Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

3109 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan  48103

Telephone (734) 332-8200 Fax: (734) 332-8201

web: www.stnickaa.org   e-mail: Church Office (office@stnickaa.org)

 

 

 

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Deacon Dr. Peter Bistolarides photos  2004 Clergy Laity Conference wrap-up   |   2004 St. Nicholas Parish Christmas Events  |  Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for OXI Day
Parish profile in the Orthodox Observer
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Lenten Church Service Schedule   |   Lenten Book Recommendation from our Bookstore   |   Congregation spreading out in Scio Twp

We welcome our new Pastor, the Rev. Father Nicolaos H. Kotsis and Presbytera Sandra to our Saint Nicholas Parish.
We pray for their health and well being as they begin their ministry to the Parishioners of Saint Nicholas.
On Sunday, March 13 a luncheon following Church Services in our Fellowship Hall honoring the formal installation of Father Nick as our Parish Priest by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit was hosted by our Saint Nicholas Parish Council and Philoptochos to welcome Fr. Nick & Presbytera Sandra into our Parish family!

Hey Campers!   The Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp (Rose City) is still taking applications for campers and counselors.
We hope to get as many campers and staff to go during 4th Week (July 24-30, 2005).  Father Nick will be accompanying us for the entire week as well. Look for more information in the Monthly Newsletter and please log onto
www.detroit.goarch.org/mdsc for more information and pictures of the camp.

The Ann Arbor AHEPA 8th Annual Educational Scholarship Golf Classic Open to take place on Saturday, June 18 at Stonebridge Golf Club, 1825 Clubhouse Drive, Ann Arbor, MI  48108  (734/429-8383);  12:00 Noon Shotgun Start;  Golf, Lunch and Dinner $100.00  (Dinner only - $35.00 per person);  Hole Sponsorship $100.  If you are interested in participating as a sponsor or a player in the Golf Outing, please contact Christos Philippou at (734) 780-8156.

Our Saint Nicholas Spring General Assembly has been rescheduled to Monday, May 16.  Please plan on attending.
The 2005 Metropolis of Detroit Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival is being hosted by our Saint Nicholas Parish here on Saturday, May 14, 2005!
Congratulations to our   Saint Nicholas GOYA who returned from Dayton with the largest trophy awarded at the basketball tournament  —  the trophy for SPORTSMANSHIP!   Our Parish is proud of each one of you!

Our Saint Nicholas Philoptochos will host a Welcome Reception for our new Presbytera Sandra Kotsis at 1:30 p.m. at our Saint Nicholas Church on Saturday, May 7.  This will be a special opportunity to meet and welcome her as Father Nick and she begin their ministry in Christ at our Saint Nicholas Church.  Please come and help us show our love and support for our new priest and presbytera and to share fellowship.  All are welcome to this special event.  (Call 995-4766 for more information.)

Our Saint Nicholas Nursery will be sponsoring the Easter Sunday (Agape Service) fellowship hour.  If any parents of the nursery age children are willing to help sponsor the fellowship hour following the Agape Service on Easter Sunday (MAY 1), please phone Linda Theros at:  734/426-0912.  Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!  Our Saint Nicholas Nursery is open each and every Sunday to all Parishioners.  Please consider volunteering some of your time to help on an occasional Sunday.

Our Saint Nicholas Philoptochos are currently taking orders for our annual Mother’s Day Flower Basket Sale which supports our May Community Care Ministry:  the philanthropies of the Greek Orthodox Church in South America.  There is much poverty and need for support of our people in South America.  There are many elderly who need assistance and have no support.  Please purchase the flower baskets and help those in need.  The cost is $17 per basket.  Click here to print an order form in PDF.

Our Saint Nicholas Parish is sponsoring a Canned Food Drive:  Please remember to bring in canned goods throughout Great Lent for local charities as prescribed by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas!

Our Saint Nicholas Philoptochos will be dyeing Easter eggs starting at 9:30 am on Holy Thursday, April 28.  We will be wrapping the eggs on Good Friday morning , April 29 at 9:30 a.m.  Your help is needed for this important Pascal tradition, so please plan to come on both days.  Dena Petropoulos is our chairperson.

Our Saint Nicholas Philoptochos will host our annual Palm Sunday Luncheon after Divine Liturgy on April 24.  The fish luncheon is $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 years and younger.  Co-chairs are Vicky Masters, Katerina Roumanis, and Joanna Boustikakis who are currently selling tickets.  Advanced ticket purchase is requested.  Please call Vicky Masters at 971-0788 for information.  Proceeds  to benefit Philoptochos charities.

