Rides to Church: If you, or anyone you know, needs a ride to church, please call the office. We will either send a fellow parishioner to pick you up, or call a cab for you. Also, St. Nicholas is compiling a list of individuals who would be interested in picking up fellow parishioners who do not have a ride to church. If you are interested in helping us in this very important ministry, please call the office. It is our hope that everyone who wants to come to St. Nicholas will be able, whether they can drive or not.
Benevolence: Hunger is all around us, even here in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. Many times, we are asked to distribute food and toiletries to families who are hungry and in need. Please consider bringing non perishable food items and toiletries and leaving them on the shelf in the exo-narthex. Thank you and God Bless You.
Philoptochos: The Annual IOCC International Coffee sponsored by Philoptochos will take place on Sunday, May 14 after the Divine Liturgy. We are asking for your support on this 25th Anniversary of the founding of this Pan Orthodox humanitarian organization.
Flowers: If you are interested in purchasing flowers to decorate the icons for any upcoming feastday, please contact Lambrini Lagos or the Church office.
Iconography Phase III – Dome: The Icon of Christ Pantocrator, the Almighty sponsorship remains open. All are invited and encouraged to contribute and to share in sponsoring this icon. Remaining funding for Phase III – Dome Iconography is 15% of project goals. Forms are available at the Church office or on the Church web-site, or at the iconography information table in the Social Hall with updated displays.
Daughters of Penelope invites everyone to a Cinco De Mayo party on Thurs., May 4th at 7:00 pm for Mexican dinner, games and fun! We look forward to your attendance!
Stewardship: The Parish Council is seeking volunteers to help our Parish improve our Stewardship program. Please join the Stewardship Committee meetings which have been scheduled on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the conference room, staring on May 3, 2017. Everybody is welcome to join this committee. Please join us as your time and talents are valuable to Saint Nicholas Church. For any questions, please contact George Kokales or Christos Philippou.
Festival Sponsorships: Business/personal sponsorship forms are now available on the Ya’ssoo table. Also for $25, you can write a personal message to be included in our Event Guide; please note that this is not intended for business purposes. All forms are available on the Ya’ssoo table in the hallway.
Ya’ssoo Kafenio Baking: Please join us for Galaktoboureko baking Fri., May 19 at 5:00 pm and Sat., May 20 at 9:00 am; Kourambeithes on Mon., May 22 and Tues., May 23 at 9:00 am, Baklava syrup on Sat., May 27 at 9:00 am; Baklava on Friday, June 2 at 9:00 am and Saturday, June 3 at 11:30 am; Karithopita and Coconut Cake on Wed., June 7 at 9:00 am; Rizogalo and Loukoumathes on Thurs., June 8 at 9:00 am. For more information, please contact Ioanna Ioannou at (734) 996-0481.
Ya’ssoo Greek Festival meeting: With 40 days until the festival, we are putting on the finishing touches so please join us this Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Thank you!
Ya’ssoo Greek Festival Volunteer Signup: Volunteers are needed for all areas of our festival. We need everyone’s help in order to have another successful festival so please make plans to volunteer a couple of hours or more on June 9, 10, 11. Please visit our church website, www.stnickaa.org or view in the Compass. Thank you!
Women’s Expo: Join us for the Women’s Expo this Saturday, May 6, at 10:00 am. The Expo will feature clothing, jewelry, a raffle, wine, chocolates, and baked goods. Please contact Elaine Karam at (734)904-3022 or Cerene Boudrie (734)216-4418 for more information.
Philoptochos: Our May 10 meeting will be held at 6:30 pm, which celebrates Philoptochos Birthday Month and is also Election Night.
Save the Date! Our Ladies Philoptochos Dinner will take place on Wed., June 14 at Weber’s. More information will be forthcoming. Please add this to your calendar. Thank you!
Bookstore: We have a fresh supply of Mothers Day cards and beautiful gold leaf icons from Greece. Please stop by the bookstore and browse.
Spanakopita: If anyone is interested in purchasing Spanakopita, please see Joy during the coffee hour. The cost is $20/tray. Thank you!
Outreach and Evangelism/Habitat for Humanity: Our next build date is Sat., May 20 at 9:00 am. Please consider supporting this worthy project by contacting Robert Ashley at rashley200478@gmail.com.
Lamb Luncheon: AHEPA Chapter 195 is sponsoring their annual spring Lamb Luncheon today, Sunday, April 30. Please join us for an exceptional meal featuring lamb shank, potatoes, green beans and salad. Tickets are still available and the recommended donation is $15 for adults and $11 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit AHEPA philanthropic initiatives including our high school senior scholarship program. Take out is also available.
Save the Date! The 86th annual AHEPA Family District 10 Convention will be held on Sat., May 20 at the Assumption Greek Church in Grand Blanc. For more information, please visit our bulletin board.
Prosforo needed May 14, 28, and June 4, 25. Fellowship Hour sponsors needed May 7, 28, and June 18, 25. Please call the office if you are interested.
Lodging: A former parishioner, Aaron Martin, will attend the University of Michigan this summer, June 21-July 24 for classwork. Aaron is looking for a place to stay while in Ann Arbor. He can be reached at martinaaron92@gmail.com or (734) 355-9825.