Bulletin May 24

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.COM

MAY 24, 2009

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

TODAY’S FOCUS – THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Jesus commissions his disciples to baptize in his name, reminding them that he is always present through his Spirit. Having ascended to his Father amid cries of gladness, we are to be his witnesses for we have been gifted with his Spirit of wisdom and revelation. Let us, therefore, live in a manner worthy of the call we have received. SCRIPTURE READINGS We need God’s Word each day. Mon (25) Acts of the Apostles 19:1-8; John 16:29-33 Tue (26) Saint Philip Neri: Acts of the Apostles 20:17-27; John 17:1-11a Wed (27) Acts of the Apostles 20:28-38; John 17:11b-19 Thur (28) Acts of the Apostles 22:30, 23:6-11; John 17:20-26 Fri (29) Acts of the Apostles 25:13b-21; John 21:15-19 Sat (30) Acts of the Apostles 28:16-20, 30-31; John 21:20-25 Sun (31) Pentecost Sunday: Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 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]

HE IS WAITING FOR YOU!

SAVE THE DATE!!

Christ the King Adoration Chapel is scheduled to open June 14th. We would like to thank the more than 225 people that have already signed up. We do have some hours still open and with that in mind are planning a phone bank for Wed. the 26th. If you would like to check the schedule you can find the sheets on the table at the back of the church or go to the church web site. Our ability to participate in Eucharistic Adoration is a blessing to each of us and to our parish family. Your answer to His call to spend time with Him will be a grace filled decision and one that you will never regret.

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Vacation Bible School Summertime Blast! June 8 through June 12, 2009

"The only time our Lord asked the Apostles for anything was the night He went into agony. Not for activity did he plead but for an hour of companionship!" (Archbishop Fulton Sheen) MEMORIAL DAY MASS AT THE CEMETERY Once again we recognize and honor our deceased loved ones with the celebration of the Eucharist at St. Mary’s Cemetery (Broadway and Centennial Streets). Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 25th at 10:00am at the Cross in the cemetery. Please bring your own lawn chairs. We encourage you to attend some of the many Memorial Day services throughout the area as well. The Avenue of Flags at the Highland Park Cemetery is an awesome sight as we honor those who served our country in the military. (In case of rain the mass will be celebrated in Church at the same time.) DEACON CHAD ARNOLD Deacon Chad will be serving at Our Lady of Lourdes parish this summer before returning in the fall for his final year of seminary at Mount St. Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg Maryland and then ordination to the priesthood in the spring of next year. His home parish is St. Peters, Schulte (just west of Wichita). Deacon Chad will begin his assignment on Tuesday , May 26th.

REMINDER: We will have two volunteer work nights on Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Elementary Commons. If you volunteered to help, someone will be contacting you this week either by email or telephone! Please welcome those who have registered with our parish in January and February 2009. WELCOME TO ALL! New Members: Freda Peaster, Travis & Nina Mellen Alexander, Thomas & Nancy Tyler with Aislin and Ashlin, Samuel & Carrie Manners with Cole & Cadence, Carlita Milk Baptisms for March & April 2009: Please pray for those recently baptized in our parish: William Michael North, Jacob Ryan Wegner, Katelyn Grace Schiefelbein, Audrey Elise Besperat, Daniel Kailen Rader Tinsley, Alejandro Castaneda, Gabriela Ruby Soraya Belen Gallegos, Gallegos, Katie Rodriguez, Jennifer Mary Aguilar, Sandra Montelongo, Aaron Esteban Montelongo,

DID YOU KNOW -- Over the last 8 years SMC students have contributed $7201.48 to the Diocesan Mission Office; $5,124.91 in the junior high and $2,076.57 in the High School.

FR. RUBEN ORTIZ Bishop Jackels has given Fr. Ruben a new assignment. As of June 15th Fr. Ruben will serve as full time hospital chaplain at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. We are sad to see him move on. We have to remember that our loss is their gain at St. Francis Hospital. Fr. John Hay will begin his assignment here on June 15th.

