Looking Ahead at St Mary (November 14 – 20)

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Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: November 14 – 20, 2022

This Week: Advent Fast Begins Tuesday, November 15 (see note below).       

  • Mon, Nov 14 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ St Mary
  • Wed, Nov 16 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis (Supplication) Service
  • Thurs, Nov 17 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Sat, Nov 19 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Nov 19 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Nov 20 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Nov 20 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Nov 20 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) THANKSGIVING WEEK: I will be out of town Sunday, November 20, following Divine Liturgy through Saturday, November 26. In case of a pastoral emergency, please feel free to contact me that week.

(3) 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:

(4) 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 7 – 14)

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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 7 – 14, 2022
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.       

  • Mon, Nov 7 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ The Archangels
  • Wed, Nov 9 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study on Genesis @ Church or Online (https://teams.live.com/meet/9360128486481)
  • Sat, Nov 12 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Nov 12 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Nov 13 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Nov 13 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Nov 13 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Nov 13 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
  • Sun, Nov 13 at Coffee Hour – Belles Sloppy Joe Lunch
  • Mon, Nov 14 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting

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) ADVENT PARAKLESIS: We have several Advent Paraklesis services during the Advent Fast, including on the 16th and 30th at 6:00 pm during the month of November.

(3) 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/.

(4) 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 (October 31 – November 7)

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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: October 31  – November 7, 2022

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.       

Wed, Nov 2 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study on Genesis @ Church or Online (https://teams.live.com/meet/9360128486481)

Sat, Nov 5 at 4:30 pm – Confession

Sat, Nov 5 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sun, Nov 6 at 9:00 am – Church School

Sun, Nov 6 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, Nov 6 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Sun, Nov 6 at 11:30 am – Annual General Meeting

Mon, Nov 7 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ The Archangels

Other Notes

(1) ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: Our Annual Parish Meeting is Sunday, November 6, immediately following Divine Liturgy. At that meeting we discuss and approve the 2023 budget and discuss important upcoming activities and events. We will be providing pizza for those who are able to attend. A hard copy of that booklet is also available in our foyer.

(2) FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Our church will be hosting Family Promise November 6 – 13. This is an extra host date to help cover for a church who dropped from the hosting rotation earlier in 2022. Volunteers are being sought from the broader Family Promise network so we do not have to fill every slot from St Mary. For those of us who wish to volunteer that week, we may sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4bafa623a1fac34-family.

(3) BELLES THANKSGIVING PARISH DINNER: The Belles of St Mary will be offering a Thanksgiving meal for our parishioners at coffee hour on Sunday, November 13.

(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 (October 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: October 23  – 30, 2022

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.       

Sun, Oct 23 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm: FALL FESTIVAL (see flyer and note below for important details)

Wed, Oct 26 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ St Demetrios

Wed, Oct 26 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study on Genesis @ Church or Online (https://teams.live.com/meet/9360128486481)

Sat, Oct 29 at 4:30 pm – Confession

Sat, Oct 29 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sun, Oct 30 at 9:00 am – Church School

Sun, Oct 30 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, Oct 30 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) FALL FESTIVAL: Our annual Church School fundraiser is scheduled for TODAY from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Please see the linked flyer for more important details. In addition, since many of you are new to the parish since we last hosted a Fall Festival in 2019, here are a few key points about the festival.

  • It’s for everyone. Games with prizes for the kids (and the young at heart) and an adult dartboard with amazing prizes.
  • Chili and hot dogs for purchase for dinner.
  • Tickets are 25 cents. Bring cash or checks to buy them.
  • Please bring cakes/cookies/cupcakes to donate for the Cake Walk.
  • Please bring a couple 2-liter bottles of soda to donate for the pop toss.
  • People are encouraged to dress up, but please no scary or otherwise inappropriate costumes.

(2) ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: Our Annual Parish Meeting is Sunday, November 6, immediately following Divine Liturgy. At that meeting we discuss and approve the 2023 budget and discuss important upcoming activities and events. We will be providing pizza for those who are able to attend. We will also provide the Annual Meeting booklet one week in advance for people to review.

(3) 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/.

(4) 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 (October 16 – 23)

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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: October 16  – 23, 2022
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.       

