OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

916 N. LOCUST, PO BOX 214

PITTSBURG, KS 66762
PHONE: 620-231-2135 FAX: 620-231-4804
OURLADYOFLOURDES@OURLADYPITTSBURG.COM

WWW.OURLADYPITTSBURG.ORG
APRIL 12, 2009
TODAY’S FOCUS – Easter Sunday:
Today we celebrate new life in the glory
of the Resurrection. Every day, however,
should be a day to discover anew the
empty tomb and Jesus alive in our hearts.
We need to look for signs of Christ’s
presence in our lives everywhere. Such
signs help us answer His call to us to
share the joy of salvation with others, so
they, also, may rise with Christ.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
We need God’s Word each day.
Mon (13) Acts of the Apostles 2:14, 22-33;
Matthew 28:8-15
Tue (14) Acts of the Apostles 2:36-41;
John 20:11-18
Wed (15) Acts of the Apostles 3:1-10;
Luke 24:13-25
Thur (16) Acts of the Apostles 3:11-26;
Luke 24:35-48
Fri (17) Acts of the Apostles 4:1-12;
John 21:1-14
Sat (18) Acts of the Apostles 4:13-27;
Mark 16:9-15
Sun (19) Divine Mercy Sunday:
Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35;
1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31
WWW.SMCSCHOOLS.ORG
EASTER SUNDAY
REV. THOMAS J. STROOT, PASTOR
REV. RUBEN ORTIZ MONTELONGO, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
REV. DAVID T. MARSTALL, ASSOCIATE PASTOR &
CHAPLAIN, ST. PIUS X NEWMAN CENTER
WEEKDAY MASSES
6:30 a.m. — Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. — Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
11:30 a.m. — Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon
Spanish Mass—2:00 p.m.
En Español: La misa en español, cada domingo a las 2:00 pm, confe
siones a las 1:30 pm antes de la Misa. Se puede llamar al Padre
Ruben Ortiz (620) 231-2135
CONFESSIONS (OR BY APPOINTMENT)
Before the 8:00 a.m. weekday Masses — 7:30-7:50 a.m.
Saturday — 4:00-5:15 p.m.
MARRIAGES-Contact a parish priest at least four months prior to
desired wedding date.
PSR—Parish School of Religion (School Year)
Elementary (K-8) Wednesdays 6:15—7:30 p.m.

