and
the church. We all come with the desire to revitalize A.R.O.Y. at the national level and strengthen
A.R.O.Y. at the local level. Let us work together with our faith at the center of our discussions and
actions; fully participating in all that the weekend as to offer, first in foremost being the liturgical
services.
We thank His Eminence, His Grace, and all of the Chancery staff for welcoming everyone “home” to
the Vatra grounds for this joint conference. We look forward to continuing this new tradition. May
God watch over and bless A.R.O.Y. in the years to come!
In Christ,
The National A.R.O.Y. Board
Jessica PrecopBethany AvramautStephen Maxim
Interim PresidentNational SecretaryNational Treasurer
2522 Grey Tower Road • Jackson, Michigan 49201-9120 • 517-522-4800
Founded 1949 • Under the jurisdiction of The Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America • The Right Reverend NATHANIEL, Bishop of Detroit
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American Romanian Orthodox Youth
+Rev. Fr. John Limbeson
+Nicholas Tekushan
+Augustine Vincent
+John Trutza
Traian Lascu
Rev. Fr. Leonte Copacia
+Cornell Cotosman
John Regule
+Protodeacon Paul Yova
+Andrew Peru
+Andrew Regule
George Anagnostache
Nicholas G. Sandru
Constantine T. Nan
Franklin R. Copacia
John D. Kisbac
+Robert L. Cipu
John Hategan
Charles D. Hoyt
Daniel C. Miclau
Thomas J. Radu
Stephanie Yova Yazge
James Richard Rogozan
Ronald Muresan
Nicholas Avramaut
Patrick J. Roach
Gary Danis
Teva Regule
Gary Danis
V. David Maxim
Emily Lipovan McNea
Nicholas Gibb IV
David Zablo
Joseph Bologa
Tom Rosco
Jonathan M. Groza
Oliviana Grama Catrone
Rev. Fr. Dan Hoarste
John E. Lazar
Lisa Nemes Ciharan
Maranda Tipa
Alexandra Treff Franceschini
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66th A.R.F.O.R.A. Congress
Vatra Romaneasca, Grass Lake, MI
June 26-29, 2014
Your Eminence, Your Grace, Delegates and Members of A.R.F.O.R.A,
Welcome to the 66th A.R.F.O.R.A. Congress! This is the second year all the Auxiliaries are meeting
in conjunction with the Family Life Conference. This year the Conference will feature a special tribute
to Archbishop Valerian of Blessed Memory, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of his birth. In
addition to the annual meetings of the Episcopate Auxiliaries, the Conference will focus on activities
for the entire family. The program includes workshops on a variety of family oriented themes, worship
services, and opportunities to socialize with family and friends.
The role of A.R.F.O.R.A. has been a vital part in the life of the Episcopate and the local Parishes.
It is we women who are called upon to share our time, talents and dedication towards the growth
of our Church and Episcopate. By working together we can expand our Orthodox Faith into the
communities, help the less fortunate, assist in religious education, provide opportunities for Retreats,
and generate resources for the maintenance and growth of our Episcopate.
Our ongoing main project is organizing new Auxiliaries. We have mailed Mission Packets to
all our new Missions and Parishes that are not active in ARFORA, to familiarize them with our
organization. The Packets include our Constitution & By-Laws, and informative brochures, both
secular and religious, that are of benefit to the women of our Dioceses. The aim of A.R.F.O.R.A. is
to bring the women together to fully participate in the life of the Church, and to speak out as the voice
of the women in the Episcopate.
Our special thanks are offered to His Eminence, Archbishop Nathaniel and to His Grace, Bishop
Irineu, our Spiritual Advisor, for their encouragement and guidance. May God Bless and Guide
A.R.F.O.R.A. through Faith, Hope, and Love.
In Orthodoxy,
Adela M. Price
National A.R.F.O.R.A. President
1938-2013
We honor the truly dedicated past leaders of ARFORA who have laid the ground
work of ARFORA and whose ideals we all share. Their guidance has given us
what we enjoy today.
PAST PRESIDENTS OF A.R.F.O.R.A.
