Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Creating Disciples and Living the Stewardship Way of Life.
MASSES Sat Vigil: 5:15pm | Sun: 6:30am • 9:00am • 11:00am • 5:15pm Mon–Sat: 6:30am | Mon–Fri: 8:00am | Wednesday & Thursday 5:30pm (Thursday 5:30pm Mass is celebrated in Extraordinary Form - Latin)
RECONCILIATION Monday through Friday: 7:30am–7:50am Wednesday & Thursday 5:00pm-5:20pm Saturday: 3:30pm–5:00pm
PARISH OFFICE 124 N Roosevelt • Wichita, KS 67208 | Hours: 8:30am–5:00pm Phone: 316.682.4557 | Fax: 316.682.4558 | Sacramental Emergency: 316.512.2206 Website: www.blessedsacramentwichita.com Fr. Drew Heiman Pastor Fr. Matt Siegman Parochial Vicar Sunday, August 11, 2019 PASTOR’S The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time CORNER Dear Fellow Parishioners, We are proudly working to create a culture of planned giving to continue the vision of creating disciples and living the stewardship way of life and ensure the legacy of our Parish. A strong culture of planned giving will benefit this vision for both the current and future members of our Parish. It will also strengthen the financial position of the church, enhancing our ability to provide the many ministries offered here at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Father T.J. O’Sullivan Society, named after Blessed Sacrament’s founding pastor, was created in early 2010 by now Bishop Shawn McKnight. This society recognizes the families and individuals who have provided for Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church through a planned gift. I want to personally thank all of our Father T. J. O’Sullivan Legacy Society members. You are playing a critical role in ensuring that our parish can maintain a vital presence in our changing community. There are many ways an individual or family can belong to the Father T. J. O’Sullivan Legacy Society. 1. Bequest. A bequest is when a financial gift is made through your will or trust. It is one of the most popular and flexible ways that you can support our cause. 2. IRA Charitable Rollover. People 70 ½ and older can reduce their taxable income by making a gift directly from their IRA. 3. Other ways include: Beneficiary Designation Gifts, Charitable Gift Annuity, and many more.
These charitable gifts help our parish provide with the ability to evangelize and passionately live out the Catholic faith. To assist our parish in promoting Father T. J. O’Sullivan Legacy Society and to help you in establishing a planned gift, the parish has hired Don Brinkman. I would encourage you to call or visit with Don about the many possibilities to becoming a member of this important society. To close, I am thankful for the gift of each parishioner and your sacrificial offerings of Time, Talent, and Treasure. You are truly grateful stewards who are committed to growing closer to Christ and helping others do the same. In the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
OUR GIFTS TO GOD WELCOME TO THE CHURCH Thank you for your support of OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and its mission. We invite you to join our parish family! Please stop by the parish office any time Monday-Thursday between 8:30am and 5pm and July 2019 Actual Tithe - $230,695.45 Fridays during Summer from 8:30am-1:00pm to July 2019 Other Ordinary Income - $1916.89 register. Total Income $232,798.09 At that time, you will receive a new parishioner Less July 2019 Expenses $228,798.09 packet and can schedule a tour of the church campus. Can’t make it into the office? Register online @ blessedsacramentwichita.com
Page 2 Week at a Glance Mass Intentions
