News/Events
Shepherds Hockey Game
Everyone is invited to join us as we host the Shepherds of Independence residents at a Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey Game! The event will take place at Van Andel Arena, on February 10 @ 7 pm. Register at [HOCKEY]. Can’t attend? Consider sponsoring a Shepherds of Independence resident [SPONSOR].
THEOPHANY
THEOPHANY SERVICES Thursday, January 5 * Royal Hours (9 AM) *Exorcisms, Renunciations, and Affirmations (4 PM) * Orthros (5 PM) * Divine Liturgy of Theophany (6 PM) with the Great Blessing of Water, followed by Baptisms and Chrismations Apolytikion of Holy Epiphany Lord, when You were baptized in the Jordan, the veneration of the Trinity […]
Past Event
Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Troparion of Ss. Simeon and Anna In the Temple thou didst embrace as an infant God the Word Who became flesh. O glorious Elder Simeon, who didst hold God in thine arms. And also as a prophetess the august Anna ascribed praise to Him. We acclaim you as divine servants of Christ. SERVICES Wednesday, […]
House Blessings
Dear Parishioners, Theophany House Blessings is annual event which follows the Feast of Theophany, the Baptism of Christ, bringing the blessings of the waters in which Christ was baptized to our homes, as a blessing upon our families. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Houses are traditionally blessed with Holy Water each year bringing the blessings of the Waters sanctified […]
ADVENT ALMSGIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Fasting should always be accompanied by prayer and almsgiving. By following in the example set by our Patron Saint, we encourage the Faithful to participate in the following almsgiving opportunities: ALMSGIVING REFLECTION “Not to enable the poor to share in our goods is to steal from them and deprive them of life. The […]
Nativity Fast / Advent
This is a joyous fast in anticipation of the Nativity of Christ. In the weeks between now and December 24, we prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth in the flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ. Give careful consideration to prepare for confession, participate in almsgiving, and apply the Church’s prescription for fasting. You will […]
ST. NICHOLAS CHRISTMAS CARD FUNDRAISER
It is time to prepare our St. Nicholas Christmas Card! Save yourself countless hours by allowing us to include your name on this year’s Christmas card. Our St. Nicholas clergy, all members of our parish, our diocesan deaneries, and our Blessed hierarchs will receive this beautiful card. Monday, November 1 is the absolute last day […]
Special Olympics Awareness Day
This Sunday, October 9th, representatives of our Teen SOYO will be standing with collection trays as you leave the church to help raise funds in support of Special Olympics Awareness Day. All proceeds go towards funding the 2023 SOYO Special Olympics Sports Camp. Please be mindful and generous towards our teenagers and the athletes who […]
Youth Registration
Last Call For Annual Youth Registration Form: p If you have not yet filled out the Annual Youth Registration Form, please do so ASAP! This is how youth in our parish will be registered into our Youth Ministry as a whole and also how children can be registered for Church School. p In Christ. p […]
