Sunday, August 13, 2017 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

News & Notes

ORGANIST NEEDED St. Francis is presently in need of an organist for the 10:00 am Mass with the choir. Any qualified organist is asked to contact the church office. The choir rehearses on Wednesdays.

BAPTISMS If you are a registered member here at St. Francis and need to schedule a baptism please call the Church office, 722-4404.

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ADORATION CHAPEL “By remaining in prayer and adoration before the burning flame of the Blessed Sacrament, our faces are tanned and transformed and charred by a daily face-to-face encounter with the Lord.” Fr. Andrew Labenz

He is living there. He wants us to speak to Him!

Urgent Need: Thursdays midnight- 1:00 am and Thursdays 1:00-2:00 am; Fridays 4:00-5:00 pm, 5:00-6:00 pm and 7:00-8:00 pm. Call Sandy Rongish at 990-6647 or Jenny Morgan at 721-8871 if you would like to sign up.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA SAID~ Prayer of the Fatima Angel (1916) O most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore Thee profoundly. I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifferences by which He is offended. By the infinite merits of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg the conversion of poor sinners. Note: this prayer is on the prayer cards in the pews

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION If you have a Sophomore student this 2017-2018 school year and have not yet registered for Confirmation you must do so ASAP. Please pick up a registration form in the church office or call Vanessa Condreay 640-8527.

K-8 PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) It is time to register! The PSR program is for all K-8 students who would like to learn more about our Catholic faith and grow in relationship with Jesus Christ. Sacramental preparation is available for second grade students. To register for the 2017-2018 Parish School of Religion classes, go to the parish website, www.stfranciswichita.com, and click on Ministries, Education, & Parish School of Religion. You will find links to register and the calendar for the year. The Parent Welcome Meeting is Wednesday, September 6 at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria and classes start Wednesday, September 13. There is a $20 family fee due on Wednesday, September 6. For more information contact Kelly Brandt at stfranciswichitapsr@gmail.com or call 316-641-1022.

MISCARRIAGE & STILLBIRTH SUPPORT GROUP Child of My Heart is a grief sharing group offering spiritual and emotional support for parents who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Our gatherings will be the 2nd Monday of every month in St. Bonaventure Center. We will meet this Monday, August 14 at 7:30 pm. Questions please call or text Becky at 210-1098.

News & Notes

THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

MASS TIMES FOR THE HOLY DAY Vigil Mass on Monday, August 14 at 5:30 pm. Holy Day, Tuesday, August 15 at 8:00 am, 12:00, 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

EXTRAORDINARY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, MUSICIANS AND LECTORS Monday, August 14, 5:30 pm; Sherry & Ed Berger/Jill & Roger Kerschen/Kathleen Timmermeyer. Organist-Patrick Harms. Cantor-Marilyn Moreland. Lector-Dave Carter Tuesday, August 15, 8:00 am; Kay Suchan/Maren Breit/Rita Landwehr/Sharon Sanders/ Vi Schuckman. Organist-Sr. Stephanie Heskamp. Cantor-Marcia Bradfield. Lector-Fey Bar-les 12:00 pm; Marcia & Jim McAnarney/Carolyn Stump/Jennifer McDaniel/Steve Gonzales. Organist-Sr. Stephanie Heskamp. Cantor-Clare Morgan. Lector- 5:30 pm; Patricia & David Lies/Joan Hampton/Sarah West-bury/Ann Dorn. Organist-Sr. Stephanie Heskamp Cantor-Bogners. Lector-Jeff Cerre 7:00 pm; Barbara Fritz/Collette Schumacher/Joseph Hein/Myron Ewy/Tom Eckberg. Organist-Patrick Harms Cantor-Caitlin Marrero. Lector-Sally Stump

CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

Fr. C. Jarrod Lies, Pastor

Fr. Andrew Labenz, Associate Pastor

Fr. Andrew Walsh, Associate Pastor

PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY Phone • 316.722.4404

Office Hours • Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Friday 8:30 am-2:00 pm

MASS SCHEDULE Weekend • Saturday 8:00 am, 5:00 & 7:00 pm

Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 am & 1:00 pm Weekdays • Monday-Friday 8:00 am & 5:30 pm

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Daily 4:50-5:25 pm, Saturdays 3:00-4:00 pm

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What’s Happening

Monday, August 14—Legion of Mary will meet in St. Bonaventure Center after the 8:00 am Mass.

