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Third Sunday of Lent March 4, 2018

PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY PHONE (316) 722-4404

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 am-2:00 p.m.

MASS SCHEDULE Weekend

Saturday 8:00 a.m., 5:00 & 7:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Weekdays

Monday-Friday 8:00 am & 5:30 p.m.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE Daily 4:50-5:25 p.m.

Saturdays 3:00-4:00 p.m.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Friday’s during lent

following 5:30 p.m. Mass

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WELCOME! We are always excited to see new faces in our Church. The members, friends, and staff of St. Francis of Assisi Parish look forward to welcoming you into this community of faith. We invite you to join us for any worship service or event we offer as a way to get to know us better, as you seek your place in our community.

All are welcome to join us in worship as we come from diverse backgrounds seeking lives of greater balance and spiritual growth.

NEW TO OUR PARISH? We’d love to have you join our faith community! Start the registration process by completing one of our “Welcome” cards found in each aisle, by going online or by calling the parish office.

PRAY ADORATION CHAPEL

"If in our time Christians must be distinguished above all by the ‘art of prayer’, how can we not feel a renewed need to spend time in spiritual converse, in silent adoration, in heartfelt

love before Christ present in the Most Holy Sacrament?" St. Pope John Paul II

Urgent Need: Monday at 8:00-9:00 a.m. Wednesday 10:00-11:00 a.m. Wednesday 3:00-4:00 p.m. Friday 11:00-Noon Friday 1:00-2:00 p.m. Call Sandy Rongish at 990-6647 or Jenny Morgan at 721-8871 if you would like to sign up.

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Father’s Focus

Every so often, in the worship of the Church, certain things happen differently. For example, sometimes a priest uses incense, or he may sprinkle people with holy water, or

people are blessed with ashes, or their throats are blessed with candles. These actions are

intentionally different than “business as usual” but the Church does nothing without

meaning… especially within her liturgies.

One of these minor traditions, which we are going to experience next Sunday, is the wearing of Rose vestments. Why does a priest wear rose vestments on the fourth week of Lent? First, this weekend marks the halfway point between Ash Wednesday and Easter. The Church uses this Sunday as a hopeful reminder that our Lenten sacrifice is halfway over and Easter is soon approaching. Second, this weekend causes us to be aware of the great joy of Easter that is coming and prepares our heart for the last stretch of Lent. Third, historically, this Sunday is called “Rose Sunday,” not only because a priest wears rose colored vestments, but also because the Pope would send out roses to Catholic heads of state in Europe on this weekend. Fourth, it was also a Sunday when weddings could more freely be celebrated in the midst of Lent and also a day when slaves would be released to go home and see their mothers.

Thus, Rose Sunday, has come to be called “Latare Sunday” or “Rejoice Sunday.” “Latare” is the Latin word for “rejoice” and is the first word in the opening antiphon for Mass on this Sunday: Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourn-ing; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. So this Sunday is a day characterized by Lenten reprieve and the joyful expectation of Easter. For this reason parishes can put more flowers on the altar (which is usually during Lent) and can use more upbeat, celebratory mu-sic.

So, since this Sunday is “Rejoice Sunday” I have chosen to celebrate First

Communion on this weekend during a Sunday Mass. Why? First, this is a weekend

characterized by joy and Easter expectation, which fits the First Communion theme. Second, since it is a day on which we use a special color, the use of Rose will help young people see their First Communion as a special day. It will also associate the use of Rose to their memory of First Communion. Third, just as this day is a “Lenten reprieve” and weddings are more

generously allowed on this day, so too, celebration of First Communion, which is a union with a child to Jesus, is fitting for this weekend. Finally, and most practically, as a Pastor, I desire our first communicants to receive Communion on Easter Sunday of the first year they get to receive Jesus. Many parishes wait until after Easter to do first communion. I prefer to do it before so they can receive Jesus on the day we remember Jesus is risen form the tomb!

So this Latare Sunday please keep your first communicants in your prayers as they truly celebrate something to rejoice about!

Rev. C. Jarrod Lies

Fr. Leon will share his experiences and Our Lady’s messages at 7pm on Monday, March 5th in the Church, and on Tuesday

morning, March 6th at a potluck breakfast/talk at 8:30am in St. Clare Hall.

