Looking Ahead at St Mary (July 22 – 28)
Beloved in Christ,
Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.
THIS WEEK: July 22 – 28, 2024
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.
Mon, July 22 – Fri, July 26: Fr Aaron @ Clergy Symposium (Antiochian Village)
Thurs, July 25 at 6:00 pm – Ladies Night Out @ Connie’s Mexican (2227 N Broadway)
Sat, July 27 at 4:30 pm – Confession
Sat, July 27 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sun, July 28 – Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry Sunday
Sun, July 28 at 9:00 am – Matins
Sun, July 28 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Sun, July 28 at 5:00 pm – Game Night (Bring Your Own Game) and Potluck
Other Notes
(1) CLERGY SYMPOSIUM: This week (July 22 – 26), I will be at the Clergy Symposium at the Antiochian Village. Please feel free to contact me by phone/text/email while I am away.
(2) ANCIENT FAITH KIDS – NEW PODCAST: On Thursday, July 18, Ancient Faith Kids launched a new podcast, “A Joyful Noise: Exploring Byzantine Chant.” Children will be taught in an age-appropriate manner about the eight modes used in Orthodox Christian Byzantine chant, learn about the parallagi scale, and sing hymns along with the host. Learn more here: Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
(3) OCPM SUNDAY: Next Sunday, July 28, is Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM) Sunday in all US Orthodox Christian parishes. Many of you are aware that OCPM has helped me and some of our parishioners as prison ministers/former inmates. This is a vital ministry of our church and we will take a collection to help monetarily support this agency. If you wish to make a direct contribution to OCPM or learn more about their work, you can do so here: Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry – Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (theocpm.org)
(4) DORMITION FAST AROUND THE CORNER: The Dormition Fast, during which we prepare for the Falling Asleep (Dormition) and Translation Into Heaven of the Mother of God, begins on August 1 and ends each year on August 15. This year, in addition to fasting from meat and dairy products and increasing our almsgiving, we will also celebrate the beautiful Paraklesis Supplication Service the following dates during the fast (at 6:00 pm each date): Thursday, August 1; Wednesday, August 7; Friday, August 9; and Monday, August 12. The fast will conclude with the celebration of Festal Matins (4:45 pm) and Divine Liturgy (6:00 pm) on Wednesday, August 14.
(5) ST MICHAEL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Our sister parish, St Michael the Archangel in Park City has invited our children to join their Vacation Bible School August 5 – 9. Details can be found on the linked flyer. Please contact Sally Buxton (sallybuxtonwks@gmail.com) to register ASAP.
(6) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence shares “On the Ministry of the Diaconate, 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
