FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT ~ MARCH 6TH, 2016

MASS INTENTIONS

Sun. Mar 6 8:00 am +Edward & Oliva Pfannenstiel

Tu. Mar 8 8:00 am L/D Al & Gina Rohr family

Th. Mar 10 8:00 am +Henry & Loretta Stecklein

Sun. Mar 13 8:00 am +Annie Pfannenstiel

Tu. Mar 15 8:00 am +Agedia Haselhorst

Th. Mar 17 8:00 am +Alfred & Anna Rohr

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

SERVERS

Sunday, Mar 6 Mark Leiker & Sammy Pfannenstiel Sunday, Mar 13 Brooke Leiker & Julia Werth

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday, Mar 6 Ernie B, Jill M, John M, Rhonda S. Sunday, Mar 13 Larry K, Ken R, Peggy R, Dcn Steve

LECTORS OFFERTORY GIFTS

Sun. Mar 6 David Leiker Sid & Joanne Steinert Sun. Feb 13 John Moeder Glenn & Rhonda Stramel

GREETERS

Sunday, Mar 6 Virgil & Dolores Pfannenstiel Sunday, Mar 13 Terry & Cathy Pfeifer

COLLECTION TEAMS

Sunday, March 6 Wilbert Gross, Kenny Pfannenstiel, Rich Ruder, Sid Steinert

Sunday, March 13 Ernie Binder, Jerry Gross, Brian Pfannenstiel, Frank Seib

TRAVELING CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS

Sunday, Mar 6 Brian Pfannenstiel Sunday, Mar 13 Jeff & Wendy Richmeier Sunday, Mar 20 Darold & Evelyn Younker Sunday, Mar 27 Herman & Rosie Leiker

Tithe ~ Stewardship of Treasure

Envelopes $2,510.00 Parish Supper $232.00

Loose $159.00

TOTAL: $2,901.00

Readings for week of March 6th

Sunday: Jos 5:9-12/2Cor 5:17-21/Lk 15:1-3,11-32 Monday: Is 65:17-21/Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Jn 5:31-47

Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Jn 7:40-53

Gospel Reflection The man born blind washed the mud from his eyes in the pool called Siloam,

which means “the one who is sent.”

How is Jesus a pool to wash the mud from your eyes so that you might see? So much fear seems to surround the restoration of the man’s sight. What

fears do I now have about seeing clearly who Jesus is and what choices I must make to be with him?

The grace will come when I acknowledge that my eyes have been opened. I may experience rejection by some for claiming this new vision, but in the Light, I can see clearly the one who has healed me, and I give him thanks and praise.

Parish Supper – Cancelled This Year!

We will still have the Raffle. Plans are to have the

drawing on Sunday, March 13th, following Mass.

If anyone wants to purchase raffle tickets, please contact

Les or Linda Gross.

We have a list and money of those who have already

purchased packets with the meal tickets, in the event you

want them returned. If you have any questions, please contact Lilly (623-8000).

Stations of the Cross

Friday 7:00 p.m.

We will have coffee, rolls and conversation following

Mass NEXT Sunday, hosted by the Christian Mothers.

Please remember Aaron Pfannenstiel in your

prayers. May Eternal rest be his and the

knowledge of our prayers and support

give his family peace.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT ~ MARCH 6TH, 2016

“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these

least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25:40). Today,

we are reminded that Jesus identified himself with our

poorest brothers and sisters. The Catholic Relief Services

Collection serves Jesus in the victims of human trafficking,

those who suffer from unjust laws, and those who need

pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe.

Through supporting today’s collection, you help Jesus in

disguise. Please be generous.

Communal Penance Service, Wed. March 9th, 7 p.m.

Religious Education: Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Many thanks to everyone that gave to the Catholic

Community Annual Appeal. Next weekend you will have

an opportunity to make a gift during Mass if you have not

yet done so. Gifts to the CCAA can be made monthly

March through December.

Do you enjoy playing Bingo? Come and join us at St. Nicholas for

Ladies Guild Bingo and Raffle

Sunday, March 6, starting at 1pm. Many Raffle Prizes.

K of C - Victoria will be hosting Fish Fry on Friday, March

11, from 5 to 7pm, at the K of C Hall in Victoria.

HUNGERING TO LEARN

We journey with CRS Rice Bowl to the

Central American country of Honduras,

where we meet students who are learning

that it’s better to help your neighbor learn

and grow than to leave him or her behind.

Lenten Series Pope Francis Encyclical Laudato Si during

Sundays of Lent: Feb. 14, 21, 28; March 6, 13, from 4 to

5pm, at the Capuchin Center for Spiritual Life Victoria,

Kansas. Presenter: Fr. Earl Meyer OFMCap.

Whatever burden you’ve been carrying, bring it to God’s

mercy. Deepen your hope through celebration of that mercy

on Sunday, March 13, at St. Fidelis Basilica in Victoria.

This Jubilee Year of Mercy begins with individual

Confessions at 3pm, Rosary at 3:30pm, and Mass at 4pm.

