208 W. Bertrand Father Raymond May, Jr. e-mail: [email protected] St. Marys, Kansas 66536
Phone: 785-437-2408 Fax: 785-437-2938 E-mail: [email protected]
Weekend Mass Schedule Daily Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:00pm – Immaculate Conception Monday 8:00am Immaculate Conception 7:00pm—St. Stanislaus Tuesday 12:10pm Sunday 8:00am—St. Stanislaus Wednesday-Friday 8:00am 10:30am—Immaculate Conception First Saturday -only 8:00am Alternate Wednesdays 10:30am—Rossville Valley Manor Alternate Fridays 9:30am—St. Marys Manor
Web Sites: Immaculate Conception: www.immaculateconceptionstmarys.com St. Stanislaus: www.ststansrossville.org Sacraments Reconciliation Saturdays 3:15pm—Immaculate Conception Sundays 7:30am—St. Stanislaus Baptisms You must be registered in one of the above parishes or have the permission of the pastor where you live. Required preparation classes are held for both parents and godparents as scheduled by the DRE. They are encouraged to attend prior to the birth of the child. Please contact Fr. Ray at the office, 437-2408, for further information.
Marriage Please call: Father May for an appointment to go over the marriage policy (437-2408)
Copyright © 2009 Immaculate Conception Church, St. Marys
Immaculate Conception Parish, St. Marys St. Stanislaus Parish, Rossville Holy Cross Church, Emmett
The Ascension of Our Lord, Observed May 24, 2020
OFFICE DOORS ARE CLOSED AT THIS TIME.
FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AT THE OFFICE 437-2408
OR EMAIL ALICE: [email protected]
The Ascension of Our Lord, Observed
Matthew 28: 16-20
The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted. Then Jesus approached and said to them, “ All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And, behold, I am with you always, until the end of age. “
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Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 10:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm -3:30 pm Friday 9:30am to 11:30 am and 12:30pm – 2:30 pm
Main Office Phone Number: 785-437-2408 Extension Father Ray May-Cell-620-803-2395
Pastor: Father Raymond May [email protected]; 3
Secretary Mary Alice Hutley [email protected] 1 IC Bookkeeper Carol Michaelis [email protected]
IC Religious Ed.- Alice Bordelon [email protected] 2
Office Asst. Betty Aubert [email protected] 2
IC Youth Ministry Keith & Jenna Aubert [email protected]
SS Religious Ed. Connie Fischer [email protected] 785-584-6262
SS Youth Coordinator Angie Bittner [email protected] 785-221-2644
SS Parish Coordinator Kathi Rewerts [email protected] 785-584-6612
Kathi’s Office Hours-Mon.-Thurs.-9:00am to 3:00pm
Safety Guidelines for Resuming Masses for I.C. and S.S. Churches
All parishioners attending Mass at I.C. and S.S. Churches are asked to adhere to
the following guidelines and procedures. All are asked to carefully read through
the following information:
Observe 6-ft. Minimum distancing; only every 3rd row of pews can be
occupied to ensure safe distances.
Both churches are allowed 25% seating capacity which is 100 people per
Mass. Ushers will be at the doors to enforce these limits.
Purify hands before entering and upon exiting the church with available
sanitizers at the church entrances.
Wear a mask, covering the mouth and nose, prior to entering the church and
until after leaving the church.
Avoid shaking hands, hugging, or other close contact with individuals who
are not members of one’s household. No gatherings after Mass are
permitted.
Catholics throughout the Archdiocese should watch tutorial videos
provided by the ArchKCK on their website pertaining to hand sanitization
practices.
For those receiving Holy Communion, forming a single line, approach the
priest only one pew at a time, always observing the 6-ft. minimum distancing
between individuals who are not members of the same household and
observing the mask usage practices.
Ushers will be the first to receive Holy Communion and then they will guide
each pew to approach the priest to receive Holy Communion.
Congregational singing is suspended to limit droplet dispersion.
