St.

Joseph Parish
Fr. John Cordes, Pastor
306 Iowa, PO Box 165, Olpe, KS 620-475-3326
Parish email: st.joseph_olpe@yahoo.com
Father John email: frcordes03@yahoo.com
Facebook: “St. Joseph Catholic Church”
April 22, 2018 – Fourth Sunday of Easter

Celebration of the Eucharist:

Mon-Friday @ 7:30 AM Saturday @ 5:00 PM Sunday @ 8:30 AM First Sat. @ 7:30 AM

St. Joseph Parish Contacts: Baptisms/Anointing of Sick/Counseling:

Parish Bookkeeper: Laurie Schmidt 475-3326 Contact Fr. John
office hours - Wed./Fri. 9-12 Marriages/Annulments:
Bulletin deadline-TUESDAY @ NOON Marriages – contact Fr. John 6 mos. prior
Reconciliation:
Altar Society: Kim Irwin 475-3295 Saturdays @ 4:30 pm
Cemetery: Terry Taylor 340-5062 First Sat. after 7:30 AM mass, or by appt.
Finance Council Clare Spellman 208-6110 Adoration: Wed.in chapel, 8am- 10 pm (use south door)
Funeral Dinners: Linda Dieker 475-3567
Knights of Columbus: Brian Flott 343-9241
Liturgy Committee Diana Kuhlmann 475-3784 COLLECTION Last Week:
Pastoral Council: Diana Kuhlmann “ Plate $ 178.00
Religious Ed: Rose Redeker 475-3403 Envelopes 1,598.00 (44 env.)
Social Support 150.00
Leaven 36.00
ST. JOSEPH PRAYER LIST TOTAL ………………$1,962.00
Robyn Bechtel, Montana Cole, Aiden Dreier, Gil Gardner, Dave
Goodell, Lorene Haag, Arylene Haynes, Ed Jackson, Roy & We are just so thankful to the many
Marilyn Kuhlmann, Amy R., Kevin Redeker, Dave Schneider, parishioners who so generously & continually
Jim Schultz, Kerry Schulz, Gary Trear, Jim Wecker. support our financial needs. THANK YOU &
United States Army: SFC Matthew S. Richter, Sgt. Austin GOD BLESS!!
Burenheide, Pvt. Johnnie Bell, Captain Jacob Haag, Pvt.
Brandon Raybourn
Marines: Lt. Colonel James Bechtel Navy: Robert King Thanks SO MUCH to those who have remitted
their LEAVEN ($18) and SOCIAL SUPPORT
($30) payments! We are assessed by the
Archdiocese for the Leaven for every
registered household, even if you do not wish
Sat. 4/21 5:00 pm Liv/Dec. members Firmin & to receive it. Social support offsets groceries
Addie Schneider family & supplies needed for Spring Festival, BBQ,
Sun. 4/22 8:30 am For the people of our parish and funeral dinners. As always, we are most
Mon. 4/23 7:30 am Liv/Dec. Blaufuss/Wendling thankful for your attention and timeliness in
families
remittance.
Tues. 4/24 7:30 am +Kenneth Schmidt
Wed. 4/25 7:30 am +Helen Richard
Thurs. 4/26 7:30 am +Fr. Francis Wendling
Fri. 4/27 7:30 am To be announced ST. JOSEPH BIBLE CAMP…..
Sat. 4/28 5:00 pm For the people of our parish will be held July 9-13 this year. Please mark
Sun. 4/29 8:30 am +Lucille Trear
your calendars and help us SPREAD THE
We have mass openings for: April 30 AND May 1, WORD. This is an experience you won’t want
2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 16, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29, 31 and are your kids to miss!
now booking through August. Contact rectory.
 LITURGY SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 28 Sunday, April 29

Servers: Max Blaufuss, Derek Hoelting
Lector: Clare Spellman
Ministers: Clare Spellman, LeAnn Eberle, Donna True
Gift Bearers: Steve and Diana Kuhlmann
Sacristan: Michael Dieker
Servers: Damon Schmidt, Garrett Pimple
Lector: Michael Ratcliff
Ministers: Larry and Rose Redeker, Rosemary Martin
Gift Bearers: Chris and Jenny Schmidt

PLEASE NOTE: The rectory office will be closed on Friday, April 27 and Friday,
May 4. The office WILL be open on Wednesday both weeks (April 25, May 2). Thanks!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR…..

