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PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY PHONE (316) 722-4404
OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
MASS SCHEDULE Weekend
Saturday 8:00 a.m., 5:00 & 7:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Weekdays
Monday-Friday 8:00 am & 5:30 p.m.
CONFESSION SCHEDULE Daily 4:50-5:25 p.m.
Saturdays 3:00-4:00 p.m.
August 5, 2018 | 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
861 N. Socora | Wichita, KS 67212 | (316) 722-4404 | www.stfranciswichita.com
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WELCOME! We are always excited to see new faces in our Church. The members, friends, and staff of St. Francis of Assisi Parish look forward to welcoming you into this community of faith. We invite you to join us for any worship service or event we offer as a way to get to know us better, as you seek your place in our community.
All are welcome to join us in worship as we come from diverse backgrounds seeking lives of greater balance and spiritual growth.
NEW TO OUR PARISH? We’d love to have you join our faith community! Start the registration process by completing one of our “Welcome” cards found in each aisle, by going online or by calling the parish office.
PRAY - ADORATION CHAPEL "I want to draw a veil between your soul and the world. I want to reserve you for Myself alone, and hide you far from the gaze of demons and of men. This is the hiddenness of the Host, My true Body, now exposed before your eyes, and then hidden away in the tabernacle. Looking at the Host, the world sees nothing: no action, no usefulness, no message, no significance. Looking at the same Host with the eyes of faith, what do you see? Consent to be hidden, even as I am hidden, and you shall want for nothing." In Sinu Jesu-A Benedictine Monk
Urgent Need: Wednesday 1:00-2:00 a.m. Thursday 1:00-2:00 a.m. Sunday 1:00-2:00 a.m.
Call Sandy Rongish at 990-6647 or Jenny Morgan at 721-8871 if you would like to sign up.
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Father’s Focus
Throughout the summer we will read excerpts from the Holy Father’s Exhortation
“Rejoice and Be Glad.”
80. Mercy has two aspects. It involves giving, helping and serving others, but it also
includes forgiveness and understanding. Matthew sums it up in one golden rule: “In
everything, do to others as you would have them do to you” (7:12). The Catechism
reminds us that this law is to be applied “in every case”,[71]especially when we are
“confronted by situations that make moral judgments less assured and decision diffi-
cult”.[72]
81. Giving and forgiving means reproducing in our lives some small measure of
God’s perfection, which gives and forgives superabundantly. For this reason, in the
Gospel of Luke we do not hear the words, “Be perfect” (Mt 5:48), but rather, “Be
merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Judge not, and you will not be judged; con-
demn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give,
and it will be given to you” (6:36-38). Luke then adds something not to be over-
looked: “The measure you give will be the measure you get back” (6:38). The yard-
stick we use for understanding and forgiving others will measure the forgiveness we
receive. The yardstick we use for giving will measure what we receive. We should
never forget this.
82. Jesus does not say, “Blessed are those who plot revenge”. He calls “blessed” those
who forgive and do so “seventy times seven” (Mt 18:22). We need to think of our-
selves as an army of the forgiven. All of us have been looked upon with divine com-
passion. If we approach the Lord with sincerity and listen carefully, there may well be
times when we hear his reproach: “Should not you have had mercy on your fellow
servant, as I had mercy on you?” (Mt 18:33).
Seeing and acting with mercy: that is holiness.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL BACKPACKS 4 KIDS Is asking for your help to feed hungry children in the Catholic Schools for the 2018-2019 school year. We have expanded to all Catholic schools in our 3rd year of the pro-gram. Through generous cost sharing with the Kansas Food Bank we are able to pro-vide a weekend of food per child for $5.50. Last school year we feed 289 students per weekend. Ron and Petrina Morley have graciously offered to match dollar for dollar donations received by September 7, 2018 up to $15,000.00. Any and all donations would be appreciated. You may send your donation to Backpacks 4 kids, P O Box 780926, Wichita, KS 67207.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Backpacks 4 kids is also looking for volunteers to serve on the Committee and to help at
the Kansas Food Bank packaging food. Committee meetings are usually held monthly
and last approximately 1 hour.
