Nativity of The Virgin Mary Church
Publish Date: 2025-03-23
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Nativity of The Virgin Mary Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (734) 420-0131
  • Street Address:

  • 39851 Five Mile Road

  • Plymouth Township, MI 48170


Contact Information








Services Schedule

Sundays
8:45am - Orthros 
10:00 am - Divine Liturgy

 

Abundant Online Giving 

PARISH SUPPORT STAFF OFFICE HOURS

  • Bill’s weekday office hours are Tuesday-Friday
  • Kathy's weekday office hours are Monday-Thursday

 


Past Bulletins


Come and Worship!

Join us in person for Liturgy or watch online on our Facebook page or Youtube  

Upcoming Calendar Events 

Saturday, March 22
11:00 am GOYA Retreat at St. George Bloomfield Hills
4:00 pm - Choir Practice

Sunday, March 23 - Sunday of the Holy Cross
Click here to view the printed liturgy
SCS Annunciation Presentation
8:45 am Orthros

10:00 am Divine Liturgy
11:30am Church School & Catechism
1:00 pm 50th Commemorative Book Team Meeting in Ed Center.
6:00 pm COCC Lenten Vespers and Fellowship at St. Mary Orthodox Basilica on Merriman Rd. in Livonia

Monday, March 24
7:00 pm Vespers of the Annunciation - at the Cathedral in Detroit

Tuesday, March 25 Annunciation of the Theotokos
Kitchen Renovations
9:00 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
7:00 pm Evening Bible Study (CLICK HERE TO JOIN)

Wednesday, March 26
6:00 pm Presanctified Liturgy, Meal and Lent talk

Thursday, March 27
6:30 pm Great Compline

Friday, March 28
7:00 pm Salutations to the Theotokos
7:00 pm AA Meeting in Social Hall

Saturday, March 29
YAL Retreat at Holy Cross Cathedral in Toledo

Sunday, March 30 - Sunday of St. John Climacus
Click here to view the printed liturgy
8:45 am Orthros
10:00 am Divine Liturgy
11:30am Church School & Catechism
12:15 pm assembly of Easter Baskets.
6:00 pm COCC Lenten Vespers and Fellowship HERE at Nativity of the Virgin Mary

Parish News and Updates

CHOIR PRACTICE ON SATURDAY - the next choir practice is Saturday, March 22 at 4 pm. All are invited to come and sing and learn the liturgy for our Great Lent services. 

50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE BOOK  We're looking for team members to help with the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Book. This is a big project and we need folks to help with compiling photos, selling ads, conducting interviews and proofreading.  This team will meet on March 23 following Divine Liturgy at 1PM in the Ed Center Library.  If you are interested in helping and not able to come to the meeting, please contact Golfo Wernette at 617-970-6827.

COCC LENTEN VESPERS THIS SUNDAY at  St. Mary Orthodox Basilica on Merriman Rd. in Livonia—Services begin at 6 pm followed by refreshments and fellowship.  Pick up a schedule on the table in the Narthex. 

SERVICES FOR THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE THEOTOKOS - Great Vespers at the Cathedral in Detroit on Monday, March 24 at 7 pm.  Orthros (9 am) and Divine Liturgy (10 am) on Tuesday, March 25 at Nativity.

GREAT LENT SERVICES THIS WEEK:  
Presanctified Liturgy, meal and Lenten Talk with Fr. Nick is Wednesday evening at 6 pm
Great Compline on Thursday at 6:30 pm
Salutations to the Theotokos is Friday at 7 pm

ICONS TO BE DECORATED—Are you willing to decorate an icon for the Great Lent Services? There is a sign up in the Narthex. Please check for open dates and sign up to help.

COMMUNITY PASCHA CARD - The Nativity GOYA is sponsoring a community Pascha Card. The Cost is $10 and your Paschal greetings will go out to all our church families.  If you wish to participate in this year’s Pascha Card, simply fill out the form attached below.  Include your check or money order made payable to “Nativity Church” and give to any GOYAN member.  You can also drop off form in the church office. 

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY WILL NOT MEET ON MARCH 25 DUE TO ANNUNCIATION SERVICES

TUESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY MEETS ON MARCH 25 at 7 pm  All are welcome to attend in person or via the zoom platform. We now have ONE ZOOM LINK for both bible studies: CLICK HERE TO JOIN BIBLE STUDY Meeting ID:  340 526 4067 Passcode: bible

FESTIVAL FOOD PREP HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO KITCHEN RENOVATIONS - A new schedule will be published soon. 

BRING A POTLUCK DISH TO SHARE THIS WEDNESDAY March 26 - Due to upcoming renovations in the kitchen, we will be sharing a pot luck meal on Wednesday following presanctified liturgy.  We have limited access to the kitchen - so bring your item ready to serve (or in a crock pot) so we can avoid using the kitchen.  

