Bulletin Apr 19

OUR LADY

OF

LOURDES CHURCH

916 N. LOCUST, PO BOX 214 PITTSBURG, KS 66762 PHONE: 620-231-2135 FAX: 620-231-4804 [email protected] WWW.OURLADYPITTSBURG.ORG

WWW.SMCSCHOOLS.ORG

APRIL 19, 2009

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

TODAY’S FOCUS – Divine Mercy Sunday: Today is Divine Mercy Sunday, a day when we take special note of the wonder of God’s mercy in forgiving our sins and granting us reconciliation with himself. This is a relatively new solemnity, instituted by Pope John Paul in 2000. Today is a day to be especially grateful for God’s mercy and to demonstrate our gratitude by showing kindness to others. SCRIPTURE READINGS We need God’s Word each day. Mon (20) Acts of the Apostles 4:23-31; John 3:1-8 Tue (21) Acts of the Apostles 4:32-37; John 3:7b-15 Wed (22) Acts of the Apostles 5:17-26; John 3:16-21 Thur (23) Acts of the Apostles 5:27-33; John 3:31-36 Fri (24) Acts of the Apostles 5:34-42; John 6:1-15 Sat (25) Saint Mark: 1 Peter 5:5b-14; Mark 16:15-20 Sun (26) Third Sunday of Easter: Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5; Luke 24:35-48 ST. PIUS X NEWMAN CENTER Rev. David T. Marstall, Chaplain 301A E. Cleveland, Pittsburg, KS 66762

REV. THOMAS J. STROOT, PASTOR REV. RUBEN ORTIZ MONTELONGO, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. DAVID T. MARSTALL, ASSOCIATE PASTOR & CHAPLAIN, ST. PIUS X NEWMAN CENTER WEEKDAY MASSES 6:30 a.m. — Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. — Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. — Tuesday, Thursday & Friday SUNDAY MASSES Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon Spanish Mass—2:00 p.m. En Español: La misa en español, cada domingo a las 2:00 pm, confe siones a las 1:30 pm antes de la Misa. Se puede llamar al Padre Ruben Ortiz (620) 231-2135 CONFESSIONS (OR BY APPOINTMENT) Before the 8:00 a.m. weekday Masses — 7:30-7:50 a.m. Saturday — 4:00-5:15 p.m. MARRIAGES-Contact a parish priest at least four months prior to desired wedding date. PSR—Parish School of Religion (School Year) Elementary (K-8) Wednesdays 6:15—7:30 p.m.

Missionary Catechists of the Poor Spanish Sisters 620-235-1732

PHONE (620) 235-1138

ST. MARY’S GOODWILL 117 E. 10th 235-0564

MASS SCHEDULE

RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP 117 E. 10th 235-7448

(When PSU is in session.) Sunday: 11:00am & 6:00 pm; Monday: 8:30pm; Wednesday & Thursday -Noon

PRAYER LINE 9:00am – 5:00pm 5:00pm – 9:00pm

231-6824 231-8816

ST. MARY’S COLGAN SCHOOLS Mr. John Kraus, President of Schools/Director of Administration Email: [email protected] Mr. Thomas Gorman, 7-12 Principal E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Michael Martin, Preschool-6 Principal Email: [email protected] ELEMENTARY (PRE-SCHOOL - 6)

(620)-231-6941

JR. HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL (7-12) (620)-231-4690 Elementary: [email protected] SMC: [email protected]

WHAT A GIFT! We at Our Lady of Lourdes Church have been truly blessed with the establishment of the Christ the King Adoration Chapel. In these uncertain times one hour of prayer is of immense benefit to ourselves, our families, our parish, and our world. Please consider committing to at least one hour a week as a precious expression of faith in Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The Chapel schedule can be found on the church website and on the table at the back of the church. Our goal is to have at least two adorerguardians for every hour. To reserve your hour for adoration fill out the form and place in the baskets at church, deliver to the rectory or call Christie Gill at 2310048. All adorers will be receiving an information packet before the chapel opens. The elementary teachers, students and staff would like to THANK YOU for saving the Ron’s receipts for the school. It has been a great success and because of you, we were able to collect $105,989.28 in receipts. With them we will be able to purchase several nice items for the students and teachers. We will let you know next fall if Ron’s will participate in this program again.

