Twenty-Ninth Sunday in

Ordinary Time Year C

Fr. Anselm Eke, MSP

Pastor

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: We will continue our Religious Ed year with classes on Wednesday, Oc-

tober 23rd. Times for classes will be: Grades K-5….4:00pm—5:00pm Grades 6-12…7:00pm—8:00pm.

POINSETTIA SALES: The CYO youth are selling poinsettias. If no one contacts you, you may call the parish of-

fice at 653-2963 to place an order.

ST. JOHN’S WOMEN’S STUDY GROUP: GAZE UPON JESUS….Experiencing Christ’s Childhood

through the Eyes of Women. This six-week scripture study follows the infancy and early years of Christ as seen

through the eyes of Mary and other women in the scriptures. “One-stop shopping for the mind, the heart, and the

senses for the woman who seeks to know, love and serve Jesus in the rigors of everyday life. Every Catholic wom-

an intent on knowing Jesus should have a copy!” quote by Martha Reichert, President of ENDOW . Please join us

on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. If you have any question, you may call Judy

Spangler at 620-786-0541 or Janelle Lang 620-282-4151.

HOME BIBLE STUDY: Madonna Oborny holds a Thursday afternoon Bible Study at her home at 1:30pm and parishioners

are welcome to attend. It is at 314 E. 5th St. Please call Madonna if you wish to attend: 620-897-7981.

MEN’S KNOW YOUR FAITH STUDY GROUP: We will continue meeting in the Parish Center at

8:00am on Sunday mornings. (NO CLASS on Oct. 20th, we’ll resume Oct. 27th.) Please join us!

LOOKING AHEAD…..ST. JOHN’S LITURGY COMMITTEE: We will meet on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30pm in

the Parish Center. (NOTE change of time)

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN-UP FOR ALTAR SOCIETY FALL DINNER….Altar Society ladies,

this is your last chance to sign-up for our Fall Dinner on Thursday, October 24th at 6:00pm in the Par ish

Center. We will have a soup supper and you’ll be able to take home a fall pumpkin craft. There is a SIGN-UP

sheet in the vestibule.

BIRTHDAY CARD SHOWER: Geri (Steinert) Bieberle will be celebrating her 85th birthday. You

may send her a birthday card to: Geri Bieberle—3820 Broadway—Great Bend, K S 67530

Parish Center Office:

122 E. 5th St. - Hoisington, KS 67544 (620) 653-2963

Rectory:

108 E. 5th St.—Hoisington, KS 67544 (620) 653-2695

Parish Contact Information:

620-653-2963 or 620-653-2695

Email: stjohnevangel@dc.kscoxmail.com

For Religious Education:

stjohn.dre.544@gmail.com

OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday—Thursday, 9:00am—12:00pm and 1:00pm—4:00pm Fridays: 8:00am—2:00pm

Bulletin Announcements: Due by noon on Wednesday. May be submitted by email at the above address

Parish Secretary: Loretta Kinman

Director of Religious Education: Rose Debes (Hoisington); Lisa Starr (Olmitz)

Pastoral Council Pres.: Stephen Debes (Hoisington); Bob Schneider (Olmitz)

Weekend Masses: *Saturday, 5:00pm (Hoisington) *Sunday, 9:00am (Hoisington) *10:30am (Olmitz)

Sacrament of Penance: 4:15pm—4:45pm on Saturdays (Hoisington)

Second Sunday of the Month after Mass until Noon (Olmitz)

Reconciliation is also available by appointment.

Sacrament of Baptism: Call rectory to schedule an appointment for the Baptismal preparations.

Sacrament of Marriage: Contact the pastor 4 to 6 months prior to proposed date of marriage.

Sacrament of Sick: Call rectory in case of emergency or prior to medical procedures or hospital stay

PRAYER NETWORK: To call your prayer intention in for Hoisington, you may call Nancy Kirmer at 653-2466 and

for Olmitz, call Martina Axman at 620-586-3281.

