Saint Nicholas

Greek Orthodox Church Ann Arbor, Michigan

July 29, 2018

9th Sunday of Matthew

Jesus walking on the water

Today, we commemorate:
� The Holy Martyr Callinicus
� Theodota the Martyr and her Children
� Holy Virgin Martyr Theodota
� Constantine III, Patriarch of Constantinople
� Olaf of Norway
� Seraphima the Virgin-martyr of Antioch
� Pious King Theodosius the New
 Welcome Visitors
Visitor Form
Please fill out the form on the notepads
in the pews and put it in our collection
tray so we may welcome you to our
Parish. You are welcome to join us in the
Social Hall for our Fellowship Hour
following the Divine Liturgy. Please note,
Holy Communion is reserved for
prepared Orthodox Christians. Visitors
are welcome to receive the Antidoro
(Blessed Bread), which is distributed at
the end of the Divine Liturgy.
Guidelines for Receiving
Holy Communion
FOR ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS:
When preparing to receive Holy
Communion, please remain quietly in
your pews until an Usher directs you to
approach from the center aisle. Your
prayerful attention helps sustain the
solemnity of the Divine Liturgy for those
praying the “Prayers of Preparation” and
following Holy Communion the “Prayers
of Thanksgiving.”
FOR NON-ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS:
We welcome to our worship those
Christians not fully united with us
(canonically). It is a consequence of the
sad divisions of Christianity that we
cannot extend a general invitation to
receive Holy Communion. Orthodox
Christians believe that the Eucharist is
an action of the celebrating community
signifying a oneness in faith, life, and
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worship. Reception of the Eucharist by
Christians not fully united with us would
imply a oneness which does not yet exist
and for which we must all pray.
Orthodox Church
Etiquette
BLESSED BREAD: Please do not throw
away your blessed bread (Antidoro). If
you can’t eat the Antidoro, please place it
outside where no one will step on it.
SUITABLE ATTIRE: Please, wear
modest clothing, both men and women.
No sport attire or anything with slogans
of any kind, clothing that is revealing,
shorts, flip flops or sport sandals,
permitted.
CROSSING YOUR LEGS IN CHURCH is
disrespectful to our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ.
BEFORE ENTERING THE CHURCH:
Please follow instructions from the
ushers. Make every effort to arrive ON
TIME. It is disruptive to those who are
trying to worship.
TALKING DURING SERVICES: Please
limit your conversations during
services. Not only is it disrespectful
towards God, it is rude towards others
who are trying to worship. Please greet
family and friends after Liturgy.
PLEASE DO NOT CHEW GUM in the
Church.
CELL PHONES: Please make sure they
are silenced. No texting in the Church.
 Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

You descended from on high, O compas-
sionate One, and condescended to be bur-
ied for three days, so that from the passions
You might set us free. Our life and resurrec-
tion, O Lord, glory be to You.
Ἐξ ὕψοὕς κατῆλθες ο εὕσπλαγχνος,
ταφῆν καταδεξω τριῆμερον, ινα ῆμας
ελεὕθερωσῃς των παθων. Ἡ ζωῆ και ῆ
Ἀναστασις ῆμων, Κὕριε δοξα σοι.

Apolytikion of the Church in the Fourth Mode

The truth of thy deeds has led thy flock to
believe in thee, as a canon of faith and as
a holy image of gentleness and as a teach-
er of temperance. Thou has therefore ac-
quired through thy humility the greatest
heights and riches through poverty. Fa-
ther and hierarch Nicholas intercede with
Christ our God entreating that our souls
be saved.
Κανο να πι στεως και ει κο να πραο τῆ-
τος, ε γκρατει ας Διδα σκαλον, α νε δειξε
σε τῃ ποι μνῃ σοὕ, ῆ τω ν πραγμα των
α λῆ θεια· δια τοὕτο ε κτῆ σω τῃ τα-
πεινω σει τα ὕ ψῆλα , τῃ πτωχει α τα
πλοὕ σια, Πα τερ Ἱ ερα ρχα Νικο λαε,
πρε σβεὕε Χριστω τω Θεω , σωθῆ ναι
τα ς ψὕχα ς ῆ μω ν.

