St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School

“I am the vine; you are the branches.” (John 15:5)

🍇 Our grapevine at the Nazareth House Grotto is bursting with fruit, a beautiful reminder of Jesus’ Parable of the True Vine. In the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS), children and adults are invited into contemplation through real-life encounters and hands-on experiences. By planting, tending, and observing a living grapevine while praying with Scripture, we come to see more deeply that Jesus is the Vine, we are the branches, and the Holy Spirit is the life-giving sap that helps us bear abundant fruit.

🙏🏼 As the vine grows heavy with grapes, we are reminded that the Father is the Vine Grower who lovingly tends the vine. The beauty and abundance of its fruit bring glory and joy to the Father, just as our lives bear fruit when we remain in Christ through prayer, the Word of God, and the sacraments. “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.” (John 15:11)

Come experience the wonder of CGS and discover the joy of “remaining” in Christ. We warmly invite parishioners and families to join us in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and encounter the Gospel in a prayerful, hands-on way.

📣 We also need volunteers for our big move to the new Nazareth CGS Atrium in the lower level of the School Building on June 22, 2026. Help is needed throughout the day to move atrium furniture, materials, and supplies. Your generous hands and hearts will help prepare a sacred space where children can continue to grow in their relationship with God.

May we all remain in the True Vine and bear abundant fruit for the glory and joy of the Father.

🏐🔥Volleyball Camp is almost here,!

We are excited to welcome our campers next week! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to build their skills, gain confidence, make new friends, and have a great time on the court.

📣Good news—there is still time to enroll! If your child is interested in participating, please complete the registration as soon as possible so they don't miss out on all the fun and learning.

We can't wait for an exciting four days of volleyball and look forward to seeing your student there!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj677nFSxbc5l1Jne0FEfhyTTsMURUyf58UyQn105v_XTdSw/viewform

✨ Support Catholic Education & Double Your Donation! ✨

Did you know your employer may be able to MATCH your gift to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School? 💛🖤 That means your donation could go TWICE as far in supporting our students, strengthening Catholic education, and helping fulfill important school needs! 📚✝️

Several local and national employers offer matching gift programs, including Textron, Boeing, Cargill, Evergy, Bank of America, Costco, Microsoft, Apple, Wells Fargo, and more! 🏢💛

Your gift can be made directly to the parish or through Support for Catholic Schools with St. Francis designated as the recipient. Either way, your generosity makes a real difference for our students and school community! 🙏✨

🔗 Learn more about the program:
https://supportforcatholicschools.org/

📋 View our current list of matching employers: (also on our website)
https://www.stfranciswichita.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/St.-Francis-Double-Donation-School-Funds.pdf

Questions? Contact Heather Kilian at [email protected]

Know of another employer who offers matching gifts? Please contact the Parish Office so we can add them to our list! 💛

🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨

Looking to save on school uniforms and spirit wear? Don’t miss the St. Francis Used Uniform Sale today! 🎒👕💛🖤

📍 Cana Hall
🕙 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m.

✅ Great deals on uniforms and spirit wear
✅ Support fellow SFA families
✅ Stock up before the school year sneaks up on us

💵 Please bring cash (small bills) or checks.
📱 Venmo is also accepted by many sellers.

Come find some treasures, save a little money, and check a few things off your back-to-school list! 🙌

Exciting news — and it doesn’t happen often! 🎉

Our St. Francis Preschool has a few limited openings available for the 2026–2027 school year!

Current openings:
Age 3 Tuesday/Thursday Morning Class — only 1 spot available!
Age 3 Tuesday/Thursday Afternoon Class
Age 4 Monday–Friday Full Day — limited space!

Give your child a joyful, faith-filled start and sign them up to begin their journey as a Viking today! 💛🖤

Call 316-722-5171 for more information or visit:
https://www.stfranciswichita.com/school/preschool/

Friendly reminder! 😊

The Used Uniform Sale will be here before we know it! Please get your items tagged and ready for drop-off on Sunday, 6/7 (and yes, we caught ourselves saying “six-seven” like the kids do while typing that date 😂).

Drop-off: Sunday, 6/7
Sale Day: Monday, 6/8

We’re still looking for a few more cashier volunteers for the first shift (9:45–11:30 a.m.), which is our busiest time. The sign-up link is below!

Thank you for all the help and support! It truly takes a village to make events like this run smoothly. As always, let us know if you have any questions.

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Ms. Wellbrock' s Kindergarten Class is on fire with the Holy Spirit! Happy Pentecost Sunday! 🔥🕊️

The Motion of the Ocean! 🌊🐙

Mrs. Berry’s preschoolers spent the month diving into the wonderful world of ocean creatures while practicing their fine motor skills!

From cutting out octopus tentacles to counting and stringing beads onto jellyfish, these little learners were busy strengthening their hands, building focus, and showing off their creativity.

They made quite a splash with their hard work! 🐠🪼✂️