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St. Michael Catholic Church

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
In case of Emergency: (785) 917-1828

PARISH WEBSITE:
www.stmichaelgirard.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Finance Council
Parish Council
Tony Stonerock, Chair Dale Coomes, Chair
TBA
Dec. 13

!Altar Society

Knights of Columbus
4th Monday of month 1st Tuesday of month
6:00pm @ Daltons
St. Michaels hall

!Helping Hands

Daughters of Isabella
Carrie Smith
Marilyn Bradshaw
724-6684
724-7133
Kapauns Men: Friday mornings at 6am

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4:00pm
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
10:00am
Monday
NO MASS
Tuesday
5:30pm
Wednesday 6:30pm
Thursday 8:00am
8:30am-12:30pm
Friday
7:00am
8:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
10:00am

From the Pastor

Can you believe it, Thanksgiving is this Thursday! I know, it is not a

religious holiday, but there is much to connect it to the way we have been
blessed. One year in Venezuela, it was 'our turn' to cook the Thanksgiving
turkey. Having grown up on a farm I remember seeing mom put the turkey
in the oven but I was unsure of all the details. We did not have Facebook or
Pinterest to give any suggestions, however, with the combined knowledge
'us guys' had we put together the traditional dinner for the missionaries
who were working in Barquisimeto and those who drove from the other
mission towns.

As we celebrate Mass each day, we are giving thanks to God for the many
graces and blessings that we receive. The other evening at the Mass with
the teens I spoke of investment; how much are we willing to invest in our
spiritual lives in order to recognize that God has blessed us. As you gather
with your families you have invested in travel or time in order to have the
benefit of time with family. Each weekend we are given the opportunity to
invest a bit of our time and effort to spend some 'quality time' with the
Lord. This quality time is our way of saying thank you or giving thanks,
Eucharist.
As we celebrated Thanksgiving in the mission, we remembered our families
at home and how we were blessed to be part of a new family in the
mission. As we celebrate Mass each weekend we can remember how we are
blessed to be a part of the Church Family that we call home. May we
continue to be united in this family.

Mass Schedule and Intentions for Nov. 19 - 27

Nov. 19 Saturday

106 N. Western Ave.

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

O yes, Thanksgiving...a word that some have connected to Eucharist. The

name Eucharist is drawn from the Greek word eucharistein meaning to give
thanks. Our Thanksgiving Mass will be in Arma at St Joseph celebrated
the normal eight o'clock time. Please note that there will not be adoration.

STAFF Pastor: Fr. Floyd McKinney

Secretary: Faith Paoni
Bookkeeper: Janel Scales
Bulletin Editor: Nancy Bauer
nbauer@girard248.org

Cathi Lepoglow
Melissa Grant
Verna Varsolona
Ed Walsh

Arma
Girard
Arma
Girard

Ron Breneman
Stanley Thomas
No Intention
No Eucharistic Adoration
Barb Born
Eucharistic Adoration
Mike & Francis Gallagher
Steve Simeral
For the People
Barbara Doue

Arma
Girard
Arma
Arma
Girard
Girard
Arma
Girard
Arma
Girard

Altar Ministers for Next Weekend

Next Saturday (11/26/16)

Next Sunday (11/27/16)

!Altar Servers:

5:30 pm

Brandon & Bailey

Leritz

Aydin & Evan Sisney,

Josh Duling

EMHC:

Linda Degarmo

Jerry Hanson

Lector:

Nancy Bauer

Beth Wilson

Gift Bearers

Jerry & Teresa

Davenport family

Dean & Tonya

Davied

Collections

Next weekend is Stewardship Commitment Sunday, when

everyone in our parish family will be invited to recommit their
time, talent, and treasure to the Lord for the next year.
Everything we have is gift. Please pray this week that our
hearts be open to the possibility of giving more of ourselves
and our treasure to our Lord, Jesus Christ.

10:00 am

Contributions

ST. MICHAEL PSR SCHEDULE NOTICE

ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING

St. Michaels Altar Society will meet on Monday, Nov. 28 at

6pm in the parish hall. We will enjoy snacks and fellowship for
this last meeting of the year. All ladies of the parish are
invited!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS

Pittsburg Knights of Columbus Council #883 is hosting a 1st,

2nd, & 3rd degree this Sunday, Nov 20,at St. Marys hall. 1st
degree starts at 11:00am. Any gentlemen 18 or over, contact
Dave Garrett at 620-724-2743.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

Attention Parish council members: We will have our next

meeting on December 13th. Please download and read the
constitution and bylaws before that meeting so that we can
review them at the meeting.

ST. MICHAELS ANGELS

July 2016 to date

$2,595.00

$51,561.50

$5.55

$317.88

Childrens Offering

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be NO PSR classes

on Wednesday, Nov 23 or Sunday, Nov. 27. Happy
Thanksgiving!

Last Week

Expenses

$46,667.67

Over / (Under)

$5,211.71

Building Fund Contributions

$0

Building Fund Loan Balance

$152,144.85

LORDS DINER OPEN HOUSE

The Lord's Diner of Pittsburg is hosting an Open House event
on Tuesday, November 22nd from 1:00-6:00 PM at 406 N.
Locust St. They invite community members to come see the
newly renovated, former Corner Bistro & Parrot Bey buildings,
as well as to meet staff and ask questions about Pittsburg's new
community kitchen. Bishop Kemme of the Catholic Diocese
of Wichita will bless The Diner at 1:00pm.

ROSARY HOSPITAL

If you have a rosary that needs fixed, place it in the Rosary

Hospital box in the back of church. Please include your name
and phone number, in case there are questions. If there are
beads or metals missing, I will try my best to match them.Only
prayer payment accepted. -Paula Sevart 620.724.7585

PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISHIONERS

The holiday season is upon us! St. Michaels Angels will be

working their magic helping families celebrate Christmas.
Once again, we are asking for your generosity to help the
Angels be successful this year in reaching their goals. There
will be envelopes in the pews and at the back of the Church to
include with the collections at each Mass or write Angels on an
envelope and place in the collection. The Angels will not have
a tree this year, but if you are interested in purchasing gifts for
a child or family, please contact Janet OBrien @
620-724-0079 or obrienjanet13@gmail.com with any
questions concerning St. Michaels Angels.

Please pray for Mary Ita Brown (mother of Judy Widner),

Gary Dowling, Marjorie Giefer, Herman Masser, Rosemary
OToole, Tom Weston, and Judy Widner who are ill or in need
of prayers.

ST. PAULS GROUP MEETING

If you would like a Mass said for a loved one, please call the
parish office, 724-8717.

The next St. Pauls Group meeting will be at 1:00pm this

Sunday, Nov. 20th at the St. Marys Elementary school
commons area at Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Pittsburg.
Hostesses are Sandy Jones, Mary Kiel, and Midge Barley. The
St. Pauls Group is for widows, widowers, & single seniors to
meet, get acquainted, and have lunch. All are welcome.

AREA DINNERS

St. Johns Lutheran Church at 3rd and Walnut in Pittsburg will

be having their annual Thanksgiving Day meal from 11am 2pm. Additional information about community meals can be
found on the bulletin board at the church entrance.

MASS INTENTIONS

LEARN ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH

Interested in learning about the Catholic Faith? Call me (Fr.

Floyd) or catch me after Mass and we can talk about a starting
time. All are welcome.

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