ST. PIUS X NEWMAN CENTER Providing Catholic Ministry to Pittsburg State University 620-235-1138 WWW.CATHOLICGORILLAS.ORG REV. DAVID MARSTALL, CHAPLAIN Summer Office Hours: Mon and Fri of Pitt CARES and by appointment [email protected] MRS. AMY LOMSHEK, SECRETARY No regular summer office hours [email protected]

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE No Sunday Mass Mass at 4:30 on Pitt CARES days (see below) Regular Mass schedule resumes Aug. 23. See website for full weekly schedule THIS WEEK 24-hour Rosary Weekly prayer intention: We pray for those who are in training for Totus Tuus and Camp Tekakwitha: Sarah Kaminski, Cari Shaw, Kristal Gritzmaker, Martin Burke, Molly Burke. May God make them faithful ministers of the Gospel. May they have the grace to give themselves totally to God. THIS SUMMER Pitt CARES Mondays and Fridays 6/8-7/10, 2:00-4:00. To help, contact [email protected]. 4:30 Mass on Pitt CARES days Sojourn Retreat May 29-31. Young adults. SLC Wichita. http://www.cdowk.org/ offices/yyam/sojurn.htm Want to become Catholic, get confirmed, or just learn more about the Catholic faith? Classes start Sun. June 7. Contact [email protected]. Go to catholicgorillas.org for more information.

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE “The question is no longer whether we are on a slippery slope, careening downward toward a world of machine -tooled and stunted humanity -- a world in which love is displaced by technique and longing by social planning. We’re on the slope all right, and the question is whether the brakes can be applied soon enough.” (George Weigel, The Southern Cross, 1/09) TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST WEEKEND: High school juniors & seniors, and adults who work with youth in this age group, are invited to attend a Teens Encounter Christ weekend. TEC is a spiritual retreat designed to help you become more aware of the presence of Christ in your life. The next TEC weekend will be June 6-8 in Hutchinson. The deadline for signing up is May 11. The cost is $70. Call 316269-3900 for information & applications. SOJOURN: The next SOJOURN retreat for single young adults between the ages of 18-30 will take place at the Spiritual Life Center May 29-31. This retreat offers an opportunity to get away and clear your mind, and a change to visit with other Catholic young adults. The cost is $75. Call 316-269-3900 for information & applications.

Weights for 7th & 8th Jr. High Boys will start Monday, June 8th, 8:00-9:30am in the weight room. We will meet on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for six weeks. Job opportunity: The elementary school is hiring a part-time (5 hours per week) enrichment teacher for the 09-10 school year. If you are interested or need more information, please contact Mr. Mike Martin at the elementary school, 620-2316941.

LOOKING AHEAD Mon (25) Memorial Day Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery Wed (3) Cemetery Mowing & Weed Eating Mon (8) Our Lady’s Prayer Group Mon (8) - Fri (12) Vacation Bible School Wed (17) Cemetery Mowing & Weed Eating

St. Mary's Religious Gift Shop 235-7448 The store will be closed the weekend of May 21-23. We will reopen with our summer hours on May 29. Summer Hours: Friday: 10:00am-3:00pm Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm 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

TAKING A BREAK! The Parish Folk Group provides music for the 10:30 am Sunday Liturgy. As in the past, the summers are difficult for them because of vacations and other commitments with their children so they take a break. This Sunday is their final Sunday until school starts in August. We are very grateful for their generous spirit in sharing their time and talent to provide beautiful music for our liturgies. Under the direction of Pat Jones with the assistance of Mike Elder they have been providing music at Our Lady of Lourdes for over 20 years. Thank you one and all. We will have congregational singing with the organ through the summer at the 10:30 am mass.

10:00 am 5:00pm 6:00 pm, Chapel 5:00pm

$10.00 high school sports physicals are being offered by Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation Services on Wednesday May 27th, 2009. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., located in the tent near the Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation Services Center. Physicals are for high school age students only. Bring your high school physical form signed by your parents.

SMC Schools is proud to present to the parish its updated Strategic Plan. Much has been accomplished since the inception of the plan in 2004, and since the most recent updates in 2007. The Plan illustrates directions of growth for the schools through the year 2014. You may find a full copy of the Plan on the school website, www.smcschools.com (look for “Strategic Plan” on the left-side toolbar). If you would like a printed copy of the plan, please call John Kraus at the parish office, 231-2135.

The 2009-2010 SMC Dance Team members are: Taylor Cedeno, Kelsey Mitchelson, Marlie Barnes, Sydney Ray, Adrienne Towner, Hannah Zafuta, Erin Collar, Nicole Handshy, Amanda McBride, Maggie Snow, Shelby Wilbert. The 2009-2010 SMC Cheer Squad members are: Faith Miller, Caity Decker, Maggie Snow, Emmalia White, Katie Nance, Emily Dickey, Abbie O’Brien, Alex Wachter, Rachel Barnes, Nichole Kolarik, Ali Noyes, Emilee Beitzinger.

