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St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church
Publish Date: 2017-04-02
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St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church

General Information

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

  • 344 S Martinson St.

  • Wichita, KS 67213-4044


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Services Schedule

Saturday Confessions 4:30 pm    Saturday Great Vespers 5:00 pm 
Sunday Matins 9:00 am     Sunday Divine Liturgy 10:00 am

 

St. Mary welcomes those seeking holiness and salvation through

a loving and nurturing spiritual family that manifests the presence of Christ on earth. 


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Eighth Tone

From the heights thou didst descend O Compassionate One, and thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that thou might deliver us from passion. Thou art our Life and our Resurrection, O Lord, glory to thee.

Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Eighth Tone

Through thee the divine likeness was securely preserved, O Mother Mary for thou didst carry the cross and followed Christ. By example and precept thou midst teach us to ignore the body because it is perishable, and to attend to the concerns of the undying soul. Therefore, doth thy soul rejoice with the angels.

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.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Eighth Tone. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14.

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.


Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."


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Holy Bread Offered by: Christ The Savior Academy

Holy Bread offered by: Christ The Savior Academy

04/02/2017

The Orthodox servants of God, that they may have mercy, life, peace, health, salvation and visitation: The Trustees, Staff, Teachers, and students of Christ the Savior Academy. 

The Orthodox servants of God departed this life in the hope of resurrection unto life eternal: Chet Shippy, Andrew Abdayem, Dr. George Farha, Zach Farah, Eugene & Helen Cohlmia, Jeannette Bayouth, Verney Lehrman, Ray Farha, Kamala (Kamy) Huddleston, Sherry Morrow, Tony Barkett.

                                        YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED

Abdallah Abdayem, Juliette Abdayem, Tina Bnawart, Karl Beal, Terry Bentley, Virginia Bohannon, Shawn Bourgerie, Josiah Bunyard, Teresa C., Roy Clark, Eli Ferris, Maria Greene, Esther Henry, Fred Herrera, Mike Janssens, George Kaleel, Dio Kaufman, Ethan Kosjer, Nick Kosjer, Stephanie Lamone, Julia Lockwood, Donna Namee, Debra Nassif, Yvonne Nassif, Megan Patterson, Duane Rosenbaum, Annalise Shearer, Valerie Velgamore, Autumn  Volhein, Kim Volhein, Briana, Jameson Witzenburg, Jackie.                                                               

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

 

 


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Announcements

PASCHA FLOWERS

Pascha FlowersThe Parish Council is accepting donations for the beautiful flowers which will adorn the altar for Pascha. If you wish to participate, please make your check to: “St. Mary Orthodox Church” and note that it is for "Pascha Flowers." Give your check to our Parish Council Treasurer, Darren Minks, or put it in the collection tray. You may also mail your donation to the church: St. Mary Orthodox Church, 344 S. Martinson, Wichita, KS, 67213.


OCABS SYMPOSIUM AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION

OCABS Symposium & Public Presentation~ On Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22, the Orthodox Center for the Advancement of Biblical Studies (OCABS) will host its annual symposium at St Mary. The symposium itself is a private gathering of Orthodox biblical scholars that allows them to share work on projects and papers they are writing, and to receive feedback from other scholars. Although the event is private, if you are interested in attending any of the presentations (which will be academic in nature), please speak with Fr Aaron to make arrangements for you to attend. At the end of the symposium, OCABS is sponsoring a non-academic presentation at St Mary (Saturday, April 22 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm) made by one of its members, Ms. Andrea Bakas. Details about that presentation are available on the flyer included in this bulletin. In short, Ms. Bakas will be presenting on her experience in Greece working with Syrian and Iraqi refugees through the Elpida Home, a public-private partnership in Thessaloniki. Please share this flyer with any friends or family who might be interested in attending the presentation.


HOLY FRIDAY VIGIL

HOLY FRIDAY VIGILThe Holy Friday Vigil is a time of watching, waiting, and preparing. We watch over the Lord’s tomb, remembering His suffering and death for our salvation. It is an excellent time to take account of our life in the Light of Jesus’ life and teachings. It is the final opportunity to prepare for Pascha. The Psalms, Acts of the Apostles, and Gospels will be read. Please sign up if you would like to participate in the Vigil. You are welcome to read in your native language. Participants may stay the entire night or come before and stay after their shift if they wish. Contact Vicki Jones if you need more information. 650-0658.


