August 23rd, 2020 @ 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time See pages 6-7 for weekend Readings and common texts

BLOOD DRIVE TODAY August 23rd

9 AM-2 PM in Robert Martz Hall Appointment recommended -walk-ins on availability

You might want to check this out Sometimes people ask me what books or programs I could recommend that might enhance their spiritual life. I surprise some folks by recommending an app called Hallow, which means “to make holy. This sums up what the app aims to do for the person using it. Hallow features sessions of in various categories of Christian prayer such as vocal prayer, mental prayer, Lectio Divina, contemplative prayer, the Examen, spiritual writing/ journaling, Taizé and chant. This high quality app, available for iOS and Android, offers many choices of 5-, 10- and 15-minute session and guided with your selection a male or female voice. “Pray lists” offer themed content such as meditations on humility, which involves praying through the of humility. There are meditations based on the , the , and a “Daily Prayer” section that is based on the Scripture readings of the day. I’ve checked it out, and it has a lot of content of plenty of op- tions for the individual to chose. I believe there is a free trial period to try it out, but after that a monthly subscription is $8.99. Yearly subscription is $59.99. For more information visit hallow.com.

Live Jesus + Father Bill St. Parish A Christmas 900 Ida Street Memorial Opportunity Lansing, Kansas 66043 At Christmas we plan to have hanging in the sanctu- ary two tapestry angels joyfully blowing their trum- pet at the Lord’s birth. Each tapestry will be “spon- PARISH STAFF sored” by people who would like to offer a gift in memorial of a loved one or an expression of grati- Father William McEvoy tude. If interested please bring us the name of a de- PASTOR ceased family member or friend they would like to [email protected] honor. Their name would be embroidered at the bot- Office: (913) 727-3742 Rectory: (913) 727-1930 tom of the tapestry. For each name we are asking $200. Please contact Father Bill or Sharon in the Sister Josephine Macias, CDP parish office how to accomplish this. Thank you. DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION [email protected] Sharon Kermashek PARISH LIFE COORDINATOR [email protected] Joan Leonard Xavier Catholic School MUSIC DIRECTOR Now Enrolling for preschool through 8th grade [email protected] For more information or to enroll please visit leavenworthcatholicschool- Nancy Elmer s.org or contact Lisa Forge: (913) 682- 7801. BUSINESS MANAGER [email protected] Thank you for your continued to support to Leavenworth Catholic Christopher Klepper Schools. You can support your parish and Leavenworth Catholic Schools FACILITIES MANAGER by online giving at stfrancislansing.org [email protected] Bulletin Deadline: Please submit bulletin re- quests to the parish office by noon Friday at least one week prior to the week for desired publication. NFL Play Along Fundraiser Scripture Readings for Next Week Sunday, Aug 30, 2020 Xavier Catholic School will be here after Masses this weekend and Jer 20:7-9•Rom 12:1-2• next offering NFL Play Along fundraiser tickets. Please support our Mt 16:21-27 Catholic School. XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 541 Muncie Road Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 (913) 682-3135

We would be honored if you would become a registered member of our parish! There are many ways you can do this:

1) Stop by the Welcome Table in the back of church.

2) Come by the parish office during the week.

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4) Register via our parish webpage: StFrancisLansing.org Foster Care Ministry Fair REST IN PEACE Attend the Foster Ministry Fair to help vulnerable children and the Please pray for the repose families who care for them! We all have heard how the Kansas foster of the souls of care system is overwhelmed. There are currently 7,500 children in care and only approximately 2,000 foster families. Unfortunately, the need is LUCAS ROBERTS expected to grow due to effects of the pandemic and as vulnerable chil- grandson of Allan & Kathy Bockrath dren come back into the public eye when schools open again this fall. and The Church is the solution to this crisis! We are confident our Catholic JANET HENSLEY community will respond once we all become aware of the need and the sister of Leo Fink many ways to help. Join parish leaders and members to learn more about the resources available to make a difference in the lives of so May they rest in peace and rise in glory. many children in our communities. Foster Care Ministry Fair Thursday, August 27, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Offered via Zoom AND in-person at: Savior Pastoral Center, Keleher Conference Room, 12601 Parallel Pkwy, KCK Baptism Preparation Class Zoom registrants will receive a link before the event Are you getting ready to have a Registration is required for both in-person and virtual participation: baby or already have a child need- archkck18.wufoo.com/forms/r18111q0mpkq57/ ing baptism? The next baptism class has been set for Wed., Sept 16th, at 6:30 PM in the church. Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in Kansas City Godparents are invited too. Call the Parish Office or email The future seems uncertain…But has a plan for you and your mar- [email protected] riage; a plan that is so much more than you could ever imagine. You are Register no later than Tuesday, invited to attend the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Sep- Sept 15th. tember 18-20 and discover all the beauty and joy that God desires for you as a couple. For more information, or to apply for a weekend, visit In Need of Prayer? wwme4yourandme.org, or call/email Tony & Barb Zimmerman at 816- 741-4066, . We have several individuals in the [email protected] parish who commit themselves to pray every single day for the needs of others, as expressed to our There’s always something new to discover on FORMED. Prayer Ministry through word of mouth, email: plc@stfrancislans- Sign-up today, it’s free! ing.org, or via our webpage: Adults pick of the week: StFrancisLansing.org and click on Discovering a Deeper Relationship 1. Go to FORMED.org the Prayer Request link. We will with the Holy Spirit also add them to our prayer list. 2. Click Sign Up If you know of anyone who is on 3. Select “I belong to a Parish or our prayer list but no longer needs Organization.” to be, please let us know. 4. Find St. Francis de Sales Cath- olic Church by zip code 5. Enter your email - and you’re in!

viSit ouR weBsite: StFRancisLansiNg.oRg Join us for our Parish Contributions for: Aug 10 - Aug 16 Total Envelope Cash SUNDAY MASS & Online Receipts: $11,222.00 AM New Pew Fund: ($249.00) 10:15 Archdiocesan Assessments via our and Charitable Causes: ($692.00)

ParishYoutube Channel Remaining for Parish Operations: $10,281.00 Average Weekly Operating Expenses: $9,538.65 Difference: $742.35

WEEKLY SCHEDULE We are grateful for your monetary offerings given with sacrifice. We promise to be good MONDAY, AUG 24 –––—— stewards of the contributions you entrust to our care and oversight. MINISTRY SCHEDULE PM 1:00 – Legion of Mary FATHER BILL & FINANCE COUNCIL For Aug 29/30 For more info: StFrancisLansing.org TUESDAY, AUG 25 –––——— Saturday at 5:00 PM 8:30 AM – MASS Josh Meyers † ONE FAITH, ONE FAMILY, ONE FUTURE ––––––——-———–––– GREETERS ––———–———–—––– IN CHRIST Capital Campaign W EDNESDAY , A UG 26 —— Sue Dazé, Frank Goss ––––––——————–-––– USHERS ––—-——–———-–—––– 8:30 AM – MASS Sr. Roberta O’Leary † Our total pledged: $756,000 Paid(as of 12/31/19): 310,462 James Madigan, Tom Dazé 9:00 AM – Rosary for Priests Our Share: 155,231 Russell Craft, Need 1 more ––––––——————–-––– LECTORS ––—-——–———-–—––– THURSDAY, AUG 27 ––—––— Bill Pfannenstiel, Michaela Bremser Prayer List: If you would like to have a 8 :30 AM – MASS Bill & Elaine Hilliard name added or removed from our prayer list, –––-–––– EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS ––—-—— please contact the Church Office. Our Parish LuAnn Cummins, Jenny Chmidling 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eucharistic Prayer Ministers invite you to join them in praying for the following: ––––––——————–-–– SACRISTAN ––———–———-–—–– Adoration LuAnn Cummins ATURDAY UG Joe Abbott, John & Joyce Ahlstead, Bob Andrus, Melissa S , A 29 ––––-–— Anthony, Travis Applebee, Araceli, Ash Family, John Barrett, Pauline Baughman, Bernice Bodde, Lee Bradley Sunday at 8:00 AM 4:30 PM – Confessions Family, Megan E Brill, Don Brooks, Burn family, Larry 5:00 PM – MASS Ed & Debbie Janas † Byrne, Doris Cain, Jack Cain, Marilyn Calkins, Mindy ––––––——-———–––– GREETERS ––———–———–—––– Cameron, Theresa Carroll, Janie Caudle, Lois Chapman, Shawn & Diana Morrisey Phil Chavez, Olivia Connealy, Nina Cooper, Frances ––––––——————–-––– USHERS ––—-——–———-–—––– SUNDAY, AUG 30 ––——-— Cooper, Susan Cornoyer, Dan Cournutte, Jason Craft, Ilka Csizmagia, Curtis Cummins, Sharnice Cyprien, Tayler Bill Butler, Jim Cunningham 8:00 AM – MASS Mary Ann Kennedy † Davis, Sr. Regina DeEucharist, Staley Dietrich, Patty Tad Brzustowicz, Tom Lewis AM – ASS Egan, Nick Earls, Roy D. Earls, Wilma Eiche, Sally Estes, ––––––——————–-––– LECTORS ––—-——–———-–—––– 10:15 M For the People David Frandsen, Rachel Fritz, Beverly Frock, Dave Ron Mazzia, Tama Brzustowicz of the Parish Grosko, Hakime, Gene Hammer, Ray Hansen, Cory Havn- –––-–––– EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS ––—-—— er, Becky Hermosillo, Homestead Living residents, Michael Janas, Rosemary Janas, Lee Jewell, Wendi Teresa Hingula, Steve Broderson Johnston, Katie Kelley, Jack Kem, Sebastian Kessinger, ––––––——————-––– SACRISTAN ––—-—–———-–—––– Connie Koerin, Harry Lemley, Liley Family, Lowery family, Tunink or Brzustowicz Cindy Lund, Ashley Lyons, Maria Teresa, Janette THE LEGION OF MARY Mainville, Janice Mark, Canyon Martin, Robert Martz, Meets Monday at 1PM in Robert Martz Hall Marzluff Family, Joan Mathies, Ardeth Tingler-McCann, AM DEBBIE TWOHIG, PRESIDENT (913) 250-0302 Tom McEvoy, Rebecca McGhee, Virginia McQuillan, Sunday at 10:15 Marilyn & Mark Mendes, James Modlin, Jason Mortiz, Tim ––––––——-———–––– GREETERS ––———–———–—––– KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Morrisey, Jeannie Mowery, Marilyn Murray, Steve O, Nan Cathy Sullivan, Diane Giefer Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month Olsen, John & Roxana Orkwis, Mary Regina Paul, Marilyn ––––––——————–-––– USHERS ––—-——–———-–—––– at 7:30PM in Robert Martz Hall Paras, Scott & Kelli Pellman, Dorothy Pendleton, Bob Gary Jones, Teresa Wilson, Pope, Scott Powers, Rebecca, Sam R, Jane Reineke, Russell Craft, GRAND KNIGHT (913) 683-0851- Bob Rosfeld, Ray Sherley, Tony Simone, Megan Simone, Joe Bailey, Need 1 more Gillian Schmidt, Betty Schrandt, James Sloan, Snježana, ––––––——————–-––– LECTORS ––—-——–———-–—––– Kimberly Sosa, Chelys Sovada, Cat Stephen, Rosalie Jeannine Edmonds, George Steger Advertiser of the Week Stull, Ron T, Jennifer Tainatongo, Larry Thibault, Chris Thompson, Patty Benson Thompson, Tiff, Melina –––-–––– EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS ––—-—— Joey’s Lawn Pro LLC Tomacruz, Lonnie Trowbridge, Dave Turner, Faith Vallind- Brynn Peter, Kathy Bockrath ingham, Joseph Vanderstaay, Monica Vanderstaay- [email protected] ACRISTAN Sparks, Braydon Wade, Carol Walker, Bob Wasserman, –––––——————–-––– S ––———–———-–—–– 913.240.9272 Jerry Whitaker, Fr. Jim White, William, Arlene Wightman, Linda Gilliland Katie Worden, Bennett Young, Gene & Ada Young, Ena Young, Peggy Young, Jack Zito, Michael Xavier Zito Altar Flowers ______for August 23rd To report the abuse of a minor by a member of the clergy or by any church employee or volunteer In memory of our parents please call the confidential report line at (913) Bob & Marietta Riese 647-3051 (or visit archkck.org/reportabuse) to make a report to Jan Saylor, archdiocesan report investigator. Also call law enforcement directly. Sunday, Aug 23, 2020 Thursday, Aug 27 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MEMORIAL OF MONICA Saint Monica, one of a Today, on the International Day for the Remem- relatively small number of Dear Pa d r e brance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition, we African saints, is typically seek forgiveness for what’s been called the “orig- described as Saint Augus- What does the Bible teach inal sin” of our nation: seeing people of color as tine's long-suffering about body art? exploitable resources. Generations of slavehold- mother, who prayed, ca- ers were unrepentant about horrific acts they Q joled, and urged him to deemed to be entirely moral.The sin of racism abandon his wayward life that made such attitudes possible has been con- and embrace Christianity, I’m a bit squeamish when I see a demned heartily by the church in more recent which he eventually did. piercing in a place other than an generations—though some church leaders in Her own intellectual and ear, and when I see a tattoo cover- generations past were late coming to that per- leadership abilities are ing a large part of a person’s body I spective as slaveholders themselves. If racism is unrecorded except as they wonder what that person will think to be overcome, we each have confessions to influenced her family about that tattoo in twenty years. make, repentance to do, and voices to raise. members, but her story of But these things are a matter of Today’s Readings: Isaiah 22:19-23; Romans 11:33-36; persistence and strength taste; for example, I don’t think Matthew 16:13-20 continues to inspire. Many there is anything wrong with ear- in the church uphold her rings, but others might. Monday, Aug 24 as a model of enduring faith. If you feel like The Church has no teaching on quitting when faced by a difficult problem or tattoos, piercings, or shaping (when FEAST OF BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE problematic family member, pray to Saint- a body part is purposely reshaped to Bartholomew gets only a mere mention as one of Monica for wisdom and perseverance. Today’s fit a cultural ideal). “Do not lacer- the 12 apostles in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Readings: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; Matthew 24:42-51 ate your bodies for the dead, and do and Luke, and is believed to have been the one not tattoo yourselves,” say Leviti- called Nathanael in the Gospel of John. But what Friday, Aug 28 cus 19:28, clearly outlawing pierc- does a name matter, when Jesus knows you, and ings and tattoos. But is also says, MEMORIAL OF AUGUSTINE, BISHOP, “Do not…spoil the edges of your knows your character, before you even meet? The DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH “greater things” to come that Jesus promised beard” (Leviticus 19:27). I broke Bartholomew didn’t include the glory of a lead- In his theological work The City of God, Saint Au- that law this morning when I ing role in salvation history, since little else is gustine (354-430) proposed that slavery, an ac- shaved. known about him, but did include being a first- cepted practice of his day, was sinful and did more In their introduction to the Book hand witness to God’s glory. There’s a front-row harm to the slaveholder than the enslaved person. of Leviticus in the New American seat waiting for you, too. Today’s Readings:Revela- Although Augustine’s sentiment may have seemed Bible, revised edition, the bishops tion 21:9b-14; John 45-51 enlightened for its time, slavery, particularly teach that the laws in this book are among poor people and people of color, continues “not merely legislative.” They were to this day in various forms around the world. We designed to instill “a way of life in Tuesday, Aug 25 can see the evil that racism perpetuates. All of the book’s hearers and readers.” MEMORIAL OF LOUIS humanity is straining under the weight of this sin. It is time for each of us to “open wide our hearts,” We may not have the same oblig- No wonder Saint Louis is the patron saint of the as the U.S. bishops advised in their 2018 pastoral ation to adhere to those rules, but it Franciscan Secular Order. He used his position in letter on racism. We do well to have a first (or is important for Catholics to re- the world—as King Louis the IX of France—to fresh) look at it today. Today’s Readings:1 Corinthians member 1 Corinthians 3:16: “You help build the kingdom of God. Like Francis of 1:17-25; Matthew 25:1-13 are the temple of God.” We should Assisi, Louis fed lepers and beggars, usually wait- do nothing to deface the temple of ing on them himself. He built hospitals and or- Saturday, Aug 29 God. So if you do get a piercing or a phanages to take care of his people. He was tatoo, remember that you’re God’s MEMORIAL OF THE PASSION OF JOHN THE BAPTIST committed to being a just ruler: “upholding the temple. cause of the poor.” Pray such a priority might Speaking up—when staying silent would have overshadow partisan politics among policy mak- been easy—cost John the Baptist his earthly – Fr. Patrick Keyes, CSsR ers. Today’s Readings: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3a, 14-17; life, though it gained him a special place in the Matthew 23:23-26 heavenly pantheon. He stands as a unique wit- ness to the coming of the Lord, and along with Wednesday, Aug 26 Jesus and Mary, is the only individual honored with multiple feasts in the liturgical calendar. “Do not desire faraway Hypocrisy is the “practice of claiming to have You may not always risk death to speak out things, that is, things that moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own against injustice, but it does take courage and a behavior does not conform.” Jesus made it clear sense of duty to something greater than your- cannot happen for a long that he had no patience with such duplicity, as self. Let John the Baptist be the inspiration you time, as many people do, he called out those who spent more time criti- need to be a prophetic voice.Today’s Readings: 1 and by so doing wear out cizing the religious practices of others rather Corinthians 1:26-31; Mark 6:17-29 than living his law of love. Examine your atti- and waste their hearts to tudes and words today to see how often critical no purpose and expose judgment of others is your prevailing state of themselves to the danger mind. The list of small critiques, like little pin- pricks, can easily deflate a joyful spirit. Ask for of becoming very discon- the grace to be centered in Divine love. tented.” Today’s Readings:2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, 16-18; –ST. FRANCIS DE SALES Matthew 23:27-32 and to the house of Judah. 21st Sunday I will place the key of the House of David on Eliakim’s shoulder; in Ordinary Time when he opens, no one shall shut when he shuts, no one shall open. I will fix him like a peg in a sure spot, to be a place of honor for his family.”

THE GLORIA RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 138

LORY TO GOD in the highest, R/ . Lord, your love is eternal; do not G and on earth peace to people of forsake the work of your hands. good will. We praise you, we bless you, I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with all my heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth; we adore you, we glorify you, in the presence of the angels I will sing your praise; we give you thanks for your great glory, I will worship at your holy temple. Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. R/ . Lord, your love is eternal; do not Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, forsake the work of your hands. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, I will give thanks to your name, you take away the sins of the world, because of your kindness and your truth: have mercy on us; When I called, you answered me; you take away the sins of the world, you built up strength within me. receive our prayer; R/ . Lord, your love is eternal; do not you are seated at the right hand of the Father, forsake the work of your hands. have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, The LORD is exalted, yet the lowly he sees, you alone are the Lord, and the proud he knows from afar. you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, Your kindness, O LORD, endures forever; forsake not the work of your hands. with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. R/ . Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands. READING I Isaiah 22:19-23

Thus says the LORD to Shebna, master of READING II Romans 11:33-36 the palace: “I will thrust you from your office Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and and pull you down from your station. knowledge of God! How inscrutable are his judg- On that day I will summon my servant ments and how unsearchable his ways! Eliakim, son of Hilkiah; For who has known the mind of the Lord I will clothe him with your robe, or who has been his counselor? and gird him with your sash, Or who has given the Lord anything and give over to him your authority. that he may be repaid? He shall be a father to the inhabitants of For from him and through him and for him are Jerusalem, all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. GOSPEL Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus went into the region of Cae- sarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Bap- tist, others Elijah, still others Je- remiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the (bow) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give of the Virgin Mary, and became man. you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. What-ever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Then he strictly ordered his disciples to he suffered death and was buried, tell no one that he was the Christ. and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven NICENE and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory BELIEVE in one God, to judge the living and the dead I the Father almighty, and his kingdom will have no end. maker of heaven and earth, I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of all things visible and invisible. of life, I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, the Only Begotten Son of God, who with the Father and the Son is adored and born of the Father before all ages. glorified, God from God, Light from Light, who has spoken through the prophets. true God from true God, I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins through him all things were made. and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead For us men and for our salvation he came down and the life of the world to come. from heaven, Amen.

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