Entries by St. Mary

Looking Ahead at St Mary (June 10 – 16)

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: June 10 – June 16, 2024 This Week: No fasting on any day of the week through Ascension; fish & wine allowed on all days through Pentecost.   Wed, June 12 […]

Thoughts on the Fullness of Life, Part Two

~By Metropolitan Saba (Isper) A famous saying of the blessed Augustine is true of man, in every place and time. It has an influential and profound impact on today’s man who is tormented and spiritually besieged from all sides. The blessed one says, addressing God: “You created us to turn to you, O Lord, and […]

Looking Ahead at St Mary (June 3 – 9)

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: June 3 – June 9, 2024 This Week: No fasting on any day of the week through Ascension.   June 3 – 6: VBS @ St George Cathedral Sat, June 8 […]

Looking Ahead at St Mary (May 27-June 2)

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 27 – June 2, 2024 This Week: No fasting on any day of the week through Ascension.   Mon, May 27 at 9:00 am – Graveside Blessings (seen note below) […]

Thoughts on the Fullness of Life, Part One

By Metropolitan Saba (Isper) In man, in every human being, there is an inner longing towards that which is perfect, but often, he is not aware of what that is. Man longs for fulfillment. He has an insatiable desire to get rich from everything. He wants to grow and increase in everything he loves, or […]

What is the Goal?

~By Metropolitan Saba (Isper) During Holy Week, ecclesiastical media reported news of the ordination of a liturgical deaconess in one of the churches in Zimbabwe, Africa, affiliated with the Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria. I won’t delve into the subject of ordaining a deaconess. That’s a matter I’ll leave to theologians and synods, for now. In […]

Looking Ahead at St Mary (May 20 – 27)

Beloved in Christ, Christ is risen! Thank you to everyone who worked not only this weekend, but over the past several months, to ensure yet another successful Mediterranean Festival. May God grant you many years! Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events. THIS WEEK: May 20 […]