june 21st, mass 2020 · 6/6/2020 · pastoral ouncil pres.: stephen debes (hoisington); ob...
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Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Year A
Fr. Anselm Eke, MSP
Pastor
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES:
As a response to the current COVID-19 situation, the following have been rescheduled or canceled.
1. VBS (Vacation Bible School)—Dates will be August 3rd—7th, 2020.
2. FIRST RECONCILIATION—has been rescheduled for August 9, 2020 at 4:00pm
3. FIRST COMMUNION—has been rescheduled for August 16, 2020 at the 9:00am Mass
ON-LINE GIVING: If you wish to, we encourage you to sign up on-line to donate to the church. To do so: 1. Go to our
Parish website….. www.stjohnevangelistparish.com 2. Click on “About Us” 3. Click on “Sign up for Parish Giving” at
the bottom left 4. Enter a username and password and continue. IF you have trouble completing the process, you are wel-
come to call Parish Giving at 866-307-7140 & they will be happy to assist you.
Parish Center Office:
122 E. 5th St. - Hoisington, KS 67544 (620) 653-2963
Rectory:
108 E. 5th St.—Hoisington, KS 67544 (620) 653-2695
Parish Contact Information:
620-653-2963 or 620-653-2695
Email: [email protected]
For Religious Education:
OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday—Thursday, 9:00am—12:00pm and 1:00pm—4:00pm Fridays: 8:00am—2:00pm
Bulletin Announcements: Due by noon on Wednesday. May be submitted by email at the above address
Parish Secretary: Loretta Kinman
Director of Religious Education: Rose Debes (Hoisington); Lisa Starr (Olmitz)
Pastoral Council Pres.: Stephen Debes (Hoisington); Bob Schneider (Olmitz)
Weekend Masses: *Saturday, 5:00pm (Hoisington) *Sunday, 9:00am (Hoisington) *10:30am (Olmitz)
Sacrament of Penance: 4:15pm—4:45pm on Saturdays (Hoisington)
Second Sunday of the Month after Mass until Noon (Olmitz)
Reconciliation is also available by appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism: Call rectory to schedule an appointment for the Baptismal preparations.
Sacrament of Marriage: Contact the pastor 4 to 6 months prior to proposed date of marriage.
Sacrament of Sick: Call rectory in case of emergency or prior to medical procedures or hospital stay
PRAYER NETWORK: To call your prayer intention in for Hoisington, you may call Nancy Kirmer at 653-2466 and
for Olmitz, call Martina Axman at 620-586-3281.
June 21st,
2020
St. John the Evangelist Parish
Hoisington, KS St. Ann Parish
Olmitz, KS
Website: stjohnevangelistparish.com
CATHOLIC ANSWERS LIVE: Have a ques-
tion about the Catholic faith? Catholic Answers
Live is a LIVE call-in program designed to offer
Catholics and non-Catholics alike an opportunity
to talk to some of the leading apologists and the-
ologians in the Church today. It airs on Divine
Mercy Radio from 5-7pm, M-F. The call-in
number is: 1-888-318-7884 (1-888-31-TRUTH)
MATCHING DONATIONS: Did you know that
your employer may match your church contributions
up to a certain amount? Superior Essex of Hoising-
ton is one employer that does this. Check with your
employer and get “more bang for your buck!” It’s
VERY easy to do, call Loretta for more information.
2020 CENSUS: June 22-28 has been designated
as a time to “Call for the Count,” a week-long, con-
centrated campaign to promote self-response to the
2020 Census. Kansans are encouraged to call on
neighbors, friends & family to make sure they take
part in the critically important, one-in-every–10-
years population count. This is our last change to
maximize congressional representation and funding
for the next ten years for our respective districts and
areas.
JUST A REMINDER…...if you have had a member of your
immediate family (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, or
sibling) pass away from another town/parish and would like a
sympathy put in the bulletin, please call Loretta to give her the
information. We will be happy to put this in the bulletin.
