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Check the monthly Messenger, weekly Church Bulletin, and Church calendar for all upcoming events.

A Glimpse of Orthodoxy in Kenya.

Steve Rakes & Dan Christopulos visited the Orthodox Church of Kenya along with Fr. Martin Ritsi and other representatives of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC). The group witnessed the joy and beauty of the people and their dedication to the Orthodox faith. The group visited all four diocese of the Kenyan church, and were hosted by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios and His Grace Bishop Neofitos of Eldoret. They were greeted with singing and dancing at schools and at the Seminary in Nairobi. The church is alive and growing and the church of Kenya is a testament to the reality that God is everywhere.

Visit the OCMC website to learn how you can support Orthodoxy in Kenya and OCMC mission work around the world.

Hierarchal Liturgy and Luncheon
Sunday, Nov 24, 2024

This coming Sunday we will welcome His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael to St. Mary’s. He will be in town for a Vicariate meeting on Saturday and celebrate the Divine Liturgy on Sunday. A lunch in his honor will be held following the Liturgy. We encourage all St. Mary’s parishioners to be present and welcome him.

Annual IOCC Sunday, Nov 24, 2024

The annual IOCC Sunday is always the Sunday just before Thanksgiving.

As the humanitarian aid and development agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, IOCC works in cooperation with the Orthodox Church and other partners to serve people in need, in the spirit of Christ’s love. By God’s grace, IOCC strives to equip those we serve to continue to improve their own lives and communities. IOCC, in the spirit of Christ’s love, offers emergency relief and development programs to those in need worldwide, without discrimination, and strengthens the capacity of the Orthodox Church to so respond.

Women’s Pilgrimage to St. Paisius Monastery, Jan 28-Feb 1, 2025

A small group pilgrimage to visit the St. Paisius Monastery in Safford, AZ is being planned for the end of January 2025. There is room for 8 pilgrims. The monastery does not charge us for our stay, however, it is proper to leave a donation if you can. The cost of airfare right now ranges from $400 – $550 and is subject to change. Tickets will be purchased at the end of October. There is also a cost for a rental van for the group. The cost of this van is determined by how many pilgrims attend. Please visit the monastery website and familiarize yourself with visitor information. Contact Sandra Anderson with any questions: asformess69@gmail.com or 612.940.8933

Western Region Family Basketball Tournament
Jan 31-Feb 2, 2025

• St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Libertyville, IL
• Registration information will be available by Dec. 2, 2024
• Click HERE for more Information.

YAL 2025 Chicago Conference, Feb 14 – 17

Save The Date! With activities, several speakers and workshops, and endless opportunities to meet other YALers from across the country, we’re looking forward to an amazing conference in the Windy City in 2025!

• Registration opens November 1st at 5:00 pm CST! More information to come!
• Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
• Follow at @yalchicagoconference on social media.

Religious Education Schedule at St Mary’s

Check the Religious Education Schedule for St Mary’s Adult & Youth Classes, Bible Studies, & Programs.

Women’s Bible Study, led by Fr. Jason, will resume meeting on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., beginning October 2. All women are invited to attend. Intercessory Prayer Group meeting will precede the Bible study.

2025 Pilgrimages to Serbia.

Spring: May 1-May 12
Fall: September 23- October 5
Please consider joining one of the Serbian pilgrimage events in 2025! Icon Art Studios recently hosted two pilgrimages to Serbia. These experiences were extremely successful in the warmth and expertise of our host and tour guide from Belgrade/UB. “To go on a pilgrimage is to travel at a much deeper and life-changing level. It is to travel by searching for God, as God is searching for us.” The itinerary consists of visits to beautiful ancient and historical monasteries every day including visits to wineries and hotel spas. The history of Serbia is told through its ancient monasteries and medieval art. Tour begins and ends in Belgrade. Many Serbian cities are included. Please call or email Deb Korluka at 612.889.5860 or akorluka@aol.com for more information.