The Sacred Host will be carefully “dropped” into a cupped hand of the
communicant, avoiding skin-to-skin contact between priest and
communicant. Communicants will NOT be able to receive the Sacred Host
on the tongue. A Spiritual Communion is encouraged for those not receiving
Communion.
Please limit the usage of the Cry Room due to the traffic for the restroom.
** Information from Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS ** Pandemic Advisory Body
The Archdiocese has established a Pandemic Advisory Group which includes physicians and infection control specialists with Catholic practices. They serve to advise our
Archbishop on best practices for safely conducting religious services while minimizing the spread of the virus.
Those Who Have Symptoms
Out of charity and concern for the welfare of others, anyone with any kind of acute symptoms, a fever, or recent exposure to an infected person should not
attend religious services.
Limit Density Gatherings Parishioners are encouraged to attend Mass at the parish in which they are registered or
which they normally attend. Parish “hopping” should be avoided so as to allow every parish their limited capacity to serve their parishioners. Once your church has met the maximum
capacity, individuals may be asked to attend an alternate Mass. Congregating in any manner following Mass is not permitted.
Dispensation from Sunday Obligation
So that Catholics do not feel compelled to attend Mass during the ongoing pandemic, the dispensation given by the Archbishop from the obligation for Catholics to attend
Sunday Mass will remain in effect until it is safe to revoke it: Persons with higher vulnerability to the virus, for personal safety reasons, are
strongly encouraged to take advantage of the dispensation and refrain from attending public Mass.
Please View ArchKCK Tutorial Videos: www.https://archkcks.com/coronavirus/resuming-mass
I.C. and S.S Confessions Info
Confessions will be available Wednesday, May 27th .
And Wednesdays in June:
June 3, 10, 17, and 24 Strictly held from 5pm—6pm
They will continue to be in the
Adoration Chapel adhering to the regular safety precautions.
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Mass Intentions: I.C. : 5pm Saturday, May 23, 2020
(+) Lorene Rogers 10:30am Sunday, May 24, 2020 (+) Paul Lenherr by James Mees
6:30pm Wednesday, May 27, 2020 (+) Dorothy Dohrman Koch
S.S. : 7pm Saturday, May 23, 2020
(++) Norman & Rick Lambotte 8am Sunday, May 24, 2020 S.S. and I.C. Parishioners
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A Note from Fr. Ray May—
Hello all! It was great to see all of you who came to Mass this past weekend. I’m very
grateful to those who made the Masses this weekend possible by their hard
work. May we pray that things continue to open up, that the sick get better, and that this virus goes away.
— Fr. Ray
**************************************** Prayer of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that you are
present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all
things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now
receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were
already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to
be separated from You. + Amen.
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Immaculate Conception [email protected]
St. Stanislaus [email protected]
May 17, 2020_ Collection Weekly Offering: $1,715 Needy: $20 Other Offering: $25 Contributions Total: $1,760
Contributions and Offerings may be mailed to the church office
at this time: I.C. Church
208 W. Bertrand Ave St. Marys, KS 66536
Thank you for your continued support!
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Knights of Columbus
Cemetery Clean-Up! Will be rescheduled in the
Month of June!
Watch for the NEW DATE in upcoming bulletins.
For questions:
Keith Aubert— 785-437-2929 ****************************
Mary’s Flowers
Donation +
In Loving Memory of Jared Cheek
By Brandon and Joan Magette
Faith Direct Monthly Contributions General: $1,660 Poor and Needy: $500 Ascension: $36 Building Maint. Fund: $1,105 Total Gross Faith Direct: $3,301 Faith Direct Fees ACH Fees: $7.14 CREDIT CARD FEES: $23.21 (maybe consider ACH instead?) Faith Direct Fees: $95.98 Net Faith Direct: $3,205.02
Contributions for week of 5-11-20 General $600 Total: $600
Building Loan Balance Due: $0 --PAID IN FULL—
Archdiocesan Assessments due
by June 2020: $2,721.82 Please call the office if you have
questions about this annual expense.
