November 6, 2016 Thirty-Second Sunday

in Ordinary Time

St. Francis

of Assisi Parish

861 North Socora, Wichita, Kansas 67212

Fr. C. Jarrod Lies, Pastor

Fr. Daniel Duling, Associate Pastor

Fr. Joshua Evans, 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 5:00-5:25 pm, Saturdays 3:00-4:00 pm

Father ’ s Focus Missionary This is a continuation of a fifteen part series called “The Vision of an Ideal Parish” based on an article by Dr. Peter Williamson published in 2016. This series is intended to prepare us for our own visioning process. There is a certain fantastic appeal to being a missionary. Perhaps you, like me, have sometimes fantasized about going to a foreign country to preach the Gospel. St. Thérèse of Lisieux did. She said, “I would travel to every land to preach Thy name, O my Beloved… I would spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth… I would be a Missionary” (The Story of a Soul, pp. 181–182). But the truth is this: if we do not have a missionary heart in our own home, workplace or parish, being a missionary anywhere else will ever only be a fantasy. The fourth characteristic of an ideal parish is that it is missionary. “A parish cannot be a closed or inward looking community, but rather, missionary, outward-looking, welcoming and inclusive in all that it does” (Williamson). Pope Francis himself, in his most recent Encyclical, challenges parishes to become missionary” “The parish … can assume quite different contours depending on the openness and missionary creativity of the pastor and the community. … if it proves capable of self-renewal and constant adaptivity, …it can be a community of communities… and a center of constant missionary outreach. (Evangelii Gaudium #28). The visioning process that we have begun at St. Francis is the very way in which we will engage in “self-renewal and constant adaptation.” As Pope Francis continues, “Mere administration can no longer be enough… the parish must be “permanently in a state of mission” (Evangelii Gaudium #22). And indeed, “Missionary outreach is paradigmatic for all the Church’s activity… we need to move “from a pastoral ministry of mere conservation to a decidedly missionary pastoral ministry” (Evangelii Gaudium, p. 6). It is time for us to fantasize anew about being missionary, not in a foreign country, but in our own parish. “All of us are called to take part in this new missionary “going forth.” … to obey Jesus’ call to go forth from our own comfort zone in order to reach all the “peripheries” (Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium #22). No longer can we think that this is the job of a priest or a nun. It is everyone’s job. “All the members of the People of God are missionary disciples… and calls for a personal involvement from each of the baptized” (Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium #120). When I was a child I used to dream about preaching to native peoples like the Saints of old. But now it is a time for us to have a new dream. A dream that Pope Francis shares with us too, “I dream of a “missionary option,” that is, a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything… parishes must become more mission-oriented” (Evangelii Gaudium #27). Let us envision our parish as a true mission.

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ADORATION CHAPEL “When our vision is clouded, when our eyes have lost their clarity, we need to go to the light. And Jesus Christ has told us that he is the Light of the world and that he has come to heal the sick.” J. Escriva, The Forge

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

Urgent Need: Wednesday 5:00-6:00 am, Friday 4:00-5:00 pm and Saturday 8:00-9:00 pm. Call Sandy Rongish at 990-6647 or Jenny Morgan at 721-8871 if you would like to sign up.

STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL Over the next few weeks, our parish family will again be invited to reflect on how we can live our lives as Christian stewards. This past week, you should have received a letter from Father Jarrod. Enclosed with his letter, a packet containing your annual stewardship renewal forms. You should have also received your Stewardship directory. Each member of our parish family is invited to reflect on the importance of living stewardship as a way of life. Please commit to being a good steward through a written pledge of your gifts to God for the coming year. If you did not receive this information please contact the church office.

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

FOOD DRIVE TO HONOR BRIAN BERGKAMP This weekend, St. Francis will be holding a Food Drive in honor of Seminarian Brian Bergkamp for the Lords Diner. Please bring bulk size of rice, beans, sugar, salt, pasta, and gallon sized cans of any fruits, vegetables, coffee or applesauce and leave in the front walkway. If you would like to make a monetary donation in honor of Brian please mail it directly to the Lords Diner or drop it off in the church office.

PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST Cub Scout Pack 762 will have their famous All-You-Can-Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast this Sunday, November 6 from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm in St. Clare Hall. Proceeds help fund Pack 762’s Scouting Adventure. Thank you for your support!

SCRIPTURE STUDY OF LETTER OF JAMES All are welcome to join Fr. Jarrod in studying the Letter of James. We will meet from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm in Cana Hall on Wednesdays, November 9, and 16. James is filled with faith and wisdom and will foster reflection on one’s own life of faith as well as one’s parental practices.