  • Sun, Oct 16 at 5:00 pm – Small Group Meeting at Bragg’s, 1000 N. Rosevelt
  • Tues, Oct 18 at 5:30 pm – Budget Committee Meeting
  • Thurs, Oct 20 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Fri, Oct 21 – Scroll on Website
  • Sat, Oct 22 at 7:30 am – Belles Making Holy Bread & Chili for Fall Festival (see note below)
  • Sat, Oct 22 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Oct 22 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Oct 23 – Scroll in Foyer
  • Sun, Oct 23 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Oct 23 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Oct 23 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Oct 23 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm: FALL FESTIVAL (see flyer and note below for important details)

Other Notes
(1) BELLES HOLY BREAD: All parishioners (including men) are invited to join The Belles on Saturday, October 22, to make Holy Bread. Mixing begins at 7:30 am. Prep work for the Fall Festival will take place as well. Lots of help would be appreciated.

(2) FALL FESTIVAL: Our annual Church School fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, October 23, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Please see the linked flyer for more important details. In addition, since many of you are new to the parish since we last hosted a Fall Festival in 2019, here are a few key points about the festival.

  • It’s for everyone – games with prizes for the kids (and the young at heart) and an adult dartboard with amazing prizes.
  • Chili and hot dogs for purchase for dinner.
  • Tickets are 25 cents. Bring cash or checks to buy them.
  • Please bring cakes/cookies/cupcakes to donate for the Cake Walk.
  • Please bring a couple 2-liter bottles of soda to donate for the pop toss.
  • People are encouraged to dress up, but please no scary or otherwise inappropriate costumes.
  • If you volunteered to work a shift, thank you! Please plan to be there 10 minutes early. Thanks!

(3) ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: Our Annual Parish Meeting is Sunday, November 6, immediately following Divine Liturgy. At that meeting we discuss and approve the 2023 budget and discuss important upcoming activities and events. We are providing pizza for those who are able to attend. We will also provide the Annual Meeting booklet one week in advance for people to review.

(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 (October 10 – 16)

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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: October 10  – 16, 2022
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.       
Wed, Oct 12 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study on Genesis @ Church or Online (https://teams.live.com/meet/9360128486481)

  • Sat, Oct 15 at 3:30 pm – Belles Tea Party @ St Mary (see linked flyer below)
  • Sat, Oct 15 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Oct 15 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Oct 16 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Oct 16 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Oct 16 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Oct 16 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
  • Sun, Oct 16 at 5:00 pm – Small Group Meeting

Other Notes
(1) BELLES TEA: The Belles of St Mary invite all the women and young Belles of the church to a Tea Party. Please feel free to bring a guest. Saturday, October 15 at 3:30pm. Dress for teatime and enjoy a variety of teas and treats before Vespers. Please RSVP to Anna Ewertt (aewertt@me.com). More details are also available on the linked flyer.

(2) FALL FESTIVAL: Our annual Church School fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, October 23, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Please see the linked flyer for more important details.

(3) ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: Our Annual Parish Meeting is Sunday, November 6, immediately following Divine Liturgy. At that meeting we discuss and approve the 2023 budget and discuss important upcoming activities and events. We will be providing pizza for those who are able to attend. We will also provide the Annual Meeting booklet one week in advance for people to review.

(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

tea

Looking Ahead at St Mary (October 3-9)

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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: October 3  – 9, 2022
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.       

  • Wed, Sept 28 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study on Genesis @ Church or Online (https://teams.live.com/meet/9360128486481)
  • Sat, Oct 8 – Scroll Deadline
  • Sat, Oct 8 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Oct 8 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Oct 9 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Oct 9 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Oct 9 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Oct 9 at Coffee Hour – Teen Fundraiser: Sunday Sundae Bar

Other Notes
(1) TEEN FUNDRAISER: Teen SOYO is hosting Coffee Hour on Sunday, October 9, with a “Sunday” Sundae Bar to celebrate the end of summer. Free will donations are thankfully accepted. Fundraising is primarily to help our teens be able to attend events like the Parish Life Conference and other activities where they meet other teens of our diocese.