08/11 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, August 10 Wis 18:6-9 Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 Lk 12:32-48 6:30pm Int/Dan & Lil Stewart Coffee & Donuts after 6:30am & 9:00am Masses Family (Bishops Hall) 5:15pm Mary Therese Schutz School Open House 2:30-4:45pm Sunday, August 11 Pickleball (Old Gym) 7:00pm 6:30am Int/Jesse Sojka 9:00am Int/Joe & Jeannie Woodburn 08/13 Rosary after Mass (Church) 8:30am 11:00am Int/People of the Parish Altar Society Rosary (Church) 6:45pm 5:15pm Kristen Clevenger Altar Society Meeting (Bishops Hall) 7:00pm Monday, August 12 Knights of Columbus (St. Joseph Hall) 8:00pm 6:30am Int/John Francis Clark 8:00am Elizabeth Hess 08/14 Lectio Divina with Fr. Drew-All are welcome 7:00am Tuesday, August 13 (Bishops Hall) 6:30am William Wilson First day of school 8:00am Int/Jennifer Riter Wednesday, August 14 08/15 The Feast of the Assumption-(Holy day of Obligation) St. Maximillian Kolbe, Mass Times: 6:30am, 8:00am, 12:00pm, 5:30pm, & 7:00pm Priest and Martyr Parish Office Closed 6:30am Joseph Mueller 8:00am Dan Gonzalez, Sr. 08/16 Friday Breakfast Group-After 6:30am Mass-All are welcome 5:30pm Sidney Heidersdorf (Bishops Hall) 7:00am Thursday, August 15 The Assumption of the 08/18 The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Blessed Virgin Mary Jer 38:4-6, 8-10 Heb 12:1-4 Lk 12:49-53 6:30am Deril Hosford Coffee & Donuts after 6:30am and 9:00am Masses 8:00am Int/Peggy Suniga (Bishops Hall) 12:00pm Michele Catherine Durst Pickleball (Old Gym) 7:00pm 5:30pm Ann Patton 7:00pm Richard Kirkland SAVE THESE DATES! Friday, August 16 09/07 Encore Retreat with Bishop Ronald Gilmore 8:00am-3:00pm 6:30am Frank Vestering (Bishops Hall) 8:00am Int/Jann Kouba First Saturday Praise & Worship Holy Hour (Church) 7:00pm Saturday, August 17 09/11 Discover Christ begins 6:30pm Pris Partridge 09/16 & 09/17 Walking with Purpose (Bishops Hall) 5:15pm Int/ John Mertes 09/28 Run for the Poor and Oktoberfest All day event Sunday, August 18 6:30am Don Baucher We are are filled with joy at the growth of our parish family. We have 1,184 9:00am Bill Heath families and 3,124 members. It means a lot to have you here! 11:00am Int/Sonny & Therese Blyn 5:15pm People of the Parish LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 17-18, 2019 08/17, 5:15pm 08/18, 6:30am 08/18, 9:00am 08/18, 11:00am 08/18, 5:15pm EMHC’s Mike & Nancy Oldfather, Mike Burrus Phil Carrillo, N. Dondlinger, Sonya & Don Brinkman, Lorna Burgess Karen Hrdlicka Mark & Clare Vanderpool, Joan Stadler, Sara Farley, Randy Burnett Richard Suniga
Lectors Joe Dunworth Kim Weidenhaft Scott Brown Benjamin Weber Bruce Kouba Jeremy Barr Steve Stark Christina Weber
Ushers Kevin & Donna Arkin, Dan Brooks Knights of Columbus Don Brinkman, Matt Carney, Easton Veatch, Nick Wetta Robert & Christian May Chris Shank J. Wurtenberger, Dan Alcala, L. Carmichael, Dustin Kuhn, Ellie & Nathan Huser, Ron & Selecia Monaco, Isabella Ferraro, K. Bruening, Chris & Saramia O’Neill, Ella & Michael Scott Justin & Kylie Real Abby & Leo Algya Riley Byrd, Delaney Clare
Offertory: Sean & Diana McKinney John & Donna Baldessari William & Karlee Goffrier Catherine Nanny Gifts Family Family Family Family
Page 3 FALL FORMATION AND ACTIVITIES
Blessed Sacrament Men’s Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the Chiefs vs. Texans game on Sunday October 13th for anyone in Women’s Bowling League the parish who would like to attend. Don’t miss your chance to It’s that time of year again-our 50 year old see reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes take on J.J. Watt and bowling league is about to start another a talented Houston Texans team. season beginning September 5th and we need Contact Dustin Kuhn for more information: 316-393-0647 your help. Please consider joining as a team- OR [email protected] or an individual-we have plenty of room for Justice for All Pro-Life Workshop you. You will not only have fun, enjoy the You can be a voice for the unborn! Do you get tongue-tied when fellowship of many wonderful women, get talking about abortion? Learn how to have a conversation with a some health benefits, but also participate in pro-choice advocate and keep it productive. Come to Justice for stewardship. Don’t miss this opportunity to All’s (JFA) pro-life workshop, “Taking Abortion From Debate help yourself and your parish. Contact Carol to Dialogue” on Thursday, September 5, 2019 from Mesa @ 683-9086 for more information. 