ST. PIUS X Missionary Catechists ST. MARY’S COLGAN SCHOOLS

NEWMAN CENTER
Rev. David T. Marstall, Chaplain
301A E. Cleveland,
Pittsburg, KS 66762
PHONE (620) 235-1138
MASS SCHEDULE
(When PSU is in session.)
Sunday: 11:00am & 6:00 pm;
Monday: 8:30pm;
Wednesday & Thursday -Noon
of the Poor Mr. John Kraus, President of Schools/Director of
Administration
Spanish Sisters Email: kraus@smcschools.org
620-235-1732 Mr. Thomas Gorman, 7-12 Principal
E-mail: gorman@smcschools.org
ST. MARY’S GOODWILL
117 E. 10th 235-0564 Mr. Michael Martin, Preschool-6 Principal
Email: martinm@smcschools.org
RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP
117 E. 10th 235-7448 ELEMENTARY (PRE-SCHOOL - 6) (620)-231-6941
PRAYER LINE JR. HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL (7-12) (620)-231-4690
Elementary: smelementary@smcschools.org
9:00am – 5:00pm 231-6824
5:00pm – 9:00pm 231-8816 SMC: smcolgan@smcschools.org
 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
What will convert America and
save the world?" "My answer is
prayer. What we need is for every
Parish to come before Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament in Holy Hours
of prayer."
Please consider pledging one
hour once a week in Eucharistic
Adoration at our Christ the King
Chapel. For your convenience
scheduling sheets are posted in the
church vestibule and on the church
web site. Any questions may be
directed to Christie Gill at 231-
0048 or Janis Ward at 231-8508
LITURGICAL MUSIC!
We are grateful to the members of
the Our Lady of Lourdes Choir under
the direction of Carol Cook and the
Our Lady of Lourdes Folk Group
under the leadership of Pat Jones for
providing beautiful music for our
liturgies during Lent and especially
Holy Week and Easter. The
combined efforts of both groups at
the Easter Vigil is exceptional and
very much appreciated.
THANK YOU!
WE ARE BLESSED!
MAY CROWNING
This year’s May Crowning ceremony
is being held on Monday, May 4th at
8:30am in Our Lady of Lourdes
Church. All parishioners are
welcomed. May queens and
attendants will be announced at a later
date.
SAVE THE DATE!!
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Vacation Bible School
Summertime Blast!
June 8 through June 12, 2009
Students who have completed one
year of preschool through those just
finishing 4th grade will be eligible to
attend this wonderful, faith-filled
week. More information will be
coming soon!
CONGRATULATIONS
& WELCOME!
The following were baptized or
received into full communion in the
Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil
Saturday night: Travis Paul
Alexander, Stephanie Joann Brown,
Martha Jean Cloke, Kade L.
Dunbar, Karen Sue Fouts, Dennis
Martin Lindsey, Jeffrey Dwain
Myers, Jessilyn Larel Nokes,
Tamara Lynn Simon, Courtney Ann
Tyrell, Bradley Joe Wells, John Paul
White, and Daniel Blake Wilkes.
Thank you for remembering them in
prayer throughout their faith journey
in the RCIA process.
The Fine Arts Committee
will be hosting the 2 nd Annual
Elementary Art Show on April 19th
after the 10:30 and 12:00 masses in
the Elementary School. Come and view
the art projects done by our talented
Elementary School students. After
10:30 Mass, the St. Mary’s Elementary
School Orchestra will play and after the
noon Mass the St. Mary’s Elementary/
Junior High Band will play. Come and
hear our orchestra and bands play.
CEMETERY MOWING
ST. MARY’S CEMETERY
At Highland Park
(St. Mary’s Cemetery
is at the corner of
Broadway and Centennial)
Once again the season is upon us.
Every other Wednesday starting at
5:00pm we trim the stones with
weed eaters. (If you would like to
come earlier than 5:00pm that is
perfectly OK.) We invite anyone
and everyone to help with the
trimming — bring your weed eater
if you have one — the parish has a
number of weed eaters available for
your use if you don’t have one. We
are grateful to Ken Robertson for
coordinating this parish ministry
with the help of the Knights of
Columbus. Our first mowing will
be Wednesday, April 22nd. Any
questions contact Ken Robertson at
232-2771.
ST. PIUS X
NEWMAN CENTER
Providing Catholic Ministry
