JANUARY 29TH, 2017 ~ FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASS INTENTIONS
Sun. Jan 29 8:00 am Eugene & Virjean Reeh
Tu. Jan 31 8:00 am +Nick & Almeda Stecklein
Th. Feb 2 8:00 am L/D Tony & Vera Rohr family
Sun. Feb 5 8:00 am L/D Alois & Mary Schumacher fam
Tu. Feb 7 8:00 am L/D Julie & Nancy Austin Koerner fam
Th. Feb 9 8:00 am +Cody Younger
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SERVERS
Sunday, Jan 29 John Moeder & Carson Werth Sunday, Feb 5 Joe Pfannenstiel & Sammy Pfannenstiel
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Sunday, Jan 29 Jill M, Ken R, Wendy R, Bea S. Sunday, Feb 5 Larry K, Dolores P, Seyona R, Tony R.
LECTORS OFFERTORY GIFTS
Sun. Jan 29 Ernie Binder Natalie Armbrister fam Sun. Feb 5 Lilly Binder Les & Linda Gross
GREETERS
Sunday, Jan 29 Mike & Bea Suppes Sunday, Feb 5 Larry & Gloria Koirth
COLLECTION TEAM
Sunday, January 29 Aaron Dome, Mark Leiker, Brian Pfannenstiel, Dylan Werth
Sunday, February 5 John Moeder, Greg Pfannenstiel, Frank Seib, Randy Werth
TRAVELING CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS
Sunday, Jan 29 Wilbert Gross Sunday, Feb 5 Les & Linda Gross Sunday, Feb 12 Verlin & Elaine Pfannenstiel Sunday, Feb 19 Glenn & Rhonda Stramel
Tithe ~ Stewardship of Treasure
Envelopes $2,394.00
Loose $212.00
Candles $26.00 Furnace $100.00
Hall Use $60.00
TOTAL $2,792.00
FATHER JARETT’S CATHOLIC Q & A
This is the second of a 10-part series “Faith and Reasons Behind the Mass.” Why is it that almost every Catholic Church has steps in front? It almost seems anti-elderly and/or anti-handicap accessible. Naturally, as with all things Catholic there is rich symbolism in the design of the traditional church structure being built “up.” The reason we climb upward to enter into most Catholic churches is that the church is to physically and spiritually draw our souls out of our everyday lives and lift our eyes and spirits upward. Medieval churches were even built with gargoyles and beasts on the outside holding the symbolism of the conflict and turmoil of the world outside, while the interior is to draw our spirits to the peace of our final end. Most importantly we physically climb out of this world to celebrate Mass, the liturgy where heaven meets earth. Once within the church structure we enter the narthex. In the early centuries of Catholic churches this is the space where the non-baptized would gather to listen to the words of the liturgy and is also a reason why the narthex is the most appropriate place for the baptismal font. Baptism is the sacrament that initiates us into the family of God and therefore it is fitting that we pass through the site of baptism on our way into the House of God. In Churches without a baptismal font in the narthex the symbolism of passing through baptism is communicated with the holy water font. When we enter the sanctuary or naive of the church we dip our hands in the waters of salvation as we sign ourselves, as was done at our baptism, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. What a wonderful gift for which to thank God the next time we enter our church. On our way to the pew we bend a knee to the ground (genuflect) as a sign of reverence for the real presence of Jesus in the Tabernacle. In medieval times, a genuflection was used upon entering the throne room of the king, and so we fall to our knees in the presence of the Eternal King. In a sense, we take St. Paul’s words very seriously, “At the name of Jesus every knee should bow.” (Phi. 2:10) If we should genuflect at His name, then it is most certainly appropriate to genuflect in His presence. What should we do in the pew? I heard it best described that as the candles of the sanctuary are lit for the celebration of the Eucharist, so too we gather before mass in silent prayer to “light the candle of our hearts,” in preparation for what is about to take place. What exactly is about to take place? The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy from Vatican II states that “the liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time it is the fountain from which all her power flows.” Without the Mass, we as Catholic Christians would be cut off from
JANUARY 29TH, 2017 ~ FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME God’s life-giving stream. Let us never take for granted this most precious gift; the Mass.
Questions or Clarifications? Email Fr. Jarett at [email protected]
Please remember Margie Rohr in your
prayers. May Eternal rest be hers and the
knowledge of our prayers and support
give her family peace.
CCD/Religious Education – Wednesday 7 – 8 p.m.
Annual Parish Supper
Sunday, March 5th
.
Noodle making days Saturday’s, February 11th & 18
th.
>>> Eggs and flour for noodles have all been
donated. Thank you!
If you would like to donate an item for the
parish supper raffle, please let Les or Linda
Gross know by February 8th. The item is
not needed by then, just what it is so
tickets can be made. Thank you!
2017 Offering Envelopes. There are still some boxes in the
vestibule, please pick up as soon as possible.
Holy Family Elementary School
Annual Chili Supper and Silent Auction
Sunday, Jan. 29, 4 to 7pm
MENU: Chili, hot chicken sandwiches on homemade buns,
relishes, desserts, coffee and tea. Meal tickets are $7.00 for
adults and $4.00 for children (ages 4-12). Tickets are
available in advance at the school office or at the door.
VFW Stars-N-Stripes Breakfast and bake sale Sunday
Feb.12th
7:30 am – 12:30 pm. Proceeds benefit DREAM
Inc. to help send children to summer camp. All you can eat, full breakfast. Adults $7.50; children 5-12 $3.50; under 5
free. For tickets contact Jane Younger 259-3374, Dolores
Pfannenstiel 625-6452 or Leon Wolf 625-3005.