The SMC Fine Arts Committee will be hosting the 2nd Annual Elementary Art Show on April 19th after the 10:30 and 12:00 masses in the Elementary School. Come and view the art projects done by our talented Elementary School students. After the NOON Mass, the St. Mary’s Elementary/Junior High Band will play. Come support our music program and hear our band play. Both the Band and Orchestra will also have performances at PSU on Saturday.

The RCIA class of 2008-09 would like to thank the many ladies of the parish who provided delicious cookies for our weekly meetings. We also would like to thank the Altar Society for the lovely reception on Holy Saturday evening. We appreciate your attentiveness and your prayers. Bea & John Martel RCIA Coordinators CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME! The following were baptized or received into full communion in the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil last Saturday evening: Travis Paul Alexander, Stephanie Joann Brown, Martha Jean Cloke, Kade L. Dunbar, Karen Sue Fouts, Dennis Martin Lindsey, Jeffrey Dwain Myers, Jessilyn Larel Nokes, Tamara Lynn Simon, Courtney Ann Tyrell, Bradley Joe Wells, John Paul White, and Daniel Blake Wilkes. Thank you for remembering them in prayer throughout their faith journey in the RCIA process.

MAY CROWNING This y ear’s May Crowning ceremony is being held on Monday, May 4th at 8:30am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church. All parishioners are welcomed. May queens and attendants will be announced at a later date. SAVE THE DATE!! Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Vacation Bible School Summertime Blast! June 8 through June 12, 2009 Students who have completed one year of preschool through those just finishing 4th grade will be eligible to attend this wonderful, faith-filled week. More information will be coming soon! The SMC Cheer Squad and Dance Team will be selling trash bags to raise funds for summer camp. Anyone interested may contact one of the squad members. The cheerleaders and dancers would like to thank you for your support!

ST. PIUS X NEWMAN CENTER Providing Catholic Ministry to Pittsburg State University 620-235-1138 WWW.CATHOLICGORILLAS.ORG REV. DAVID MARSTALL, CHAPLAIN Office Hours: 1:00-3:00 M, W, Th, F and other random times [email protected] MRS. AMY LOMSHEK, SECRETARY Office Hours: 9:00-2:00 M-F [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE SUN 11:00am, 6:00pm Mon 8:30pm Wed, Thu 12:00pm RECONCILIATION 30 min. before all Masses ADORATION Thursday 10:00 -3:00 See website for full weekly schedule

THIS WEEK Apologetics Mon. 9:00: Revelation: Will Catholic be left behind? Banquet & Ball Reg. Deadline Fri. Apr. 24 Digital Scavenger Hunt Sat. Apr. 25, 7:30 Marriage Prep Class Sun. Apr. 26, 7:00 LOOKING AHEAD Banquet & Ball Sat. May 2, 5:00 PM Mass. Register by Fri. Apr. 24. Newman Club Meeting Thu. Apr. 7, 9:00-10:00 Applebee’s Breakfast Fundraiser for Dominican Nuns Sat. May 9, 8:00-10:00 Last Mass this year Sun. May 17 Go to catholicgorillas.org for more information.

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE Commenting on Washington State voters’ approval of physician-assisted suicide, the State Medical Association voiced its opposition “because our training and experience in the practice of medicine directs us to heal and comfort, not to cause death.” NRL News, Nov-Dec., 2008 CEMETERY MOWING ST. MARY’S CEMETERY At Highland Park (St. Mary’s Cemetery is at the corner of Broadway and Centennial) Once again the season is upon us. Every other Wednesday starting at 5:00pm we trim the stones with weed eaters. (If you would like to come earlier than 5:00pm that is perfectly OK.) We invite anyone and everyone to help with the trimming — bring your weed eater if you have one — the parish has a number of weed eaters available for your use if you don’t have one. We are grateful to Ken Robertson for coordinating this parish ministry with the help of the Knights of Columbus. Our first mowing and trimming day will be this Wednesday, April 22nd. Any questions contact Ken Robertson at 232-2771.

