Saint Catherine Siena CATHOLIC CHURCH THIRTY- SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • NOVEMBER 11TH, 2018 of Vol. 10 • No. 50 3642 NORTH RIDGE ROA D • WICHITA, KANSAS 67205 w w w . s a i n t c a t h e r i n e w i c h i t a . c o m Welcome to Saint Catherine of Siena Parish If you wish to join our Parish family, please stop by the parish office during the week to fill out a white registration card and stewardship volunteer form. If you have any questions, please call Clista in the office at 425-0595. Welcome! Parish Mission Statement: We are a Catholic community of imperfect people growing in faith, caring for each other and reaching out to our neighbors in need.
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Saint Catherine Siena C A T H O L I C C H U R C H
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Welcome to Saint Catherine of Siena Parish If you wish to join our Parish family, please stop by the parish office during the week to fill out a white registration card and
stewardship volunteer form. If you have any questions, please call Clista in the office at 425-0595. Welcome!
Parish Mission Statement: We are a Catholic community of imperfect people growing in faith, caring for each other and reaching out to our neighbors in need.
Have you ever thanked someone for an act of kindness, only to have them respond with, "It was nothing"? It is a funny response, because to you the act was obviously more than nothing! Perhaps they say it is because the act seemed trivial. Compare this to the offerings of the widow in today's first reading. Elijah asked for bread and she said she had none to share. She had only a "handful of flour" and a little oil in her jug, and seemed ashamed that she could not offer him more. Maybe she is right -- her offering is a bit meager. But she gave what she had, and Elijah took what she offered. She gave ALL. In return for her selfless gift, God provided her with a bottomless jar of flour and a lifetime supply of oil. The lesson here is that no gift of self is too small. Give what you have and let God be the judge of its value -- I can assure you He will not see it as "nothing!" And the next time someone thanks you, don't brush off your act, because to them, it made all the difference.
“Fully Alive as Missionary Disciples”
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DID YOU KNOW: Advent Blessing Of Baby Jesus! Did you know... Each year at the ADVENT BLESSING OF BABY JESUS parishioners are invited to bring the baby Jesus figurines from their nativity scenes to get a blessing each year on Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent. Donations of diapers and swaddling clothes are requested. Volunteers needed to help with a reception following the event. For info on how you can help, contact: Julie Hampel at [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE Hours ............................................... Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fax .......................................................................................... 316-425-0685 Phone ..................................................................................... 316-425-0595 PARISH STAFF Pastor Rev. Daniel J. Spexarth ...................................................... 316-425-0595 E-mail ..................................... [email protected] Medical Emergency Phone ............................................. 316-617-9310 Parochial Vicar Rev. Nicholaus L. Jurgensmeyer ..................................... 316-425-0595 E-mail ...................................... [email protected] Secretary Jill Rump .............................................................................. 316-425-0595 Email .............................................. [email protected] Building and Technology Tim Schmidt…………………………………………316-425-0595 Email…………………...…[email protected] Stewardship Director Clista Pfannenstiel .............................................................. 316-425-0595 Email ............................................... [email protected] PSR Director Heather Zogleman...............................................................316-719-2917 Email ................................................... [email protected] Music Director Sara High ............................................ [email protected]
Bulletin (deadline to submit info is the Monday before @ noon) Linda Wallace ................................ [email protected]
Parish Information
ELECTRONIC GIVING! You can set up electronic account for making regular offerings, then notify the Parish office if you would like to stop receiving envelopes. Go to: www.saintcatherinewichita.com to set up your electronic donations, and follow instructions.
Come Holy Spirit, quiet my heart and my head, as I gather with my family, friends and neighbors to celebrate Mass.
Quiet the thoughts and distractions that will keep me from worship.
Open my mouth in prayer and song.
Open my ears to hear God’s Word.
Open my eyes to the mystery of the Eucharist.
Open my heart to receive Jesus with love.
May I go forth strengthened to take the Mass into my life this week. Amen.
Expecting a new baby? You are invited to receive a special pre-natal blessing from Father Dan. A white rose dedicated to you will be placed by the statue of Mary as a symbol that the entire parish is praying for you and your baby. The blessings are normally given at 6pm on the first Monday of every month. Following the blessing there is a Baptismal Preparation Class to help you prepare for this important day in your child’s life. Call the Parish Office to register.
