THE CATHOLIC PARISHES OF HILL CITY & DAMAR, KANSAS INVITE YOU TO WORSHIP

Daily Mass Schedule: Mon, Tues, Friday at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at Damar 9:30 a.m. -Thursday 9:30 a.m. at Dawson Place
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday at Hill City 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Hill City 11:00 a.m. and Sunday at Damar 9:00 a.m.
CONFESSION BEFORE ALL MASSES OR BY APPOINTMENT

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: JANUARY 21, 2018

DAY: DATE PLACE OF WORSHIP MASS INTENTION
Sun: January 21, 2018 Damar @ 9: 00 a.m. +Delmer & Larry LaBarge
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Hill City@11:00 a.m. People of God
Mon: January 22, 2018 Hill City @ 8:45 a.m. +Ruth Hoff
Tues: January 23, 2018 NO SERVICE +Liv & Dec James & Eunice Farrell Family
Wed: January 24, 2018 NO SERVICE +Fr. August Moeder
Thurs: January 25, 2018 NO SERVICE + Errol Conn
Friday: January 26, 2018 Hill City @ 8:45 a.m. +Father Don McCarthy
Sat: January 27, 2018 Hill City @ 6:00 p.m. +Bernie Kerbaugh
Sun: January 28, 2018 Damar @ 9: 00 a.m. +Vera Rudman
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Hill City@11:00 a.m. People of God

JANUARY 22ND IS THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROE V. WADE, the Supreme Court decision which legalized
abortion in our land in 1973. This day is to be observed as a day of penance for violations to the dignity of the human
person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life.
Please refer to the Ordo for the liturgy of this day. This anniversary challenges us to continue our prayer and efforts to
promote a greater respect for human life and legal protection for the most innocent and vulnerable in our midst, unborn
children. Special appreciation to Deacon Scott Watford, Diocesan Respect Life Office Coordinator for planning this annual
Diocesan March for Life trip to Washington, D.C.

Some directives/clarifications regarding the celebration of Mass

The rubrics for the penitential rite do not call for a sign of the cross during the absolution. This was intentionally removed
when the ordinary form of the Mass was approved. If some of the lay faithful mistakenly sign themselves during the
minor absolution prayer, it should not be because of poor example from the celebrant or deacon.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION- Just a note to the Eucharistic Ministers; when you are finished
distributing the wine, please place the cup back on the altar and not on the side table. The priest will have to clean it first
and then you clean it afterwards you used to do.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP WITH BINGO at Dawson Place on the 4th Mondays of the month. Please
contact Eileen Riemann at 421-2556 if you would be willing to help.

