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MAGDALEN
Messenger May 2011 Points of Interest
Easter Vigil
Altar Society Magdalen RCIA Candi- First Eucharist. Timi Marie Paugh, and dates and Elect celebrated The Catechumens were Brycen Schoenhofer. Cookbook Baptism and Full Com- Mai Altimari, Doug Hengel, Please welcome our new munion at the Easter Vigil Micah Kowalski, Samantha members of the Catholic Confirmation on Holy Saturday, April Seang, and Kent Wartick. Church and of Magdalen First Communion 23. The five adult Cate- The adult Candidates were Parish. Keep them in your chumens were Baptized, Rebecca Buckridge, Daniel prayers as they grow in their Artesia 2011 Confirmed and received Dillenger, Brandon Gough, Catholic faith. First Eucharist. The ten Elisa Lau, Leslie Prichard, If anyone is interested in Senior Breakfast adult Candidates made a Timothy Thomas, Michael becoming Catholic or would Vocations Profession of Faith into the Trammel, Whitney Worrell, like to learn more about the Catholic Church, and then Renee Williams, and RCIA process, please con- Capital Campaign received the Sacrament of Michael Yates. tact Sister Connie at the Confirmation and First The children were Chiari- Parish office (634-2315). ―Principal/Vice Eucharist. Five children neth Ceballos, Nadiushka Principal‖ for a Day received Confirmation and Ceballos, Rebecca Padakis, School Recognition
Baptisms
Important Numbers
Magdalen Church Office 634-2315
Magdalen School 634-1572
Fr. Pat’s Emergency No. 393-6160
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The purpose of the Altar and many more. We can assist together for food, fellowship, and Society is primarily to care for with wedding receptions held at fun. We discuss the needs and the needs of the altar of the Magdalen. We also sponsor and concerns of the parish and the Altar Church of the Magdalen. We organize our yearly Magdalen Society and have programs with promote Christian fellowship Bazaar. a variety of topics. At our May among our members and encour- Two examples of our corporal meeting, we installed our officers age spiritual and corporal works works of mercy are preparing and for the 2011-2012 year. These la- of mercy, thereby furthering the serving funeral luncheons for dies will begin their terms on July sanctification of our members. bereaved families and their friends, 1, 2011. All women of the parish The Altar Society is one of the and sending care packages to our are welcomed and encouraged to groups of the hospitality pillar of parishioners (or their immediate participate in this very active and Stewardship at the Church of the family members) serving in harm’s vital organization at Church of the Magdalen. We volunteer to serve way in our armed forces. Magdalen. at several church functions We have monthly dinner meet- President—Carolyn Gerstenkorn throughout the year: Confirma- ings from September through May Vice President—Colleen Wittler tion, concerts, the church picnic, (we are adjourned during the sum- Secretary—Sandy Nixon welcome and farewells to clergy, mer months) where we come Treasurer—Nena Ingermanson Ass. Treasurer—Myrna Loebsack
The Magdalen Altar Society will category from the drop down box be producing and selling a cook- under Category Selection
book at the 2011 Bazaar. We If you are unable to enter your would like to request parishioners recipes on the internet please mail contribute their favorite recipes. them to Nikki Omenski at 1946 S. Recipes accepted through June Brandon Circle, Wichita, KS 67207 30, 2011. on the attached recipe collection To enter recipes: forms or you may email to 1. Go to www.typensave.com [email protected]. 2. Click Login. If you have additional questions Group Login: magdalen or would like to help with the Password: altar cookbook please notify me at 3. The system will allow you to (617-4955). add up to 5 recipes. Select a 3 Page 3
On Mon, May 9, a First religious gifts blessed by Communion Brunch was Father Pat. Second grade held to celebrate the parents decorated the school children’s recep- tables and provided the tion of their First Holy meal. Eucharist on May 8. The brunch was headed The children were able up by Terra Reusser and to have their special Jennifer Schoenhofer.
In September of April 27th. their sponsors in 2010, sixty-three For their preparation Benediction, prayer- candidates for the they had been divided fully considering their sacrament of Confir- into small groups and call to discipleship in mation and their assigned a catechist Confirmation. In the parents gathered in who guided them as end, Bishop wowed the Parish Hall to they listened, shared them with another of learn what would be and reflected on topics his ever fascinating involved in getting ranging from their bap- homilies for which he ready to receive tismal promises to per- has come to be known the sacrament of sonal prayer. Each at Confirmations and Confirmation. Seven group prepared a skit thrilled the candidates months later, those or presentation on one as he said ―be sealed same candidates of the Gifts of the Holy with the Gift of the presented themselves Spirit. At their final Holy Spirit‖, and the to Bishop Michael retreat of discernment, newly confirmed Jackels at Mass on they spent time with responded ―Amen.‖ 4 Page 4
After months of planning, once again highly coveted auction Weigand, the Magdalen Altar the red carpet was rolled out for items. Society, and the Magdalen Knights the third annual Artesia, Magda- A champagne VIP party for of Columbus for underwriting some len PTO’s gala fundraising event sponsors started the evening. of the live auction packages. auction. This year’s theme, as The main event kicked off with an Shortly after the live and silent the red carpet would suggest, opening prayer and remarks by auctions closed, dancing began. was ―On the Red Carpet.‖ A Father Pat. Dinner was served im- This year’s band, On Call, some of sold out crowd, with more than mediately thereafter. It consisted whose members include Magdalen 450 people, was in attendance. of heavy hors d’oeuvres prepared parishioners, brought quite a crowd As guests entered through the by Corporate Caterers and donated to the dance floor. The evening walk of fame, Magdalen papa- in part by Cargill. Wine and beer wound down around midnight. razzi Justin and Angie Folger’s flowed freely throughout the Magdalen PTO would like to thank cameras greeted their arrival. evening. all of you for your support of Their pictures can be viewed at While guests enjoyed their Artesia 2011. A final tally was not www.magdalen.smugmug.com. meal, the live auction began. available at print time, but an initial Once registered, guests Megan McCurdy of McCurdy tally showed proceeds in excess of entered the ―ballroom‖ where Brothers Auction, served as the last year’s successful event, which more than 250 live and silent auctioneer this year. Megan’s netted $80,500. The PTO will do- auction items awaited. Highlights light-hearted banter and more than nate the proceeds to the preschool of the silent auction were a stone 31 items up for bid made for a spir- building fund. Construction on the bench donated by the Born Fam- ited live auction. The Porsche preschool building and the parish ily, a beautiful diamond bracelet Driving School experience, donated hall stage, which was funded by from The First Place, and a deco- by Schofield Automotive Group, last year’s Artesia, is expected to rator room redo with furniture was one of the highest income gen- start at the end of May. We hope from Material Comforts paired erating items. Some other popular to complete the construction in with home improvement services live auction items included Father September. A special thank you to from parish-based craftsmen. Pat’s Poker party, dinner with the our 2011 Co-chairs Alice Coltrane, Art pieces created by Magdalen sheriff, and a barbeque for 30 Michelle Johnson, and Maria School and PSR students and donated by Two Men and a Boat. Kozan, and Acquisition Co-chairs framed by Frame Works were A special thanks goes to J.P. Kate Higgins and Ann Rudy. 5 Page 5
Graduating Sen- Fr Aaron Spex- iors at Magdalen arth, chaplain at attended 9:30am Kapaun Mount Mass on Sun, May Carmel celebrated 15 in their respec- Mass and joined the tive cap and seniors for break- gowns. Following fast. Mass the seniors We congratulate enjoyed a wonder- all graduating sen- ful breakfast of iors as they venture biscuits and gravy, into their new en- breakfast casserole deavors and wish and eggs. them much success. Page6 6
May 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Deceased Theodore Stuart Shawn Dwight David Donal Religious Khin Smeltzer McKnight Birket Lies O’Hare Brothers & Sisters 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Bishop Catholic Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Emeritus Diocese of Larry Andrew Samuel Patrick Joseph Eugene Gerber Wichita Parker Heiman Pinkerton York Nolan Seminarians 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Bishop Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Religious Michael Steven David Andrew Raymond Daniel Brothers & Jackels Scheier Marstall Seiler Joyce Lorimer Sisters 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Pope Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Sr Benedict XVI Ruben Ortiz James James Joseph Floyd Connie Montelonglo Weldon Mainzer Eckberg McKinney
29 30 31 Fr Fr Fr John Robert Robert Sherlock Pepe Freed
Jesus, our brother, you have asked us to pray for vocations, that there might be woman and men willing to give their lives for the sake of the gospel. Hear our prayer and the prayers of your whole Church and send us good and holy priests and religious. We offer you this day all we shall think, do, and say, for this intention, through Christ our Lord. Amen. June 2011 1 2 3 4 Fr Fr Fr Fr H. Jay Donald Robert Leroy Setter Thissen Spencer Linnebur 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Bishop Fr Fr Sr Fr Deceased Fr Emeritus Thomas Thomas Connie Michael Religious John Eugene Hoisington Wai Baldwin Brothers & Sherlock Gerber Sisters 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Pope Catholic Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Benedict XVI Diocese of James Aaron Joseph Nicholas Daniel Wichita Mainzer Spexarth Nolan Voelker Lorimer Seminarians
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Bishop Fr Fr Religious Fr Fr Fr Michael Patrick Patrick Brothers & Joseph David James Jackels Malone York Sisters Tatro Lies Roth
26 27 28 29 30 Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Shawn Theodore Daniel Scott Larry McKnight Khin Spexarth Nguyen Parker 7 Page 7
CAMPAIGN PRAYER SELECTED Pauly, Mike and Kay Thompson, and of community benefit for Via Christi A prayer written by Alyssa Gary and Sharon Younger. Health. Their parish involvement Hostert, an eighth-grade student at ―We are thankful that these parish- includes serving as Eucharistic Magdalen School, will be used as ioners have joined us in this cam- ministers. In 2007, Renee led the the prayer for the parish’s Capital paign to support their parish,‖ said Magdalen Parish Survey project, Campaign and will be introduced Father York. which involved gathering and at the kick-off in June. The campaign will kick off at analyzing parish demographic data. Alyssa is the daughter of Rich- Masses on June 18 and 19. Pat serves on the Magdalen Finance ard and Suzanne Hostert. She and HANRAHANS, RUDYS TO HELP LEAD Committee and as a sacristan. other sixth- through eighth-grade CAPITAL CAMPAIGN The Rudys have been members Honors Grammar students wrote Pat and Renee Hanrahan and Mike of Church of the Magdalen for five prayers about the Capital Cam- and Ann Rudy are serving as the gen- years. They have four children: paign. eral chairs for the Capital Campaign Lauren (9), Matthew (7) and Ella (4) One of the judges, in selecting the parish is set to begin next month. at Magdalen and Caleb (2). Alyssa’s prayer, said it was sin- ―We are blessed at Church of the Mike, an environmental engineer, cere, reverent, and well-written. Magdalen that the Rudys and the is a manufacturer’s representative HONORARY CAMPAIGN COUNCIL Hanrahans are willing to devote the for Water & Wastewater Treatment INCLUDES 14 COUPLES time and energy to such an important Equipment. Ann is a part-time realtor Fourteen parish couples have effort,‖ said Father Patrick York. and full-time mother. She is a mem- agreed to serve as members of the ―I thank them for their willingness to ber of the Magdalen Altar Society, Honorary Advisory Council for the serve.‖ a classroom volunteer and co-chair Church of the Magdalen’s Capital The goals for the Capital Cam- of the Acquisitions & Sponsorship Campaign. paign, which will kick off in June, are Committee for this year’s Artesia Those serving on the Honorary to replace the church’s leaking roof, fundraiser. Mike is involved with the Advisory Council are John and eliminate the remaining construction Knights of Columbus and coaching. Jolene Born, Dan and Gayla Car- debt, make necessary campus im- They serve as a presenting couple for ney, Dick and Laura Cummings, provements, and replenish the parish Engaged Encounter Weekends and John and Marge Finn, Dick and emergency fund. are also responsible for the schedul- Peggy Gilmartin, Alfred and Beth The Hanrahans have been mem- ing for the weekends. James, Rich and Hannah Kerschen, bers of the parish for nine years. A complete list of campaign John and Mary Mertes, Jim and They have two married children and volunteer leaders will be included in Rose O’Donnell, Patrick and Kath- three grandchildren. a future edition of the bulletin. leen O’Shaughnessy, Tony and Pat is president of the United Way Marilyn Osio, Ken and Marilyn of the Plains, while Renee is director
On Friday, May 13, participated in the 8th grade After a hard morning at Magdalen Catholic School breakfast with Fr. Pat, tested work, the girls were treated had new leadership. the cookies from the kitchen, to a limo lunch at Span- Jordan Flynn was the answered phones, used the gles. Each girl was able Principal and her sister intercom to call students out to bring a friend and they Alexis Flynn was Assis- of class, did announcements even took Mrs. Palmer and tant Principal for the (even the REACH mes- Mrs. Dester along. The day day. This was an auction sage), helped in the cafeteria ended with monitoring the item at Artesia 2011. The during lunch time, along with friendly Penny Wars. It day was filled with many many other activities. The was fun day for all! fun events and lots of girls declared Friday a jeans Thank you Principal Flynn work for the new leader- day and the students could and Assistant Principal ship team. The Flynns wear shoes of their choice, Flynn for a great day on observed classrooms, including flip flops. Friday, the 13th. 8 Page 8
Church of the Magdalen 12626 E. 21st Street N. Wichita, Kansas 67206 Phone: 316-634-2315 E-mail: magdalenwichita.com
Members of this Ministry:
Annette Boardman Scott DePriest Aaron Hallacy May 4 – National Food week before. Each class Staff honored our mainte- Marsha Hoffman Service Day – Students came to visit the office nance men. To show their Susan Madia in grades 5-8 worked ladies with a card of appreciation to our four Janice Palmer with their buddy class appreciation. maintenance men, the Jerry Roos (grades 1-4) to make an staff gave them a token May 11 – Nurse Day – Carol Searle apron for each of the of appreciation as well as Each student wrote a note Mary Sorg ladies that work in the providing many of their on a band-aid and brought Gary C. Wood lunchroom. favorite snacks for the it to Nurse Shirley when day. Pictured above is May 5 – We celebrated their class came to her Darich Brian, Donnie
Administrative Profes- office to say ―Thank you‖. Lies, Nick Hottman, and Thanks to sional Day as Mrs. May 17 – All Stars Day – Louis Herold standing by Everyone for Egger was not here on The Magdalen Parish Staff their celebration signs. their Stewardship the National Administra- and the Magdalen School tive Professional Day the The Mission of Magdalen Parish is to cultivate a family of stewards for Christ through personal prayer, public worship, Catholic education, Kenna Michelle, daughter of Anthony & Julie Markel Ministry Madeline Elizabeth, daughter of John & Ann Heise to one another and Addysen Clare, daughter of Arlan & Amelinda Spexarth the community at large. Andrea Lissette, daughter of Miguel & Karen Miranda Kadynce Grace, daughter of Juan & Kelli Kennedy