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Sacred Heart Parish Volume 10 Issue 3 Ordinary Time 2016 Words from Fr. Dana Inside this Issue Unfortunately, this Confirmation, and as I was sitting with him Words from Fr. Dana 1 will be my last newslet- and some parishioners for dinner, he men- Words from Fr. David 1 ter column, as my new tioned that one of his goals as bishop is to assignment at St. Mary's "stay under the radar." He likes being How Genuine is Your Faith 3 in Ellis begins July 1. It bishop and wants to stay here long term as CYO / Youth Formation 4 is very difficult for me the spiritual leader of the diocese. I wanted Totus Tuus 4 to leave my parish fam- to tell him that was my goal too as pastor of ily whom I have loved Sacred Heart Parish! But I couldn't say any- Sacred Heart School News 5 and given my life to for thing at that time. Since there is no limit on The Story of Trevor Rassette 6 13 years. This is a great parish! I'll greatly how long a bishop can be a bishop of a dio- Shear Generosity, Holy Humor 6 miss everyone. Although change is difficult, cese, it seems logical to me that should apply it can also be good as new opportunities for to a pastor of a parish! Altar Society 7 growth arise for both the priest and the par- Hopefully, the newsletter will continue. Circle News 7 ish. I do feel a little apprehensive about Emily Wederski has volunteered to put her leaving and starting in a new place. I need to Knights of Columbus 8 skills to work as editor. It has been fun and put my trust in Jesus Christ, but it has been challenging for me to lay out and format the Daughters of Isabella 8 difficult. articles and pictures for the newsletter. Mak- Family Life Commission 8 I tried to stay under the radar, and I did ing everything fit together nicely requires Maintenance / Life Happenings 9 get an extra year, as the bishop wasn't aware attention to a lot of detail. There are many that I had been here for twelve years! It is creative ways in laying out a newsletter, so Fun Page 10 interesting that when the bishop was here for (Continued on page 2) Calendar of Events 11 Words from Fr. David As you know by As I look forward to move; I do not I extend my sincere gratitude to all now, updated by Fr. want to step into shoes of the nine lep- of you for your love, support, encour- Dana, soon I will be ers who did not thank God for what He agement and acceptance. Although I leaving to go to the had done for them. But I do want to left my home; I never felt like I was Beloit cluster of par- count myself with the one leper who away from home. It is because of your ishes as associate returned to God with gratitude of love, care and concern, that made me pastor. In reality, I heart. Therefore, I do remember now feel at home. This is a wonderful parish am saddened about with sincere thanks to all of you for and I really enjoyed my stay here. I this transition and all the more it is so making my stay so comfortable and have learned a lot from you too. You painful for me to leave this place as I homey. First and foremost I am most have done so much for me. This is my am getting settled and coming to know beholden to God for His immense first parish in the United States and I the people. On the other hand, I am blessings, unfathomable love and un- will never forget it. happy to move because the other place ceasing care and protection. I owe my Finally, in the words of Eleanor needs my ministry. Although I have deepest sentiment and gratitude to my Roosevelt, “I am who I am today be- lived here for a little while, I have an mentor and guide, Rev. Dana D. Clark, cause of the choices I made yesterday.” enormous amount of experience and the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Similarly what I am going to be tomor- fine memories talk about. I was like a Colby, Ks for his spiritual guidance, row because of the choices I have made babe introduced into this parish but meticulous correction, pastoral-inputs today. It is you who have given this you have nurtured me to walk on my and above all your love and friendship, magnificent opportunity to make my own now. I was a stranger but you wel- which have truly facilitated and sculp- choices in par excellence. Thanking you comed me with your warmth of love tured me to do my ministry in a better once again from the bottom of my and care. way in the coming days. heart, missing you all so much.

