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Fr. Haake hopes to offer a second opportunity for Spiritual Exercises 861 N. Socora | Wichita, Kansas 67212 | 316.722.4404

Many of you have noticed a guest January 28, 2018 , Fr. Haake, either at Mass or 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time walking around the neighborhood. Since last September Fr. Haake has been offering what is known as the Spiritual Exercises. I have invited Fr. Haake to offer a second round to open the possibility for more persons to benefit from this unique opportunity.

Venerable Fr. Pio Bruno Lanteri, Founder of the Oblates of the Mary, stated: 'Doing the Spiritual Exercises properly will bring one to be a , a great saint and quickly a saint.'

The Spiritual Exercises, developed by St. , are usually done as a thirty day silent retreat. But many cannot spend a straight month in a re- treat house meditating 5 hours per day. Yet adaptations can be made over a period of 5 months with one meditation per day in your own home or church. Fr. Haake has hosted one group in Wichita from mid-September 2017 to mid-February 2018. If there is enough interest Fr. Haake will return to Wichita for a second round sometime in 2018, perhaps mid-March to mid-August.

Would you be interested in learning more about this opportunity?

On Tuesday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. in Clare Hall at St. parish, Father Thomas Haake, OMV will host an informational night about the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Fr. Haake will explain the Exercises, give some practical details on what is involved and then answer any questions about the retreat!

This invitation is for anyone interested in knowing more about participating in the Spiritual Exercises. Some interest also has been shown in holding a teen or children's version of the retreat...this too will be considered.

“It is not a magical or mythical process, but a tried-and-true approach to the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. If PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY MASS SCHEDULE you want to grow as a humble loving Weekend • Saturday 8:00 am, 5:00 & 7:00 pm follower and servant of Jesus Christ, Phone this is the place for you. The best way 316.722.4404 Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 am & 1:00 pm to experience it is one-meditation-at-a- Office Hours Weekdays • Monday-Friday 8:00 am & 5:30 pm time and wait for the grace”. Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-4:30 pm CONFESSION SCHEDULE -Fr. Haake Friday 8:30 am-2:00 pm Daily 4:50-5:25 pm, Saturdays 3:00-4:00 pm

. 2 Lenten Renewal Opportunities

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mission Beatitude Series A Desert Fire: February 11th, 12th, & 13th at 7:00-8:00 pm 6:00-7:00 am, Jan. 26 – Mar. 23. 30 minutes of Adoration and a reception to follow each evening. All men are invited to join us for the brand new Kapaun’s Doug Tooke is the Director of Partnership Outreach Men Beatitude Series, a 9-week video series based inspired by with ODB films as well as an adjunct staff member with a series of radio addresses given by Father Lifeteen International. With Bachelor of Arts degrees in Emil Kapaun. The dynamic videos feature men and women both Philosophy and Theology and a Masters in Pastoral striving to put the Beatitudes to practice in daily life and will Ministry he has over twenty years of professional minis- be followed by time for discussion. A great way to get ready try experience and is a recipient of the National Catholic Youth for Easter! Friday mornings from 6:00-7:00 am in St. Clare Ministry Award from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Hall, January 26 – March 23. Coffee will be provided! Ministry.

Night 1, Feb. 11th: A worthy adventure Heading into the desert takes courage and a willingness to ex- plore. We begin with an articulation of the invitation to a spiritual life in Christ and the need for the Lenten journey in our busy lives.

