St. Joseph March 24, 2013 Bulletin
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100 South 8th Street Arma, KS 66712 Tel. (620)347-4525
Mailing Address: PO Box 948 Arma, KS 66712
Weekly Bulletin Saint Joseph Church, Arma www.stjosepharma.com
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“The faith-filled parishioners of Saint Joseph Catholic Church of Arma, in union with the Blessed Trinity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, value tradition and prayer. We are committed to strong leadership, responsive community service, and forming caring, welcoming, intimate relationships with our fellow brothers and sisters. We seek to become a more diverse, vibrant, active church family.” Notes from the Pastor: Holy Week is one of the greatest blessings God has poured on us! It is a great
opportunity to praise and worship God as we recognize His great love for us. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son…” John 3:16 This week connects us to the feast of all feasts: the Resurrection of Our Lord. I always believe and says, that if Jesus did not rise from the dead our faith will be in vain, and Christianity would be a dead religion. But Jesus is alive. However, before His resurrection, He suffered and died! Holy Week affords us this opportunity to reflect on our Lord’s suffering and death, so that we will be able to authentically celebrated Easter! If you have not yet done so, I am encouraging all of you to attend the Easter Vigil mass. Liturgical laws mandated that it should be celebrated at dusk and not earlier than 8PM. This mass is twice longer than normal because it includes two more parts: the blessing of fire and the blessing of water. It also includes the reception of the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and communion of our RCIA candidates and catechumens. Though it is long, the liturgy is so rich in symbols and meanings! I hope you will experience it! Kindly look below for our complete Lenten Schedule both for Girard and Arma. If you have not heard it yet, we are happy to know that Father Emil Kapaun, a priest of the Diocese of Wichita who died a hero in 1951 during the Korean War, will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor in April 11. The White House made the announcement on Monday, March 11. Bishop Michael O. Jackels and Father John Hotze will travel to Washington, D.C., to be with Ray Kapaun, Father Kapaun’s nephew, who will accept the award from President Barack Obama for Father Kapaun’s conspicuous gallantry. A ceremony at the Pentagon will follow on April 12. This posthumous award is just one of the proof of Father Kapaun’s saintly life and hopefully will help in the advancement of his cause to sainthood. Fr. Kappaun, pray for us! For more information on the life of Fr. Kappaun, you may access the diocesan website http:// catholicdioceseofwichita.org/, click on Faith and Prayer menu and you will see a link “Fr. Kappaun’s cause.
Saint Joseph Parish Mission Statement:
&21)(66,21 Sat. 2:00-2:45pm 3:15-3:45pm Weekdays before Mass; anytime by appointment.
STAFF Fr. Roger Lumbre Pastor Janel Scales/Marcel Normand Bookkeeper/Bulletin Editor Rectory Office Hours Wednesdays 9AM-Noon Tel. (620) 347-4525
Next Saturday (03/30/2013) Altar Servers: Ushers E. M. E. Lectors: Gift Bearers 4:00 PM NO MASS NO MASS NO MASS NO MASS NO MASS
Next Sunday(03/31/2013) 8:00 AM Chase & Tejay Cleland Mike Ashbacher & Frank Grano Terry Cleland Marcel Normand Mary Sayre & Barbara Doue
Mass Schedules & Intentions for March 23rd-31st:
Mar 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 8:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM 7:00 AM Monday 6:00 PM Tuesday 6:30 PM Wednesday 6:30 PM 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 Noon Friday Saturday 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM Joe Page Helen O’Toole Pro Populo Verl Diskin Richard Senecaut Stations of the Cross Ad Dante Leota Little Ad Dante Stations of the Cross/Veneration/ Communion Stations of the Cross Veneration of the Cross/Communion Theda Westhoff Francis Buche Pro Populo Arma Girard Arma Girard Girard Arma Arma Girard Girard Arma Girard Girard Girard Arma Girard
