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

 

Looking Ahead at St Mary (September 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: September 11 – 17, 2023

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting; Thursday is also a fasting day for the Exaltation of the Cross.      

  • Mon, Sept 11 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ St Mary
  • Wed, Sept 13 at 5:15 pm – Matins ~ Exaltation of the Cross
  • Wed, Sept 13 at 6:30 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ Exaltation of the Cross
  • Sat, Sept 16 at 1:00 pm – Baptism of Jack Trevett (great-grandson of Abdallah & Juliette Abdayem)
  • Sat, Sept 16 – NO Confessions & NO Great Vespers @ St Mary due to Wedding @ St George
  • Sun, Sept 17 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Sept 17 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Sept 17 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Sept 17 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class

Other Notes

(1) CSA GOLF CLASSIC: Join us for the Inaugural Christ the Savior Academy Golf Classic on Friday, September 22 at Willowbend Golf Club.  Not an avid golfer?  Join us for an awards banquet with dinner and dancing at Odd Fellow Hall in Delano.  We’ll have a silent auction and raffle items as well as a late-night cigar lounge.  Proceeds from the golf tournament and banquet will benefit our growing school and thriving students.  Tickets can be purchased at http://buytickets.at/csagolf.  Questions?  Call Vanessa Farha (714) 293-2644 or Jacob Corbin (714) 315-0859.  Don’t miss out on this fun, eventful day!  We hope to see you there! The flyer is linked below.

(2) WOMEN’S BOOK DISCUSSION: The women’s book discussion starts back up on Saturday, September 23, at 3:30 pm. The book being used is Face to Face: Knowing God Beyond Our Shame by Father Stephen Freeman.

(3) 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 20, at 6:30 pm. All parish members, catechumens, and inquirers are invited to attend.

(4) BAPTISM OF NOAH PARROTT: On Saturday, September 23, at 2:30 pm, we celebrate the baptism of Noah Parrott. All parishioners are welcome to attend.

(5) 20/40 FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Our 20/40 Fellowship Group, for adults ages 20 – 40 something, is meeting on Sunday, September 24, at 6:00 pm at the home of Blaise Webster (803 S Elizabeth). All adults in that age group are invited to attend.

(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

Fall Curriculum

Looking Ahead at St Mary (September 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: September 4 – 11, 2023

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

  • Mon, Sept 4 – Happy Labor Day (Office Closed)
  • Wed, Sept 6 at 6:00 pm – Choir Practice
  • Thurs, Sept 7 at 4:30 pm – Great Vespers ~ Nativity of the Mother of God
  • Fri, Sept 8 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ Nativity of the Mother of God
  • Sat, Sept 9 at 4:00 pm – Men’s Prayer Group
  • Sat, Sept 9 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Sept 9 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Sept 10 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Sept 10 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Sept 10 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Sept 10 at 11:30 am – Parish Feast Day Banquet (see note below)

Other Notes

(1) CSA GOLF CLASSIC: Join us for the Inaugural Christ the Savior Academy Golf Classic on Friday, September 22 at Willowbend Golf Club.  Not an avid golfer?  Join us for an awards banquet with dinner and dancing at Odd Fellow Hall in Delano.  We’ll have a silent acution and raffle items as well as a late night cigar lounge.  Proceeds from the golf tournament and banquet will benefit our growing school and thriving students.  Tickets can be purchased at http://buytickets.at/csagolf.  Questions?  Call Vanessa Farha (714) 293-2644 or Jacob Corbin (714) 315-0859.  Don’t miss out on this fun, eventful day!  We hope to see you there! The flyer is linked below.

(2) WOMEN’S BOOK DISCUSSION: The women’s book discussion will start back up on Saturday September 23, at 3:30 pm. The book being used is Face to Face: Knowing God Beyond Our Shame by Father Stephen Freeman. By Sunday September 10, let Vicki Jones (316-650-0658 or vawj55@gmail.com) know if you plan to attend and/or if you need to order a copy of the book.