CONGRATULATIONS!! The Hoisington Knights of Co-
lumbus would like to congratulate the following Knights and
Families of the Month. Knight of the Month for April—
Randy Polzin, May—Jerry Stoss, June—Kenton Doze.
Family of the Month for April—Mike & Diane Harmon,
May—Wayne & Delores Kaiser, June—Duane & Janet
Koester. Congratulation to everyone!
STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE FOR JUNE 21st: The
Psalmist assures us that “the Lord hears the poor.” Often, however,
He answers their need through the generous gifts of good stewards.
WORD OF LIFE QUOTE FOR JUNE 21st: “Through our
prayers and through the intercession of St. Joseph, patron of fathers, may
fathers come to know the irreplaceable role they hold in the lives of their
children, and the responsibility they share in welcoming God’s gift of new
life! USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Pray for Life: June 2020”
NEW ALTAR SOCIETY BOOKS: The June
2020—May 2022 books are ready to be picked up.
They are on the book rack in the vestibule.
POSITION OPEN: Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic School in Dodge City is now hiring a K-8 vocal music teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. Please send your resume to: Lynee Habiger, principal at [email protected] or 620-253-0353.
S P I R I T U A L D I R E C T I O N :
Do you yearn to be more spiritually present in your
everyday life? Are you seeking discernment regard-
ing a particular life issue? Do you want to deepen
your connection with God? Do you want to enhance
your prayer life? Judy Spangler is a certified Spir-
itual Director. If you would like to schedule a ses-
sion for direction, please contact Judy at 620-786-
0541. Length of session and fee are negotiable.
Hoisington Mass Schedule for June 23rd—June 28th:
Tuesday, June 23rd 10:00am +Mike Ney
Wednesday, June 24th 10:00am Intentions of Mike & Debbie Brown
Thursday, June 25th 10:00am +Charles Billinger
Friday, June 26th 10:00am +Leo & +Beatrice Schneweis Saturday, June 27th 5:00pm +Mabel Schmidt
Sunday, June 28th 9:00am +Kevin Urban
Hoisington Ministers For Next Weekend:
5:00pm Saturday 9:00am Sunday
OLMITZ MASS SCHEDULE JUNE 24th—28th: Wed., June 24th 7:00pm +Helen Stos Sun., June 28th 10:30am People & Needs of St. Ann and
St. John’s Parishes
MINISTERS for Next Weekend: Servers: N/A Lectors: Volunteers Collectors: Volunteers Offertory: N/A
All Masses will be celebrated in
church.
OLMITZ NOTES:
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ST. ANN’S: If you are
not comfortable attending Mass at this time, but still
wish to make a donation to the church you may send
your donations for St. Ann’s to St. John’s Parish Of-
fice-122 E. 5th St.-Hoisington, KS 67544.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Every year, 19 days after Pentecost, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Sa-cred Heart of Jesus. But where did that tradition originate? Devotion to the wounded heart of Jesus has its origins in the eleventh century, when pious Christians meditated on the Five Wounds of Christ. There grew up among the faithful prayers to the Sacred Heart, prayers to the Shoulder Wound of Christ—private devotions which helped Christians to focus on the passion and death of Christ, and thus to grow in love for our Savior who had suffered and died for us.
It was not until 1670, however, that a French priest, Fr. Jean Eudes, celebrated the first Feast of the Sa-cred Heart.
Around the same time, a pious sister by the name of Margaret Mary Alacoque began to report visions of Jesus. He appeared to her frequently, and in December 1673, he permitted Margaret Mary—as had once al-lowed St. Gertrude—to rest her head upon his Heart. As she experienced the comfort of his presence, Jesus told her of his great love and explained that he had chosen her to make his love and his goodness known to all.
The following year, in June or July of 1674, Margaret Mary reported that Jesus wanted to be honored under the figure of His Heart of flesh. He asked the faithful to receive Him in the Eucharist frequently, especially on the First Friday of the month, and to observe a Holy Hour of devotion to Him.