The Ann Arbor AHEPA Chapter #195 will make available whole lambs as a fundraiser.  The lambs will be purchased at the Manchester livestock exchange, for approximately $2.00 per pound, plus an additional $30 fee for cleaning (per lamb) by AHEPA the week before Easter.  If interested, please contact Christos Philippou at 734/913-4832 BY APRIL 17

The AHEPA and Daughter’s of Penelope Ann Arbor Chapters are pleased to announce the District #10 Order of AHEPA will be awarding their annual Educational Scholarships to high school students who will be graduating in June 2005. Applications must be received on or before May 1. The separate local Educational Scholarship applications are due by May 20.  Any student interested is to contact either Costas Kleanthous: 734/475-2034 or Esther Starnal: 734/327-1065.

Our Saint Nicholas Philoptochos is sponsoring a used book collection during the month of March and will have their annual Used Book Sale on Sunday, April 17, following Divine Liturgy.  We are now collecting hard cover and paperback books for the sale.  Please donate your used paperback and hardback books by placing them in the red box outside the Church office.  No magazines or text books please.  Proceeds will benefit the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Public Libraries.  For more information please call:  528 - 9092 or 668 - 4158.

Our Saint Nicholas Seniors invite EVERYONE   to an interesting Icon Presentation now scheduled for 12 Noon on Thursday, April 7th, in our Fellowship Hall.  A lite Lenten Luncheon will be served, followed by an informative presentation by Michael Challis regarding Icons and their importance in the Orthodox faith.  Cost: $5.00 per person.
To register, call Penny Bekiares:  734/662-6606  or  Joan Raphael:  734/483-0923.

GOYA Greek dance practice to be announced, watch our Parish website at:  www.stnickaa.org  for more updates.  GOYA is meeting every Saturday until April 9th from 1:00  —  3:00 pm to work on the float for the Greek Independence Day Parade in Greektown being held on Sunday, April 10.  Also of importance, the GOYA will be having their annual brunch fundraiser on Sunday, May 22 after Church Services.  All are encouraged to attend!

Our Saint Nicholas Philoptochos will have a Lenten retreat for the women of our Saint Nicholas Parish entitled “Mothers and Daughters” on Sunday, April 3.  It will take place at our Saint Nicholas Church from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  Fr. Roman Braga and Sister Elaine from Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction will be our special guests and will lead the discussion along with Father Nick.
This is a very important Lenten event that will deal with topics of personal and family spirituality.  This retreat promises to be interesting and enriching.  All women are invited.  (There is no cost for the retreat.  Please call the church office for further information.)

Saint Nicholas Seniors   The Saint Nicholas Seniors will be traveling by rental coach to Chicago, Il. on Monday, March 21st.  We will lunch in Greektown, and then attend the Jackie Kennedy Exhibit currently at the Field Museum.  We will meet at our Saint Nicholas Church parking lot at 8:30 am and be back no later than 11:00 pm.  The cost of the trip is $50 (checks payable to the Church).  This includes the cost of the bus and the museum ticket.  Lunch and snacks will be a personal responsibility.  Money is due by Sunday, March 6th.  Call Penny Bekiares (662-6606) or Joan Raphael (483-0923) if you have any questions.

JOY Bake Sale/Fundraiser   Our JOY group will be holding a Bake Sale Fundraiser on Sunday, March 20
following Church Services and will be donating the funds to our
GOYA to use for their float construction for the
Greek Independence Day Parade in Greektown on Sunday, April 10.

Saint Nicholas Greek School Mardi Gras Dance   Live Rebetico Band — Saturday, March 5th in our Saint Nicholas Fellowship Hall at 6:30 pm; Drinks and mezedes at 7:30 pm; taverna style dinner.  Tickets: adults - $30; students and children - $20; children under 5 - free.  Contact - Christina Vlahopoulos at 944-0504.  Only 200 tickets will be sold!

Welcome Father Nicholas   We welcome our new Pastor, the Rev. Father Nicolaos H. Kotsis and Presbytera Sandra to our Saint Nicholas Parish.  We pray for their health and well being as they begin their ministry to the Parishioners of Saint Nicholas.

Church School Teachers will have a meeting with Father Nick on Monday, February 28th at 7:00 pm here at the Church.  Please attend this important meeting!