October 20,

2019

St. John the Evangelist Parish

Hoisington, KS St. Ann Parish

Olmitz, KS

Website: stjohnevangelistparish.com

LOOKING AHEAD TO K-of-C EVENTS:

Sat., Nov. 9th—Community Breakfast

Fri., Nov. 15th—Turkey Bingo—7:30pm

Sun., Nov. 24th—K-of-C Memorial Mass—9:00am

Sun., Nov. 24th—K-of-C Turkey Dinner—

10:30am-1:00pm

Fri., Mar. 6th & 20th—Fish Fry-5:30-7:00pm

Fri., April 3rd—Fishy Fry

T-SHIRTS: St. John’s Religious Ed are taking

orders for new Parish T-Shirts

(see sample here).

If you’d like to order, call the Par-

ish Office or talk to a CCD/CYO

student. Prices are: $12.00 for

youth shirts, $12.00 for adult S-M-

L-XL and $15.00 for adult 2XL and

3XL

Order deadline: October 23rd

PICTURES! There are boxes & boxes of old photos being

held at the Friendship Meals House on East 3rd St. that you can

come look at & take if they are of you/your family. They are

pictures that were from the Dispatch office. Hours are Monday-

Friday 8am—1pm or call Kathy McGinnis to set up another

time. (653-2555)

Hoisington Mass Schedule for October 22nd—October 27th:

Tuesday, October 22nd 5:00pm NO MASS

Wednesday, October 23rd 10:00am NO MASS (at CPL) Thursday, October 24th 10:00am NO MASS

Friday, October 25th 10:00am +Loretta Morgenstern

Saturday, October 26th 5:00pm +Kenny Bieker Sunday, October 27th 9:00am People & Needs of St. Ann & St. John’s Parishes

Hoisington Ministers For Next Weekend:

5:00pm Saturday 9:00am Sunday

OLMITZ MASS SCHEDULE OCT. 27th:

Sunday, Oct. 27th 10:30am +Deceased Members of the Olmitz Knights of Columbus

MINISTERS for Next Weekend:

Servers: Ray Kuhlman & Katie Kuhlman

Lectors: Linda Bahr & Janet Pechanec

Collectors: Robert Wissman & Joey Bahr

Offertory: Joe & Kathy Axman

Euch. Min.: Tim & Amy Frieb, Kay Fitzsimmons

OLMITZ COLLECTION FOR LAST WEEKEND: 34 Envelopes…………..$ 1,105.45

Offertory……………….$ 63.25 Votives…....…………....$ 85.00 TOTAL: …………...…..$ 1,253.70

Tuesday, Thursday and

Friday Masses are held in

the Parish Center Chapel.

Wednesdays, it’s at Coun-

try Place Living (259 W. 6th)

OLMITZ NOTES:

PSR: On Sunday, Oct. 20th, we’ll have class & Living

Rosary. There will be no classes held on Sunday, Octo-

ber 27th. We will resume November 3rd.

9 Choirs of Angels

The 1st Triad of Angels contemplate and adore God directly. They consist of the Sera-phim, Cherubim, and Thrones. Seraphim by name, mean the burning ones. They are Attendants at the Throne of God and sing, “Holy Holy Holy is the Lord of Hosts!” Cheru-bim, by name, mean the fullness of wisdom. They contemplate God’s providence and

are assigned to protect special places. Thrones represent the steadfastness of the love of God. They contemplate God’s power and judgment, and they appear as the most unlike others when revealed. The 2nd Triad of Angels fulfill God’s plan in the universe. Dominions lord over the lower choirs of hu-manity. They take illumination from the higher hierarchies and govern the universe. Virtues run the operation of movement in the universe. They are often associated with planets, elements, seasons, and nature. Powers assist in governing the natural order. They are warrior angels tasked with fighting the war against the demonic choirs. The 3rd Triad of Angels interact and serve humanity closely. Principalities are assigned to care and guard communities, kingdoms, states, and parishes. They are associated with transitions in power. Archangels are assigned to communicate and carry out God’s important plans for man. Michael, Gabriel, and Rafael are the only 3 names we know. Angels are closest to the material world and hu-manity The lowest choir is where we get the majority of our personal guardian angels.

REMINDER…..Contact Janet Pechanec (785) 387-2415 if you’d like to be a member of our Prayer Chain and Martina Axman (620) 586-3281 with any specific intentions for which you’d like us to pray.

Give us the grace… When the sacredness of

life before birth is attacked, to stand up and

proclaim that no one ever has the authority

to destroy unborn life.

