Just in case you don't know - Nativity is open for worship! Join us in person (masks and social distancing required) or watch online: Visit our livestream web page to see the services.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 27, Curbside Lamb Dinner 3-6 pm
Sunday, February 28, Sunday of the Prodigal Son 8:45am Orthros & 10am Divine Liturgy (click here to view the Liturgy for the Day)
Tuesday, March 2, Zoom Bible Study at 11am Scripture for the day
Click the link below to join the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9177749823?pwd=MUlWaHE2aXh5WCtCNmJHay90NDFjUT09
Meeting ID: 917 774 9823 Passcode: 023606
Wednesday, March 3, Paraklesis at 7pm Call or email the church office with your prayer requests.
Saturday, March 6 - Saturday of Souls - 8:45am Orthros & 10am Divine Liturgy
NAMES FOR SATURDAY OF SOULS - submit your names using the forms on the candlestand or email them to the church office Please submit your names only once: they will be used for all the Saturdays of Souls during this season. Please also remember your loved ones by not only submitting their names, but by attending the holy services to offer your own prayers for their eternal rest. Anyone wishing to do so may also bring a small dish of memorial wheat (“kollyva”) for use during the service – and you can take it home to share with your family following the Liturgy.
News and Announcements
NEWS FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL Call for Special Assembly on Sunday, March 14. On the agenda is the 2021 budget, Proposal to establish an endowment account, proposal to fund critical repairs to the church building and proposal to change number of voting members needed for a quorum. Your presence is needed to discuss these items and take care of church business. More information is attached below and has been sent out via Postal Mail to our voting members.
COFFEE HOUR WILL RESUME When the weather permits us to be out of doors or when the Metropolis guidelines allow us to have indoor gatherings.
VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER FOR DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE Browse the many tables that have been lovingly prepared by the members and friends and make a donation in support of the Daughters of Penelope Scholarship Fund. Click here to visit their square site. For donations by check, please make payable to DOP chapter 174 and mail to the attention of Pam Petropoulos, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 3109 Scio Church Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Drive Through Kouloma at Sts. Constantine and Helen Lenten Luncheon and Marketplace on March 14 & 15 offered by Sts. Constantine and Helen. Preorders only - call the church office at 734.525.6789 for more information.
Sts. Constantine and Helen Friday Fish Fry February 19 through April 2. Advance orders requested at Hellenicculturalcenter.com or by phone 734.525.6789.
FAITH LIKE A MUSTARD SEED - Have you pondered how to pass Orthodox faith and heritage to your children, godchildren or grandchildren? Or, have you made observations about formal religious education and wondered if there is something that could more deeply connect children to their innate relationship with God? Beginning in March, Vicki Tarazi will be leading a Zoom Book study based on the book The Religious Potential of the Child: Experiencing Scripture and Liturgy with Young Children. Click here for the Introductory Video. Contact Vicki at bookstudy@nativitygochurch.org if you would like more information.
NATIVITY FOOD PANTRY - The pantry is full, Thank you for filling it! If you need assistance or know of someone who needs help, feel free to reach out to Father Nick, the church office or Parish Council President, Pete Tsaprazis at any time. Your needs will be kept confidential.
Keep track of Feasts, Fasts, Saints and Celebrations in 2021- Pick up a new Ecclesiastical Calendar. Thanks to Charles R. Step Funeral Home for sponsoring them for Nativity.
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY Did you know that Fr. Nick offers a Zoom Bible study on Tuesdays at 11:00 am? He'd love to have you join the lively discussion. Click here to join the zoom session.
"THE THREE HIERARCHS" GREEK SCHOOL RESUMES CLASSES ONLINE - You may contact Anna Liakou-Hentnik for more specific information at nativity_greek_school@yahoo.com
ALTAR BOYS Please arrive no later than 9:45 am if you plan to serve. Masks are required, social distance must be maintained. Contact Bill Smith if you have any questions.
Those in Our Prayers
Nicholas the Bishop, George the Priest, Philemon the Priest, Svetomir the Priest, Cassani the Presvytera, Adel Boles and Family, Mary Caracostas, Brandi Cauthen, Angeliki Dellas, Maria Dionyssopoulos, Constantin Dumitrescu, Kosta Efthimiou, Maria Espinosa, George Fine, Donna Hollis, John Houstoulakis, Gail Jaska, Kathy Jenaras, Maria Kalas, Helen Kaneris, Ted Kithes, Constantine Kondyles, Panagiotis Korelis, George Kotsonis, Soula Koumariotis, Panayiota Koutoupa, Anastasia Kyriazako, John Lambrou, Andrula Loisides, John and Julie Long, Anyssa Mahfoud, Wade Mahfoud, Anna Marcus, Bessie Marcus, Angela Mareskas, Frank Maroudis, David Meadors, Chris Milianis, Freda Mollasis, Evelyn Morris, Donka Nanovski, Pavle Nanovski, Alexander Nichoff, Carlo Nichoff, Freda Nicozisis, Marcy Papageorgakis, John Pappas, Marilyn Popyk, Penny Poulos, Maria Rifat, Helen Sitaras, Joan Stockdale, Evan Kostonas Stocklane, Mike Tjilos, Rick Tobin, Jim Tsakos, Evris and Helen Tsaprazis, John and Catherine Vardouniotis, Maryann Varverakis, Jim Vlahakis, Irene Vouharas, Sheri Wilkins, Irene Yiannati, Sandy Zembylas, Lisa Zervos, Constandina “Michele”, Hunsinger Family, Kyriakos “Chaz”, Norma and Basom, Stephanos “Roy”