SUNDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2017 ~ FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

MASS INTENTIONS

Sun. Apr 2 8:00 am L/D Mark & Dora Leiker family

Tu. Apr 4 8:00 am L/D George & Lena Stecklein family

Th. Apr 6 8:00 am +Marvin & Bernita Younger

Sun. Apr 9 8:00 am +Nick & Almeda Stecklein

Tu. Apr 11 8:00 am +Albert & Felicitas Zimmerman

Th. Apr 13 5:30 pm +Edward & Oliva Pfannenstiel

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

SERVERS

Sunday, Apr 2 Benjamin Dome & Mark Leiker Sunday, Apr 9 Lucas Pfannenstiel & Daunte Younker

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday, Apr 2 Jill M, Dolores P, Rhonda S, Bea S. Sunday, Apr 9 Lilly B, John M, Peggy R, Dcn Scott

LECTORS OFFERTORY GIFTS

Sun. Apr 2 Seyona Roda Joe & Mindy Pfannenstiel Sun. Apr 9 Wendy R & Tony R Jeanette Pfannenstiel

GREETERS

Sunday, Apr 2 Gerald & Janice Pfannenstiel Sunday, Apr 9 Jeff & Wendy Richmeier

COLLECTION TEAM

Sunday, April 2 Ernie Binder, Jerry Gross, Herman Leiker, AJ Simon

Sunday, April 9 Aaron Dome, Jeff Richemier,Glenn Stramel, Darold Younker

TRAVELING CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS

Sunday, Apr 2 Darold & Evelyn Younker Sunday, April 9 Seyona Roda Sunday, April 16 Herman & Rosie Leiker Sunday, April 23 Aaron & Kolleen Dome

Tithe ~ Stewardship of Treasure

Envelopes $2,599.00 Cath. Rel. Ser. $275.00

Loose $105.00 Cemetery $25.00

Candles $9.00 ___

TOTAL $3,013.00

FATHER JARETT’S CATHOLIC Q & A

This is the ninth of a 10 part series “Faith and Reasons Behind the Mass.”

How fitting it is that after the “body, blood, soul and divinity” of Jesus Christ has come into a “real” presence upon the altar at mass we next stand as a family of faith and together pray those ancient words that Jesus taught us… “Our Father.”

Do we realize just how unique it is to call God “Abba?” In most world religions it would be a foreign concept to address your creator God as “Daddy,” as we have the blessing of doing as Christians. What more appropriate time to do so then after commemorating that salvific act of our God in giving us His son in the sacrifice at Calvary, as well as giving us His son’s flesh in this Eucharistic mystery.

So, we thank “Our Father” and then we hear one of my favorite prayers of the mass. “Deliver us Lord from every evil and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our savior Jesus Christ.” If there is one thing that will keep us from living our baptismal call to share the gospel it is sin and the fear or anxiety that comes with that sin.

Therefore, at every mass before we receive Jesus we ask that we might be free from sin and fear and that we might be given peace. Also, every mass we are given the opportunity to reflect on our “joy-filled hope.” Are we waiting in joyful hope? Would your family and friends describe you as a person of joyful hope? If not, why? As Christians that is our greatest tool of evangelization, the reality of joy that comes as a fruit of the gift of faith we have been given. If you are not a person of joy, then this moment of mass is a good time to reflect on why?

Then we share the sign of peace. This action is not merely an opportunity to see who is at mass or to shake hands with friends, but rather before approaching the altar to receive the body and blood of our Lord, who in your life is God asking you to forgive? This is what you should be reflecting on as you share the sign of peace. If there are people in our life that we are unwilling to forgive because of anger, envy, or revenge then we should think twice about coming forward to receive the Eucharist, the greatest sign of unity and peace.

The words of the priest, after the Eucharist is broken and the Lamb of God has been recited, are, “Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world, blessed are those called to the Supper of the Lamb.” This prayer is not a form of saying “in your face” to those who are unable to receive the Eucharist. That is why it is important that the prayer reads “the Supper of the Lamb”, rather than “this supper,” because it refers not to receiving the Eucharist at this mass, but rather to the sharing in the marriage supper of the Lamb

SUNDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2017 ~ FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT referenced in the book of Revelation. (Rev. 19:9) In other words, this Eucharist is symbolic of the fullness of communion we will have with Our Lord in heaven. Happy are those who are called to that supper; eternity in heaven.

“Lord I am not worthy to receive you under my food, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” This is a direct reference to the faith of the centurion in Luke 7:6-7. This is the moment of the mass that we reflect upon our disposition to receive the healing grace of the Eucharist. What is required to receive Jesus?

That we are in a “state of grace,” not conscious of any unconfessed grave sin.

That we have observed the one hour fast from food and drink (except for water and medicine) before receiving the Eucharist.

Finally, comes the communion procession. What are you doing as you wait to receive the Eucharist and once you have received? There is a great temptation as human beings to “watch” our brothers and sisters in the communion line. If this is a temptation for you perhaps this is a perfect opportunity for closing one’s eyes or for focusing on the words of the communion hymn. Communion is the time for our greatest connection with Jesus Christ and therefore you can guarantee that there will be distractions, because the devil wants nothing more than to keep you from recognizing the awesome power of this moment. Take advantage of these most powerful moments for prayer in unity with our Lord.

Questions or Clarifications? Email Fr. Jarett at father.konrade@eaglecom.net

Stations of the Cross & Benediction

Friday 7:00 p.m.

After Mass social this morning hosted by the

parish. Everyone welcome.

Choir Practice for Holy Week will be Monday, April 10th

at 7:00 p.m. in church.

COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE,

Wednesday, April 5th at 7:00 p.m.

Two priests will be available to hear

confessions.

