Bulletin Dec 14

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

DECEMBER 14, 2008

THIrd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

TODAY’S FOCUS – Third Sunday of Advent: We anticipate the great celebration of Christ’s birth by preparing ourselves to receive Him anew in our hearts. We do this through penance, service to others and prayer. Our penance in done with hope and love; our service is to extend to the poor, the needy and the lonely. Service to others can be a fitting way to prepare ourselves all year long.

SCRIPTURE READINGS We need God’s Word each day. Mon (15) Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a; Matthew 21:23-27 Tue (16) Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13; Matthew 21:28-32 Wed (17) Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Matthew 1:1-17 Thur (18) Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25 Fri (19) Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:15-25 Sat (20) Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38 Sun (21) Fourth Sunday of Advent: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 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]

Christmas Call To Sharing 2008 “God gave us our gifts, not for our own glory or pride, by that we might use them for God’s greater honor and glory. Use your gifts to help your fellow man as much as you can.” Father Emil Kapaun For our seminarians and retired priests, please consider a gift to the Christmas Call to Sharing 2008. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS, AND OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS are needed for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses and for Jan. 1st, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. If you are interested, please call the rectory, 231-2135. CONFESSIONS Penance Service— Thursday, Dec. 18 —7:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 20 — 3:00-5:15 pm

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES 4:00, 5:30 & 7:00pm 12:00pm Midnight CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 & Noon (Spanish) *********************** *********************** JANUARY 1, 2009 Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Dec. 31st —- 5:30 pm mass Jan.1st —- 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 12:00 noon —(Bilingual)

PSR SCHEDULE Wed. (Dec. 17) Attend Parish Posada Wed. (Dec. 24 &31) NO CLASSES Wed. (Jan 7) Regular Classes

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 UPCOMING EVENTS Finals Week Fun Fun Study break snack food provided by PSU faculty each night during finals week. KCCSC Hays, KS, Feb. 13-15. Early registration deadline is Mon. Dec. 15. Cards for Soldiers Write a card for a soldier serving in Iraq or for the wounded in Washington. Turn cards in to the office before break. Topeka Rally for Life Thu. Jan. 22. $5 to cover gas. Sign up this week. Complete itinerary on website. Domus Fiat Mariae Catholic women’s household now accepting applications for next year. Newman Center closed during break following Mass on Sun. Dec. 21. We will reopen the Sunday before school starts. FYI Plans for renovating the chapel are displayed on our website.

Go to catholicgorillas.org for more information on all events.

St. Mary's Religious Gift Shop 235-7448 Thursday 10:00-3:00 Fridays 9:00-3:00 Saturdays 10:00-1:00 By appointment call: Denise 232-6955 or Elizabeth 232-6865 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE GIFT SHOP WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 21ST THROUGH JANUARY 7TH. 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 GRATITUDE There are no words of gratitude that adequately express our appreciation for all that the ladies of the Altar Society do for our parish family and for their own families. Please note that the ladies will take a break from the Goodwill and Religious Gift Shop during the holiday season but they will not take a break from their families and loved ones. Thank you, Ladies, for all you do and may the Lord bless you and your loved ones abundantly this Christmas season.

Financial Aid for College Presentation: Mr. Compton will hold a financial aid meeting Thursday, December 18 at 7:00 PM in the high school commons. The purpose of the meeting is to review the college application and financial aid process with a focus on the federal and state student aid programs. The meeting is open to anyone who is interested in knowing more about the college application and financial aid process however, parents of seniors who will enter college as a freshman in the Fall of 2009 are encouraged to attend.

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE Despite efforts to downplay abortion’s roles in its lucrative business, Planned Parenthood has become responsible for nearly a quarter of all abortions performed in the United States. And while the organization advertises itself as nonprofit, its latest annual report shows America’s top abortion chain setting records in revenues — over a billion dollars. (NRL News, April, 2008)

Generations music CD’s make great Christmas gifts! To purchase a $20 CD filled with music from each of the choirs Our Lady of Lourdes, please contact the rectory, Religious Gift Store or Little Shop of Flowers. All proceeds go the youth groups of our parish. Thanks for your support. Confirmation classes are: January 11, 2009, in the elementary commons. February 8, 2009— Retreat (all day). Fr. Ruben will lead classes from 9:45-11:50. Candidates are encouraged to attend Noon Mass together afterwards. ****************** Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation by Bishop Jackels is Sunday, February 22, 2009 (12:00 noon).

LAST WEEK TO GET SMC STADIUM BLANKETS BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Contact Beth Smith @ Elementary School 231-4691 or Lisa Jordan @ 249-7979

Start a Christmas Tradition with A Stocking for Jesus available at the Religious Gift Shop. Copies are autographed and can be personalized. All royalties donated to the elementary school library.

LOOKING AHEAD Wed (Dec17) Parish Posada 6:30pm Activity Center Wed (Dec 17) PSR Classes (Attend Parish Posada) 6:30pm Wed (Dec 17) RCIA Classes Elementary School, 6:30-7:45pm Thur (Dec 18) Parish Penance Service 7:00 pm Mon (22) Our Lady’s Prayer Group 6:00pm Chapel Wed. (Jan 7) PSR classes Wed. (Jan 7) RCIA Classes Sun. (Feb 22) Confirmation Sun. March 29—Thur April 2nd COLD AND FLU SEASON This is always a difficult time of the year. There is no way to eliminate colds and the flu bug but we can take precautions to reduce the spread of them. Therefore, at mass we need to be conscious of the person next to us. If we have a cold we can bow and say peace be with you without shaking hands at the exchange of peace. The celebrant of the mass may choose not to offer the invitation for the greeting of peace. Please be careful and respectful of others during the next few months. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS: Teenagers can have high blood pressure, too! In fact, people of any age can develop it. Why not get yours checked? Even if it’s normal, it’s good to know what your reading is. The Health & Wellness Ministry provides B.P. checks after all the Masses this weekend (2nd weekend of the month).