And then in 1675, during the octave of Corpus Christi, Margaret Mary received the vision which came to be known as the “great apparition.” Jesus asked that the modern Feast of the Sacred Heart be celebrated each year on the Friday following Corpus Christi, in reparation for the ingratitude of men for the sacrifice which Christ had made for them.
The devotion became popular after St. Margaret Mary’s death in 1690. However, because the Church is always careful in approving a private apparition or devotion, the feast was not established as an official feast for all of France until 1765.
On May 8, 1873, the devotion to the Sacred Heart was formally approved by Pope Pius IX; and 26 years later – on July 21, 1899 – Pope Leo XIII urgently recommended that all bishops throughout the world observe the feast in their dioceses. (Taken from ncregister.com)
Servers: N/A Ushers: Jay Steinert & Milton Staudinger Lectors: Marion & Madonna Oborny Euch. Min.: N/A
N/A Alan Hoffman & Duane Polzin Kathy Hoffman & Diana Zecha
Collection for Last Week: 48 Envelopes………….$ 2,526.00
Offertory ……………...$ 78.00
On-Line Giving……….$ 811.67 TOTAL: ……………...$ 3,415.67
COUNTERS: Dick & Nancy Kirmer
OLMITZ COLLECTION FOR LAST WEEKEND: 23 Envelopes…………….$ 1,668.00
Offertory…………………$ 102.00
Votives..………………....$ 60.00
TOTAL: …………...…...$ 1,830.00
READINGS THIS WEEKEND #961
READINGS THIS WEEKEND: #961
BULLETINS CAN BE VIEWED on-line at www.stjohnevangelistparish.com
There will also be some bulletins in the back of the
two churches as well as in the mailbox behind the
brick sign in Father’s front yard.
Pastoral Ministry Formation: Fall 2020 (3 hour core
course) THEO 3053 Sacramental Theology—Instructor: Fr. Frank Coady. It will be held on Saturday mornings: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Dates: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7 Loca-tion: Interactive Television Locations in Dodge City and Salina Dio-ceses Course Description: A study of the theological and spiritu-al underpinnings of the liturgy, with specific application to each sac-rament. Most of the course will focus on the Eucharist. Please con-tact Coleen Stein at [email protected] for more information.
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CHANCE TO WIN! The Hoisington Knights of Columbus are holding a 50/50 fundraiser to
raise fund for the Diocesan Seminarians. Please cut and fill out the K-of-C coupon below and
drop it in the collection basket with a suggested donation of $20.00 for your chance to win. We
will be drawing on Sunday, June 28th. Please put the coupon below and the donation in
an envelope and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to: Knights of Columbus—
P.O. Box 149—Hoisington, KS 67544. (If you need more, contact the Parish Office.)
WEBINARS AT THE HEARTLAND CENTER
FOR SPIRITUALITY: July 9 from 7:00—8:30pm:
COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories & the “Mark of the Beast”
August 13…..Can a Christian Believe in Evolution
September 10…..What does it mean to be Pro-Life
Visit Heartland Center for Spirituality on their website
to these webinars: https://
PATRIOTIC ROSARY:
St. John’s Outreach Commit-
tee will again hold the annual
PATRIOTIC ROSARY on
Saturday, July 4th, 2020.
Since it falls on a Saturday
this year, it will be held at
4:15pm in church, before
the 5:00pm Mass.
It is a beautiful rosary that is
prayed, naming each state
with each of the 50 Hail
Marys said. A short patriotic
song is sung after each dec-
ade. This will be live-
streamed on our Facebook
page if you are unable to at-
tend in person. Please pray
for our country!