(2) BELLES TEA: The Belles of St Mary invite all the women and young Belles of the church to a Tea Party. Please feel free to bring a guest. Saturday, October 15th; 3:30pm. Dress for teatime and enjoy a variety of teas and treats before Vespers. Please RSVP to Anna Ewertt (aewertt@me.com).

(3) 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/.

(4) 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.

(5) FALL FESTIVAL: The Church School Fall Festival is Sunday, October 23, from 5-7 pm. See the flyer below! Everyone is invited! This is the only fundraiser for this vital ministry!

Yours in Christ,

Fr Aaron
fall festival

Looking Ahead at St Mary (September 25 – October 2)

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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: September 25 – October 2, 2022

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.       

  • Sun, Sept 24 – Sun, Oct 2: Family Promise Host Week
  • Mon, Sept 26 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ St John the Apostle, Evangelist, & Theologian
  • Wed, Sept 28 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study on Genesis @ Church or Online (https://teams.live.com/meet/9360128486481)
  • Sat, Oct 1 at 3:00 pm – Baptism of Mia Unruh
  • Sat, Oct 1 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Oct 1 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Oct 2 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Oct 2 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Oct 2 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Oct 2 at 12:00 pm – Baptism of Eloise Kingery

Other Notes

(1) BELLES TEA: The Belles of St Mary invite all the women and young Belles of the church to a Tea Party. Please feel free to bring a guest. Saturday, October 15th; 3:30pm. Dress for teatime and enjoy a variety of teas and treats before Vespers. Please RSVP to Anna Ewertt (aewertt@me.com).

(2) 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/.

(3) 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 (September 18 – 26)

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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: September 18 – 26, 2022
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.       

  • Sun, Sept 18 at 5:00 pm – Small Group Meeting
  • Wed, Sept 21 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study on Genesis @ Church or Online (https://teams.live.com/meet/9360128486481)
  • Thurs, Sept 22 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Sat, Sept 24 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Open House at St Silouan Monastic House (1328 N Tallyrand St)
  • Sat, Sept 24 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Sept 24 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Sept 25 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Sept 25 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Sept 25 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Sept 24 – Sun, Oct 2: Family Promise Host Week (see note below)
  • Mon, Sept 26 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ St John the Apostle, Evangelist, & Theologian

Other Notes
(1) FAMILY PROMISE SIGN UP: St. Mary is the host parish for Family Promise the week of Sunday, September 25 – Saturday, October 1. To volunteer, follow the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a49aaaf2baaf94-family4. 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.

(2) 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/.

(3) 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 (September 12 – 18)

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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: September 12 – 18, 2022

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.       

Mon, Sept 12 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ Donna & Robbie’s (1958 N Sedgwick)

Tues, Sept 13 at 5:15 pm – Festal Matins ~ Elevation of the Cross

Tues, Sept 13 at 6:30 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ Elevation of the Cross

Wed, Sept 14 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study on Genesis (https://teams.live.com/meet/9360128486481)

Thurs, Sept 15 – Sat, Sept 17: Fr Aaron Out of Town, Speaking at a Conference (see note below)

Sat, Sept 17: NO Confession or Great Vespers @ St Mary

Sun, Sept 18 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, Sept 18 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Sun, Sept 18 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class

Sun, Sept 18 at 5:00 pm – Small Group Meeting

Other Notes

(1) FR AARON OUT OF TOWN: I will be out of town to speak at a conference hosted by St Vladimir’s Seminary on Thursday, September 15 – Saturday, September 17. During my absence, please feel free to contact me for any reason as I will be checking my messages/calls. We will not have confession or Great Vespers on Saturday, September 17, but I plan to be back for normal Sunday morning services.

(2) BIBLE STUDY: We will begin a Bible Study on the book of Genesis on Wednesday, September 14, at 6:00 pm. We are offering both in-person (we will meet in the parish library) and virtual options. Here is the link to join virtually: https://teams.live.com/meet/9360128486481.

(3) FAMILY PROMISE SIGN UP: St. Mary is the host parish for Family Promise the week of Sunday, September 25 – Saturday, October 1. To volunteer, follow the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a49aaaf2baaf94-family4. 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.

(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