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: April 2 – April 10, 2023
This Week: Lenten Fast on all days of the week; wine/oil allowed on Sat/Sun; fish allowed on Palm Sunday.      

  • 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)
  • Wed, Apr 5 at 6:00 pm – 9th Hour, Typika, & Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Meal Following @ St George
  • Fri, Apr 7 at 6:00 pm – Little Compline w/Canon of St Lazarus
  • Sat, Apr 8 at 8:15 am – Matins ~ Lazarus Saturday
  • Sat, Apr 8 at 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ Lazarus Saturday
  • Sat, Apr 8 at 10:15 am – Continental Breakfast & Decorate Church for Palm Sunday
  • Sat, Apr 8 at 12:30 pm – Children’s Day @ The Chancery (see details linked below)
  • Sat, Apr 8 at 4:00 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Apr 8 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers ~ Palm Sunday
  • Sun, Apr 9 at 8:45 am – Matins ~ Palm Sunday
  • Sun, Apr 9 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Apr 9 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy w/Palm Sunday Procession
  • Sun, Apr 9 at 5:00 pm – Confession
  • Sun, Apr 9 at 6:00 pm – Bridegroom Matins
  • Mon, Apr 10 at 8:00 am – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
  • Mon, Apr 10 at 5:00 pm – Confession
  • Mon, Apr 10 at 6:00 pm – Bridegroom Matins

Other Notes
(1) CHILDREN’S DAY AT THE CHANCERY: We will 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.

(2) HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Holy Week is by far the most important week in the life of the Church. It begins this year on Friday evening, April 7, and concludes with the celebration of Great & Holy Pascha (April 16 this year). I highly encourage all our parishioners to plan ahead and to prioritize church attendance during that week. While all services are important, the greatest priority should be given to the evening services, and most especially as we get to Holy Wednesday and beyond. These services are our annual opportunity to deeply reflect and meditate on the work of Christ for our salvation, and to celebrate His glorious Resurrection.

(3) DECORATING THE CHURCH: On both April 8 (Lazarus Saturday) and April 15 (Great & Holy Saturday), we will have a light breakfast following Liturgy. We will then decorate the church for Palm Sunday and Pascha, respectively. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join.

(4) PASCHAL BANQUET: For this year’s Paschal Banquet, the parish will be providing fried chicken tenders. We ask all our parishioners to bring a side dish and/or dessert to share with others. As always, people are also welcome to bring their own basket of some of their favorite goodies.

(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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