Entries by St. Mary

What is the Goal?

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~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)

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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 […]

Looking Ahead at St Mary (May 13 – 19)

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Beloved in Christ, Christ is risen! Please note we have MULTIPLE festival prep tasks this week, and we still need all parishioners to help. I have not listed all the dates in this email, but you can see all of the open slots and sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-42317532-mediterranean#/. Below you will find this […]

Looking Ahead at St Mary (May 5 – 13)

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Beloved in Christ, CHRIST IS RISEN! Happy and blessed Pascha! Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events. THIS WEEK: May 5 – 12, 2024 This Week: No fasting on any day of the week through Ascension.   Sun, May 5 at 1:00 pm – Agape Vespers […]

The Renewal of Pascha By Metropolitan Saba (Isper)

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Pascha is here again. It is a season dear to all of us, bringing us face-to-face with the reality of the salvation that Christ gave us through his voluntary death and glorious resurrection. Today, we renew our hope in the value of life. Today, we straighten our path toward true life. Today we understand that […]