Altar Boy/Acolyte Retreat will take place on Saturday, February, 26 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm here at the church (lunch is included).  We’ll go over the importance of serving in the altar, processions, reading during the service, and Holy Week requirements.  Please make your best effort to attend.

Saint Nicholas Seniors   Please call to reserve a spot at the Valentine’s Day Luncheon being held on Monday, February 14th at 12:00 Noon in our Saint Nicholas Fellowship Hall.  Cost is $5.00 per person.  Reserve by calling Penny Bekiares (662-6606) or Joan Raphael (483-0923) no later than Sunday, February 6th.

The Modern Greek Program at the U of M is pleased to announce “Haunting Europe:  Some Modernist Uses of Hellenism,” a lecture by Vassiliki Kolocotroni of the University of Glasgow, on Thursday, February 10th at 4:00 pm at 1644 Social Work Building (corner of South U. and East U.).  The lecture is free and open to the public.

Philoptochos Event Today   Today we are holding a “Cardiac Draw” Raffle for kids, teenagers and adults to benefit children who need heart surgery.

GOYAns!!!   Today, Sunday, January 30th, we will have a get-together and pizza night with Father Nick.  Please plan on attending since we will be talking about activities in the next few months!

Saint Nicholas Greek School will host a short program commemorating Greek Letters Day in honor of The Feast Day of Three Hierarchs.  Please stay with us in the Church for the inspiring presentation.