Parish School of Religion PSR Contact: Heather Zogleman 316-719-2917 E-mail: [email protected] Class: Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:30pm The Parish School of Religion is available to all children, kindergarten through eighth grade during the school year.
Rite of Christian Initiation RCIA Contact: Fr. Dan 316-425-0595 RCIC Contact: Sally Graham 316-833-3887 If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, or is curious about the Church, please call Fr. Dan. at 425-0595.
Disciples...Growing in Faith Together
Early Holiday Deadlines for the Bulletin: For Nov. 18th bulletin, info needed by Friday, Nov. 9 For Nov. 25th bulletin, info needed by Wed., Nov. 14 SCHOOL OFFICE Phone ..................................................................................... 316-719-2917 Fax .......................................................................................... 316-719-2930 SCHOOL STAFF Principal Jeremy Barr………………………[email protected] Associate Principal Elaine Klincik…………………[email protected] School Secretary Emily Brown …………………[email protected]
PRAYER REQUESTS Email .......................................................... [email protected] REGULAR MASS TIMES Weekends .......................................................... Saturday (vigil) 5:30 pm SUNDAY 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM & 12 NOON
Weekdays ...................................................... Monday & Friday 5:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7:30am CONFESSIONS Weekends ......................................... Saturday afternoons from 4-5pm. Weekdays ................................. 30 minutes before each weekday Mass
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STANDOUT STEWARD!
This week’s standout steward is Connie Thomas! Each week Connie takes the albs to be cleaned, sews anything we need around the parish and is one of our BEST office help volunteers! Connie does all of these things with a smile and we are blessed to have her as part of our Saint Catherine family!
THANK YOU Connie for all that you do!! You are this week’s STANDOUT STEWARD!!
THIS Weekend is the 2018
STEWARSHIP FAIR!!
After all Masses in the gymnasium!
Join us for food, fun and fellowship all while seeing what our parish has to offer and what you can offer our parish!
SISTER’S OF SIENA NOVEMBER MEETING Monday Nov. 12th at 7pm
Bring your appetites and join us for a SAMPLING of our
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR food items and specialty drink.
Holiday Home Tour Tickets will be available for purchase at the meeting. MR. DIGGS will preview the gift baskets that will be available to order at the Holiday Home Tour “POP UP SHOP.”
We are going to provide donations for BIRTHLINE for Christmas. If you would like to participate, please bring: diapers size NB to 5, formula, new or gently used car seats, pack’n plays, boys and girls clothing size NB to 2T. We plan to collect donations at the November meeting. No December meeting due to Holiday Home Tour.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES We will once again be sending care packages for those students of our parish who are attending college to help them succeed during finals. If you have a son or daughter currently attending college, please e-mail his or her name and mailing info to Connie Belden at: [email protected]. Names need to be received by Monday, Nov. 19th. Even if you sent your child’s name last semester, it needs to be sent again for this semester’s mailings. If you would like to make a donation towards the care packages or have any questions, please contact Connie at the e-mail above.
Nov. - Feb., we are collecting new/gently used coats, hats, gloves, sweatpants/shirts, sweaters, men’s athletic socks for WARMING SOULS SHELTER. Please bring your donations to our next meeting or to the church office.
“The Wonders of Christmas” Holiday Home Tour
Ticket sales start THIS Weekend, before and after all Masses
Thursday, December 6th - 6 pm - 9:30 pm $30 Friday, December 7th - 9 am - 12 noon $30
Specialty Drink* Wine Pull* Enter to Win Gift Baskets* *additional cost (Must be 21+ years to attend)
Online ticket sales begin Friday, November 16th.
JOIN US FOR FAITH, FELLOWSHIP AND A DELICIOUS MEAL!
This Wednesday, November 14th: BREAKFAST SESSION: 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM DINNER SESSION: 7 PM - 9 PM All women of the parish are invited to join us for this quarterly meeting that features a delicious meal, accompanied by a 30 minute video presentation, followed by a brief group discussion and fellowship with other women in the parish.
This month, we will also have Father Nic at the meeting to speak briefly about the history of Eucharistic Adoration, its significance in our faith life, and the practical “do’s and don’ts” of worshiping in this special way. NO EXPERIENCE OR PREPARATION NEEDED - all women are welcome! Questions and RSVP's to Danielle at: [email protected]
Men’s Club is collecting food for the
Annual Food Drive Now thru Nov 18th!
