Pope Francis to Canonize Mother Teresa S Sept 4 in Rome. ASTOR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

PASTOR

Rev. Matthew C. McGinness

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Rev. Andrew Walsh

IN RESIDENCE

Rev . John Sherlock

LOCATION

1321 North Stratford Lane

Wichita, Kansas 67206

CONTACT US

316.683.6569 [email protected]

HOLY MASS SCHEDULE

Weekends

Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m., 12:00 Noon

Regular Weekdays

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m.

Wednesday 6:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m.

RECONCILIATION

1/2 hour before weekday

Masses

Saturday: 7:30—7:50 a.m. 3:30—4:30 p.m.

See inside pages for Holy Day

and Holiday Mass and

Confession times.

Helping parishioners grow in holiness by providing opportunities to serve God and our community

through hospitality, prayer and worship, formation and service.

www.StThomasWichita.com

Calendar of Major Events

Sunday, September 4 Divine Mercy Chaplet / 3 p.m. / Chpl

Monday, September 5 Labor Day / 8:15 Mass only S.T.A.Y. / 7-9 p.m. / Youth Room

Tuesday, September 6 Rosary Makers / 8:45 a.m. / Ch Lib

Wednesday, September 7 Legion of Mary / 7 p.m. / Ch Lib Thursday, September 8 Over 60 Bingo/ Noon RCIA / 7 p.m. / Assembly Room

Friday, September 9 Divine Mercy Chaplet / 3 p.m. / Chpl

Lord Jesus, merciful face of the Father, you came to give us the Good News of the Father’s mercy and tenderness. We thank you for the gift of our dearest Mother, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, who will be canonized in this Jubilee Year of Mercy. You chose her to be your presence, your love and compassion to the brokenhearted, the unwanted, the abandoned and the dying. She responded wholeheartedly to your cry, “I Thirst,” by the holiness of her life and humble works of love to the poorest of the poor. We pray, through her intercession, for the grace to experience your merciful love and share it in our own families, communities and with all our suffering brothers and sisters. Help us to give our “hearts to love and hands to serve,” after the example of Mother Teresa. Lord Jesus, bless every member of our family, our parish, our diocese, our country, especially those most in need, that we all may be transformed by your merciful love.

Amen.

Pope Francis to Canonize Mother Teresa Sept 4 in Rome.


Hospitality News

COME TO ADORATION IN THE CHAPEL Have you discovered yet what an hour a week before the Blessed Sacrament can do for you and your family??? Find out now. We promise you won’t be disappointed. Remember the Eucharist is the center of our lives. Our Lord will not be outdone in generosity towards you, your families, the parish, and beyond. He looks forward to being

with you. The following is a current list of where prayer partners are wanted and would be appreciated: Mondays: 2 a.m., 4 a.m. 11 a.m., Noon; Tuesdays: 3 a.m.; Wednesdays: 12 a.m., 3 a.m.; Thursdays: 2 a.m., 3a.m., 5 p.m. (NEW) Fridays: 12 a.m. (NEW) 2 a.m.; 3 p.m. (NEW). 683-6569 or [email protected]

Prayer & Worship Information

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Readings for the Week of September 4, 2016 ©Liturgical Publications Inc.

Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-6, 12-17/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33 Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5:5-7, 12/Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Ps 45:11-12, 14-17/Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Ps 13:6/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Ps 84:3-6, 12/ Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13, 17-18/ Lk 6:43-49 Next Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19/ 1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10

The first STA MOMS meeting of the school year is on Wednesday, September 7th at 9 a.m. in the Assembly Room. We are hosting a catered brunch and will have a chance to get to know each other. Free childcare will be available downstairs in the nursery! We are looking forward to a won-derful year.

If you have any questions or comments, please email us at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

OVER 60’s

September 8 at Noon White Elephant!!

October 21 at 6 p.m. Beer & Wine Tasting!

More details coming soon!

