Looking Ahead at St Mary (June 12-20)

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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: June 12 – 20, 2022

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

Sun, June 12 at 5:00 pm – Small Group Meeting

Wed, June 15 – Sat, June 18: PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE (see note below)

Fri, June 17 – Scroll on Website

Sat, June 18 at 4:30 pm – Confession

Sat, June 18 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sun, June 19 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, June 19 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Sun, June 19 – Scroll in Foyer

Mon, June 20 – Apostles Fast Begins (through June 28)

Mon, June 20 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ Namee’s (1958 N Sedgwick)

Other Notes

(1) PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE: The Parish Life Conference this year is in Wichita (hosted by St George Cathedral). You can learn more about it and register here: https://www.antiochianevents.com/wichita. The dates are June 15 – 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

(2) SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team will be holding a garage sale this summer to raise funds for our $25,000 goal for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. We welcome your items for our sale! Please bring items to the church during Curt’s hours of M-F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Curt knows where the items should be stored. Please do NOT bring items and leave them in the hall! Please, NO CLOTHING and NO LARGE FURNITURE PIECES. If you have questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you!

(3) APOSTLES FAST: We begin the Apostles Fast on Monday, June 20. During that fast, we abstain from meat and dairy products on all days of the week, with fish/wine allowed on all days besides Mon/Wed/Fri. The fast continues through June 28, with the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul on June 29.

(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 (June 6 – 12)

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Beloved in Christ,

Please note on the schedule below the addition of the Gravesite Blessings on Saturday, June 11, following the Divine Liturgy for the Saturday of Souls. This was re-scheduled since the weather permitted us from going out on Memorial Day. We will meet in the area where most of the Orthodox graves are at Old Mission (i.e. NOT at the main chapel, since we will have already said the Trisagion Prayers for the Departed at church) at roughly 10:30-10:45 am. If you would like for me to visit a grave not in that area, please contact me and let me know so we can make arrangements.

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

THIS WEEK: June 6 – 12, 2022
This Week: Fish/wine/oil allowed on Wed/Fri, but no meat/dairy.      

  • Sat, June 11 at 7:30 am – Belles Mixing Holy Bread
  • Sat, June 11 at 8:00 am – Belles Making Holy Bread
  • Sat, June 11 at 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ Saturday of Souls
  • Sat, June 11 at 10:30 am – Gravesite Blessings @ Old Mission
  • Sat, June 11 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, June 11 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers ~ Pentecost
  • Sun, June 12 at 8:50 am – Festal Matins ~ Pentecost
  • Sun, June 12 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy followed by Kneeling Prayers ~ Pentecost
  • Sun, June 12 at 5:00 pm – Small Group Meeting

Other Notes
(1) SATURDAY OF SOULS: On Saturday, June 11, 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 5:00 pm on Tuesday, June 7.

(2) PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE: The Parish Life Conference this year is in Wichita (hosted by St George Cathedral). You can learn more about it and register here: https://www.antiochianevents.com/wichita. The dates are June 15 – 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

(3) NO FASTING THROUGH ASCENSION/PENTECOST: The Antiochian Patriarchate, in celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, observes no fasting on any day of the week from Pascha through Ascension (June 2 this year). From June 2 through Pentecost (June 12 this year) we observe the Wednesday/Friday fasts, but with fish, wine, and oil allowed. The week following Pentecost is also a week of no fasting, including on Wednesday & Friday.

(4) SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team will be holding a garage sale this summer to raise funds for our $25,000 goal for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. We welcome your items for our sale! Please bring items to the church during Curt’s hours of M-F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Curt knows where the items should be stored. Please do NOT bring items and leave them in the hall! Please, NO CLOTHING and NO LARGE FURNITURE PIECES. If you have questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you!

(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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (May 22 – 30)

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Beloved in Christ,

Christ is risen!

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

THIS WEEK: May 22 – 30, 2022
This Week: No fasting on any day of the week from Pascha through Ascension.      

