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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 NoonSpanish Mass—2:00 p.m.

En Español:

La misa en español, cada domingo a las 2:00 pm, confesiones a las 1:30 pm antes de la Misa. Se puede llamar al PadreRuben 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 todesired wedding date.

PSR—Parish School of Religion (School Year)

Elementary (K-8) Wednesdays 6:15—7:30 p.m.

TODAY’S FOCUS –

Fifth Sunday inOrdinary Time:

From the simple actionof grasping the hand of Peter’s sick mother-in-law to the casting out of demons, Jesus shows us God’s healinggrace at work. In this year of Saint Paul,let us strive for the same passion Paulhad in proclaiming the Gospel andshowing the world that Jesus is still verymuch at work in the world today.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

We need God’s Word each day.

Mon (9)

Genesis 1:1-19; Mark 6:53-56

Tue (10)

Saint Scholastica:

Genesis 1:20—2-4a; Mark 7:1-13

Wed (11)

Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-17;Mark 7:14-23

Thur (12)

Genesis 2:18-25;Mark 7:24-30

Fri (13)

Genesis 3:1-8; Mark 7:31-37

Sat (14)

Saints Cyril & Methodius

Genesis 3:9-14; Mark 8:1-10

Sun (15)

Sixth Sunday in OrdinaryTime :

Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46;1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1; Mark 1:40-45

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WWW.SMCSCHOOLS.ORG

FEBRUARY 8, 2009 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ST. PIUS XNEWMAN CENTER Rev. David T. Marstall, Chaplain

301A E. Cleveland,Pittsburg, KS 66762PHONE (620) 235-1138

MASS SCHEDULE

(When PSU is in session.)

Sunday: 11:00am & 6:00 pm;Monday: 8:30pm; Wednesday & Thursday -Noon

REV. THOMAS J. STROOT, PASTORREV. RUBEN ORTIZ MONTELONGO, ASSOCIATE PASTORREV. DAVID T. MARSTALL, ASSOCIATE PASTOR &

CHAPLAIN, ST. PIUS X NEWMAN CENTER

ST. MARY’S COLGAN SCHOOLSMr. John Kraus, President of Schools/Director of Administration

Email: kraus@smcschools.org

Mr. Thomas Gorman, 7-12 Principal

E-mail: gorman@smcschools.org

Mr. Michael Martin, Preschool-6 Principal

Email: martinm@smcschools.org

LEMENTARY

SCHOOL

- 6) (620)-231-6941

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CHOOL

(7-12) (620)-231-4690

Elementary: smelementary@smcschools.orgSMC: smcolgan@smcschools.org

Missionary Catechistsof the Poor

Spanish Sisters

620-235-1732

ST. MARY’S GOODWILL117 E. 10th 235-0564RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP117 E. 10th 235-7448

PRAYER LINE

9:00am – 5:00pm 231-68245:00pm – 9:00pm 231-8816

St. Mary's Religious Gift Shop235-7448Thursday 10:00-3:00Fridays 9:30-3:00Saturdays 10:00-1:00

By appointment call:Denise 232-6955 orElizabeth 232-6865

St. Mary’s Altar SocietyGOODWILLSTORE HOURSThursday—Friday—Saturday9 a.m.—4 p.m.235-0564Please do not leave itemswhen store is closed

Providing Catholic Ministryto Pittsburg State University

620-235-1138WWW.CATHOLICGORILLAS.ORG

REV. DAVID MARSTALL, CHAPLAIN

Office Hours: 1:00-3:00 M, W, Th, Fand other random timesfrdavid@catholicgorillas.org

MRS. AMY LOMSHEK, SECRETARY

Office Hours: 9:00-2:00 M-Fwalknrain@hotmail.com

THIS WEEKApologetics

Mon. 9:00: Papal Infallibility

That Man Is You!

Wed. 6:00-7:45: Session 16

Women’s Bible Study

Thu. 8:00-9:00

KCCSC

Feb. 13-15. Bus leaves from St.Mary’s @ 12:00 Fri., returnsaround 6:00 Sun.

LOOKING AHEADDomus Fiat Mariae

Catholic women’s household isnow accepting applications fornext year.

Ash Wednesday

Feb. 25. Mass @ 12:00, 5:30

Busy Person’s Retreat

Mar. 1-5

Spring Break Trips

Find information online.

Banquet & Ball

Sat. May. 2

Go to catholicgorillas.org formore information on all events.

MASS SCHEDULESUN 11:00am, 6:00pm

Mon 8:30pm Wed, Thu 12:00pm

RECONCILIATION

30 min. before all Masses

ADORATION

Thursday 10:00-3:00See website for full weekly schedule

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ENTERENTERENTER

“New Parish Member Breakfast”

The Welcoming committee alongwith the Knights of Columbus issponsoring a “new memberbreakfast” on

February 15, 2009after the 9am Mass.

Newmembers and existing members of our parish are invited to enjoy theKnights of Columbus breakfast inthe Activity Center. Please comeand enjoy

food, fellowship and friends

We hope this to be a bigcrowd, so if you know ahead thatyou can come, call the rectory andRSVP, just so the K of C canprepare for a large crowd!

February Altar Society Meeting:

The February Altar Society Meetingwill be held this Sunday, Feb. 8th at4:00pm in the St. Michael's Room, inthe Activity Center. We will updateeveryone on the funeral dinnerrevisions we discussed at the Januarymeeting, praying a rosary for theintentions of the Altar Society, andenjoying a snack. Bring a friend andget active in the Altar Society!

