Bulletin Feb 15

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 15, 2009

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

TODAY’S FOCUS – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: There are many opportunities for us to experience the goodness of God. We might find it in a pleasant moment or an unpleasant one. Whether we feel blessed with good things, or grateful for the strength to have made it through a tragedy or received help from others in a time of need, these are all opportunities to see the goodness of God. SCRIPTURE READINGS We need God’s Word each day. Mon (16) Genesis 4:1-15, 25; Mark 8:11-13 Tue (17) Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Mark 8:14-21 Wed (18) Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22; Mark 8:22-26 Thur (19) Genesis 9:1-13; Mark 8:27-33 Fri (20) Genesis 11:1-9; Mark 8:343—9:1 Sat (21 Hebrews 11:1-7; Mark 9:2-13 Sun (22) Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time : Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25; 2 Corinthians 1:18-22; Mark 2:1-12 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]

Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation by Bishop Jackels is next Sunday, February 22, 2009 (12:00 noon). ST. PAUL’S SOCIETY (WIDOWS & WIDOWERS) will meet this 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.

Altar Society St. Patrick’s Day Party After a several year hiatus, the Altar Society St. Patrick’s Day party is back! The party will be Sunday, March 8 at 4:00pm in the Activity Center. Come be Irish for a day and enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner, time with friends, and, of course, bingo! Cost is $1.00 to cover the bingo pot. RSVP by calling the rectory (231-2135) before Tuesday, March 3rd. Bring a friend. Hope to see you there! The Light Weigh is coming to Our Lady of Lourdes!! The Light Weigh is a Catholic 12 week video series and bible study where you will learn a new approach to eating and to prayer. Learn to eat the foods you enjoy in moderation and attain peace with food. Give God a chance and rediscover the freedom from food. An orientation meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19th, 7-8pm in St. Michael’s room. Come see how this program has been a blessing for others. For m o r e i n f o v i s i t www.lightweigh.com or call Natalie, 687-3686 after 3:30.

VIRTUS Class will be held Thursday, March 5th, from 6:00 -9:00pm in the elementary multi -purpose room.

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: Evangelization That Man Is You! Wed. 6:00-7:45: Session 17 Women’s Bible Study Thu. 8:00-9:00: Lesson 6 Sacred Grounds Coffee House: Guest Speaker Carri Prewitt Sun. 7:00 LOOKING AHEAD Domus Fiat Mariae Catholic women’s household is now accepting applications for next year. Ash Wednesday Feb. 25. Mass @ 12:00, 5:30 Soup Supper Following Mass Busy Person’s Retreat Mar. 1-5 Newman Club Meeting Thu. Mar. 5 Spring Break Mission Trip Find information online. Spring Break NJ Pilgrimage Find information online. Banquet & Ball Sat. May. 2 Go to catholicgorillas.org for more information on all events.

FOUND: Clear Crystal Rosary in the area of Grandview Heights and College Terrace. Call 232-2877.

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 The Young Adult Beginning Experience (YABE) Do you know a young adult, 14 years of age or older, who is experiencing feelings of loss from a parental death, divorce or separation? The Young Adult Beginning Experience (YABE) is a peer ministry retreat where participants will be in a safe environment to talk through the grief process and discover that they are not alone. Two YABE weekends are scheduled for 2009—March 20-22 and July 24-26. For more information and/or to register, call Marnie, 316729-4437. A $35 non-refundable deposit ensures your reservation. The Kansas Children’s Service League is offering a support group designed to provide assistance, guidance and encouragement to parents, grandparents and other relatives who are raising children. When: Last Tuesday of each month, 6-7pm. Where: Community Health Center of SEK, 3011 N. Michigan. Call Barry Garbrick, 235-1570.

The Knights of Columbus will be conducting a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Degree Initiation on February 22, 2009. Anyone interested in joining the Knights, please call John Mazurek. 249-8209 or Joe Hart, 231 -2767.

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE There is a nationwide effort to pass laws requiring abortion providers to offer a woman the opportunity to view an ultrasound image of her unborn child. One physician states: “Allowing a patient to view her ultrasound examination implies respect for the dignity and autonomy of a patient, and her ability to participate wisely in her own plan of care.” (The Southern Cross, August, 2008)

“BIG EVENT” SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH PSU students will volunteer to do the following work at your residence: Washing windows, moving/raking dirt/mulch, raking & bagging leaves, cleaning gutters, trimming scrubs/trees, removing limbs, planting trees/flowers/bushes. Job request form is inserted in today’s bulletin. Return form by March 2nd to PSU, 1701 S. Broadway. QUESTIONS: CALL 235-4810

LOOKING AHEAD Sun (15) New Member Breakfast with Knights of Columbus Breakfast 10:00am Sun (15) St. Paul’s Group 3:30 pm Wed (18) PSR Classes 6:15—7:30 pm Wed 18) RCIA Classes 6:30—7:45 pm Thur. (19) Light Weigh Orientation 7-8pm St. Michael’s Room Activity Center Sun (22) CONFIRMATION MASS 12:00 Noon Mass Sun (22) Knights of Columbus Initiation Mon (23) Our Lady’s Prayer Group 6:00pm, Chapel Wed (25) ASH WEDNESDAY Thur Mar 5 VITRUS Class 6-9pm, Elementary Multi-purpose Room Sun Mar 8 Altar Society St. Patrick’s Party 4:00pm, Activity Center (Schedule will follow) Sun. Mar 29—Thur April 2 PARISH MISSION

Kansans For Life Oratory Contest Saturday March 7 at 10:00 a.m. SMC is hosting the regional KFL oratory contest in the high school commons on Saturday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m. The contest is open to any student grades 8-12, who will give an original speech on a pro-life topic. There are cash prizes for the top three contestants in both junior (grades 8-10) and senior (grades 11-12) divisions. Winners of the senior division will advance to the state contest. Visit the KFL website or contact contest coordinator Donna Maus ([email protected]) for an entry form and details about the contest. The registration deadline is February 21, 2009. Volunteers to judge or help coordinate the contest are invited!

