Bulletin Mar 08

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

MARCH 8, 2009

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

TODAY’S FOCUS – Second Sunday of Lent: Are we listening to Jesus? The Father told us so clearly that this is what we are to do. We are to listen to all that Jesus taught and then live according to those teachings. If we are listening, how are we responding? Will this Lenten season make a difference in that response? SCRIPTURE READINGS We need God’s Word each day. Mon (9) Daniel 9:4b-10; Luke 6:36-38 Tue (10) Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Matthew 23:1-12 Wed (11) Jeremiah 18:18-20; Matthew 20:17-28 Thur (12) Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 16:19-31 Fri (13) Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 Sat (14) Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Sun (15) Third Sunday of Lent: Exodus 20:1-17; 1 Corinthians 1:22-25; John 2:13-25 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]

GIFT—PARISH MISSION THE LENTEN JOURNEY TO EASTER “Growth in Discipleship” What a great opportunity we have to attend our Parish Mission on March 29-April 1. The Mission facilitator will be Fr. John Lanzrath. Many of you know Fr. John from his time as Director of the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita. On the first day of the Parish Mission, Sunday, March 29, the GIFT committee will host a soup dinner in the Activity Center at 6:00pm. The Mission will begin at 7:00pm. Dinner is free of charge but please register for the dinner—invitations are being mailed this week to all registered parishioners. Please turn in the registration card to the parish office or collection basket, or go online to register, www.ourladypittsburg.org. Monday thru Wednesday the evening sessions will begin at 7:00 pm. Tuesday’s session will include a Parish Penance Service. Babysitting provided for children under 5 each evening of the Mission. Join Your Parish For Spiritual Renewal & Celebration! STATIONS OF THE CROSS Join our parish in commemorating Jesus’ walk to Calvary, each Friday during Lent at either: 2:30pm with the elementary students or 7:00pm with Benediction to follow. “Yet it was our infirmities that he bore, our sufferings that he endured, while we thought of him as stricken, as one smitten by God and afflicted.” (Is. 53:4) Encounter With God’s Call, held March 28-30 at Conception Seminary College, is a discernment retreat for young men age 16 and older who are considering the vocation to Priesthood. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the Seminarians as they share their stories of responding to God’s call. This visit is free. For more information, contact your Pastor or Conception Seminary College, 660 -944-2886 or email: [email protected]

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 Fr. David is gone Mon-Wed afternoon and again on Thursday. No Mass Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday noon Apologetics Mon. 9:00: Topic TBD That Man Is You! Wed. 6:00-7:45: Session 20 Women’s Bible Study Thu. 8:00-9:00: Lesson 7 Send-off Mass Thu. 9:00 PM Mass with blessing for Carri Prewitt and all pilgrims and travelers Sign up by Wednesday of this week for Apr. 5 Passover Supper LOOKING AHEAD Spring Break Mar 14-22 No 11:00 Mass either Sunday, no weekday Masses. We will have Mass at 6:00 both Sundays. Spring Cleaning & Photo Scavenger Hunt Sat. Mar. 28 Newman Club Elections At April 2 meeting. Apply to run by March 27. Newman Club Scholarships Apply by March 27. Scholarships will be awarded at Banquet & Ball. Living Stations Apr. 3. Contact Anthony Weber to participate. Passover Supper Apr. 5, 7:00. Sign up by Wednesday, March 11 Banquet & Ball Sat. May 2, 5:00PM Mass Go to catholicgorillas.org for more information on all events.

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE “To claim the right to abortion, infanticide and euthanasia, and to recognize that right in law, means to attribute to human freedom a perverse and evil significance; that of an absolute power over others and against others.” Evangelium Vitae 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. Please welcome those who have registered with our parish in January and February 2009. WELCOME TO ALL! New Members: Michael & Del Rosario Suzanne Van Gotten; Markham; Tawnya Bach with Dominik; Eric & Aimee Wilson with Beau & Ava; Chuck Selby; Mickey & Delores Center; Joseph & Angela Hite with Samantha; Joan Hayes; Dustin & Sarah Treiber with Hope & Eli. Baptisms for January & February 2009: Please pray for those recently baptized in our parish: Frank Daner Gomez; Abigail Kathleen Beaman; Erin Irene Beaman; Zayne Joseph R. Miller; Maddox Christian Minton; Alina Michelle Alvarado

LOOKING AHEAD Sun (8) Blood Pressure Checks After all masses Sun (8) Altar Society St. Patrick’s Party 4:00 pm, Activity Center Mon (9) Our Lady’s Prayer Group 6:00 pm, Chapel Wed (11) PSR Classes 6:15—7:30 pm Wed 11) RCIA Classes 6:30—7:45 pm Fri (13) Stations of the Cross 2:30 pm Fri (13) Stations of the Cross & Benediction 7:00 pm Sun (15) St. Paul’s Society (Widows & Widowers) 3:30 Mass, Dinner & Bingo Sun 15 thru Sat 21st SPRING BREAK Wed (18) PSR Classes NO CLASS — SPRING BREAK Wed 18) RCIA Classes NO CLASS — SPRING BREAK Mon (23) Our Lady’s Prayer Group 6:00 pm, Chapel Sun (29—Thur April 2) PARISH MISSION (Schedule will follow) Tues (7) Parish Penance Service 7:00pm

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 The Religious Gift Store will be closed for Spring Break from Saturday, March 14 thru Saturday, March 21. We will have an extra opening on Wednesday evening, March 25 from 6:00-7:00pm. 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

SCHOOL LUNCHES Mon — Chicken Sandwich, Fries, Grapes Tues— BBQ Ribette Sandwich, Susie Q’s, Brownie, Pears Wed— Oven Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Bread, Applesauce Thur— Chicken & Cheese Crispitos, Corn, Pineapple Chunks, Cookie Friday— Mozzarella Maxx Stix w/ Marinara Sauce, Salad, Peaches

St. Paul’s Society (Widows & Widowers) will meet next Sunday, March 15th. Mass will be at 3:30, followed by a short business meeting, dinner and bingo. Hostesses for this meeting will be: Colette O’Malley, Angie Patterson, Rosemary Patterson and Sandra Peak. We encourage all members to attend and welcome newcomers.

