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Upcoming Calendar Events

Friday, September 25
7pm AA meeting in Ed Center

Sunday, September 27 - First Sunday of Luke
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8:45 am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy
11:30am Sunday Church School
12pm GOYA Frappe Fundraiser
Memorials for Helen Tsaprazis and Dennis Ford

Tuesday, September 29
Please note that both morning and evening Bible study are on break until October.

Wednesday, September 30
5pm Visitation
7pm Trisagion

Thursday, October 1
10am Visitation
11am Funeral

Friday, October 2
4pm Private rental social hall
7pm AA meeting in Ed Center

Sunday, October 4 - Second Sunday of Luke
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8:45 am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy
11:30am Sunday Church School
12:30pm GOYA Meeting

PARISH NEWS AND UPDATES

PREPPED FOOD AVAILABLE FROM OUR BAKE SALE You can get them on Sunday after liturgy or during normal business hours (Monday-Thursday 9am to 5pm). Please call the church office ahead to check availability.

Half pans Galactobureko - $25
Half pans Pastitsio - $30
Full pans Spinach Pie - $65

BIBLE STUDY THIS WEEK Please note that both morning and evening Bible study are on break until October.

CHANGE IN DATE FOR THE MONASTERY TRIP We will travel to Holy Trinity Monastery on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6. Visit Sign up Genius, contact the church office at 734.420.0131 or sign up on the bulletin board. We are also collecting supplies/donations to support the ministries of the Monastery. Items include olive oil, paper products, toilet paper and frozen raw cod, salmon and shrimp. Deadline to RSVP is Friday, October 2. Contact Bill Smith if you have any questions.

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS - The next Philoptochos meeting is Monday, October 5 at 6pm. The annual Hot Diggety Dog fundraiser for breast cancer awareness is October 11, 2026. Bring your appetite and support this worthy cause.

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PARENTING: Bringing Godly Living into the Home -presented by Rev. Fr. Dr. Jim King is the subject of the next OCW meeting at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox church on Monday, October 18 at 7pm. See the bulletin insert attached below.

SAVE THE DATE - OCTOBER 23-25 - for the 33rd Annual Fellowship of St. Moses the Black Conference in Dearborn. We'll welcome representatives on October 4 during coffee hour to answer your questions and help with registration for this event.

THOSE IN OUR PRAYERS

Nicholas the Bishop, Demetri the Priest, Jim the Priest, Philemon The Priest, John the Priest, John the Priest, Cassani the Presvytera, Kalliope the Presvytera, Theodora Bageris, Tyler Cannon, Brandon Christodoulos, Panayiotis Christodoulos, Mary Christopoulos, Lisette Cotsopoulos, Constantin Dumitrescu, Kosta Efthimiou, Tracey Ford, Gregory Georvassilis, George Hrisoulis, Michelle Hunsinger, Kathy Jenaras, Maria Kalas, Vera Kalas, Abraham Kalasse, Eric Kamal, Ephraim Kosta, Elias Koumariotis, Jerry Koumariotis, Soula Koumariotis, Panayiota Koutoupa, Gus Kyriakou, Marios Lambi, Andrea Lee, Jim Lee, Nick Malamis, George Margaritis, Frank Maroudis, Bradley Merouf, Freda Mollasis, Gregory Morakeas, Evelyn Morris, Alexander Nichoff, Marchela Papageorgakis, Stella Papasavva, James Pappas, Nikolia Pappas, Nicholas Pappas & Family, Katerina Peters, Costas Photsios, Penny Poulos, George Prokos, Rene Prokos, Hayden Schils, Rick Stanley & Family, Evan Stoecklein, Brandon Taber, Mike & Julia Tate, Jim Tsakos, Nicholas Valice, Steve Valice, Chris Vardouniotis, John Vardouniotis, Irene Vouharas, Nicodemus Williams, Sandy Zembylas, Selina Zembylas-Hernandez, Little Jack,

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.

Youth and Young Adult Ministry

SUNDAY SCHOOL REMINDER - Children are expected in church at the start of Divine Liturgy so we can sit together in the front four rows of the pews on the left side (as you enter) of the church. All students begin classes in the Educational Center immediately following Holy Communion for a 30-40 minute class while Liturgy is ending and coffee hour is starting. Click here to download a registration or pick up a form on the table in the narthex. Contact Jerry Takis for more information.

