4th Sunday of Advent

“From Bethlehem shall come the ruler of Israel.”

Micah 5:1-4a

Dec 17 to Dec 18, 2016 Mass Intentions + Memorial Mass SI – Special Intention Mass

Sat Dec 175:00pm SP + Rose Mary Hogan by Charlene Fladung

Sun Dec 18 4th Sunday of Advent 8:00am ST SI for the people of all 4 parishes 9:30am SJ SI Gene Highberger 11:00am SFX + Bill Truelove by Dan & Susan Mueller

Mon Dec 19 No Masses today.

Tues Dec 207:00am SFX +Phylis Mahoney by Richard, Leslie, Patirck & Drake Mahoney 8:30am ST Donnie Dieker by Donna Mader Wed Dec 21 6:00pm SJ + Louie Collins Thur Dec 22 8:30pm ST Clarann O’Malley by Freida Peters Fri Dec 23 7:00am SFX + Stub Easton by Dan & Susan Mueller

Sat Dec 24 Vigil Christmas Masses 6:00pm ST SI for Knights of Columbus by the K of C 9:00pm SFX + Bill Truelove by Fran Truelove

Sun Dec 25 Christmas Day Masses 9:00am SP + Hugh McDonald Jr. by Jake & Alice Lickteig 11:00am SJ For the people of all 4 parishes

A message from Father Quentin…

In the 4th Sunday of Advent we turn our attention to St. Joseph.

Throughout this month we have already reflected multiple times upon Mary and her part leading up to the birth of our Lord. We were able to see her willingness to follow God's will for her.

Today, Joseph shows us that he was a grace filled man who even though he was not the father of Jesus was willing to take him in as his son. Thus, Joseph was given the opportunity to spend his life with Jesus the King of the Universe and the most beautiful and holy woman of all time, Mary, the mother of Jesus.

May St. Joseph the universal patron of the Church pray for us.  

May God bless us.

Christmas Mass Schedule Dec 24 6pm St. Teresa

9pm St. Francis Dec 25 9am St. Patrick 11am St. Joseph

Area Communal Reconciliation Service: St. Boniface, Scipio Dec 18 5 pm

Come join the Christmas Choir There will be practice at St. Francis Xavier on Tuesday,

nights, Dec 20 at 7pm.  Anyone interested in singing for Christmas is welcome to join us!

Welcome to all our visitors!

If you are new to the area and would like to join one of our four parishes, or are visiting and need anything during your stay, please notify the office or contact Fr. Quentin directly. God bless!

Main Office Hours: 8:30am – Noon: 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 January 2017 and further into the new 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.

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.

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentSJ 2pm - 10pm each WednesdaySFX 8am - 10pm each Thursday ST 9am – 9pm each 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.

Please pray for all those in need of the Lord’s healing touch… Terry Anderson, Allan Baldwin, Bob Baldwin,Mike Ballard, D. Barnett, Lois Bevans, Deb Botkin, Cathy Brungardt, Jim Buffo, Lois Carpenter, Kayrn Chete, Kristine Cowan, Frank Danford, June Decker, John Phillip Evans, M. Fraas, Fr. Paul Frank, Jim Foltz, Matt Freeman, Ellen Gould, Levi Hampton, Kiefer Hawkins, Ronald Heinz, Joan Hoefler, Mark Hurt, Barbara Johnson, Doyle Johnson, Regina Dieker Kay, Kennedy Keehn, Dorian Legens, Deb Lewis, Linda Lewis, Johnny Littlefield, Elizabeth Marris, Leoma Massey, Jeston Mead, Don Meriwether, Jamie Myers, Fr. Efron Nano, Deb Neil, Pete Perez, Robin Purdon, Michele Ramirez, Nick Smith, Leo Stice, Glenda Thweatt, Iziah Till, Bella Till, Rosie Waner, Ann Frances Weatherill, Marilyn Weller, Roy White, Shane Wille, Steve Wise, Christie Zlab

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.