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S.S. Church Praise God!
Masses will resume
Following our regular Schedule:
Saturday at 7pm Sunday at 8am
Please prepare for Mass
By reviewing the Archdiocesan and Parish
Safety Guidelines on the website: ststansrossville.org
All Parishes
GRIEF SHARE NEWS! At this time, Grief Share meetings are
suspended until further notice. Meetings will resume in the future. Please contact Donna DeDonder,
(913)-548-1169, if you have questions or would like to be placed on the list for the next set of Sessions.
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Blood Drive: NEW Date set! May 29, 2020 2pm-6pm
in the Centennial Building. We will need lots of volunteers to donate!
Due to social distancing, sign-up is required: You may do this online:
www.savelifenow.org/group, then enter group code as TPJB. Select an open time
OR if you’d like, contact John Simecka know a good time for you
and he will get it scheduled. [email protected]
or cell 785-213-0567 *****************************************
AVENUE OF FLAGS MAY 2020
HAS BEEN CANCELED The Avenue of Flags, held Memorial
Weekend, at our local cemeteries, has been CANCELED for this year due to COVID-19.
We want to follow the guidelines and precautions in keeping people safe
through this pandemic. Thank you for understanding.
Stay Home and Stay Safe!
GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.!
Services Provided Parishes and Communities: Perpetual Adoration: Please contact the office if you wish to participate in this beautiful and prayerful devotion. Religious Education: Contact Connie Fischer (SS) [[email protected]], 785-584-6262 Youth Group: Contact Angie Bittner (SS) 785.221-2644 St. Marys Food Pantry: Please contact Mary Poell @ 437-2448 or Tina Roth @785-584-6466 for assistance. Ministry to the Sick: Parish contacts are: Betty Aubert, IC (437-6118) Janet Wehrly, HC (535-8021); Colette Peel, SS (582-5846). Hall Rentals: For rental information at any parish, please contact the parish office: 437-2408 or:
for SS--Kathi Rewerts (584-6612); for IC--e-mail to [email protected]; or for HC--John Flanagan, (844-0441) Prayer Chain Coord.: Holy Cross-Janet Wehrly (535-8021), St. Stanislaus-Shirley Gustafson (554-3028), Immaculate Conception-Mary Ellen Reese (437-6163). SS Music Ministry (Youth Choir) Angie Bittner, 221-2644 or Jen Womack, 969-5882 (Adult Choir) Helen Lytle, 584-6335 or June Burgett, 584-6080 Community Care Ministries 407 Ash St. Wamego, KS 66547; Telephone Number 456-7872
Appointment Required!
Please sign-up online or call John!
Many slots are
open!
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE INTENTIONS REQUESTED
THROUGH OUR PRAYER CHAIN Contacts: Mary E. Reese: 437-6163 Anita Marstall: 437-6117
Ben Bussard: For Healing. Curt Havenstein: Successful surgery & healing. Taylor Armstrong: For Healing. Mark Randall: Successful treatment of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. Healing of Las Vegas man: He is fighting the Corona Virus. Chad & Wendy Hinterweger: Healing for both of them from Corona Virus. Norma Burris: Healing of serious allergy and asthma conditions. Beulah Weeres: Healing Anonymous Person: Healing of a serious infection and complications caused by it. Janice Sullivan: Healing of cancer after final treatment. Frank Rafferty: Healing of Cancer. Please pray: For the Repose of the soul of Walt Bronson. Jerry Pearl: Healing from Surgery Anonymous: Healing Julie Boone: For healing Please Pray for the Repose of the soul of Ted Remark
Adoration Chapel
Will remained closed at this time.
These Holy Hours will be needed to be filled once
it re-opens.
