Epiphany of Our Lord

Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. Psalm 72

Jan 7 to Jan 15, 2017 Mass Intentions + Memorial Mass SI – Special Intention Mass

Sat Jan 75:00pm SP + Chuck O’Neill by Louise O’Neill & family 6:30pm SJ + Dena & Linda Drumm by Robert & Marie Drumm Sun Jan 8 8:30am ST + Shirley Schilig 10:30am SFX SI for the people of all 4 parishes

Fr. Quentin will be gone this week, so there will be no daily Masses said in our parishes. We did schedule Mass intentions, so he will have those with him to say. The Mass intentions include: - SI Dave Freeman by Kathy Freeman - SI Declan & Daxon Drumm by Robert & Marie Drumm - SI 69th Wedding Anniv. Ronald & Lorraine Heinz by Tom & Cyndy Heinz

Confessions will be heard on Saturday and Sunday at regular scheduled times.

If you have a sacramental emergency, please contact the office or Angela directly # 620-203-0488. Thank you!

Sat Jan 14 5:00pm SP SI for all Collins & Jirak families by Tom & Ann Collins 6:30pm SJ + Harry & Dorothy Bunescu by John Massoth Sun Jan 15 8:30am ST For the people of all 4 parishes 10:30am SFX SI Dave & Kathy Freeman

A message from Father Quentin…

We celebrate the feast of Epiphany today as the conclusion of our Christmas season with the Baptism of the Lord falling on Monday this year.

One of the focuses of the Epiphany is upon the Magi that come to offer homage to the King of Kings. We can see prophesy's of a visit like this in Psalm 72:10-11, "May the kings of Tarshish and the islands bring tribute, the kings of Arabia and Seba offer gifts. May all kings bow before him, all nations serve him." and also in Isaiah 60:3,6, "Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; All from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the Lord." Christian legend has named these three kings or magi Balthasar, Gaspar, and Melchior.

Let us show our honor, respect, and worship to the King of Kings and Lord of Lord's, Jesus Christ.

May God Bless you.

Welcome to all our visitors!

If you are new to the area and would like to join oneof our four parishes, or are visiting and need anything

during your stay, please notify the office or contactFr. Quentin directly. God bless!

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentSJ 3pm – 11:30pm Wednesday

SFX 8am - 10pm Thursday

ST 9am – 9pm Thursday

\ Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 – 5:55pm SJ Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:00am SFX Fridays 4:30 – 4:55pm SP Saturdays

7:30 – 7:55am ST Sundays 7:00 – 7:55am SFX 1st Saturdays

For a reconciliation time that better fits your schedule, contact Father Quentin directly. Thank you and God bless.

Main Office Hours: 8:30am – 11:30am: Tues - FridayWe’re closed every Monday and observed Holy Days For a meeting time that better fits your schedule, please contact Father or the office directly. Thank you. Bulletin Deadline: All items for the bulletin need to be submitted to the office by 8am each Wednesday morning in order to run in that week’s bulletin. Thanks + Mass Intentions + can be said as a memorial or for special intentions. A typical intention offering would be $10 per Mass. Masses are currently being scheduled for February/March and further into the year. Please contact the office if you would like to place a request. Baptisms – Please contact Father or the office at least 3 weeks prior to scheduling.Weddings – Please contact Father or the office at least 6 months or more prior to scheduling.

Please pray for all those in need of the Lord’s healing touch… Rachel Belcher, Sonja Brungardt, Kayrn Chete, Kristine Cowan, Fr. Paul Frank, Kiefer Hawkins, Bob Heil, Ronald Heinz, Rita Hurst, Doyle Johnson, Linda Lewis, Johnny Littlefield, Ina Fae Merritt, Jamie Myers, Fr. Efron Nano, Andrea Quetone, Lora Snook, Kenny Singleton, Glenda Thweatt, Roy White, Shane Wille, Steve Wise

Please pray for the following: + Pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis; Archbishop Naumann; Fr. Quentin and all religious. + Pray for Nicholas Ashmore, Brent Stull, Anne Stuhlsatz, Joe Wahlmeier and all those discerning their vocation. + Pray for our Confirmation and 1st Communion students. + Pray for Evelyn Agnew, all our faithful departed, those that will die this day, and for all the souls in purgatory.

Reflection…….

Our homes are where ‘Church’ begins. In this new year, focus on how you can be a reflection of Christ to all the members of your family.

Church of the Home Prayer

Your love, O God, is our source of courage and hope.

Your love is our strength when we are lonely, frustrated, and discouraged when activities pull us away from one another.

Help us to recognize your presence in our family as we support and care for each other.

