Bulletin Apr 26

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 26, 2009

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

TODAY’S FOCUS – Third Sunday of Easter: Through the Paschal Mystery, Jesus saved the world from sin and death. As a redeemed people and followers of Jesus, we strive to live by his commandments: to love God and love our neighbor. However, Jesus understands our weaknesses, gives us the Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and assures us that we will be forgiven if we repent. SCRIPTURE READINGS We need God’s Word each day. Mon (27) Acts of the Apostles 6:8-15; John 6:22-29 Tue (28) Acts of the Apostles 7:51--8:1a; John 6:30-35 Wed (29) Saint Catherine: Acts of the Apostles 8:1b-8; John 6:35-40 Thur (30) Acts of the Apostles 8:26-40; John 6:44-51 Fri (1) Acts of the Apostles 9:1-20; John 6:52-59 Sat (2) Saint Athanasius: Acts of the Apostles 9:31-42; John 6:60-69 Sun (3) Fourth Sunday of Easter: Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 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]

Christ the King Adoration Chapel Dedication Moved to Feast of Christ’s Body & Blood June 14, 2009 Thank you to the 150 parishioners who have signed up to help with perpetual adoration, either committing to an hour of prayer or being a substitute. We continue working toward having two persons for each hour in our new chapel. We still have more hours to fill and so are postponing the dedication of the chapel until June 14. If you want to find peace in the midst of a busy life…sign up for Adoration! You’ll never regret it! Sign-up forms are in the church or call Christie Gill (231-0048) “If it were humanly possible to fully understand the value of a Holy Hour, everyone would make time to do it!” St. Peter Eymard 1811-1868

Weekend Warriors Spring Clean Up Needing help with light yard work or house work, our youth group can assist. Make an appointment through either Julie Dellasega, 232 -7059, Cynthia Kraus, 231-8440, or the parish office. Any donations go our youth group’s praise & worship Steubenville retreat.

K A N S A S F O O D ASSISTANCE: Eat Right When Money’s Tight. 67% of the people in the United States who qualify for the Food Assistance Program actually receive food benefits! You may qualify for this program and not know it. Catholic Charities can help. For more information, call the Catholic Charities Emergency Services, 235-0633, located at Wesley House.

PSR Class will be celebrating the night o f the child next Wednesday, April 29th, beginning at 6:15. All children of the parish are invited to participate. The last PSR Class will be Wednesday, May 6th, with May Crowning at 6:15. Everyone is invited to attend SMC will hold enrollment meetings for parents of current 6th and 8th graders on Sunday, May 3rd in the high school auditorium. These meetings are intended to inform parents of ways to help their child make a smooth transition into junior high and high school. A meeting for current 6th grade parents will follow the 9:00 Mass and the meeting for current 8th grade parents will follow the 10:30 Mass. Due to the fact that the school carnival is the same day, we are offering another 6th grade meeting at 1:00. Parents may choose which of the two sessions to attend.

MAY CROWNING This y ear’s May Crowning ceremony is being held next 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 Marriage Prep Class Sun. Apr. 26, 7:00 Work on “Hail Mary’ signs Mon. Meet @ SPXNC @ 4:00 Apologetics Mon. 9:00: Angels That Man Is You! Last class this year, 6:00-7:45 Women’s Bible Study: Theology of Her Body Thu. 8:00-9:00 Banquet & Ball Sat. May 2, 5:00 PM Mass. LOOKING AHEAD 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 “Researchers Find Safer Methods to Reprogram Adult Stem Cells.” This recent heading describing adult stem cell research that does not involve killing embryos joins those announcing breakthroughs with adult stem cells from bone marrow, skin, and placentas. Meanwhile the world of embryonic stem cell research keeps demanding more money while producing negligible results.

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. 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 Mon (27) Our Lady’s Prayer Group Wed (29) PSR Classes Sun (May 3) Elementary School Carnival Mon (4) May Crowning Wed (6) Cemetery Mowing & Weed Eating Wed (6) SMC Sports Banquet Wed (6) PSR May Crowning (LAST CLASS)

6:00 pm, Chapel 6:15-7:30 pm 11:30am - 2:30 pm 8:30am 5:00pm 6:00pm, Activity Center 6:15-7:30pm

Sun (17) St. Paul’s Society (Widows/Widowers) Wed (20) Cemetery Mowing & Weed Eating

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).

Mass @ 3:30 5:00pm

SCHOOL LUNCHES Mon — Chicken Sandwich, Fries, Grapes Tues— Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Bread, Applesauce Wed— Chili Dog, Tater Tots, Peaches, Cookie Thur— Lasagna, Salad, Bread, Pears Fri — Beef Soft Taco, Corn, Pineapple Chunks, Cookie 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 Rudisill, 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.

