JANUARY 8TH, 2017 ~ THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

MASS INTENTIONS

Sun. Jan 8 8:00 am L/D Clarence & Lydia Rome family

Tu. Jan 10 8:00 am +Cody Younger

Th. Jan 12 >>> NO MASS <<<

Sun. Jan 15 8:00 am L/D Julie & Nancy Austin Koerner fam.

Tu. Jan 17 >>> NO MASS <<<

Th. Jan 19 >>> NO MASS <<

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

SERVERS

Sunday, Jan 8 Valerie Dome & Daunte Younker Sunday, Jan 15 Carson Werth & John Moeder

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday, Jan 8 Larry K, Dolores P, Seyona R. Dcn Steve Sunday, Jan 15 Jill M, Ken R, Wendy R, Bea S.

LECTORS OFFERTORY GIFTS

Sun. Jan 8 Wendy Richmeier Jerry & Sylvia Gross Sun. Jan 15 Tony Rohr Les & Linda Gross

GREETERS

Sunday, Jan 8 Randy & Michelle Werth Sunday, Jan 15 Ernie & Lilly Binder

COLLECTION TEAM

Sunday, January 8 Les Gross, Farron Leiker, Jeff Richmeier, Rich Ruder

Sunday, January 15 Aaron Dome, Mark Leiker, Brian Pfannenstiel, Dylan Werth

TRAVELING CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS

Sunday, Jan. 8 Shawn & Sarah Fischer Sunday, Jan 15 Kenny & Ann Pfannenstiel Sunday, Jan 22 Tony & Patty Rohr Sunday, Jan 29 Wilbert Gross

Tithe ~ Stewardship of Treasure

Envelopes $2,210.00

New Year Env. $357.00

Loose $123.00

Candles $33.00

Hall Use $60.00

TOTAL: $2,783.00

FATHER JARETT’S CATHOLIC Q & A

If I go to a funeral and a daily mass both in the same day, can I receive communion at both services? Canon 917 of the Code of Canon Law states, “A person who has already received the Most Holy Eucharist can receive it a second time on the same day only within the Eucharistic celebration in which the person participates.” Therefore, to answer the question, yes, communion can be received more than once in a day, if an individual participates in a full Eucharistic celebration. For example, if you go to Sunday mass and then attend a church dedication ceremony later that same day you could receive the Eucharist at both services. However, as the canon states, an individual “can receive it a second time,” implying that we should not receive the Eucharist more than twice in one day. As with any gift, the more frequently we are permitted to “use it” the easier it is to take for granted how extraordinary the gift really is. It is so easy to approach communion with thousands of other things on our minds or even to approach with the wrong motivation altogether. For example, the temptation to want to receive Communion twice in a day only because we don’t want to be the only ones left sitting in the pew. What might people think about us if we remain in the pew? Let us pray that we might never take for granted the invaluable gift we have been given in the opportunity to receive our Lord truly present to us in the Eucharist; and the gift to do so frequently.

Questions or Clarifications? Email Fr. Jarett at father.konrade@eaglecom.net

Coffee, rolls and conversation following Mass

this morning, hosted by the Parish.

Christian Mother’s after Christmas Party,

today beginning at 1:00 in the parish hall.

2017 Offering Envelopes. There are still some boxes at the

entrances, please pick up as soon as possible.

JANUARY 8TH, 2017 ~ THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

A Family Perspective …by Bud Ozar Today’s gospel tells us “all Jerusalem” was upset because “King Herod was deeply troubled.” A similar ripple effect happens in families; one person’s negative attitude can affect the whole family. If you want a peaceful and joyful home, it must start with you. Be peaceful and joyful!

CCD/Religious Education –

Classes resume this Wednesday 7 – 8 p.m.

K of C meeting, Monday, January 16th at 7:00 p.m.

Finance & Pastoral Councils quarterly

meetings will be on Tuesday, January 31st

6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

MASS INTENTIONS: Stipends are $10.00 per Mass.

Contact Lilly for scheduling.

Annual Parish Supper will be

Sunday, March 5th .

More information in the coming weeks.

Wellness Fair on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 10 am to

noon, at the Big Creek Crossing. Health Ministry would

like to encourage you, family members, caregivers and

anyone else who may have questions related to health

issues to take time to attend the Wellness Fair. This is an

excellent opportunity to tap into many of health

resources that are available in Hays.

March for Life – The Annual March for Life service and

march will be Saturday, January 21st beginning at 10:00 at

St. Joseph Church.

“The Seasons of Our Souls” by former pastor

Fr. Earl Meyer, is a newly released book

containing his writings that were published in

the Hays Daily News. Copies of this book (67

pages) may be purchased at the St. Joseph Parish Service

Center for $5.00 each.

