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1 IN THIS ISSUE June/July/August 2016 From Fr. Aaron Strategic Planning Sunday Services Matins.. 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. Church School 9:00 a.m. Saturday Services Confession... 4:30 p.m. Great Vespers... 5:00 p.m. Church Contacts Fr. Aaron Warwick, Pastor Fr. Deacon James Kallail Diana Peterson, Admin. Asst. Phone (316) Fax (316) Facebook The Scroll Spring Graduates Congratulations & Many Years The Treehouse A peek inside Cook's Corner Salsas Lord s Diner Information Motorcycles for Kenyan Clergy Flyer Volunteer on an IOCC Team Flyer Mediterranean Festival Photos of Event Question of the Month What is your most memorable summertime experience? Antiochian Women Project Flyer Plus..From the Ministry Teams, Celebrations, and Bits & Pieces St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church 344 S. Martinson Wichita, KS Rev. Fr. Aaron Warwick Website:

2 Beloved in Christ, Most of you have probably heard by now that our parish is in the beginning stage of strategic planning. A couple of months ago, the Parish Council discussed undertaking such an effort in order for our parish to plan for the future. The Parish Council and I agreed to commence this effort because we believe it is important for our parish to reflect on how we might best carry out Christ s mission within the context of our local parish community. We hope to explore how we can continue to do the will of God as we work together as a parish family. The Parish Council and I have absolutely no agenda or pre-conceived notions about where this process will lead us. Our only agenda is to collectively discern the direction in which God leads us. We do not have any other pre-determined goals related to this strategic plan. To be sure, we will in no way change or compromise the Holy Orthodox faith, but will together discern how God is leading us to live out that very faith as a parish community. To this end, we have contacted a faithful Orthodox Christian, Bill Marianes, who is well known in the Orthodox world for helping parishes and other church organizations with strategic planning. We are blessed that Bill offered to provide his services to us free of charge including at least two trips he will make to Wichita to help us with this process over the next year. One of the most important aspects of Bill s process is that he provides several opportunities along the way for all parishioners to provide constructive feedback. In other words, by the time the strategic plan has been finalized, everyone associated with our parish will have had a chance to contribute to the process. We expect to be concluded with our strategic planning by May In order for the strategic plan to become a reality, Mr. Marianes advised us that several committees are necessary. The first of these committees, the Core Team, has been established. The Core Team consists of myself, Tracy Namee, Michael Zarich, Rick Husselman, Tana Salome, and Cliff Bragg. The first task of the Core Team was to establish a group of 25 additional parishioners to be part of the Strategic Planning Team. This group has also been finalized and will begin its initial work in June. In September 2016 and January 2017, the Strategic Planning Team will participate in weekend-long retreats with Mr. Marianes. Again, throughout this process, Mr. Marianes has built in opportunities to ensure all St Mary parishioners have a voice in arriving at our Strategic Plan. Although the Strategic Planning team will lead us through this process with Mr. Marianes, all parishioners will have a chance to be heard. As you hear about opportunities to participate over the next 12 months, I pray that you will assist us. Together we can continue to commend ourselves and each other and all our life unto Christ our God. Yours in Christ, Fr Aaron

Spring 2016 Graduate Zachariah James Oller Zach graduated from McPherson College on May 15, 2016. He earned a Bachelors of Science in Automotive Restoration Technology.

Zach will moving to Auburn, Indiana to work for Auctions America, a classic car auction company. He will be the lead in the Research and Writing Department.

