St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
Publish Date: 2024-11-24
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St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (316) 264-1576
  • Street Address:

  • 344 S Martinson St.

  • Wichita, KS 67213-4044


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fifth Tone

Let us believers praise and worship the Word, co-eternal with the Father and the Spirit, born of the Virgin for our salvation; for he took pleasure in ascending the Cross in the flesh, to suffer death, and to raise the dead by his glorious Resurrection.

Apolytikion for Afterfeast of the Entry of the Theotokos in the Fourth Tone

Today the Virgin is the foreshadowing of the pleasure of God, and the beginning of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. Thou hast appeared in the Temple of God openly and hast gone before, preaching Christ to all. Let us shout with one thrilling voice, saying, Rejoice, O thou who art the fulfillment of the Creator's dispensation.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone

The all-pure temple of the Savior, the most precious bridal-chamber and Virgin, the treasure-house of the glory of God, today entered the Temple of the Lord, bringing with her the grace which is in the divine Spirit: whom also the angels of God do celebrate in song; for she is the heavenly tabernacle.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fifth Tone. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.


Gospel Reading

13th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 18:18-27

At that time, a ruler came to Jesus and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.' " And he said, "All these I have observed from my youth." And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." But when he heard this he became sad, for he was very rich. Jesus looking at him said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?" But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."


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Holy Bread Offering:

HOLY BREAD

11/24/2024

HOLY BREAD

 

Holy Bread (Prosphora) and Coffee Hour are offered by:  Thomas and Ruth Laham

Orthodox servants of God, that they may have mercy, life, peace, health, salvation and visitation: Fr. Philip Vreeland, Tom, Ruth, James, Maria Charles, AND Leon, Joe, Carla, Bill, Lynda, Paul, Bryan, Jessica, Lindsey, Allison, Emily, Ethel, George, Liz, Athena, Anthony

 

 The Orthodox servants of God departed this life in the hope of resurrection unto life eternal: Debra, Charles, Margaret, Richard, Gene, Esther, Johnny, Thomas, John, Elizabeth, Alex, Philip, Olga, Helen, Phil, Edna, Joann, George, George, Mary, Fred, Fr. Nahas, Lester, Mary, Oscar, Selma, Tommy, Crystal, Kenneth, Lorraine, Salemee, Joe, Lasema, Mae, Sittee Kallail, Dennis, Fr. Mahfouz, Alice, L. Richard, Subdeacon John AND John, John, Elizabeth, Andrew, Winnifred, Howard, Mary, Velma, Ethel, Ralph, Stanley, Martha, Isabel, John, Tom, Sr. Mary Good, Andrew, Jenette, Arline, Mary Lou

 

Trisagion Prayers of Mercy: will be offered today for the repose of the souls of the servants of God, Richard Henry, Gene Henry, Esther Henry. May their memories be eternal!

 

 

 Your prayers are requested: Nadia Abdelmaseh, Joan Aboud, George Augst, Cindy Baize, Dawneen Banks, Karl Beal, Dn. Stephen Beasley, Jim Buckler, Teresa C., Roy Clark, George Cochran, Elisabeth Esquivel, Maria Greene, Weine Habtemariam, Jacqueline Howk, Edwin Kerley & family, Mary Ann Khoury, Michael and Robin Khoury and family, Marlo and Sue Kinsey, Sean and Valerie Lehl & family, Matthew and Erica Lockwood, Linda Love, Donna Namee, Robbie Namee, Barbara Nassif, Yvonne Nassif, Annalise Shearer, Bonita Somerhalder, Jacob Taylor, Corina, Cristian, and Iulian Todorache, Autumn and Kim Volhein, Glen Willett, Jadallah Wolf, Kouri Wolf, Marcia Pinkerton-Wolfe, Elena Zamfir, Aidan, Anthony, Briana, Carlynne, Emily, Luciana, Samantha, Valerica, Xenia

May God remember all of them and us in His Kingdom.


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Announcements

ST MARY GUIDEBOOK

We recently released a St Mary Guidebook for our parishioners. The Guidebook helps to provide insight into our practices, traditions, and expectations at St Mary. A hard copy of the Guidebook is available in the church foyer. If you prefer an electronic copy, let Fr Aaron know and he will email it to you. Each week we will provide a brief snippet from the Guidebook to help familiarize everyone with it. See below for this week's section. 

 

CROSSING THOSE LEGS?

 

In some Orthodox cultures, crossing one's legs is taboo and considered to be very disrespectful. In our North American culture, where there are no real taboos concerning crossing one's legs, we tend to cross our legs to get comfortable while sitting. Should we cross our legs in church? No. Not because it is "wrong" to ever cross legs, but rather because it is too casual - and too relaxed - for being in church. Just think about it, when you get settled in your favorite chair at home, you lean back, cross your legs, and then your mind can wander anywhere it wants. Remember that sitting in church is a concession, not the normative way of prayer. You surely don't want to get too relaxed and let your mind wander off too much. In fact, when you do sit in church, you should sit attentively - and not too comfortably. When sitting in church, keep those feet on the floor, ready to stand at attention (which is what "Let us attend" means). Cross yourself with your fingers and hand- but don't cross your legs!


DUI Victim Center Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Neededthe Annual Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope will be needing volunteers for this year’s event at St. Mary Hall on December 1.  Help will be needed for table settings, setting up and serving food/coffee, checking in and greeting guests, etc.  A volunteer sign-up form is located on the Holy Bread table in the hall.  For more information contact Sheila Cairns  at DUI office 768-2096 or Mary Ann Khoury during coffee hour or call at 640-7077/maktoob@cox.net.


