Looking Ahead at St Mary (December 2 – 9)
Beloved in Christ,
Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.
THIS WEEK: December 2 – 9, 2024
This Week: The Advent Fast began on Nov 15 and continues through Dec 24.
Mon, Dec 2 at 6:00 pm – Belles Christmas Party (2860 N Cypress Cir) (see note below)
Wed, Dec 4 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ Sts Barbara and John of Damascus
Wed, Dec 4 at 6:00 pm – Great Vespers
Wed, Dec 4 at 6:30 pm – Bible Study (Genesis)
Fri, Dec 6 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ St Nicholas
Fri, Dec 6 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis
Sat, Dec 7 at 4:30 pm – Confession
Sat, Dec 7 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sun, Dec 8 at 9:00 am – Matins
Sun, Dec 8 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Sun, Dec 8 at 11:00 am – Church School
Sun, Dec 8 at 4:30 pm – Christmas Lessons & Carols @ St Michael (2710 E 61st St N, Park City)
Mon, Dec 9 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis
Other Notes
(1) BIBLE STUDY LINK: I highly encourage people to attend Daily Vespers and Bible Study in person. For those unable to make it in person, you can join virtually using the following link: https://teams.live.com/meet/9338659190975?p=RmHOjYNZcu2xsG9NKo
(2) BELLES CHRISTMAS PARTY: All women of our parish are invited to the annual Belles of St Mary Christmas Party. Even if you are not a regular participant in the Belles, we encourage you to attend this wonderful evening. Please see the linked invitation below with some important details.
(3) FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: St. Mary is the host parish for FAMILY PROMISE the week of December 8-15. Please use the link below to sign up. Opportunities for those who would prefer to sign up in person will be available after liturgy on Nov.17 and Dec. 1. Sign up opportunities include providing food for breakfast and snacks, evening meals, a hot breakfast Saturday, transportation to and from the Day House, laundry, and spending the night at the church. Thanks for your support of this important ministry. Contact Vicki Jones, 650-0658, or Father Aaron with any questions. Sign up link here: Dec. 8-15 2024
(4) CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT ST MICHAEL: Our brothers and sisters in Christ at St Michael/Park City have invited us to attend their annual Festival of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 8, at 4:30 pm. This is a beautiful service that includes the singing of many Christmas hymns familiar to us in America. Refreshments to follow. See the link below for more details. In turn, we have invited St Michael to our annual Christmas Program & Potluck on Sunday, December 22 at 5:00 pm. More details on that soon.
(5) HUMANITARIAN NATIVITY PROJECT: Our Humanitarian Ministry Team is sponsoring a Nativity project to help re-stock our food pantry that serves several hundred people per year. To learn more details about how you can help, please see the flyer here >
(6) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence shares “The Holy Scriptures: Nourishment of the Faithful – Part 2.” See the link to read it >
(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: Teach Me Thy Statutes.
(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
