St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Monthly Parish Bulletin

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1 St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Monthly Parish Bulletin Orthodox Church in America 2143 S. Center Road Burton, Michigan Served by: Fr. Matthew-Peter Butrie Rector Deacon Kerry Luke Gonser Website: Fr. Matthew s lanscoal@sbcglobal.net Cell Phone: Church: Fax: Services: Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Third Hour, 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy Holydays, Vigil and Vespers as announced Confessions are heard before all morning services and after all evening services. But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God; wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. St. Jude 1:20 JUNE 1-30, 2014 St. Jude (Thaddeus) Brother of the Lord

2 FROM FATHER S DESK Dear faithful and friends of St. Nicholas, This month I d like to share with you some short but potent maxims that if we put them into practice, will lead us further along in our spiritual life and draw us in closer communion to God and one another. 55 Maxims of the Spiritual Life by Fr. Thomas Hopko 1. Be always with Christ and trust God in 30. Be cheerful. everything. 31. Be simple, hidden, quiet and small. 2. Pray as you can, not as you think you must. 32. Never bring attention to yourself. 3. Have a keepable rule of prayer done by 33. Listen when people talk to you. discipline. 4. Say the Lord s Prayer several times each day. 5. Repeat a short prayer when your mind is not occupied. 6. Make some prostrations when you pray. 7. Eat good foods in moderation and fast on fasting days. 8. Practice silence, inner and outer. 9. Sit in silence 20 to 30 minutes each day. 10. Do acts of mercy in secret. 11. Go to liturgical services regularly. 12. Go to confession and holy communion regularly. 13. Do not engage intrusive thoughts and feelings. 14. Reveal all your thoughts and feelings to a trusted person regularly. 15. Read the scriptures regularly. 16. Read good books, a little at a time. 17. Cultivate communion with the saints. 18. Be an ordinary person, one of the human race. 19. Be polite with everyone, first of all family members. 20. Maintain cleanliness and order in your home. 21. Have a healthy, wholesome hobby. 22. Exercise regularly. 23. Live a day, even a part of a day, at a time. 24. Be totally honest, first of all with yourself. 25. Be faithful in little things. 26. Do your work, then forget it. 27. Do the most difficult and painful things first. 28. Face reality. 29. Be grateful. 34. Be awake and attentive, fully present where you are. 35. Think and talk about things no more than necessary. 36. Speak simply, clearly, firmly, directly. 37. Flee imagination, fantasy, analysis, figuring things out. 38. Flee carnal, sexual things at their first appearance. 39. Don t complain, grumble, murmur or whine. 40. Don t seek or expect pity or praise. 41. Don t compare yourself with anyone. 42. Don t judge anyone for anything. 43. Don t try to convince anyone of anything. 44. Don t defend or justify yourself. 45. Be defined and bound by God, not people. 46. Accept criticism gracefully and test it carefully. 47. Give advice only when asked or when it is your duty. 48. Do nothing for people that they can and should do for themselves. 49. Have a daily schedule of activities, avoiding whim and caprice. 50. Be merciful with yourself and others. 51. Have no expectations except to be fiercely tempted to your last breath. 52. Focus exclusively on God and light, and never on darkness, temptation and sin. 53. Endure the trial of yourself and your faults serenely, under God s mercy. 54. When you fall, get up immediately and start over. 55. Get help when you need it, without fear or shame.

3 Readers Schedule June July August 1 Taras 6 Esteban 3 Angelo 8 Johnny 13 Kathy 10 Kathy 15 Esteban 20 Taras 17 Esteban 22 Angelo 27 Johnny 24 Taras 29 Kathy 31 Johnny If you are unable to make your assigned reading date, you must find a replacement. Third Hour Reader Schedule June July August 1 Reggie 6 Lucy 3 Reggie 8 Angelo 13 Reggie 10 Angelo 15 Lucy 20 Angelo 17 Lucy 22 Reggie 27 Lucy 24 Reggie 29 Angelo 31 Angelo If you are unable to make your assigned reading date, you must find a replacement. DIOSECAN CONFERENCE 2014 will be held on Friday, June 27 through Sunday June, 29 at St. Elia s Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio. Father Matthew will be our clergy representative and Esteban (Julio) Vázquez will be representing our parish as the lay delegate. PARISH COUNCIL will meet on Monday, June 9 at 6:45 pm. Please call the parish office if you will be unable to attend. EMERGENCY CONTACTS Father Matthew be on vacation June and will be out of town June In the event of a pastoral emergency please call one of the following priests; Fr. Paul Jannakos: (Fr. Paul will also be away June 27-29), Fr. Angelo Maggos: or Fr. Joseph Abud: GOOD STEWARDS IN THE SUMMER as we begin the summer months, many parishioners will be away on vacation or unable to attend due to ill health or travel. During the summer, our parish, like many others, experiences a reduction in donations, yet the expenses of the church continue. Be a good and faithful steward and fill those empty envelopes that are waiting for you to fill them. Please be sacrificial in your stewardship. And remember: even when you re away, your parish family prays at every service for your safe journey and continued health! MACEDONIAN OPEN GOLF SCRAMBLE The 34th Macedonian Open Golf Scramble will be held this year on Monday, June 16th at the Flint Elks Golf Club. That is the Monday after Father s Day so plan ahead as it would make a great Father s Day gift for those who golf. Purchasing a sign sponsorship is a great advertising opportunity for any business. Whether it s for your business or one that you frequent, we encourage everyone to participate in getting new sign sponsors this year. Families and individuals are also encouraged to support the event with a sign. The Macedonian Open raised over $16,000 for the Church last year and is hopeful for an even bigger and better turnout this year. If you have any questions or know of someone who would like to help, please contact Angelo or Christine Panoff angelo.panoff@wfadvisiors.com or , Linda Branoff branoff721@aol.com or , George Branoff gabman01@charter.net or or Chris Nedanis cned77@gmail.com or FRIENDLY REMINDER the parish office is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-3pm and is closed for lunch from 12:30-1. The phones do not work in all areas of the church, so if we do not answer the phone please leave a message and we will return your call if requested to do so.