This our complete Holy Week Schedule: Palm Sunday: Saturday Vigil Masses – 4PM – Arma, 5:30 PM – Girard; Sunday Masses – 8:00AM – Arma, 10:00 AM – Girard Holy Monday – 7:00AM – Girard Holy Tuesday- 11:00AM Chrism Mass- Cathedral 6:00PM – Saint Joseph, Arma: Stations of the Cross, Mass at 6:30PM followed by Penance Service at 7PM or right after the mass. Holy Wednesday – Girard, Mass at 6:30PM Holy Thursday – Girard, 7PM -Mass of the Last Supper, Washing of the Feet, and Adoration of the Eucharist until midnight Good Friday: Arma – 12 Noon – Stations of the Cross followed by Veneration of the Cross and Communion 3PM – Girard – Stations of the Cross 6PM – Girard – Veneration of the Cross and Communion March 30th-Saturday Night, Easter Vigil – Girard – 8:00PM Easter Sunday Masses: 8:00AM – Arma, 10:00AM – Girard Note: CYM will lead the Easter Egg hunt in Girard right after the 10AM mass! Please note that we don’t have 4PM Saturday mass in Arma. Some people were asking why? The reason for that is Jesus is not risen yet around this time. As you have read above, even the Easter Vigil could not be celebrated earlier than 8PM. May God’s abundant grace guide us through this week as we journey with Jesus’s sufferings to His resurrection! Fr. Roger
30 31
Saturday Sunday
Holy Week and the Passion of Our Lord Starting this weekend, we enter the most solemn week of the Church’s year Last Week July 2012 to date when Jesus began His final preparations for our redemption. We gain special Contributions $1,215.00 $52,974.48 graces through our participation. These liturgies are so sacred that the Church has not labeled them Holy Days of Obligation. They assume if Christ means anyExpenses $45,307.36 thing to us, we’ll be present as often as we can. On this Palm Sunday, to mark Over/ (Under) $7,667.12 Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, we receive the blessed palms as a sacramental for our homes, reminding us that our triumphal entry into Heaven will Saint Joseph’s Upcoming Events have to come through the Cross. Theologians say that Jesus didn’t have to suffer such a terrible death on the cross, but a simple act of apologizing for the sins of Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm mankind, would have atoned for human sins. However, Jesus chose to live a fully human life with its joys and sufferings. Finance Council Parish Council The Chrism Mass is usually held on the Tuesday of Holy Week, where the oils Next Meeting, April 9th Next Meeting, April 2nd are blessed for use during the church year. Lent officially ends before the even6:00pm After 5:30pm Mass ing Mass of Holy Thursday. These last three days before Easter, then, are not St. Ann Altar Society Knights of Columbus Lent. They are called the “Sacred Triduum”. The Church actually considers them Next meeting, Mar. 20th 1st Tuesday of Month, 7pm as one continuous act of celebration of the paschal mystery. Once the liturgy Parish Hall at 6pm St. Michael Parish Hall begins on Holy Thursday, it doesn’t really end until the conclusion of the Easter Vigil Mass. Parish Pastoral Council Officers: HOLY THURSDAY: On this first day of the Triduum, the Church re-lives the Chair Pat Westhoff mystery of the institution of the Holy Eucharist and Holy Orders , as well as the Members at Large Betty Rons, Dustin Ashmore, Joe Broyles, night of the Passion of the Lord. This is the night of the Last Supper, the First Debbie Amershek Mass that Jesus ever celebrated for us and with His Apostles. Of all of Christ’s Secretary Karen Pryer miracles, this was the greatest. It was the fulfillment of His promise to give His flesh to eat and His blood to drink--not just for the apostles that night, but for all Worship Committee: Parish Finance Council: future time. He would remain with us in this way. This night also focuses on the Chair Karen Pryer Chair Fred Bogina E.M.Es Joann Black Members Bill Harman, humility of Jesus, washing the feet of the apostles and saying, “Love one anothUshers/Greeters Bill Harman Judy Wingebach, er”, and if you do, you should serve one another. Those present received the Altar Society Judy Smerchek Linda Broyles Body and Blood of Jesus. At the consecration, He didn’t say, “This is a symbol of my Body”. No, He said, “This IS my Body.” He washed the feet of Judas, Lectors Marcel Normand knowing what he would do. Jesus led by example. At this Mass, priests renew Music Jan Harman their commitment to the priesthood. At conclusion, the altar is stripped and the Eucharist is carried to the altar of repose. GOOD FRIDAY: This is the only day in the Church year when there is NO Golden Anniversary MASS. There is an ancient liturgy commemorating the passion and death of The Golden Anniversary of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be approaching near the end of the year. We are looking for pictures Christ. It begins without entrance song or greeting. The altar is bare, for it is a of activities of the early years. If you have any you can share, we day of mourning. This day is the anniversary of Jesus’ death and it is right to observe it. The event has been described as a wake, when someone dies. Our