The next Saint Nicholas Seniors program has been postponed due to sever weather.
It will be a presentation on Icons and their placement in the Orthodox Church.  More information will be forthcoming.
The Rev. Deacon Peter Bistolarides   will be ordained to the Priesthood during the Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m., Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Southgate, MI.
2004 Christmas Ornaments with the picture of our Saint Nicholas Church commemorating our first Christmas in our new Church are now available for $12.00 each.  They make a great Christmas gift!  Get yours today!
New Altar Boy Robes to be purchased soon    Parishioners who wish to donate a robe or two are asked to please contact Father John Paul.  Cost of the robes will be at $220.oo each.  Thank you.
The Annual Cutting of the Vasilopita, sponsored by our Saint Nicholas Philoptochos for the benefit of Saint Basil's Academy in Garrision, New York, will take place on Sunday, January, 9, 2005.  All Parish Departments, Organizations and Parishioners are asked to please consider making a generous donation at that time.  Thank you.
YAL Christmas Caroling    The Saint Nicholas Young Adult League (YAL) will again be Christmas caroling to our Saint Nicholas senior citizens on Wednesday, December 22 at 6:30 p.m.
A Christmas Luncheon for the Saint Nicholas Seniors  is planned for Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 noon in the Church fellowship hall.  The cost is $5.00 per person.  Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, December 7th by contacting either Penny Bekiares: 734/662-6606 or Joan Raphael at 734/483-0923. Thank you.
Junior Orthodox Youth (JOY) is hosting  a "Christmas Movie Night" this Saturday, December 11, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:45 p.m.  Come for fun - make new friends!  This is a great way to begin our Christmas Holiday Season and to get into the spirit.  Parents wishing to help are asked to please call Stacy Garris at:  734/665-5200 or Susan Pagalos at:  734/944-0142.  Thank you.
All ladies of the Saint Nicholas Parish are asked and welcome to join in the celebration of our Lord's Birth with the Philoptochos at their Annual Christmas Party which will be held on Wednesday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m.  For more information, contact Chairperson Susan Pagalos at:  734/944-0142.  Thank you. 
Bell ringing for the Salvation Army  will take place on Tuesday, December 7 from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (one-hour shifts).  Call Helen Garris at:  734/663-0270 to volunteer.  This is a community care project for all Saint Nicholas Parishioners.  Thank you.
Saint Nicholas Feast Day Dance and Silent Auction    We will be celebrating the Feast Day of our Saint Nicholas Parish on Saturday, December 4th in our Fellowship Hall for the first time!  We are again this year seeking donations for the silent auction to be held at the dance.  Thank you.  For more information, click here.
Parish Christmas Card    Our Parish again this year will send a Parish Christmas Card to all our Parishioners.  Please become a sponsor and thus a sender of the Christmas Card.  All that is required is to make a donation of only $25.oo to the Church.  Forms are now available and will also be sent in the mail soon.  Please become a sponsor of our 2004 Parish Christmas Card.
Parish Council Elections for the 2005 Parish Council  will take place today in the Multi-purpose Conference room, following Church services.  Eligible members are asked to please vote.  Thank you.
The Young Adult League (YAL)  will serve the homeless on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, at Cottage Inn, 512 East William Street, at 10:30 a.m.  For more information, contact Christopher A. Bekiares at:  734/761-9255.  Thank you.
JOY     On Sunday, November 21, the JOY children (Grades 3rd through 6th) are invited to attend their first retreat with Father John Paul.  The retreat starts promptly at 5:00 pm and will end at 7:30 pm.  Dinner will be provided.  Please contact Sue Pagalos at:   734/944-0412 or the Church Office for more information.  Thank you.
Below is a listing of courses for University of Michigan Winter 2005 from the Modern Greek Studies Program:
Modern Greek 102 (second semester beginning Greek) and 202 (second semester intermediate Greek) MTWF 12-1 (102) and MTWTH 11-12 (202), Credit Hours 4 (Language), taught by Artemis Leontis (102) and Despina Margomenou (202).
Modern Greek 318, cross-listed with American Culture 318 GREEK-AMERICAN CULTURE.  "Which forces have shaped American identity?  What is the role of gender and ethnicity in a multicultural society? What is the future of race in a global world?"  MW 1-2:30, Credit Hours 3 (Race and Ethnicity), taught by Professor Vassilis Lambropoulos.  MG 340, cross-listed with Comparative Literature 340 TRAVELS TO GREECE.  What inspires people to travel?  What is the allure of Greece, and what
happens to expectations once people reach this popular destination? Why do people take to the road in the first place?
MWF 10-11, Credit Hours 3 (HU, optional Upper Level Writing) Taught by Professor Artemis Leontis.  For more information, please contact Professor Artemis Leontis
(aleontis@umich.edu).
Saint Nicholas Seniors have scheduled a trip to Frankenmuth on Thursday, November 11.  It is a great time of the year to visit Frankenmuth!  Cost of the bus is $20.oo per passenger.  Each person is responsible for his or her own lunch.  Payment deadline is Sunday, October 31.  For more information please call Joan Raphael at:  483-0923 or Penny Bekiares at:  662-6606.  Thank you.
The Annual Spaghetti Dinner, open to the public, will take place on Thursday, November 4, 2004 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.  Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 10 years and under.  Take out orders will be available.  Please let your friends, neighbors and people you work with know about our famous delicious Spaghetti Dinner.  We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance.  Proceeds from the dinner will provide food certificates for those in need.  Thank you.
The Ann Arbor AHEPA and Daughter's of Penelope Chapters  will be hosting the Michigan AHEPA Family District #10 Mid-Year Conference at our Church.  The event will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2004 from 9:00 a..m. to 2:30 p.m.  We are hoping that a large number of delegates from throughout Michigan will have the opportunity to visit our Church.  Breakfast and lunch will be served.  For more information or if you plan to attend, please contact Christos Philippou at: 734/913-4832 or Martha Bowie at: 810/231-3520.  Thank you.
Welcome Students   We warmly welcome the Orthodox College Students to our Church.  We pray that your educational and collegiate endeavors will be successful and your stay in the Ann Arbor area will be pleasant.
Please consider Saint Nicholas Church your home away from home.  The annual 'Welcome Orthodox College Students Dinner,' sponsored by our Saint Nicholas
Philoptochos will be held here at the Church on October 10.
The students will be our guests
.
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for OXI Day   -   October 28, 2004
An AHEPA-Sponsored Fall Lamb Luncheon   will be held on Sunday, October 31, following Church Services.  Lunch includes roasted lamb, rice, Greek beans, bread and salad.  Proceeds from this event will be donated towards the purchase of a Church bus.  Adults: $10 and children (5-10 years of age): $6.  For information or tickets please contact Christopher A. Bekiares at 734/761-9255 or Christos Philippou at 734/913-4832.  Thank you for your support.

