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Looking Ahead at St Mary (Apr 1 – Apr 8)

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Beloved in Christ,

I am happy to share that Metropolitan Saba’s visit to our parish on Thursday, April 25, has been officially confirmed by the Archdiocese. We will host His Eminence for the service of Great Compline at 6:00 pm that evening, followed by a Lenten meal and a Q&A session with him. I hope that everyone in our parish makes every effort to attend that evening and to meet Metropolitan Saba.

Please find linked below the February 2024 Parish Council Meeting Minutes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or PC Chair, Paula Zarich (pzarich@cox.net). Below you will also find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: Apr 1 – 8, 2024

This Week: No meat/dairy allowed on any day of the week during Lent; wine allowed on Sat/Sun.

  • Mon, Apr 1 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline
  • Wed, Apr 3 at 6:00 pm – 9th Hour & Typika
  • Wed, Apr 3 at 6:20 pm – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Meal Following (Hosting St George)
  • Fri, Apr 5 at 6:00 pm – Little Compline w/Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God
  • Sat, Apr 6 at 9:00 am – MF Prep: Make Baklawa Sticks – SIGN UP >
  • Sat, Apr 6 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Apr 6 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sat, Apr 6 at 6:00 pm – 20/40 Fellowship @ Sophia Jacobs’s (2722 E 101st St N, Valley Center)
  • Sun, Apr 7 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Apr 7 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Apr 7 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Apr 7 at 11:30 am – Potluck Coffee Hour
  • Mon, Apr 8 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline

Other Notes

(1) LENTEN RETREAT: We look forward to welcoming Fr Stephen Freeman to serve as our retreat master for our annual Lenten Retreat on April 12 – 13. Everyone is welcome. Please feel free to invite family and friends. Details about Fr Stephen and the retreat topic and schedule can be found here >

(2) HOSTING ST GEORGE: We will be hosting the St George Cathedral community on Wednesday, April 3, for the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. Following that Liturgy we will provide a meal for both communities. We need everyone’s help to ensure there is plenty of food to share. You can see the linked flyer for details.

(3) 20/40 FELLOWSHIP MEETING: Our 20/40 Fellowship Group (for ages 20 – 40ish) is planning to meet on Saturday, April 6, following Great Vespers at the home of Sophia Jacobs (2722 E 101st St N, Valley Center). All in that age group are welcome to attend.

(4) PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Teen SOYO is offering a Pancake breakfast after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, April 14, with various fruits and other sugary items. Freewill offering accepted.

(5) METROPOLITAN SABA’S VISIT TO ST MARY: We are blessed to receive His Eminence, Metropolitan Saba, on Thursday, April 25. We will celebrate Great Compline at 6:00 pm, followed by a Lenten meal and a Q&A session with His Eminence.

(6) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week, His Eminence shares a teaching on “The One Pascha.” Read it here >

(7) 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 >

(8) 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