Altar Society Meeting: The Feb. meeting of the Altar Society will be the 1st Monday of Feb. on the 5th at 7:00 p.m. We
will be electing officers for the 2018 year. Yearly dues can also be paid at that time. All ladies of the parish are
encouraged to attend.
 REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN:
Sat., Jan. 27 - 6 Sun., Jan. 28 -
especially Rion Westhoff, Nathaniel Hamel, Matthew Marcotte, Jared
Ministries/Dates PM 11 AM
Wilson, Eric Wilson, Gabe Hamel.
Week of Month 4th Saturday 4th Sunday
PRAYER FOR THE SICK: Priscilla Eming, Donna Gerstner,
Liturgical Feast 4th Sun. Ordinary 4th Sun. Ordinary
Tony & Sarah Iona Knipp, Larry Brack, Kindra Burton, Pat Pfeifer, Thomas Yakish,
Rosary Leaders Rose Hardman Herman Jim Gosselin, Cayland Portenier, Elaine Werth, Chelsea Garcia, Taren
Commentators Tracey Herman Karen Pelton Kuhlmann, Faith Albertson, Vibian Knipp, Clara Seiler, Luke Eck,
Lector: 1st Reading Nancy Sauser Tammy VanLoenen James Staab, DJ. Schmidtberger, Virginia Nickelson, Ginger Pfeifer,
Lector: 2nd Reading Nancy Sauser Bruce VanLoenen Nicole Gosselin, Fred Albers, Galen Covault, Tracy Engel, Glenn
Acolytes Olivia Herman Brady Keith
Keith, Laurel Goddard, Lexi Becker, Judy Bomgardner, Dan
Acolytes Mason Herman Ayden Nickelson
Chalfant.
Acolytes Alissa Keith Payton Harmon
Organ/Music Folk Group Kellie Day
CATHOLIC Calendars, Donation Envelope Boxes For 2018 are
available for the parish
Song Leader(s) Folk Group Alice Ruder
Euch. Ministers Bill Miller Ted Andregg
family, please take time and 0FFERINGS OF as January 14, 2018
pick up yours in the church
Euch. Ministers Geralda Keith Donna Gerstner
vestibule. CATHOLIC 1,789.00
Euch. Ministers James Kerbaugh Leroy Dinkel
Adult Envelopes
Calendars are donated by
Ushers Janella Benoit Fred Keener 193.00
Stinemetz Funeral home. Plate
Ushers Sheryl Roberts Ellie Keener Please say thank you to Votive Candles
Ushers Connie Yakish Al Burton
Phil and his staff. 1,995.00
Ushers Volunteer Gerry Toll Total
Offertory Gifts D & J Benoit J & D GerstnerTHE SALINA DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
(SDCCW) will hold their annual gathering on Sunday Jan. 28th at the St. John Catholic High School in Beloit. The school
is located east of the Catholic Church on 701 Court St. The meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. and will adjourn at 4:00 p.m.
Father Mike Scully will be the featured speaker talking on Evangelization.
CLERGY RENEWAL DAYS IS ON JANUARY 22-26, 2018. CLERGY RENEWAL DAYS AT THE SPIRITUAL
LIFE CENTER, WICHITA As usual all active diocesan priests are expected to be in attendance. Fr. Henry plans to
participate the CLERGY RENEWAL DAYS. Please pray for Bishop and all priests in the Diocese.

MERRIL ENGEL MEMORIAL LAMB FRY

In 2017 the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Knights of Columbus Council #5631, donated over $29,000 to many individuals
and families, and Graham County Charitable projects including a non-denominational Memorial Cross in our local
Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Donations to this event and other K of C projects are appreciated by many in our community.
A portion of the 2018 proceeds will go to the Jennifer Mascarenas family. The remainder will be utilized for other
charitable donations throughout the year.
The event will be held at the CCD Center in Hill City, on Saturday evening February 3rd, starting at 5:30 p.m. The menu
will include all you can eat, lamb fries, fish, ham, cowboy beans, homemade potato chips, tossed salad, and beverages.
There will be 50/50 cash raffles, and many door prizes as in the past. You can purchase meal tickets and/or cash raffle
tickets at the door.
TEXAS HOLD-EM TOURNAMENT
In conjunction with the Merril Engel Memorial Lamb Fry on February 3 rd, in Hill City at the CCD Center, the Knights of
Columbus will host a texas hold-em tournament. The tournament limited to 48 players, will begin at 8:00 pm with a $25
entry fee. Last year we filled up and had to turn people away, so we encourage you to pre-register. Contact any of the
following committee members for more info.
Gary Long 627-6009, Bruce Vanloenen 421-2456, Albert Burton 421-2281, Matt Kieth 421-8093, Jeff Radcliffe 216-0253,
Joe Farrell 421-5758, Brad Keith 421-8450, Brad Bucl 421-3652, Fred Keener 421-3476 Corey Simoneau 871-7862.

JANUARY PRO-LIFE BABY SHOWER

The Hill City Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a pro -life baby shower during the month of January. All proceeds will go
to the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home. Please donate new or used baby or maternity clothing, baby and pregnancy
supplies, diapers, bottles, etc. At the end of January there will be a special collection with all proceeds also going to the
Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home. Thank you for supporting Pro-Life and this very worthy organization.

The Prayer Group will meet twice a Month on every First and Third Wednesday. Next meeting will be on Febuary
7th. We will meet at Church on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.