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Bishops Hall at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church OKTOBERFEST-SAVE THE DATE! When: Saturday, September 28th RSVP at www.jfaweb.org/register or call (316) 683-6426 8am-11pm Oktoberbest-Run for the Poor Where: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Mark your calendars and make plans for our annual Church Run for the Poor- Saturday, September 28th What: A 15 hour day full of family fun! 9:15am Warm up Inflatables and games on the playground, 9:30am 5K Race begins German Food, Wine Bar, and a 10:30am 1 mile fun run starts Biergarten. A new music stage this year featuring “Sleepy Truckers” Proceeds from the run benefit the St. Vincent de Paul and many more throughout the day. Watch for more society. Sign ups are available online at: details coming soon! https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Wichita/ Blessed Sacrament plans to participate OktoberfestRunforthePoor5K on Sunday, September 22nd from 12:00 Sign ups will be available after ALL Masses on the to 5:00 PM in the Open Streets ICT weekend of August 24th & 25th at church entrances. which is a community event designed to elevate the quality of life of the Greater PSR Wichita community. Our participation will hopefully The Parish School of Religion (PSR) is communicate something positive about Blessed Sacrament designed for students in Kindergarten Catholic Church and what we have to offer. A committee is through 8th grade who do not attend being formed. To learn more, please contact: a Catholic School. Classes are held on C.Y. Suellentrop at csuellentrop@blessedsacramentwichita. Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 ( An com or 316-682-4557 optional dinner is provided at 6:00 PM). Classes begin: Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 RCIA Contact: Katie Mitnaul at [email protected] For those who want information To register: Registration forms available about the teachings of the Catholic blessedsacramentwichita.com/parish-school-of-religion/ Church or who want to join the home. Forms are also available in the parish office. Church, RCIA offers a varied program of education, scriptural COMING SOON reflection, prayer, discernment, and CHRIST LIFE 5 community. This fall we will begin the fifth session for Begins: Wednesday, September 4th-For more information Christ Life which starts on September 11th contact the parish office at 682-4557, ORparish@ with a 7 week Discovering Christ series. blessedsacramentwichita.com or visit our website-www. The evening begins with dinner at 6:00pm, blessedsacramentwichita.com/rcia/home followed by a dynamic video to help deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ. GIVING OPPORTUNITY (G.O. BOARD) After the video there is a discussion with the members at your We are replacing the old ficus trees that were in the Bishops Hall table. You can share as much or as little as you want. Bring your with beautiful new palm plants and will be adding two of these palms to our Commons area as well. These (along with other spouse, bring a family member, bring a friend. All are welcome. items are listed on our G.O. Board) to go “above and beyond” the Register online by sending an email to: tithe if you wish to help with the replacement expense. These [email protected] are listed on our website at : blessedsacramentwichita.com/ or by calling the parish office @ 682-4557. about/stewardship/go-board Page 4 Upcoming Encore Event MOMS GROUP The Encore Group is sponsoring a retreat on Delivering meals is a wonderful way to meet people in Saturday, September 7, 2019 at our parish. We are so grateful to the generosity of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church stewards who support this ministry. Thank you for all 124 N. Roosevelt8:00am-3:00pm. you do! Bishop Ronald M. Gilmore will be speaking It is part of the mission of Moms Group to deliver meals to families about the rich meaning to growing old. This is a after they have a baby. If you would like to help with this mission, or if presentation you should not miss. Join the group you are having a baby, please contact Elizabeth Defilippis text or call in reflecting on