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Looking Ahead at St Mary (Feb 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: February 20 – 27, 2023

This Week: No meat; eggs/cheese allowed on all days of the week, including Wed/Fri.    

  • Fri, Feb 24 – Scroll on Website
  • Sat, Feb 25 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Feb 25 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Feb 26 – Scroll in Foyer
  • Sun, Feb 26 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Feb 26 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Feb 26 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Feb 26 at 5:00 pm – Forgiveness Vespers w/Rite of Mutual Forgiveness & Vittles @ Braum’s
  • Mon, Feb 27 – GREAT LENT BEGINS
  • Mon, Feb 27 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline w/Canon of Repentance

Other Notes

(1) ASSISTANCE FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS: Our archdiocese is taking a collection through the month of February to assist victims of the recent earthquake that devastated areas within our Antiochian Patriarchate. If you would like to make a contribution, please make a check to St Mary earmarked: “Earthquake.” Alternatively, you can donate directly through the Archdiocese here or through IOCC here.

(2) DOWAMA EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT FUND: Please see the flyer regarding the new Diocese of Wichita & Mid-America (DOWAMA) Episcopal Retirement Fund. In past years we honored Bishop Basil on his name day, January 1. The funds we raised in his honor benefitted the mission parishes in our diocese. Since Bishop Basil is now retired, we have decided to honor him (as well as potential future bishops) instead by seeding a DOWAMA Episcopal Retirement Fund. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please make your check payable to St Mary Orthodox Church, earmarked: “Episcopal Retirement Fund.” We ask that you submit your payment by Sunday, March 26, so that our parish can forward the money by the deadline of Saturday, April 1. These funds will begin to support Bishop Basil during his retirement immediately.

(3) HOSTING ST GEORGE CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY: We will be hosting a joint Pre-Sanctified service and Potluck Dinner with St. George Cathedral on Wednesday, March 8. Please bring double or triple the amount of food that you would typically bring. There will be a sign-up sheet in the hall, or, if you prefer, click on the Sign Up Genius link. If you have any questions, please talk to Vicki Jones.

(4) LADIES BOOK STUDY: We’ve had an overwhelming response from those who want to participate in the Ladies Book Study! Our first gathering will be Saturday, March 4, at 4:00 pm. We’ll meet at the church (location to be determined) and be finished in time for Great Vespers. Books have been ordered and will be delivered in the next week. If you didn’t sign up but would like to participate, let Vicki Jones or Tracy Namee know!

(5) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: Please see the link for two scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors in our diocese. Please note the deadline is Friday, April 21, and the recipients will be announced on Friday, June 16, at our annual Parish Life Conference.

(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 >

(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