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Looking Ahead at St Mary (Nov 5 – Nov 13)

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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: Nov 5 – 13, 2023
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

  • Sun, Nov 5 at 6:00 pm – 20/40 Fellowship Group @ Sophie Jacobs’ (2722 E 101st St N, Valley Center)
  • Wed, Nov 8 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ The Archangels
  • Fri, Nov 10 – Sat, Nov 11: St George Women’s Retreat (see attached flyer)
  • Sat, Nov 11 at 3:30 pm – Women’s Book Study
  • Sat, Nov 11 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Nov 11 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Nov 12 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Nov 12 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Nov 12 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Nov 12 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
  • Mon, Nov 13 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ St John Chrysostom
  • Mon, Nov 13 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ St Mary

Other Notes
(1) 20/40 FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Our 20/40 Fellowship Group (for everyone ages 20 – 40 something) will meet at Sophia Jacobs’s home (2722 E 101st St N, Valley Center) on Sunday, November 5, at 6:00 pm. Everyone in that age group is invited and welcome to attend.

(2) COLLECTION FOR JERUSALEM: From Sunday, November 12, through Sunday, December 3, we will be taking a collection for the Patriarchate of Jerusalem to help them fund relief efforts in Gaza and the surrounding region. This collection is being taken throughout every Archdiocese in the Antiochian Patriarchate, as was decided at the most recent Holy Synod meeting. If you would like to make a contribution, you can put cash in the designated tray or you may write a check to St Mary, earmarked: Jerusalem.

(3) ADVENT FAST/SERVICES: The Advent Fast, which helps us prepare for the Feast of the Nativity (Christmas), begins on Wednesday, November 15. During the Advent Fast we refrain from meat, dairy, fish, and wine. However, on Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun during this fast, fish and wine are allowed. We will also celebrate the Advent Paraklesis supplication service each Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm during this fasting season.

(4) 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/.

(5) 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