Looking Ahead at St Mary (June 22 – 29)
Beloved in Christ,
Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.
THIS WEEK: June 22 – 29, 2025
This Week: We observe the Apostles Fast (see note below for details) through the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 29.
Sun, June 22 at 5:00 pm – 20/40 Fellowship Meeting @ Jacobs’ (2722 E 101st St N, Valley Center)
Mon, June 23 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ Nativity of the Forerunner & Baptist John
Wed, June 25 at 6:00 pm – Daily Vespers
Fri, June 27 – Scroll on Website
Sat, June 28 at 4:30 pm – Confession
Sat, June 28 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sat, June 28 at 6:00 pm – Chant Class
Sun, June 29 – Scroll in Foyer
Sun, June 29 at 9:00 am – Matins
Sun, June 29 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Sun, June 29 – FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK (see note and sign up below)
Sun, June 29 at 5:00 pm – Orthodoxy on Tap @ Old School Tap House (Kechi, KS)
Other Notes
(1) APOSTLES FAST: The Apostles Fast began on Monday, June 16 and lasts through the Divine Liturgy of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul on Sunday, June 29. During the Apostles Fast we abstain from meat & dairy products; fish & wine are allowed on all days except on Wednesdays/Fridays.
(2) FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK: St. Mary is the host parish for Family Promise the week of June 29th to July 6th. Please use the link below to sign up. Opportunities for those who would prefer to sign up in person will be available after liturgy on June 15th and June 22nd. Sign up opportunities include providing food for breakfast and snacks, evening meals, a hot breakfast on Saturday, transportation to and from the Day House, laundry, and spending the night at the church. Thanks for your support of this important ministry. Contact Vicki Jones, 650-0658 or Father Aaron with any questions. St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church: Family Promise June 29
(3) FR AARON AT CAMP ST RAPHAEL: I will be out of the office and out of town to serve as one of the two session priests for Camp St Raphael – Session 2. I will be leaving immediately after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 29, and will not return until Saturday, July 5. My access to phone and email will be sporadic that week, but I will be returning messages as able. Due to traveling back to Wichita, we will not have Confessions nor Great Vespers at St Mary on Saturday, July 5, but we plan on the regular schedule of services for Sunday morning, July 6.
(4) ORTHODOXY ON TAP: Earlier this week the organizers of Orthodoxy on Tap announced the next meeting to be held on Sunday, June 29, at 5:00 pm at Old School Tap House in Kechi, KS. This gathering tends to skew towards the under-50 crowd, but anyone is welcome to attend. It’s a great opportunity to fellowship with parishioners from all three Wichita Orthodox parishes, with a short educational lecture as well.
(5) TEXT MESSAGE GROUP: Our new text message system through tithe.ly is now up and running. We need anyone who wants to receive text messages from the church to sign up for this service (even if you had already signed up using our previous Remind system). You can join by following these quick steps:
– Text the phone number 855-516-9861 with the following phrase in the message box: STMARYTEXT
– Click on the link sent back to you via text and fill out your name (having your name will make it much easier for us in the future to create separate groups, such as the Parish Council, the Belles of St Mary, etc.).
– Check the box giving permission to receive texts.
– Click the “Submit” button.
Once you have done this, you should be automatically added to our text message list. Contact Fr Aaron if you have any issues.
(6) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence shares his message on “Antiochian Distinctions.” See the link for the teaching.
(7) TEACH ME THY STATUTES PODCAST: If you would like to listen to this week’s Teach Me Thy Statutes podcast (with Fr Aaron & Jason Ewertt), you can find it here: Teach Me Thy Statutes.
(8) PASTORAL VISITS: If you would like a pastoral visit for any reason, or if you know of a family member/parishioner who needs a visit, please feel free to contact me via cell phone at 204-6725.
Yours in Christ,
Fr Aaron