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

Looking Ahead at St Mary (Feb 5 – 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: Feb 5 – Feb 11, 2024

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.        

  • Wed, Feb 7 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study
  • Sat, Feb 10 at 3:30 pm – Pre-Teen Social
  • Sat, Feb 10 at 4:00 pm – Men’s Prayer Group
  • Sat, Feb 10 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Feb 10 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Feb 11 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Feb 11 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Feb 11 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Feb 4 at 11:30 am – Potluck Coffee Hour

Other Notes

(1) HOUSE BLESSINGS: If you would like your home to be blessed this year, please e-mail me with your address, phone number, and your general availability.

(2) 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 > 

(3) 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.

(4) SaGE RETREAT IN OKC: As previously announced via e-mail to the parish, our teens have been invited to attend a retreat in OKC the evening of Saturday, February 17 through Sunday, February 18. The SaGE (Sex and God Education) Retreat is a wonderful experience for our youth. If you are interested in having your teen attend, please contact me ASAP so we can make arrangements.

(5) “THE ORTHODOX DEACONESS”: Last week, Metropolitan Saba was featured in Ancient Faith’s special episode titled “The Orthodox Deaconess: Examining the Call for Restoration.” You can listen to the episode and interviews with His Eminence and other panelists here >

(6) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence offers us a teaching on Frequent Communion (Part II). You can 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 (Jan 21 – 29)

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Beloved in Christ,

Just as an FYI: after a several month break, Jason Ewertt and I released a new episode of the Teach Me Thy Statutes podcast this week (see link below). We plan to begin releasing new episodes again on a weekly basis.

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

THIS WEEK: Jan 21 – 29, 2024

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.        

  • Sun, Jan 21 at 5:30 pm – Lord’s Diner
  • Wed, Jan 24 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study
  • Sat, Jan 27 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Jan 27 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Jan 28 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Jan 28 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Jan 28 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Mon, Jan 29 at 6:00 pm – Divine Liturgy ~ Three Great Hierarchs

Other Notes

(1) HOUSE BLESSINGS: If you would like your home to be blessed this year, please e-mail me with your address, phone number, and your general availability.

(2) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence offers us a teaching on “The Little Flock.” You can read it here (see attachment).

(3) 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/.

(4) 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 (Jan 14 – 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: Jan 14 – 21, 2024

This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.        

  • Sun, Jan 14 at 5:00 pm – Orthodoxy on Tap @ Old School Taphouse (210 E Kechi Rd, Kechi, KS)
  • Tues, Jan 16 from 5-9 pm: Il Vicino/Christ the Savior Academy Fundraiser (see flyer)
  • Wed, Jan 17 at 8:00 am – Divine Liturgy ~ St Anthony the Great
  • Wed, Jan 17 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study
  • Thurs, Jan 18 at 5:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting
  • Sat, Jan 20 at 9:00 am – MF Prep: Roll Cabbage (sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-40332120-mediterranean#/)
  • Sat, Jan 20 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Jan 20 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sat, Jan 20 at 6:30 pm – 20/40 Fellowship Group @ Namee’s (2860 N Cypress)
  • Sun, Jan 21 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Jan 21 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Jan 21 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Jan 21 at 10:30 am – Catechism Class

Other Notes

(1) HOUSE BLESSINGS: If you would like your home to be blessed this year, please e-mail me with your address, phone number, and your general availability.

(2) ORTHODOXY ON TAP: The next Orthodoxy on Tap event, which is primarily geared towards young adults, is scheduled for Sunday, January 14, from 5-8pm at Old School Tap House & Social in Kechi (210 East Kechi Rd). I will be the featured speaker (for about 20-30 minutes; the rest of the time is for fellowship). Come and enjoy some food and drink while we learn the Faith together. Please RSVP to Rachel Garton of St George Cathedral at (316) 204-6189 if you plan to attend.

(3) MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL PREP: We have our first MAJOR workday this coming Saturday, January 20, with two shifts available to help. Please consider signing up to help with a shift. It is greatly appreciated. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AAA92AA7FB6-40332120-mediterranean#/

(4) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week His Eminence offers us a teaching on Epiphany/Theophany. You can read it here (see attachment).

(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 (Jan 8 – Jan 14)

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THIS WEEK: Jan 8 – Jan 14, 2024
This Week: Regular Wed/Fri fasting.        
  • Mon, Jan 8 at 6:30 pm – Belles Meeting VIA ZOOM (link will be sent via Belles group text)
  • Wed, Jan 10 at 6:00 pm – Bible Study
  • Sat, Jan 13 at 9:00 am – MF Prep: Core/Steam/Trim Cabbage (sign up to help here >)
  • Sat, Jan 13 at 4:00 pm – Men’s Prayer Group
  • Sat, Jan 13 at 4:30 pm – Confession
  • Sat, Jan 13 at 5:00 pm – Great Vespers
  • Sun, Jan 14 at 9:00 am – Matins
  • Sun, Jan 14 at 9:00 am – Church School
  • Sun, Jan 14 at 10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
  • Sun, Jan 14 at 12:00 pm – Dynamic Marriage Preview Session
  • Sun, Jan 14 at 5:00 pm – Orthodoxy on Tap @ Old School Taphouse (210 E Kechi Rd, Kechi, KS)

Other Notes
(1) BIBLE STUDY BEGINS JANUARY 10: We begin a weekly Bible study in January on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm. We will go through the readings of Great and Holy Week that we read each year during the services to help us better prepare for the Lenten/Holy Week/Pascha season.

(2) HOUSE BLESSINGS: If you would like your home to be blessed this year, please e-mail me with your address, phone number, and your general availability.

(3) DYNAMIC MARRIAGE COURSE: Fr. Aaron and Kh. Gwen Warwick will once again facilitate a Dynamic Marriage course at St. Mary from February 18 – April 14. The interactive enrichment class meets in-person each Sunday at 6:00 pm at St. Mary. During the week between classes, couples will complete helpful assignments individually and as a couple. Couples must attend at least six of the Sunday classes to receive a completion certificate. A brief Preview Session to highlight the program will be hosted during Coffee Hour at St. Mary on Sunday, January 14. You may also contact Fr. Aaron (204-6725) or Gwen (214-5714) with questions about the class or to register. Registration deadline is Sunday, January 28. Cost is $150. Payment plans/scholarships may be available upon request.

(4) ORTHODOXY ON TAP: The next Orthodoxy on Tap event, which is primarily geared towards young adults, is scheduled for Sunday, January 14, from 5-8 pm at Old School Tap House & Social in Kechi (210 East Kechi Rd). I am the featured speaker (for about 20-30 minutes; the rest of the time is for fellowship). Come and enjoy some food and drink while we learn the Faith together. Please RSVP to Rachel Garton of St George Cathedral at (316) 204-6189 if you plan to attend.

(5) METROPOLITAN SABA’S WEEKLY TEACHING: This week, His Eminence offers us a teaching on Epiphany/Theophany. You can read it here >

(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