Looking Ahead at St Mary (August 8 – August 15)

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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: August 8 – 15, 2022
This Week: We observe the Dormition Fast from August 1 – 14.
Mon, Aug 8 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ Namee’s (1958 N Sedgwick)
Wed, Aug 10 at 6:00 pm – Paraklesis Service to the Mother of God
Sat, Aug 13 at 9:00 am – Focus Group for Mediterranean Festival (all parishioners invited to attend)
Sat, Aug 13 at 4:30 pm – Confession
Sat, Aug 13 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sun, Aug 14 at 9:00 am – Matins
Sun, Aug 14 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy w/Chrismations
Sun, Aug 14 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers & Lamentations for Dormition
Mon, Aug 15 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ Dormition

Other Notes
(1) DORMITION FAST AND SERVICES: From August 1 through August 14, we observe the Dormition Fast in honor and preparation for the Great Feast of the Falling Asleep (“Dormition”) of the Mother of God. During this fast we will offer the PARAKLESIS (“SUPPLICATION”) SERVICE TO THE MOTHER OF GOD at 6:00 pm on August 10. We will celebrate the DORMITION itself on Sunday, August 14, with Great Vespers & Lamentations at 5:00 pm; and on Monday, August 15, with Divine Liturgy at 8:00 am. During the fast we abstain from meat, dairy, fish, wine, and oil. However, wine and oil are always allowed on Saturdays and Sundays.

(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 (August 1 – August 8)

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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: August 1 – 8, 2022
This Week: We observe the Dormition Fast from August 1 – 15; fish, wine, and oil allowed on Saturday, August 6, for Transfiguration.      
Mon, Aug 1: Dormition Fast Begins (see note below)
Wed, Aug 3 at 6:00 pm – Paraklesis Service to the Mother of God
Fri, Aug 5 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ Transfiguration
Sat, Aug 6 – Scroll Deadline
Sat, Aug 6 at 4:30 pm – Confession
Sat, Aug 6 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sun, Aug 7 at 9:00 am – Matins
Sun, Aug 7 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Sun, Aug 7 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
Mon, Aug 8 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting

Other Notes
(1) DORMITION FAST AND SERVICES: From August 1 through August 14, we observe the Dormition Fast in honor and preparation for the Great Feast of the Falling Asleep (“Dormition”) of the Mother of God. During this fast we will offer the PARAKLESIS (“SUPPLICATION”) SERVICE TO THE MOTHER OF GOD at 6:00 pm on August 3 and 10. We will celebrate the DORMITION itself on Sunday, August 14, with Great Vespers & Lamentations at 5:00 pm; and on Monday, August 15, with Divine Liturgy at 8:00 am. During the fast we abstain from meat, dairy, fish, wine, and oil. However, wine and oil are always allowed on Saturdays and Sundays. For the Great Feast of the TRANSFIGURATION (Saturday, August 6) fish, wine, and oil are allowed.

(2) PRISON MINISTRY AWARENESS SUNDAY: The Assembly of Bishops has designated Sunday, July 31, as “Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday.” As most of you know, I actively minister to multiple inmates in the state of Kansas. My ministry is supported and supplemented by our national prison ministry organization, Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM). You can learn more about their work and/or make a direct donation here: https://theocpm.org/. Please note that our parish is intimately involved with OCPM, with Eric Namee on its Board of Trustees and Luke Taylor Gilstrap working for the organization.

(3) HMT BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE: Our Humanitarian Ministry Team (HMT) is having a Back To School Drive for Wichita Children’s Home. Please see the flyer for more details and note that the final collection is Sunday, August 7. If you prefer, you can make a cash donation and someone from the HMT can do the shopping for you.

