News

Contact Us

Events at St. Mary’s… and beyond!

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

Hierarchical Liturgy with Metropolitan Nathanael. Sunday, Nov 24, 2024

Saint Olympia Ministry Events 2024/25

• Saturday, Nov 30: Following Liturgy. Help decorate multiple Christmas trees throughout St Mary’s.
• Saturday, Jan 11: Undecorate Christmas Trees.
• Sunday, Jan 12: After Sunday School. Undecorate the Nave.

A Ministry for Girls! We’re looking forward to another year of serving our parish.

Parish Night
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024, 6:15 PM

Parish Night is a parish-wide event, once a month on the first Wednesday, from October through May, taking a break during Great Lent. The next Parish Night 2024/25 will be on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 6:15 PM. We’ll discuss the major feast days of the Church. Parish Night has something to offer for all ages. We wrap up for the evening at 8:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend!

YAL Vespers and Dinner
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024, 5:00 PM

Join us on Saturday, December 7, at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1250 Oakdale Ave, West St. Paul, for vespers at 5:00 PM. YAL will have a classic vespers and dinner outing (location TBD but close to church). We will also be doing a small service project for the Nativity season.

St Marys Seniors Club Christmas Party
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Terrace Rm

Celebrate with a delicious Advent Meal, pianist extraordinaire David Mertesdorf, Christmas Carol Sing-Along, games, door prizes, and more! Detailed information, including ticket prices, is on the Seniors page.

Midwest OCF College Conference
Friday- Monday, December 27-30, 2024

The Midwest Orthodox Christian College (OCF) Conference is happening December 27-30, at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. Registration is open for  ages 18-25. Registration closes December 1 (or sooner if space fills up). There are needs-based scholarships offered by the National OCF. Additionally,  St. Mary’s will partially reimburse active members of our parish who plan on attending. Please first apply to the National OCF scholarship before  requesting reimbursement from St. Mary’s. Partial reimbursements will be issued at the end of December. If you have any questions about this process, please contact Fr. Jason at 612.401.0660.

Winter Camp 2025, Friday-Monday, January 17-20, 2024

Made in the Image and Likeness: Seeking to understand our true self in Jesus Christ. Winter Camp is for kids in 6th-12th grades. It takes place Friday-Monday, January 17-20 at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, Minnesota. Registration cost is $270 and the deadline is December 30. There is a $30 late payment fee. Or send a check to St. Mary’s Cathedral, c/o Lisa Tucci 414 17th Avenue NE,  Minneapolis, MN 55413 For more information, contact Matushka Lisa Tucci, lisatucci71@gmail.com or 612.599.0814

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.