3 Spring 2016 Graduate Zachariah James Oller Zach graduated from McPherson College on May 15, He earned a Bachelors of Science in Automotive Restoration Technology. Zach is the son of David and Elizabeth Oller. He was a member of Phi Alpha Theta, historical honors society. Zach will moving to Auburn, Indiana to work for Auctions America, a classic car auction company. He will be the lead in the Research and Writing Department. A statement from Zach is Stay in school kids. Congratulations and Many Years! Submitted by Mary Ann Khoury Commencement for St. Herman Theological Seminary was on Sunday, May 15. There were 5 graduates this year: Father Alexander (Joseph) Larson is from the village of Akiachak with a population of 900. After commencement, Fr. Joseph returned to Akiachak. Mary Erika Madsen met Herman Madsen during her first year at St. Herman s and they married. Herman entered the seminary and will be ordained a Deacon during commencement weekend. Mary, lovingly referred to as Merika, is obtaining Clinical Pastoral Education to counsel within a clinical setting. After graduation, she and Herman will stay in Kodiak where she will work and he will complete his studies with plans to graduate in May Subdeacon Gulga (Luke) Levi Luke is from Lower Kalskag, a village on the Kuskokwim River with a population of about 300. He completes his seminary education with training as a choir director and a reader. Subdeacon Luke will return to his village and enhance the parish there with the skills he has developed with his seminary education. Father Methodius Nicori Father Methodius is a convert to Orthodoxy being a Moravian pastor and coming from a long line of Moravian pastors. Fr Methodius was ordained to the Holy Priesthood during commencement weekend. He is interested in growing Orthodox Sunday Schools in Alaska and teaching the faith to the youth. Each of these seminarians was sponsored on the Outreach Alaska Adopt a Seminarian project. The sponsors have been very loyal and provided monthly funds to assist the students with extra needed expenses to help them get through their studies. The sponsors were recognized during commencement and commencement gifts were presented to each graduate.

On April 10, students of Christ the Savior Academy joined St.

Julia Shippy was baptized on April 16, 2016.

Oller. Her godparents are Jeremy and Linda Morgan.

4 On April 10, students of Christ the Savior Academy joined St. Mary and offered Holy Bread and Coffee Hour. Julia Shippy was baptized on April 16, She is the daughter of David and Mary Shippy and the sister of Connor and Ellie. She is granddaughter of Chet and Judith Shippy and David and Beth Oller. Her godparents are Jeremy and Linda Morgan. Congratulations and Many Years! Mediterranean Festival 2016 Fun times with Esther Henry, Dottie Voth, and Lorraine Ferris. Catherine Namee with Jenn Bates on Channel 12 (KWCH) talking about the Mediterranean Festival.

5 Mediterranean Festival, May 14, 2016

A Peek Inside The Treehouse The Treehouse offers a variety of classes to our mothers to help them get on a successful parenting track and ultimately have a positive impact on their child and

Shirley Buchanan, a Family Nutrition Program Assistant with Kansas State Research and Extension, has been teaching both the Healthy Eating on a Budget and Cooking Matters classes at The Treehouse

6 A Peek Inside The Treehouse The Treehouse offers a variety of classes to our mothers to help them get on a successful parenting track and ultimately have a positive impact on their child and generations to come. Shirley Buchanan, a Family Nutrition Program Assistant with Kansas State Research and Extension, has been teaching both the Healthy Eating on a Budget and Cooking Matters classes at The Treehouse since Both classes are hands on and allow the moms to prepare food in class each week as well as learn proper cooking techniques, nutrition basics, and how to read food labels. The classes open up a whole new world to some of our moms who are used to cooking everything from a box or freezer meals. Each week, they cook one to two recipes in class and get to take home groceries for a dinner for a family of four. The recipes offer the moms many new healthy ingredients that they have never tried or were unfamiliar to them. The moms also get a guided tour of the grocery store where they learn how to shop on a budget, but while still purchasing healthy foods from all four major food groups. Once the moms complete the six week class, they get the option of taking home either a crockpot or an electric skillet and they also have the opportunity to shop in The Treehouse food pantry that is donated by American AgCredit. We also will be offering this class to our moms on Saturdays at the end of April at our Hilltop location. Estate Sale In Memory of Marla Laham June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday 8-5 Friday 8-4 Saturday Turnberry Circle Wichita, KS 67230

One of my favorite summertime dishes is salsa. Here are two salsas to try this summer! Chunky Tomato Salsa (www.tasteofhome.com) Note: This is a diabetic-friendly recipe! 3-1/2 c.

7 Summer Salsas Summer spoils us with an abundance of fresh produce. Whether it be garden-grown or store bought, the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables offered this time of year encourages us to use them in a variety of ways. One of my favorite summertime dishes is salsa. Here are two salsas to try this summer! Chunky Tomato Salsa ( Note: This is a diabetic-friendly recipe! 3-1/2 c. peeled chopped tomatoes (about 4 large) 2-1/4 t. salt 1 large green pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 medium onion, chopped ¾ t. ground cumin 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped 1-6 oz. can tomato paste 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped ¼ c. white vinegar 1 T. sugar 2 T. lemon juice In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Stir in the tomato paste, vinegar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring frequently. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with corn chips. Yield: 4 cups/16 servings. Dietary Exchange: 1 vegetable. Mango Pineapple Salsa Recipe ( 1 c. chopped peeled mango 2 green onions, sliced 1 c. pineapple tidbits 2 T. lime juice ½ c. diced red pepper 1 T. lemon juice 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped 1 jalapeno pepper (finely chopped) 3 T. minced fresh cilantro Tortilla chips In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour until chilled. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: 2-2/3 c. This salsa can also be served with grilled chicken or fish. Cooking Tip: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oil can burn skin. Avoid touching your face, and especially your eyes.

