Bulletin Feb 1

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

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

TODAY’S FOCUS – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time : Not all people are called to be a Moses or a Paul, but each of us can speak out against the injustices in our society. We can live the teachings of Jesus in our families and in the workplace. We can be the messenger of God’s love and forgiveness to someone whom no one else can reach. Such service can bring us great joy. SCRIPTURE READINGS We need God’s Word each day. Mon (2) Presentation of the Lord: Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 Tue (3) Hebrews 12:1-4; Mark 5:21-43 Wed (4) Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 Mark 6:1-6 Thur (5) Saint Agatha: Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24; Mark 6:7-13 Fri (6) SaintPaul Miki & his companions: Hebrews 13:1-8; Mark 6:14-29 Sat (7) Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21; Mark 6:30-34 Sun (8) Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time : Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark 1:29-39 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]

RESOLUTION TIME! Make the resolution to join Our Lady of Lourdes Choir now! Due to Sister Patrice and Dr. Irene Ramirez moving away, we are especially looking for sopranos. (You need not be a nun or doctor to fill these positions!!) Seriously, we do need singers in all voices, and will welcome you with open arms. We will begin work on Lenten and Easter music soon, and if we have a good response, we would like to do a special mass/ cantata for the season. You do not need to read music. Please call 231 -2063 or just come Monday night at 7:00 or Sunday 9:00 mass. Ages 10 to ? Confirmation class: February 8, 2009—Retreat (8:45am—3:30pm). ****************** Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation by Bishop Jackels is Sunday, February 22, 2009 (12:00 noon).

REMEMBER IN PRAYER ♦ The men & women preparing for Baptism and/or to be received into full communion in the Church at the Easter Vigil. ♦ Conversion of our country to a Culture of Life ♦ Men & Women serving our country in the military. ♦ The seminarians from our diocese. ♦ The sick & suffering of our parish. ♦ The youth of our parish

February Altar Society Meeting: The February Altar Society Meeting will be held next Sunday, Feb. 8th at 4:00pm in the St. Michael's Room, in the Activity Center. We will update everyone on the funeral dinner revisions we discussed at the January meeting, praying a rosary for the intentions of the Altar Society, and enjoying a snack. Bring a friend and get active in the Altar Society!

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 Super Bowl Party Sun. Feb. 1 after 6:00 Mass Newman Club Meeting Thu. Feb. 5 9:00-10:00 Marriage Prep Sun. Feb. 8. 7:00-8:30 KCCSC Feb. 13-15. Bus leaves from St. Mary’s @ 12:00Fri., returns around 6:00 Sun. Busy Person’s Retreat Mar. 1-5 Spring Break Trips Find information online. FYI Domus Fiat Mariae Catholic women’s household is now accepting applications for next year. Go to catholicgorillas.org for more information on all events.

St. Mary's Religious Gift Shop 235-7448 Thursday 10:00-3:00 Fridays 9:30-3:00 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 “New Parish Member Breakfast” The Welcoming committee along with the Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a “new member breakfast” on February 15, 2009 after the 9am Mass. New members and existing members of our parish are invited to enjoy the Knights of Columbus breakfast in the Activity Center. Please come and enjoy food, fellowship and friends. We hope this to be a big crowd, so if you know ahead that you can come, call the rectory and RSVP, just so the K of C can prepare for a large crowd! Go Green! How can we be more environmentally friendly in our homes and lives? Health and Wellness Committee will provide information during the K of C breakfast Feb 15. 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 next weekend (2nd weekend of the month).

