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Helping parishioners grow in holiness by providing opportuni!es to serve God and our community through hospitality, prayer and worship, forma!on and service.
Holy Mass Schedule
Mon ................... 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m.
Tues ................... 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m.
Wed ................... 6:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.
Thurs.................. 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m.
Fri ...................... 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m.
Sat .......................................8:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m. Vigil
Sun..................... 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m., 12:00 Noon
Reconciliation 1/2 hour before weekday Masses
Sat ........................... 7:30—7:50 a.m.
3:30—4:30 p.m.
Additional Confessions Available during the seasons of Lent
and Advent.
Table of Contents Weekly Readings .............................. 3
Mass Inten!ons ................................ 3
Altar Server Schedule ....................... 4
Liturgical Roles ................................ 4
Sacrament Informa!on..………………. 5
School Informa!on ........................... 7
Stewardship Informa!on ................ 8
Community Events .......................... 9
Contact Informa!on ....................... 12
Pastor: Reverend Ma!hew C. McGinness
Parochial Vicar: Reverend Joshua R. Evans
Parochial Vicar: Reverend Derek J. Thome
Welcome Fr. Derek! It is with happy hearts that we welcome Rev. Derek Thome to our parish family!
Ordained a priest of our Diocese on Saturday, May 26, 2018, Fr. Derek began his assign-
ment as Parochial Vicar at our parish on Tuesday, June 19.
Born to Jean and Howard Thome on December 7, 1988, Fr. Derek was the
youngest of three boys. His parents now live south of Goddard and are members of St.
John the Evangelist in Clonmel. Father Derek’s brother, Grant, and his wife, Leah, live in
Tonganoxie. Father’s brother Jarrod and his wife, Emily, live in Wichita with their four
daughters.
Father Derek graduated from Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in 2007. Hav-
ing thought about the priesthood only a bit while in high school, Fr. Derek a!ended
Kansas State University and ul#mately graduated with a Masters Degree in Architec-
ture. A$er gradua#ng college, certain life experiences led Fr. Derek to wonder if the
priesthood would be right for him so he entered the seminary at Mount St. Mary’s in Emmitsburg, MD, to “rule it
out”. While in the seminary, Fr. Derek dabbled in broadcast journalism, doing webcasts for their NCAA Division I
men’s and women’s soccer teams as well as baseball. It was a$er 1st Theology at the Mount when Fr. Derek
recognized he had fallen in love with God and that is when he became confident in his decision to pursue a
priestly voca#on.
In addi#on to kayaking in the rivers and creeks of south central and southeastern Kansas, Fr. Derek en-
joys watercolor pain#ng as well as trying out new micro-brews. He is looking forward to ge&ng to know his STA
family and is excited about spending his first two years of priesthood here at our parish.
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Please spend an hour with the Me. Share with Me your
fears, anxie#es, and joys, read My Word, pray the Holy Ro-
sary, meditate on My will for you and come to know Me,
My mercy, and My love for you.
HOURS THAT PRAYER PARTNERS ARE NEEDED:
Monday: 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 3:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. (URGENT), 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m. (URGENT)
Friday: 1:00 a.m., 2:00 a.m., Noon, 1:00 p.m.
If you would like to commit to one of these hours or a
different hour, please call Eric or Mary Von Hoene at (316)
295-7436 or the Church Office at 683-6569.
Hospita l i ty
Prayer & Worship
Last Chance! This is the final week of photography sessions to be in-
cluded in our Parish Pictorial Directory. Families who
par#cipate will receive a complimentary 8x10 photo and
a copy of the new Directory. To schedule your appoint-
ment, please visit the parish website at
www.StThomasWichita.com.
