We are a parish in the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, of the Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America, part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America (AOCANA), under His Eminence, the Most Reverend Saba Esper, Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of the AOCANA. Our Patriarch is Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, whose see (or ecclesiastical office) is based in Damascus, Syria.
TROPARION OF ALL SAINTS
"Throughout the world Thy Church,
O Lord,
Is adorned with the blood of Thy Martyrs,
As with purple and fine linen;
Through them, She cries unto Thee,
O Christ:
Send down Thy bounties upon Thy people;
Grant peace to Thine estate,
And upon our souls the great mercy."
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ALL ARE WELCOME
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Father Elias Boulos, pastor of St. Basil the Great Orthodox Church of Kansas City, Kansas,
was appointed Dean of the Kansas Deanery by His Grace Bishop Basil Essey, before the Bishop retired in October 2022.
In this position, he is now our spiritual father and presiding priest over All Saints Orthodox Church.
Fr. Elias met with the All Saints parish and parish council Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, to discuss our future plans.
He intends to be with us about once per month, and will arrange for other priests to come to All Saints
to serve Great Vespers and Orthros-Divine Liturgy. (WATCH FOR SCHEDULE UPDATES, BELOW.)
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During our parish council meeting on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, Fr. Elias gave us a directive.
He wants our All Saints parish members to attend Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Christian Church
at 116 N. Washington St. in Hillsboro, KS, 53 miles south and east from All Saints Orthodox Church.
on those Saturdays or Sundays when they have a priest scheduled to serve Divine Liturgy.
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And on those weekends, except when we also have a priest, we will not have services at All Saints,
per Fr. Elias, in order to encourage our attendance in Hillsboro.
Fr.Elias is the one who arranges for a priest to serve at All Saints or at Holy Transfiguration,
so he will inform us when a priest has been scheduled at each parish.
THOSE DATES WHEN WE ARE TO GO TO HILLSBORO WILL BE SHARED IN THE SCHEDULE BELOW.
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Saturday or Sunday, depending on which day we have our weekend service,
during the school year we will have "Sunday School" for young children following Coffee Hour.
SEE THE SCHEDULE BELOW FOR DATES AND DAYS OF OUR SERVICES.
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WEDNESDAY VESPERS WITHOUT A PRIEST
Wednesdays at 6 p.m., our mid-week Readers Vespers service (not led by a priest)
with David Pantle in the temple.
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WOMEN'S GROUP MEETING (NEW TIME: 1st Wednesday of the month after evening worship)
The All Saints Women's Group will meet in Parish Hall following evening worship on the first Wednesday of each month.
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MEN'S GROUP MEETING (NEW TIME: Last Wednesday of the month after evening worship)
The All Saints Men's Group will meet in Parish Hall following evening worship, fourth Wednesday STARTING APRIL 26.
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SATURDAY VESPERS WITHOUT A PRIEST
Saturdays at 5 p.m., our weekly Readers Vespers service (not led by a priest)
with John Nicholas in our small chapel. EXCEPT WEEKENDS WHEN THERE IS DIVINE LITURGY IN HILLSBORO.
[SEE THE NEXT NOTE FOR THE OTHER EXCEPTION -- WHEN WE WILL MOVE SATURDAY VESPERS TO FRIDAY]
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VESPERS WILL MOVE TO FRIDAY WHEN WE HAVE A PRIEST COMING FOR DIVINE LITURGY THE NEXT DAY
Our weekly Saturday Readers Vespers service (not led by a priest) will move to Friday on weekends
when we are going to have a priest serving the next day, on Saturday only, for Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Join together with John Nicholas in our chapel or temple (sanctuary).
[DURING GREAT LENT, WE WILL DO THE AKATHIST ON FRIDAYS WHEN WE DO NOT HAVE A PRIEST FOR GREAT VESPERS]
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TYPIKA SERVICE ON SUNDAY MORNINGS WITHOUT A PRIEST
We will have a Typika service in the temple 10-10:30 a.m. on Sundays when we don't have a priest.
EXCEPT WEEKENDS WHEN WE HAVE SATURDAY DIVINE LITURGY IN HILLSBORO.
Coffee Hour follows.
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Our thanks to Father Nikolai Meyers of Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Topeka, KS,
for coming to All Saints Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, to serve Orthros and Divine Liturgy.
And again on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
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Our thanks to Father Aaron Warwick of Saint Mary Orthodox Christian Church in Wichita, KS,
for coming to All Saints Saturday, March 4, 2023, to serve Orthros and Divine Liturgy.
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Our thanks to Father Calinic ("Father Cal") Berger of St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Wichita, KS,
for coming to All Saints Saturday, April 1, 2023, to serve Divine Liturgy.
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Our thanks to Father Symeon Kees of Houston, Texas, from one of the four Antiochian churches in that city,
for coming to All Saints to serve during Holy Week--Holy Friday, Holy Saturday, Pascha Sunday, April 14-15-16, 2023.
NOTE: In early May 2023, Fr. Symeon was assigned to St. Raphael Orthodox Church in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Worship & Activities Schedule
(Check below for regular updates)
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WEDNESDAY VESPERS - 6PM - August 16, 2023
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. our mid-week Reader Vespers service (not led by a priest)
every Wednesday with David Pantle in the temple.