PASCHA DECORATIONS & BANQUET

PASCHA DECORATIONS & BANQUET: Following the Vesperal Liturgy on Saturday morning, April 15, we will decorate the church for our Pascha services. We begin Pascha services at 11:00 pm on Saturday evening, continuing through the Divine Liturgy in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 16. Following our divine services the parish will host a Paschal Banquet. Although the parish is providing the BBQ meats prepared by the Salome family, we ask parishioners to please bring sides and/or desserts to share.


TREEHOUSE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

TREEHOUSE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ~The Treehouse is searching for an Executive Director. To be considered, qualified candidates should submit résumés to Board President, Justin Elkouri, at jelkouri@murfininc.com by Friday April 7, 2017.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays and Anniversaries This Week

 

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Calendar

  • Looking Ahead at St. Mary

    April 2 to April 16, 2017

    Sunday, April 2

    9:00AM Matins

    9:00AM Church School

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, April 3

    6:00PM Great Compline

    Wednesday, April 5

    6:00PM Pre-Sanctified @ St George Cathedral

    Friday, April 7

    6:00PM Little Compline w/the Canon of St Lazarus

    Saturday, April 8

    Lazarus Saturday

    8:15AM Matins

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:30PM Lazarus Saturday Children's Day at the Chancery

    4:00PM Confession

    5:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, April 9

    Palm Sunday

    8:45AM Matins

    9:00AM Church School

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    11:30AM Parish Breakfast (Teen SOYO Fundraiser)

    5:00PM Confession

    6:00PM Bridegroom Matins

    Monday, April 10

    9:00AM Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

    5:00PM Bridegroom Matins

    7:00PM Funeral: Juliette Abdayem

    Tuesday, April 11

    9:00AM Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

    11:00AM Burial Service: Juliette Abdayem

    12:00PM Meal of Mercy for Juliette Abdayem

    5:00PM Confession

    6:00PM Bridegroom Matins

    Wednesday, April 12

    9:00AM Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

    5:00PM Confession

    6:00PM Holy Unction Service

    Thursday, April 13

    9:00AM Vesperal Liturgy ~ The Institution of the Eucharist (Last Supper)

    6:00PM Matins of Great and Holy Friday (12 Passion Gospels)

    Friday, April 14

    8:00AM Royal Hours & Typika of Holy Friday

    3:00PM Great Vespers of Holy Saturday (Taking Down From the Cross)

    4:00PM Holy Friday Vigil Begins

    6:00PM Matins of Great and Holy Saturday (Lamentations)

    8:00PM Holy Friday Vigil Continues

    Saturday, April 15

    9:00AM Vesperal Liturgy ~ The Harrowing of Hades (w/Chrismation of Valerie Vulgamore)

    11:00AM Decorate the Church for Pascha

    11:00PM Midnight Office, Rush Procession, & Paschal Matins

    Sunday, April 16

    Scroll Deadline

    PASCHA

    12:30AM Paschal Liturgy & Banquet

    1:00PM Agape Vespers (Vespers of Love) @ St George Cathedral

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Saints and Feasts

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April 03

Joseph the Hymnographer

Saint Joseph was from Sicily, the son of Plotinus and Agatha. Because Sicily had been subjugated by the Moslems, he departed thence and, passing from place to place, came with Saint Gregory of Decapolis (see NOV. 20) to Constantinople, where he endured bitter afflictions because of his pious zeal. Travelling to Rome, he was captured by Arab pirates and taken to Crete, whence he later returned to Constantinople. He became an excellent hymnographer and reposed in holiness shortly after 886 (according to some, it was in 883). The melismatic canons of the Menaion are primarily the work of this Joseph; they bear his name in the acrostic of the Ninth Ode. He also composed most of the sacred book known as the Paracletike, which complements the Octoechos For this reason, Joseph is called par excellence the Hymnographer.


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April 07

Calliopus and Akylina the Martyrs

The holy Martyr Calliopius was from Perga in Pamphylia, brought up in piety by his godly mother Theocleia. When the persecution of Maximian broke out, Saint Calliopius presented himself of his own accord before the Governor Maximus in Pompeiopolis of Galatia. After he had suffered many torments, his mother visited him in prison and encouraged him in his martyrdom. After this, his thrice-blessed mother, upon learning that he was to be crucified on Holy and Great Thursday, bribed the tyrants to defer it one day, that he might imitate the Lord's Crucifixion on the same day that He suffered it. The holy Martyr Calliopius received the crown of martyrdom on Holy and Great Friday in the year 304, being crucified upside down.


