2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Jan 14 to Jan 22, 2017 Mass Intentions + Memorial Mass SI – Special Intention Mass

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

Mon Jan 16 No Masses today.

Tues Jan 17 7:00am SFX + Garland Green by Richard, Leslie, Patrick & Drake Mahoney 8:30am ST

Wed Jan 18 6:00pm SJ SI of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Thur Jan 19 8:30pm ST Fri Jan 20 7:00am SFX + Lester Decker by Duane & Doris Gosch

Sat Jan 21 5:00pm SP + Robert Wilper by St. Patrick Choir 6:30pm SJ SI for the people of all 4 parishes

Sun Jan 22 8:30am ST 10:30am SFX + Bill Truelove by Knights of Columbus

A message from Father Quentin…

Ordinary time begins with the baptism of Jesus. Below is a wonderful paragraph from the Catechism describing his baptism by John:

"The baptism of Jesus is on his part the acceptance and inauguration of his mission as

God's suffering Servant. He allows himself to be numbered among sinners; he is already "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the

world". Already he is anticipating the "baptism" of his bloody death. Already he is coming to "fulfil all

righteousness", that is, he is submitting himself entirely to his Father's will: out of love he consents to this baptism of death for the remission of our sins. The Father's voice

responds to the Son's acceptance, proclaiming his entire delight in his Son. The Spirit whom

Jesus possessed in fullness from his conception comes to "rest on him". Jesus will be the source of the Spirit for all mankind. At his baptism "the

heavens were opened" - the heavens that Adam's sin had closed - and the waters were sanctified by the descent of Jesus and the Spirit, a prelude to

the new creation." (CCC 536)

May God Bless You!

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, Jim Booth, Sonja Brungardt, Kayrn Chete, Kristine Cowan, Frank Danford, Fr. Paul Frank, Kiefer Hawkins, Bob Heil, Ronald Heinz, Rita Hurst, Doyle Johnson, Mick Leon, Linda Lewis, Johnny Littlefield, Jeston Mead, Ina Fae Merritt, Jamie Myers, Fr. Efron Nano Andrea Quetone, Lora Snook, Kenny Singleton, Leo Stice, 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.

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.

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!

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 wonderful opportunity. Happy New Year!

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.

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.

The magical Christmas season has come to a close. Living in such a consumer culture, we often talk about keeping Christ in Christmas: bur really, Christmas is about keeping Christ in our lives throughout the entire year. What have you or your family received this Christmas

that will help you keep Christ present? Have you been given a special memory, discovered a helpful spiritual practice, or found a friend in faith? Think about how you can integrate this gift into your life so that you will be fed by the hope, joy and love of Christmas and continue

to keep Christ ever present all year long!

January EventsSpeaker 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.

March 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 The next retreat date is March 11 -13 at Prairie Star Rach

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.

CCD religious education classes have resumed for all parishes. Please

continue to pray for the youth and teachers and for the success of our

programs. Thank you!

St. Teresa of Avila Parish Announcements

Feast Day: October 15

St. Teresa of Jesus

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

Jan 22Servers Alana Mader, Maycee Ratliff, Cassie BowenLector Doug DiekerCantor Evelyn Ervin Offertory Doug Davis Eucharist Irene Tastove, Margie & Robert TastoveUshers Paul Falke, Rebecca TeterHosting Karen True, Jeff TrueCircle 3

St. Patrick Parish Announcements

Feast Day: March 17

The Apostle of Ireland

January Cleaners: Bonnie Stark & Joan Gagnon

Jan 14Lector Ann Collins Eucharist Alice Lickteig & Cara Engelken Offertory Mike & Sue Stringer

Jan 21Lector Judy Broyles Eucharist Christine Dykes & Ann CollinsOffertory Mike & Cara Engelken & family

Jan 28Lector Dusty Rubick Eucharist Sue McCay & Jackie Klenda Offertory Nevalea Magrath & 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 Collection Envelope boxes are in the back of church. If you do not have a box, please feel free to register and take one. Thank you.

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

Jan 22Greeters Fran TrueloveOffertory Kim & Sharon BeyerLector Chris Jones Eucharist and Cup

Robin BeyerLindsey Skillman, John Beyer

Sacristan Michelle VanderLinden Cross Eric Faimon Servers Trey Faimon, Cheyenne Clay Ushers David Combes & Richard Mahoney Hospitality Tom & Kim Robrahn

Richard & Leslie Mahoney Rosary Myers family

St. Joseph Parish Announcements

Feast Day: March 19

Patron saint of fathers

Mass intentions are needed for February & later dates. January cleaners: Karen Milliken

Jan 14 Lector Joe Lichtenauer Eucharist Kevin Thimmesch, Neil Thimmesch Offertory Michelle Lee family

Jan 21

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

Jan 28 Lector Kenneth Combes Eucharist Catherine Williams, Jennfier Stukey Offertory Jim & Cheryl Plank