Sacrament of Confession is currently being offered by Fr. Nick and Fr. Alex during regular business hours until Friday, March 30. There are only a few evening appointments available, beginning at 6:00 pm, with the final appointment at 8:00 pm. During Holy Week, visits are planned for those who are unable to come to church. Please be considerate of these individuals who otherwise would not receive the blessings of the Church. Please make your appointments as soon as possible, through the secretary during regular office hours. Thank you very much for your cooperation. - Fr. Nick
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.
Project Mexico Update: .Thank you to everyone who donated funds to help put our faith in action. We have raised $4,000 of the $7600 needed to cover the cost of building supplies. Our hope is to raise further funds to cover the travel expenses of the team. If you have not yet donated, checks may be made payable to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church with Project Mexico in the memo line. Questions about Project Mexico? Contact Chris Patselas at PatselasCC@bv.com
Stewardship: "WANTED". We are looking for 98 parishioners / families who filled out pledge cards in 2017 but who we have not heard from in 2018. Please contact the Stewardship Committee at our table in the church hall and fill out a Membership Card. It is important so we can insure you and your family receive all the benefits of our Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and our Ministries. Without a current membership card we can not insure we have the correct information on file for you and your family. Remember we will have our first Parish General Assembly on April 22 after church. Only members in good standing will be able to attend and vote. We need everyone at the General Assembly to insure our community runs effectively and to make the necessary decisions that insure we put our faith in action. So please fill out your Membership Card and return it to the Church.
Philoptochos Palm Sunday Luncheon: Today is the last day to purchase tickets for next week's annual Palm Sunday Luncheon sponsored by our Philoptochos. Baked Fish Lunch for adults and Macaroni and Cheese with Fish Sticks for children. The tickets are $20/adults and $10/children under 10 and are on sale during today’s coffee hour. Or, please contact Tasia Goffas for tickets at (734) 678-7303. Tickets will not be available at the door so purchase your tickets today and make plans to attend. Let us begin Holy Week as a St. Nicholas family by joining together for the luncheon.
Spring Flower Sale! Spring is almost here, and the Philoptochos flower sale has started! Beautiful baskets and planters are available. The orders are due by April 29 with delivery on May 5 during our Women’s Expo—just in time for Mother's Day! Order forms are on the information racks in the hallway. Please contact Carolyn Roopas with questions at ccroopas@gmail.com or (734) 395-8216.
Book Sale: We would like to thank everyone for the donation of books. We will display all of the books on Sunday, April. 22, following the Liturgy and will be available for purchase on this day. If we have enough children's books, each child will be able to select 1 book at no charge. Leftover books will be donated to AAUW. The money raised will go to our Philoptochos Chapter Challenge for Autism. We will collect books until the end of March. Thank you again for supporting this project.
GOYA will be coordinating the memorial luminaries that are displayed during Good Friday’s service and procession. Luminary sales have begun. Each candle bag will cost $7 and will display up to two loved ones’ names. All the proceeds will benefit GOYA youth programs.
GREEK FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIPS: It’s time to start thinking warm weather and this year’s Ya’ssoo Festival—June 8, 9, 10. This is an ideal way to promote your business to Ann Arbor and the surrounding communities as well as for individuals to support our festival. Forms are available on the Ya’ssoo table in the office hallway. Thank you!
Prosforo needed March 31, April 7, May 6, 27 and all of June. Fellowship Hour sponsors needed April 15, May 6. Please call the office if you are interested.
AHEPA District #10: Once again, the Order of AHEPA District #10 Educational Foundation is awarding educational scholarships to high school students and college students. Scholarship applications can be downloaded at www.AHEPAdistrict10.org/educational-foundation. The deadline is 5:00 pm, April 1.
iSacrifice Holy Week Retreat: Mark your calendars! The retreat will take place this Saturday, March 31 - Saturday of Lazarus, following the Divine Liturgy and brunch. The theme this year is iSacrifice and will cover the washing of the feet, the passion, and the resurrection of Christ. Adult discussion and palm cross making with Fr. Vasili will take place during the retreat. We look forward to seeing you!
Ushers Meeting: A reminder, we have an ushers meeting this Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 pm. Please try your best to attend.
Room to Rent: If you are interested in renting a room near the University of Michigan campus, please contact Nia Patrikakos at (734) 663-3486.
Bookstore: We have new enamel incense burners and several Romanian icons. We also have books on Great Lent and Holy Week. Please come visit and browse!
Flowers: Thank you to Gigi Kitromelides for donating the funds to decorate the Icon of the Theotokos for the Akathist Hymn and to Angeliki Evangelinos for the icon of the Annunciation. If you are interested in purchasing flowers for any upcoming feastday, please contact Lambrini Lagos or the Church office.
Tsoureki Sale: The Daughters of Penelope Annual Tsoureki Sale ends today, Sunday, March 25. The cost is $10 for each 1 lb. loaf without the dyed egg. The pickup date is Palm Sunday, April 1 after the Divine Liturgy. Please order today. The forms and drop box are available on the table near the office. Contact Stacy Garris (734) 665-5200 if you have any questions.
Easter Egg Hunt: The Penelope's Kids ministry of the Daughters of Penelope is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday following the Agape service on Sunday, April 8. It promises to be a lot of fun! Everyone is invited to participate.
Congratulations to Yannis and Penelope Paulus on the birth of their 4th son Argo Maximus, on March 21. May God continue to bless your growing family.