VETERANS DAY MASS On Veterans Day, Friday, November 11 the 1730 Mass (5:30 pm, normal Mass time) will have an exception. In honor of Father Kapaun the Mass will be held outside (not in the church) on the field south of the back parking lot (weather permitting) to reenact the way Father Kapaun would have said Mass in the battlefields as a United States Army Chaplin. All in the parish are encouraged to come.

News & Notes

What’s Happening Monday, November 7—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.

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

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.

Tuesday, November 8—The Tuesday Morning Bible Study meets in St. Clare Hall from 9:30-11:00 am.

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Rosary Group prays the rosary each Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the Church. All are welcome. This week’s petition is “Jesus, we pray for children whose parents are divorced. Comfort them, Jesus, and heal them.”

Wednesday, November 9—RCIA meets in St. Clare Hall from 6:30-8:00 pm.

St. Francis 10:00 Choir will rehearse at 7:00 pm 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 pm in Clare Hall Music Room. All men of the parish are welcome.

Friday, November 11—Bible Study. We will meet in St. Bonaventure Center after the 8:00 am Mass. We will be reading and discussing the Gospel of John.

Saturday, November 12—The Rosary will be prayed after the 8:00 am Mass in the church. All are invited.

Stewardship

“STEWARDING OUR GIFTS: GO IN PEACE, GLORIFYING THE LORD BY YOUR LIFE” Our journey toward heaven requires finding the path that will lead us to God. The Old Testament provided the Ten Commandments as instructions that tell us when we are going astray. The reading today from the Second Book of Maccabees illustrates how the seven brothers and their mother interpreted the first commandment. When offered their freedom in exchange for transgressing Mosaic law, they chose death rather than the comfort of life on earth. Knowing that God is steadfast in his love, they placed their lives aside to give glory to the Father. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus affirms that at the resurrection of the dead, the children of God will rise. May we receive wisdom to recognize the distractions of this life that we may turn from them to give glory to God.

NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR PROJECT FREEDOM Project Freedom, an 8th grade chastity retreat will be held at SFA November 11-12. While at Project Freedom youth will learn more about the virtue of chastity, deepen his/her relationship with Christ through the sacraments, participate in games and skits, and hear testimonies from the Project Freedom retreat team. Project Freedom is unique in that a parent retreat will be offered on November 12 and parents will hear from a parent who has dealt with the struggle of living chastity within their marriage, raising chaste teens and will provide parents with resources to face these challenges. To register please call Emily at the church office 722-4404.

DAY TIME PRAYER SERVICE Our annual Day Time Prayer service will be held on Sunday, November 13 at 3:00 pm. This service is intended to honor all of our deceased but to especially focus on those individuals of our parish who have lost an immediate family member during the past twelve months. All friends and family are welcome to attend. To make your reservations please contact the church office as soon as possible, 722-4404 or email your reservations to hammerkm@sbcglobal.net.

STEWARDSHIP HOURS AVAILABLE We are looking for a couple of high school students who would be willing to donate a few hours of your time for the Day Time Prayer Service. This would be a wonderful opportunity to help serve your parish family. If you are interested please contact Monica Hammer 651-6102.

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3RD QUARTER NUMBERS ARE IN!! DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM We have increased out number of households by 33 from last quarter, we now have 452 households. Thank you for tak-ing the time to enroll and use your Plus Shoppers card for all your Dillons purchases to support our SFA Parish community. For the 3rd Quarter of 2016– 452 households renewed/signed up their cards and used them. $5,306.56 was contributed to SFA. It’s never too late to get signed up. Help us increase the number of households! Please use your Plus Shopper’s Card to support St. Francis of Assisi Church. Go to www.dillons.com/communityrewards, sign in to your account, next enroll your Plus Shopper’s Card, there is a 12 digit # on the back of your card or you can use an alter-nate ID (telephone #). #10410 is the St. Francis organization number. Or call customer service at 1-866-221-4141 and give them your card number and the St. Francis number 10410.

LEARNING TO LOVE WITH THE SAINTS Jean M. Heimann’s new spiritual memoir is available for pur-chase in the parish office for $15. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the parish.

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VOICES FOR CHRISTMAS MASSES If you are interested in helping sing at the following Christmas Day Masses: Midnight, 10:00 am or 11:30 am please contact Sr. Stephanie Heskamp by calling the church office 722-4404. Your gift of time and talent will help make the Christmas celebration even more beautiful.

MISCARRIAGE AND 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 next Monday, November 14 at 7:00 pm. Questions please call or text Becky at 210-1098.

MASS OF HEALING AND ANOINTING Fr. Jarrod Lies will celebrate a Mass of Healing and Anointing on Thursday, November 17 at 11:00 am. All in the parish are invited to attend. Harvest House will have a pot luck luncheon and meeting following. If you are 65 and over and would like to join us for the luncheon please bring a covered dish. For more information please contact Mardella at 722-4179 or John at 722-7611.

