FATHER MAX AWAY

St. Michael Catholic Church

MASS SCHEDULE GIRARD
Saturday
5:30 pm
Sunday
10:00 am

ARMA
4:00 pm
8:00 am

CONFESSION
GIRARD
ARMA
Saturday
2:00-2:30 pm 3:15-3:45 pm
Weekdays before Mass, anytime by appointment
RECTORY HOURS & INFORMATION
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 am - Noon
Rectory: (620) 724-8717
Fr. Maxs cell: (316) 708-9473
Fr. Maxs email: thomas.becket.fan@gmail.com
STAFF Pastor: Fr. Max Biltz
Secretary: Faith Paoni
Bookkeeper: Janel Scales
Bulletin Editor: Nancy Bauer
PARISH WEBSITE:
www.stmichaelgirard.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Finance Council
Parish Council
Tony Stonerock, Chair Dale Coomes, Chair
TBA
TBA

!Altar Society

Knights of Columbus
4th Monday of month 1st Tuesday of month
Parish Hall
7:00pm in hall

!Helping Hands

Daughters of Isabella
Carrie Smith
Marilyn Bradshaw
724-6684
724-7133
Kapauns Men: Fridays at 6:00am in the hall

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4:00pm
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
10:00am
Monday
7:00am
Tuesday
5:30pm
Wednesday 6:30pm
Thursday 8:00am
8:30am-3:00pm
Friday
7:00am
8:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
10:00am

106 N. Western Ave.

Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-8717
Pastor: Fr. Max Biltz

As the weather gets colder we tend to spend more and more time inside. Our tendency
then is to watch movies and T.V. shows as all of our outdoor forms of leisure are not an
option. But what movies and shows will we watch? It goes without saying that there are
many movies and shows out there which are harmful to our faith and our morals due to
immoral content that offends against Gods gift of Chastity (parents especially must take
great care that their children do not watch movies or T.V. that can lead to sinful
temptations). There are other movies and T. V. shows which do not necessarily have any
sinful content but are so bad (artistically speaking) that they are an offense to our brain
cells. I am pretty sure that every single time an episode of SURVIVOR aired, the national
I.Q. dropped several points. We should obviously avoid watching both material that is
sinful and can create opportunities to offend against chastity, as well as material that while
not sinful nevertheless leaves our brains starving.
One might think then that there is nothing worthwhile to watch especially nothing
that can enhance our Catholic Faith. This is not true. There is a large body of film which
is centered on true stories from both the Bible and the Lives of the Saints. The problem is
that many of these films were made in the 50s and 60s and have since been forgotten,
even by devout Christians. But most of these films are easily accessible on Amazon,
Netflix, or from Ignatius Press (www.ignatius.com). So during these cold winter months,
here are some films which will both entertain and edify ones faith: The Ten
Commandments, starring Charlton Heston. Ben Hur. Jesus of Nazareth. King of Kings.
A Man For All Seasons. Quo Vadis, starring Peter Ustinov. The Nativity. The Passion of
the Christ (not for kids). The Greatest Story Ever Told. Don Bosco. The Bells of Saint
Marys. And many more! I would recommend browsing the Ignatius Press catalogue
online to get access to even more great titles.
Let us all then this winter, avoid watching films which are either sinful in
content or low quality in art, and instead gather the family together to watch films
that can inspire our faith and teach us something about God and his saints.

Altar Ministers for Nov. 21 & 22

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Childrens Offering

Next Saturday (11/21/15)

Next Sunday (11/22/15)

!Altar Servers:

5:30 pm

10:00 am

Carly & Macy

Reif

Sara Goble, Mary Kate

Smith, Carson Sevart

EMHC:

Rhonda Stonerock

Chris Sponsel

Lector:

Tony Stonerock

Doug Lopeman

Gift Bearers

Jeanie Herod &

Marilyn Bradshaw

Dale & Bernadette

Coomes

K of C HELP NEEDED

Knights of Columbus needs all available Knights to work in

the kitchen on the 4th Thursday of every month for A Meal in
His Name. Meal starts at 6:00pm.