Night 2, Feb. 12th: A voice crying out What is God Squad? God Squad is a group of men and wom- So now I’m here willing to listen and walk with Christ, what do I do en who strive to develop their spiritual life during Lent with the next? We recognize are complete dependences on God’s Mercy and same intensity as some youth strive in sports, band, or theater. Grace as we ready ourselves for his profound mission for us! It has eight objectives: spiritual discipline, growth in love, spir- itual friendship, dying-to-self/rising-to-Christ, spiritual con- Night 3, Feb. 13th: And now we run sciousness, liturgical formation, sacrifice, and living an indul- The Lord has called me by name and the mission is clear…we look genced life. to practical measures of spiritual development necessary for our

When will God Squad 2018 start and end? It occurs all 40 complete embrace of the Good News that is the resurrection of days of Lent. Our opening session Ash Wednesday, February Jesus Christ in the Easter season! th st 14 from 8:30 – 9:30. It ends at the Easter Vigil on March 31 Babysitting Available all three nights! at 8:30pm. RSVP with Sarah Steinert: call/text (316) 613-9507 What time of day does it take place? 8:30pm – 9:30pm, or email [email protected] Monday – Saturday in the Church.

How can I participate? Come every day. Come one day a week. Come randomly. 1st Annual Mardi Gras! All Adults are encouraged to attend! Mardi Gras Masquerade

Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Feb. 6th - Mar. 27th

Join us to grow in your relationship with Jesus through Fellowship Catered Dinner Small Group Discussion Prayer and Worship DVD Lessons from Christlife.org “IGNITE” RETREAT Two ways to register! Have you wanted to have a deeper relationship with Cutout and complete this invitation & drop in the parish the Holy Spirit? Have you wondered how the Third office drop box, or register online: http://bit.ly/2mT1yhN Person of the Trinity works in each individual? Then an “Ignite” retreat is for you!!

Need assistance to register or have questions? Our next “Ignite” experience is set for Friday Feb. Contact: Mark Kittrell 23rd from 6:30-9:30 PM and runs through Saturday [email protected] or (316) 371-7647 Feb. 24th 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Mass.

* Babysitting available each evening Prayerfully consider attending this one time retreat to First Name: enliven your awareness and love for the Holy Spirit. To register call the church office or e-mail Vanessa Last Name: Condreay at: [email protected]. Space is limited Phone No. so you must register by February 16th. Email:

. What’s Happening 3

Monday, January 29  Legion of Mary will meet in St. Center after the 8:00 a.m. Mass.  Society of St. Vincent de Paul will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Agnes of Assisi Ministry House.  St. Francis Girls’ Ensemble, 8th grade through high school, will rehearse from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in St. Clare Hall Music Room. All young ladies are welcome to join us.

Tuesday, January 30  Marian Mantle Rosary Group meets following the 8:00 a.m. Mass to pray for loved ones who no longer practice the faith.  The Tuesday Morning Bible Study meets in St. Bonaventure Center from 9:00-10:30 a.m.  The Immaculate Heart of Mary Rosary Group prays the rosary each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. All are welcome. This week’s petition is: “Jesus, we pray for our here at St. Francis and in our diocese. Send the Holy Spirit to continue to strengthen and guide them. Thank You, Jesus, for the wonderful Priests that you have given us.”

Wednesday, January 31  St. Francis 10:00 Choir will rehearse at 7:00 p.m. 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 p.m. in Clare Hall Music Room. All men of the parish are welcome.

Thursday, February 1  Ladies Rosary Group will meet in St. Bonaventure Center from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. All ladies are welcome.

Friday, February 2  Bible Study. We will meet in St. Bonaventure Center after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. We will be studying Genesis.

Saturday, February 3  The Rosary will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the church. All are invited.

VIETNAMESE PARISHIONERS OF ST. FRANCIS Giáo dân Việtnam thuộc giáo xứ St. Francis of Assisi sẽ có buổi lần hạt và cầu nguyện vào lúc 5 giờ chiều Chủ Nhật ngày 28-01-18 tại nhà thờ. Xin mời quý ông bà và anh chị em đến để đọc kinh cầu nguyện, tìm ý và sự hiện diện của Chúa, và kết thân với Chúa trong đời sống thiêng liêng. Sau giờ cầu nguyện ngày đó, chúng ta sẽ có bữa ăn chung vui mừng tết. Xin mời các ông bà anh chị em đến tham dự. Vietnamese parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi will have a scriptural rosary and adoration next Sunday, January 28 at 5:00 p.m. in the church. Their will be a pot luck dinner in Stewardship Hall to celebrate the Vietnamese New Year following the Rosary. Please contact Ann at 258-7657 or Tâm at 519-4248 if you have any questions.

