Entries by St. Mary

The Little Flock

By Metropolitan Saba (Isper) Interestingly, in the Gospel, the Lord described His people as a little flock. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). This may seem that Christ’s flock is not large in number. Even His disciples were few during His […]

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Jan 14 – 21)

Beloved in Christ, Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events. THIS WEEK: Jan 14 – 21, 2024 This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.         Sun, Jan 14 at 5:00 pm – Orthodoxy on Tap @ Old School Taphouse (210 E Kechi Rd, Kechi, KS) Tues, Jan […]

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Jan 8 – Jan 14)

THIS WEEK: Jan 8 – Jan 14, 2024 This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.         Mon, Jan 8 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting VIA ZOOM (link will be sent via Belles group text) Wed, Jan 10 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study Sat, Jan 13 at 9:00 am – MF Prep: Core/Steam/Trim Cabbage (sign […]

On Epiphany, Part One By Metropolitan Saba (Isper)

Christmas remained connected to the feast of Epiphany, in the early Church, until the fourth century. After Christianity became a recognized religion in the Roman Empire, and then the state religion, the Church made the birth of the Lord in the flesh an independent feast, separated it from Epiphany, and appointed the feast of the […]

A Contemplation and a Prayer

~By Metropolitan Saba (Isper) With the dawn of this new year, silence strongly draws me to You, and I prostrate in the stillness of the night, gazing toward Your radiant face, O Lord. I cherish silence, O Lord, not as an end in itself, but as the fullness of Your presence, and as a greater […]

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Dec 31 – Jan 7)

Beloved in Christ, Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events. THIS WEEK: Dec 31, 2023 – Jan 7, 2024 This Week: No fasting through Jan 4 on any day of the week; Jan 5 is a strict fast day.         Sun, Dec 31 at 5:00 […]