Rachel’s Vineyard:
If you orsomeone you know is sufferingfrom the trauma of abortion,please call Rachel’s Vineyard of Wichita, 316-269-HOPE or tollfree 888-456-HOPE (4673).
REFLECTIONS ON LIFE
Commenting on Washington Statevoters’ approval of physician-assistedsuicide, the State Medical Associationvoiced its opposition “because ourtraining and experience in the practiceof medicine directs us to heal andcomfort, not to cause death.”
NRL News, Nov-Dec., 2008
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
CEMETERY MOWINGST. MARY’S CEMETERYAt Highland Park(St. Mary’s Cemetery is at the cornerof Broadway and Centennial)
Once again the season is upon us. Everyother Wednesday starting at 5:00pm wetrim the stones with weed eaters. (If youwould like to come earlier than 5:00pmthat is perfectly OK.) We invite anyoneand everyone to help with the trimming— bring your weed eater if you haveone — the parish has a number of weedeaters available for your use if youdon’t have one. We are grateful to KenRobertson for coordinating this parishministry with the help of the Knights of Columbus.
Our first mowing andtrimming day will be this Wednesday,April 22nd.
Any questions contactKen Robertson at 232-2771.
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 food ormoney donated to them during the months of March and April. Mr. Alan Feinstein, Cranston, RI, has announced that he will matchany donation of food or money contributed to Wesley House; they will receive $1.00 for each pound item or dollar. If you wish todonate 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 in ourcommunity. This eliminates the duplication of efforts. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wichita subsidizes the salary of a fulltime social worker, Alberta, at Wesley House. This is just one of the ways the Catholic Church provides assistance to those in needin the Pittsburg area.
SCHOOL LUNCHESMon —
BBQ Ribette Sandwich,Susie Q’s, Brownie, Pears
Tues—
Chicken Nuggets, HashBrowns, Salad, Bread, Peaches
Wed—
Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich,Fries, Carrot Sticks, Orange
Thur—
Frito Chili Pie, Corn,Applesauce, Cookie
Friday—
Pig N’ Blanket,Baked Beans, Slaw, Apple
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 AHEADSun (19) Knights of Columbus Breakfast
After 7:00 & 9:00 Masses
Sun (19) Divine Mercy Sunday Service
3:00pm
Wed (15) PSR Classes
6:15—7:30 pm
Wed (22) Cemetery Mowing & Weed Eating
5:00pm
Wed (22) PSR Classes
6:15—7:30 pm
Mon (27) Our Lady’s Prayer Group
6:00 pm, Chapel
Fri (May 1) Devotion Service to open Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
3:00pm
Sun (May 3) Elementary School Carnival
11:30am - 2:30 pm
Mon (May 4) May Crowning
8:30am
Wed (6) Cemetery Mowing & Weed Eating
5:00pm
Wed (May 6) SMC Sports Banquet
6:00pm, Activity Center
Sun (May 17) St. Paul’s Society (Widows/Widowers)
Mass @ 3:30
ST. PAUL’S SOCIETY (WIDOWS& WIDOWERS)
will not meetduring the month of April, but willmeet the 3rd Sunday of May, whichwill be
May 17th
. Hostesses will beLoyola Puckett, Harriet Rudiseill,Betty Schmitt and Margaret Johnson.Mass at 3:30 followed by a shortbusiness meeting, dinner and bingo.Please note that we will not bemeeting in June or July. All membersare encouraged to attend the Maymeeting, and newcomers are welcome.
8
th
Grade Recognition Planning
There will be a short 8
th
grade parentmeeting to plan for the 8th GradeRecognition reception and dance on
Monday, May 4
th
at
3:10 p.m
. in thehigh school library. If you are unableto attend, please contact LisaRussell (232-7722) or ElizabethSmith (232-6865).
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