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Saint Catherine Siena C A T H O L I C C H U R C H
T H E E P I P H A N Y O F T H E L O R D • J A N U A R Y 7 T H , 2 0 1 8
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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.
From Charlestown,
. . . to Our Town!
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OUR NEXT STEP FORWARD APPEAL STATUS
TOTAL PLEDGED TO DATE: $8,881,672.69
TOTAL GIVEN TO DATE: $8,750,787.24
TOTAL GIVEN THIS MONTH: $271,067.50
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 given at 6:00 pm on the first Monday of every month. Following the blessing there is a Baptismal Preparation Class to help you prepare for the most important day in your child’s life. Please call the Parish Office to register.
Parish School of Religion PSR Contact: Jill Rump 316-249-2116 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. P.J. Voegeli 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. P.J. at 425-0595.
The Prayer Before Mass 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.
Disciples...Growing in Faith Together
STEWARDSHIP Dec. 24 Week ……….………..…..………..….…......... $87,068.54 Dec. 31 Week ……..…………..……...……..…............ $115,785.13 Dec. On-line ……..…………..……….….…..…............ $89,656.32 Christmas Collection ……….………...…..…………….$30,053.00
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. P. J. Voegeli ................................................................ 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 Jill Rump................................................................................316-249-2116 Email ................................................... [email protected] Music Director Sara High ............................................ [email protected]
Bulletin (deadline to submit Monday @ noon) Linda Wallace ................................ [email protected]
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
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 our website: www.saintcatherinewichita.com to set up your electronic donations, and follow the online instructions.
The magi followed the guiding light of a star to the newborn king, and upon their arrival they placed their gifts at His feet. These wise men may not have fully understood who Jesus was, but they gave us a good illustration of stewardship in action. Herod, on the other hand, is a false steward. He seeks information about Jesus, but only for his selfish gain. On this Epiphany Sunday, it would be wise to reflect on your own practices. Do you seek signs, like the star, that will lead you to the newborn king? Do you lovingly place your gifts at his feet? Let us be authentic in our stewardship in 2018!
“Who Are You Following?”
The Baptism class for January will be Monday, January 8th.
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High School Confirmation 2018! All parish 9th grade students, or those in 10-12 who have not received the sacrament, are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this
year on May 8, 2018. You must be pre-registered by Jan 15. Forms are available in the church office, or contact Mary Valdez at [email protected], or call 655-3146.
MARRIAGE MINISTRY WINTER PROGRAM The Marriage Ministry will present the 6 session program:
"Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage" beginning January 20th, 2018
The cost is $30 per couple, and can be paid on line when you register. Space is limited, so please register by Jan. 10 to insure timely receipt of program materials! Join us for a wonderful presentation, small group discussion, individual couple discussion, and fellowship. Register & pay on-line at:
www.saintcatherinewichita.com/MarriageMinistry
Did you spend too much this Christmas? Do you want to get out of debt and stay out of debt? Learn how at
Financial Peace University (FPU).
This is a nine-lesson class on money management taught by America’s most trusted financial guru, Dave Ramsey. Dave and his teaching team will walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, and securing the financial future for your family. Starting Tuesday, January 16, FPU will meet at 7pm in the Multi-Purpose room on the 2nd floor at St Catherine of Siena school. For more information, contact Rick Yeilding at [email protected] or 425-923-4949 or class website: www.fpu.com/1053281
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
“Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth!” - St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
These special hours have one adorer and are in need of a Second Adorer:
Sunday: 6-7pm, 11pm-12 midnight, midnight-1am Tuesday: 2-3am, 1-2pm Wednesday: 3-4am, 4-5am, 4-5pm Thursday: 1-2am, 2-3am Friday: 1-2am, 2-3am, 4-5am
For more info, please call Mary Jane Wooten at 729-6777.
SAVE THE DATE!
Like the Holiday Home Tour, the Siena Ball will be held every other year at St. Catherine.
In 2018, there will be a
“Siena Half-Ball” for adults,
celebrating Father Dan’s 60th Birthday!
No dance and no auction, but still an abundance of food and drink, and still raising money for the kids.
Come and Go - February 17th, following the Saturday Evening Mass.
CHURCH CLEANING JANUARY 13TH NEXT Saturday, Jan. 13, is the scheduled day for regular cleaning our church. We meet at 8am (on the second Saturday of each month) to mop, dust and polish; and we are usually finished around 9am. Please plan to come and join us! Contact Jennie Gronniger at 250-7923 for any questions you have.