Fr. Leon, the Chaplain to pilgrims in Medjugorje will speak

March 5th - 6th!

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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

YOUTH MINISTRY CATHOLIC CHURCH

SFA Youth Ministry empowers our young people to live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today by drawing them into

active participation in the life and mission of the Catholic Church

The Mission of SFA youth ministry is to assist

Parents in forming their children to become

lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.

a chastity retreat, will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Saturday, March 24th from 8:00am-3:00pm. While at Project Freedom youth will learn more about the virtue of chastity,

deepen his/her relationship with Christ through the sacraments, participate in games and skits, and hear testimonies from the Project Freedom retreat team!

Project Freedom is unique in that a parent retreat will be offered at the same time as the student program and parents will hear from a parent who has dealt with the struggles of

living chastity within their marriage, raising chaste teens and will provide parents with resources to face these

challenges. If it all possible, it is highly recommended that both you and your spouse attend the parent retreat.

For more information or to register for Project Freedom please contact Emily Savage by calling 722-4404 or by

emailing esavage@stfranciswichita.com.

JUNIOR CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY

The next JCYM is this Wednesday, March 7th in the school gym from 6:45-8:00pm! The night will include Shadow

Stations, music, and games. JCYM is for all 6th, 7th and 8th graders of the parish. There is no cost to attend.

PRAYER AND ACTION

Prayer and Action sign up is underway! This year we will be serving in Schulte, KS the weeks of June 10-15 and June 24-29. Prayer and Action is a weeklong mission trip in the Wichi-ta Diocese. The mission trip/retreat begins Sunday evening and concludes Friday afternoon. A mission team of seminari-ans and other dynamic young adults facilitate each Prayer & Action week. This team and the parish adult leaders will be with the students at the worksites, working side-by-side with them to paint, clean, do yard work, and other tasks for those in need. In the evenings, the team will lead Collatio, the retreat portion of Prayer & Action. Collatio is perhaps the most im-portant part of the day as the students pray, worship, and grow together in Jesus Christ. If you are interested in attend-ing Prayer and Action this summer space is limited so please email esavage@stfranciswichita.com or call Emily at

722-4404. Cost is $60.

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DINNERS MARCH 9 AND MARCH 23

Dinners support of Religious Education of our Seminarians and Religious. Dinners are at the Council Hall, 3202 W. 13th. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., serving from 5:30 p.m. ‘til 7:30 pm.

Suggested Donations:

Adults - $7.50

Kids – 6-12 $3.00

Less than 5 - free

Stations of the cross are held each Friday during Lent following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Excluding Good Friday.

A BETTER CHOICE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Help resurrect a culture of life. Compassionately serve women in need. Volunteer in a prayerful Catholic environment. There are many volunteer opportunities available at A Better Choice to fit your gifts and availability. Our most urgent needs are Friday morning volunteers, after-noon sonographers, and bilingual peer counselors. The next volunteer training will be held March 12-14. Please call Molly at 685-5757 for more information.

Fr. Jarrod Lies will celebrate a Mass of Healing and anointing on Thursday, March 15 at 11:00 a.m. All in the parish are in-vited to attend. Harvest House will have a potluck luncheon and meeting following in St. Clare Hall. If you are 55 and over and would like to join us for the luncheon please bring a cov-ered dish to share. For more information please contact Mardella at 722-4179 or John at 722-7611.

† PSR 1st Communion Mass will be March 10 at 5:00 p.m.

† St. Francis of Assisi 2nd grade 1st Communion Mass will be March 11 at 1:00 p.m.

BULLETIN NOTICES Please note that the due date for bulletin information is now Monday. All information must be submitted to the church office no later than 9:00 a.m. Monday. You may email your information to: SFAC@StFrancisWichita.com

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FEBRUARY 28 - Warming Souls Service Project 8

MARCH 7 - CYM Gym Games

MARCH 10-11 - DCYC, Double Tree Hilton

MARCH 14 - Night Prayer & Mass

MARCH 21 - CYM Retreat

MARCH 25 - Coffee and Rolls 9:30-11:30am

FULLY ALIVE - CYM RETREAT On March 21st, the Wednesday of Spring Break, CYM will be

on retreat. The high school students will gather together to learn, pray, and play. It will be a great time to regroup and refocus during lent. The retreat will be held at SFA in Cana

Hall. Registration is open and there is no cost. Please contact Emily at esavage@stfranciswichita.com to attend.