May our family time ring with laughter and our actions speak of the love that holds us together.

Loving God, we offer our family life to you as we try to model your love shown to us in your Son, Jesus.

Amen.

Legion of Mary is a group of lay people that pray and serve in our parishes. The group meets at 7pm each Sunday evening at a local parish. If you would like to join or more information about this group, please contact Father directly or Marie Drumm 620-203-8391.

Announcements for all 4 parishesArchbishop’s Call to Share Campaign has started for the 2017 year. We ask that each family prayerfully consider what help they can give towards this campaign. Your generous monetary support provides the continued basis for many of the Archbishop’s Northeast Kansas church projects. If you are unable to donate, please mark your pledge card that you will continue to pray for the success of our church and all its endeavors. God bless you!

Flock Note sign up reminder – if you are not receiving the 4 parish emails that include the bulletin, updates from Father, or information about the parishes, then please notify the office. We will need your email address so that we can add you to the notification list. This contact will be the quickest way to receive winter weather updates. Thank you! We have a temporary website set up as the new one is still being created. If you need to review a bulletin or check on a Flocknote reminder, you can go to this website address and see the information. www.st-francis-joseph-patrick-teresa.org Join FORMED today for many options to grow in the faith. It is a Free registration! Please go to www.formed.org and use the 4 parish code K97VG2 and register your family for this great opportunity. Happy New Year!

Winter Weather Updates: During bad weather, we will notify you of our 4 parish Mass status by Flock Note and area News broadcasts. Please check your email and watch local television stations for cancellations. God’s blessings to all for safe travels during this wintertime season.

Knights of Columbus, Council 6055

All Catholic men, 18yrs and older are

are welcome to become members of The Knights of Columbus. Each parish has a group that is active and would be glad to have additional members. If you are interested in joining, please notify Fr. Quentin or the office and we will get you in contact with your K of C council for more information.

January Events2017 Topeka Regional Catholic Women’s Retreat will be held on Saturday, Jan 14, from 6:30am to 1pm at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th Street, Topeka, KS. Hallie Lord will be the Keynote speaker. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information or to register go to ctktopeka.org Or contact Tonya Campbell at 785-221-8652.

TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) at Prairie Star Ranch is a retreat that explores the Paschal Mystery through a series of talks, reflections

and reconciliation. Cost is $110 per person and is for ages 16 – 21yrs. There is also an adult session. To register or for more details visit: www.archkck.org/TeensEncounterChrist The next retreat date is March 11 -13 at Prairie Star Rach.

Speaker Chap Clark, Author of Hurt 2.0 will be holding two engagements: Wed, Jan. 18 at St. James Academy, 7- 8:30pm or Thurs, Jan 19 at Savior Pastoral Center, 9:30am-noon. Chap Clark is a leading youth ministry expert and will speak on points relating to youth in today’s technological society. This is for all priests, parents, youth ministers and those that have any interaction with our church’s youth. Women’s Discernment Retreat s for any single women between the ages of 18 and 30 and will be held at Prairie Star Ranch beginning at 5:30pm on Jan 20 and running until the afternoon of Jan 21. This Retreat is full of opportunities to grow in community and friendship, develop a deeper understanding of how God is speaking to you, and meet some of the consecrated women who are joyfully serving the Church today. Register today at www.archkck.org/ranch or 785-746-5693 Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend will be held in Kansas City on Jan 27-29. For more information or to apply, please visit our website: www.wwme4youandme.org or call Tony & Barb Zimmerman, 816-741-4066 or email directly tonybarbz@prodigy.net

February Events8th grade Pro-life essay and digital media contest! Theme: “We are the #Prolife Generation” Turn in a 500 word or less Essay and a digital media creation: imovie, cartoon, commercial, poem, photography or original art. Cash prizes! Deadline is Feb. 1st. For more information go to: www.archkck.org/prolife or email Alli Donohue at adonohue@archkck.org February 4 & 5 – Rural Outreach Youth Ministry Training for parish grants. Please watch the bulletin for more information for this wonderful opportunity for your Youth Ministry program. Join us for the second annual HISTORY AND HERETICS SYMPOSIUM held at the Liberty Theater in Fort Scott, KS February 17-18th, 2017. Speakers include Christopher Check of Catholic Answers, Dale Ahlquist of the American Chesterton Society, Kevin O'Brien of Theater of the Word, and Anthony Esolen (author of Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of your Child) to offer us Restoration of the Imagination. For more info and to register, visit: http://prairietroubadour.orgJr. High Youth Rally will be held on February 26. Cost will be $23 per attendee including chaperones. This is for all 6 – 8th grades. Contact your parish Youth Minister for more information.