ATTENTION! PARENTS OF YOUNG ADULTS - We're seeking updated addresses for all of our young people who are away at college, off to other adventures or employment opportunities. We'd like to stay in touch, provide encouragement and remind them that they are loved by their church family. Send your young adult's contact information to [email protected]

GOYA NEWS - GOYA will offer frappes for sale this Sunday, September 27 during coffee hour - cost is $4. The next GOYA meeting is Sunday, October 4 following church school at 12:30pm. Goya Bonfire is Friday, October 23 - mark your calendar.

FOCUS Detroit Updates

CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO ABOUT FOCUS DETROIT AND THEIR MINISTRY TO THOSE IN NEED

Tuesday Evening Arts & Crafts & Dinner at Commonwealth Academy FOCUS Detroit serves a meal on Tuesday Evenings for students and their families at Commonwealth Community Development Academy in Detroit. This program includes a meal, and Art/Craft activities.

Nativity is serving a meal on Tuesday, September 29 (and we’d like to do this once a month.) Mike Randall is coordinating the meal - He’s looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve the meal. Please speak with him if you’d like to help. Telephone 734.612.0846, Email [email protected]

We welcome your donations to support our efforts to provide this and future meals. You can drop a check or cash in the offering with "Tuesday Dinner" noted on the Envelope or memo line of the check.

THE 4TH ANNUAL FOCUS DETROIT GALA IS OCTOBER 17. FOCUS Detroit has done a lot this past year, and there is a lot to be grateful for! Come celebrate the transformative work of FOCUS Detroit in our community and hear about our exciting plans for the future. Doors open at 5:45 PM—come early to enjoy the silent auction from 6–7 PM! Dinner and programming begin at 7 PM, followed by an open dance floor to keep the celebration going. Visit focusdetroit.org/gala for more information and to purchase your tickets.

As our Food Pantry expands to serve more individuals and families across our community, we are currently in the need of the following pantry items. With your help, we can keep ourselves stocked and ready for those who rely on this support and provide nourishing food and a sense of dignity to those facing hardship. NO EXPIRED ITEMS, please. Please note that canned vegetables and dried beans are not currently needed.

Canned especially flip top or individual packets of:

Tuna, chicken/meat, vienna sausages
Chili, soup, ravioli

Other Grocery Items:

Mac and Cheese, peanut butter & jelly
protein bars, granola bars, cheese/cracker snacks
Large or individual juices, shelf stable milk
Cereal, fruit cups, pancake syrup
Spaghetti and spaghetti sauce
Noodle cups, crackers

Non-food items: Bathroom Tissue

Thank you for your continued support of Focust Detroit Ministries.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AT FOCUS DETROIT
The Nest is a new program designed to support new parents and help families thrive from the very beginning. The Nest is in need of items and volunteers. Here's how you can help:

Please visit The NEST Amazon wishlist to view and purchase items for this program.
We also need: 2T and 3T boys and girls summer clothes,
24 mos onesies, 2T-3T pull-ups
Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/thenest#

Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

You descended from on high, O compassionate One, and consented to a threeday burial, to free us from the passions. O Lord, our life and resurrection, glory to You!

Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Martyr Callistratus & his Companions in the Fourth Mode

Your Martyrs, O Lord, were worthily awarded by You * the crowns of incorruption, in that they contested for You our immortal God. * Since they possessed Your power, they defeated the tyrants, * dashing the demons’ powerless displays of defiance. * O Christ God, at their fervent entreaties, save our souls. (Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε Come Quickly)

Οι Μάρτυρές σου, Κύριε, εν τή αθλήσει αυτών, στεφάνους εκομίσαντο τής αφθαρσίας, εκ σού τού Θεού ημών, σχόντες γάρ τήν ισχύν σου, τούς τυράννους καθείλον, έθραυσαν καί δαιμόνων, τά ανίσχυρα θράση. Αυτών ταίς ικεσίαις, Χριστέ ο Θεός, σώσον τάς ψυχάς ημών.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that never falls, intercession with the Creator that never fails, we sinners beg you, do not ignore the voices of our prayers. O good Lady, we implore you, quickly come unto our aid, when we cry out to you with faith. Hurry to intercession, and hasten to supplication, O Theotokos who protect now and ever those who honor you.

Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.

Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.

Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Fourth Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 75.11,1.
Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.
Στίχ. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ μέγα τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 6:16-18, 7:1.