would appreciate it very much. Give the photos to Father, Karen Pryer, Debra Amershek, or Pat Westhoff. Let us know if we need brother, Jesus, is dead, and we stand by the open casket of the Cross and pay our to copy them or if you want them back. If you have group pictures, respects. At the near end of the liturgy, Holy Communion can be received. The meditations for this day are most reverent. Here’s how Fr. Thissen put it: “I could you attach a list of names. Thanks! asked Jesus how much He loved us,” and He answered, “This much, and stretched out His arms and died.” For Your Marriage HOLY SATURDAY: Or the Easter Vigil, starting after dark on Holy Saturday The Catholic Church cares about your marriage. We’ll help with night. The liturgy begins with the building of a fire from which the Paschal Caninformation, skills, inspiration, resources, and maybe a little hudle is lighted. This is the holiest night of the year--Christ’s triumphal rise over mor along the way. Whether you’re dating, engaged, newlywed or the darkness of sin and death. In this Mass, we hear the Glory of God and the a mature couple, you’re in the right place, because we’re For Your Alleluia once again and baptismal vows will be repeated. The climax will be the Marriage. This is a confidential service. For more information call Eucharistic celebration. This will mark the end of Triduum and the start of East800-813-2410 or go to www.ForYourMarriage.org. ertime. Our Lord rises and the Church comes to life. If your Lent wasn’t as satisfying as you would have liked, you should share in the liturgy of these three holy days, the Triduum. They will renew our lives in Christ.
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Mailing Address: PO Box 948 Arma, KS 66712
Weekly Bulletin Saint Joseph Church, Arma www.stjosepharma.com
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GIRARD Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 10:00 am
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ARMA 4:00pm 8:00 am
“The faith-filled parishioners of Saint Joseph Catholic Church of Arma, in union with the Blessed Trinity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, value tradition and prayer. We are committed to strong leadership, responsive community service, and forming caring, welcoming, intimate relationships with our fellow brothers and sisters. We seek to become a more diverse, vibrant, active church family.” Notes from the Pastor: Holy Week is one of the greatest blessings God has poured on us! It is a great
opportunity to praise and worship God as we recognize His great love for us. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son…” John 3:16 This week connects us to the feast of all feasts: the Resurrection of Our Lord. I always believe and says, that if Jesus did not rise from the dead our faith will be in vain, and Christianity would be a dead religion. But Jesus is alive. However, before His resurrection, He suffered and died! Holy Week affords us this opportunity to reflect on our Lord’s suffering and death, so that we will be able to authentically celebrated Easter! If you have not yet done so, I am encouraging all of you to attend the Easter Vigil mass. Liturgical laws mandated that it should be celebrated at dusk and not earlier than 8PM. This mass is twice longer than normal because it includes two more parts: the blessing of fire and the blessing of water. It also includes the reception of the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and communion of our RCIA candidates and catechumens. Though it is long, the liturgy is so rich in symbols and meanings! I hope you will experience it! Kindly look below for our complete Lenten Schedule both for Girard and Arma. If you have not heard it yet, we are happy to know that Father Emil Kapaun, a priest of the Diocese of Wichita who died a hero in 1951 during the Korean War, will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor in April 11. The White House made the announcement on Monday, March 11. Bishop Michael O. Jackels and Father John Hotze will travel to Washington, D.C., to be with Ray Kapaun, Father Kapaun’s nephew, who will accept the award from President Barack Obama for Father Kapaun’s conspicuous gallantry. A ceremony at the Pentagon will follow on April 12. This posthumous award is just one of the proof of Father Kapaun’s saintly life and hopefully will help in the advancement of his cause to sainthood. Fr. Kappaun, pray for us! For more information on the life of Fr. Kappaun, you may access the diocesan website http:// catholicdioceseofwichita.org/, click on Faith and Prayer menu and you will see a link “Fr. Kappaun’s cause.