  • Sun, May 22 at 5:00 pm – Small Group Meeting @ The Bragg’s (1001 N Roosevelt)
  • Mon, May 23 at 6:00 pm – Belles Dinner @ Olive Garden (2641 N Maize Rd)
  • Sat, May 28 – NO CONFESSION; NO GREAT VESPERS
  • Sun, May 29 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, May 29 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Mon, May 30 at 9:00 am – Gravesite Blessings @ Old Mission Chapel

Other Notes
(1) FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: St. Mary is the host parish for Family Promise on Sunday, June 5 – Sunday, June 12. To volunteer, follow this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a49aaaf2baaf94-family3. Sign up opportunities include providing food for breakfast and snacks, evening meals, transportation to and from the Day House, and spending the night at the church. Vicki Jones will be out of town during this host week. Please contact Laura Stanley (347-3794) or Father Aaron with any questions or concerns. Thanks for your support of this important ministry!

(2) FR AARON ON VACATION: I will be on vacation and unavailable from Saturday, May 21, through Sunday, May 29. In my absence, Fr Justin Matthews (May 22) and Fr Joseph Longofono (May 29) will serve the Sunday divine services (no Confessions or Great Vespers those Saturday evenings before). In case of pastoral emergency, please contact Fr Calinic Berger, associate priest at St George, at 213-505-2874. From May 25 – 29, you may also contact Fr Paul O’Callaghan at 316-209-4676.

(3) MEMORIAL DAY GRAVESITE BLESSINGS: Memorial Day gravesite blessings will begin with the Trisagion Prayers of Mercy at 9:00 am @ Old Mission Chapel on Monday, May 30. To arrange for blessings at other cemeteries, please contact Fr Aaron if you have not already.

(4) NO FASTING THROUGH ASCENSION/PENTECOST: The Antiochian Patriarchate, in celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, observes no fasting on any day of the week from Pascha through Ascension (June 2 this year). From June 2 through Pentecost (June 12 this year) we observe the Wednesday/Friday fasts, but with fish, wine, and oil allowed. The week following Pentecost is also a week of no fasting, including on Wednesday & Friday.

(5) PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE: The Parish Life Conference this year is in Wichita (hosted by St George Cathedral). You can learn more about it and register here: https://www.antiochianevents.com/wichita. The dates are June 15 – 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

(6) SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team is holding a garage sale this summer to raise funds for our $25,000 goal for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. We welcome your items for our sale! Please bring items to the church during Curt’s hours of M-F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Curt knows where the items should be stored. Please do NOT bring items and leave them in the hall! Please, NO CLOTHING and NO LARGE FURNITURE PIECES. If you have questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you!

(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 (May 9 – 15)

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Beloved in Christ,

Christ is risen! Happy Mother’s Day to all of our mothers, grandmothers, and godmothers!

We have an extremely important and busy week ahead of us. Please note that we highly encourage ALL of our parishioners to come to as many work days as possible for our festival, even if you have no prior experience.

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

THIS WEEK: May 9 – 15, 2022
This Week: No fasting on any day of the week from Pascha through Ascension.      

  • Mon, May 9 at 9:00 am – MF Prep: Greek Cookies
  • Tues, May 10 at 9:00 am – MF Prep: Hummus
  • Wed, May 11 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Green Beans & Sour Cream
  • Wed, May 11 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm AND 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Pre-Order Pick Up
  • Thurs, May 12 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Rice
  • Thurs, May 12 at 5:00 pm – MF Prep: Chicken Kabob Prep
  • Fri, May 13 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Baking Bread & other prep
  • Sat, May 14 at 8:00 am MF Prep: Final Setup & Prep
  • Sat, May 14 from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm: Mediterranean Festival
  • Sat, May 14 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, May 14 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, May 15 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, May 15 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Other Notes

(1) NO FASTING THROUGH ASCENSION/PENTECOST: The Antiochian Patriarchate, in celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, observes no fasting on any day of the week from Pascha through Ascension (June 2 this year). From June 2 through Pentecost (June 12 this year) we observe the Wednesday/Friday fasts, but with fish, wine, and oil allowed. The week following Pentecost is also a week of no fasting, including on Wednesday & Friday.

