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PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY PHONE (316) 722-4404

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULE Weekend

Saturday 8:00 a.m., 5:00 & 7:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Weekdays

Monday-Friday 8:00 am & 5:30 p.m.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Daily 4:50-5:25 p.m.

Saturdays 3:00-4:00 p.m.

June 17, 2018 | 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

861 N. Socora | Wichita, KS 67212 | (316) 722-4404 | www.stfranciswichita.com

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WELCOME! We are always excited to see new faces in our Church. The members, friends, and staff of St. Francis of Assisi Parish look forward to welcoming you into this community of faith. We invite you to join us for any worship service or event we offer as a way to get to know us better, as you seek your place in our community.

All are welcome to join us in worship as we come from diverse backgrounds seeking lives of greater balance and spiritual growth.

NEW TO OUR PARISH? We’d love to have you join our faith community! Start the registration process by completing one of our “Welcome” cards found in each aisle, by going online or by calling the parish office.

PRAY ADORATION CHAPEL

On the eve of All Saints’ Day, after a long day of confessions, a friend found him close to the Blessed Sacrament: ‘Edward, what are you doing there?”— “Oh! I’m not doing

anything, I’m just

keeping Our Lord company. I am too tired to talk to Him, but I’m resting next to Him.”

Blessed Edward Poppe

Urgent Need: Wednesday 1:00-2:00 a.m. Thursday 1:00-2:00 a.m. Sunday 1:00-2:00 a.m.

Call Sandy Rongish at 990-6647 or Jenny Morgan at 721-8871 if you would like to sign up.

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Father’s Focus Throughout the summer we will read excerpts from the Holy Father’s Exhortation

“Rejoice and Be Glad.”

25. Just as you cannot understand Christ apart from the kingdom he came to bring, so too your personal mission is inseparable from the building of that kingdom: “Strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness” (Mt 6:33). Your identification with Christ and his will involves a commitment to build with him that kingdom of love, justice and universal peace. Christ himself wants to experience this with you, in all the efforts and sacrifices that it entails, but also in all the joy and enrichment it brings. You cannot grow in holiness without committing yourself, body and soul, to giving your best to this endeavour. 26. It is not healthy to love silence while fleeing interaction with others, to want peace and quiet while avoiding activity, to seek prayer while disdaining service. Everything can be accepted and integrated into our life in this world, and become a part of our path to holiness. We are called to be contemplatives even in the midst of action, and to grow in holiness by responsibly and generously carrying out our proper mission. 27. Could the Holy Spirit urge us to carry out a mission and then ask us to abandon it, or not fully engage in it, so as to preserve our inner peace? Yet there are times when we are tempted to relegate pastoral engagement or commitment in the world to sec-ond place, as if these were “distractions” along the path to growth in holiness and in-terior peace. We can forget that “life does not have a mission, but is a mission”.[27] 28. Needless to say, anything done out of anxiety, pride or the need to impress others will not lead to holiness. We are challenged to show our commitment in such a way that everything we do has evangelical meaning and identifies us all the more with Je-sus Christ. We often speak, for example, of the spirituality of the catechist, the spiritu-ality of the diocesan priesthood, the spirituality of work. For the same reason, in Evangelii Gaudium I concluded by speaking of a spirituality of mission, in Laudato Si’ of an ecological spirituality, and in Amoris Laetitia of a spirituality of family life.

29. This does not mean ignoring the need for moments of quiet, solitude and silence before God. Quite the contrary. The presence of constantly new gadgets, the excite-ment of travel and an endless array of consumer goods at times leave no room for God’s voice to be heard. We are overwhelmed by words, by superficial pleasures and by an increasing din, filled not by joy but rather by the discontent of those whose lives have lost meaning. How can we fail to realize the need to stop this rat race and to recover the personal space needed to carry on a heartfelt dialogue with God? Find-ing that space may prove painful but it is always fruitful. Sooner or later, we have to face our true selves and let the Lord enter. This may not happen unless “we see our-selves staring into the abyss of a frightful temptation, or have the dizzying sensation of standing on the precipice of utter despair, or find ourselves completely alone and abandoned”.[28] In such situations, we find the deepest motivation for living fully our commitment to our work.

TOTUS TUUS UPDATES 2018 Thanks to the generosity of several parishoners, Totus Tuus has all their lunches and dinners filled! Thank you so very much! We are still in need of 1 more host family to house 2 of the teachers. Please prayerfully discern if this might be something that your family would like to do!

