Looking Ahead at St Mary (Jan 23 – 30)

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Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: January 23 – January 30, 2023

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.    

  • Sat, Jan 28 at 8:00 am – Belles Making Holy Bread
  • Sat, Jan 28 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Jan 28 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Jan 29 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Jan 29 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Jan 29 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Mon, Jan 30 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ The Three Great Hierarchs (Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom)

Other Notes

(1) FESTIVAL PREP SIGN-UP: We have multiple festival prep dates coming up in February. You can sign up to help using this link > Thank you for your help in making our festival a success!

(2) FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK: St. Mary is hosting families from Sunday, February 12, through Sunday, February 19. To volunteer, follow this link > Sign up opportunities include providing food for breakfast and snacks, evening meals, transportation to and from the Day House, and spending the night at the church. Thanks for your support of this important ministry.

(3) HOUSE BLESSINGS: If you would like a house blessing this year, please contact me via e-mail (preferred) or sign up on our sign-up sheet available in the foyer.

(4) BELLES FARKLE PARTY: Women of St. Mary: plan to attend a “Farkle Party” hosted by The Belles of St. Mary February 4, at 3:00 PM. Farkle is a fun dice game that can be played by all skill levels. Please bring a snack to share. Drinks will be provided. Plan to stay for Vespers. If you have any questions, call Vicki Jones at 650-0658.

(5) FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: All participating parishioners will be assigned to a new fellowship group for the month of February unless you have contacted me to opt out. I will be contacting you before the end of January to let you know your assigned group for February.

(6) 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 >

(7) 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

 

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Jan 16 – 22)

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Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: January 16 – January 22, 2023
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.    
Mon, Jan 16 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ St Anthony the Great
Thurs, Jan 19 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
Sat, Jan 21 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Roll Cabbage sign up to help here >
Sat, Jan 21 at 4:30 pm – Confession
Sat, Jan 21 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sun, Jan 22 at 9:00 am – Church School
Sun, Jan 22 at 9:00 am – Matins
Sun, Jan 22 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes
(1) FESTIVAL PREP SIGN-UP: At our Focus Group meeting earlier this year, one topic that was mentioned by many people was using SignUp Genius to help recruit volunteers for our Mediterranean Festival prep dates. We believe this helps because it gives people a timeline and some detail about what they will be doing when they volunteer. To that end, we have created a SignUp Genius which now includes ALL work days up until the week of the festival. You can sign up to help using this link > Thank you for your help in making our festival a success!

(2) FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: Everyone who has an e-mail account on my list of participants should have received an e-mail about their January assignment with the other members of your group included. If you have not received an e-mail, but would like to be included in the Fellowship Groups, please contact me ASAP so I can get you added to my list and to a group for January.

(3) HOUSE BLESSINGS: If you would like a house blessing this year, please contact me via e-mail (preferred) or sign up on our sign-up sheet available in the foyer.

(4) BELLES MAKING HOLY BREAD: The Belles of St. Mary will be making holy bread on Saturday, January 28. Mixing will begin at 7:00 am. Please arrive at 8:30 am if you are not part of the mixing. We hope to make 100 pounds, so lots of help is needed. Men and women of the parish are invited.

(5) BELLES FARKLE PARTY: Women of St. Mary: plan to attend a “Farkle Party” hosted by The Belles of St. Mary February 4, at 3:00 PM. Farkle is a fun dice game that can be played by all skill levels. Please bring a snack to share. Drinks will be provided. Plan to stay for Vespers. If you have any questions, call Vicki Jones at 650-0658.

(6) 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 >

(7) 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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Jan 2 – 9)

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Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: January 9 – January 16, 2023

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.    

