St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Monthly Parish Bulletin

Orthodox Church in America 2143 S. Center Road – Burton, Michigan 48519

Served by: Fr. Matthew-Peter Butrie – Rector Deacon Kerry Luke Gonser

Email: stnicholas1916@att.net Website: www.saintnicholasburton.org

Fr. Matthew’s e-mail: lanscoal@sbcglobal.net

Cell Phone: 810-247-4265 Church: 810-744-0070 Fax: 810-744-4880

Services: Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Third Hour, 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy Holydays, Vigil and Vespers as announced

Confessions are heard before all morning services and after all evening services.

“But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God; wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.”

St. Jude 1:20________________________

JUNE 1-30, 2014

St. Jude (Thaddeus) Brother of the Lord

FROM FATHER’S DESK

Dear faithful and friends of St. Nicholas,

This month I’d like to share with you some short but potent maxims that if we put them into practice,

will lead us further along in our spiritual life and draw us in closer communion to God and one another.

55 Maxims of the Spiritual Life by Fr. Thomas Hopko

1. Be always with Christ and trust God in

everything.

2. Pray as you can, not as you think you must.

3. Have a keepable rule of prayer done by

discipline.

4. Say the Lord’s Prayer several times each day.

5. Repeat a short prayer when your mind is not

occupied.

6. Make some prostrations when you pray.

7. Eat good foods in moderation and fast on fasting

days.

8. Practice silence, inner and outer.

9. Sit in silence 20 to 30 minutes each day.

10. Do acts of mercy in secret.

11. Go to liturgical services regularly.

12. Go to confession and holy communion

regularly.

13. Do not engage intrusive thoughts and feelings.

14. Reveal all your thoughts and feelings to a

trusted person regularly.

15. Read the scriptures regularly.

16. Read good books, a little at a time.

17. Cultivate communion with the saints.

18. Be an ordinary person, one of the human race.

19. Be polite with everyone, first of all family

members.

20. Maintain cleanliness and order in your home.

21. Have a healthy, wholesome hobby.

22. Exercise regularly.

23. Live a day, even a part of a day, at a time.

24. Be totally honest, first of all with yourself.

25. Be faithful in little things.

26. Do your work, then forget it.

27. Do the most difficult and painful things first.

28. Face reality.

29. Be grateful.

30. Be cheerful.

31. Be simple, hidden, quiet and small.

32. Never bring attention to yourself.

33. Listen when people talk to you.

34. Be awake and attentive, fully present where

you are.

35. Think and talk about things no more than

necessary.

36. Speak simply, clearly, firmly, directly.

37. Flee imagination, fantasy, analysis, figuring

things out.

38. Flee carnal, sexual things at their first

appearance.

39. Don’t complain, grumble, murmur or whine.

40. Don’t seek or expect pity or praise.

41. Don’t compare yourself with anyone.

42. Don’t judge anyone for anything.

43. Don’t try to convince anyone of anything.

44. Don’t defend or justify yourself.

45. Be defined and bound by God, not people.

46. Accept criticism gracefully and test it carefully.

47. Give advice only when asked or when it is your

duty.

48. Do nothing for people that they can and should

do for themselves.

49. Have a daily schedule of activities, avoiding

whim and caprice.

50. Be merciful with yourself and others.

51. Have no expectations except to be fiercely

tempted to your last breath.

52. Focus exclusively on God and light, and never

on darkness, temptation and sin.

53. Endure the trial of yourself and your faults

serenely, under God’s mercy.

54. When you fall, get up immediately and start

over.

55. Get help when you need it, without fear or

shame.

DIOSECAN CONFERENCE 2014 will be held on Friday, June 27 through Sunday June, 29 at St. Elia’s

Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio. Father Matthew will be our clergy representative and Esteban (Julio)

Vázquez will be representing our parish as the lay delegate.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS Father Matthew be on vacation June 13-21 and will be out of town June 27-29.

In the event of a pastoral emergency please call one of the following priests; Fr. Paul Jannakos: 810-845-9015

(Fr. Paul will also be away June 27-29), Fr. Angelo Maggos: 810-471-0316 or Fr. Joseph Abud: 810-444-9180.

