SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2019 ~ TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MASS INTENTIONS

Sun. Aug 25 8:00 am L/D Wilbert & Mary Ann Gross fam

Tue. Aug 27 8:00 am +Les & Lynette Callahan Gross

Th. Aug 29 8:00 am +Jean Basgall

Sun. Sept 1 8:00 am +Danny, Danny Jr. & Adam Pfannenstiel

Tue. Sept 3 8:00 am +Gene & Margie Rohr

Th. Sept 5 8:00 am +Verlin Stramel

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

SERVERS

Sunday, Aug 25 Braydon Binder & Logan Leiker Sunday, Sept 1 Trenton Staley & Daunte Younker

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday, Aug 25 Nathan L, Jill M, Mark L, Michelle W. Sunday, Sept 1 Jenalyn L, Lauren M, Ken R, Bea S.

LECTORS OFFERTORY GIFTS

Sun. Aug 25 Ernie Binder Mike & Bea Suppes Sun. Sept 1 Lilly Binder Darold & Evelyn Younker

GREETERS

Sunday, Aug 25 Dave & Claudia Leiker Sunday, Sept 1 Francis Leiker

COLLECTION TEAM

Sunday, Aug 25 Herman Leiker, Kenny Pfannenstiel, Tony Rohr, Darold Younker

Sunday, Sept 1 Wilbert Gross, Brian Pfannenstiel, Jeff Richmeier, Tony Staley

TRAVELING CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS

Sunday, Aug 25 Mark & Dora Leiker Sunday, Sept 1 Aaron & Kolleen Dome Sunday, Sept 8 Seyona Roda Sunday, Sept 15 Darold & Evelyn Younker

Tithe ~ Stewardship of Treasure

Envelopes $1,431.00 Holy Day $289.00 Loose $164.00

TOTAL $1,884.00

FATHER JARETT’S ~ Q & A

Do you think the Catholic Church will ever give up the idea of Natural Family Planning and change its teaching on contraception? When men and women “never” again find themselves, alone, broken, and unhappy after uninhibited sexual relations, the Catholic Church will then change its teaching on contraception. In other words, to answer the question, no, the Church’s teaching will not change, because God’s plan for life, love, marriage and happiness will not change. As the elderly often remind me, over the last few generations America has quickly been “going to hell in a handbasket,” especially in the area of sexual morality on television and so many other forms of media. Therefore, if that handbasket is falling by way of sexual immorality (addiction, pornography, and adultery), then it would seem, the only way the handbasket will be saved is through a new evangelization in this same area, sexual morality. Pope Paul VI knew this when he wrote Humanae Vitae, Pope St. John Paul II knew this when he lectured on the Theology of the Body, Pope Benedict XVI knew it in his encyclical Deus Caritas Est, and Pope Francis knew it in writing Amoris Laetitia. These vicars of Christ on earth knew that the renewal of a culture revolves around its understanding and practice in regards to, love, sex and marriage. There are some other perceptions out there. Perhaps you have heard this one. It seems the real reason that the Catholic Church forbids sex outside of marriage stems from an age old perception of sex as sinful or dirty? Let’s take a look at this reasoning. Do you think that as a child the real reason you weren’t allowed to play with your great grandmother’s good china was because your mother believed the use of it was inherently wicked and inappropriate? Of course not; you were not allowed to use the china to make mud pies in the yard because of the china’s priceless beauty and value. It certainly could be used, but only in the right context with people who held for it, similar appreciation. The Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage and sex does not come from a negative view of sex, but from an amazing appreciation of the beauty and value of it. Sadly, it seems that today, we have taken sex out of its appropriate place within the context of marital love and are using it to make mud pies. Here are three reasons why I think Natural Family Planning has an integral part in the new evangelization and the renewal of married love. 1. Communication 2. Discipline 3. God. Couples are comfortable talking on just about anything and everything, but the “why’s, how’s, and when’s” of marital sex and children remains somewhat taboo. Utilizing the gift of the cycle of fertility in

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the woman’s body through hormonal and biological signs forces a communication and intimacy between man and woman that would not otherwise exist. When husband and wife are forced to communicate about how, when, and why they are trying or are not trying to have children, they are led to a greater appreciation for one another as well as greater appreciation for each other’s bodies. Secondly, discipline. We want diets without discipline, we want angelic children without setting boundaries, and we want love without self-sacrifice. None of which are possible. We cannot have the joy of Jesus Christ in this world without taking up our cross and following Him. Regulating the “when” of sex within marriage requires a level of mastery of the will, of sacrifice, of discipline that is so greatly needed in order to have a joy filled marriage. Lastly, God. Using contraception says not Thy will, but my will be done. While, NFP allows for God’s will for sex in the sense that every conjugal act is left unobstructed and open to the beauty of God’s gift of fertility. Our world absent of God’s presence says such actions are irresponsible. But, in a world where God is given full control and there is a trust that he doesn’t give more than we can handle, such actions are faithful and reasonable. God rewards the faithful, and as mom liked to say, sometimes we don’t see it in this life but our reward will be great in heaven.

In Christ’s Loving Service Your Pastor,

Fr. Jarett

Questions of Clarifications? Email Fr. Jarett at fatherkonrade@eaglecom.net

*** RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INFORMATION ***

September 4th Parent Night – Enrollment 7:00 pm

September 11th Classes begin 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

Teachers Needed: 1st Grade and 5 & 6 Grades (combined)

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please

contact Joseph Pfannenstiel at 259-2762

Coffee, Rolls & Conversation following Mass next Sunday

hosted by Christian Mothers.

