We have so many new books (in English and Russian) in the Kiosk! You stop there every time you come to St. Vladimir’s to buy candles and prosphora. Take a few minutes to pick up some spiritual reading for your edification! And don’t forget to have a look at the many new icons on offer too! Lots of things are happening at the kiosk – stop by and see!

All are welcome at St. Vladimir's! Please join us this Sunday! More information can be found at this link, and we encourage you to share this with family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers!

DIVINE SERVICES FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2021
As of August 20, 2021 we recommend (but do not mandate) masking for indoor activities at St. Vladimir’s. Join us!

For various technical reasons we were unable to show the movie about St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco yesterday. So we are sharing the links here and asking you to watch the movie before Sunday, December 26. On that day Fr. Gregory will give a presentation on his trip to Ukraine to participate in the events described in the documentary and share pictures from his trip. We’ll have time for questions and answers/discussion about the movie and Fr. Gregory’s presentation. Please plan to join us!

St. John of Shanghai: Homecoming - English

St. John of Shanghai: Homecoming - Russian

Sunday, December 12 marks the feast of St. Mardarije of Libertyville and Ann Arbor. THIS IS OUR ANN ARBOR SAINT! How many other cities in Michigan have their own saint? As of now that number is ZERO. We have a great blessing here, and a great responsibility! Let us begin by being present at the Divine Services for St. Mardarije, and to prepare for and partake of the Holy Mysteries this day!

St. Mardarije is the patron saint of our own Ann Arbor Orthodox Classical Academy. On this day we will have the new icon of St. Mardarije available for veneration. This is an icon painted by Protodeacon Paul Drozdowski of St. Mardarije in an academic setting, which is completely appropriate given his life and work. But this will be the first icon in the world with St. Mardarije in this context. Fr. Colin will give a presentation about the life of St. Mardarije this day, and the A2OCA School Board will give a presentation on the school progress and plans going forward. Please plan to join us!

January 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.!
The Nativity Ball is back! And being planned by two of our young ladies in the parish with full support from our Parish Council. This will give us fresh ideas, perspectives, and a new excitement! We’ve successfully held 20 years of Nativity Balls at St. Vladimir’s – but this year we are “under new management”. :) We’ll build on the great work of our past ball committees with huge thanks for their gargantuan efforts! DO NOT MISS! Tickets on sale here:

BUY BALL TICKETS HERE

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 Adults: from the writings of Blessed Theophylact

For Youth: from the Antiochian Archdiocese (various age groups)

Save the date! And spread the word! The St. Vladimir’s Christmas Bake Sale is back! More information to come soon, but now is the time to reach out to our Head Sister, Leta Nikulshina, and ask her what she needs you to bake. This can be a great fund raiser and a great outreach to our local community if we all pitch in and make it just that. So let’s do that! Please contact Leta today, or when you see her in church, and ask how you can help. And tell everyone you know to come join us! A flyer can be found at this link:

BAKE SALE 2021

FIND YOUR GROUP AND MORE INFO ON YOUR MEETING HERE

Please plan to join us for the feast of the Great Martyrs Catherine & Mercurius on Monday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. for Evening Services and on Tuesday, December 7 at 8:00 a.m. for Divine Liturgy.

On Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. we will commemorate the last day of the Great Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos.

Following the Liturgy on Wednesday we will have our Pre-K catechism. More information and a sign up sheet can be found here:

WEDNESDAY PRE-K CATECHISM
This Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday at 8:00 a.m. we have our monthly All-English cycle of Divine Services. This is a great opportunity to introduce friends, loved ones, and even strangers to the beauty and theological edification of the Divine Services of the Holy Church.
If you cannot come to the Evening Services or Liturgy please try to join us on one of our live streams:

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As of August 20, 2021 we recommend (but do not mandate) masking for indoor activities.

Learn More: Great Martyr Catherine – English

Learn More: Great Martyr Catherine – Russian

Learn More: Great Martyr Mercurius – English

Learn More: Great Martyr Mercurius – Russian

Learn More: Entrance of the Theotokos – English

Learn More: Entrance of the Theotokos – Russian

Learn More: St. Stephen the New (All English Cycle) – English

Learn More: St. Stephen the New (All English Cycle) – Russian