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November 26, 2017
Father’s Focus
Friends, this weekend we celebrate, as the very last Sunday of the liturgical year, the great solemnity of Christ the King. Think perhaps of the way that a king would come last in a solemn formal procession, so too this feast comes at the culminating moment of the Church year. As we gaze upon the face of our king at Mass, in the adoration chapel, or in our silent meditation, it is important for us to reflect on two questions: Who is this king of ours? And what does it mean to be a part of his kingdom? First, who is our king? Sacred Scripture hints at his identity. 2 Samuel 5 tells us that he is a faithful shepherd, a commander leading his people in spiritual warfare, and a humble king who unites all people under his holy name. St. Paul, in his Epistle to the Colossians, makes known the king’s divinity: He is the Creator who existed from all of eternity. And finally, St. Luke, in his passion narrative, not only explicitly states, “This is the King of the Jews,” but he manifests to us the reality that our king rules and governs with endless mercy and perfect love. Who, then, is our King? HE IS GOD! Our King is Jesus Christ, the God-Man, the One who came to save us from our sins and open the gates of the heavenly paradise for us. And what does it mean to be a part of his kingdom? The beauty of this great solemnity is that we are reminded of not only our Divine King’s identity but ours as well. By our Baptism, we have been made into a new creation, and we have been given a new identity. St. Paul explains this reality to us when he so profoundly states: “Let us give thanks to the Father, who has made YOU fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.” What is St. Paul saying here? He is marveling in the fact that God, through the cleansing power of Baptism, has made each one of us worthy to count heaven as our own inheritance… an inheritance that we will share for all eternity with our God and King. The point is this: our citizenship and our true home lies not in Wichita, KS, nor is it found in Lincoln, NE (although Nebraska is a close second!). No, our home is in heaven! At the moment of our baptism, we became heavenly citizens. We now count heaven as our own. The reality, then, is this: heaven is our true home and Christ is our true King!
Please know of my prayers!
~Fr. Labenz
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ADORATION CHAPEL “Go often dear ones and place yourself at the feet of Jesus. He is our comfort, our way, and our life.” St. Francis Xavier Cabrini
He is living there. He wants us to speak to Him!
Urgent Need: Mondays from 7:00-8:00 a.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m. and Fridays from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Call Sandy Rongish at 990-6647 or Jenny Morgan at 721-8871 if you would like to sign up.
STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL It is not too late to turn in your stewardship forms for the coming year. Please prayerfully consider where God is calling you to serve in 2018. Even if you have signed up for an activity in the past, a new form is needed each year. A new list of stewards is generated and given to each group leader every year. Thank you for sharing your generous gifts with the Lord and our parish family.
BAPTISMS If you are a registered member here at St. Francis and need to schedule a baptism please call the Church office, 722-4404.
MASS SCHEDULE DURING THE CLERGY CONFERENCE/RETREAT THIS WEEK Fr. Jarrod, Fr. Andy and Fr. Labenz will be attending the Clergy Conference/Retreat November 27-30. We will have the 8:00 a.m. Mass everyday but there will be no 5:30 p.m. Masses Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Mass intentions for these masses will be taken with the priests to the conference.
ADVENT WREATHS AND CANDLES Will be available for purchase after all masses this weekend November 25 & 26 and next weekend December 2 & 3 in both St. Clare Hallway and the front walkway. You may also purchase them in the church office during the week.
FR. HAAKE TO GIVE A TALK ON POPE FRANCIS’ VISIT TO MYANMAR, BURMA The Holy Father is to make the first visit by a Roman Pontiff to the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar (Burma) on Monday, November 27. Fr. Thomas Haake, OMV, currently staying in our rectory, will give a Power Point presentation of his own 12 visits there in the past 20 years for retreat work. Fr. Haake’s talk will be held this Monday, November 27 in St. Clare Basement at 7:00 p.m. A few images of his retreat work in Nigeria last year will be added. This will last approximately one hour. Go to this link to read more about the Pope’s visit: http://www.asianews.it/news-en/For-Buddhist-social-worker%2C-the-pope-in-Myanmar-will-usher-in-a-new-beginning-of-%26ldquo%3Bpeace-and-prosperity%26rdquo%3B-42315.html
News & Notes
What’s Happening
Monday, November 27—Legion of Mary will meet in St. Bonaventure Center after the 8:00 a.m. Mass.
