Youth Group Hosts Annual Dance, “Starlight Ball”

On Saturday evening, 7 May 2016 (Bright Saturday) our parish youth group hosted their annual semi-formal dance, this year with the theme “Starlight Ball.”  Everyone in attendance enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by some of the mothers and the youth, as well as dancing to Romanian & American music provided … Continue reading

Hristos A Inviat! Christ is Risen! — Celebrating Christ’s Resurrection

HRISTOS A INVIAT!  CHRIST IS RISEN! The greatest of Christian Feasts, Holy Pascha (Easter) was celebrated by the Orthodox Church this year on Sunday, May 1.  Following the solemn and moving services of Holy Week, hundreds of faithful came out in the pouring rain to fill the church and share … Continue reading

Palm Sunday Celebrated

On Sunday, April 24, we celebrated the Feast of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday).  Immediately following the Divine Liturgy, hundreds of parishioners and guests gathered in the social hall for the traditional annual Palm Sunday Fish Dinner / Masă de Pește.  The delicious menu was again … Continue reading

COMING EVENT: Enjoy a Night Out at the Starlight Ball – May 7

Everyone is invited to join us for a night of dancing and fellowship as our Sts. Peter & Paul Youth Group will host their annual semi-formal Spring dance, this year with the theme Starlight Ball. This annual event is fun for the whole family.  Enjoy Romanian and American music provided … Continue reading

Parish Family Retreat Offers Lenten Renewal

Members of our parish family gathered together on Saturday, April 16, 2016, for a Lenten Retreat with the theme The Spirit Within Us (Duhul dinăuntru nostru). The day began with the Divine Liturgy, during which a general memorial service (parastas) was served in commemoration of Memorial Saturday (Sâmbăta Morților).  Immediately … Continue reading

COMING EVENT: Annual Palm Sunday Fish Dinner (Masă de Pește)

Everyone is invited to join us for our annual Palm Sunday Fish Dinner (Duminica Floriilor – Masă de Pește) on Sunday, April 24, following the Divine Liturgy. The delicious traditional menu will again be prepared by the ladies (and some men) of our parish under the leadership of Mrs. Crina … Continue reading

COMING EVENT: Join Us for a Parish Family Retreat – Saturday, April 16

Sts. Peter & Paul Romanian Orthodox Church in Dearborn Heights will again host a Parish Family Retreat for all ages on Saturday, April 16, 2016 having as its theme “The Spirit Within Us.” Beginning with the Divine Liturgy followed by a light luncheon, special presentations will be offered by Mother … Continue reading

COMING EVENT: Egg Decorating Workshop for Children (Atelier de Incondeiat Oua pentru Copii) – April 9

Saturday, April 9, 2016 1:00 – 4:00 PM We invite our children (8 years old and older) to a traditional Easter Egg Decorating Workshop instructed by Mrs. Mary Patyna.  The children will have the opportunity to learn this old art and to work with a stylus, beeswax and dyes.  We … Continue reading

“Hai la dans!” Romanian Dance Group Rehearsals for All Ages

Having enjoyed a good reception last year, we are again holding Romanian Dance Group rehearsals for all ages under the direction of Mr. Petre Muncaciu.  We currently have three groups: Kindergarten through Elementary School Middle School through High School, and Adults The participants are preparing to present a program of … Continue reading