MAY 8TH, 2016 ~ ASCENSION OF THE LORD

MASS INTENTIONS

Sun. May 8 8:00 am L/D Christian Mother’s

Tu. May 10 8:00 am +Rose & Mary Koy Stecklein

Th. May 12 8:00 am Tony & Wilma Seib family

Sun. May 15 8:00 am +Margaret Brenner

Tu. May 17 8:00 am L/D Walter & Martina Younger family

Th. May 19 8:00 am +Rupert Pfannenstiel

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

SERVERS

Sunday, May 8 Benjamin Dome & Joseph Pfannenstiel Sunday, May 15 Lucas Pfannenstiel & Gordon Richmeier

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday, May 8 Lilly B, Mark L, Ken R, Peggy R. Sunday, May 15 Seyona R, Rhonda S, Bea S, Dcn. Steve

LECTORS OFFERTORY GIFTS

Sun. May 8 Seyona Roda Neal & Carolyn Younger Sun. May 15 Tony Rohr Darold & Evelyn Younker

GREETERS

Sunday, May 8 Darold & Evelyn Younker Sunday, May 15 Natalie Armbrister family

COLLECTION TEAMS

Sunday, May 8 Mike Pfannenstiel, Sid Steinert, Randy Werth, Neal Younger

Sunday, May 15 Ernie Binder, Aaron Dome, Larry Koirth, Herman Leiker

TRAVELING CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS

Sunday, May 8 Les & Linda Gross Sunday, May 15 Wilbert Gross Sunday, May 22 Glenn & Rhonda Stramel Sunday, May 29 Randy & Michelle Werth

Tithe ~ Stewardship of Treasure

Envelopes $1,695.00

Loose $252.00

Home Missions $180.00

Hall Use $60.00

Boiler $100.00

TOTAL: $2,287.00

FATHER JARETT’S CATHOLIC Q & A

Why do Catholics have the crucifix as their symbol, whereas most other Christians use the cross without the corpus or body of Christ? Another way I have heard this question stated is, “Why do Catholics leave Jesus hanging on the Cross, haven’t they heard of the Resurrection? Catholics seem to be stuck on Good Friday instead of realizing that we are an Easter Resurrection people.” It is true that the crucifix shows the death of Jesus and seems to go no further in its depiction; however a bare cross shows simply that, a bare cross. It does not in itself, imply the Resurrection; it simply shows that Jesus is no longer on the cross. It could be a depiction of the time after the death of Jesus as he was being laid in the tomb or his days lying in the tomb. The only real way to symbolically depict the Resurrection would be to show the empty tomb, not the empty cross. (Which probably wouldn’t be as popular as a jewelry piece or on top of a church steeple.) The crucifix also has a very significant meaning for all humanity in that it shows us what love looks like in the midst of our earthly life. At times, Christian love has to be sacrifice, pain, even to the point of death. In this world we are called to live the passion and to join our pain with the suffering and death of Jesus on the cross so that we may experience Resurrection and Eternal life with Christ. What better symbol of our mission on earth than the crucifix. We should find it especially powerful at times when we may be feeling sorry for ourselves or we are concerned about how difficult our life and sacrifices are. In the shadow of the Cross of Jesus Christ, our pain and suffering is small, which should help us put things in perspective. Another reason Catholics use the crucifix in our Churches is because it is that sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross that we commemorate at each and every mass. It is Jesus, who offered himself, as an offering for the sin of humanity that has given us the opportunity for salvation. Thus, the crucifix in Church aids us in calling that sacrifice to mind. Therefore, it is true that the cross is important in the tradition of the Church, but the cross is nothing without the sacrifice of Jesus, who made it the symbol of our salvation. Questions or Clarifications? Email Fr. Jarett at father.konrade@eaglecom.net

The K of C will be serving a full

breakfast in honor of all mothers

immediately following Mass today.

Free will donations accepted with

proceeds going to replacement of the

church heating system.

Everyone is welcome to join us in honoring motherhood.

Christian Mother’s Meeting Sunday, May 15th

following

Mass. Last meeting until fall. Remember items for food

pantry and/or dish clothes, etc for parish hall kitchen.

K of C Meeting, Monday, May 16th

at 7:00 p.m. This will

be the last meeting until fall.

MAY 8TH, 2016 ~ ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Cemetery mowing and trimming before Memorial

Day will be done on Tuesday, May 24th

; anytime

throughout the day. Bring mowers and

trimmers. All help is greatly appreciated.

Stewardship Renewal Forms: Have you returned yours?

At this time, 42 have been returned which represents 49%.

Extra copies are in the vestibule.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats ~ The mercy of Jesus is like an

ocean ready to flow into any soul who asks for even a small

portion. Experience the healing touch of Jesus’ mercy.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats. Healing the pain of abortion

one weekend at a time Next Retreat: May 20-22 1-877-I-

GRIEVE (1-877-447-4383) 785-639-4643 (call or text)

rvineyard@ruraltel.net CONFIDENTIAL!

Not sure what to do for Mother’s Day. St. Mary's CYO

(Ellis)will be hosting its Pan Fried Chicken Dinner on

Sunday, May 8. Buffet menu: Pan Fried Chicken,

Homemade Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, vegetable,

coleslaw, dinner rolls and dessert. Will be serving from

10am until 1pm, or until food runs out. Dinner is held at the

Knights of Columbus Hall in Ellis. Price is $5.00 for kids 5

to 9 and 10 and above $10.00. Everyone Welcome!

THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST

“CORPUS CHRISTI” Join us on Sunday, May 29

th, after the 6:00 p.m.