Saint Joseph Parish Mission Statement:
&21)(66,21 Sat. 2:00-2:45pm 3:15-3:45pm Weekdays before Mass; anytime by appointment.
STAFF Fr. Roger Lumbre Pastor Janel Scales/Marcel Normand Bookkeeper/Bulletin Editor Rectory Office Hours Wednesdays 9AM-Noon Tel. (620) 347-4525
Next Saturday (03/30/2013) Altar Servers: Ushers E. M. E. Lectors: Gift Bearers 4:00 PM NO MASS NO MASS NO MASS NO MASS NO MASS
Next Sunday(03/31/2013) 8:00 AM Chase & Tejay Cleland Mike Ashbacher & Frank Grano Terry Cleland Marcel Normand Mary Sayre & Barbara Doue
Mass Schedules & Intentions for March 23rd-31st:
Mar 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 8:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM 7:00 AM Monday 6:00 PM Tuesday 6:30 PM Wednesday 6:30 PM 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 Noon Friday Saturday 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM Joe Page Helen O’Toole Pro Populo Verl Diskin Richard Senecaut Stations of the Cross Ad Dante Leota Little Ad Dante Stations of the Cross/Veneration/ Communion Stations of the Cross Veneration of the Cross/Communion Theda Westhoff Francis Buche Pro Populo Arma Girard Arma Girard Girard Arma Arma Girard Girard Arma Girard Girard Girard Arma Girard
This our complete Holy Week Schedule: Palm Sunday: Saturday Vigil Masses – 4PM – Arma, 5:30 PM – Girard; Sunday Masses – 8:00AM – Arma, 10:00 AM – Girard Holy Monday – 7:00AM – Girard Holy Tuesday- 11:00AM Chrism Mass- Cathedral 6:00PM – Saint Joseph, Arma: Stations of the Cross, Mass at 6:30PM followed by Penance Service at 7PM or right after the mass. Holy Wednesday – Girard, Mass at 6:30PM Holy Thursday – Girard, 7PM -Mass of the Last Supper, Washing of the Feet, and Adoration of the Eucharist until midnight Good Friday: Arma – 12 Noon – Stations of the Cross followed by Veneration of the Cross and Communion 3PM – Girard – Stations of the Cross 6PM – Girard – Veneration of the Cross and Communion March 30th-Saturday Night, Easter Vigil – Girard – 8:00PM Easter Sunday Masses: 8:00AM – Arma, 10:00AM – Girard Note: CYM will lead the Easter Egg hunt in Girard right after the 10AM mass! Please note that we don’t have 4PM Saturday mass in Arma. Some people were asking why? The reason for that is Jesus is not risen yet around this time. As you have read above, even the Easter Vigil could not be celebrated earlier than 8PM. May God’s abundant grace guide us through this week as we journey with Jesus’s sufferings to His resurrection! Fr. Roger
30 31
Saturday Sunday
Holy Week and the Passion of Our Lord Starting this weekend, we enter the most solemn week of the Church’s year Last Week July 2012 to date when Jesus began His final preparations for our redemption. We gain special Contributions $1,215.00 $52,974.48 graces through our participation. These liturgies are so sacred that the Church has not labeled them Holy Days of Obligation. They assume if Christ means anyExpenses $45,307.36 thing to us, we’ll be present as often as we can. On this Palm Sunday, to mark Over/ (Under) $7,667.12 Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, we receive the blessed palms as a sacramental for our homes, reminding us that our triumphal entry into Heaven will Saint Joseph’s Upcoming Events have to come through the Cross. Theologians say that Jesus didn’t have to suffer such a terrible death on the cross, but a simple act of apologizing for the sins of Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm mankind, would have atoned for human sins. However, Jesus chose to live a fully human life with its joys and sufferings. Finance Council Parish Council The Chrism Mass is usually held on the Tuesday of Holy Week, where the oils Next Meeting, April 9th Next Meeting, April 2nd are blessed for use during the church year. Lent officially ends before the even6:00pm After 5:30pm Mass ing Mass of Holy Thursday. These last three days before Easter, then, are not St. Ann Altar Society Knights of Columbus Lent. They are called the “Sacred Triduum”. The Church actually considers them Next meeting, Mar. 20th 1st Tuesday of Month, 7pm as one continuous act of celebration of the paschal mystery. Once the liturgy Parish Hall at 6pm St. Michael Parish Hall