We are still in need of several supplies for the program: 2 L bottles of pop, canisters of kool-aide, jugs of apple and orange juice, coffee filters, etc. Please contact Dianne Carter at 316-518-1625 if you would like to donate.

Registration forms can currently be found on the St. Francis of Assisi website! Please go online to access the registration form and medical permission slip. We also have forms in the church office. Please fill out and return to the church office. Cost remains at $15 per student and everyone is welcome! Invite your friends and neighbors!

We want to see everyone’s smiley faces! This year is going to be a blast!

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What’s Happening SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL A Catholic lay organization that leads its members to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need who live within our parish boundaries. It is personalized involvement that takes the form of intervention, consolation, or offers support through direct dollar or in-kind service. The Society collaborates with other stewardship committees in the parish to help relieve the need and address the cause. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul meets at 7:00 pm in the St. Agnes of Assisi Ministry House on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

BCCHS GIRLS BASKETBALL YOUTH CAMP Improve your basketball skills with station work, games and contests! Instructed by Golden Eagles Head Coach Taylor Dugan, June 25th-June 28th for grades 3rd-8th. Grades 2nd-5th will be from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 am. And 6th-8th grades will be 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The cost is $60 per camper. For more information visit www.bcchs.org > forms tab > Summer Camps 2018 to find the Girls Basketball Youth Camp Flyer or email Coach Dugan at dugantaylor@bcchs.org or call at 316-371-6553.

FIREWORKS FOR CHARITIES The SEAS Knights of Columbus with their brother knights from the Church of the Holy Spirit will once again be operating the Fireworks for Charities tent in Goddard at 183rd & Kellogg beginning on June 27th. ALL proceeds are distributed to charitable functions including care packages for deployed military personnel, Kansans For Life, our seminarians & novices, Birthline, the Knights' Scholarship Fund and many others.

THANK YOU! We are very grateful for all the love, support, and prayers we have received from the St. Francis Parish family throughout our journeys to the priesthood. All of your generosity made it easy for us to discern God's will and answer his call. Your love and support was especially evident leading up to our ordinations to the priesthood as many prayers were offered and many helping hands came together to help us celebrate with our families. St. Francis will always be home to us and we look forward to visiting periodically. As we enter into our vocations please pray for us that we will be good and holy priests. Gratefully, Frs. Garett Burns and Todd Shepherd

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

YOUTH MINISTRY CATHOLIC CHURCH

All High School Students in the parish are invited to join us for CYM on Wednesday nights. Throughout the year we participate in

various activities that allow us to meet new people, grow in our faith as well as serve our community. We currently have students

from five different High Schools who attend on a regular basis.

JUNE 18 - Summer Monday 6:30 pm-10:00 pm Back Lawn

JUNE 20 - Holy Hour & Benediction 7:00 pm-9:00 pm CYM Room

JUNE 24-29 - Prayer and Action St. Peter, Schulte

June 27 - No CYM due to Prayer & Action

July 4 - No CYM Happy Forth of July!

July 8-12 - Twilights Totus Tuus - 7:30 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

In the CYM Room

July 11 - Holy Hour & Benediction 7:30 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

In the CYM room

July 13-15 - Steubenville Conference All weekend

July 18 - Outdoor Fun & Games 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Gather-

ing in the CYM room

July 23 - Summer Monday 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Back Lawn

July 25 - CYM road trip to the royals 8:00 a.m.

“Philip found Nathanael and told him, ‘We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus

of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” John 1:45

NEW CD’S AVAILABLE: SOME ESP. FOR FATHERS

1. "Searching the Scriptures" is another study, this one about

the Gospel of John, by the amazing Steve Ray who makes

Scripture 'real' to us and applicable to today.

2. "Saint John Paul the Great" tells many amazing stories

about the beloved pope.

3. "Full of Grace" reports more than you ever knew about

the Annunciation and the Blessed Mother.

4. "The Joy of Stewardship" is an oldie by our own Fr John

Lanzrath that has continually been one of the most popular

CDs.

5. A booklet! From Catholic Answers, "End of Life Issues"

covers all the important topics related to life and death. It's

only $2 as an introductory price.

