St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
Publish Date: 2025-03-23
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Holy Bread Offering:
Announcements
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Calendar
Saints and Feasts
Wisdom of the Fathers
Weekly Bulletin Inserts
service schedule

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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

Contact Information

Parish Priest: Fr Aaron Warwick


[email protected]

Fr. John Baize, Attached



Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of all North America His Eminence Metropolitan Saba



Archiepiscopal Vicar Fr Calinic Berger



Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Sixth Tone

When Mary stood at thy grave looking for thy sacred body, angelic powers shone above thy revered tomb, and the soldiers who were to keep guard became as dead men. Thou led hades captive and wast not tempted thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst give life to the world. Thou who art risen from the dead, O Lord, glory to Thee.

Apolytikion for Sun. of the Holy Cross in the First Tone

O Lord, save thy people and bless thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all their enemies, and by the power of thy Cross preserving thy kingdom.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Eighth Tone

To thee the champion leader, I thy servant offer thanks for victory, O Theotokos, thou who hast delivered me from terror. And as thou hast that power invincible, from all dangers thou alone can set me free, that I may cry unto thee: Hail, O bride without bridegroom.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Sixth Tone. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-6.

BRETHREN, since we have a high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee"; as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Gospel Reading

Sunday of the Holy Cross
The Reading is from Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

The Lord said: "If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in return for his life? For whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

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Holy Bread Offering:

HOLY BREAD

03/23/2025

Holy Bread (Prosphora) and Coffee Hour are offered by: Bruce & Joan Ferris

Orthodox servants of God, that they may have mercy, life, peace, health, salvation and visitation: Bruce, Joan, Justine, Jesse, Lille, Aaron, Chloe, Mara, Austen, Candice, Andrew, Valerie, Don, Dennis, Cathy, Greg, Debi, Tracy, Eric AND Margaret, Joe, Tom, Lee, Anaya, Hanah Leigh, Mariella, Nancy

The Orthodox servants of God departed this life in the hope of resurrection unto life eternal: Yvonne, Priest Nicholas, Mary, Frank, Lorraine, George AND Margaret, John, Jessie, Don, Vincent, Annie, Jack, Dick

Your prayers are requested: 

Nadia Abdelmaseh, Joan Aboud, George Augst, Kh. Cindy Baize, Dawneen Banks, Karl Beal, Dn. Stephen Beasley, Jim Buckler, Teresa C., Deana Carothers, 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, 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. 

 

HANDLING THE HOLY BREAD

 

After taking Holy Communion and at the end of the Liturgy, it is traditional to eat a piece of holy bread or antidoron - the bread that was left over after Holy Communion was prepared. While antidoron is not Holy Communion, it is blessed bread and as such, should be eaten carefully so that crumbs don't fall all over the place. After taking Communion or kissing the cross at the end of the Divine Liturgy, take one piece of antidoron (you don't need four or five pieces) and when you return to your place, eat the bread trying not to drop crumbs. If you want to give a piece to someone else, go ahead and take an extra piece - don't break yours in half (it produces too many crumbs). And monitor your children as they take the antidoron and teach them to eat it respectfully.


FAMILY PROMISE

03/09/2025

FAMILY PROMISE March 30 to April 6

St. Mary is the host parish for FAMILY PROMISE the week of March 30 to April 6. Please use the link below to volunteer to help. Sign up opportunities include providing food for the church's FP pantry, evening meals, transportation to and from the Day House, laundry, and spending night with the guests at the church. Thanks for your support of this important ministry. Contact Vicki Jones, 650-0658, or Father Aaron with any questions.  

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49AAAF2BAAF94-55409468-family


VISITATION

Mary Ann Khoury has moved to CedarHurst Senior Living (11820 W 29th St). She is in Apt 12 and would love visitors anytime. If you wish to call in advance, she can be reached at 316-640-7077.


Belles Upcoming Events

Belles Upcoming Events

March 26th Joint Pre-Sanctified Dinner- If you can please be at the church by 3pm.  Everyone’s help is needed

March 31st – Family Promise Dinner.


MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL

03/16/2025

Mediterranean Festival 2025!

 

***TICKEST AVAILABLE!!! SEE PAULA ZARICH IN THE CHURCH HALL TO GET YOURS!!! WE ASK EVERY FAMILY TO TRY AND SELL 10 TICKETS! ***

 

The Mediterranean Festival is our parish’s largest fundraiser. Please help us make this year’s festival our best yet! We need EVERYONE’S help to pull off this huge event. There are lots of ways to help, including baking for the Mediterranean Market, joining us on cooking days, taking time off work to help the week prior to the festival (there is SO much to do the week of the festival that any extra hands are a big help!,) planning to work the day of the festival and, last but not least, selling tickets, sharing our Facebook posts and spreading the word.


MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL

03/16/2025

Mediterranean Festival 2025!

The weeks are slipping by and the date for our festival is drawing near. Please, please, please help us make this year’s festival our best yet! We need EVERYONE to make this happen. There are lots of ways to help, including baking for the Mediterranean Market, joining us on cooking days, taking time off work to help the week prior to the festival, planning to work the day of the festival and, last but not least, selling tickets, sharing our Facebook posts and spreading the word.


PRE-SANCTIFIED SERVICES

03/23/2025

Below is the schedule for Pre-Sanctified services.  The ministry teams listed will be responsible for setup and cleanup for the potluck dinner after the service. 

