Looking Ahead at St Mary (October 14 – 20)

Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: October 14 – 20, 2024

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.   

Wed, Oct 16 at 6:00 pm – Daily Vespers

Wed, Oct 16 at 6:30 pm – Bible Study (Genesis)

Thurs, Oct 17 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting

Thurs, Oct 17 at 7:00 pm – Ladies Bingo Night @ Central Standard Brewing

Sat, Oct 19 – Scroll Deadline

Sat, Oct 19 at 4:30 pm – Confession

Sat, Oct 19 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sun, Oct 20 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, Oct 20 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Sun, Oct 20 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class

Sun, Oct 20 at 11:00 am – Church School

Sun, Oct 20 at 5:00 pm – Fall Festival

Sun, Oct 20 at 5:30 pm – Lord’s Diner

Other Notes

(1) BIBLE STUDY LINK: I highly encourage people to attend Daily Vespers and Bible Study in person. For those unable to make it in person, you can join virtually using the following link: https://teams.live.com/meet/9338659190975?p=RmHOjYNZcu2xsG9NKo 

(2) FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: St. Mary is the host parish for FAMILY PROMISE the week of October 27 to November 3. Please use the link below to sign up. Opportunities for those who would prefer to sign up in person will be available after liturgy on October 13 and 20. Sign up opportunities include providing food for breakfast and snacks, evening meals, a hot breakfast Saturday, transportation to and from the Day House, laundry, and spending the night at the church. Thanks for you support of this important ministry. Contact Vicki Jones, 650-0658, or Father Aaron with any questions. FP St. Mary October 27-November 2

(3) SCROLL DEADLINE: If you’d like to submit any items for consideration for our upcoming issue of The Scroll, please contact Brett Parrott at parrott.brett.117@gmail.com.

(4) FALL FESTIVAL: Our annual Fall Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 20, from 5-7 pm. Details can be found on the linked flyer below.

(5) BAPTISM OF NICOLAS HOLMES: Please join us for the baptism of Nicolas Holmes (grandson of Mike and Paula Zarich) on Saturday, October 26, at 3:00 pm. Reception to follow in the parish hall.

(6) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence shares “The Mother of All Vices – Part 1.” See the link to read it >

(7) 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: Teach Me Thy Statutes.

(8) 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