HOLY BREAD NEED

11/24/2024

There is an opening to offer Holy Bread and/or Coffee Hour for Sunday December 1st. If you would like to help out with this need please sign up in the book or email the church office (office@stmarywichita.org).


BAKLAWA - HOLIDAY SALE

Mark Your Calendars!!

We need help finishing the baklawa for our Holiday sale. We still need a few helpers to cut baklawa for packaging on Monday, December 9. Please sign up to help here: St Mary/Wichita, KS: Holiday Bake Sale Prep Dates - 2024


FAMILY PROMISE DECEMBER 8-15

11/17/2024

FAMILY PROMISE December 8-15 

St. Mary is the host parish for FAMILY PROMISE the week of December 8-15. Please use the link below to sign up. Opportunities for those who would prefer to sign up in person will be available after liturgy on Nov.17 and Dec. 1.  Sign up opportunities include providing food for breakfast and snacks, evening meals, a hot breakfast Saturday, transportation to and from the Day House, laundry, and spending the night at the church. Thanks for you support of this important ministry. Contact Vicki Jones, 650-0658, or Father Aaron with any questions.

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49AAAF2BAAF94-53027207-dec#/


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Birthdays and Anniversaries

Celebrations this week

11/24/2024

Josiah Oller (11/29), Clark Royle (11/29)

May God grant them many years!


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Calendar

  • St. Mary Parish Calendar

    November 24 to December 8, 2024

    Sunday, November 24

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Church School

    Thursday, November 28

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING

    Office Closed

    Saturday, November 30

    4:30PM Confession

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, December 1

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Potluck Coffee Hour

    5:00PM DUI Victim Center Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance & Hope

    Monday, December 2

    6:00PM Belles Christmas Party @ Tracy Namee's (2860 N Cypress Cir)

    Wednesday, December 4

    8:00AM Divine Liturgy ~ Sts Barbara & John Damascene

    6:00PM Great Vespers

    6:30PM Bible Study

    Friday, December 6

    8:00AM Divine Liturgy ~ St Nicholas

    6:00PM Advent Paraklesis

    Saturday, December 7

    4:30PM Confession

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, December 8

    FAMILY PROMISE HOST WEEK

    Choir/Chanter Appreciation Sunday

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Church School

    4:30PM Christmas Lessons & Carols @ St Michael (2710 E 61st St N, Park City)

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Saints and Feasts

November 24

Our Holy Father Clement, Pope of Rome

Saint Clement was instructed in the Faith of Christ by the Apostle Peter. He became Bishop of Rome in the year 91, the third after the death of the Apostles. He died as a martyr about the year 100 during the reign of Trajan.


November 25

Katherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria

Saint Catherine, who was from Alexandria, was the daughter of Constas (or Cestus). She was an exceedingly beautiful maiden, most chaste, and illustrious in wealth, lineage, and learning. By her steadfast understanding, she utterly vanquished the passionate and unbridled soul of Maximinus, the tyrant of Alexandria; and by her eloquence, she stopped the mouths of the so-called philosophers who had been gathered to dispute with her. She was crowned with the crown of martyrdom in the year 305. Her holy relics were taken by Angels to the holy mountain of Sinai, where they were discovered many years later; the famous monastery of Saint Catherine was originally dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord and the Burning Bush, but later was dedicated to Saint Catherine. According to the ancient usage, Saints Catherine and Mercurius were celebrated on the 24th of this month, whereas the holy Hieromartyrs Clement of Rome and Peter of Alexandria were celebrated on the 25th. The dates of the feasts of these Saints were interchanged at the request of the Church and Monastery of Mount Sinai, so that the festival of Saint Catherine, their patron, might be celebrated more festively together with the Apodosis of the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos. The Slavic Churches, however, commemorate these Saints on their original dates.


November 30

Andrew the First- Called Apostle

This Saint was from Bethsaida of Galilee; he was the son of Jonas and the brother of Peter, the chief of the Apostles. He had first been a disciple of John the Baptist; afterwards, on hearing the Baptist's witness concerning Jesus, when he pointed Him out with his finger and said, "Behold the Lamb of God, Which taketh away the sin of the world" (John 1.29,36), he straightway followed Christ, and became His first disciple; wherefore he is called the First-called of the Apostles. After the Ascension of the Saviour, he preached in various lands; and having suffered many things for His Name's sake, he died in Patras of Achaia, where he was crucified on a cross in the shape of an "X," the first letter of "Christ" in Greek; this cross is also the symbol of Saint Andrew.


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Weekly Bulletin Inserts

    ST MICHAEL CHRISTMAS CAROLS

    ST MICHAEL CHRISTMAS CAROLS

    ST MICHAEL CHRISTMAS CAROLS


    CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

    CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

    CHRISTMAS FLOWERS


    The Belles of St. Mary Christmas Party

    The Belles of St. Mary Christmas Party

    The Belles of St. Mary Christmas Party All ladies are invited to join us on Monday December 2,2024 at 6 pm at the home of Eric & Tracy Namee. 2860 N. Cypress Circle, 67226. Please bring a Lenten entree, side dish, salad, or dessert to share. If you would like to participate in the Gift Exchange game, it is a $10.00 limit. Please no gag gifts. Please R.S.V.P. to Robbie 831-0256 or 619-3366


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