We welcome and encourage donations of any non perishable food items!
Thank You!
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Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers 5:30p MH Dave Warlick 5:30p Emma VonFeldt MC Diniece Warlick Dalton Hurst CH Jan Poelma-Crownover Corey Hurst JC Alice Wiggins 7:30a Henry Jonker JH Pam Marlow Laura Tra 7:30a MH Julie Strathe 9:00a Sidney Sheern MC Janice Morgan Jackson Reichenberger CH Michael Hurley Krissi Reichenberger JC Peter Quach 10:30a Taylor Chrisman JH Jason Harris Madisyn Dible 9:00a MH Cathy Strecker Ava Payne MC Dan McKenzie 12:00 Regan Miller CH Betty McKenzie Genevieve Wilhite JC Roy Aycock Cantor / Musician JH Marcy Aycock 5:30p Paige Towey 10:30a MH Alvin Thimmesch Joseph Baalmann MC Sharon Thimmesch 9:00a Choir/Katie Archibald CH Patrick Gnad Linda Schmidt JC Leroy Schartz 10:30a Choir JH Mary Le Kim Stecklein 12:00 MH Tim Lauer Ushers CH Rick Yeilding 5:30p Aron Conley JH * Volunteer Needed Rick Finney
Lectors Doug Jacobs 5:30p Janet Simpson Dale Seiwert 7:30a Kristin Fimple 7:30a Larry Carney 9:00a Sara Maze Kevin Larkey 10:30a Lauren Steven Lou Perrier 12:00 Cheryl Robertson Kevin Peterson
Offertory Gifts 9:00a Jerry Alderson 5:30p Nicholas Haase family Mike Brand 9:00a Augustine Nguyen family Caleb Edelman 10:30a Chris & Katie Hecox Rob Sill 12:00 *No Offertory Family 10:30a Burke Jones
Hospitality Curtis Lubbers 7:30a Jason Harris family Jeffrey Wetta Mark Sternberger family Brian Wilhite 9:00a Elaine Klincik family 12:00 *Volunteer Needed Harold Knapp family *Volunteer Needed 10:30a Westin & Rachael Hudnall *Volunteer Needed Ryan Waterson *Volunteer Needed
Nursery Preschool 9:00a Jennifer Smith 9:00a Heather Leuci *Volunteer Needed *Volunteer Needed
MINISTERS! PLEASE INITIAL THE SIGN IN SHEET AT THE BACK OF CHURCH BEFORE MASS. THANK YOU!
Liturgical Minister Weekend Schedule
November 17-18, 2018
MASS READINGS - WEEK OF NOV 11-17, 2018 Sunday 1 Kings 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/Mark 12:38-44 Monday Titus1:1-9/Psalms 24:1-6/Luke 17:1-6 Tuesday Titus 2:1-8, 11-14/Ps 37:3-4, 18,23,27,29/Luke 17:7-10 Wednesday Titus 3:1-7/Psalms 23:1-6/Luke 17:11-19 Thursday Philemon 7-20/Psalms 146:7, 8-10/Luke 17:20-25 Friday 2 John 4-9/Ps 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18/Luke 17:26-37 Saturday 3 John 5-8/Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Luke 18:1-8
Liturgical Ministry Week Day Schedule
ST CATHERINE ROSARY MAKERS
The Rosary Group Meeting is
THIS Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7pm
on the Parish Lobby couches.
Monday, November 12th, at 7:30 AM Lector Sean DiGiovanni Altar Servers H. Conley/Skylar Ramsey/Maddax Renteria Eucharistic Minister Tim Schmidt Monday, November 12th, at 5:30 PM Lector Cheryl Robertson Altar Servers Michael Knapp Hadley Knapp Eucharistic Minister Doug Jacobs Tuesday, November 13th, at 7:30 AM Lector Evelyn Jackson Altar Servers H. Conley/Skylar Ramsey/Maddax Renteria Eucharistic Minister Ron Longar *9am Altar Servers Olivia Vasquez Caleb Yaeger Wednesday, November 14th, at 7:30 AM Lector Mary Ann Youngers Altar Servers H. Conley/Skylar Ramsey/Maddax Renteria Eucharistic Minister Cathy Strecker Thursday, November 15th, at 7:30 AM Lector Nancy Jenkins Altar Servers Skylar Ramsey Maddax Renteria Eucharistic Minister Sally Graham *9am Altar Servers Jordonn Williams Jordan Zachman Friday, November 16th, at 7:30 AM Lector Connie Thomas Altar Servers Skylar Ramsey Maddax Renteria Eucharistic Minister Kurtis Dugan Friday, November 16th, at 5:30 PM Lectors Sean DiGiovanni Altar Servers Rafael Martinez Karina Martinez Eucharistic Minister Glen Misko Saturday, November 17th, at 7:30 AM Lectors Jason Fenoglio Altar Servers Cisco Tejeda Xander Fenoglio Eucharistic Minister Mary Le
MASS INTENTIONS - WEEK OF NOV 12-18, 2018
Monday 7:30 am † Betty Schmidt 5:30 pm † Albert J. Pfeifer
Tuesday 7:30 am 9:00 am
Intention of Matt Burroughs † Chris Schermuly
Wednesday 7:30 am † June Pracht
Thursday 7:30 am 9:00 am
Intention of Laura Calvery † Larry Schoenhofer
Friday 7:30 am 5:30 pm
† Virgil & Virginia Coryell Intention of Joe & Mary Moeller
Saturday 7:30 am 5:30 pm
† Pamela & Charles Poe † Michael Pracht
Sunday
7:30 am Intention of Chad Liebl 9:00 am For the People 10:30am Int of the Kenneth & Sheri McCoy Family Noon Intention of Alex & Kara Weed
Out of Love for God Pledge and Gift Total: $11,970,270.00
We are closing in on the $12,000,000 mark! While we have come a long way since beginning our Love for God appeal in September, we still have a long way to go. As of now, half of the parish families have already responded. There are 4 weeks left until our Commitment Weekend. Now is the time to make your gift!
A note about online giving: If you had recurring payments set up for the Next Step Forward or Retire the Debt funds, these automatic payments have been terminated. Please contact the parish office if you have any questions.
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
We have some NEW hours available. Please look over the list carefully and prayerfully
consider signing up for one of them.
You can sign up after all Masses at the Stewardship Fair THIS Weekend,
or call Mary Jane at 729-6777.
We need second Adorers for: Tuesday: 11AM-Noon Wednesday: 3-4AM, 4-5AM Thursday: 1-2AM, 2-3AM, 3-4AM, 2-3PM Friday: 2-3AM
Sunday Stewardship Sunday/Veteran's Day! 11/11 Stewardship Fair, Gym, after all Masses High School Youth, Adoration, 7:30pm
Monday Sisters of Siena Meeting, Carpet Room, 7pm 11/12
Friday Feast of St. Margaret of Scotland & St. Gertrude
Saturday Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Sunday Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast, Gym, after Masses 11/11 High School Youth, Adoration, 7:30pm
Put This on Your Calendar ….
In 1 Samuel, God advises the prophet Samuel not to observe as men see, but as God sees. He tells him to "look to the heart." This is the movement of Sunday's Gospel. "Beware the scribes," Jesus advises. He points out their public greetings and "seats of honor," which is in sharp contrast to their private greed. For Jewish people of Jesus' day, honor resides at the top. Power and prestige created a
high profile back then as it still does today. After His warning, Jesus turns His disciples' attention elsewhere: a poor widow. "She, from her poverty, has contributed all she had." While the scribes donated large sums to the temple, they did so "from their surplus wealth." This woman -- in
her faith and devotion -- offers "her whole livelihood." Jesus invited His disciples to see with God's eyes, to recognize a holy life in people the world overlooks. Today's Gospel begs a few questions. What do we see? Whom do we value? Are we impressed by the pomp and circumstance of modern day Pharisees? Do we ignore their self-righteousness because it looks impressive, even seems somewhat helpful? The point isn't to judge the scribes, of course. God can see their hearts as well, and those assessments are firmly his responsibility. The point is to turn our eyes from the typically honored to the rarely respected. Are we disinterested in the poverty of the modern day widows? Do we ignore their faith because we forget to look for it? This Sunday, consider the widows in your own life. Who can you see with God's eyes?
Reflection
ChristLife Retreat
Wow! We had a fantastic retreat. It was truly blessed. Everyone attended and fully participated!
