Parish Calendar

 

Parish service schedule for August, September, and October of 2024

Office Hours during the months of August, September, and October will be by appointment. Please contact Fr. Nichalas if you would like an appointment.

(frnichalas@gmail.com, or 641-530-1253)

FELLOWSHIP HOUR SIGN UP SHEET: Please remember to sign up to offer one item for fellowship or your services for clean-up on Sundays following the Divine Liturgy. A signup sheet will be available downstairs in the parish hall for the needed Sundays.  

We will celebrate our parish’s feast day this year on Monday, August 5^th, with Great Vespers at 6:00 pm and on Tuesday, August 6^th, with the Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am.  

 The fasting period in memory of the Mother of God on the occasion of her Falling Asleep takes place each year from August 1^st until August 14^th. Fish is allowed on August 6^th.

 There will be an End-of-Summer Youth Gathering on August 17^th for ages 5 and above. More information will be provided to the parents.

Sunday school children ages 5 to 12 will proceed to the Sunday school room following the reception of Holy Communion. Sunday School will start on Sunday, September 29^th.

Our parish will once again participate in the NIDAT Ethnic Lunch on Friday, September 20^th. This is an opportunity for us to use our skills to benefit the community and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If you are able to help, please contact Presvytera Evangelia at 641-530-5324.  Last year we provided over $1200 to the Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless Shelters.

August 1^st, Thursday, Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

                   Registration for Family Camp opens. www.stmaryscamp.com/family-camp/

August 2^nd, Friday, Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

August 3^rd, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

August, 4^th, 6^th Sunday of Matthew, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

August 5^th, Monday, Great Vespers for the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord at 6:00 pm

August 6^th, Tuesday, Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Holy Transfiguration at 9:00 am

                    Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

August 7^th, Wednesday, Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

August 8^th, Thursday, Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

August 9^th, Friday, Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

August 10^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

August 11^th, 7^th Sunday of Matthew, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

                     Parish Council Meeting during Fellowship Hour

August 12^th, Monday, Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

August 13^th, Tuesday, Paraklesis to the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

August 14^th, Wednesday, Great Vespers for the Dormition of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

August 15^th, Thursday, Feast Day for the Dormition of the Theotokos, Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am

August, 17^th, Saturday, Parish End-of-Summer Youth Gathering

                                      Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

August 18^th, Sunday, 8^th Sunday of Matthew, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

August 24^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

August 25^th, Sunday, 9^th Sunday of Matthew, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

August, 28^th, Wednesday, OMS Meeting at 6:30 pm, OPEN TO ALL PARISHIONERS

August 29^th, Thursday, Beheading of St. John the Baptist, Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am

                     (Fasting Day)

August 31^st, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

September 1^st, Sunday, Ecclesiastical New Year, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

September 3^rd, Tuesday, Vespers for Moses the Prophet and God-Seer at 6:00 pm

September 7^th, Saturday, Great Vespers for the Nativity of the Theotokos at 6:00 pm

September 8^th, Sunday, Nativity of the Theotokos, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

September 11^th, Wednesday, Parish Council meeting at 5:45 pm

September 13^th, Friday, Great Vespers for the Elevation of the Holy Cross at 6:00 pm

September 14^th, Saturday, Elevation of the Holy Cross, Divine Liturgy, 9:00 am (Fasting Day)

                          Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

September 15^th, Sunday, Sunday after the Holy Cross, Orthros 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy 9:30 am

September 20^th, Parish Outreach/ Evangelism Event, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Central Park, Mason City. Volunteers needed! Food and Orthodoxy offered

September 21^st, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

September 22^nd, Sunday, 1^st Sunday of St. Luke, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

September 23^rd, Monday, Great Vespers for St. Thekla at 6:00 pm

September 24^th, Tuesday, St. Thekla Equal to the Apostles, Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am

September 28^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

September 29^th, Sunday, 2^nd Sunday of St. Luke, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

October 1^st, Tuesday, Protection of the Theotokos, Paraklesis at 6:00 pm

October 4^th through the 6^th, St. Mary’s Family Camp

October 5^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

October 6^th, Sunday, 3^rd Sunday of Luke, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

October 12^th, Saturday, Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

October 13^th, Sunday of the 7^th Ecumenical Council, Orthros 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

October 17^th, Thursday, Vespers for St. Luke the Evangelist at 6:00 pm

October 19^th, Saturday, NO GREAT VESPERS

October 20^th, Sunday, 6^th Sunday of Luke, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

October 22^nd, Tuesday, Vesperal Divine Liturgy for St. James the Apostle at 6:00 pm

                                       We will be using the Divine Liturgy of St. James

October 25^th, Friday, Vespers for St. Demetrios at 6:00 pm

October 26^th, Saturday, Divine Liturgy for St. Demetrios at 9:00 am

                                      Great Vespers at 6:00 pm

October 27^th, Sunday, 7^th Sunday of Luke, Orthros at 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am

October 28^th, Monday, Protection of the Theotokos, Paraklesis at 6:00 pm

Who is Christ?

Who do you say that He is?

How we answer these questions has a great and

lasting impact on your lives and future.

Join us in October for our weekly Bible Study, Thursdays at 6:00 pm, as we

continue to explore these questions and discover more about,

"The Person of Christ"

These Bible studies will utilize materials provided by the

Metropolis of Chicago and will consist of video presentations

along with a discussion as well as time for questions and answers