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Upcoming Calendar Events

Friday, October 16
6:00 pm Hope & Joy Family Night
7pm AA meeting in Ed Center

Saturday, October 17
5pm Private Rental Social Hall

Sunday, October 18 - Luke the Evangelist
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Installation of GOYA officers following Liturgy
8:45 am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy
11:30am Sunday Church School
2pm Hope and Joy trip to 3 Cedars Farm

Tuesday, October 20
Please note that there is no morning Bible study this week
4:30pm Youth Greek Classes
7pm Adult Greek Classes (online)
7pm Evening Bible Study CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

Wednesday, October 21
7pm Holy Unction at Holy Cross

Thursday, October 22
7pm Adult Greek Classes (online)

Friday, October 23
6pm GOYA BONFIRE
7pm AA meeting in Social Hall

Saturday, October 24
6pm Basketball Practice

Sunday, October 25 - 6th Sunday of Luke
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8:45 am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy
11:30am Sunday Church School

NOTICE OF FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY

THE FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY is scheduled for Sunday, November 8 following Divine Liturgy. Ministry leaders should prepare reports and get them to the church office no later than Sunday, November 1. Parish Council elections are Sunday, December 6.

PARISH NEWS AND UPDATES

TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY THIS WEEK - Please note that the morning Bible study will not meet this week. The evening session at 7pm focuses on the Acts of the Apostles. All are welcome to attend in person or via the zoom platform. Use Meeting ID: 340 526 4067 and Passcode: bible. Please be sure to update your zoom app and CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS - On November 1, the Archdiocese of America honors the national philanthropic ministry of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society. Our ladies will serve a soup luncheon on November 1. Proceeds will support their annual fundraising campaign for various organizations.

SAVE THE DATE - OCTOBER 23-25 - for the 33rd Annual Fellowship of St. Moses the Black Conference at St. Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Detroit. Registration information below.

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

UPCOMING HOPE AND JOY ACTIVITES:

Family Night - Friday, October 16 at 6 pm - We'll gather for food, fellowship and fun.
3 Cedars Farm Field Trip - Sunday, October 18 at 2 pm.

BASKETBALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Visit nativitybasketball.weebly.com to learn more and register. See the bulletin insert below for more information.

PANHELLENIC SCHOLARSHIP - Do you or an exceptional undergraduate student you know qualify to be a PanHellenic Scholar? The 2026/2027 application is now open and accepting applications! Please visit the application page (www.panhellenicsf.org/apply) for the full list of eligibility and requirements. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2027.

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]

UPCOMING GOYA EVENTS - See the GOYA bulletin board in the hallway for details

Installation of GOYA OFFICERS is THIS SUNDAY, October 18 following liturgy
Goya Bonfire is Friday, October 23 - mark your calendar.
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT - Saturday, October 24 @ Assumption St. Clair Shores.

BASKETBALL UPDATES - We thank our sponsors for the 2026-2027 basketball program. We especially acknowledge DT Midstream. Not only are they the Presenting Sponsor for Nativity Basketball, DT Midstream provided a $5,000 contribution toward our beautiful new basketball trophy cases. They are the employer of Voula Sonbay, Nativity parishioner, and longtime supporter of our basketball program! We look forward to having those installed in the coming month. Please join us in thanking DT Midstream and Voula Sonbay for their generosity and commitment to our youth and our parish!

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Data Surveys, a longtime supporter of Nativity Basketball and a Michigan-based company that provides investigative and fraud prevention services throughout the state. We are also proud to note the connection to the Ford family through Gale Ford's niece, Annette Armour.

We are incredibly grateful for our community's commitment to our youth basketball ministry. Please visit the Nativity Basketball website and our bulletin board for a complete list of sponsors and supporters.”

FOCUS Detroit Updates

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

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 Third Mode

Let the heavens be glad. Let the earth rejoice exceedingly. For the Lord has shown strength with his arm. He trampled death by death. He became the first-born of the dead. Out of the belly of Hades, He has rescued us, and to the world He has granted the great mercy.

Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος, ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Apolytikion for Luke the Evangelist in the Third Mode

O holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, make intercession to our merciful God, that He grant our souls forgiveness of offenses.

Απόστολε Άγιε, καί Ευαγγελιστά Λουκά, πρέσβευε τώ ελεήμονι Θεώ, ίνα πταισμάτων άφεσιν, παράσχη ταίς ψυχαίς 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 18.4,1.
Their voice has gone out into all the earth.
Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 4:5-11, 14-18.

Brethren, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer every one. Tychicos will tell you all about my affairs; he is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, and with him Onesimos, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you of everything that has taken place. Aristarchos my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions if he comes to you, receive him), and Jesus who is called Justos. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you. Give my greetings to the brethren at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. And when this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you read also the letter from Laodicea. And say to Archippos, "See that you fulfill the ministry which you have received in the Lord." I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my fetters. Grace be with you. Amen.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Fourth Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 18.4,1.
Εἰς πᾶσαν τὴν γῆν ἐξῆλθεν ὁ φθόγγος αὐτῶν.
Στίχ. Οἱ οὐρανοὶ διηγοῦνται δόξαν Θεοῦ.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Κολοσσαεῖς 4:5-11, 14-18.

Ἀδελφοί, ἐν σοφίᾳ περιπατεῖτε πρὸς τοὺς ἔξω, τὸν καιρὸν ἐξαγοραζόμενοι. Ὁ λόγος ὑμῶν πάντοτε ἐν χάριτι, ἅλατι ἠρτυμένος, εἰδέναι πῶς δεῖ ὑμᾶς ἑνὶ ἑκάστῳ ἀποκρίνεσθαι. Τὰ κατʼ ἐμὲ πάντα γνωρίσει ὑμῖν Τυχικός, ὁ ἀγαπητὸς ἀδελφὸς καὶ πιστὸς διάκονος καὶ σύνδουλος ἐν κυρίῳ· ὃν ἔπεμψα πρὸς ὑμᾶς εἰς αὐτὸ τοῦτο, ἵνα γνῷ τὰ περὶ ὑμῶν καὶ παρακαλέσῃ τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν· σὺν Ὀνησίμῳ τῷ πιστῷ καὶ ἀγαπητῷ ἀδελφῷ, ὅς ἐστιν ἐξ ὑμῶν. Πάντα ὑμῖν γνωριοῦσιν τὰ ὧδε. Ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Ἀρίσταρχος ὁ συναιχμάλωτός μου, καὶ Μᾶρκος ὁ ἀνεψιὸς Βαρνάβᾳ, περὶ οὗ ἐλάβετε ἐντολάς - ἐὰν ἔλθῃ πρὸς ὑμᾶς, δέξασθε αὐτόν· καὶ Ἰησοῦς ὁ λεγόμενος Ἰοῦστος, οἱ ὄντες ἐκ περιτομῆς· οὗτοι μόνοι συνεργοὶ εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ, οἵτινες ἐγενήθησάν μοι παρηγορία. Ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Λουκᾶς ὁ ἰατρὸς ὁ ἀγαπητός, καὶ Δημᾶς. Ἀσπάσασθε τοὺς ἐν Λαοδικείᾳ ἀδελφούς, καὶ Νυμφᾶν, καὶ τὴν κατʼ οἶκον αὐτοῦ ἐκκλησίαν. Καὶ ὅταν ἀναγνωσθῇ παρʼ ὑμῖν ἡ ἐπιστολή, ποιήσατε ἵνα καὶ ἐν τῇ Λαοδικαίων ἐκκλησίᾳ ἀναγνωσθῇ, καὶ τὴν ἐκ Λαοδικείας ἵνα καὶ ὑμεῖς ἀναγνῶτε. Καὶ εἴπατε Ἀρχίππῳ, Βλέπε τὴν διακονίαν ἣν παρέλαβες ἐν κυρίῳ, ἵνα αὐτὴν πληροῖς. Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου. Μνημονεύετέ μου τῶν δεσμῶν. Ἡ χάρις μεθʼ ὑμῶν. Ἀμήν.