God is so faithful. Come, Holy Spirit!
HARVEST HOUSE DINNER ALL parishioners age 55 and older, along with their spouses, are invited to the St. Catherine of Siena Harvest House Thanksgiving Dinner on
Monday, Nov. 19 at 6pm in the Carpet Room.
Please feel free to bring a side dish. RSVP to Jan Morgan at 316-734-5278 or [email protected] or Virginia Snell at 620-453-1041 or [email protected]. Any free will offering to offset the paper goods costs will be accepted.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST Cub Scout Pack 762 will host breakfast TODAY, Nov. 11th from 7:30am-1pm located in Clare Hall at St. Francis of Assisi. Proceeds go toward funding Pack 762. Troop includes boys from Christ the King, St. Francis, and St. Catherine. Thank you for your support! PREPARE TO CARE WORKSHOP FOR CAREGIVERS Though rewarding, caregiving is not always easy. The Prepare to Care workshop will explore the roles and impact of the family caregiver and discover ways to maintain your well-being. Join us on Monday, November 12 at 7:00pm at St. Vincent de Paul Parish (123 N. Andover Rd). Contact Rayna for info: 620-921-0082. FIAT MINISTRIES DISCERNMENT RETREAT December 14-16 at the Spiritual Life Center. Fiat Ministries cultivates a culture of discernment for young women by inspiring them to say “Yes” to the vocation that God is calling them to. This Retreat is an opportunity for young women to ask questions, pray, listen, and open their hearts to the Lord’s will; receiving wisdom through prayer, presentations by religious sisters, recreation and fellowship. Single women, ages 18-27 are invited to attend. Cost is $25, which includes meals, lodging and materials. Registration online at www.fiatministries.org. More info at [email protected] INTRODUCTORY CALLED AND GIFTED WORKSHOP Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9am-5pm Did you know Christ calls you to stand in His place with our families, children, friends and co-workers? You were equipped for this mission at Baptism and Confirmation. Come and begin to discover how Christ calls and equips you for a unique work of love only you can do. Register/info: contact the Blessed Sacrament parish office @ 682-4557 or at: www.blessedsacramentwichita.com MINI RETREAT FOR ALL CATHOLIC SINGLES AGES 50-100 ICT Catholic 50+ Catholic Singles, Nov. 17, at St. Peter Church, 11000 Southwest Blvd., K-42/W. of Maize Road, Schulte. Confessions 7:30, Mass 8am, Retreat: 8:45am - 12:30pm Meals Provided Contact Kathy, 316.253.1383 or [email protected]
New Altar Servers training!
The daily Masses are still training new servers!
What a great way for our children
to serve Jesus!
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PSR News Around the Diocese
Help Support St. Catherine of Siena School! St. Catherine Parent Teacher Organization presents our first Kendra Scott Fundraiser!
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL “GOBBLE TIL YOU WOBBLE”
PROGRESSIVE DINNER!! We will be traveling to our leaders’
homes for appetizers and dinner and we will finish off with dessert at the rectory! Bring a friend and join us for
some food and fun!! Please meet at the church at 5:45pm so we can caravan to
our first stop. We will return to the church at 9:00 PM. COME HUNGRY!!
St. Catherine School News
PSR continues this week, Nov. 14th at 6:30pm. No PSR next week due to Thanksgiving!
Shop at the Kendra Scott storefront in Waterfront Plaza, 1423 N. Webb Rd. Do your early Christmas shopping for yourself or the special ladies in your life!
20% of proceeds will be donated to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School!
Last day to Shop: TODAY – just be sure to mention you are there to support St. Catherine’s school! Visit www.kendrascott.com for what the store offers. Info: [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE!!
Join the ACTS 29 High School Youth Group
on Sunday, Nov. 18th
For some delicious breakfast!
Biscuits and gravy will be served from
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the parish gym
*free will donations will be accepted
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The Night Prayer Father Dan prays: which was written by 19th Century French Priest, Henri Lacordaire
“Since first I came to know the beauty of your face, Lord Jesus Christ, I have never for a single moment felt strongly over me the power of any other person as your equal.”
The Night Prayer of Father Mulcahy on M*A*S*H: “Now I lay me down to sleep, a bag of peanuts at my feet. If I should die before I wake, give them to my brother Jake.”
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