SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ MAY 1ST, 2016

MASS INTENTIONS

Sun. May 1 8:00 am L/D Melvin & Betty Pfannenstiel fam.

Tu. May 3 8:00 am +Pamela Schumacher

Th. May 5 8:00 am +Frank & Katie Pfannenstiel

Sun. May 8 8:00 am L/D Christian Mother’s

Tu. May 10 8:00 am +Rose & Mary Koy Stecklein

Th. May 12 8:00 am Tony & Wilma Seib family

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

SERVERS

Sunday, May 1 Wyatt Gerstner & Mark Leiker Sunday, May 8 Benjamin Dome & Joseph Pfannenstiel

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Sunday, May 1 Larry K, John M, Jill M, Wendy R. Sunday, May 8 Lilly B, Mark L, Ken R, Peggy R.

LECTORS OFFERTORY GIFTS

Sun. May 1 Ken Richmeier Mike & Bea Suppes Sun. May 8 Seyona Roda Neal & Carolyn Younger

GREETERS

Sunday, May 1 Randy & Michelle Werth

Sunday, May 8 Darold & Evelyn Younker

COLLECTION TEAMS

Sunday, May 1 Les Gross, Wilbert Gross, Jeff Richmeier, Darold Younker

Sunday, May 8 Mike Pfannenstiel, Sid Steinert, Randy Werth, Neal Younger

TRAVELING CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS

Sunday, May 1 Tony & Patty Rohr Sunday, May 8 Wilbert Gross Sunday, May 15 Les & Linda Gross Sunday, May 22 Glenn & Rhonda Stramel

Tithe ~ Stewardship of Treasure

Envelopes $1,320.00

Loose $91.00

Home Missions $175.00

Candles $16.00

Boiler $50.00

TOTAL: $1,652.00

Readings for the Week of May 1st

Sunday: Acts 15:1-2,22-29/Rv 21:10--23/Jn 14:23-29 Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Jn 15:26--16:4a Tuesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14

Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11/Lk 24:46-53 Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23b-28

GOSPEL REFLECTION In the gospel today, Jesus continues to

speak about love. Those who live will

experience God's love in their lives and the gift of peace that only Christ can give. Jesus also promises to send the Paraclete, or the Comforter, to his

disciples. The Paraclete is the Holy Spirit, who will guide the Church for all time. Jesus' followers will not

be left on their own.

Religious Education: This past Wednesday was the last

class for this school year. We would like to extend special

thanks to the teachers for their gifts of time and talent

sharing their faith with the youth of our parish:

Natalie Armbrister, Sarah Leiker, Joseph Pfannenstiel,

Casey Staab and Coordinator Kolleen Dome.

The Knights of Columbus will be

serving a full breakfast in honor of all

mothers on Mother’s Day, May 8th

,

immediately following Mass. This

will be in place of our usual first

Sunday of the month social. Free will

donations accepted with proceeds

going to replacement of the church heating system.

Everyone is welcome to join us in honoring motherhood.

St. Joseph Cemetery (Hays) maintenance staff will be

preparing the cemetery for Memorial Day, beginning on

Monday, May 9. 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 and disposed of by

the cemetery staff. Your cooperation will be appreciated!

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to

Father Jarett on his birthday today!

May you have a blessed day!

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ MAY 1ST, 2016

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!

If you are age 21-80 learn your risk for developing 6 different chronic diseases The 6 for Life Health

Assessment measures your risk of developing 6 chronic

diseases, including heart disease, congestive heart failure,

stroke, diabetes, COPD and lung cancer. A customized

report will determine which risk factors contribute most to

your disease risk and are within your control to change.

Finger-stick blood tests along with biometric measurements

are included with this assessment.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church will be hosting a

Life Line Screening preventive health event on Thursday,

May 12th

in the Parish Hall.

Protect your health by registering today for the 6 for Life

Health Assessment for $79. Call 1-888-653-6441 or visit

www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners to

schedule your appointment.

Holy Families: Past, Present & Future Tune in to Divine

Mercy Radio May 3-6 for KVDM’s Spring Care-a-Thon.

*Chance to win prizes play Catholic trivia (from 4 to 6pm,

each day trivia questions will be for ages 12 and under

only) and much more! Follow on Facebook & Twitter. For

a complete schedule go to dvmercy.com

Tues, May 3: 2pm – Fr. Jarett Konrade

Wed, May 4: 9am –Principal Rachel Wentling HFE Update

Thurs, May 5: 10am – Cory & Pam Munsch

Finding God through difficult circumstances

Fri, May 6: Noon - Deacon Scott Watford Dealing with

Death in the Family

4-6pm – Ask Fr. Fred as Fr. Fred Gatschet

answers any questions you might have about the

Catholic faith.

Please pray for this evangelization mission. Thank you.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats ~ The mercy of Jesus is like an

ocean ready to flow into any soul who asks for even a small

portion. Experience the healing touch of Jesus’ mercy.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats. Healing the pain of abortion

one weekend at a time Next Retreat: May 20-22 1-877-I-

GRIEVE (1-877-447-4383) 785-639-4643 (call or text)

rvineyard@ruraltel.net CONFIDENTIAL!

Food Pantry: 172 Boxes were distributed on

the April 16th Pantry Day.

May FOOD PANTRY Dates are on the 7th &

21st. Items of the month: Fruits (canned,

sauced, juice, dried, etc) and Beans (canned,

refried, dried, etc). All are appreciated and most in need of

this month!!