For the Memorial

“O Lord, rest the souls of your servants. Forgive whatever wrongs they have commit-
ted in life. There is no one sinless, except you. Give rest to those who have fallen
asleep.”

Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Mode

You were transfigured upon the mount, O
Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so
far as they could bear, beheld Your glory.
Thus, when they see You crucified, they
may understand Your voluntary passion,
and proclaim to the world that You are
truly the effulgence of the Father.
Ἐπι τοὕ οροὕς μετεμορφωθῆς, και ως ε-
χωροὕν οι Μαθῆται σοὕ τῆν δοξαν σοὕ,
Χριστε ο Θεος εθεασαντο, ινα οταν σε
ιδωσι σταὕροὕμενον, το μεν παθος νοῆ-
σωσιν εκοὕσιον, τω δε κοσμω κῆρὕξω-
σιν, οτι σὕ ὕπαρχεις αλῆθως, τοὕ Πατρος
το απαὕγασμα.

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 Scripture Readings
Epistle
The reading is from St. Paul's First
Letter to the Corinthians 3:9-17.
Brethren, we are God's fellow workers;
you are God's field, God's building.
According to the grace of God given to me,
like a skilled master builder I laid a
foundation, and another man is building
upon it. Let each man take care how he
builds upon it. For no other foundation can
any one lay than that which is laid, which
is Jesus Christ. Now if any one builds on
the foundation with gold, silver, precious
stones, wood, hay, straw - each man's work
will become manifest; for the Day will
disclose it, because it will be revealed with
fire, and the fire will test what sort of work
each one has done. If the work which any
man has built on the foundation survives,
he will receive a reward. If any man's work
is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he
himself will be saved, but only as through
fire. Do you not know that you are God's
temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?
If any one destroys God's temple, God will
destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and
that temple you are.
Gospel
The Reading is from Matthew 14:22-34
At that time, Jesus made the disciples get
into the boat and go before him to the
other side, while he dismissed the
crowds. And after he had dismissed the
crowds, he went up into the hills by
himself to pray.
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Tὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Κορινθίους α'
3:9-17.
Ἀδελφοι, Θεοὕ γαρ εσμεν σὕνεργοι· θεοὕ
γεωργιον, θεοὕ οικοδομῆ εστε. Κατα τῆν
χαριν τοὕ θεοὕ τῆν δοθεισαν μοι, ως
σοφος αρχιτεκτων θεμελιον τεθεικα,
αλλος δε εποικοδομει. Ἐκαστος δε
βλεπετω πως εποικοδομει. Θεμελιον γαρ
αλλον οὕδεις δὕναται θειναι παρα τον
κειμενον, ος εστιν Ἱῆσοὕς Χριστος. Ἐι δε
τις εποικοδομει επι τον θεμελιον τοὕτον
χρὕσον, αργὕρον, λιθοὕς τιμιοὕς, ξὕλα,
χορτον, καλαμῆν, εκαστοὕ το εργον
φανερον γενῆσεται· ῆ γαρ ῆμερα
δῆλωσει, οτι εν πὕρι αποκαλὕπτεται· και
εκαστοὕ το εργον οποιον εστιν το πὕρ
δοκιμασει. Ἐι τινος το εργον μενει ο
εποικοδομῆσεν, μισθον λῆψεται. Ἐι τινος
το εργον κατακαῆσεται, ζῆμιωθῆσεται·
αὕτος δε σωθῆσεται, οὕτως δε ως δια
