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St. Michael Catholic Church

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Because of Totus Tuus, please note that the daily mass

schedule is different this week. There will be 11:30am masses
at St. Michaels Monday through Friday, as well as the usual
Tuesday and Thursday masses in Arma. However, there will
be NO ADORATION at St. Michaels or St. Josephs this
week.

106 N. Western Ave.

Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-8717
Pastor: Fr. Floyd McKinney

Contributions
Childrens Offering

MASS SCHEDULE GIRARD

Saturday
5:30 pm
Sunday
10:00 am

ARMA
4:00 pm
8:00 am

CONFESSION
GIRARD
ARMA
Saturday
2:00-2:30 pm 3:15-3:45 pm
Weekdays before Mass, anytime by appointment
RECTORY HOURS & INFORMATION
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 am - Noon
Rectory: (620) 724-8717
STAFF Pastor: Fr. Floyd McKinney
Secretary: Faith Paoni
Bookkeeper: Janel Scales
Bulletin Editor: Nancy Bauer
PARISH WEBSITE:
www.stmichaelgirard.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Finance Council
Parish Council
Tony Stonerock, Chair Dale Coomes, Chair
TBA
Tues., July 12, 6:30pm

!Altar Society

Knights of Columbus
4th Monday of month 1st Tuesday of month
6:30pm @ Daltons
7:00pm in hall

!Helping Hands

Daughters of Isabella
Carrie Smith
Marilyn Bradshaw
724-6684
724-7133
Kapauns Men: Will resume meeting in the fall

THE PREDICAMENT OF THE FALLEN AWAY CATHOLIC

A few weekends ago when Fr. McElwee celebrated our Mass, he made a statement in his homily
that caused me to thinkit was something like less than 25% of Catholics attend Mass each
week in this country. In our colleges, the numbers are often higher. All of us know the obligation
of a practicing Catholicto assist at Mass each Sunday or weekend under penalty of sin. These
people who miss Mass are usually unconcerned about the obligationsometimes they come and
other times they dontas though it couldnt possibly make much difference one way or the other.
They are neither hot nor cold as Jesus described them in a despicable manner, but lukewarm.
When Jesus used that word, he wasnt kidding and all of us should pay attention. Fr. John
Reinkemeyer once said:, We were told in the seminary to never be surprised to what depths a
person can fall. It is the effect of original sin within us. G.K. Chesterton, famed Catholic convert,
said, No one ever leaves the Catholic Church for a reasonusually its because he is too lazy to
think or too weak to be good.
Modern church officials speak of ReMembering Church, to offer friendship and support for
those who have left active practice in the Church and are considering a return. These are
members of the parish family who at some time in their lives, stepped away from active practice
of their Catholic faith. We are advised by our Church leaders to extend a welcoming hand to
inactive Catholics who may be thinking about a return to participation in the Church. We all
know someone, in our family or a friend, who no longer attends Mass regularly.
Our Church is made up of human beings and real people have genuine problems. Even if the
priest seems weak or incapable, we need faith to see Christs signs transcending the human being
who is celebrating these signs. Fr. Thissen said, Never leave the Church over a priestsomeone
whom you cannot get along with. You dont go to Mass for the priest, but to please the Lord.
Some have left the Church because the priest made a sharp remark; others did the same because a
nun was too hard on them while in school. These are not good reasons to separate from Holy
Mother Church. Priests are men and they make mistakes. Even among the 12 Apostles, one was a
betrayer. And at the end, all of them denied Jesus except John. Others depart because they see
hypocrites there each weekend. Of course, you will find individuals who occasionally attend
Mass whom you consider two-faced. Many do not live up to the Churchs teachings. It would be
no reason for you to leave the Church! We have hypocrites who practice medicine and law, but we
dont blackball them if we need their services. Al Capone, John Kennedy, and Tom Pendergast
come to mind as Catholic churchgoers. They didnt follow Church teachings but we wouldnt
sever ties with the Church because of their unusual behavior.
If you know a fallen-away and you feel that you can speak freely, this would come under the
category of Re-Membering Church. In the course of discussion, you could point out how brief
life is in contrast to eternity. Other advantages would be the chance to reconcile with God through
confession, and to be able to receive the Body and Blood once again in the Eucharist. The Church
helps to put ones life in perspective, know his relationship with God, and at death what eternity
will bring. Pride will be a lonely companion on the last daythe fallen away need to confront this
fact.




