Sunday, Apr. 3 – 5th Sunday of the Great Fast, St. Mary of Egypt
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Monday, Apr. 4 – Joseph & George, Venerables
No Services
Tuesday, Apr. 5 – Theodulus, Agathopodes, & Others, Martyrs
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
4:00 PM Evening Prayer
Wednesday, Apr. 6 – Death of Methodius, Apostle to the Slavs
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
6:30 PM Presanctified Divine Liturgy
7:30 PM Firepit Social
Thursday, Apr. 7 – George of Mitylene, Bishop
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
4:00 PM Evening Prayer
Friday, Apr. 8 – Herodian & Others, Apostles
6:30 PM Presanctified Divine Liturgy
6:30 PM Ventura County Presanctified Divine Liturgy
Saturday, Apr. 9 – Saturday of Lazarus
8:30 AM Divine Liturgy: Lazarus Saturday
5:00 PM Ventura County Divine Liturgy
6:30 PM Vespers
Sunday, Apr. 10 – Palm and Flowery Sunday
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Please remember the following people in your prayers: Estella Biedenbender, Ken Bosak, Fletes Family: Alicia, Frankie, Layla, Lupita & Veronica, Victoria Flores, Larry Goodwin, Holly Garlow, Michelle Grana, Virginia Harrington, Jeanne Hart, Michael Hefferon, Nicole Hefferon, Rob Hooper, Chris Johnson, Mary-Jo Koman-Keogh, Patricia Kurczak, Irene Lehman, Elizabeth & John Mallas, Dylan Mancia, Toni Martin, Marg Mauro, Juan Gabriel Martinez, Pedro Medina, Mina family: Mila, Diana, Rev. John & Mike, Shannon O’Neill, Denise Painter, Austin Pearce, Tanya Petach, Casandra Porch, Nicholas, Rodriguez Diane Romano, Paul Saucedo, Kathleen Savko, Robert Stamer, Leanne Steuer, Mary Washko, Dina & Matthew Wiggins, Carmen Zambrano, Lana Zimmerman, Patrick Zimmerman, Fr. Chris Zugger and all those who serve in the Armed Forces
Collection: $1,120.00; Candles: $65.80; Online: $145.00; VC Outreach: $895.00; Church Improvements: $50.00; Socials: $7.50; Married Priest Subsistence: $1,235.00
Total: $3,518.3 / Attendance- PSM: 65 VCO: 45
The Annual Eparchial Appeal is underway! You should have received a letter and donation instructions from Bishop Olmsted and the Eparchy of Phoenix. You can use the instructions you received from the bishop, or you can visit our parish’s donation page here: https://ephx.org/st-marys-eparchial-appeal/
We are working to support our Eparchy as a community, so please prayerful discern what you can give, and I know we will meet and exceed our goal (we get a large percentage back) if we have full participation.
Thank you for your generosity!
As children of God who understand well the words of St. Paul when he says “I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate” (Romans 7:15), it is sometimes hard to identify with the stories of saints who seemed to live near perfect lives, at least after their conversion. This is why this Sunday’s saint is so refreshing. Mary of Egypt was a sex (among other things) addict who, even after her Hollywood-esque conversion and life of repentance, still struggled daily with temptations. Her joy in the midst of her struggle is a luminous beacon in a dark world. You can find the story of her life (she was born in the 4th century) at https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09763a.htm
Venerable Mary of Egypt, intercede before the throne of Christ our God to save our souls!!
“Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.” Jesus met the sinful woman, and her deep faith and love led to profound forgiveness. Have you received His love? Would you like to share it by dedicating your life to Him in a special manner as a monastic or through a life in holy orders? Contact the Vocations Office at 206-329-9219 or email: vocations@ephx.org
THE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF PHOENIX subscribes to the
Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
adopted by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. The Eparchy, within all its parishes, institutions and programs, is committed to assuring a safe environment in ministry for its children and young people that conforms to the Charter requirements.
For information regarding the Eparchial Safe Environment Program, please contact:
Dcn. Michael Hanafin: Safe Environment Program Coordinator
Cell: (480) 387-5182 – Email: dcnhanafin@ephx.org
Sbdcn. Paul F. Kilroy: Asst. Safe Environment Program Coordinator
Office: (602) 861-9778 – Cell: (702) 498-5972 – Email: sbdcnkilroy@ephx.org
Dr. Caroline Bonham: Victim Assistance Coordinator
Cell: (505) 314-3943 – Email: victimassistanceofphoenix@gmail.com
Saturday, April 2 –