4 BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES & NAMESDAYS June Birthday June Wedding Anniversaries 4 John Todorovsky 2 Angelo & Christine Panoff 5 Dennis Jernigan 4 Joe & Dorothy Goodman 6 Kate Stevens Joe & Susan Oginsky 8 Eli George 8 Paul & Luba Yosheff Adam George 10 Deacon Kerry & Kathy Gonser 11 Alexander Naum 23 Gerry & Irene Batcos Angelo Panoff Jim & Sandra Grossi 14 Josh Brucksch 15 Helen Ethington NAMESDAYS Jonathan Sfetkides June 3 Paula Zelenko 20 Eileen Branoff June 4 Martha Bradley 21 Dennis Goodman June 14 (St. Niphon) Nancy Nevena Tasevski 22 Izis Helal June 27 & Myrrhbearers Sunday Jo Ann Havens Luke Borkovich June 29 Brandon Paul Conover 24 Mary Ann Brayan Colin Paul Panoff Josh Vuckovich Paul Brayan 27 Ralph Neely Paul Ellis Paul Panoff Coffee Hour Volunteers Paul Yosheff Peter Branoff June1: Peter Brayan June 8: Peter Economou June 15: Peter Samaras June 22: Peter Sredich June 29: Petro Ahejew MANY THANKS Thank you to the ladies that helped to bake the ARTOS for St. Thomas Sunday. Your hard work and dedication is greatly appreciated. Thank you to St. Catherine s League for making the Easter baskets for our sick and shut-ins. Your generosity means so much to the shut-ins and their families. Thank you to Mr. Gabe Paul and the church school students for making the beautiful center pieces that are on some of the tables in the parish hall you did a wonderful job. The center pieces were admired by many. Thank you to Bob Steiner, Dennis Goodman, Dennis Jernigan and Marla & Dave Houser for helping to remove the diseased pine trees from the front of the church. A special thank you to Jim Hart who brought his tractor, making it possible to complete the job in one day. Thank you to Connie Miskov for the 12 hole Martin bird house. The bird house will be placed in the courtyard. Luke Borkovich graduated from Port Huron Northern High School. Luke has also completed one year of college at St. Claire Community College. Luke is the son of John and Nancy Borkovich and the grandson of Allison Borkovich and the late Walter Borkovich.

5 MEMORY ETERNAL +Lorine Almeria "Mickey" Gonser, 85, of Paragould, Arkansas, fell asleep in the Lord Wednesday, April 30, 2014, She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Deborah Gonser-Adams and Allen, Lisa and Dean Kusluski, Marta and Daniel Summitt; sons: Carter and Sue Gonser, Deacon Kerry and Kathy Gonser. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Center Hill Church of Christ in Arkansas. May God grant his servant +Lorine a blessed repose and rest among the saints. DAILY INTERCESSION FOR OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND The following are our brothers and sisters of St. Nicholas who are currently homebound, suffering from chronic illness, in recovery or in need of special prayers. Please remember them in your prayers and reach out to them with a card, a phone call or a visit! Holy Communion is available upon request. Archimandrite Theodor Evanka Elieff Mary Karayanis Archimandrite Roman Joe Goodman Lydia Keeler Anne Smith Helen Bibilikow Susan Goodman Macy Lemmen Aspasia Stathopoulos Larry Bladecki Jo Ann Havens Daisy Marvosh Bill Tadrick Anna Branoff Bill Haw Tula Nastos Wendy Tadrick Linda Branoff Helen Iwanoff Evdokia Naumoff Gloria Zelenko Harold Brock Goldie Johnson Pauline Nenoff John Zelenko Gladys Edwards Nick Karayanis Fred Oginsky To aid in your outreach, here is a listing of the addresses and phone numbers of our Homebound: Helen Bibilikow 2109 Ann Arbor Saline Rd #206 Ann Arbor, MI Larry Bladecki th Street Bay City, MI Gladys Edwards 2 Harbor Dr. St. Clair, MO Evanka Elieff 5080 Baldwin Rd #E8 Holly, MI Goldie Johnson 310 E. Willard Ave Lansing, MI Lydia Keeler 4104 Squire Hill Dr. Flushing, MI Daisy Marvosh 305 Furlong Ct. Fenton, MI Aspasia Stathopoulos 4064 Sheraton Dr. Flint, MI 48532