The Munjor K of C will hold a fish fry on

Friday April 7th

at the Parish Hall. Menu: fish,

fried noodles, beans, and greble. Serving 5:00 -

7:00 p.m. Free will donations will be accepted

and used to help support our Diocesan seminarian program.

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.

CCD/Religious Education – Wednesday 7 – 8 pm

Stewardship Renewal Forms: 35 returned = 43% Please return your form as soon as possible.

Thank you for your generous support of The Catholic

Relief Services Collection and for helping Jesus in

disguise. Your contributions will make a difference for the

poor and marginalized around the world. If you missed the

collection, it’s not too late to give! Donations can still be

turned in next weekend.

Catholic Charities Community Outreach will be having a

community free store event on April 10, from 10am to

1pm, at the Hays Office, 122 E. 12th St.

Lenten Adult Education and Spiritual Enrichment Fr. Earl Meyer presenting reflections on the Seven Last Words

of Christ on the Tuesdays of Lent. The services will also

include the scriptural rosary and prayers of intercession.

Everyone is invited to attend this “centuries old” devotion

Tuesdays of Lent March, 28, April 4 and April 11, from 7 to

8pm, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Divine Mercy Sunday: The Divine Mercy Prayer Service will

be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 23, at IHM Church. The

hour will include Eucharistic Exposition, the Chaplet of

Divine Mercy in song, litany of prayers and meditation. Jesus

entrusted Saint Maria Faustina with the task of spreading the

message of his Divine Mercy through a series of visions and

interior locutions in the 1930s. When Pope John Paul II

canonized Saint Faustina April 30, 2000, he declared the

Sunday after Easter to be Divine Mercy Sunday and an official

feast day of the Church. Everyone is encouraged to pray the

novena to the Divine Mercy, which begins on Good Friday.

Leaflets on this novena are in the brochure rack of the church.

CONFESSIONS WILL BE HEARD BEGINNING AT 2 p.m.

This prayer service is sponsored by Divine Mercy Radio 88.1.

The Cancer Council of Ellis County is sponsoring the

Stag and Stagette Dinner with the American Legion, on

Thursday, April 6, at 7pm. Menu: Ham, Chicken Breast

with Sun Dried Tomato & Penne Pasta, Potatoes Au Gratin,

Green Beans, Red Velvet Cake, Coffee and Tea. Also, included are German Raw Burger and Bull Fries. Tickets:

$13 for Adults, $6 for 5 – 11 year olds and under 5 FREE.

Tickets need to be purchased by April 3, no tickets sold at

the door. You can purchase your tickets from the Cancer

Council of Ellis County at 701 Riley St., Hays or 625-6653.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2017 ~ FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

Les Gross, Mary Lou Pfannenstiel, Jack Harwood, Special Intention, Kerri Schiffelbein, Cindy Weigel, 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.

Ellis K of C Fish Fry April 7th, in K of C Hall in Ellis,

Serving 5 to 7pm. Adults $10; 6-12 $5, under 5 free.

Gracious God, thank you for the refreshing rains to sustain our land.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY

Rachel Wentling, Principal 625-3131

March 31 Stations of the Cross, 2:30 p.m. IHM

April 7 1st Friday Prayer Service, 8:05 a.m. IHM

Living Stations of the Cross, 2:00 p.m. IHM

April 11 Preschool Easter Programs, PA 10 a.m., PB 2:15

April 12 4th Gr. Field Trip to Cosmosphere

Preschool Easter Egg Hunt & Lamb Cake Party

Dominic Savio Stuffed Animal Sale

Holy Family Elementary currently has openings this coming school year 2017-2018 in grades PB (afternoon Preschool), Kindergarten, 3rd, 5th and 6th. If interested, please contact the school at 625-3131

Recycle your aluminum cans in our trailer in the north

parking lot, or saving box-tops and old cell phones! We

safely dispose of old batteries, and 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

Apr. 6 Early Release

Apr. 13 - 17 Easter Break - NO SCHOOL

Apr. 21, 22 Spring Play - Dreiling Theater

Tickets to attend the Auction for Christian Education (ACE) are still available for Saturday, April 29If you can't

attend, but wish to make a contribution to ACE, there are

many ways to help. Please contact us at 785-625-9434.

The 2nd

Apparition of Our Lady at Fatima On June 13, 1917 about fifty people turned up at the Cova da Iria as the three children assembled near the Holm oak tree where the Lady had appeared. The children saw a flash of light followed immediately by the apparition of Mary as she spoke to Lucia: “I want you to

come on the 13th of next month, to pray the Rosary every day, inserting between the mysteries ‘O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need’, and to learn to read and write and later, I will tell you what I want.”

Then Lucia asked Our Lady to cure a sick person who was recommended to her. Our Lady answered. “If he is converted, he will be cured within the year.” “I would like to ask you also to take us to Heaven!” “Yes,” Our Lady answered. “I will take Jacinta and Francisco soon. You, however, are to stay here a longer time. Jesus wants to use you to make Me known and loved. He wants to establish the Devotion to My Immaculate Heart in the world. I promise salvation to those who embrace it and their souls will be loved by God as flowers placed by Myself to adorn His throne.”

“Am I going to stay here alone?” Lucia asked, full of sadness at the thought of losing her beloved cousins. “No, my daughter.” Lucia’s yes filled with tears. “Does this cause you to suffer a great deal? I will never leave you, My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God.” As She said these last words the Blessed Virgin opened her hands and communicated to the children for the second time the reflection of the immense light that enveloped Her.

Prayer Taught by Our Lady

O my Jesus, it is for love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners and in reparation for sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer this sacrifice to Thee.

--sponsored by Secular Franciscans of St. Joseph Fraternity