TRASH BAG SALES CONTINUE! STA students will be selling trash bags for just a few more weeks. This is the school's primary fundraiser and proceeds support technology upgrades in our school. The bags are just $12 per roll and come in 3 different sizes: kitchen bags, the 'famous' yellow lawn bag and a giant blue bag for all of your outdoor needs. The bags will be delivered in early October, just in time for the leaves to start falling. Orders are due by September 21st, and every order helps. Please consider your annual trash bag needs and contact any STA student or this year's fundraiser chair Christine Vermeeren at 978-9683 or [email protected]

to place your order. Thank you for your support - we greatly appreciate it!

Save The Date! Parish Picnic

Sunday, September 18 4-7 p.m.

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This Week’s Memorial Anniversaries of Parish Brothers and Sisters, September 4-10: Karen Beck, Catherine Mackiewicz, Robert Freeman, Betty McCurry, Thomas Samsel, Bernard Schroeder, Lola Lloy Rhodes, John Jaynes, Albert Koob, Lestal Cooper, Rita Foley, Helen Elizabeth Brand, Vincent Gorbett, Merle Allen Connelly, Timothy McGuigan, Theda Reeves, James “Jim” Ross.

Parishioners Who Are Sick or Injured: Charles Arman, George Allin, George Asher, Paul Hampel, Judy Janis, Cliff Keyes, Carlos Londono, Jack & Dixie Malone, Margaret Monnat, Emily Palmiotto, Tony Perez, Jessica Reiter, Susan Relph, Pat Smith, Mary Sweet.

Others Who Are Sick: Gladys Albers (Susan Chambers’ mother), Marieta Bowlus (Susie Marshall’s aunt), Emily Franklin (granddaughter of Mary Ann Lickteig), Clay Gordon (Nancy’s son), Ed Gratz (Ray & Joan Miller’s brother-in-law), Brian Isbel (son of Ed & Bev Denton), Stasia Keyes (daughter of Cliff and Pam), Emanuela Lococo (sister of Suzanne Ciccolari-Micaldi), Valentin Martinez and Anna Mirallie (brother and daughter of Simona [Raul] Martinez), Steve Masterson (Norma’s son), Carla McKee (mother of Mark), Suzanne Neville (daughter of Larry & Pat Smith), Dmetri Riedel (grandson of David & Judy Naccarato), Joe Stadler (Andy’s father), Darlene Winkler (Lee Greiving’s sister).

Those in Harm’s Way: Capt. Mark Bartak, USAF (son of Gary and Sara and grandson of Nancy Schaefer), Sgt. Jordan Desmarteau, Army Ranger (brother of Jason, grandson of Mitzi and the late Duane Desmarteau and Bob & Donna Peters), USAF AFC Elfie Diltz (granddaughter of Robert & Marie Snyder and niece of Kathy Hanas), Thaddeus Dippolito (son of Lucy and brother of Therese), CW-4 Joseph D. Eble (godson of Tom & JoAnne Vonderbrink), MA2 Bobby Fugit, US Navy (son of Bob & Peggy), Alex Johnson, DMT US Navy (son of Jason & Nicole Cervantes), Pvt. Marcus Mathiot, US Army (great-grandson of Margarita Schulte), Tech Sgt. Tom Randle, Jr., USAF (nephew of Sally Porter), 1st Lt. Michael Seis, USAF F-16 Fighter Pilot (son of Mike Seis), Pvt. Blake Stubbs, U.S. Army (son of Melissa Patterson).


Mother Teresa

Prayers, Insights, and Wisdom of Soon-to-Be Saint Teresa of Calcutta. It was the summer of 1986 when 21-year-old Susan Conroy got on a plane by herself, going far from her family's home in Maine. Her

destination: Calcutta, India. Her reason: to serve the poorest of the poor with Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity. While serving in Calcutta, Susan developed a personal friendship with Mother Teresa that lasted for the next 11 years, until Mother Teresa was called home to God in 1997. Side-by-side with the great future saint, Susan learned Mother Teresa's insights on suffering, joy, peace, humility, and poverty. She entered into Mother Teresa's heart in her everyday life. She received Mother Teresa's blessing and approval to share the saint's words and prayers with others so "to bring them peace and joy, too." Susan gathered these gems of spiritual wisdom of the saint into a book published by Marian Press and released on the date of Mother Teresa's canonization this Sept. 4. Praying with Mother Teresa: Prayers, Insights, and Wisdom of Saint Teresa of Calcutta gives a meditative look into the heart and soul of Mother Teresa. QUOTES OF MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA “Keep the joy of loving God in your heart and share this joy with all you meet especially your family. Be holy – let us pray.”

