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Weekly Bulletin

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Saint Michael Church, Girard

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MASS SCHEDULE
GIRARD Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 10:00 am ARMA 4:00pm 8:00 am

Notes From the Pastor: Good news! God has tied Himself up to us in a covenant. This is the main message in our first reading this first Sunday of lent. Last Sunday I mentioned in my homily that God is faithful. This fidelity of God is best demonstrated in the covenant he has entered into with us: with Noah 9:9-17 -part of our first reading this Sunday, with Abraham (Gen. 15), renewed at Mount Sinai with Moses (Exodus 24), renewed with David (2 Samuel 7), and then the promise of a new and everlasting covenant which is expressed all over the Hebrew Scriptures (Is. 55:3, Jer. 31:31-34, Ez. 37:26). The new and eternal covenant was fulfilled in Jesus Christ and sealed with His own blood on the cross. We become part of this covenant by virtue of our baptism. That is why in Easter Sunday, we renew our baptismal promises, being part of this covenant. This is what is reminded of us in this first Sunday of Lent. Last Ash Wednesday, we are reminded of our origin and dignity as Gods image and likeness. This Sunday, we are shown Gods great love by His entering into a covenant with us with the water of the flood which prefigures our cleansing through our own baptism and becoming children of God. Finally, may we remember always, that the goal of Lent is a meaningful celebration of Easter that we will be renewed as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Let us then continue to be more fervent in our prayers, be devoted in our sacrifices of fast and abstinence, and be more genuine in performing our works of charity towards our neighbor. Dont forget our Lent schedule: in Arma Stations of the Cross every Tuesday after the 5:30PM Mass; in Girard - CCD Stations of the Cross every Wednesday at 3:30PM, every Friday: Adoration after the 7AM mass, confessions at 6PM, Benediction at 6:40PM and Stations of the Cross at 7PM. May God bless all of you all! Fr. Roger

CONFESSION Sat. 2:00-2:45pm 3:15-3:45pm Weekdays before Mass; anytime by appointment.

STAFF Fr. Roger Lumbre Pastor Janel Scales Bookkeeper/Bulletin Editor Faith Paoni Secretary Rectory Office Hours Tues-Fri 9AM-Noon Closed on Mondays Tel. (620) 724-8717

Next Saturday(3/3/2012) Altar Servers: 5:30 PM R. Ziegler, L. Martin, volunteer *** Teresa Davenport Michelle Puckett Ned & Elaine Sauer

Next Sunday(3/4/2012) 10:00 AM L. Gorentz, J. Duling, C. & C. Puckett, C. Sevart, M.K. Smith *** Sharon Eberhart CCD Students CCD Students

Ushers E. M. H. C. Lectors: Gift Bearers:

Congratulations to our parents, our teachers especially Janel Scales and Michelle Puckett and most of all our CCD Second Graders who made their first confession this Saturday, February 25th : Ethan Brokob, Allison Davied, Mackenzie Droessler, Makayla Mukwindidza, Leonardo Ortiz, Broc Scales, Evan Sisney, and Caroline Kunshek. Please continue to keep them in your prayers as they now focus on their preparations for another big event their first communion on April 29th, Sunday at the 10AM Mass! For Girard: Fridays during Lent 7:00 AM - Mass 7:30 AM 6:40 PM Adoration 6:00 PM 6:30 PM - Confession 6:40 PM - Benediction 7:00 PM - Station of the Cross For Arma: Station of the Cross will be every Tuesday after the 5:30PM Mass.God bless us all! Fr. Roger Knights of Columbus Famous Fish Fry The K of C Annual fish fry will be held on February 24th, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30th in the St. Bridgets Parish Hall in Scammon, KS. Serving starts at 6:00pm and carryouts are welcome.

