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Looking Ahead at St Mary (July 31 – August 6)

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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: July 31 – August 6, 2023

This Week: The Dormition Fast begins August 1 and lasts through August 14.      

  • Mon, July 31 – Thursday, August 6: Fr Aaron On Vacation (see note below)
  • Thurs, Aug 3 at 6:00 pm – Paraklesis Service
  • Sat, Aug 5 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Aug 5 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Aug 6 at 8:45 am – Matins
  • Sun, Aug 6 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy w/Baptism of Anita Deluna

Other Notes

(1) FR AARON: I am out of the office July 31 – August 3. For any pastoral emergencies during my absence, please contact Fr Paul O’Callaghan (316-209-4676).

(2) DORMITION FAST AND SERVICES: From August 1 through August 14, we observe the Dormition Fast in honor and preparation for the Great Feast of the Falling Asleep (“Dormition”) of the Mother of God. During this fast, we offer the PARAKLESIS (“SUPPLICATION”) SERVICE TO THE MOTHER OF GOD at 6:00 pm on August 3 and 9. We will celebrate the DORMITION itself on Monday, August 14, with Festal Matins (5:15 pm) and Divine Liturgy (6:30 pm). During the fast we abstain from meat, dairy, fish, wine, and oil. However, wine and oil are always allowed on Saturdays and Sundays. For the Great Feast of the TRANSFIGURATION (Sunday, August 6) fish, wine, and oil are allowed.

(3) 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/.

(4) 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