+ Preoteasa Victoria Stanila
1938-1939
+ Preoteasa Sabina Trutza
1949-1953
+ Martha Gravila
1953-1963
+ Sophie Morris
1963-1969
+ Marie Morar
1969-1972
+ Leona Barbu
1972-1977
+ Melanie Vlad
1977-1979
+ Anne Groza
1979-1981
+ Mary Clingenpeel
1981-1985
+ Connie Harri Maxim
1985-1987
Pauline Trutza
1987-1993
Eleanor Bujea
1993-1997
Preoteasa Mary-Ellen Rosco
1997-2001
Louise Gibb
2001-2005
Adela Price
2005-2009
Lucy Pop
2009-2013
Adela Price
2013-2015
SPIRITUAL ADVISORS OF A.R.F.O.R.A
+ Rev. Fr. John Stanila
1956-1960
+ Rev. Fr. George Preda
1960-1963
+ Rev. Fr. Ioan Ivascu
1963-1966
+ Rev. Fr. Anchidim Useriu
1966-1969
+ Rev. Fr. Richard Grabowski
1969-1973
+ Rev. Fr. Eugene Lazar
1973-1978
+ Rev. Fr. Constantin Tofan
1978-1981
+ Rev. Fr. Vasile Hategan
1981-1985
Rev. Fr. Romey Rosco
1985-1993
Rev. Fr. Vasile Susan
1993-1993
Most Rev. Archbishop Nathaniel
1993-1997
Rev. Fr. Traian Petrescu
1997-2001
+ Rev. Fr. Constantin Tofan
2001-2006
Rev. Fr. Leo Copacia
2005-2006
Rev. Fr Cosmin Sicoe
2006-2007
Rev. Fr.Cosmin Antonescu
2007-2009
Rev. Fr. David Hudson
2009-2010
Right Rev. Bishop Irineu
2011-2015
ORTHODOX BROTHERHOOD USA
June 2014
Dear Brothers and Sisters In Christ:
Welcome to the 2nd annual Family Life Conference and all auxiliaries meeting. This is a very special
year for our Episcopate, for in this year we celebrate the 100th birthday anniversary of Bishop Valerian
Trifa. We dedicate the 2014 Family life Conference to the memory of Bishop Valerian.
The story of the Vatra is the story of Archbishop Valerian. It is fair to say that the heart and soul of
the Vatra is the heart and soul of Bishop Valerian. It has been pointed out that as we look around the
Vatra at the many historical buildings, we must always remember that it was Bishop Policarp who
gave us those buildings. There is truth in that statement. Bishop Policarp gave us the buildings. But we
must also remember, that it is not the buildings that makes the faith holy, it is the faith that makes the
buildings holy. And while it may have been Bishop Policarp who gave us the buildings, it was Bishop
Valerian who gave us the faith
When Bishop Valerian came, the Vatra was but a newly planted seed. When he left, it was like an oak
tree - firmly planted and rooted, immovable, and beckoning to all to come and take comfort under its
protecting arms. He made the Vatra a safe-haven for freedom-loving Romanians and, at great risk to
himself, he was not afraid to use his position to be an outspoken opponent of the communist tyranny
that had engulfed the people of Romania.
Archbishop Valerian was a primary architect of the Orthodox Church in America. His vision, along
with other American Orthodox church leaders, was to have a church free from foreign influence and
foreign control. From that vision came the Orthodox Church in America. In a way, it can be said
that his was a “Moses” generation, comprised of leaders who were not afraid to stand and say to the
Mother Churches of Europe, let my people go! What better example do we have of the wisdom of
that vision in the recent invasion by Russia of the Ukraine. Following the invasion, the Patriarch of
the Russian Orthodox Church published a letter to the people of the Ukraine. The letter began with
the word SURRENDER, urging the people to give up the fight, for, after all, wrote the Patriarch, we
are all the same Orthodox Christians and we are one people. We are fortunate to have had leaders like
Archbishop Valerian who had the vision to recognize how corrupting foreign influence and foreign
control over the American Orthodox Church could become.
It has been said that each life is but a moment, but for great men, there is an eternity in it. His
accomplishments have lasted longer than his critics. May those accomplishments continue and may
his memory be eternal!
Yours In Christ,
James Michael Carabina
Orthodox Brotherhood President
Past Presidents of the
ORTHODOX BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA
Traian Lascu
1967-1969
John J. Regule
1969-1970
+Andrew Peru
1970-1971
+Harold Shantz
1971-1972
John Kisbac
1972-1974
+John D. Calin
1974-1977
+Jane Martin
1977-1981
+Walt Lazar
1981-1982
+Jane Martin
1982-1983
John J. Regule
1983-1985
Gary N. Brott
1985-1986
+Alexandra Carulea
1986-1991
+George P. Aldea
1991-1993
+John P. Stanitz
1993-1995
Thomas Carto
1995-1997
Valer Pufescu
1997-1999
Eugenia M. Peru
1999-2001
John Serban
2001-2002
Nick Gibb
2002-2003
2004-2005
+George P. Aldea
Daniel Miclau
2006-2007
Nick Avramaut
2008-2009
James Carabina
2009-2014
The Archbishop and participating clergy
amidst the delegates during the Brotherhood
Conference, 1980’s, in Cleveland, Ohio
Since 1968 we are our Episcopate’s auxiliary for charitable
service: men and women, single, married & widowed, putting
our faith into action.
Many years to our blessed hierarchs and
clergy and fellow faithful.