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(Continued from page 1) first semester. Will Allen, who will School Update be graduating from Benedictine you can expect to see changes and im- There has been a few changes at the College with an elementary educa- provements in future newsletters. school this year in regards to principal tion degree in December, will take over second semester. Will is the In regards to the "little" bookstore and teaching positions: son of Don and Colleen Allen of that I tried to maintain in the back of the ♦ As you many know, Mr. Harvey Brewster. He is excited about com- Church, Pat Erickson, Cindy Cersovsky, Swager resigned as principal for ing back home and teaching in a and Anita Horinek have volunteered to personal reasons. Catholic school. It will be good for keep it going. I didn't run it as a busi- the children to have another male ness, but as a service. I often gave books ♦ Mrs. Alice Ziegler, our kindergarten influence in the school. and rosaries away and supplemented it teacher, will become the interim at times with my own money. Expect principal for the 2016-2017 school ♦ Sharon Shirley, our preschool some changes and improvements in year. She is planning on retiring teacher, is retiring after 22 years. how it will be maintained in the future. next year, so we will be searching Robin Whelchel will be taking over for a principal for next year. preschool. Robin has a degree in The building project for the rectory Early Childhood Development. She garage is moving along. Larry Schlick ♦ Lori Truetkin, our fourth grade is from Colby, a graduate of Colby will be the general contractor for the teacher, wanted to move down to kindergarten. She will become the High School. Robin and her hus- project. A contract for the work to be band live in Colby. She did her done has been written and approved by kindergarten teacher for the 2016- student teaching here at Sacred the diocesan lawyer and ready for sig- 2017 school year. She is very excited Heart. She has been preschool natures. The garage will be a 32' x 30' about the change. teacher at St. Joseph in Oakley for two-car garage with a breezeway be- ♦ Torie Schrick, wife of Paul Schrick the past four years. tween the rectory and garage (see pic- and daughter-in-law of Tom & Tina ture below). The driveway will be Schrick, has been hired as fourth ♦ Christina Wyscaver, in addition to about 45' x 30'. There will be an "attic" grade teacher. She has been the fifth being our reading teacher, will also storage area built into the garage. The grade teacher at St. Joseph's in Oak- be the school librarian for the 2016- cost will depend on how much labor is ley for the past five years. She too 2017 school year. The plan is for donated. Without any donated labor is excited about teaching at Sacred Mrs. Ziegler to take over as librar- the estimated cost is between $75,000 - Heart. ian after she retires from full-time $80,000. Note that donated labor can be teaching next year. ♦ Mindy Curry, our second grade applied to a person's charitable contri- teacher, is stepping down as full- bution for the year. Money has been put time teacher and will be part time, Although a lot of changes, I feel we aside for the garage. Having a garage helping, primarily, in kindergarten will have a very good and strong staff for the priests has been a parish goal for and preschool. for the coming school year. I'm excited years and is now being realized. about the changes, and wish that I could ♦ Judy Shull, who taught second be part of them. grade in the public school for years, will come out of retirement and be Father Dana our second grade teacher for the

Volume 10, Issue 3 Page 3 How Genuine is Your Faith From a homily given by Fr. Dana on ing isn’t fun. ineness of our faith is tested. Divine Mercy Sunday, 2011. There are many ways to suffer – Now if a person discovers (or How genuine is your faith? Is some minor and some really major. realizes) that he doesn’t have genu- your faith in Jesus Christ strong, We don’t like it. And we shouldn’t ine faith, how does he get it? weak, fair, non-existent? How do we like it. We need to accept it with First by desiring it. It is in our prove the genuineness and depth of faith, but we should not like it. Jesus true desire that we open ourselves to our faith? A good question. The first even asked his father to take away God’s graces that will lead to a genu- letter of Saint Peter gives us one way his cup of suffering, but he says "but ine faith. that we prove that our faith is genu- not my will, but your will be done." ine. It is a way we may not like, be- Jesus didn’t like it, but he accepted it. Second, we approach Jesus in cause it involves suffering, and we He was obedient, not bitter or resent- prayer; we confide in him; talking to don’t really like that word. One way, ful. He proved his love for his Father him about our fears and hurts; plac- St. Peter says, that we may prove and us through acceptance of his ing ourselves into his hands, saying that our faith in Jesus Christ is real is suffering. His love and mercy contin- “I need you Jesus, I can’t do it in our suffering through various tri- ued to be given, not taken away. alone.” If angry, tell Jesus that you als. feel angry; then ask him for the grace If our faith is genuine, then we of wisdom. If you feel life is unfair, Can we still give praise, glory accept the trials that come our way. tell him that you think life is unfair. and honor to Jesus