+Sco! Banks, husband of Michele Banks and father of Jack Banks, on June 14
+Rita Seidel on June 17
This Week’s Memorial Anniversaries of Parish Brothers and Sisters June 25-July 1: M. Diane
DeBroeck, Chris#ne Knoblach, Theodore Keever, Mary Ann Huycke, Jane O’Connor, Lucille Jackson, Bertha Louise Zuendel,
Sarah Horine, Jeanne McCracken Duvall, Edward S#so, Christy Razook, Alice Drummond, Margaret Jane Larson, Paul
Joseph Dondlinger, Marvin Huff, Agnes Marie Quinn, Bill Wiesner, Walt House
Parishioners Who Are Sick or Injured: Ken Anthem, George Asher, Clay Gordon, Paul Hampel, Judy Janis, Cliff Keyes,
Jack & Dixie Malone, Margaret Monnat, Tony Perez, Susan Relph, Mary Russell, Mike Smith, Pat Smith, Marie Snyder,
Robert Snyder, Megan Stadler, Phyllis Wilson, Barbara Wise, Andrew Wray
Others Who Are Sick: Emily Franklin (granddaughter of Mary Ann Lickteig), Ed Gratz (Joan & Ray Miller’s brother-in-law), Darrin
Martinez (cousin of Marta Curry), Valentin Martinez and Anna Mirallie (brother and daughter of Simona [Raul] Martinez), Carla
McKee (mother of Mark), Paxton Naccarato (grandson of Judy & David Naccarato), Paul & Maureen Pedlar, Dmetri Riedel
(grandson of Judy & David Naccarato), Mariana Salas (cousin of Ana Salgado), Rosa Lee Smith (mother of Cheri Jones), Joe Stadler
(Andy’s father), Bruce Terrell Jr.
Those in Harm’s Way: Capt. Mark Bartak, USAF (son of Sara & Gary Bartak), Sgt. Jordan Desmarteau, Army Ranger
(brother of Jason, grandson of Mitzi & the late Duane Desmarteau and Donna & Bob Peters), USAF AFC Elfie Diltz
(granddaughter of Marie & Robert Snyder and niece of Kathy Hanas), Thaddeus Dippolito (son of Lucy and brother of
Therese), CW-5 Joseph D. Eble (Godson of JoAnne & Tom Vonderbrink), Sgt. Travis Elder, Tank Commander USNG (son of
Terri Lees), MA2 Bobby Fugit, US Navy (son of Peggy & Bob), Sgt. Jason Gribbon, US Army (son-in-law of Judy and Mel
Werner), Sgt. George R. Hanna, Kentucky USNG (Son of Shelly and George Hanna), Alex Johnson, DMT US Navy (son of
Nicole & Jason Cervantes), Pvt. Marcus Mathiot, US Army (great-grandson of Margarita Schulte), Tech Sgt. Tom Randle Jr.,
USAF (nephew of Sally Porter), Captain Michael Seis, USAF F-16 Fighter Pilot (son of Mike Seis), Pvt. Blake Stubbs, U.S.
Army (son of Melissa Pa!erson), USAF Senior Airman Daniel Rose (grandson of Pat Rose), USAF Capt. Anthony Hertach
(nephew of Kay Clark), PVT Chris#an Mar#nez, U.S. Army (great-grandson of Margarita Schulte), USAF Capt. Abi Wolf
Hertach (niece of Kay Clark)
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Prayer & Worship
This Week’s Mass Intentions Sunday, June 24
7:30 a.m. +Jane Byrne
9:00 a.m. 2018 Father’s Day Inten#ons
10:30 a.m. +Richard Ha!rup
Noon The People of the Parish
Monday, June 25
6:30 a.m. Kathleen Varner
8:15 a.m. +2018 Father’s Day Inten#ons
Tuesday, June 26
6:30 a.m. 2018 Father’s Day Inten#ons
8:15 a.m. +Mary Villar
Wednesday, June 27
6:30 a.m. +Carolyn Buche
6:30 p.m. Ka#e Wells
Thursday, June 28
6:30 a.m. +Brian Maloney
8:15 a.m. Kay Clark & Albert Ware
Friday, June 29
6:30 a.m. Tom & Dorothy Brake
8:15 a.m. +Virginia Purinton
Saturday, June 30
8:00 a.m. +Pat Dreiling
5:00 p.m. +Alice Drummond
Readings for the Week of June 24, 2018
Sunday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/
Acts 13:22-26/ Lk 1:57-66, 80
Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13
[7b]/Mt 7:1-5
Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-
3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9D]/Mt 7:6, 12-14
Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36,
37, 40 [33a]/Mt 7:15-20
Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/
Mt 7:21-29
Friday: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/
2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19
Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7,
20-21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17
Next Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12,
13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43
July 4 Mass at 8:15 a.m.
only
L iturg ica l Roles
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Prayer & Worship
As a reminder, our Adoration Chapel becomes our Cry Room, during all Sunday Obligation Masses. Parishioners
with small children are to be welcomed into the Chapel pews to worship and celebrate during these masses; oth-
ers who do not have small children are kindly asked to consider sitting in the main church. Thank you!