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YOUTH MINISTRY CATHOLIC CHURCH
All High School Students in the parish are invited to join us for CYM on Wednesday nights. Throughout the year we participate in
various activities that allow us to meet new people, grow in our faith as well as serve our community. We currently have students
from five different High Schools who attend on a regular basis.
August 6 - Summer Monday Olympics 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. in
on the back lawn.
August 8 - Holy Hour and Benediction 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in
the CYM room
August 15 CYM 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
August 22 - CYM 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
August 29 - Lip sync Battle 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
“Philip found Nathanael and told him, ‘We have found the one Moses
wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—
Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” John 1:45
Summer Monday Olympics All high school students in the parish are invited Monday, August
6th at 6:30pm-10:00pm This is going to be a great, fun-filled night!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Schedule:
6:30 p.m. Arrive & split into teams
6:45 p.m. Games begin!
8:00 p.m. Kona Truck Snow Cones
8:20 p.m. Outdoor Movie begins
10:00 p.m. End of the night
UPDATES FROM THE ATRIUM!
Catechist Assistants Needed Beginning in September, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will begin in full swing. As we welcome more children into the weekly schedule, we are in need of catechist assistants for each group of students (one hour each week or every other week). If you might be interested in learning about this op-portunity to help in the atrium, please contact Sarah Brenner at [email protected]. A small assistant training will be held August 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. August 8, 9:00-11:00 a.m., you need not have any background or experience in CGS to help!
Toys and Furniture Needed As part of the expansion of Catechesis of Good Shepherd program, we are including a room for younger children who will be with their families. We are in need of new or gently used toys appropriate for infants or toddlers, as well as shelves, children's tables and chairs, and chairs for adult caregivers. If you have any items to donate, please contact Cheryl Rundle at [email protected]
DISCOVERING CHRIST PROGRAM: FOOD VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Thank you to all that have so generously signed up to bring food. Your stewardship is so appreciated. There are still slots to be filled. Please visit: www.signupgenius.com; go to the magnifying glass in the upper right hand corner of the page; when prompted type in my email ([email protected]); And the sign up is under Discovering Christ. If you have any problems please email me and I can work on it with you.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Parish nurses will be in the Bride’s room in the back of Church after all the masses this weekend August 4th & 5th.
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY The Society of St. Vincent de Paul meets on the first and third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Parish Ministry House. Meetings are supportive gatherings of prayer and re-flection with a primary concern of charity and justice. CHILD OF MY HEART - MISCARRIAGE AND STILLBIRTH SUPPORT GROUP Has your family or anyone you know suffered the loss of an infant through miscarriage or stillbirth? Are you alone in your grief and not sure where to turn? Our church is here to help. Child of My Heart is a Catholic ministry with parents who have experienced their own infant losses and understand the uniqueness of the grieving process. We meet the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 861 N. Socora in the Bonaventure Center. For more infor-mation, call Christina Peek 208-5578 or email [email protected]. Sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life.
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION Invitations for Confirmation preparation have been mailed out. If you did not receive one, and would like to participate in this year’s Confirmation preparation please contact Emily Savage at [email protected]
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SFA Parish Code: 9RMP79
PSR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN Please complete the registration form by August 1st. You may
use the link provided here: https://bit.ly/2NCLxrX Or you
may access it by going to the parish website and clicking on
ministries, education, PSR. Please contact Joan with any
questions by emailing [email protected]
HOME FOR RENT Rolling Hills twin home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Non smokers,
Pets negotiable. Call 316-285-0453 for more information.
ROOM FOR RENT North west side of town. $100 per week. Please call for more
information: 259-9420
BUNK BEDS FOR SALE Gently used twin bunk beds with two sets of matching
comforter, sham, and decorative pillows are for sell. Please
text 737-0120.