Christ in the Now, we do need to be careful in He would probably agree with you midst of our losses, in the midst of seeking to suffer for Jesus, because (he was crucified), then ask him for our trials and tribulations, in the we may fall into the danger of devel- the grace of understanding. If you midst of our suffering? If the answer oping an illusionary suffering – find- feel afraid, tell that him you are is “yes” then, perhaps, our faith is ing suffering that is not real, an afraid; then ask him for the grace of genuine. Our faith, St. Peter says, is imagined persecution that doesn’t courage. If you feel sad, tell Jesus more precious than gold. It needs to exist. It is better to say that I really you are sad; then ask him to come be tested. And a real test of our faith don’t want to suffer, but I’ll accept it closer to you. In the process of open- (this precious gift) is found through for the sake of Jesus and that my ing our hearts through our desire our trials (through our sufferings, faith in Jesus will continue in the and prayer, we will see God working our losses). midst of my suffering. Although we – our faith becoming more genuine were made for love and happiness, it If our life is always good and as we see love working, perhaps not is often through our suffering that perfect, is faith even necessary? Do directly, but through the actions and we grow in love and happiness. we need to believe and trust in Jesus words of others. If our hearts are not Through Jesus’ suffering came our Christ, if we have no struggles? open, graces cannot flow. Probably not. When our life is going salvation. Finally, we turn to Jesus with well, it is easy for us to say, “I have But if we don’t have faith or our trust. By placing our trust in Jesus faith in God.” But how do we know faith isn’t genuine, then we won’t we receive his love. The message of that faith is real? What happens deal with suffering (with our trials Jesus’ mercy is that he wants us to when trials and tribulations come and tribulations) very well. Anger, trust him, to have confidence in him, along? Do we tend to blame God? resentment, hurt, hatred, unhappi- and to confide in him. He calls us to Does God become the bad guy? Do ness, bitterness, unrest are the re- the fountain of his mercy. Jesus we turn away from God in effect sults. Life becomes hell for us and speaks these words to St. Faustina: saying, “I’ll teach God a lesson by those around us. But if our faith is (the chosen secretary of God’s not believing or trusting in him (by genuine, then we have hope, and mercy) “I am Love and Mercy itself. not praying or going to church). I’ll love continues. If our faith is genu- When a soul approaches me with show this God by becoming a bitter, ine, it doesn’t mean we won’t feel trust, I fill it with such an abundance angry, hateful person.” A person sadness or pain. It does mean that of graces that it cannot contain them may not think in those words, but we don’t become bitter or hateful; it within itself, but radiates them to their actions in effect may say that. means that we continue to believe other souls. Well, we don’t teach God lessons, he and trust in Jesus, that we continue teaches us. We can’t really hurt God; to have hope. It is in the suffering Let us pray for genuine faith – a we can only hurt ourselves. Suffer- through various trails that the genu- faith that believes and trusts in a merciful and loving God.

Volume 10, Issue 3 Page 4 CYO / Youth Formation Where did all the time go ? It seems like it was just last Wednesday evening that we were sitting down with the CYO youth to begin our first (September, 2015) Y-Disciple meal and group sessions. April 27 was our last 2015-2016 meal together as a large group. We enjoyed some very "lively" games. Some people even got into a "win at all costs" mode. And, we had just about everyone "jumping through hoops" (literally)! But that's what Jesus did for us and all mankind. He put his life on the line and jumped through all the hoops the world had to offer (being born as a hu- man, being subject to his parents, learn- ing to be a carpenter, calling 12 men to choose one apostle, he chose twelve. group through graduation. In this way be his disciples and the list goes on and Our teams were made up of many we develop trust and focus on how to on). Jesus was going to win our souls, members, not just one. And, as many respond to some of the challenges that no matter what the cost, and he paid of the local news items in my home the world has to offer us as Catholics. the price with his death on the Cross. town paper ended:"a good time was Jesus never told his disciples that fol- At our last Wednesday meeting, had by all." lowing him would be easy. In fact, he the CYO youth and mentors were di- did tell them that they, too, would suf- The mentors are key in the Y- vided into teams. It was a test of team fer (in this life), but if they trusted in Disciple program. As much as possi- unity, and as Fr. David mentioned in him and remained strong in their faith, ble, each mentor begins with a group one of his children's homilies, we are (e.g. freshman girls) and stays with that stronger when united. Jesus didn't (Continued on page 5) Totus Tuus Totus Tuus – during the 2015-2016 school year 1. A sign-up sheet is in the back of Totally Yours is a meet during the day beginning at the church and and can be brought Catholic youth 9:00 a.m., with Mass held daily at to the rectory or put in the collection program