  • Mon, Jan 9 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ St Mary
  • Wed, Jan 11 – NO BIBLE STUDY
  • Fri, Jan 13 – Special Archdiocese Convention – Fr Aaron Out of Office
  • Sat, Jan 14 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Jan 14 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Jan 15 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Jan 15 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Jan 15 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Jan 15 at 12:00 pm – MF Prep: Steam/Trim Cabbage – Sign up to help here >
  • Mon, Jan 16 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ St Anthony the Great

Other Notes

(1) FESTIVAL PREP SIGN-UP: At our Focus Group meeting earlier this year, one topic that was mentioned by many people was using SignUp Genius to help recruit volunteers for our Mediterranean Festival prep dates. We believe this helps because it gives people a timeline and some detail about what they will be doing when they volunteer. To that end, we have created a SignUp Genius which now includes ALL work days up until the week of the festival. You can sign up to help using this link > Thank you for your help in making our festival a success!

(2) FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: Everyone who has an e-mail account on my list of participants should have received an e-mail about their January assignment with the other members of your group included. If you have not received an e-mail, but would like to be included in the Fellowship Groups, please contact me ASAP so I can get you added to my list and to a group for January.

(3) HOUSE BLESSINGS: If you would like a house blessing this year, please contact me via e-mail (preferred) or sign up on our sign-up sheet available in the foyer.

(4) 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 >

(5) 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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Jan 2 – 9)

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Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: January 2 – January 9, 2023

This Week: There is no fasting any day of the week from December 25 – January 4; January 5 is a strict fast day; January 6 there is no fasting for Theophany.    

  • Thurs, Jan 5 at 8:00 am – Royal Hours & Typika ~ Theophany
  • Thurs, Jan 5 at 4:45 pm – Festal Matins ~ Theophany
  • Thurs, Jan 5 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy w/the Great Blessing of Waters ~ Theophany
  • Fri, Jan 6 – House Blessings Begin (see note below)
  • Sat, Jan 7 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Jan 7 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Jan 8 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Jan 8 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Jan 8 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Jan 8 at 11:30 am – Potluck Coffee Hour
  • Mon, Jan 9 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ St Mary

Other Notes

(1) FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: Everyone who has an e-mail account on my list of participants should have received an e-mail about their January assignment with the other members of your group included. If you have not received an e-mail, but would like to be included in the Fellowship Groups, please contact me ASAP so I can get you added to my list and to a group for January.

(2) FESTIVAL PREP SIGN-UP: At our Focus Group meeting earlier this year, one topic that was mentioned by many people was using SignUp Genius to help recruit volunteers for our Mediterranean Festival prep dates. We believe this helps because it gives people a timeline and some detail about what they will be doing when they volunteer. To that end, we have created a SignUp Genius which now includes ALL work days up until the week of the festival. You can sign up to help using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f44aaa92aa7fb6-mediterranean. Thank you for your help in making our festival a success!

(3) HOUSE BLESSINGS: If you would like a house blessing this year, please contact me via e-mail (preferred) or sign up on our sign-up sheet available in the foyer.

(4) THEOPHANY: We celebrate the Great Feast of Theophany, the Baptism of Christ, and the Revelation of the Holy Trinity, with several services on Thursday, January 5. Those services are: 8:00 am – Royal Hours & Typika; 4:45 pm Festal Matins; and 6:00 pm Divine Liturgy w/the Great Blessing of Water.

(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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(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

 

2023 Medfest Workday Information

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Each workday hasseveral shifts.

Yes! You can sign up for more than one shift per workday! 😊

Please use the Sign Up Genius to sign up for workdays.

Sign Up Genius

Everyone is needed to help. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Sunday, January 15                         12 pm – 4 pm – After Liturgy –  Core, Steam and Trim Cabbage

Saturday, January 21                     8 am – 2 pm  – Roll Cabbage

Sunday, February 5                         12 pm – 4 pm – After Liturgy – Cooking Meat for Meat Pies & Kibbe

Saturday, February 11                   8 am – 2 pm – Kibbee

Friday, February 17                        8 am – 2 pm – Marketplace Cookies

Saturday, February 18                   8 am – 2 pm – Marketplace Cookies

Saturday, March 18                        8 am – 2 pm – Meat Pies

Saturday, April 1                             8 am – 2 pm – Baklawa Sticks

Saturday, April 29                           8 am – 2 pm – Baklawa

Saturday, April 29                           11 am – 2 pm – Initial Hall Set Up

April 30 – May 5                              Week of Festival – Many work days to be scheduled. Details to follow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Dec 26 – Jan 1)

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Beloved in Christ,

Christ is born!

