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

St. Mary’s 125th Anniversary Celebration
November 8, 2025

GoFundMe for Sophia

We encourage you to provide your financial support to the Forchas family by donating to the GoFundMe link. The funds collected through this platform are unconnected to our parish and will go directly to the family.

Book Fair

Sunday, December 7, 2025

The bookstore will have a book fair for church school families, all grandparents, and friends on Sunday, December 7, in the hallway between the narthex and the church office. Please come to find Christmas gifts that are truly meaningful for the children God has blessed you to have in your lives.

Parish Night – Orthodox Ethics in the Modern World

Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Please join us for the monthly Parish Night! The event will commence with a prayer service, followed by a meal and educational sessions surrounding the Orthodox Ethics in the Modern World. Attendees will split up for the educational sessions into the following groups, adults, high school students, middle school students (grades 6-8), and grades K-5. We hope you can join for this night of prayer, fellowship, and learning!

OCMC Update – Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:00 PM

Do you want to learn more about what the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) is doing in Guatemala? Emily Broderson will be giving a presentation about a recent medical mission trip!

• Friday, December 12, at 7:00 PM
• Archangel Michael Hall (962 Forest St. N., St. Paul).

Free and open to the public. Everyone welcome!

SEEKER SUNDAY

December 14, 2025 • 12:00-1:00 PM
Fireside Room

For those seeking to become an Orthodox Christian, we are here to help guide the way. Join our first of the monthly Q & A sessions with clergy on Sunday, December 14.

• Grab some refreshments in the Great Hall
• Meet in the Fireside Room at Noon.

Questions: mnlas@msn.com

Women’s Pilgrimage to St. Paisius Monastery, Jan 27 – 31, 2026

A small group of ladies will make a pilgrimage to the  St. Paisius Monastery in Safford, AZ. The dates planned are for January 27- 31, 2026. There is room for eleven pilgrims. The monastery does not charge us for our stay; however, it is proper to leave a donation as you are able. 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 familiarize yourself with visitor information. If you are interested or want more information, please contact Cristina Nicklow, E-mail – cnicklow@outlook.com or Cell – 612.839.4560

Western Region Family Basketball Tournament

Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026

• St Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, Minneapolis, MN
• Go to Bball Tournamet 2026 website for Information & Registration.
• If you have any questions or issues when registering, please email Scott Rudquist at scott@stmarysgoc.org
• Due Dates for 2026:
  Hotel Room Booking: January 9. Team Registration, Sponsorships, Meal Tickets: January 19

Religious Education Schedule at St Mary’s

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