(2) FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE: One of the most important aspects of our annual Mediterranean Festival is our Marketplace. While we do sell many items that are authentically “Mediterranean,” we also make rooms for lots of other baked goods/goodies that are not. As these items are donated by our parishioners, the sales from the Marketplace are pure profit to the church. Please see the linked flyer below announcing details about how you can help with the Marketplace in advance of the festival itself. We appreciate all contributions!

(3) SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team will be holding a garage sale this summer to raise funds for our $25,000 goal for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. We welcome your items for our sale! Please bring items to the church during Curt’s hours of M-F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Curt knows where the items should be stored. Please do NOT bring items and leave them in the hall! Please, NO CLOTHING and NO LARGE FURNITURE PIECES. If you have questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you!

(4) PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE: The Parish Life Conference this year is in Wichita (hosted by St George Cathedral). You can learn more about it and register here: https://www.antiochianevents.com/wichita. The dates are June 15 – 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

(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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (May 1 – 9)

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Beloved in Christ,

Christ is risen!

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

THIS WEEK: May 1 – 9, 2022

This Week: No fasting on any day of the week from Pascha through Ascension.      

Mon, May 2 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting @ Namee’s (1958 N Sedgwick)

Sat, May 7 at 8:00 am – MF Prep: Baklawa

Sat, May 7 at 12:00 pm – Initial MF Setup

Sat, May 7 at 4:30 pm – Confession

Sat, May 7 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers

Sun, May 8 at 9:00 am – Matins

Sun, May 8 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy

Sun, May 8 at 12:00 pm – Leonidas Kambiotis Baptism

Other Notes

(1) NO FASTING THROUGH ASCENSION/PENTECOST: The Antiochian Patriarchate, in celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, observes no fasting on any day of the week from Pascha through Ascension (June 2 this year). From June 2 through Pentecost (June 12 this year) we observe the Wednesday/Friday fasts, but with fish, wine, and oil allowed. The week following Pentecost is also a week of no fasting, including on Wednesday & Friday.

(2) UPDATED MF PREP DATES: We recently added multiple work days for our Mediterranean Festival prep, most especially during the week leading up to the festival.

(3) FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE: One of the most important aspects of our annual Mediterranean Festival is our Marketplace. While we do sell many items that are authentically “Mediterranean,” we also make rooms for lots of other baked goods/goodies that are not. As these items are donated by our parishioners, the sales from the Marketplace are pure profit to the church. Please see the linked flyer below announcing details about how you can help with the Marketplace in advance of the festival itself. We appreciate all contributions!

(4) SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team will be holding a garage sale this summer to raise funds for our $25,000 goal for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. We welcome your items for our sale! Please bring items to the church during Curt’s hours of M-F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Curt knows where the items should be stored. Please do NOT bring items and leave them in the hall! Please, NO CLOTHING and NO LARGE FURNITURE PIECES. If you have questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you!

(5) PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE: The Parish Life Conference this year is in Wichita (hosted by St George Cathedral). You can learn more about it and register here: https://www.antiochianevents.com/wichita. The dates are June 15 – 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

(6) 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/.

(7) 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 (April 18 – 24)

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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: April 18 – 24, 2022
This Week: We observe the Lenten fast on all days of the week; wine allowed on Sat; no fasting on Pascha through Ascension.      