SCHOOL CARNIVAL SUNDAY, MAY 3rd 11:30am to 2:30pm Join us for an exciting day of fun, games, great food and fantastic prizes! We have added several new games this year. We will also have silent auction baskets in the Activity Center as well as Bingo. Bring the entire family and help support YOUR school. You may purchase tickets/raffle tickets from Beth Smith in the Elementary School office prior to the event for $6. Tickets at the door will be $7. The tickets contain 20 “punches” to be used at the various games. The Sheriff’s department will also be there with Ident-a-Kid program and Kansas Highway Patrol will bring two of their simulator devices. The SMC Youth Group is sponsoring lunch at the carnival. Money raised will go towards their trip to Steubenville for a Catholic Youth Retreat. The menu includes: hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks, desserts and much more. Please support our youth group! The Home & School officers would like to thank all of the volunteers who have given of their time and talents to help us with our many activities and events throughout this school year. We truly appreciate your support. (See Bulletin Insert)

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

$25,551.86

Surplus or

$<9,948.14>

Mission Collection

$105.00

MASS INTENTIONS 1) Fr. Tom Stroot 2) Fr. Ruben Ortiz 3) Fr. David Marstall 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 MONDAY (27) 6:30 (2) Frank Doue+ TUESDAY (28) 6:30(3) Ann Welch+ 8:00 (2) Intention of Carolyn Buche 11:30 (1) Mike Fox+ WEDNESDAY (29) 6:30 (2) Amabel, Bill & Bill Sharp, Jr.+ 8:00 (1) Forrest Patterson+ THURSDAY (30) 6:30 (1) Susan Clark Maffei+ 11:30 (2) Bill Bolinger+ FRIDAY (1) 6:30 (2) Memorial Fund Members+ 8:00 (1) Rudy Moutz+ 11:30 (3) Altar Society Members+ SATURDAY (2) 8:00 (2) Diney DeRuy & Dick Brinkman+ 2:30(4)Wedding:Karen Schiefelbein/Jim Simone

5:30(1) Norma Decaire+ SUNDAY (3) 7:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society 9:00 (1) People of the Parish 10:30 (2) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society 2:00 (2) (Spanish) Int of Hispanic Community MASSES AT NEWMAN CENTER Fr. David Marstall Sun (26) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Sun (26) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff Mon (27) 8:30pm Marye Botkin+ Wed (29) Noon Parish Purgatorial Society Thur (30) Noon Anton Tunis+ Sun (3) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Sun (3) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS The disciples in today’s Gospel came to know Jesus in the breaking of the bread. When we share what we have with those who are in need, we, too, will discover Jesus in our midst. VOCATION PRAYER: Jesus we ask you to bless our parish and all those living their commitment to you as married couples, singles, sisters, priests, deacons and brothers. We pray that our young people may know their vocation and respond with enthusiasm and generosity of spirit. Increase the faith life of our parish and strengthen our family life. Bless our parish with many vocations. Grant, Lord, that faithfully sharing your mission in this life, we may come together to share your eternal life in heaven. Amen. SPAGHETTI DINNER will be held this Sunday, April 26, 11:00am until sold out at the Chicopee Community Center. Adults, $6.00; Children, $2.50, Children 4/under, free. Carryouts available. 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 ball cards included! Mike Watt – Instructor. Early Registration – Jaycee Ballpark -11am -1pm Monday, May 25th. Day of Registration - 8am-9am on May 26. Call 232-3412. SERVERS – MAY 2-3: 5:30 - Drew Dawson, Andrew Easom, Brandon Emerson 7:00 - Ryan McNeely, Austin Kratz 9:00 – A.J. Dellasega, Jack Ebbert. Blake Lallemand 10:30 – Ben Cortes, Nathan Flood, Jaden Patterson NOON– Shelby Wilbert, Sarah Kraus, Lauren Sullivan OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS – MAY 2-3: 5:30pm - SMC STUDENTS 7:00am – SMC STUDENTS 9:00am – SMC STUDENTS 10:30am – SMC STUDENTS NOON – SMC STUDENTS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – MAY 2-3: 5:30 - Susan Sayler, Susie Edwards, Elias & Magna Tawil 7:00 – Steve Bolinger, Pat Forbes, Val Zacharias 9:00 –Mary Askins, Mike Ehling, Phil & Mary Beitzinger 10:30– Tom Gorman, John Martel, Patty Horgan, Susie Edwards NOON– Bob & Donna Backes, Beth Gilbert, Ann Hudson LECTORS – MAY 2-3: 5:30pm - SMC STUDENTS 7:00am – SMC STUDENTS 9:00am - SMC STUDENTS 10:30am – SMC STUDENTS NOON - SMC STUDENTS