Mass at IHM Church as we celebrate the

Solemnity of Corpus Christi with the annual

processional of the Blessed Sacrament. Help us

celebrate this Solemnity as we go forth in prayer

and song giving public witness of our faith to the

devotion of the Blessed Sacrament.

“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me

and I in him, says the Lord.” …John 6:57

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church will be hosting a

Life Line Screening preventive health event on

Thursday, May 12th

in the Parish Hall.

Are you at Risk for Stroke, Heart Disease and Diabetes?

Do you know your TSH level? Men, do you know your risk

for Prostate Cancer? What you don’t know can hurt you!

To schedule your appointment Call 1-888-653-6441 or visit

www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners

Food Pantry:

May 21st next pantry date. A box is located in

the vestibule. Thank you for your ongoing

donations.

DIOCESE OF SALINA

Prayer and Action Mission 2016!

Where: Heartland Parishes in Ellis Co. When: June 2016

What: College & high school youth & adults will be

visiting our community and providing services such as

painting, minor home repairs, yard work, and other jobs.

Three ways YOU can be involved:

1. Aid us in finding service projects for the youth. If you

have a job or know of anyone who could benefit, work

request forms can be found at your parish office or

contact Heidi Vrbas at Immaculate Heart of Mary

Parish 785-625-7339.

2. Loan us ladders, yard tools, paint brushes, scrapers,

gloves, etc. If you are able to loan them to the Prayer

and Action team. We will keep a log of what loaned

and items will be returned to you. Also need a few

trucks and trailers for hauling yard waste, etc.

3. Praying for all those involved and the Heartland Parish

communities for this mission opportunity. **Note:

There is no guarantee that a project will be selected.

The Prayer and Action Team will determine all project

selection based on time, need, and skill level. Also,

please no rental properties.

Thank you in advance for welcoming the young people and

pray that the experience will allow them to break free from

the everyday business of life and that they are able be

Christ to whom they serve.

“I want you to find the poor here, right in our own home

first. And begin love there.” -Blessed Mother Teresa

SCHOLARSHIPS applications are now. Marymount

Memorial Educational Trust Scholarship (new and renewal

application available). Eligibility requirements include

being an active registered member of a Catholic parish in

the Diocese of Salina; must attend a Catholic college as

fulltime student. Monsignor Clement Kruse Scholarship

Fund: applicant must be an active registered member of a

Catholic parish in the Diocese of Salina. Deadline for both

scholarships is July 1. Contact Lilly for more information.

Loving God, We thank you for the love of the mothers you have given us, whose love is so precious that it can never be measured, whose patience seems to have no end. We pray for those mothers who fear they will run out of love or time, or patience. We ask you to bless them with your own special love. Amen

Happy Mother’s Day

MAY 8TH, 2016 ~ ASCENSION OF THE LORD

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

Natalie Armbrister, Flipse Family, Special Intention, Martina Younger, Special

Intention, Mary Davis, Traci Pfannenstiel, Angie Zimmerman, Dawn Paul, Jane Wagner, Farron Leiker, Josie Walters, Krista Brungardt.

Drop your requests in the collection or let Lilly know.

Also, let Lilly know when the intention should be removed.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY

Rachel Wentling, Principal 625-3131

May 9 Kindergarten Field Trip to Rolling Hills

Preschool Fun Day & KP “Fun in the Sun” Day

May 10 Mother’s Mass & Altar Server Recognition

May 12 May Birthday Mass & Lunch

May 13 5th Gr. Field Trip

Leadership Team Meeting, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

May 16 Field Day & BBQ Lunch

Preschool Graduation, PA: 9a.m. and PB: 1p.m.

Open Student Spots! HFE currently has openings for 2

nd, 4

th, 5

th & 6

th grade for

the 2016-17 school year. If you are interested in a spot for

your child or would like more information, please call the

school at 785-625-3131 to inquire!

Job Opening: After School Care Worker

HFE is seeking an ASC worker to begin immediately for

the rest of the current school year from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00

p.m. on weekdays to help supervise the students after

school is dismissed. We would like the new worker to

continue with us for the 16-17 school year, preferably. Call

school for more info.

Help support HFE by collecting Box Tops, Campbell’s &

Tyson Labels, cell phones, batteries. Don’t forget to recycle

your aluminum cans in our trailer in the north parking lot!

THOMAS MORE PREP- MARIAN

Chad Meitner, Principal Bob Leikam, Jr. High Assistant Principal

625-6577

May 8 Mother’s Day Mass, 10:30 – A.B. Fieldhouse

May 9 JH Awards Night, 7 p.m. Dreiling Theater

May 11 HS Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. Dreiling Theater

May 13 HS Academic Awards, 7 p.m. Dreiling Theater

May 14 8th Grade Recognition Mass/Fun Night

May 16 Senior Finals, half-day: Baccalaureate practice

@ 11:15 a.m.- St. Joseph

May 17 Sr. Finals, ½ day; JH Last Day - End of Year Bash

May 18, Underclassmen Finals, half-day; Graduation

practice - 8 a.m. @ ABFH

May 19 Underclassmen Finals, half-day; End of

Quarter/2nd Semester

May 22 Baccalaureate, 12 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church

Graduation, 2 p.m. Al Billinger Fieldhouse

Project Graduation, 9 p.m. @ TMP-Marian

Johnny's Mother looked out the window and noticed him

"playing church" with their cat. He had the cat sitting

quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went

about her work. A while later she heard loud meowing and

hissing and ran back to the open window to see Johnny

baptizing the cat in a tub of water. She called out,

"Johnny, stop that! The cat is afraid of water!"

Johnny looked up at her and said, "He should have thought

about that before he joined my church.

Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven