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http://www.stvladimiraami.org/flyers/properattire.pdf

In the winter months we don’t really have to think about things like dresses that do not cover the shoulder or short pants, but in the summer we do. A few practical tips in this regard:

• If you have a dress that does not cover your shoulders that you would like to wear to church that is just fine, but please cover your shoulders with a shawl or light sweater while in church
• Shorts are not appropriate in church. Somehow we struggle with this every spring and summer as a parish family. This is likely because this has not been made clear in the past and we ask the forgiveness of all for not being as clear as we should have been. So, to be as clear as possible: shorts should not be worn in church by anyone of any age at any time.]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100906-180000 Fr. Grgegory Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100906-060000
The Diocesan Pastoral School
Diocesan Youth Ministry
Mission Planting
Support of our Hierarchs

It is our goal that our parish have the most members of the St. John society of any parish in the diocese! Please view the St. John society's pamphlet below, print it out, and make your pledge today!

St. John Kochurov Society Flyer:

http://www.stvladimiraami.org/flyers/st ... ociety.pdf

To view a smaller version of the flyer in a lower resolution please visit this link:

http://www.stvladimiraami.org/flyers/st ... -small.pdf]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100906-060000 Fr. Grgegory Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100905-180000
Monday: Galatians 5:11-21 & Mark 6:54-7:8
Tuesday: Galatians 5:15-21 & Mark 7:5-16
Wednesday: Galatians 6:2-10 & Mark 7:14-24
Thursday: Ephesians 1:1-9 & Mark 7:24-30
Friday: Ephesians 1:7-17 & Mark 8:1:10
Saturday: I Corinthians 10:23-28 & Matthew 24:34-44

Please find below several very nice articles on how to read the scripture from an Orthodox point of view.

By St. Justin (Popovich):

http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/phronema/bible_how.aspx

By Bishop Kalistos (Ware):

http://www.orthodoxinfo.com/phronema/ware_howto.aspx

This short article explains to us not just HOW to read the scriptures, but also what our goal should be in reading the scriptures. A short read and well worth it:

http://www.chrysostompress.org/reading-scripture

As noted in the article above we need God's help and blessing to read and understand the scriptures correctly. What better way to entreat God's help in this regard than through prayer? Please find the prayer before reading the scriptures here:

http://www.chrysostompress.org/prayer-b ... -scripture]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100905-180000 Fr. Grgegory Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100905-100000
http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SundayRea ... eading.pdf]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100905-100000 Fr. Grgegory Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100905-060000
http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SundayRea ... erlist.pdf]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100905-060000 Fr. Grgegory Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100904-180000
http://www.orthodoxtheologicalschool.org/
]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100904-180000 Fr. Grgegory Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100904-060000
We intend to complete work on the kitchen project this construction season, but in order to do that we will need YOUR HELP! We are committed to completing this project without incurring debt for the parish, which means we need to raise the funds to do the work as soon as reasonably possible. If you can help please do so! The parish general assembly approved a maximum expense of $15,000 for the kitchen expansion, but we intend to complete this work for much less. Our goal is to spend $10,000 or even less. Still, we cannot do the work without your financial support. Our Sisterhood is collecting the funds for this project, so please see one of our Sisterhood officers to make a donation so we can get started on the work right away! Progress on fundraising will be tracked in our weekly bulletin, so please keep up to date by reading the bulletin. It is important to note that the first donation has already been made – and that by someone who voted against the proposal. This parishioner noted that although he did not vote for the project he felt it was necessary for us all to come to together to support what had been decided by the parish and he wanted to do so visibly and materially and we thank him for his donation and this important lesson for us all!

Thank you in advance for your support and thank you for helping us to accomplish the kitchen expansion as part of the greater plan to move us as quickly as possible to the new church and social hall. Most importantly – we ask your prayers for the success of this project and of our parish as a whole, that we may bring more and more people to the knowledge of the truth for the salvation of their souls!

With Love in our Lord Jesus Christ,

Fr. Gregory Joyce, Rector
Karl Meyer, Starosta]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100904-060000 Fr. Grgegory Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100903-180000 http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100903-180000 Fr. Grgegory Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100903-060000
http://www.mufflermanannarbor.com]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100903-060000 Fr. Grgegory Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100902-180000 http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100902-180000 Fr. Grgegory Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100902-060000
In the role of Head Sister of the Sisterhood, I wish to extend my warm invitation to all St. Vladimir’s parishioners to share in the regular coffee-hour efforts. Namely, I want to ask every family and single parishioners to consider volunteering their time, energy, and/or resources once, twice or three times per year (more, if you wish). I would appoint an experienced sister to guide and help you every step of the way in arranging an easy and pleasant coffee-hour for the parish. This will allow everyone to participate in this meaningful and highly satisfying endeavor. If you are unable to stay for or help during the coffee-hour, but still would like to participate, we are accepting donations to cover the coffee-hour expenses. And vice versa, if you are able to help, but wish to be reimbursed for the expenses, we are glad to do that as well. Please contact me ASAP with your availability, preferred degree of participation and questions. My email is headsister@stvladimiraami.org or cell (734) 717-6814.

