Sunday, November 28, 202113^th Sunday of Luke

40 Day Blessing: 

ASHER THOMAS BROWN, Parents:  Cote and Natalie Brown

Congratulations!

Memorials:    

GREGORY MEREHOUYIAS – 40 Days

STELLA KAOUNAS – 1 Year  (Coffee Hour Sponsor)

IRENE MELLOS – 1 Year  (Coffee Hour Sponsor)

May their memory be eternal!

SERVICES THIS WEEK:

We strongly encourage those who will not be attending church to participate in services through our website at https://www.stcons.org/video-streaming

Sunday, November 28, 13^th SUNDAY OF LUKE –  Orthros 8:45 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am   If you wish to follow along with the text, please use the link listed below: https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/dcs.html

Tuesday, November 20, FEAST DAY OF HOLY APOSTLE ST. ANDREAS (ANDREW) - Orthros 8:45 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am

LIGHT A CANDLE AND SAY A PRAYER:  When you are not able to attend church, you can purchase a candle from our church website (home page or video-streaming page), which be lit before the following service or a service that you specify.  Please give specific names, living or deceased, that you would like Father to remember in prayer. Father will light candles one hour before each service. For Sunday services, please place candle orders prior to 8:00 am Sunday morning.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Pam, Kathy, Martin, Bill, Georgene, Janet, Annette, Ryan, Patricia, Juliana, John, Lou, Paul, Zacharias, Connie, Vanessa (Vasiliki), Jake, Maegan, Irene, Michael, Barbara, Lisa, Pat, Christopher, Jonathan, Alexandra, Tracy, Dianna, Lazarus, Betty, Catherine, Susan, Evelyn, Gregg, Peter, Stella, Ann Marie, Vasilios, Carol, George, Demetri, Steve, Molly, Maria, Elizabeth, Evans, Katherine, Mike, Mary, Margaret, Angela, Connie, Bill, Carrie, Vito, Pete, Amalia, Stephanie, Lisa, Jacob, Anastasia, Rima, Kylie, Effie, Nicholas, and Maria.

Names may be added to the prayer list by request. If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, or if someone should be removed from the list, please contact the church office at stcons2@gmail.com

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

THANKSGIVING FAMILY WORSHIP 11/28: There will be no Sunday School classes this week.  Children will stay in church and worship with their families on that day. Sunday School will resume on Sunday, December 5^th.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Our Adult Bible Study will meet on Tuesday November 30, at 7:00 pm on the ZOOM platform. Reading and discussion of the Gospel of Matthew.  ZOOM LINK is: https://zoom.us/j/7345256789, Meeting ID: 7345256789  All adults are welcome.

PHILOPTOCHOS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON:  The Saint Helen Philoptochos Christmas Luncheon will be held on Saturday, December 4th, at the Marriott Hotel at Lauren Park.  Come join the FUN! Tickets will be sold after Church this Sunday.

POINSETTIA DELIVERY: For those who have ordered Christmas poinsettias from our Choir members, the plants will be delivered to the church on Monday, December 6^th. If you have any questions, contact Maritsa at madiaskalasz@gmail.com

HOPE AND JOY COFFEE HOUR  On Sunday, December 12^th, all of our children, Pre K – Seniors, are needed for a special rehearsal of our Christmas pageant during Sunday School time.  Following the Divine Liturgy service, our HOPE and JOY children will host the coffee hour for all parishioners with hot cocoa and sugar cookies, music, and a special surprise guest from the North Pole!

BLOOD DRIVE: The holiday season is a time for festivities and family. It’s also a time for giving back. The American Red Cross is currently experiencing an emergency blood shortage. We will be having a Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 28^th. Everyone who gives blood will receive a long sleeve t-shirt with a great “Give Blood” logo. To schedule an appointment, please log onto RedCrossBlood.org (our sponsor code: stcons) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) today.

NEWS AND NOTICES

CHILDREN’S PHOTOS:  This Sunday, please remember to bring in photos of your children to be included on our Sunday School Christmas tree in the church Narthex.  There are baskets at the Pangari and outside the church office to leave photos. The tree will be decorated following Thanksgiving.

SPANAKOPITA SALE:  You may still purchase  a ½ sheet pan of spanakopita (spinach and cheese pie) from our St. Helen Philoptochos, frozen and ready to bake! Each pan is $30, and all proceeds support philanthropic efforts in our community. Calling the Carol at 248.471.4369, or the church office at 734.525.6789 to arrange for pick up.

TREE OF LIGHTS:  Our 27^th annual Mary Drakos Tree of Lights Ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 19^th.  You may place an ornament on the tree in honor or in memory of a loved one on the Christmas tree for a donation of $10. For more information, contact Diane Plungis at 734.462.1179.

PARISH CHRISTMAS CARD:  Once again this year, there is no charge to be included in our annual parish Christmas card, however, only families who have completed a 2021 pledge card this year will be included in the Christmas card. If you have not done so, it is not too late to complete a 2021 pledge card and make your offering today. If you aren’t sure, feel free to call the church office and check to see if you are a member in good standing for the year 2021. Pledge cards are available on the parish website (stcons.org/stewardship), at the Pangari, or in the church office.

ST CONS GREEK FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  Our indoor Greek Festival planning committee members are working hard to put together a fantastic event for February 19, 2022!  If you are interested in helping to sell ads or sponsorships, prepare food, mailings, or any other advance volunteer work for the Saints Constantine and Helen GREEKFEST 2022, please contact Mark Chuey at  markchuey@aol.com or Annette in the church office at stcons2@gmail.com or 734.525.6789.

PARKING COURTESY: As we approach these months of cold, snow and ice we all want to park as close to the church entrance as possible. Please be courteous and do not park in handicapped parking spaces unless you have a need.  Please also be patient with those dropping people off at the entrance, and respectful of fire lanes and entrances to the church and the Hellenic Cultural Center.

MEMORIAL SERVICES:  Koliva that has been prepared for memorial services can now be distributed to parishioners at the end of service. Requested Coffee Hour sponsorship donation is $150, and the HCC will set up a table with cloth and coffee, etc. for your family. Paximadia and koulourakia may also be distributed at the coffee hour. Please call the church office to schedule memorials and coffee hour sponsorships in a timely manner so we can include the information in the bulletin.  On the day of the service, please bring a list of family names you would like Father to remember in prayer. 

Non-Orthodox Visitors Please Note:  Holy Communion is offered to Orthodox Christians who have properly prepared themselves.  Visitors are welcome to receive the Antidoron (Blessed Bread), which is distributed at the end of the Divine Liturgy.