ITALIAN DINNER, WINE, BEVERAGES & DESSERT
AGENDA: ANNUAL PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS INDUCTION OF NEW OFFICERS
FAREWELLS TO OUTGOING OFFICERS
PLEASE RSVP TO PARISH OFFICE: 425-0595
SISTERS OF SIENA ANNUAL ITALIAN ANNIVERSARY DINNER
PLEASE JOIN US AT 7 PM
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018
Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another. Kapaun’s Men meets Fridays 6:15-7:15am or Saturdays 8-9am
Inspired by Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, Kapaun's Men unites men in prayer, formation and discussion in order to help us courageously respond to God's universal call to holiness and become better husbands, fathers, leaders and friends. Contact: [email protected] or [email protected] for more info.
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Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers
5:30p MH Dana Fugate 5:30p Taylor Carson
MC Karen Stein Magnus Westerfield
CH Glen Misko Barend Westerfield
JC Nancy Jenkins 7:30a Mikey Brand JH Marianne Misko Zoe Harris
7:30a MH Joni Reichenberger 9:00a Maryanne Hartwell
MC Jaci Reichenberger Braden Beasley
CH Denise Walker Thomas Martinez JC Randy Walker 10:30a Jacob Feuerborn
JH Melissa Youngers Lexie Ridder
9:00a MH Bruce Meyer Caleb Wetta
MC Chris Suellentrop 12:00 Michael Vo
CH Denise Daugherty Reece Willbanks
JC Marcy Aycock Cantor / Musician
JH Roy Aycock 5:30p Renee Reed
10:30a MH Tony Hain Matt Ho
MC Cindy Chrisman 9:00a Choir
CH Leroy Schartz Linda Schmidt
JC Cheryl Robertson 10:30a Choir
JH Linda Hain Kim Stecklein
12:00 MH Lisa Maliszewski 12:00 Dee Burke
CH Richard Yeilding Joseph Baalmann
JH Kathy Church Ushers
*MC and JC not needed 5:30p Hank Haneberg
Lectors Nick Haase
5:30p Nancy Jenkins Doug Jacobs
7:30a Jeannine Pfannenstiel Paul Pfeifer
9:00a Nathan Lager 7:30a Justin Yaeger
10:30a Vance Holtzman Matt Yaeger
12:00 Gloria Rader Kyle Masterson
Offertory Gifts Tom Stolz
5:30p Darrell/Lynn Haun 9:00a Ryan Bina
9:00a Kevin/Michelle Weber family Tim Schmidt
10:30a Bob/Margie Zweisler Mike McElroy
12:00 Sherri Bowlby family Augustine Nguyen
Hospitality 10:30a As
7:30a Daniel/Jill Hirschler Assigned
Herbert/Julia Klein
9:00a Kevin/Heather Knapp family 12:00 As
Karen Lewis family Assigned
10:30a Brian/Darcy Wilhite
Eric/Emily Brown family
Nursery Preschool
9:00a Caitlin Hamilton 9:00a Elaine Klincik
Volunteer Needed Heather Leuci
MINISTERS! PLEASE SIGN IN AT THE BACK BEFORE MASS.
Liturgical Minister Weekend Schedule
January 13-14, 2017
MASS READINGS - WEEK OF JAN 7-13, 2018 Sunday Isaiah 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
Monday Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7/Is 12:2-6/Mark 1:7-11
Tuesday 1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8/Mark 1:21-28
Wednesday 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2-10/Mk 1:29-39
Thursday 1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-25/Mark 1:40-45
Friday 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-17, 18-19/Mark 2:1-12
Saturday 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19/Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7/Mark 2:13-17
Monday, January 8th, at 7:30 AM Lector Chuck Kissling Altar Servers Michael Knapp Hadley Knapp Eucharistic Minister Alice Wiggins
Monday, January 8th, at 5:30 PM
Lector Gary Sauber
Altar Servers Cisco Tejeda Ainsley Cramer
Eucharistic Minister Sharon Thimmesch
Tuesday, January 9th, at 7:30 AM
Lector Richard Yeilding
Altar Servers Michael Knapp Hadley Knapp
Eucharistic Minister Ron Longar
*9am Altar Servers Aaron Wary Zoie Robben
Wednesday, January 10th, at 7:30 AM
Lector Ron Youngers
Altar Servers Michael Knapp Hadley Knapp
Eucharistic Minister Cathy Strecker
Thursday, January 11th, at 7:30 AM Lector Karen Gomez Altar Servers Michael Knapp Hadley Knapp
Eucharistic Minister Sally Graham
*9am Altar Servers Josh Nguyen Landon Timmermeyer Friday, January 12th, at 7:30 AM Lector Elisabeth Sims Altar Servers Michael Knapp Hadley Knapp Eucharistic Minister Bruce Meyer Friday, January 12th, at 5:30 PM
Lector Mary Jo Nigg
Altar Servers: Luke Jonker Alex Coulson
Eucharistic Minister Cheryl Robertson
Saturday, January 13th, at 7:30 AM Lector Kelly Dandurand
Altar Servers: Matthew Kelly Makenzie King
Eucharistic Minister Mary Le
Liturgical Ministry Week Day Schedule
MASS INTENTIONS - WEEK OF JAN 8-14, 2018
