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MASS INTENTIONS—July 9- July 17 Wednesday—6pm 48 Years of Blessings! Eternal Rest Grant Unto him, O Saturday—5pm +Mary Jo Sevart Thursday—7am In Thanksgiving for the Lord: Stephen “Jerry” Rouse, (Jim & Priscilla Lubbers) generosity of others (John & Sonja Schibi) husband of Barbara Rouse and Sunday—8am People of St. Patrick’s Parish Friday—No Mass +Sheila Miller (Dr. Miller) step-father of Carolyn Eisenstein. And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon 10am + A Forbes (Bill & Denise Sears) Next Weekends Intentions: him. May he Rest in Peace. Amen. Monday—7am +Frances Airoldi Saturday—5pm +Anna Shaw Eaton (Marlene Rapalino Graham) Sunday—8am People of St. Patrick’s Parish Tuesday—7am Jessica Farris (Fr. Borkenhagen) PLEASE PRAY FOR: Alice Schettler 10am +Maria Luveano

PARISH NEWS THE CATHOLIC SIDE WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ST. PATRICK’S THIS WEEK: “IN THE BEGINNING…(A journey through A few weeks ago, I wrote about how a life the development of a child—a parallel of Christ of virtue leads to holiness and happiness. being formed in the womb from March 25th- Sun July 10 *Summer School for the Soul 9am This past Wednesday, the Church December 25th) Week 16—Soon I will be able to —“Why and How to Forgive Others” celebrated the feast day of Maria grasp with my hands. What will I grasp? My other by Fr. Borkenhagen; Parish Hall Goretti, a saint who is for all of us a most hand! Did you know that I have my own unique perfect example of living a life of virtue. fingerprints now? My fingernails and toenails are Mon July 11 *Rectory Closed— St. was born to a poor growing. I also have an adult’s taste buds. My —All Monday’s during the summer Italian family in 1890. In 1902, the son of eyebrows and hair on my head are sprouting. But it the Gorettis’ landowner, Alessandro, made will probably change color and texture after birth. Tue July 12 *Cursillo Group Meets 5:30pm advances towards the young Maria with the I’m kicking, twisting, and flailing really hard. But, intent of taking her childlike purity away mother can’t feel Chris moving in the womb, yet. *Stewardship Council Meeting 6pm from her. As Alessandro grabbed her, Maria “Did you not . . . clothe me with skin and flesh, and weave shouted, “No! It is a sin! God does not want me of bone and sinew?” *Knights of Columbus Meeting 7pm it!” Alessandro then stabbed Maria fourteen times. As Maria was being taken to the Wed July 13 *Parish Library Work Day 3-5pm nearby hospital, she forgave Alessandro and TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST (TEC)—is a 3-day prayed for him, and there soon after, she catholic retreat for youth who have finished their *Cursillo Group Meets 5:15pm died a for the faith she refused to sophomore year of high school or young adult that betray. works with youth (College students are welcome *Summer School for the Soul 6:30pm What can St. Maria Goretti teach us too.). TEC is about encountering Christ in a way about living a life of virtue? Pius XII —“Why and How to Forgive Others” says this: “Parents can learn from her story that many have never experienced before. You will by Fr. Borkenhagen; Parish Hall how to raise their God-given children in have the opportunity to grow in your relationship virtue, courage, and holiness; they can learn with Christ through talks, group discussion, *Confirmation Class II 7pm to train them in the Catholic faith so that, individual reflection and prayer, and sharing in the —Meet on the School Stage; Sacraments. The TEC weekend begins Saturday, when put to the test, God’s grace will July 16th at 10am and ends Monday, July 18th at 5pm. last chance for this class! support them and they will come through Register or print an application at undefeated, unscathed, and untarnished.” Thu July 14 *Theology on Tap—Kitchen Pass 6:30pm Pius XII directs these words to young http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/faith-tec/tec people: “From Maria’s story, carefree Fri July 15 *Day of Penance: abstinence from children and young people with their zest meat, prayer and works of mercy, reading of Sacred for life can learn not to be lead astray by ST. PATRICK KNIGHTS COUNCIL 643— will attractive pleasures which are not only host an Awards Banquet and Installation of Officers Scripture for an outpouring of God’s mercy and the th Holy Spirit’s gifts of holiness and strength upon the ephemeral and empty but also sinful. on August 6 at 6:30pm at the Parish Hall. The Instead they can fix their sights on menu will be grilled pork chops, green beans, salad Church and dessert. Please contact Grand Knight Rick achieving Christian moral perfection, Sat July 16 * 6:30am however difficult and hazardous that course Goodyear at 423-4417 or Financial Secretary Steve may prove. With determination and God’s Ramsey at 717-1404 if you plan to attend. Cost per *Latin Mass 7am help all of us can attain that goal by person is $12. Please RSVP by July 29th. persistent effort and prayer.” *Cursillo Group Meets 7:40am St. Maria Goretti witnesses for us a very important reality: the Divine Good holds an COFFEE, WINE AND BEER, OH MY!—The *Confessions 3:30pm infinite precedence over any earthly good, Auction Committee is accepting donations for the including our own life. Furthermore, she is “Coffee Cafe”, “Wine Cellar” and “Stock the Sun July 17 *Summer School for the Soul 9am for us an example of a life steeped in the Cooler” live-auction items. We are also procuring virtues of , purity, temperance, and —“St. Faustian and Divine Mercy” . To live lives of heroic virtue, these new homemade/handmade items as well. If you are by Seminarian Trevor Buster interested in donating or helping in any way, please virtues must be included in our arsenal… the contact Sonja at (307) 760-2580. virtuous person is not without them! The Church provides this prayer for the Veritas Financial Ministries feast of St. Maria Goretti: “O God, author Faith and Finances with Phil Lenahan © of innocence and lover of chastity, who THE SURPRISING REALITY OF CHRISTIAN bestowed the grace of martyrdom on your JOY—The Summer Symposium at the Spiritual Pope Francis on experiencing poverty: “A theoretical handmaid, the Saint Maria Goretti, Life Center is an opportunity for presenters and poverty is no use to us. Poverty is learned by touching in her youth, grant, we pray, through her participants to gather for prayer, celebration, and the flesh of the poor Christ, in the humble, in the poor, , that as you gave her a crown intellectual exchange. The symposium begins with in the sick and in children.” It can be relatively easy for for her steadfastness, so we, to, may be firm a keynote banquet, and continues with two full generosity to be given from a distance, but the Holy in obeying your commandments. Amen.” days consisting of morning prayer, Holy Mass, and Father is calling us to a generosity that shares ourselves lectures in four pillar content areas (Doctrine, with others as did the good Samaritan. Know of my prayers, Spirituality, Literature, and Catholic Living). The Deacon Labenz featured guest speakers for 2016 are Fr. Frank Coady, S.T.D. and John McCormik, PhD. Dates are A message from Father… Thurs., July 14th at 6:30pm to Sat., July 16th at 3:15 SHOW JESUS YOU LOVE HIM! Praised Be Jesus Christ! pm. Commuter price: $115; Overnight: $200 Every year our diocese is host to a wonderful gathering of Catholic families; *Special pricing available for those only able to Adorers are needed for the folowing hours: the Midwest Catholic Family Conference. attend part of the symposium. Register by calling It is a great opportunity for Catholics to (316)744-0167. Wed 3am-4am, Wed 11pm-12am come together to worship the Lord in the Fri 1am-2am, Fri 11am-Noon, Holy Mass, to adore Him in the Most Holy , to hear good, solid talks on TRAVEL TO IRELAND AND ITALY: During this Fri 8pm-9pm, Sat 6am-7am, different aspects of Catholic life, and to be Holy Year of Mercy, let Father Borkenhagen, lead surrounded by families who are also striving you on a grace filled pilgrimage October 2-13, 2016. to live the Catholic life. Many things are In Ireland we will visit the of Our Lady of Sun 5am-6am, Sun 4pm-5pm. striking about the conference, and perhaps Knock and St. Patrick. In , see St. Peter’s the one that sticks out the most to me is Basilica, Vatican Museums, St. John Lateran, Call the Rectory to reserve your hour. that it is still a thriving conference. When Coliseum, and attend a papal audience, plus much Barbara and Frank Kelly started this almost more. Stop by the Rectory for a brochure or visit 20 years ago, there were lots of family www.proximotravel.com, 1-855-842-8001. conferences popping up around the country. STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE If you visit with the speakers, many will tell Your Gifts to God & Parish: you that no one puts on a Catholic family LOOKING FOR A WEDDING GIFT OR HAVE BIG nd— rd conference like Wichita. It truly is a gift to SUMMER TRAVEL PLANS?—Scrip cards can be July 2 July 3 the diocese. the perfect gift and they help the school! Have Unfortunately, one of the most under- questions? Want to order? Call Kristen at 778-5084 Needed: $17,081.46 Received: $14,170.00 represented populations at the conference or email her at [email protected]. are people from our diocese. I WANT TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO Altar Servers: MAKE AN EFFORT TO FYI—Listen to Sunday homilies and Summer July 16—5pm J Feess/J O’Hara/L Gilmore PARTICIPATE IN THE School for the Soul Sessions on the parish July 17—8am A Nibarger/C Westhoff/F Simoncic MIDWEST CATHOLIC FAMILY website. Homilies are accessible on the home 10am T Morgan/J Forbes/O Feess/I Mann CONFERENCE. It is the 5-7 of page. Summer School sessions are under the Extraordinary Ministers: August, and it is possible to attend for Faith Formation tab and then under RCIA. July 16—5pm Deacon Andrew Labenz all or part of the weekend. The July 17—8am Deacon Andrew Labenz conference is a powerful help in the 10am Deacon Andrew Labenz challenge of taking back our culture. It National Natural Family Planning Lector: has something for everyone, from Awareness Week July 16—5pm Nick Pfeifer kindergarten through high school, a July 17—8am Sophia Zetmeir young adult evening, and the adult This year’s theme is, “Love, Mercy, Life: Natural 10am Trevor Buster program. In our culture today, so many Family Planning, Opening the Heart of Marriage.” Ofertory Gifts: sacrifices are made so that our children July 16—5pm Steve and Sheila Ramsey can play sports or take part in special The dates of Natural Family Planning Awareness July 17—8am Jack and Therese Flynn activities, the MCFC offers and We e k , Ju l y 2 4 th-30th highlight the anniversary of opportunity for the whole family to take the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) which 10am Dan and Amy Manners part in a Catholic weekend that will articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, Ushers: build up your faith and your family. It is conjugal love and responsible parenthood. The July 16—5pm W Cupp/I Ritz/P Yanez/V Yanez definitely worth the sacrifice! I dates also mark the feast of Joachim and July 17— 8am C & S Johnson/Mike Crabtree personally witnessed this in many Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother. 10am G & K Haynes / M & F Mall families in the nine years I worked with To learn more about NFP call the Rectory for a list Money Counters: the conference as the spiritual director. of instructors in SEK. July 16-17— and Robie Martin Visit this site to register: Bob and Cathy Bartelli http://www.catholicfamilyconference.org