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

$37,014.71

Surplus or

$ 1,514.71

MASS INTENTIONS 1) Fr. Tom Stroot 2) Fr. Ruben Ortiz 3) Fr. David Marstall SUNDAY (24) 7:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society 9:00 (1) People of the Parish 10:30 (2) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 (2) People of the Parish 2:00 (2) (Spanish) Int of Hispanic Community MONDAY (25) MEMORIAL DAY MASS AT CEMETERY 10:00 (1-2) Poor Souls TUESDAY (26) 6:30(1) Threnee Marcus+ 8:00 (2) Angie Ciardullo+ WEDNESDAY (27) 6:30(2) Edgar & Rosemary Bittel+ 8:00 (1) Intention of Alta Krasovec THURSDAY (28) 6:30 (1) Anna & Angelo Farabi+ 8:00 (2) Diney DeRuy+ FRIDAY (29) 6:30 (2) Marye Botkin+ 8:00 (1) Dorothy Segat+ 6:00 (1)Wedding: Doug Graham & Kristen VanLeeuwen SATURDAY (30) 8:00 (2) Lindsey Yankoviz+ 2:00 (4) Wedding: Matt Peters/Countney Tyrell 5:30 (1) Intention of Louise Bushnell SUNDAY (31) FEAST OF PENTECOST 7:00 (1) People of the Parish 9:00 (2) Intention of Celebrant 10:30 (2) Intention of Celebrant 12:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society 2:00 (2) (Spanish) Int of Hispanic Community MASSES AT NEWMAN CENTER Fr. David Marstall NO MASSES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS MASSES WILL RESUME WHEN CLASSES BEGIN IN AUGUST

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS Jesus is the perfect steward -- watching carefully over all who had been entrusted to Him by the Father and then sending them all out into the world in service. May I similarly protect and wisely use the gifts entrusted to me! VOCATION PRAYER Lord God, you so loved the world that you sent your only son, Jesus, to bring eternal life to those who believe in him. I join him in his prayer for laborers in your harvest. May your Holy Spirit inspire and strengthen generous men and women to continue his mission in the world. May this same Spirit make known to me your will in my regard. Where you lead, I will follow. Let it be done to me according to your word. I make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen. Fundamental Baseball Camp May 26, 27, & 28, 9am-Noon (Rain day Mon. June 1st) Ages 7-13 Jaycee Ballpark; $50 Registration Fee Camp t-shirt and ball cards included! Mike Watt – Instructor. Early Registration – Jaycee Ballpark -11am1pm Monday, May 25th. Day of Registration - 8am-9am on May 26. Call 232-3412. The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Clyde, MO, invite single women, ages 18-49, who are considering religious life, to spend July 8-14 with them and experience monastic life. Take time to live life in a contemplative monastery, deepen you prayer life and meet others who are discerning a call to religious life. Call Sr. Ruth Starman, 660-944-2221 or email: [email protected] SERVERS – MAY 30-31: 5:30 - Andrew Easom, Daniel Easom, Dayton Engle 7:00 - Alyssa Patterson, Aliee Story 9:00 – Annie Deal, A.J. Dellasega, Jack Ebbert 10:30 – Drew Dawson, Nathan Flood, Tucker Hoffman NOON– Nolan & Ryan Higginbotham, Evan Rajotte OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS – MAY 30-31: 5:30pm - Talaat & Mary Yaghmour 7:00am – Bob & Jo Marie Golob 9:00am – Jim & Beverly Martin 10:30am – John Mazurek Family NOON – Steve Stockard Family EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – MAY 30-31: 5:30 - Susie Edwards, Hazel Peak, Mark & Teresa Kolarik 7:00 – Pat Forbes, Pete Kemmeter, Bill Gill 9:00 – Sherry White, Rosemary Patterson, Phil & Mary Beitzinger 10:30– Becky Duncan, Ken & Brenda Robertson, F. Mitchelson NOON– Kathy Wilbert, Anne Hudson, Bob & Donna Backes LECTORS – MAY 30-31: 5:30pm - Ken Burbach & Francis Keegan 7:00am – Joe Hart 9:00am - Bob & Peggy Fleming 10:30am – Tom Gorman & Barbara Saker NOON - Paul Mullinix & Brad Hodson