πὕρος. Οὕκ οιδατε οτι ναος θεοὕ εστε,
και το πνεὕμα τοὕ θεοὕ οικει εν ὕμιν; Ἐι
τις τον ναον τοὕ θεοὕ φθειρει, φθερει
τοὕτον ο θεος· ο γαρ ναος τοὕ θεοὕ αγιος
εστιν, οιτινες εστε ὕμεις.
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 14:22-34
Τω καιρω εκεινω, ῆναγκασεν ο Ἱῆσοὕς
τοὕς μαθῆτας εμβῆναι εις το πλοιον και
προαγειν αὕτον εις το περαν, εως οὕ
απολὕσῃ τοὕς οχλοὕς. Και απολὕσας
τοὕς οχλοὕς ανεβῆ εις το ορος κατ᾽ ιδιαν
προσεὕξασθαι.
 When evening came, he was there alone,
but the boat by this time was many fur-
longs distant from the land, beaten by the
waves; for the wind was against them.
And in the fourth watch of the night he
came to them, walking on the sea. But
when the disciples saw him walking on
the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a
ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But
immediately he spoke to them, saying
"Take heart, it is I; have no fear."
And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is
you, bid me come to you on the water." He
said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat
and walked on the water and came to Je-
sus; but when he saw the wind, he was
afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out,
"Lord, save me." Jesus immediately
reached out his hand and caught him,
saying to him, "O man of little faith, why
did you doubt?" And when they entered
the boat, the wind ceased. And those in
the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly
you are the Son of God." And when they
had crossed over, they came to land at
Gennesaret.
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Οψιας δε γενομενῆς μονος ῆν εκει. Το δε
πλοιον ῆδῆ σταδιοὕς πολλοὕς απο τῆς γῆς
απειχεν, βασανιζομενον ὕπο των
κὕματων, ῆν γαρ εναντιος ο ανεμος.
Τεταρτῃ δε φὕλακῃ τῆς νὕκτος ῆλθεν
προς αὕτοὕς περιπατων επι τῆν θαλασ-
σαν. Οι δε μαθῆται ιδοντες αὕτον επι τῆς
θαλασσῆς περιπατοὕντα εταραχθῆσαν
λεγοντες οτι Φαντασμα εστιν, και απο τοὕ
φοβοὕ εκραξαν. Ἐὕθὕς δε ελαλῆσεν [ο ᾽Ἱῆ-
σοὕς] αὕτοις λεγων, Θαρσειτε, εγω ειμι· μῆ
φοβεισθε. Ἀποκριθεις δε αὕτω ο Πετρος
ειπεν, Κὕριε, ει σὕ ει, κελεὕσον με ελθειν
προς σε επι τα ὕδατα· ο δε ειπεν, ᾽Ἐλθε.
και καταβας απο τοὕ πλοιοὕ ο Πετρος πε-
ριεπατῆσεν επι τα ὕδατα και ῆλθεν προς
τον ᾽Ἱῆσοὕν. Βλεπων δε τον ανεμον
εφοβῆθῆ, και αρξαμενος καταποντιζεσθαι
εκραξεν λεγων, Κὕριε, σωσον με. Ἐὕθεως
δε ο ᾽Ἱῆσοὕς εκτεινας τῆν χειρα επελαβετο
αὕτοὕ και λεγει αὕτω, ᾽Ολιγοπιστε, εις τι
εδιστασας; και αναβαντων αὕτων εις το
πλοιον εκοπασεν ο ανεμος. Οι δε εν τω
πλοιω προσεκὕνῆσαν αὕτω λεγοντες, ᾽Ἀ-
λῆθως Θεοὕ ὕιος ει. Και διαπερασαντες
ῆλθον επι τῆν γῆν εις Γεννῆσαρετ.
 Saints we celebrate today
The Holy Martyr Callinicus
Saint Callinicus was from Cilicia. Because he preached Christ and turned many pagans
away from the idols, he was seized by Sacerdon the Governor, who subjected him to
many tortures, then had him shod with shoes in which nails had been fixed upright,
and compelled him to run to the city of Gangra, where he was burned alive in a furnace.