Stars & Stripes Breakfast Tickets are available for the

Sunday, September 8th All You Can Eat Breakfast at the

V.F.W., 22nd & Vine in Hays, 7:30 a.m. – noon. A portion

of the early sales go to benefit the Sunflower Chapter of the

American Historical Society of Germans from Russia,

Hays. Adults $8.50 and Children 5-12 $3.50. For tickets

contact Dolores Pfannenstiel at 625-6452.

St. Nicholas of Myra Church is looking for a part-

time maintenance person. This person is

responsible for the maintenance and care of the

church. Hours will be approximately 15-20 hours per

week. Hourly wage will be determined based on

experience. Applications available in the parish office. For

more info, contact Fr. Jarett or Ramona at 628-1446.

St. Joseph (Hays) maintenance staff will begin mowing the

cemetery on Monday, Aug. 26. We ask that you remove any

floral arrangements or decorations that you wish to keep

with the exception of those in containers or vases attached to

the monument. Items not picked up which interfere with the

mowing and trimming will be removed of and disposed.

Divine Mercy Radio ~ Appreciation Banquet

Guest Speaker: Morning Glory host Gloria Purvis

Saturday, September 7th

Social beginning at 6 p.m. Banquet at 7 p.m.

Little Theatre of Holy Family Elementary, Hays KS

Reservations at: dvmercy.com or at the studio 108 E. 12th St.

Our Annual Anniversary Mass and potluck is October 6th beginning with Mass at 11:00 a.m.

ITALY PILGRIMAGE Follow in the footsteps of St

Francis of Assisi with this pilgrimage to Italy June 28-July

6, 2020. Enjoy a private tour of St Peter’s Basilica, the

Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Also tour the

Coliseum and Forum in Rome. Also on the agenda is a visit

to the Necroplis. Tour Assisi and visit the Basilica of St

Francis and see Michelangelo’s David. Price for double

occupancy is $3149 for air price only. For more information,

contact Jeanne Riedel at 785-639-5043

Need to reserve your space no later than Aug. 25, 2019.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

Special Intention, Maynard Richmeier, Gage Steinert, Ken Smith, Curt Brungardt, Charlie Munsch, Carole Carter, Rod Milke, Natalie

Armbrister, Stan Herrmann, Jack Harwood, Jerry Barnes, Special Intention, Parishioners in Health Care Facilities.

Drop requests in the collection basket or let Lilly know.

Let Lilly know when the intention should be removed.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2019 ~ TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Ordination to the Priesthood for Deacon Michael Leiker has

been re-scheduled. He will be ordained to the priesthood on

September 14, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at the Sacred Heart

Cathedral in Salina.

ANNIVERSARY MASSES - The Diocese of

Salina wishes to honor all couples who are

celebrating 1st Anniversaries and ALL other

Anniversaries ending in 0 or 5. Masses with

Bishop Gerald L. Vincke are at St. Joseph Church in Hays,

at 3pm, Sun., Oct. 6, and St. Mary Queen of the Universe

Church, Salina, Sun., Oct. 13, at 3pm.

DEADLINE for reservations is September 23. A Family Perspective …by Bud Ozar

The phrase in today’s gospel, “I don’t know where you come from,” is often used by parents about children and children about parents. Change is so rapid one generation has little in common with another We depend on love, trust, and mutual respect to bridge this gap.

Human Trafficking ~ August: The internet is the 21st

century auction block to buy and sell men, women, and

children. Learn about internet exploitation in the trafficking

business. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking -

sistersagainsttrafficking.org

www.formed.org – Parish Code: JZ3DPK

Check out the FORMED app!

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats You are called by name. If you

are struggling with your abortion decision come and see

what Jesus has prepared for you. Give yourself His “gift” of

a retreat weekend. Next Retreat: October 4 - 6, 2019

1-877-I-GRIEVE (1-877-447-7383)

rachelsvineyard@salinadiocese.org CONFIDENTIAL

CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY

Rachel Wentling, Principal 625-3131

August 26 First Day of Preschool

August 27 All Parent Information Night, 7:00 p.m.

August 28 Red Wheel Kickoff Day & Assembly

August 29 August Birthday Mass & Lunch

Sept. 2 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

Holy Family Elementary is in need of substitute teachers! If

you are interested in being added to the substitute list, please

stop by the school office with a copy of your sub license &

credentials between 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

Call 785-625-3131 if you have questions! Thank you!

THOMAS MORE PREP- MARIAN

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

625-6577

Monarch Football Madness - the fundraiser for student

organizations! This fundraiser is tied to the NFL season! A

total of $500 is awarded each and every week of the regular

NFL season. The funds raised from each ticket (after expenses)

goes directly to the student you purchase from, by way of their

designated sport or activity. Last year, nearly $15 of each

ticket benefited student organizations. This is TMP-Marian’s

primary organizational fundraiser as our goal is to be good

stewards of your generosity. Your purchase keeps our students

involved and active! Please contact the Advancement Office

with any questions at (785) 621-5414 or visit www.tmp-m.org

to request tickets online.

Is what you’re living for worth Christ dying for?