to Pittsburg State University
620-235-1138
WWW.CATHOLICGORILLAS.ORG
REV. DAVID MARSTALL, CHAPLAIN
Office Hours: 1:00-3:00 M, W, Th, F
and other random times
frdavid@catholicgorillas.org
MRS. AMY LOMSHEK, SECRETARY
Office Hours: 9:00-2:00 M-F
walknrain@hotmail.com
MASS SCHEDULE
SUN 11:00am, 6:00pm
Mon 8:30pm
Wed, Thu 12:00pm
RECONCILIATION
30 min. before all Masses
ADORATION Thursday 10:00
-3:00
See website for full weekly schedule
THIS WEEK
Apologetics
Mon. 9:00: Charismatic gifts and
Pentecostalism
Newman Club Scholarships
Apply by Thu. Apr. 16.
Scholarships will be awarded at
Banquet & Ball.
PSU Big Event
Sat. Apr. 18.
Dance Lessons
Sat. Apr. 18, 7:30
LOOKING AHEAD
Marriage Prep Class
Sun. Apr. 19, 7:00-8:00
Digital Scavenger Hunt
Sat. Apr. 25
Banquet & Ball
Sat. May 2, 5:00 PM Mass.
Register by Fri. Apr. 24.
Go to catholicgorillas.org for more
information on all events.
8th Grade Recognition Planning
There will be a short 8th grade parent
meeting to plan for the Eighth Grade
Recognition reception and dance on
Monday, May 4th at 3:10 p.m. in the
high school library. If you are unable
to attend, please contact Lisa
Russell (232-7722) or Elizabeth Smith
(232-6865).
 REFLECTIONS ON LIFE
“Nobody is a nobody; nobody is
unwanted. All are wanted by God,
and therefore to be respected,
protected and cherished by us,”
wrote Father Richard John
Neuhaus. Is this not the message of
Christ’s dying and rising,—not
just for certain people but for all?
PEW CUSHIONS
The new pew cushions have been
provided through the courtesy and
generosity of Louie & Lillian
Pontello, former members of our
parish. Lillian died Dec. 30, 2000 at
the age of 82 and Louie died May
17, 2008 at the age of 91. They
were lifetime parishioners and Louie
was an usher at 5:30pm mass for
many, many years. Because of
illness and great pain Lillian had to
bring a cushion to mass every
Saturday evening so Louie said:
“when I die I am donating a portion
of my estate to the Our Lady of
Lourdes Memorial Fund and I want
some of that money to be used for
pew cushions.” He and Lillian would
be pleased to know that we now
have comfortable seats. Our job and
responsibility is to take good care of
the cushions — Please make every
effort to treat them properly. And
pray for Louie & Lillian and all who
have contributed to the Memorial
Fund through their estate.
LOOKING AHEAD
Mon (13) Our Lady’s Prayer Group
Sun (19) Knights of Columbus Breakfast
Sun (19) Divine Mercy Sunday Service
Wed (15) PSR Classes
Wed (22) Cemetery Mowing & Weed Eating
Wed (22) PSR Classes
Mon (27) Our Lady’s Prayer Group
Fri (May 1) Devotion Service to open Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Sun (May 3) St. Paul’s Society (Widows/Widowers)
Mon (May 4) May Crowning
Wed (May 6) SMC Sports Banquet
St. Mary's Religious Gift Shop
235-7448
Thursday 10:00-3:00
Fridays 9:30-3:00
Saturdays 10:00-1:00
By appointment call:
Denise 232-6955 or
Elizabeth 232-6865
St. Mary’s Altar Society
GOODWILL
STORE HOURS
Thursday—Friday—Saturday
9 a.m.—4 p.m.
235-0564
Please do not leave items
when store is closed
Rachel’s Vineyard: If you or
someone you know is suffering
from the trauma of abortion,
please call Rachel’s Vineyard of
Wichita, 316-269-HOPE or toll
free 888-456-HOPE (4673).
6:00 pm, Chapel
After 7:00 & 9:00 Masses
3:00pm
6:15—7:30 pm
5:00pm
6:15—7:30 pm
6:00 pm, Chapel
3:00pm
Mass @ 3:30
8:30am
6:00pm, Activity Center
SCHOOL LUNCHES
Mon — NO SCHOOL
Tues— Corn Dog, Tater Tots,
Strawberries & Bananas,
Cookie
Wed— Mac & Cheese, Green Beans,
Little Smokies, Bread, Pears
Thur— Mozzarella Maxx Stix with
Marinara, Salad, Mandarin
Oranges
Friday— Taco Crunch, Corn,
Cinnamon Roll
ST. PAUL’S SOCIETY (WIDOWS
& WIDOWERS) will not meet during
the month of April, but will meet the
first Sunday of May, which will be
May 3rd. Hostesses will be Loyola
Puckett, Lois Reilly, Betty Schmitt and
Margaret Johnson. Mass at 3:30
followed by a short business meeting,
dinner and bingo. Please note that we
will not be meeting in June or July. All
members are encouraged to attend the
May meeting, and newcomers are
.welcome.

