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Services are streaming live.
See the week's schedule below for links
Our Holy Tradition Comes with Heavy Responsibility
As we draw closer to Great Lent, turning our hearts "Home," we recognize the profound gift of our Holy Tradition. Yet, St. Paul warns in 1 Corinthians 8:10 that this knowledge carries a heavy responsibility. It's not enough to simply know the rubrics; we must guard against "senseless and harmful associations" that might embolden others in the Faith to fall into error because they see us acting carelessly.
St. Paul spoke to check those exposing themselves to "places of idolatry" and causing scandal. Today, we need to ask: do our daily lives reflect our Sunday devotion? We're called to be authentic ambassadors of the Holy Orthodox Faith in every moment. If we claim the Truth but chase worldly distractions, we become stumbling blocks rather than steppingstones for those seeking God.
Our approach to the holy season of Great Lent is an opportunity to bear witness. If we don't take the Fast and its spiritual disciplines seriously, why should someone on the outside think it is of value? Let us commit to this journey with integrity, proving that the treasure we hold is real. Let us offer no cause for scandal, but only an invitation to the Kingdom.
~Fr. Andrew Jarmus, Dean, St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN
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Service Cancellation Policy
- No one should travel to church for services if the road conditions are dangerous.
- No services will be cancelled. Most services will be live streamed (links available here on the website).
- Those who cannot get to services should instead stay home, watch the live stream of the service if possible, and be happy in the knowledge that a priest and a chanter are singing the services and praying for them.
- Cancellation of services and activities will be posted here on our website: www.stmarysoca.org
Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2)
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Schedule of ServicesServices listed below will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/c/StMarysOCAMinneapolis
Monday, February 16
Tuesday, February 17
Wednesday, February 18
6:15 pm Great Vespers @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/lljZK9tHmOY?feature=share
Thursday, February 19
9:00 am Divine Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/yD5ZikEY_74?feature=share
Friday, February 20
7:00 pm Pan-Orthodox Choral Ministries (POCM) Lenten Choir Concert Benefitting FOCUS Minnesota @ Cathedral
https://www.youtube.com/live/YBR6uMKkrI4?feature=share
Saturday, February 21
5:00 pm Great Vespers @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/wtKY5EhVhss?feature=share
Sunday, February 22
Cheesefare/Forgiveness Sunday
7:45 am Matins @ Cathedral
9:00 am Divine Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/GtYf0CwW7ho?feature=share
6:15 pm Forgiveness Vespers @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/3JiCoPHsQAc?feature=share
If you missed any of the
live streaming services you can go to the playlist to replay them by clicking here https://www.youtube.com/c/StMarysOCAMinneapolis
NOTE: Elevators available at both the Cathedral and the Parish Center.
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This Week's Events
Monday, February 16
Church Office Closed
Parish Center Closed
Tuesday, February 17
Church Office Open
(11:00 am-3:00 pm)
2:00 pm & 7:00 pm Online Bible Study with Fr. Andrew
Wednesday, February
18
Church Office Open
(10:00 am-3:00 pm)
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal @ Cathedral
Thursday, February 19
Church Office Open
(10:00 am-3:00 pm)
7:00 pm POCM Concert Dress Rehearsal @ Cathedral
7:30 pm Online Adult Bible Study w/Dn. Phillip Wagner
Friday, February 20
Church Office Closed
8:00 pm Concert Reception @ Parish Center
Saturday, February 21
Sunday, February 22
10:45 am Coffee Hour @ Parish Center
11:00 am Church School @ Parish Center
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