Marian Mantle Rosary Group meets following the 8:00 am Mass to pray for loved ones who no longer practice the faith.

Tuesday, August 15—The Tuesday Morning Bible Study meets in St. Bonaventure Center from 9:15-11:15 am.

On this Holy Day (The Assumption) the Immaculate Heart of Mary Rosary Group will lead a Pre-Mass rosary in the Church at 6:30 pm. All are welcome. This week’s petition is “Mary our Mother, encourage us to offer prayers and sacrifices for those who do not pray, do not know, and do not love your Son. Help us pray for them by our example of love for others.”

Wednesday, August 16—RCIA meets in St. Clare Hall from 6:30-8:00 pm.

Mary’s Moms Bible Study and Play Group in St. Clare Hall from 9:00-11:00 am. Our lesson this week is Born of a Virgin.

Thursday, August 17—Ladies Rosary Group will meet in St. Bonaventure Center from 10:00 am –12:00 pm. All ladies are welcome.

Friday, August 18—Bible Study. We will meet in St. Bonaventure Center after the 8:00 am Mass. We will be studying Universal Epistles.

Saturday, August 19—The Rosary will be prayed after the 8:00 am Mass in the church. All are invited.

Monday, August 21—Society of St. Vincent de Paul will meet at 7:00 pm in the St. Agnes of Assisi Ministry House.

K of C Council 4118 monthly membership meeting at 7:00 pm at the Council Hall. All members or men wishing to transfer are invited. For more information call 461-6481.

Wednesday, August 23—St. Francis 10:00 Choir will have a beginning of the year social at 7:00 pm.

St. Francis Men’s Ensemble will have a beginning of the year social at 8:30 pm

Monday, August 28—St. Francis Girls’ Ensemble, 8th grade through high school, will rehearse from 7:00-8:00 pm in St. Clare Hall Music Room. All young ladies are welcome to join us.

Stewardship

“STEWARDING OUR GIFTS: GO IN PEACE, GLORIFYING THE LORD BY YOUR LIFE” Is it always necessary for God to do big, grandiose things in order to get our attention? Sometimes it seems that way. But in both the first reading and the Gospel today, God was not found in the fires, earthquakes, or winds. Instead, He was found in the quiet calm that followed the calamities. As Christian stewards, let’s apply this to our lives. Glorifying God with our lives does not always mean doing seemingly impossible things that change the world! Sometimes it simply means being the calm in the storm. Allow your life to reflect the peace that we experience in the presence of the Lord!

HARVEST HOUSE Will meet Thursday, August 17 at 8:00 am Mass here at St. Francis. After Mass we will have breakfast at Spears. Call John at 722-7611 if you have any questions or for more information.

VIRTUS TRAINING AT ST. FRANCIS The next Virtus training here at St. Francis will be Saturday, August 19 in Stewardship Hall from 9:00 am-noon. Pre-registering by going to www.virtus.org is highly suggested.

WELCOME NEW PARISHISHIONERS All new parishioners are invited to stop by the Welcoming Committee table in the front walkway after all Masses next weekend August 19 & 20. The Welcoming Committee has a Welcoming Packet and gift from the Parish for each new family. If you have not yet registered with the Parish Office you may complete the registration form at the Welcoming table.

VIETNAMESE PARISHIONERS OF ST. FRANCIS Giáo dân Việtnam thuộc giáo xứ St. Francis of Assisi sẽ có buổi lần hạt và cầu nguyện vào lúc 5 giờ chiều Chủ Nhật ngày 20-8-17 tại nhà thờ. Xin mời quý ông bà và anh chị em đến để đọc kinh cầu nguyện, tìm ý và sự hiện diện của Chúa, và kết thân với Chúa trong đời sống thiêng liêng. Vietnamese parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi will have a scriptural rosary and adoration this Sunday, August 20 at 5:00 pm in the church. Please contact Ann at 258-7657 or Tâm at 519-4248 if you have any questions.