SMC Booster ClubValentine’s Buffet Dinnerand DanceSaturday, February 14

at Parrot Bey. Tickets are$30.00 per person and includesa Buffet Dinner Catered byChatter’s and beverages. Danceto the sounds of the DiversityBand.

You must purchase yourtickets by Wednesday,February 11

Tickets are available in theHigh School and Elementaryoffice.Many live and silent auctionswill be available.All proceeds go towards thesecond payment of the newschool bus.

RESOLUTION TIME!

Make the resolution to join

Our Ladyof Lourdes Choir

now! Due to SisterPatrice and Dr. Irene Ramirez movingaway, we are especially looking forsopranos. (You need not be a nun ordoctor to fill these positions!!)Seriously, we do need singers in allvoices, and will welcome you withopen arms. We will begin work onLenten and Easter music soon, and if we have a good response, we wouldlike to do a special mass/cantata for theseason. You do not need to read music.Please call 231-2063 or just comeMonday night at 7:00 or Sunday 9:00mass. Ages 10 to ?

Go Green!

How can we be moreenvironmentally friendly in ourhomes and lives? Health andWellness Committee will provideinformation during the K of Cbreakfast Feb 15.

The

Knights of Columbus

willbe conducting a 1st, 2nd and 3rdDegree Initiation on February 22,2009. Anyone interested in joining the Knights, pleasecall John Mazurek. 249-8209 orJoe Hart, 231-2767.

FOUND:

Clear Crystal Rosaryin the area of GrandviewHeights and College Terrace.Call 232-2877.

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE

Protection of innocent human lifeis not an imposition of personalconviction but a demand of justice.“Each human being is known byGod and loved by him. Each iswilled by God, and each is God’simage...whoever violates a humanbeing violates God’sproperty.” (Pope Benedict XVI)

SCHOOL LUNCHESMon —

BBQ Ribette Sandwich,Susie Q’s, Pears, Brownie

Tues—

Mac & Cheese, LittleSmokies, Green Beans,Bread, Peaches

Wed—

Steak Sandwich, Fries,Mandarin Oranges

Thur—

Hamburger Pizza, Salad,Pudding, Fruit Juice

Friday—

Chicken Nuggets, HashBrowns, Salad, Bread, JelloSquares

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

Confirmation class:

February 8,2009—Retreat (8:45am—3:30pm).

******************Celebration of the Sacramentof Confirmation by BishopJackels is Sunday, February22, 2009 (12:00 noon).

ST. PAUL’S SOCIETY (WIDOWS& WIDOWERS)

will meet nextSunday, February 15, at 3:30 forMass, followed by dinner and bingo.Hostesses will be Mary Ann Clark,Helen Marietta, Betty Niegsch andMargaret Sighel. New memberswelcome.

FREE & EASY WAYS TO HELP SMC—w/o Spending Money

There are several ways to support our schools financially without spending additional dollars. These fundraisers will not replace ourother efforts, but they do help our schools and programs:

KTCCU

—account holders can pick up Panther Debit Cards. One cent per transaction benefits the Booster Club

GoodSearch Search Engine

--using the Yahoo browser www.goodsearch.com donates one cent for each search.

Ron’s IGA

—bring your receipts to the school or church office.

Campbell’s Soup Labels

—tear them off and turn them into the school or church office.

General Mills

—Box Tops for Education

Nestle Pure Life

—Water Bottles, tear off labels and turn them into the office.

Target Card

—Designate our school as your charity of choice and use your card.

There are so many businesses which support our schools in so many ways.We thank them all for helping to make our Catholic school so successful.

LOOKING AHEADSun ( 8) Confirmation Retreat 8:45am-3:30pmSun (8) Altar Society Meeting

4:00pm, St. Michael’s Room in Activity Center

Mon (9) Our Lady’s Prayer Group

6:00pm, Chapel

Wed (11) PSR Classes

6:15—7:30 pm

Wed 11) RCIA Classes

6:30—7:45 pm

Sat (14) Booster Club Valentine’s Day Buffet Dinner & Dance 7:00pm, Parrot BeySun (15) New Member Breakfast with Knights of Columbus Breakfast 10:00amSun (15) St. Paul’s Group

3:30 pm

Thur. (19) Light Weigh Orientation

7-8pm St. Michael’s Room Activity Center

Sun (22) CONFIRMATION MASS 12:00 Noon MassSun (22) Knights of Columbus InitiationMon (23) Our Lady’s Prayer Group

6:00pm, Chapel

Sun. Mar 29—Thur April 2 PARISH MISSION (Schedule will follow)

Kansans For Life Oratory ContestSaturday March 7 at 10:00 a.m.

SMC is hosting the regional KFLoratory contest in the high schoolcommons on Saturday, March 7 at10:00 a.m. The contest is open toany student grades 8-12, who willgive an original speech on a pro-lifetopic. There are cash prizes for thetop three contestants in both junior(grades 8-10) and senior (grades 11-12) divisions. Winners of the seniordivision will advance to the statecontest. Visit the KFL website orcontact contest coordinator DonnaMaus (maus@smcschools.org

) foran entry form and details about thecontest. The registration deadline isFebruary 21, 2009. Volunteers to judge or help coordinate the contestare invited!

The Light Weigh is coming to OurLady of Lourdes!!

The Light Weigh isa Catholic 12 week video series andbible study where you will learn a newapproach to eating and to prayer. Learnto eat the foods you enjoy inmoderation and attain peace with food.Give God a chance and rediscover thefreedom from food. An orientationmeeting will be held on Thursday, Feb.19th, 7-8pm in St. Michael’s room.Come see how this program has been ablessing for others. For more info visitwww.lightweigh.com or call Natalie,687-3686 after 3:30.