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Looking Ahead at St Mary (June 12 – 19)

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Beloved in Christ,

Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: June 12 – 19, 2023

This Week: The Apostles Fast (no meat/dairy; fish/wine/oil allowed on Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun) through June 28.      

  • Sun, June 11 – Sun, June 18: Family Promise Host Week
  • Mon, June 12: Apostles Fast Begins
  • Wed, June 14 – Sat, June 17: Parish Life Conference in Dallas, TX
  • Sat, June 17 at 2:00 pm – Belles Fellowship (see note below)
  • Sat, June 17 at 3:45 pm – Ladies Book Study (see note below)
  • Sat, June 17 – No Confessions; No Great Vespers due to Parish Life Conference
  • Sun, June 18 – Father’s Day
  • Sun, June 18 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, June 18 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, June 18 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
  • Mon, June 19: Vacation Bible School Opportunities (see notes below)

Other Notes

(1) BELLES FELLOWSHIP ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17: All women of the parish are invited to an afternoon of fun and fellowship on Saturday, June 17. The gathering will take place at the home of Sarah Wagner from 2:00-3:30 pm. Sarah’s address is 510 S. Elizabeth. Drinks will be provided, please bring a snack to share. RSVP to Vicki Jones 316-650-0658 or vawj55@gmail.com.

(2) LADIES BOOK STUDY: All ladies are invited to join as we begin a summer book study on Saturday, June 17, at 3:45 p.m. The study takes place in the church library. We are reading “Arise O God” by Fr Stephen Damick. If you are interested in participating, please let Vicki Jones or Tracy Namee know so we can order a book for you. Book orders are placed on Monday, June 12. The cost of the book is $14. Vicki Jones: vawj55@gmail.com, (316) 650-0658; Tracy Namee: tnamee@cox.net, (316) 641-1437.

(3) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL @ ST MICHAEL: Our sister parish of St Michael (Park City) will be having a Vacation Bible School the week of June 12. Please see the link below for details and registration.

(4) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL @ ST GEORGE: Our sister parish of St George Cathedral will be having a Vacation Bible School the week of June 19. Please see the link below for details and registration. (https://onrealm.org/StGeorgeCathedral/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OTQ3ODk2ODgtNWYwMi00MWRkLWE5NmEtYWZkMjAxNDc2YTEy)

(5) BELLES JULY LADIES NIGHT OUT: See the linked flyer below for details on this Monday, July 10, gathering at 6:00 pm.

(6) TEACH ME THY STATUTES PODCAST: If you would like to listen to this week’s Teach Me Thy Statutes podcast (with Fr Aaron & Jason Ewertt), you can find it here: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(7) PASTORAL VISITS: If you would like a pastoral visit for any reason, or if you know of a family member/parishioner who needs a visit, please feel free to contact me via cell phone at 204-6725.

Yours in Christ,

Fr Aaron