Wisdom of the Fathers

So absolutely nothing does it avail to be near Christ, if not being near Him by faith ....
Signifying therefore that not the assault of the wind, but his want of faith had wrought
his overthrow, He said, "Wherefore did you doubt, O you of little faith?”
St. John Chrysostom (Homily 50 on Matthew 14, 4th Century)
So that if his faith had not been weak, he would have stood easily against the wind also.
And for this reason, you see, even when He had caught hold of Him, He suffers the wind
to blow, showing that no hurt comes thereby, when faith is steadfast.
St. John Chrysostom (Homily 50 on Matthew 14, 4th Century)

About the Sacrament of Chrismation

The Sacrament of Chrismation (Confirmation) immediately follows baptism and is never
delayed until a later age. As the ministry of Christ was enlivened by the Spirit, and the
preaching of the Apostles strengthened by the Spirit, so is the life of each Orthodox
Christian sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Chrismation, which is often referred to as one's
personal Pentecost, is the Sacrament which imparts the Spirit in a special way.
In the Sacrament of Chrismation, the priest anoints the various parts of the body of the
newly-baptized with Holy Oil saying: "The seal of the gifts of the Holy Spirit." The Holy
Oil, which is blessed by the bishop, is a sign of consecration and strength. The Sacrament
emphasizes the truths that not only is each person a valuable member of the Church, but
also each one is blessed by the Spirit with certain gifts and talents. The anointing also
reminds us that our bodies are valuable and are involved in the process of salvation.
The Sacraments of initiation always are concluded with the distribution of Holy Com-
munion to the newly-baptized. Ideally, this takes place within the celebration of the Di-
vine Liturgy. This practice reveals that Orthodoxy views children from their infancy as
important members of the Church. There is never time when the young are not part of
God's people.
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 Our Prayer List
Lord Jesus Christ, Physician of our Souls and Bodies, have mercy on, forgive, heal and
save your servants:

Sophia Kappas Steve Korican Filonel

Evan Arhangelos Morgan Haywood Elena
Katina Retakes Kathy Dyer Andreea-Coralia
Natalie Arhangelos Boris Kuvshinoff Ioan
Andriana Banos Persecuted Christians in the Alexander-Peter
Gus Fernimos Middle East and everywhere Ana Maria
Andrew Green Teddy Chrysostom John Alex Pearsall
Brian Brubaker Pamela Rogers David
Rhonda Yates Debbie Smith Rose Marie
Carl Tsangarides John Andreas Stathopoulos
Michael Foley Kris and Patricia Ann Ted Mitchell
Lily Kunz Constas Diamanos Nick
Deborah Cromer Nolan Tom
Freda Hoeksema George Kaoud Rene Bush
Kristina Haywood Bob and Katerina Suserud Kosta Flevaris
Evangelia Pantos Paul Kooiman John Chrysostom
Paraskeve Kontos Olga Tedrow Maria Konopka
Reid Smith Terance Nicholas Constas Shelle Manning
Kaylie Jason and Val Blair Stevan Short
Tara Gravelyn Dan Theodore Rebecca Ratliff
Ethan Geczi Sofia Tanner Bryan
Nicholas Fernimos Tom Anthony Molli
Pauline Koinis Maria Mihaela Marina Petropoulou
Bill Walsh Tom Maria Ipsilantis
Ann Mike and Betty and family Eleni Ioannou
Lynette Kariotis Julie and family Tom Granica
Menelaos Stamatelatos Mike Smolnik and family and Sharon Hayward
Marianna Stamatelatos friend Atlas Paulus
Cindy Przybyla James Wines Dino Constitine
Konstantina Koufos Jessica Cox Fry Vasiliki (Betty) Vlahakis
Georgetta Sarah Owen Inna Badalyan
Gregory Nezamis Steven Peterson Andrew Robert Dziuba
Peggy Cutting Nicki Ipsilantis Brenda
Eras Cochran George Mike Kapetan
Bill and Marilyn Chandler Geoff Nicolae and Ioana
Rick Kettenstock Jeff Panagioti Apostolou
Arlene Finkbeiner Paula Streck Jamil , Shaza and Eliane Asad
Elena Magda Paraskevi Hoffman Lucas Paul
Christopher Webber Jr. Margaret Yates Anastasia Apostolou
Marteen Bryant Dr. Costas Kleanthous Ann Radwanski
Jasmine Corbett Manny and Aubrey Danny
Monique Hargrove Niki Eric
Mary Corbett Bryant Daphne Georgeta