Ἀδελφοί, ὑμεῖς ἐστε ναὸς Θεοῦ ζῶντος, καθὼς εἶπεν ὁ θεός ὅτι Ἐνοικήσω ἐν αὐτοῖς, καὶ ἐμπεριπατήσω· καὶ ἔσομαι αὐτῶν θεός, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔσονταί μοι λαός. Διὸ, Ἐξέλθετε ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν καὶ ἀφορίσθητε, λέγει κύριος, καὶ ἀκαθάρτου μὴ ἅπτεσθε· κἀγὼ εἰσδέξομαι ὑμᾶς, καὶ ἔσομαι ὑμῖν εἰς πατέρα, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔσεσθέ μοι εἰς υἱοὺς καὶ θυγατέρας, λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ. Ταύτας οὖν ἔχοντες τὰς ἐπαγγελίας, ἀγαπητοί, καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος, ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ θεοῦ.

Gospel Reading

1st Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 5:1-11

At that time, as Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.

1st Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 5:1-11

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἑστὼς ὁ Ἰησοῦς παρὰ τὴν λίμνην Γεννησαρέτ, καὶ εἶδε δύο πλοῖα ἑστῶτα παρὰ τὴν λίμνην· οἱ δὲ ἁλιεῖς ἀποβάντες ἀπ᾿ αὐτῶν ἀπέπλυναν τὰ δίκτυα. ἐμβὰς δὲ εἰς ἓν τῶν πλοίων, ὃ ἦν τοῦ Σίμωνος, ἠρώτησεν αὐτὸν ἀπὸ τῆς γῆς ἐπαναγαγεῖν ὀλίγον· καὶ καθίσας ἐδίδασκεν ἐκ τοῦ πλοίου τοὺς ὄχλους. ὡς δὲ ἐπαύσατο λαλῶν, εἶπε πρὸς τὸν Σίμωνα· ἐπανάγαγε εἰς τὸ βάθος καὶ χαλάσατε τὰ δίκτυα ὑμῶν εἰς ἄγραν. καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ Σίμων εἶπεν αὐτῷ· ἐπιστάτα, δι᾿ ὅλης τῆς νυκτὸς κοπιάσαντες οὐδὲν ἐλάβομεν· ἐπὶ δὲ τῷ ῥήματί σου χαλάσω τὸ δίκτυον. καὶ τοῦτο ποιήσαντες συνέκλεισαν πλῆθος ἰχθύων πολύ· διερρήγνυτο δὲ τὸ δίκτυον αὐτῶν. καὶ κατένευσαν τοῖς μετόχοις τοῖς ἐν τῷ ἑτέρῳ πλοίῳ τοῦ ἐλθόντας συλλαβέσθαι αὐτοῖς· καὶ ἦλθον καὶ ἔπλησαν ἀμφότερα τὰ πλοῖα, ὥστε βυθίζεσθαι αὐτά. ἰδὼν δὲ Σίμων Πέτρος προσέπεσε τοῖς γόνασιν ᾿Ιησοῦ λέγων· ἔξελθε ἀπ᾿ ἐμοῦ, ὅτι ἀνὴρ ἁμαρτωλός εἰμι, Κύριε· θάμβος γὰρ περιέσχεν αὐτὸν καὶ πάντας τοὺς σὺν αὐτῷ ἐπὶ τῇ ἄγρᾳ τῶν ἰχθύων ᾗ συνέλαβον, ὁμοίως δὲ καὶ ᾿Ιάκωβον καὶ ᾿Ιωάννην, υἱοὺς Ζεβεδαίου, οἳ ἦσαν κοινωνοὶ τῷ Σίμωνι. καὶ εἶπε πρὸς τὸν Σίμωνα ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· μὴ φοβοῦ· ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν ἀνθρώπους ἔσῃ ζωγρῶν. καὶ καταγαγόντες τὰ πλοῖα ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν, ἀφέντες ἅπαντα ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ.

Saints and Feasts

September 27

1st Sunday of Luke

September 29

Kyriakos the Hermit of Palestine

This Saint was born in Corinth in 448. He went to Palestine to the Lavra of Euthymius the Great, but because of his youth was sent by Saint Euthymius to Saint Gerasimus; after the death of Saint Gerasimus he returned to the Lavra of Saint Euthymius. Later he took on a more rigorous life of asceticism in the wilderness of Natoufa, where there was nothing to eat except the exceedingly bitter wild herb called squills, which, however, through his prayers, God made sweet for him and his disciple. He lived 107 years and reposed in the year 555.