Faith Minute….. It’s almost here, but not yet! This 4th Sunday of Advent is so tough for our children. They can hardly wait to open the gifts that are taunting them under the tree. Children can think, “If only I can open those gifts, I would be so happy.” Unfortunately, this attitude fails to recognize that happiness is not dependent upon some future event no matter how far or near in the future it lies or how joyous the particular event will be, and Christmas gift opening is pretty joyous! Happiness is experienced in the present moment. We married couples can sometimes fall into the same trap. We think that some future event will transform our marriage. “If we had more money, we would be happy” (or something similar). What if we seized the opportunity for a more joyful marriage and family by giving the gift of marriage enrichment for Christmas? Discover your blueprint for a more joyful marriage at joyfulmarriage.com

Knights of Columbus News

St. Teresa: Nov. Knight of the Month: Tom Johnson

Nov. Family of the Month: Jess & Rachel Rockers

Congratulations to Francis Drouhard (past state deputy 2008-2010) who was selected as the new Supreme Warden. Francis is the son-in-law of Bill Muckenthaler.

Council # 6055: Knight of the Month: Ray Ryan Family of the Month: Richard & Leslie Mahoney

Announcements for all 4 parishesFlock Note sign up reminder – if you are not receiving the 4 parish emails that include the bulletin, updates from Father, or information about your parish, then please notify the office. We will need your email address so that we can add you to the flocknote list. This contact will be the quickest way to receive winter weather updates. Thank you! RCIA will not be held again until January. Please watch the bulletin for future date information. 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 wonderful opportunity. Merry Christmas!

EWTN Christmas Events can help you prepare for the season by sharing more about our Catholic Faith. Tune into EWTN on Dish 261 or to find an EWTN channel near you use www.ewtn.com/channelfinder Have a blessed Christmas!

Please note that the main office will be closed from Friday, Dec. 23 through Wednesday, Dec. 28 for the Christmas holiday. If you have a sacramental emergency contact Fr. Quentin directly. Thank you!

December EventsOne Thing Remains will be held on Friday, Dec 30 this year. Tony Melendez is the guest speaker and musician. This event is FREE for all families and is hosted by Blessed Sacrament Church & School and will begin in the gym at 3pm with a Nacho Bar dinner at 5:30pm and then from 7-8:30pm join us for Adoration, Benediction and Reconciliation with Archbishop Naumann in the church.

January Events 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 2017 TEC dates held at Prairie Star Rach include: Jan 14-16 and March 11-13.

"Open to Life: How Jesus through His Church Transforms Persons with Same-Sex Attraction." Come join us and hear Andrew Comiskey and others share how the Church is Good News for persons with SSA. Wed, Jan. 18, 2017, 10am to 1pm, St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 6415 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, MO 64119. $20/person includes lunch and Open to Life booklet. Register at www.desertstreams.org/events. 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 EventsFebruary 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.org

February Events continuedJr. 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

Planning a wedding this year?? Engaged Encounter dates have been set for 2017. Contact Fr. Quentin with at least 6 months prior notification of the date you want to celebrate the sacrament of matrimony. Registration forms for Engaged Encounter are located in the back of each church or at the office. Savior Book Store is Now open ONLINE and there you’ll find Bibles, Catechisms and a selection of Catholic books recommended by Archbishop Naumann. Go to www.saviorbookstore.com today and order your options for Christmas Gifts and type advent2016 for 10 % off at checkout and save! The Gabriel Project is for anyone that is pregnant and could use help. Please call 913-602-0306 for help. We are also always seeking more volunteers. Do you have time to give? Let us know by e-mail: volunteer@gabrielprojectkc.com You are all in our prayers! New Archdiocesan Special Needs Ministry is now available and servers persons with disabilities. Call Tom at # 913.647.3054 for special needs support.

