Looking Ahead at St Mary (February 7 – 13)

Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: February 6 – February 13, 2022

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.     

Mon, Feb 7 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ St Mary

Tues, Feb 8 – Fri, Feb 11: DOWAMA Clergy Brotherhood Retreat

Wed, Feb 9 – NO BIBLE STUDY

Sat, Feb 12 at 4:30 pm – Confession

Sat, Feb 12 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sun, Feb 13 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, Feb 13 at 9:00 am – Church School

Sun, Feb 13 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Sun, Feb 13 at 11:30 am – Teen SOYO Bake Sale for 90^th Anniversary Fund

Other Notes

(1) VIRTUAL SACRED MUSIC NOTE HERE: With the blessing of Metropolitan Joseph, the Department of Sacred Music has made the prayerful decision that the 2022 Winter Sacred Music Institute will embrace a virtual platform this February. The theme is engaging, the speakers and teachers exceptional, and you can participate from the comfort of your home or with fellow singers from your parish. We won’t be able to offer you Mid-America hospitality or fabulous food until next year. The pricing structure has been adjusted to offer the former group rate savings to everyone, $25/person! Sessions will be held on Zoom Thursday and Friday evenings and all-day Saturday, February 17-19, 2022. Further details and registration can be found here: https://antiochian.org/regulararticle/1127?fbclid=IwAR3veXTmrefqLxKfENSOQqMmucAtrKB–QcqvAuf8Yo2ALuXSvUkLvJIWLQ. If anyone from our parish is interested in attending this virtual event, please contact Megan Taylor Gilstrap (megan.taylor.gilstrap@gmail.com).

(2) CLERGY BROTHERHOOD RETREAT: Dn James and I plan to attend our diocesan clergy retreat February 8 – 11. I will be out of the office during that time. However, since the retreat location is Park City, I will be nearby, so please feel free to contact me in case of any pastoral emergency.

(3) TEEN BAKE SALE: Our teens have generously agreed to host a bake sale on Sunday, February 13, with all funds to go towards our 90^th Anniversary Fund with Wichita’s Littlest Heroes.

(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