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This Week's Calendar
Sunday, July 14 - Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council
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8:45 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Monday, July 15
10:00 am Cookie bake
Tuesday, July 16
10:00 am Cookie bake
6:30 pm Greek Dance Practice - Biddies
7:00 pm Greek Dance Practice - Juniors
7:30 pm Greek Dance Practice - Intermediates
8:30 pm Greek Dance Practice - REVMA
Wednesday, July 17
10:00 am Cookie bake
Thursday, July 18
10:00 am Cookie bake
7:00 REVMA Dance Practice
7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting
Friday, July 19
10:00 am Cookie bake
Saturday, July 20 - The Glorious Prophet Elias (Elijah)
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Sunday, July 21- 4th Sunday of Matthew
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8:45 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Parish News and Updates
Χρόνια Πολλά Fr. Nick! And many years to him on the 15th Anniversary of his Holy Ordination! ΑΧΙΟΣ! July 11 was Father Nick's Ordination Anniversary - you are invited to celebrate with Presv. Liza and his family on Sunday during coffee hour. We give thanks for his call to serve the church and leading our parish.
THE TEA ON FESTIVAL BAKING—this week we begin baking cookies— we’ll be making Melomakarona beginning July 15. Mark your calendar and come help us make sweets for the festival.
![mellos mellos](https://files.constantcontact.com/18d5bb55901/454c1df2-6753-439e-ad4b-d10fb2d3cec2.jpg)
MEALS FOR THE ZEMBYLES-HERNANDEZ FAMILY The Zembylas-Hernandez family welcomed their new baby on June 1st! Taylor is the main caregiver for all the little ones (and her mom), while her husband and her father work, so these meals would be most helpful. There are 4 adults in the household and 5 children (not including the newborn). Visit the sign-up genius for more details. For any questions, you may reach out to Anna Liakou-Hentnik: 248-425-2321.
St. Panteleimon Festival and Feast Day - Festival is Sunday, July 21 following Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am (Orthros at 9:30 am) Feast of St. Panteleimon is Saturday, July 27 - Orthros at 9:30 am, Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am with refreshments following. The Chapel is located at 7143 Cedar Rd in Lexington, MI. Fr Nick will be celebrating feast day services on the 27th at St. Panteleimon - you are encouraged to come for divine services. See bulletin insert below for more information.
HELP WANTED - Nativity is seeking someone with website design skills to help update and refresh our web page. It could be as little or as much work as someone would want to take on. In particular, it could be a good opportunity for a student looking to boost their resume. Contact Lynn Perakis <[email protected]> if you can help.
Festival Updates
We are very excited to celebrate our 19th annual Taste of Greece Festival, and even more thrilled to announce that the 2024 A Taste of Greece Festival will be presented by Global CNC - The Stassinos Family. Thank you to Global CNC—The Stassinos Family for your incredible and continued generosity.
FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL Our parishioners are one of the most important drivers of our festival success each year, and through your volunteerism, support, patronage, and enthusiasm we achieve new heights year after year. Your friendship has brought us to this point and has allowed us to see our 19th year.
New this year, we have revamped our sponsorship offerings and created a Friends of the Festival recognition for individuals and families who make a monetary contribution in support of the festival. Donors for gifts between $101 and $499 will be recognized as Friends of the Festival. Separately, we will also continue with our yearly Sign Program and business sponsorship program. Forms are attached below or available on the table in the Narthex.
FESTIVAL SIGN SUPPORTERS—Show your support for the festival by ordering your personalized sign for the main tent—New signs are $100 and renewal signs are $50. Forms are attached below or available on the table in the Narthex.
BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP - If you are interested in considering a sponsorship listing for your business, please contact Jasmine Pickens at [email protected] for more information or use the form attached below.
FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS - We need volunteers for running the festival, especially in the Cafeteria, Taverna, Admissions and Dining Area. Here’s how you sign up: Contact Georgia Koumariotis at 248-767-0214 or sign up ONLINE using this form: https://bit.ly/NVMFest24 Georgia will contact you by telephone to determine what dates and times work
Thank you for your continued support of our annual A Taste of Greece festival in ways that feel meaningful to you. We look forward to seeing you August 22 - 25. OPA!
ATTENTION NATIVITY DANCERS In preparation for the Festival, Greek Dance Practices will take place TUESDAYS. All young people are invited to participate. Practices are scheduled for the following dates in the parish social hall.
July 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20 (August 20 is an outdoor rehearsal)
Dates subject to change. Additional rehearsals may be added!
BIDDIES - (Grades K-2) 6:30-7:00 pm
JUNIORS - (Grades 3-5) 7:00-7:30 pm
INTERMEDIATES - (Grades 6-8) 7:30-8:30 pm
REVMA - (High School/College/Post College) 8:30-9:30 pm or later
Extra Thursday night rehearsals for REVMA beginning July 18 from 7-9:30 pm
- July 18, 25
- August 1, 8, 15
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE.
For more information contact Peggy Collias (586-945-5246), Renee Varlamos (248-207-4872) or Cathy Rapp (248-231-5982). Scholarships are available for those with financial needs - speak to Peggy.
![instagram post - festival INSTAGRAM POST - FESTIVAL](https://files.constantcontact.com/18d5bb55901/7cb7c105-0d72-401b-a0ab-d4b1c8c3234f.png)
FESTIVAL PROMOTIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA - Hey everyone, please share the above photo on your social media accounts, and like, follow, and share the festival social media accounts. Go to www.MichiganGreekFestival.com for more info. We are also looking for sponsorships for our Festival. If you are interested, reach out to Jasmine Pickens at [email protected].
FESTIVAL INSTAGRAM
FESTIVAL FACEBOOK PAGE
Those in Our Prayers
Nicholas the Bishop, John the Priest, John the Priest, Cassani the Presvytera,Kalliope the Presvytera, Sevi Bertolis, Panayiotis Christodoulos, Mary Christopoulos, Constantin Dumitrescu, Kosta Efthimiou, Tracey Ford, Greg Georvassilis , Randa Istephan, Zoe Jaimee, Kathy Jenaras, Maria Kalas, George & Diane Kotsonas, Panayiota Koutoupa, Gus Kyriakou, Penelope Kyriakoula, Jim Lee, Nick Malamis, Frank Maroudis, Freda Mollasis, Gregory Morakeas, Evelyn Morris, George Mortis, Alexander Nichoff, Marchela Papageorgakis, Stella Papasavva, Nikolia Pappas, Nicholas Pappas, George Peters, Helen Peters, Katerina Peters, Costas Photsios, Penny Poulos, Pam Provgna, Helen Sitaras, Vasillios Sotiropoulos, Rick Stanley & Family, Randa Istephan , Evan Kostonas Stoecklein, Mike & Julia Tate, Jim Tsakos, Evris & Helen Tsaprazis, Pete Tsaprazis, John Vardouniotis, Alexander Varverakis , Jim Vlahakis, Irene Vouharas, Trevor Wilhelmi, Sandy Zembylas, Selina Zembylas-Hernandez, George Zervos, Little Jack, Sofia.
THE CHURCH IS HERE FOR YOU In times of need or times of celebration, there are a number of pastoral situations that warrant contacting Father Nick.
- Any Hospital Stay: Illness, Surgery, etc.
- Death - Call when a person is dying and at the actual time of death, regardless of the hour!
- Substance abuse involving you or a loved one.
- Domestic problems of any sort, Marital or children.
- When you desire spiritual direction.
- Birth of a child, (naming, and 40 day blessing).
- When you become engaged and are planning a wedding.