April 22 Knights of Columbus Biscuits & Gravy - 7-10 AM
April 25 LAST CLASS for CCD until fall
Practice for First Communion in Church – Grades 1-6
April 26 Flying Needles – 1:00 PM – Olpe Plaza
Bible Study – 7:00 PM
April 29 St. Joseph SPRING FESTIVAL
May 2 First Communion Practice – Grades 1-6 – 3:30 PM in church
May 3 National Day of Prayer gathering – Olpe United Methodist Church – 7:15 AM
Strategic Planning Final Meeting/Plan Presentation – 6:30 – Knights Hall
May 6 FIRST COMMUNION – 8:30 AM
May 9 OHS Community Service Day – 8:00 AM-noon. Call Jenny Schmidt @ OHS to request
students to help with projects
May 13 OHS Senior Graduates recognized at mass
Knights of Columbus Biscuits & Gravy - 7-10 AM (Last one until fall)

The Spring Festival Games Committee is seeking donations to the games and prizes for the
upcoming festival. Donations of money, toys for the prize room, as well as snacks and drinks for
the ring toss would all be greatly appreciated. Items can be dropped off in care of Michael
Dieker at the Olpe State Bank, or contact Angela Nunley 620-794-8281 or Elaine Musick 475-
3378 or elaine.musick@usd253.net with questions or to make arrangements for pick-up. Thanks
to all of those who have given so generously to make this a great day for the kids of community.

RELIGIOUS ED – Special announcements

 Practices will be held for First Communion for Grades 1-6 at the following times. We hope your
child can attend and help support our First Communicants: April 25 at 7:00 PM (CCD) and May 2 at
3:30 PM (after school)—please meet in the church on May 2.

 National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 3. A special gathering will be held at Olpe United
Methodist Church from 7:15-7:50 AM for all St. Joseph CCD youth and Ebeneezer and Olpe
Methodist youth. Adults are also welcome. There will be a light breakfast.

 CONFIRMATION has been set for Wednesday, November 7 at St. Joseph.

POSITIONS OPEN
We will have several positions open on the Pastoral and Finance Councils soon, as current members cycle
off. Please contact Father John at the rectory if you are interested in filling these positions.
CASA of the Flint Hills believes all children deserve the opportunity to grow to their full
potential. CASA volunteers benefit both the child and the court system by advocating for the
child’s needs and best interest. Learn more about volunteering with CASA by visiting
soskansas.com/casa or contact Jacque Wellnitz at jwellnitz@soskansas.com or Corina
Sanchez at csanchez@soskansas.com. Classes are forming NOW. No cost to join. You must
be 21.

Many people in our community have been affected by the devastating 6-letter word: CANCER. As
representatives for Relay for Life, Monica Schmidt and Lynnette Schreiner invite YOU to join in the fight against
cancer. Relay for Life of the Flint Hills is an annual event in our community (this year on Sept. 8 from 11 am to
11 pm at the Bowyer Building on the Lyon Co. Fairgrounds) to walk together with friends and family as a symbol
of support for people who have traveled or are currently navigating this difficult journey. Here are several ways
to participate in this worthy cause with no financial obligation:
 Sign up as a Cancer Survivor
 Sign up as a Caregiver
 Participate in the Relay for Life walk
Additionally, we are recruiting teams to take part in the fight against cancer. For more info about creating or
joining a team, or any other aspects of the event, please contact Monica at 620-794-1961 or
mschmi18@g.emporia.edu or Lynnette at 620-757-6336. Thank you and God Bless.

St. Joseph’s Cemetery Committee Announcement

In an effort to enhance and beautify the appearance of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, the cemetery
committee is building on a generous calf club donation of approximately $10,000 for this endeavor. The
total cost of removing the front/north fence, replacing it with a maintenance-free black Ameristar
Montage Majestic style fence with limestone columns is estimated at $30,860. If anyone would like to
donate to this project please make your check payable to St. Joseph’s Church and write “Cemetery” on the
memo line.

We would love for you to join our family as we celebrate the 60th
wedding anniversary of Roy and Marilyn Kuhlmann with an OPEN
HOUSE on SATURDAY, APRIL 28 from 1:30-3:30PM at Olpe
Methodist Church. No gifts, please—only cards or pictures.

“The family of Helen Marie Richard wishes to extend their

sincere gratitude to Father John, the choir-musicians, and the
ladies of Circle 3 for sharing their talents & time in making her
rosary and funeral a memorable and beautiful occasion. A
special thank you to St. Anne’s for their presence in honoring our
mother. Our heartfelt thanks to all.”
………. Sincerely, the family of Helen

(**To view Helen’s memoirs, “We Had Everything But Money”, visit
olpekansashistories.com)