St.

Joseph Parish
Fr. Brandon Farrar, Interim Parochial Administrator
306 Iowa, PO Box 165, Olpe, KS 620-475-3326
Parish email: st.joseph_olpe@yahoo.com
Facebook: “St. Joseph Catholic Church”
September 16, 2018 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Celebration of the Eucharist: Saturday @ 5:00 PM Sunday @ 8:30 AM

St. Joseph Parish Contacts: As a reminder, non-emergency messages may

Parish Bookkeeper: Laurie Schmidt 475-3326 be left on the rectory phone (which will be
office hours - Wed./Fri. 9-12 checked routinely). In case of an emergency,
Bulletin deadline-TUESDAY @ NOON please call Laurie at 620-343-0321 or call
Father Farrar at 620-342-1061 (dial 1 for
Altar Society: Kim Irwin 475-3295 emergencies). Thanks so much for your
Cemetery: Terry Taylor 340-5062 cooperation during this interim!
Family Life Ministry: Kay Schmidt 475-3767
Finance Council Elaine Musick 475-3378
Funeral Dinners: Linda Dieker 475-3567 Baptisms/Anointing of Sick/Counseling:
Knights of Columbus: Brian Flott 343-9241 Contact Rectory
Liturgy Committee Diana Kuhlmann 475-3784 Marriages/Annulments:
Outreach Arlene Redeker 475-3414 Marriages – contact Rectory
Pastoral Council: Diana Kuhlmann 475-3784 Reconciliation:
Religious Ed: Rose Redeker 475-3403 Saturdays @ 4:30 pm

ST. JOSEPH PRAYER LIST

Robyn Bechtel, Mary D Brinkman, Montana Cole, Paul Frizell, COLLECTION Last Week:
Dave Goodell, Dave Schneider, Jim Wecker, Sonny Wendling, Plate $ 704.00
and all those battling cancer. Envelopes 1,668.00 (43 adults)
United States Army: SFC Matthew S. Richter, Sgt. Austin Capital Outlay 10.00
Burenheide, Pvt. Johnnie Bell, Captain Jacob Haag, Pvt. TOTAL ……… $ 2,382.00
Brandon Raybourn
Marines: Lt. Colonel James Bechtel Navy: Robert King We TRULY appreciate each and every one of
you who financially support our parish! May
We are updating the prayer list. If you have God Bless your lives abundantly!
someone you would like to specifically add,
please email Laurie or call church office.
Thanks!
Mark Your Calendars……

Sept. 18 Blood Pressure/Sugar screening

w/bingo – Fellowship Meals – 10:30 AM
Sept. 19 Knights of Columbus mtg. – 7 PM
CCD – 7 PM
Sat. 9/15 5:00 pm +Jon Schroeder Sept. 20 Pastoral Council – 6 PM
Sun. 9/16 8:30 am For the people of the parish Bible Study – 7 PM
9/17 through 9/21 - NO DAILY MASS Sept. 23 K of C Biscuits & Gravy – 7-10 am
Sat. 9/22 5:00 pm For the people of the parish Sept. 27 Flying Needles – 1 PM
Sun. 9/23 8:30 am +Sylvia Klumpe Finance Council – 6 PM
 LITURGY SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 22 Sunday, September 23

Servers: Ted Skalsky, Caleb Arnold Servers: Nolan Redeker, Hagen Wellnitz
Lector: Beth Skalsky Lector: Shirley Langley
Ministers: Kathy Stevenson, Debbie Cole,Donna True Ministers: Mike & Shirley Langley, Alan Nuessen
Gift Bearers: Dorothy Blaufuss Gift Bearers: Randy Wellnitz family

Sacristan: Arlene Redeker

The church reminds us how important catechesis is with Catechetical Sunday, September 16, which began in 1935. The document
Provido Sane Consilio, (On The Better Care for Catechetical Education,) published by the Vatican, asked the Church to recognize the
importance of the church's teaching ministry and those who serve in the ministry. The theme for this year is "Enlisting Witnesses for
Jesus Christ."

The following people graciously excepted the call to witness for Jesus Christ; Elaine Music, Kay and Brian Schmidt, Marsha
Peterson, Melissa Gerleman, Stacey Schade, Phyllis Krueger, Rosemary Martin, Amanda Arndt, Michelle Cole, Donna Bolen, and
Ryan and Aubrey Arnold. Shirley Langley, Beth Skalsky, and Viola Hoelting will substitute as needed.
I want to thank the parents of the CCD students for encouraging them to attend their classes to learn more about their Catholic faith
and how to pursue a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. There is no other gift that we as teachers and parents can give that will
benefit them more in their journey of life. ………… Rose Redeker

St Anne's Corner
We continue to seek officers for St. Ann's Altar Society. It is a two year commitment and very rewarding. It
does not require much of your time. Every member of the society is eligible. Won't you please open your
heart and step up to this rewarding service.

The Society's next meeting is October 21. We would like to have the election of officers at this meeting so
that the new team is ready by January 2019.

The officer positions include Vice-President, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. Please contact any
of the Society's Officers, President Kim Irwin, Vice-President Carolyn Cole, Secretary Carol Soyez,
Assistant Secretary Jade Cole, Treasurer Lindsey Ratcliffe, Assistant Treasurer Aubrey Arnold.

The 45th annual Mexican Supper for Sacred Heart School will be Sept. 28 from 4:30-7:30 PM in the parish hall. Tickets are on
sale now for $8/meal. New this year, purchase and carry out un-fried tacos at the door- 10 for $10 !

The Archdiocesan office of the Permanent Diaconate is offering a series of Information Nights this fall at the
following locations. All nights begin at 7 PM. More info: www.archkck.org/deacons
Tuesday, Sept. 18, St. Francis Xavier in Burlington Thursday, Sept. 20, Christ the King in Topeka
Monday, Sept. 24, Cathedral of St. Peter in KCK Tuesday, Oct. 16, St. Benedict in Atchison
Wednesday, Oct. 24, Corpus Christi in Lawrence

MARRIED COUPLES
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