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MARY’S MOMS: BIBLE STUDY AND PLAY GROUP Expectant mothers and mothers with young children are invited to attend Mary’s Moms Bible Study and Play Group this Wednesday, August 16. Meetings are from 9:00-11:00 am in St. Clare Hall on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Play group activities will be on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month (TBA). New members can call/text Rachel Lies (785) 236-1309 for more information.

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SUPPORT GROUP If you are caring for someone with dementia we can help. All are encouraged to attend our meeting Thursday, August 24 from 7:00-8:30 pm in St. Agnes of Assisi Ministry House. Transportation or respite care can be arranged by calling Frances at 722-3773. The family is always welcome to come with you.

COMPASSION WITHOUT BORDERS Mark your calendars: There will be an informational meeting for Compassion Without Borders (CWB). This is kicking off a new group here at St Francis that formed in response to our Faith Forward efforts of the last year. We will have a guest speaker on Sunday, August 27 at 2:00 pm in the church. Father Kiran Kumar Medipalli will give a presentation on the life of parishioners in the Diocese of Khammam, and how this ties in with CWB’s efforts. This Diocese is in the Province of Telangana, in Southeast India. Father Medipalli is the coordinator for their office. He also served as a priest in the U.S. for five years before his present assignment. Please join us to learn more about the work of CWB and Fr. Kiran.

ROSARY FOR THE VOCATIONS Families and individuals whose last names begin with M—N are asked to pray the rosary this week at home, at church, or in the adoration chapel for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

STEWARDSHIP BEYOND Did you know that you can make St. Francis of Assisi Parish a beneficiary of all or a portion of your life insurance policy and establish a perpetual endowment in memory of you or another loved one? Your endowment will be a testament to your commitment to God’s work long after you have joined God in everlasting life. Naming St. Francis of Assisi Parish as the beneficiary of your insurance policy or assigning it to St. Francis of Assisi Parish during your life can provide a substantial gift to the parish. Contact Father Jarrod Lies today for more information.

FORMED.ORG Will give you 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device with internet access. Go to www.formed.org, you should see the registration box for parishioners. Enter Parish Code: 9RMP79. Now, set up a username and a password. You are all set to use all the great programs on FORMED.org anytime and anywhere.

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SUMMER MONDAYS ARE A HUGE SUCCESS What an awesome turn out our Summer Mondays have been. We have had 100 plus students coming to enjoy Summer Monday Olympics, Gaga Ball, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Spikeball, Washers, Kanjam, Hulahoops and more. Not to mention the movie under the stars!!

“Mary, give me your Heart: so beautiful, so pure, so immaculate; your Heart so full of love and humility

that I may be able to receive Jesus in the Bread of Life and love Him as you love Him

and serve Him in the distressing guise of the poor.” ~Blessed Mother Teresa

HERE IS WHAT’S HAPPENING. . . CYM meets on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:30 pm *Wednesday, August 16—CYM *Wednesday, August 23—CYM *Wednesday, August 30—CYM *Wednesday, September 6—Guest Speaker-Mr. Bitting *Sunday, September 10—Coffee and Rolls after 8:30 and 10:00 am Masses in the front walkway *Wednesday, September 13—Holy Hour and Confessions *Sunday, September 17—Coffee and Rolls after 8:30 and 10:00 am Masses in the front walkway *Wednesday, September 20—Guest Speaker-Mr Goertz *Sunday, September 24—Coffee and Rolls after 8:30 and 10:00 am Masses in the front walkway *Wednesday, September 27—Square Dancing with the Westside Steppers

JUNIOR CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY (JCYM) JCYM dates for this school year are October 4, November 4 (Middle School Youth Rally), December 6, January 3, February 7, March 7 and April 4. We meet in the school gym from 6:45-8:00 pm. JCYM is for the 6th, 7th and 8th graders of the parish. The night will include prayer, a guest speaker, music and games. Mark your calendar for our first JCYM this year on Wednesday, October 4!

A gathering for all young adults, single or married, ages 22 – 35 to come together for an evening of faith and friendship. Our next gathering will be next Thursday, August 24 at the Rectory from 7:00-10:00 pm. The evening consists of a presentation, discussion and social time. You are welcome to come for all or part of the evening. Non-parishioners are welcome. Spouses older than 35 are welcome. Feel free to bring non-alcoholic drinks or snacks as you wish. Daycare will be pro-vided, please call or text Sarah Steinert at 316-613-9507 or email steinertcs@gmail.com to sign up your children.