2015 FARM TOY SHOW

The 25th Annual SEK Farm Toy Show, sponsored by the

Girard/Arma Knights of Columbus, will be this Sunday, Nov.
15 from 9am to 3pm in the St. Michael Parish Hall.
Admission is $2 for everyone 11+. Lunch will be available,
along with door prizes. For more info, contact Dave Garrett.

PARISH MOVIE NIGHT

Our November movie is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21. We

will have a baked potato bar starting after mass, followed by
the movie Faith Like Potatoes (rated PG). The movie is free,
but freewill donations will be accepted to cover the cost of the
meal. Chairs will be set up, however you are welcome to bring
your own seating too. Please join us for an evening of food,
fun and fellowship!

CYM RAFFLE

CYM students are holding a raffle for a beautiful, 19-piece

ceramic Nativity set with mother-of-pearl overlay. It also
includes a hand-crafted manger. The set will be on display
after November weekend Masses. Please help support our
parish youth ministry activities by purchasing tickets!

KAPAUNS MEN

Kapauns Men meet every Friday morning at 6:00am in the

parish hall. All men 18+ are invited.

July 2015 to date

$2,862.00

$46,270.75

$29.02

$271.41
$46,625.23

Over / (Under)

CLOTHES CLOSET HELP NEEDED

We are still in need of volunteers to work at the Clothes Closet.

The dates our parish is responsible for are Dec. 11th and 19th.
In January, the dates are the 8th and the 22nd. Hours are from
8:00 until 2:00 on weekdays and 8:00 until noon on Saturday.
Two volunteers are needed for each of the dates. Call Barb
Mikrut if you can help, 724-4941. Thanks!

Last Week

Expenses

THANKS!

Thank you to Albin Madl for refinishing the bench that is on

the east side of the front doors.

Dear Parish Family,

John Varsolona
Ron Breneman
For the People
Ed Walsh
Joseph Hofer
No Intention
Daughters of Isabella
No Intention
Adoration
Regina Madl Smith
Adoration
No Intention
Jim Peak
Jim Davied
For the People

Contributions

MASS SCHEDULE CHANGES

There will be NO Mass on Thanksgiving day. Also, the Wed.
(11/25) Mass will be at 8am in Girard, not 6:30pm as usual.

From the Pastor

Mass Schedule and Intentions for Nov. 14 - 22

Nov. 14 Saturday

Collections

On November 21st & 22nd Father Max will be out of town.

Fr McElwee will fill in to offer the Masses and hear confessions.

($87.07)

Building Fund Contributions

$270.00

Building Fund Loan Balance

$228,543.33

THANKSGIVING DINNER
Pittsburg will be having their annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner
between 11am-2pm. All are welcome. See bulletin board for
additional info.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH

Please pray for parishioners Gerald Davied, Gary Dowling,

Herman Masser, Rosemary OToole, Don Pyle, Stan Thomas,
Tom Weston, and Judy Widner who are ill or in need of
prayers.

STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL

Please turn in your Stewardship Renewal forms in the box

which will be in the back of the church this weekend and next.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Diocese of Wichita Catholic Charities needs food items for

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry and gift items for the St.
Anthony Family Shelter. To donate, or for more info, contact a
staff member at giving@CatholicCharitiesWichita.org.

ADOPTION: A LOVING OPTION

November is Adoption Awareness Month. The gift of

adoption will be celebrated on Thursday, November 19 from
4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E. 45th Street
North, Wichita. Come share your story, put your handprint on
the quilt of life, enjoy refreshments and fellowship as we
celebrate the gift of adoption.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DINNER

The First Christian Church Ham & Bean Dinner will be this
Sunday, Nov. 15 from noon to 1:30pm at the First Presbyterian
Church Fellowship Hall, 202 N. Summit. Adult tickets: $6,
Children 6-10: $3, Carryouts available.

ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING

The next Altar Society meeting will be Monday, Nov. 23.

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