SAINT NICHOLAS
Byzantine Catholic Church
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23300 King Drive, Clinton Township, MI 48035 * +1-586-791-1052 * stnicksbyzantine@yahoo.com
"And we went into the Greek lands,
and we were led into a place
where they serve their God,
and we did not know where we were,
in Heaven or on Earth"
Welcome, and thank you for visiting the St Nicholas Church website.
Feel free to read more about our church on this site or come in for a visit.
We would love to greet you and share with you our love for Jesus Christ and for you, our neighbor.
Liturgical Schedule
Sunday Divine Liturgy - 11:30am​​
Weekdays and Holy Days please consult the bulletin​
Confessions before each Liturgy or by appointment
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The Sunday celebration of the Lord's Day and his Eucharist is at the heart of the Church's life.
"Sunday is the day on which the Paschal mystery is celebrated in light of the apostolic tradition and is to be observed as the foremost holy day of obligation in the universal Church."
Donate to Help Families
Affected in Ukraine
Glory to Jesus Christ!
Glory Forever!
Slava Isusu Christu!
Slava na Viki!
Please continue to pray for the sick and shut-in of our parish!​​
Twenty Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Maternity of Anna / St. Nicholas
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Gospel: Luke 8:16-21
The Parable of the Lamp
“No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a pot or places it under a bed. Rather he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing is concealed that will not be made known and brought to light. Take great care, therefore, about how you listen. For to the one who has, more will be given; from the one who does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away.”
Then his mother and his brethren arrived, looking for him, but they could not get near him because of the crowd. He was told, “Your mother and your brethren are standing outside, and they want to see you.” But he replied, “My mother and my brethren are those who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
The meaning of this Holy Gospel:
· Jesus' statement is almost funny -- and he probably smiled when he said it. If you're going to light a lamp, you do it for illumination, not to hide or conceal it. If that were your purpose, you wouldn't light it at all.
· The light of the lamp in 8:16 is the Word of God, the message of the Kingdom that Jesus has been proclaiming all over Galilee.
· This message of the Kingdom of God must not be hidden or just whispered in secret. Rather, it must be proclaimed openly and clearly "so that those who come in can see the light," so that it will provide illumination and power.
· Not be afraid to shine. Do not have a fear:
- Fear of persecution,
- Fear of being ostracized from "respectable society",
- Fear to be expelled from the community institutions,
- Fear that you won't be accepted,
- Fear of ridicule,
- Fear that this will affect your business,
- Fear that you will lose your job.
- Fear…
· Hearing God's word and putting it into practice is the message that must be indelibly tattooed upon our minds.
· Those who go under the name "Christian" but haven't really followed Jesus and put into practice his teachings will hear, in the last day, "I never knew you".
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December 29th​​, 2024:
Parish Christmas Party and ECF Play:
March 2nd, 2025:
Ladies’ Mardi Gras Tea Party:
- 11am - Divine Liturgy
- 1:30am - The lunch/tea will be served
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For the tickets, please, contact the parish office​
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What's New!!!
ATTENTION!!! IMPORTANT-- Liturgy Time Change (effective December 15th):
Starting with the Liturgy on Sunday, December 15, the Sunday Divine Liturgy will begin at 11:30am, and the ECF program will start at 10:15. Please, accept this change peacefully. Thanks, and God bless you all.
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Stewardship Appeal 2024/25
The Eparchy of Parma Stewardship Appeal for 2024/25 began November 15. All members of parishes in the Eparchy will be receiving the Stewardship Appeal information in the mail. If you do not receive the mailing, please contact your pastor to verify that your information is correct on the church’s roster. The Stewardship Appeal campaign goal is $320,000. This year’s Annual Stewardship Appeal will support the following important needs in the Eparchy: Support of Mission & Outreach; Development of Parishes; Retreats, Renewals and Family Camp; Works of the Apostolate; Clergy Benevolence Fund; and Support of our Retired and Active Priests. Visit https://parma.org/stewardship-appeal for more information and to make a one-time or monthly secure donation through our website. Thank you for your past support and for your continued generosity with this year’s campaign. Our individual parish goal is $7,950. Thank you in advance for your generosity!!!
Upcoming Events @St. Nick's
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Thursday, December 12
Christmas Choir Practice 7-9pm
Sunday, December 15
NEW LITURGY TIME 11:30
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Thursday, December 19
Christmas Choir Practice 7-9pm
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Sunday, December 22
NEW LITURGY TIME 11:30
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Wednesday, December 25
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Thursday, December 26
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Friday, December 27
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In the beginning
God created heaven and earth.
Now the earth was a formless void, there was darkness over the deep, with a divine wind sweeping over the waters.
God said, 'Let there be light,'
and there was light.
God saw that light was good, and God divided light from darkness.
God called light 'day',
and darkness he called 'night'.
Evening came and
morning came: the first day.
Genesis 1: 1 - 5