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SERVERS/MC’S WEEKDAY LECTORS Monday, August 14 8:00 am C. Strunk/C. Tran Dave Carter 5:30 pm K. Forbes/L. Forbes/L. Timmermeyer/E. Zink Tuesday, August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 am B. Wadlowe/J. Exley/J. Exley/F. Barles 12:00 pm A. Daigle/B. Petty/M. Gallant/W. Hawk 5:30 pm J. Miller/L. Becker/L. Munoz/K. Farley 7:00 pm N. Garcia/P. Garcia/R. Garcia/M. Nguyen Wednesday, August 16 8:00 am A. Harter/E. Gregg 5:30 pm J. Vasquez/Need Volunteer Helen Cole Thursday, August 17 8:00 am L. Taylor/N. Brummett 5:30 pm E. Iseman/J. Loyd Dan Dillon Friday, August 18 8:00 am G. Sladek/J. Lara 5:30 pm A. Morgan/I. Sanchez Curtis Dorn Saturday, August 19 8:00 am J. Stephenson/S. Carlton Randy Walker 5:00 pm A. Bye/G. McElhiney/H. Faber/B. Ely 7:00 pm G. Ast/H. McConico/C. Hampel/M. Nguyen Sunday, August 20 7:00 am A. Vopat/A. Sauer/L. Carter 8:30 am B. Saville/G. Schuster/H. Saville/W. Hawk 10:00 am D. Dugan/E. Benefiel/M. Shimon/L. Tajchman 11:30 am G. Petersen/L. Petersen/T. McCormick/S. Aruskevicius 1:00 pm A. Stump/S. Jordan/Need Volunteer/K. Tran

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday, August 14 8:00 am Rosina Becker 5:30 pm Jim Brungardt Tuesday, August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 am Donald Tinker 12:00 pm Ted Vopat 5:30 pm Liv & Dec. Members Bortnick Fam. 7:00 pm Michael Pracht Wednesday, August 16 8:00 am Barbara Stohr 5:30 pm Marlene Kerschen Thursday, August 17 8:00 am Spec. Int. (Harvest House) 5:30 pm Norbert Bergkamp Friday, August 18 8:00 am Catherine & August Breit 5:30 pm Harry Helser Saturday, August 19 8:00 am Betty Wall 5:00 pm Roger Robben 7:00 pm Derrol Dvorak Sunday, August 20 7:00 am For Our Country/For Peace 8:30 am For the People 10:00 am Alice Helser 11:30 am Joshua Branine 1:00 pm Sylvia Martinez

Liturgical Stewards

ELIJAH CUP Please check in with Priest before Mass. To sign up please call the Church Office at 722-4404 August 19-20—Larry Dostert Family August 26-27—Steve Cless Family

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SAFETY-NET CLINIC The Guadalupe Clinic will celebrate Safety-Net Clinic Week this Sunday through Saturday, August 13-19. Safety Net Clinic Week is an annual, week-long celebration that highlights the innovative community-based health care that gives Kansans in need the chance to lead healthy, productive lives. Safety net clinics provide health care to about 1 in 10 Kansans. The Guadalupe Clinic, a diocesan donation-based health clinic, has ministered to the community for 32 years. The generosity of the clinic’s patrons helped the ministry with 7,696 patient visits during the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Patients receive doctor’s care and other medical assistance, such as lab tests, X-rays, and medication, all for a requested $5 donation. As part of the celebration the patients and staff of the clinic thanks those who support the clinic for their gifts of time, talent, and treasure. “God bless you all for providing health care for those in our community that would go without if it were not for Guadalupe Clinic,” For more information about the clinic and its services, visit www.guadalupeclinic.com or call (316) 264-8974.

