Looking Ahead at St Mary (Apr 22 – Apr 29)

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Beloved in Christ,

Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: Apr 22 – 29, 2024
This Week: No meat/dairy allowed on any day of the week during Lent; wine allowed on Sat/Sun; fish allowed on Palm Sunday (Apr 28). 

Mon, Apr 22 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
Wed, Apr 24 at 6:00 pm – 9th Hour & Typika w/Metropolitan Saba @ St George Cathedral
Wed, Apr 24 at 6:20 pm – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Metropolitan Saba w/Meal Following @ St George Cathedral
Thurs, Apr 25 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline w/Metropolitan Saba
Thurs, Apr 25 at 7:00 pm – Meal and Q&A w/Metropolitan Saba
Fri, Apr 26 – Scroll Available on our Website
Fri, Apr 26 at 9:00 am – MF Prep: Salad Dressing (sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-40332120-mediterranean#/)
Fri, Apr 26 at 10:30 am – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Metropolitan Saba @ St George Cathedral
Fri, Apr 26 at 6:00 pm – Little Compline w/Canon of St Lazarus
Sat, Apr 27 at 8:15 am – Festal Matins ~ Lazarus Saturday
Sat, Apr 27 at 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ Lazarus Saturday
Sat, Apr 27 at 10:15 am – Brunch & Decorate the Church for Palm Sunday
Sat, Apr 27 at 12:30 pm – Children’s Day @ The Chancery w/Metropolitan Saba
Sat, Apr 27 at 4:00 pm – Confession (note the earlier than normal start time of 4:00 pm)
Sat, Apr 27 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers ~ Palm Sunday
Sun, Apr 28 at 8:45 am – Festal Matins ~ Palm Sunday
Sun, Apr 28 at 9:00 am – Church School
Sun, Apr 28 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Sun, Apr 28 at 5:00 pm – Confession
Sun, Apr 28 at 6:00 pm – Bridegroom Matins
Mon, Apr 29 at 8:00 am – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Mon, Apr 29 at 5:00 pm – Confession
Mon, Apr 29 at 6:00 pm – Bridegroom Matins

Other Notes
(1) METROPOLITAN SABA’S VISIT TO ST MARY: We are blessed to receive His Eminence, Metropolitan Saba, on Thursday, April 25. We will celebrate Great Compline at 6:00 pm, followed by a Lenten meal and a Q&A session with His Eminence.

(2) LAZARUS SATURDAY AT THE CHANCERY: The annual Children’s Day at the Chancery will continue this year with His Eminence, Metropolitan Saba, receiving our diocese’s children. Details about the event, including what you can bring for the benefit of The Treehouse, are linked below.

(3) PASCHAL BANQUET: For this year’s Paschal Banquet, the parish will be providing kibbee and fried chicken. We ask all our parishioners to bring a side dish and/or dessert to share with others. As always, people are also welcome to bring their own basket of some of their favorite goodies.

(4) 2024 GRADUATES: If you have a High School or College Graduate this spring/summer, please send their picture and information to Brett Parrott (parrobre7014@yahoo.com) and Fr Aaron (stmarywichita@cox.net) for the next issue of The Scroll and for them to be recognized on Graduate Sunday.

(5) MF MARKET HELP NEEDED: The Marketplace is one of the most profitable aspects of our Mediterranean Festival because it primarily relies on parishioners bringing various baked goods to sell. We ask that every family bring at least one item(s) (e.g., cake, cookies) to sell. Linked below you will find the Market Bulletin, discussing the types of baked goods we are seeking, as well as some helpful tips. We ask that you please indicate the items you intend to bring by signing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-49007709-mediterranean#/. You will also find below a link to the Baking Form, which we ask you fill out so we can list the ingredients included in your baked goods. Thank you in advance for your support!

(6) ORTHODOX YOUNG PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE: The Orthodox Young Professionals Conference (OYPC) is celebrating its tenth-anniversary conference this July 25-28 in Orange County, Calif. The keynote speaker, Fr. Evan Armatas, will discuss relationships, the challenges in finding a spouse, and the reasons why there are many unmarried young adults within the Church. The first 50 registrants will get a discount. A flyer with details is linked below.

(7) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence shares a teaching “On Repentance.” See the link to read it.

(8) 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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(9) 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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Apr 15 – Apr 22)

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Beloved in Christ,

As a friendly reminder, please sign up if you plan to attend the service and/or meal on April 25 with Metropolitan Saba. Great Compline is at 6:00 pm with the Meal and Q&A to follow. You should sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-49007218-metropolitan. I hope everyone will adjust their schedules to be able to attend to receive the Metropolitan’s blessing.

Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: Apr 15 – 22, 2024

This Week: No meat/dairy allowed on any day of the week during Lent; wine allowed on Sat/Sun; wine also allowed following the Great Canon on Wednesday evening. 

  • Mon, Apr 15 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline
  • Wed, Apr 17 at 6:00 pm – Little Compline w/Canon of Repentance & The Life of St Mary of Egypt
  • Thurs, Apr 18 at 6:00 pm – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Meal Following
  • Fri, Apr 19 at 6:00 pm – Little Compline w/Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God
  • Sat, Apr 20 – Scroll Deadline (submissions sent to: parrobre7014@yahoo.com)
  • Sat, Apr 20 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Apr 20 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Apr 21 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Apr 21 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Apr 21 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Apr 21 at 5:30 pm – Lord’s Diner
  • Mon, Apr 22 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting

Other Notes

(1) METROPOLITAN SABA’S VISIT TO ST MARY: We are blessed to receive His Eminence, Metropolitan Saba, on Thursday, April 25. We will celebrate Great Compline at 6:00 pm, followed by a Lenten meal and a Q&A session with His Eminence. Please sign up here if you are planning to attend: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-49007218-metropolitan

(2) LAZARUS SATURDAY AT THE CHANCERY: The annual Children’s Day at the Chancery will continue this year with His Eminence, Metropolitan Saba, receiving our diocese’s children. Details about the event, including what you can bring for the benefit of The Treehouse, are linked below. 

(3) PASCHAL BANQUET: For this year’s Paschal Banquet, the parish will be providing kibbee and fried chicken. We ask all our parishioners to bring a side dish and/or dessert to share with others. As always, people are also welcome to bring their own basket of some of their favorite goodies.

(4) 2024 GRADUATES: If you have a High School or College Graduate this spring/summer, please send their picture and information to Brett Parrott (parrobre7014@yahoo.com) and Fr Aaron (stmarywichita@cox.net) for the next issue of The Scroll and for them to be recognized on Graduate Sunday. 

(5) MF MARKET HELP NEEDED: The Marketplace is one of the most profitable aspects of our Mediterranean Festival because it primarily relies on parishioners bringing various baked goods to sell. We ask that every family bring at least one item(s) (e.g., cake, cookies) to sell. Linked below you will find the Market Bulletin, discussing the types of baked goods we are seeking, as well as some helpful tips. We ask that you please indicate the items you intend to bring by signing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-49007709-mediterranean#/. You will also find below a link to the Baking Form, which we ask you fill out so we can list the ingredients included in your baked goods. Thank you in advance for your support!

(6) ORTHODOX YOUNG PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE: The Orthodox Young Professionals Conference (OYPC) is celebrating its tenth-anniversary conference this July 25-28 in Orange County, Calif. The keynote speaker, Fr. Evan Armatas, will discuss relationships, the challenges in finding a spouse, and the reasons why there are many unmarried young adults within the Church. The first 50 registrants will get a discount. A flyer with details is linked below.

(7) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence shares the second part of a video interview discussing the successes he has seen across the Archdiocese and his vision for building upon them. He also addresses important topics for the future of the Archdiocese, including the establishment of monasteries and the addition of more auxiliary bishops. The interview can be found here: https://www.antiochian.org/regulararticle/2013.

(8) 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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(9) 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

 

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Apr 1 – Apr 8)

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Beloved in Christ,

I am happy to share that Metropolitan Saba’s visit to our parish on Thursday, April 25, has been officially confirmed by the Archdiocese. We will host His Eminence for the service of Great Compline at 6:00 pm that evening, followed by a Lenten meal and a Q&A session with him. I hope that everyone in our parish makes every effort to attend that evening and to meet Metropolitan Saba.

Please find linked below the February 2024 Parish Council Meeting Minutes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or PC Chair, Paula Zarich (pzarich@cox.net). Below you will also find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: Apr 1 – 8, 2024

This Week: No meat/dairy allowed on any day of the week during Lent; wine allowed on Sat/Sun.

