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Looking Ahead at St Mary (November 14 – 20)

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Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: November 14 – 20, 2022

This Week: Advent Fast Begins Tuesday, November 15 (see note below).       

  • Mon, Nov 14 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ St Mary
  • Wed, Nov 16 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis (Supplication) Service
  • Thurs, Nov 17 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Sat, Nov 19 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Nov 19 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Nov 20 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Nov 20 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Nov 20 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) ADVENT FAST: The Advent/Christmas Fast begins on November 15. During this season, we celebrate the Advent Paraklesis (Supplication) Service several times. During the Advent Fast, we abstain from meat & dairy products. However, fish, wine, and oil are allowed on all days of the week except Mon/Wed/Fri.

(2) THANKSGIVING WEEK: I will be out of town Sunday, November 20, following Divine Liturgy through Saturday, November 26. In case of a pastoral emergency, please feel free to contact me that week.

(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:

(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