Looking Ahead at St Mary (August 8 – August 15)

Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: August 8 – 15, 2022
This Week: We observe the Dormition Fast from August 1 – 14.
Mon, Aug 8 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ Namee’s (1958 N Sedgwick)
Wed, Aug 10 at 6:00 pm – Paraklesis Service to the Mother of God
Sat, Aug 13 at 9:00 am – Focus Group for Mediterranean Festival (all parishioners invited to attend)
Sat, Aug 13 at 4:30 pm – Confession
Sat, Aug 13 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sun, Aug 14 at 9:00 am – Matins
Sun, Aug 14 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy w/Chrismations
Sun, Aug 14 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers & Lamentations for Dormition
Mon, Aug 15 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ Dormition

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 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.

(2) 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/.

(3) 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