(3) PARISH FEAST DAY & WEEKEND: Our parish’s feast day, the Nativity of the Mother of God, is Friday, September 8. We will celebrate Great Vespers on Thursday, September 7, at 4:30 pm (the relatively early time is due to several parishioners attending the Hope Ranch for Women Annual Gala that same evening). Divine Liturgy for our feast day is at 8:00 am on Friday, September 8. We will continue our celebration with a Festal Banquet in our Church Hall on Sunday, September 10, following Divine Liturgy. The parish will be providing the main dishes (BBQ), but we ask parishioners to bring sides/desserts/drinks, similar to how we celebrate at our Paschal Banquet each year.

(4) MEN’S PRAYER GROUP: Several men have asked to start a Men’s Prayer Group to meet on a monthly basis. The group plans to pray at Akathist service each month. The first meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, at 4:00 pm. All men of our parish are welcome to join.

(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 (August 28 – September 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: August 28 – September 3, 2023
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting; Tuesday is also a fast day for the Beheading of St John the Forerunner & Baptist.      

  • Mon, Aug 28 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy Beheading of St John the Forerunner & Baptist
  • Sat, Sept 2 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Sept 2 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Sept 3 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Sept 3 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes
(1) CSA GOLF CLASSIC: Join us for the Inaugural Christ the Savior Academy Golf Classic on Friday, September 22 at Willowbend Golf Club.  Not an avid golfer?  Join us for an awards banquet with dinner and dancing at Odd Fellow Hall in Delano.  We’ll have a silent acution and raffle items as well as a late night cigar lounge.  Proceeds from the golf tournament and banquet will benefit our growing school and thriving students.  Tickets can be purchased at http://buytickets.at/csagolf.  Questions?  Call Vanessa Farha (714) 293-2644 or Jacob Corbin (714) 315-0859.  Don’t miss out on this fun, eventful day!  We hope to see you there! The flyer is linked below.

(2) CHOIR PRACTICE: Beginning in September, the choir will practice on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm instead of Sunday morning during Matins. If you are interested in participating in the choir, feel free to show up to these practices. In September, the choir will practice on September 6 and 27. Following September 27, the choir will plan to meet every other week for practices.

(3) PARISH FEAST DAY & WEEKEND: Our parish’s feast day, the Nativity of the Mother of God, is Friday, September 8. We will celebrate Great Vespers on Thursday, September 7, at 4:30 pm (the relatively early time is due to several parishioners attending the Hope Ranch for Women Annual Gala that same evening). Divine Liturgy for our feast day is at 8:00 am on Friday, September 8. We will continue our celebration with a Festal Banquet in our Church Hall on Sunday, September 10, following Divine Liturgy. The parish will be providing the main dishes (BBQ), but we ask parishioners to bring sides/desserts/drinks, similar to how we celebrate at our Paschal Banquet each year.

(4) MEN’S PRAYER GROUP: Several men have asked to start a Men’s Prayer Group to meet on a monthly basis. The group plans to pray at Akathist service each month. The first meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, at 4:00 pm. All men of our parish are welcome to join.

(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 (August 21 – 28)

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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 21 – 28, 2023

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

  • Mon, Aug 21 at 6:00 pm – Ladies Night Out (see below)
  • Fri, Aug 25 – Scroll on Website
  • Sat, Aug 26 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Aug 26 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Aug 27 – Scroll in Foyer
  • Sun, Aug 27 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Aug 27 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Mon, Aug 28 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy Beheading of St John the Forerunner & Baptist

Other Notes

(1) LADIES NIGHT OUT: The Belles of St Mary will have a Ladies Night Out on Monday, August 21, at 6:00 pm. See the flyer below for more details about the event.