  • Sun, Apr 17 at 5:00 pm – Confession
  • Sun, Apr 17 at 6:00 pm – Bridegroom Matins
  • Mon, Apr 18 at 8:00 am – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
  • Mon, Apr 18 at 5:00 pm – Confession
  • Mon, Apr 18 at 6:00 pm – Bridegroom Matins
  • Tues, Apr 19 at 8:00 am – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
  • Tues, Apr 19 at 5:00 pm – Confession
  • Tues, Apr 19 at 6:00 pm – Bridegroom Matins
  • Wed, Apr 20 at 8:00 am – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
  • Wed, Apr 20 at 5:00 pm – Confession
  • Wed, Apr 20 at 6:00 pm – Holy Unction Service
  • Thurs, Apr 21 at 8:00 am – Vesperal Liturgy ~ The Institution of the Eucharist
  • Thurs, Apr 21 at 6:00 pm – Matins of Great & Holy Friday ~ The Twelve Passion Gospels
  • Fri, Apr 22 at 8:00 am – Royal Hours & Typika
  • Fri, Apr 22 at 3:00 pm – Great Vespers ~ The Taking Down From the Cross
  • Holy Friday Vigil Begins Immediately Following Great Vespers (around 4:00 pm)
  • Fri, Apr 22 at 6:00 pm – Matins of Great & Holy Saturday ~ The Lamentations
  • Holy Friday Vigil Continues Following Matins (around 8:00 pm)
  • Sat, Apr 23 at 9:00 am – Vesperal Liturgy ~ The Harrowing of Hades w/Baptism & Chrismation Services
  • Continental Breakfast & Decorating the Church for Pascha Immediately Following Liturgy
  • Sat, Apr 23 at 11:00 pm – Midnight Office, Rush Procession, & Paschal Matins
  • Sun, Apr 23 around 12:30 am – Paschal Divine Liturgy & Banquet
  • Sun, Apr 23 at 1:00 pm – Agape Vespers (The Vespers of Love) @ St George Cathedral

Other Notes
(1) PASCHAL BANQUET: For this year’s Paschal Banquet, the parish is providing fried chicken tenders. 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.

(2) NO FASTING THROUGH ASCENSION/PENTECOST: The Antiochian Patriarchate, in celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, observes no fasting on any day of the week from Pascha through Ascension (June 2 this year). From June 2 through Pentecost (June 12 this year) we observe the Wednesday/Friday fasts, but with fish, wine, and oil allowed. The week following Pentecost is also a week of no fasting, including on Wednesday & Friday.

(3) NO KNEELING UNTIL PENTECOST: Please remember, in celebration of the Resurrection (in Greek, anastasis—literally, being made to stand), we do not kneel in church on Pascha through Pentecost Divine Liturgy. We kneel again for the first time at the Prayers of Kneeling after Divine Liturgy on Pentecost Sunday (June 20 this year).

(4) UPDATED MF PREP DATES: We recently added multiple work days for our Mediterranean Festival prep, most especially during the week leading up to the festival. Please see that one-page calendar linked below.

(5) FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE: One of the most important aspects of our annual Mediterranean Festival is our Marketplace. While we do sell many items that are authentically “Mediterranean,” we also make rooms for lots of other baked goods/goodies that are not. As these items are donated by our parishioners, the sales from the Marketplace are pure profit to the church. Please see the linked flyer below announcing details about how you can help with the Marketplace in advance of the festival itself. We appreciate all contributions!

(6) SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team is holding a garage sale this summer to raise funds for our $25,000 goal for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. We welcome your items for our sale! Please bring items to the church during Curt’s hours of M-F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Curt knows where the items should be stored. Please do NOT bring items and leave them in the hall! Please, NO CLOTHING and NO LARGE FURNITURE PIECES. If you have questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you!

(7) PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE: The Parish Life Conference this year is in Wichita (hosted by St George Cathedral). You can learn more about it and register here: https://www.antiochianevents.com/wichita. The dates are June 15 – 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

(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 (April 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: April 11 – 18, 2022
This Week: We observe the Lenten fast on all days of the week; wine/oil allowed on Sat; fish also allowed on Palm Sunday.      