THE SCROLL From the Ministry Teams Next Issue Will Cover ~ September/October, 2016 Deadline to Submit News ~ August 14 On Website ~ August 26 Available in Foyer ~ August 28 Send news to:

8 THE SCROLL From the Ministry Teams Next Issue Will Cover ~ September/October, 2016 Deadline to Submit News ~ August 14 On Website ~ August 26 Available in Foyer ~ August 28 Send news to: thescrollnews@yahoo.com HUMANITARIAN TEAM The Humanitarian Ministry Team was pleased with the response to the Lenten Project for our food pantry. The donations provided over 130 people with packets of food. There were also monetary donations of $290. Please remember that the food pantry is a year-round project. Easy-to-open containers of Vienna sausage, ravioli, fruit cups, cup-o-soups, and saltine crackers are always needed since we feed between people per month. Thank you so much for your continued support of this project. We will sponsor our annual school supply collection drive for Franklin Elementary School from July 10 th through July 31 st. The following items are needed: Glue sticks (the school runs out of these very quickly) 2-pocket folders (the school runs out of these very quickly) EXPO dry erase markers (the school ran out of these early last year) Pencil boxes (the school runs out of these very quickly) Pink erasers Sharp-pointed scissors Spiral notebooks Notebook paper Zippered pencil cases Washable markers #2 Pencils ST. MARY ON THE GO FELLOWSHIP Submitted by Mary Ann Khoury We are making plans for nearly every month thru These plans include movies, dining out, and seeking local activities of various types. On May10. St. George YAH group has invited our group to join them for Bingo and Lunch. We also have planned MMM (Movie Matinee and Meal) on May 19. We expect to see Risen at the Palace and go to Applebee s afterward. There will be a Farkle Party on June 11 at St. Mary. Watch for more information on this fun event. In April, we enjoyed lunch at Byblos and several attended the Rachmaninoff All Night Vigil at St. George. Afterward we went to dinner at the Olive Garden. Several from St. George joined in for dinner. There will be a meeting near the end of May to discuss some of our plans for the next months. Remember, this is our over 40 group and all are invited to join in for the fellowship.

THE BELLES From the Ministry Teams The Belles of St. Mary have donated funds for part of the parish landscaping project on the south side of our property.

These donations are possible because the Belles of St. Mary Bizarre each fall. We hope you will remember these contributions and attend and support the Bizarre on October 15, 2016.

9 THE BELLES From the Ministry Teams The Belles of St. Mary have donated funds for part of the parish landscaping project on the south side of our property. We also donated funds for a challenge from the Humanitarian Ministry Team toward the purchase of motorcycles for Orthodox priests in Africa who will use them to reach mission sites. These donations are possible because the Belles of St. Mary Bizarre each fall. We hope you will remember these contributions and attend and support the Bizarre on October 15, At the beginning of each of the monthly Belles' meetings, we have been learning about women saints in the Orthodox faith. We have learned about most of the patron saints for our members and will continue to learn about more recent women saints in our faith. On May 23, all women in the parish were invited to attend Ladies' Night Out at Jimmy's Diner West at 21 st Street North and Tyler Road. The Lord's Diner exists to combat hunger in the community. The Diner's singular mission is to serve a nutritious meal with dignity and respect to anyone who is hungry. The Lord s Diner serves an evening meal 365 days a year. The Lord s Diner serves an average of 2,500 meals nightly at two dining facilities (one in downtown Wichita, and one in south Wichita) and two food trucks (one in northwest Wichita, and one in southeast Wichita), to any guest who needs a nutritious meal, 60 percent of which are families. St. Mary volunteers serve at The Lord s Diner the 3 rd Tuesday of each month. We gather at the downtown location, Central and Broadway, at 5:15 pm. We are usually finished by 8:00. A food handler s card is required. Food handler classes will be held Saturday, September 10, at Church of the Resurrection and Saturday, November 12, at Riverwalk Church of Christ. The City of Wichita offers classes on the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays and Saturdays of each month. Online classes are also available for a small fee. Call or go to Wichita.gov for more information and registration. Please note, you are allowed to serve a few times before the food handler s card is required. If you have not volunteered before, come join us. For more Information, contact Vicki Jones at or vawj55@gmail.com.

