St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
Publish Date: 2026-10-04
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
Diakonia Newsletter

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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

SUNDAY SERVICE ATTENDANCE in the First Tone

Last Sunday St Mary Attendance: 175; 52-Week Average St Mary Attendance: 160; 2025 Average St Mary Attendance: 148; Monday Mission Attendance: 38; Total Attendance: 213; 52-Week Average Total Attendance: 162

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Tone

While the stone was sealed by the Jews, and the soldiers were guarding thy most pure body. Thou didst rise on the third day, O Savior, granting life to the world. For which caused the heavenly powers cried aloud unto thee, O Giver of life, Glory to thy Resurrection, O Christ! Glory to thy kingdom! Glory to thy providence, O thou who alone art the lover of mankind.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone

O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant: O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned, but be thou quick, o good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee. Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make supplications, thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. First Tone. Psalm 32.22,1.
Let your mercy, O Lord, be upon us.
Verse: Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 9:6-11.

Brethren, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for great generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."



Holy Bread Offering:

HOLY BREAD

Holy Bread (Prosphora) and Coffee Hour is offered by: Amarsh Habtemariam & Dana Kerley

Orthodox servants of God, that they may have mercy, life, peace, health, salvation and visitation: Amarsh, Dana, Weine, Sitve, Elena, Cristian, Corina, Julian, Natalia, Joana, Ciprian, AND Edwin, Suzanne, Lary, Michael, Susan, Sigrid 

The servants of God departed this life in the hope of resurrection unto life eternal: Sheila Cecelia, Aurel, Gheorghe, Maria, Gheorghe and Ana & Family, Alexandrina, Nora Floria, Joan, Olga Leontin, Randa, Habtemariam Family, AND David Fred, Marein Donald, Mary Eva, Melvin

Trisagion Prayers of Mercy offered for the repose of: Aurel Zamfir

Your prayers are requested:

Nadia Abdelmaseh, George Augst, Kh. Cindy Baize, Dawneen Banks, Karl Beal, Dn. Stephen Beasley,  Anita Bourgerie, Dennis Bourgerie, Joseph Broz, Jim Buckler, Teresa C., Deana Carothers, Roy Clark, George Cochran, Elisabeth Esquivel, Weine Habtemariam, Jacqueline Howk, Jordan Kaab, Edwin Kerley & family, Kandace Khoury,  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, Lee Rosenbaum, Dolores Shaheen, Michelle Shaheen, Annalise Shearer, Danny Shipman, Brian Smith, Bonita Somerhalder, Rod & Becky Steven, Jacob Taylor, Corina, Cristian, and Iulian Todorache, Autumn and Kim Volhein, Sam Vulgamore, Andrea Vulgamore, Christina Vulgamore, Mary Vulgamore, Davin and Auggie Wallace, Glen Willett, Jadallah Wolf, Kouri Wolf, Marcia Pinkerton-Wolfe, Elena Zamfir

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




Announcements

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Our monthly newsletter, The Scroll, is available online. Each issue of The Scroll includes enriching articles about the faith, as well as pictures from recent events. In addition, we provide a monthly financial update to ensure we are fulfilling the biblical principle of transparency. You may access The Scroll here: The Scroll | St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church


FAMILY PROMISE OCTOBER 4 - 10

To sign up for volunteering for Family Promise, please use the following link. St Mary's Orthodox Church Host Week | VOMO . If you have not already joined VOMO, the host site to sign up, click "JOIN " in the top right corner to register for your VOMO account. Don't forget to save your password. Please note: The system requires a unique email address for each person so couples or families won't be able to share an email login. Thanks for volunteering for this important ministry. Contact Brenda Bertog, 316.371.2690, about technical issues. Contact Tanya Husselman, 316.617.1120 with questions about the program.

PROPER USE OF CANDLES

Please note that the beeswax candles are to be used only for the purpose of offering a prayer. They should not be used for any other purpose, including by our lovely children who occasionally use them for play. Please be sure to gently remind your children of this, if necessary, and instruct them on their appropriate use. 


ORTHODOXY ON TAP

The Wichita Orthodox community is invited to attend the next Orthodoxy on Tap TONIGHT, October 4, at The Depot (711 E Douglas). We are excited to welcome St George parishioner, Rod Learned, as our speaker. He will share about his journey to the Orthodox Church, and the things he has learned along the way! Food and drinks available for purchase.


