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Solemnity of the Ascension —June 2, 2019 Thoughts from Fr. Weldon
The Ascension
“Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up to heaven?” ( Acts 1:11). The question has to do with our attitude to two basic realities which shape every human life: earth and heaven. We stand on earth because our Maker made us as the crowning work of his creation, made in his own image and likeness. He gave them the dignity of being children of God and the gift of immortality. Man fell by rejecting God and saying No, but God entered directly into human history, which then became a history of salvation.
“We stand” on the earth, we are rooted in the earth and we grow from it in the midst of our daily joys and sufferings. So we ask, “Is this all there is? Is this earth on which “we stand” our final destiny? The apostles stood there looking up to heaven because they looked to Jesus Christ, the Crucified and Risen One, raised up on high. At a distance of two thousand years, the meaning of that event is quite clear. Here on earth, we are called to look up to heaven, to turn our minds and hearts to the inexpressible mystery of God. We are called to look towards this divine reality, to which we have been directed from our creation. For there we find life’s ultimate meaning. Pope Benedict XVI 28 May 2006
Jesus gave a mission to the apostles just prior to his ascension. Our feet are on the ground and we look to Christ; to proclaim the Kingdom of God. He has ascended and we become his arms and legs on earth. Ad astra per aspera i s our state motto: To the Stars through Difficulty. It can easily sum up life on the prairie, with its wide ranging weather. Life in Christ is not ignoring the difficulty, but rather staying focused on the mystery of God. He made us to seek that which is above; to be fulfilled in the depths of our hearts through a relationship with his Son. - Fr. Weldon
MASS TIMES CONFESSIONS Weekend Weekdays Weekdays 30 Minutes before Mass Saturday 5:30 PM M, T, Th, F 7:45 AM Saturdays 4:00-5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Wednesday 6:30 PM And by Appointment HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Vigil 6:30 PM Day Of 7:45 AM & 6:30 PM OFFICE STAFF Pastor Parish Life Coordinator Fr. Eric Weldon [email protected] Christopher Roth [email protected] Secretary Bookkeeper Julie Bardon [email protected] Kathy Seltenreich [email protected] WWW .SACREDHEARTCOLWICH .ORG a OFFICE @SACREDHEARTCOLWICH .ORG Phone Number: 796-1224 a Emergency Number: 316-796-0356 311 S 5th St, P O Box 578 a Colwich, KS 67030 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am - 3:00 pm and Friday 9 am - Noon
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St. Boniface - Wednesday, June 5th
St. Boniface, born in England and originally known as Winfrid, is the apostle to Germany and died June 5, 755. He grew in holiness and intellectual stature as a monk, but always desired to be a missionary to the “Old Saxons” in Germany. Thishis was granted to him in 716. His original efforts did not bear fruit, so he returned to his monastery in England within a year. His brother monks elected him abbot, butt he begged them to choose another. The bishop of Winchester agreed and gave him a letter to present to Pope Gregory II. With this letter Winfrid returned to the continent.
Now, with good standing and relation with Gregory II, Winfrid set out for the landnd of Germany. He found the Church flourishing in Bavaria, but as he ventured northh he found the country of Franconia (think of Frankfort area) in bad condition. St. Painting for our renovation by Wendy Lewis Killian had tried to evangelize and establish the Church, but had been martyred in 689. Boniface worked to put the Church in central Germany and Frisia, (northern edge of Germany along North Sea) back on course after many years of upheaval. Many had returned to paganism. Others mixed Christianity and paganism together. Winfrid had little success, but when the pagan king Radbod of Frisia died he had greater success with evangelization.
He continued to work tirelessly throughout central and northern German lands. Around 720 Winfrid went to Rome seek a blessing from Pope Gregory II to be relieved from obedience to his monastery in England and to work independently in Germany. Gregory II granted this and gave Winfrid the name, Boniface, which means “Does Well”, and made him a regional bishop over Germany. He also sent with Boniface a letter to the powerful Charles Martel. With this protection, his work spread from about 725 to 755. It was in the 720s that Boniface made a decision to strike at the root of pagan worship and superstitions. On a day publicly announced, Boniface cut down the sacred oak of Donar in Hessia. Missionary efforts were more successful after this. He died a martyr about 30 yrs later in his attempts to evangelize Frisia on the northern shores of Germany. In 755, pagans of Frisia set upon him and about 37 Christians. They martyred them all.