SAXOPHONE AND CLARINET FOR SALE Gently used, still in great condition. Both instruments come
with cases. Please call 729-5975.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Retrouvaille Community of Wichita is looking for
babysitters on every 3rd Sunday of the month at 3 pm. Must
have completed Virtus Training. To inquire please call Hedy
at (316)680-6726.
HARVEST HOUSE: A SENIOR MINISTRY Will meet Thursday, August 16, at 8:00 a.m. Mass here at St. Francis. After Mass we will have breakfast at Spears. Call John at 722-7611 if you have any questions.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS This group is available for anyone needing understanding and an outlet for personal experiences. The Mental Health Minis-try provides a place where you are free to voice concerns in a safe and caring environment. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the St. Bonaventure center. For more information call Larry at 259-8210.
BURKE FUNDRAISER Fighting the unpleasant cancer battle alone is never easy. Mark & Emily Burke parishioners at St. Francis have joined their hearts and minds to battle the good fight together! Show your support for them with your prayers & by participating in their fundraiser. They thank you very sincerely for your kind-ness! Go to this website to learn further information. www.burkefundraiser.com RCIA THANK YOU
RCIA would like to thank everyone who has prepared and
donated food for our program. This program is not possible
without wonderful volunteers! We are continually amazed at
the generosity (and cooking skills) of our parish family! Fol-
low the link to sign up! https://bit.ly/2Lq77hG
PRESCHOOL Openings are still available in the 4 YR MWF AM Preschool Class, and the 4 YR M-F PM Preschool class. For more information, please contact the School Office (316-722-5171).
VOLLEYBALL PLACEMENTS: A current physical must
be on file for the 2018-19 School Year in order to participate in the Placements.
Sixth Grade Volleyball Placements: Monday, August 6 – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Seventh Grade Volleyball Placements: Monday, August 6 – 7:15 to 9:00 p.m.
Eighth Grade Volleyball Placements: Thursday, August 9 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
8TH GRADE GRADUATION PICTURES & DVD’S Are available to be picked up in the school office
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Liturgical Stewards
ELIJAH CUP Please check in with Priest before Mass. To sign up please call the Church Office at 722-4404 August 11-12 Ronald Nuessen August 18-19 Jacob Pauly
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TUE 7
WED 8
THU 9
FRI 10
LEGION OF MARY St. Bonaventure Center after the 8:00 a.m. Mass.
MARIAN MANTLE ROSARY GROUP 8:30am-9:00am
LADIES ROSARY GROUP Meet in St. Bonaventure Center from
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. All ladies are welcome. ST. FRANCIS GIRLS’ ENSEMBLE
8th grade through high school, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in St. Clare Hall Music Room.
MARIAN MANTLE ROSARY GROUP Following the 8:00 a.m. Mass to pray for loved ones
who no longer practice the faith. TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
9:00-10:30 a.m. in St. Bonaventure Room DISCOVERING CHRIST
Learn to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and to grow faith. A 7 week study group. We meet each
Tuesday from 6:30-9:00pm in St. Clare Basement THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
ROSARY GROUP 7:00 p.m. in the Church. All are welcome. This week’s petition is: “Jesus, we pray for those in our parish family who have fallen away from the Catholic Faith, that they may hear and respond to the voice of Your Mother calling them back to the
Church, as she has done for so many of us.”
MEN’S PRAYER GROUP Men of the parish gather in St. Bonaventure to study & pray together 6:30am-7:30am. All men of the parish are
welcome to come for all or part of the time. ST. FRANCIS 10:00 A.M. CHOIR
Rehearse at 7:30 p.m. in Clare Hall Music Room. MARY’S MOMS
9:00 am-11:00 am in St. Clare Hall.
