ST.

JOSEPH PARISH
306 Iowa, PO Box 165, Olpe, KS 620-475-3326
Parish email: st.joseph_olpe@yahoo.com
Facebook: “St. Joseph Catholic Church”
Fr. Brandon Farrar, Parochial Administrator
Fr. Ratna Swamy Nannam MSFS, Parochial Vicar
fatherratnaswamy@gmail

January 27, 2019 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Celebration of the Eucharist: Reconciliation: Saturdays @ 4:30 PM

Saturday @ 5:00 PM Baptisms/Anointing of Sick/Counseling AND
Sunday @ 8:30 AM Marriages/Annulments: – contact Rectory
Sunday mass at St. Mary’s (Hartford) – 10:30 AM

St. Joseph Parish Contacts:

Accounting/Office Adm: Laurie Schmidt 475-3326
office hours - Wed./Fri. 9-12
Bulletin deadline-TUESDAY @ NOON Sat. 01/26 5:00 pm +Clarence & Kenneth Schmidt
Sun. 01/27 8:30 am For the people of our parish
Altar Society: Kim Irwin 475-3295 Mon. 01/28 NO MASS
Cemetery: Terry Taylor 340-5062 Tues. 01/29 5:00 PM Liv/Dec. Wendling/Blaufuss
Family Life Ministry: Kay Schmidt 475-3767 families
Finance Council Elaine Musick 475-3378
Wed. 01/30 7:30 am For those battling cancer
Funeral Dinners: Linda Dieker 475-3567
Knights of Columbus: Brian Flott 343-9241 Thurs. 01/31 5:00 PM For the people of our parish
Outreach Arlene Redeker 475-3414 Fri. 02/01 7:30 am For the people of our parish
Pastoral Council: Diana Kuhlmann 475-3784 Sat. 02/02 5:00 pm +Cliff Cole
Religious Ed: Rose Redeker 475-3403 Sun. 02/03 8:30 am For the people of our parish
(NOTE: As Father Swamy will be gone in the
morning on Jan. 31, Mass that day will be moved
to 5:00 PM)

ST. JOSEPH PRAYER LIST

Mary D Brinkman, Montana Cole, Paul Frizell, Dave Goodell, The Andrew Haag family, Leonarda Henderson, Evelyn Musick, Benedict
Nannam (Father Swamy father), Bev Schaefer, Imogene Schmidt, Jim Wecker, Sonny Wendling, & all battling cancer.
United States Army: SFC Matthew S. Richter, Sgt. Austin Burenheide, Pvt. Johnnie Bell, Captain Jacob Haag, Pvt. Brandon Raybourn
Air Force: Master Sgt. Andrew Stevenson Marines: Lt. Colonel James Bechtel Navy: Robert King

COLLECTIONS Mark your calendars……

Plate $ 274.50 Jan. 27 St. Anne’s –after mass – church chapel
Envelopes 1,578.00 (40 adults) Jan. 30 CCD – 7 PM
Leaven 36.00 Feb. 5 Cemetery Endowment – 7 PM - Plaza
Capital Outlay 35.00 Feb. 6 CCD – 7 PM
TOTAL ……… $1,924.50 Parent mtg-2nd grade-7 PM—Church
Feb. 13 “A Chocolate Touch” – 7:00 PM
THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! Don’t forget that
Leaven and Social Support collections are coming up
soon! Envelopes are in your mailed packets.

MASS OPENINGS: We have mass openings for Feb. 7-8-15 and are now booking through June (Father Swamy will be gone
during May). Please stop by the rectory during office hours or call and leave a message. THANK YOU!
 LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019
Servers: Reese Johnson, Hanna Cole Servers: Maryn and Brylie True
Lector: Leann Eberle Lector: Donna True
Ministers: Kathy Stevenson, Aaron & Michelle Cole Ministers: Donna True, Barb Kuhlmann, Rose Redeker
Gift Bearers: Curt & Bobby Johnson family Gift Bearers: Carol and Terry Tayor
Sacristan: Alice Bechtel

UPDATED PHONE NUMBERS NEEDED, PLEASE!

We are updating parish contact information and kindly request your phone information IF you
have disconnected your land line or changed phone numbers in the past several years. You
may do so by emailing lbschmidt@wheatstate.com or calling the church office and leaving a
message (475-3326).

CCD NEWS
 January is the month that the students of CCD pray for vocations. The fifth
grade class would like to invite the parish to pray for vocations with
them. ……… Phyllis Krueger, Rosemary Martin and the fifth grade class

 There will be a Parent Meeting for the Parents of 2nd grade CCD students who are making the
Sacrament of Reconciliation. The meeting will be held in the church at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
February 6. *Please note this is a schedule change due to a conflict in Father Swamy’s schedule.
Please plan on attending! If you have questions please call Kay Schmidt @620-340-5638

 “To all of St. Joseph Parishioners: It was such a pleasure talking to students of Stacey Schade and Melissa Gerleman about
Birthright. Our Birthright families are so grateful for all the items donated. Thank you so much. We also want to say thanks to
the students families for the support. Thanks to all St. Joseph parishioners. May God bless each of you.” ……all Birthright
volunteers

If you purchased a flower for the altars for a loved one, you may remove it from the north sacristy at
any time. Please do not remove from altars! Thanks so much to all who contribute to this! Your
generosity sure helps to make our church even more beautiful at Christmas!

