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: Today the Philoptochos is sponsoring their Annual IOCC International Coffee. The refreshments are items from around the world representing the international outreach of International Orthodox Christian Charities. We ask you to support this Pan Orthodox humanitarian organization. For every $1 donated, IOCC qualifies for $7 matching. 92% of the funds that are donated goes to philanthropic aid. We thank for your continued support.
Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp (MDSC) in Rose City is accepting applications for staff and campers. Please go to gomdsc@gmail.com for more information.
Festival Volunteer Signup: The festival is only 26 days away, and we need your help! Signup sheets are available outside the Social Hall and online at our stnickaa.org website.
Festival Promo Materials Are Ready! Festival flyers, posters, and E-Z-peel stickers are now on the Ya’ssoo table in the office hallway. We’re only 26 days away! Festival dates are June 9, 10, 11.
Raffle Tickets: Tickets are available for sale and pre-sale today outside the Social Hall.
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. Because of our festival, our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 21, at 7:00 pm. Everybody is welcome to join this committee. Your time and talents are valuable to our Saint Nicholas Church. For any questions, please contact George Kokales or Christos Philippou.
Ya’ssoo Kafenio Baking: Please join us for Galaktoboureko baking this Fri., May 19 at 5:00 pm and Sat., May 20 at 9:00 am. Every bit of your time helps and no experience is necessary. Upcoming baking dates include; 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; and Rizogalo and Loukoumathes on Thurs., June 8 at 9:00 am. For more information, please contact Ioanna Ioannou at (734) 996-0481.
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 14.5% 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.
Outreach and Evangelism/Faith and Food Garden: Please join us this Saturday, May 20 at 10:00 am to plant. mulch, and weed the garden. We may also do some repair on the fence. Please bring your own gloves and garden tools. Even a couple of hours will be very helpful. For more information, please contact Robert Ashley at rashley200478@gmail.com.
Bookstore: We have a fresh supply of both Mothers Day cards and beautiful gold leaf icons from Greece. Please stop by our bookstore and browse.
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 date to your calendar. Thank you!
Philoptochos: Thank you to everyone who supported our first Chapter Challenge “Women’s Expo.” We received a lot of positive feedback from our parishioners and our guests. A special thank you to Elaine Karam and Cerene Boudrie for co-chairing the event and to Carolyn Roopas for chairing the Spring Flower Sale. Thank you to all Philoptochos ladies who came out and helped set up and worked at the booths.
Spanakopita: This is the last call for those who want to buy Spanakopita. We have lowered the price (2 for the price of one--$20.00). Please see Joy during coffee hour today if you are interested in purchasing. Thank you to everyone for once again supporting our Philoptochos.
Flowers: If you are interested in purchasing flowers to decorate the icons for any upcoming feastday, please contact Lambrini Lagos or the Church office.
Prosforo needed June 4, 25. Fellowship Hour sponsors needed June 18, 25. Please call the office if you are interested
Save the Date! The 86th annual AHEPA Family District 10 Convention will be held this Sat., May 20 at the Assumption Greek Church in Grand Blanc. For more information, please visit our bulletin board.
Orthodox Christian Women of Michigan: His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas will discuss The Holy and Great Council held in Crete last summer, 2016, at the next OCW meeting tomorrow, Monday, May 15 at 7:00 pm. The program will take place at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Sterling Heights. For more information, please visit ocw.michigan@yahoo.com
Graduation: Nicholas G. Chapekis, Sr. would like to announce the graduation of his grandson, Matthew Sietsema, from E. Lansing High School! Matthew will be attending Michigan Tech. University in Fall 2017 to study Mechanical Engineering. Nick, along with Fr. Mark and Presvytera Katherine are inviting everyone to a graduation luncheon at noon on Sun., May 21, in the social hall at Holy Trinity in Lansing.