St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral

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Services are streaming live.
See the week's schedule below for links

The Grace Waiting for Us

The story of the paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda foreshadows the grace waiting for us in the Holy Mysteries. As St. John Chrysostom points out, the pool served as a divine outline for the gift of Baptism. Just as the water at Bethesda was stirred to heal physical infirmities, the waters of the font are empowered to purge the soul of sin, offering us a new birth that makes us truly alive, though we were once spiritually dead.

St. Ambrose of Milan reminds us that while the troubling of the water by an angel was a necessary sign for those of old, we have something even greater. Where an angel once descended for one, the Holy Spirit now descends for all. The "troubling" of the creation has been replaced by the direct work of God.

This miracle points to our own immersion into the life of Christ through water and the Spirit. It serves as a beautiful promise that the same saving grace that raised a man from his mat is available to each of us today.When we turn to Him in faith, we find that the power of God still descends, transforming our brokenness into wholeness and inviting us into a life of renewed purpose and peace.

With love in Christ,
~Fr. Andrew Jarmus, Dean, St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN


Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.  (Galatians 6:2) 

Schedule of ServicesServices listed below will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/c/StMarysOCAMinneapolis

Monday,May 4

Tuesday,May 5

Wednesday,May 6
6:15 pm Great Vespers @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/JOc3HC-CSyY?feature=share

Thursday, May7
9:00 am Divine Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/fBKi2BZnxLc?feature=share

Friday, May 8

Saturday, May 9
5:00 pm Great Vespers @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/MCiDk6PDWBE?feature=share

Sunday,May 10
4th Sunday of Pascha and Samaritan Women/Mother’s Day
7:45 am Matins @ Cathedral
9:00 am Divine Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/_f5nKDdOHcw?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.

This Week's Events
Monday, May 4
Church Office and Parish Center closed
7:30 am Perohi Making @ Parish Center

Tuesday, May 5
Church Office and Parish Center open 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
7:30 am Perohi Making @ Parish Center
1:00 pm and 7:00 pm Online Bible Study with Fr. Andrew

Wednesday, May 6
Church Office and Parish Center closed
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
7:15 pm Q&A w/Fr. Andrew @ Cathedral (basement)

Thursday, May 7
Church Office and Parish Center closed
6:30 pm Women’s Club Meeting @ Parish Center
7:30 pm Online Bible Study with Dn. Philip

Friday, May 8
Church Office and Parish Center open 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Saturday, May 9

Sunday, May 10
10:45 am Coffee Hour @ Parish Center
10:45 am Library Open @ Parish Center
11:00 am Last Day of Church School @ Parish Center








 


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