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE Seeing in an ultrasound the unborn child she is carrying has been a powerful influence on women contemplating abortion. One study showed 75.5 percent of undecided women decided not to have an abortion after viewing her baby’s ultrasound. (The Southern Cross, August, 2008)

LOOKING AHEAD Wed (4) PSR Classes 6:15—7:30 pm Wed (4) RCIA Classes 6:30—7:45 pm Sun ( 8) Confirmation Retreat 8:45am-3:30pm Sun (8) Altar Society Meeting 4:00pm, St. Michael’s Room in Activity Center Mon (9) Our Lady’s Prayer Group 6:00pm, Chapel Wed (11) PSR Classes 6:15—7:30 pm Wed 11) RCIA Classes 6:30—7:45 pm Sat (14) Booster Club Valentine’s Day Buffet Dinner & Dance 7:00pm, Parrot Bey Sun (15) New Member Breakfast with Knights of Columbus Breakfast 10:00am Sun (15) St. Paul’s Group 3:30 pm Sun (22) CONFIRMATION MASS 12:00 Noon Mass Mon (23) Our Lady’s Prayer Group 6:00pm, Chapel Sun. Mar 29—Thur April 2

Valentine’s Day Buffet Dinner and Dance, sponsored by the SMC Booster Club, will be held Saturday, Feb. 14th at Parrot Bey, from 7:00pm -Midnight. Tickets are $30.00 per person. Call the SMC office (231-4690) if you wish to purchase tickets or to make a donation. REGISTER IN THE PARISH If you are new to the parish or have not yet registered please pick up a registration form at the back of the church, at one of the side doors, stop by the church office or call the church office 231-2135 and we will send one to you.

PARISH MISSION

ALUMINUM CANS: Birthright of Pittsburg is now located at St. Pius X Newman Center, 301B E. Cleveland (entry is on the east side) of the Center 231-7944. Many of you have been very good about saving aluminum cans for them. They are very appreciative because it does provide some income and also helps with recycling. We ask that you bring your aluminum cans to the elementary school dumpster area on the north side of the school. Put them inside the west iron gates on the ground. They will be picked up periodically. Thank you for your support.

(Schedule will follow)

SCHOOL LUNCHES Mon — Chicken Sandwich, Fries, Grapes Tues— Lasagna, Salad, Bread, Peaches Wed— Pancake on a stick, Hash Browns, String Cheese, Mixed Fruit Thur— Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Pickle Spear, Fries, Pears Friday— Frito Chili Pie, Corn, Pineapple Chunks, Cookie ST. PAUL’S SOCIETY (WIDOWS & WIDOWERS) will meet Sunday, February 15, at 3:30 for Mass, followed by dinner and bingo. Hostesses will be Mary Ann Clark, Helen Marietta, Betty Niegsch and Margaret Sighel. New members welcome.

FREE & EASY WAYS TO HELP SMC—w/o Spending Money There are several ways to support our schools financially without spending additional dollars. These fundraisers will not replace our other efforts, but they do help our schools and programs: KTCCU—account holders can pick up Panther Debit Cards. One cent per transaction benefits the Booster Club GoodSearch Search Engine--using the Yahoo browser www.goodsearch.com donates one cent for each search. Ron’s IGA—bring your receipts to the school or church office. Campbell’s Soup Labels—tear them off and turn them into the school or church office. General Mills—Box Tops for Education Nestle Pure Life—Water Bottles, tear off labels and turn them into the office. Target Card—Designate our school as your charity of choice and use your card. There are so many businesses which support our schools in so many ways. We thank them all for helping to make our Catholic school so successful.

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 Surplus or

$23,009.29 $<12,490.71>

MASS INTENTIONS 1) Fr. Tom Stroot 2) Fr. Ruben Ortiz 3) Fr. David Marstall SUNDAY (1) 7:00 (1) People of the Parish 9:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society 10:30 (2) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society 2:00 (2 Spanish) Intention of Celebrant MONDAY (2) 6:30 (2) Mrs. Charles Benelli+ TUESDAY (3) 6:30 (3) Leona Cashero+ 8:00 (2) Angie Ciardullo+ 11:30 (1) Robert & Sandra Ann Fowler+ WEDNESDAY (4) 6:30 (2) Ruth VanBecelaere+ 8:00 (1) Tom Strasser+ THURSDAY (5) 6:30 (1) Sharrene Meyer+ 11:30 (2) Pat Kirby+ FRIDAY (6) 6:30 (2) Emmett Peschel+ 8:00 (1) Living & Dec. Altar Society Members 11:30 (3) Fred Eichhorn, Olmira Pronier, D. DeRuy+ SATURDAY (7) 8:00 (2) Donna Smith+ 5:30 (1) Rudy Moutz+ SUNDAY (8) 7:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society 9:00 (1) Intention of Celebrant 10:30 (1) People of the Parish 12:00 (1) Memorial Fund Members 2:00 (3) (Spanish) Intention of Celebrant NEWMAN CENTER —

