Looking Ahead at St Mary (Dec 4 – 11)

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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: Dec 4 – 11, 2023
This Week: The Advent Fast began on Wednesday, November 15, and runs through the Divine Liturgy for Christmas.      

  • Wed, Dec 6 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ St Nicholas
  • Sat, Dec 9 at 4:00 pm – Men’s Prayer Group
  • Sat, Dec 9 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Dec 9 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Dec 10 – Choir/Chanter Appreciation Sunday
  • Sun, Dec 10 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Dec 10 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Dec 10 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Mon, Dec 11 at 6:00 pm – Belles Christmas Party (see linked flyer)

Other Notes
(1) BELLES CHRISTMAS PARTY: See the linked flyer for details regarding the Belles Christmas Party on Monday, December 11, including the contest for most festive Christmas attire, which I expect to win!
(2) ADVENT FAST/SERVICES: The Advent Fast, which helps us prepare for the Feast of the Nativity (Christmas), began on Wednesday, November 15. During the Advent Fast we refrain from meat, dairy, fish, and wine. However, on Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun during this fast, fish and wine are allowed. We will also celebrate the Advent Paraklesis supplication service each Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm during this fasting season.
(3) CHURCH HALL OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS: Once again this year the Church Hall will be open for people to celebrate after Divine Liturgy on Sunday 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.
(4) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence teaches us about St Saba the Sanctified (his patron saint, commemorated on December 5). read more >
(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 (Nov 27 – Dec 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: Nov 27 – Dec 3, 2023

This Week: The Advent Fast began on Wednesday, November 15, and runs through the Divine Liturgy for Christmas.      

  • Wed, Nov 29 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis Supplication Service
  • Sat, Dec 2 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Dec 2 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sat, Dec 2 at 6:30 pm – 20/40 Fellowship @ Sophia Jacobs’s (2722 E 101st St N, Valley Center)
  • Sun, Dec 3 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Dec 3 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) COLLECTION FOR JERUSALEM: From Sunday, November 12, through Sunday, December 3, we will be taking a collection for the Patriarchate of Jerusalem to help them fund relief efforts in Gaza and the surrounding region. This collection is being taken throughout every Archdiocese in the Antiochian Patriarchate, as was decided at the most recent Holy Synod meeting. If you would like to make a contribution, you can put cash in the designated tray or you may write a check to St Mary, earmarked: Jerusalem.

(2) ADVENT FAST/SERVICES: The Advent Fast, which helps us prepare for the Feast of the Nativity (Christmas), began on Wednesday, November 15. During the Advent Fast, we refrain from meat, dairy, fish, and wine. However, on Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun during this fast, fish and wine are allowed. We will also celebrate the Advent Paraklesis supplication service each Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm during this fasting season.

(3) BELLES CHRISTMAS PARTY: See the linked flyer for details regarding the Belles Christmas Party on Monday, December 11, including the contest for most festive Christmas attire, which I expect to win!

(4) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence did not share a teaching, due to the holiday break.

(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 (Nov 20 – Nov 27)

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Beloved in Christ,

In addition to Metropolitan Saba’s weekly teaching, this week I am including another publication from the Archdiocese discussing how the Archdiocese serves our parishes. I hope you find the interview with Fr Thomas Zain of the Department of Liturgics to be useful. I will begin sharing all of these with you as well, whenever they are sent out.

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

THIS WEEK: Nov 13 – 20, 2023

This Week: The Advent Fast begins on Wednesday, November 15, and runs through the Divine Liturgy for Christmas.      

  • Mon, Nov 20 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ The Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple
  • Wed, Nov 22 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis Supplication Service
  • Thurs, Nov 23 – Fri, Nov 24: HAPPY THANKSGIVING (Office Closed)
  • Sat, Nov 25 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Nov 25 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Nov 26 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Nov 26 – NO CHURCH SCHOOL
  • Sun, Nov 26 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) COLLECTION FOR JERUSALEM: From Sunday, November 12, through Sunday, December 3, we will be taking a collection for the Patriarchate of Jerusalem to help them fund relief efforts in Gaza and the surrounding region. This collection is being taken throughout every Archdiocese in the Antiochian Patriarchate, as was decided at the most recent Holy Synod meeting. If you would like to make a contribution, you can put cash in the designated tray or you may write a check to St Mary, earmarked: Jerusalem.

