~ THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD ~ JANUARY 7TH, 2018

MASS INTENTIONS

Sun. Jan 7 8:00 am L/D Keith Fieler family

Tue. Jan 9 8:00 am +Albert & Felicitas Zimmerman

Th. Jan 11 8:00 am >>> NO MASS <<<

Sun. Jan 14 8:00 am L/D Tony & Danny Pfeifer family

Tue. Jan 16 8:00 am L/D Edmund & Josie Gabel family

Th. Jan 18 8:00 am +Cody Younger

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

SERVERS

Sunday, Jan 7 Cali Richmeier & Julia Werth Sunday, Jan 14 Valerie Dome & Logan Leiker

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday, Jan 7 Lilly B, Dolores P, Wendy R, Tony R. Sunday, Jan 14 Larry K, Ken R, Peggy R, Dcn. Steve

LECTORS OFFERTORY GIFTS

Sun. Jan 7 Ernie Binder Mike Pfannenstiel Sun. Jan 14 Lilly Binder Jeff & Wendy Richmeier

GREETERS

Sunday, Jan 7 Jeff & Wendy Richmeier Sunday, Jan14 Frank & Paulette Seib

COLLECTION TEAM

Sunday, January 7 Aaron Dome, Larry Koirth, Ken Richmeier, Glenn Stramel

Sunday, January 14 Ernie Binder, Herman Leiker, Rich Ruder, Darold Younker

TRAVELING CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS

Sunday, Jan 7 Kenny & Ann Pfannenstiel Sunday, Jan 14 Kenny & Peggy Richmeier Sunday, Jan 21 Mark & Dora Leiker Sunday, Jan 28 Glenn & Rhonda Stramel

Tithe ~ Stewardship of Treasure

Envelopes $1,493.00

Loose $307.00

TOTAL $1, 800.00

FATHER JARETT’S CATHOLIC Q & A

Growing up, I remember thinking that the cloth the priest wore during benediction was because he could not touch the Eucharist, to show its holiness as an act of reverence, is this correct? Let’s cover a few of these terms as it seems that exposition, adoration, and benediction in many places has fallen out of practice and I don’t want to leave anyone behind with the terminology. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament traditionally takes place by taking a large consecrated host from mass, which is then placed in a Luna, which is circular glass case, which is then placed in the monstrance. Luna is the Latin term for moon and is named such because of the symbolism of reflecting the light of the sun (Jesus Christ), but also because traditionally the luna was a crescent moon shape. The Luna is placed in the monstrance. A monstrance can be of many different sizes and shapes, but its functionality is described by its name, rooted in the Latin word monstrare, meaning “to show.” The function of the monstrance is to draw one’s attention to the Blessed Sacrament, to Jesus Christ’s real presence. Often a monstrance is gold with some form of sun rays beaming out symbolizing once again, the light of Jesus Christ. Praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament in the monstrance is called adoration, but more specifically exposition, because the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for the faithful to gaze upon. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, on the other hand, refers specifically to the blessing performed by the priest with the monstrance in hand. For this blessing, the priest uses a special vestment called a humeral veil. Humeral veil, literally translated “flesh cover.” The significance of this cloth is not because the priest is not able to touch the monstrance it is so that his flesh or his humanity is veiled during the benediction, in order to convey the meaning that this blessing comes from God in His powerful presence in the Eucharist. Perpetual adoration chapels are chapels where the Eucharist is always exposed offering the faithful an opportunity to pray in this powerful form any time of day or night. In our diocese, you can find a chapel of this form in Hays, Salina, and Manhattan.

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

~ THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD ~ JANUARY 7TH, 2018

Coffee, rolls and conversation following Mass

today, hosted by the parish. All are invited.

During the Christmas season we

celebrate the birth of Christ among us

that brings hope and joy to the world.

Make a difference through supporting

the Missionary Childhood Association

as MCA seeks to share the Good News

of Jesus with children in the developing world. Your prayer

and sacrifices help provide children in desperate need with

clean water, food, education, and medical care—and above

all, the knowledge and love of God. Donations may be

placed in the box near the church nativity scene, or dropped

in the collection marked MCA.

Religious Formation: No class until January 10th. Enjoy

your Christmas Break.

Christian Mother’s, after

Christmas Party is today

beginning at noon. Remember

your $15 gift for exchange.

Greetings!

I am Father Reggie Urban, a recently retired priest of the

Dodge City Diocese. I moved to Hays in July. I had been in

Garden City at St. Dominic Parish as pastor for almost 4

years and in Great Bend for 10 years before that and in the

Grand Island Diocese of Nebraska for 25 years before that.

