Looking Ahead at St Mary (Jan 16 – 22)

Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: January 16 – January 22, 2023
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.    
Mon, Jan 16 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ St Anthony the Great
Thurs, Jan 19 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
Sat, Jan 21 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Roll Cabbage sign up to help here >
Sat, Jan 21 at 4:30 pm – Confession
Sat, Jan 21 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sun, Jan 22 at 9:00 am – Church School
Sun, Jan 22 at 9:00 am – Matins
Sun, Jan 22 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes
(1) FESTIVAL PREP SIGN-UP: At our Focus Group meeting earlier this year, one topic that was mentioned by many people was using SignUp Genius to help recruit volunteers for our Mediterranean Festival prep dates. We believe this helps because it gives people a timeline and some detail about what they will be doing when they volunteer. To that end, we have created a SignUp Genius which now includes ALL work days up until the week of the festival. You can sign up to help using this link > Thank you for your help in making our festival a success!

(2) FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: Everyone who has an e-mail account on my list of participants should have received an e-mail about their January assignment with the other members of your group included. If you have not received an e-mail, but would like to be included in the Fellowship Groups, please contact me ASAP so I can get you added to my list and to a group for January.

(3) HOUSE BLESSINGS: If you would like a house blessing this year, please contact me via e-mail (preferred) or sign up on our sign-up sheet available in the foyer.

(4) BELLES MAKING HOLY BREAD: The Belles of St. Mary will be making holy bread on Saturday, January 28. Mixing will begin at 7:00 am. Please arrive at 8:30 am if you are not part of the mixing. We hope to make 100 pounds, so lots of help is needed. Men and women of the parish are invited.

(5) BELLES FARKLE PARTY: Women of St. Mary: plan to attend a “Farkle Party” hosted by The Belles of St. Mary February 4, at 3:00 PM. Farkle is a fun dice game that can be played by all skill levels. Please bring a snack to share. Drinks will be provided. Plan to stay for Vespers. If you have any questions, call Vicki Jones at 650-0658.

(6) 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 >

(7) 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