6 Lilies Hyacinth Daffodils In honor of Stojan & Mira Prusac & Family In memory of Luka, Mara, Danica, Milosh, Mary, Milka, Dushan, Micho, Draginja, Dushan, Kum Nikola, Kuma Mira In honor of Nikolaos & Evangelia Bakousidis In memory of Dorothy & George Bagale In memory of Vera Chorenko In memory of Luba & Don Stevens In honor of my family In memory of Dorothy & George Bagale In honor of Angela & Phillip Bakousidis In memory of Dimitra & Kosta Georgopoulos In memory of Mary Lou & Boris Brayan Stojan & Mira Prusac Gerry & Lena Bakousidis Roseanne Bagale Val Evanenko Kira Rabkina Bosa Kantar Roseanne Bagale Gerry & Lena Bakousidis Alex Georgopoulos & Mary Batzos Jeanette Brayan Ferns In memory of Lorine Mickey Gonser Les Ford Deborah Gonser-Adams

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11 2014 U.S. CONCERT TOUR INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED Konevets Russian Quartet КОНЕВЕЦКИЙ КВАРТЕТ Friday June 13, :00 pm St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 2143 S. Center Rd. Burton, MI (810) Концерт Русской Духовной и Светской Музыки CONCERT OF RUSSIAN MUSIC SACRED SECULAR MEDIEVAL FOLK REGIMENTAL A free-will offering will be collected, a potion of which will benefit the restoration of the Konevets Monastery. Please join us for a light reception, following the concert. Faith Net Inc. Orthodox Christian Sources & Resources Chicago FaithNetOrth@aol.com

12 St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Proudly Presents A Line-Dance Extravaganza! Saturday, June 21 st 6pm-10pm St Nicholas Pavilion $10.00 Admission Children 12 and under free Guest DJ playing various line-dances, polkas, Slow dance, swing and more! With Pulled-Pork Sandwich $3.50 Hot Dog $1.50 Pop/Iced Tea/Lemonade/Water $1.00 Free Parking Line-Dance teacher Jo Ann Havens will be giving free instruction for various line-dances on (3) one hour sessions Sunday evenings June 01, June 08 and June15 at 7pm each night. Learn Some Easy Dances and Come Have Some Fun!

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15 June St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 2143 S. Center Rd. Burton, MI Website: saintnicholasburton.org Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 10 am Divine Liturgy Church School Graduation 2 Communion Calls 3 Fr. in Office 12 to 3 4 **Fast 9 am Divine Liturgy Fr. in Office 5 6 **Fast Fr. in Toledo 7 Souls Saturday 1:00 pm Baptism of Zoe Batzos 4:00 pm Trisagion for Souls Saturday 4:30 pm Vespers with Litya/Confessions 8 PENTECOST 10 am Divine Liturgy 15 Father s Day 10 am Typika 22 *Fast 10 am Divine Liturgy am Divine Liturgy Diocesan Conf. 9 Holy Spirit Day 9 am Divine Liturgy Communion Calls Parish Council 6:45 pm 16 **Fast Apostles Fast begins Macedonian Elks Club of Flint Fr. in Toledo 10 Fr. in Toledo 11 9 am Divine Liturgy Fr. in Office Lifetouch Portraits 12 Lifetouch Portraits **Fast 24 *Fast Nativity of St. John The Baptist 9 am Divine Liturgy Communion Calls 25 Fr. in Office Konevets Quartet 7 pm Fast Free Week Fast Free Week Fast Free Week Communion Calls Father Matthew will be on vacation June *Fish, Wine & Oil Permitted **Wine & Oil Permitted 14 Lifetouch Portraits *Fast 4:30 pm Vespers Line-Dance Extravaganza! 6pm-10pm 27 Fr. at Diocesan Conference Fr. Matthew out of town 28 *Fast No Vespers No Confessions Diocesan Conference June St. Elia s Akron, OH

16 July St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 2143 S. Center Rd. Burton, MI Website: saintnicholasburton.org Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Fast 3 4 Fast Independence Day 5 4:30 pm Vespers Fast Fast am Divine Liturgy 4:30 pm Vespers Fast Fast am Divine Liturgy Parish Council 6:45 pm 4:30 pm Vespers Fast Fast am Divine Liturgy 4:30 pm Vespers Fast am Divine Liturgy