Fr. David Marstall

Sun (1) 11:00am Sun (1) 6:00pm

Parish Purgatorial Society Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff

Mon (2) 8:30pm Wed (4) Noon Thur (5) Noon

Jim Craig+ Marye Botkin+ Parish Purgatorial Society

Sun (8) 11:00am Sun (8) 6:00pm

Parish Purgatorial Society Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS Moses told the people, “A prophet like me will the Lord, your God, raise up for you from among your own kinsmen.” God still provides among His people the gifts and talents necessary to continue the work of His Church. What gifts are yours to share? VOCATION PRAYER O Holy Mother, hasten to raise good laborers to the church. Hasten with the same concern that prompted you to go to Elizabeth’s house bringing Jesus and God’s graces. Hasten to visit our community and enrich it with good and evangelical laborers that they may bring Jesus in the hearts of people and his kingdom on earth for ever and ever. Amen. The SMC Cheerleaders and Dance Team will host a mini clinic for students in pre-school through 6th grade on Sunday, Feb. 1st at 3:00 4:30 in the Fieldhouse and Friday, Feb. 6th at 3:30 - 4:30 in the Fieldhouse. Cost is $25 per girl or $20 per girl if you have two or more daughters participating. Price includes a t-shirt to be worn for the performance. Performances will be on Friday, Feb. 6 at halftime of the Colgan girls' and boys' games. To sign up, please call Ashley Naylor at 249-0139 by Tuesday, Jan. 27.

CATHOLIC TREASURES OF ITALY PILGRIMAGE TOUR: You are invited to join parishioners from St. Francis Parish in St. Paul, KS on a pilgrimage tour to Italy in the Spring of 2010. We will visit Rome, St. Peter’s Basilica, Pompeii, Venice, Assisi, a rear viewing of the Shroud of Turin, plus much more. Please visit www.catholicheritagestours.com/sfc (1-800-290-3876) or call Suzie Diskin, 620-449-2783 . Postcards are available in the back of the church with more information.

SERVERS – FEBRUARY 7-8: 5:30pm - Megan Russian, Cassandra Ngo, Zachary VanBecelaere 7:00 – Ailee Story, Elizabeth Hayes 9:00 – Abigail Spachek, Blake Bicknell, Jonah Dellasega 10:30 – Ben Cortes, Katelyn & Nathan Flood NOON – C. J. Russell, Shelby Wilbert, Drew Casey OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS – FEBRUARY 7-8: 5:30pm — Don Orender Family 7:00am – Volunteers 9:00am – David Barnes Family 10:30am – Tim Beck Family NOON – Tom Gorman Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – FEBRUARY 7-8: 5:30pm– John Kraus, Fran & Gary McGrath, Susan Sayler 7:00 – Steve Bolinger, Ann Hudson, Ann Elrod 9:00 – Phil & Mary Beitzinger, Mike Ehling, Jessica Lord 10:30– Allison Keegan, John Martel, Gary Oehme, Janet Patterson NOON– Steve & Nancy Hicks, Bruce Huelat, Debbie Clawson LECTORS – FEBRUARY 7-8: 5:30pm - Cynthia Kraus & Kathleen Flannery 7:00am – Jeff Wilbert 9:00am — Buddy Gorentz & Karen McCormick 10:30am – Brenda Robertson & Barbara Saker NOON - Brad Hodson & Bev Pommier