Servers: Tori Riese & A.J. Thurman

Ushers: Richard & Tedi Lacey

Lectors: Jim Schneweis & Bob Schreiber

Euch. Min.: Annie Riese, Denise Schreiber, Patty Quade

A N N U A L M E M O R I A L S E R V I C E :

Join us on Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00pm in

church for our Annual Memorial Service to remem-

ber those who have passed this past year. There

will be a reception in the Parish Center after the ser-

vice. Everyone is welcome to

attend.

There will also be a Memorial

Service held on Sun., Nov. 10th

at 2:00pm at Country Place

Living.

HOLY NAME FALL LUNCHEON: This will be

Sunday, October 20th from 11:30am—1:30pm at the

Bushton Community Center. We will be serving Roast

Beef. Adults $10, Children 6-12 $5 and children 5 &

under eat for free. There will raffles for both adults &

children. Adult raffle grand prize: Queen size quilt

Children’s raffle grand prize: Boy & Girl Gift Baskets

SHARE WITH US! If you’ve had a new baby or

are celebrating a wedding or anniversary and would

like it announced in the bulletin, call the information

in to the Parish Office at 653-2963 or email us at:

stjohnevagel@dc.kscoxmail.com

Tricia Schremmer & Steven Demel

Keith & Loretta Kinman

Marion Oborny & James Wright

Marcia Williams, Ida Woydziak, Leon Steiner

Collection for Last Weekend: 55 Envelopes….……...$ 2,565.00

Offertory ……………..$ 287.00

On-Line Giving………$ 958.65__

TOTAL:……………....$ 3,810.65

BLOOD DRIVE: The Hoisington Blood Drive will be held on Monday, October 21st at the Hoisington Activi-ty Center. Appointments can be made by calling 1-866-236-3276 or on line at redcrossblood.org. Please consider do-nating for this life saving service to oth-

ers in need.

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COUNTERS: Linda Bieker & Margaret Evers STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE FOR OCT. 20th:

Today’s theme is perseverance—Moses keeping his hands up-raised throughout the battle, Paul urging Timothy to stay with the task of preaching and teaching, and the widow appealing for the corrupt judge. To be faithful stewards of God’s gifts, we too, must persevere in the roles to which we are called.

MOVIES WITH A MESSAGE: We’ll be showing “Denial” on

Tuesday, Oct. 22nd at 6:15pm at the Motherhouse of the Dominican

Sisters of Peace.

WORD OF LIFE MESSAGE: “This year’s theme, Christ Our

Hope: In Every Season of Life, is particularly suited for the times in

which we live. The attacks against human life seem to grow more nu-

merous and callous by the day. Despite these challenges, we know that

Christ has conquered sin and death once and for all. Through our Chris-

tian hope in the Resurrection, we are given the grace to persevere in

faith. Our sacrifices on behalf of the Gospel of Life can contribute to the

redemption of this current culture of death.”

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Chairman

USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities

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THANK

YOU!!!

THANK

YOU!!!

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults):

Are you or people you know searching for a church to

call home? If so, the Rite of Christian Initiation for

Adults (RCIA) may be for you! The RCIA is a time to

come together to learn about the Church and to discern

if God is calling you to become Catholic at this time. If

you have questions, or would like more information

about the process, call Judy Spangler (620-786-0541) or

Fr. Eke at 620-653-2963. We will hold an inquiry ses-

sion on Thursday, Nov. 7th at 7:00pm in the Parish

Center.

TURKEY/HAM DINNER St.

John’s Church in St. John, KS is

hosting their 33rd Annual Tur-

key/Ham Dinner on Sunday, Oc-

tober 20th from 12-1:30 p.m. at

the Witt Catholic Center (609 E. 4th). The dinner will

feature turkey, ham and all the trimmings, dessert, and a

beverage. Adults are $10, Children in grades K-8 are

$5, Children 5 & Under eat free. The Altar Society is

also sponsoring a raffle with many prizes. Proceeds

benefit local community events, community service and

church projects.