8th Grade Recognition Planning There will be a short 8th grade parent meeting to plan for the 8th Grade Recognition reception and dance on Monday, May 4th at 3:10 p.m. in the high school library. If you are unable to attend, please contact Lisa Russell (232-7722) or Elizabeth Smith (232-6865).

LOOKING AHEAD Sun (19) Knights of Columbus Breakfast Sun (19) Divine Mercy Sunday Service Wed (15) PSR Classes Wed (22) Cemetery Mowing & Weed Eating Wed (22) PSR Classes Mon (27) Our Lady’s Prayer Group

After 7:00 & 9:00 Masses 3:00pm 6:15—7:30 pm 5:00pm 6:15—7:30 pm 6:00 pm, Chapel

Fri (May 1) Devotion Service to open Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 3:00pm Sun (May 3) Elementary School Carnival 11:30am - 2:30 pm Mon (May 4) May Crowning 8:30am Wed (6) Cemetery Mowing & Weed Eating 5:00pm Wed (May 6) SMC Sports Banquet 6:00pm, Activity Center Sun (May 17) St. Paul’s Society (Widows/Widowers) Mass @ 3:30

St. Mary's Religious Gift Shop 235-7448 Thursday 10:00-3:00 Fridays 9:30-3:00 Saturdays 10:00-1:00 By appointment call: Denise 232-6955 or Elizabeth 232-6865

St. Mary’s Altar Society GOODWILL STORE HOURS Thursday—Friday—Saturday 9 a.m.—4 p.m. 235-0564 Please do not leave items when store is closed

Rachel’s Vineyard: If you or someone you know is suffering from the trauma of abortion, please call Rachel’s Vineyard of Wichita, 316-269-HOPE or toll free 888-456-HOPE (4673).

SCHOOL LUNCHES Mon — BBQ Ribette Sandwich, Susie Q’s, Brownie, Pears Tues— Chicken Nuggets, Hash Browns, Salad, Bread, Peaches Wed— Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Fries, Carrot Sticks, Orange Thur— Frito Chili Pie, Corn, Applesauce, Cookie Friday— Pig N’ Blanket, Baked Beans, Slaw, Apple

ST. PAUL’S SOCIETY (WIDOWS & WIDOWERS) will not meet during the month of April, but will meet the 3rd Sunday of May, which will be May 17th. Hostesses will be Loyola Puckett, Harriet Rudiseill, Betty Schmitt and Margaret Johnson. Mass at 3:30 followed by a short business meeting, dinner and bingo. Please note that we will not be meeting in June or July. All members are encouraged to attend the May meeting, and newcomers are welcome.

FOOD PANTRY Wesley House, our local food pantry, for the second year in a row, has been given the opportunity to double any gifts of food or money donated to them during the months of March and April. Mr. Alan Feinstein, Cranston, RI, has announced that he will match any donation of food or money contributed to Wesley House; they will receive $1.00 for each pound item or dollar. If you wish to donate by check, please make it payable to Wesley House and have “Feinstein” on the memo line. For your information. ***Our parish has supported the Wesley House food pantry for years. It is a great way to centralize the distribution of food in our community. This eliminates the duplication of efforts. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wichita subsidizes the salary of a full time social worker, Alberta, at Wesley House. This is just one of the ways the Catholic Church provides assistance to those in need in the Pittsburg area.

Please remember to name Our Lady of Lourdes or St. Mary’s Colgan Schools in your will. May we leave a legacy of faith and education for the generations to come. Please consider informing Fr. Tom or the parish office of your legacy plans, [email protected]

STEWARDSHIP OFFERING Weekly Sunday Offering needed to sustain Parish Budget: $35,500.00 Sunday Offering Last Week

$30, 884.71

Surplus or

$<4,615.29>

Mission Collection

$ 2,384.00

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS The Christian community described in Acts understood and practiced total stewardship. St. Paul reports that the believers did not claim anything as their own, but held everything in common, and distributed to each whatever was needed.