Sat.12-1am; 1-2pm; 3-4pm; 9-10pm
Sun. 2-3am
Sun. 4-5am
Mon. 10-11pm
Tues. 1-2am
Wed. 3-4am
Thurs. 2-3am
(need a third person to rotate with two other people who are doing it)
Fri. 1-2am; 12am to 1am
(someone to alternate with
April Huaracha); and 8-9pm
Call Mary Ellen (437-6163) or Mary Alice (437-2408)
For I.C. Church
First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion
**Added Information:
Immediately following First Reconciliation:
First Communicants will have the Enrollment of the Brown Scapular and FHC Rehearsal .
We should expect to be done by 3pm.
First Reconciliation: Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 1pm
First Holy Communion: Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 4pm
This 4pm Mass will available for First Communicants and their families only.
We are working on dates for Final Interviews. Please refer to your study guides for study questions, prayers, and attire guidelines.
Thank you for your patience!
Please email Alice if you have any questions. We are still working out the details.
************************************** Retreat on Social Justice with Dorothy Day!
Where: Christ’s Peace House of Prayer in Easton, Kansas
When: June 12-14, 2020
Time: 5:30pm (Friday) til 4:30pm (Sunday)
What: Offered will be conferences, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Confession, and time for private prayer& reflection.
Cost: Cabins/Courtyard Rooms: $170Single/$250 Couples
Single Guest Rooms: $100
(Meals Included)
Come be inspired by the dynamic way in which this journalist’s conversion propelled her to found the Catholic Worker movement
and advocate for the poor.
Contact: [email protected]
(913) 773-8255
Feast Days for the Week
Sunday, May 24: Ascension of Our Lord, Observed Monday, May 25: St. Bede the Ven-erable, Priest, Doctor of the Church; St. Gregory VII, Pope; St. Mary Magdalene de ‘Pazzi, Virgin Tuesday, May 26: St. Philip Neri, Priest Wednesday, May 27: St. Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop
Thursday, May 28: Easter Weekday
Friday, May 29: St. Paul VI, Pope
Saturday, May 30: Easter Weekday Sunday, May 31: PENTECOST SUNDAY
Immaculate Conception
Finance Council Members:
Rick Reese (Chair.), Steve Denton, Steve Mees, and Pat Verschelden
Pastoral Council Members:
Gary Roth (Chair), Barb Brockamp, Mike Smith, Tina Schindler, Peggy Smith,
Kayce Flanagan, and Alex Johnson.
St. Stanislaus
Finance Council Members:
Nathan Bergman, (Chair.) Dan Fischer, Charlie Rottinghaus;
and Kenton Erb Pastoral Council Members: Joe Roth (Chair.), Angie Bittner, Tyler Schuckman, Chris Hurla,
Bill DeDonder ,Brian O’Neill and Sarah Sanders.
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Knights of Columbus
St. Marys Council #657: Grand Knight:
Keith Aubert St. Stanislaus Council #10755:
Grand Knight: Harold Michael
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Knights of Columbus
Family of the month for May:
Chris & Wende Hutley
Knight of the Month for May: Chris Hutley
Congratulations to all!
ST. MARYS FOOD PANTRY Any food or monetary donations would be greatly appreciated. We are in continuous need of: peanut butter, jelly, applesauce, canned fruit, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, tuna, mac & cheese, spaghetti and sauce, egg noodles, cream soups, cereal, pancake mix and syrup, soda crackers, pork & beans, peas, green beans, toothpaste, dish soap, laundry detergent, T-paper, shampoo, bar soap. Send monetary gifts to Community Food Pantry, 503 N. 5th Street, St. Marys, KS 66536. Thank you for helping meet these needs. Please save your Best Choice labels for the Food Pantry. Thanks Also, please remember St. Marys Food Pantry if you have extra harvested garden produce that you need to get rid of. We are open the 2nd and 4th Wed. afternoons of each month. Produce can be dropped off at 1:15pm on those days at the Food Pantry. If you have any questions, please contact Tina, 785-584-6466 or Mary, 785-437-2448. *********************************************