PASCHA EGGS AND BREAD - The ladies of Philoptochos will offer Tsoureki and Eggs for Pascha this year.  Tsoureki will be available on Palm Sunday on a first come, first serve basis.  If you would like bread or traditional dyed eggs, use the order form attached below.  Egg orders need to be PREPAID. Contact Sophie Vlahakis for more details.

ANNIVERSARY TEAM SEEKING PHOTOS, ALBUMS & MEMORABILIA from the past 50 years of the people, events, etc. of our church.  We will use thes items for display at the dinner/dance and/or commemorative book. Contact Georgia Theophelis 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. 

Save the Date

GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE IS APRIL 6 - WILL YOU HELP US REPRESENT NATIVITY?  We are looking for people to march in the parade with our banner.  

GREEK HERITAGE NIGHT WITH THE PISTONS  Come out to celebrate Greek Heritage Night at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, April 11th as the Detroit Pistons take on the Milwaukee Bucks! Get your tickets at https://pistons.com/nativity. For more information, see the insert below or contact Harry Katopodis <[email protected]> for details.

PALM SUNDAY PLAKI LUNCHEON IS APRIL 13 following Liturgy.

HOLY FRIDAY RETREAT—Sunday Church School Families—Save the date!  April 18 at 12:30 pm for the annual Holy Friday Retreat.  More details coming soon! 

MEN’S CLUB DINNER IS FRIDAY, APRIL 25 PENCIL IT IN ON YOUR CALENDAR! And watch for more information.  

PARISH PICNIC ON SATURDAY, JUNE 7 - SAVE THE DATE and watch for more details.

NATIVITY'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA is set for NOVEMBER 1 Please note that this is different from previously published dates. 

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, Charles Hunsinger, Michelle Hunsinger, Roy Hunsinger, 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, Hayden Schils, 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.    
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Youth and Young Adult Ministry

LENTEN RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS  is Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Toledo. Reflecting on the Prophet Jonah and the call for transformation. See the bulletin insert below and visit tinyurl.com/2025detroitlentenyal to register online

HOLY FRIDAY RETREAT—Sunday Church School Families—Save the date!  April 18 at 12:30 pm for the annual Holy Friday Retreat.  More details coming soon! 

ORTHODOX YOUTH BASKETBALL BANQUET–The annual basketball banquet is scheduled for April 26.  Contact Lynn Perakis for details. 

EASTER BASKETS FOR FOSTER KIDS - Nativity’s Youth are preparing Easter Baskets for Samaritas—one of the largest Human Services Agencies in Michigan—which provides housing for senior citizens, foster care, family preservation and adoption services , welcoming new Americans and helping people connect with mental health and other resources.

We are asking for donations  of the following items:

  • Individually wrapped  candies—chocolates, jelly beans, peeps
  • Small games or puzzles
  • Bubbles, Sidewalk Chalk
  • Crayons, Colored Pencils
  • Coloring books
  • Plastic Easter Eggs

We plan to assemble the baskets either March 30 or April 6.

Thank you to Tommy Stein for heading up this project and Thrivent Financial for partnering with us and providing funding to purchase the baskets and other items we may need for this project.

If you have any questions, contact the church office or Tommy Stein for details.

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

When the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary, who was seeking Your immaculate body. Unassailed by Hades, You divested it of spoils. Then You met the Virgin. You granted life. O Lord, risen from the dead, glory to You!
Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Cross in the First Mode

Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance, granting victory to the faithful over the enemy, and by Your Cross protecting Your commonwealth.
Σώσον Κύριε τόν λαόν σου καί ευλόγησον τήν κληρονομίαν σου, νίκας τοίς Βασιλεύσι κατά βαρβάρων δωρούμενος καί τό σόν φυλάττων διά τού Σταυρού σου πολίτευμα.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

O Champion General, I your City now inscribe to you Triumphant anthems as the tokens of my gratitude, Being rescued from the terrors, O Theotokos. Inasmuch as you have power unassailable, From all kinds of perils free me, so that unto you I may cry aloud: Rejoice, O unwedded Bride. (Automelon. Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ.)
Τὴ ὑπερμάχω στρατηγῶ τὰ νικητήρια, ὡς λυτρωθεῖσα τῶν δεινῶν εὐχαριστήρια, ἀναγράφω σοὶ ἡ Πόλις σου Θεοτόκε, Ἀλλ' ὡς ἔχουσα τὸ κράτος ἀπροσμάχητον, ἐκ παντοίων μὲ κινδύνων ἐλευθέρωσον, ἵνα κράζω σοί, Χαῖρε νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6.

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1.
Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.
Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 4:14-16, 5:1-6.

