Looking Ahead at St Mary (August 1 – August 8)
Beloved in Christ,
Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.
THIS WEEK: August 1 – 8, 2022
This Week: We observe the Dormition Fast from August 1 – 15; fish, wine, and oil allowed on Saturday, August 6, for Transfiguration.
Mon, Aug 1: Dormition Fast Begins (see note below)
Wed, Aug 3 at 6:00 pm – Paraklesis Service to the Mother of God
Fri, Aug 5 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ Transfiguration
Sat, Aug 6 – Scroll Deadline
Sat, Aug 6 at 4:30 pm – Confession
Sat, Aug 6 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sun, Aug 7 at 9:00 am – Matins
Sun, Aug 7 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Sun, Aug 7 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
Mon, Aug 8 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting
Other Notes
(1) DORMITION FAST AND SERVICES: From August 1 through August 14, we observe the Dormition Fast in honor and preparation for the Great Feast of the Falling Asleep (“Dormition”) of the Mother of God. During this fast we will offer the PARAKLESIS (“SUPPLICATION”) SERVICE TO THE MOTHER OF GOD at 6:00 pm on August 3 and 10. We will celebrate the DORMITION itself on Sunday, August 14, with Great Vespers & Lamentations at 5:00 pm; and on Monday, August 15, with Divine Liturgy at 8:00 am. During the fast we abstain from meat, dairy, fish, wine, and oil. However, wine and oil are always allowed on Saturdays and Sundays. For the Great Feast of the TRANSFIGURATION (Saturday, August 6) fish, wine, and oil are allowed.
(2) PRISON MINISTRY AWARENESS SUNDAY: The Assembly of Bishops has designated Sunday, July 31, as “Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday.” As most of you know, I actively minister to multiple inmates in the state of Kansas. My ministry is supported and supplemented by our national prison ministry organization, Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM). You can learn more about their work and/or make a direct donation here: https://theocpm.org/. Please note that our parish is intimately involved with OCPM, with Eric Namee on its Board of Trustees and Luke Taylor Gilstrap working for the organization.
(3) HMT BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE: Our Humanitarian Ministry Team (HMT) is having a Back To School Drive for Wichita Children’s Home. Please see the flyer for more details and note that the final collection is Sunday, August 7. If you prefer, you can make a cash donation and someone from the HMT can do the shopping for you.
(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
