Please join us for the Divine Services!

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Fr. Gregory, Elizabeth, Maria, Michael, and Natalia invite everyone to their home to celebrate Fr. Gregory’s name’s day on February 7 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Their new home is located at 3566 Joanna Ct., Saline, MI 48176. Fr. Gregory is named in honor of St. Gregory the Theologian, who is celebrated on January 25/February 7 each year. Please join us!

Please note that the heavenly protector of our Sisterhood, St. Xenia of St. Petersburg is celebrated this year on February 6. Vigil will be held on February 5 at 6:00 p.m., with Divine Liturgy at 8:00 a.m. on February 6. All Sisters all called upon to prepare themselves to Confess and Commune of the Holy Mysteries on this most important feast day for the Sisterhood!

“The more one collects earthly goods, the more desperate one becomes, because they do not bring spiritual joy. You can collect all the treasures of the earth and put them in front of you, and still be the most miserable person.”

Metroplitan Onuphry of Kiev & All Ukraine

Please join us for a live broadcast of today's Vigil beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the following link:

http://www.stvladimiraami.org:8000/liturgy.mp3

Please remember - the stream only broadcasts live services. If you would like to listen to previously recorded and edited services please visit our sound blog:

http://soundoftheparish.blogspot.com/

The date of the 2019 Annual Parish Assembly has been set for February 23, 2020. To participate in the meeting via voting or running for parish office one must be a member of the parish. To become a member of our parish please contact one of our membership coordinators: Dmitry Knysh (dmitriknysh@hotmail.com or 734-358-5996) or Konstantin Poplavsky (kepoplavsky@yahoo.com or 734-944-4087). We cordially invite you to join our parish family! More information on the annual meeting can be found here:
ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION
More information on Membership, including the ability to pay your 2019 and 2020 membership dues can be found on our membership page:

MEMBERSHIP PAGE

HOUSE BLESSING INFORMATION

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On Sunday, February 2, 2020 the Superbowl will be played. On that day billions of dollars will be spent in America on snacks and drinks. International Orthodox Christian Charities is asking all of us Orthodox Christians in America – millions of us – to set aside a few dollars and bring some non-perishable food to church this Sunday. And we are asking that of our parish family too. We will have a special collection at the cross on Sunday and ask folks to bring non-perishable foods. Which foods? Check out this list:

FOOD GATHERERS NEEDED FOOD
Can’t be there on Sunday but want to help? Email out Treasurer Mikhail Fisenkov to learn how: treasurer@stvladimiraami.org

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 All: from the Antiochian Archdiocese (various age groups)

Please join us this Wednesday, January 29 immediately following the akathist to the Mother of God for a presentation by our friend, Fr. Vladimir Klimzo, who is visiting us for a few weeks here in Ann Arbor with Archbishop Peter's blessing, on the topic: “Spiritual Life in Russia Today”. Fr. Vladimir’s presentation will be in both English and Russian – his English is quite good. Of course, if you want to ask Fr. Vladimir about his work with special needs children and adults it is unlikely he will refuse to answer you. :) Please join us for what looks to be a lovely evening this Wednesday!

“If God’s grace is lacking, a man can be placed in the most beautiful place, surrounded by all the benefits of the world, and he will still be unhappy.”

Metroplitan Onuphry of Kiev & All Ukraine

Fr. Gregory: That grace can be acquired only in the Holy Church. Please contact me or Fr. Moses to learn more.