Food For Thought 01: Great Lent – February 25, 2023
Thanks to all who attended our first Food for Thought on Saturday, Feb 25. It was a wonderful evening of discussion about Great Lent led by Fr. Ben. Here is the audio presentation.
In anticipation of our next session on Saturday, March 25, Fr. Ben asked that we prepare by reading the Didache. Here is the link for you or you can purchase the Didache at the bookstore for only $7.
Stay tuned for the schedule for that day as it will include Liturgy for the Feast of the Annunciation, our annual Fish Feast to support Zoe House crisis pregnancy center, followed by our discussion in the church. We will plan to have activities for the kids in the hall while the adults are in class.
Special thanks to Fr. Ben for offering this informative program to all parish members, catechumens, and friends who are curious about the Faith.
St. Michael Pascha Card 2023
The Pascha Card order form has been mailed out. If you would like your name on St. Michael Pascha Card, please fill out the form and return it by April 9, 2023.
A portion of the proceeds of this year’s Pascha card will be going to Archdiocese 2023 Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund. We thank you for your continued generosity. You can also download Pascha Card 2023 Order Form.
His Eminence Metropolitan Saba
Dearly beloved in Christ,
Over the last two days, our father in Christ his Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch, and all the East has met with the Holy Synod of Antioch to elect the next Metropolitan of our beloved Archdiocese. After a special convention in January, our Archdiocese sent over three names to the Holy Synod that they might consider especially in their deliberations: Metropolitan Saba, Bishop John, and Bishop Nicholas. The Holy Synod has elected Metropolitan Saba to be our next Metropolitan. May it be blessed!
Great strength to you all as we approach the beginning of the Great Fast. May we all be encouraged and strengthened by our next chief shepherd of North America.
Peace and joy in Christ.
Fr. Benjamin Kjendal
Letter of Metropolitan Saba to Antiochian Archdiocese
Order Baklawa and Support Women’s Group Projects
Middle Eastern-Style Baklawa (Baklava). All proceeds benefit St Michael Orthodox Church Women Group outreach programs:
5 pieces – $7 (about 6-7 Oz)
Tray 25 – $30 ( about 30-32 Oz)
Special orders accepted.
Ingredients: phyllo dough, walnuts, butter, sugar, cinnamon, rose water
To order, please contact womensgroup@stmichaelcapecod.org. Thanks for your support!
Food For Thought Adult Education Program
We are excited to announce that our Food for Thought Program is coming back and will be an adult education program as part of the mission of the Women’s Group. It will be open to all parish members, friends, and anyone inquiring about the Faith.
Saturday, February 25, 2023 Topic – Great Lent. Bring your questions and misconceptions
- Vespers 5pm
- Dinner and lesson 6-8pm
- Potluck – please bring a dish to share.
This is an adult education program. This may be a great time for the kids to spend time with grandparents or friends, so the adults can enjoy this educational opportunity. If you would like to attend but have a difficult time finding child care, please let Soraya Bandeli know. We look forward to seeing as many as possible as we grow together in the Faith.
Cancer Care Bags 2023 – THANK YOU!
Thirty care bags were assembled and donated to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and fifteen nurse appreciation bags were assembled and donated to nurses at the cancer center at Cape Cod Hospital. The care bags included a handmade card (made by the children at the St. Nicholas Homeschool Community), a prayer book, a hat, warm socks, a box of tea, unscented lotion, a puzzle book, ginger chews, peppermints, a high protein snack, a pack of pens, a pack of tissues, and a t-shirt. The nurse appreciation bags included a handmade thank you card (made by the children at the St. Nicholas Homeschool Community), a prayer book, a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card, lotion, snacks, pens, tissues, chocolate, compression socks, and a t-shirt. Thank you to everyone who donated items and who helped assemble the bags. A special thank you to the Chatelains for delivering the bags to Cape Cod Hospital!
