I Corinthians 1:10-17 Matthew 14:14-22 (page 76 in liturgy book) Memorials. George Sboukis 40 days

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1 St. John Greek Orthodox Church Sterling Heights, Michigan Phone: /Emergency Web site: Parish Priest: Father Nicholas Kyritses July 30, 2017 ~ 8th Sunday of Matthew Love and remember your church in your will! Epistle Reading Gospel Reading I Corinthians 1:10-17 Matthew 14:14-22 (page 75 in liturgy book) (page 76 in liturgy book) Memorials George Sboukis 40 days Chris Makrides 18 years, Christos Makrides 4 years, and Pericles Efstathiou 21 years Nicos Makrides 37 years, Michael Makrides 15 years, Costas Makrides 14 years, Theophano Makrides 10 years, and Sister Elissea 6 months Konstadinos Maragoudakis 4 years Geek School Summer Class July & August Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-5 pm For more details call Monday, August 21 st 12 th Annual St. John Golf Outing Register now at Our Summer Survival Board is outside of the chapel. Please sign your name to help defer the expenses of our Parish during the summer months. There is still time to financially support the renovation of our church hall!

2 Devotions in Honor of The Blessed Virgin Mary, August 1 st August 15 th The Orthodox Christian Church has set four major feast days for the Mother of God, Mary. The Feast Days in honor of the Blessed Theotokos are as follows: 1. The Nativity of the Virgin Mary on the 8 th of September at which time we celebrate the birth of the Mother of God. 2. The Presentation of Mary on November 21 st at which time we remember the day when the parents of Mary, Joachim and Anna, brought her to the Temple and dedicated her life to God. 3. The Annunciation of Mary on the 25 th of March at which time we celebrate one of the greatest events in all history, when the Archangel of Gabriel appeared before Mary and announced that she would become the Mother of God. 4. The Dormition (falling asleep) of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15 th when she died and on the third day and on the third day (according to Holy Tradition) she went bodily into Heaven. This great feast day of the Dormition is preceded by 15 days of devotions and prayers to the Blessed Mother of God. A strict period of fasting is observed, and Orthodox Christians throughout the world observe the feast day by participating in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Just below the beautiful gardens in Gethsemane at Jerusalem, one will observe the Tomb of the Blessed Virgin Mary which is located at the base of the tomb 100 feet below the surface of the earth. As one descends the stairs of the tomb, he will observe on his left (at the 50 foot level) the tomb of the parents of Mary, Joachim and Anna. At the immediate right, one will find the tomb of the protector of Mary, St. Joseph. At the base of the marble staircase, is the empty tomb of the Mother of God. In accordance with Holy Tradition (the unwritten source of our Faith). The Church, however, has not officially stated the belief that the Virgin Mary was actually taken into Heaven. The Church, until such time that a true Ecumenical Council is called, refers to the feast day of the Repose of the Theotokou (the falling-asleep of the Mother of God). In accordance with Orthodox Tradition, this feast day is observed by a period of fasting and penance, ending with the receiving of Holy Communion on August 15.

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4 St. John Golf Outing Sponsorship Form BECOME AN INDIVIDUAL HOLE SPONSOR TODAY! $200 DONATION REGISTER ONLINE TODAY þ Event Sponsor $3,000 þ Dinner Sponsor $2,500 þ Prizes Sponsor $2,000 þ 19 th Hole Sponsor $1,000 $1,000 $500 ea. þ Gift Sponsor $1,000 þ Gift Sponsor $1,000 þ Online Gift Sponsor $1,000 þ Beverage Cart Sponsor $1,000 þ Gift Sponsor $500 þ Cart Sponsor $500 þ Putting Green Sponsor $500 þ Driving Range Sponsor $500 Payment due August 1, 2017 St. John Greek Orthodox Church Metropolitan Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI Silver Pine Family Physicians Balian Eye Center Jim & Georgia Holevas Leo s Country Oven Midpoint Construction Jim Stathakios BPS Rehab Ted s Coney Island Romeo Family Restaurant The Coney Grille Nick Souris & Family Lapeer Manufacturing Alex & Linda Boosalis Subway Nick Moschouris Gus Panos The Panos Firek Group, Merrill Lynch Dr. Andrew Kotsis & Family George Collins Dianamic Abrasive Products, Inc. Register online or become a hole sponsor at