  • Mon, Apr 1 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline
  • Wed, Apr 3 at 6:00 pm – 9th Hour & Typika
  • Wed, Apr 3 at 6:20 pm – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Meal Following (Hosting St George)
  • Fri, Apr 5 at 6:00 pm – Little Compline w/Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God
  • Sat, Apr 6 at 9:00 am – MF Prep: Make Baklawa Sticks – SIGN UP >
  • Sat, Apr 6 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Apr 6 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sat, Apr 6 at 6:00 pm – 20/40 Fellowship @ Sophia Jacobs’s (2722 E 101st St N, Valley Center)
  • Sun, Apr 7 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Apr 7 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Apr 7 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Apr 7 at 11:30 am – Potluck Coffee Hour
  • Mon, Apr 8 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline

Other Notes

(1) LENTEN RETREAT: We look forward to welcoming Fr Stephen Freeman to serve as our retreat master for our annual Lenten Retreat on April 12 – 13. Everyone is welcome. Please feel free to invite family and friends. Details about Fr Stephen and the retreat topic and schedule can be found here >

(2) HOSTING ST GEORGE: We will be hosting the St George Cathedral community on Wednesday, April 3, for the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. Following that Liturgy we will provide a meal for both communities. We need everyone’s help to ensure there is plenty of food to share. You can see the linked flyer for details.

(3) 20/40 FELLOWSHIP MEETING: Our 20/40 Fellowship Group (for ages 20 – 40ish) is planning to meet on Saturday, April 6, following Great Vespers at the home of Sophia Jacobs (2722 E 101st St N, Valley Center). All in that age group are welcome to attend.

(4) PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Teen SOYO is offering a Pancake breakfast after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, April 14, with various fruits and other sugary items. Freewill offering accepted.

(5) METROPOLITAN SABA’S VISIT TO ST MARY: We are blessed to receive His Eminence, Metropolitan Saba, on Thursday, April 25. We will celebrate Great Compline at 6:00 pm, followed by a Lenten meal and a Q&A session with His Eminence.

(6) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week, His Eminence shares a teaching on “The One Pascha.” Read it here >

(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 >

(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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Mar 24 – Apr 1)

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Beloved in Christ,

Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: Mar 24 – Apr 1, 2024

This Week: No meat/dairy allowed on any day of the week during Lent; wine allowed on Sat/Sun; fish & wine allowed AFTER Monday 3/25 Liturgy.        

  • Sun, Mar 24 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers ~ Annunciation
  • Mon, Mar 25 at 6:00 pm – Vesperal Divine Liturgy ~ Annunciation
  • Wed, Mar 27 at 6:00 pm – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Potluck Following
  • Thurs, Mar 28 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Fri, Mar 29 at 6:00 pm – Little Compline w/Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God
  • Sat, Mar 30 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Make Kibbee (sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-40332120-mediterranean#/)
  • Sat, Mar 30 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Mar 30 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Mar 31 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Mar 31 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Mar 31 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Mar 31 at 11:30 am – Assemble IOCC Emergency Hygiene Kits at Coffee Hour

Other Notes

(1) LENTEN RETREAT: We look forward to welcoming Fr Stephen Freeman to serve as our retreat master for our annual Lenten Retreat on April 12 – 13. Everyone is welcome. Please feel free to invite family and friends. Details about Fr Stephen and the retreat topic and schedule can be found here (see attachment).

(2) HOSTING ST GEORGE: We are hosting the St George Cathedral community on Wednesday, April 3, for the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. Following that Liturgy we will provide a meal for both communities. We need everyone’s help to ensure there is plenty of food to share. You can see the linked flyer for details.

(3) LORD’S DINER: We are volunteering with our brothers and sisters in Christ from St George Cathedral at the Lord’s Diner the 3rd Sunday of each month. In March, that will be TODAY, March 17. Volunteers do NOT need a food handler’s card, as was the case in the past. Anyone can volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Vicki Jones (vawj55@gmail.com).

(4) PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Teen SOYO is offering a Pancake breakfast after Divine Liturgy on Sunday, April 14, with various fruits and other sugary items. Freewill offering accepted.

(5) 20/40 FELLOWSHIP MEETING: Our 20/40 Fellowship Group (for ages 20 – 40ish) is planning to meet on Saturday, April 6, following Great Vespers at the home of Sophia Jacobs (2722 E 101st St N, Valley Center). All in that age group are welcome to attend.

(6) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence shares a teaching on “On Lent.” Read it here >

(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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Mar 17 – 25)

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Beloved in Christ,

Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: Mar 17 – 15, 2024

This Week: No meat/dairy allowed on any day of the week; wine allowed on Sat/Sun; fish & wine allowed AFTER Monday 3/25 Liturgy.        