begins on Holy Thursday, it doesn’t really end until the conclusion of the Easter Vigil Mass. Parish Pastoral Council Officers: HOLY THURSDAY: On this first day of the Triduum, the Church re-lives the Chair Pat Westhoff mystery of the institution of the Holy Eucharist and Holy Orders , as well as the Members at Large Betty Rons, Dustin Ashmore, Joe Broyles, night of the Passion of the Lord. This is the night of the Last Supper, the First Debbie Amershek Mass that Jesus ever celebrated for us and with His Apostles. Of all of Christ’s Secretary Karen Pryer miracles, this was the greatest. It was the fulfillment of His promise to give His flesh to eat and His blood to drink--not just for the apostles that night, but for all Worship Committee: Parish Finance Council: future time. He would remain with us in this way. This night also focuses on the Chair Karen Pryer Chair Fred Bogina E.M.Es Joann Black Members Bill Harman, humility of Jesus, washing the feet of the apostles and saying, “Love one anothUshers/Greeters Bill Harman Judy Wingebach, er”, and if you do, you should serve one another. Those present received the Altar Society Judy Smerchek Linda Broyles Body and Blood of Jesus. At the consecration, He didn’t say, “This is a symbol of my Body”. No, He said, “This IS my Body.” He washed the feet of Judas, Lectors Marcel Normand knowing what he would do. Jesus led by example. At this Mass, priests renew Music Jan Harman their commitment to the priesthood. At conclusion, the altar is stripped and the Eucharist is carried to the altar of repose. GOOD FRIDAY: This is the only day in the Church year when there is NO Golden Anniversary MASS. There is an ancient liturgy commemorating the passion and death of The Golden Anniversary of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be approaching near the end of the year. We are looking for pictures Christ. It begins without entrance song or greeting. The altar is bare, for it is a of activities of the early years. If you have any you can share, we day of mourning. This day is the anniversary of Jesus’ death and it is right to observe it. The event has been described as a wake, when someone dies. Our would appreciate it very much. Give the photos to Father, Karen Pryer, Debra Amershek, or Pat Westhoff. Let us know if we need brother, Jesus, is dead, and we stand by the open casket of the Cross and pay our to copy them or if you want them back. If you have group pictures, respects. At the near end of the liturgy, Holy Communion can be received. The meditations for this day are most reverent. Here’s how Fr. Thissen put it: “I could you attach a list of names. Thanks! asked Jesus how much He loved us,” and He answered, “This much, and stretched out His arms and died.” For Your Marriage HOLY SATURDAY: Or the Easter Vigil, starting after dark on Holy Saturday The Catholic Church cares about your marriage. We’ll help with night. The liturgy begins with the building of a fire from which the Paschal Caninformation, skills, inspiration, resources, and maybe a little hudle is lighted. This is the holiest night of the year--Christ’s triumphal rise over mor along the way. Whether you’re dating, engaged, newlywed or the darkness of sin and death. In this Mass, we hear the Glory of God and the a mature couple, you’re in the right place, because we’re For Your Alleluia once again and baptismal vows will be repeated. The climax will be the Marriage. This is a confidential service. For more information call Eucharistic celebration. This will mark the end of Triduum and the start of East800-813-2410 or go to www.ForYourMarriage.org. ertime. Our Lord rises and the Church comes to life. If your Lent wasn’t as satisfying as you would have liked, you should share in the liturgy of these three holy days, the Triduum. They will renew our lives in Christ.
COLLECTIONS
Articles by Marcel Normand
We Thank our advertisers for your support!
Please support our Parish Bulletin! Advertise Here!
Please support our Parish Bulletin!
K of C Fish Fry Annual Fish Fry at St. Bridget’s Parish Hall in Scammon, serving starts at 6:00pm, every Friday during Lent.
Please support our Parish Bulletin!
Hickory Bend, LLC
ST. JOSEPH, PRAY FOR US.
