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Looking Ahead at St Mary (Jan 14 – 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: Jan 14 – 21, 2024

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.        

  • Sun, Jan 14 at 5:00 pm – Orthodoxy on Tap @ Old School Taphouse (210 E Kechi Rd, Kechi, KS)
  • Tues, Jan 16 from 5-9 pm: Il Vicino/Christ the Savior Academy Fundraiser (see flyer)
  • Wed, Jan 17 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ St Anthony the Great
  • Wed, Jan 17 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study
  • Thurs, Jan 18 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Sat, Jan 20 at 9:00 am – MF Prep: Roll Cabbage (sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-40332120-mediterranean#/)
  • Sat, Jan 20 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Jan 20 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sat, Jan 20 at 6:30 pm – 20/40 Fellowship Group @ Namee’s (2860 N Cypress)
  • Sun, Jan 21 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Jan 21 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Jan 21 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Jan 21 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class

Other Notes

(1) HOUSE BLESSINGS: If you would like your home to be blessed this year, please e-mail me with your address, phone number, and your general availability.

(2) ORTHODOXY ON TAP: The next Orthodoxy on Tap event, which is primarily geared towards young adults, is scheduled for Sunday, January 14, from 5-8pm at Old School Tap House & Social in Kechi (210 East Kechi Rd). I will be the featured speaker (for about 20-30 minutes; the rest of the time is for fellowship). Come and enjoy some food and drink while we learn the Faith together. Please RSVP to Rachel Garton of St George Cathedral at (316) 204-6189 if you plan to attend.

(3) MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL PREP: We have our first MAJOR workday this coming Saturday, January 20, with two shifts available to help. Please consider signing up to help with a shift. It is greatly appreciated. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-40332120-mediterranean#/

(4) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence offers us a teaching on Epiphany/Theophany. You can read it here (see attachment).

(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