WARMING SOULS SERVICE PROJECT On behalf of St. Francis of Assisi CYM, I would like to say thank you to all who donated for Warming Souls Service

Project! We were able to make enough sack lunches to feed 100 men!

On Wednesday, March 28, CYM will again be making sack lunches. We will have a Sign-up Genius for anybody who would like to donate food items but we are also in need of

toothbrushes, toothpaste, minibars of soap and men's socks.

“Philip found Nathanael and told him, ‘We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus

of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” John 1:45

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BROCCOLI AND CHEESE MANICOTTI

Ingredients

8 ounces manicotti shells

1 (32-ounce) container ricotta cheese

1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella chesse, divided

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained

2 cups spaghetti sauce

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish

with cooking spray.

2. Cook manicotti shells according to package directions; drain,

rinse, and drain again.

3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella

cheese, the Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Add

broccoli; mix well.

1. Fill each manicotti shell with about 1/3 cup cheese mixture and

place in prepared baking dish. Pour spaghetti sauce over stuffed

shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

2. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbling.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH 7TH GRADE

Enrollment is underway for the 2018-19 Classes at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School for grades K-7. The Application for Admission can be found on the school website (stfranciswichita.com). Enrollment for Preschool is also underway for children aged 3-4. For more infor-mation about both of these opportunities, please contact the School Office (722-5171) or visit the School Website and check “What’s Happening”.

LENTEN CALL TO ACTION FOOD DRIVE

The Charities Committee's Lenten Food Drive for Our Daily Bread Food Pantry has started. If you missed getting a grocery sack last weekend you can find them on the table in the hall between church and the school. The food

drive runs from now through Palm Sunday, March 25. You can drop off your filled sack at the table any time between now and Palm Sunday, March 25. Thank you for supporting Our Daily Bread Food Pantry.

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.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS The Mental Health Support Group is available for anyone needing understanding and an outlet for personal experiences. The Mental Health Ministry provides a place where you are free to voice concerns in a safe and caring environment. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the St. Agnes Ministry House (Corner of Socora and Bekemeyer). For more information call Larry at 259-8210

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL A Catholic lay organization that leads its members to join to-gether to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need who live within our parish boundaries. It is personalized involvement that takes the form of interven-tion, consolation, or offers support through direct dollar or in-kind service. The Society collaborates with other stewardship committees in the parish to help relieve the need and address the cause. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul meets at 7:00 pm in the St. Agnes of Assisi Ministry House on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

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Liturgical Stewards

ELIJAH CUP Please check in with Priest before Mass. To sign up please call the Church Office at 722-4404 March 10-11 Michael Hybl March 17-18 Leon Keizer

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MASS INTENTIONS- MAR. 5—MAR. 4, 2018

Monday 5th 8:00 a.m. Spec. Int. (Sr. Anne Farran)

5:30 p.m. Thomas Rosner

Tuesday 6th 8:00 a.m. John Kisner

5:30 p.m. Gregory & Gene Seely

Wednesday 7th 8:00 a.m. Derrol Dvorak

6:30 p.m. Judy Keeler

Thursday 8th 8:00 a.m. Spec. Int. (Harriet Rosa)

5:30 p.m. Bill Sanders

Friday 9th 8:00 a.m. Thanksgiving

5:30 p.m. Matt Smith

Saturday 10th 8:00 a.m. William Blalock

5:00 p.m. Spec. Int. (Michele Kostelecky)

7:00 p.m. Christopher Killough

Sunday 11th 7:00 a.m. All Souls

8:30 a.m. Carolyn Shelton

10:00 a.m. Florence O’Neal

11:30 a.m. Spec. Int. (Ida Gerstner)

1:00 p.m. For the People

GENEROSITY ABOUNDS - FINANCE FIGURES Thank you for your financial support of our Parish!

Week ending February 11, 2018 Contributions ................................................................. $86,220 Required Funds ............................................................ $100,365 Total .............................................................................. ($14,145)

July 2017 to Date Contributions ............................................................ $3,280,857 Required Funds ......................................................... $3,512,775 Total ............................................................................ ($231,918)

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

Weekday Servers & Lectors Monday, March 5, at 8:00 a.m.