Please add your abilities to ours in expanding
the Family of Faith,
the Orthodox Brotherhoods of USA & Canada.
Congratulations,
2nd Family Life Conference - 2014!
Cu Dumnezeu inainte!
“Dedicated to Orthodoxy
through Faith, Knowledge
and Good Works.”
In Honor of the 100th anniversary of
Archbishop Valerian’s Birth.
His Vision created AROY!
National A.R.O.Y Board
Honoring the Memory of Archbishop Valerian Trifa and his service to our community
A.R.F.O.R.A.
Best Wishes for the 2014 Family Life Conference!
A.R.F.O.R.A. Undergraduate Scholarship for Women
Oana Grigoras:
Oana is the daughter of Fr. Adrian
and Psa. Brindusa Grigoras of Descent of the
Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church in
Elkins Park, Pennysylvania. She is attending the
University of Pittsburgh where she is majoring in
Biology and Religious Studies.
Ingrid M. Vatamanu:
Ingrid is the daughter of Ovidiu and
Esmeralda Vatamanu, members of St. Mary
Romanian Orthodox Cathedral in Cleveland,
Ohio. She is attending Barnard College of
Columbia University where she is majoring in
Political Science and French.
A.R.F.O.R.A. – Helen Muntean
Education Scholarship for Women
Amanda J. Morgavan:
Amanda is the daughter of John and Gail
Morgavan, members of Descent of the Holy Ghost
Church in Merrillville, Indiana. She is attending
Purdue University where she is majoring in Elementary
Education and Special Education.
A Special Tribute Section
to Archbishop Valerian
...in honor of his 100th birthday
Z graphics
2013 family life conference / P18
Sponsored by the National AROY Past Presidents
The Board of Executives at the dedication of the AROY Room at the Vatra,
Memorial Day 1960, with His Grace Bishop Valerian surrounded by the officiating clergy
Sponsored by Constantine T. Nan, AROY Past President.
Best Wishes for a Successful Family Life Conference!
Sponsored by Thomas J. Radu, AROY Past President.
1977-78 AROY National Board
In Memory of V. Rev. Fr. Richard and Psa. Hildegard Grabowski.
With best wishes on a successful conference from the Grabowski and Phillips families.
Lucy & John Pop Sr. : Holy Nativity Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL
Congratulations to all Auxiliaries on their second combined Conference at the Vatra.
In honor of
John J. Regule
and all those who
have served
the
Romanian
Orthodox
Episcopate of
America.
The Advocat:
Always by your
side.
Sponsored
by
Teva,
Christina,
John D.
and
David
Regule
Sponsored by Teva, Christina, John D. and David Regule
In Memory of our Grandmothers - Elizabeth Lupu (center) and Lydia Regule (right)
who taught us to Love Faith and Family.
Brotherhood Board (circa 1976)
John Regule Family
PLEASANT MEMORIES ARE ETERNAL
Archbishop Valerian with Theodore Miclau, Jr. and
Cornelia Miclau, parents of Dan Miclau.
Photo taken in front of the Iconostas of
St. Mary Cathedral on the occasion of
Mr & Mrs Miclau’s 50th Anniversary, in 1978.
Sponsored by Dan Miclau & Family
THE BLESSINGS OF THE LORD
AND HIS MERCY
BE UPON YOU
MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND
In Memory of +Archbishop Valerian
May his Vision and Love for our
Episcopate continue to Inspire us.
Sponsored by the Avramaut Family
Family Life Conference 2014
“EPISCOPATE STRONG!”
1956 AROY Executive Board Meeting, Youngstown, OH
“I can accomplish nothing if you are not with me…
Without the youth,
there is no future and without a serious organization,
there is no youth.”
Archbishop Valerian’s Installation Speech July 4, 1951
In Memory of Augustin & Virginia Vincent
Supports of the Romanian Episcopate
& Archbishop Valerian
The Vincent Family
To ST. Mary CEMETERY
Committee
List
LARGE
PAVILION
POMUTZ
ARFORA
Coffee
House
Iancu
Hall
KITCHEN
RESTROOMS
PARKING
Small
PAVILION
Bonfire Pit
ARFORA
HOUSE
PARKING
DORMS
NURS
Station
BIG HOUSE
Flag
Raising
To downstairs
Chapel
GREY TOWER RD
St. Mary’s
Chapel
upstairs
Chapel
Administration
Building
VATRA
Entrance
SE’s
tation
HERITAGE
CENTER
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Conference Program and Venues
(as of 6/1/14; Subject to Change)
***All events held at the Vatra
Thursday (6/26)
• 12:00 noon
Pre-Conference Planning Meeting with Brunch/Lunch for Early Arrivals (Administration Bldg – Atrium)
On-site Registration Opens (Administration Bldg – Atrium)
Field Day (Pick up games – Rain or Shine; Open to All)
• 2:00 pm
• 3:00 pm
• 5:00 pm
ARFORA Board Meeting (Administration Bldg – Conference Room)
Conference Opening Prayer Service (St. Mary’s Chapel – Upstairs)
• Followed by Family Picnic/Cookout with Games and Children’s Activities,
plus the “Vatra Olympics” for All (Iancu Hall and Patio Area)
Friday (6/27)
• 8:00 – 8:30 am
• Morning Prayers (St. Mary’s Chapel – Upstairs)
• Registration (Administration Bldg – Atrium)
• 8:30 am
• Flag raising (Flag poles)
• ARFORA Coffee Shop Opens (ARFORA Coffee Shop Annex)
• 9:15 – 10:30am (Morning 1)
• ARFORA — Meeting1 (Administration Bldg – Auditorium)
• Family Christian Education (Open to all) — Workshop 1
(Heritage Center or Administration Bldg – Conference Room)
• AROY — Workshop1: Community Building/Discussion Groups
(St. Mary’s Chapel – Upstairs)
• Youth — Vacation Church School (VCS)/ChildCare 1
(Meet at Nurse’s Station or weather permitting, Small Pavilion)
• 10:30 – 11:00 am
• Morning Break
• 11:00 – 12:15 noon (Morning 2)
• AROY — Workshop2: Christian Leadership
• Workshop (Open to all) —Understanding the Liturgy
(Administration Bldg – Atrium)
• Youth — VCS2/ChildCare 2 (Meet at Nurse’s Station or Small Pavilion)
12:15 – 2:15pm (Lunch/Free Time)
• ARFORA/Women Luncheon w/ Speaker (Open to All Women)
- Mother Gabriella, Abbess, Holy Dormition Monastery
(Iancu Dining Hall)
1:15 pm
• Lunch (All Others) (Pavilion)
• Free time – Visit Displays/Bookstore (Administration Bldg – Atrium)
Heritage Center Tour (Meet at Heritage Center)
• 2:15 – 3:30 pm (Afternoon 1)
• Plenary: ***Bible Challenge (St. Mary’s Chapel – Upstairs)
• 3:30 – 4:00 pm
• Afternoon Break
• 4:00 – 5:15 pm (Afternoon 2)
• Family Christian Education (Open to all) — Workshop 2
(Heritage Center or Administration Bldg – Conference Room)
• 5:15 – 5:45 pm
• 5:45/6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
• 7:00 pm
• AROY — Sports (Meet at Small Pavilion)
• Youth — VCS3/Child Care 3 (Tentative: Meet at Iancu)
• Evening Prayers (St. Mary’s Chapel – Upstairs)
• Evening Talk – “Keeping Ourselves and Our Kids in the Faith”
June 26–
Vatra Rom
• Dinner (Pavilion)
• Followed by A Tribute Night to Archbishop Valerian
th
commemorating the 100 Anniversary of His Birth
• Alternative Activities for youngsters – Movie Night
(with Ice Cream Sundae Making; Iancu Hall)
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Conference Program and Venues
(as of 6/1/14; Subject to Change)
***All events held at the Vatra
(Continued)
Saturday (6/28)
• 8:00 – 8:30 am
• 8:30 am
• 9:15 – 10:30am (Morning 1)
• Morning Prayers (St. Mary’s Chapel – Upstairs)
• Registration (Administration Bldg – Atrium)
• Flag raising (Flag poles)
• ARFORA Coffee Shop Opens (ARFORA Coffee Shop Annex)
• ARFORA — Board Meeting (Administration Bldg – Conference Room)
• AROY—Meeting with all (Parents, Clergy, Past Presidents) and
• Workshop (Open to all) — The Work of Project Mexico
• 10:30 – 11:00 am
• 11:00 – 12:15 (Morning 2)
• Youth — VCS4/ChildCare 4 (Meet in Iancu)
• Morning Break
• AROY — Group Meeting (St. Mary’s Chapel – Upstairs)
• Workshop (Open to all) — Discussion/Panel: Balancing our
Professional, Church, and Personal Lives
(Administration Bldg – Auditorium)
• Workshop (Open to all) —The Ministry of the Chaplain
(Administration Bldg – Atrium)
• Youth — VCS5/ChildCare 5 (Meet at Big House)
• Memorial Service for all Departed
• 12:15 pm
(Weather permitting – Meet at Flag Poles and Process to Cemetery)
12:45 – 2:45 pm (Lunch/Free Time)
• AROY/Brotherhood Luncheon
(Iancu Dining Hall)
• Lunch (All Others) (Pavilion)
• Free time – Visit Displays/Bookstore (Administration Bldg – Atrium)
Vatra Tour (Meet at Flag Poles)
1:45 pm
• 2:45 – 4:15 pm (Afternoon)