----Marcel Normand

Mass Schedule and Intentions for July 9 - 17

July 9 Saturday
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

4:00pm
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
10:00am
Monday
11:30am
Tuesday
11:30am
5:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am
Thursday 8:00am
11:30am
8:30am-12:30pm
Friday
11:30am
8:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
10:00am

Barbara Born
Ron Breneman
John Varsolona
For the People
Totus Tuus Mass
Totus Tuus Mass
No Intention
Rita Hocevar
No Intention
Totus Tuus Mass
NO Adoration
Daughters of Isabella
NO Adoration
Cathi Lepoglow
Patricia Haderlein
For the People
Jim Peak

Arma
Girard
Arma
Girard
Girard
Girard
Arma
Girard
Arma
Girard
Arma
Girard
Girard
Arma
Girard
Arma
Girard

Altar Ministers for Next Weekend

Next Saturday (7/16/16)

!Altar Servers:
EMHC:

!
Lector:
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Gift Bearers

5:30 pm

Next Sunday (7/17/16)

10:00 am

Bailey & Brandon

Leritz

Gage Born, Evan

Sisney, Eric Wilson

Linda Degarmo

Nancy Hofer

Ned Sauer

Ryan Sevart

Alan & Kandell

Amershek family

Jeremiah & Jeanene

Walsh family

DESK NEEDED
We are in need of a desk for Fr. McKinney. The only
requirement is that it has drawers. Please call the parish office
if you have something that you would be willing to donate.
Thank you.

Last Week

July 2016 to date

$3,660.00

$3,660.00

$15.25

$15.25

Expenses

$0

Over / (Under)

$0

Building Fund Contributions

$625.00

Building Fund Loan Balance

$214,798.50

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The St. Michaels Parish Council will meet this Tuesday, July
12, at 6:30 pm in the parish hall.

HELP NEEDED
Fr. Floyd is looking for someone to help with some mending.
If this is something you can do and you are willing to offer a
little of your time, please call the parish office at 724-8717.

ST. JOSEPHS HOMECOMING BREAKFAST

The St. Joseph Parish Council will sponsor a breakfast on
Sunday, August 14, in their parish hall. The time is 9:00 to
11:30. The menu is as follows: Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits &
Gravy, Sausage Patty, Hash Browns, Cinnamon Roll, Juice,
Coffee, Milk. Everyone is invited. Free Will Donation.

TOTUS TUUS: JULY 10-15

This week starts our Totus Tuus parish program for youth.
Totus Tuus is a summer program for school youth. Children
in grades 1-6 have a program that runs Monday (July 11th) to
Friday (July15th) from 9:00 am to 3:00pm. They need to bring
a sack lunch every day. Youth in Middle School and High
School have a program that runs Sunday evening (July 10th) to
Thursday (July 14th) from 7:30-9:45 pm. All youth are highly
encouraged to attend. The cost of this program is covered by
our parish, and your youth can attend free. If you want to
help support the event, you can send a snack item like fruit,
crackers, or cookies for the youth to enjoy during their
experience.
If you have signed up to provide a meal, thank you. Your
support is important to the success of this program. Those
providing lunches for the team should bring it to the parish hall
by 11:50 -Enough food for the four team members, plus one
helper. Supper will be at your residence at 5:30pm. If you
have questions, please call Paula Sevart at 620-404-9570.

PARISH POTLUCK
The entire parish is invited to a potluck dinner on Wednesday,
July 13th at 5:30. The Totus Tuus Team will be present so you
can meet them. Please plan on attending!

PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISHIONERS

Please pray for parishioners Marjorie Giefer, Herman Masser,

Thurma Masser, Rosemary OToole, Tom Weston, and Judy
Widner who are ill or in need of prayers.

MIDWEST FAMILY CATHOLIC CONFERENCE

The Midwest Catholic Family Conference will be August 5-7,
2015 at Century II, Wichita KS. The conference provides
outstanding presenters in special programs for adults, young
adults, youth, and children. There are pamphlets about the
conference in the back of the church. Register online now:
www.catholicfamilyconference.org or call 316-618-9787. If
you have questions about the conference, you can ask Paula or
Ryan Sevart of our parish 620-724-7585.

CATECHISTS NEEDED
Please consider volunteering to become a catechist or cocatechist (team teach with another) and sharing our Catholic
faith with the children of our parish. You will receive training,
support and a weekly lesson plan to follow. We are in need of
catechists, co-catechists and substitutes for grades 15 (Sunday
mornings) and for high school grades 9-12 on Wednesday
evenings. Call Michelle Puckett at 724-4364 for more info.

MISSION PRESENTATION
On July 23-24 after Mass, Madison Smith will be giving a
power point presentation in the Hall on her recent mission trip
to the Philippineswith Fr. Roger.

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