  • Mon, Apr 11 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline
  • Wed, Apr 13 at 6:00 pm – 9th Hour & Typika @ St George
  • Wed, Apr 13 at 6:20 pm – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Meal Provided @ St George
  • Thurs, Apr 14 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Fri, Apr 15 at 6:00 pm – Little Compline w/Canon of St Lazarus
  • Sat, Apr 16 at 8:15 am – Festal Matins ~ Lazarus Saturday
  • Sat, Apr 16 at 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ Lazarus Saturday
  • Sat, Apr 16 at 10:00 am – Breakfast & Decorate the Church for Palm Sunday
  • Sat, Apr 16 at 12:30 pm – Children’s Day at the Chancery (see linked flyer below—adults also welcome)
  • Sat, Apr 16 at 4:00 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Apr 16 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Apr 17 at 8:45 am – Festal Matins ~ Palm Sunday
  • Sun, Apr 17 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Apr 17 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ Palm Sunday
  • Sun, Apr 17 at 11:15 am – Pancake Breakfast (see note below)
  • Sun, Apr 17 at 5:00 pm – Confession
  • Sun, Apr 17 at 6:00 pm – Bridegroom Matins
  • Mon, Apr 18 at 8:00 am – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
  • Mon, Apr 18 at 5:00 pm – Confession
  • Mon, Apr 18 at 6:00 pm – Bridegroom Matins

Other Notes

(1) LAZARUS SATURDAY AT THE CHANCERY: All parishioners, and most especially those with young children, are invited and encouraged to attend the annual “Children’s Day at the Chancery” on Lazarus Saturday, April 16.

(2) PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON PALM SUNDAY: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team will be hosting a pancake breakfast after Palm Sunday Liturgy on April 17. Some of our very talented parishioners (all men!) are cooking! Please plan to stay and enjoy homemade pancakes with all your favorite toppings. As an added treat, we are also serving mimosas! This is a free will donation event to benefit our “Children Are A Blessing” fund for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes.

(3) PASCHAL BANQUET: For this year’s Paschal Banquet, the parish will be providing fried chicken tenders. 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) FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE: One of the most important aspects of our annual Mediterranean Festival is our Marketplace. While we do sell many items that are authentically “Mediterranean,” we also make rooms for lots of other baked goods/goodies that are not. As these items are donated by our parishioners, the sales from the Marketplace are pure profit to the church. We appreciate all contributions!

(5) SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team will be holding a garage sale this summer to raise funds for our $25,000 goal for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. We welcome your items for our sale! Please bring items to the church during Curt’s hours of M-F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Curt knows where the items should be stored. Please do NOT bring items and leave them in the hall! Please, NO CLOTHING and NO LARGE FURNITURE PIECES. If you have questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you!

(6) PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE: The Parish Life Conference this year is in Wichita (hosted by St George Cathedral). You can learn more about it and register here: https://www.antiochianevents.com/wichita. The dates are June 15 – 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

(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 (March 28 – April 4)

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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: March 28 – April 4, 2022
This Week: We observe the Lenten fast on all days of the week; wine/oil allowed on Sat/Sun.      

  • Mon, Mar 28 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline
  • Mon, Mar 28 at 7:00 pm – Discussion about the film “Man of God” (added to the calendar)
  • Wed, Mar 30 at 6:00 pm – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Meal Following
  • Fri, Apr 1 at 6:00 pm – Akathist
  • Sat, Apr 2 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Apr 2 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Apr 3 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Apr 3 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Apr 3 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Mon, Apr 4 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline

Other Notes

(1) “MAN OF GOD” FILM DISCUSSION: At the request of several people who attended the “Man of God” film on March 21, we will host an informal discussion about the film on Monday, March 28, at 7:00 pm, following the Great Compline service. All are welcome to attend. Lenten food/beverages may be brought as well.

Lazarus Saturday Flyer

(2) LAZARUS SATURDAY AT THE CHANCERY: All parishioners, and most especially those with young children, are invited and encouraged to attend the annual “Children’s Day at the Chancery” on Lazarus Saturday, April 16. Details, including requested donations for The Treehouse.

Lazarus Saturday Flyer

(3) CHRIST THE SAVIOR ACADEMY TEACHER OPENINGS: Christ the Savior Academy is currently seeking elementary and middle school teachers for the 2022-23 school year. Please contact the school at (316)201-4810 for more information or visit their website https://csawichita.org for an application.

(4) FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE: One of the most important aspects of our annual Mediterranean Festival is our Marketplace. While we do sell many items that are authentically “Mediterranean,” we also make rooms for lots of other baked goods/goodies that are not. As these items are donated by our parishioners, the sales from the Marketplace are pure profit to the church. Please see the linked flyer below announcing details about how you can help with the Marketplace in advance of the festival itself. We appreciate all contributions!

(5) SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team will be holding a garage sale this summer to raise funds for our $25,000 goal for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. We welcome your items for our sale! Please bring items to the church during Curt’s hours of M-F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Curt knows where the items should be stored. Please do NOT bring items and leave them in the hall! Please, NO CLOTHING and NO LARGE FURNITURE PIECES. If you have questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you!

(6) CSR SCHOLARSHIPS & TRANSPORTATION: Each year, The Order of St Ignatius generously provides $700/parish of scholarships for children to attend an Archdiocesan-affiliated camp. In our case, for most children, the camp they attend is Camp St Raphael (CSR). If your child(ren) is planning to attend CSR this year and you would like to be considered for a scholarship and/or you would like to be included in transportation planning to get the kids to and from camp, please contact me by e-mail no later than Sunday, March 27, so we can submit the scholarship form and begin coordinating travel.

(7) PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE: The Parish Life Conference this year is in Wichita (hosted by St George Cathedral). You can learn more about it and register here: https://www.antiochianevents.com/wichita. The dates are June 15 – 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

(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 (March 21 – 28)

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Beloved in Christ,

Please find the February 2022 Parish Council Meeting Minutes here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or PC Chair, TC Wallace (tcswede75@gmail.com).

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

THIS WEEK: March 21 – 28, 2022
This Week: We observe the Lenten fast on all days of the week; fish, wine/oil allowed on Friday EVENING after Liturgy; wine/oil allowed on Sat/Sun.      

  • Mon, Mar 21 at 5:00 pm – Great Compline (NOTE TIME CHANGE DUE TO FILM)
  • Mon, Mar 21 at 7:00 pm – “Man of God” Film @ Regal Warrant Theater West
  • Wed, Mar 23 at 6:00 pm – 9th Hour & Typika
  • Wed, Mar 23 at 6:20 pm – Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Meal Following (hosting St George)
  • FRI, MAR 25 – SAT, MAR 26: LENTEN RETREAT LEARN MORE>
  • Fri, Mar 25 at 4:30 pm – Vesperal Liturgy ~ Annunciation
  • Fri, Mar 25 at 5:45 pm – Meal
  • Fri, Mar 25 at 6:30 pm – Retreat Session 1 (The Desert Fathers)
  • Sat, Mar 26 at 9:30 am – Morning Prayers
  • Sat, Mar 26 at 10:00 am – Breakfast
  • Sat, Mar 26 at 10:30 am – Session 2 (What Can Orthodox & Evangelicals Learn From Each Other?)
  • Sat, Mar 26 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Mar 26 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Mar 27 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Mar 27 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Mar 27 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Mon, Mar 28 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline

Other Notes

(1) “MAN OF GOD” FILM & GREAT COMPLINE: On Monday, March 21, Great Compline is served at 5:00 pm. Those who have reserved tickets through the church will then meet at Regal Warren West around 6:30 pm for the “Man of God” film. Please note that based on the way we had to order tickets, we will need to enter together in groups of 10 people at a time. Consequently, it is important that everyone arrive before the 7:00 pm film start time so we can all enter and be seated for the beginning of the film.

(2) HOSTING ST GEORGE: We is hosting a joint Pre-Sanctified service and Potluck Dinner this Wednesday, March 23rd. We ask that you bring double or triple the amount that you would typically bring. If you have any questions about providing food, please ask any of The Belles.

(3) FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE: One of the most important aspects of our annual Mediterranean Festival is our Marketplace. While we do sell many items that are authentically “Mediterranean,” we also make rooms for lots of other baked goods/goodies that are not. As these items are donated by our parishioners, the sales from the Marketplace are pure profit to the church. Please see the linked flyer announcing details about how you can help with the Marketplace in advance of the festival itself. We appreciate all contributions!