“I once picked up a woman from a garbage dump and she was burning with fever; she was in her last days and her only lament was: ‘My son did this to me.’ I begged her: You must forgive your son. In a moment of madness, when he was not himself, he did a thing he regrets. Be a mother to him, forgive him. It took me a long time to make her say: ‘I forgive my son.’ Just before she died in my arms, she was able to say that with a real forgiveness. She was not concerned that she was dying. The breaking of the heart was that her son did not want her. This is something you and I can understand.”

“When once a chairman of a multinational company came to see me, to offer me a property in Bombay, he first asked: ‘Mother, how do you manage your budget?” I asked him who had sent him here. He replied: ‘I felt an urge inside me.’ I said: other people like you come to see me and say the same. It was clear God sent you, Mr. A, as He sends Mr. X, Mrs. Y, Miss Z, and they provide the material means we need for our work. The grace of God is what moved you. You are my budget. God sees to our needs, as Jesus promised. I accepted the property he gave and named it Asha Dan (Gift of Hope).

“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”

“Like Jesus we belong to the world living not for ourselves but for others. The joy of the Lord is our strength.”

“There are so many religions and each one has its different ways of following God. I follow Christ: Jesus is my God, Jesus is my Spouse, Jesus is my Life, Jesus is my only Love, Jesus is my All in All; Jesus is my Everything.”

Join us in the Chapel to ask the grace to believe Jesus is our everything and while we are on earth to live not for ourselves but for others, to

receive the joy and strength of the Lord, at 3:00 PM THE HOUR OF GREAT MERCY on Fridays and Sundays.

Prayer & Worship Information, Cont’d

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Confirmation Preparation

All non-confirmed Catholics who have received Baptism, Reconciliation and First Communion, and who will be in at least 10th grade are invited to participate in our 2016 Confirmation Preparation Program. Students will attend small/large group meetings on Sunday evenings. Confirmation will be December 14, 2016.

Faith Formation News

Parish School of Religion

Classes will begin September 11 for all students in K-8 who do not attend a Catholic school. Registration is available online. All parents and students will gather in the school cafeteria the first day, Sunday, Septem-ber 11, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. to be introduced to teachers and meet with Mrs. Tammy Barr, PSR Coordinator. Actual classes will begin on September 18.

Registration is requested BEFORE the first day. Registration can be completed online at our website or you can also download forms from there. The cost is $25/child or $50/family. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

St Thomas Aquinas Parish will begin the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults pro-cess on Thursday September 8, 2016. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 7:00—8:15 p.m. in the Assembly Room. Childcare is provided in the parish nursery and both the childcare and classes are free of charge. We invite all adults who are interested in joining the Catholic church or those who want to learn more about the faith to these classes. The process will culminate with the reception of the sacraments at the Holy Saturday Vigil Mass.

2016 Confirmation for Adult Practicing Catholics

Confirmation for adult practicing Catholics will be Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 6:30 p.m. All adults wishing to be confirmed, should contact the church office for registration by October 1, 2016. A Baptism certificate will be required.

Baptism Preparation Class Monday September 12, 6p.m., Assembly Room

All first-time parents are asked to take the Baptism Preparation Class before the birth of their fist child, so the infant can be baptized within one month of birth. To register call the church office at 683-6569.


Youth News

10 Points on Good Stewardship for Students

The stewardship way of life is for everyone, even those who are young. As students go back to school as another summer has passed, it is a great time

to reflect on how a student is called to live out his or her stewardship. Here are 10 things to focus on as the academic year begins.

1. God has given you the gift of intellect and it should be used wisely. Do not try to just get by in your classes. Offer your best effort and cultivate your intellect so you can become the best student possible.

