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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 –

Fourth Sunday of Lent:

God has great mercy and deeplove for us. Out of this love, God senthis Son, Jesus, to redeem us by hisblood, offering us the hope of eternallife. Our rescue from sin and death,darkness and evil, is sheer grace. Thisgreat gift from God merits a response of gratitude from us and a life of faith andgood works.

SCRIPTURE READINGS

We need God’s Word each day.

Mon (23)

Isaiah 65:17-21; John 4:43-54

Tue (24)

Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12; John 5:1-16

Wed (25)

Annunciation of the Lord

Isaiah 7:10-14; 8-10;Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38

Thur (26)

Exodus 32:7-14; John 5:31-47

Fri (27)

Wisdom 1:1a, 12:22;John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

Sat (28)

Jeremiah 11:18-20;John 7:40-53

Sun (29)

Fifth Sunday of Lent:

Jeremiah 31:31-34;Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33

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WWW.OURLADYPITTSBURG.ORG

WWW.SMCSCHOOLS.ORG

MARCH 22, 2009 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

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

THIS WEEKLOOKING AHEADSpring Cleaning

Sat. Mar. 28

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Sat. Mar. 28

Newman Club Elections

At April 2 meeting. Applyto run by March 27.

Newman Club Scholarships

Apply by March 27.Scholarships will beawarded at Banquet &Ball.

Living Stations

Apr. 3. Contact AnthonyWeber to participate.

Banquet & Ball

Sat. May 2, 5:00PM Mass

Go to catholicgorillas.orgfor more information on allevents.

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

Encounter With God’s Call,

heldMarch 28-30 at ConceptionSeminary College, is a discernmentretreat for young men age 16 andolder who are considering thevocation to Priesthood. This is anexcellent opportunity to meet theSeminarians as they share theirstories of responding to God’s call.This visit is free. For moreinformation, contact your Pastor orConception Seminary College, 660-944-2886 or email:vocations@conception.edu

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

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Join our parish in commemoratingJesus’ walk to Calvary, eachFriday during Lent at either:

2:30pm with the elementarystudents or 7:00pm withBenediction to follow.

“Yet it was our infirmities that hebore, our sufferings that heendured, while we thought of himas stricken, as one smitten by Godand afflicted.” (Is. 53:4)

GIFT—PARISH MISSIONTHE LENTEN JOURNEY TO EASTER“Growth in Discipleship”Fr. John Lanzrath, presenter & facilitator

What a great opportunity we have to attend our Parish Mission on

March 29-April 1

. The Mission facilitator will be

Fr. JohnLanzrath

. Many of you know Fr. John from his time as Director of the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita.On the first day of the Parish Mission, Sunday, March 29, the

GIFT

committee will host a soup dinner in the Activity Center at 6:00pm.The Mission will begin at 7:00pm.

Dinner is free of charge

butplease register for the dinner—invitations are being mailed this week to all registered parishioners. Please turn in the registration card tothe parish office or collection basket, or go online to register,www.ourladypittsburg.org. Monday thru Wednesday the eveningsessions will begin at 7:00 pm. Tuesday’s session will include aParish Penance Service. Babysitting provided for children under 5each evening of the Mission.Join Your Parish For Spiritual Renewal & Celebration!

The SMC Drama Departments

will be presenting the murdermystery comedy

Thirteen Past Midnight

by Billy St. John in theHigh School Auditorium onThursday, March 26

, and SaturdayMarch 28

at 7:30 PM, and SundayMarch 29

at 3:00 PM. Tickets willbe on sale in the high school officestarting Monday March23

. Tickets are $5 for adults and$4 for students/seniors. SMC HighSchool and Junior High students getin free with their school ID.

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The Fine Arts Committee

will behosting the 2

Annual ElementaryArt Show on April 19

after the10:30 and 12:00 masses in theElementary School. Come andview the art projects done by ourtalented Elementary Schoolstudents. After 10:30 Mass, the St.Mary’s Elementary SchoolOrchestra will play and after thenoon Mass the St. Mary’sElementary/Junior High Band willplay. Come and hear our orchestraand bands play.

