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Today's Date According to the Church (Old) Calendar:


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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Explanation of the Divine Services 
13/6/15, 06:00 PM
Posted by Fr. Gregory
We often say that the Divine Services are the most important ministry that we have at St. Valdimir's. The services are theology in action and very important for our salvation. To help our parishioners better understand the Divine Services, and thus get more out of them, we present this excerpt from the "Law of God" but Fr. Seraphim Slobodskoy. Please see Fr. Gregory or Fr. Michael with questions about this or other spiritual topics.

http://stvladimiraami.org/pamphlets/divineservices.pdf
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Appropriate Attire in Church - Please be Attentive 
13/6/15, 06:00 AM
Posted by Fr. Gregory
During the warm spring and summer months, just as during the cold winter months, we sometimes forget the necessity of dressing appropriately for church services. We include below a helpful guide for appropriate dress in church. Thank you very much for supporting our parish family by conforming to these important standards (which are applicable to all Divine Services – not just Sunday Divine Liturgy)!

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 - and summer weather is already upon us. 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.
• JEANS and T-SHIRTS: too often gentlemen gloss over this sort of note as something that pertains only to women. NOT TRUE! We ask that parishioners come to church in dress casual clothes - not the clothes of the street or the garden. In some cases jeans could be appropriate - but that would be a somewhat rare exception. T-shirts are never acceptable unless worn under a sports coat or sweater. It is not fair for us to ask our female parishioners to be attentive to the standard and for our gentlemen to not have to make an effort as well. We all stand before God in the parish church. If we keep this in mind we will make our best decisions regarding what we wear to God's house.
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We Need Prosphora Bakers! 
12/6/15, 06:00 PM
Posted by Fr. Gregory
We are thankful to have many Divine Liturgies in our parish. What this means, though, is that we need quite a bit of prosphora. Our present prosphora bakers are working hard – but they need more help! Can you bake? Even if you can't – are you willing to learn? We need your help – please step forward! Talk to Svetlana Mitchell, Leta Nikulshina, or Fr. Gregory if you can help/with questions.
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THIS COMING SUNDAY! Extraordinary Parish Meeting Information Available 
12/6/15, 06:00 AM
Posted by Fr. Gregory
On Sunday, May 31 materials pertaining to our Extraordinary Parish Meeting set for June 14 were distributed to all present. Those who were not present should receive this information in the mail in the next few days. However, all meeting materials are available at the address below – please do review the materials and please do plan to join us on June 14 for the special meeting!

http://stvladimiraami.org/flyers/extrao ... -14-15.pdf
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Singing Together at Vigil - Continues this Saturday 
11/6/15, 06:00 AM
Posted by Fr. Gregory
Beginning Saturday, June 6, 2015 we will sing “Having beheld the Resurrection of Christ...” together as a congregation at each Saturday evening vigil going forward. Handouts will be provided. But if you'd like to practice a bit before we do this you can find the handout at the link below. Please check it out and please join us on Saturday evenings – vigil begins at 6:00 p.m.

http://stvladimiraami.org/flyers/having ... andout.pdf
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Sally DeRoo Memorial Service is June 13 
10/6/15, 06:00 PM
Posted by Fr. Gregory
The memorial service for Sally DeRoo has been set for Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 a.m. Please join us to prayerfully bid farewell to a simply tireless worker for our parish! Since Sally has left us we need to replace the huge amount of work she did for our parish. Most importantly we need someone to take care of the interior plants. Please see Fr. Gregory if you can help!
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Apostles' Fast begins Today 
8/6/15, 06:00 AM
Posted by Fr. Gregory
Please note that today marks the beginning of the yearly Apostles' Fast. This is a fasting period marked by less strictness than Great Lent or the Dormition Fast, but we still abstain from meat and dairy products during this fast. Details are available on our parish monthly schedule of services:

http://www.stvladimiraami.org/calendars ... lendar.pdf

May the Lord grant a spiritually profitable Apostles' Fast to all!
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Extraordinary Parish Meeting Information Available 
6/6/15, 06:00 PM
Posted by Fr. Gregory
On Sunday, May 31 materials pertaining to our Extraordinary Parish Meeting set for June 14 were distributed to all present. Those who were not present should receive this information in the mail in the next few days. However, all meeting materials are available at the address below – please do review the materials and please do plan to join us on June 14 for the special meeting!

http://stvladimiraami.org/flyers/extrao ... -14-15.pdf
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Making School Kits June 6 - TOMORROW!!! 
5/6/15, 06:00 AM
Posted by Fr. Gregory
Please join us on June 6, 2015 for our next IOCC parish effort. On this day at 3:00 p.m. we will make school kits according to the International Orthodox Christian Charity's guidelines. It is important to understand that there are many countries in the world that DO NOT have free education for their children. Many times children cannot attend school because their family cannot afford the tuition, or more often than not, the children do not have the requisite school supplies. The IOCC school kits provide the supplies that allow children to be educated. Join us - help others! A collection to support this effort will be taken up at the kissing of the cross on Sunday, May 31. To help support this effort or to volunteer please see our IOCC Coordinator, Marina Edwards. Parents are strongly encouraged to bring their children for this event!
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St. Nicholas Greek Festival is this Weekend – Please Support! 
4/6/15, 06:00 PM
Posted by Fr. Gregory
The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox parish here in Ann Arbor has always be a great partner with St. Vladimir's. For years they hosted our Church School, and they have helped us a lot with their festival. Thus, we should zealous to support them at their festival which is this weekend. And BONUS: Friday IS NOT A FAST DAY THIS WEEK! That is not due to the festival, but because the week after Pentecost is always fast free. Learn more:

http://annarborgreekfestival.org/
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