(2) ADVENT FAST/SERVICES: The Advent Fast, which helps us prepare for the Feast of the Nativity (Christmas), began on Wednesday, November 15. During the Advent Fast we refrain from meat, dairy, fish, and wine. However, on Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun during this fast, fish and wine are allowed. We will also celebrate the Advent Paraklesis supplication service each Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm during this fasting season.

(3) PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS: All voting members of our parish should have received in the mail ballots for this year’s Parish Council election. Please note that all ballots will be counted immediately following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 26, so be sure to turn your ballot in by placing it in the designated box in the foyer or mailing it to the office before that date.

(4) BELLES CHRISTMAS PARTY: See the linked flyer for details regarding the Belles Christmas Party on Monday, December 11, including the contest for most festive Christmas attire, which I expect to win!

(5) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence teaches us about the spirit of the Nativity Fast. He also shares an interview about the Department of Liturgics.

(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 (Nov 13 – Nov 20)

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Beloved in Christ,

For the past several weeks, Metropolitan Saba has been sending the clergy throughout the Archdiocese a short teaching on various topics. Because they are beneficial, I plan to begin sharing his weekly teachings with you in my weekly e-mail to the parish. You can find his teaching from this week on “The Suffering Church” in the “Other Notes” section of this e-mail.

Also, please note the addition to the calendar for this week: the film showing of “Man of God,” the movie about St Nektarios, on Wednesday, November 15, at 7:00 pm (following Advent Paraklesis). Everyone is welcome to attend and to bring their own food/drink.

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

THIS WEEK: Nov 13 – 20, 2023

This Week: The Advent Fast begins on Wednesday, November 15, and runs through the Divine Liturgy for Christmas.      

  • Mon, Nov 13 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ St John Chrysostom
  • Mon, Nov 13 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ St Mary
  • Wed, Nov 15 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis Supplication Service
  • Wed, Nov 15 at 7:00 pm – “Man of God” Film Showing @ St Mary  
  • Thurs, Nov 16 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Sat, Nov 18 at 8:00 am – Belles Making Lentil Soup & Holy Bread
  • Sat, Nov 18 at 3:30 pm – Women’s Book Study
  • Sat, Nov 18 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Nov 18 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Nov 19 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Nov 19 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Nov 19 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Mon, Nov 20 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ The Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple

Other Notes

(1) COLLECTION FOR JERUSALEM: From Sunday, November 12, through Sunday, December 3, we will be taking a collection for the Patriarchate of Jerusalem to help them fund relief efforts in Gaza and the surrounding region. This collection is being taken throughout every Archdiocese in the Antiochian Patriarchate, as was decided at the most recent Holy Synod meeting. If you would like to make a contribution, you can put cash in the designated tray or you may write a check to St Mary, earmarked: Jerusalem.

(2) ADVENT FAST/SERVICES: The Advent Fast, which helps us prepare for the Feast of the Nativity (Christmas), begins on Wednesday, November 15. During the Advent Fast we refrain from meat, dairy, fish, and wine. However, on Tues/Thurs/Sat/Sun during this fast, fish and wine are allowed. We will also celebrate the Advent Paraklesis supplication service each Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm during this fasting season.

(3) PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS: All voting members of our parish should have received in the mail ballots for this year’s Parish Council election. Please note that all ballots will be counted immediately following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 26, so be sure to turn your ballot in by placing it in the designated box in the foyer or mailing it to the office before that date.

(4) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence teaches us about the Suffering Church.

Read

(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 (October 29 – Nov 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: October 29 – Nov 5, 2023
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

  • Sun, Oct 29 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm: Fall Festival (see link below)
  • Wed, Nov 1 at 5:45 pm – Trisagion Service for the Family of Christine (Baize) Lowderman (in the chapel)
  • Wed, Nov 1 at 6:00 pm – Funeral for Christine (Baize) Lowderman (in the church)
  • Wed, Nov 1 at 7:00 pm – Meal of Mercy (please note: this will not be a full meal; it will be appetizers/sides)
  • Thurs, Nov 2 at 10:00 am – Burial of Christine (Baize) Lowderman @ Resthaven Cemetery
  • Fri, Nov 3 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ St Raphael of Brooklyn
  • Sat, Nov 4 at 3:30 pm – Women’s Book Study
  • Sat, Nov 4 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Nov 4 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Nov 5 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
  • Sun, Nov 5 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Nov 5 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Nov 5 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Nov 5 at 11:30 am – Annual General Meeting (see note below)
  • Sun, Nov 5 at 6:00 pm – 20/40 Fellowship Group @ Sophie Jacobs’ (2722 E 101st St N, Valley Center)

