Sunday, June 12 – Sunday of All Saints
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Saturday, June 18 – Leontius, Martyr
5:00 PM VC Outreach Divine Liturgy
6:30 PM Vespers
Sunday, June 19 – 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
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: $4,686.70; Candles: $50.00; Socials: $79.50; Online: $397.50; VC Outreach: $565.00; Church Improvements: $300.00; Holydays: $195.00; Married Priest Subsistence: $150.00
Total: $6,468.70 / Attendance- PSM: 72
Because both Father Nathan and Father Michael have an unusually complicated month of June, we will take a break from Wednesday evening Divine Liturgies and fire-pit socials. We will resume the first week of July.
It is very important to me that I continue learning about the history of St. Mary’s, and listen to the thoughts of those who have been part of this parish for longer than I have. If you have been coming to St. Mary’s regularly for more than 10 years, please join me for a listening session at 12pm on Sunday, July 10th. Thanks in advance! Love, Father Michael
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 prayerfully 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! Thank you to those who have contributed: Chirdon, Clemens, Crans, Koman-Keogh, Michnya, Patzwahl, Theisen, Wiggins, P. Zimmerman, and W. Zimmerman
The fasting period that prepares both our body and soul for the glorious feast of the Holy Preeminent Apostles Peter and Paul, begins, every year, the Monday after All-Saints Sunday. This year then, it begins tomorrow. The fast concludes with the feast of these great Apostles on June 29th. Please do intensify your prayer, fasting and alms giving (have you given to the Eparchial Appeal yet?) during this time. Our bishops have said this is a completely optional fast, but I would encourage you to fast more intensely on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; less intensely on Tuesday and Thursday; and no fasting on Saturday and Sunday.
“The one who saves his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will obtain it.” The saints show us the meaning of Christ’s words, when they obtained life by giving their lives for the sake of Christ. Serving as a monk, nun, priest, deacon or in minor orders is one way to lose one’s life. This may be your calling to grow in Christ. Contact the Vocations Office at 206-329-9219 or email: vocations@ephx.org
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