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Regular Services:
Saturday Vigil: 6:00 p.m. (Except Pascha)
Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10:00 a.m. (Except Pascha)

Full Service Schedule:

Phone: (734) 475-4590
Address: 9900 Jackson Rd., Dexter, MI 48130-9426
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Annual Meeting Materials 
19/1/23, 06:00 PM
Posted by Fr. Gregory


The 2022 parish meeting is set for Sunday, February 19, 2023 during annual bili dinner, immediately following the Divine Liturgy that day.

The agenda for the meeting is very full, and we value your time. In this regard, we will not give presentations on the reports below at the annual meeting, but rather, we offer them here so that you can read them in advance. Each report will be assigned 5 minutes for questions and answers. Reports will be posted not later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. If you would like to ask your question in advance, please do so using this form. Answers to questions asked in advance will be posted at this link.

Annual Meeting Letter & Agenda

Rector's Report
Starosta's Report
Treasurer's Report
Sisterhood Report
Brotherhood Report
Youth Group Report
Church School Report
Membership Report
Building Team Report
Social Outreach Parish Report

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Brotherhood Annual Meeting Date Set  
19/1/23, 06:00 AM
Posted by Fr. Gregory

Brothers, the annual brotherhood meeting will be held Sunday January 29 after the Divine Liturgy. Please put this date to your calendar and try to attend. Those who want to join join us are welcomed . Our annual dues $25. Konstantin.
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All Parish Work Day is Every Second Saturday: Next is January 21 
18/1/23, 06:00 PM
Posted by Fr. Gregory

Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Clergy, Choir – EVERYONE! We all need to chip in an take care of the property the Lord has given to us, just as we all need to work together to execute our beautiful Divine Services. Please mark your calendars now for every second Saturday of the month for an all-parish work day. Every season. Every month. Inside. Outside. Always every second Saturday starting at 10:00 a.m. please plan to join us to pitch in as we make our parish shine as the House of God that it is! Invite friends! Everyone is welcome! And it just isn’t fair to expect that “someone else” will do this. We all own our parish in that the Lord has given us to be here. And we all share the responsibility that He has given us to care for His House.

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House Blessing Time – Make Your Appointment Now! 
18/1/23, 12:00 PM
Posted by Fr. Gregory

Each year following the feast of the Theophany (the Lord’s Baptism – January 19) it is a traditional and pious custom to have one’s home blessed by the priest. Homes are blessed at St. Vladimir’s until the beginning of Great Lent as a rule. Please visit this link to make an appointment:

SCHEDULE A HOUSE BLESSING FR. GREGORY ~ FR. COLIN

Please contact Fr. Gregory or Fr. Colin to schedule a house blessing if the times listed do not work for you. Homes can be blessed through the 5th week of Great Lent if need be. If you live far from St. Vladimir’s please consult with those other parishioners of St. Vladimir’s who live near you so that you can all have your homes blessed on the same day. Congratulations to all with the feast of our Lord’s Baptism!
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Weekly Educational Offering - Prepare for the Coming Sunday! 
18/1/23, 06:00 AM
Posted by Fr. Gregory

We present here a short educational offering for both children and adults on the upcoming Sunday's principle Gospel reading so that all can better prepare for the Divine Services. Parents are asked to review the children’s portion with their children. It is very important for us to attend the Divine Services on Sundays and whenever else we are able, but in addition it is our spiritual responsibility to educate ourselves and our families in the faith. It is our hope that this mid-week offering will be an aid in this regard. Please contact Fr. Gregory with questions or suggestions.

For Various Ages: from the Antiochian Archdiocese

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Non-Perishable Food Collections: Always at STV 
17/1/23, 06:00 PM
Posted by Fr. Gregory

At STV we collect non-perishable food items. Always. We don't have food drives - we do this every single day. There are many people in our local community who are food insecure. We ask our parishioners to bring a can or box of non-perishable food every time they come to church. Make this a part of your family worship! The little you give means a lot to a family who is food insecure. Remember our Lord's admonition to us in this regard: "For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." (Matthew 25:35-40)
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Theophany of the Lord Schedule 
17/1/23, 06:00 AM
Posted by Fr. Gregory

Please find the schedule of services for the forefeast, feast, and afterfeast of the Theophany of our Lord at St. Vladimir's this year at the link below.

THEOPHANY OF THE LORD DIVINE SERVICE SCHEDULE 2023

Please note there is a great blessing of the waters on January 18 AND January 19. On 1/18 we bless water in the church. On 1/19 we bless water at the “Jordan” after we process to it. A house blessing schedule will be published in the nearest future.
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Nativity Pageant is this Saturday! 
16/1/23, 06:00 PM
Posted by Fr. Gregory


Please join us for our annual Christmas Pageant/Yolka! A wonderful celebration of the Nativity of our Lord for children and adults alike! Don't miss this great event!

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Monday First Things - Teachings of the Holy Fathers 
16/1/23, 06:00 AM
Posted by Fr. Gregory

The Lord allows us to be tempted, so that He can test the zeal and love we have for Him.

Monastic Wisdom: The Letters of Venerable Joseph the Hesychast
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Scripture Reading for the Coming Week 
15/1/23, 06:00 PM
Posted by Fr. Gregory

"This is the cause of all evils: the ignorance of the Scriptures. We go into battle without arms, and how ought we to come off safe?" -St. John Chrysostom, Homily IX on Colossians.

In order to help increase the general knowledge of scripture in our parish family we present here for your edification the scripture readings for the coming week. At least one Gospel Reading and one Epistle reading are assigned for each day of the year (although during Great Lent the readings are from the Old Testament). Hearing or reading only those readings appointed for Sunday merely scratches the surface of the great spiritual wealth that the scriptures provide us. Some of the readings are easily understandable – others are less so. As Orthodox Christians we do not make private interpretation of scripture, but rather consult the fathers of the Church for their explanations to aid us in our understanding. Those wishing to have access to such explanations are asked to contact Fr. Gregory or inquire in the kiosk for further reading in this regard. Bibles may also be acquired in the kiosk.

Monday: James 2:14-26 & Mark 12:13-17
Tuesday: James 3:1-10 & Mark 12:18-27
Wednesday: I Corinthians 9:19-27 & Luke 3:1-18
Thursday: Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7 & Matthew 3:13-17
Friday: Acts 19:1-8 & John 1:29-34
Saturday: Ephesians 6:10-17 & Matthew 4:1-11

Ïîíåäåëüíèê: ßê. 2:14-26 è îò Ìàðêà 12:13-17
Âòîðíèê: ßê. 3:1-10 è îò Ìàðêà 12:18-27
Ñðåäà: I Êîð. 9:19-27 è îò Ëóêè 3:1-18
×åòâåðã: Òèò. 2:11-14, 3:4-7 è îò Ìàòôåÿ 3:13-17
Ïÿòíèöà: Äåÿí. 19:1-8 è îò Èîàííà 1:29-34
Ñóááîòà: Åô. 6:10-17 è îò Ìàòôåÿ 4:1-11

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
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