• Brotherhood — Meeting (St. Mary’s Chapel – Upstairs)
• Service Project (Open to all) — Vatra Service Project
(Tentative: Meet at Entrance to Iancu)
• Youth — VCS6/ChildCare 6 (Join Service Project)
• Vespers (Confession available) (St. Mary’s Chapel – Upstairs)
• Break/Free Time
• Dinner and Semi-Formal Dance (Pavilion)
•Family Pictures (Big House and/or Troitza)
• 4:15 pm
• 5:00 – 7:00 pm
• 7:00 – Midnight
Sunday (6/29)
–29, 2014
maneasca
• 9:00 am
• 10:00 am
• ~12:30 pm
• Music Rehearsal/Confession (St. Mary’s Chapel – Downstairs)
• Liturgy (St. Mary’s Chapel – Upstairs)
• Banquet (Pavilion)
• Main Speaker – His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel
(Awards Presentations: Bible Challenge winners, Scholarships)
June 26–29, 2014
June 26-29, 2014
Vatra Romaneasca
Vatra–Romaneasca
ARFORA – AROY – Orthodox Brotherhood USA
Our dad Andy with his brother Peter were among the
original Vatra “gatekeepers” on the Fourth of July 1952
Our mom Sylvia with her friends volunteered as cook
for many Camp Vatra years & so many other ways
We've done our best to serve our Church however we
could, raising our children to keep re-thinking what
unique contribution they will bring to the Vatra,
to their Neighbor & to our Holy Orthodox faith
The Muresan-Bucciarelli families:
Ron & Carmen, Joe & Donna, Steven & Elena.
Congratulations, Family Life Conference 2014!
La Multi Ani – Many Happy Returns
ARFORA, AROY & Brotherhood!
June 26-29, 2014 – Vatra Romaneasca
ARFORA – AROY – Orthodox Brotherhood USA
Our dad Andy with his brother Peter were among the
original Vatra “gatekeepers” on the Fourth of July 1952
Our mom Sylvia with her friends volunteered as cook
for many Camp Vatra years & so many other ways
We've done our best to serve our Church however we
could, raising our children to keep re-thinking what
unique contribution they will bring to the Vatra,
to their Neighbor & to our Holy Orthodox faith
The Muresan-Bucciarelli families:
Ron & Carmen, Joe & Donna, Steven & Elena.
Congratulations, Family Life Conference 2014!
La Multi Ani – Many Happy Returns
ARFORA, AROY & Brotherhood!
The Executive Board of the Orthodox Brotherhood
“In Memory of Archbishop VALERIAN
and the Men and Women
who helped build the VATRA,
the Romanian Episcopate
and St George Cathedral
Sponsored By Paul Bondar
2nd Annual
Family Life Conference
Best Wishes and Much Success!
In Memory of
Peter Metes, Nancy Cocariu &
Our Beloved Archbishop Valerian Trifa
The Irene Metes Family
His Eminence enhanced out knowledge of Orthodoxy
and the love of his Romanian heritage.
He was a very good example of humanitarianism.
He remains in our hearts forever and we are greatfull
for everything he gave us.
“I have so much in my heart for him.”
-Mary Lazar
Sponsored by Walter & Mary Lazar and Family
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Congratulations
To the 2nd Annual
Family Life Conference!
On the Occasion of Archbishop Valerian Trifa’s
100th Anniversary of his Birth June 28, 1914
The fervent of all our labor must be
the evangelical love of which
the Apostle Paul states,
“Charity suffers long
and is kind…”
(1 Cor. 13:4-8)
In our work,
we all have need of this love.
All that we build based upon love
will never disappear.”
Archbishop Valerian’s Installation Speech July 4, 1951
In Memory of Natalia Reed Lopez
Valer & Ileana Pufescu
Wishing SUCCESS
To the continuing
‘FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE’
And ALL ATTENDEES!
Supporting our
EPISCOPATE, ARFORA,
AROY and BROTHERHOOD
IS OUR TRADITION AT
ST. MARY’S ROMANIAN
ORTHODOX CHURCH
4224 N. CENTRAL AVE
CHICAGO
773-736-1153
Fr. George Ursache
Parish Priest
Jonel Maiogan
Parish President
Ladies Auxiliary Credinta
St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church
Chicago
We pray for the blessing of our
Heavenly Father
As we gather in fellowship
Seeking the inspiration of our church
As our families go forth in our homes
and daily lives
Our best regards to those
Organizing and attending the
2014 FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE
May your efforts be successful!
Elena Kiseriu
“Credinta” President
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Fr. George Ursache
Parish Priest
Blessings and Best Wishes For a
Successful Family Life Conference
V. Rev. Dr. Ian G. and Mary Lynn Pac-Urar
Re. Deacon Wayne P. and Lenora Wright
Council President, Corina Phillips
And the Faithful Members of
‘The Presentation Of Our Lord Orthodox Church
3365 Ridgewood Road Fairlawn, Ohio
Celebrating 100 years
of Orthodoxy in
Summit County
Join us for the celebration!