Altar Servers: K. Forbes/L. Forbes

Master Server Jason Stephenson

Monday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m.

Lector: Mary Kay Blasi

Altar Servers: J. Sanburn/L. O’Connor

Tuesday, March 6, at 8:00 a.m.

Altar Servers: J. Tran/L. Shelton

Tuesday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m.

Lector: Patti Bluml

Altar Servers: J. Pearson/N. Brummett

Wednesday, March 7, at 8:00 a.m.

Altar Servers: B. Overlie/E. Iseman

Wednesday, March 7, at 5:30 p.m.

Lector: Laurie Briggs

Altar Servers: C. Hampel/S. Charlton

Thursday, March 8, at 8:00 a.m.

Altar Servers: J. Stephenson/K. McClure

Thursday, March 8, at 5:30 p.m.

Lector: Suzanne Buchanan

Altar Servers: G. McElhiney/N. Smith

Friday, March 9, at 8:00 a.m.

Altar Servers: A. Harter/D. Kaul/H. Faber

Master Server Luke Timmermeyer

Friday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m.

Lector: Danny Burt

Altar Servers: J. Exley/J. Exley/T. Stewart

Saturday, March 10, at 8:00 a.m.

Lector: Herb Shaner

Altar Servers: J. Stuckey/K. Stuckey

MON 5

TUE 6

WED 7

THU 8

FRI 9

SAT 10

SUN 11

LEGION OF MARY St. Bonaventure Center after the 8:00 a.m. Mass.

FR. LEON SPEAKING 7:00 p.m. in the Church

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL 7:00 p.m. in St. Agnes of Assisi Ministry House.

CHILD OF MY HEART Miscarriage and Stillbirth Support Group St.

Bonaventure Center at 7:30 pm. Questions please call or text Becky at 210-1098.

LADIES ROSARY GROUP Meet in St. Bonaventure Center from

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. All ladies are welcome. ST. FRANCIS GIRLS’ ENSEMBLE

8th grade through high school, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in St. Clare Hall Music Room.

BIBLE STUDY We will meet in St. Bonaventure Center after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. We will be studying Genesis.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS After 5:30 p.m. Mass

FR. LEON SPEAKING Fr. Leon Breakfast & speech St. Clare Hall 8:30 a.m.

MOMS OF YOUNG CHILDREN 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ROSARY GROUP

7:00 p.m. in the Church. All are welcome. This week’s

petition is: “Mary our Mother, during this Lenten season help us grow closer to your Son by loving Him above every-thing. Teach us to grow in prayer, fasting and almsgiving.”

ST. FRANCIS 10:00 A.M. CHOIR Rehearse at 7:00 p.m. in Clare Hall Music Room.

ST. FRANCIS MEN’S ENSEMBLE Rehearse at 8:30 p.m. in Clare Hall Music room. All

men of the parish are welcome.

THE ROSARY will be prayed after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the church.

All are invited. PSR FRIST COMMUNION

5:00 p.m. Mass

FIRST COMMUNION

1:00 p.m. Mass

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Liturgical Stewards 6 Parish Directory

PRAYER REQUESTS Donna: (8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) ..................... 316.722.6204 Kevin or Karen: (6:00-10:00 p.m.) ............ 316.721.1771 E-mail ............................. sfaprayerchain@gmail.com KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #4118 ..................316.461.6481

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA LIBRARY Hours: Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. & Sunday 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Call 706-7185 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Phone ....................................................... 1.800.848.LOVE NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Those interested in attending NFP classes may contact the diocesan office at 316-685-6776. Website: www.nfpwichita.org. PROJECT RACHEL If you or a friend is hurting from an abortion, please call 316-634-1300 today.

LOST AND FOUND Please check Lost and Found in front walkway. Items will only be kept for two weeks before donating to Good Will.

CHANGES Please keep the Church Office informed of changes in names, addresses, phone numbers, etc. By letting us know you have moved, we can save money on postage returns and keep our membership roster up to date.

BULLETIN NOTICES Must be submitted to church office no later than 9:00 a.m. Monday.

SACRAMENTS Baptisms: After weekend Masses by appointment only. Parents registered here at St. Francis please call the church office at 722-4404. Matrimony: Call the priest at the Rectory at least 9 months in advance.