  • Sun, Mar 17 at 3:30 pm – Forgiveness Vespers & Ice Cream Social @ Braum’s
  • Sun, Mar 17 at 5:30 pm – Lord’s Diner (see note below)
  • Mon, Mar 18 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline w/Canon of Repentance
  • Tues, Mar 19 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline w/Canon of Repentance
  • Wed, Mar 20 at 6:00 pm – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Potluck Following
  • Thurs, Mar 21 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline w/Canon of Repentance
  • Fri, Mar 22 at 6:00 pm – Little Compline w/Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God
  • Sat, Mar 23 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Mar 23 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Mar 24 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Mar 24 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Mar 24 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Mar 24 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
  • Sun, Mar 24 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers ~ Annunciation
  • Mon, Mar 25 at 6:00 pm – Vesperal Divine Liturgy ~ Annunciation

Other Notes

(1) LENTEN RETREAT: We look forward to welcoming Fr Stephen Freeman to serve as our retreat master for our annual Lenten Retreat on April 12 – 13. Everyone is welcome. Please feel free to invite family and friends. Details about Fr Stephen and the retreat topic and schedule can be found here (see attachment).

(2) LENT BEGINS: This year, Great Lent begins on Monday, March 18. As usual, Divine Services are scheduled at 6:00 pm each weeknight of the first week of Lent. Most other weeks, we will celebrate the services on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. During Great Lent, we fast from meat and dairy products on all days of the week. Following the Divine Liturgy for Annunciation on Monday, March 25, fish and wine are allowed.

(3) LORD’S DINER: We are volunteering with our brothers and sisters in Christ from St George Cathedral at the Lord’s Diner the 3rd Sunday of each month. In March, that will be TODAY, March 17. Volunteers do NOT need a food handler’s card, as was the case in the past. Anyone can volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Vicki Jones (vawj55@gmail.com).

(4) HOSTING ST GEORGE: We are hosting the St George Cathedral community on Wednesday, April 3, for the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. Following that Liturgy, we will provide a meal for both communities. We need everyone’s help to ensure there is plenty of food to share. You can see the linked flyer for details.

(5) BELLES MAKING HOLY BREAD: The Belles will be making Holy Bread on Saturday, March 30, beginning at 7:30 am. In addition, they will begin preparing some of the food to be served for our joint Pre-Sanctified when we host the St George Cathedral community (Wednesday, April 3).

(6) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence shares a teaching on “Navigating the Storm.” Read it here >

(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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Mar 11 – 18)

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Beloved in Christ,

Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: Mar 11 – 18, 2024

This Week: No meat allowed any day of the week; fish, dairy, wine allowed all days, including Wed/Fri.        

  • Mon, Mar 11 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ Namee’s (1958 N Sedgwick)
  • Sat, Mar 16 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Make Kibbee (see signup details below)
  • Sat, Mar 16 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Mar 16 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Mar 17 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Mar 17 – NO Church School
  • Sun, Mar 17 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Mar 17 at 3:30 pm – Forgiveness Vespers & Ice Cream Social @ Braum’s
  • Sun, Mar 17 at 5:30 pm – Lord’s Diner (see note below)
  • Mon, Mar 18 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline w/Canon of Repentance

Other Notes

(1) MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL PREP: We have one more important work day in March before we enter Great Lent (Saturday, March 16). We need many people to help. You may sign up to help here > Thank you to all of those who helped with the Meat Pies this past Saturday!

(2) LENTEN RETREAT: We look forward to welcoming Fr Stephen Freeman to serve as our retreat master for our annual Lenten Retreat on April 12 – 13. Everyone is welcome. Please feel free to invite family and friends. Details about Fr Stephen and the retreat topic and schedule can be found here >

(3) LENT BEGINS: This year, Great Lent begins on Monday, March 18. As usual, we have Divine Services scheduled at 6:00 pm each weeknight of the first week of Lent. Most other weeks we will celebrate the services on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. During Great Lent, we fast from meat and dairy products on all days of the week. Following the Divine Liturgy for Annunciation on Monday, March 25, fish and wine are allowed.

(4) LORD’S DINER: We are volunteering with our brothers and sisters in Christ from St George Cathedral at the Lord’s Diner the 3rd Sunday of each month. In March, that will be March 17. Volunteers do NOT need a food handler’s card, as was the case in the past. Anyone can volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Vicki Jones (vawj55@gmail.com).

(5) HOSTING ST GEORGE: We will be hosting the St George Cathedral community on Wednesday, April 3, for the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy. Following that Liturgy we will provide a meal for both communities. We need everyone’s help to ensure there is plenty of food to share. You can see the linked flyer for details.

(6) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence asks that we remember/learn about the life of our former Metropolitan Philip, of thrice blessed memory, whose 10th anniversary of repose we will commemorate next Sunday, March 17. I hope you all will read about him and I will plan to speak briefly about my own experiences with him next Sunday. You can read about him here > May his memory be eternal!

(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 >

(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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Mar 3 – 11)

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Beloved in Christ,

Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: Mar 3 – 11, 2024

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.        

  • Sat, Mar 9 at 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ Saturday of Souls
  • Sat, Mar 9 at 3:00 pm – Baptism of Ben Bazil
  • Sat, Mar 9 at 4:00 pm – Men’s Prayer Group
  • Sat, Mar 9 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Mar 9 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Mar 10 – Daylight Saving Time Begins (“spring forward”; set clocks an hour ahead)
  • Sun, Mar 10 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Mar 10 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Mar 10 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Mar 10 at 11:30 am – Meatfare Luncheon Hosted by Belles of St Mary (see linked flyer)
  • Mon, Mar 11 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ Namee’s (1958 N Sedgwick)

Other Notes

(1) MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL PREP: We have one more important work day in March before we enter Great Lent (Saturday, March 16). We need many people to help. You may sign up to help here > Thank you to all of those who helped with the Meat Pies this past Saturday!

(2) LENTEN RETREAT: We look forward to welcoming Fr Stephen Freeman to serve as our retreat master for our annual Lenten Retreat on April 12 – 13. Everyone is welcome. Please feel free to invite family and friends. Details about Fr Stephen and the retreat topic and schedule can be found here (see attachment).

(3) FR AARON ON VACATION: I am out of the office for vacation from Thursday, February 29, through Sunday, March 3. We will not have Confessions nor Great Vespers at St Mary on Saturday, March 2. You may go to St Michael (4:30 pm) or St George (6:00 pm) instead. Fr John Baize will be serving Matins and Divine Liturgy as usual on Sunday, March 3.

(4) FORGIVENESS VESPERS: We celebrate Vespers with the Rite of Mutual Forgiveness on Sunday, March 17, at 3:30 pm, followed by an Ice Cream Social at Braum’s. Please note the earlier time than usual due to the Lord’s Diner (see note below) and the Dynamic Marriage class that will be meeting later that evening.

(5) LENT BEGINS: This year, Great Lent begins on Monday, March 18. As usual, we have Divine Services scheduled at 6:00 pm each weeknight of the first week of Lent. Most other weeks, we celebrate the services on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. During Great Lent, we fast from meat and dairy products on all days of the week. Following the Divine Liturgy for Annunciation on Monday, March 25, fish and wine are allowed.

(6) LORD’S DINER: We are volunteering with our brothers and sisters in Christ from St George Cathedral at the Lord’s Diner on the third Sunday of each month. In March, that will be March 17. Volunteers do NOT need a food handler’s card, as was the case in the past. Anyone can volunteer. If you are interested, please contact Vicki Jones (vawj55@gmail.com).

(7) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence offers us a teaching on “A Humble Person.” You can read it here >

(8) 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 >

(9) 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

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Looking Ahead at St Mary (Feb 26 – Mar 3)

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Beloved in Christ,

Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: Feb 26 – Mar 3, 2024

This Week: No fasting on any day of the week.        

  • Wed, Feb 28 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study
  • Sat, Mar 2 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Make Meat Pies
  • Sat, Mar 2 NO CONFESSIONS
  • Sat, Mar 2 NO GREAT VESPERS @ ST MARY (St Michael serves Vespers at 4:30 pm; St George at 6:00 pm)
  • Sat, Mar 2 at 6:00 pm – 20/40 Fellowship @ White Crow Cider Company (1236 E Waterman)
  • Sun, Mar 3 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Mar 3 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Mar 3 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Mar 3 at 11:30 am – Potluck Coffee Hour

Other Notes

(1) MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL PREP: We have two very important work days in March before we enter the Great Lent season (March 2 and 16). We need many people to help. You may sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-40332120-mediterranean#/.

(2) FELLOWSHIP GROUPS FOR MARCH: I will soon be assigning the March fellowship groups. If you need to opt-out for March only, please let me know (those who have permanently opted out do not need to contact me again unless they decide they want to join the rotation). For those new to the parish, the fellowship group is an assignment of each participating family/individual with two other families/individuals for the month. The goal is for those three families/individuals to meet for a time of fellowship during the month. The time and place are completely up to the group to decide.