(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 (July 25 – August 1)

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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: July 25 – August 1, 2022

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

Mon, July 25 at 6:00 pm – Ladies Night Out @ Thai Tradition (650 N Carriage Pkwy)

Sat, July 30 at 4:30 pm – Confession

Sat, July 30 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sun, July 31 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, July 31 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Mon, August 1: Dormition Fast Begins (see note below)

Other Notes

(1) LADIES NIGHT OUT: All of our women are invited to the Ladies Night Out tomorrow, 7/25. However, if you plan to attend, please RSVP to Robbie, rnamee@cox.net or 316-619-3366, by Monday Morning, July 25th, so they can let the restaurant know how many women to expect.

(2) PRISON MINISTRY AWARENESS SUNDAY: The Assembly of Bishops has designated Sunday, July 31, as “Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday.” As most of you know, I actively minister to multiple inmates in the state of Kansas. My ministry is supported and supplemented by our national prison ministry organization, Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM). You can learn more about their work and/or make a direct donation here: https://theocpm.org/. In addition, we will have a collection tray on 7/31 for this purpose. Please note that our parish is intimately involved with OCPM, with Eric Namee on its Board of Trustees and Luke Taylor Gilstrap working for the organization. We will share more information about OCPM, its work, and how it has touched people within our own parish next Sunday.

(3) DORMITION FAST AND SERVICES: From August 1 through August 14, we observe the Dormition Fast in honor and preparation for the Great Feast of the Falling Asleep (“Dormition”) of the Mother of God. During this fast we will offer the PARAKLESIS (“SUPPLICATION”) SERVICE TO THE MOTHER OF GOD at 6:00 pm on August 3 and 10. We will celebrate the DORMITION itself on Sunday, August 14, with Great Vespers & Lamentations at 5:00 pm; and on Monday, August 15, with Divine Liturgy at 8:00 am. During the fast we abstain from meat, dairy, fish, wine, and oil. However, wine and oil are always allowed on Saturdays and Sundays. For the Great Feast of the TRANSFIGURATION (Saturday, August 6) fish, wine, and oil are allowed.

(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 (July 18 – 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: July 18 – 25, 2022

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

Mon, July 18 – Fri, July 22: Fr Aaron @ Clergy Symposium (Antiochian Village/Ligonier, PA)

Sat, July 23 at 3:00 pm – Baptism of Calum McMillin w/Reception Hosted by Belles

Sat, July 23 at 4:30 pm – Confession

Sat, July 23 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sun, July 24 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, July 24 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Sun, July 24 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class (re-scheduled from July 17)

Sun, July 24 at 5:00 pm – Small Group Meeting

Mon, July 25 at 6:00 pm – Ladies Night Out @ Thai Tradition (650 N Carriage Pkwy)

Other Notes

(1) CLERGY SYMPOSIUM: From Monday, July 18, through Friday, July 22, I will be out of the office for the bi-annual Clergy Symposium at the Antiochian Village. Please feel free to contact me with any needs during that time.

(2) ST TIMON SUNDAY: Each year on the Sunday closest to the feast of St Timon, the first bishop of the Archdiocese of Bosra-Hauran in Syria, we celebrate our sister relationship with that archdiocese. During the Divine Liturgy we will commemorate all the clergy and people of the archdiocese, as well as Metropolitan Saba, their Archbishop. Unfortunately, over the years, that diocese has struggled greatly through the “civil war” in Syria and greater conflicts in the region. Consequently, we now take a collection for the archdiocese each year on this Sunday (although you may donate at any point during the year as well). If you would like to make a contribution this year, you can put your check or cash in the special designated tray on Sunday, July 24; or you may submit an earmarked check at any time to the office or in the collection tray. Checks should be made payable to St Mary, earmarked: St Timon. I thank you in advance for your generosity to helping our brothers and sisters in need. Dn James, the coordinator of the program for our diocese, will be providing us with updates on or near that Sunday.

(3) LADIES NIGHT OUT: All of our women are invited to the Ladies Night Out on 7/25. However, if you plan to attend, please RSVP to Robbie, rnamee@cox.net or 316-619-3366, by Monday Morning, July 25th, so they can let the restaurant know how many women to expect.