dedi- 11:30 a.m., and ending at 3:00 p.m. at Mass. cated to sharing (Monday through Friday). Those Volunteers are not limited to just the Gospel and who have completed Seventh the parents of students participating promoting the through Twelfth grade meet in the so anyone who would like to volun- Catholic faith evening from 7:30 – 9:45 p.m. teer and is available, please contact through cateche- (Sunday through Thursday). Please me about the possibility of helping. sis, evangeliza- mark the dates for this summer on tion, Christian witness, and Eucharis- your calendar – June 26 through July Laura Schwarz, tic worship. The goal of Totus Tuus is to help young people develop their relationship with Jesus Christ so that there is an intimate friendship whereby He may lead them to the Father by the power of the Holy Spirit. The program calls upon col- lege students and seminarians to carry out this mission. Each day is filled with Mass, Marian Devotion, Catechetical Instruction, Vocation Discernment, and FUN! Those who have completed First – Sixth grade

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Sacred Heart Catholic School News playing one. Recorder, Eukelele, Piano without reservation that this has been Music and Guitar have captured the imagina- the very best year of teaching and these tion and talents of many of our stu- have have been the very best students I WOW! That's dents. What about the dancing that have ever had. one word to occurred on "Bring A Friend To School describe them. Day? Usually people only have that Wally Severson FANTASTIC is much fun dancing at wedding dances! another word to The enthusiasm that is exhibited by describe them. “Caught Ya Being these wonderful children is inspiring. Who is them, When their eyes light up and the Healthy” you ask? Why, brightness of their smiles fills the room, the Sacred Heart you just know that the Holy Spirit is Dear Sacred Heart School, music students of course! They are close by. How else can you explain the eager to learn and have such wonderful wonderful warmth and emotion that We’d like to congratulate you for be- singing voices. Many of you heard fills your soul when you are in the ing Thomas County Coalition’s first them at the Christmas Concert, the Ele- presence of such innocence? ever “Caught Ya Being Healthy” re- mentary Honor Choir in Hays, the Pre- School/Pre-K Spring Program, the Kin- Oh, did I mention their beautiful cipient. Your continued efforts to dergarten Spring Tea and at the school voices? Please, please, please tell them make physical activity a priority Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays. when their music inspires you to come within your school is something that They have learned that "to Sing is to closer to GOD. That is what they pray should be recognized! With your Pray Twice." With such fantastic sing- will happen for you whenever they are outstanding turnout of 25 students at ing voices, their songs may even count leading the music at Mass. When they Bike to School Day, Walking School as three and four prayers. As parents sing the "Agnus Dei," you'd better be Bus and Walking Challenge, your and members of the Sacred Heart Par- prepared to wipe away the tears. school definitely sets the bar high for ish, we are extremely blessed by these This past school year has been the others to follow! children. best I ever experienced. Having been Congratulations, and keep up the Sacred Heart students want to in education for nearly 17 years, most GREAT WORK! learn instruments, if they aren't already of that time teaching Music, I can say

(Continued from page 4) faith and bonds with each other St. Isidore over the past year by working they would be justly rewarded together on the annual fruit 1070-1130 in Heaven. Our mentors en- sales; participating in Trick or Isidore was born near Madrid, courage and discuss with the Treat So Others Can Eat pro- Spain. At the age of 12 he was sent youth how our Catholic faith gram; adoration and the Sacra- to work for a wealthy landowner, helps us to be a team (with Je- ment of Reconciliation; doing a John de Vergas. He ended up sus and other Catholics), to be Living Rosary; attending working for him for the rest of his strong against the temptations NCYC in Indianapolis and at- life. Isidore went to Mass every and snares of the devil. tending the CYO Convention in morning but often reported to work Salina. Many of these activities late. Late, though he was, his plow- The team includes parents would not be possible without ing was helped by angels that re- and others who encourage the parents help and support. sulted in three times more produc- youth to know right from Thanks for being good parents, tivity. His coworkers and his boss wrong. It includes the volun- mentors, helping with Fruit witnessed such miraculous events and had great re- teers who provide meals to the spect for Isidore. St. Isidore loved the poor and loved Sales, being Sponsors to NCYC CYO youth on Wednesday the animals. One snowy day, when going to the mill and the list goes on and on. nights, much the same as Jesus with corn to be ground, he passed a flock of pigeons did with the loaves and fishes. So, from all of Sacred Heart scratching for food on the hard surface of the frosty They all came to hear Jesus be- CYO to All of You. May God ground. Taking pity on the poor animals, he poured cause their souls hungered for bless You and keep you and half of his sack of precious corn upon the ground for the Word, and, they did not go your families safe and sound. the birds, despite the mocking of witnesses. When he reached the mill, however, the bag was full, and the away hungry (either body or corn, when it was ground, produced double the ex- soul). Wally Severson pected amount of flour. Speaking of unity: the CYO Feast Day is May 15. Patron Saint of farmers. youth have strengthened their