2. The work you do in class is your gift to God. At this time in your life, you are called to be a student. What you do in class is your unique offering to God.

3. Don’t waste the gift of time. For generations, students have put off studying or class projects until the last-minute. That is being a poor steward of one of God’s greatest gifts: time. Learn to manage this precious resource. 4. Always remember you are a part of a community, even if you don’t feel like it. Unless you are homeschooled, other students trying to make sense of growing up and the need for school surround you, and at that, even homeschoolers have communities that they see periodically. You are never alone in the jungle of school and there are peers, parents, and school staff that are willing to help you discern what is best for you. 5. Be grateful for the chance to be in school. Millions of children all around the globe have had the chance to attend school taken from them. Their futures are severely compromised because they are missing the chance to learn basic knowledge that will allow them to prosper in the world.

Never take your ability to attend school for granted. 6. God is calling you today in your classroom. Perhaps it is through a classmate, a teacher, or a circumstance, but somehow God is asking something of you each day. Be aware and stay mindful of all those who cross your path each day. Something or someone very important might cross your path, never to return again. 7. Hold yourself accountable. Don’t fall into the temptation of slacking off, not doing your work, or even worse, cheating. Integrity is a precious gift that should never be tossed away. No one else is responsible for your actions except for YOU. 8. Embrace the entirety of your life as a student. Growth in school is about more than books and subjects. God has filled this world with people to meet, sports to play, and moments to rejoice in life. Don’t let this time pass you by and get involved. 9. Begin and end each school day with prayer. When you awake, offer the day and all your efforts of the day to God, and then when the day is over, spend time with God reflecting on how you succeeded and how you failed as a good steward and disciple of Jesus. Allow God to walk with you throughout your day by creating bookends of prayer for your day. 10. Stay committed. The school year can be long. Make a commitment to stay focused and not fall behind. The good thing about the times we fail in that commitment is that we can recommit ourselves and begin again.

Have an awesome school year and always keep God as the main thing. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Liturgical Publications

S.T.A.Y. All high school students are invited to STAY Semester Kick Off on September 12 beginning at 7 p.m .on the STA Playground. The Kick Off includes dinner and a Paint War! Throughout the rest of the year, the High School will meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the Youth Room. All are welcome.

All middle school students are invited to Ignite Semester Kick Off on September 14. The Kick Off begins at 7p.m. on the playground and includes dinner and paint war! Ignite will meet every Wednesday during the school year at 7 p.m. in the youth room. All are welcome!


Parish and Community Service News

Catholic Divorce Survival Guide Series September 12, 2016

The Office of Marriage and Family Life is sponsoring the Catholic Divorce Survival Guide Series at the Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N., Bel Aire, KS 67226. These sessions will be on Mondays beginning September 12 thru November 28 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. These sessions are for men and women seeking healing from divorce or separation. The cost for the series is $35.00. For more information, please contact Jake Samour at (316) 685-5240 or [email protected]. To register go to https://slc.retreatportal.com/calendar/events.aspx or call (316) 744-0167. Registration deadline is Friday, September 9. Space is limited.

Faith and Family Festival September 10, 2016 Are you ready for your marriage and family to thrive in holiness?

Come Sept 10th to the 1st “Together in Holiness” marriage conference, presented by the Diocese of Wichita and the St. John Paul II Foundation. The Festival will have programs during the day for children from 2 years and up as well as the conference for parents with inspiring presentations that will help your marriage and family grow together in holiness. Presenters include internationally-acclaimed speaker, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. Following the Saturday Vigil Mass, the day will conclude with adoration under the stars and a dance.

Couple registration is $50, individual registration is $30, and child registration is free. Come be inspired and leave renewed! For details and registration go online at http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/festival or TogetherInHoliness.org and click on “Wichita”.

