Bulletin Feb 8

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 8, 2009

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

TODAY’S FOCUS – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: From the simple action of grasping the hand of Peter’s sick mother-in-law to the casting out of demons, Jesus shows us God’s healing grace at work. In this year of Saint Paul, let us strive for the same passion Paul had in proclaiming the Gospel and showing the world that Jesus is still very much at work in the world today. SCRIPTURE READINGS We need God’s Word each day. Mon (9) Genesis 1:1-19; Mark 6:53-56 Tue (10) Saint Scholastica: Genesis 1:20—2-4a; Mark 7:1-13 Wed (11) Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-17; Mark 7:14-23 Thur (12) Genesis 2:18-25; Mark 7:24-30 Fri (13) Genesis 3:1-8; Mark 7:31-37 Sat (14) Saints Cyril & Methodius: Genesis 3:9-14; Mark 8:1-10 Sun (15) Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time : Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; 1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1; Mark 1:40-45 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 ?

SMC Booster Club Valentine’s Buffet Dinner and Dance Saturday, February 14th at Parrot Bey. Tickets are $30.00 per person and includes a Buffet Dinner Catered by Chatter’s and beverages. Dance to the sounds of the Diversity Band. You must purchase your tickets by Wednesday, February 11th. Tickets are available in the High School and Elementary office. Many live and silent auctions will be available. All proceeds go towards the second payment of the new school bus. February Altar Society Meeting: The February Altar Society Meeting will be held this 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

THIS WEEK Apologetics Mon. 9:00: Papal Infallibility That Man Is You! Wed. 6:00-7:45: Session 16 Women’s Bible Study Thu. 8:00-9:00 KCCSC Feb. 13-15. Bus leaves from St. Mary’s @ 12:00 Fri., returns around 6:00 Sun. 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 Busy Person’s Retreat Mar. 1-5 Spring Break Trips 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 “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.

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 Protection of innocent human life is not an imposition of personal conviction but a demand of justice. “Each human being is known by God and loved by him. Each is willed by God, and each is God’s image...whoever violates a human being violates God’s property.” (Pope Benedict XVI)

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). 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 more info visit www.lightweigh.com or call Natalie, 687-3686 after 3:30.

LOOKING AHEAD 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 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 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 1112) 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!

(Schedule will follow)

SCHOOL LUNCHES Mon — BBQ Ribette Sandwich, Susie Q’s, Pears, Brownie Tues— Mac & Cheese, Little Smokies, Green Beans, Bread, Peaches Wed— Steak Sandwich, Fries, Mandarin Oranges Thur— Hamburger Pizza, Salad, Pudding, Fruit Juice Friday— Chicken Nuggets, Hash Browns, Salad, Bread, Jello Squares

ST. PAUL’S SOCIETY (WIDOWS & WIDOWERS) will meet next 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

$47,736.71

Surplus or

$12,236.71

MASS INTENTIONS 1) Fr. Tom Stroot 2) Fr. Ruben Ortiz 3) Fr. David Marstall SUNDAY (8) 7:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society 9:00 (1) Rev. Msgr. Charles F. Walsh+ 10:30 (1) People of the Parish 12:00 (1) Memorial Fund Members 2:00 (3) (Spanish) Intention of Celebrant MONDAY (9) 6:30 (2) Susan Clark Maffei+ TUESDAY (10) 6:30 (3) Joe Monsour+ 8:00 (2) Joseph Pecnik+ 11:30 (1) Bill Mason+ WEDNESDAY (11) 6:30 (2) Dennis Cashero+ 8:00 (1) Benedict Family+ THURSDAY (12) 6:30 (1) Louis & Katherine Pommier+ 11:30 (2) Yankoviz, Bavuso, Smith, Dalrymple+ FRIDAY (13) 6:30 (1) Steve Schiefelbein+ 8:00 (2) Larry Laswell+ 11:30 (3) Michael & Marguerite Bettega+ SATURDAY (14) 8:00 (2) Alta Mae VanBecelaere+ 5:30 (1) Katie Marrone+ 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 NEWMAN CENTER — Fr. David Marstall Sun (8) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Society Sun (8) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff Mon (9) 8:30pm Wed (11) Noon Thur (12) Noon Sun (15) 11:00am Sun (15) 6:00pm

Parish Purgatorial Society+ Alexis O’Conner+ Dee Ferraro+ Parish Purgatorial Society Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS Like St. Paul in the second reading, the good steward can say, “I do all that I do for the sake of the gospel in the hope of having a share in its blessings.” VOCATION PRAYER Loving God, you plant the seeds of vocations deep in our being. Help us give proper attention and care to our call so our true vocation will bear fruit in the Church and in the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son. Amen. ATTENTION Parishioners: FISH FRY-beginning Feb. 27th, 5:00 to 7:00pm. at the Pittsburg Knights of Columbus Hall 718 N. Broadway. Chef Paul Mendicki and his crew will be serving FRIED CATFISH, BAKED COD, and choices of a RICE MEDLEY, GREEN BEANS, FRENCH FRIES, AND COLE SLAW. PLUS--Grilled cheese sandwiches and spaghetti. DINE IN or CARRY OUT! Serving the following FRIDAYS--FEB. 27th, MAR. 6th, l3th, 20th, 27th and APRIL 3rd. PURPOSE: TO SPONSOR OUR SEMINARIANS AND THE YOUTH PROJECTS OF OUR COUNCIL. 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 14-15: 5:30pm - Jacob Drenick, Amanda Warner, Riley Wood 7:00 – Patrick & Keegan Yoakam 9:00 – Chelsea Bicknell, Kourtney Endicott, Tommy Wilson 10:30 – Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts NOON – Josh Adamson, Tanner Cronister, Kaleb Hamilton OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS – FEBRUARY 14-15: 5:30pm — Paul Mullinix Family 7:00am – Vince VanBecelaere Family 9:00am – Kurt Balthazor Family 10:30am – Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts NOON – Leroy Castagno Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – FEBRUARY 14-15: 5:30pm– Susie Edwards, JoAnn Crespino, Mark & Teresa Kolarik 7:00 – Bill Gill, Malcolm Turner, Pat Pence 9:00 – Mary Askins, Johna Chubb, Bob & Peggy Fleming 10:30– Becky Duncan, Patty Horgan, Bruce Huelat, Chris Bettega NOON– Bob & Donna Backes, Debbie Butler, Beth Gilbert LECTORS – FEBRUARY 14-15: 5:30pm - Paul Mullinix & Francis Keegan 7:00am – Pete Kemmeter 9:00am — Terry Schirk & Lori Ann Spachek 10:30am – Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts NOON - Ken Burbach & W. W. O’Bryan