St. John Greek Orthodox Church Sterling Heights, Michigan Phone: 586-977-6080/Emergency 586-530-2747 Web site: www.stjohngoc.net/ Email: parish@stjohngoc.net Parish Priest: Father Nicholas Kyritses December 10, 2017 ~ 10 th Sunday of Luke Love and remember your church in your will! Epistle Reading: Ephesians 6: 10-17 page (not in Liturgy Book) Gospel Reading: Luke 13:10-17 page 109 Today Memorial 40 Day Maria Corinotis Opportunities for the Week Monday, December 11 Basketball Practice for kids of all ages 6:30pm at Joe Dumars Great Vespers for the Feast of St. Spyridon at the Diocese Chapel Philoptochos Annual Holiday Party Tuesday, December 12 St. Spyridon Feast Day / Divine Liturgy at Diocese Chapel 10:00 am Greek School 4:30 pm / Adult Greek School 6:30pm Thursday, December 14 Greek School 4:30 pm / Adult Greek School 6:30pm Friday, December 15 St. John Goya Lock-in at our Church 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. on Friday night to about 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning On Saturday the 16th, the goyans will be traveling (after breakfast) from the church to Waltonwood senior living center for our annual gift wrapping event. Reminder: Fulfill your 2017 Stewardship to our church
St. Spyridon Feast Day December 12 St. Spyridon was called the Shepherd Bishop. He lived during the 4 th century on the beautiful island of Cyprus. As a young boy, he tended sheep on the island for his father. He was ordained a priest but continued to tend his sheep, which he loved very much. When he was elevated to the position of Bishop of his province, he still kept the little farm of his parents and worked diligently tending his sheep. St. Spyridon had no formal education and he could not read. Yet, he had memorized the entire Bible by listening to it being read in Church and in his home. In the year 325 A.D. he was called by St. Constantine to help defend the Orthodox Faith at the 1 st Ecumenical Council which was held in the city of Nicaea, Asia Minor. It was there that he began a lasting friendship with St. Nicholas of Myra. St. Spyridon too, like St. Nicholas, had been persecuted by the Roman pagans. After being beaten by Romans soldiers he lost his right eye and was to work in the mines for many years. Although he died almost 1600 years ago, his body is still well preserved on the island of Kerkyra (off the West Coast of Greece). Thousands of pilgrims venerate his holy remains in the Church of St. Spyridon on the island, and each year on December 12, the clergy carry his holy body through the streets of the city. The hand of God has preserved his sacred body for all to venerate each year.
Every Sunday 9:00am Orthros ~ 10:00am Divine Liturgy December 17 Sunday School Christmas Program in Church December 19 Greek School Christmas Party at our Hall December 24 Christmas Eve Vesper / Divine Liturgy- Holy Communion at 6:30pm January 20, 2018 Annual Dinner Dance at our Hall February 11, 2018 Philoptochos Macaronatha at our Hall Please select a gift card request from the SHARING TREE Turn in gift card to the church office. Father Nick will distribute throughout the year to assist members of our Parish
O H HO HO Calling All St. John Parishioners Please select a gift card request from the GIVING TREE November 10, 2017 to December 31, 2017 Gift card amounts range from $10-$100 and can be purchased at Gas Stations, Krogers, Target, Meijer, Walmart. Turn in gift cards to the church office. Father Nick will distribute throughout the year to assist members of our parish. For Questions please contact Zoi Seremetis 586-255-6346
Philoptochos CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE ORDER FORM Kourambiedes (18 pieces) $15.00 $ Melomakarouna (18 pieces) $15.00 $ Baklava (25 pieces) $20.00 $ Baklava (40 pieces) $35.00 $ Total $ PREPAID ORDERS TAKEN THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 TH LAST PICK-UP DATE ON PREPAID ORDER IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17TH PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK TO St. John Philoptochos Name Phone Number If you need additional information, please call Kim LaForest at (586)246-4200 or k.laforest@aol.com
M onday November 20 Please remember to register for the season on-line at the Sports-Signup program, which is now available through our website: www.detroit-oyaa.org
St. Johns Ladies Philoptochos Society cordially invites you to our ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY December 11, 2017 6:30pm-Dinner served at 7pm Nick s 22 nd Street Steakhouse-48900 VanDyke Avenue in Shelby Township Choose one of the following items: Vegtarian Stir-Fry, Salmon, Chicken Picacata, or New York Strip. Includes salad and non-alcoholic beverage $26.00per person. Dessert will also be provided. Please R.S.V.P. by December 4th to Zoi Seremetis at zoi.seremetis@gmail.com or call (586) 255-6346 *Please bring a new blanket to support World Medical Relief*
F R I E N D S O F T H E M E T R O P O L I S When you support the Friends of the Metropolis campaign, you are part of a greater outreach that proclaims with one universal voice that God is truly our hope and our rock of salvation. Because of your devotion to the Friends program, ministries and programs are implemented on a Metropolis wide basis which strengthen and enhance our faith and our joint ministry of service. I would like to invite you to join forces with the faithful throughout the Metropolis of Detroit in support of the ministries which are part of the Office of the Metropolitan. Thanking you for your kind and generous response, I remain, with paternal blessings and prayers, +NICHOLAS Metropolitan of Detroit MORE INFO AT: WWW.DETROIT.GOARCH.ORG/FRIENDS General Support Fully fund the general expenses of the Metropolis office, including programs and travels. Outreach/Missions Create opportunities to introduce our faith to society. Participate in inter Christian and interfaith activities. Provide quick responses to national and international disasters. Education Enhance various scholarship opportunities, adult education programs, and support Metropolis students at Hellenic College/Holy Cross. Hellenism Develop programs for Hellenic Cultural Outreach, including language, history, and arts. Clergy/Parish Support Develop and provide instructional seminars and services for clergy and parishes. Youth Ministries Support the youth & young adult ministries, including our summer camps, as well as the activities of a full time Metropolis Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Leadership Organize Clergy Laity Conferences, Oratorical Festivals, Youth Worker and Religious Education Training, and Adult Education Seminars. Special Programs Continued website development, hospitality to visiting dignitaries, charity and philanthropy. F R I E N D S I N F O R M A T I O N Please print the following required details. P A Y M E N T I N F O R M A T I O N Make checks payable to Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit. Name Credit Card Check Money Order Address Credit Card No. City State Zip Expiry CVC No. Email Mobile No. Total in $ Parish Name City/State Signature Fill out this card and send it with payment to: Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit - 2560 Crooks Road - Troy, MI 48084
New Year s Eve Dinner Dance Supervised Children s Activities Throughout the Evening Sunday, December 31 st Supervised Children s Activities Throughout the Evening 7 PM to 1 AM St. George Greek Orthodox Church 43816 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills, MI Supervised Children s Activities Throughout the Evening Open Bar & Hors D oeuvres 7 PM Strolling Dinner 8 PM Salad Station Meat Station w/ Beef Tenderloin, Chicken Lemonato, & Oven Roasted Potatoes Mexican Station Kids Station w/ Chicken Fingers & French Fries Fruit & Dessert Station Midnight Champagne & Vasilopita Greek Music by Enigma and American Music by D. J. Vasili $ 50/ Per Person - $15/age 12 & Under Seating is Limited! Advance Ticket Sales Only! Contact the Church Office: 248.335.8869 Supervised Children s Activities Throughout the Evening.