Do you have tickets? This is a super fun event for our parish where we celebrate the Lord's Nativity on one of those rare Fridays when there is no fasting. We have been holding this ball for years and every year it is better and better. This year we will be at Weber's Inn and the menu is super, including duck or steak (or a vegetarian choice if you prefer). BUY TICKETS NOW! You don't want to miss this great event!

MORE INFORMATION HERE:

http://stvladimiraami.org/flyers/nativityball2016.pdf

or info@stvladimiraami.org

Buy tickets today - tomorrow is too late!

At one point we had advertised a meeting of our Parent Group for January 11, 2016. This has been rescheduled for January 25, 2016. Please note this change. Thank you!

There is no power at the church and thus we will have to cancel services. No power and thus no water. Please forgive the late notice - with the bad roads we are just arriving at church.

it is snowing this morning. Please find our inclement weather policy below. We hope this helps you as you decide when and if to attend Divine Services and other activities this weekend at St. Vladimir's.

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In case of inclement weather St. Vladimir’s parishioners are urged to use caution and their best judgment when deciding whether to travel to the parish church for Divine Services. If the priest is able to reach the church the Divine Services will be conducted, but if parishioners perceive the driving conditions to be dangerous they should not feel compelled to travel to church.

Church School Teachers, Potential Future Clergymen, and those interested in learning more about their faith - THIS IS FOR YOU!

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 winter semester are due February 1, 2016. Classes begin February 15, 2016. Applications and further information on the Pastoral School programs can be found at our web site:

http://orthodoxtheologicalschool.org/

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

fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Please find the schedule of youth activities at St. Vladimir's for the first half of 2016 at the schedule below. Parents – please add these activities at once to your family calendar! :) Please join us as your schedule allows!

http://stvladimiraami.org/flyers/youthgroup.pdf

I think this went rather well Sunday, except I brilliantly forgot to mention that if one is not able to stand, or does not feel well, or something of that nature, then one of course does not have to stand. This is completely my fault and I ask everyone's forgiveness in this regard! So, please let me be very clear. There are times when we light the three lampadas and we ask everyone to stand quietly and prayerfully. If you are physically unable to stand during that time it is completely permissible to sit quietly and prayerfully.

Fr. Gregory

What are the three lampadas? Learn more here:

http://stvladimiraami.org/flyers/lampad ... ldoors.pdf

Yesterday we asked people to stand during the communion of the faithful. Unfortunately we did not mention that if it is not possible for you to stand you of course do not need to. This is always the case. We light the lampadas above the Royal Doors to note times when the faithful should stand quietly IF THEY ARE PHYSICALLY ABLE TO DO SO. Please do not endanger yourself if you cannot stand safely! We ask the forgiveness of all for not making this clear. Please stand if you are able. If you are not, you are welcome to sit. All are asked to be understanding of those who cannot safely stand. Please contact Fr. Gregory with questions.

Our Nativity Ball is set for January 15. Find more information at the link below and please join us!

http://stvladimiraami.org/flyers/nativityball2016.pdf

Our Nativity Yolka/Christmas Pageant is set for January 10. Find more information at the link below and please join us!

http://stvladimiraami.org/flyers/yolka2016.pdf

The 2016 annual calendars have arrived from the printer. The mailing will be available for pick up on Sunday, January 3. Please plan to pick yours up then. Those calendars not picked up will be mailed to your homes. However, please know that this is a very expensive mailing so we very much appreciate it if you are diligent to pick up your calendar if you are at church - and we thank you for doing so!