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The Story of Trevor Rassette (by Fr. Dana Clark) was very touching for me and those moved. He died a few minutes later. who were there in his room. There was My nephew Trevor (like Jesus and nothing more that could be done for many others) was a grain of wheat that Trevor. The decision was made by his died, but in his dying he produced dad and mom to say our last goodbyes much fruit: There was the fruit of a and then set Trevor free. It was a hard deeper understanding of the sanctity of decision, but the only decision. life. There was the fruit of compassion As I watched Trevor lying on his for those who suffer. There was the back with all the tubes coming out of fruit of love – a love that can overcome Trevor came into the world on him, I noticed his little hand moving, as all bitterness, hostilities, and jealousies May 11 of the year 2002. It was the if he was reaching out. I put my finger in a person’s life, a love that is to be one year birthday of his cousin into his hand, and, so very lightly, he shared with others. Finally, there is a Emma, and the one year anniversary closed it. Maybe it was just a reflex or picture of Trevor taken when he of my graduation from the seminary. maybe it was his spirit trying to ex- opened his eyes for the first time, 10 He died from complications of a press itself, wanting something to hold days after his birth -- a fruit that will be heart problem six weeks later on June on to. remembered by many – a picture of a 24, my parent’s 52nd wedding anni- set of eyes that touches your heart. On that day for the first time in his versary. short life, Trevor was held by another As we reflect on Jesus’ passion and During his short life Trevor person. His mother was the first to death, as we relate to the stories such as touched the hearts of many – family, hold him. As Trevor was placed in his my nephew’s, we begin to realize how friends, nurses, and doctors. He mother’s arms, he opened his eyes and important the virtue of selfless love is showed us the importance and sanctity of looked up at his mother; his spirit ac- in our lives. We are called to love one life as we watched him struggle for life. knowledging, in a way, her love for another as Christ loves us. That should He taught us the meaning of compassion him; his spirit sensing / experiencing be our desire: to truly love one another, and love as we hugged each other to the love, the compassion, and the gen- Our challenge is to live it – not always wipe away the tears. We prayed for a tleness of those around him. He was easy, not always clear on how to do it. miracle and Trevor showed us the then held by his dad, some of his aunts The more suffering we see and experi- miracle of love and the miracle of family. (Sheri, Mickey, Rhonda, Tammy), his ence, the greater our desire to love We prayed for a sign of God’s presence cousin Emily, and finally his grandma should be and the greater the realiza- and Trevor opened his eyes and Rassette. After that he was placed back tion of what our purpose in life is: to touched our hearts. on his little bed and we all walked out know, love, serve God. and waited as all the tubes were re- The last few hours of Trevor’s life Shear Generosity Holy Humor her back. "Cut right here," she told A man and his ever-nagging wife went When my eight-year-old daugh- the hairdresser, her hands at chin on vacation to Jerusalem. While they ter, Emily announced that she level. "Eleven inches," the hairdresser were there, the wife passed away. The wanted to cut her long red hair, I measured. undertaker told the husband, “You can hesitated. "Are you sure?" I asked, have her shipped home for $5,000, or adjusting her French braid. Her hair Emily was transformed. I looked you can bury her here, in the Holy was her trademark and she'd never down at the beautiful red locks on Land, for $150.” The man thought had a real cut, only a trim. But Emily the floor, wondering if my daughter about it and told him he would just was determined. She'd read a maga- had any regrets. "Some little girl out have her shipped home. The under- zine story about Locks of Love, a there is gonna be really happy," she taker asked, “Why would you spend nonprofit company that makes hair- said. Then I realized that I'd over- $5,000 to ship your wife home, when it pieces for children who have lost looked Emily's true trademark-her would be wonderful to be buried here their hair, and wanted to help. big heart. and you would spend only $150?” The man replied, “Long ago a man died "You'll look totally different, here, was buried here, and three days Emily," I warned again at the hair- later he rose from the dead. I just can't dresser's. Emily undid her braid and take that chance.” shook her hair loose until it fell down