. 4 What’s Happening 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 Leann Cless at 722-8164 or the parish office at 722-4404.

ATTENTION MOMS OF YOUNG CHILDREN: Do you dream of running errands by yourself, having a lunch date, adoration time, mommy nap/cleaning time, or time to bond with a newborn? Do you long for fellowship? Then you NEED Mom's Day Out! Great to have while the older kids are in school as well! We are now enrolling for our spring session hosted in the nursery and basement of Clare Hall at St. Francis starting Tuesday and going through May. The day lasts from 9AM- 2pm. You volunteer to help one Tuesday a month with a team of moms and get the other 3 Tuesdays off! For more information email [email protected] or call/text Sarah at 316-613-9507.

MARY’S MOMS: BIBLE STUDY & PLAY GROUP Expectant mothers and mothers with young children are in- vited to attend our Mary’s Moms bible study and play group! Join us as we start a new semester with a Catholic book study utilizing the text, “My Sisters the ” by Colleen Carroll Campbell. This inspirational book can be purchased on Ama- zon.com and we will be discussing Chapter 1 on Feb 7th from 9:30-11a in St. Clare Hall. Moms provide babysitting and snacks. Study dates are scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Wed of each month, and playgroup activities will be on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. For more information or to register you & your children please call/text Rachel Lies (785) 236-1309.

ADORATION CHAPEL "To really communicate...I must know Him, I must be able to be in silence close to Him and to look at Him with love." Benedict XVI on Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Urgent Need: Monday at 4-5pm, and Tuesday 9-10am Call Sandy Rongish at 990-6647 or Jenny Morgan at 721-8871 if you would like to sign up.

CONTRIBUTION REPORT Week ending January 14, 2018 Contributions ...... $86,146 Required Funds ...... $1100,365 Total ...... ($14,219)

July 2017 to Date Contributions ...... $2,864,154 Required Funds ...... $3,010,950 Total ...... ($146,796)

Deficit Contributions-this year ...... $10,000

. What’s Happening Liturgical Stewards 5 CWB (COMPASSION WITHOUT BORDERS) MASS INTENTIONS- JAN. 29-FEB. 4, 2018 th Will meet on Monday, the 29 of January in St. Monday 29th 8:00 a.m. Peter & Clara Rau Bonaventure Hall. We will be submitting the Church 5:30 p.m. Donald Tinker Organization worksheet at the Leadership meeting on the Tuesday 30th 8:00 a.m. Mary Lou Wilhite & Spec. Int. (Art Wilhite) 20th. Currently Expecting communication from Fr. Kiran 5:30 p.m. Jerry Sill so as to formulate a communication plan with one of the Wednesday 31st 8:00 a.m. Robert Kuhlmann school classrooms in the Diocese of Khammam.” 5:30 p.m. Dr. Alan Albarracin Thursday 1st 8:00 a.m. Ray Overlie Thank you! 5:30 p.m. Dorita Guymon Friday 2nd 8:00 a.m. For Vocations To all who generously helped with decorating the Church 5:30 p.m. William Blalock & Cana Hall this Christmas, especially: Saturday 3rd 8:00 a.m. For Priests Sandi Baalman, Mary Bird, Robert Burns, Mary Carter, 5:00 p.m. Norbert Bergkamp Joan Hampton, Michele Kostelecky, and Maryanne 7:00 p.m. Randy, Vera & Georges Family Werner. -Dana Malone Sunday 4th 7:00 a.m. Paul Lopez 8:30 a.m. Leonard Mainzer 5:30 PM DAILY MASS EXTRAORDINARY 10:00 a.m. For the People MINISTERS NEEDED 11:30 a.m. Mark Messmore St. Francis is blessed with a marvelous attendance at daily 1:00 p.m. Dr. Alan Albarracin Mass. We are in needed of a few volunteers who can serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Communion for 5:30pm Daily Masses Monday through Friday. If you are WEEKDAY SERVERS/MC’S & LECTORS interested please sign up on the paper in the sacristy. Monday, January 29th, at 8:00 a.m. Fr. Jarrod will then work to arrive at a schedule to Altar Servers: A. Nguyen/L. Belton/S. Holman serve. Thank you. Monday, January 29th, at 5:30 p.m. Lector: Laurie Briggs 30TH ANNUAL BASKETBALL CLASSIC Altar Servers: H. Nguyen/T. McCormick The Padres (Priests of the Diocese) VS. Knights of Tuesday, January 30th, at 8:00 a.m. Columbus Council #4118 is today, Sunday, Altar Servers: J. Sanburn/A. Cao/ N. Hernandez-Blada January 28, 2018 at the Bishop Carroll High Tuesday, January 30th, at 5:30 p.m. School Gym. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Lector: Suzanne Buchanan Tip-off at 7:00 p.m. Suggested Donation Altar Servers: E. Benefiel/L. Beacker Adults $5.00, Kids $2.50, Family Pass $15.00. Wednesday, January 31st, at 8:00 a.m. PROCEEDS SUPPORT RELIGIOUS Altar Servers: A. Daigle/I. Mull/H. Nguyen Wednesday, January 31st, at 5:30 p.m. Lector: Danny Burt Altar Servers: B. Prichard/ M. Bitting Thursday, February 1st, at 8:00 a.m. Altar Servers: M. Zwenger/G. Hill/J. Vu Thursday, February 1st, at 5:30 p.m. Lector: Dave Carter Altar Servers: A. Kerschen/ G. Ast Friday, February 2nd, at 8:00 a.m. Altar Servers: A. Souer/B. Nuessen/K. Miller  Applications, found on the school Friday, February 2nd, at 5:30 p.m. website, are now being accepted! Lector: Jeff Cerre  Catholic Formation is our Foundation! Altar Servers: E. Niedens/H. Nguyen/L. O’Connor  All-Day Kindergarten Program! Saturday, February 3rd, at 8:00 a.m.  Kindergarten Screenings will be Lector: Herb Shaner held March 1st and 2nd. Submit your Altar Servers: J. Miller/K. Reynaga application as soon as possible!  Small Class Sizes! CUP  Dynamic Teachers! Please check in with Priest before Mass. To sign up  Catechesis of the Good Shepherd! please call the Church Office at 722-4404 February 3-4 Emmanuel Zink Family February 10-11 Becky Hawk

. 6 Liturgical Stewards Parish Directory Saturday, February 3, at 5:00 p.m. PARISH STAFF Lector/Commentator: Beth Caruthers/Daniel Schoenberger Fr. C. Jarrod Lies ...... (cell phone) 316.304.5291 Offertory Gifts: Daniel & Barbara Benefiel Altar Servers: A. Vopat/A. Mauler/G. Ternes E-Mail ...... [email protected] Master of Ceremony: Ben Gregg Fr. Andrew Labenz ...... (cell phone) 620.960.2687 Eucharistic Minister: Alan Schuckman/Barbie Walden/ E-Mail ...... [email protected] Joan Hampton/Maren Breit/Robert Lyall Fr. Andrew Walsh ...... E-Mail ...... [email protected] Saturday, February 3, at 7:00 p.m. Medical Emergency Number ...... 316.531.0184 Lector/Commentator: Kelby Schawe/Kathryn Torres Emily Savage, Dir. Youth/Young Adult ... 316-722-4404 Offertory Gifts: Dan & Samantha Berry Vanessa Condreay, Confirmation Coordinator 316.640.8527 Altar Servers: B. Voegeli/M. Shimon/N. Brown Kelly Brandt, Parish School of Religion ...... 316.641.5852 Master of Ceremony: Iseman Mary Carter, School Principal ...... 316.722.5171 Eucharistic Minister: Stuart & Elizabeth Meether Roger & Jill Kerschen/Sue Gunther PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY Office ...... 316.722.4404 Sunday, February 4th, at 7:00 a.m. Fax ...... 316.722.4738 Lector/Commentator: Johanna Forshee/Deanna Abildgaard Website ...... www.stfranciswichita.com Altar Servers: K. Gulick/L. Taylor/M. Gallant E-Mail ...... [email protected] Eucharistic Minister: Jim & Marybeth Lubbers/Myron Ewy SCHOOL Steve & Leann Cless Phone...... 316.722.5171 Sunday, February 4th, at 8:30 a.m. Fax ...... 316.722.0492 Lector/Commentator: Sarah Westbury/Kristin Martin Offertory Gifts: Anniversary Couples PRAYER REQUESTS Altar Servers: A. Bye/H. Lubbers/J. Weakland Donna: (8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) ...... 316.722.6204 Master of Ceremony: Blake Ely Kevin or Karen: (6:00-10:00 p.m.) ...... 316.721.1771 Eucharistic Minister: Deloris Wendling/Jodell Daniels E-mail ...... [email protected] Mike Martin/Sarah Wesbury/Sandi Baalman KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #4118 ...... 316.461.6481 Sunday, February 4th, at 10:00 a.m. ST. LIBRARY Lector/Commentator: Dave Carter/Scott Carter Hours: Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. & Sunday 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Offertory Gifts: Edward & Sherry Berger ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Altar Servers: B. Newman/B. Wadlowe/J. Lara Call 706-7185 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Master of Ceremony: Logan Tajchman UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Eucharistic Minister: Albert Maldonado/Walter Zemanick Phone ...... 1.800.848.LOVE Jim & Marcia McAnarney/Sean Hudspeth NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Sunday, February 4th, at 11:30 a.m. Those interested in attending NFP classes may contact the diocesan office at 316-685-6776. Website: www.nfpwichita.org. Lector/Commentator: Jeffry Hauge/Laurie Briggs PROJECT RACHEL Offertory Gifts: Robert & Jan Berry If you or a friend is hurting from an abortion, please call Altar Servers: N. Garcia/P. Garcia/R. Garcia Master of Ceremony: Den Daigle 316-634-1300 today. Eucharistic Minister: Dave & Dianne Carter/Jennifer McDaniel/Pat & Jackie Burns SACRAMENTS Sunday, February 4th, at 1:00 p.m. Baptisms: After weekend Masses by appointment only. Lector/Commentator: Sondra Garvey/Randy Phelps Parents registered here at St. Francis please call the church Offertory Gifts: Stuart & Tonya Bevis office at 722-4404. Altar Servers: H. Farber/J. Pearson/L. Petersen Matrimony: Call the priest at the Rectory at least 9 months in advance. Master of Ceremony: Grady McElhiney Eucharistic Minister: Jeff & Sharon Cerre/Jean Rees/ LOST AND FOUND Lynn & Rene Feldkamp Please check Lost and Found in front walkway. Items will only be kept for two weeks before donating to Good Will. MUSIC SCHEDULE CHANGES Saturday, February 3 5:00 p.m. Patrick Harms/ Mary Lou Harding Please keep the Church Office informed of changes in names, 7:00 p.m. ScotneyReichenberger/Emma Sanburn addresses, phone numbers, etc. By letting us know you have Sunday, February 4 moved, we can save money on postage returns and keep our 8:30 a.m. Ryan Dick/Melissa Seiler membership roster up to date. 10:00 a.m. M. Schippers/Trad. Choir 11:30 a.m. Matt Ho/Girls Ensemble BULLETIN NOTICES 1:00 p.m. Sr. Heskamp/Marcia Bradfield Must be submitted to church office no later than 9:00 a.m. Tuesday.

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