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE

The prominent Lutheran pastorDietrich Bonhoeffer clearlydescribed the act of abortion: “Thesimple fact is that God certainlyintended to create a human beingand that this nascent human beinghas been deliberately deprived of hislife. And that is nothing but murder.”

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

We will have an extra openingon Wednesday evening,March 25, from 6:00-7:00pm.St. Mary’s Altar SocietyGOODWILLSTORE HOURSThursday—Friday—Saturday9 a.m.—4 p.m.235-0564Please do not leave itemswhen store is closed

FOOD PANTRYWesley House

, our local food pantry, for the second year in a row, has been given the opportunity to double any gifts of foodor money donated to them during the months of March and April. Mr. Alan Feinstein, Cranston, RI, has announced that hewill match any donation of food or money contributed to Wesley House; they will receive $1.00 for each pound item ordollar. If you wish to donate by check, please make it payable to Wesley House and have “Feinstein” on the memo line.

For your information.

***Our parish has supported the Wesley House food pantry for years. It is a great way to centralize the distribution of food inour community. This eliminates the duplication of efforts. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wichita subsidizes the salaryof a full time social worker, Alberta, at Wesley House. This is just one of the ways the Catholic Church provides assistanceto those in need in the Pittsburg area.

SCHOOL LUNCHESMon —

Hot Dog, Fries, BabyCarrots, Strawberries & Bananas

Tues—

Chicken Nuggets, HashBrowns, Salad, Bread, Peaches

Wed—

Oven Fried Steak Sandwich,Fries, Mandarin Oranges

Thur—

Lasagna, Salad, Bread,Pear

Friday—

Cheese Pizza, Corn, Juice,Pudding

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

LOOKING AHEADWed (25) PSR Classes

6:15—7:30 pm

Wed (25) RCIA Classes

6:30—7:45 pmSMC High School Play

Thirteen Past Midnight Thur (26) & Sat (28) at 7:30pm Sun (29) 3:00pm

Fri (27) Stations of the Cross 2:30 pmFri (27) Stations of the Cross & Benediction 7:00 pmSun (29) FIRST COMMUNION MASSES 12:00 noon, 2:00pm, 4:00pmPARISH MISSIONSun (March 29—Wed April 1) (Sessions begin at 7:00pm each evening in the church)Tues (31) (During the Parish Mission) Parish Penance Service

7:00pm

Wed (1) PSR Classes

6:15—7:30 pm

Wed (1) RCIA Classes

6:30—7:45 pm

Mon (13) Our Lady’s Prayer Group

6:00 pm, Chapel

Pre-School and Kindergarten

Parishioners who have children whowill be age-eligible for preschool andkindergarten for the 2009-2010school year were mailed aninformation packet to complete andsend back to the school. If you are aparishioner with a child who will be3, 4, or 5 by August 31 and you didnot receive a mailing, please call theschool office immediately, 231-6941.

PARISHIONERS WHOATTEND 12:00 MASS

areencouraged to attend an earlierMass next Sunday, March 29.First Communion Mass will beon this day and attendance will beat near capacity with families of children receiving this sacrament.

As many of you know, our youngestdaughter Rachel was diagnosed withHodgkins Lymphoma last August.Rachel has finished her chemo andradiation treatments and at this timeappears to be free of cancer. Rachel stillhas a ways to go, but is back in schooland at work with the schedule of anormal twenty year old.Our family wants to thank Father Tomfor his support, as well as persons in theparish, both known and unknown to us,who have added Rachel to their prayers.The power of your thoughts and prayerscoupled with Rachel’s determination todefeat the disease is leading to apositive outcome. We will never be ableto thank all of you and we’ll be forevergrateful for your efforts.Lynn and Jan Meredith