The Catholic Church Communities of

St. Francis Xavier, Burlington | St. Patrick, Emerald | St. Joseph, Waverly | St. Teresa, Westphalia

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
30 September 2001

Rev. Michael Hawken, Pastor
Rectory: 214 Juniatta, Burlington, KS 66839
Phone: (620) 364-2416
E-Mail: hawk94@kans.com

October is the Month of the Rosary: During the month of October, we will pray the rosary before all weekend Masses. We invite you to come 20 minutes early to honor Mary by praying the rosary together. As you know, Mary is the patroness of our country. In these unsettling times for our nation, all the more we need the help of Mary's prayers. Remember at Fatima, part of Mary's message was an invitation to offer the rosary for world peace. Perhaps in this month dedicated to rosary, we might use this ancient prayer of the Church to remember with greater appreciation, the events ("mysteries") of the life of Jesus, which brought about our salvation, and to offer our own personal petitions to the Blessed Mother, asking the help of her prayers for us. The rosary is not only a wonderful personal prayer, but a wonderful family prayer as well! Maybe while you are driving, turn off the radio and pray the rosary. Perhaps, give up a half-hour sitcom and pray the rosary as a family? Invite the children to lead a decade of the prayer, ask them what it is they want to pray about and offer to the Lord and the Blessed Mother. Parents may be surprised at what is on the hearts of their children at this time. If anyone is in need of a rosary, there are plenty in the back of Burlington church for the taking. If anyone from the other parishes needs a rosary, let Fr. Mike know. We will get one for you. We also have little pamphlets available to guide us through the rosary.

Masses for the Week

Tuesday, 10/2, 7:00am at St. Francis: Special Intention for Robert Bluma by K of C
Tuesday, 10/2, 8:30am at St. Teresa: Roy Hamilton by Butch & Esther Ludolph
Wednesday, 10/3, 7:00am at St. Francis: For America by Michelle Baldwin
Thursday, 10/4, 7:00am at St. Francis: Special Intention for Dennis Hendrix by Judy Hawken Thursday Eucharisitic Adoration will begin at 8 am and conclude at 10pm
Thursday, 10/4, 8:30am at St. Teresa: Joe Schulte
Friday, 10/5, 7:00am at St. Francis: Brandon Harrison by Patsy Kiefer
Saturday, 10/6, 4:00pm at St. Patrick: Claire Gretencord by Rose Gretencord
Saturday, 10/6, 5:30pm at St. Joseph: For the Success of Annual St. Joseph Parish Hog Roast
Sunday, 10/7, 8:30am at St. Teresa: Marge Nolan by Frank & Cecilia Falke
Sunday, 10/7, 10:00am at St. Francis: Ruth Albert by Philip & Sharyl Ruiz

PLEASE NOTE: Beginning next weekend, the first weekend of October, Emerald Mass will move back to 4pm for the fall and winter months.

Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual St. Joseph - Waverly Hog Roast Dinner - next Sunday, October 7th - 11am to 2pm at Waverly Park, BBQ, beans, slaw, chips and pie. Parishioners from the other 3 parishes are invited to come and support St. Joseph's with this fund raiser, which will go towards new sidewalks, handicap ramp and parking lot at St. Joseph Church.

Waverly Parishioners - We are asking each family to donate $10 for Social Expenses. Please drop your social donation in the collection basket marked "social" or give it to Carol Robbins. Tickets are now available from Carol at the Beauty Shop.

Congratulations to Shiann Alexis Olberding who enters the life of Jesus and His Church through the waters of Baptism this weekend at St. Francis Xavier. Shiann is the daughter of Mike and Sara Olberding. Her godparents are Janet Conley and Duane Olberding.

Westphalia Religious Education begins next Sunday following the 8:30 Mass.

Westphalia parishioners, mark your calendars for Sunday, October 14th - St. Teresa of Avila Celebration - To celebrate our parish Feast Day, and to thank the parish for your hard work and generosity, which made the statue renovation project such a success, we will celebrate our Sunday Mass at 11am, followed by dinner after Mass. Please fill out an RSVP in the back of the church so we can get a count.
Please note, BURLINGTON PARISHIONERS - on October 15th, Burlington Mass will be at 9:30am.

Burlington Parish Council Meeting - Wednesday, October 10, 7pm at the rectory.
Westphalia Parish Council Meeting - Wednesday, October 17, 7pm at the parish house.

Burlington Choir Practice - begins Sunday, October 14, following the 10am Mass. We will be practicing for Confirmation. Those who sang in the choir for Christmas and Easter, former choir members who haven't sang in the choir for a while, as well as new members are invited and encouraged to come and sing. We need some extra voices, as some of the regulars will be serving as Confirmation Sponsors and will be sitting with their candidate for the celebration.

Westphalia Choir Practice - Thursday, October 11 at 7pm. We will be practicing for the Feast of St. Teresa of Avila Celebration, as well as for Confirmation.

Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass - Couples who have or will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary this year (2001) are being invited to a special Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass with Archbishop Keleher at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kansas on Sunday, November 25 at 2pm. A reception will follow the Mass. If you have celebrated, or will be celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary this year, please call Fr. Mike at the rectory - or Jacki at the Family Life Office at the Archdiocese (913) 721-1570. Deadline for reservation is October 15.

Single Young Adult Retreat - to be held October 12, 13, 14 at Prairie Star Ranch in Williamsburg, KS. Single Young Adults (ages 20's and 30's) are invited to a weekend retreat in early October. Come journey with other young adults who need a break from their hectic, busy lives to gather and reflect on their faith and relationship with Christ. It is a time to share faith, friendship and the struggle to put all the pieces of our modern life together. The entire weekend cost is $75. Scholarship assistance available. Call Jacki at the Family Life Office, 913-721-1670 for more information.

CONFIRMATION NEWS
Remember These Dates:
Confirmation Rehearsal at St. Francis Xavier, Burlington on Sunday, October 28 at 6pm.
Confirmation for Waverly, Emerald & Westphalia at 9am, Sunday, November 4 at St. Teresa, Westphalia - and for Burlington at 11:00am at St. Francis Xavier, Burlington.

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults - Convert Instructions will begin mid-October for those who desire to join the Church at Easter. We will begin a bit earlier this year and conclude class preparation at the beginning of Lent. If you know someone who is interested in joining the Church, please have them contact Fr. Mike so we can start compiling a list.

Burlington - Stewardship of Treasure for September 23 $1,372.05 (Envelopes) + $303.13 (Plate) + $105 (Leaven) = $1,780.18 (toward meeting budget)
Fiscal YTD $21, 808.63 Budget Amount Needed by September 30: $20,374.98
Leaven to date: $1,125 collected of $2,640 subscription

Financial Reports for St. Teresa, St. Joseph and St. Patrick are published on a monthly basis at the parish.

Stewardship Thought: The sin of the rich man in today's Gospel was not that he was rich, but that he failed to share his wealth with the beggar at his gate. He knew Lazarus, perhaps walked by him every time he came in or out, bud did nothing to relieve his suffering. Is there a Lazarus in my life? What am I doing to help?

Let us ask the Blessed Mother's intercession for our country and for world peace:

The Memorare: Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.