CATHOLICS, PLEASE VOTE! Faithful citizenship is an important part of Catholic
teaching and we exercise that via our right to vote. To help Catholics fulfill this responsibility, the
Kansas Catholic Conference is sponsoring nonpartisan voter registration drive. As you are aware,
this is an important election year. Every Kansas State Representative & State Senator office
will be on the ballot. One of the most effective ways to ensure fair & just public policy (laws) is
by electing people into office who share Catholic values & the ultimate goal of serving the com-
mon good. Exercising the privilege & responsibility to vote is similar to Catholic participation in
initiatives like “being counted” in the 2020 Census. These activities demonstrate our full & right-
ful participation in the culture where we live and work. In our government, the people are sover-
eign over the government and exercise this by voting. The great Catholic philosopher Orestes
Brownson once said that if even a minority of Catholics exercised their faithful citizenship, they
could steer our culture away from tyranny & toward the common good. Please go to
www.KansasCatholic.org and click on the link VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION for
instructions on how to register to vote online. Please register today & vote your Catholic values.
We wish all the fathers
of our parishes a restful,
blessed Father’s Day!
God bless you all.
Fr. Eke & Staff
A PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY (Composed by St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta)
Heavenly Father, You have given us the model of life in the Holy Family of Nazareth.
Help us, O Loving Father, to make our family another Nazareth where love, peace & joy reign.
May it be deeply contemplative, intensely Eucharistic, revived with joy.
Help us to stay together in joy and sorrow in family prayer.
Teach us to see Jesus in the members of our families, especially in their distressing disguise.
May the Eucharistic heart of Jesus make our hearts humble like his and help us to carry out our family duties in a holy way.
May we love one another as God loves each one of us, more and more each day, and forgive each other’s faults as you forgive our
sins. Help us, O Loving Father, to take whatever you give and give whatever you take with a big smile.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, cause of our joy, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Holy Guardian Angels, be always with us, guide and protect us. Amen!
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHWEST KANSAS is offering free professional counseling in Dodge
City, Garden City and Great Bend for adults, children, couples, families and seniors, regardless of race, religion, or
socioeconomic status. Contact Amy Falcon at 620-227-1590 or email my at: [email protected]
FREE PREGNANCY SUPPORT: Catholic Charities offers free pregnancy support services for all women regard-
less of age, income, marital status or religious affiliation. There are no fees for this service. If you know someone who
is facing an unintended pregnancy, please ask them to contact Amy Falcon at 620-227-1590.
HEARING ASSISTANCE: The Starkey Hearing Foundation provides hearing aid assistance for those with finan-
cial need. There is an application processing fee of $125.00 per hearing aid request; contact Hear Now to discuss eligi-
bility before completing an application. For assistance: 800-328-8602, or go to [email protected] When the ap-
plication is approved, aids are given to the applicant at no additional cost.
SHARE WITH US! If you’ve had a new baby or are celebrating a wedding or anniversary and would like it an-
nounced in the bulletin, call the information in to the Parish Office at 653-2963 or email us at: stjohnevange-
PRAYER FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: O God, our creator, from Your provident hand we have received our
right to life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as Your people & given us the right & the duty to
worship You, the only true God, and Your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power & working of Your Holy Spirit, You
call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light & the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner
of society. We ask You to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind &
heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of
the rights of Your Church & the freedom of conscience of all people of faith. Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a
clear and united voice to all your sons & daughters gathered in Your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our
nation, so that, with every trial withstood & every danger overcome—for the sake of our children, our grandchildren &
all who come after us—this great land will always be “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for
all.” We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen!
YOU CAN SAVE SOMEONE’S LIFE TODAY: Any woman who is pregnant & in need
can turn for help to the pro-life movement. She never has to feel that abortion is the only option.