Monday 9:00 am † Holy Souls in Purgatory 5:30 pm † Cleo Titus
Tuesday 7:30 am 9:00 am
† Leo Wright † Margaret Hommertzheim
Wednesday 7:30 am Intention of Big Tony
Thursday 7:30 am 9:00 am
† Michelle Michelson Intention of Nancy Marrs
Friday 7:30 am 5:30 pm
Intention of Margaret Eck Intention of Gary and Kathy Church
Saturday 7:30 am 5:30 pm
Intention of Sandy Schermuly † Robert Feltz
Sunday
7:30 am † The Living and Deceased Members of the Gilbert and Lillian Herrman Family
9:00 am For the People 10:30am † Michael O'Rourke Noon † Mary E. Schartz
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"Then they opened their treasures and offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." What a wonderful example the Magi give us in their visit to the infant Jesus. First of all, they demonstrate profound faith in God's word, spoken through the prophet Micah: "And you, Bethlehem ... from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel" (cf. 5:2). Embarking on a long and difficult journey,
they trust that they will find this newborn king of the Jews in Bethlehem as the prophecy announced. On their arrival at the home of the Holy Family, the Magi also give us an example of profound humility. These important men, to whom kings
look for guidance and advice, do not hesitate to bow down, to "prostrate themselves" and give homage to a tiny babe. Putting their own position out of their minds, they reverently worship the infant Lord even as he sits on the lap of his mother. The generosity of these three "kings" is also evident as they open their treasure boxes and give to the poor child the richest of gifts. Traditionally, we understand the gold to symbolize the earthly kingship of Christ, the frankincense to represent his divinity, and the myrrh to stand as a symbol of the anointing he will receive upon his death. Finally, the wisdom of these men is evident in their decision to return to their country "by another way." Understanding the threat that King Herod posed to Jesus, they followed a plan that would help keep the divine child safe even though it meant inconvenience to themselves. Faith, humility, generosity, and wisdom. These gifts are the real legacy of the Three Kings. Today, let us ask God for the blessing of having these gifts in our lives.
Reflection
Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) registration is taking place NOW! All high school freshman – seniors of the parish are invited to join us for a dynamic weekend of faith, fun and fellowship! Mass, breakout sessions and Eucharistic Adoration are all part of the weekend, with an AWESOME dance hosted by Wichita Adore on Saturday night too!
Please join us March 10th and 11th at the Double Tree Hilton in Wichita!
Call Clista 316-425-0595 in the office for details!
SAVE THE DATE! TOTUS TUUS - JULY 15-20, 2018
Please submit your family stewardship form
to the parish office or drop them in the
offertory basket at Mass.
You may also fill it out on our parish website: www.saintcatherinewichita.com
We need frogs...
...and angels!
SURVIVING DIVORCE The Office of Marriage/Family Life sponsors a session of the “Surviving Divorce” program THIS week: Mon., Jan. 8, 7– 8:30pm in the Multi-Purpose
Rm, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School. This 12 week series/program was created to bring hope and healing to divorced and separated Catholics. The Cost is $35 which includes a “Personal Survival Guide”. Register: 425-0595 or [email protected].
It was the Sunday after Christmas at St Peter and Saint Paul's Church in Borden, Kent, England. Father John was looking at the nativity scene prior to packing away the figures when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing from the scene.
Immediately, Father John turned towards the vicarage in order to call the police. But as he was about to do so, he saw little Harry with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of the little infant, Jesus.
Father John walked up to Harry and said, “Well, Harry, where did you get the little infant?”
Harry replied honestly, “I took him from the church, Father John.”
“And why did you take him?” asked Fr. John.
With a sheepish smile, Harry said, “Well, about a week before Christmas I prayed to little Lord Jesus. I told him if He would bring me a red wagon for Christmas, I would give Him a ride around the block in it.”