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

THIS WEEK: December 26, 2022 – January 1, 2023
This Week: There is no fasting any day of the week from December 25 – January 4.       

  • Sat, Dec 31 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Jan 1 at 8:50 am – Festal Matins ~ The Circumcision of Christ & Feast of St Basil the Great
  • Sun, Jan 1 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes
(1) FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: As previously announced, our Fellowship Groups will begin meeting in January 2023. All parishioners will be assigned to a group of three total “family units” for the month of January unless you contact me to opt out. Sometime this coming week I will be contacting you to let you know your assigned group for January. The goal is for each group to meet together sometime during the month of January for fellowship. If someone is willing to host, you can meet at their house. Or you can meet at a local coffee shop/restaurant or have some type of fun outing with each other. You can even meet at the church after a Liturgy by sitting together at coffee hour, if that is your best or most comfortable option. The only limit is your imagination!!! The goal of this program is to help our parishioners get to know each other better. For February, everyone will be assigned to a different group so you have the opportunity to meet with other people. This should be a wonderful opportunity for our parishioners to grow in fellowship and love for one another.

(2) FESTIVAL PREP SIGN-UP: At our Focus Group meeting earlier this year, one topic that was mentioned by many people was using SignUp Genius to help recruit volunteers for our Mediterranean Festival prep dates. We believe this helps because it gives people a timeline and some detail about what they will be doing when they volunteer. To that end, we have created a SignUp Genius for the January festival prep dates. You can sign up to help using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f44aaa92aa7fb6-mediterranean. Please note in the field “Available Slot,” the number in parentheses indicates the number of people we still need to volunteer to help with each session. As we finalize the prep dates beyond January, they will be added to this link. Thank you for your help in making our festival a success!

(3) POTLUCK COFFEE HOUR: Our monthly Potluck Coffee Hour is Sunday, January 8, immediately following Divine Liturgy. We ask all those who are able to please participate by bringing a dish to share with others.

(4) THEOPHANY: We celebrate the Great Feast of Theophany, the Baptism of Christ, and the Revelation of the Holy Trinity, with several services on Thursday, January 5. Those services are: 8:00 am – Royal Hours & Typika; 4:45 pm Festal Matins; and 6:00 pm Divine Liturgy w/the Great Blessing of Water.

(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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Dec 19- Dec 25)

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Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: December 19 – 25, 2022

This Week: The Advent Fast Began Tuesday, November 15, and continues through Divine Liturgy on Saturday, December 24.       

  • Mon, Dec 19 at 6:00 pm – Great Vespers @ St George w/Metropolitan Antonios
  • Tues, Dec 20 at 6:45 pm – Vespers @ St George w/Metropolitan Antonios
  • Tues, Dec 20 at 7:15 pm – “Meet & Greet” @ St George w/Metropolitan Antonios
  • Wed, Dec 21 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis
  • Fri, Dec 23 at 9:00 am – Royal Hours of the Nativity (Christmas)
  • Sat, Dec 24 at 4:50 pm – Festal Matins ~ Nativity (Christmas)
  • Sat, Dec 24 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ Nativity (Christmas)

Other Notes

(1) ADVENT FAST: The Advent/Christmas Fast begins on November 15 and continues through December 24. Following the Nativity/Christmas Divine Liturgy on Saturday, December 24, there is no fasting on any day of the week until Thursday, January 5.

