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Looking Ahead at St Mary (Jan 8 – Jan 14)

THIS WEEK: Jan 8 – Jan 14, 2024
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.        
  • Mon, Jan 8 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting VIA ZOOM (link will be sent via Belles group text)
  • Wed, Jan 10 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study
  • Sat, Jan 13 at 9:00 am – MF Prep: Core/Steam/Trim Cabbage (sign up to help here >)
  • Sat, Jan 13 at 4:00 pm – Men’s Prayer Group
  • Sat, Jan 13 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Jan 13 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Jan 14 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Jan 14 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Jan 14 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Jan 14 at 12:00 pm – Dynamic Marriage Preview Session
  • Sun, Jan 14 at 5:00 pm – Orthodoxy on Tap @ Old School Taphouse (210 E Kechi Rd, Kechi, KS)

Other Notes
(1) BIBLE STUDY BEGINS JANUARY 10: We begin a weekly Bible study in January on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm. We will go through the readings of Great and Holy Week that we read each year during the services to help us better prepare for the Lenten/Holy Week/Pascha season.

(2) 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.

(3) DYNAMIC MARRIAGE COURSE: Fr. Aaron and Kh. Gwen Warwick will once again facilitate a Dynamic Marriage course at St. Mary from February 18 – April 14. The interactive enrichment class meets in-person each Sunday at 6:00 pm at St. Mary. During the week between classes, couples will complete helpful assignments individually and as a couple. Couples must attend at least six of the Sunday classes to receive a completion certificate. A brief Preview Session to highlight the program will be hosted during Coffee Hour at St. Mary on Sunday, January 14. You may also contact Fr. Aaron (204-6725) or Gwen (214-5714) with questions about the class or to register. Registration deadline is Sunday, January 28. Cost is $150. Payment plans/scholarships may be available upon request.

(4) ORTHODOXY ON TAP: The next Orthodoxy on Tap event, which is primarily geared towards young adults, is scheduled for Sunday, January 14, from 5-8 pm at Old School Tap House & Social in Kechi (210 East Kechi Rd). I am 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.

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

(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