October 18-19, 2014
Good Luck & Best Wishes
For A Successful
May we come together and strengthen
AK-ROY
Zachary Zablo - President
Alex Terhesh - Vice President
Daniel Phillips - Treasurer
Elliot Vendel - Secretary
Presentation of Our Lord
Fairlawn, OH
Congratulations and Best Wishes
for a Successful
THE LADIES AUXILIARY
“Credinţa Strămoşească”
‘The Presentation Of Our Lord’
Orthodox Church
Fairlawn, Ohio
President Karen Pascu
Vice President Lenora Wright
Secretary Cindy Terhesh
Treasurer Patty Long
V. Rev. Dr. Ian Pac-Urar
CONGRATULATIONS
&
BEST WISHES
To
The Carmen Sylva Ladies Auxiliary
Youngstown, OH
Marsha Andrei - President
Judy Shonn – Secretary
Louise Gibb - Treasurer
Fr. Gabriel Agoston – Parish Priest
With Best Wishes
for the 2nd
The Gibb Family
Louise Gibb
Past national A.R.F.O.R.A. President
Nick & Mary Gibb
Orthodox Brotherhood
Past President
Aroy - Past Pres.
Pete & JoAnn Gibb
Past National
AROY Board Member
BEST WISHES
FOR A SUCCESSFUL
FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE
ON BEHALF OF THE FAITHFUL OF
ST. MARY ROMANIAN ORTHODOX
CATHEDRAL AND THE ST. MARY LADIES
AUXILIARY FROM CLEVELAND, OHIO
Very Rev. Dr. Remus Grama, Parish Priest
Iosif Muresan, Parish Council President
Valentina Cristescu, Ladies Auxiliary President
Cleveland Ohio
Where AROY Began
Good luck on Another Successful Conference
Cleveland AROY
Alina Iancu - President
John McLauglin - Vice President
Alisa Iancu - Secretary
Zack Davis -Treasurer
Paula Muresan - Historian
St Mary Society Wishes the
Much Success!
Longest Running AROY Chapter Work Project- 57 years!
To Order:
St. Mary Society
c
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3097 West 230th
North Olmsted Ohio 44070
Best wishes for
a successful
Join us in Akron for our
100th Anniversary Gala Celebration,
Oct. 18 & 19!
Fr. Ian & Mary Lynn Pac-Urar
THE MISSION OF THE ROMANIAN ORTHODOX EPISCOPATE
OF AMERICA IS NOT ONLY THE PRESERVATION OF ITS
LITURGICAL AND ROMANIAN HERITAGE, BUT ALSO TO
CONTINUOUSLY EDUCATE ITS MEMBERS IN RELIGION,
COMBINED WITH THE PROPAGATION OF ORTHODOXY
ON THE AMERICAN CONTINENT. TO ASSURE ITS
EXISTENCE, THE EPISCOPATE MUST LOOK ONLY FORWARD
AND NOT BACKWARD. FOR THIS REASON, IT BECAME
AFFILIATED WITH THE AUTOCEPHALOUS ORTHODOX
CHURCH IN AMERICA (OCA), WITH OTHER ORTHODOX
GROUPS. SINCE THE PURPOSE OF THIS AFFILIATION
WAS FUNDAMENTAL FOR THE VERY EXISTENCE OF
THE EPISCOPATE, IT IS, THEREFORE, IRREVERSIBLE.
IN A LETTER TO THE PATRIARCHATE
BY ARCHBISHOP VALERIAN
OCTOBER 7, 1984
WE MUST ALWAYS REMEMBER
MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL
JAMES MICHAEL CARABINA,
PRESIDENT
ORTHODOX BROTHERHOOD USA
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SAINT GEORGE
 CATHEDRAL
CATEDRALA ARHIEPISCOPALĂ “SF. GHEORGHE”
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D E T R O I T
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THE DESTINY OF THE EPISCOPATE IS IN YOUR HANDS. I
URGE YOU TO BE VERY CONSCIENTIOUS IN THIS GREAT
RESPONSIBILITY. REMAIN UNITED IN THE SPIRIT OF
CHRISTIAN LOVE, DO AWAY WITH ANY PERSONAL
OR SELFISH INTERESTS AND WORK TOGETHER AND
UNINTERRUPTEDLY TO MAINTAIN THE FULL FREEDOM
WHICH WAS OBTAINED WITH SO MANY SACRIFICES.
FROM ARCHBISHOP VALERIAN
TESTIMENTARY LETTER
WISHING YOU A
SUCCESSFUL
FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE
EBO VENTURE, INC.