Adoration Chapel needs someone to cover the hours of

2 to 3am, on Mondays; 2 to 3pm, on Mondays; and 8 to

9am, on Thursdays. If interested please contact Bob

Feauto at 628-1429.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

Jack Harwood, Special Intention, Kerri Schiffelbein, Cindy Weigel, Lynette Stramel, Mark Richmeier, Lynette Callahan, Gene & Margie Rohr, Bently Scoby, Jerry Barnes, Ken Smith, Martina Younger, Mary Davis, Traci Pfannenstiel, Angie Zimmerman, Dawn Paul, Farron Leiker.

Drop your requests in the collection or let Lilly know.

Also, let Lilly know when the intention should be removed.

Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) We are called to

conform ourselves ever more closely to Christ. Some of us

do so by following the example of St. Francis. For more

information about the meetings or about the Secular

Franciscans in general please contact Jorge Vazquez at

785-432-3515 or e-mail at taino@ruraltel.net or Geri Rupp

at 785-628-1801. Meetings are held at the Catholic Campus

Center every third Sunday at 1:30 pm.

January ALERT – Human Trafficking Awareness month.

Learn about human trafficking in this country and

particularly in your state and area. US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking (sistersagainsttrafficking.org)

Abuse of Minors Pastoral Response Hotline 785- 825-

0865 for the safety and the healing of children the Diocese

of Salina provide an Abuse of Minors Pastoral Response

Hotline. Calls to this number will be answered by the

Diocesan Assistance Coordinator, who will offer to meet

with the caller in person, if the caller so desires. Calls are

confidential with the following exceptions:

*Any allegation of sexual abuse concerning those who

currently are minors must be reported to The Kansas

Protection Report Center (1-800-922-5330) as required

by Kansas State Law and Diocesan Policy:

*Any allegation of sexual misconduct must be shared with

the proper Diocesan authorities.

JANUARY 8TH, 2017 ~ THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

A Sunday School teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most

quoted passages in the Bible -- Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the verse. Little Bobby was excited about the task, but he just couldn't remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line. On the day the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation, Bobby was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly, "The Lord is my shepherd . . . and that's all I need to know!"

CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY

Rachel Wentling, Principal 625-3131

Jan 8 1st Eucharistic Retreat 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Jan 9 Home & School Mtg. 7:00 p.m.

Jan 12 July Birthday Mass & Lunch

Jan 16 5th Gr. Visitation Day at HFE

Jan 18 All Staff Mtg. 3:40 p.m. in Library

Jan 19 January Birthday Mass & Lunch

Jan 20 HFE Red Cross Blood Drive, 9:00 – 3:00 in A.C.

(by appointment only, please call the school!)

On behalf of the children we minister to at

HFE, we would like to thank you for your

generous support of Christ's Cupboard. We

continue to provide blessings bags for 43

students each week and couldn't do so without your help!

May God bless you.

Help support HFE by recycling your aluminum cans in our

trailer in the north parking lot, or saving box-tops and old

cell phones! Our Green School Committee safely disposes

of old batteries, and we collect pop-tabs for the Ronald

McDonald houses of America! A container in our vestibule is available for box-tops and pop-tabs.

THOMAS MORE PREP- MARIAN

Chad Meitner, Principal Bob Leikam, Jr. High Assistant Principal

625-6577

Jan. 10 Wrestling hosting Soup Supper at BB Game, 5pm

Jan. 12 Early Release

Jan. 16 HS Monarch for a Day, 9:00 AM - any student enrolling in high school for the 2017-2018 school welcome

to attend. Contact Admissions office for more information.

Jan. 23 No School - Teacher In-Service

Jan. 24 Early Release (HS & JH)

Jan. 25-29 March for Life, Washington, DC

Are you supporting TMP-Marian through Dillons'

Community Rewards Program? There is no need to re-

enroll with Community Rewards. Dillons will, once again,

be donating $2 Million dollars in 2017 to Kansas

organizations, and we would like your help to make TMP-

Marian's piece even more significant in 2017 for the benefit

of our students. Visit www.dillons.com/communityrewards

to sign up, or contact Sandy Losey at TMP-Marian at 785-

625-6577 for details. As always, joining Community

Rewards does not affect fuel points or coupon discounts!

High School Monarch for a Day - Jan 16th - 9 to 1:30 pm.

If you will be in high school during the ’17-’18 school year

and want to learn more about TMP-Marian, please join us

as we take a look at what it is like to be a high schooler!

Current year students in grades 8-11 are invited. Please

contact the Admissions office to learn more, 785-621-5424.

State of Catholic Schools - SAVE THE DATE - Catholic

School families are required to attend the informational

session regarding the State of the Catholic Schools on

February 6th

at 7 PM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.