3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Lord is my light and my Salvation. Psalm 27:1,4

Jan 21 to Jan 29, 2017 Mass Intentions + Memorial Mass SI – Special Intention Mass

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 Butch Ludolph by Knights of Columbus 10:30am SFX + Bill Truelove by Knights of Columbus

Mon Jan 23 No Masses today.

Tues Jan 24 7:00am SFX + Daniel Rogers by Antonia Ahlgrim 8:30am ST + Donnie Dieker

Wed Jan 25 6:00pm SJ + Cleo Mulcahey by Bob & Marie Drumm

Thur Jan 26 8:30pm ST Frank & Anna Stahl family by Stahl family Fri Jan 27 7:00am SFX + Bob & Rose Marie Hoag by Janet

ReppertSat Jan 28 5:00pm SP SI for the people of all 4 parishes 6:30pm SJ All deceased members of the Rubick family

Sun Jan 29 8:30am ST For all Knights of Columbus members by

Knights of Coluimbus 10:30am SFX + Lorraine Taylor by Dave & Kathy Freeman

A message from Father Quentin…

As I was reflecting on our opportunity to share our resources with the Archbishop in this year's Call to Share, I thought it would be a good time to dust off my Ecclesiology book from seminary and reflect on the communion we have in the Catholic Church.

Pope Benedict XVI in his book called to communion explains the role of the Bishop in this communion.

"Just as he opens the local Church to the universal Church, he also introduces into the universal Church the particular voice of his

diocese, its particular charisms, its assets and afflictions. Everything belongs to everyone. Every organ is important, and the contribution of each is

necessary for the whole."Being a part of the Catholic Church is a beautiful thing as we are joined to believers all over the world. Being united to the believers of our Archdiocese in the Northeast corner of Kansas is a blessing as well.

Let us join together and support the efforts being made in our Archdiocese to spread the love of Jesus Christ.

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 March/April 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 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 parishesCommunity Blood Drive will be held Jan 27 from 11am to 5pm at the Coffey County Hospital Conference Room, call 877-468-6844 or go to www.savealifenow.org to register. Archbishop’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 website set up at: www.st-francis-joseph-patrick-teresa.org If you need to review a bulletin or check on a Flocknote reminder, you can go to this website address and see the information. Thank you! 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.

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 Work of Christmas

When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star of the sky is gone, when the kings and the princes are home, when the shepherds are back with their flocks, the Work of Christmas begins: to find the lost, to heal the broken, to feed the hungry, to release the prisoner, to rebuild the nations, to bring peace among people, to make music in the heart!

by Howard Thurman, 1926

Go out and share the Good News with all you meet and bring Christ to a world that needs Him so very much right now!

January Events Rally for Life & Mass will be held on Jan. 23 beginning at 11am with Mass at the Topeka Performing Arts Center and then immediately followed by the Life procession lead by the Knights of Columbus to the Capital steps. Everyone is encourage to join and if you can’t attend, please pray for all those that do not have a voice!

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 Rural Outreach Youth Ministry Training for parish grants. Join us for free training with guest speaker Jim Beckman - Feb 4 at 10am St. Dominic, Holton; 3pm St. Columbkille, Blaine or Feb 5 at 12pm Sacred Heart, Ottawa. Grants are based on attendance from your parish, contact the Archdiocesan Office of Rural Youth Ministry or your Youth minister for more details. World Marriage Day Mass will be held at 2pm Sunday, Feb 12, at St. Thomas More Parish, 11822 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop James V. Johnston Jr., and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann. Mass will include a renewal of commitment and Blessing for the married couples. Mass will be followed by a reception. For more information call 913-647-0329. 2nd annual History & 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

FIRE Retreat for Men 18yrs and older will be held at Prairie Star Ranch, Feb 18 – 19. For more detailsor to register, go to: www.fire-retreats.org Jr. 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 and to register.

March EventsMen Under Construction 21 will be held on Saturday, March 4 at Church of the Ascension 9510 W. 127th Street, Overland Park, KS. Event will be held from 6:30am to 3:30pm. The day includes fellowship, confession, Mass, guest speakers and meals. Cost is $35 per gentleman. To register go to:www.menunderconstruction2017.com 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 Archdiocesan 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.

Archdiocesan Direct Line: # 913-721-1570

Announcements from the Archdiocese of KCK

Camp Tekakwitha registrations open this weekend 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

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

Jan 29 Servers Eli Ervin, Katelyn Renyer, Guy Young Lector Jeff TrueCantor Ruth Pracht Offertory Doug Dieker Eucharist Marilyn Brooks, Ron Ohl, Larry Dieker Ushers Judy Highberger, Ryan Tastove Hosting Chuck Wood, Jennifer Young Circle 1

St. Patrick Parish Announcements

Feast Day: March 17

The Apostle of Ireland

January Cleaners: Bonnie Stark & Joan Gagnon

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 Feb 4

Lector Chris Ulupano Eucharist Bonnie Stark & Mike Engelken Offertory Tom & Ann Collins

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 22Greeters Fran TrueloveOffertory Kim & Sharon BeyerLector Chris Jones Eucharist& 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

Jan 29 Greeters Sharon Beyer Offertory David & Sara Combes Lector John Beyer Eucharist and Cup

Leslie Mahoney Kim Robrahn, David Combes

Sacristan Michelle VanderLinden Cross Ashlyn Doebele Servers Caroline Ahlgrim, Kamron Clay Ushers Chris & Catherine Faimon Hospitality Dan & Susan Mueller & Cynthia Rogers Rosary Ray Ryan

St. Joseph Parish Announcements

Feast Day: March 19

Patron saint of fathers

January cleaners: Karen Milliken

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

Jan 28

Mass Intentions are currently being taken for immediate entry at St. Joseph, Waverly. All other parishes have Masses being scheduled for April and later dates. You may have a Mass said as a memorial or for special intentions. A typical intention offering would be $10 per Mass. Please use your Mass envelope or contact the office if you’d like to place a request. Thank you and God bless!

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

Feb 4 Lector Mary Lou Efinger Eucharist Catherine Williams, Jennifer Stukey Offertory Karen & Steve Milliken