We serve the Divine Liturgy every Saturday. Serving the Liturgy is always for the good of our parishioners, all of whom are spiritually benefited from the Liturgy. But we also do this for those who are NOT YET part of our parish family. When people learn about Orthodox Christianity of course they want to come and see. But if they already have a church it is sometimes hard to get away on Sunday morning. But Saturday mornings are generally free! And thus we see our Saturday Liturgies as a service for our parish family AND a missionary opportunity to allow more people to find out about the True Faith. Join us – whether you are a regular or visiting for the first time!

FIVE LINES FOR EVERY ST. VLADIMIRIAN TO READ TO PREPARE FOR THIS WEEKEND!

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, JUNE 9, 2024

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Friends,

Christ is Risen!

The Divine Services for Friday evening, June 7 and Saturday morning, June 8 have been canceled. Please share this information with those whom you know, or even suspect, were planning to attend these services. Thank you for your understanding.

In Christ,

Fr. Gregory

SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT PROCESSION: July 21 IN ANN ARBOR!
Sign up now at the link below. Join us for a short procession (1-2 miles walking at most). During the procession we will stop at some logical place (town square, etc.) and hold a short concert and/or serve a short moleben. We will provide a traditional Orthodox witness to our communities: we will have information about Orthodox Christianity available for those who are interested, and talk to those who would like to learn more. Don’t miss this great opportunity to bring our faith to our neighbors! Sign up today!

CROSS PROCESSION SUNDAY, JULY 21

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The Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America is committed to making high quality Orthodox theological education as accessible to all interested students as possible.

Applications for admission for the summer semester are due June 10, 2024. Classes begin June 17, 2024. Applications and further information on the Pastoral School programs can be found at our web site:

DCMA PASTORAL SCHOOL
Questions should be directed to the Dean of the Pastoral School, Priest Gregory Joyce:

fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.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 Various Ages: from the Antiochian Archdiocese

Friends,

Christ is Risen!

I have received multiple reports from multiple women that they have been asked if they are pregnant. And they are not.

I do not understand this. But I know that such ridiculous questions are not a part of any modern culture. A woman will tell you if she is pregnant when she is ready to do so. You NEVER ask – NEVER.

I hope this note will be the end of this silliness. I care about this because this is the OPPOSITE of hospitality. We are trying to attract people to our parish – not drive them away. Asking such inane questions just drives people AWAY from STV. And thus – this must stop. Such questions are not and never will be blessed.

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This year we have acquired the extremely bad habit of leaving the church after Holy Communion but before the end of the Liturgy.

The fathers of the church are of one mind in this regard: either you come on time and leave after the kissing of the cross, or if that is not possible, you come late and leave after the kissing of the cross. It is interesting that they are so unanimous in this regard in fact. This is a very strong rule.

Liturgy always ends about noon. A bit later during Great Lent, but as a rule: noon. Thus, the Lord is asking us to be in His house 2 of 168 hours of the week, or approximately 1% of the week.

Of course, once in a while it will happen that something important is going on and we have to sneak out a bit early. This is understood. But this is not what I am talking about. I am talking about a habit that we have acquired as a parish family where dozens of people are leaving every Sunday between Holy Communion and the kissing of the cross. Let us put an end to this and remain until the end of the Liturgy as is the standard for Orthodox Christians.

In Christ,

Fr. Gregory

We are very enthused to welcome our children to Vacation Bible School this year with the theme of “The Armor of God”! Learn more and sign up at this link – REGISTER TODAY:

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