St. Francis Girls’ Ensemble, 8th grade through high school, will rehearse from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in St. Clare Hall Music Room. All young ladies are welcome to join us.
Tuesday, November 28—Marian Mantle Rosary Group meets following the 8:00 a.m. Mass to pray for loved ones who no longer practice the faith.
The Tuesday Morning Bible Study meets in St. Bonaventure Center from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Rosary Group prays the rosary each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. All are welcome. This week’s petition is “Jesus, we pray for our friends, family members, and members of our parish who have passed away and are suffering in purgatory. May they quickly experience eternal happiness with You.”
Wednesday, November 29—RCIA meets in St. Clare Hall from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
St. Francis 10:00 Choir will rehearse at 7:00 p.m. in Clare Hall Music Room. Everyone, high school age and up, is invited to sing with us.
St. Francis Men’s Ensemble will rehearse at 8:30 p.m. in Clare Hall Music Room. All men of the parish are welcome.
Thursday, November 30—Ladies Rosary Group will meet in St. Bonaventure Center from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. All ladies are welcome.
Friday, December 1—Bible Study. We will meet in St. Bonaventure Center after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. We will be studying James.
Saturday, December 2—The Rosary will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the church. All are invited.
St. Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in St. Bonaventure Center. The St. Pio Prayer group meets the first Saturday of the month following Mass, Rosary and First Saturday devotions. Please join us. For more information please call Laura Bevis 214-2766.
Monday, December 4—Society of St. Vincent de Paul will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Agnes of Assisi Ministry House.
Wednesday, December 6—Mary’s Moms Bible Study and Play Group in St. Clare Hall from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Stewardship
SUPPORT GROUP If you are caring for someone with dementia we can help. All are encouraged to attend our next meeting this Thursday, November 30 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in St. Agnes of Assisi Ministry House located at the corner of Socora and Bekemeyer across the street from our playground. Transportation or respite care can be arranged by calling Frances at 722-3773. The family is always welcome to come with you.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER (Each week we will highlight a different committee) Liturgical Vestments & Fabrics Group Mission: to maintain, clean, and sew the vestments and fabrics that are needed in the liturgies at St. Francis of Assisi Church.
THE FIAT DISCERNMENT RETREAT Fiat Ministries is devoted to encouraging young women to answer “yes” to the vocation God is calling them too. The Fiat Discernment Retreat is an opportunity for young women to ask questions, pray, listen, and open their hearts to the Lord’s will. Throughout this weekend of discernment, participants will receive wisdom through prayer, presentations by religious sisters, recreation, and fellowship. Single women, age 18-27 who are seeking to do God’s will, are invited to attend the upcoming Fiat Discernment Retreat December 15-17 at the Spiritual Life Center. The cost of the retreat is $25 which includes meals, lodging and materials. If you are interested in attending or would like more information please contact Emily at [email protected] or call (316)213-4478. Registration is now open online at http://www.fiatministries.org/discernment-retreat. Please register by December 11.
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WEIGHTS & MEASURES Fr. Jarrod’s Annual Pastoral Address on Stewardship will be held on Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. Both will be held in the church. All are encouraged to attend. Families with children in Catholic Schools are required to attend.
CONTRIBUTION REPORT We are so grateful as a parish family for all the gifts we receive. These include your generous gifts of treasure that allow us to share our mission every day. As we approach a new year, we are called to make a grateful response for all we have received. As a parish family, we realize that your gift of treasure is an act of faith. That faith has allowed us to carry out our mission and will carry us forward together. THANK YOU for continuing to answer the call to live stewardship as a way of life.
Our gathering this month will be this Thursday, November 30. We will meet from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Rectory. The format of the group is simple: 6:30-7:00 p.m. social, 7:00-7:30 p.m. presentation, 7:30-8:00 p.m. discussion, 8:00-9:00 p.m. social. The age range for this group is 24-39. Babysitting is available. Simply call Sarah Steinert at 316-613-9507 to RSVP your children.
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RESPECT LIFE JOY OF GIVING TREES Please visit any of our three Respect Life Joy of Giving Trees located in the front walkway, St. Clare walkway and Adoration Chapel walkway. Take one or more “need” ornaments and re-turn your donations to the front walkway Christmas tree on or before Sunday, December 17. Please attach the ornament to your donation. Your generosity to these agencies is greatly appreciated!
PRESENTATION ON MARY Winston Kenton, a parishioner and catechist at St. Francis of Assisi, who is also a religion teacher in the diocese, will be doing a presentation on Mary called, “There Really IS Something About Mary!” from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 2 in St. Clare Hall. Here is what will be discussed: “For many Catholics our love and devotion to Mary, the Blessed Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ, comes naturally. However, there are certain infallible truths regarding the Blessed Mother that some Catholics might like to have a better understanding of which might not be easy to discern on their own. In this brief but exhaustive presentation on Mariology, here is an opportunity to have a better grasp of the four Marian Dogmas and the Scriptural and Magisterial basis for them. This is also an opportunity to come to a better understanding of some of the common misconceptions about Mary and how to respond charitably and properly to them should they arise in conversation with others. Ultimately, this presentation should bring you closer to Jesus through a deeper and richer love for His Blessed Mother.”
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Parish nurses will be in the Bride’s Room in the back of church after all the Masses next weekend December 2 & 3.
ANNIVERSARY MASS All couples celebrating their wedding anniversaries during the month of December are invited to the Anniversary Mass next Sunday, December 3 at 8:30 a.m. Please sit in the front section of the Church. Join us for coffee and donuts in St. Bonaventure Center after mass.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT The Mandatory Confirmation retreat will be held Sunday, December 3 from 3:30-8:00 p.m. The retreat will begin in Cana Hall and will end in the church. The retreat is for students only and we will not have a Mass. Dinner will be served. For more information contact Vanessa Condreay at 640-8527.
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JUNIOR CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY!!
Mark your calendars for our next JCYM Wednesday, December 6! Come and join us for giant Tic-Tac-Toe and to celebrate Mary and her “Yes” to be the mother of God. Future JCYM dates for this school year are January 3, February 7, March 7 and April 4. We meet in the school gym from 6:45-8:00 p.m. JCYM is for the 6th, 7th and 8th graders of the parish. The night will include prayer, a guest speaker, music and games.
WHAT CYM IS ALL ABOUT St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Youth Ministry assists parents in forming the children into life long disciples of Jesus Christ. All high school students are invited and encouraged to attend Wed-nesday night activities from 8:00-9:30 p.m. in Assisi Hall. You can find us in the walkway at our check in table each Wednesday.
“Remember the past with gratitude. Live the present with enthusiasm.
Look forward to the future with confidence. ~St. John Paul, II
HERE IS WHAT’S HAPPENING. . . CYM meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, November 29—Be Grateful, Give Thanks, Eat Pie!! *Sunday, December 3—Coffee and Rolls after 8:30 and 10:00 Masses in the front walkway *Wednesday, December 6—Fr. Jarrod will speak about being “Somebody’s Somebody Else” *Sunday, December 10—Breakfast with Santa, Cana Hall from 9:30 a.m. to noon *Wednesday, December 13—No CYM *Wednesday, December 20—Holy Hour, Benediction, and Confessions *Wednesday, December 27—No CYM—Merry Christmas *Wednesday, January 3—Swing Dancing *Sunday, January 7—Coffee and Rolls after 8:30 and 10:00 Masses in the front walkway *Wednesday, January 10—Holy Hour, Benediction, and Confessions *January 16, Tuesday-January 21, Sunday—March for Life *Wednesday, January 17—Pro-Life Rosary *Wednesday, January 24—Open Gym *Wednesday, January 31—Living Virtue—Breakout Sessions
UPCOMING BULLETIN DEADLINES Please note that in December the dead-lines for the bulletin will be as follows: Monday, December 11—December 17 bulletin is due. Friday, December 15—December 24 bulletin is due. Thursday, December 21—December 31 bulletin is due.
SERVERS WEEKDAY LECTORS Monday, November 27 8:00 a.m. G. Rogers/Z. Rogers 5:30 p.m. NO MASS—CLERGY CONFERENCE Tuesday, November 28 8:00 a.m. J. Tran/M. Gallant 5:30 p.m. NO MASS—CLERGY CONFERENCE Wednesday, November29 8:00 a.m. A. Kerschen/D. Lyle 5:30 p.m. NO MASS—CLERGY CONFERENCE Thursday, November 30 8:00 a.m. H. Lubbers/M. Fouquet 5:30 p.m. C. Strunk/M. Bitting Jim Sachs Friday, December 1 8:00 a.m. B. Voegeli/M. Zwenger 5:30 p.m. E. Iseman/N. Smith Julia Schauf Saturday, December 2 8:00 a.m. A. Nguyen/N. Brummett Dave Carter 5:00 p.m. J. Lynch/K. Hill/M. Shimon/M. Nguyen 7:00 p.m. A. Vopat/B. Saville/H. Saville/L. Barles Sunday, December 3 7:00 a.m. B. Zamzow/B. Newman/C. Seiler 8:30 a.m. D. Dugan/P. Burns/Need Volunteer/D. Lehmann 10:00 a.m. A. Sauer/K. Gulick/L. O’Connor/C. Meier 11:30 a.m. E. Niedens/J. Exley/J. Exley/T. Harter 1:00 p.m. A. Daigle/B. Overlie/L. Shelton/K. Tran
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday, November 27 NO 5:30 P.M. MASS TODAY 8:00 a.m. Liv. Mem. of Neville & Landwehr Families 5:30 p.m. Gregory & Gene Seely Tuesday, November 28 NO 5:30 P.M. MASS TODAY 8:00 a.m. Ernie & Jeanne Renfro 5:30 p.m. Spec. Int. (Julie Espenhover) Wednesday, November 29 NO 5:30 P.M. MASS TODAY 8:00 a.m. Spec. Int. (Rachel & Jacob Pearson) 5:30 p.m. Kenneth & Willard Bieker Thursday, November 30 8:00 a.m. Carol Borrego 5:30 p.m. Joseph Boyd Friday, December 1 8:00 a.m. For Vocations 5:30 p.m. Ronald L. Blasi Saturday, December 2 8:00 a.m. For Priests 5:00 p.m. Joseph Testa 7:00 p.m. Sharon Veach Sunday, December 3 7:00 a.m. Patrick Glynn 8:30 a.m. For the People 10:00 a.m. John Buchanan 11:30 a.m. Dec. Mem. of Pham’s Family 1:00 p.m. Sandy Stang
Liturgical Stewards
ELIJAH CUP Please check in with Priest before Mass. To sign up please call the Church Office at 722-4404 December 2-3—Colton Meier Family December 9-10—Randall Gorges Family
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FRIENDS OF FRANCIS! “Friends of Francis” is for those over 40. Our next gathering will be Monday, December 4. The format of the group is simple: 6:30-7:00 p.m. social, 7:00-7:30 p.m. presentation, 7:30-8:00 p.m. discussion, 8:00-9:00 p.m. social. This gathering will take place on the 1st Monday of the Month. Babysitting is available. Simply call Sarah Steinert at 316-613-9507 to RSVP your children.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Will meet on Tuesday, December 5 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in St. Agnes Ministry House. The SFA Parish Nurse Ministry has formed this group for those that struggle with mental health issues and also for those close to them. All are welcome to join us the first Tuesday of every month, no registration is required and you can come to one or all of our gatherings. This is a safe place to come learn and share.
ALL COUNCIL MINUTES ON-LINE Parishioners can now see the All Council Minutes on our website. Go to www.stfranciswichita.com click on “Communications” then “Council Minutes”.
TOTUS TUUS SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY Spend your summer changing lives. Apply to teach Totus Tuus. Totus Tuus is a parish-based summer catechetical program that shares the Gospel in a dynamic way with kids grades 1-12. We are now accepting applications for teachers for summer 2018. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in ministry, education, teamwork, and leadership. Apply online at TotusTuusofWichita.org.