THEOLOGY 101 Explore the theological underpinnings of Catholic doctrine starting on Sunday, August 20 at 2:00 pm and continuing weekly through April at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. All are invited. It will be taught by Dick Landkamer, M.A. Theology, and it is based on Frank Sheed’s classic text, “Theology and Sanity.” Sheed describes his book as “an elementary manual for laymen” that provides the “minimum equipment, basic training” necessary for an adult-level understanding of the Church’s principal doctrines. No prior theological or philosophical background is required. For more information, contact Jerry Pates (SFA) at 722-8856 or Dick Landkamer at 796-4718. To sign up for the class, email dicklandkamer@cox.net. Detailed information can be found on the class blog at http://dicklandkamer.wordpress.com/.

TRILINGUAL VIRTUS TRAINING SESSIONS A Trilingual (Vietnamese, Spanish and English) Virtus Training Session will be held at St. Margaret Mary on Sunday, August 27 from 3:00-6:00 pm. For more information call Patty at 269-3900 ext. 150.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Guadalupe Clinic, Inc. of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as its Director of Development. This position is responsible for securing donors and support for the Clinic. In collaboration with the Guadalupe Health Foundation, provides leadership, management and volunteer coordination for the Midwest Winefest. Deadline for accepting resumes is August 18. For information regarding requirements, please check our job posting at http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org, Ministries & Offices, Human Resources.

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LECTOR / COMMENTATOR Saturday, August 19 5:00 pm Connor Brungardt/Angie Taylor 7:00 pm Mike Buchanan/Cynthia Powers Sunday, August 20 7:00 am Jill Ward/Dan Dillon 8:30 am Sally Stump/Steve Hermann 10:00 am John Offerman/Evan Lies 11:30 am Matthew Cerre/Judy Stengel 1:00 pm Brenda Wasinger/Danny Burt Saturday, August 26 5:00 pm Winston Kenton/Ron Helten 7:00 pm Kelby Schawe/Jeff Cerre Sunday, August 27 7:00 am Bridget Harvey/Greg Peter 8:30 am Joan Hampton/Helen Cole 10:00 am Monica Hammer/Madelyn Hammer 11:30 am Ryan Biedron/Travis Pearson 1:00 pm Troy Harter/Randy Phelps

OFFERTORY GIFTS Saturday, August 19 5:00 pm Scott & Mary Kotrba 7:00 pm Mickey & Sara Lara Sunday, August 20 8:30 am Karen Kaune 10:00 am Eric & Kimberly Howe 11:30 am Sean & Kristin Hudspeth 1:00 pm Emmett & Judith Kraus Saturday, August 26 5:00 pm Greg & Teri Larson 7:00 pm Richard & Tracy Lara Sunday, August 27 8:30 am Vicki Keller 10:00 am Paul & Diane Iseman 11:30 am Linda Keiser 1:00 pm Rickey & Echo Lee

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, August 19 5:00 pm Heather, Alli, Chris Gregg Jean & Bill Heimann 7:00 pm Sharon & Jeff Cerre/JoAnn Forister John Bahr/Mike Martin Sunday, August 20 7:00 am Marybeth & Jim Lubbers/Jean Rees Jennifer McDaniel/Robert Lyall 8:30 am Kay & Leroy Goodknight/Albert Maldonado Charles Mersmann/Dwayne Dugan 10:00 am Stephanie, Kian, Steven Farley Linda Looney/Patty Quilty 11:30 am Barbie & Pat Walden/Sue Gunther Maggie & Robert Orris 1:00 pm Judy & Randy Phelps/Ann Daigle Logan Petersen/R. Biedron

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PRAYER REQUESTS Donna: (8:00 am-6:00 pm) ................................................. Kevin or Karen: (6:00-10:00 pm) ..................................... E-mail ............................. sfaprayerchain@gmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #4118 .................. 316.461.6481 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA LIBRARY Hours: Friday 8:30-9:30 am & Sunday 9:30 am-1:00 pm. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Call 706-7185 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. 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 am 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, August 19—5:00 pm Patrick Harms/Sacred Ensemble 7:00 pm Carole Pracht/Talia Powers/Amanda Pearson Sunday, August 20—8:30 am Julie Riedlinger/Mary Lou Harding 10:00 am Ryan Dick/Men’s Choir 11:30 am Sr. Stephanie Heskamp/Dominic Bacha 1:00 pm Matthew Ho/Clare Morgan