2nd Annual “Chocolate Touch” is Coming!

On Wednesday February 13th, the 1st and 2nd grade CCD classes will host our 2nd annual
“Chocolate Touch” Valentine/Senior Citizen get together to make Valentines for our friends
in area nursing homes. If you are living in the Olpe community, or know someone 60+ years
old from our parish, please invite them to join us for some chocolate treats, some great
company and some awesome handmade Valentines! The 1st and 2nd graders loved hosting
this last year! Join us on February 13 in the School basement at 7:00- 8:10 p.m.. Please
mark your calendars for this fun service project event!! ………..Kay Schmidt and Elaine Musick
 LOOKING FOR SOMEONE…..
to help split/share the 8-9 PM time slot for Adoration on Wednesdays. Please contact Beth Schmidt at
475-3575 or Sally Pargman at 475-3555. Thanks so much in advance for sharing an hour of your busy
schedules in this blessed ministry!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS……

Remodeling of the K of C building will begin January 26, thus BISCUITS & GRAVY BREAKFASTS will be
cancelled until April or further notice.

Knights of Columbus officers and members are selling Lottery Tickets for the 2019-2020 drawing, which begins in
March 2019. If you haven’t been contacted, contact your friendly K of C member soon.

ST. ANNE’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 The St Anne’s Altar Society quarterly meeting HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED to January 27 in the church
chapel at 9:30 am. We invite every lady of the parish 18 years and older to join us. The installation of
the 2019 officers will be held during this meeting.

 Circle leaders are needed. We are also praying for four ladies to step forward this month and
volunteer to become co-circle leaders. This is a 2-year commitment and is very rewarding and
spiritually uplifting. Please exercise your faith and community to help make a difference in our
commission for the parish.

St Joseph Cemetery Endowment Annual Meeting

Olpe Plaza Meeting Room
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.

Did you get any new shoes for Christmas? Are you cleaning closets for your New Year's resolution? We will be
collecting shoes- new or used- in the back of church during the month of January. We collect these for Soles4Souls to
be used in the United States and other countries where they are needed. Thanks for your help.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hartford is hosting their annual

BEEF AND NOODLE DINNER
on January 27 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM at the Neosho Rapids Grade School Multipurpose Room.
The menu includes homemade beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, dessert and drink. Prices are $8 for Adults and $4
for Children under 10. There will also be a drawing for lots of wonderful prizes. Get your tickets at the door!

Please say “YES” to supporting the many faithful servants throughout our Archdiocese who
continue to provide to the services and ministries. To read more about how ACTS helps
others, read the article in the Leaven or at www.leaven.org. Thank you if you have already
made your gift to ACTS. Our parish goal is $12,740. (from the Archdiocesan Call to Share office)
Are you a recent high school graduate or college student, who is serious about their faith and loves
working with youth? Consider working as a Camp Counselor at Camp Tekakwitha this summer! It
requires hard work, long hours, and dedication—but it is sure to be a summer of adventure and great
reward! We want to hear from you! Apply at: https://evangelizationspring2017.typeform.com/to/cs8I3B

family. It is the “school of love” that your children attend and the “domestic church” of the faith.
Make a resolution to invest in your marriage in 2019. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend will help you discover new ways to make your marriage the priority. The next
weekend in the Kansas City area will be March 1-3, 2019. For more information, or to apply for
a weekend, visit www.wwme4youandme.org, or call/email Tony & Barb Zimmerman at 816-
741-4066, tonybarbz@prodigy.net For more information about Worldwide Marriage
Encounter and how our ministry can support the couples in your parish you can contact us at
As we begin the new year we offer
the following: Local Area Leadership Couple: Rich & Wendy Lorenz, 815-761-6591,
a few “resolutions” for married
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couples.Resolution #1 – Make
rlwill2@juno.com Weekend Application Couple: Tony & Barb Zimmerman,
Your Marriage a Priority. Your
816-741-4066, tonybarbz@prodigy.net Inviting Resource Couple: Ralph & Jan Lewis, 913-909-
marriage is the foundation of your
1028, encounteredcouple@gmail.com

THANKFUL WORDS OF APPRECIATION

“Most of us understand the advantages of living in a small community of friends and family. The prayers offered and
the support given was quite overwhelming to us. We were touched by words of condolences, your support and references
made to Dave's character traits. Donations to his memorial were a testimony to your generosity.
Our family was fed spiritually by the beautiful music from the choir, the Knights of Columbus and all those in attendance,
Father Swamy's leadership in prayer and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Our family and guests were treated to one of Dave's favorite meals provided by the Chicken House and the members of
Circle 1. We received many compliments about the meal and those who were there to help serve and clean up.
All acts of kindness given to us is a reminder that Christ's Love dwells among us. We have been Blessed!”
………………………The family of Dave Schneider