HATS, GLOVES, SCARVES, NEW SOCKS The Lord’s Diner will once again be collecting winter hats, gloves, and scarves along with new socks to dis-tribute to our guests for Christmas. Drop off your new items at the Broadway location now through December 15.
WINTER COAT AND SHOE DRIVE Please consider donating any new/gently used coats and gloves. These items will be used to serve children in grades K-5th grade. Sizes ranging from 4t to 16/18. There is a great need in our community and your gifts will be used for kids in Wichita. Donation boxes will be set up in the school and church walkways. If you would like your donations picked up contact Sara Adams 316-992-1979 or [email protected]. Thank you so much for your time and generosity!!!
LECTOR / COMMENTATOR Saturday, December 2 5:00 p.m. Joe Molina/Julia Schauf 7:00 p.m. Cynthia Powers/Mike Buchanan Sunday, December 3 7:00 a.m. Dan Dillon/Jill Ward 8:30 a.m. Steve Hermann/Sally Stump 10:00 a.m. Chuck Mies/Catherine Bitting 11:30 a.m. Judy Stengel/Travis Pearson 1:00 p.m. Danny Burt/Brenda Wasinger Saturday, December 9 5:00 p.m. Jim Sachs/Darlene Bird 7:00 p.m. Kathryn Torres/Kelby Schawe Sunday, December 10 7:00 a.m. Greg Peter/Bridget Harvey 8:30 a.m. Helen Cole/Joan Hampton 10:00 a.m. Brian McMullen/Renee’ Means 11:30 a.m. Tim Fox/Emily Riggs 1:00 p.m. Randy Phelps/Troy Harter
OFFERTORY GIFTS Saturday, December 2 5:00 p.m. Dennis & Therese Seiler 7:00 p.m. Justin & Emily Schuster Sunday, December 3 8:30 a.m. Anniversary Couple 10:00 a.m. James & Cheryl Scott 11:30 a.m. Rita Shaner 1:00 p.m. Tim & Kristie Schweitzer Saturday, December 9 5:00 p.m. Mary Spachek 7:00 p.m. Jolene Senter Sunday, December 10 8:30 a.m. George & Vi Schuckman 10:00 a.m. Keith & Jennifer Setser 11:30 a.m. Mark & Leann Simon 1:00 p.m. Mitchell & Amanda Serrioz
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, December 2 5:00 p.m. Patty Quilty/Peggy Meyer/Marty McCormack Robert Lyall/Ryan Biedron 7:00 p.m. Leann & Steve Cless/Ann Daigle Fey Barles/Sue Gunther Sunday, December 3 7:00 a.m. Marybeth & Jim Lubbers/Ann Dorn Kimberly Yager/Maren Breit 8:30 a.m. Dianne & Dave Carter/Sandi Baalman Alan Schuckman/Thomas Mayhill 10:00 a.m. Jenny & Clare Morgan/Mary Kotrba Vi Schuckman/Albert Maldonado 11:30 a.m. Jennifer McDaniel/John Bahr/Need Volunteer Logan Petersen/Tom Eckberg 1:00 p.m. Carole Conley/Collette Schumacher/JoAnn Forister Susan Fry/Steve Gonzales
Liturgical Stewards 6 Parish Directory
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. Tuesday.
SACRAMENTS Baptisms: After weekend Masses by appointment only. Par-ents 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.
MUSIC SCHEDULE Saturday, December 2—5:00 p.m. Patrick Harms/Mary Lou Harding 7:00 p.m. Carole Pracht/Emma Sanburn?? Sunday, December 3—8:30 a.m. Julie Riedlinger/Melissa Seiler 10:00 a.m. Matthew Schippers/Traditional Choir 11:30 a.m. Matthew Ho/Girls’ Ensemble 1:00 p.m. Sr. Stephanie Heskamp/Marcia Bradfield
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. Andrew Walsh .............................................................. E-Mail ............................... [email protected] Medical Emergency Number ................ 316.531.0184 Emily Savage, Dir. Youth/Young Adult ... 316-722-4404 Vanessa Condreay, Confirmation Coordinator 316.640.8527 Kelly Brandt, Parish School of Religion ........ 316.641.5852 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
