Beloved in Christ,

Please find the Minutes from the 2021 Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 7 here. These Minutes need to be officially approved at our 2022 Annual Meeting, but we are distributing them now while the meeting is still fresh in people’s minds, and so that those who were unable to attend are aware of what transpired. If you have any requested changes to the minutes, please let me know.

In addition, find the Minutes of the October PC Meeting. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate 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: November 22 – 29, 2021

This Week: We observe the Nativity Fast through December 24.     

• Mon, Nov 22 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis Service
• Wed, Nov 24 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ Thanksgiving
• Thurs, Nov 25 & Fri, Nov 26: Office Closed – HAPPY THANKSGIVING
• Sat, Nov 27 at 4:30 pm – Confession
• Sat, Nov 27 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
• Sun, Nov 28 at 9:00 am – Matins
• Sun, Nov 28 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
• Mon, Nov 29 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ St Andrew the Apostle

Other Notes

(1) ADVENT FAST: The Advent/Christmas Fast begins on November 15. During this season we will celebrate the Advent Paraklesis (Supplication) Service several times. During the Advent Fast, we abstain from meat & dairy products. However, fish, wine and oil are allowed on all days of the week except Mon/Wed/Fri.

(2) FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEERING NEEDED: We will be supporting Gracepoint Church (9035 W Central Ave), who will be hosting families for Family Promise, November 21-28. There is a need for significant support as the congregation there is small and it is Thanksgiving week. If you have any questions or need help signing up, please contact Vicki Jones. 650-0658 or vawj55@gmail.com. THANKS for your continued support of this important ministry. Please follow the link provided to sign up to volunteer>

(3) HMT NATIVITY PROJECT BEGINS: The Humanitarian Ministry Team will be sponsoring a Nativity Project to benefit the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County. They will be collecting items from the Center’s wish list for the children in program. The Advocacy Center is the first place for children who are victims of abuse and before they are placed into a new home. The Agency also offers multiple services including medical, investigatory, mental health and advocacy for the children. The collection begins Sunday, Nov 21, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 12. See the linked flyer for details.

(4) ST MARY CHRISTMAS CARD: As announced at our Annual Meeting, to celebrate our 90^th anniversary, one project we are undertaking is to support the non-profit organization, Wichita’s Littlest Heroes. The first fundraising effort is the St Mary Christmas Card. You can see details about how to order here>

(5) BELLES CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Belles Christmas Party will be Monday, December 6, at 6:00 pm at the home of Donna & Robbie Namee. Please see the linked invite below, inviting all women of our parish to attend. learn more>

(6) CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: We are happy to announce our annual Christmas Program will be back again this year. Details can be found here. The Program & Potluck are scheduled for Sunday, December 12, beginning at 5:00 pm.

(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

Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: November 15 – 22, 2021

This Week: We observe the Nativity Fast through December 24.     

• Mon, Nov 15 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis Service
• Tues, Nov 16 at 1:00 pm – Belles Making Soup
• Tues, Nov 16 at 6:00 pm – Belles Meeting @ St Mary
• Wed, Nov 17 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm: Belles Bake Sale Pickup
• Wed, Nov 17 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study @ St Mary and/or on MS Teams (https://teams.live.com/meet/93755858624072)
• Thurs, Nov 18 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
• Sat, Nov 20 at 4:30 pm – Confession
• Sat, Nov 20 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
• Sun, Nov 21 – Humanitarian Ministry Team Nativity Project Begins (see note below)
• Sun, Nov 21 at 9:00 am – Matins
• Sun, Nov 21 at 9:00 am – Church School
• Sun, Nov 21 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
• Mon, Nov 22 at 6:00 pm – Advent Paraklesis Service

Other Notes

(1) ADVENT FAST: The Advent/Christmas Fast begins on November 15. During this season we celebrate the Advent Paraklesis (Supplication) Service several times. During the Advent Fast, we abstain from meat & dairy products. However, fish, wine and oil are allowed on all days of the week except Mon/Wed/Fri.

(2) FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEERING NEEDED: We are supporting Gracepoint Church (9035 W Central Ave), who are hosting families for Family Promise, November 21-28. There is a need for significant support as the congregation there is small and it is Thanksgiving week. If you have any questions or need help signing up, please contact Vicki Jones. 650-0658 or vawj55@gmail.com. THANKS for your continued support of this important ministry. Please follow the link provided to sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4fa4a72fa7fa7-family11.

(3) HMT NATIVITY PROJECT BEGINS: The Humanitarian Ministry Team are sponsoring a Nativity Project to benefit the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County. They are collecting items from the Center’s wish list for the children in program. The Advocacy Center is the first place for children who are victims of abuse and before they are placed into a new home. The Agency also offers multiple services including medical, investigatory, mental health and advocacy for the children. The collection begins Sunday, Nov 21, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 12. Further details are forthcoming.

(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

Beloved in Christ,

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

THIS WEEK: November 1 – 8, 2021
This Week: We observe the regular Wed/Fri fasting.     

Wed, Oct 27 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study at St Mary and/or on MS Teams (https://teams.live.com/meet/93755858624072)
RETREAT AT ST MICHAEL (2710 E 61^st St – Park City, KS) – see linked flyer below for more details also
Fri, Nov 5 at 5:00 pm – Vespers
Fri, Nov 5 at 5:30 pm – Light Supper
Fri, Nov 5 at 6:30 pm – Retreat Session 1
Sat, Nov 6 at 9:00 am – Matins & Coffee
Sat, Nov 6 at 10:00 am – Retreat Session 2 & Break
Sat, Nov 6 at 11:15 am – Retreat Session 3
Sat, Nov 6 at 8:00 am – Belles Baking
Sat, Nov 6 at 4:30 pm – Confession
Sat, Nov 6 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sun, Nov 7 – DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
Sun, Nov 7 at 9:00 am – Matins
Sun, Nov 7 at 9:00 am – Church School
Sun, Nov 7 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Sun, Nov 7 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class
Sun, Nov 7 at 11:30 am – Annual Meeting
Mon, Nov 8 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ The Archangels

Other Notes
(1) ANNUAL PARISH MEETING: Our Annual Parish Meeting is Sunday, November 7, immediately following Divine Liturgy. At that meeting we discuss and approve the 2022 budget and discuss important upcoming activities and events. We will be providing pizza and other food for those who are able to attend. Linked below is the Annual Meeting booklet for people to review in advance of the meeting, if they wish.

(2) BELLES HOLIDAY BAKE SALE—FINAL DAY TO ORDER: Today is the last day to order from The Belles Holiday Bake Sale. For more details and/or to place your order, please visit our website here: https://stmarywichita.org/shop.

(3) HELPING THOSE ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN: Many of you remember Bill Marianes, who helped us develop and implement our Strategic Plan. On Wednesday, November 3, at 7:00 pm (immediately following our Bible Study), he will be hosting several distinguished guests to discuss homelessness. Given our work with Family Promise, our Food Pantry, and our work with the Lord’s Diner, I thought many of you would be interested in listening to the program. The link to join the program on Wednesday evening is here: https://www.ancientfaith.com/radio/live. Additional details are included in the flyer linked below.

(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

Beloved in Christ,

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A 50% DISCOUNT ON FAMILY PROMISE GALA TICKETS TODAY. See Announcement #1 below for details and a link. Read more