GOOD STEWARDS IN THE SUMMER as we begin the summer months, many parishioners will be away on

vacation or unable to attend due to ill health or travel. During the summer, our parish, like many others,

experiences a reduction in donations, yet the expenses of the church continue. Be a good and faithful steward

and fill those empty envelopes that are waiting for you to fill them. Please be sacrificial in your stewardship.

And remember: even when you’re away, your parish family prays at every service for your safe journey and

continued health!

MACEDONIAN OPEN GOLF SCRAMBLE The 34th Macedonian Open Golf Scramble will be held this year

on Monday, June 16th at the Flint Elks Golf Club. That is the Monday after Father’s Day so plan ahead as it

would make a great Father’s Day gift for those who golf. Purchasing a sign sponsorship is a great advertising

opportunity for any business. Whether it’s for your business or one that you frequent, we encourage everyone

to participate in getting new sign sponsors this year. Families and individuals are also encouraged to support

the event with a sign. The Macedonian Open raised over $16,000 for the Church last year and is hopeful for

an even bigger and better turnout this year. If you have any questions or know of someone who would like to

help, please contact Angelo or Christine Panoff angelo.panoff@wfadvisiors.com or 423-6020, Linda Branoff

branoff721@aol.com or 964-3654, George Branoff gabman01@charter.net or 252-5395or Chris Nedanis

cned77@gmail.com or 877-0889.

FRIENDLY REMINDER the parish office is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-3pm and is

closed for lunch from 12:30-1. The phones do not work in all areas of the church, so if we do not answer the

phone please leave a message and we will return your call if requested to do so.

Readers Schedule

June

July

August 1 Taras 6 Esteban 3 Angelo

8 Johnny 13 Kathy 10 Kathy

15 Esteban 20 Taras 17 Esteban

22 Angelo 27 Johnny 24 Taras

29 Kathy 31 Johnny

Third Hour Reader Schedule

June

July

August 1 Reggie 6 Lucy 3 Reggie 8 Angelo 13 Reggie 10 Angelo 15 Lucy 20 Angelo 17 Lucy 22 Reggie 27 Lucy 24 Reggie 29 Angelo 31 Angelo

If you are unable to make your assigned reading date, you must find a replacement.

PARISH COUNCIL will meet on Monday, June 9 at 6:45 pm.

Please call the parish office if you will be unable to attend.

If you are unable to make your assigned reading date, you must find a replacement.

Coffee Hour Volunteers

June1: June 8: June 15: June 22: June 29:

BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES & NAMESDAYS

June Birthday June Wedding Anniversaries

4 John Todorovsky 2 Angelo & Christine Panoff

5 Dennis Jernigan 4 Joe & Dorothy Goodman

6 Kate Stevens Joe & Susan Oginsky

8 Eli George 8 Paul & Luba Yosheff

Adam George 10 Deacon Kerry & Kathy Gonser

11 Alexander Naum 23 Gerry & Irene Batcos

Angelo Panoff Jim & Sandra Grossi

14 Josh Brucksch

15 Helen Ethington NAMESDAYS

Jonathan Sfetkides June 3 Paula Zelenko

20 Eileen Branoff June 4 Martha Bradley

21 Dennis Goodman June 14 (St. Niphon) Nancy Nevena Tasevski

22 Izis Helal June 27 & Myrrhbearers’ Sunday Jo Ann Havens

Luke Borkovich June 29 Brandon Paul Conover

24 Mary Ann Brayan Colin Paul Panoff

Josh Vuckovich Paul Brayan

27 Ralph Neely Paul Ellis

Paul Panoff

Paul Yosheff

Peter Branoff

Peter Brayan

Peter Economou

Peter Samaras

Peter Sredich

Petro Ahejew

MANY THANKS

Thank you to the ladies that helped to bake the ARTOS for St. Thomas Sunday. Your hard work and

dedication is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to St. Catherine’s League for making the Easter baskets for our sick and shut-ins. Your

generosity means so much to the shut-ins and their families.

