Priests Extend Win Streak in 37th Annual Classic
The Padres extended their win streak to eight in a row as they beat the Blue Knights of Council #4118 in the 37th
Basketball Classic for Vocations. The Padres shooting was consistent throughout the game to secure the win with
a final score of 47 to 41. The Padres now lead the series with 24 wins to the Knights 13 wins. The game was held
at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School on February 1st.
Leading all scorers was Fr. Andrew Labenz with 12 points. Deacon Kyle Demel with 9. Fr. Garett Burns with 6.
Fr. Will Stuever 6. Fr. James Schibi with 5. Fr. Michael Brungardt with 3. Fr. Kyle Dugan with 3. Deacon Peter
Bergkamp had 3 to round out the Padres scoring. Fr. Hayden Charles, Matt Davied, and Fr. Curtis Hecker also
participated with the Padres. Leading scorer for the Knights was Lorenzo Barles with 10 points. Seminarian Daniel
Mies with 9. Ryan Allen with 7. Long Pham with 6. Zach Dowell with 4. Austin Dowell with 3. Konnor Dugan
with 2. Also playing for the Knights were Lawrence Barles, Lucas Shippers, Brian Spexarth, and Vincent Damm.
The event began with Presentation of the Colors by members of Columbia Assembly of the 4th Degree followed by the National Anthem by the Bishop Carroll Pep Band and Invocation by Fr. Hayden Charles. The Bishop Carroll Pep
Band and cheerleaders kept the raucous crowd of nearly 500 engaged. Volunteer officials for the game were Jay
Frey, Tom Roth, and Brian Bergkamp. Fr. Garett Burns offered brief remarks at half time, thanking the Knights of
Columbus for their support and encouraging those in attendance to continue praying for our priests and religious
vocations.
Event Chairman Long Pham wishes to thank Bishop Carroll Catholic High School for their partnership in the
Basketball Classic since its inception. He also thanks the following sponsors: Catholic Family Federal Credit Union,
Damm Music Center, Apex Excavating, Prichard Animal Hospital, HiFi Productions, Mike Kuckelman CPA and
several personal donors for their continued financial support. Proceeds from this game are used to support the
religious vocation programs of the Knights of Columbus, in particular direct financial support of young men while attending seminary.
Evening of Prayer Scheduled
The Serra Clubs of the Diocese of Wichita will host an hour of “Evening of Prayer for Priests” at 7pm on Thursday, February 19 at the Church of the Resurrection, 4910 N Woodlawn, Wichita. This community event will ask the Lord to help the priests of our diocese in their vocation as they shepherd us all to God’s will. It’s a fitting way to start the Lenten season, in support of our clergy.
New Serra Club in SE Kansas
New Club
Bishop Kemme joined many new Serrans in Southeast Kansas as the newest club in the state was formed. Many passionate people worked tirelessly to make this dream a reality.
Congrats to our newest Serra Club!