Looking Ahead at St Mary (November 8 – 15)

Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: November 8 – 15, 2021

This Week: We observe the regular Wed/Fri fasting; we begin the Nativity/Advent Fast on Monday, November 15.     

• Mon, Nov 8 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ Feast of the Archangels
• Wed, Nov 10 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study @ St Mary and/or on MS Teams (https://teams.live.com/meet/93755858624072)
• Fri, Nov 12 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ St John Chrysostom
• Sat, Nov 13 at 9:30 am – Belles Baking
• Sat, Nov 13 at 4:30 pm – Confession
• Sat, Nov 13 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
• Sun, Nov 14 at 9:00 am – Matins
• Sun, Nov 14 at 9:00 am – Church School
• Sun, Nov 14 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
• Mon, Nov 15 – ADVENT FAST BEGINS (see note below)
• Mon, Nov 15 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis Service

Other Notes

(1) ADVENT FAST: The Advent/Christmas Fast begins on November 15. During this season we will celebrate the Advent Paraklesis (Supplication) Service several times. During the Advent Fast, we abstain from meat & dairy products. However, fish, wine and oil are allowed on all days of the week except Mon/Wed/Fri.

(2) FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEERING NEEDED: We are supporting Gracepoint Church (9035 W Central Ave), who is hosting families for Family Promise, November 21-28. There is a need for significant support as the congregation there is small, and it is Thanksgiving week. If you have any questions or need help signing up, please contact Vicki Jones. 650-0658 or vawj55@gmail.com. THANKS for your continued support of this important ministry. Please follow the link provided to sign up to volunteer>

(3) 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>

(4) 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