VOCATION PRAYER: Heavenly Father, if it is your divine will, inspire many of our youth to say “Yes” to your special calling to be priests, sisters and brothers. Amen.

MASS INTENTIONS 1) Fr. Tom Stroot 2) Fr. Ruben Ortiz 3) Fr. David Marstall

SPAGHETTI DINNER will be held next Sunday, April 26, 11:00am until sold out at the Chicopee Community Center. Adults, $6.00; Children, $2.50, Children 4/under, free. Carry-outs available.

SUNDAY (19) Divine Mercy Sunday 7:00 (1) People of the Parish 9:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society 10:30 (1) Sick of the Parish 12:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society 2:00 (2) (Spanish) Int. of Hispanic Community 3:00 (2) Divine Mercy Service MONDAY (20) 6:30 (2) Lindsey Yankoviz+ TUESDAY (21) 6:30(3) Dorothy Wachter+ 8:00 (2) Dorothy Segat+ 11:30 (2) Dick Webb+ WEDNESDAY (22) 6:30 (2) Ray & Bob Konek+ 8:00 (2) Tom Strasser+ THURSDAY (23) 6:30 (2) Leona Cashero+ 11:30 (2) Donna Smith+ FRIDAY (24) 6:30 (2) Anna & Angelo Farabi+ 8:00 (2) Angie Ciardullo+ 11:30 (3) Pat Kirby+ SATURDAY (25) 8:00 (2) Valentin Habjan+ 5:30(2) Dee Ferraro+ SUNDAY (26) 7:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society 9:00 (3) Intention of Celebrant 10:30 (2) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society 2:00 (2) (Spanish) Int. of Hispanic Community

Fundamental Baseball Camp May 26, 27, & 28, 9am-Noon (Rain day Mon. June 1st) Ages 7-13 Jaycee Ballpark; $50 Registration Fee Camp t-shirt and Ballcards included! Mike Watt – Instructor. Early Registration – Jaycee Ballpark -11am-1pm Monday, May 25th. Day of Registration - 8am-9am on May 26. Call 232-3412.

MASSES AT NEWMAN CENTER Fr. David Marstall Sun (19) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Sun (19) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff Mon (20) 8:30pm Rose Plumlee+ Wed (22) Noon Stephen Allen+ Thur (23) Noon Parish Purgatorial Society Sun (26) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Sun (26) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will have a breakfast after the 7:00 and 9:00 Masses this Sunday, April 19th. All proceeds will go for the Steubenville trip this summer for our youth. You are encouraged to attend and support this worthy cause. COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR SENIORS will be offered by Health & Wellness this Sunday, April 19th in conjunction with K of C breakfast after the 7 and 9 Masses. Included is bone density screening, community transportation information, active older exercise recommendations and arthritis information.

SERVERS – APRIL 25-26: 5:30 - Dayton Engle, Megan Thompson, Riley Wood 7:00 - Alyssa Patterson, Ailee Story 9:00 – Leonard Barton, C.J. Russell, Luke Marquardt 10:30 – Tieler Commons, Dallas Garner, Tucker Hoffman NOON– Bethany Cook, Maggie Snow, Meghan Webb OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS – APRIL 25-26: 5:30pm - Chuck Thompson Family 7:00am – John & Evaughn Boswell 9:00am – Mike & Judi Fast 10:30am – Leroy Castagno Family NOON – Doug & Joyce Lee EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – APRIL 25-26: 5:30 - Hazel Peak, Bill & Carolyn Perry, Pat Potusek 7:00 – Malcolm Turner, Bill Gill, Wayne Cichon 9:00 –Cynthia Pfanneesteil, Jim Buche, Beth Wishall, Jessica Lord 10:30– Becky Duncan, Kyle Fleming, Bruce Huelat, Gary Oehme NOON– Debbie Butler, Darron Farha, Steve & Nancy Hicks LECTORS – APRIL 25-26: 5:30pm - Tom Gorman & Francis Keegan 7:00am – Leatha Bolinger 9:00am - Jerry Lomshek & Cheryl Mayo 10:30am – Brenda Robertson & Barbara Saker NOON - Bev Pommier & Paul Mullinix