On Thursday evening, January 21, 2016, a group of our Sunday School children, together with some of their parents, volunteered time to help pack a few hundred “weekend lunches” that will be distributed to hungry Detroit children. FOCUS Motor City (FOCUSMotorCity.org) is the local chapter of the Fellowship of Orthodox … Continue reading
We still have some tickets left for our New Year’s Eve / Revelion 2016 party on Thursday night, December 31. Join us as we celebrate the new year in fellowship at this family friendly event. See the flyer below for more information, or call the parish office at (313) 274-9650. … Continue reading
On Saturday, 6 June 2015, we again hosted our annual Romanian American Heritage Festival. In addition to traditional Romanian food and baked goods prepared by the men and women of our parish, those attending enjoyed listening and dancing to the music of the Transilvania Orchestra. The children enjoyed games and … Continue reading
On Sunday, May 17, we once again honored our Mothers and Fathers, as well as recognized our Sunday School students on the occasion of the end of the Sunday School academic year. After a delicious luncheon, the children and teachers were called up to the stage by class where they … Continue reading
On Saturday, May 16, a group of our Sunday School students took some time during their monthly Saturday afternoon activity to assemble “hygiene kits” to be sent to International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) for distribution in disaster areas. Items for the kits had been donated by parisioners in the weeks … Continue reading
As has become a tradition for several years, clergy and faithful from our parish together with St. George Cathedral in Southfield gather at the St. Mary Cemetery at Vatra Românească in Grass Lake to hold memorial “parastas” service and bless the graves of departed loved ones with the greeting “Christ … Continue reading
On Sunday, April 19, the day on which we celebrate the belief of the Apostle Thomas having seen the risen Lord, we continued the tradition of the Church in announcing the Resurrection of Christ (just one week after the celebration of Easter, or Holy Pascha) to those who have departed … Continue reading
Hristos a Înviat! Christ is Risen!
On Sunday, May 18, our parish family gathered once again for our annual Family Day Dinner, celebrating both Mothers Day and Fathers Day and marking the end of the Sunday School year. Sunday School students and teachers were recognized for their dedication and participation, as were the altar boys who … Continue reading
On Sunday, May 4, immediately following the Divine Liturgy, our parish family wished farewell to our retiring caretakers of over 15 years, George & Elena Capatana, who will be returning to Romania. George also served as a cantor, singing at various services throughout the year. Everyone was invited to eat … Continue reading