Thank you to Mr. Gabe Paul and the church school students for making the beautiful center pieces that

are on some of the tables in the parish hall you did a wonderful job. The center pieces were admired by

many.

Thank you to Bob Steiner, Dennis Goodman, Dennis Jernigan and Marla & Dave Houser for helping to

remove the diseased pine trees from the front of the church. A special thank you to Jim Hart who brought

his tractor, making it possible to complete the job in one day.

Thank you to Connie Miskov for the 12 hole Martin bird house. The bird house will be placed in the

courtyard.

Luke Borkovich graduated from Port Huron Northern High School. Luke has also completed one

year of college at St. Claire Community College. Luke is the son of John and Nancy Borkovich and

the grandson of Allison Borkovich and the late Walter Borkovich.

MEMORY ETERNAL +Lorine Almeria "Mickey" Gonser, 85, of Paragould, Arkansas, fell asleep in the

Lord Wednesday, April 30, 2014, She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Deborah Gonser-Adams

and Allen, Lisa and Dean Kusluski, Marta and Daniel Summitt; sons: Carter and Sue Gonser, Deacon Kerry

and Kathy Gonser. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Center Hill Church of Christ in

Arkansas. May God grant his servant +Lorine a blessed repose and rest among the saints.

DAILY INTERCESSION FOR OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND The following are our brothers and sisters of St. Nicholas who are currently homebound, suffering from

chronic illness, in recovery or in need of special prayers. Please remember them in your prayers and reach

out to them with a card, a phone call or a visit! Holy Communion is available upon request.

Archimandrite Theodor Evanka Elieff Mary Karayanis

Archimandrite Roman Joe Goodman Lydia Keeler Anne Smith

Helen Bibilikow Susan Goodman Macy Lemmen Aspasia Stathopoulos

Larry Bladecki Jo Ann Havens Daisy Marvosh Bill Tadrick

Anna Branoff Bill Haw Tula Nastos Wendy Tadrick

Linda Branoff Helen Iwanoff Evdokia Naumoff Gloria Zelenko

Harold Brock Goldie Johnson Pauline Nenoff John Zelenko

Gladys Edwards Nick Karayanis Fred Oginsky

To aid in your “outreach”, here is a listing of the addresses and phone numbers of our Homebound:

Helen Bibilikow 2109 Ann Arbor Saline Rd #206 Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Larry Bladecki 409 15th

Street Bay City, MI 48708

Gladys Edwards 2 Harbor Dr. St. Clair, MO 63077

Evanka Elieff 5080 Baldwin Rd #E8 Holly, MI 48442

Goldie Johnson 310 E. Willard Ave Lansing, MI 48910

Lydia Keeler 4104 Squire Hill Dr. Flushing, MI 48433 733-8053

Daisy Marvosh 305 Furlong Ct. Fenton, MI 48430

Aspasia Stathopoulos 4064 Sheraton Dr. Flint, MI 48532

Lilies In honor of Stojan & Mira Prusac & Family In memory of Luka, Mara, Danica, Milosh, Mary, Milka, Dushan, Micho, Draginja, Dushan, Kum Nikola, Kuma Mira Stojan & Mira Prusac

In honor of Nikolaos & Evangelia Bakousidis Gerry & Lena Bakousidis In memory of Dorothy & George Bagale Roseanne Bagale Hyacinth In memory of Vera Chorenko Val Evanenko

In memory of Luba & Don Stevens Kira Rabkina In honor of my family Bosa Kantar In memory of Dorothy & George Bagale Roseanne Bagale Daffodils In honor of Angela & Phillip Bakousidis Gerry & Lena Bakousidis

In memory of Dimitra & Kosta Georgopoulos Alex Georgopoulos & Mary Batzos In memory of Mary Lou & Boris Brayan Jeanette Brayan Ferns Les Ford In memory of Lorine “Mickey” Gonser Deborah Gonser-Adams

2014 U.S. CONCERT TOUR

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED

Konevets Russian Quartet КОНЕВЕЦКИЙ КВАРТЕТ

Friday

June 13, 2014

7:00 pm

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

2143 S. Center Rd.

Burton, MI 48519

(810) 744-0070

Концерт Русской Духовной и Светской Музыки

CONCERT OF RUSSIAN MUSIC

SACRED ● SECULAR ● MEDIEVAL ● FOLK ● REGIMENTAL

A free-will offering will be collected, a potion of which will benefit

the restoration of the Konevets Monastery.