PARISH STAFF Fr. C. Jarrod Lies ................. (cell phone) 316.304.5291 E-Mail ................................... frlies@stfranciswichita.com Fr. Andrew Labenz .............. (cell phone) 620.960.2687 E-Mail .............................. frlabenz@stfranciswichita.com Fr. Andrew Walsh .............................................................. E-Mail ............................... frwalsh@stfranciswichita.com Medical Emergency Number ................ 316.531.0184 Emily Savage, Dir. Youth/Young Adult ... 316-722-4404 Vanessa Condreay, Confirmation Coordinator 316.640.8527 Kelly Brandt, Parish School of Religion ........ 316.641.5852 Mary Carter, School Principal ....................... 316.722.5171

PARISH OFFICE/RECTORY Office .............................................................. 316.722.4404 Fax .................................................................. 316.722.4738 Website .................................... www.stfranciswichita.com E-Mail ..................................... sfac@stfranciswichita.com

SCHOOL Phone.............................................................. 316.722.5171 Fax .................................................................. 316.722.0492

Saturday, March 10, at 5:00 p.m.

Lector/Commentator: Fey Barles/Dave Becker

Offertory Gifts: Larry & Martha Dostert

Altar Servers: B. Booth/G. Rogers/Z. Rogers

Master of Ceremony: Isaac Iseman

Eucharistic Minister: Kay Suchan/Lynn & Rene Feldkamp/

Peggy Meyer/Rachel Little

Saturday, March 10, at 7:00 p.m.

Lector/Commentator: Jeff Cerre/Sean Hudspeth

Offertory Gifts: David & Connie Damm

Altar Servers: B. Zamzow/B. Prichard/D. Dugan

Master of Ceremony: Joshua Vo

Eucharistic Minister: Jeff & Sharon Cerre/Collette Schumacher

Jill & Roger Kerschen

Sunday, March 11, at 7:00 a.m.

Lector/Commentator: Johanna Forshee/Deanna Abildgaard

Altar Servers: A. Daigle/H. Nguyen/L. Becker

Eucharistic Minister: Jean Rees/Maren Breit/Mary Carter/

Myron Ewy/ Need Volunteer

Sunday, March 11, at 8:30 a.m.

Lector/Commentator: Sarah Westbury/Kristin Martin

Offertory Gifts: Christopher & Megan Davis

Altar Servers: K. Reynaga/M. Zwenger/P. Burns

Master of Ceremony: Grady McElhiney

Eucharistic Minister: Rod Dix/Kay & Leroy Goodknight

Dwayne Dugan/Thomas Mayhill

Sunday, March 11, at 10:00 a.m.

Lector/Commentator: Monica Hammer/Madelyn Hammer

Offertory Gifts: Leann & Stephen Cless

Altar Servers: A. Kerschen/H. Lubbers/J. Weakland

Master of Ceremony: Isaac Elpers

Eucharistic Minister: Mike & Jennifer Hybl/Linda Looney/

Sandi Baalman/Sharon Sanders

Sunday, March 11, at 11:30 a.m.

Lector/Commentator: Tim Fox/Emily Riggs

Offertory Gifts: Bryan & Frances Cook

Altar Servers: B. Newman/B. Wadlowe/J. Miller

Master of Ceremony: Gus Hauge

Eucharistic Minister: Ann Daigle/Jenny Morgan/Larry Doster

Martha Doster/Sean Hudspeth

Sunday, March 11, at 1:00 p.m.

Lector/Commentator: Sondra Garvey/Randy Phelps

Offertory Gifts: Brent & Joyce Dick

Altar Servers: C. Strunk/G. Ternes/Need Volunteer

Master of Ceremony: Emmanuel Zink

Eucharistic Minister: Carole Conley/John Vasquez/Susan Fry

Ryan Biedron/Logan Petersen

MUSIC SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 10

5:00 p.m. Matt Ho/Steffanie Hinson

7:00 p.m. Ann Chase/Bogners Sunday, March 11

8:30 a.m. Ryan Dick/Emma Sanburn

10:00 a.m. M. Schippers/Trad. Choir

11:30 a.m. Calvin Morgan/Clare Morgan

1:00 p.m. Elias Iseman/Marilyn Moreland