General Information The Gabriel Project is for anyone that is pregnant and could use help. Please call 913-602-0306. We are also always seeking more volunteers. Do you have time to give? Let us know by e-mail: volunteer@gabrielprojectkc.com New Archdiocesan Special Needs Ministry is now available and servers persons with disabilities. Call Tom at # 913.647.3054 for special needs support. For more information from the Archdiocese, go to www.archkck.org You will find links for parents, youth, singles/young adults, and many more planned events and opportunities. Thank you for your support.

Announcements from the Archdiocese of KCK

Camp Tekakwitha registrations open soon for 5th grade through High School. If you are interested at all in attending camp this summer, please speak to your parish DRE, Youth Minister, contact the office, or go to the Archdiocesan website directly archkck.org and go to Youth Ministry and then camp. Scholarships are available and camps fill quickly, so don’t delay! All camps are at Prairie Star Ranch, Williamsburg.

St. Teresa of Avila Parish Announcements

Feast Day: October 15

St. Teresa of Jesus

Welcome to the family of God! Baptized this past week, Greyson Anthony Keith Brooks, son of Derek and Laci (Noonan) Brooks. Congratulations!

Jan 8 Servers Austin Teter, Kate Dieker, Matt Dieker Lector Bill Pracht Cantor Evelyn Ervin Offertory Dustin BrooksEucharist Ron Ohl, Larry Dieker, Dave Pracht Ushers Ryan Tastove, Rebecca TeterHosting Dave Pracht, Bill Pracht Circle One

Jan 15Servers Guy Young, Michael Lehman,

Avery Blaufuss Lector Alice Nolan Cantor Ruth PrachtOffertory Marilyn Brooks Eucharist Alton Ludolph, Mary Ann Morgan,

LaDonna True Ushers Wilma Setter, Cara BowenHosting Frank Tastove, Michael SpletcherCircle 2

St. Patrick Parish Announcements

Feast Day: March 17

The Apostle of Ireland

Welcome to the family of God! Baptized this past week, Michelle Leigh Short and Conner Scott Short, daughter and son Paul and Rebecca (Engelken) Short. Congratulations to all!

Altar Society Meeting will be held Jan 7 at 8am, please plan to attend. We will be planning for St. Patrick's Day Celebration on March 12th and discussing and planning for other upcoming spring activities.

January Cleaners: Bonnie Stark & Joan Gagnon

Jan 7 Lector Jackie Klenda Eucharist Mike Engelken & Cookie Rausch Offertory Kenny7 & Cookie Rausch

Jan 14Lector Ann Collins Eucharist Alice Lickteig & Cara Engelken

Offertory Mike & Sue Stringer Jan 21

Lector Judy Broyles Eucharist Christine Dykes & Ann CollinsOffertory Mike & Cara Engelken & family

St. Francis Xavier Parish Announcements

Feast Day: December 3

The Apostle of the Indies & Japan

Year End Contribution Statements are in the back of church for pick-up. Thanks for your generous giving.New Contribution Envelope boxes are in the back of church. Please pick up yours and if you do not have a box, please feel free to register and take one. Thanks.

Jan 8 Greeters John Massoth Offertory Tim & Katherine Austin Lector Kim Robrahn Eucharist& Cup

Patty BeyerPhilip Beyer, Gwen Birk

Sacristan Andrea Jones Cross Gavin Finnerty Servers Nikita Rogers, Halle Finnerty Ushers Chris Jones & John Massoth Hospitality David & Sara Combes,

Dwight & Rhodora Decker Rosary Duane Smith

Jan 15Greeters David & Sara CombesOffertory Richard & Leslie Mahoney Lector Cynthia RogersEucharist and Cup

Ray RyanAndrea Jones, Susan Mueller

Sacristan Michelle VanderLinden Cross Logan Herrman Servers Ella Herrman, Yasmin RogersUshers Butch Wilkinson, Mark Davidson Hospitality Paul & Robbi Herrman

Chris & Andrea Jones Rosary Altar Society

St. Joseph Parish Announcements

Feast Day: March 19

Patron saint of fathers

Mass intentions are open and needed for February and later dates. Contact the office for more details. January cleaners: Karen Milliken

Jan 7 Lector Joe Lichteanuer Eucharist Jennifer Stukey, Pete Foltz Offertory Ty & Emily Piper

Jan 14

Lector Joe Lichtenauer Eucharist Kevin Thimmesch, Neil Thimmesch Offertory Michelle Lee family

Jan 21Lector Michelle Lee Eucharist Kevin Thimmesch, Neil Thimmesch Offertory John Lichtenauer family