After the Gift Retreat for Birth Mothers September 23-25, 2016

The weekend retreat offers women a chance to meet, learn from and share with other birthmothers. It is a place to find support and hope. Throughout the weekend there is time for personal prayer and reflection in a peaceful environment. To register go to http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/healing-ministries/after-the-gift or call 316 269-3935

A Support Group for Birth Mothers There is a gathering each second Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at the Spiritual Life Center for any birth mom who wishes to attend, at no cost. The purpose and hope of these groups is for birth mothers to be able to connect with one another and receive support regarding their individual adoption experience. At each of our support groups you can expect to find a safe, kind, and supportive environment in which we hope you feel comfortable sharing your experiences as well as creating long lasting friendships with women who have shared in a similar experience. The next group session is September 13 at the Spiritual Life Center. For more information contact Bonnie Toombs at 316 269-3935 or [email protected].

The Lord of Hosts Prayer Group The Lord of Hosts Prayer Group invites you to join us for praise and worship, prayer and instruction on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Time: 7:00 -8:30 p.m. Location: Sacred Heart Hall, Newman University, 3100 W. McCormick, Wichita. September 15: Mass followed by social. All are welcome! Questions: e-mail [email protected]. Sponsored by the Wichita Diocesan Charismatic Renewal, Father Jim Weldon, moderator.

Welcome New Parishioners! We would like to welcome the following new parishioners and their families to our parish, who have registered recently: Alli Dalton, Robert & Pamela McGrath, John & Betsy Noel, Sam & Sheila Brown, Anita Hinjos, Kirbie and Tyler Condon, Jeannie Figgins, Schaun Ginesi, Cynthia Moriarty, Drew & Marissa Carlton, Rob & Maggie Cloyd Brett & Beth Windsor, Di Zeller, and Dave & Katie McGinley.

We are so happy to have you here! If you have been visiting St. Thomas for Sunday Mas and would like to become a parishioner, please stop by the parish office or visit www.StThomasWichita.com to complete a registration form.

13th Annual Shamrock Open Golf Tournament.

There is still time to register for the 13th Annual Charity Shamrock Open to benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph Dear Neighbor Ministries. This year’s tournament, hosted by Willowbend Golf Club, takes place on Monday, October 3. For more information contact Brenda Wasinger at 316-684-5120, or visit www.dearneighbor.org for a registration brochure.


Marriage Encounter Weekend

St. Paul reminds us that Christ will strengthen us and that there is abundant grace, faith and love available to us through Christ Jesus. All of this is available to us in our everyday lives and in our marriages. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on November 11-13, 2016 or February 24-26, 2017 at the Spiritual Life Center. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information contact Leon and Loretta 719-387-9842 or visit our website at www.kansas-wwme.org

Offering for August 22-28, 2016 $60,553.76

Offering Needed Each Week $98,181.00

August Offering To-Date $352,893.24

August Offering Needed To-Date $392,724.00

After School Driver: Looking for a dependable driver to bring 3 kids home from St. Thomas Aquinas School every day after school. Drop off is in Tallgrass East. Might also run kids to occasional practice. Please call 304-3061 if interested. Thanks!

Male Home Health Aide: Excellent experience and good credentials Church of the Magdalen parishioner: Call Thomas DiMattia, 684-5227.

House cleaning by parishioner: Carmen Rosa Duarte, 706-7912.

Housekeeper: References. Please call Michelle, 390-5980.

1+1=Fun Math: Math tutoring for preschool thru 8th grade. Please contact Ashley Amend @ 316 371-8544.

“Stewarding our Gifts: Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life."

September 4, 2016 The Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 9:13-18b; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33

Our senses reveal the natural world to us, but often we have difficulty in seeing and understanding it. Our best hope at observing the glory of heaven is through the revelation of God. Jesus gives us clues in today's Gospel of how we can work on accomplishing our salvation. We must take up our own cross and follow after Him. We must contemplate the final goal and carefully determine the steps that will help us reach that goal. May our gifts of courage and fortitude enable us to carry our cross against the enemies of the kingdom.

Gifts of Treasure

Community News and Classifieds (Also see p. 6)

Catholic Care Center openings for clinical positions.

