Saturday, February 13, 10 - 11:15 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Pius X Room, the Worship Office of the Diocese of Wichita is presenting  “Revisiting the Roman Rite—Introduction to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), Principles and Some Examples of the Revised Translation." This is the first of a series of five workshops to prepare for the reception of the new English translation of the Roman Missal (3rd edition.)

Why is there a need for a new translation?  For the answer to this and other questions about the new translation, visit the United States Council of Catholic Bishops website devoted to this change: http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal.

Theology on Tap is open to Young Adults ages 18-39, married or single. Join us Wichita's Historic Old Town, 2nd Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. at River City Brewery-Loft 150 (SE corner of 1st/Mosley.) February 9, 8:00 p.m., Most Rev. Michael O. Jackels, Bishop of Wichita, is the guest speaker. For more information on diocesan activities for young adults visit www.cdowk.org/yyam/.

Mission at Holy Savior Parish with Deacon Alex Jones
Deacon Alex Jones, an African American deacon from Detroit, will be offering a parish mission at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 1425 N. Chautauqua, February 8, 9, 10 and 11. Deacon Jones converted to Catholicism from an Evangelical/Charismatic background at St. Suzanne Church in Detroit in the spring of 2000 along with 54 members of his congregation. All are welcome to attend the mission which begins at 6:30 p.m. each evening. For more information, call 316.682.8712.

Lenten Scripture Seminar at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
Saturday, March 6
Dr. Tim Gray, author of Mission of the Messiah, will present "First Corinthians: Called to Conversion of Heart," Saturday, March 6, at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 1321 Stratford Ln, Wichita. This day long Scripture seminar walks through St. Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. With persecutions, divisions, immorality, and trials, this letter is a relevant message for today's Catholic. Dr. Gray will also examine Paul's instruction on Christian charity, evangelization, and the Eucharistic meal. Before March 1: (non-St. Thomas parishioners) $10/person, $5 w/student ID, after March 1: $15/person. For details and registration visit www.stthomaswichita.com/adult-education or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Audio recordings of the daily Mass readings from the New American Bible are being provided by the U.S. Bishops' Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) in association with the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Information on downloading the audio versions of the readings can be found on the popular "Daily Readings" section at www.usccb.org/nab.

General: Scholars. That scholars and intellectuals, by sincere search for the truth, may come to know the one true God.
Mission: The Church's Missionary Identity. That the Church, aware of its missionary identity, may strive to follow Christ faithfully and to proclaim his gospel to all peoples.  

                For reflections on these intentions go to Pope's Prayer Intentions at
                                          www.apostleshipofprayer.org.