St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Lorain

10/24/2026

10/24/2026

10/24/2026

Luke 7:1-10

New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Chapter 7

The Healing of a Centurion’s Slave.

1 [a]When he had finished all his words to the people, he entered Capernaum.[b] 2 A centurion[c] there had a slave who was ill and about to die, and he was valuable to him. 3 When he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and save the life of his slave.

4 They approached Jesus and strongly urged him to come, saying, “He deserves to have you do this for him, 5 for he loves our nation and he built the synagogue for us.” 6 And Jesus went with them, but when he was only a short distance from the house, the centurion sent friends to tell him, “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof.[d]

7 Therefore, I did not consider myself worthy to come to you; but say the word and let my servant be healed. 8 For I too am a person subject to authority, with soldiers subject to me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come here,’ and he comes; and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

9 When Jesus heard this he was amazed at him and, turning, said to the crowd following him, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.” 10 When the messengers returned to the house, they found the slave in good health.

10/24/2026

Starting Saturday, October 31st, St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Catholic Church will be celebrating Vesper Liturgy at 4:00 p.m. on the LAST SATURDAY of each month instead of having Divine Liturgy on the FIRST SUNDAY at St. Mary Magdalene's.

All other Sundays will continue as usual, with Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene's.

Prefer to attend on Sunday? You’re welcome to join us on Sunday, November 1st, at 10:00 a.m. with St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Lorain, at St. Peter Parish Chapel in Lorain.

With this schedule change, our Jesus Prayer Group will now meet on the SECOND Sunday of each month, so we’ll see you Sunday, November 8th, for our next gathering!

We look forward to praying with you!

10/22/2026

Luke 9:49-56

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

49 Then John said in reply, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow in our company.” 50 Jesus said to him, “Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you.”

V. The Journey to Jerusalem: Luke’s Travel Narrative

[a]
Departure for Jerusalem; Samaritan Inhospitality.

51 [b]When the days for his being taken up[c] were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem, 52 [d]and he sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, 53 but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem.

54 When the disciples James and John saw this they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” 55 Jesus turned and rebuked them, 56 and they journeyed to another village.

10/21/2026

Luke 9:23-27

New American Bible (Revised Edition)

23 Then he said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily[a] and follow me. 24 For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
25 What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself? 26 Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
27 Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.”

10/18/2026

Luke 6:1-10

New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Chapter 6

Debates About the Sabbath[a] 1 While he was going through a field of grain on a sabbath, his disciples were picking the heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating them. 2 Some Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the sabbath?” 3 Jesus said to them in reply, “Have you not read what David did when he and those [who were] with him were hungry?

4 [How] he went into the house of God, took the bread of offering,[b] which only the priests could lawfully eat, ate of it, and shared it with his companions.” 5 Then he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the sabbath.”

6 On another sabbath he went into the synagogue and taught, and there was a man there whose right hand was withered. 7 The scribes and the Pharisees watched him closely to see if he would cure on the sabbath so that they might discover a reason to accuse him.

8 But he realized their intentions and said to the man with the withered hand, “Come up and stand before us.” And he rose and stood there. 9 Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?” 10 Looking around at them all, he then said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” He did so and his hand was restored.

10/13/2026

John A. Teleha passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at the age of 87, with his loving wife at his side.

Born February 21, 1939, he graduated from Clearview High School in 1957 and enlisted in the US Army with a friend after a brief conversation. He spent time in Germany and was hired by BF Goodrich in 1965, shortly after marrying the love of his life, Rosemary Marino, at St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, where he was a life-long member.

Together, they volunteered at the Church making pirohi, baking nutrolls, volunteering at Bingo, decorating the sanctuary for the holidays, and helping with the groundskeeping. He was a member of the Holy Name Society as well as an usher. He taught his children and grandchildren that if you’re going to do something, you do it right, or you don’t do it. He enjoyed passing down the annual tradition of a Slovak bacon roast. He was a firm but loving and generous Dad, but never did provide them a “rumpus room”.

He retired after 33 years and turned his focus on his grandchildren and his garden. He attended their baseball and softball games from grade school through high school. He’d pick them up after school as often as he could, helping with homework while dinner was being prepared. After, they’d relax while watching “Crashbox”, “Little Rascals” or the Cleveland Indians games on TV.

John is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Rosemary, his sons Mark (Mary), grandchildren Michael (Jausia), Kristen (fiance Wesley Weatherholtz), and three great-grandchildren, and Tony (Luciane), grandchildren Nicholas (fiancée Sydney Colvin), Elena and Aiden, and Vincent, Victoria and Vivian Gonzaga, and brothers Andrew and Charles, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Mary (nee Yalik) Teleha, his brothers Paulie, Paul Jr, Ronald and Timothy, and sisters MaryAnn Ludwig and Betty Jean Pasterak.

There will be no visitation. Liturgy will be at St Peter’s Church, 3655 Oberlin Ave, on Friday, October 16, at 11am, officiated by Fr Vasyl Kupar. A luncheon will be provided immediately after at the American Croatian Club at 4846 Oberlin Ave. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tunnels to Towers, T2T.org or to the charity of your choice.

10/13/2026

It is with profound grief I convey the passing of my father, John Teleha. Vicnaja Pamjat.
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