FOOD PANTRY Wesley House, our local food pantry, for the second year in a row, has been given the opportunity to double any gifts of food or money donated to them during the months of March and April. Mr. Alan Feinstein, Cranston, RI, has announced that he will match any donation of food or money contributed to Wesley House; they will receive $1.00 for each pound item or dollar. If you wish to donate by check, please make it payable to Wesley House and have “Feinstein” on the memo line. For your information. ***Our parish has supported the Wesley House food pantry for years. It is a great way to centralize the distribution of food in our community. This eliminates the duplication of efforts. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wichita subsidizes the salary of a full time social worker, Alberta, at Wesley House. This is just one of the ways the Catholic Church provides assistance to those in need in the Pittsburg area.

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

$41,779.84

Surplus or

$ 6,279.84

MASS INTENTIONS 1) Fr. Tom Stroot 2) Fr. Ruben Ortiz 3) Fr. David Marstall SUNDAY (8) Second Sunday of Lent 7:00 (1) People of the Parish 9:00 (1) Intention of Celebrant 10:30 (1) Girl Scout Sunday 12:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society 2:00 (3) (Spanish) Intention of Celebrant MONDAY (9) 6:30 (3) Richard Morgan+ TUESDAY (10) 6:30 (1) Dorothy Segat+ 8:00 (1) NO MASS 11:30 (1) NO MASS WEDNESDAY (11) 6:30 (1) Intention of Mary Ann Boyd 8:00 (1) Minnie Schiefelbein & Tena Leffler+ THURSDAY (12) 6:30 (1) Joe Monsour+ 11:30 (1) NO MASS FRIDAY (13) 6:30 (1) Amabel, Bill & Bill Sharp, Jr.+ 8:00 (1) Joseph Kazmierski+ 11:30 (3) Teresa & Vernon Ahrens+ 2:30 Stations of the Cross 7:00 Stations of the Cross & Benediction SATURDAY (14) 8:00 (3) Shawn Lynch+ 5:30 (1) Helen Grisolano+ SUNDAY (15) Third Sunday of Lent 7:00 (1) People of the Parish 9:00 (1) Intention of Celebrant 10:30 (1) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society 2:00 (3) (Spanish) Intention of Celebrant MASSES AT 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 NO MASS Wed (11) Noon NO MASS Thur (12) 9:00pm Parish Purgatorial Society Sun (15) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Society Sun (15) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS Abraham was prepared to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. St. Paul reminds us that God Himself “did not spare his own son.” Are my gifts to the Lord — of my resources, of my time, of myself — also sacrificial? VOCATION PRAYER My God, you call forth people to do your will as needs arise. I want to serve to the best of my ability. Help me use the talents you have given me to help your people, who cry for peace, justice, and life’s necessities. What are you calling me to do here and now? I am listening my God. Amen. 4-H Junior Leaders Sausage & Pancake Feed — This Sunday, March 8, Crawford Co. Extension Office, 120 E Buffalo, Girard. Serving from 7:00-1:00. Adults $4; 6-12 years, $2.50. All you can eat!! ATTENTION: FISH FRY-Friday, MARCH 13TH K, of C. Hall, 718 N. Bdwy. SERVING 5:00 TO 7:00P.M. MENU-CATFISH AND CODFISH-along with choices of RICE MEDLEY, GREEN BEANS, FRENCH FRIES AND COLE SLAW; PLUS GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES AND SPAGHETTI Dine in or Carry outs. Serving the following Fridays March 13th, 20th, and March 27th and April 3rd. COME AND SUPPORT OUR SEMINARIANS.. CHEF Paul Mendicki and staff will prepare the dinner. SEE YOU ALL ON THE NEXT SEVERAL FRIDAYS. Cost $7 adults and $4 for children. SCAMMON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY will once again be served during the Fridays of Lent. There will be several dinner choices. Serving starts at 6:00pm at the St. Bridget’s Parish Hall in Scammon. Carry-outs welcome.

A NEW SCHEDULE WILL BE READY SOON!! SERVERS – MARCH 14-15: 5:30pm - Riley Wood, Zach VanBecelaere, Joe Otter 7:00 – Austin Kratz & Ryan McNeely 9:00 – Abigail Spachek, Mary & Rachel Farmer, 10:30 – Rachel Martin, Katelyn & Nathan Flood NOON – Tyler Commons, Dallas Garner, David Misasi OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS – MARCH 14-15: 5:30pm — Dan & Kristi Braden 7:00am – Henry & Joan McGeorge 9:00am – Dave Barnes Family 10:30am – Tim Normand Family NOON – John Ison Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – MARCH 14-15: 5:30pm– Susie Edwards, JoAnn Crespino, Mark & Teresa Kolarik 7:00 – Bill Gill, Steve Bolinger, Ann Elrod 9:00 – Bob & Peggy Fleming, Mike Ehling, Jessica Lord 10:30– Vince & Joyce Seiwert, Ken & Brenda Robertson NOON– Lala Payne, E. Pesavento, Debbie Clawson, Beth Gilbert LECTORS – MARCH 14-15: 5:30pm - Paul Mullinix & Kathleen Steinmiller 7:00am – Leatha Bolinger 9:00am - Mike & Judi Fast 10:30am – John Mazurek & Karen McCormick NOON - Doug Lee & Ken Burbach