ASCENSION – Thursday, May 5th

traditionally the

Ascension of the Lord is no longer a Holy Day of

Obligation. In our diocese this solemnity has been

transferred to the following Sunday, May 8th

.

National Day of Prayer – May 5th

. Gather for prayer at

the Ellis County Courthouse, 12th & Fort Streets from

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.” …Isaiah 68:1A NIV

THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST

“CORPUS CHRISTI”

Join us on Sunday, May 29th

, after the 6:00 p.m.

Mass at IHM Church as we celebrate the

Solemnity of Corpus Christi with the annual

processional of the Blessed Sacrament. Help us

celebrate this Solemnity as we go forth in prayer

and song giving public witness of our faith to the

devotion of the Blessed Sacrament.

“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him, says the Lord.” …John 6:57

DIOCESE OF SALINA

Prayer and Action Mission 2016!

Where: Heartland Parishes in Ellis Co. When: June 2016

What: College & high school youth & adults will be

visiting our community and providing services such as

painting, minor home repairs, yard work, and other jobs.

Three ways YOU can be involved:

1. Aid us in finding service projects for the youth. If you

have a job or know of anyone who could benefit, work

request forms can be found at your parish office or

contact Heidi Vrbas at Immaculate Heart of Mary

Parish 785-625-7339.

2. Loan us ladders, yard tools, paint brushes, scrapers,

gloves, etc. If you are able to loan them to the Prayer

and Action team. We will keep a log of what loaned

and items will be returned to you. Also need a few

trucks and trailers for hauling yard waste, etc.

3. Praying for all those involved and the Heartland Parish

communities for this mission opportunity. **Note:

There is no guarantee that a project will be selected.

The Prayer and Action Team will determine all project

selection based on time, need, and skill level. Also,

please no rental properties.

Thank you in advance for welcoming the young people and

pray that the experience will allow them to break free from

the everyday business of life and that they are able be

Christ to whom they serve.

“I want you to find the poor here, right in our own home

first. And begin love there.” -Blessed Mother Teresa

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~ MAY 1ST, 2016

Stewardship Renewal Forms: At this time, 41 have been

returned which represents 48%. Do we have yours? Extra

copies are in the vestibule.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY

Rachel Wentling, Principal 625-3131

May 2 3rd

Gr. Church Tour Field Trip

TMP 6th Gr. Health Fair

May 3 Teacher Appreciation Day – Teacher Milestone

Recognition at Mass

6th Gr. Vocations Day at St. Nicholas

May 4 2nd

Gr. Field Trip to Salina

All Staff Mtg. 3:40 p.m. Library

May 6 Prayer Service & May Crowning, 2:15 p.m. IHM

May 9 Kindergarten Field Trip to Rolling Hills

Preschool Fun Day & KP “Fun in the Sun” Day

May 10 Mother’s Mass & Altar Server Recognition

May 12 May Birthday Mass & Lunch

May 13 5th Gr. Field Trip

Leadership Team Meeting, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

May 16 Field Day & BBQ Lunch

Preschool Graduation, PA: 9a.m. and PB: 1p.m.

Job Opening: After School Care Worker

HFE is seeking an ASC worker to begin immediately for

the rest of the current school year from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00

p.m. on weekdays to help supervise the students after

school is dismissed. Job duties include setting up, preparing

snacks, assisting with homework, playing games/reading

with the children, supervising both indoors and on the

playground, and cleaning up afterward. A basic knowledge

of general First Aid is helpful. We would like the new

worker to continue with us for the 16-17 school year,

preferably. Please stop by the school for an application or

call the office with further questions.

Help support HFE by collecting Box Tops, Campbell’s &

Tyson Labels, cell phones, batteries. Don’t forget to recycle

your aluminum cans in our trailer in the north parking lot!

THOMAS MORE PREP- MARIAN

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

625-6577

May 3 Calendar Change: EARLY RELEASE/JH & HS

May 6 All School Mass/1st Friday Adoration

Exposition of Blessed Sacrament in Chapel.

Benediction, 3 p.m Chapel.

May 8 Mother’s Day Mass, 10:30 – A.B. Fieldhouse

May 9 JH Awards Night, 7 p.m. Dreiling Theater

May 11 HS Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. Dreiling Theater

May 13 HS Academic Awards, 7 p.m. Dreiling Theater

May 14 8th Grade Recognition Mass/Fun Night

May 16 Senior Finals, half-day: Baccalaureate practice

@ 11:15 a.m.- St. Joseph

May 17 Sr. Finals, ½ day; JH Last Day - End of Year Bash

May 18, Underclassmen Finals, half-day; Graduation

practice - 8 a.m. @ ABFH

May 19 Underclassmen Finals, half-day; End of

Quarter/2nd Semester

May 22 Baccalaureate, 12 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church

Graduation, 2 p.m. Al Billinger Fieldhouse

Project Graduation, 9 p.m. @ TMP-Marian

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

Natalie Armbrister, Flipse Family, Special Intention, Martina Younger, Mary Leiker,

Special Intention, Mary Davis, Traci Pfannenstiel, Angie Zimmerman, Dawn Paul, Jane Wagner, Farron Leiker, Josie Walters, Krista Brungardt.

Drop your requests in the collection or let Lilly know.

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

REMINDER: Please let Lilly know when an intention can be

removed from the prayer list. Thank you!

You can’t make the same mistake twice, the second time you make it,

it’s no longer a mistake, it’s a choice.