The Hellenic Student Association invites you to a "GREEK COOKING EXTRAVAGANZA" on Saturday, October 23rd at 4:00 p.m. at The William Monroe Trotter House at 1443 Washtenaw Avenue, between Hill and South University.  Demonstrations and samplings.  Recipes will be available.  For more information:   www.umich.edu/~hellas or hsa-culture@umich.edu

Dr. Peter Bistolarides has been assigned as the Deacon to Saint Demetrios in Weston, MA.
Pictures taken by Nick Kotsis of Deacon Peter's ordination are available for viewing on the Metropolis of Detroit website.  You can go to www.detroit.goarch.org, click on Photo Gallery, go to Page 2 of the gallery, and click on Ordinations.  You will find the album there.
Click here for photos.
Commemorative Tree Sponsors are being sought for trees that are still being planted on our Church grounds.
If interested in sponsoring a tree, please contact Michael Challis (734/971-6186),
mdchallis@aol.com
Trees may be donated either "In the Memory Of (Name)," or "For The Health Of (Name)."
Each Parishioner's participation is very much appreciated!  Thank you.
The regular Parish General Assembly of the membership will be held on Monday evening, October 11 at 7:00 p.m.  Our Parish's operating budget for the 2005 year is on the agenda.  Please attend.  Thank you.
Each year, on the first Sunday in October, parishes across the Archdiocese of America celebrate NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY. This commemoration was inaugurated by His Eminence, Archbishop Iakovos of North and South America in 1982, and has been re-affirmed by His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios of America.   Learn More, Click Here.
"Crete - A Meeting Place of Cultures"   will be the theme of the 3rd annual Platsis Symposium which will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2004 at the University of Michigan, Michigan League.  Talks, which examine antiquity, the renaissance and modern Crete, will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Vandenberg Room.  There will also be a concert of traditional music and dance beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Michigan League Ballroom.  The event, organized by the U-M Modern Greek Program, also celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Pan-Cretan Association of America.  All events are open to the public and completely free.
Art for All...Art for Art   Fine Art Auction here at Saint Nicholas on Saturday, October 2, starting at 7:00 p.m.  Admission - $5.00 per person.  Proceeds to benefit Philoptochos charities.
The U-M Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) Presents   Federica Mathewes-Green, renowned author and acclaimed commentator, on Thursday, September 30, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at the Michigan League Henderson Room with the topic, "East, West, East:  A Spiritual Journey," and Friday, October 1, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., at the Michigan Union Anderson Rood D with the topic:  "Decisions, Decisions:  Finding our Talents and a Place for Them" (exploring life and career decisions through the lends of Orthodox Christianity).  Students, young adults and all Parishioners are invited to attend.  For more information:   ocf-board@umich.edu
College Student Sunday, which will be held on September 19, has been designated by SCOBA as a day for the faithful to learn about the Orthodox campus ministry movement happening on colleges and universities across the country.
Greek School classes begin on Wednesday, September 15.
The Eleventh Annual Yassou Golf Outing, sponsored by Philoptochos, will take place on Sunday, September 19, at the Stonebridge Country Club.  Cost is $110 per golfer and includes dinner.  Dinner only is $30 for adults and $12 for children.  Prizes, hole sponsors, donations and volunteers are needed.  Proceeds to benefit our New Church Building Fund.  For more information, contact Helen Garris at 734/663-0270.
A Greek Chicken Broil will be held on Saturday, September 11 in our parking lot, beginning at 12:00 noon.
It will be a drive-thru only.  Please tell your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers about it!
Cost is $8.00 & includes:   1/2 Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Greek Beans, Bread/Butter; Bottled Water
.  Thank you
.
Church School new year begins on Sunday, September 12.   Our new school year will begin on Sunday, September 12, with the traditional Agiasmos Service and Blessing of the Classrooms beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The first GOYA meeting will be on Sunday, September 12, following Church services.
New to the Modern Greek Website, University of Michigan:   You can read "Euro-Soccer and Hellenomania"
by scholar and poet Stathis Gourgouris (Columbia University), an essay exploring that sense of the wonder, the "spontaneous Hellenomania," that filled Greece following Greek victories in the Euro Cup semi-finals and finals.
Exclusively on
www.lsa.umich.edu under Window to Greek Culture:   http://www.lsa.umich.edu/modgreek/detail/
Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor raise the Olympic flag!
Parish profile in the Orthodox Observer of our Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church:   Click Here to view.
Mom's Morning Out and Child Play Group is again meeting Monday mornings, 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon.
Moms please come to the Church on Monday mornings for conversation, play and fellowship.
For more information please call Athena Papageorgiou at 663 - 2318.  Thank you.
Ordination to the Holy Diaconate to take place on Saturday, August 14, 2004   The Ordination to the Holy Diaconate of Dr. Peter Bistolarides will take place in our Church on Saturday, August 14, 2004.
His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit will celebrate the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on that day at 10:30 a.m.
The Orthos will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Our Greek Metropolis Summer Camp at Rose City  is now accepting camper registration and staff applications for this summer.  The camp will operate from July 4 through August 7 for campers ages 7 - 15.  Fee per week is $280 (if enrolled before May 15) and $300 after May 15.  Counselors are also needed.  A teen-week camping session (ages 16-18) will be held from June 27 to July 3.  Please check with our Church Office for applications:    www.detroit.goarch.org/mdsc
The Annual Archdiocese Biennial Clergy-Laity and Young Adult League Conference will be held in New York, NY., July 23 - 30, 2004.  Spiritual programs and social events are scheduled.  Young Adults are asked to please contact Rev. Father John if interested or visit the websites:   http://www.clergylaity.org and http://www.yal.org/2004.html
Help Needed for Landscaping Work Day!   Our next landscaping work day is this coming Saturday, July 17, 2004 and will begin at 8:00 a.m.  Please come to help lay grass sod and continue with the tree and shrub planting.  Please bring garden tools including shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows.  Thank you!
A Greek Chicken Broil will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2004 in our parking log, beginning at 12:00 noon.  It will be a drive-thru only.  Please tell your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers about it!  Cost is $8.00 & includes:  1/2 Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Greek Beans, Bread/Butter; Bottled Water.
Annual Family Parish Picnic  The annual Saint Nicholas Family Parish Picnic will again take place at Delhi Metro Park, on Sunday June 13, 2004 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Hamburgers, hotdogs, soda pop and water will be provided.  Please see the flyers at Church or online to view which side item each Parishioner is responsible for.
NO Alcohol please. 
There will be a $4.00 parking fee per vehicle at the Delhi gate.
Ann Arbor AHEPA Chapter  #195 Golf Outing:   To take place at 12:00 noon, on Saturday, June 12, 2004 at the Stonebridge Golf Club.  Cost is $100 per golfer or $35 for dinner-only.  Hole sponsorship is $100.  A portion of the proceeds will be used for the Chapter's Education Scholarship Awards to local High School graduates from our community.
Contact Christopher Bekiares 761-9255 or Christos Philippou 913-4832.
Attention High School Seniors  AHEPA Education Scholarships for college will be made available again this year to high school seniors.  If you are interested in applying for an AHEPA Education Scholarship please contact Dr. Costas Kleanthous here at Church or phone 734/475-2034.
A Landscaping work session  will take place this Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 8:00 a.m.  Volunteers are needed!  Please bring wheelbarrows, gloves and garden tools.  Thank you!
The Annual GOYA Brunch  will be held next Sunday, May 23, 2004 following Church Services.
The Brunch, as always, will be delicious!  This event is organized by our teenagers and proceeds will support the youth program of our Church.  Please get your tickets today!  Adults $8.00 Children $4.00   Thank you!
NOTE:  The Sunday, May 16 Iconography Informational session has been postponed until the Fall.
In it's place will be a demonstration of our new Heart Start defibrillator during the fellowship hour.