Ἀδελφοί, ἔχοντες οὖν ἀρχιερέα μέγαν, διεληλυθότα τοὺς οὐρανούς, Ἰησοῦν τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ θεοῦ, κρατῶμεν τῆς ὁμολογίας. Οὐ γὰρ ἔχομεν ἀρχιερέα μὴ δυνάμενον συμπαθῆσαι ταῖς ἀσθενείαις ἡμῶν, πεπειραμένον δὲ κατὰ πάντα καθʼ ὁμοιότητα, χωρὶς ἁμαρτίας. Προσερχώμεθα οὖν μετὰ παρρησίας τῷ θρόνῳ τῆς χάριτος, ἵνα λάβωμεν ἔλεον, καὶ χάριν εὕρωμεν εἰς εὔκαιρον βοήθειαν. Πᾶς γὰρ ἀρχιερεύς, ἐξ ἀνθρώπων λαμβανόμενος, ὑπὲρ ἀνθρώπων καθίσταται τὰ πρὸς τὸν θεόν, ἵνα προσφέρῃ δῶρά τε καὶ θυσίας ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν· μετριοπαθεῖν δυνάμενος τοῖς ἀγνοοῦσιν καὶ πλανωμένοις, ἐπεὶ καὶ αὐτὸς περίκειται ἀσθένειαν· καὶ διὰ ταύτην ὀφείλει, καθὼς περὶ τοῦ λαοῦ, οὕτως καὶ περὶ ἑαυτοῦ, προσφέρειν ὑπὲρ ἁμαρτιῶν. Καὶ οὐχ ἑαυτῷ τις λαμβάνει τὴν τιμήν, ἀλλὰ καλούμενος ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ, καθάπερ καὶ Ἀαρών. Οὕτως καὶ ὁ Χριστὸς οὐχ ἑαυτὸν ἐδόξασεν γενηθῆναι ἀρχιερέα, ἀλλʼ ὁ λαλήσας πρὸς αὐτόν, Υἱός μου εἶ σύ, ἐγὼ σήμερον γεγέννηκά σε. Καθὼς καὶ ἐν ἑτέρῳ λέγει, Σὺ ἱερεὺς εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα κατὰ τὴν τάξιν Μελχισεδέκ.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

Sunday of the Holy Cross
Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 8:34-38, 9:1

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ἐλθεῖν, ἀπαρνησάσθω ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι. ὃς γὰρ ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν· ὃς δ᾿ ἂν ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ψυχὴν ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν. τί γὰρ ὠφελήσει ἄνθρωπον ἐὰν κερδήσῃ τὸν κόσμον ὅλον, καὶ ζημιωθῇ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ; ἢ τί δώσει ἄνθρωπος ἀντάλλαγμα τῆς ψυχῆς αὐτοῦ; ὃς γὰρ ἐὰν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους ἐν τῇ γενεᾷ ταύτῃ τῇ μοιχαλίδι καὶ ἁμαρτωλῷ, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται αὐτὸν ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων τῶν ἁγίων. Καὶ ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς· ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἰσί τινες τῶν ὧδε ἑστηκότων, οἵτινες οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσι τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐληλυθυῖαν ἐν δυνάμει.


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Saints and Feasts

March 23

Sunday of the Holy Cross

With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.


March 25

Annunciation of the Theotokos

Six months after John the Forerunner's conception, the Archangel Gabriel was sent by God to Nazareth, a town of Galilee, unto Mary the Virgin, who had come forth from the Temple a mature maiden (see Nov. 21). According to the tradition handed down by the Fathers, she had been betrothed to Joseph four months. On coming to Joseph's house, the Archangel declared: "Rejoice, thou Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women." After some consideration, and turmoil of soul, and fear because of this greeting, the Virgin, when she had finally obtained full assurance concerning God's unsearchable condescension and the ineffable dispensation that was to take place through her, and believing that all things are possible to the Most High, answered in humility: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word." And at this, the Holy Spirit came upon her, and the power of the Most High overshadowed her all-blameless womb, and the Son and Word of God, Who existed before the ages, was conceived past speech and understanding, and became flesh in her immaculate body (Luke 1:26-38).

