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Ministry of Care training Sept. 24-25 at the SLC postponed
The Ministry of Care training by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm has been post-
St. Cecilia school benefit auction Oct. 9
St. Cecilia Parish in Haysville will host a banquet and auction
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September 17, 2021
Catholic Advance
www.CatholicAdvance.com Many members of the Wich- ita Catholic Engaged Encounter community gathered at the Spiri- tual Life Center on Sept. 7 to com- memorate the 800th weekend of preparing couples for marriage. Larry and Kathy Kincheloe, seated on the far left in the photo, brought CEE to Wichita in 1978. Bishop Carl A. Kemme cele- brated Mass for the community and thanked them for the steward- ship of evangelizing couples with the truth and beauty of the Sacra- ment of Holy Matrimony. Outgoing leaders Al and Teresa Jirak thanked Bishop Kemme for his support and the support of the priests of the Diocese of Wichita. The Diocese of Wichita is blessed to have the presence of a priest every weekend to present talks, hear confessions, and cele- brate Mass. The Jiraks said the Catholic Engaged Encounter Community is such a gift to all who participate, not only in presenting weekends for the engaged but in support of each other as we all share in the experience of the joys and sorrows of family life." Want more information? Those getting married soon or who want to join the CEE commu- nity may contact Rob and Becky Knapp at knappb@CatholicDio- ceseOfWichita.org. Some of the couples of the Wichita Catholic Engaged Encounter Community posed for a group photo on Sept. 7 at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita to mark an EE milestone. (Photo by Fr. Jacob Carlin)
Wichita Engaged Encounter marks milestone
Restoration Matters and Lynne Lange, its founder, named St. Jude Catholic School a School of Vir- tue Friday, Sept. 3, in a ceremony after the morning Mass at St. Jude Church. Three teachers and the prin- cipal were honored for attaining individual certification: Sharon Trujillo, Nicole Erker, Michelle Pacha, and Principal Bob Lyall. Restoration Matters Executive Di- rector Lynne Lang presented the individual awards and the school award after the Mass. Lyall said the school was proud yet humbled by the distinction. Living and practicing the vir- tues has definitely built a stronger school faith community, as well as made Relationships the focus of everything we do." Superintendent Janet Eaton said: "We are proud of the determi- nation of St. Jude Catholic School to achieve this recognition." Restoration Matters, based in St. Louis, Missouri, provides re- sources to improve the quality of relationships within families, schools, and communities. It has been training schools in the Di- ocese of Wichita since 2016 in restorative practices built on a foundation of habits for human excellence, commonly known as virtues. St. Jude Catholic School is the first school to gain full certifi- cation in the Diocese of Wichita after completing coursework with staff, students, and parents for six years. Certification means more than simply the completion of training hours. It shows a dedication to the restorative journey and a commit- ment to ongoing improvement in the quality of relationships at ev- ery level in the school communi- ty," Lang said. Handling behaviors and con- flict with a consistent language and a mindset of accountability and responsibility for repairing harm are consistent with a Catho- lic identity." Restoration Matters offers Vir- tue-Based Restorative Discipline, tools for schools can use as an alternative to traditional, punitive discipline systems.
St. Jude School honored Sept. 3
Adult Day Services at Charities enrolling
Adult Day Services at Catholic Charities has immediate openings in its affordable day programs for adults with intellectual and devel- opmental disabilities, and seniors facing dementia, Alzheimer's, or loneliness. Program participants are in- volved with group and individual activities, socialization, commu- nity involvement, and educational programs. Nutritious meals, nurs- ing care, and transportation are included. To learn more, visit Catholic- CharitiesWichita.org/adult-day- services or call 316- 942-2008. poned because of Covid variant concerns. The Carmelite sisters, who run 20 care facilities and who live with elderly nuns, are concerned about carrying or contracting the variant during their travels. The sisters were planning to travel from New York for a pre- sentation on Sept. 24-25 at the Spiritual Life Center. They prefer to present the training in person and will contact with the Office of Marriage and Family Life to reschedule the training when the Covid rates allow it.
By Sharon Witzell
I'm so overwhelmed, getting more and more involved in car- ing for my parents." "There are so many decisions to make, I could really use some help." "How can I be more prepared?" If these thoughts have ever crossed your mind, you are not alone. Virtually every one of us will care for a loved one at some time in our life. There are an esti- mated 65 million caregivers in the U.S. today. That's almost one-third of our population - people who are caring for an aging parent, spouse, child, or grandparent. Many times we don't identify as a caregiver. We see ourselves as a responsible son helping out mom, a dutiful daughter, a loving spouse, or a parent. And some- times caregiving comes on grad- ually - first, it's just helping out with extra chores around the house or going to doctors' appointments. But these are all the different faces of a caregiver. St. Catherine of Siena parish will begin Nourish for Caregiv- ers, which will meet in the Brides' Room from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday beginning on Oct. 13. Nourish is a Catholic program that helps people discover the joys and blessings of caring for anoth- er, by providing practical, emo- tional, and spiritual support - all with a Christ-centered view. It is also a wonderful way to reach out to our fellow parishioners or neighbors to bring them into the church. Nourish allows us to reach out with Christ's loving embrace to those who are walking the care- giver journey, extending the mercy and peace found in our faith. Perhaps the caregiver journey is yours - caring for a spouse, ag- ing parent, or child while juggling the challenges of career, family, and life. Or consider those you know, one of those 65 million who are our neighbors and friends, car- ing for someone they love. Either way, the invitation is offered. Find the blessings and gifts our Lord extends as we care for another, and be nourished. You can read more about this program atwww.nourishforcare- givers.com. If you would like a flyer or want to bring this Cath- olic program to your parish, call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 316-685-5240. The Catholic Church has a rich tradition of supporting fami- lies during times of transition and change and caregiving is a similar time. Witzell is the program coordi- nator for Senior Adult Ministries.
Nourish - Caring for the Caregiver begins Oct. 13 at St. Catherine of Siena
after the 4 p.m. Mass Saturday, Oct. 9, in the parish hall. The faithful are invited to the event. The cost is $60 per person or $110 per couple. Dinner will be served by Blue Moon Catering. Adult beverages are included. Adam Capps will be the auc- tioneer. Items include a week- end at Flint Hills Lodge Colma Blackstone grill, a Traeger grill, a portable bar, restaurant vouch- ers, sporting goods, and golf packages. For reservations, call Saint Cecilia's office at 316-522-0461. Proceeds will go toward a new roof for the school.
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