Sunday, June 19 – 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
8:30 AM Matins
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Thursday, June 23 – Agrippina, Martyr
5:30 PM Vespers
6:30 PM Divine Liturgy
Friday, June 24 – The Birth of John the Baptist (solemn holyday)
8:30 AM Matins
4:00 PM Evening Prayer
Saturday, June 25 – Febronia, Venerable Martyr
5:00 PM VC Outreach Divine Liturgy
6:30 PM Vespers
Sunday, June 26 – 3rd 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: $2,102.00; Candles: $24.75; Socials: $42.50; Online: $97.50; VC Outreach: $160.00; Church Improvements: $105.00; Holydays: $50.00; Married Priest Subsistence: $120.00; Initial Offering: $30.00
Total: $2,731.75 / Attendance- PSM: 72
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 Epistle for this Sunday offers great hope for all who have fallen asleep without ever hearing about the message of Jesus Christ. St. Paul writes, “When Gentiles, who do not possess the law, do instinctively what the law requires, these, though not having the law, are a law to themselves. They show that what the law requires is written on their hearts, to which their own conscience also bears witness; and their conflicting thoughts will accuse or perhaps excuse them on the day when, according to my gospel, God, through Jesus Christ, will judge the secret thoughts of all.” Paying attention to one’s conscience or the internal law of God is comparable to paying attention to Jesus. Notice what Paul says, God will judge all, Jew and gentile, for their inner heart. He will do this “through Jesus.” All men, even if in this life, did not hear about Jesus, must be saved by no one but the one savior, Jesus Christ.” For his is the glory and the kingdom and the power, God blessed forever, Amen.
-Fr. Nathan Symeon
“Immediately they left their nets and followed him.” Hearing the call, Peter, Andrew, James and John left one calling to become fishers of men. The life of prayer and devotion in monasticism and holy orders is a special way to live this calling. Is Christ calling you to do the same? Contact the Vocations Office at 206-329-9219 or email: vocations@ephx.org
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