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April 07

Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and Enlightener of North America

Born in 1865 in the region of Pskov, our Father among the Saints Tikhon was tonsured a monk in 1891 and ordained to the priesthood in the same year. In 1897 he was consecrated Bishop of Lublin, and a year later appointed Bishop of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, with his see extending to all of North America from 1900 onwards. He did much to unite the Orthodox Christians of a great many ethnic backgrounds in North America, so that there was indeed one flock under one shepherd. In 1907 he was made Archbishop of Yaroslavl and Rostov, and in 1913, Archbishop of Lithuania.

In 1917, when he was Metropolitan of Moscow, he was elected to be the first Patriarch of Russia in over 200 years, in times that could not have been more difficult. After the Revolution of 1917, the persecution of the Russian Church by the atheist government grew more bold and more fierce with every year. By nature a meek and peace-loving man, Tikhon sought to determine, while giving only to God that which is God's, what could be given to Caesar to preserve peace and avoid the shedding of blood. At his departure on the feast of the Annunciation in 1925, Saint Tikhon made the sign of the Cross thrice, pronouncing the words, "Glory to Thee, O God!" Because of the many unspeakable sufferings he endures as Patriarch, he is honoured as a Confessor.


Lazarus
April 08

Lazarus Saturday

Lazarus and his sisters Martha and Mary, the friends of the Lord Jesus, had given Him hospitality and served Him many times (Luke 10:38-4z; John 12:2-3). They were from Bethany, a village of Judea. This village is situated in the eastern parts by the foothills of the Mount of Olives, about two Roman miles from Jerusalem. When Lazarus - whose name is a Hellenized form of "Eleazar," which means "God has helped," became ill some days before the saving Passion, his sisters had this report taken to our Saviour, Who was then in Galilee. Nonetheless, He tarried yet two more days until Lazarus died; then He said to His disciples, "Let us go into Judea that I might awake My friend who sleepeth." By this, of course, He meant the deep sleep of death. On arriving at Bethany, He consoled the sisters of Lazarus, who was already four days dead. Jesus groaned in spirit and was troubled at the death of His beloved friend. He asked, "Where have ye laid his body?" and He wept over him. When He drew nigh to the tomb, He commanded that they remove the stone, and He lifted up His eyes, and giving thanks to God the Father, He cried out with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth." And he that had been dead four days came forth immediately, bound hand and foot with the grave clothes, and Jesus said to those standing there, "Loose him, and let him go." This is the supernatural wonder wrought by the Saviour that we celebrate on this day.

According to an ancient tradition, it is said that Lazarus was thirty years old when the Lord raised him; then he lived another thirty years on Cyprus and there reposed in the Lord. It is furthermore related that after he was raised from the dead, he never laughed till the end of his life, but that once only, when he saw someone stealing a clay vessel, he smiled and said, "Clay stealing clay." His grave is situated in the city of Kition, having the inscription: "Lazarus the four days dead and friend of Christ." In 890 his sacred relics were transferred to Constantinople by Emperor Leo the Wise, at which time undoubtedly the Emperor composed his stichera for Vespers, "Wishing to behold the tomb of Lazarus . . ."


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April 08

The Holy Apostles of the Seventy Herodion, Agabus, Rufus, Asyncritus, Phlegon, and Hermes

The Apostle Herodion, whom Saint Paul mentions in his Epistle to the Romans (16:11) and calls his "kinsman," was ordained presbyter and then Bishop of New Patras, where he was slain by Jews and pagans. Saint Agabus is mentioned in Acts 21:10-11, where he prophesied SaintPaul's arrest in Jerusalem at the hands of the Jewish leaders. In Acts 11:27-28 it is mentioned also that this Saint foretold the great famine that would come to pass in the time of Claudius Caesar. Having preached the Gospel throughout various regions, he departed to the Lord. The Apostle Rufus became Bishop of Thebes in Greece. The Apostles Asyncritus and Phlegon preached Christ in many places, suffered many afflictions at the hands of the pagans and Jews, and departed unto the Lord. The Apostle Hermes is mentioned with them in the Epistle to the Romans (16:13-14).


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Wisdom of the Fathers

Before He humbled Himself, only the angels knew him. After He humbled Himself, all human nature knew Him. You see how His humbling of Himself did not make Him have less but produced countless benefits, countless deeds of virtue, and made His glory shine forth with greater brightness? God wants for nothing and has need of nothing. Yet, when He humbled Himself, He produced such great good, increased His household, and extended His kingdom. Why, then, are you afraid that you will become less if you humble yourself?
St. John Chrysostom
On the Incomprehensible Nature of God. 8.46-47. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: Mark. Intervarsity Press, 2005, p. 143.

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