September 27th, 2020 @ 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time See pages 6-7 for weekend Mass Readings and common texts Next Sunday, October 4th 1:00 PM Sunday Assisi Grove St. Francis de Sales Church Blessing of Animals th SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 • 1:00 PM St. Francis de Sales Church NEXT WEEKEND Basement Sale Friday, Oct. 2nd • 8am-4pm Saturday, Oct. 3rd • 8am-4pm Want to Declutter? It is not too late! This is a great time to do some fall cleaning and start collecting those items that you really don’t want or need. Items most appreciated are: Clean, working household goods, toys, furniture, jewelry, vintage items, etc. Children’s fall and winter clothes. NO adult clothes please & NO Large Box TV’s or old computers please. Volunteers Needed for sale days Your help is needed to make this parish fundraiser a success. If you would like to volunteer to help sort and price items, or to schedule a drop off time please call Ruth Butler 913-727-5146 or Nancy Mazzia 913-250-0417 We are going green! If you have reusable paper or cloth shopping bags to get rid of we could them for the sale, no plastic please. Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, Sept 30th St. Francis de Sales Parish Next week, we will take up the Peter’s Pence Col- lection, which provides Pope Francis with the 900 Ida Street funds to carry out his charitable works around the Lansing, Kansas 66043 world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sis- ters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. PARISH STAFF For more information, visit usccb.org/peters-pence. Father William McEvoy PASTOR [email protected] Office: (913) 727-3742 Religious Education Registration Rectory: (913) 727-1930 Sister Josephine Macias, CDP after all Masses this weekend and next DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION Registration for RE classes will be September 19 & 20; and [email protected] September 26 & 27 following each of the Masses. Student Sharon Kermashek fees are as follows - one child - $60, two children - $90, PARISH LIFE COORDINATOR [email protected] and three or more $120. An additional $25 for First Communion and/or $50 for Confirmation is also re- Joan Leonard quired. You have the option of payment by cash, check or MUSIC DIRECTOR [email protected] credit card during the weekends of registration. Nancy Elmer Classes will begin October 4th through distance learning BUSINESS MANAGER and will return to the classroom when circumstances [email protected] change. Christopher Klepper FACILITIES MANAGER [email protected] Ignatian Spirituality Center of Kansas City Bulletin Deadline: Please submit bulletin re- quests to the parish office by noon Friday at least Easing into Contemplative Prayer one week prior to the week for desired publication. Scripture Readings for Next Week Are you looking to go deeper in your relationship with God? Do you Sunday, Oct 4, 2020 desire to notice God more in your prayer and your life? This Fall, Ignat- Is 5:1-7•Phil 4:6-9•Mt 21:33-43 ian prayer guides will be virtually leading small groups in a 6-week long experience of exploring the four stages of prayer that lead to con- XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 541 Muncie Road templation. We will be reading together The Armchair Mystic by Fr. Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 Mark Thibodeaux, SJ and praying his suggested exercises to help culti- (913) 682-3135 vate a deeper relationship with our Lord. You will read about 5 pages LeavenworthCatholicSchools.org per day and pray for 30 minutes and meet weekly with your group to reflect and share about your prayer experience. Weekly gatherings will be provided via Zoom and will not be more than 90 minutes. For more information on this and our other offerings, please visit the events & programs page of our website at ignatianccenterkc.org/events Don’t Miss it! St. Joseph Parish “Plan B” Bazaar This weekend! Saturday, Sep. 26 & Sunday Sep. 27 After all Masses 4:00 - 5:30 PM - 8:00AM-10:30AM You can purchase BBQ sack suppers for only $6.00. Sack includes a sandwich, chips, chocolate chip cookies, and a pickle. Will sell until they are gone Raffles !! Next weekend is Respect Life Sunday Parish mem- Welcome to bers will be accepting donations for Birthright of Leavenworth, Inc. after Our New Parishioners all Masses next weekend. Birthright is an international Pro-Life preg- nancy service, the local center opened in September 1986. We re- OHANNA OSSON J R opened Birthright June 15 after being closed since March 17. We had a BOB REDFORD couple of Moms who gave birth during that time and we were able to help them with baby items needed. Our Birthright Helpline also kept Birthright centers informed about calls for the pregnancy test during the closure. We have changed some of our usual practices so that we are able to stay open safely while still helping women in need. All donations are used to operate the local center, educate the volun- teers, and