Please join us for a light reception, following the concert.

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St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

Proudly Presents

A Line-Dance Extravaganza!

Saturday, June 21

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6pm-10pm

St Nicholas Pavilion

$10.00 Admission Children 12 and under free

Guest DJ playing various line-dances, polkas,

Slow dance, swing and more!

With

Pulled-Pork Sandwich $3.50 Hot Dog $1.50 Pop/Iced Tea/Lemonade/Water $1.00

Free Parking

Line-Dance teacher Jo Ann Havens will be giving free instruction for

various line-dances on (3) one hour sessions Sunday evenings June 01,

June 08 and June15 at 7pm each night.

Learn Some Easy Dances and Come Have Some

Fun!

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

2143 S. Center Rd. Burton, MI 48519

810-744-0070

Email: stnicholas1916@att.net Website: saintnicholasburton.org

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

9:30 Third Hour

10 am Divine Liturgy

Church School

Graduation

2

Communion Calls

3

Fr. in Office 12 to 3

4 **Fast

9 am Divine Liturgy

Fr. in Office

5

Office Closed

6 **Fast

Fr. in Toledo

7 Souls’ Saturday

1:00 pm Baptism of

Zoe Batzos

4:00 pm Trisagion for

Souls’ Saturday

4:30 pm Vespers with

Litya/Confessions

8 PENTECOST

9:30 Third Hour

10 am Divine Liturgy

9 Holy Spirit Day

9 am Divine Liturgy

Communion Calls

Parish Council

Meeting @ 6:45 pm

10

Fr. in Toledo

11

9 am Divine Liturgy

Fr. in Office

Lifetouch Portraits

12

Office Closed

Lifetouch Portraits

13

Konevets Quartet

7 pm

Office Closed

14

Lifetouch Portraits

15 Father’s Day

9:30 Third Hour

10 am Typika

16 **Fast

Apostles’ Fast begins

Macedonian Open

@ Elks Club of Flint

17 18 19 **Fast

Office Closed

20 21 *Fast

4:30 pm Vespers Line-Dance

Extravaganza!

6pm-10pm

22 *Fast

9:30 Third Hour

10 am Divine Liturgy

23

Fr. in Toledo

24 *Fast

Nativity of St. John

The Baptist

9 am Divine Liturgy

Communion Calls

25

Fr. in Office

26

Office Closed

27

Fr. at Diocesan

Conference

28 *Fast

No Vespers

No Confessions

29

9:30 Third Hour

10 am Divine Liturgy

30

Communion Calls

Fast Free Week Fast Free Week Fast Free Week

Fr. Matthew out of town

Father Matthew will be on vacation June 13- 21.

*Fish, Wine & Oil Permitted

**Wine & Oil Permitted

June 2014

Diocesan Conference June 27-29 @ St. Elia’s Akron, OH

Diocesan Conf.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Fast 3

Office Closed

4 Fast

Independence Day

Office Closed

5

4:30 pm Vespers

6

9:30 Third Hour

10 am Divine Liturgy

7 8 9 Fast 10

Office Closed

11 Fast 12

4:30 pm Vespers

13

9:30 Third Hour

10 am Divine Liturgy

14

Parish Council

Meeting @ 6:45 pm

15 16 Fast 17

Office Closed

18 Fast 19

4:30 pm Vespers

20

9:30 Third Hour

10 am Divine Liturgy

21 22 23 Fast 24

Office Closed

25 Fast 26

4:30 pm Vespers

27

9:30 Third Hour

10 am Divine Liturgy

28 29 30 Fast 31

Office Closed

July 2014 St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

2143 S. Center Rd. Burton, MI 48519

810-744-0070

Email: stnicholas1916@att.net Website: saintnicholasburton.org