MASS INTENTIONS- AUG. 6 - 12, 2018 Monday 6 8:00 a.m. Trenton Lopez
5:30 p.m. Robert Hemmen
Tuesday 7 8:00 a.m. Rocky Weber
5:30 p.m. Feliza Nase
Wednesday 8 8:00 a.m. Bea Ayers
5:30 p.m. Luis Sarroca
Thursday 9 8:00 a.m. Gary Helten
5:30 p.m. John Kisner
Friday 10 8:00 a.m. Lollie Betzen
5:30 p.m. Bill Blalock
Saturday 11 8:00 a.m. Richard Cotton
5:00 p.m. Sepc. Int. (Judy & Dan Zimmerman)
7:00 p.m. Rodney Sweetman
Sunday 12 7:00 a.m. Clare & Eliseo Hernandez
8:30 a.m. Nguyen Family
10:00 a.m. For the People
11:30 a.m. Marlyn & Alice Morrison
1:00 p.m. Sharon Veach
Weekday Servers & Lectors
Monday, August 6, at 8:00 a.m.
Lector: James Sachs
Altar Servers: C. Carter/L. Becker
Monday, August 6, at 5:30 p.m.
Lector: Dave Carrter
Altar Servers: H. Nguyen/L. McGill
Tuesday, August 7, at 8:00 a.m.
Lector: Lisa Martin
Alter Servers: J. Vopat/N. Tajchman
Tuesday, August 7, at 5:30 p.m.
Lector: Renee Hein
Altar Servers: B. Troilo/J. Pearson
Wednesday, August 8, at 8:00 a.m.
Lector: James Sachs
Altar Servers: L. Forbes/N. Brown
Wednesday, August 8, at 5:30 p.m.
Lector: Marcia McAnarney
Alter Servers: K. McClure/M. Bitting
Thursday, August 9, at 8:00 a.m.
Lector: Dave Carter
Altar Servers: D. Lyle/J. Rosa
Thursday, August 9, at 5:30 p.m.
Lector: Dan Schoenberger
Altar Servers: M. Zwenger/R. Haneberg
Friday, August 10, at 8:00 a.m.
Lector: Mike Fuhrman
Altar Servers: E. McBeth/E. Schnieders
Friday, August 10, at 5:30 p.m.
Lector: Mary Treinen
Altar Servers: J. Rongish/M. McMullen
Saturday, August 11, at 8:00 a.m.
Lector: Sally Stump
Altar Servers: D. Willson/M. Schweitzer
OPERATIONS COUNCIL REPORT
Everyone needs a vacation, but don’t take a vacation from your parish support. Many projects and improvements have continued over the summer to upgrade our facilities and keep the parish operating. Our electric bill goes up in the summer months as well to keep the church nice and cool. Making a grateful response for all our blessings is a call all months of the year. Enjoy these summer days and be thankful for each moment the Lord has given us. The St Francis Operations Council
FRIDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in St. Bonaventure
MIDWEST CATHOLIC FAMILY CONF. August 3rd-5th
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PRAYER REQUESTS Donna: (8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) ..................... 316.722.6204 Kevin or Karen: (6:00-10:00 p.m.) ............ 316.721.1771 E-mail ............................. [email protected] KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #4118 ..................316.461.6481
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA LIBRARY Hours: Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. & Sunday 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Call 706-7185 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Phone ....................................................... 1.800.848.LOVE NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Those interested in attending NFP classes may contact the diocesan office at 316-685-6776. Website: www.nfpwichita.org. PROJECT RACHEL If you or a friend is hurting from an abortion, please call 316-634-1300 today.
LOST AND FOUND Please check Lost and Found in front walkway. Items will only be kept for two weeks before donating to Good Will.
CHANGES Please keep the Church Office informed of changes in names, addresses, phone numbers, etc. By letting us know you have moved, we can save money on postage returns and keep our membership roster up to date.
BULLETIN NOTICES Must be submitted to church office no later than 9:00 a.m. Monday.
SACRAMENTS Baptisms: After weekend Masses by appointment only. Parents registered here at St. Francis please call the church office at 722-4404. Matrimony: Call the priest at the Rectory at least 9 months in advance.