(2) CHURCH HALL OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS: Once again this year, the Church Hall will be open for people to celebrate after Divine Liturgy on Saturday evening, December 24. The parish will not be providing any food or beverage, but people are welcome to bring their own. As always, please be sure not to drink and drive and to shut the lights off if you are the last person to leave. Please also ensure the doors are locked behind you, and you pick up any mess that you make.

(3) FESTIVAL PREP SIGN-UP: At our Focus Group meeting earlier this year, one topic that was mentioned by many people was using SignUp Genius to help recruit volunteers for our Mediterranean Festival prep dates. We believe this helps because it gives people a timeline and some detail about what they will be doing when they volunteer. To that end, we have created a SignUp Genius for the January festival prep dates. You can sign up to help using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f44aaa92aa7fb6-mediterranean. Please note in the field “Available Slot,” the number in parentheses indicates the number of people we still need to volunteer to help with each session. As we finalize the prep dates beyond January, they will be added to this link. Thank you for your help in making our festival a success!

(4) POTLUCK COFFEE HOUR HELP NEEDED: Beginning in January 2023, we are having a monthly Potluck Coffee Hour. Normally, these will be held the first Sunday of the month unless there is a holiday or unless a parishioner wishes to host coffee hour in memory or honor of a loved one (please contact Fr Aaron to request). Our first such coffee hour will be Sunday, January 8. For these coffee hours, we need two volunteers to oversee the setup and clean up. These duties would primarily consist of preparing the coffee and cleaning it up, setting out plates and silverware, and serving utensils. Everyone is asked to help with clean up, cleaning tables, washing any utensils, etc. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to help with coffee hour who normally do not volunteer because of concerns about feeding the entire parish! If you would like to volunteer to help and you do not know what to do, please let Fr Aaron know, and we will train you. You may sign up in the Holy Bread book that is kept in the church hall. There is a place to sign up on each of the planned Potluck Coffee Hour dates.

(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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(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

 

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Dec 5- Dec 12)

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Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: December 5 – 12, 2022

This Week: The Advent Fast Began Tuesday, November 15, and continues through Divine Liturgy on Saturday, December 24.       

Sun, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 11: FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK – Thank you to all our volunteers!

Mon, Dec 5 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ St Nicholas

Wed, Dec 7 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis

Sat, Dec 10 – Scroll Deadline

Sat, Dec 10 at 4:30 pm – Confession

Sat, Dec 10 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sun, Dec 11 at 9:00 am – Church School

Sun, Dec 11 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, Dec 11 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Sun, Dec 11 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class

Sun, Dec 11 at 5:00 pm – Christmas Program & Potluck

Mon, Dec 12 at 6:00 pm – Belles Christmas Party @ Kallails’ (13213 Bridlewood Ct.)

Other Notes

(1) ADVENT FAST: The Advent/Christmas Fast begins on November 15. During this season we will celebrate the Advent Paraklesis (Supplication) Service several times. During the Advent Fast, we abstain from meat & dairy products. However, fish, wine, and oil are allowed on all days of the week except Mon/Wed/Fri.

(2) HUMANITARIAN CHRISTMAS PROJECT: Next Sunday is the final Sunday of our Humanitarian Ministry Team Nativity Project. Please see the linked flyer for details.

(3) BELLES CHRISTMAS PARTY: All women of the church are invited to The Belles of St. Mary annual Christmas Party on Monday, December 12. The party will be held at the home of Dn.  James and Sh. Rosemary at 6:00 p.m. The address is 13213 Bridlewood Ct., Wichita.  Please bring a Lenten dish to share at the potluck dinner. No need to bring a gift.

(4) TEEN FUNDRAISER: Our teens are having a Christmas fundraiser. See the linked flyer for details.