 Iconography Informational Meetings will take place after the Divine Liturgy on the following Sundays:  March 7 "The History of Byzantine Iconography"; April 18 "Traditional Placement of Icons in an Orthodox Church"; May 16 "A Visual Presentation".  Parishioners are asked to please attend as these presentations will give us all much insight into Orthodox Iconography and its place in an Orthodox Church building.
The Department of Classical Studies is offering a Spring Half Term intensive course in Modern Greek through the Summer Language Institute.  This is a great opportunity to get a head start on language study.  All courses are designed for both undergraduate and graduate students with little or no previous knowledge of the language.  Courses may be taken for credit or for no credit.  You do not have to be a University of Michigan student to enroll.  All applications are processed through the University of Michigan's Summer Language Institute.  A limited number of scholarships are also available from the Institute.  Contact Artemis Leontis, aleontis@umich.edu or 734/994-8834 for more information.
G.O.Y.A. - age youth of the Parish (seventh through twelfth grade) are practicing Greek dancing on Saturdays. 10:00 a.m. to 12 Noon.  A variety of different dances are being learned.  Our young people are looking for teachers from the Parish to teach them the following dances:  Sousta, Ballos, Tik, and Zembeikiko.
If anyone knows these dances and would like to help our young people, please contact
G.O.Y.A. secretary Daphne Lambropoulos or G.O.Y.A.