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 father.konrade@eaglecom.net

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.