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SFA USED UNIFORM SALE Will be held on Monday, June 25 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm and 5:00-6:30 pm in Cana Hall (school cafeteria-please use back parking lot entrance). Purchases can be made by check or cash in exact amounts to each seller. Please bring multiple small bills or checks, as we cannot make change. Drop off your used items for sale on Sunday, June 24, 6:00-8:00 pm. Pin an envelope to each item including: name, description, size, price and any flaws. Green shirts must be Parker brand. Pick up unsold items and money on Monday between 6:30-7:30 pm. Unclaimed items/$ will be donated. SchoolBelles Uniforms and US Logo will be available during the sale for New uniform purchases. Questions?? Call LeAnn Simon 729-0496, or Heather Gregg 729-1864

ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES

ONLINE!

We are excited to announce that our school is offering online school supplies through ClassBundl for the upcoming school year! You can simply search our school, select your student’s classroom, and have their supplies bundled for the new school year. Plus, each purchase earns 5% cash back to our school to fund projects. You can order supplies with just a few clicks at ClassBundl.com/Order.

CHOIR MEMBERS A special Thank You to the members of the 10:00am Traditional Choir, the Men’s Choir, and the Girls’ Ensemble for the beautiful music at the Sunday Masses, and especially for the Christmas and Holy Week Masses! These choirs are now on their summer break until late August. The Sacred Ensemble will sing through the sum-mer on the third Saturday of the month at 5:00pm. We need more singers in all the choirs. If you like to sing, please come and try it out. It is a wonderful way to enter more fully in the Mass! PARISH FAMILIES HELPING PARISH FAMILIES This committee provides food during emergency situations. If you or a family you know needs assistance with meals or you would like to help, please call Shawna Edwards at 573-7852.

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 Thursday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectory. 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 nonalcoholic drinks or snacks as you wish. Daycare will be provided, please call or text Sarah Steinert at 316-613-9507 or email steinertcs@gmail.com to sign up your children.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organiza-tion that leads its members to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need who live within our parish boundaries. It is personalized involvement that takes the form of intervention, consolation, or offer through direct dollar or in-kind service. The Society collaborates with other stewardship committees in the parish to help relieve the need and address the cause. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul meets at 7:00 pm in the St. Bonaventure the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING K of C Council 4118 monthly membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Hall June 18. All members or men wishing to transfer are invited. For more information call 461-6481.

BLOOD DRIVE DONORS NEEDED Jacob Hampton of Boy Scout Troop 736 is looking for do-nors for a blood drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 3207 W. 13th in Wichita on Friday, July 6th from 11:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment please visit online at Redcrossblood.org or on the Red Cross Blood Donor App and enter the zip code of “67203” and the date of “7/6/2018” to find the location and select an open time slot. You can also call (800)733-2767 or text your name, phone and email to (316)559-8027 for Jacob to contact you and schedule an appointment. Thank you for your support.

USHERS NEEDED: We are needing additional volunteers to Usher at the Saturday 5:00PM Mass. If you are interested and would like to sign up, please contact Darrin Brungardt at (316) 943-9924 or dbrung@cox.net.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP If you are caring for someone with dementia we can help! All are encouraged to attend our meeting Thursday, June 28 from 7:00-8:30 pm in St. Agnes of Assisi Ministry House. Trans-portation or respite care can be arranged by calling Frances at 722-3773. The family is always welcome to come with you.

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Liturgical Stewards

ELIJAH CUP Please check in with Priest before Mass. To sign up please call the Church Office at 722-4404 June 23-24 Mike McDaniel June 30-July 1 Cameron Meier

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TUE 19

WED 20

THU 21

FRI 22

SAT 23

LEGION OF MARY St. Bonaventure Center after the 8:00 a.m. Mass.

CHILD OF MY HEART Miscarriage and Stillbirth Support Group St.

Bonaventure Center at 7:30 pm. Questions please call or text Becky at 210-1098.

LADIES ROSARY GROUP Meet in St. Bonaventure Center from

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. All ladies are welcome. ST. FRANCIS GIRLS’ ENSEMBLE

8th grade through high school, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in St. Clare Hall Music Room.

BIBLE STUDY We will meet in St. Bonaventure Center at 8:30 a.m.