CATECHISM CLASS NEXT SUNDAY

The next catechism class meets Sunday, October 11, at 10:30 am and will discuss Orthodoxy clergy and their role in the church, from Readers through Bishops. Following the usual class, catechumens are invited to attend the Ministry Team Showcase to learn about how they might become more involved in the church's ministries. Following that, Fr Aaron will meet with catechumens who want to stick around for a Q&A. Those who want to join the church are required to attend catechism classes, but anyone interested may attend (including those who are already members of our parish who want to learn more). 


HOLY BREAD/COFFEE HOUR

There is an opening to offer Holy Bread and/or Coffee Hour on the following Sunday: October 18. If you would like to help out with this need, please sign up in the Holy Bread Sign-Up Book (located in the main church hall) or email the church office at ([email protected]).

 


WEST WICHITA ORTHODOX MISSION

The West-Side Orthodox Mission community will be meeting each Monday at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church (8021 W 21st St N). A potluck meal will begin at 6pm. Education & Little Compline will begin at 6:30pm and end by 7:30pm. If you cannot make the potluck, you are still welcome to attend for education/prayer. Please feel free to bring children or guests.


ONLINE GIVING OPTION

Many of our parishioners and friends have asked for an online option to make contributions to our parish. We now have this option on our website. You can make donations online for any reason: pledges, memorial gifts and special collections. You simply need to earmark your donation if it is for a memorial/special collection. If you choose to give online, we respectfully request you cover the associated fees. To give, you may visit the following webpage: Donate to St. Mary


TEXT UPDATES/REMINDERS

Our text message system operates through tithe.ly. We need anyone who wants to receive text messages from the church to sign up for this service (even if you had already signed up using our previous Remind system). You can join by following these quick steps: 
 
- Text the phone number 855-516-9861 with the following phrase in the message box: STMARYTEXT 
 
- Click on the link sent back to you via text and fill out your name (having your name will make it much easier for us in the future to create separate groups, such as the Parish Council, the Belles of St Mary, etc.).

- Check the box giving permission to receive texts.

- Click the "Submit" button. 

Once you have done this, you should be automatically added to our text message list. Contact Fr Aaron if you have any issues. 




Birthdays and Anniversaries

Celebrations this week

Michael Shaheen (10/5), Rachel Zarich (10/7), Connor Shippy (10/8), Michelle Shaheen (10/10).    

May God grant them many years!




Calendar

  • St. Mary Parish Calendar

    October 2 to October 18, 2026

    Friday, October 2

    OKC Teen Basketball Tournament & Retreat

    Sunday, October 4

    Family Promise Host Week

    8:50AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Church School

    11:30AM Potluck Coffee Hour

    5:00PM Orthodoxy on Tap @ The Depot (711 E Douglas)

    6:00PM Dynamic Marriage - Session 3

    Wednesday, October 7

    6:00PM Daily Vespers

    6:30PM Book Study ("The Orthodox Way")

    Thursday, October 8

    5:00PM Budget Committee Meeting

    6:30PM Bible Study

    Friday, October 9

    6:00PM 20/40 Fellowship @ Blaise Webster's (803 S Elizabeth)

    Saturday, October 10

    4:30PM Confession

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    6:00PM Chant Class

    Sunday, October 11

    8:50AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    10:30AM Catechism Class

    11:00AM Church School

    11:30AM Ministry Team Showcase

    6:00PM Dynamic Marriage - Session 4

    Monday, October 12

    6:30PM Belles Meeting @ St Mary

    Thursday, October 15

    6:30PM Bible Study

    7:15PM OCF Meeting @ Chicken N Pickle

    Saturday, October 17

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, October 18

    8:50AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Church School

    5:00PM Lord's Diner



Saints and Feasts

October 05

Peter, Alexis, Jonah, Hermogenes & Tikhon, Metropolitans of Moscow

The feast of the Hierarchs of Moscow was established during the reign of Tsar Theodore Ioannovich and Patriarch Job in the year 1596. Their individual feasts are: Saint Peter (+1326), December 21, and August 24, translation of holy relics; Saint Alexis (+14th cent.), February 12, and May 20, recovery of holy relics; Saint Jonah (+1461), March 31 and June 15, with the recovery of his holy relics celebrated on May 27. In 1875, at the proposal of Metropolitan Innocent of Moscow, to this feast was joined the commemoration of Saint Philip of Moscow (+1569), whose feast is kept on January 9, and the recovery of his holy relics on July 3. In more recent times, the holy Patriarchs Hermogenes (+1612) and Tikhon (+1925) have been added to the Synaxis. Saint Hermogenes, who was starved to death by the Poles, is also celebrated on February 17 and May 12, and Saint Tikhon, a confessor under the atheist yoke, on March 25. the Menaion service itself makes reference only to Saints Peter, Alexis, Jonah, and Philip.

