Looking Ahead at St Mary (January 13 – 19)
Beloved in Christ,
Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.
THIS WEEK: January 13 – 19, 2025
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.
Mon, Jan 13 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ Vicki Jones’s (1824 Northwest Parkway)
Wed, Jan 15 at 6:00 pm – Daily Vespers
Wed, Jan 15 at 6:30 pm – Film Showing: “St George the Great Martyr”
Thurs, Jan 16 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
Thurs, Jan 16 at 7:00 pm – Ladies (Free) Bingo Night @ Central Standard Brewing
Fri, Jan 17 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ St Anthony the Great
Sat, Jan 18 at 4:30 pm – Confessions
Sat, Jan 18 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sat, Jan 18 at 6:00 pm – 20/40 Fellowship @ White Crow (1236 E Waterman)
Sun, Jan 19 at 9:00 am – Matins
Sun, Jan 19 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Sun, Jan 19 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
Sun, Jan 19 at 11:00 am – Church School
Sun, Jan 19 at 5:00 pm – Lord’s Diner
Other Notes
(1) HOUSE BLESSINGS: Each year it is customary that beginning on Theophany, the Parish Priest is invited to bless parishioner homes with the Holy Water blessed at the January 6 Theophany Divine Liturgy. All parishioners and catechumens are encouraged to sign up for a house blessing. If you would like to schedule a house blessing, please contact Fr Aaron.
(2) FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK: St. Mary is the host parish for Family Promise the week of January 26-February 2. 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 January 12 and 19. 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 your support of this important ministry. Contact Vicki Jones, 650-0658, or Father Aaron with any questions. Sign up link is here: January 26-February 2
(3) 20/40 FELLOWSHIP: The 20/40 Fellowship Group is open to all parishioners and catechumens age 20 – 40 somethingish. Their next gathering will be on Saturday, January 18, at 6:00 pm at White Crow Cider Company (1236 E Waterman).
(4) LORD’S DINER: If you are interested in serving at the Lord’s Diner on Sunday, January 19; or if you wish to be added to the email list for future opportunities to serve on the 3rd Sunday of each month with your fellow parishioners and our brothers and sisters from St George Cathedral, please contact Beth Elliot (bethellio@gmail.com) for details.
(5) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence shares his message “Baptizing the World – Part 1.” See the link to read it.
(6) TEXT MESSAGE UPDATE REMINDERS: If you would like to join the St Mary text message group to receive important updates/reminders, you may do so at any time by texting @stmaryict to 81010. Please note you must include the @ sign to be able to join the group. No one in the group will see your phone number or be able to send you a message except through the parish office. You also will not be able to text others in the group, but will receive messages from the office and can respond to the office.
(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