Bearing in her womb the Uncontainable One, the blessed Virgin went with haste from Nazareth to the hill country of Judea, where Zacharias had his dwelling; for she desired to find Elizabeth her kinswoman and rejoice together with her, because, as she had learned from the Archangel, Elizabeth had conceived in her old age. Furthermore, she wished to tell her of the great things that the Mighty One had been well-pleased to bring to pass in her, and she greeted Elizabeth and drew nigh to her. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, she felt her six-month-old babe, Saint John the Baptist, prophesied of the dawning of the spiritual Sun. Immediately, the aged Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and recognized her as the Mother of her Lord, and with a great voice blessed her and the Fruit that she held within herself. The Virgin also, moved by a supernatural rejoicing in the spirit, glorified her God and Savior, saying: "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour," and the rest, as the divine Luke hath recorded (1:39-55)


March 27

Martyr Matrona of Thessaloniki

This martyr was the servant of a certain Jewish woman named Pantilla, the wife of the Governor of Thessalonica. When Matrona refused to follow her mistress into the synagogue Pantilla beat her so severly that she died in a few days, and thus received the crown of her confession.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

When, on this day, we look at the precious Cross of Christ, in faith let us adore it, let us rejoice, and embrace it ardently, beseeching our Lord, who of His own choice gave Himself to be crucified on it, to make us worthy of adoring His most precious Cross so that, free from all defilement, we may attain the day of Resurrection.
Orthros for the Adoration of the Holy Cross

To deny oneself means to give up one's bad habits; to root out of the heart all that ties us to the world; not to cherish bad thoughts and desires; to suppress every evil thought; to avoid occasions of sin; not to desire or to do anything out of self-love, but to do everything out of love for God. To deny oneself, according to St. Paul means "to be dead to sin. . . but alive to God."
St. Innocent of Alaska
The Lenten Spring, SVS Press, p. 147, 19th Century

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Nativity's Gmail Calendar

  • Nativity of the Virgin Mary Google Calendar

    March 23 to April 6, 2025

    Sunday, March 23

    SCS Annunciation presentation

    🍇 Sunday of the Holy Cross

    Kitchen renovation

    No Memorials

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Church School & Catechism

    1:00PM Anniversary Commemorative Book Meeting

    6:00PM COCC Lenten Vespers and Fellowship

    Monday, March 24

    6:00PM Philoptochos Meeting

    7:00PM Vespers of the Annunciation

    Tuesday, March 25

    Kitchen Renovation

    🐟 Annunciation of the Theotokos

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    7:00PM Evening Bible Study with Fr. Nick

    Wednesday, March 26

    6:00PM Presanctified Liturgy, Meal & Lenten Talk

    6:30PM Men's Club Meeting (off site)

    Thursday, March 27

    6:30PM Great Compline

    Friday, March 28

    7:00PM Salutations to the Theotokos

    Saturday, March 29

    11:00AM YAL RETREAT - Holy Trinity Toledo

    Sunday, March 30

    Memorials and Trisagion

    🍇 Sunday of St. John Climacus

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Church School & Catechism

    6:00PM COCC Lenten Vespers and Fellowship (at Nativity)

    Tuesday, April 1

    11:00AM Morning Bible Study with Father Nick

    12:00PM Tuesday Lunch Group

    5:00PM Youth Greek Classes (in person)

    6:30PM Adult Greek Classes (online)

    7:00PM Evening Bible Study with Fr. Nick

    Wednesday, April 2

    6:00PM Presanctified Liturgy, Meal & Lenten Talk

    Thursday, April 3

    🍇 5th Thursday of Lent: The Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete

    6:00PM Great Canon of St. Andrew and Reading of St. Mary of Egypt

    6:30PM Adult Greek Classes (online)

    Friday, April 4

    7:00PM The Akathist Hymn

    Saturday, April 5

    🍇 5th Saturday of Lent: The Akathist Hymn

    10:00AM Goya serve FOCUS

    Sunday, April 6

    Memorials and Trisagion

    🍇 Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

    8:45AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Church School & Catechism

    2:00PM Greek Independence Day Parade

    6:00PM COCC Lenten Vespers and Fellowship

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Bulletin Inserts

    March Calendar and Events

    March Calendar and Events

    Here's all Nativity's calendar events in one document. Paper copies are available on the table in the Narthex. Events, dates and times are subject to change. ALWAYS CHECK THE WEEKLY BULLETIN OR CHURCH CALENDAR FOR ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES.


    2025 Journey to Pascha

    2025 Journey to Pascha

    This is a wonderful resource to help you through the Lenten Journey. Paper copies are available at church.


    Great Lent and Holy Week Schedule

    Great Lent and Holy Week Schedule

    Your guide to the weekly services offered during great lent. Paper copies are available at the church


    Rhodian Society

    Rhodian Society

    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.


    Ushers and Coffee Hour

    Ushers and Coffee Hour

    Updated usher and coffee hour schedule.


    Pascha Card

    Pascha Card

    Use this form to add your name to the community Pascha card. Deadline to turn in form is April 6.


    Tsoureki and Egg Order form

    Tsoureki and Egg Order form

    use these forms to order your Pascha Bread and Eggs.


    Greek Heritage Night with the Pistons

    Greek Heritage Night with the Pistons

    Get your tickets for the Greek Heritage night with the Piston.


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