Offered by Father Aaron Warwick.

Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: October 20 – 27, 2024

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.   

Sun, Oct 20 at 5:00 pm – Fall Festival (see flyer below)

Sun, Oct 20 at 5:30 pm – Lord’s Diner

Wed, Oct 23 at 6:00 pm – Daily Vespers

Wed, Oct 23 at 6:30 pm – Bible Study (Genesis)

Fri, Oct 25 – Scroll on Website

Fri, Oct 25 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ St Demetrios

Sat, Oct 26 at 3:00 pm – Baptism of Nico Holmes

Sat, Oct 26 at 4:30 pm – Confession

Sat, Oct 26 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sun, Oct 27 – Scroll in Foyer

Sun, Oct 27 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, Oct 27 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Sun, Oct 27 at 11:00 am – Church School

Other Notes

(1) BIBLE STUDY LINK: I highly encourage people to attend Daily Vespers and Bible Study in person. For those unable to make it in person, you can join virtually using the following link: https://teams.live.com/meet/9338659190975?p=RmHOjYNZcu2xsG9NKo 

(2) FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: St. Mary is the host parish for FAMILY PROMISE the week of October 27 to November 3. Please use the link below to sign up. Opportunities for those who would prefer to sign up in person will be available after liturgy on October 13th and 20th. Sign up opportunities include providing food for breakfast and snacks, evening meals, a hot breakfast Saturday, transportation to and from the Day House, laundry, and spending the night at the church. Thanks for you support of this important ministry. Contact Vicki Jones, 650-0658, or Father Aaron with any questions. FP St. Mary October 27-November 2

(3)  FALL FESTIVAL: Our annual Fall Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 20, from 5-7 pm.

(4) SEMINARY FUND: Each year our Antiochian parishes take a collection in October to support the Orthodox seminaries in America. If you would like to contribute, please make your check to St Mary, earmarked: Seminaries. You can put the check in the collection box or also put cash in the special tray at the back of the church next Sunday.

(5) BAPTISM OF NICOLAS HOLMES: Please join us for the baptism of Nicolas Holmes (grandson of Mike and Paula Zarich) on Saturday, October 26, at 3:00 pm. Reception to follow in the parish hall.

(6) ANNUAL MEETING: Our parish’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 3, immediately following Divine Liturgy. All members, catechumens, and inquirers are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. At the meeting we will learn about various activities going on at St Mary and will present and approve the 2025 annual budget. Pizza will be provided to those who attend.

(7) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence shares “The Mother of All Vices – Part 2.” See the link to read it >

(8) 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: Teach Me Thy Statutes.

(9) 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