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Looking Ahead at St Mary (May 22 – 29)

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Beloved in Christ,

Christ is risen!

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

THIS WEEK: May 21 – 29, 2023

This Week: No fasting on any day of the week through Ascension; between Ascension & Pentecost, fish, wine/oil are allowed on Wed/Fri.     

  • Sunday, May 21 at 6:00 pm – 20/40 Fellowship Group (603 N Fountain, Apt B)
  • Wed, May 24 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ Ascension
  • Thurs, May 25 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Sat, May 27 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, May 27 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, May 28 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, May 28 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, May 28 at 12:00 pm – Baptism of Gabriella Stevens
  • Mon, May 29 at 9:00 am – Graveside Blessing ~ Meet @ Old Mission Chapel

Other Notes

(1) FR AARON ON VACATION: I plan to be on vacation from Monday, May 15 through Monday, May 22. In my absence, Fr John Baize will serve the regular Sunday services on Sunday, May 21. In case of pastoral emergency during my vacation, please contact Fr Calinic Berger (213-505-2874). Please contact me via e-mail also so that I may be in touch with you about the situation.

(2) MEMORIAL DAY GRAVESITE BLESSINGS: Memorial Day gravesite blessings will begin with the Trisagion Prayers of Mercy at 9:00 am @ Old Mission Chapel on Monday, May 29. After that general service we will proceed to bless the individual graves. To arrange for blessings at other cemeteries, please contact Fr Aaron if you have not already.

(3) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL @ ST MICHAEL: Our sister parish of St Michael (Park City) will be having a Vacation Bible School the week of June 12. Please see the link below for details and registration.

(4) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL @ ST GEORGE: Our sister parish of St George Cathedral will be having a Vacation Bible School the week of June 19. Please see the link for details and registration.

(5) 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 >

(6) 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