these crucial topics. Lunch will be provided. $30.00 per person suggested donation. Please RSVP by August at (316) 213-6719 or Mary Lesh text or call (316) 519-1035 30, 2019 to one of the following: Save the date of August 24-25!! Blessed Sacrament St. Vincent de Paul online at www.blessedsacramentwichita.com is holding our annual late-summer drive. This will be the second year of Call the parish office at 316-682-4557 the “Sunday Undie” drive. Tragically, we are aware that in poor schools OR email:[email protected] in Wichita, children come to school without proper socks or underwear. Jacqueline Loh will also be presenting during this So we are requesting donations of children’s socks and underwear. retreat. She introduces God’s love and healing in More details to follow, but thanks in advance for your support! a manner that celebrates our uniqueness. You can find more information about Jacqueline on her website: www.gracethatreigns.com
The Encore ministry serves parishioners who are 60+ years. The Called and Gifted process helps identify the spiritual gifts you received at Baptism. Spiritual gifts by definition are given to build up the Body of Christ. God gives them to us so that we can give them away. Called and Gifted consist of 3 parts: WALKING WITH PURPOSE 1. The Workshop (Introduction to the Charisms) Do you desire to grow in your Catholic faith? Do you seek 2. The Interview (Identifying your Gifts) connection with other women in our parish community? Are you searching for something more in your life? We invite you to 3. Discernment of Gifts ( Practical application of your gifts). consider joining Walking with Purpose at Blessed Sacrament For those of you who desire to know more about how YOU are Catholic Church. Walking with Purpose transforms the hearts called and gifted, we will offer The Called and Gifted workshop in a and lives of women by providing weekly Bible studies that enable weekly format and all adults are welcome. We will meet Wednesday women to know Christ through Scripture and the teachings of evenings from 6-8 pm. the Catholic Church. Daytime and evening sessions offered Please contact Servant Debora Fisher 316-925-1623 or Contact: throughout the year. [email protected] for questions. When: Daytime session begins, Monday September 16th and Begins: September 9th in the School Spanish Room. evening session begins Tuesday, September 17th. IN MEMORIAM Contact: Annemarie Gallagher or Rebecca Barr through the Albert Vargo, Mary Therese Schutz, Ron Rivers, Daniel Howse, parish office @ 682-4557 Frank Sevart, Jack Novascone, Sam Harter, Kelly French, Kerry Rygg, Beverly Jo Kuhlenkamp, Jennifer Tribue, Joanne Dial, SCRIPTURE STUDY FOR ADULTS Chetty Peckham, Frank Kastor, Patrick Woodward, Mark (Little Rock Scipture Study) Mann, Don Bebak, Dorothy Hullings, Berniece Jones, John It is said that the Acts of the Apostles is a bridge between the Eastburn, Mary Lou Blum, Eric Swedlund, Vincent Skaff, Gospels and the rest of the New Testament; a story spreading Kristofer Freach, Francis Buckman, Deril Hosford, William the Gospel and the growth of the early church. It records the Buser, Kathryn Greenleaf. conversion of Paul and the decision to welcome Gentiles and PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Jews into the early church. Please join our small, informal Alison Smeltzer, Gene Duncan, Pauline Rittlinger, Jesse group on Thursday evenings (7-pm – 8:30-pm), starting Phares, Emma Padgett, Mary Lou Cooke, John Wagle, Mark August 29th and continuing for 10 weeks....contacting Marla Aaron, Mary Edgington, Lynn Channer, Kirke Padgett, Jeff Dahlgren prior to August 20th if you plan to attend as study Murry, Vinnie Postiglione, Karen Hurley, Bob Stenz, Robert materials need to be ordered. (316/681-1933 after 5-pm) Lang, Kenneth Schmidt. LETTERS TO A SUFFERING CHURCH BOOK STUDY PRAYERS FOR THE MILITARY Feeling hurt, angry, or demoralized about the sexual crisis Cpt. John Hunninghake, MD, June & Caleb Franklin, Anthony plaguing the Catholic Church? Our parish wants to help, and & Stephanie Baldessari, Marie & Katherine Baldessari, Paul & that's why we've ordered copies of a new book for every family/ Luke Vanderpool, Landon Salazar, Jeremy Hastings, Charles person in the parish. It's titled Letter to a Suffering Church: A Robertson, Bobby Illidge, Clint Hitt, Tanner & Marissa Hesse, Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis by Bishop Robert Shane Saiz, Julie Wilson, Jeff Mrazik, Nicholas S. Turner, Barron. Following the distribution of the books in mid-August, Katelyn Bauer, Stephanie Ross, Bryan Pirrone. single session book studies will be held in the Bishops Hall. Saturday, September 14th @ 10:00am Monday, September 16th @ 7pm PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONS Tuesday, September 17th @ 7pm Luke Meyerhoff and Braden Barr
Page 5 Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church PARISH STAFF ROSARY Parish Life Coordinator: C.Y. Suellentrop Prayed aloud for vocations 30 minutes before the Office Manager: Melinda Foley Saturday Vigil Mass and all Sunday Masses. Stewardship Coordinators: Renee Riter PARISH RECORDS and Becky Meyer Newcomers: Bookkeeper: Dana Howland Welcome to our parish family! We want to Liturgy Coordinator: Ben Dunlap meet you! Please call the Parish Office, to register. Music Director: Rachel Dugan Current Parishioners: SCHOOL Change in name, address, phone number or planning to move? Kindly notify the Parish Principal: Dan Dester Office to update your records. Vice Principal: Pam Loyle ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Office Manager: Michelle Hittner Services include transportation, home visits, Athletic Director: Pat Harter house cleaning, meals, respite care, financial Facilities Coordinator: Matt Gann assistance, etc. Please call the Parish Office, 125 N Quentin • Hours: 7:30am–4:00pm 247-2291. Calls and services are confidential. Phone: 316.684.3752 • Fax: 316.687.1082 SOCIAL MEDIA SACRAMENTS Our parish wants to stay up-to-date! If you Call the Parish Office for inquiries on all have any exciting parish news or photos from sacraments, 682.4557 parish/school events, email them to our social Baptism Classes required for parents. media administrator at [email protected]. ConfirmationClasses required. Holy Matrimony Begin preparation at least PERPETUAL ADORATION nine months prior. Have you committed to spending an hour with Christ every week? If you don’t have an assigned Anointing of the Sick hour, you are missing the special opportunity that Eucharist to Homebound Every Sunday exists here with our faith and in our parish. and on 1st Saturdays. Adorers Needed: Interested in becoming a Catholic? Please contact We need assigned prayer partners for the the parish office for information on RCIA (Rite of following hours: Monday@ 11:00am Christian Initiaion for Adults)@ 316.682.4557 Wednesday @ 12:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION Friday @ 2:00am, and Sunday @ 2:00am AND BENEDICTION Other overnight and weekend hours need a prayer partner. Is this the time Christ is calling you to be Every first Friday from 2:35 to 3:05pm with him? during the months of September through May. Please contact Kathy Burrus @ 316-393-6765 or FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS [email protected] Offered at the 6:30am Mass followed by the with any questions. rosary on the first Saturday of each month. OR Contact one of the coordinators listed PRAYER CHAIN below if you can answer the call and spend a If you have a prayer request or wish to join the special hour with Jesus. prayer chain, during business hours call the Sunday: John Hammans, 209-7588 Monday: Beth Hogan, 680-7212 Parish Office, 682.4557. After hours until Tuesday: Amy Rishell, 390-1700 9:00pm, call Marla Dahlgren @ 681.1933 OR Wednesday: Steve Freach, 619-7486 Email:[email protected] Thursday: Rose Kuhlman, 684-2893 BULLETIN DEADLINE: Friday: Peggy Suniga, 737-3618 Information for the bulletin is due by noon on Saturday: Pat Harter, 683-6610 Mondays. Please send information to: [email protected] Diocesan Child Abuse Report Announcements will be printed as space allows. Information Line:316-440-1757