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Upcoming Calendar Events
Saturday, March 1 - Second Saturday of Souls
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
Sunday, March 2 - Forgiveness Sunday
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Philoptochos Lenten Marketplace offered during coffee hour
8:45 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
11:30am Church School & Catechism
12:30 pm GOYA meeting
6:00 pm Forgiveness Service
Monday, March 3 - Clean Monday
4:30 pm - Philoptochos Meeting
6:00 pm Great Compline
Tuesday, March 4
5:00 pm Youth Greek Classes (in person)
6:00 pm Great Compline
6:30 pm Adult Greek Classes (on Zoom)
Wednesday, March 5
6:00 pm Presanctified Liturgy, Meal and Lent talk
Thursday, March 6
5:00 pm Adult Greek Classes (on Zoom)
6:00 pm Great Compline
Friday, March 7
6:00 pm Choir Practice
7:00 pm Salutations to the Theotokos
7:00 pm AA Meeting in Social Hall
Saturday, March 8 - Third Saturday of Souls
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
6:00 pm Basketball Practice
Sunday, March 9 - Sunday of Orthodoxy
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8:45 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy with procession of icons
11:30am Church School & Catechism
6:00 pm COCC Lenten Vespers and Fellowship at Annunciation Cathedral.
Parish News and Updates
SECOND SATURDAY OF SOULS - SATURDAY, MARCH 1 - Orthros at 9 am and Divine liturgy at 10 am. Saturday of Souls is a day set aside for the commemoration of the dead within the liturgical year of the Eastern Orthodox churches. Saturday is a traditional day of prayer for the dead, because Christ lay dead in the Tomb on Saturday. Use the bulletin insert to prepare your list of names and bring kolyva to share after the service.
THE NEXT PHILOPTOCHOS MEETING IS MONDAY, MARCH 3 AT 4:30 PM (Please note that the Sunday Announcement page is WRONG)
GOYA MEETS THIS SUNDAY— Our Orthodox youth group meets today at 12:30 pm on Sunday, March 2 following church school.
PICK UP SOME FAST FRIENDLY FOOD THIS SUNDAY - Nativity's Ladies of Philoptochos will offer fast friendly food items at their Lenten Marketplace this Sunday during coffee hour. You don't want to miss their delicious vegetarian Dolmathes.
WELCOME TO GREAT LENT - Great Lent begins on Sunday with Forgiveness Vespers at 6 pm. Great Compline is offered on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 pm. Presanctified Liturgy, meal and Lenten Talk with Fr. Nick is Wednesday evening at 6 pm and Salutations to the Theotokos is Friday at 7 pm.
BIBLE STUDY NEWS—Tuesday Morning Bible Study resumes on March 4 and Evening Bible Study resumes on March 11.
CHOIR PRACTICE - the next choir practice is Friday, March 7 at 6:00 pm. All are invited to come and sing and learn the liturgy for our Great Lent services.
MDSC CAMPER REGISTRATION AND STAFF APPLICATION NOW OPEN! - Don't miss this opportunity to give your kids the gift of camp! We look forward to welcoming campers and staff from our Metropolis for a fun, memorable and safe experience steeped in our Orthodox faith. Please visit WWW.GOMDSC.ORG or contact us at [email protected] or 248-909-6372 for more information.
NEW RHODIAN SOCIETY—On behalf of Zina Karadimas and several Rhodians in the Detroit Metro area, Christina Karadimas has created this society to honor her mother. An Icon has been donated to the society and there will be a service at Annunciation cathedral on March 23. See the Bulletin insert attached or the bulletin board in the hallway for details.
SCHEDULE YOUR HOUSE BLESSING! As is customary, following the days of the Epiphany feast, the priest visits the homes of parishioners to perform the Agiasmo and to bless the family. If you wish to have your home blessed, please fill out form on the candlestand and return it to the church office. Fr. Nick or Kathy will contact you for a day and time, which works for everyone. Alternatively, you may call the Church Office at 734-420-0131 to schedule a visit.
ORTHODOX YOUTH BASKETBALL– important dates to note:
- March 14-16, 2025: Pan Orthodox Tournament
- April 26, Basketball Banquet
2024 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS will be printed as requested by those who need a paper copy. Contact Kathy in the church office if you have questions.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF YOUNG ADULTS—we’re looking for contact information to your children who are off to University or new beginnings. Send their address, email and phone to Kathy in the church office. We’d like to send them notes of encouragement as they step out into the world.
PANHELLENIC SCHOLARSHIP Do you or an exceptional undergraduate student you know qualify to be a PanHellenic Scholar? The 2024/2025 application is now open and accepting applications. Visit https://www.panhellenicsf.org/apply to apply.
AHEPA SCHOLARSHIP
The Order of AHEPA District 10 Educational Foundation will be awarding educational scholarships to high school students who are graduating in June 2025 and to college students in undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Visit https://apply.ad10ef.org/ to register
Save the Date
COCC LENTEN VESPERS BEGIN NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 9 with Sunday of Orthodoxy/Procession of icons at Annunciation Cathedral. Services begin at 6 pm followed by refreshments and fellowship. Pick up a schedule on the table in the Narthex.
FESTIVAL FOOD PREP BEGINS THE WEEK OF MARCH 18, 2025 WITH DOLMATHES Many hands are needed to help roll Grape Leaves for our 2025 festival. Contact Louis Poulos if you have questions.
ADDITIONAL DATES:
April 7-11 Galaktoboureko
May 5- 9 Pastitsio
May 19-23 Baklava
June 2-7 Tsourekia
June 23-27 Spinach & Cheese Pie
COMING LATER THIS YEAR (Previous promoted date needed to be changed) NATIVITY'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA - More details coming soon.
Those in Our Prayers
Nicholas the Bishop, John the Priest, John the Priest, Cassani the Presvytera, Kalliope the Presvytera, , Panayiotis Christodoulos, Mary Christopoulos, Constantin Dumitrescu, Kosta Efthimiou, Tracey Ford, Gregory Georvassilis, George Hrisoulis, Kathy Jenaras, Maria Kalas, Abraham Kalasse, Kanella Katsikas, Diane Kotsonas, Elias Koumariotis, Panayiota Koutoupa, Gus Kyriakou, Penelope Kyriakoula, Jim Lee, Nick Malamis, George Margaritis, Frank Maroudis, Freda Mollasis, Gregory Morakeas, Evelyn Morris, Alexander Nichoff, Niko Nikolakis, Marchela Papageorgakis, Stella Papasavva, James Pappas, Nikolia Pappas, Nicholas Pappas & Family, George Peters, Katerina Peters, Costas Photsios, Penny Poulos, Rick Stanley & Family, Evan Kotsonas Stoecklein, Mike and Julia Tate, Jim Tsakos, Evris and Helen Tsaprazis, Nicholas Valice, Steve Valice, Chris Vardouniotis, John Vardouniotis, Jim Vlahakis, Irene Vouharas, Sandy Zembylas, Selina Zembylas-Hernandez, Carrie, Little Jack, and Marie.
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.