(2) PART TIME JOB AT DUI VICTIMS CENTER: DUI Victims Center of Kansas is growing and has acquired a grant for a part-time Victim Advocate as follows: $23,000-$26,000 a year. Approximately 25 hours per week Monday to Friday. The position will work directly with victims of DUI crimes and accompany them to court when the offender is charged. We are innovative, rewarding, collaborative and our goal is to provide the highest quality of support to victims of impaired driving and to their families. We do this through consistent and dedicated support, as well as through preventative work in the community. We believe that prevention and education are part of how we help save lives. For more information Google Indeed and search for Victim Advocate. To apply, contact the DUI Victims Center of Kansas directly and ask for Heather Plaza, Executive Director, at 316-768-2096. Or email director@duivcks.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.

Yours in Christ,

Fr Aaron

Looking Ahead at St Mary (August 13 – 21)

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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 13 – 21, 2023

This Week: The Dormition Fast continues through August 14.      

  • Sun, Aug 13 at 6:00 pm – 20/40 Fellowship Meeting @ Blaise Webster’s (803 S Elizabeth)
  • Mon, Aug 14 at 5:15 pm – Festal Matins ~ Dormition (Falling Asleep) of the Mother of God
  • Mon, Aug 14 at 6:30 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ Dormition (Falling Asleep) of the Mother of God
  • Thurs, Aug 17 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Sat, Aug 19 at 1:00 pm – Wedding of Shawn & Anita (Deluna) Bourgerie  (all parishioners invited)
  • Sat, Aug 19 following the Wedding Service – Potluck Reception (all parishioners invited)
  • Sat, Aug 19 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Aug 19 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sat, Aug 19 – Scroll Deadline
  • Sun, Aug 20 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Aug 20 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Aug 20 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
  • Sun, Aug 20 at 11:30 am – Potluck Coffee Hour

Other Notes

(1) WEDDING & POTLUCK FOR SHAWN & ANITA: Following the wedding service for Shawn and Anita (Deluna) Bourgerie, parishioners are asked to help provide a potluck celebration for the newlywed couple. All members and friends of our parish are invited to join us on this special day!

(2) LADIES NIGHT OUT: The Belles of St Mary has a Ladies Night Out on Monday, August 21, at 6:00 pm. See the flyer below for more details about the event.

(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 31 – August 6)

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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 31 – August 6, 2023

This Week: The Dormition Fast begins August 1 and lasts through August 14.      

  • Mon, July 31 – Thursday, August 6: Fr Aaron On Vacation (see note below)
  • Thurs, Aug 3 at 6:00 pm – Paraklesis Service
  • Sat, Aug 5 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Aug 5 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Aug 6 at 8:45 am – Matins
  • Sun, Aug 6 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy w/Baptism of Anita Deluna

Other Notes

(1) FR AARON: I am out of the office July 31 – August 3. For any pastoral emergencies during my absence, please contact Fr Paul O’Callaghan (316-209-4676).

(2) 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 offer the PARAKLESIS (“SUPPLICATION”) SERVICE TO THE MOTHER OF GOD at 6:00 pm on August 3 and 9. We will celebrate the DORMITION itself on Monday, August 14, with Festal Matins (5:15 pm) and Divine Liturgy (6:30 pm). 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 (Sunday, August 6) fish, wine, and oil are allowed.

(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 24 – 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: July 24 – 30, 2023

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.      

  • Mon, July 24 – Fri, July 28: Fr Aaron @ Archdiocese Convention in Phoenix
  • Sat, July 29 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Crafts, Food, & Fun Day for Kids
  • Sat, July 29 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, July 29 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, July 30 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, July 30 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) CRAFTS, FOOD, & FUN: We will be hosting this event for kids ages 3 and up on Saturday, July 29, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. See the exact details on the flyer linked below.

(2) ARCHDIOCESE CONVENTION: I will be out of the office the week of July 24 to attend the biennial Antiochian Convention in Phoenix, AZ. We will still have all the regular weekend services on July 29 and 30. If you need to contact me for pastoral reasons, please feel free to call, e-mail, or text as usual. I will return your message ASAP.

(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 9. We will celebrate the DORMITION itself on Monday, August 14, with Festal Matins (5:15 pm) and Divine Liturgy (6:30 pm). 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 (Sunday, 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