5 12 th St. John Greek Orthodox Church Annual Golf Outing Monday, August 21, 2017 Driving Range, Valet & Locker Room 18 Holes of Golf Scramble Format Box Lunch Coney Cart on course Beer, Soft Drinks & Water on the course Dinner & Awards Banquet to follow 12:30pm Shotgun Start AWESOME CONTESTS including: Vegas Hole Double Your Tickets Putting Contest Longest Drive & Closest to Pin contests Join in on the RAFFLE for one lucky golfer to win a brand new set of irons! Great Oaks Country Club 777 Great Oaks Blvd., Rochester, MI Scan QR code for directions $150 per Golfer ($50 Charitable Tax Donation)

6 St. John Greek Orthodox Church 12 th Annual Golf Outing Monday, August 21, :30 P.M. Shotgun at Great Oaks Country Club 777 Great Oaks Blvd. Rochester, MI $150 per Golfer ($50 Charitable Tax Donation) PACKAGE INCLUDES: Driving Range, Valet & Locker Room 18 Holes of Golf Scramble Format Box Lunch Coney Cart on the Course Beer, Soft Drinks & Water on the Course Outdoor Barbecue Dinner Join in on the RAFFLE for one lucky golfer to win a new set of irons! AWESOME CONTESTS! Vegas Hole double your money! Putting Contest Closest to the pin + Longest Drive Tell your friends and family about this wonder yearly event and sign up your team today! Please return the bottom portion along with payment ($150 per golfer) to: St. John Greek Orthodox Church Metropolitan Parkway Sterling Heights, MI Don t Delay! Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis! St. John Golf Outing Registration Form Golfer #1: Golfer #2: Golfer #3: Golfer #4:

7 SUPPORT SUMMER SURVIVAL 2017 Lawn Care $800 Building Maintenance $750 Dear Friends Front Cover $650 Dear Friends Back Cover $600 Youth $550 Steve & Angela Kotsonis and Family Bernice Souris* Dr. Nick & Erin Papakonstantinou and Family Andrew & Irene Kotsis and Family Ted & Mary Tangalos and Family Betty & Mike Raphtis Alex & Maria Aretakis and Family Father Nicholas Kyritses* Nick &Mary Souris Dr. John & Katina Papakonstantinou and Family Electric $450 George & Zoe Wainz and Family Consumers Energy $350 N. Prantzalos and Family* Alex & Linda Boosalis and Family Spyros* Patouhas Demetrios,Afrou la & Chrysovalantis Dionysopoulos* Water $250 George & Kathy Demetriou and Family* St. John s Seniors* St. John s Seniors* Office Supplies $200 Taki & Stella Manousakakis* Phone $150 Gerasimos Floros John Nikiforos* Mr. & Mrs. Peter Lazaris* Philip & Alexandra Tangalos* Sophia Borgaonkar* Cleaning Supplies $ Insurance $100 Mika Backos* Soula Zois* Kathy Konon* Qandah Family* Tom & Mary Ann Stowers* John & Sue Aretakis Mike & Irene Papastamatis

8 $25.00 donation for 18 yrs. and under Alexander Wainz Maria Kotsis Kosta Patouhas Joanna Polyzois* Sonya Konon Lea Kosmides Gregory Kostakis* Nicholas Wainz Anastasia Kotsis Niko Patouhas Alek Polyzois* Athan Konon Dorie Kosmides Angela Kostakis* Simone Glavas* Alexander Kotsis Theodora Sboukis* Emmanuel* Karouzakis Felicia Alexandra Boosalis Maria* Glavas Nicky Kotsonis Melina* Sboukis Demitri Kosmides Eleana Georgoulis* Andra Kotsonis Demetri Pliakos Friend of Christ* Friend of Christ* Andreana Georgoulis* Alexander Demetriou* Friend of Christ* Friend of Christ* Other Donations Other Donations