Catholic Care Center is looking for highly motivated and compassionate caregivers to join our ministry! We are accepting applications for clinical positions including CNA, CMA, LPN, and RN. Full-time and part-time opportuni-ties. Enjoy working in a community that values faith and re-spect for human life; all positions at or above $11/hour. Email resume to Brian in Human Resources at [email protected] or stop by in person. Help us continue our mission of knowing, loving, and serving our residents! Catholic Care Center is an Equal Opportunity (EOE) and Affirmative Action Employer. We support diversity in the workplace.

Senior Adult Ministries Fall Bus Trip September 15

The Senior Adult Ministries invite you to join us for our Fall Bus Trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The bus will depart Wichita at 7:30 a.m. and return around 5:30 p.m. We will be going to the Tulsa Aquarium and the Cathedral of the Holy Family of Nazareth. The cost for the day is $65 which includes lunch at the Aquarium. Please call the office at (316) 685-5240 for more information or to register. Online registration is available at http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/senior-adult/senior-adult-events.

Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there

except those that sang best.


Saturday, September 3 5:00 p.m. Mary Sweet 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 4

7:30 a.m. † Kurt & Michelle Cornejo 9:00 a.m. Kathleen Weiser 10:30 a.m. The People of the Parish Noon † Miriana Jerkovich Monday, September 5 8:15 a.m. † Stan Dilley Tuesday, September 6 6:30 a.m. † Lavigne & Beary Families 8:15 a.m. † Mary Ann Farmer Wednesday, September 7 6:30 a.m. Mary Ellen Louris 6:30 p.m. Judy & † Jim Ross Thursday, September 8 6:30 a.m. † Bruce Gordon 8:15 a.m. † Walter Skolaut Family Friday, September 9 6:30 a.m. † Steve Miner 8:15 a.m. † Eileen Mondi Saturday, September 10 8:00 a.m. † Matthew Fulton 5:00 p.m. † Jim Ross 24thSunday in Ordinary Time, September 11

7:30 a.m. Vincent Palmiotto 9:00 a.m. The People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Paul & Virginia Treadwell Noon † Dan Foley

Calendar of Events

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 4, 2016 • Divine Mercy Chaplet / 3 p.m. / Chpl Monday, September 5 • Labor Day Mass at 8:15 only • S.T.A.Y. / 7-9 p.m. / Youth Room Tuesday, September 6 • Rosary Makers / 8:45 a.m. / Ch Lib Wednesday, September 7 • Legion of Mary / 7 p.m. / Ch Lib Thursday, September 8 • Over 60’s Bingo / Noon • Stewardship Council Meeting • RCIA / 7 p.m. / Assembly Room Friday, September 9 • Divine Mercy Chaplet / 3p.m. / Chpl 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 11, 2016 • Divine Mercy Chaplet / 3 p.m. / Chpl • PSR Begins /10:30a.m. / School

Cafeteria Monday, September 12 • S.T.A.Y. / 7-9 p.m. / Youth Room • Baptism Class / 6 p.m. / Assembly

Room Tuesday, September 13 • Rosary Makers / 8:45 a.m. / Ch Lib Wednesday, September 14 • Legion of Mary / 7 p.m. / Ch Lib Thursday, September 15 • RCIA / 7 p.m. / Assembly Room Friday, September 16 • Divine Mercy Chaplet / 3 p.m. / Chpl 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 18, 2016 • Divine Mercy Chaplet/ 3 p.m. / Chpl

Altar Servers

Monday, September 5 8:15 a.m. Katie Clevenger, Max Crowdus Tuesday, September 6 6:30 a.m. Tyler Le, Ella Johnston 8:15 a.m. William Bann, Carlin Blake Wednesday, September 7 6:30 a.m. Keenan Nguyen, Ella Anciaux 6:30 p.m. Elizabeth Hunt, Joe Bijoy Thursday, September 8 6:30 a.m. Brenden Olson, Abe Pankratz8:15 a.m. Miles McMahon,

Braden Schoeppner Friday, September 9 6:30 a.m. Alex Perez, Addyson Porter 8:15 a.m. Noah Redcorn, Brandon Burr Saturday, September 10 8:00 a.m. Amber Dixon, David Hathaway 5:00 p.m. Cheyenne Becker, Delaney Rabe, Olivia Wilbur MC: Jack Niederee