Joyful Marriage Project created by Archbishop Naumann is a new program for strengthening marriages. Couples are invited to work together for ideas, prayers and reflections. To participate in this program, go to: joyfulmarriageproject.com God bless your marriages! Retrouvaille Weekend: Does your marriage feel off track? Life can be difficult and so can the challenges faced in marriage. Does the distance between you seem wide or are you separated? Retrouvaille offers hope for a better relationship where you learn the tools of healthy communication, how to re-build intimacy and heal. Couples of all faiths are welcome as well as non-religious couples.

Announcements from the Archdiocese of KCK

For more information visit: HelpOurMarriage.com and know we are praying for you! 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.

St. Teresa of Avila Parish Announcements

Feast Day: October 15

St. Teresa of Jesus

Thank you to all the Knights for their breakfast and to all those that came to support their efforts. Pastoral Council Meeting will be held on Dec. 21 at 7pm. Please mark your calendars to attend.

Dec 18 – 8am Servers Eli Ervin, Kate Dieker, Matt Dieker Lector Doug Dieker Cantor Ruth Pracht Offertory Marilyn Blaufuss Eucharist Alton Ludolph, Marilyn Brooks, Dave Pracht Ushers Judy Highberger, Ryan Tastove Hosting Christmas Program after Mass Circle None

Dec 24 – 6pm – Christmas Vigil Mass Servers Emily Rolf, Hannah Gardner,

Katelyn RenyerLector Jeff True Cantor Evelyn Ervin Offertory Mike Blaufuss Eucharist Irene Tatsove, LaDonna True, Larry DiekerUshers Cara Bowen, Wilma Setter Hosting NoneCircle None

St. Joseph Parish Announcements

Feast Day: March 19

Patron saint of fathers

December cleaner: Irene Combes

Dec 18 – Sun – 9:30am Lector Kenneth Combes

Eucharist Joe Lichtenauer, Irene Combes Offertory Marilyn & Jamie Glissman

Dec 25 – 11am – Christmas Day Mass Lector Mary Lou Effinger Eucharist Joe Lichtenauer, Irene CombesOffertory Henry & Melissa Hall

Dec 31 – Sat – 6:30pm Lector Mary Lou Effinger Eucharist Jennifer Stukey, Pete Foltz Offertory Douglas & Tracey Henry

St. Patrick Parish Announcements

Feast Day: March 17

The Apostle of Ireland

December Cleaners: Joan Gagnon, Ann Collins

Dec 17- 5pm Lector Chris Ulupano Eucharist Christine Dykes & Cara Engelken Offertory Don & Rhonda Hogan

Dec 25 – 9am - Christmas Day Mass Lector Dean Stark Eucharist Jackie Klenda & Ann Collins Offertory Jake & Alice Lickteig

Dec 31 – Sat - 5pm LectorEucharist Offertory

St. Francis Xavier Parish Announcements

Feast Day: December 3

The Apostle of the Indies & Japan

Thank you to everyone that came to the Knights Chili Feed. Your generosity for the seminarians is very appreciated! TGC will be having their Caroling & Christmas Party on Wednesday, Dec. 21st. Guys bring drinks, Girls bring snacks. Pizza will be provided. Hope you can join us!

Dec 18 – 11am Greeters Cynthia Rogers family Offertory Kim & Tom Robrahn family Lector Chris Jones Eucharist& Cup

Leslie Mahoney Kim Robrahn, David Combes

Sacristan Leslie Mahoney Cross Christian DeckerServers Sage Reynolds, Destiny Clay Ushers Chris Faimon, Tim Austin Hospitality Daniel & Debra Birk, Jeff & Gwen Birk

CCD Announcement - all parishes: No Classes will be held from Dec. 19th to Jan. 1st

Rosary Duane Smith Dec 24 – 9pm - Christmas Vigil Mass

Greeters None Offertory Dan & Susan Mueller Lector Kim Beyer Eucharist and Cup

Denise HumlicekKim Beyer, Sharon Beyer

Sacristan Andrea Jones Cross Braden Sloyer Servers Taven Allen, Zalie Allen Ushers Kim Beyer, Doug VanderLinden Hospitality None – Merry Christmas Rosary None – Choir music, please come enjoy!