(5) POTLUCK COFFEE HOUR HELP NEEDED: Beginning in January 2023 we will be having a monthly Potluck Coffee Hour. Normally, these will be held the first Sunday of the month unless there is a holiday or unless a parishioner wishes to host coffee hour in memory or honor of a loved one (please contact Fr Aaron to request). Our first such coffee hour will be Sunday, January 8. For these coffee hours, we need two volunteers to oversee the setup and clean up. These duties would primarily consist of preparing the coffee and cleaning it up, setting out plates and silverware, and serving utensils. Everyone is asked to help with clean up, cleaning tables, washing any utensils, etc. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to help with coffee hour who normally do not volunteer because of concerns about feeding the entire parish! If you would like to volunteer to help and you do not know what to do, please let Fr Aaron know and we will train you. You may sign up in the Holy Bread book that is kept in the church hall. There is a place to sign up on each of the planned Potluck Coffee Hour dates.

(6) 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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(7) 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

 

Looking Ahead at St Mary (November 28 – Dec 5)

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Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: November 28 – December 5, 2022

This Week: The Advent Fast Began Tuesday, November 15, and continues through Divine Liturgy on Saturday, December 24.       

  • Wed, Nov 30 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis
  • Sat, Dec 3 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Dec 3 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Dec 4 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Dec 4 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Dec 4 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 11: FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK (see note below)
  • Mon, Dec 5 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ St Nicholas

Other Notes

(1) ADVENT FAST: The Advent/Christmas Fast begins on November 15. During this season, we celebrate the Advent Paraklesis (Supplication) Service several times. During the Advent Fast, we abstain from meat & dairy products. However, fish, wine and oil are allowed on all days of the week except Mon/Wed/Fri.

(2) FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK: St Mary is the host parish for Family Promise the week of Sunday, December 4 – Saturday, December 10. To volunteer, follow the link. Sign up opportunities includes providing food for breakfast and snacks, evening meals, transportation to and from the Day House, and spending the night at the church. Thanks for your support of this important ministry. Contact Vicki Jones, (316) 650-0658, with any questions.

(3) CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: This year’s Christmas Program includes the usual Church School performance but also includes an adult/teen choir. Please contact Megan Taylor Gilstrap (megan.taylor.gilstrap@gmail.com) if you would like to learn more about being in the adult/teen choir for the program. Following the performances, we have a Lenten potluck dinner and a special visitor.

(4) 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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(5) 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

 

Looking Ahead at St Mary (November 21 – 27)

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Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: November 21 – 27, 2022

This Week: The Advent Fast Began Tuesday, November 15, and continues through Divine Liturgy on Saturday, December 24.       

  • Sun, Nov 20 – Sat, Nov 26: Fr Aaron Out of Town for Thanksgiving
  • Mon, Nov 21 at 7:00 am – Divine Liturgy for the Entrance of the Mother of God @ St George Cathedral
  • Thurs, Nov 24 – HAPPY THANKSGIVING
  • Fri, Nov 25 – Office Closed
  • Sat, Nov 26 – No Vespers @ St Mary
  • Sun, Nov 27 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Nov 27 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) ADVENT FAST: The Advent/Christmas Fast begins on November 15. During this season, we celebrate the Advent Paraklesis (Supplication) Service several times. During the Advent Fast, we abstain from meat & dairy products. However, fish, wine and oil are allowed on all days of the week except Mon/Wed/Fri.

(2) FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK: St Mary is the host parish for Family Promise the week of Sunday, December 4 – Saturday, December 10. To volunteer, follow the link.  Sign-up opportunities includes providing food for breakfast and snacks, evening meals, transportation to and from the Day House, and spending the night at the church. Thanks for your support of this important ministry. Contact Vicki Jones at (316) 650-0658, with any questions.

(3) CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: This year’s Christmas Program includes the usual Church School performance but also includes an adult/teen choir. Please contact Megan Taylor Gilstrap (megan.taylor.gilstrap@gmail.com) if you would like to learn more about being in the adult/teen choir for the program. We have a Lenten potluck dinner and a special visitor following the performances.

(4) 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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(5) 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