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ST. NICHOLAS ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNE 17, 2018 The 2018 Parish Life Conference (PLC) is being held this week in Sylvania, OH. It’s less than a three hour drive, so consider making a day trip to hear important topics from these great speakers: Bishop Anthony, Philip Mamalakis (Marriage, Family Life, & Parenng) Michelle Moujaes, Anna Kallis, and Archpriest Timothy Baclig (Teen & Teen Advisor Workshop), Mother Gabriella, Abbess at Holy Dormion Monastery, Robert Snyder (Chrisan Educaon), Fr. Michael Sakran (Teen SOYO speaker). For the most updated PLC informaon, visit: www.mystelias.com. Ridge Park Charter Academy, the school next door to our parish, has invited us to aend their World Party Open House, tomorrow from 5:00-6:30 PM. This is a great opportunity for us to get to know our neighbors and extend our love to them. Bring your family and friends to enjoy pony rides, a peng zoo, musical entertainment and much more! Ridge Park has immigrant and refugee children from over 40 countries that live in Camelot and aend this school. Last year we had so much fun volunteering at the “Let’s Go to Bat for Kids” baseball game fundraiser at Fiſth Third Ballpark! If you're not going to the PLC this year, consider filling one of the 10-15 volunteer posions needed this Thursday’s 5:00 PM event. "Let's Go to Bat for Kids” benefits the foster care and adopon programs of Catholic Charies West Michigan, which help build strong families in our community. Our parish can engage in face painng, help run the raffle, do children's craſts and work at the registraon desk. All volunteers will get a free dinner and an event T-shirt. This is an incredibly fun and rewarding event! Sign up on the volunteer roster located on the Parishioners’ table in the Narthex or email Greg Storey: [email protected]. The Parish Council is creang a formal list of all prior Cerficate of Meritorious Award recipients. If you or a loved one was a recipient of this award, please contact Linda Abraham ([email protected]) with the name and year that the recipient was awarded. The Cerficate of Meritorious Award is given to a parishioner, by the bishop and at the recommendaon of the parish priest and parish council, who exhibits excellence in service to his/her parish.
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ST. NICHOLAS ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNE 17, 2018
The 2018 Parish Life Conference (PLC) is being held this week in Sylvania, OH. It’s less than a three hour drive, so consider making a day trip to hear important topics from these great speakers: Bishop Anthony, Philip Mamalakis (Marriage, Family Life, & Parenting) Michelle Moujaes, Anna Kallis, and Archpriest Timothy Baclig (Teen & Teen Advisor Workshop), Mother Gabriella, Abbess at Holy Dormition Monastery, Robert Snyder (Christian Education), Fr. Michael Sakran (Teen SOYO speaker). For the most updated PLC information, visit: www.mystelias.com.
Ridge Park Charter Academy, the school next door to our parish, has invited us to attend their World Party Open House, tomorrow from 5:00-6:30 PM. This is a great opportunity for us to get to know our neighbors and extend our love to them. Bring your family and friends to enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, musical entertainment and much more!
Ridge Park has immigrant and refugee children from over 40 countries that live in Camelot and attend this school.
Last year we had so much fun volunteering at the “Let’s Go to Bat for Kids” baseball game fundraiser at Fifth Third Ballpark! If you're not going to the PLC this year, consider filling one of the 10-15 volunteer positions needed this Thursday’s 5:00 PM event. "Let's Go to Bat for Kids” benefits the foster care and adoption programs of Catholic Charities West Michigan, which help build strong families in our community.
Our parish can engage in face painting, help run the raffle, do children's crafts and work at the registration desk. All volunteers will get a free dinner and an event T-shirt. This is an incredibly fun and rewarding event! Sign up on the volunteer roster located on the Parishioners’ table in the Narthex or email Greg Storey: [email protected].
The Parish Council is creating a formal list of all prior Certificate of Meritorious Award recipients. If you or a loved one was a recipient of this award, please contact Linda Abraham ([email protected]) with the name and year that the recipient was awarded.
The Certificate of Meritorious Award is given to a parishioner, by the bishop and at the recommendation of the parish priest and parish council, who exhibits excellence in service to his/her parish.
Have you seen these recent headlines and book titles: “The Frightening Decline of America’s Boys”, “The Disappearing College Male”, and “The War Against Boys”? Psychologists warn that this crisis among American boys and young men leaves them alienated, without a purpose, and disconnected from their faith.
Join Fr. Hans Jacobse, an Orthodox priest with decades of service, as he talks about this crucially important topic that is for the entire family--with ample time allowed for audience questions. The speaking event takes place this Tuesday from 7-8 PM at the Action Institute/WMCAT building (98 E. Fulton St.). Admission is free.