provide services to women. Birthright serves with confiden- tiality any girl or woman who is pregnant or thinks she may be preg- nant. Our most important service is offering friendship, positive emo- tional support and encouragement for the woman to carry her baby to term. Birthright is a non-profit organization with tax exempt status from the IRS. Your donation will be greatly appreciated. For more information check out our website, birthright.org. You can also find us on Facebook. Donations can also be mailed to Birthright of Leavenworth, 221-A Del- aware, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Join the 33rd National Life Chain Sunday Oct. 4, 2020 2:30-3:30 PM, • 4th St Trafficway between Limit & Thornton, Leaven- Congratulations to Cameron Buford who worth. Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life made his First Holy Communion on Sunday, individuals standing for 60 minutes praying for our nation and for an end September 6th. Cameron is the son of parish- to abortion. It is a visual statement of solidarity that abortion kills chil- ioners Charles and Michelle. Cam- dren and that you support the sanctity of human life from the moment eron’s younger brother is Lucas. of conception until natural death. Who Should Attend? The Leavenworth County community and all who are willing to defend human life against abortion. Bring the family. Bring a chair for elderly relatives. Bring friends. Please stand at least 10 feet apart. Come, Let Us Pray. Please do not park in front of open businesses and, if you need to use a restroom, please purchase something from the vendor. ?? Email [email protected] Catechists needed A Virtual Day of Spiritual Refreshment for Caregivers Religious Education classes will be- gin October 4 and we are still in By Still Waters need of good-hearted volunteers Caregiving is a holy vocation that truly imitates the loving example of who are willing to share their faith Jesus Christ. But it is not an easy activity, and it can take a toll on the by being catechists. No formal train- very people who bring great blessings to others. Fatigue, depression, ing is needed, but support and guid- frustration – these and other effects can wear down the most conscien- ance is always available. If you tious caregiver, especially during the unprecedented times in which we would like to help, we have open- are living. Presented by Maureen Pratt, Catholic Author and Speaker ings at 9AM in grades 3 & 4; and at Saturday, October 3, 2020, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Hosted by the Arch- 11:15AM in grades 1 & 3. Virtus diocese of Kansas City Special Needs Ministry. For more information and training in the Protection of Children to register go to archkck.org/special-needs is required. If interested, please con- tact Sister Josephine at 913-727- Sacred Heart-St Casimir Parish 3742 or srjosephine@stfrancislans- ing.org Cornerstone Catholic Scripture Study This year we will study the Gospel of Mark, a fast-paced Gospel and one of the earliest written. We will encounter Jesus as His first disciples did. Discipleship is at the heart of Mark’s Gospel. Weekly sharing nights will viSit ouR weBsite: begin with a Welcome Night on Oct. 5th, 2020 and continue through March 2021. We will meet virtually on Mondays at 7PM. Questions and StFRancisLansiNg.oRg Registration: Maureen Hernandez 913-705-0725 or Susanne O’Neil 913-704-7946. Add’l info: cornerstonescripturestudy.org. Parish Contributions for: Sep 14—20 EEKLY CHEDULE W S Total Envelope Cash & Online Receipts: $10,296.50 M ONDAY, SEP 28 –––—— New Pew Fund: ($358.00) 1:00 PM – Legion of Mary Archdiocesan Assessments and Charitable Causes: ($425.50) TUESDAY, SEP 29 –––—— Remaining for 8:30 AM – MASS Shannon Sanford Parish Operations: 9,513.00 Average Weekly WEDNESDAY, SEP 30 —— Operating Expenses: $9,538.65 Difference: ($25.65) 8:30 AM – MASS Glen Dean Windom † MINISTRY SCHEDULE 9:00 AM – Rosary for Priests We are grateful for your monetary offerings given with sacrifice. We promise to be good For Oct 3/4 THURSDAY, OCT 1 ––––— stewards of the contributions you entrust to our care and oversight. Saturday at 5:00 PM 8 :30 AM – MASS Hap Eiche † FATHER BILL & FINANCE COUNCIL ––––––——-———–––– GREETERS ––———–———–—––– For more info: StFrancisLansing.org 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eucharistic Need 2 Adoration ––––––——————–-––– USHERS ––—-——–———-–—––– ONE FAITH, ONE FAMILY, ONE FUTURE Tom Dazé ,Need 2 more IN CHRIST Capital Campaign SATURDAY, OCT 3 –––––— ––––––——————–-––– LECTORS ––—-——–———-–—––– Our total pledged: $756,000 Michaela Bremser, Bill Pfannenstiel 4:30 PM – Confessions Paid(as of 12/31/19): 310,462 –––-–––– EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS ––—-——– 4:30 PM – 1st Saturday Rosary Our Share: 155,231 Sue Dazé, Need 1 SACRISTAN 5:00 PM – MASS Ed & Debbie Janas † Prayer List: If you would like to have a name ––––––——————–-–– ––———–———-–—––– added or removed from our prayer list, please contact Need the Church Office.