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TYPIKA SERVICE ON SUNDAY MORNING - August 20, 2023
We will have a Typika service in the temple 10-10:30 a.m. on Sundays when we don't have a priest.
Coffee Hour follows.
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WEDNESDAY VESPERS - 6PM - AUGUST 23, 2023
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. our mid-week Reader Vespers service (not led by a priest)
every Wednesday with David Pantle in the temple.
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SATURDAY EVENING VESPERS MOVED TO FRIDAY 6 PM - AUGUST 25, 2023
Because we will have Fr. Aaron Warwick serving on Saturday morning,
we will move our Saturday evening Vespers with John (Nicholas) to Friday evening at 6pm.
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FR. AARON WARWICK TO SERVE ORTHROS, DIVINE LITURGY, SATURDAY - AUGUST 26, 2023
We will have 8:30 a.m. Pre-Communion Prayers, 9 a.m. Orthros and 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy
Coffee Hour follows.
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WEDNESDAY VESPERS - 6PM - August 30, 2023
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. our mid-week Reader Vespers service (not led by a priest)
every Wednesday with David Pantle in the temple.
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MEN'S GROUP MEETING (Last Wednesday of the month after evening worship) - August 30, 2023
The All Saints Men's Group will meet in Parish Hall following evening worship
on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
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TYPIKA SERVICE ON SUNDAY MORNING - September 3, 2023
We will have a Typika service in the temple 10-10:30 a.m. on Sundays when we don't have a priest.
Coffee Hour follows.
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WEDNESDAY VESPERS - 6PM - September 6, 2023
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. our mid-week Reader Vespers service (not led by a priest)
every Wednesday with David Pantle in the temple.
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WOMEN'S GROUP MEETING (1st Wednesday of the month after evening worship) - September 6, 2023
The All Saints Women's Group will meet in Fellowship Hall following evening worship on the first Wednesday of each month.
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TYPIKA SERVICE ON SUNDAY MORNING - September 10, 2023
We will have a Typika service in the temple 10-10:30 a.m. on Sundays when we don't have a priest.
Coffee Hour follows.
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WEDNESDAY VESPERS - 6PM - September 13, 2023
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. our mid-week Reader Vespers service (not led by a priest)
every Wednesday with David Pantle in the temple.
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FATHER JOSEPH LONGOFONO SERVING THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY -Sept. 14, 16, 2023
Thursday evening, Sept. 14 - 6 p.m. Divine Liturgy of the Elevation of the Holy Cross*
*According to Orthodox Christian tradition, Emperor Constantine and his mother found the Holy Cross of Christ.
The Patriarch in Jerusalem ordered a Feast to celebrate this holy discovery,
and it was during this festival that the Cross was lifted up for all to see.
This is the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross.
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Friday, Sept. 15 -- 6 p.m. Reader Vespers (without a priest)
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Saturday morning, Sept. 16:
We will have 8:30 a.m. Pre-Communion Prayers, 9 a.m. Orthros and 10 a.m, Divine Liturgy
Coffee Hour follows.
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WEDNESDAY VESPERS - 6PM - September 20, 2023
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. our mid-week Reader Vespers service (not led by a priest)
every Wednesday with David Pantle in the temple.
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TYPIKA FATHER ELIAS BOULOS TO SERVE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY - September 22-23, 2023
Fr. Elias will serve Great Vespers service in the temple 6 p.m. on Friday, September 22;
Sunday September 23: 8:30 a.m. Pre-Communion Prayers, 9 a.m. Orthros, 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy.
Coffee Hour follows. Parish Council meeting.
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NO TYPIKA SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24
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WEDNESDAY VESPERS - 6PM - September 27, 2023
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. our mid-week Reader Vespers service (not led by a priest)
every Wednesday with David Pantle in the temple.
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MEN'S GROUP MEETING (Last Wednesday of the month after evening worship) - September 27, 2023
The All Saints Men's Group will meet in Parish Hall following evening worship
on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
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TYPIKA SERVICE ON SUNDAY MORNING - October 1, 2023
We will have a Typika service in the temple 10-10:30 a.m. on Sundays when we don't have a priest.
Coffee Hour follows.
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FIRST SUNDAY "MOVIE NIGHT" RETURNS - October 1, 2023
We will have "Community Night" on the first Sunday of the month at 5 p.m.
("Movie Night" is on hiatus for the summer until September or October.)
Parish members are invited to gather for an informal time of fellowship.
Bring something edible to share, and enjoy sharing good company.
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WEDNESDAY VESPERS - 6PM - October 4, 2023
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. our mid-week Reader Vespers service (not led by a priest)
every Wednesday with David Pantle in the temple.
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WOMEN'S GROUP MEETING (1st Wednesday of the month after evening worship) - October 4, 2023
The All Saints Women's Group will meet in Fellowship Hall following evening worship on the first Wednesday of each month.
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TYPIKA SERVICE ON SUNDAY MORNING - October 8, 2023
We will have a Typika service in the temple 10-10:30 a.m. on Sundays when we don't have a priest.