11 June 1 Sheila Cairns 4 Mike Zarich 4 Maria Tiemeyer 6 Elena Tiemeyer 6 Harriet Walker 8 Christopher Wilcox 8 Stefanie Abdayem 9 Kh. Gwen Warwick 14 Angela Abdayem 19 Davin Nelsen 20 Elijah Namee 22 Matt Oller 24 Rena Hemmert 25 Eleanor Jacobs 26 Connie Hansen 29 Lewis Kosjer 30 Reiph Walker BIRTHDAYS July 4 Cheryl Jantz 5 Sonia Laham 6 Kirby Jantz 8 Kacy Minks 9 Hannah Zarich 12 Mara Neuhof 15 Amanda Steinbrink 16 Katherine Oller 17 Lucia Hernandez 18 Steven Shippy 18 Elle Shippy 19 Virginia Rosenbaum 22 Darren Minks 23 Laura Oller 29 Brian Minks August 2 Lille Nightingale 6 Susan Hernandez 9 E J Lessman 10 Nadia Abdelmaseh 11 Carrie Langworthy 12 Mary Ann Khoury 12 Susan Lamone 15 Zared Salome 17 Deacon James Kallail 21 Justine Nightingale 22 Eli Ferris 23 Karl Beal 24 Jasmine Abdayem 24 Roy Clark 28 Nathan Aaron Minks 31 Ethan Kosjer 31 Judith Shippy ANNIVERSARIES June 2, 2001 June 2, 2007 June 25, 1977 June 27, 1965 Fr. Aaron and Kh. Gwen Warwick Matt and Laura Oller Deacon James and Rosemary Kallail Don and Valerie DeBolt July 3, 2010 July 5, 1980 July 19, 1975 July 23, 1988 July 23, 1956 July 23, 1983 July 31, 1999 August 20, 1977 August 25, 2002 August 28, 2001 Nick and Amanda Steinbrink Eric and Tracy Namee Subdeacon John and Jana Laham Mike and Paula Zarich Duane and Virginia Rosenbaum Bruce and Sheila Cairns Joey and Tana Salome Chet and Judith Shippy Alex and Jessica Lessman Mulugeta Fissha and Semhal Abbay

12 What is your most memorable summertime experience? Marie Patterson: My most memorable summertime experience is traveling with my children. We were lucky that we had six weeks off each summer and could travel - to see grandparents, as well as take trips to the Southwest, and the Summer of Dinosaurs when we visited museums in Nebraska, Colorado, and South Dakota to learn about dinosaurs. The girls especially enjoyed the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota where they could sit with archeologists and watch them work. Nick Steinbrink: Growing up, one of the things my dad and I really bonded over was baseball. In the summer of 1999, when I was 12 years old, my dad and I took a road trip to Cooperstown, New York for the MLB Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Between Omaha, Nebraska and Cooperstown, New York (about a 1,250 mile trip one-way), we made a couple stops along the way to catch some MLB games, including a visit to Jacobs Field (now Progressive Field) in Cleveland, as well as Old Yankee Stadium in NYC. However, the highlight of the trip was seeing George Brett and Nolan Ryan, two of my all-time favorite players, inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame. While in Cooperstown, I also had the opportunity to meet a lot of baseball's Hall of Famers like Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Lou Brock, Rollie Fingers, and Bob Gibson, just to name a few! Getting the opportunity to experience it all with my dad, who was the one who taught me to love the game, was just incredible. I'll never forget that trip, and maybe someday (God-willing), I'll be able to provide my own son with an experience like it. Rachel Zarich: My most memorable and best summer experience would probably have to be having the opportunity to be a counselor and ropes course facilitator at the Antiochian Village in the summer of 2011! I grew spiritually, learned a lot about myself and developed long lasting friendships. A really close second would definitely be going to project Mexico in 2012! Robbie Namee: Growing up, we always took a vacation, traveling by car or airplane. Those trips created wonderful memories. A couple that stand out: a trip to Branson, Missouri, with my cousins; a family reunion trip to Washington, D.C., and seeing all the sights. Anytime we are together, it is good! Steven Shippy: My most memorable summertime experience was a Project Mexico trip in I had just graduated high school and it was my first time being outside of the U.S. and my first time seeing extreme poverty. I got to go on the trip with my sister Melissa and some of my best friends, and I even celebrated my 19th birthday at the orphanage. The kids smashed my face in a cake! That trip inspired several other mission trips around the globe and the eventual development of Leadership Academy at St. Mary. I even got to go back with my parents several years later, which was really special. Sometimes I can't believe I actually helped build a house for a family. As far as I know it's still standing! Bill Almy: About 20 years ago, one of the most memorable experiences of my life came my way during the summer (I think!). While visiting friends in California, the Orthodox faith was put right in front of me! Within 30 minutes of arriving at their home, I was hearing Great Vespers for the first time. Our discussion afterwards, at their home, was lively, to say the least, and even though virtually every question I raised in protest was answered and then some, I couldn't be deterred from attending Liturgy the next morning. My friends found me a cheap copy of the music from the Liturgy on a cassette tape and I went on my way, rejoicing, but overwhelmed. THAT was a summer memory to put at the top of my list! Deanna Ferris: Lots of great summer memories, from Girl Scout camp, to playing softball, to Twin Rivers swimming all day. I especially loved our family vacations to Colorado, the beautiful mountains and crisp cool air. Mom would always make us a lunch to have a picnic by a stream and go creeking with us. Driving through the mountains was always an adventure with dad at the wheel. As a car load of kids and mom would ooh and awee as we looked around at the scenery, pointing left and right, high up on the ridge, where we could go over the edge at any time, dad would turn to look at what we were seeing and many screams would follow as the car swerved and he scared us half to death!