Weekday Altar Server Schedule Monday, June 25
6:30 a.m. S Schnieders, B Nece
8:15 a.m. N Heeren, E Vu
Tuesday, June 26
6:30 a.m. Z Toon, B Nece
8:15 a.m. E Navarro, N Heeren
Wednesday, June 27
6:30 a.m. S Debbrecht, C Munley
6:30 p.m. S Higgins, L Traglia
Thursday, June 28
6:30 a.m. S Debbrecht, C Munley
8:15 a.m. S Calderon, A Schreck
Friday, June 29
6:30 a.m. S Schnieders, S Debbrecht
8:15 a.m. S Calderon, E Erdman
Saturday, June 30
8:00 a.m. S Richardson, L Reiter
June 30-July 1,
2018
7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Noon 6:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Lectors T Mohr
L Smith
M Schaefer
J Schiffel
N Salgado
M Babich
C Schneider
S Ba!
D Bengtson
N Wisniewski
R Glaze
M Werner
Gi" Bearer C Labarca F Foster S Grim E McGuire S Olson Sub Needed
EMsHC L Labarca
D Chavira
R Chavira
M Rohr
L Judge
S Bartak
N Rambo
A Regan
W Appelhans
K Kryzer
D White
R Klitzke
A Wilson
Sub Needed
B Mellinger
M Ha!rup
K Clark
J Toon
S Huffman
R Wright
C Barba-Abay
M Wells
Sub Needed
I Huhnke
K Geist
G Hartman
G Bleakney
T Barr
J Werner
B West
M Orme
A Miller
K Brandt
K Morton
Ushers (Head) D Wildeman T Seidhoff J Gray B Finn M Dondlinger
H Boger
J Munley
T Sanders
Sub Needed
B Fugit
P Fugit
A Meitzner
T Hertel
S Grim
Z Woodburn
P Ahern
D Kizziar
B Barnard
J Barrier
M Morris
L Greiving
G Feuerborn
J Hale
S Miller
M Mitchell
Sub Needed
R Es#vo
Greeters P Myers
J Viurquez
R Adams
D Bui
S Labidi
J Wilbert
D Williams
A Wilson/Z Worrell
T Heeren
M Montemayor
C Friess/ M Jabara
S Mendoza
J Bird
J Farha
Coffee &
Donuts
K Ross
J Rupp
K Schaefer
J Rodriguez
K Rosell
D Rweikiza
T McGuire
Y Chen
Nursery (10:30) A Zachgo J Reiter P Zachgo S Zachgo
STA Statue Children’s Liturgy K Reif
Altar Servers K Sueper
M Amphone
N Le
R Rebolledo
J Rebolledo
J Medina
J Wrinn
L Reiter
J Kor=age
M McGuire
C Nguyen
S Higgins
C Geist
J Mies
B Olson
T Berends
H Thengvall
L Price
MCs T Clevenger E Truong G Woodburn M Ngugi P Daood T Ellio!
Fa i th Format ion
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Sacraments Bap$sm: Classes are offered bimonthly. First #me parents
are required to a!end a bap#sm class prior to scheduling a
Bap#sm. The next class is July 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., in the
Assembly Room. Please call 683-6569 to register.
Sacrament of Matrimony: One of the engaged pair or his
or her parent must be a registered and ac#ve parishioner
for six months before wedding prepara#on can begin. The
couple should make an appointment with a parish priest at
least nine months prior to the an#cipated wedding date.
The priest will set the date on the calendar (not office per-
sonnel).
Anoin$ng of the Sick: This sacrament is offered in the
chapel on the last Saturday of the month in the chapel fol-
lowing the 8:00 a.m. Mass or by appointment.
Devotions Adora$on Open Sunday 2:00 p.m.-Friday 6:00 p.m. except
Monday-Friday from 6:00-10:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer of the Church Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. in
the Church Library.
Divine Mercy Chaplet Fridays and Sundays, 3:00 p.m., in
the chapel.
Rosary 20 minutes before most Masses, 25 minutes be-
fore the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Sacred Heart Devo$ons First Fridays a$er the 8:15 a.m.
Mass
First Saturday 7:40 a.m. Rosary, 8:00 a.m. Mass and Our
Lady of Fa#ma Prayers a$er Mass
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devo$ons Each Tuesday
following the 8:15 a.m. Mass.
Baptism Preparation Class First-#me expectant parents wishing to give the gi$ of God’s sanc#fying grace to their newborns through the Sacrament of
Bap#sm are asked to a!end our Bap#smal Prepara#on Class, prior to the birth of the baby. The next class will be held
Monday, July 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room. To register, please contact the Church Office at 683-6569.