St. Boniface reformed the Church that was crumbling under paganism and evangelized peoples who had never heard of Jesus Christ. He is the great reformer and missionary of the land of Germany. - Fr. Weldon
One of the murals to be placed on the east wall of the church flanking the choir loft will be of St. Boniface to honor all he did for our ancestors. Have you returned your pledge card for our upcoming renovation? Only about 16% of families have done so this month. Your help is vital to the success of this project!
SACRED HEART SOLEMNITY CELEBRATION
Friday, June 28th starting with Mass at 6:30 pm followed by a presentation by Joe Farris at 7:30.
Join your fellow parishioners as well as our friends & family from neighboring parishes in celebrating the sweet heart of Jesus which forms our parish & unites us all together in the flame of His love.
Drinks & light snacks will be provided. All ages welcome!
“Joe Farris is a rock star. His humor and storytelling have the audience laughing and crying. By the end of Joe’s talk he has conveniently slipped in inspirational messages that change lives.” - Joe Dellasega, Pittsburg, KS
His 16 year old daughter says “My dad is somewhat tolerable and at times funny…”
Let’s celebrate our feast day with faith & fun!
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“ ”. My Soul Magnifies the Lord Start a new PARISH INFORMATION family tradion by coming to the Midwest Catholic Family Conference August 2 -4 in MARRIAGE Wichita, KS. Listen to great speakers and take Contact the Pastor at least nine months advantage of daily mass, adoraon, and a in advance. beauful Eucharisc procession. BAPTISM Save up to $30 with early bird registraon by After the 5:30 PM & 10:00 AM Masses. June 28th. Babies should be baptized as soon as
Register online at catholicfamilyconference.org or call 316 - 618 - 9787. Email possible. A class is required for quesons to [email protected] first-time parents & godparents. Contact the office at least 30 days ahead of time. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Knights of Columbus Events JUNE 26TH —30TH FACILITY USAGE The Knights of Columbus from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton along with their brother knights from the Church of the Holy Spirit will once again be operating the Fireworks for Charities tent in Goddard at Please contact the office to schedule 183rd & Kellogg from June 27th through July 4th. ALL proceeds any usage of the parish facilities. Dates are distributed to charitable functions including care packages for & times must be approved by the deployed military personnel, Kansans For Life, our seminarians & Pastor. All documents and payments novices, Birthline, the Knights' Scholarship Fund and many others. must be received at least 30 days prior to your event.
The SEAS Knights are hosting their annual golf tournament on Sunday, June 23, at BULLETIN Consolver. All proceeds go to support our seminarians. Play begins at 8:00am, and we will All bulletin announcements must be have lunch for you after the tournament at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Registration fee is $340/team if paid by June 15. This includes 4 green fees, 2 carts, lunch afterwards, and submitted to the office in writing by refreshments on the course. If you would like to play, please contact Jeff Dahlgren at 734- Tuesday at noon. 1080, or Mark Stolz at 706-9394. We would love to have you join us. Altar Society President
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$109. Anyone wanting more information Prayer Line Contact or interested in attending Prayer and Jana Linnebur ...... 796-1533 Action this summer, please contact Cyndi ...... [email protected] Weber, 620-238-1038 2019 Totus Tuus 5 5 5 5 5 Our local Totus Tuus week will be WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT July 14th -19th at St. Mark. As of May 27, 2019
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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY & S UNDAY MASSES - JUNE 8TH / 9 TH Sunday, June 2, 2019 Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers Lectors 8:00 AM Mass (People of the Parish) of Holy Communion 10:00 AM Mass (†Gilbert Simon) Josh Wappelhorst, Whitney Ann Spexarth, Donnie Schwartz, Austin Baalmann, Judy Seiler Monday, June 3, 2019 5:30 pm Aschenbrenner, Patrick Kraus John Spexarth 7:45 AM Mass (†Mary Ann Schmidt) Kenzie Coomes, Servers: Z. Buessing, J. Kraus John Hecht, Debra Hecht, Gavin Poindexter, Noah Dold, Kimberly Sigg 8:00 am Carmen May Tim Goebel Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Brennan Leighton, Alex Kraus, Mike Seltenreich, Sarah 7:45 AM Mass (†Carl