BUILDING AMERICA
ONE BUSINESS AT A TIME
Congratulations!!
Stephen Maxim
On his graduation from
Michigan State University earning
BS Economics
BS Political Theory
We are proud of you!!
Love,
Mom and Dad
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good
works and glorify your Father in Heaven”
Matthew 5:16
Best Wishes
for the
from the sisterhood of
The Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration
321 Monastery Lane
Ellwood City, PA 16117
V. Rev. Mother Christophora, Abbess
Monastery founded in 1967 by V. Rev Mother Alexandra
Princess Illeana of Romania
1909-1991
Visit our website:
OrthodoxMonasteryEllwoodCity.org
where you may view live and recorded chapel services.
Dormition of the
Mother of God
Orthodox Monastery
The prayers of
the monastics are
essential
to the life of the
Church.
3389 Rives Eaton Road
Rives Junction, MI 49277
Ph: 517-569-2873
www. Dormitionmonastery.org
OUR BEST WISHES
FOR THE SUCCESS OF
THE ANNUAL FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE
Reuniunea Femeilor / Ladies Auxiliary
of
St. John the Baptist
Romanian Orthodox Church
501 E. School St.
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
With all Good Wishes for a
Productive, Enlightening
and Memorable
Family Life Conference.
George & Joyce Anagnostache
In Memory of my Father Dan N. Calin and my
Uncle John D. Calin and all beloved departed
Archimandrite Christopher Calin, Dean
Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Protection, NYC
Best Wishes for a Successful
“A man of faith is
alsoone of generosity
towards the Church”
-Archbishop Valerian
Sylvia & George C. Cantor
May we all come
together as
One Family!
Best wishes and
many more...
Zablo Family
Patrons
Dorothy Aldea
St. Marys, Falls, VA - $200
Phil and Myra Toconita - $200
NOTES:
“Let Us Go Ahead As Before”
(Taken from; Dearly Beloved…An Anthology by Archbishop Valerian D. Trifa’s Writings,
Edited by Traian Lascu, RAHC, Jackson, MI 1995, Installation Speech July 4, 1952, pp.24-30)
Beloved Faithful,
You are all aware of the point we have reached in the history of the Romanian
Orthodox Episcopate of America: we find ourselves at the crossroads from which some
paths lead to life and salvation, others to destruction and death.
To the credit of your leaders and your people of good faith in choosing the paths
to the future, your choice was the good way…God has made me worthy to respond to your
appeal and to say, “Here I am”, ready to dedicate my life and labor to Jesus Christ, Our
Saviour, to His Holy Church, and to you, its faithful…
In doing this, I realize that I have not chosen the wide, well-paved Turnpike of worldly
satisfaction…but have take the narrow path of countless obstacles and difficulties.
Why Have I Accepted Your Appeal?
I have accepted your appeal because I was convinced that: 1) the treasure of
Romanian Orthodoxy brought here by your parents,,…must not perish; 2) the sacrifices
made by thousands of Romanian Americans in building altars, organizing parishes, and
uniting into one Episcopate, should not be in vain; 3) times today demand, more than ever
before, people to work for the religious ideals without which mankind would have no reason
to exist.
The Program of Activity
The program…can be condensed into the following words: a Bishop must be the
keeper of the true faith and must devote himself to the salvation of the souls in his care…
(He) must be aware of the lives of the members of his flock, of their customs and the ways
of the world in which they live.
The Pastorate in the New World
Here in America…a pastorate in the new world requires new tools…Here, there is no
longer the State with its laws and its budget to give authority and financial means to the
Bishop. In America, the authority comes from activity and the funds from the voluntary
contributions of the faithful.
Pastor and Parishioners
The well being of any Church organization depends on two factors: the Pastor
and the parishioners. No matter how hard I were to work…I can accomplish nothing if
you, the priests and the parishioners, are not with me, body and soul, for the cause of the
Church.
If, for you, the Episcopate is a simple organizational being and if you think of it only at
annual meetings, or when you read about it in the newspaper, do not be surprised if I shall
be unable to come each year to report accomplishments and success.
Being few in number, with meager resources, our strength must lie in the purity of our faith
and in goodwill among us. We have nothing to share but labor. To gain, we all have the
redemption of our souls…
We All Together are the Episcopate
The Episcopate is not formed of the Bishop alone, nor only of parishioners. All of us together
make up the Episcopate; I have been called to serve you. Above every one of us must be the
Holy Tradition of the Church, for which I have taken upon myself the obligation to respect
and to make it to be respected.
The Bishop and the Faithful
The everyday life and the relationship between the Bishop and the faithful, or between the
Episcopate and the parishes, are to be regulated by the new Episcopate Statutes…
Continued on page 66
Love
The fervent of all our labor must be the evangelical love of which the Apostle Paul states:
“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed
up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not
rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, hopes all things, endures all
things. Love never fails.”(1Cor. 13:4-8).