(3) FR AARON ON VACATION: I will be out of the office for vacation from Thursday, February 29 through Sunday, March 3. We will not have Confessions nor Great Vespers at St Mary on Saturday, March 2. You may go to St Michael (4:30 pm) or St George (6:00 pm) instead. Fr John Baize will be serving Matins and Divine Liturgy as usual on Sunday, March 3.

(4) LENTEN RETREAT: We look forward to welcoming Fr Stephen Freeman to serve as our retreat master for our annual Lenten Retreat on April 12 – 13. Everyone is welcome. Please feel free to invite family and friends. Details about Fr Stephen and the retreat topic and schedule can be found here >

(5) SATURDAY OF SOULS On Saturday, March 9, we will celebrate the “Saturday of Souls” Divine Liturgy. At this liturgy we ask God to remember and have mercy on all of the departed since the beginning of time. We also will pray specifically for any departed loved ones whom you wish to remember. If you would like for your departed loved ones to be mentioned in prayer by name, please send their names to office@stmarywichita.org, bring a list of names to the parish office, or give us your names by phone no later than 12:00 pm on Tuesday, March 5.

(6) TREEHOUSE PART-TIME PROGRAM MANAGER: The Treehouse is looking for a part-time Program Manager to join their team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scheduling programs, connecting with community partners, cultivating relationships with moms, and program marketing. Visit www.wichitatreehouse.org or contact jaleen@wichitatreehouse.org for more info.

(7) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence offers us a teaching on “A New Pharisaism.” You can read it here >

(8) 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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(9) 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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Feb 18 – 25)

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Beloved in Christ,

Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: Feb 18 – Feb 25, 2024

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.        

  • Sun, Feb 18 at 5:30 pm – Lord’s Diner
  • Wed, Feb 21 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study
  • Thurs, Feb 22 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Fri, Feb 23 – Scroll on Website  
  • Sat, Feb 24 at 7:30 am – Belles Making Holy Bread
  • Sat, Feb 24 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Feb 24 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Feb 25 – Scroll in Foyer   
  • Sun, Feb 25 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Feb 25 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Feb 25 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Feb 25 at 12:00 pm – MF Prep: Prepare Meat for Kibbee

Other Notes

(1) MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL PREP: We have several dates coming up soon for our festival preparations, including next Sunday, February 25 immediately following Liturgy; and a BIG workday on Saturday, March 2. Your help is greatly appreciated. You may sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-40332120-mediterranean#/.

(2) TREEHOUSE PART-TIME PROGRAM MANAGER: The Treehouse is looking for a part-time Program Manager to join their team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scheduling programs, connecting with community partners, cultivating relationships with moms, and program marketing. Visit www.wichitatreehouse.org or contact jaleen@wichitatreehouse.org for more info.

(3) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence offers us a teaching from the life of Metropolitan Boulos Bandali. You can read it here >

(4) 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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(5) 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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Feb 12 – 18)

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Beloved in Christ,

Below you will find this week’s schedule, as well as some important notes about upcoming events.

THIS WEEK: Feb 12 – Feb 18, 2024

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.        

  • Thurs, Feb 15 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Marketplace Baking
  • Fri, Feb 16 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Marketplace Baking
  • Sat, Feb 17 – Scroll Deadline
  • Sat, Feb 17 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Marketplace Baking
  • Sat, Feb 17 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Feb 17 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Feb 18 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Feb 18 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Feb 18 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Feb 18 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
  • Sun, Feb 18 at 5:30 pm – Lord’s Diner

Other Notes

(1) MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL PREP: We have several dates coming up soon for our festival preparations. Most especially, we have three Marketplace Baking days February 15 – 17. Your help is greatly appreciated. You may sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-40332120-mediterranean#/.

(2) TREEHOUSE PART-TIME PROGRAM MANAGER: The Treehouse is looking for a part-time Program Manager to join their team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scheduling programs, connecting with community partners, cultivating relationships with moms, and program marketing. Visit www.wichitatreehouse.org or contact jaleen@wichitatreehouse.org for more info.

(3) SCROLL DEADLINE: If you’d like to submit any items for consideration for our upcoming issue of The Scroll, please contact Brett Parrott at parrott.brett.117@gmail.com.

(4) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence offers us a teaching on “The One Gospel.” You can read it here >

(5) 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: https://tmts.transistor.fm/.

(6) 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