March 26 - Belles (hosting St. George)

April 2- Education/Humanitarian


Joint Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

03/16/2025

Joint Pre-Sanctified Liturgy with St. George

Wednesday, March 26

Following Liturgy, we host a potluck dinner for our family from St George with typically more than 100 people in attendance. Your help is needed! 

  • Please bring a much larger quantity of your Lenten dish to share!  
  • Consider bringing more than one item (for example, a side dish and a dessert).
  • Please bring your dish to the kitchen prior to Liturgy, so we can set the food out ahead of time. Ovens will be on to keep dishes warm.

What to bring:

  • Salad
  • Vegetable dish/Side Dish
  • Entrée
  • Dessert

Please see Father’s email for the Sign Up Genius link or there will be a Sign Up board in the hall. It’s important we know what you’re bringing so we have enough food for our guests.

If you have any questions, please contact any of The Belles Ministry Team. Lenten dishes have no meat or dairy, please.


2025 MED FEST WORKDAY

03/23/2025

 

  MED FEST WORK DAY  

Saturday April 5  Making Baklawa Sticks 

8 am – 12 pm - 20 people –assembling baklawa sticks, baking and cleanup

 12 pm – 2 pm – 6 people – IF NECESSARY – finish baking and clean up


TEEN SOYO PANCAKE COFFEE HOUR

03/23/2025

Please allow Teen SOYO to cook for you! On Sunday April 6, 2025, we will host a Lenten Pancake Breakfast for coffee hour.  We will have a variety of fruits and syrups for toppings. Freewill offerings will be accepted.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries

Celebrations this week

03/23/2025

Dennis Fairbanks (3/28), Cathy Morris (3/26), Micah Oller (3/26), Tracy Namee (3/27), Megan Gilstrap (3/28), Paula Zarich (3/29)

May God grant them many years!


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Calendar

  • St. Mary Parish Calendar

    March 23 to April 6, 2025

    Sunday, March 23

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Church School

    12:00PM Speed Friending

    Monday, March 24

    6:00PM Great Vespers ~ Annunciation

    Tuesday, March 25

    6:00PM Vesperal Divine Liturgy ~ Annunciation

    Wednesday, March 26

    6:00PM 9th Hour & Typika

    6:30PM Pre-Sanctified w/Potluck (Hosting St George)

    Friday, March 28

    Lenten Retreat

    5:00PM Little Compline w/Akathist Hymn

    5:45PM Lenten Meal

    6:30PM Retreat Session 1

    Saturday, March 29

    9:00AM Third Hour Prayers

    9:30AM Continental Breakfast

    10:00AM Retreat Sessions 2 & 3

    4:30PM Confession

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, March 30

    Family Promise Host Week

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Church School

    Monday, March 31

    6:00PM Great Compline

    Wednesday, April 2

    6:00PM Pre-Sanctified Liturgy w/Potluck Following

    Thursday, April 3

    6:00PM Little Compline w/Great Canon of Repentance

    Friday, April 4

    6:00PM Little Compline w/Akathist Hymn

    Saturday, April 5

    9:00AM MF Prep: Make Baklawa Sticks

    4:30PM Confession

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    6:00PM Biblical Greek Class

    Sunday, April 6

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Church School

    11:30AM Teen SOYO Pancake Fundraiser

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Saints and Feasts

March 23

Sunday of the Holy Cross

With the help of God, we have almost reached the middle of the course of the Fast, where our strength has been worn down through abstinence, and the full difficulty of the labour set before us becomes apparent. Therefore our holy Mother, the Church of Christ, now brings to our help the all-holy Cross, the joy of the world, the strength of the faithful, the staff of the just, and the hope of sinners, so that by venerating it reverently, we might receive strength and grace to complete the divine struggle of the Fast.

March 25

Annunciation of the Theotokos

Six months after John the Forerunner's conception, the Archangel Gabriel was sent by God to Nazareth, a town of Galilee, unto Mary the Virgin, who had come forth from the Temple a mature maiden (see Nov. 21). According to the tradition handed down by the Fathers, she had been betrothed to Joseph four months. On coming to Joseph's house, the Archangel declared: "Rejoice, thou Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women." After some consideration, and turmoil of soul, and fear because of this greeting, the Virgin, when she had finally obtained full assurance concerning God's unsearchable condescension and the ineffable dispensation that was to take place through her, and believing that all things are possible to the Most High, answered in humility: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word." And at this, the Holy Spirit came upon her, and the power of the Most High overshadowed her all-blameless womb, and the Son and Word of God, Who existed before the ages, was conceived past speech and understanding, and became flesh in her immaculate body (Luke 1:26-38).

Bearing in her womb the Uncontainable One, the blessed Virgin went with haste from Nazareth to the hill country of Judea, where Zacharias had his dwelling; for she desired to find Elizabeth her kinswoman and rejoice together with her, because, as she had learned from the Archangel, Elizabeth had conceived in her old age. Furthermore, she wished to tell her of the great things that the Mighty One had been well-pleased to bring to pass in her, and she greeted Elizabeth and drew nigh to her. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, she felt her six-month-old babe, Saint John the Baptist, prophesied of the dawning of the spiritual Sun. Immediately, the aged Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and recognized her as the Mother of her Lord, and with a great voice blessed her and the Fruit that she held within herself. The Virgin also, moved by a supernatural rejoicing in the spirit, glorified her God and Savior, saying: "My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour," and the rest, as the divine Luke hath recorded (1:39-55)

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