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 11 7:30 a.m. Jillian Hurley, Julia Sherman, Reagan Bohm

MC: Nick Onofrio

9:00 a.m. Isabel Johnson, Maura Lickteig, Logan Woodward MC: Myles Johnston

10:30 a.m. Brent Reintjes, Monica Alvarado, Megan Baker MC: Alex Lummus

12:00 p.m. Sophia Montemayor, Max Crowdus, Solomon Korte MC: Jack Barrier

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This Week’s Calendar and More


September 10-11, 2016 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Noon

Lectors #1 Meagan Brandt Brian Rogers Sub Needed Joseph Sauer II Tim McGuire

#2 Shelly Prichard Jim Korroch Sheryl Beard Lara Salgado Kathy Pinnell

Gift Bearers M & W Maloney X Phan & H Tran G Peterson J & J Sauer Lily Chau

EMsHC #1 Ruth Glaze James Flax Kathy Kryzer Chenay Sloan Jamie Schiffel

#2 Michelle Louis Dora Chavira Craig Dreiling Eric Von Hoene Gil Perez-Abraham

#3 Dian Rusk Rolando Chavira Mary Ann Dreiling Michael Jorgensen Maria Perez-Abraham

Chapel Kathy Mikols Annette Flanagan Matthew Schaefer Jean Gengler John Barrier

Chalice A Kimberly Brandt Gloria Espinoza Nancy Rambo Greg Perkins Sub Needed

Chalice B Frank Hoffman Sub Needed Michelle Lickteig Karen Perkins Sophie Huffman

Ushers Head Monte Cook Darrin Wildeman Tom Siedhoff Jerry Gray Bob Finn

Mark Mitchell Matt Lester Thomas Hermann Jesse Bradley Elsa McGuire

Joe Hayes Jeff Boleski Bob Fugit Scott Grimm Andrew Skubitz

Daniel Wilbert David Roemeling Peggy Fugit Grant Deiter Chris Elliott

Juan Rebolledo Mark Schulte Alex Meitzner Mark Deiter Lee Greiving

Greeters Cloister-East Jennifer Bird Brandie Tanner J & J Johnston B & J Wentzel R& M Wright

Cloister-West R Estivo J & S Viurquez J Schaefer B & P Wegeng M Morris

Chapel—North Doors T & K Erdman M Rambo J Wilbert/ G Johnson A Barba/ T Reusser

Coffee & Donuts Steve Johnson D Bradley/ T Naldoza C Duarte

Coffee & Donuts Cont. Sub Needed/ C Peterson K Mellinger G Schmidt/ M Skubitz

Nursery Jill Lummus Ashley Moss Allison Moss Kody Ross

STA Statue G Espinoza Children’s Liturgy Begins 9/18/2016

SACRAMENTS Baptism Classes are offered bimonthly. First time parents are required to attend a baptism class prior to scheduling a Baptism. The next class is September 12, 6 pm, in the Assembly Room. Please call 683-6569 to register.

Sacrament of Matrimony One of the engaged pair or his or her parent must be a registered and active parishioner for six months before wedding preparation can begin. The couple should make an appointment with a parish priest at least nine months prior to the anticipated wedding date. The priest will set the date on the calendar (not office personnel).

Anointing of the Sick This sacrament is offered in the chapel on the last Saturday of the month in the chapel following the 8:00 am Mass or by appointment.

BULLETIN DEADLINE Mondays @ Noon.

DEVOTIONS Adoration Open Sunday 2:00 pm-Friday 6:00 pm except Monday-Friday from 6:00-10:00 am. Morning Prayer of the Church Monday-Friday, 6:00 am in the Church Library. Divine Mercy Chaplet Fridays and Sundays, 3:00 p.m., in the chapel. Rosary 20 minutes before most Masses, 25 minutes before the 10:30 am Sunday Mass. Sacred Heart Devotions First Fridays after the 8:15 am Mass First Saturday 7:40 am Rosary, 8:00 am Mass and Our Lady of Fatima Prayers after Mass Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Each Tuesday following the 8:15 am Mass.