Scripture Reflection As we celebrate today's feast, we are reminded that God creates and fashions each one of us with intent and purpose. We
are not random accidents. We are special crea#ons and wonderfully made. Each of us brings a unique twist to the one shot
at life that we are given. As people of faith and children of God, we are asked to use our specialness to announce God's
kingdom. Each of us reveals a unique part of God's face. Each day presents opportuni#es to communicate our faith to oth-
ers and to reveal God's mercy. We have the means to point the way to Christ. How can we show Jesus to others today?
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The Lord’s Diner, June 30 Food Prep: Tom Sanders, Jay Lies, Jan Lies, Gabriella Gach, Rose Ann Burkhart, Jerry Burkhart, Judy
Marstall. L Gillen
Evening Shi" (5:00 p.m.): B/G/J Adams, M Babich, S Beard, C Briley, J Cillessen, K Clark, B/P Edison,
R/S Evans, J/T Feuerborn, B/M Grelinger, E/J/N Herlocker, J Hetrick, M Jarvis, H Johnson, I Johnson, K/
T Kryzer, C Lawrie, M Loy, M Lynch, A/P Malone, K/L McNeil, B Mwanga, K/M/M Onofrio, J Rempel, A/C Schafer, T Shep-
herd, J Torralbo, J Ultzsch, G/M Vall-Serra, J Wanjau, M/P Wegeng, K Wemhoff, C White, C/M Young
STA Coordinator: Jolene Boswell, [email protected], 316-634-1089
STA Scheduler: Mary Mills, [email protected], 316-214-4800
As we all know, fashion changes with the seasons! However, as the temperatures get warmer we kindly ask volunteers to
refrain from wearing any of the following to The Lord's Diner: short shorts, open toed shoes, and tank tops. This is for the
health and safety of all.
What is the gift of tears? Pope Francis has spoken a few #mes about the "gi$ of tears" or the "grace of tears." He uses these expressions when
speaking about apprecia#ng great blessings or understanding great tragedies.
If we think about when we experience tears, we see that they come at the two extremes of life: great joy and great sad-
ness. If someone can say he has never had tears, that means he has experienced neither great joy nor great sadness. Such
a person surely has lived a life devoid of personal connec#ons and empathy.
It's one thing to intellectually understand each person is a gi$ from God; it is quite another to appreciate that in our heart
and soul. It is also one thing to intellectually understand that we have sinned; tears because of our sins mean we truly un-
derstand that we have sinned against him who is deserving of all our love.
Tears are a sign that we have loved, been loved, appreciate the preciousness of life, and can empathize with another hu-
man person's suffering.
Serv ice
Catholic Care Center Opportunities Catholic Care Center is looking for individuals to assist as resident visitors (come make a new friend to visit on a regular
basis), ac#vi#es helpers (help with events or ou#ngs with our residents such as happy hour, bingo, trips to the store),
evening a!endants (sit and visit with residents a$er dinner), and day#me volunteers (various du#es during business
hours). A"en!on High School students: come get those hours you need for school next year this summer!!! If you are in-
terested contact Kellie Hunter at 744-4198 or kellie.hunter@viachris#.org.
Did you know?
How was June 24 chosen to celebrate the feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist? The date set for John the Bap#st's birth only came into existence once the date to celebrate Jesus' birth was set. Evidence
shows that by the middle of the fourth century Chris#ans were celebra#ng the birth of Jesus around December 25. No one
at that #me knew when Jesus was born, but the date seemed to be selected to counter the Roman fes#val to the sun god.
Once December 25 had been selected for the birth of Jesus, a number of other dates could be set, using the biblical evi-
dence at hand. When the angel appeared to Mary and she conceived, her cousin, Elizabeth, the mother of John the Bap#st,
was in her sixth month. If Jesus was born on December 25, then he had to be conceived nine months before, on March 25.
If Elizabeth was then in her sixth month, then John the Bap#st was due three months later on June 25.
Then why June 24? A rather convincing reason stems from John's witness in John's Gospel. There John the Bap#st says that
Jesus must increase and he, John, must decrease. The other Gospels also have John point to Jesus and not himself as the
chosen one of God. In making John's birth a day less than Jesus' full nine months, the Chris#an community communicated
this Gospel reality in its liturgical calendar. Thus the Chris#an community con#nued to highlight John's mission and minis-
try. Maybe we could strive toward that same mission in our own lives.