MARIAN MANTLE ROSARY GROUP Following the 8:00 a.m. Mass to pray for loved ones

who no longer practice the faith. MOMS OF YOUNG CHILDREN

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

9:00-10:30 a.m. in St. Bonaventure Room THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

ROSARY GROUP 7:00 p.m. in the Church. All are welcome. This week’s

petition is: “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, the Holy Family, bless and strengthen all fathers in their roles as providers and teachers to spend faith-filled time with their children and families.”

ST. FRANCIS 10:00 A.M. CHOIR Rehearse at 7:30 p.m. in Clare Hall Music Room.

MARY’S MOMS 9:00 am-11:00 am in St. Clare Hall.

GENEROSITY ABOUNDS - FINANCE REPORT Thank you for your financial support of our Parish!

Week ending June 10, 2018 Contributions ................................................................. $89,985 Required Funds ............................................................ $100,365 Total ............................................................................... ($10,380)

July 2017 to Date Contributions ............................................................ $4,750,511 Required Funds ......................................................... $5,018,250 Total ............................................................................ ($267,739)

Deficit Contributions-this year ............................... $30,276

THE ROSARY will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the church.

All are invited. WELCOMING COMMITTEE

Anyone who would like to become a registered parishioner is welcome visit with us!

MASS INTENTIONS- JUNE 18-24, 2018 Monday 18th 8:00 a.m. Robert Zrubek

5:30 p.m. Gregory & Gene Seely

Tuesday 19th 8:00 a.m. Joe Murillo

5:30 p.m. Hazel Holder

Wednesday 20th 8:00 a.m. For Our Country/For Peace

5:30 p.m. David Kessler

Thursday 21st 8:00 a.m. Janet Tiemeyer

5:30 p.m. Spec. Int. (MF)

Friday 22nd 8:00 a.m. Roger Smith

5:30 p.m. Ralph & Mary Iseman

Saturday 23rd 8:00 a.m. Betty Wall

5:00 p.m. Mi Mi & Nhan Mai

7:00 p.m. Kevin Gazaway

Sunday 24th 7:00 a.m. Patrick Glynn

8:30 a.m. Ann Kruse

10:00 a.m. Erma Lee Walters

11:30 a.m. For the People

1:00 p.m. John M. Rice III

Weekday Servers & Lectors

Monday, June 18, at 8:00 a.m.

Lector: Emily Simon

Altar Servers: E. Hernandez/M. Fouquet

Monday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m.

Lector: Steven Hermann

Altar Servers: B. Overlie/B. Bird

Tuesday, June 19, at 8:00 a.m.

Lector: Teagan Farley

Alter Servers: L. Zarchan/L. Shelton

Tuesday, June 19, at 5:30 p.m.

Lector: Bob Voboril

Altar Servers: E. Schnieders/J. Rongish

Wednesday, June 20, at 8:00 a.m.

Lector: Quin Farley

Altar Servers: L. Becker/L. Schuster

Wednesday, June 20, at 5:30 p.m.

Lector: Dan Dillon

Altar Servers: E. Iseman/J. Stewart

Thursday, June 21, at 8:00 a.m.

Lector: Dave Carter

Altar Servers: B. Voegeli/C. Strunk

Thursday, June 21, at 5:30 p.m.

Lector: Michael George

Altar Servers: D. Hauge/J. Randle

Friday, June 22, at 8:00 a.m.

Lector: Mike Fuhrman

Altar Servers: G. Schuster/Need Volunteer

Friday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m.

Lector: Herb Shaner

Altar Servers: C. Carter/C. Seiler

Saturday, June 23, at 8:00 a.m.

Lector: Dave Carter

Altar Servers: J. Rosa/L. Prichard

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PRAYER REQUESTS Donna: (8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) ..................... 316.722.6204 Kevin or Karen: (6:00-10:00 p.m.) ............ 316.721.1771 E-mail ............................. sfaprayerchain@gmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #4118 ..................316.461.6481

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA LIBRARY Hours: Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. & Sunday 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Call 706-7185 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Phone ....................................................... 1.800.848.LOVE NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Those interested in attending NFP classes may contact the diocesan office at 316-685-6776. Website: www.nfpwichita.org. PROJECT RACHEL If you or a friend is hurting from an abortion, please call 316-634-1300 today.

LOST AND FOUND Please check Lost and Found in front walkway. Items will only be kept for two weeks before donating to Good Will.

CHANGES Please keep the Church Office informed of changes in names, addresses, phone numbers, etc. By letting us know you have moved, we can save money on postage returns and keep our membership roster up to date.

