STATIONS OF THE CROSS

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

Feb. 20 Saturday
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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

For those who did not attend Mass at St. Josephs or St. Michaels this past
weekend, Fr. Max spoke briefly prior to the final blessing. He told us he would be
leaving very soon to treat his insomnia that has worsened to the point that it interferes
with his priestly duties. He seeks treatment at the request of Bishop Kemme who feels
that Fr. Max cannot work to his full potential at present.
Insomniaweve all heard of it or have experienced it ourselves or someone we
know. It is the chronic inability to sleep. Those who experience it cant get going in the
morning, no matter how early they went to bed the night before. In addition, they often
nod off wherever they happen to be during the day! It can leave one with little energy.
This condition can have physical origins, such as a thyroid imbalance or side effects
from certain medications. There can also be psychological causes such as depression or
some type of anxiety. Fathers doctors goal is to find the cause and treat it.
Fr. Max has been forthright with us. He told us of his family, his education, and the
jobs hes held prior to going to seminary. He told us of his great love for the Old
Testament and Latin. He specialized in Hebrew Scripture and wrote his masters thesis
on the Israelite belief in the afterlife. He joked that he spent four years studying
theology with his highpoint being an 80 page work on dead people! I say this because
his intense thirst for reading, no doubt, invaded his sleeping time, for he admitted that
he often gets to bed very late.
Father was given a large responsibility to manage two parisheshis first attempt at
such an endeavor. His weekend masses are well attended and Ive heard many state that
they enjoy his homilies and learn from them. Ive admired Fathers dedication to
education both with PSR religion classes and also his encouragement to adults to learn
more about the saints and other church teachings.
I received a call from Doris Brand in Wichita, Fr. John Reinkemeyers longtime
secretary. She told me that Fr. Maxs Grandma Julia, also of Wichita, said that she
enjoys our bulletin, for it allows her to read of her grandsons priestly work. Perhaps his
grandmother will see more of him in the coming months as he receives treatment.
Youre in our prayers, Fr. Max, for a return to good health and to Southeast Kansas!







- Marcel Normand

Mary Ellen Galichia

Stan Thomas
Jim Davied
Dave Gall
No Mass
No Mass
No Mass
No Mass
No Adoration
No Mass
No Adoration
No Intention
Greg Evans
Dan Black
For the People

Altar Ministers for Next Weekend

Next Saturday (2/27/16)

!Altar Servers:
!EMHC:
!

5:30 pm

Childrens Offering

BIRTHRIGHT ASSISTANCE

Next Sunday (2/28/16)

10:00 am

Peyton & Trevor

Amershek

Josh Duling, Evan Sisney

Cooper Puckett

Linda DeGarmo

Jerry Hanson

Lector:

Linda Moore

Denny Heidrick

Gift Bearers

Chris & Mary

Leritz family

Bob & Alice Davied

CONFIRMATION STUDENTS

Confirmation retreat this Saturday, Feb. 20, for all

Confirmation students. Please be in the hall parking lot by
8:30am, we will return at 4:30pm. We need parent chaperones
to help transport students to/from the retreat.

PARISH MOVIE NIGHT

Parish movie night will be this Saturday, Feb. 20 after 5:30

mass. We will be showing the recently released box-office hit
War Room, rated PG for thematic elements. Movie is free.
Pizza, snacks and drinks will be available for a free will
offering. Chairs and tables will be set up for eating, but you are
welcome to bring your favorite lawn chair, bean bag, etc. too!

SOUP & CHILI DINNER

The first Christian church is having their soup and chili dinner
on Sunday Feb. 28th from noon until 1:30, at the First
Presbyterian Church. Adults $6.00, children 6-10, $3.00.

LENTEN MATERIALS

Copies of the Magnificat Lenten companion are available in

the back of the church on a first come, first served basis.

PRO-LIFE SPEAKER

On Wed, Feb. 24th, nationally recognized Pro-Life speaker,

Abby Johnson will be speaking in Neodesha. The Wednesday
evening PSR students will be going. All are welcome to join
them. Call Michelle Puckett for more information.

MIDWEST CATHOLIC FAMILY CONFERENCE

The 17th Annual Midwest Catholic family conference will be

held Aug. 5-7 in Wichita, Ks. Call the parish office for more
information or visit catholicfamilyconference.org.

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Contributions

The Knights of Columbus will be collecting baby items to

donate to Birthright over the next few weeks. A basket will be
in the back of church. Diapers, baby blankets, etc. are needed.

BEST WISHES TO FR. MAX!

Mass Schedule and Intentions for Feb. 20 - 28

Collections

We will be resuming Stations of the Cross at both parishes next

week at their regular times: Tuesdays at 6pm in Arma and
Fridays at 6pm in Girard.

KAPAUNS MEN FISH FRY

The mens group Kapauns Men will be holding their 3rd

annual St. Michaels Parish Fish Fry on Friday, March 11 from
5:30 to 7:00pm. A free will offering will be accepted. Please
plan to support them and enjoy a delicious Lenten meal!

Last Week

July 2015 to date

$2,284.00

$82,375.37

$14.00

$474.53

Expenses

$93,046.83

Over / (Under)

($10,196.93)

Building Fund Contributions

$270.00

Building Fund Loan Balance

$222,601.96

PARISH BUNCO NIGHT

Our next parish Couples Bunco Night will be Saturday, March
5th. RSVP to Carrie Smith (724-6684) if you and your spouse
(or BFF) would like to join in the fun!

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH

Please pray for parishioners Doug Lopeman, Herman Masser,

Thurma Masser, Rosemary OToole, Tom Weston, and Judy
Widner who are ill or in need of prayers.

DCYC REGISTRATION DUE

High School youth registration for the Diocesan Catholic

Youth Conference (March 12-13) is due now. Please contact
Mary Leritz or Michelle Puckett for forms and information.

ST. BRIDGETS FISH FRY FRIDAYS

Its time for St. Bridgets Knights of Columbus Council #3316

Famous Fish Frys again! They will be serving Catfish, Cod,
and Shrimp Dinners, along with the St. Elmos Platter, Grilled
Cheese and Chowder. Dinners are every Friday from Feb. 12 Mar. 18, at St. Bridgets Parish Hall in Scammon. Carryouts
are welcome.

AFTER THE GIFT RETREAT OFFERED

An After the Gift retreat will be offered at the Spiritual Life

Center Feb. 26-28. The retreat affirms and supports the
sacrificial love of birthmothers in their gift of life through
adoption by offering hope and healing in Christ. This retreat
and ministry is for birthmothers who have placed a child for
adoption, whether recently or many years ago, and offers them
a chance to seek the support and healing they may need, and
to meet and learn from other women who have experienced
the pain and joy of placing a child for adoption. For additional
information, or to register for the retreat, please go to http://
catholicdioceseofwichita.org/rlsj, or call Bonnie Toombs,
316-269-3935.

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