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Fr. Ma! asks that all giving pledges be up-to date prior to final school enrollment on
Monday, July 30, 1-7 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. Registra#on fees will also be due at final
enrollment. Anyone who has a concern with their pledge or registra#on fees,
is asked to please contact Shelly Babich, Business Manager, at [email protected]
or 316-684-9201, or Fr. Ma! at [email protected] at their earliest convenience.
Thank you!
“In a cultural climate in which moral norms are often thought to be matters of personal preference, Catholic schools have a crucial role to play in leading the younger generation to realize that freedom consists above all in being able to
respond to the demands of the truth (cf. Veritatis Splendor, #84).” (Address of the Holy Father Pope John Paul II to the Bishops of the Ecclesias#cal Regions of Chicago, Indianapolis, and Mil-
waukee (USA) on Their “Ad Limina” Visit, May 30, 1998, #3)
All-Day Pre-K Our Parish School s#ll has a few spots open in
the All-Day Pre-K classroom. Interested par#es
are asked to contact the School Office at
316-684-9201.
The mission of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
is to prepare students to be
a reflection of Jesus Christ through Stewardship, a True sense of belonging,
and Academic Excellence, in preparation for life eternal.
State Assessments Every spring, students at our Parish School who are in
grades 3-8 par#cipate in Kansas State Assessments in Eng-
lish/Language Arts (ELA) and math. Students in grades 5-8
also par#cipate in science assessments. We outscored the
diocesan standards for math in every grade level, 100% of
our 7th graders passed all state assessments, 24% of our
students scored at a level 4 on their ELA assessments, and
approximately 27% of our students scored at a level 4 on
their math state assessments! (Level 3 and above is college
and career ready.)
Pastora l P lanning Focus Group Sess ions
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Youth Min is try
Help us welcome Fr. Derek to S.T.A.Y. with s’mores and beach volleyball! We will meet on Monday, July
25, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on the playground. If you have roas#ng s#cks for marshmallows please bring
them along.
The next Ignite is July 11. We will be playing Shaving Cream Whiffle ball. Mark your calendars and put a can of shaving
cream on your shopping list!
Weekly Offer ing & Giv ing
Offering for June 11-17, 2018 $152,728.08
Offering Needed Each Week $98,181.00
June Offering To-Date $323,464.39
June Offering Needed To-Date $294,543.00
Tuesday, June 26 Sunday, July 1
Time 7:00 p.m. Time 8:30 a.m. Time 10:15 a.m. Time 11:45 a.m.
Segment Parishioners
ages 35-49 Segment
Parishioners
ages 65-79 Segment
Parishioners
ages 25-34 Segment
Parishioners
ages 50-64
Loca$on Assembly
Room Loca$on
Assembly
Room Loca$on
Assembly
Room Loca$on
Assembly
Room
Keeping
our cool
with
Water
Slide
Kickball
Stewardship Bit Is 49: 1-6 / Acts 13: 22-26 / Lk 1: 57-66, 80
You have heard that being a steward is a way of life. In other words, it is not what we do -- it is who we are. In the word
stewardship is implied a level of servant hood; there is a willingness to serve God and others. Today's readings men#on a
few of the Biblical figures who were unlikely servants, raised up by God: Israel (Jacob), David, and John the Bap#st. Each
one was called into servant hood while in the womb and each allowed God to use him in the fulfillment of His plans. You
and are I no different from these great holy men. We, too, were called into servant hood while in the womb. We were
created to be good stewards of our lives and we should rejoice in it! Like John the Bap#st, we live as servants of God, al-
lowing our very existence to proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord of our lives.
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Employment Opportunit ie s
General Opportunities Altera!ons and Sewing: Call Joyce, 744-8144
Housekeeper Available: Call Mely, 409-6302
Overnight Caregiver/Housekeeper available: Call Lupe, 806-1440
Housekeeper needed– references required. Please call 516-8082
Summer Tennis Lessons for 4th –10th Graders: Contact Jim Hunt at (316) 522-4652 or [email protected]
Midwest Catholic Family Conference Join radio and television host Dr. Ray Guarendi at the Nine-
teenth Annual Midwest Catholic Family Conference, August
3-5, where he will talk about how laughter can help your
family overcome trials. Register online at catholicfamilycon-
ference.org or call 316-618-9787. Register by July 16 and
save up to $30. For more informa#on email in-
Wichita Retrouvaille, July 20 In marriage, communica#on is more than just talking. At
some point, did you stop sharing about the things that were
important to you? Did your spouse? Does the distance be-
tween you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking
for a be!er way? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for
a be!er rela#onship. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of vol-
unteer couples that can help you learn the tools of healthy
communica#on, build in#macy and heal, just as they have
done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Chris#an-
based, and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all
faiths as well as non-religious couples. Retrouvaille can help
get your rela#onship back on track. For more informa#on
about the Wichita July 20 Retrouvaille Weekend program
for couples, contact Dacia & Kieran (800) 470-2230 or visit
our website: HelpOurMarriage.com
Bags to Riches Catholic Chari#es is now collec#ng new and gently used
designer handbags for its annual fundraiser for shelter ser-
vices. Take dona#ons to St. Joseph Pastoral Center, 437
North Topeka Street, call (316) 264-8344 or email
events@CatholicChari#esWichita.org.