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 Parish News & Events
Liturgy
Creed: English
Choir Directors: Dr. Jon Wardner, Teresa Stokes
Psaltes (Chanters): Zannis Res (Protopsaltis)
George Smyrnis, Dani Nadra, Sophia Grias-Radwanski,
John Kolias, Sr. Martha, Ioana Ciuta Nadra

Prosforo: Gigi Kitromelides

Memorial Service: Pat Vangelatos - 6 months;
Katherine Sakaly Brown - 1 year;
Angelica Stageman - 3 years;
All those who lost their lives in the fires in Greece.
Chrismation: Nathalie Savvides
(Read explanation of this
Sacrament at page 6)
Fellowship Hour: Gina Pantely
Usher Group: D

This Week at St. Nicholas

Monday, July 30 10:00 am Bible Study
7:30 pm Bible Study
Wednesday, August 1 10:00 am Paraklesis
7:00 pm Stewardship meeting
Friday, August 3 7:30 pm Paraklesis

News & Announcements

�CHRISMATION: We welcome this
morning Nathalie Savvides and her
family to St. Nicholas. Nathalie will be
receiving the Sacrament of Holy
Chrismation today having completed her
catechism classes this past year. May the
Holy Spirit guide her always and may we
keep her in our prayers this morning as
she receives the seal of the gift of the
Holy Spirit!