OTHER HOMEBOUND Parishioners, who are unable to attend Mass, cannot find transportation to Mass or would like to receive the Eucharist at home, please call the office. GOOD SAMARITANS This group of parishioners is ready to help when there is a temporary crisis. Call the office for a referral to the Good Samaritan Ministry. Sorry, but this group does not offer transportation.

YOUTH HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Meetings are held on Monday nights, 7:00-8:30 pm in the school youth room. IGNITE—MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP Meetings are held on Wednesday nights, 7:00—8:30 p.m. in the school youth room.

Liturgical Roles

General Information


Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas

Grant us grace, O merciful God, to desire ardently all that is pleasing to you,

to examine it prudently, to acknowledge it truthfully

and to accomplish it perfectly, for the praise and glory of your name. Amen.

PARISH COUNCIL

Rev. Matthew C. McGinness, Pastor

683-6569 x 125, [email protected]

Rev. Andrew J. Walsh, Parochial Vicar

683-6569 x 108, [email protected]

Diane Ball, Chair, 260-2337, [email protected]

ONE - Parish Unity/Hospitality Pillar

Jim Korroch, 634-1007, [email protected]

Tim Link, 634-2245, [email protected]

HOLY - Parish Prayer & Worship Pillar

Peggy Duick, 686-0013; [email protected]

DeAnn White, 686-1227, [email protected]

CATHOLIC - Parish Faith Formation Pillar

Karen Balbierz, 687-0295, [email protected]

Mary Bengtson, 685-6482, [email protected]

APOSTOLIC - Parish Service Pillar

Nano Salgado and Ana Salgado, 634-1795

[email protected] /[email protected]

PARISH STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL

Rev. Matthew C. McGinness, Pastor

683-6569, [email protected]

Rev. Andrew J. Walsh, Parochial Vicar


Val Cowan, Chair, 744-2828, [email protected]

ONE - Parish Unity Pillar

Alice Daood, 239-6772, [email protected]

Rodney Price, 260-9653, [email protected]

HOLY - Parish Prayer Pillar

Darrin & Danielle Wildeman, 651-0890

[email protected], [email protected]

CATHOLIC - Parish Faith Formation Pillar

Sirana Abi-Mikhael, 683-7981, [email protected]

Brett McMahon, 691-2473, [email protected]

APOSTOLIC - Parish Service Pillar

Jill Austin, 744-0160, [email protected]

Christian Knipp, 209-3859, [email protected]

At-Large Members

Travis Brock

733-9881

[email protected]

Marty Cornejo

636-2646

[email protected]

Melissa Grelinger

733-5601

[email protected]

Brian Kaiser


Sounida Truong

733-9726

[email protected]

Ex-Officio Members

Shelly Babich

Traci Kennedy

Contact information below.

At-Large Members

Rick & Carol Dodds


Mike Jorgensen

686-2328,

[email protected]

Yvonne Murtha

285-0120,

[email protected]

Ex-Officio Members

Shelly Babich

Traci Kennedy

Contact information below.

Parish Business Manager

Shelly Babich, 684-9201 x 106, [email protected]

Parish Business Office

Deborah Gaul, 684-9201 x 107, [email protected]

Director of Stewardship & Pastoral Planning

Traci Kennedy, 683-6569 x 126, [email protected]

Parish Stewardship Coordinator

Krista Onofrio, 683-6569 x 117, [email protected]

Leader of Youth Ministries

Alli Dalton, 684-9201 x 110, [email protected]

Parish Administrative Assistants

Maria Hertel; Sarah Mendoza


School Principal

Mary Sweet, 684-9201 x 104, [email protected]

Associate Principal

Stephanie Warren, 684-9201 x 105, [email protected]

Administrative Assistant

Marilyn Francis, 684-9201 x 103, [email protected]

School Office Associate

Jen McMahon, 684-9201 x 102, [email protected]

School Office Receptionists

Jill Boulanger; Annette Meitzner, 684-9201 x 101,

[email protected]

Documents

Pope Francis to Canonize Mother Teresa S Sept 4 in Rome. ASTOR