WE NEED YOUR HELP! We need your help in taking down the Christmas trees, wreaths and garland
Jan. 14, after the Noon Mass, around 1pm
We will need 10' or 12' ladders. The church looked spectacular for the Christmas season!
Thanks again to all of the volunteers that helped put up the decorations!
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PSR News PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR)
PSR Class, at 6:30pm, resume THIS week,
January 10th!
St. Catherine School News
High School Youth Group
There will be
Eucharistic Adoration
January 7th at 7pm. The Parish is invited to join us!
ST. CATHERINE’S 2ND ANNUAL 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
March Madness Basketball Tournament
March 10th * 7:30am to Noon
Entry fee is $40 per team Each team guaranteed to play at least 2 games.
Men/Women ages 18 and up are welcome to participate.
Call/text Caleb Edelman (316) 570-2299 to captain a team.
SPANGLES NIGHT TO BENEFIT ST. CATHERINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Join us THIS Tuesday, January 9th, between 5pm and 8pm for a delicious meal and to benefit St. Catherine of Siena School! Head to the Spangles at 2310 N. Maize Rd. and …. Mention our school when you order!
20% of all proceeds will come back to us!
Parents of Preschoolers!!.
We hope you will continue to bring your preschooler to join us
every Sunday, during 9:00am Mass to learn all about our faith.
Questions, contact Elaine Klincik at [email protected].
COLWICH MONTHLY CASH BINGO TODAY, Jan. 7, at 2pm St. Anne’s Altar Society in Colwich is having their Monthly Cash Bingo in the R.E.C. building. All proceeds go to benefit Seminarians and other Catholic Charities. Doors open at 1pm, games begin at 2pm. Snacks/desserts available. The Comforter Bingo date for the Missions is March 11, 2018.
BULL AND CHICKEN FRY - SATURDAY, JAN 13 Colwich-St. Marks Knights of Columbus council 9510 is hosting a bull fry/chicken fry on January 13 to help support the pro-life movement and local council causes. Limited tickets are available. Tickets can be bought at Gambino's in Colwich, or by contacting Anthony Weber 316-570-3194.
GERMAN SAUSAGE SUPPER NEXT Sunday, January 14th from 4:30 – 6:30pm The West Sedgwick County Chapter of Right to Life of Kansas will have their annual German Sausage Supper on Sunday, January 14th from 4:30 – 6:30pm at St. Mark’s parish hall, 19230 West 29th St. N. They will serve sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, hot apples, homemade bread, desserts, and drinks. A free will offering is requested.
MARCH FOR LIFE 2018 Topeka - January 22nd 2018, traveling by bus to Topeka, $35.00. Nation’s Capitol, Washington D.C. - January 16-21 For more information on this and other events coming up, visit: www.catholicdioceseofwichita.org/rlsj
2018 CATHOLIC FAITH CONFERENCE Catholicism Beyond the Pew - Jan. 19-20 at Spiritual Life Center Join us for the 1st Annual Catholic Faith Conference featuring national keynote speaker Jon Leonetti, breakout sessions for all stages of life, an information fair, Adoration, and a “Stump the Padre” panel. We explore all that is beautiful and inspiring about our Catholic Faith. If you’ve ever wanted to connect more deeply with your Faith, THIS is the event for you!
Around the Diocese
BISHOP CARROLL PARISH FAMILY AGREEMENTS Students who wish to attend Bishop Carroll Catholic High School as freshmen next year must submit an application essay letter to Father Dan along with a signed 2018-19 Parish Family Agreement.
These two items must be in the Parish Office by Sunday, January 14, 2018.
Bishop Carroll also has a timeline for freshmen enrollment, so please contact them if you have any questions or concerns. Any returning BCCHS student (current freshman through junior) and parents must complete a new 2018-19 Parish Family Agreement and get it to the Parish Office by January 14! The 2018-19 Parish Family Agreement forms are on the shelves in the Library. Parents and students need to read and sign the forms before they are submitted to the Parish.
SCHOOL INFORMATION MEETING Sunday, Jan. 28, at 6pm, in the church You are invited to a special presentation sponsored by our parish school, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School. This meeting is designed for those families who have young children not in school yet, especially those who will enter kindergarten in August; and/or for those families whose children are currently enrolled in a nearby public school and are currently in kindergarten through 8th grades. The administration of the school will explain what our parish school has to offer, and then they will be available for questions that you may have concerning the school. This meeting will be held on Sunday, January 28, at 6pm, in the church. No reservation is necessary. Hope to see you there!
