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SHARE A MEAL (LUNCH) WITH US AFTER LITURGY THIS SUNDAY
ONE: FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE – JOIN IN NOW!
Our Russian Orthodox Festival is slated for September 20-21, 2025. That is just about 1 week away! Now is the time to SPREAD THE WORD. Now is the time to VOLUNTEER TO HELP. This is our 11th Festival. Everyone knows what to expect, including my annual admonition: “everyone should work, everyone should enjoy”. So sign up to work for part of the festival, and have fund for part of the festival. If everyone does this – we are golden. May the Lord grant it to be a great success by every metric!

EVERY SATURDAY @ 10 A.M. UNTIL THE FESTIVAL (SO THIS IS THE LAST ONE) - JOIN US!
TWO: ANN ARBOR ORTHODOX CLASSICAL ACADEMY – WELCOME!
Please see this IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION from Irene Melabolitis, the Head of School for our parish Ann Arbor Orthodox Classical Academy! Let’s all support the academy however we can: time, talent, treasure, prayers! Reach out to Irene to learn more about how you can help: imelabiotis@a2oca.org
THREE: THIS SUNDAY’S MEAL IS A WEEKLY LUNCH
In the ancient Church we know that there used to be a meal BEFORE the Liturgy. However, during the time of the Apostles this already got out of control (St. Paul addresses this directly in his first letter to the Corinthians) and the meal was moved until after the Liturgy. And this has always been our practice at STV. The fellowship that continues after the Liturgy is a big part of the culture of our parish because it is a big part of the historical culture of the Church. Please plan to join us!
FOUR: CHURCH SCHOOL BEGINS OCTOBER 4 – SIGN UP NOW!
CHURCH SCHOOL IS THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT MINISTRY IN OUR PARISH! Only the Divine Services can be considered a more important aspect of our parish life. Thus, ALL ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to participate in this ministry! St. Vladimir’s Church School begins October 4 every Saturday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. through December 20 with the exception of November 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend). REGISTER/LEARN MORE
VOLUNTEERS! We need you! Teachers & Other Volunteers. Anyone who is willing to help! Email us at info@stvladimiraami.org to let us know you'd like to help!
FIVE: WEEKLY YOUTH ACTIVITY BEGINS OCTOBER 1!
Every Wednesday @ STV 6-9 p.m. Begins with the Akathist to the Mother of God for the ill, then Catechism in the church for those preparing for baptism (and anyone else that would like to join). For those not joining catechism we’ll have a Study Table where you can work on your homework/school projects in the academy. Ideally more advanced students will help those less advanced if help is needed. 9 p.m. sharp – Something Fun (bon fire, etc.). Ages 15+. PUT IT IN YOUR SCHEDULE RIGHT NOW! :) See you October 1 and subsequent Wednesdays!

BONUS: YARD SIGN TIME!!!
Time to pick up yard signs! The BEST DAY to do this is this coming Sunday at STV. Getting these out early the week of September 15 is the sweet spot – just before the festival. We know that folks learn about our festival from Facebook and from yard signs. So you help us A LOT when you put out the yard signs. Grab yours this weekend and spread the word!