Ewertz & Rosie Chris Roth 10:00 am William Kraus, Jack Kraus Brenner, Rebecca Dugan Ewertz-Messerschmidt) Servers: A. Jirak, G. Jirak Ushers Music Ministry Gift Bearers Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Mark Spexarth, Kerry Gage, Lori Kraus Steve Wappelhorst, Paul Simon Family 6:30 PM Mass (†Cathryn Spexarth) 5:30 pm Ben Kraus Kelly Simon Servers: J. Corrigan, TBD Jay Sigg, Kevin Bergkamp, Lector: R. Lies Laura Seiler Jeff & Lisa Kraus Dominic Bergkamp, 8:00 am Teresa Jirak Family Ken Clupny Thursday, June 6, 2019 7:45 AM Mass (†Alan Clupny) Ryan Sigg, Kevin Sigg, Richard Jena Roth Donald Seltenreich 10:00 am Suellentrop, Doyle Dodd Hope Buessing Family Servers: K. Sampson, M. Lies
Sacristan Family Paschal Candle Vocations Statue Friday, June 7, 2019 7:45 AM Mass (†Doreen Reida) 5:30 pm Jaclyn Walker June 2nd June 2nd Servers: A. Summers, D. Jones Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed 8:00 am Diane Slagle Saturday, June 8, 2019 June 9th June 9th 4:00-5:00 PM Confession Kari Kimbro 10:00 am Judy Seiler Judy Seiler 5:30 PM Mass (†Marlene Baier) EVENTS THIS WEEK : Tues 6/4 Knights of Columbus Officers Mtg @ 7:00 pm - Marian Room Sunday, June 9, 2019 8:00 AM Mass (†Robert Winter) Wed 6/5 Resisting Happiness Book Study @ 8:30 am - St. Anne Room 10:00 AM Mass (People of the Parish) Mass at Colwich Gardens @ 9:00 am Catholic School Parent Meeting @ 7:00 pm - St. Anne Room Keep an eye out for the new ministry
Fri 6/7 First Friday Adoration & Devotions @ 8:30 am schedule. Finding your own substitute
Sat 6/8 Altar Society Kitchen Cleaning @ 8:00 am is very much appreciated and helps the celebration of the Mass go smoothly. Come, Holy Spirit Thank you! Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Rosary Schedule June 1/2 Altar Servers V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created. June 8/9 Alar Society-Mother of R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Perpetual Help
Let us pray. O God, Who didst instruct the hearts June Money Counter Schedule of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant Jolene Spexarth Mary Belton us in the same Spirit to be truly wise, and ever to Don May rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. June Cemetery Mowing Schedule
Amen. Group 6 Joe Hemmen Group 7 Larry Blasi
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Sacred Heart Prayer List The Sick of the Parish Our Expectant Parents Shannon Gould Jennifer Baalmann Christi & Alex Butterfield Maria & Joe Hilger Please remember the homebound in your prayers. Isabel & Jared Mohr St. Jeanne Jugan, Pray for Us! PRAYER FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS Irene Metzinger Mary Rita Thomas Kathryn Ewertz St. Gerard, we honor you as the patron Alma Gegen Mary Blasi Ron Brummel of expectant mothers because of the Millie Seiler Laura Seiler Diane Suddeth miracle granted through your prayers for Carol Meyer Lois Wolcott Rita Rausch a woman in labor . Through your Val & Richard Reed Rose Bartelloni Joyce Lindekin intercession, protect all expectant mothers who the Lord has entrusted Elvira Melcher Janet Garrison Rosina Rau with tiny, infant souls. Bless them with Katie Suellentrop Mary Francis Grady health and fill them with love for the lives they carry. Our Military Personnel Give them courage to overcome the pain of childbirth, Lauren Simon, Daughter of Kelly & Angie Simon the strength to heal from it and a constant faith to rear Waylon Wilkinson, Grandson of Ted Lies their children in the spirit of Christ. Amen SSgt Jesse Kraus, Son of Pat & Lori Kraus Kurtis Liles, Son of Kelly & Karen Liles Urgent! Chad Mertes, Son of Sam & Mark Mertes TSgt Rochelle Palmer, Daughter of Robert & Sharon Scroggins Partners needed: SSgt Gabe Palmer, Son-In-Law of Robert & Sharon Scroggins 3-4 pm on Friday SSgt Kaleb Gage, Son of Kerry & Chris Gage Our Couples Preparing for Marriage 11 pm —Midnight Stephen Wary & Faith Seiwert July 6th Friday
Mitch Schwartz & Meghan McCloskey July 27th Please contact the office if you’d like to Diego Malache & Jill Ast August 3rd spend this hour with our Lord. Joseph Ginzel & Brittany Meyer August 17th
Jonathan Hemmen & Rebecca Tucker April 25, 2020 WICHITA ADORE MINISTRIES
There are a number of local WAM events taking place this summer. Check the bulletin board for more details!
July 3rd St. Joe, Ost, Adoration Under the Stars 8:45 pm
Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in Thee, have mercy on us. Congratulations to
Heart of Jesus, God the Father of Heaven, Stuart & Jamie Scheer have mercy on us. Who were married here on June 1, 2019
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