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!
Cancer Care Bags 2023
Please check out this SignUpGenius link and sign up to bring items to fill care bags for cancer patients and appreciation bags for nurses. We will be assembling the bags on Sunday, February 19. Please see Kh. Alyssa with any questions.
