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Looking Ahead at St Mary (Mar 27 – Apr 3)

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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: March 27 – April 3, 2023
This Week: Lenten Fast on all days of the week; wine/oil allowed on Sat/Sun; also, wine/oil allowed on Wednesday for the Great Canon and Friday for the full Akathist.      

  • Mon, Mar 27 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline
  • Wed, Mar 29 at 6:00 pm – Little Compline w/Canon of St Andrew & Life of St Mary of Egypt
  • Thurs, Mar 30 at 6:00 pm – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Potluck Following
  • Fri, Mar 31 at 6:00 pm – Little Compline w/Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God
  • Sat, Apr 1 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Baklawa Sticks (see sign-up linked below)
  • Sat, Apr 1 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Apr 1 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Apr 2 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Apr 2 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Apr 2 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Apr 2 at 6:00 pm – 20/40 Fellowship @ Blaise Webster (803 S Elizabeth)
  • Mon, Apr 3 – NO SERVICES AT ST MARY (Fr Aaron Out of Town)

Other Notes
(1) DOWAMA EPISCOPAL RETIREMENT FUND: Please see the linked flyer regarding the new Diocese of Wichita & Mid-America (DOWAMA) Episcopal Retirement Fund. In past years we honored Bishop Basil on his name day, January 1. The funds we raised in his honor benefitted the mission parishes in our diocese. Since Bishop Basil is now retired, we have decided to honor him (as well as potential future bishops) instead by seeding a DOWAMA Episcopal Retirement Fund. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please make your check payable to St Mary Orthodox Church, earmarked: “Episcopal Retirement Fund.” We ask that you submit your payment by Sunday, March 26, so that our parish can forward the money by the deadline of Saturday, April 1. These funds will begin to immediately support Bishop Basil during his retirement.

(2) FESTIVAL PREP SIGN-UP: Our next work day is Saturday, April 1, to make baklawa sticks. Please consider signing up to help even if you have no prior experience. You can sign up to help using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f44aaa92aa7fb6-mediterranean. Thank you for your help in making our festival a success!

(3) 20/40 FELLOWSHIP GROUP: Our young adult 20/40 Fellowship Group meets on Sunday, April 2, at 6:00 pm at the home of Blaise Webster (803 S Elizabeth). Please contact him (webproductions28@gmail.com or 316-293-8816) for more details if you are interested or planning to attend.

(4) CHILDREN’S DAY AT THE CHANCERY: We once again have a special Children’s Day at the Chancery for Lazarus Saturday on Saturday, April 8, from 12:30 – 3:00 pm. Please see the linked flyer for details, including items for The Treehouse.

(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
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