In our work, we all have need of this love. All that we build based upon love will never
disappear.
Problems to Be Resolved
The problems to be resolved are many. The Romanian Orthodox parishes in America are
caught in the vortex of the great conflict…
It is our duty not to allow the organizations and the souls of our faithful to fall into the
hands of those without God. It is the duty of each one of us to take part in keeping the
Romanian Orthodox Church of America out of party conflicts. The Church is and must
continue to be above any partisan politics.
Soldiers of Christ and American Citizens
We are soldiers of Christ and citizens of America. That is why enemies of our faith,
whoever they may be and enemies of our country can have no room among us…we can
never allow our religious organizations to become nests of anti-Christian, anti-American
and anti-democratic infiltration.
The Future Belongs to the Youth
Without the youth, there is no future and, without a serious organization, there is no
youth….I consider it my first duty and yours, as well, to gather our youth about our altars,
a task necessary for the future of the Church as well as for the spiritual salvation and
perfection of the youth….The heart of the Episcopate will be open wide for their activities;
we shall make special efforts so that they can become ready to continue, honorably, what
you, their elders, have initiated with sacrifices and enthusiasm.
The Suffering of the Romanian People
We shall need to keep our eyes open and our hearts warm for the suffering of the
Romanian people…America is the land of promise and the Romanian Americans are the
brethren who can understand them and help them.
Inter-Orthodox Relations & the Establishment of a Patriarchate in America
Relations with sister Orthodox Churches in American were established…we
shall strive to maintain them, so as to assure the canonical unity of Orthodoxy in the new
world….we are convinced that we are proceeding with ever more certain steps towards the
unity of the American Orthodox.
To this is added also the fact that, with our without our approval, the young
generation considers itself to be American. Our ethnic churches must keep this in mind…
The establishment of an Orthodox Patriarchate of America is indicated to be the solution
to the many crises and controversies to which we are witness today within American
Orthodoxy.
Seeing and Doing
I believe that we shall have nothing so difficult that it cannot be discussed among
us and be resolved in time…do not expect miracles in short order.
Without a doubt, a new phase in the history of Romanian Orthodoxy in America
is beginning. God grant that it be to the credit of those of us who will be working for the
cause of the Church and in appreciation of those who heretofore, have made many sacrifices
in order to establish their ancestral altars in the land of their descendents.
Conference Planning and Event Committees
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Auxiliary Representatives:
• ARFORA – Adela Price (President), Mary Sankey, Lucy Pop, Adelina Balog
• Brotherhood – Jim Carabina (President), Marie Avramaut, Ron Muresan
• AROY – Jessica Precop (Interim President), Bethany Avramaut, Steve Maxim
• Teva Regule, Committee Chair
Event Committees:
Program and Scheduling
Treasurer
Event Coordinators
Thursday Picnic
Friday ARFORA Luncheon
Friday Tribute Night
Saturday AROY/Brotherhood Luncheon
Saturday Evening Dance
Sunday Banquet Program
Hospitality
Meals
Refreshments
ARFORA Coffee Shop
Publicity, Registration and Tickets
Conference Program Souvenir Booklet
Workshops/Educational Initiatives
Book Table
Child Care and Youth Activities
Tours (Heritage Center and Vatra)
Photographer
Historical Displays
Liaison with Vatra Staff
Housing Coordinator
Vatra Service Project
Maintenance and Venue Arrangements
Gate Keeping and Parking
Teva Regule
Marie Avramaut
Orthodox Brotherhood USA
Holy Nativity Ladies Auxiliary-Chicago
Jim Carabina, Mark Kalugar, Ron Muresan,
John Regule, Fr. Dimitrie Vincent
Orthodox Brotherhood USA
Marie Avramaut and Committee
Holy Nativity Ladies Auxiliary-Chicago
Mike Kalugar and Crew
(With contributions from St. Mary Cathedral, Cleveland
and Descent of the Holy Spirit, Merrillville)
Joe Bucciarelli and Crew
St. Nicholas Church, Alliance, OH
Adelina Balog, Esther Pora, Elizabeth Regule,
Teva Regule
• ARFORA – Mary Sankey, Louise Gibb
• AROY – Jessica Precop
• Brotherhood – Jim Carabina
David Zablo
• ARFORA – Adela Price
• AROY – Bethany Avramaut
• Brotherhood – Mary Sankey, Jim Carabina
Teva Regule, Fr. David Subu
Dn. David Oancea
Marie Avramaut, Ana Oancea, Corina Phillips,
Mioara Secheli
Alex Nemoianu and Mark Chestnut
Elizabeth Regule
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A Tribute to Archbishop Valerian ...in honor of his 100th birthday

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