Bulletin Mar 29

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 29, 2009

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

TODAY’S FOCUS – Fifth Sunday of Lent: Today we are called to remember God’s faithfulness to us, his people. Humankind has rejected and betrayed God throughout history, and continues to do so today. In spite of this, God has never abandoned us. He continues to call us to turn away from sin and to receive new life and salvation through his son, Jesus.

SCRIPTURE READINGS We need God’s Word each day. Mon (30) Daniel 13:41c-62; John 8:1-11 Tue (31) Numbers 21:4-9; John 8:21-30 Wed (1) Daniel 3:14-20, 91-95; John 8:31-42 Thur (2) Genesis 17:3-9; John 8:51-59 Fri (3) Jeremiah 20:10-13; John 10:31-42 Sat (4) Ezekiel 37:21-28; John 11:45-56 Sun (5) Palm Sunday: Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Mark 14:1—15:47 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” Fr. John Lanzrath presenter & facilitator 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 each evening Sunday thru Wednesday. Tuesday’s session will include a Parish Penance Service with Fr. Lanzrath speaking for about 15 minutes followed by 5 or 6 priests being available for private confessions until all have had the opportunity to receive the sacrament. Babysitting will be provided for children under 5 each evening of the Mission. Join Your Parish For Spiritual Renewal & Celebration!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOLY THURSDAY — the washing of the feet. If you would like to represent the community by having your foot washed please contact the rectory. Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers: if you would like to assist at any of the Holy Week services please contact the rectory.

Living Stations, Friday, April 3 Students from the St. Pius X Newman Center will be performing living stations at St. Mary’s on Friday, April 3 at 7:00pm. The stations will reflect on the passion of Christ through the eyes of Mary. Donations will be accepted after stations to help raise money for hosting the Kansas Catholic College Student Convention next year.

“Rejoice – An Easter Sharing for the Missions” is our diocesan collection which gives us the opportunity to deepen our individual missionary work in the church. Through your prayers, sacrifices and financial support of this collection we are able to assist missionaries locally and globally to spread the Word of God. An envelope will be in next Sunday’s bulletin. The SMC Drama Department will have the final showings of the murder mystery comedy Thirteen Past Midnight by Billy St. John in the SMC High School Auditorium on Sat. March 28th at 7:30pm and Sunday March 29th at 3:00pm. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students/seniors. SMC High School and Junior High students attend free with their school ID.

The Fine Arts Committee will be hosting the 2nd Annual Elementary Art Show on April 19th after the 10:30 and 12:00 masses in the Elementary School. Come and view the art projects done by our talented Elementary School students. After 10:30 Mass, the St. M a r y ’ s E l e me n t a r y S c h o o l Orchestra will play and after the noon Mass the St. Mary’s Elementary/Junior High Band will play. Come and hear our orchestra and bands play. PROTECT OUR CATHOLIC RIGHTS: The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is inviting public comment on a proposal to rescind an important December 2008 federal regulation that protects the conscience rights of health care providers. Help protect the rights of our Catholic health care professionals and institutions. Please visit www.usccb.org/ conscienceprotection to access links to make a comment and to find out more information. Comments must be posted by April 9, 2009.

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 St. Mary’s Parish Mission Sun-Wed 7:00 Apologetics: Exorcisms Mon. 9:00-10:00 Newman Club Meeting Thu. 9:00-10:00. Newman Club officer elections. Living Stations Fri. 7:00 at St. Mary’s Seder Meal Sun. 7:00 LOOKING AHEAD Newman Club Elections Vote by Thu. Apr. 16. Newman Club Scholarships Apply by Thu. Apr. 16. Scholarships will be awarded at Banquet & Ball. PSU Big Event Sat. Apr. 18. Marriage Prep Class Sun. Apr. 19, 7:00-8:00 Banquet & Ball Sat. May 2, 5:00 PM Mass Go to catholicgorillas.org for more information on all events.

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE “The Christian tradition from the earliest days reveals a firm antiabortion attitude. From apostolic times, the Christian tradition overwhelmingly held that abortion was grievously evil.” Charles Chaput, OFM.Cap, Archbishop of Denver HOLY WEEK SERVICES Palm Sunday: (5th) Regular Sunday schedule with the distribution of palms for your homes and the reading of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Holy Thursday: (9th) 7:00pm Mass which includes the Washing of the Feet. This mass celebrates that night when Jesus Christ at the Jewish Passover Meal instituted the Sacrifice of the Mass. We will also receive the Holy Oils which were blessed by the Bishop at the Chrism mass in Wichita on Tuesday. Following the mass the Blessed Sacrament will be removed from the church commemorating the arrest of Jesus and His suffering, death, and burial on Friday and Saturday. Good Friday: (10th) Services are at 12:00 noon, 3:00pm (Spanish), and 7:00 pm. The service includes Scripture, the reading of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, veneration of the cross and communion. This is the only day of the year we do not celebrate mass. Holy Saturday (11th): The Easter Vigil begins at 8:30pm and is a beautiful Liturgy including the lighting of the Easter Fire, Scriptures telling the story of the Hebrew people in Old Testament times, blessing of the Easter water, baptizing those adults and receiving those by a profession of faith who have been preparing to come into the church. They will also receive the sacrament of confirmation and receive Holy Communion for the first time. Plan to attend any or all of the Services!

