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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