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 News & Announcements
�HOLY TRANSFIGURATION: The
custom of blessing grapes, the first fruits
of the harvest, can be traced back to Old
Testament times, when farming was a
common vocation that so much care and
time was given to it. Of the vast variety of
produce, grapes had a special place of
honor and were considered the "first
fruits", because they were the first
produce of harvest. Everyone is welcome
to bring grapes for the service of the Holy
Transfiguration on Monday, August 6,
and on the Sunday before, August 5.
Thank you very much.
�RIDES TO CHURCH: If you, or anyone
you know, needs a ride to church, please
call the office. We will either send a
fellow parishioner to pick you up, or call
a cab for you. Also, St. Nicholas is
compiling a list of individuals who would
be interested in picking up fellow
parishioners who do not have a ride to
church. If you are interested in helping us
in this very important ministry, please
call the office. It is our hope that everyone
who wants to come to St. Nicholas will be
able, whether they can drive or not.
�BENEVOLENCE: Hunger is all around
us, even here in Ann Arbor and
Washtenaw County. Many times, we are
asked to distribute food and toiletries to
families who are hungry and in need.
Please consider bringing non perishable
food items and toiletries and leaving
them on the shelf in the exo-narthex.
Thank you and God Bless You.
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�PROSFORO needed August 12, 19, 26
and September. 9, 16, 23, 30. Fellowship
Hour sponsors needed September 2, 30.
Please call the office if you are interested.
�FLOWERS: If you are interested in
purchasing flowers to decorate the icons
for any upcoming feast day, please
contact Lambrini Lagos or the Church
office.
�GOYA: The GOYAns are planning a trip
to Cedar Pointe this Tuesday, July 31.
They are leaving in the morning and
returning that evening. Chaperones are
needed. Please contact GOYA advisors
Vicky Cotitsas, Tammy Chalogianis or
Stasi Webber for more information.
�HABITAT FOR HUMANITY is in its’
8th year of participation, and you have
helped to renovate many homes to date.
Yesterday, we helped renovate a home.
Other upcoming build dates for Habitat
for Humanity this year are Saturday,
August 11 and Saturday, August 25,
beginning at 9:00 am. Please consider
supporting this worthy project by
contacting Robert Ashley at
rashley200478@gmail.com.
�PHILOPTOCHOS will be collecting
items throughout the summer for the
Education Project, a support system for
Washtenaw county students aged who
are homeless or in transition. The Project
has served 1300 students ages 0-21. We
need hygiene products such as shampoo,
conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, small
individual size tissue packages, bath soap,
lotion, and lip balm. The small travel sizes
are great. You may collect hotel sizes
while on vacation. Also needed are school
supplies and backpacks. Colored pencils,
washable markers, tab dividers, scissors,
pencil cases, rulers, and calculators and
scientific calculators are among the
supplies requested. Socks and underwear
in children's and adult sizes are also
needed. Gift cards in small
denominations are accepted from Kroger,
Meijer, Wal-Mart, Target, Subway,
McDonald's and Burger King. Look for the
poster and bins outside the Social Hall.
Thank you for helping in this worthy
endeavor!
�PHILOPTOCHOS: IOCC (INTER-
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITIES):
Philoptochos has designated support for
this important philanthropic charity for
the months of June, July and August. IOCC
is the humanitarian organization of the
Orthodox churches in America. It brings
hope to people around the world
regardless of religious affiliation. "The
way to God lies through love of people.”
For every $1 you contribute it is matched
by $7 from other sources. Your
generosity will go a long way. Thank you
for your support.
�BOOKSTORE: We have new religious
items from Greece for protection and
guidance: phylakta (a small pillow with a
cross on both sides containing items
consecrated in offering protection and a
blessing); myrrh from Mount Athos;
prayer ropes and more. There are also
many books, icons and items for your
home altar and for gifts.
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�JOB
POSTING: Several outside clients
have requested to rent our social hall.
The Parish Council is seeking a member
of St. Nicholas, at least 18 yrs. old,
interested in monitoring the social hall
and kitchen during these events. This will
be a paid position. For more information,
please call the office.
�SAVE
THE DATE: Join us for a baby
shower for Ioana and Dani Nadra on
Saturday, September 8, from 1:00 pm—
3:00 pm. More information will be
coming soon.
�A TASTE OF GREECE: Enjoy
traditional Greek food and pastries, Greek
dancing and more at the 14th Annual
Cultural Festival August 24-26 at the
Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church in
Plymouth.
�HIGHTEA: The St. Helen Philoptochos
invites everyone to a High Tea on
Saturday, September 22 at 1:00 pm at Sts.
Constantine and Helen Church in
Westland. Tickets are $35 per person
and all proceeds benefit Focus Detroit.
For more information, please visit our
bulletin board.
�Our sincerest LOVE AND
CONDOLENCES to the family of Wallace
Donoghue, father of Dave Donoghue,
who passed away on July 17. May his
memory be eternal.
�Weoffer our LOVE AND PRAYERS to
Jim and Patricia Douglas on the birth of
their grandson James Lafkas Douglas IV
on June 22 in Holland, MI. Parents Jay
and Chrissy Douglas and baby James are
doing well!
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 Stewardship

"To give without any reward, or any notice,

has a special quality of its own"
(Anne Morrow Lindbergh)

The Stewardship committee would like to thank all of you that give your time, your
talents, and your contributions anonymously or quietly—and without expectations.
Your dedication and commitment does not go unnoticed. Our next Stewardship
meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 1 at 7:00 pm.

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 Saint Nicholas
Greek Orthodox Church

Services Contact
Orthros: 9:00 am OFFICE
Liturgy: 10:00 am
Address: 3109 Scio Church Road,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
Office Hours Tel: 734-332-8200
Monday-Friday Fax: 734-332-8201
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Email: secretary@stnickaa.org

Office closed during all

church services.

Clergy
Online PROISTAMENOS:
Father Nicolaos H. Kotsis
CHURCH WEBSITE: Email: frnick@stnickaa.org
www.stnickaa.org Tel: 734-677-7891 (home)
734-604-3214 (cell)
CHURCH SCHOOL:
www.churchschool.stnickaa.org ASSISTANT PRIEST:
GREEK SCHOOL: Father Alexandru E. Radulescu
www.greekschool.stnickaa.org Email: fralex@stnickaa.org
Tel: 616-606-5177 (cell)

Submissions for the Sunday bulletin must be sent to:

secretary@stnickaa.org by 10:00 pm on the Tuesday prior to publication.