Please help to fill one of the six available Coffee Hour summers dates. The Coffee Hour sign-up sheet is located on the Parishioners' table in the Narthex. Available Dates: June 24; July 8 & 22; August: 5, 19, 26.
Coffee Hour provides long-time members, new members, and visitors an opportunity for fellowship where connections are made, relationship are built, & people are encouraged.
If you and your kids missed the picnic lunch with Fr. Michael after Wednesday’s Sixth Hour Prayer this past week, you still have more opportunities to participate! Bring a bag lunch and enjoy the fellowship! Mark the next two picnic lunches, June 27 and July 25, on your calendar.
The Antiochian Archdiocese Young Adult Ministry is hosting its third Orthodox Young Professionals Conference (OYPC) August 16-19, in Denver, CO. The Conference, which promotes young adult participation in our Archdiocese, is expected to bring together 200-250 attendees from across North America. To learn more about this exciting opportunity visit: https://www.oypc.org/.
The Ridge Park Charter Academy principal has asked if we could supply them with more mentors/tutors. Please consider joining Father Michael and some of your fellow parishioners in the mentor/tutoring program! What an awesome way to make a difference in the lives of kids! To sign-up contact Greg Storey: [email protected].
Thank you for your prayers, cards, phone calls, & expressions of sympathy after the passing of our sister Jan. May her Memory be Eternal! Pat & Marve Halbert
On Wednesday, August 15 for we will be traveling to Holy Dormition Orthodox Monastery at Rives Junction for the Feast of the Dormition. There is a sign-up sheet on the Parishioners' table in the Narthex for you to reserve your spot. This is a great opportunity for families and for anyone wishing to visit the monastery.
Date: Wednesday, August 15 Departure: 8 AM from St. Nicholas Schedule: Divine Liturgy at 10 AM and the Holy Unction Service at 2:30 PM. The bookstore will be open as well as the prayer garden and grounds Lunch: Provided by the Monastery Cost: Depends on transportation Arrival: 6 PM at St. Nicholas
Our Archdiocese publishes a monthly news magazine, The Word, which includes articles, news, and other information from around the Archdiocese. If you have not been receiving it, please go to http://ww1.antiochian.org/address-updates and follow the instructions. This magazine is complimentary for all members of Antiochian parishes.
FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
On Thursday, June 28, the Forerunners are doing a service project at St. Nicholas for Kids’ Food Basket. We will have our usual noon luncheon and then work on this project. The project is simple so that everyone can participate. Please plan to attend and assist with this deserving cause. RSVP to Eileen Adolphson.
Join us for summer fun at Millennium Park on Friday, June 29 from 10-1 PM! The park has a beach and splashpad and so much summer goodness--admission is $4 for adults, $2 for kids, and 2 and under free. We hope you and your family can join us for some summer fellowship!
The Young Adults will be joining with the residents of Shepherds of Independence for a very special game night on Thursday, July 19 at 6pm at Shepherds of Independence (1400 Morgan St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504). Bring your favorite game, play some bingo, or just hang out w/ the residents of Shepherds of Independence. We might even have some ice cream! This is a truly special place in Grand Rapids and if you've never been, consider coming to this event. Please contact Scott Storey ([email protected]) with questions or to RSVP.
LOOKING AHEAD
June 28—Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul Matins (5 PM)
Divine Liturgy (6 PM)
August 15—Pilgrimage to Rives Junction
September 23—All Parish Town-Hall Meeting
Monday, June 18 World Party @ Ridge Park Charter Academy (5 - 6 PM)
Tuesday, June 19 Parish Council meeting (6:30 PM) Chanters practice (7:30 PM)
Wednesday, June 20-Sunday, June 24 Parish Life Conference - Sylvania, OH
Wednesday, June 20 No Sixth Hour Prayer
Thursday, June 21
Let’s Go to Bat for Kids @ Fifth Third Park (5 PM)
Saturday, June 23
Great Vespers (6 PM)
Sunday, June 24 (Nativity of the Forerunner)
Matins (8:50 AM)
Divine Liturgy (10 AM)
For a complete listing of all of St. Nicholas’ services and events, visit our website at https://stnicholasgr.com/event-calendar/
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
The Orthodox Christian Church has continuously lifted up the person of God the Father. For this important legacy, we have our earthly fathers to thank, like 318 Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, who are recognized not for their natural parenting but for their supernatural parenting. They are our spiritual fathers, our fathers in the faith, who understood the importance of right belief, correct doctrine, and true teaching. They felt it was so essential for our life that many even became martyrs defending our traditions of the Faith in Christ.
Let us imitate them becoming good, loving, merciful and faithful fathers in the flesh and in the spirit. Happy Father’s Day to fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, god-fathers, and those who serve as fathers! Wishing you a most joyous and Blessed Father’s Day!