ANTIOCHIAN WOMEN PROJECT 2015-2016: HUNGRY CHILDREN AT HOME AND ABROAD This year, the Antiochian Women are tasked with raising money to feed hungry children in our country and elsewhere in the world.

14 ANTIOCHIAN WOMEN PROJECT : HUNGRY CHILDREN AT HOME AND ABROAD This year, the Antiochian Women are tasked with raising money to feed hungry children in our country and elsewhere in the world. At the 52 nd Archdiocesan Convention in Boston, His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph announced the Antiochian Women s Project for this year: HUNGRY CHILDREN at Home & Abroad. This project will leverage the hard work and determination of our Antiochian Women to address one of the most pressing global tragedies, one which is exacerbated by war and poverty, and which is felt most acutely by children. His Eminence recognizes the fact that millions of children go hungry each day as a result of poverty, war, and displacement. The future stability of societies is directly affected when the growth of bodies and minds of children are stunted and weakened by malnutrition. In 2013, in America alone, 1.58 million children lived in food-insecure households (FeedAmerica.org); and globally 66 million primary school children attend classes hungry (worldhunger.org).

About The Scroll The Scroll is the news magazine of St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, 344 S. Martinson, Wichita, KS, 67213.

The Scroll includes information about our Orthodox Christian faith as well as news of our parish community.

16 About The Scroll The Scroll is the news magazine of St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, 344 S. Martinson, Wichita, KS, It was first published in March of 1974 as a newsletter and has evolved to its present magazine-style format. The Scroll includes information about our Orthodox Christian faith as well as news of our parish community. Deadline dates for publication are listed in each issue of The Scroll and also in the weekly church bulletins. Inquiries and news items should be sent to: thescrollnews@yahoo.com or to the above church address C/O The Scroll. All news must be received by the announced deadline dates. Submitted material may be edited for content and space limitations. All submitted items should include the name of the person sending the material as well as identifying the original source of previously published pieces. LOOKING AHEAD June 2-4 Laham Estate Sale June 6-9 Vacation Bible School June Parish Life Conference Tulsa, Oklahoma June 19 Father s Day June Apostles Fast July 4 Independence Day August 1 15 Dormition of Theotokos Fast Shirley Ellis St. Mary Mona Kaleel Amboy, IL August 6 Holy Transfiguration August 14 The Scroll Deadline August 15 Dormition of Theotokos August 26 The Scroll on Website August 28 Scroll in Foyer August 29 Beheading of John the Baptist

IN THIS ISSUE May/June 2017

IN THIS ISSUE May/June 2017 From Fr. Mark Leondis Young People Today Sunday Services Matins.. 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy 10:00 a.m. Saturday Services Confession... 4:30 p.m. Great Vespers... 5:00 p.m. Church