Other Notes
(1) FALL FESTIVAL: Our annual festival, which serves as a fundraiser for the Church School, is TONIGHT from 5-7 pm. Please see the linked flyer for more details, including what you can bring.
(2) ANNUAL MEETING: Our parish’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 5, immediately following Divine Liturgy. Childcare will be available during the meeting in the Teen Center downstairs. In addition, the parish will be providing pizza for coffee hour. We encourage all members to stay for this meeting as we review our annual financials and budget, as well as learn about some opportunities to serve in our local community. In order for people to prepare for the meeting, we are providing our Annual Report Booklet (see link below) now, which among other things allows you to review our proposed 2024 parish budget. Hard copies of this report are currently available in the church foyer.
(3) 20/40 FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Our 20/40 Fellowship Group (for everyone ages 20 – 40 something) will meet at Sophia Jacobs’s home (2722 E 101st St N, Valley Center) on Sunday, November 5, at 6:00 pm. Everyone in that age group is invited and welcome to attend.
(4) SEMINARY COLLECTION: Each year the Antiochian Archdiocese takes a collection in October from all our parishes to help support our Orthodox seminaries in the US. If you would like to contribute, please send a check to St Mary or drop it in the donation box by the choir loft. Checks should be made to St Mary, earmarked: Seminaries.

(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 (October 23 – 29)

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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 – 29, 2023

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

  • Wed, Oct 25 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ St Demetrios
  • Fri, Oct 27 – Scroll on Website
  • Sat, Oct 28 at 3:30 pm – Women’s Book Study
  • Sat, Oct 28 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Oct 28 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Oct 29 – Scroll in Foyer
  • Sun, Oct 29 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Oct 29 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Oct 29 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Oct 29 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm: Fall Festival (see below)

Other Notes

(1) FALL FESTIVAL: Our annual festival, which serves as a fundraiser for the Church School, is coming up on Sunday, October 29, from 5-7 pm. Please see the linked flyer for more details, including how you can help.

(2) ANNUAL MEETING: Our parish’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 5, immediately following Divine Liturgy. Childcare will be available during the meeting in the Teen Center downstairs. In addition, the parish will be providing pizza for coffee hour. We encourage all members to stay for this meeting as we review our annual financials and budget, as well as learn about some opportunities to serve in our local community.

(3) SEMINARY COLLECTION: Each year, the Antiochian Archdiocese takes a collection in October from all our parishes to help support our Orthodox seminaries in the US. If you would like to contribute, please send a check to St Mary or drop it in the donation box by the choir loft. Checks should be made to St Mary, earmarked: Seminaries.

(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 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: October 16 – 22, 2023

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

  • Wed, Oct 18 at 6:30 pm – Education Night – An Oral History of St Mary/Wichita, KS
  • Thurs, Oct 19 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Sat, Oct 21 – Scroll Deadline
  • Sat, Oct 21 at 3:30 pm – Women’s Book Study
  • Sat, Oct 21 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Oct 21 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Oct 22 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Oct 22 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Oct 22 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) EDUCATION NIGHT: Our Education Night for the fall will focus on the theme: “Orthodox Christians: Who Are We?” You can find the full class schedule/curriculum in the linked flyer below. Our next class is scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, at 6:30 pm. All parish members, catechumens, and inquirers are invited to attend.

(2) FALL FESTIVAL: Our annual festival, which serves as a fundraiser for the Church School, is coming up on Sunday, October 29, from 5-7 pm. Please see the linked flyer for more details, including how you can help.

(3) SEMINARY COLLECTION: Each year the Antiochian Archdiocese takes a collection in October from all our parishes to help support our Orthodox seminaries in the US. If you would like to contribute, please send a check to St Mary or drop it in the donation box by the choir loft. Checks should be made to St Mary, earmarked: Seminaries.