FOOD PANTRY
Wesley House, our local food pantry, for the second year in a row, has been given the opportunity to double any gifts of food or
money donated to them during the months of March and April. Mr. Alan Feinstein, Cranston, RI, has announced that he will match
any donation of food or money contributed to Wesley House; they will receive $1.00 for each pound item or dollar. If you wish to
donate by check, please make it payable to Wesley House and have “Feinstein” on the memo line.
For your information.
***Our parish has supported the Wesley House food pantry for years. It is a great way to centralize the distribution of food in our
community. This eliminates the duplication of efforts. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wichita subsidizes the salary of a full
time social worker, Alberta, at Wesley House. This is just one of the ways the Catholic Church provides assistance to those in need
in the Pittsburg area.

Please remember to name Our Lady of Lourdes or St. Mary’s Colgan Schools in your will.
May we leave a legacy of faith and education for the generations to come.
Please consider informing Fr. Tom or the parish office of your legacy plans, kraus@smcschools.org
 STEWARDSHIP OFFERING STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS
Weekly Sunday Offering needed Alleluia! Christ is risen and is victorious over sin and
to sustain Parish Budget: $35,500.00 death! We are good stewards of our faith if, like St. Paul,
we share this good news whenever and wherever we can.
Sunday Offering Last Week $69,331.14
VOCATION PRAYER
Surplus or <Deficit> $33,831.44 Loving God, help us follow the example of the Blessed Virgin
Thanks to 2 very generous donations! Mary in willingly giving ourselves in service to your church.
Stir up the grace of priestly and religious vocations in the
MASS INTENTIONS hearts of many within our community and send your Spirit to
1) Fr. Tom Stroot 2) Fr. Ruben Ortiz guide and strengthen them in answering your call. Amen.
3) Fr. David Marstall
Cancer Center Relay For Life Fundraiser: Olan Mills
Photography will be at Mt. Carmel Cancer Center on April 17th
SUNDAY (12) Easter Sunday
from 3pm-9pm and April 18th from 10am-6pm. For $10 you can
7:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society
choose from either 1-10x13 family portrait or one kids package (1-
9:00 (1) People of the Parish 8x10,2-5x7s and 8-wallets. To schedule call Misty at 620-778-
10:30 (2) Intention of Celebrant 1021.Thank you for your support
12:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society
2:00 (2) (Spanish) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will have a breakfast after the
MONDAY (13) 7:00 and 9:00 Masses next Sunday, April 19th. All proceeds will
6:30 (4) Dennis Cashero+ go for the Steubenville trip this summer for our youth. You are
TUESDAY (14) encouraged to attend and support this worthy cause.
6:30(3)Yankoviz, Dalrymple,Bavuso,Smith+
8:00 (1) Roberta Marietta+ COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR SENIORS will be offered
11:30 (1) Imelda Mitchelson+ by Health & Wellness next Sunday, April 19th in conjunction
WEDNESDAY (15) with K of C breakfast after the 7 and 9 Masses. Included is bone
6:30 (2) Louis Pontello+ density screening, community transportation information, active
8:00 (1) Shaun Bateman+ older exercise recommendations and arthritis information.
THURSDAY (16)
6:30 (1) Ruth VanBecelaere+ SERVERS – APRIL 18-19:
11:30 (2) Denny Hayes+ 5:30 - Rachel Barnes, Maranda Russell, Kathryn Smith
FRIDAY (17) 7:00 - Keegan & Patrick Yoakam
6:30 (1) Brandon Marrs+ 9:00 – Emily Dickey, Emily Polak, Rebecca Polak
9:00 (2) Anton Banke+ 10:30 – Jacob VanLeeuwen, Sarah Hughes, Alex McCormick
11:30 (3) Joe Reilly+ NOON–Jared Brogan, Maggie Snow, Meghan Webb
SATURDAY (18)
8:00 (2) Charles & Carl Dellasega+ OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS – APRIL 18-19:
5:30(1) Edward Lomshek+ 5:30pm - Elias & Magda Tawil
7:00am – Bob & Jo Marie Golob
SUNDAY (19) Divine Mercy Sunday
9:00am – Jim & Carolyn Buche
7:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society 10:30am – Dawnelle Burris Family
9:00 (1) People of the Parish NOON – Marissa Neer Family
10:30 (1) Sick of the Parish
12:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – APRIL 18-19:
2:00 (2) (Spanish) 5:30 - Talaat & Mary Yaghmour, Vince & Joyce Seiwert
3:00 (2) Divine Mercy Service 7:00 – Jeff Wilbert, Joe Hart, Paul Schiefelbein
9:00 – Amy Hite, Anne Hudson, Jerry Lomshek, R. Patterson
MASSES AT NEWMAN CENTER 10:30– Chris Bettega, Julie Cedeno, Diann Mazurek, F. Mitchelson
Fr. David Marstall NOON– Bev Mitchelson, Paul Zagorski, D. Clawson, K. Wilbert
Sun (12) 11:00am NO MASS
LECTORS – APRIL 18-19:
Sun (12) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff
5:30pm - Ken Burbach & Lizanne Franklin
Mon (13) 8:30pm Alexis O’Conner+ 7:00am – Jack Moodie
Wed (15) Noon Parish Purgatorial Society 9:00am - Bob & Peggy Fleming
Thur (16) Noon Jack Manning+ 10:30am – John Mazurek & Kevin Mitchelson
Sun (19) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial NOON - Doug Lee & Dana Thompson
Sun (19) 6:00pm Int. of Faculty, Students & Staff