October 06

Thomas the Apostle of the 12

The name Thomas means, "twin." He was one of the Twelve, a Galilean by birth. Sophroneus (not the famous Patriarch of Jerusalem [7th Century, celebrated March 11], but a friend of Jerome's), quoted also by Jerome, says that Saint Thomas preached to the Parthians, Pesians, Medes, Hyrcanians, Bactrians, and neighbouring nations. According to Heracleon, the Apostle died a natural death; according to other accounts, he was martyred at Meliapur His tomb was known by Saint John Chrysostom to be at Edessa in Syria, to which city his holy relics may have been translated from India in the fourth century.

October 07

Sergius & Bacchus the Great Martyrs of Syria

These holy Martyrs were Romans of high rank in the service of the Emperor Maximian, to whom it was reported that they did not take part in the festivals of the idols. When he called them into his presence, they confessed their Faith in the one God. He had them arrayed in women's clothes and paraded through the streets in mockery. They were afterwards scourged, from which Saint Bacchus died. This was about the year 296. Saint Sergius was then taken to Resapha in Syria, where he was tortured and beheaded. His tomb in Resapha became a very famous shrine, to which pilgrims came from as far away as Western Europe; Resapha was later renamed Sergiopolis in his honour.

October 08

Pelagia the Righteous

This Saint was a prominent actress of the city of Antioch, and a pagan, who lived a life of unrestrained prodigality and led many to perdition. Instructed and baptized by a certain bishop named Nonnus (Saint Nonnus is commemorated Nov. 10), she departed for the Mount of Olives near Jerusalem, where she lived as a recluse, feigning to be a eunuch called Pelagia. She lived in such holiness and repentance that within three or four years she was deemed worthy to repose in an odour of sanctity, in the middle of the fifth century. Her tomb on the Mount of Olives has been a place of pilgrimage ever since.

October 09

James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus

The holy Apostle James was one of the Twelve, and preached Christ to many nations, and finally suffered death by crucifixion.

October 09

Abraham the Righteous & his nephew Lot

The holy Patriarch Abraham, born a pagan, ten generations after Noah, when the knowledge of God had perished from among men, became the beginning of God's dispensation for the universal renewal and salvation of man. He was called out of his country--the land of the Chaldees, that is, Mesopotamia--to the land of Canaan, and received the promise that through his seed all the nations of the earth should be blessed; through his singular faith in the promises of God, he was justified before the giving of the Law and the coming of Grace; through his willingness to sacrifice Isaac, he portrayed the love wherewith God loved the world in sacrificing His only-begotten Son. The greatness of Abraham, and the trials that he and his righteous nephew Lot underwent, are set forth in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament, chapters twelve through twenty-five. See also the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers, December 11-17.

October 10

The 14 Holy Elders of Optina Monastery

On this day we also celebrate the Synaxis of the Righteous Fathers of Optina Hermitage in Russia, who struggled valiantly in the monastic life in prayer, humility, obedience, and love, and whom God deemed worthy of the lofty gifts of discernment, prophecy, clairvoyance, and eldership, that is, the grace to guide souls on the unerring path of salvation. They are Leo (who reposed in 1841), Macarius (1860), Moses (1862), Anthony (1865), Hilarion (1873), Ambrose (1891), Anatolius (1894), Isaacius (1894), Joseph (1911), Barsanuphius (1913), Anatolius (1922), Nectarius (1928), Nicon (1931), and Isaacius (1936).



Wisdom of the Fathers

'But I say to you,' the Lord says, 'love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute you.' Why did he command these things? So that he might free you from hatred, sadness, anger and grudges, and might grant you the greatest possession of all, perfect love, which is impossible to possess except by the one you loves all equally in imitation of God.
St. Maximos the Confessor
Unknown, 7th century

Christians should strive in all things and ought not to pass judgment of any kind on anyone, not on the prostitute nor on sinners nor on disorderly persons. But they should look upon all persons with a single mind and a pure eye so that it may be for such a person almost a natural and fixed attitude never to despise or judge or abhor anyone or to divide people and put them into boxes for this is purity of heart, that, when you see the sinner and the weak, you have compassion and show mercy to them.
St. Makarios the Great
Homilies 5.8, 4th century

The sign that thou lovest God, is this, that thou lovest thy fellow; and if thou hatest thy fellow, thy hatred is towards God. For it is blasphemy if thou prayest before God while thou art wroth. For thy heart also convicts thee, that in vain thou multipliest words: thy conscience rightly judges that in thy prayers thou profitest nought.
St. Ephraim the Syrian
ON ADMONITION AND REPENTANCE.



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