Thank you!

Zhanna Skalitzky]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100902-060000 Fr. Grgegory Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100901-180000 http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100901-180000 Fr. Grgegory Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100901-060000
For Adults – the explanation of last Sunday's gospel reading from the Blessed Theophylact:

http://www.chrysostompress.org/gospel-c ... entecost14

For Children – Various activities for various ages based on the last Sunday's Gospel reading:

http://www.antiochian.org/system/files/07+Sep+02.pdf]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100901-060000 Fr. Grgegory Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100831-180000
http://www.stvladimiraami.org/pamphlets ... church.pdf

Please see Fr. Gregory with questions.]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100831-180000 Fr. Grgegory Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100831-060000 http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100831-060000 Fr. Grgegory Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100830-180000
Vigil takes about two and a half to three hours. We must say first that this is time well spent for a Christian, as Vigil teaches us much about the feast or saint being commemorated the next day and is an important part of preparation for partaking of the Holy Mysteries. Vigil services have about 50% variable content while Divine Liturgy has about 10% variable content. Divine Liturgy is clearly the most important of the Divine Services from a theological point of view, but from an educational point of view you will learn much by attending the Vigil service. Further, for adults Vigil is the preferred time to go to Confession (rather than Sunday mornings).

Still, the service is long and we recognize that. All should be aware that confessions are heard before every Vigil. Also, please note that about half way through the Vigil the Gospel is read and the faithful are anointed with holy oil. This is a very logical time for those who cannot stay for the entire Vigil to take their leave (that is, after having been anointed). This is not the ideal (that is, we are not URGING you to leave early), but is completely acceptable.

Please consider making the Vigil part of your spiritual struggle this year. By establishing this as a pious family practice we hope that more and more of our parish family members will join us for Vigil throughout the year for their education and salvation!]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100830-180000 Fr. Grgegory Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100830-060000
http://www.stvladimiraami.org/orthodoxinfo.shtml]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100830-060000 Fr. Grgegory Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100828-220000 info@stvladimiraami.org.]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100828-220000 Fr. Grgegory Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100828-180000 http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100828-180000 Fr. Grgegory Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100828-060000 http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100828-060000 Fr. Grgegory Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100827-180000
Many Thanks!
Jennifer]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100827-180000 Fr. Grgegory Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100827-120000 http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100827-120000 Fr. Grgegory Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100825-180000
http://www.stvladimiraami.org/communion ... nion.shtml]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100825-180000 Fr. Grgegory Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100824-180000 http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100824-180000 Fr. Grgegory Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100824-060000
http://www.stvladimiraami.org/calendars ... le2010.pdf]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100824-060000 Fr. Grgegory Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100823-180000 http://www.charitymotors.org Please consider these options to support your parish!]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100823-180000 Fr. Grgegory Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100823-060000 http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100823-060000 Fr. Grgegory Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100821-180000 http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100821-180000 Fr. Grgegory Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100820-120000
http://www.serborth.org/
]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100820-120000 Fr. Grgegory Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100428-180000
In short, we are asking for volunteers to host monthly meetings in their homes and invite those that are interested (both our present and future St. Vladimir’s parishioners) to join them for spiritual discussion and prayer. Fr. Gregory hopes that there will be many groups formed that meet monthly – some of these groups meeting in English and some in Russian. We will use the outline at the links below, understanding that some of the details may need to be refined as we move forward. Although we have worked this through in great detail we still must admit that this is a work in progress and your feedback is most welcome. Most important – let Fr. Gregory know that you are interested in hosting an Adult Group in your home so that he can help you prepare and make every effort to join you. Bishop Peter has asked that Fr. Gregory give a blessing to each group before it begins its work since we will be the first parish in the diocese to try out this model of Adult Group meetings.

Finally, we ask our parish family to pray for the success of this effort, just as we ask your prayers for the education of our youth. May the Lord bless our efforts!

English:

http://www.stvladimiraami.org/flyers/sm ... sfinal.pdf

Russian:

http://www.stvladimiraami.org/flyers/sm ... nal_ru.pdf]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100428-180000 Fr. Grgegory Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMT http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100305-180000
http://www.stvladimiraami.org/sheetmusi ... andout.pdf

English speakers will note that we have transliterated the Church Slavonic prayer so that we all may sing together (which is the main thrust of this effort). Please review the transliteration so that you become familiar with it. If you have any trouble with the pronunciation please feel free to ask Fr. Gregory, Fr. John, or one of our Slavonic readers for help.

Bishop Peter asked on his last visit that we also sing the Symbol of Faith together on Sundays. Once we have mastered "Our Father" as a group we will begin to work on the Symbol of Faith. More information in that regard will be forthcoming.]]> http://www.stvladimiraami.org/SimpleBLOG/index.php?entry=entry100305-180000 Fr. Grgegory Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT