Father’s Focus 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 priest, 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 Virgin Mary, stated: 'Doing the Spiritual Exercises properly will bring one to be a saint, a great saint and quickly a saint.' The Spiritual Exercises, developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola, 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. Francis of Assisi 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 MASS SCHEDULE you want to grow as a humble loving PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY 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 Servant of God 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. Bonaventure 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 Priests 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.