LOOKING AHEAD 12:00 noon, 2:00pm, 4:00pm Sun (29) FIRST COMMUNION MASSES Sun (29) SMC High School Play Thirteen Past Midnight 3:00pm PARISH MISSION Sun (March 29—Wed April 1) (Sessions begin at 7:00pm each evening in the church) 7:00pm Tues (31) (During the Parish Mission) Parish Penance Service Wed (1) PSR Classes 6:15—7:30 pm Wed (1) RCIA Classes 6:30—7:45 pm Fri (3) Stations of the Cross 2:30 pm Fri (3) Stations of the Cross & Benediction 7:00 pm Wed (8) PSR Classes 6:15—7:30 pm Wed (8) RCIA Classes 6:30—7:45 pm Mon (13) Our Lady’s Prayer Group 6:00 pm, Chapel

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

SCHOOL LUNCHES Mon — Burrito, Chips/Cheese, Corn, Pineapple Chunks Tues— Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Bread, Applesauce Wed— Hamburger Pizza, Salad, Peaches Thur— French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns, Sausage Links, String Cheese, Fruit Cocktail Friday— NO SCHOOL

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

Pre-School and Kindergarten Parishioners who have children who will be age-eligible for preschool and kindergarten for the 2009-2010 school year were mailed an information packet to complete and send back to the school. If you are a parishioner with a child who will be 3, 4, or 5 by August 31 and you did not receive a mailing, please call the school office immediately, 2316941.

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

*$40,785.79

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS “If anyone would serve me,” says Jesus in today’s Gospel, “let him follow me; where I am, there will my servant be.” In what ways is Jesus inviting me to follow Him? What service is He asking of me?

Surplus or $ 5,285.79 *Thanks to a very generous donation! MASS INTENTIONS 1) Fr. Tom Stroot 2) Fr. Ruben Ortiz 3) Fr. David Marstall SUNDAY (29) Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:00 (4) Intention of Celebrant 9:00 (4) Intention of Celebrant 10:30 (1) People of the Parish 12:00 (2) First Communion Mass 2:00 (2) (Spanish) First Communion Mass 4:00 (2) First Communion Mass MONDAY (30) 6:30 (2) Joe & Robert Meyer+ TUESDAY (31) 6:30 (3) Pete Monsour, Sr.+ 8:00 (2) Angie Ciardullo+ 11:30 (1) Fred Eichhorn, Olmira Pronier, Diney DeRuy+ WEDNESDAY (1) 6:30 (2) Susan Clark Maffei+ 8:00 (1) Fr. Tom Stroot & Benefactors THURSDAY (2) 6:30 (1) Robert Cook & Parents+ 11:30 (2) Bettega, Jones, Ahrens, Banke+ FRIDAY (3) 6:30 (2) Steve Schiefelbein+ 8:00 (1) Altar Society Members 11:30 (3) Memorial Fund Members 2:30 Stations of the Cross 7:00 Living Stations of the Cross by PSU Students SATURDAY (4) 8:00 (2) Charles Miller+ 5:30 (1) Special Intention SUNDAY (5) Palm Sunday 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) MASSES AT NEWMAN CENTER Fr. David Marstall Sun (29) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Society Sun (29) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff Mon (30) 8:30pm Parish Purgatorial Society Wed (1) Noon Marye Botkin+ Thur (2) Noon Sam Tunis+ Sun (5) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Society Sun (5) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff

VOCATION PRAYER In the Spirit, we pray for vocations, remember the words of Pope John Paul II: “A vocation is a grace and gift of God in Jesus Christ. This awareness of the divine gift gives our vocation its deep meaning, in the perspective of our whole life.” Open our life to this gift. Amen. Attention Parishioners: FISH FRY, THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD, 5:00-7:00p.m. at Pittsburg Knights Hall 718 N. Bdwy. Choice of CATFISH or COD along with a variety of SIDES for your choosing. Cost $7 Adults, $4.Children. Children choice of spaghetti and grilled cheese. BENEFIT for the Knights SEMINARIAN FUND. Every FRIDAY during Lent except Good Friday. COME AND SUPPORT OUR SEMINARIANS! 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 – APRIL 4-5: 5:30pm - Joe & Katie Kolarik, Cassandra Ngo 7:00 – Austin Kratz, Ryan McNeely 9:00 – Madison & MacKenzie Lewis, Abiligail Spachek 10:30 – Kourtney Endicott, Fred Elmer, Bailey Beykirch NOON – Nolan & Ryan Higginbotham, Keeton Bolinger OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS – APRIL 4-5: 5:30pm — Kamal & Laila Yaghmour 7:00am – John & Evaughn Boswell 9:00am – Matthew Brown Family 10:30am – Curt Brumbaugh Family NOON – Kathy Warner Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – APRIL 4-5: 5:30pm– Betty Masterson, Gary McGrath, Bill & Carolyn Perry 7:00 – Malcolm Turner, Val Zacharias, Wayne Cichon 9:00 – Mary Askins, Jim Buche, Judi Fast, Buddy Gorentz 10:30– Becky Duncan, Tom Gorman, Patty Horgan, Julie Cedeno NOON– Bev Mitchelson, Paul Zagorski, D. Clawson, Cathy Wilbert LECTORS – APRIL 4-5: 5:30pm - Cynthia Kraus & Kathleen Steinmiller 7:00am – Susan Seglie & Pete Kemmeter 9:00am - Don Morey & Michael Ehling 10:30am – Tim Flood & Ben Cortes NOON - Francis Keegan & Bev Pommier