(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 9 – 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: October 9 – 15, 2023

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

  • Wed, Oct 11 at 6:30 pm – Choir Practice
  • Sat, Oct 14 at 7:30 am – Belles Making Holy Bread
  • Sat, Oct 14 at 3:30 pm – Women’s Book Study
  • Sat, Oct 14 at 4:00 pm – Men’s Prayer Group
  • Sat, Oct 14 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Oct 14 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Oct 15 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Oct 15 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Oct 15 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Oct 15 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class

Other Notes

(1) EDUCATION NIGHT: Our Education Night for the fall will focus on the theme: “Orthodox Christians: Who Are We?” You can find the full class schedule/curriculum in the linked flyer below. Our next class is scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, at 6:30 pm. All parish members, catechumens, and inquirers are invited to attend.

(2) BELLES MAKING HOLY BREAD: Our Belles of St Mary will be making Holy Bread on Saturday, October 14, beginning at 7:30 am. Anyone interested in learning to make the holy bread—including men—are welcome to attend and help.

(3) MEN’S PRAYER GROUP: All men of our parish are invited to the Men’s Prayer Group on Saturday, October 14, at 4:00 pm. The men will be praying an Akathist service together in the chapel/multipurpose room.

4) FALL FESTIVAL: The annual Fall Festival is Sunday, October 20 (see flyer below). Please see Justine to volunteer to work a shift. NEW THIS YEAR: Each volunteer gets $5 in tickets to spend at the Fall Festival! Also, please bring 2-liter bottles of soda and cake/cookies for the Cake Walk.

(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 (October 2 – 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: October 2 – 8, 2023

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

  • Tues, Oct 3 at 5:30 pm – Budget Committee Meeting
  • Wed, Oct 4 at 6:30 pm – Education Night: “Our Rational Worship: The Anaphora in the Divine Liturgy”
  • Sat, Oct 7 at 3:30 pm – Women’s Book Study
  • Sat, Oct 7 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Oct 7 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Oct 8 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Oct 8 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Oct 8 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) EDUCATION NIGHT: Our Education Night for the fall will focus on the theme: “Orthodox Christians: Who Are We?” You can find the full class schedule/curriculum in the linked flyer below. Our next class is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, at 6:30 pm. All parish members, catechumens, and inquirers are invited to attend.

(2) BELLES MAKING HOLY BREAD: Our Belles of St Mary will be making Holy Bread on Saturday, October 14, beginning at 7:30 am. Anyone interested in learning to make the holy bread—including men—are welcome to attend and help.

(3) MEN’S PRAYER GROUP: All men of our parish are invited to the Men’s Prayer Group on Saturday, October 14, at 4:00 pm. The men will be praying an Akathist service together in the chapel/multipurpose room.

(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 (September 24 – October 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: September 24 – October 1, 2023

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

  • Sun, Sept 24 at 6:00 pm – 20/40 Fellowship Group @ Blaise Webster’s (803 S Elizabeth)
  • Mon, Sept 25 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Tues, Sept 26 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ St John the Apostle, Evangelist, & Theologian
  • Wed, Sept 27 at 6:30 pm – Education Night: “What is Israel? A Search for Meaning in Biblical Times & Today”
  • Sat, Sept 30 at 3:30 pm – Women’s Book Study
  • Sat, Sept 30 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Sept 30 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Oct 1 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Oct 1 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Oct 1 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES: As announced in a previous e-mail and this Sunday during announcements, the Assembly of Bishops designated Sunday, September 24, as Orthodox Youth and Young Adult Ministries (OYM) Sunday. As such we took a collection for OYM, the official youth and young adult ministries organization of the Assembly of Bishops. If you wish to donate but were unable to do so this Sunday, you may make a direct donation to OYM via their website (https://www.theoym.org/donate).

(2) EDUCATION NIGHT: Our Education Night for the fall will focus on the theme: “Orthodox Christians: Who Are We?” You can find the full class schedule/curriculum in the linked flyer below. Our first class is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, at 6:30 pm. All parish members, catechumens, and inquirers are invited to attend.

(3) OCTOBER FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: I will be organizing the October Fellowship Groups for October this coming week and will plan to get your assignments out to those participating by Friday. If you need to opt-out for the month of October and have not already communicated that to me, please let me know ASAP.

(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