People anywhere in the country can find assistance at the following numbers:
Carenet/Heartbeat 1-800-395-HELP
Crisis PG Helpline 1-888-4-OPTIONS
Birthright—1-800-550-4900
National Life Center—1-800-848-LOVE
Bethany Christian Services—1-800-238-4269
LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS: Life skills are positive & adaptive behaviors that make it possible for individuals to
deal effectively with the demands & challenges of life. Catholic Charities offers several life skills classes on topics such as:
tenant regulations, healthy relationships, health & wellness, time management, home maintenance and safety, and essential
food, nutrition and physical activity. For a current schedule of classes visit: http://catholiccharitiesswks.org/services/
healthy-relationships
PRAYER FOR THE MILITARY: Lord Jesus Christ, please hold our troops in Your loving arms. Protect them
as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts that they perform for us in our time of need.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: No one needs to go through life’s most difficult challenges alone. Catholic Charities
of Southwest KS is offering free professional counseling services in Dodge City, Garden City, and Great Bend for adults,
children, couples, families & seniors, regardless of race, religious or socioeconomic status. Contact Amy Falcon at 620-227
-1590 or go to [email protected] for more information and/or to schedule an appointment.
WORKING TOGETHER TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS THE ONLY WAY TO END IT.
U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Traffficking. (www.sistersagainsttrafficking.org) USCSAHT is a 501© 3
organization. 2039 N Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO 63l3l
In this time of confusion and uncertainty over the ongoing spread of the Corona Virus (Covid-19) I would ask that you please continue to pray for all effected by this disease, whether suffering from the virus itself or the loss of in-come due to the temporary closing of businesses. With churches closed, their revenue has dried up. Online giving is likely now the only way to support the pastoral and sacramental work of our parish. If you have the ability to support your par-ish / church today, please consider doing so. This crisis is hurting all of us, but we can make things better by sticking to-gether and supporting our parish / church that supports us all. Thanks for your consideration. - Mark Roth, Diocese of Dodge City
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: If you know of individuals and families who are struggling as a result of COVID-19, please ask them to call Catholic Charities. Our case managers will assess their situation and provide assistance as needed. Counsel-ing sessions are continuing via Telehealth. For all other inquiries for immigration matters, economic assistance or other-wise, please refer to our contact page for all staff phone numbers and email addresses. If no one answers, PLEASE leave a message; we are available and we will return your call as soon as possible. We are here to help: https://www.catholiccharitiesswks.org/contact-us To help us continue to provide support for those who are struggling as a result of COVID-19, please support the Catholic Charities Pandemic Appeal Fund at https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/2020-pandemic-relief-fund. Catholic Charities staff members continue to work and provide assistance from home, and the offices will remained closed until the daily new COVID-19 cases begin to drop. Phone and email are the best way to reach anyone at Catholic Charities. Visit our contact list at https://catholiccharitiesswks.org/ or call Great Bend 620-792-1393
WEBINARS: The Heartland Center for Spirituality will be
held on the 2nd Thursday of the month in June, July, August &
September. They will run from 7:00pm—8:30pm CDT. Partici-
pants must register for each webinar to receive the link via e-
mail. The topics are:
* Critical Thinking Skill and the Media—June 11th
** COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories & the “Mark of the Beast” -
July 9th
** Can a Christian Believe in Evolution—August 13th
** What does it mean to be Pro-Life—September 10th Visit
Heartland Center for Spirituality on their website to register for
these webinars at: https://heartlandspirituality.org/webinars/
GOLF TOURNAMENT CANCELLED: After much discussion with the Golf Classic team and the recent hard-ship that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on some of our sponsors, we have decided to cancel the 2020 golf tourna-ment. This was not an easy decision to make as the funds raised are used to offset part of the cost of long-term care for our re-tired Priests from the diocese. However, Ford County and Dodge City in particular remains a “prime hotspot “for the COVID-19 virus within the state of Kansas and we do not want to inadvertently expose anyone to the virus. Please accept our apologies for canceling the tournament this year and God will-ing, we will be able to resume the tournament in 2021. If you would still like to donate to the Retired Priest Benefit, you may send your gift to:
Retired Priest Benefit
c/o Dechant Foundation
P O Box 741
Dodge City, KS 67801