(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 (July 11 – 17)

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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: July 10 – 17, 2022

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

Thurs, July 14 from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm: Garage Sale for our 90th Anniversary “Children Are A Blessing” Fund

Fri, July 15 from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm: Garage Sale (tentative)

Sat, July 16 at 4:30 pm – Confession

Sat, July 16 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sun, July 17 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, July 17 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Sun, July 17 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class

Other Notes

(1) SUMMER GARAGE SALE DATE CHANGE:  Due to the overwhelming response to our request for donations, we are going to have the garage sale all day Thursday, July 14 and, if necessary, we will open in the morning and run it for a half day on Friday, July 15. Proceeds will go towards our “Children Are A Blessing” fund for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. If you’d like to help with the sale or have any questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you for your support!

(2) CLERGY SYMPOSIUM: From Monday, July 18, through Friday, July 22, I will be out of the office for the bi-annual Clergy Symposium at the Antiochian Village. Please feel free to contact me with any needs during that time.

(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 (July 4 – 10)

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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: July 3 – 10, 2022

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

  • Sat, July 9 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, July 9 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, July 10 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, July 10 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) FR AARON OUT OF THE OFFICE: I am out of the office today through Thursday, July 7. However, please feel free to contact me for any pastoral emergencies or any other issues. I will be checking my e-mail, texts, and voicemail regularly.

(2) SUMMER GARAGE SALE DATE CHANGE:  Due to the overwhelming response to our request for donations, we are going to have the garage sale all day Thursday, July 14 and, if necessary, we will open in the morning and run it for a half day on Friday, July 15. Proceeds will go towards our “Children Are A Blessing” fund for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. If you have items you’d like to donate, please bring them to the church NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, JULY 10. We cannot accept items after this date. NO CLOTHING, SHOES OR LARGE FURNITURE PIECES PLEASE! If you’d like to help with the sale or have any questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you for your support!

(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 (June 27 – July 3)

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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: June 27 – July 3, 2022

This Week: The Apostles Fast runs through June 28 (see note below).      

  • Mon, June 27 at 6:00 pm – Belles Ladies Night Out @ Vora (3252 E Douglas)
  • Tues, June 28 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ Sts Peter & Paul
  • Sat, July 2 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, July 2 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, July 3 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, July 3 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) APOSTLES FAST: We begin the Apostles Fast on Monday, June 20. During that fast, we abstain from meat and dairy products on all days of the week, with fish/wine allowed on all days besides Mon/Wed/Fri. The fast continues through June 28, with the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul on June 29.

(2) SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The 90th Anniversary Team is having a one day “garage sale” on Friday, July 15. Proceeds go toward our “Children Are A Blessing” fund for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. If you have items you’d like to donate, please bring them to the church NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, JULY 10. We cannot accept items after this date. NO CLOTHING, SHOES OR LARGE FURNITURE PIECES PLEASE! If you’d like to help with the sale or have any questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you for your support!

(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 (June 20 – 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: June 20 – 27, 2022

This Week: The Apostles Fast runs from June 20 – June 28 (see note below).      

  • Mon, June 20 – Apostles Fast Begins (through June 28)
  • Mon, June 20 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ Namee’s (1958 N Sedgwick)
  • Thurs, June 23 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Sat, June 25 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, June 25 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, June 26 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, June 26 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, June 26 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
  • Mon, June 27 at 6:00 pm – Belles Ladies Night Out @ TBD

Other Notes

  1. APOSTLES FAST: We begin the Apostles Fast on Monday, June 20. During that fast, we abstain from meat and dairy products on all days of the week, with fish/wine allowed on all days besides Mon/Wed/Fri. The fast continues through June 28, with the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul on June 29.
  2. SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team will be holding a garage sale this summer to raise funds for our $25,000 goal for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. We welcome your items for our sale! Please bring items to the church during Curt’s hours of M-F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Curt knows where the items should be stored. Please do NOT bring items and leave them in the hall! Please, NO CLOTHING and NO LARGE FURNITURE PIECES. If you have questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you!
  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 (June 12-20)

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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: June 12 – 20, 2022

This Week: No fasting on any day of the week in celebration of Pentecost.      

