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Looking Ahead at St Mary (May 1 – 7)

Beloved in Christ,

Christ is risen!

Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: May 1 – 7, 2023

This Week: No fasting on any day of the week through Ascension.      

  • Mon, May 1 – Fri, May 5: Festival Prep Dates all week – see the link below to sign up to help
  • Sat, May 6 from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm: MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL
  • Sat, May 6 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, May 7 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, May 7 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL PREP DAYS: We have numerous prep days/activities leading up to our Festival on May 6. Please be generous with your time to help us be prepared for the big day. You can sign up to help here >

(2) MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT: Please see the links below regarding an important announcement related to our Mediterranean Festival Marketplace, as well as an Item List to help our Marketplace workers properly mark your items for sale.

(3) EMMELIA WARWICK GRADUATION PARTY: Gwen and I would like to invite all members and friends of our parish to join our family as we celebrate Emmelia’s graduation from Eisenhower High School. Her graduation party is on Sunday, May 7, from 6:00-9:00 pm at 15892 West Sheriac Street, Goddard, KS (our neighborhood clubhouse). We hope to see you there!

(4) MOTHER’S DAY BABY SHOWER: The Belles and The Treehouse are teaming up on Mother’s Day (May 14) for a special coffee hour and a “baby shower” for moms in need. Please see the flyer for details on the requested items.

(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 >

(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