Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church
1960 Meldrum Rd N8W 4E2 Windsor, ON, Canada

ХРИСТОС СЕ РОДИ +++ CHRIST IS BORN

Mir Božiji!! Hristos se rodi!! Vaistinu se rodi!! May God bring you peace!! Christ is born! Indeed he is born!! We know that for Bozic this year, we may not all be together for the celebration of the Birth of our Christ. However, while we may not be in the physical presence of our family, Kumovi, friends, and community, we are all together is spirit and faith, as we rejoice and exclaim, Hristos se Rodi! ... In these wonderful and blessed holidays, dear brothers and sisters, let us direct our thoughts and hearts to the Lord in gratitude. Finding us in gratitude, especially in trying times, God will not turn away from our prayers. Let us not forget in our humble prayers, now in particular, those who are in hospitals, as well as those who selflessly care for them. May God be their help and strength. May God grant that these joyful holidays, which we are called to celebrate in prayers above all, be a source of new consolation, new hope, and new joy for all of us. Božini Tropar - Roždestvo Tvoje by the virtual Serbian singing society https://youtu.be/utRHv6lYw_g

МИР БОЖИ - ХРИСТОС СЕ РОДИ Рождество - Литургиа +++++++++++++++ PEACE OF GOD - CHRIST IS BORN Nativity - Divine Liturgy

Свети оче оване Златоусти, моли Бога за нас! Срену и Богом благословену славу желимо Српском певачком друштву Грачаница. На многаа и благаа ета! ++++++++++...+++++++++++++++ Holy father John Chrysostom, pray to God for us! A happy and blessed Slava we wish to the Serbian Singing Society Gracanica. Many and blessed years! See more

Божи - утрее ++++++++++ Nativity - Matins

Take a look at the items available for purchase at our little store in the Church! We also have some special things for Bozic!! You can purchase an item in person during liturgies, Sunday at 10am or email [email protected]. If there is something you don't see here but would like, let us know! More pictures are on our website... https://www.gracanicawindsor.com/church-store See more

Order your meal today for Saturday pickup! All meals purchased will be matched by a meal donation to The Downtown Mission or Salvation Army. Pre order required, call the Serbian Centre at 519-944-4884 or fill out the link below! https://forms.gle/6K76cpwf6dHzffvx6

The Kolo Srpske Sestara are starting their 2020 Poinsettia-Gram now!! Orders are by donation

Упокоио се у Господу егова Светост Архиепископ пеки, Митрополит београдско-карловачки и Патриарх српски г. Ирине (Гаврилови). Више информациа на http://spc.rs The Archbishop of Pec, Metropolitan of Belgrade-Karlovci and Serbian Patriarch kyr Irinej (Gavrilovic) reposed in the Lord.... More information can be found at http://spc.rs/eng

Баде вече - Велико повечере +++++++++++++++ Christmas eve - Great Compline

Twenty fourth Sunday after Pentecost: Three encounters with the Lord Jesus ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Двадесет четврта недеа по Духовима: Три сусрета са Господом Христом

The Serbian Centre is starting a buy a meal, give a meal program TODAY!! Get your Serbian Centre food fix AND support the local Windsor Food Drives!! See their post for details

Attention all First and Second Generation Canadian Serbs! Forte Entertainment is now casting Canadian and American second-generation teens/young adults and their immigrant parents for an exciting New, family-friendly TV Series, HOW I GOT HERE. Their goal with this series is to celebrate Canada and America's diverse cultural landscape by showcasing amazing families who have roots in different parts of the world. ... Let's Showcase the vibrant and rooted Serbian Community of Windsor-Essex, and the rich history we have. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2020, 11:59pm, EST. Applications are reviewed immediately upon receipt. Interviews with select applicants will start on November 15, 2020. We recommend that those interested apply sooner rather than later! For more information or TO APPLY, visit https://www.fortecasting.com/apply If you have any questions, contact [email protected]

---- Субота 21. новембар, празник Св. Архангела Михаила -- Света Литургиа у 10 часова - Благосиае славских колача у нашем храму од 7:30 до 9:30 и одмах после Свете Литургие +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ---- Saturday November 21, St. Archangel Michael -- Divine Liturgy at 10am - Blessing of the Slava breads in our church will take place from 7:30 - 9:30 and immediately after the Divine Liturgy

Gracanica Library Renovations Completed! Volunteers help in Record Time! The week of October 5, 2020 the Gracanica Library, located on the second floor of the Serbian Centre received a complete face lift. On Church Board approval to proceed with upgrades, Anne Dube spearheaded calls to volunteers, coordinated supplies and completed this much needed project in record time.... First, thanks goes to Daniel Dobrich who found the tiles at a very reasonable price. Then he offered to arrange to have the 30 + year old carpeting removed as well as the shelving taken off the walls. Prior to doing this all the books that Kathy Stomp and her team have been cataloging and placing on the shelves had to be removed. Angie LaMarre and Opanak members Adam LaMarre, Tiyana Maric and Dejan Rapaic gladly accepted the task of moving the books from the shelves, in order, so that they could be placed back the same way they were. Once the room was emptied it was obvious the walls needed a coat or two of paint. A huge thanks to Dmitar Sarapa who accomplished this task in a day. As soon as the paint dried Pajo Vujanovic was ready to step in and install the new floor. Tiles similar to the other classrooms now blend the room with the rest of the upstairs. Being a perfectionist, and a hard worker, Pajo wanted to make sure the tiles were not damaged and he offered, with help from George Velickovic to put the shelves back. New shelving was installed in the closet space used for excess books. A gallon of paint was donated as well as some supplies for the floor, with the total project cost of $559.75 paid from church treasury. The final touch will be putting the books back on the shelves. Once this is accomplished the Gracanica Library will be ready for operation if there is someone in the community who would step forward and offer to be in charge of it. If you are interested please contact [email protected]. Serbian Heritage Museum

Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost: A call of the Church to be equal to the Apostles. ++++++++++++++++++++ Двадесет треа недеа по Духовима: Позив Цркве да будемо равноапостолни

Today we remember and pray for all those who fought and died in the line of duty to keep us free. We observe a moment of silence to honour the courage, valour and sacrifice of the heroes who have served and continue to serve Canada during times of war and conflict. We are grateful for the sacrifice of so many for this land and country we call our home. On this day of Remembrance, O God, we give thanks: For peacekeepers and pacifists; for those who served on the front lines, ...and those who protest and march; for those who volunteered and those who waited anxiously at home; for those who hoped that things would get better, and those who could not stand by and wait. We give thanks for those who believed that the world could be a better place. We remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, trusting that others could and would carry the torch. We give thanks for those who were once enemies who have become friends and allies. Amin