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St. Michael Catholic Church

MASS SCHEDULE GIRARD
Saturday
5:30 pm
Sunday
10:00 am

ARMA
4:00 pm
8:00 am

CONFESSION
GIRARD
ARMA
Saturday
2:00-2:30 pm 3:15-3:45 pm
Weekdays before Mass
Anytime by appointment
RECTORY HOURS
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 am - Noon
Closed Mondays
(620) 724-8717
STAFF Pastor: Fr. Roger Lumbre
Secretary: Faith Paoni
Bookkeeper: Janel Scales
Bulletin Editor: Nancy Bauer

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Finance Council
Parish Council
Tony Stonerock, Chair Dale Coomes, Chair
TBA
TBA

!Rosary Altar Society

Knights of Columbus
4th Monday of Month 1st Tuesday of Month
6:30pm in hall
7:00pm in hall
Daughters of Isabella
Carrie Smith
Marilyn Bradshaw
724-6684
724-7133
Kapauns Men: Fridays at 6:00am in the hall

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4:00pm
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
10:00am
Monday
7:00am
Tuesday
5:30pm
6:00pm
Wednesday 3:30pm
6:30pm
Thursday 8:00am
8:30am-3:00pm
Friday
7:00am
7:30am-6:00pm
6:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
10:00am

Childrens Offering

This Sunday, February 22 is the Rite of Election for our diocese, which will be celebrated at the
Church of Magdalene in Wichita at 2:30 in the afternoon. Before that we will celebrate the Rite
of Sending at the 10AM mass here at Saint Michael. Our catechumens are: Jill Ashbacher, Brad
Vinardi, and Jessica Little. I thank those who volunteered to be their sponsors and supported them
in their faith journey: Donna Fleury sponsor for Jill Ashbacher, Dr. Paoni for Brad Vinardi and
Faith Paoni for Jessica Little. Upon the testimony of sponsors, catechists, and the catechumens'
affirmation of their intention to join the Church, the Church makes its "election" of these
catechumens to receive the Sacraments of Initiation. In the presence of the bishop (or his
delegate), they inscribe their names in the Book of the Elect at the cathedral as a pledge of fidelity.
Now the catechumens are called "the elect' or "the illuminandi" ("those who will be enlightened").
They now begin a Period of Purification and Enlightenment the final preparation for the
reception of the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. After the Easter Vigil, the newly
baptized and confirmed members of the Church (technically called neophytes) enter the Period of
Postbaptismal Catechesis or Mystagogy. The neophytes grow in their understanding of the
mysteries of the faith and strengthen their bonding with the rest of the faithful. They should enter
more fully into the life and unity of the Church. The RCIA is a spiritually moving process
beneficial to the whole parish community. As we draw closer to the celebration of Easter, let us
pray in particular for those elect who will be entering our holy Catholic Church this Easter, that
they will persevere in their desire to follow Christ closely as a Catholic.
The Saint Michael Parish Pastoral Council at last Tuesdays meeting approved the No Alcohol
Policy for those Renting the Hall. This issue has been in the agenda at the council for several
months since last year and has been the subject for long discussion. Currently we allow Alcohol
Use for those who are renting the hall with an additional insurance for its use. While permission
for alcohol use has restrictions, we dont have anyone to monitor its implementation. There
were two cases in the past of excessive drinking happening within our hall while rented. Even
before those incidents, this policy had already been proposed. After they happened, the more the
necessity of this policy is perceived. More than legal liability, this policy is considered foremost on
moral ground among other factors considered. We have the moral responsibility if excessive
drinking is happening in our premises and much worst if alcohol is served to minors. Since it is
hard for us to monitor or control its use, we have no choice but to not allow the use of alcohol to
those who will be renting our building. As your pastor, I commend the members of the parish
council for their diligence and sacrifice of their time for its discussion and their fortitude to
approve it as a policy. I have been studying its merits since its inclusion in the agenda. I have
understood its wisdom and benefits for the common good. I therefore approve this policy as
favorably voted on by the council! This policy is effective immediately but not retroactive to those
who have already finalized their reservation before this policy was approved. I am not sure if Saint
Joseph will adopt this policy, but as of now, nothing about this issue has floated yet.





God bless you all! - Fr. Roger

Mary Ginardi
Patricia Haderlein
Charles & Virginia Schaub
Dave Gall
Patricia Haderlein
Stations of the Cross
Mass
PSR Stations of the Cross
John Twarog
No Intention
Adoration
Greg Evans
Adoration
Stations of the Cross
Dan Black
Patricia Haderlein
Clifford & Sylvia Endicott
No Intention

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Girard
Arma
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Altar Ministers for Feb. 28 & Mar. 1

Next Saturday (2/28/15)

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Gift Bearers

5:30 pm

Last Week

July 2014 to date

$2147.00

$83,486.03

$5.25

$344.49

Expenses

Notes from the Pastor

Mass Schedule and Intentions for Feb. 21 - Mar. 1

Feb. 21 Saturday

Contributions

PARISH WEBSITE:
www.stmichaelgirard.com

!Helping Hands

106 N. Western Ave.

Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-8717
Pastor: Fr. Roger Lumbre