SCHOOL LUNCHES Mon — NO SCHOOL Tues— Chicken & Cheese Crispitos, Corn, Pineapple Chunks, Cookie Wed— Sub Sandwich, Fries, Orange Thur— Hot Dog, Tater Tots, Pears, Cookie Friday— Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread, Applesauce DIOCESAN ART CONTEST “BUILDING A CULTURE OF LIFE” was recently held and we had 2 winners from our seventh grade. Congratulations to 1st place winner Patrick Yoakam and 2nd place winner Chandler Bishop in the 7th grade division.

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 until March 31st. 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

$39,183.56

Surplus or

$ 3,683.56

MASS INTENTIONS 1) Fr. Tom Stroot 2) Fr. Ruben Ortiz 3) Fr. David Marstall SUNDAY (15) 7:00 (1) People of the Parish 9:00 (2) Intention of Celebrant 10:30 (1) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society 2:00 (2) (Spanish) Intention of Celebrant 3:30 (1) St. Paul’s Society MONDAY (16) 6:30 (2) Intention of Gene & Martha Strasser TUESDAY (17) 6:30 (3) Intention of Spence Family 8:00 (2) Shaun Bateman+ 11:30 (1) Brandon Marrs+ WEDNESDAY (18) 6:30 (2) Intention of Julie Jenkins 8:00 (1) Margaret Gruber Morgan+ THURSDAY (19) 6:30 (1) Frank Doue+ 11:30 (2) Cortes Family+ FRIDAY (20) 6:30 (1) Jack Amershek+ 8:00 (2) Craig Crespino+ 11:30 (3) Lorene Buche+ SATURDAY (21) 8:00 (2) James & Edna Peak+ 2:30 (1) Wedding: Erica Crespino & Zach Harris 5:30 (1) Jim Morey+ SUNDAY (22) 7:00 (1) People of the Parish 9:00 (2) Intention of Celebrant 10:30 (1) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society 2:00 (2) (Spanish) Intention of Celebrant 3:30 (1) St. Paul’s Society NEWMAN CENTER — Fr. David Marstall Sun (15) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Society Sun (15) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff Mon (16) 8:30pm Wed (18) Noon Thur (19) Noon Sun (22) 11:00am Sun (22) 6:00pm

Parish Purgatorial Society Rose Plumlee+ Parish Purgatorial Society Parish Purgatorial Society Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS In today’s second reading, St. Paul urges the Corinthians to “do all for the glory of God.” If we follow that advice in everything we do, we cannot help but be good stewards! VOCATION PRAYER Lord, guide all who are seeking you. May your Spirit direct all who are called to a religious vocation and strengthen those who have committed themselves to priesthood or religious life. Inspire men and women to serve your church, and keep us all in your grace. Amen. ATTENTION Parishioners: FISH FRY--Friday, Feb. 27, 5:00-7:00p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 718 N. Bdwy , Pittsburg. Chef Paul Mendicki's staff will be cooking the FISH to your liking. Choice of CATFISH and COD, along with a VARIETY of sides for you and your family! Held every FRIDAY during LENT, excluding GOOD FRIDAY. PROCEEDS to go to the K. of C. Seminarian Fund that provides monthly support to our 4 SEMINARIANS -Zack Compton, Josh Evans, Gabe Greer, and John Fogliasso. FOR A GOOD EATING-OUT EXPERIENCE, come support our Seminarians. DINE IN OR CARRY-OUT. SCAMMON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY will once again be served during the Fridays of Lent, beginning February 27th. There will be several dinner choices. Serving starts at 6:00pm at the St. Bridget’s Parish Hall in Scammon. Carry-outs welcome. SERVERS – FEBRUARY 21-22: 5:30pm - Nicole, Joe & Katie Kolarik 7:00 – Audrey Whetzell, Alex Gilmore 9:00 – Sydney Beck, Evan Rajotte, Devina Reetz 10:30 – Taylor Cronister, Rachel Martin, James Muoghalu NOON – Ryan & Nolan Higginbotham, Lauren Jameson OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS – FEBRUARY 21-22: 5:30pm — Dan & Kristi Braden 7:00am – Bob & Jo Marie Golob 9:00am – Rob Smith Family 10:30am – Tim Normand Family NOON – Michael Adamson Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – FEBRUARY 21-22: 5:30pm– Darron Farha, Hazel Peak, Vince & Joyce Seiwert 7:00 – Ann Elrod, Jack Moodie, Val Zacharias 9:00 – Amy Hite Jerry Lomshek, R. Patterson, C. Pfannensteil 10:30– Diann Mazurek, Janet Patterson, Ken & Brenda Robertson NOON– F. Mitchelson, Bev Mitchelson, D.Clawson, E. Pesavento LECTORS – FEBRUARY 21-22: 5:30pm - Gary McGrath & Kevin Mitchelson 7:00am – Joe Hart 9:00am — Suzanne Arruda & Leatha Bolinger 10:30am – Becky Casey & Mark Johnson NOON - Lizanne Franklin & Doug Lee