Mass Schedules & Intentions for February 25th-March 4th:

February 25 26 27 28 29 March 01 02 03 04 Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 7:00 AM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 8AM-6PM 8:00 AM 9AM-4PM 7:00 AM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM Marion Rowland Verdan Davied Ray Wagen Pro Populo Mary Davied Kathleen Ewan Barbara Free Eucharistic Adoration No Intention Eucharistic Adoration Mary L. Davied No Intention Thomas Cussimanio Pro Populo Thomas Cussimanio Arma Girard Arma Girard Girard Arma Girard Girard Arma Arma Girard Arma Girard Arma Girard

COLLECTIONS Last Week Contributions Children's Offering Operating Expense Over/ (Under)
Saint Michaels Upcoming Events Finance Council Tony Stonerock-Chair TBA Rosary Altar Society Next meeting, TBA At 7pm in the Hall. Helping Hands Need help or want to volunteer, Call Carrie Smith, 724-6684 Parish Council Dale Coomes-Chair TBA Knights of Columbus 1st Tuesday of Month, 7pm St. Michael Parish Hall Daughters of Isabella Call Marilyn Bradshaw, 724-7133 That Man in You Friday mornings at 6am

July 2011 to date $100,022.48 $908.76 $81,299.78 $19,631.46

$2,386.50 $36.21

February 29- - A Ladys Privilege? Theres a story circulating around Britain that St. Bridget was unhappy that women had no right to propose marriage. She complained about it to St. Patrick and he recommended a change whereby every seven years, women could take the initiative. She wore him down to every four years, thus we have what Europeans call The Ladies Privilege or Leap Year. Well, it makes a good story. To trace Lear Year back historically, February 29 in the Gregorian calendar is a date that occurs in most years divisible by 4, such as 2008, 2012, etc. But did you realize that years that are evenly divided by 100 do not contain a leap day, with the exception of years evenly divisible by 400, which do have a leap day. So 1900 had no leap day, while 2000 did! Heres where it gets technical: Most calendars of the world have 365 days. A complete revolution around the sun takes 365 days and six hours. Therefore, every 4 years, an extra 24 hours have accumulated, and one extra day is added to the calendar to keep the count coordinated with the suns apparent position. I know you understand this. (or at least part of is, as I do!) As to births on February 29, the only notables I could find were Jimmy Dorsey, the bandleader, and Dinah Shore, the singer. A bit of trivia: Sir James Wilson of the British Commonwealth was born and died on Feb. 29!! (1812-1880) St. Katharine Drexel 1858-1955 Katharine grew up in a rich banking family that attended Mass and prayed together daily. Their home was open to Philadelphias poor. Drawn to the plight of American Indians, Katharine visited the Dakotas and saw the poverty firsthand. She began a congregation dedicated to missionary work for the Indians and African Americans. She and 13 others took vows in 1891 as the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Mother Drexel established 145 Catholic missions and 12 schools for Indians and 50 for African Americans. Her feast day is this next Sunday, March 3. She was recognizable as a nun, for she wore the full habit. Articles written by Marcel Normand Attention All Young Adults, ages 18-25, single or married! You are all invited to attend an initial meeting to discuss Young Adults Ministry at St. Michael and St. Joseph parishes. Well meet at the St. Michael Hall on March 11 after the 10am Mass. For more information please contact Fr. Roger at the parish office, 724-8717 or Sienna Paoni at 620-704-4351 or email her: siennapaoni@gmail.com!

IN HIS NAME The IN HIS NAME dinner served on Thursday evenings has been very well received in our community. Since the first meal was served on Dec. 15, 2011, 758 meals have been served. We have been blessed with an abundance of hard working volunteers. Thanks to each and everyone of you who have contributed to its success. Also, thanks to those who have made monetary donations which are needed to cover the costs of the items not provided by the government. Anyone wishing to donate money can leave it at the church office in an envelope marked IN HIS NAME or mail it to Marita Lopeman at 87 W. Lake Rd, Farlington, KS 66734. We want to thank you in advance for any monetary or work donations you make. Its you who helps to make this ministry a success! Any questions, please call Doug and Marita Lopeman at 362-3168. Sausage & Pancake Feed The 4-H Junior Leaders will be hosting a sausage & pancake feed this Sunday, February 26 at the Crawford County Extension Office, 120 E. Buffalo, Girard. They will be serving breakfast from 7am to 1pm. Free will donation and it is all you can eat, everyone is welcome!

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