Alumni Newsletter If you would like a copy of the latest newsletter, mailed to our alumni, please pick one up at the church doors, the parish offices, or at either school office.

6:15—7:30 pm 6:30 —7:45 pm 12:00 Noon PARISH MISSION SCHOOL LUNCHES Mon — Burrito, Chips & Cheese, Corn, Pineapple Chunks Tues— Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Bread, Applesauce Wed— Sub Sandwich, Susie Q’s, Mandarin Oranges Thur— Baked Potato Bar, Chili, Broccoli & Cheese, Bread, Peaches Friday— Pizza Pocket, Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Brownie NO PRACTICES The Executive Board of KSHSAA has established a consecutive five-day period (including December 25) where there shall be no school practice of interscholastic contests or activities. The Executive Board has set December 23-27, 2008 as the fiveday moratorium for this school year. Students in grades 7-12 may not be in member school owned or operated facilities during the Christmas Moratorium, for involvement in activities under the jurisdiction of the KSHSAA. Weight rooms may not be open for students in grades 712. Medical rehabilitation in school athletic training rooms is permissible if approved by the administration of the member school. Member schools may elect to completely close their facilities to all activities and groups if they so choose.

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

$44,752.44

Surplus or

$ 9,252.44

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SPIRIT OF STEWARDSHIP

MASS INTENTIONS 1) Fr. Tom Stroot 2) Fr. Ruben Ortiz 3) Fr. David Marstall SUNDAY (14) 7:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society 9:00 (2) People of the Parish 10:30 (1) For the Sick & Suffering 12:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society 2:00 (2 Spanish) Intention of Celebrant MONDAY (15) 6:30 (2) Joe & Myrtle Beitzinger+ TUESDAY (16) 6:30 (3) Int. of Frs. Tom, Ruben & David 8:00 (2) Forrest Patterson + 11:30(1)Anne Reilly+ WEDNESDAY (17) 6:30 (2) Brandon Marrs+ 8:00 (1) Int. of Maintenance/Cafeteria Crew THURSDAY (18) 6:30 (1) Benedict Family+ 11:30 (2) Bettega, Jones, Banke, Ahrens+ FRIDAY (19) 6:30 (2) Charles Peak, Jr.+ 8:00 (1) Int. of Principals & Administration 11:30 (3) Angelina & Attiglio Bettega+ SATURDAY (20) 8:00 (1) Joe Ciardullo+ 2:00 (2) Jose Roman & Elizabeth Santiago wedding 5:30 (2) Ingnace Kastelic+ SUNDAY (21) 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) Intention of Celebrant NEWMAN CENTER — Fr. David Marstall Sunday (14) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Society 6:00pm Int. of Faculty Students & Staff Mon (15) 8:30pm Parish Purgatorial Society Wed (17) Noon Parish Purgatorial Society Thur (15) Noon Parish Purgatorial Society Sun (21) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Society 6:00pm Int. of Faculty Students & Staff NO MASSES AT NEWMAN CENTER DURING THE CHRISTMAS BREAK

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS All of the people in today’s readings — the prophet Isaiah, the Virgin Mary, St. Paul, St. John the Baptist — seemed to understand clearly and rejoice in what God was calling them to be and to do. Do I?

VOCATION PRAYER God, source of creation and love, you invite each of us to serve you through the gift of our life. May your grace encourage men and women to serve the church as priests, sisters, brothers and lay ministers. Make me an instrument to encourage others to give of themselves and challenge me to do the same. Amen. OPEN HOUSE: There will be an open house held this Sunday, December 14, from 2-4pm, for the public to view the beautiful newly renovated/restored St. Barbara’s Chapel at the Chicopee Community Center in Chicopee. All are invited. Refreshments will be served in the hall.

Wesley House and Salvation Army ask for assistance. Help by donating toys, food items, or cash donations. Also, Community Christmas Party (Memorial Auditorium, this Monday, Dec. 15th @ 6:30 pm). Volunteers needed to wrap presents, Set up and help serve dinner, meet and greet families.

WESLEY HOUSE FOOD PANTRY: Our help is needed to fill the shelves. A basket is located near the entrance of our church. Thank you. SERVERS – DECEMBER 20-21: 5:30pm - Nicole Kolarik, Rachel Barnes, Megan Thompson 7:00 – Austin Kratz, Ryan McNeely 9:00 – Annie Deal, A.J. Dellasega, Jack Ebbert 10:30 – Kourtney Endicott, Lauren Jameson, Victoria Yartz NOON – Austin Monsour, Megan VanWey, Emily Wood OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS – DECEMBER 20-21: 5:30pm — Tom Gorman Family 7:00am – Vince VanBecelaere Family 9:00am – Jason Marietta Family 10:30am – Rick Casey Family NOON – Jim Otter Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – DECEMBER 20-21: 5:30pm– John Kraus, Bill & Carolyn Perry, Mary Wilson 7:00 – Joe Hart, Ann Hudson, Pete Kemmeter 9:00 – Phil & Mary Beitzinger, Jessica Lord, Beth Wishall 10:30– Becky Duncan, Vince & Joyce Seiwert, Allison Keegan NOON–Lala Payne, E. Pesavanto, Paul Zagorski, Debbie Clawson LECTORS – DECEMBER 20-21: 5:30pm - Cynthia Kraus & Kathleen Flannery 7:00am – Jack Moodie 9:00am — Terry Schirk & Lori Ann Spachek 10:30am – Patty Horgan & Mark Johnson NOON - Paul Mullinix & Bev Pommier