From Fr. Anthony
The Church's office hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday, and you can stop by to speak with the office staff any time during those hours. If you have a general Church-related question, you should speak with Susan Solo, who is in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you need to meet with me, however, it's best to call first, as I may already be with another appointment, and am frequently called away to other visitations and appointments. If you prefer, I am happy to arrange a time in advance.
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Church Etiquette
We ask that the doors of the Narthex be closed and no one enters the Church during the following portions of the service:
Epistle, Gospel, Sermon, Great Entrance, Creed, Consecration, and Lord's Prayer
Please be respectful of the prayer and attention of those who are in the Church as you enter.
When it is time for Holy Communion, please remain in your pews until the members of the Parish Council come to your pew to usher you forward by row. In this way, we can ensure that our approaching of the Sacred Mysteries will be accomplished in an appropriate and orderly manner.
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Epistle Reader: Justin Cook, 7th Grade
Procession of Icons - Today
All Sunday School students with their teachers will solemnly process around the Church with the priest and altar boys to commemorate the Restoration of Icons and Victory of Orthodoxy over false teachings. Note: Class will be held following the procession.
Presanctified Liturgies - Wednesdays
Please join us for our Presanctified Liturgies each Wednesday from 6-7:30 pm, with a Lenten Potluck dinner following. See the flyer on the candle counter and bring the Lenten food iem according to the beginning letter of your last name.
Our Students' Feast Days
We wish our students celebrating their Feast Days this month 'Chronia Polla.' May God grant them many years. See the list on the display board in the school hallway!
GOYA Lenten Retreat
This Saturday, March 14, our Church will host the Michigan area GOYA Lenten Retreat from 11:30-7:00 pm. We'll have approximately 85 GOYAns and 30+ adults present!
Oratorical Festival
Next Sunday, March 15, we will hold our Oratorical Festival! Please plan to stay after Church and hear these students speak - it is a joy and a blessing to see them embrace the Faith as their own!
Greek School
The Greek School will have its Greek Independence Day practice on Saturday, March 21, from 2-4 pm, here at the Church.
Tie-Dye T-Shirt Event
On Sunday, March 22, at 12:45 pm, there will be a T-Shirt Tie-Dye event in the Activity room (organized by OPA). There are forms on the candle counter if you are interested in participating, volunteering, etc. Donation: $5 to Pete G., Pete V., Dimitri G., or the Church office. Please see the flyer on the candle counter for additional information.
Philoptochos News
Thank you for your continued support of our St. George Ladies Philoptochos. They are accepting membership dues ($25) as well as Fish Dinner Sponsors ($25). Please indicate on your check if for dues, sponsorship, or both.
Rose City Summer Camp
It's that time to register your child(ren) for the Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp in Rose City, MI. Please register at gomdsc.org. Camper tuition is $425/week prior to May 1st, and $450/week after May 1st. First-time campers will receive a $325 scholarship from the parish. If the fees for first-time or continuing campers create a burden for the family, additional scholarship funds will be available - in such cases, please see Fr. Anthony. First-time campers should contact the Church office if participating.
Ionian Village
The summer of 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of the extraordinary travel abroad Summer Program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Ionian Village. IV 2020, has opened registration for summer 2020. All are encouraged to visit www.ionianvillage.org for info and to register.
Church Beautification
Since we began to raise funds for Church Beautification last summer, we have found donors for almost all of the items, including the new Epitaphios, the new Kouvouklion, and the white, gold, and purple Kalimata for the Holy Table and the Proskynitaria. The only color remaining is Green, used on several high occasions throughout the Church year, including feasts of the Forerunner, Palm Sunday, and Pentecost. The Green set will cost $2,435. If you are interested in donating this item, please contact the Church office or speak with Fr. Anthony.
Altar Group
We ask the young people of the parish to come and help with the many tasks involved during the Divine Liturgy each Sunday. The young men, as always, will help Father Anthony inside the altar, and we are asking the young women to serve in the Narthex and throughout the Church, to welcome parishioners and visitors, to manage the candles, and to otherwise assist the parish council.
During Great Lent, we need to change frequently from the purple appropriate to the weekdays of the Fast to the gold appropriate for the weekends. We therefore ask that our young people do all that they can to be present at 9:45 each Sunday of the Fast, to change to gold, and attend at least the beginning of the Great Compline service Monday evenings at 6 pm, to help change back to Purple.