(4) SUMMER GARAGE SALE: The St. Mary 90th Anniversary Team is holding a garage sale this summer to raise funds for our $25,000 goal for Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. We welcome your items for our sale! Please bring items to the church during Curt’s hours of M-F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Curt knows where the items should be stored. Please do NOT bring items and leave them in the hall! Please, NO CLOTHING and NO LARGE FURNITURE PIECES. If you have questions, please contact Laura Stanley or Tracy Namee. Thank you!

(5) CSR SCHOLARSHIPS & TRANSPORTATION: Each year, The Order of St Ignatius generously provides $700/parish of scholarships for children to attend an Archdiocesan-affiliated camp. In our case, for most children, the camp they attend is Camp St Raphael (CSR). If your child(ren) is planning to attend CSR this year and you would like to be considered for a scholarship and/or you would like to be included in transportation planning to get the kids to and from camp, please contact me by e-mail no later than Sunday, March 27, so we can submit the scholarship form and begin coordinating travel.

(6) PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE: The Parish Life Conference this year is in Wichita (hosted by St George Cathedral). You can learn more about it and register here: https://www.antiochianevents.com/wichita. The dates are June 15 – 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

(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 (March 13 – 21)

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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: March 13 – 21, 2022

This Week: We observe the Lenten fast on all days of the week; wine/oil allowed on Sat/Sun.      

  • Sun, Mar 13 at 5:00 pm – Small Group Meeting
  • Mon, Mar 14 at 6:00 pm – Great Compline
  • Wed, Mar 16 at 6:00 pm – Pre-Sanctified w/Lenten Potluck Meal Following
  • Thurs, Mar 17 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Fri, Mar 18 at 6:00 pm – Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God
  • Sat, Mar 19 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Mar 19 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Mar 20 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Mar 20 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Mar 20 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Mar 20 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
  • Mon, Mar 21 at 5:00 pm – Great Compline (NOTE TIME CHANGE DUE TO FILM)
  • Mon, Mar 21 at 7:00 pm – “Man of God” Film @ Regal Warrant Theater West

Other Notes

(1) THE ENCOUNTER APP: Faithtree Resources recently released an app called “The Encounter” to help us build a healthy habit of daily prayers. In addition, the free app has music available and a place to submit prayer requests. If you would like to check out this app, you can download it from the Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.faithtree&hl=en_US&gl=US) or from Apple’s App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-encounter/id1596789782).

(2) PRE-SANCTIFIED POTLUCKS: We are thankful to have many new members, catechumens, and inquirers at our parish. We invite all of them and all our parishioners to not only attend the Pre-Sanctified services throughout Lent (as well as the many other services), but to also stay after Pre-Sanctified for our community potluck meal. Please note all items provided for the potluck should be in keeping with the Lenten fast (no meat/dairy). Parishioners may use the refrigerators/freezers for any items that need it during the service and can set out those items following the Pre-Sanctified dismissal.

(3) LUNCH WITH FLOYD AND ANCUTA FRANTZ: Please join Floyd and Ancuta Frantz, our OCMC Missionaries to Romania, at St. George on Sunday, March 20, following coffee hour! Email sallybuxtonwks@gmail.com by March 17 if you’d like to join us for a lunch buffet and a PowerPoint update.

(4) LENTEN RETREAT: We are excited for Dr. Brad Nassif, a son of our parish, now a professor in the Chicago area, to be our featured speaker. Please see the flyer for more details and be sure to share this information with your family and friends.

(5) CSR SCHOLARSHIPS & TRANSPORTATION: Each year, The Order of St Ignatius generously provides $700/parish of scholarships for children to attend an Archdiocesan-affiliated camp. In our case, for most children, the camp they attend is Camp St Raphael (CSR). If your child(ren) is planning to attend CSR this year and you would like to be considered for a scholarship and/or you would like to be included in transportation planning to get the kids to and from camp, please contact me by e-mail no later than Sunday, March 27, so we can submit the scholarship form and begin coordinating travel.

(6) PARISH LIFE CONFERENCE: The Parish Life Conference this year is in Wichita (hosted by St George Cathedral). You can learn more about it and register here: https://www.antiochianevents.com/wichita. The dates are June 15 – 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

(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