September 30

Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia

This Saint, a Parthian by race, was the son of Anak. He was born about the year 240 and was taught the Faith of Christ in Caesarea of Cappadocia. He entered the service of Tiridates, King of Armenia, but when discovered to be a Christian, he was subjected to many horrible torments at the King's hands, then was cast into a pit of mire with poisonous serpents and left to die. By the power of God, however, he abode there unharmed for fourteen years, his needs provided by a certain widow, until he was made known by revelation and set free. He converted to piety innumerable multitudes of Armenians, including Tiridates himself, and was consecrated bishop by Leontius, Archbishop of Caesarea, to shepherd the vast flock he had gained for Christ. He spent the last part of his life in retirement in the ascetical discipline, and reposed in peace about the year 325. Saint Gregory is honoured as the Illuminator of Armenia.

October 01

Romanos the Melodist

Saint Romanos flourished during the reign of Anastasius (491-518). He was from Emesa of Syria, and apparently was born of Jewish parents, for a hymn written in his honour in Greek says he was "of Hebrew stock," and it has furthermore been noted that he uses many Semitic idioms in his writings. He was baptized an Orthodox Christian, and at some time became a deacon in the Church of Beirut. He was the first composer of the kontakia, the foremost of which is that of the feast of Christ's Nativity, On this day the Virgin .... In composing many of his kontakia. Saint Romanos was inspired by the hymns of Saint Ephraim of Syria.

Memorials and Trisagion

40 Day Memorial for Helen Tsaprazis
7 Year Memorial for Dennis Ford

May their memory be eternal

Thank you to the Tsaprazis and Ford Families for sponsoring coffee hour.

Wisdom of the Fathers

For now they were well instructed beforehand...But mark both their faith and their obedience. For though they were in the midst of their work when they heard His command, they delayed not, they procrastinated not, they said not, "let us return home, and converse with our kinsfolk," but "they forsook all and followed."

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

Because such is the obedience which Christ seeks of us, as that we delay not even a moment of time, though something absolutely most needful should vehemently press on us.

St. John Chrysostom

Homily 14 on Matthew 4, 4th Century

Diakonia Newsletter

Read the latest Diakonia Newsletter for this Sunday

https://bulletinbuilder.org/diakonia-newsletter/2026-09-27?source=bulletin_web

September 27, 2026

Bulletin Inserts

Friends of the Metropolis

The Friends of the Metropolis program is a crucial initiative designed to support and expand various ministries and programs across the entire Metropolis of Detroit. By contributing to the Friends campaign, donors join a collective effort that provides the essential financial foundation for Metropolis-wide outreach, reinforcing the communal faith and joint ministry of service among the faithful. These contributions directly fund core operations and initiatives, including vital support for Youth and Young Adult Ministries across the Metropolis, helping to cultivate the next generation of Orthodox Christians. Furthermore, the funds bolster Outreach and Evangelism efforts, extending the mission of the Church to the wider community, and provide direct financial assistance to Hellenic College Holy Cross to educate future clergy and lay leaders.

Rise Up and Build Stewardship program

In the Old Testament we read about Nehemiah. After seeing the crumbling walls of Jerusalem, he calls the people to “Rise up and build." Nehemiah doesn't do it alone. He inspires the people, sharing his vision. And the response of the people? "Let us rise up and build."

Calendar

Nativity's Gmail Calendar

September 27 to October 11, 2026

Sunday, September 27

1st Sunday of Luke

Memorials and Trisagion

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

11:30AM Sunday Church School

12:00PM GOYA Frappe Fundraiser

Wednesday, September 30

5:00PM Visitation and Trisagion (7pm)

Thursday, October 1

10:00AM Visitation and Funeral

Friday, October 2

4:00PM Private Rental Social Hall

7:00PM AA Meeting in Ed Center

Sunday, October 4

2nd Sunday of Luke

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

11:30AM Sunday Church School

12:00PM Fellowship of St. Moses the Black Conference presentation during coffee hour

12:30PM GOYA Meeting

2:00PM Wedding

Monday, October 5

6:00PM Philoptochos Meeting

Tuesday, October 6

8:30AM Trip to Holy Trinity Monastery

6:00PM Agiasmos/Blessing Nativity Ed Center

7:00PM Evening Bible Study with Fr. Nick

Wednesday, October 7

7:00PM Paraklesis

Friday, October 9

7:00PM AA Meeting in Social Hall

Saturday, October 10

Nativity Basketball practice/games

11:00AM Baptism

Sunday, October 11

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

11:30AM Sunday Church School

12:00PM Philoptochos Hot Diggety Dog

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