Host Families Needed We are currently seeking host families for several 15-18
year old boys and girls from countries such as Brazil, Cam-
bodia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan and Thailand
among many others. Contact Kate Foss 316-993-4013 or
[email protected] for more informa#on.
GriefShare Meeting, June 26 A GriefShare mee#ng will be held at 7:00 p.m. at St. Eliza-
beth Ann Seton, Adult Library, 645 N. 119th
St. W., Wichita.
The topic for this mee#ng is “Stuck in Grief”. The group
meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday. For more infor-
ma#on, call Candi Spacil at (316) 721-1686 ext. 237.
Around Town
Food Service Associate, St. Thomas Aquinas School St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is accep#ng applica#ons for a Food Services Associate. The individual will be responsi-
ble for helping with meal prepara#on and lunch service. The posi#on is approximately 25 hours per week; school days on-
ly. Some heavy li$ing is required. E-mail inquiries to Ashley Hogan at ahogan@s!homaswichita.com; or call 316-214-3396
for more details.
Director of Liturgical Music, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception The Cathedral of the Immaculate Concep#on is seeking a part-#me Director of Liturgical Music. Our Cathedral is well
known for its tradi#on of outstanding liturgical music, and we are seeking a gi$ed, energe#c, strongly faith-filled person to
lead our liturgical music program and con#nue that tradi#on. The Director will lead the parish choir and associated music
opera#ons in planning, execu#on and celebra#on of parish liturgies at Church holy days and Diocesan special events.
For informa#on regarding requirements, please check the job pos#ng at h!p://catholicdioceseofwichita.org, Ministries &
Offices, Human Resources.
Stewardship Council Chair: Bre! McMahon
Parish Council Chair: Tim Link
Jill Aus#n
Alice Daood
Dee Dee Dewell
Carol Dodds
Rick Dodds
Karen Hurley
Michael Jorgensen
LeRoy Kreutzer
Sandra Londono
Victor Lyczak
Yvonne Murtha
Cur#s Richardson
Trent Shepherd
Jana Ultzsch
Donald Weidler
Emeline Abay
Patrick Ahern
Kay Auer
Karen Balbierz
Jim Flax
Melissa Grelinger
Jeff Grier
Mari Ann Heeren
Brian Kaiser
Pete Krsnich
Chris Magana
Mark Niederee
Drew Porter
Twila Purrity
Sounida Truong
Sunday, June 24 Monday, June 25 Tuesday, June 26 Wednesday, June 27
6:30 a.m. Mass
8:15 a.m. Mass
9:00 a.m. Rosary Makers
6:30 p.m. Legion of Mary
6:30 a.m. Mass
6:30 p.m. Mass
Thursday, June 28 Friday, June 29 Saturday, June 30 Sunday, July 1
6:30 a.m. Mass
8:15 a.m. Mass
3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet 8:00 a.m. Mass
CHURCH SCHOOL1321 N Stra{ord Ln, Wichita, KS 67206 • 683-6569
1215 N Stra{ord Ln, Wichita, KS 67206 • 684-9201
Business Manager ................................................................ Shelly Babich
Director of Stewardship & Planning .................................. Traci Kennedy
Accountant……………………………………………………………………….Sara Bartak
Stewardship Coordinator ................................................... Krista Onofrio
Leader of Youth Ministries…………………………………….……..Laura Gouvion
Church Office Associates ...................................................... Maria Hertel
Sarah Mendoza
Parish Office Hours………………………9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
School Principal ................................................................... Mary Sweet
Assistant Principal ..................................................... Stephanie Warren
Administra$ve Assistant ................................................ Marilyn Francis
School Office Associate ....................................................Jen McMahon
School Recep$onists ......................................................... Jill Boulanger
Anne!e Meitzner
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