After being a priest for 40 years I requested retirement due

to a stroke that I had in early February. My bishop, John

Brungardt, granted my request. I decided to retire in Hays

to be closer to my family and relatives, many of whom live

in the Hays area. I was born in Hays on the hottest day

(July 19th) of the hottest year (1950) on record and grew up

on a wheat-farm southeast of here between Loretto and

Liebenthal. Like many of you, I am a descendant of the

Volga Germans who came here from Russia…in my case,

to Pfeifer. Hays has the feel of a small town but offers

enough opportunities for me to shop, eat out, etc. I also like

living on Interstate 70 which makes it easier to visit family

and friends in Colorado and Kansas City and places in

between, as well as watch the Royals and attend the

symphony. It already feels like “home”. I am blessed to

have found a place near St. Nick’s which is the parish to

which I now belong and where I will help as much as I can.

It’s great to be here!

Grace and Peace, Father Reggie

K of C Meeting: Monday, January 15th

7:00 p.m.

A Family Perspective …by Bud Ozar

The Magi in today’s gospel were led to Jesus by a star. Who are the stars your children follow? Don’t let it be the tabloid stars. Resolve in this New Year to be the guiding star in the life of your children.

Soup Luncheon – Sunday, January 21 ~ 11:00 – 2:00 Sponsored by Gorham D of I. Menu: Homemade Chili,

Chicken & Noodle, Green Bean & Dumpling Soups,

desserts and drinks. Adults $8.00; 5 – 10 yrs $4.00; 4 and

under free. Held at the Senior Center in Gorham.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

Gage Steinert, Ramona Weigel, Travis Pfannenstiel, Irvin Haselhorst, Jr., Les

Gross, Jack Harwood, Special Intentions, Gene Rohr, Jerry Barnes, Martina Younger.

Drop your requests in the collection or let Lilly know.

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

February 8 - Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita. Bakhita,

patroness of kidnapped and trafficked children, was

abducted as a child becoming a slave thereby experiencing

the meaning of slavery by living it. Pray to St. Bakhita to

protect children. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human

Trafficking. Visit: sistersagainsttrafficking.org

Heavenly Father, you have blessed our diocese time and again with good and holy bishops who have led us ever closer to you. Aware of your profound love for us, we

ask you to bless us once again. Send us a good and holy man to become our next bishop. Inspire us, the clergy, religious and laity of the diocese to work generously with him so that we might grow together in your love and continue the good work you have begun in us for the sake of all. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

~ THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD ~ JANUARY 7TH, 2018

Ellis K of C is having a pre-Lenten fish fry on Saturday

Jan. 13, from 5 to 7pm at the Knights Hall in Ellis.

RELIGIOUS ITEMS - If you have religious materials

such as statues, holy water bottles, rosaries, prayer books,

and palms that you want to get rid of, but just can’t throw

them away, bring them to the St. Joseph Parish Service

Center and we will offer them to people who would like

them or dispose of them in a respectful manner.

“Healing Hearts” Healing Hearts is an organization

providing support for immediate family members who are

healing from the death of a child in their lives. It is where

parents, grandparents and siblings can connect with others

who understand the journey toward healing after the loss of

a child. The group will meet on Jan. 11, at 7pm, in The

Center for Life Experience, 2900 Hall Street, Hays. For

information, contact Ann Leiker at 785-259-6859 or email

ccfpc@ruraltel.net

Life: An “Epiphany” of God “Life is always a good. … Why is life a good? This question is found everywhere in the Bible. The life which God gives man is quite different from the life of all other living creatures, inasmuch as man, although formed from the dust of the earth (cf. Gen 2:7, 3:19; Job 34:15; Ps 103:14; 104:29), is a manifestation of God in the world, a sign of his presence, a trace of his glory (cf. Gen 1:26-27; Ps 8:6). This is what Saint Irenaeus of Lyons wanted to emphasize in his celebrated definition: ‘Man, living man, is the glory of God’. Man has been given a sublime dignity, based on the intimate bond which unites him to his Creator: in man there shines forth a reflection of God himself” (The Gospel of Life, n. 34).

Holy Family Elementary is seeking part time help in the

school kitchen. Duties include help for lunch preparation,

service, and clean up. Hours are 10:00 am to 2:00

pm Monday-Friday when school is in session. Interested

applicants may inquire at the school office M-F 7:30am -

4:00 pm or call Rachel Wentling with questions

CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY

Rachel Wentling, Principal 625-3131

Jan. 7 1st Communion Retreat (Heartland Parishes) in

A.C. 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Recycle your aluminum cans in our trailer in the north parking

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

Drop box-tops and pop-tabs in the collection basket.

THOMAS MORE PREP- MARIAN

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

625-6577

Host Family Needed Immediately!! TMP-M is looking for

a family who would like to open up their home to an

international student from South Korea starting in January.

Eric is 15 and will be attending 8th grade at TMP-M in Jan.

Eric enjoys basketball, movies, painting, pets, soccer, and

swimming; he loves to be with younger children. For more

info contact Nacel Open Door Local Representative, Stacey

Lang, at 785-259-4345. Host parents receive a monthly

stipend to offset costs associated with hosting a student.