ROSARY FOR THE VOCATIONS Families and individuals whose last names begin with C—E 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.

BOX TOPS Remember to save your box tops for the school. Boxes are located in the front walkway and at school. Your support is greatly appreciated.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY In a time of war there are those who are called to serve. Please pray for the safety of our parishioners who are in harm’s way:

SSgt Jonathon Blank, US Marines (recovering from serious injury)

Sgt Phillip Bush, US Army, Medic SFC Matthew J. Connelly, US Army

Sgt Dan Cruz, US Army PVT Joe Goodale, Army National Guard SRA Michael Hermann, USAF-Firefighter

Richard Mayer, US Army Stephanie Niemeyer, US Army

Bless them and keep them Lord, as only you can give peace to a troubled world. If your family member’s name is not listed here and they are still deployed in either Afghanistan or Iraq, please contact Sally Knolla at 393-9255.

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“Prayer joined to sacrifice constitutes the most powerful force

in human history.” Pope Saint John Paul II

WHAT CYM IS ALL ABOUT The High School Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) meets every Wednesday from 8:00-9:30 pm in Assisi Hall. This ministry here at SFA seeks to empower our young people to live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today by drawing them into active participation in the life and mission of the Catholic Church. The eight components of Catholic youth ministry are constantly incorporated: advocacy, catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship. We hope that all teens in the parish will join us each Wednesday night!

HERE IS WHAT’S HAPPENING. . . *Wednesday, November 9—CYM Holy Hour and Benediction *Wednesday, November 16—Bunko Tournament *Sunday, November 20—3:00 pm decorate the Rectory and Pizza Party *Wednesday, November 23—No CYM HAPPY THANKSGIVING. *Wednesday, November 30—Be Grateful, Give Thanks, Eat Pie!

WINTER COAT AND SHOE DRIVE Please consider donating any new/gently used coats and ten-nis shoes/boots. These items will be used to serve children in grades Kindergarten through 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, the front walkway and St. Clare hallway at church. If you would like me to pick up your donation contact Sara Adams 316-992-1979 or sa-dams@thepandointiative.org. Thank you so much for your time and generosity!!!

SERVERS WEEKDAY LECTORS Monday, November 7 8:00 am C. Scott/L. O’Connor 5:30 pm J. Vasquez/M. Shimon Ron Helten Tuesday, November 8 8:00 am D. Halbleib/G. Ast 5:30 pm G. Rogers/J. Loyd Steve Hermann Wednesday, November 9 8:00 am K. Wall/L. Taylor 5:30 pm B. Strunk/N. Smith John Hermann Thursday, November 10 8:00 am A. Kerschen/I. Sanchez 5:30 pm J. Hohman/K. Brown Marcia McAnarney Friday, November 11 8:00 am M. Robinson/S. Jordan Renee’ Means 5:30 pm B. Booth/E. Staver Saturday, November 12 8:00 am B. Mileham/B. Prichard Randy Walker 5:00 pm B. Saville/H. Saville/S. Garcia 7:00 pm C. Morgan/D. Lehmann/J. Schonhoff Sunday, November 13 7:00 am A. Seiler/S. Graf/D. Dugan 8:30 am B. Tran/L. Weakland/R. Bartsch 10:00 am B. Zamzow/C. Pascal/T. Stewart 11:30 am A. Vopat/M. Nguyen/R. Malone 1:00 pm A. Mauler/H. Faber/J. Lara

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday, November 7 8:00 am Dec. Mem. of Legion of Mary 5:30 pm Marie Emrich Tuesday, November 8 8:00 am Mike & Dylan Schuckman 5:30 pm Anna Mae Hund Wednesday, November 9 8:00 am Bill Peltzer 5:30 pm All Souls in Family Thursday, November 10 8:00 am Rosina Becker 5:30 pm Joe Lies Friday, November 11 8:00 am Spec. Int. (Mary Carter) 5:30 pm All Souls Saturday, November 12 8:00 am Wish Ternes 5:00 pm For the People 7:00 pm Liv. & Dec. Mem. McAtee Family Sunday, November 13 7:00 am Margaret Anne Schmitz 8:30 am All Souls 10:00 am Shirley Mainzer 11:30 am Don D. Rutherford 1:00 pm Mary Ann Becker

Liturgical Stewards

ELIJAH CUP Please check in with Priest before Mass. To sign up please call the Church Office at 722-4404 November 12-13—Justin Schuster Family November 19-20—Herb Shaner Family

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THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT ON DEMAND We are excited to announce that our parish has subscribed to a dynamic new online platform called FORMED. Every parishioner will have 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device with internet access. With FORMED you’ll find video programs that explain the Catholic faith, explore the deepest meaning of marriage, receive Bible studies on a variety of topics and includes inspiring family movies. You’ll also find presenters like Dr. Scott Hahn and Bishop Robert Barron. It is the Catholic faith - on demand. Here’s how easy it is to get FORMED: Go to www.FORMED.org. You should see the registration box for parishioners. Enter Parish Code: 9RMP79 (case sensitive). Now, set up a username and a password. You are all set to use all the great programs on FORMED.org anytime. Please feel free to share this parish code with Catholics and non-Catholics alike. If you have any questions please contact: Christopher Hernandez at Christopher.Hernandez@lighthousecatholicmedia.org.

FOOD HANDERS CLASS Will be held on Saturday, November 12 at Riverwalk Church of Christ (225 N. Waco) in the Sanctuary at 9:30 am (please arrive a bit early to complete paperwork). All are welcome.

TOUR GUIDES NEEDED A new stewardship opportunity is now available for the faithful in the diocese of Wichita. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Wichita is seeking tour guides who can lead groups through our beautiful newly remodeled cathedral. Those interested in becoming guides will be given a twenty-six page study guide about the cathedral and its recent renovation and improvements. They will also be asked to attend a three hour training session at the cathedral. During the training session the volunteers will be shown various ways to lead tours and learn interesting and little-known tidbits about the history of the building and the people who have used it for over 100 years. Once trained, the guides should be available to lead tours during the day and/or in the evening. These tours last between one and two hours, and guides would most likely need to be available once or twice a month to lead tours. Those interested in this stewardship opportunity should contact Vilma at the Cathedral parish office (316- 263-6574).

CASH BINGO St. Anne’s Altar Society of Sacred Heart in Colwich will have the Cash Bingo on Sunday, November 13. Doors open at 1:00 pm, 21 games start at 2:00 pm, black out prize is $150. Nachos, desserts and drinks will be sold. Half of all proceeds go to Priest Retirement and Education Fund.

LECTOR / COMMENTATOR Saturday, November 12 5:00 pm John Sander/Renee Hein 7:00 pm Cynthia Powers/Mike Buchanan Sunday, November 13 7:00 am John Hermann/Bob Voboril 8:30 am Helen Cole/Joan Hampton 10:00 am Chris Stewart/Mark Roby 11:30 am Judy Stengel/Matthew Cerre 1:00 pm Danny Burt/Laurie Briggs or Travis Pearson Saturday, November 19 5:00 pm Connor Brungardt/Angie Taylor 7:00 pm Steve Ternes/Brenda Wasinger Sunday, November 20 7:00 am Dee Abildgaard/Johanna Forshee 8:30 am Michael George/Randy Walker 10:00 am Suzanne Buchanan/John Offerman 11:30 am Travis Pearson/Brad Streeter 1:00 pm Ryan Biedron/Linda Shinogle

OFFERTORY GIFTS Saturday, November 12 5:00 pm Dave & Jessica Larson 7:00 pm Paul & Diane Iseman Sunday, November 13 8:30 am Steven & Karen Kaune 10:00 am Joseph & Hanna Knapp 11:30 am Fred & Linda Keiser 1:00 pm Vicki Keller Saturday, November 19 5:00 pm Phuoc & Hong T Le 7:00 pm Jill Kerschen Sunday, November 20 8:30 am Roger & Judy Lashley 10:00 am Spencer & Sarah Landers 11:30 am Scott & Mary Kotrba 1:00 pm Amber Kluge

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, November 12 5:00 pm Denise & Randy Walker/Kay Suchan Jean &Bill Heimann 7:00 pm Jill & Roger Kerschen/Emily Savage Peggy Meyer/Richard Mayer Sunday, November 13 7:00 am Dee & Bill Abildgaard/Michele Kostelecky Heather & Chris Gregg 8:30 am Charles Mersmann/Dwayne Dugan/Joseph Hein Rod Dix/Thomas Mayhill 10:00 am Angie & Billy Lubbers/Linda Looney Jennifer & Mike Hybl 11:30 am Kathleen & Robert Timmermeyer/Need Volunteer Mary Kotrba/Jerry Pates 1:00 pm Judy & Randy Phelps/Collette Schumacher Logan Petersen/Steve Gonzales

Liturgical Stewards 6 Parish Directory

PRAYER REQUESTS Donna: (8:00 am-6:00 pm) ................................................. Kevin or Karen: (6:00-10:00 pm) .....................................

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 6 months in advance.

MUSIC SCHEDULE Saturday, November 12—5:00 pm Patrick Harms/Clare Morgan 7:00 pm Carole Pracht/Janelle Carney Sunday, November 13—8:30 am Julie Riedlinger/Melissa Seiler 10:00 am Patrick Harms/Traditional Choir 11:30 am Sr. Stephanie Heskamp/Dominic Bacha 1:00 pm Sr. Stephanie Heskamp/Marcia Bradfield