Coffee Hour follows.
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WEDNESDAY VESPERS - 6PM - October 11, 2023
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. our mid-week Reader Vespers service (not led by a priest)
every Wednesday with David Pantle in the temple.
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GOING FORWARD IN 2023, FATHER ELIAS WILL TRY TO ARRANGE FOR PRIESTS
TO VISIT ALL SAINTS EVERY SO OFTEN TO SERVE AT ALL SAINTS,
GENERALLY ON FRIDAY NIGHTS AND SATURDAY MORNINGS.
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IN ADDITION TO FATHER ELIAS, THESE PRIESTS COULD INCLUDE:
Father Cal (Reverend Calinic Berger), from St. George Cathedral in Wichita,
Father Aaron (Warwick), from St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church in Wichita,
and Father Nickolai Meyers of Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Topeka.
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WATCH THIS PAGE FOR UPDATES TO THE WORSHIP AND EVENT SCHEDULE.
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THANK YOU, FATHER JOSEPH.
Father Joseph Longofono, our former presiding priest and pastor at All Saints Orthodox Church for the past two years,
is, as of December 31, 2022, retired from The Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America
of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.
We are grateful to him for serving us monthly at All Saints Orthodox Christian Church.
He may return from time to time to serve us at All Saints. Watch the schedule to see if and when that occurs.
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Watch this page on our website for updates, and visit our website calendar for upcoming services
Coffee Hour with food following Typika and Divine Liturgy has resumed on Sunday mornings.
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Please watch this page, and also our calendar, for updates concerning the dates of worship services --
Typica and Readers Vespers (no priest) and Great Vespers, Orthros and Divine Liturgy (with priest).
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PLEASE CONTINUE TO BE FAITHFUL IN GIVING TO ALL SAINTS
All Saints parishioners are encouraged to be faithful in their giving, in person or via postal mail delivery or direct deposit. A special Priest Fund has been established for separate donations, in addition to giving to the General Fund, to allow us to save for the day when we can pay for a full-time priest. Please write "Priest Fund" on your checks or on the envelope with your cash gifts for this fund.
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For an overview of Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Kansas, and other resources and information,
you may visit this website: http://orthodoxkansas.org/
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https://orthodoxkansas.org/ exists to provide a web presence for Orthodox Christian parishes, missions, chapels and organizations in the state of Kansas. It is a ministry of the St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Christian Chapel, Manhattan, KS.
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ABOUT OUR PARISH
All Saints Orthodox Christian Church is a parish part of the Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America, part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America (AOCANA), under His Eminence, the Most Reverend Saba Esper, Archbishop of New York and Metropolitan of the AOCANA. Our Patriarch is His Beatitude John X, Patriarch of the Holy City of Antioch and all the East., whose see (or ecclesiastical office) is based in Damascus, Syria.
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After meeting together starting in 1993, All Saints Orthodox Church of Salina was founded in 1994 by a vibrant group of faithful followers of Christ from an area Episcopal church who were seeking the fullness of the apostolic faith under the pastoral guidance of Fr. Chad Hatfield and Fr. Thomas Neustrom.
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At the start, our then bishop, Bishop Basil (now retired), said we should be named All Saints because we will need the prayers of all of the saints to survive as a parish.
Nearly 30 years later, our parish family continues to serve as the spiritual home for Orthodox Christians from Salina and the surrounding area, and communities up to two or more hours drive away.
We are under the authority of the Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America in the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. After gaining approval on Oct. 18, 2022, on Nov. 1, 2022, Bishop Basil Essey officially retired. We are waiting for a new Bishop to be chosen for the diocese.
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Our family-friendly parish is guided by our presiding priest and spiritual father, Fr. Elias Boulos of St. Basil the Great Orthodox Christian Church in Kansas City, Kansas. All are welcome!
The Church of Antioch was established by the Apostles Paul and Barnabas in 42 A.D., with St. Peter serving for the next eight years as its first prelate.
The Church of Antioch is one of the five ancient Patriarchates of the Christian Church, along with Alexandria, Constantinople, Jerusalem, and Rome.
We are in full communion with our brothers and sisters in various other Orthodox Christian jurisdictions, such as the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Orthodox Church in America.
Together, we are working to nurture the Orthodox Christians of this land and to bring America to the ancient Orthodox Christian Faith.
SERVICES
Readers Vespers:
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.; PLUS Fridays at 6:00 p.m. when we have a priest serving on Saturday; and Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. on weekends when we don't have a priest. In the chapel, but moved to the temple when we reach 8 or more people.
Great Vespers:
On Fridays on those weekends when Fr. Elias Boulos is serving at All Saints, at 6:00 p.m., in the temple, preceded by time for confessions.
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Typika Service: All Sunday mornings when we are without a priest,
10-10:30 a.m., followed by Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall, and then Sunday School for the children.
Orthros, Divine Liturgy:
Saturday mornings when we have a priest, as scheduled, with 8:15 a.m. Pre-Communion Prayers, 8:45 a.m. Orthros, then 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy, followed by Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall and then Sunday School for the children.
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Please check the calendar for more information.