Gospel Reading

Luke the Evangelist
The Reading is from Luke 10:16-21

The Lord said to his disciples, "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me, and he who rejects me rejects him who sent me." The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!" And he said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will."

Luke the Evangelist
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 10:16-21

Εἶπεν ὁ Κὐριος τοῖς ἑαυτοῦ μαθηταῖς· ῾Ο ἀκούων ὑμῶν ἐμοῦ ἀκούει, καὶ ὁ ἀθετῶν ὑμᾶς ἐμὲ ἀθετεῖ· ὁ δὲ ἐμὲ ἀθετῶν ἀθετεῖ τὸν ἀποστείλαντά με. ῾Υπέστρεψαν δὲ οἱ ἑβδομήκοντα μετὰ χαρᾶς λέγοντες· Κύριε, καὶ τὰ δαιμόνια ὑποτάσσεται ἡμῖν ἐν τῷ ὀνόματί σου. Εἶπε δὲ αὐτοῖς· ἐθεώρουν τὸν σατανᾶν ὡς ἀστραπὴν ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ πεσόντα. ἰδοὺ δίδωμι ὑμῖν τὴν ἐξουσίαν τοῦ πατεῖν ἐπάνω ὄφεων καὶ σκορπίων καὶ ἐπὶ πᾶσαν τὴν δύναμιν τοῦ ἐχθροῦ, καὶ οὐδὲν ὑμᾶς οὐ μὴ ἀδικήσῃ. πλὴν ἐν τούτῳ μὴ χαίρετε, ὅτι τὰ πνεύματα ὑμῖν ὑποτάσσεται· χαίρετε δὲ ὅτι τὰ ὀνόματα ὑμῶν ἐγράφη ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς. ᾿Εν αὐτῇ τῇ ὥρᾳ ἠγαλλιάσατο τῷ πνεύματι ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς καὶ εἶπεν· ἐξομολογοῦμαί σοι, πάτερ, κύριε τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καὶ τῆς γῆς, ὅτι ἀπέκρυψας ταῦτα ἀπὸ σοφῶν καὶ συνετῶν, καὶ ἀπεκάλυψας αὐτὰ νηπίοις· ναί, ὁ πατήρ, ὅτι οὕτως ἐγένετο εὐδοκία ἔμπροσθέν σου.

Saints and Feasts

October 18

Luke the Evangelist

This Apostle was an Antiochean, a physician by trade, and a disciple and companion of Paul. He wrote his Gospel in Greek after Matthew and Mark, after which he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, and dedicated both works to Theophilus, who, according to some, was Governor of Achaia. He lived some eighty-six years and died in Achaia, perhaps in Patras, the capital of this district. His emblem is the calf, the third symbolical beast mentioned by Ezekiel (1:10), which is a symbol of Christ's sacrificial and priestly office, as Saint Irenaeus says.

October 22

Seven Holy Martyred Youths of Ephesus

The Seven Youths hid themselves in a certain cave near Ephesus in the year 250, to escape the persecution of Decius. By divine grace, a sleep came upon them and they slept for 184 years, until the reign of Saint Theodosius the Younger, when the doctrine of the resurrection was being assailed by heretics. They then awoke, that is, were resurrected, confirming in the sight of all the bodily resurrection; and again after a short time, by divine command, they reposed in the Lord in the year 434.

October 23

James the Apostle, brother of Our Lord

According to some, this Saint was a son of Joseph the Betrothed, born of the wife that the latter had before he was betrothed to the Ever-virgin. Hence he was the brother of the Lord, Who was also thought to be the son of Joseph (Matt. 13: 55). But some say that he was a nephew of Joseph, and the son of his brother Cleopas, who was also called Alphaeus and Mary his wife, who was the first cousin of the Theotokos. But even according to this genealogy, he was still called, according to the idiom of the Scriptures, the Lord's brother because of their kinship.