PARISH STAFF Fr. C. Jarrod Lies ................. (cell phone) 316.304.5291 E-Mail ................................... [email protected] Fr. Andrew Labenz .............. (cell phone) 620.960.2687 E-Mail .............................. [email protected] Fr. Isaac Coulter................................................................. E-Mail ............................. [email protected] Medical Emergency Number ................ 316.531.0184 Emily Savage, Youth Dir./Confirmation Coordinator .................. Joan Hampton, Parish School of Religion ............................ Mary Carter, School Principal ....................... 316.722.5171
PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY Office .............................................................. 316.722.4404 Fax .................................................................. 316.722.4738 Website .................................... www.stfranciswichita.com E-Mail ..................................... [email protected]
SCHOOL Phone.............................................................. 316.722.5171 Fax .................................................................. 316.722.0492
Saturday, August 11, at 5:00 p.m.
Lector/Commentator: Beth Caruthers/Renee Hein
Offertory Gifts: Chris Robinson
Altar Servers: A. Daigle/H. Lubbers/L. Prichard
Master of Ceremony: Grady McElhiney
Eucharistic Minister: Bill & Jean Heimann/Janice McClure/
Kay Suchan/Linda Lies
Saturday, August 11, at 7:00 p.m.
Lector/Commentator: Maria Douglas/Gracie Vopat
Offertory Gifts: John & Shannon Pirtle
Altar Servers: C. Hampel/N. Smith/T. Stewart
Master of Ceremony: Gibson McElhiney
Eucharistic Minister: Deloris Wendling/Kimberly Howe/Sean Hudspeth
Brian & Karen Pracht
Sunday, August 12, at 7:00 a.m.
Lector/Commentator: Dan Dillon/Lisa Wyatt
Altar Servers: B. Munk/J. Exley/M. Fouquet
Eucharistic Minister: Steve & Leann Cless/Mary Carter/Peggy Meyer/
Sarah Westbury
Sunday, August 12, at 8:30 a.m.
Lector/Commentator: Sally Stump/Joan Hampton
Offertory Gifts: Brian & Roseann Petty
Altar Servers: C. Strunk/J. Rundle/L. Shelton
Master of Ceremony: Blake Ely
Eucharistic Minister: Dave & Dianne Carter/Dwayne Dugan/
Rod Dix/ Vi Schuckman
Sunday, August 12, at 10:00 a.m.
Lector/Commentator: Kristin Martin/Riley Rathbun
Offertory Gifts: Gerald & Patricia Pates
Altar Servers: B. Saville/J. Miller/Need Volunteer
Master of Ceremony: Michael Nguyen
Eucharistic Minister: Barbara & Daniel Mies/Madelyn Hammer
Mike Martin/Monica Hammer
Sunday, August 12, at 11:30 a.m.
Lector/Commentator: Marcia McAnarney/Kathleen Timmermeyer
Offertory Gifts: Norbert & Linda Riley
Altar Servers: B. Wadlowe/D. Hauge/E. Iseman
Master of Ceremony: Luke Timmermeyer
Eucharistic Minister: Emily Savage/Jeff & Sharon Cerre/
Jennifer McDaniel/Marty McCormack
Sunday, August 12, at 1:00 p.m.
Lector/Commentator: Ryan Biedron/TBD
Offertory Gifts: Jacob & Misty Pauly
Altar Servers: B. Voegeli/E. Hernandez/L. Zarchan
Master of Ceremony: Kyle Tran
Eucharistic Minister: Collette Schumacher/Jean Rees/John Vasquez/
Mary Nguyen/Rachel Little
MUSIC SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 11
5:00 p.m. Sr. Heskamp/Bogners
7:00 p.m. Carole Pracht/Steffanie Hinson Sunday, August 12
8:30 a.m. Julie Riedlinger/Mary Lou Harding
10:00 a.m. Sr. Heskamp/Marilyn Moreland
11:30 a.m. Matt Ho/ Dominic Bacha
1:00 p.m. Calvin Morgan/Clare Morgan
