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Looking Ahead at St Mary (Jan 30 – Feb 5)

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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: January 30 – February 5, 2023

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.    

  • Mon, Jan 30 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ The Three Great Hierarchs
  • Wed, Feb 1 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ The Meeting of the Lord in the Temple
  • Sat, Feb 4 at 3:00 pm – Belles Farkle Party
  • Sat, Feb 4 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Feb 4 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Feb 5 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Feb 5 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Feb 5 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Feb 5 – Potluck Coffee Hour

Other Notes

(1) FESTIVAL PREP SIGN-UP: We have multiple festival prep dates coming up in February. You can sign up to help using this link > Thank you for your help in making our festival a success!

(2) FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK: St. Mary is hosting families from Sunday, February 12, through Sunday, February 19. To volunteer, follow this link > Sign-up opportunities include providing food for breakfast and snacks, evening meals, transportation to and from the Day House, and spending the night at the church. Thanks for your support of this important ministry.

(3) BELLES FARKLE PARTY: Women of St. Mary: plan to attend a “Farkle Party” hosted by The Belles of St. Mary on February 4, at 3:00 PM. Farkle is a fun dice game that can be played by all skill levels. Please bring a snack to share. Drinks will be provided. Plan to stay for Vespers. If you have any questions, call Vicki Jones at 650-0658.

(4) FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: All participating parishioners will be assigned to a new fellowship group for the month of February unless you have contacted me to opt-out. I will be contacting you before the end of January to let you know your assigned group for February.

(5) PROJECT MEXICO 2023:  Join us for an exceptional Orthodox mission trip experience at Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage August 1-7, 2023. Please contact Ben Mosley (316) 617-6965 or Elena Somerhalder (316) 644-8844 of St George Cathedral for information or questions.

(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