YOU CAN SAVE SOMEONE’S LIFE TODAY! Any woman who is pregnant & in need can turn for help to the pro-life movement. She never has to feel that abortion is the only option. People anywhere in the country can find assis-tance at the following numbers:

Carenet/Heartbeat………………………...1-800-395-HELP

Crisis Pregnancy Helpline………………..1-888-4-OPTIONS

Birthright…………………………………1-800-550-4900

National Life Center……………………...1-800-848-LOVE

Bethany Christian Services……………….1-800-238-4269

LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS: Life skills are positive & adaptive behaviors that make it possible for individuals to

deal effectively with the demands & challenges of life. Catholic Charities offers several life skills classes on topics such

as: tenant regulations, healthy relationships, health & wellness, time management, home maintenance and safety, and es-

sential food, nutrition and physical activity. For a current schedule of classes visit: http://catholiccharitiesswks.org/

services/healthy-relationships

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHWEST KANSAS is offering free professional counseling in Dodge City,

Garden City and Great Bend for adults, children, couples, families and seniors, regardless of race, religion, or socioeco-

nomic status. Contact Amy Falcon at 620-227-1590 or email my at: afalcon@CatholicCharitiesSWKS.org

FREE PREGNANCY SUPPORT: Catholic Charities offers free pregnancy support services for all women regard-

less of age, income, marital status or religious affiliation. There are no fees for this service. If you know someone who is

facing an unintended pregnancy, please ask them to contact Amy Falcon at 620-227-1590.

HEARING ASSISTANCE: The Starkey Hearing Foundation provides hearing aid assistance for those with financial

need. There is an application processing fee of $125.00 per hearing aid request; contact Hear Now to discuss eligibility

before completing an application. For assistance: 800-328-8602, or go to Hearnow@starkey.com When the application

is approved, aids are given to the applicant at no additional cost.

PRAYER FOR THE MILITARY: Lord Jesus Christ, please hold our troops in Your loving arms. Protect

them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts that they perform for us in our time of

need. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

A PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY

Jesus, our most loving redeemer,

You came to enlighten the world

With your teaching and example.

You willed to spend the greater part of Your life

In humble obedience to Mary and Joseph

in the poor home of Nazareth.

In this way, You sanctified that family,

which was to be an example for all Christian families.

Graciously accept our family, which we dedicate and

consecrate to You this day.

Be pleased to protect, guard and keep it in holy fear, in peace,

and in the harmony of Christian charity.

By conforming ourselves to the Divine model of Your family. Amen

BLESSING OF BABIES: Parish members are invited to participate in the Blessing of Babies where expect-

ing mothers receive a rose and a blessing from Father. Families can then place their rose under the church’s statue

of Mary & continue to pray the blessing along with the entire parish until birth. Each rose possesses a holy medal

which can then be presented at the child’s baptism. Father asks that families, mothers, fathers, grandparents, fami-

ly members who would like to celebrate this new life to call the parish office at 653-2963 and set up a time for

their baby’s rose presentation & blessing.

MATCHING DONATIONS: Did you know that your employer may match your church contributions up to a

certain amount? Superior Essex of Hoisington is one employer that does this. Check with your employer and get

“more bang for your buck!” It’s VERY easy to do, call Loretta for more information.

JUST A REMINDER…...if you have had a member of your immediate family (parent, grandparent, child,

grandchild, or sibling) pass away from another town/parish and would like a sympathy put in the bulletin, please

call Loretta to give her the information. We will be happy to put this in the bulletin.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHWEST KANSAS is offering free professional counseling in Dodge

City, Garden City and Great Bend for children, adults, couples, families and seniors, regardless of race, religion or socioeco-

nomic status. Contact Amy Falcon at 620-227-1590 or at afalcon@CatholicCharitiesSWKS.org for more information and/or

to schedule an appointment. Catholic Charities offers as well, several life skills classes on topics such as: tenant regulations,

healthy relationships, health & wellness, time management, home maintenance and safety, and essential food, nutrition and

physical activity. For a current schedule of classes, visit: http://catholiccharitiesswks.org/services/healthy-relationships

PRAYER FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: O God, our creator, from Your provident hand we have received our right to

life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as Your people & given us the right & the duty to worship You,

the only true God, and Your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power & working of Your Holy Spirit, You call us to live out our

faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light & the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. We ask You to

bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind & heart to readily defend our freedoms

when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of Your Church & the freedom

of conscience of all people of faith. Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons & daughters

gathered in Your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood & every danger

overcome—for the sake of our children, our grandchildren & all who come after us—this great land will always be “one na-

tion, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen!

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