BULLETIN NOTICES Must be submitted to church office no later than 9:00 a.m. Monday.

SACRAMENTS Baptisms: After weekend Masses by appointment only. Parents 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.

PARISH STAFF Fr. C. Jarrod Lies ................. (cell phone) 316.304.5291 E-Mail ................................... frlies@stfranciswichita.com Fr. Andrew Labenz .............. (cell phone) 620.960.2687 E-Mail .............................. frlabenz@stfranciswichita.com Fr. Andrew Walsh .............................................................. E-Mail ............................... frwalsh@stfranciswichita.com Medical Emergency Number ................ 316.531.0184 Emily Savage, Youth Dir./Confirmation Coordinator .................. Joan Hampton, Parish School of Religion ............................ Mary Carter, School Principal ....................... 316.722.5171

PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY Office .............................................................. 316.722.4404 Fax .................................................................. 316.722.4738 Website .................................... www.stfranciswichita.com E-Mail ..................................... sfac@stfranciswichita.com

SCHOOL Phone.............................................................. 316.722.5171 Fax .................................................................. 316.722.0492

Saturday, June 23, at 5:00 p.m.

Lector/Commentator: Joe Molina/Julie Schauf

Offertory Gifts: Michael & Juli McClure

Altar Servers: J. Stuckey/K. Stuckey/J. Vopat

Master of Ceremony: Sam Aruskevicius

Eucharistic Minister: Carolyn Stump/Fey Barles/Jill Kerschen/

Michael Skaggs/Roger Kerschen

Saturday, June 23, at 7:00 p.m.

Lector/Commentator: Fey Barles/Juli McClure

Offertory Gifts: William & Denise Maus

Altar Servers: B. Wadlowe/L. Forbes/L. McGill

Master of Ceremony: Lorenzo Barles

Eucharistic Minister: Jeff & Sharon Cerre/Stacy Bennett/

Jim & Marcia McAnarney

Sunday, June 24, at 7:00 a.m.

Lector/Commentator: Lisa Wyatt/Bridget Harvey

Altar Servers: D. Lyle/H. Nguyen/R. Haneberg

Eucharistic Minister: Ann Dorn/Mary Carter/Rita Landwehr

Need Volunteer/Need Volunteer

Sunday, June 24, at 8:30 a.m.

Lector/Commentator: Mary Treinen/Brian McMullen

Offertory Gifts: Mike & Jenifer McDaniel

Altar Servers: A. Mauler/M. McMullen/N. Brown

Master of Ceremony: Grady McElhiney

Eucharistic Minister: Clare & Jenny Morgan/Albert Maldonado

Kay & Leroy Goodknight

Sunday, June 24, at 10:00 a.m.

Lector/Commentator: Mike Fuhrman/Lisa Martin

Offertory Gifts: Bryan & Theresa Malon

Altar Servers: E. McBeth/K. McClure/M. Bitting

Master of Ceremony: Blake Ely

Eucharistic Minister: Angie & Bill Lubbers/Jennifer & Mike Hybl/

Lisa Chandler

Sunday, June 24, at 11:30 a.m.

Lector/Commentator: Kathleen Timmermeyer/Emily Riggs

Offertory Gifts: Larry & Mary Malone

Altar Servers: A. Avant/H. Lubbers/M. Schweitzer

Master of Ceremony: Kian Farley

Eucharistic Minister: Jackie & Pat Burns/Maggie & Robert Orris/

Bernadette Spaulding

Sunday, June 24, at 1:00 p.m.

Lector/Commentator: Annette Paronto/Danny Burt

Offertory Gifts: Kathleen Mauler

Altar Servers: A. Daigle/B. Munk/G. Ternes

Master of Ceremony: Michael Nguyen

Eucharistic Minister: Ann Daigle/ Jennifer McDaniel/

JoAnn Forister/John Vasquez/Rachel Little

MUSIC SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 23

5:00 p.m. Sr. Heskamp/Bogners

7:00 p.m. Carole Pracht/Talia Powers Sunday, June 24

8:30 a.m. Julie Riedlinger/Melissa Seiler

10:00 a.m. Elias Iseman/Mary Lou Harding

11:30 a.m. Matthew Schippers/Dominic Bacha

1:00 p.m. Sr. Heskamp/Marilyn Moreland