Christian Mothers Meeting after Mass Sun. March 20th

.

Reminder: Bring canned goods for food panty and/or tea

towels, dish cloths, etc. to replenish supply in parish hall.

“What Better Way To Serve The Lord, Then By Serving

Others” We are looking for Volunteers to help serve our

brothers and sisters in their spiritual needs. Do you have an

hour a week or every other week to spare? We can use your

help! Contact: Deacon Dave Kisner @ Via Christi

Village—Hays 785-628-3241

Are you up for an Olympian event? Then join us at St.

Mary’s Parish in Ellis on April 2, as we “Go for the Gold”

during our annual parish auction. Be prepared for a

delicious homemade meal, beverages, and snacks, both

silent and oral auctions and FUN! All this for $35 per ticket

purchased before March 11! Please call Sister Doris Flax at

785-726-4522 for more information.

Can’t afford a foreign pilgrimage? Then consider a state-

side pilgrimage during this Jubilee Year of Mercy to the

National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge & Boston,

Massachusetts, July 23-27. For more information go to

Divine Mercy Radio’s website at dvmercy.com, and click

on the pilgrimage tab, or call 785.621.4110.

RELIGIOUS ITEMS - If you or a family member have

religious items such as statues, holy water bottles, rosaries,

prayer books, and palms that you want to get rid of, but just

can’t throw them away, bring them to the St. Joseph Parish

Service Center and we will either offer them to people who

would like them or dispose of them in a respectful manner.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Special Intention, Martina Younger,

Mary Leiker, Don Binder, Special Intention, Mary Davis, Traci Pfannenstiel, Angie Zimmerman, Dawn Paul, Jane Wagner, Farron Leiker, Josie Walters, Krista Brungardt, Julie Koerner.

Drop your requests in the collection or let Lilly know.

Also, let Lilly know when the intention should be removed.

gratitude ~ turns what we have into ~ enough

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT ~ MARCH 6TH, 2016

All are invited to the semi-annual baked foods/craft items

bingo sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella on March 13,

at 1:30pm, in the IHM Activity Center, 18th and Vine.

There will be door prizes throughout the afternoon.

Members are asked to bring items after 12pm, to the

Center. Spend the afternoon with your friends and family at

a fun game of bingo!

Time changes next weekend. Don’t

forget to set your clocks ahead one

hour, or you may be late for Mass.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY

Rachel Wentling, Principal 625-3131

March 7–11 Lenten Canned Food Drive

March 7 Home & School Mtg. 7:00 p.m. in A.C.

March 10 Father’s Mass, 8:00 a.m. at IHM

2nd

– 6th

Gr. Reconciliation 1:00 p.m.

March 11 First Friday Prayer Service, 8:05 a.m. at IHM

Stations of the Cross, 2:30 p.m. at IHM

March 14-18 NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

March 21 Advisory Council Mtg. 5:15 p.m. in Library

March 22 Preschool Easter Programs, PA: 10:00 a.m. &

PB: 2:15 p.m. in LT

Living Stations of the Cross, 1p.m. at IHM

March 23 4th Gr. Field Trip to Cosmosphere

Preschool Easter Egg Hunt & Party

Faculty Meeting, 3:40 p.m. in Library

Help support HFE by collecting Box Tops, Campbell’s &

Tyson Labels, cell phones, batteries. Don’t forget to recycle

your aluminum cans in our trailer in the north parking lot!

THOMAS MORE PREP- MARIAN

Chad Meitner, Principal Bob Leikam, Jr. High Assistant Principal

625-6577

Mar. 7 High School Winter Sports Banquet,

6:30 p - TMP-M Dining Hall

Mar. 9-11 State Basketball Tournament @ Hutch

Mar. 10 Early Release/Professional Development

Mar. 14-18 SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

Mar. 24-28 EASTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL

Psychology/Sociology Teacher Thomas More Prep-Marian, a co-educational Catholic high

school, is looking for a part-time Psychology/Sociology

teacher. This position may be combined with other duties, for

example coaching or teaching other elective courses. Please

send cover letter, resume, and three references to Mr. Chad

Meitner at meitnerc@tmpmarian.org.

Did you know TMP-Marian received $28,486.88 from Dillons

from the Community Reward Program last year Sign up is

easy. Either visit the website for details at https://tmp-

m.org/communityrewards/ or just call 1-866-221-4141 and

give Dillons your shopper's card number and TMP-Marian's

organization number which is 10457 and they can sign you up

over the phone. Contact Sandy Losey at TMP-Marian at

625-6577 for any questions or concerns. We truly appreciate

your support and thank Dillons for this wonderful program.

March – Alert. Drugs, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, and arms are multi-billion dollar businesses in the world today. Human trafficking is taking persons by force, fraud, or coercion and exploiting them for sex or labor. Learn more about this crime against women, men and children at sistersagainsttrafficking.org (FAQs) or visit or Facebook page (US Catholic Sisters against Human Trafficking). Ending Slavery is everyone’s work.

Don’t worry about those who talk behind your

back, they’re behind you for a reason.