Sun, June 12 at 5:00 pm – Small Group Meeting

Wed, June 15 – Sat, June 18: PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE (see note below)

Fri, June 17 – Scroll on Website

Sat, June 18 at 4:30 pm – Confession

Sat, June 18 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sun, June 19 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, June 19 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Sun, June 19 – Scroll in Foyer

Mon, June 20 – Apostles Fast Begins (through June 28)

Mon, June 20 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ Namee’s (1958 N Sedgwick)

Other Notes

(1) PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE: The Parish Life Conference this year is in Wichita (hosted by St George Cathedral). You can learn more about it and register here: https://www.antiochianevents.com/wichita. The dates are June 15 – 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

(2) SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team will be holding a garage sale this summer to raise funds for our $25,000 goal for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. We welcome your items for our sale! Please bring items to the church during Curt’s hours of M-F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Curt knows where the items should be stored. Please do NOT bring items and leave them in the hall! Please, NO CLOTHING and NO LARGE FURNITURE PIECES. If you have questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you!

(3) APOSTLES FAST: We begin the Apostles Fast on Monday, June 20. During that fast, we abstain from meat and dairy products on all days of the week, with fish/wine allowed on all days besides Mon/Wed/Fri. The fast continues through June 28, with the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul on June 29.

(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 (June 6 – 12)

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Beloved in Christ,

Please note on the schedule below the addition of the Gravesite Blessings on Saturday, June 11, following the Divine Liturgy for the Saturday of Souls. This was re-scheduled since the weather permitted us from going out on Memorial Day. We will meet in the area where most of the Orthodox graves are at Old Mission (i.e. NOT at the main chapel, since we will have already said the Trisagion Prayers for the Departed at church) at roughly 10:30-10:45 am. If you would like for me to visit a grave not in that area, please contact me and let me know so we can make arrangements.

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

THIS WEEK: June 6 – 12, 2022
This Week: Fish/wine/oil allowed on Wed/Fri, but no meat/dairy.      

  • Sat, June 11 at 7:30 am – Belles Mixing Holy Bread
  • Sat, June 11 at 8:00 am – Belles Making Holy Bread
  • Sat, June 11 at 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ Saturday of Souls
  • Sat, June 11 at 10:30 am – Gravesite Blessings @ Old Mission
  • Sat, June 11 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, June 11 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers ~ Pentecost
  • Sun, June 12 at 8:50 am – Festal Matins ~ Pentecost
  • Sun, June 12 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy followed by Kneeling Prayers ~ Pentecost
  • Sun, June 12 at 5:00 pm – Small Group Meeting

Other Notes
(1) SATURDAY OF SOULS: On Saturday, June 11, we will celebrate the “Saturday of Souls” Divine Liturgy. At this liturgy we ask God to remember and have mercy on all of the departed since the beginning of time. We also will pray specifically for any departed loved ones whom you wish to remember. If you would like for your departed loved ones to be mentioned in prayer by name, please send their names to office@stmarywichita.org, bring a list of names to the parish office, or give us your names by phone no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, June 7.

(2) PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE: The Parish Life Conference this year is in Wichita (hosted by St George Cathedral). You can learn more about it and register here: https://www.antiochianevents.com/wichita. The dates are June 15 – 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

(3) NO FASTING THROUGH ASCENSION/PENTECOST: The Antiochian Patriarchate, in celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, observes no fasting on any day of the week from Pascha through Ascension (June 2 this year). From June 2 through Pentecost (June 12 this year) we observe the Wednesday/Friday fasts, but with fish, wine, and oil allowed. The week following Pentecost is also a week of no fasting, including on Wednesday & Friday.

(4) SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team will be holding a garage sale this summer to raise funds for our $25,000 goal for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. We welcome your items for our sale! Please bring items to the church during Curt’s hours of M-F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Curt knows where the items should be stored. Please do NOT bring items and leave them in the hall! Please, NO CLOTHING and NO LARGE FURNITURE PIECES. If you have questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you!

(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