Mark Your Calendar!! American Legion Breakfast
Sunday, Feb 5, 7:30 am – 12:30Support St. Nicholas Ladies
Guild by purchasing your tickets in advance! Contact a
Ladies Guild Member or call Kathy Rome 625-9520 Eloise
Long 628-3586 or Dar Hickert 623-8426.
Adoration Chapel needs someone to cover the hours of
2 to 3am, on Mondays. If interested please contact Bob
Feauto at 628-1429.
Adults Classes: Complete Story of the Bible Instructors Fr.
Jarett Konrade and Bill Meagher. Meeting Wed. evenings
from 6:15 to 7:15pm, at Kennedy Middle School (Library).
Schedule is as follows: Jan., 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, and 22.
FOOD PANTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
187 boxes were distributed on the January 21st Pantry Day,
with an additional 8 boxes shared to Catholic Charities.
February FOOD PANTRY Dates are on the 4th and 18th
Item of the month—Cereals, Beans & Fruits… All varieties
are appreciated, and Thank You for any nonperishable
items you are able to share this month!
Monetary Donations can be sent through the weekend
collections or left at St. Joe’s Parish Service Center.
Mardi Gras Party on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 6pm to
12am, at the Gorham Senior Center. All proceeds benefit
Daughters of Isabella. Adults $10.00 per ticket. To get your
tickets in advance call: Tafra Randa at 785-735-4264 or
Michelle Brown at 785-735-4676. Finger food and cash
bar, Social Hour from 6 to 8pm, Music and Karaoke from
8pm to 12am. Don’t forget your Mardi Gras mask!
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:
Mary Lou Pfannenstiel, Jack Harwood, Special Intention, Kerri Schiffelbein, Cindy Weigel, Lynette Stramel, Lynette Callahan, Gene Rohr, Bently Scoby, Jerry Barnes, Ken Smith, Martina Younger, Mary Davis, Traci Pfannenstiel, Angie Zimmerman, Dawn Paul, Farron Leiker.
Drop your requests in the collection or let Lilly know.
Also, let Lilly know when the intention should be removed.
JANUARY 29TH, 2017 ~ FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January ALERT – Human Trafficking Awareness month.
Learn about human trafficking in this country and
particularly in your state and area. US Catholic Sisters
Against Human Trafficking (sistersagainsttrafficking.org)
A Family Perspective …by Bud Ozar It is in our family where we learn to be merciful and comforting to others. The Beatitudes of the Kingdom of God begin at home and depend on you. Parents lead the way.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY
Rachel Wentling, Principal 625-3131
Jan 29-Feb 3 Catholic Schools Week
Jan 29 Chili Supper & Bazaar 4:00-7:00 p.m. in A.C.
Scholastic Book Fair in Library
Jan 30 Community Day –wear class color shirt w/ jeans
All School Prayer Service, 8:15 a.m. at IHM
Jan 31 Preschool Picnic Day
Spelling Bee Grades 4-6th at 9:15 a.m. in L.T.
Feb 1 Nation Day – Students wear a country/state shirt
Geography Bee Grades 4-6th at 8:15 a.m. in L.T.
Trivia Contest Grades K-3rd
at 8:15 a.m. in A.C.
Feb 2 Preschool Pajama Day
Student Talent Show 1:30 p.m. in Gym
Feb 3 All School Mass w/ Bishop at IHM 10:00 a.m.
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? 1:45 p.m.
Help support HFE by recycling your aluminum cans in our
trailer in the north parking lot, or saving box-tops and old
cell phones! Our Green School Committee safely disposes
of old batteries, and we collect pop-tabs for the Ronald
McDonald houses of America! A container in our
vestibule is available for box-tops and pop-tabs.
THOMAS MORE PREP- MARIAN
Chad Meitner, Principal Bob Leikam, Jr. High Assistant Principal
625-6577
Jan. 29-Feb. 3 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Jan. 30 TMP-M JH/HS Open House, 7pm
Feb. 1 Early Release - TMP-M hosting Scholars Bowl Feb. 3 CSW Mass - IHM @ 10am
Feb. 3 Future Monarch/Pack the Pit Night
Feb. 4 TMP-M Singers Dinner Show, 6:30 pm
Feb. 5 TMP-M Singers Dinner Show, 12:00 pm
Are you supporting TMP-Marian through Dillons'
Community Rewards Program? There is no need to re-
enroll with Community Rewards. Dillons will, once again,
be donating $2 Million dollars in 2017 to Kansas
organizations, and we would like your help to make TMP-
Marian's piece even more significant in 2017 for the benefit
of our students. Visit www.dillons.com/communityrewards
to sign up, or contact Sandy Losey at TMP-Marian at 785-
625-6577 for details.
TMP-Marian Junior High & High School Open House – Jan. 30, 7pm. Parents, are you interested in learning more
about Catholic Education? Will you child be attending
TMP-Marian junior &/or high school? Come and visit with
our faculty and staff to learn for yourself what makes our
school the right opportunity for your family. Each student
is challenged in academic excellence, spiritual growth, and
leadership formation. Meet faculty and staff to learn what
educational opportunities await your child at TMP-Marian.
State of Catholic Schools - SAVE THE DATE - Catholic
School families are required to attend the informational
session regarding the State of the Catholic Schools on
February 6th
at 7 PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Those who leave everything in
GOD’S HAND
will eventually see God’s hand in everything.