This Iakovos is called the Less (Mark 15:40) by the Evangelists to distinguish him from Iakovos, the son of Zebedee, who was called the Great. He became the first Bishop of Jerusalem, elevated to this episcopal rank by the Apostles, according to Eusebius (Eccl. Hist., Book II: 23), and was called Obliah, that is, the Just, because of his great holiness and righteousness. Having ascended the crest of the Temple on the day of the Passover at the prompting of all, he bore testimony from there concerning his belief in Jesus, and he proclaimed with a great voice that Jesus sits at the right hand of the great power of God and shall come again upon the clouds of heaven. On hearing this testimony, many of those present cried, "Hosanna to the Son of David." But the Scribes and Pharisees cried, "So, even the just one hath been led astray," and at the command of Ananias the high priest, the Apostle was cast down headlong from thence, then was stoned, and while he prayed for his slayers, his head was crushed by the wooden club wielded by a certain scribe. The first of the Catholic (General) Epistles written to the Jews in the Diaspora who believed in Christ was written by this Iakovos.

Memorials and Trisagion

40 Day Memorial for Nick George Loridas

40 Day Memorial for Gus Papageorgakis

May their memory be eternal

Thank you to the Randall and Papageorgakis Families for sponsoring coffee hour.

Diakonia Newsletter

Read the latest Diakonia Newsletter for this Sunday

https://bulletinbuilder.org/diakonia-newsletter/2026-10-18?source=bulletin_web

October 18, 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

October 18 to November 1, 2026

Sunday, October 18

Installation of GOYA officers

Memorials and Trisagions

☦️ Luke the Evangelist

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

11:30AM Sunday Church School

2:00PM Hope and Joy - 3 Cedars Field Trip

Tuesday, October 20

4:30PM 🇬🇷 YOUTH classes

7:00PM Evening Bible Study with Fr. Nick

7:00PM 🇬🇷 ADULT classes (online)

Wednesday, October 21

7:00PM Holy Unction (at Holy Cross)

Thursday, October 22

7:00PM 🇬🇷 ADULT CLASSES (online)

Friday, October 23

6:30PM GOYA Bonfire

7:00PM AA Meeting in Social Hall

Saturday, October 24

Goya Dodgeball @Assumption

5:00PM Byzantine Choir Practice

6:00PM Nativity Basketball practice/games

Sunday, October 25

6th Sunday of Luke

Memorials and Trisagions

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

11:30AM Sunday Church School

Monday, October 26

The Holy Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer

9:00AM Orthros & Divine Liturgy - Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer

Tuesday, October 27

11:00AM Morning Bible Study with Father Nick

12:00PM Tuesday Lunch Group

4:30PM 🇬🇷 YOUTH classes

7:00PM Evening Bible Study with Fr. Nick

7:00PM 🇬🇷 ADULT classes (online)

Wednesday, October 28

OXI DAY: October 28th, 1940

The Holy Protection of the Theotokos

9:00AM Orthros and Divine Liturgy - OXI Day

Thursday, October 29

7:00PM 🇬🇷 ADULT CLASSES (online)

Friday, October 30

7:00PM AA Meeting in Social Hall

Saturday, October 31

5:00PM Vespers

6:00PM Nativity Basketball practice/games

Sunday, November 1

Pass Tray for Sts Cosmos & Damian

Philoptochos Sunday

5th Sunday of Luke

16 yr Trisagion for Karl Nicoff

9 Month Trisagion for Nikolaos Nikolakakis

8:45AM Orthros

10:00AM Divine Liturgy

11:30AM Sunday Church School

12:00PM Philoptochos Soup Sunday

12:30PM GOYA Meeting

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