Next Sunday (3/1/15)

10:00 am

Bailey & Brandon

Leritz
Sharon Giacometti

Josh Duling, Cory

Puckett, Macy Reif
Linda Garrett

Ned Sauer

Doug Lopeman

Cliff & Janel Scales

family

Chris & Connie

Sponsel

$5945.79

This weekend retreat, held March 20 22, 2015, offers a celebration

of the birthmotherhonoring life, for support, encouragement,
compassion and understanding for the birthmother experience,
addressing the unique experience of birthmothers. Ongoing support
is offered on a monthly basis after the retreat through groups,
mentoring, counseling and a private Facebook page. The cost of the
retreat is $100 per person, with limited financial scholarships
available. To register, go online to www.respectlifesocialjustice.org to
download, fill out and mail in the registration form. For more
information, please contact the Respect Life Social Justice Office at
316-269-3935.

New Catholic Radio Station

We now have a Catholic radio station that broadcasts 24 hr daily

from Pittsburg. 93.1 FM COOJ (cause of our joy). Please check it
out! Maybe choose to listen only to this station for the 40 days of
Lent, the results could be life-changing.

Knights of Columbus Soup/Chili Feed

The Girard/Arma Knights of Columbus Council is hosting their

annual soup and chili feed this Saturday, Feb. 21, from 5 - 7pm, and
on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 10am - 1pm at St. Michael hall. In
addition to soup or chili, there will also be choice of coffee, tea, or
lemonade, and a dessert. Free will donations will be accepted.

Knights of Columbus Baby Shower

The Girard-Arma Knights of Columbus Council 7607 are

conducting the 16th annual Pro-Life baby shower. This is a Pro-Life
clothing & supply drive to benefit mothers-to-be who might otherwise
choose abortion, and also to benefit the unborn that might not
otherwise be given the Right-To-Life". Parishioners are asked to
donate new or used baby or maternity clothing, baby and pregnancy
supplies, diapers, bottles, formula, etc. Receptacles will be placed in
both churches for depositing items. Thank you!

St. Peregrine Items Available

St. Peregrine cards, medals and tokens are available free of charge for
persons with a cancer diagnosis or cancer survivors. St. Peregrine is
the patron saint of persons suffering from cancer. If you would like
one for yourself or a loved one, call Teresa Davenport at 362-3042.

After The Gift Retreat for Birth Mothers

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We need someone for Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays at

11:00am. If you are interested, please call the church office.

$77,884.73

Over / (Under)

Please do not post notices or announcements anywhere in the

church except on the bulletin board in the narthex. Tape pulls off
the new paint and makes the new doors look sloppy.

CYM Says Thanks!

Thanks to all the CYM youth and parents that brought baked goods
to our Mission Project bake sale last weekend. We also want to thank
the parishioners for their continued support for the CYM of our
parish. We are so excited this year to be able to take the proceeds to
the DCYC conference on March 14-15 for this years mission
challenge.

Knights of Columbus District Meeting

The Girard/Arma Knights of Columbus Council will host the

Knights of Columbus District 16 meeting on Saturday, March 14 at
7pm, following the 5:30pm mass. Bob Duffin, the State Membership
Chairman, will host.
Dennis Harris, the Supreme Consultant
Membership Director, will also be attending from Supreme.

St. Joseph Annual Spaghetti Feed

The annual St. Joseph Spaghetti Feed will be held on Saturday,

March 14 at the St. Josephs Parish Hall in Arma, KS. Please help us
make this years event a tremendous success by joining us for fantastic
spaghetti and meatballs, salad, dessert, and a drink. Tickets will be
on sale at the door.
Donations We are having a silent auction this year. If you have
something that you would like to donate to help the success of the
s i l e n t a u c t i o n , p l e a s e c o n t a c t L i n d s a y Wa t e r m a n
( l i n d s a y w a t e r m a n @ y a h o o. c o m ) o r D e n i s e B e r t o n c i n o
(dbertoncino@pittstate.edu) as soon as possible. The more donations
we have, the less we need to purchase. Thank you!!

Scammon Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry

The Knights of Columbus Council #3316 will be hosting their

annual Fish Fry every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday) at St.
Bridgets Parish Hall in Scammon, KS. Serving starts at 6pm.
Choices include: Catfish Dinner, Cod Dinner, Shrimp Platter, St.
Elmos Platter, Bowl of Chowder, and Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
Prices range from $2 to $12. Carryouts are welcome.

Lenten Materials Available

There are free Lenten materials in the back of the church for the
taking this Lenten season. Father Roger wants to encourage everyone
to participate in the Operation Rice Bowl this year. As he says "It's
not just for kids!". Rice Bowls are available in the back of the church
(same table as the Lenten materials.)

CYM Schedule Change

CYM will not meet on Wednesday, March 4th next month. We are
going to help A Meal in His Name on Thursday, March 5th instead.
Carrie will bring a sign up sheet to PSR next week so they will have a
head count of who will be available to help us with our service
project. If you have any questions please contact Carrie Smith at
724-6684.

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