Volume 10, Issue 3 Page 7 Altar Society Queen Mary Circle Women) will be hosted by the West Queen Mary Circle The Annual Vicariate on August 20, 2016, in the Ladies Spring met on Monday, May 2, Sacred Heart church basement in Salad Lunch- at the Meadow Lake Res- Colby. Registration will be from eon was held taurant for a supper 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. The $25 registra- May 1 in the meeting following the tion fee includes continental break- basement of 5:30 p.m. Mass. Father fast, lunch, speakers and meeting. the church. General Altar Society Dana, Father David and Bishop Weisenburger will attend provided the table settings, drinks Jeannie Solko joined us and say Mass at 11:00 a.m. The and bread. Many great salads were for the meal. A good speakers are Noelle Garcia from enjoyed and recipes were shared. time was had by all. Officers for next year Garden City and representatives There were door prizes for all ages. will remain the same: President - Mary from Casting Nets in Wichita. There Around 30 attendees enjoyed a cou- Heier; Secretary - Anne Guilfoyle and Treas- will be raffle items available includ- ple hours of fellowship. They urer - Marilyn Friesen. ing a beautiful “Amazing Grace” learned and shared information Queen Mary Circle had the yearly ga- quilt. A silent auction will also be about St. Catherine of Sienna who is rage sale on Friday, June 3 and Saturday, held. Tickets are available for $1 the patron saint of Italy and a Doc- June 4 organized by Marilyn Friesen. This is each or 6 for $5 by contacting Pat tor of the Church (1970). Catherine one of our major fundraisers for the year Erickson at 462-3890 or the parish of Siena was canonized by Pope and helps support our circle projects and office. The drawing will be August Pius II in 1461. Most were sur- causes. 20 at the convention and you need prised to learn St. Catherine was not need to be present to win. The illiterate until she prayed for the Over the summer months we will par- convention will end around 4:00 ability to read and her prayer was ticipate in Father Dana and Father David's p.m. Please mark your calendars answered. Keep this event in mind going away party. We will also help Gen- and plan to attend. Registration next year and put it on your calen- eral Altar Society with the Salina Diocese information will be in the Register dar to attend. Council of Catholic Women (SDCCW) Con- and future bulletins. vention, which will be held August 20 in The Annual SDCCW (Salina Colby. Diocese Council of Catholic Our Circle usually meets the first Mon- day of the month but our next meeting will Holy Family Circle be the end of August due to Labor Day. If you are interested in attending the meeting Women of Faith, women of faith who ministered to or joining Queen Mary Circle, please call Jesus while he was on earth were Mary Heier at 785-443-3184 As we move into bold in standing up for Jesus even the summer through His darkest hours; our wit- months, our rou- St. Monica Circle ness is so needed every day by our tines often change families and the other people in our St Monica's circle had a bit. For those of lives. During this Year of Mercy, we their last meeting of the us with children are reminded of the importance of year at El Dos De Oros at home, summer forgiving ourselves and others for with the attending usually means any wrong doing as well as perform- members enjoying a organizing different types of activi- ing works of mercy. Many times it is good Mexican meal. ties to keep our children busy dur- the example shown by faithful We have donated to ing the break from school activities. women that helps others see the im- various charitable For those of us without children at portance of being merciful. May we causes including the home, the warmer weather can still all strive to be this example every summer meals for chil- bring different type of activities ei- day! If you have questions about the dren, the golf tournament and individuals ther more or less stressful depending Holy Family Circle, please call needing help with medical expenses. We on our circumstances. No matter Marilyn Unger at 785-462-0242 or help clean the church when assigned. We what changes summer brings, our Amanda Juenemann at 785-443-0467. will also help with the farewell for Father need for staying close to God never Have a safe and blessed summer. Dana and Father David. We won't have any changes. summer meetings, but will resume them in With love, The Holy Family Circle encour- September with our annual salad supper. If ages all women of faith to continue any ladies would like to join the circle, call to build their relationship with God Evelyn Mannebach at 785-462-2271. Have a over the summer months. Just as the The Holy Family Circle wonderful summer.

Volume 10, Issue 3 Page 8 Knights of Columbus Daughters of Isabella The Knights of Co- on Father’s Day, June 19, at 5:30 p.m. The Daughters of lumbus building It is being held in the parking lot and Isabella have been has been ordered playground area. We have also re- very busy in April and it is being served the school and the gym air and May. In manufactured. conditioning units will be up and April, seven mem- Stephen’s Construc- running by that time. bers attended the tion will be putting state conference in Hays. We The Colby Police Department is up the shell and pouring the con- learned about The Year of Mercy and once again sponsoring a Touch-A- crete. The Knights will be finishing the St. John's Bible at the presenta- Truck event in Fike Park on July 23 the inside. We are hoping the shell tions. Later that evening, we enjoyed from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The a Catholic comedy routine entitled will be erected in June or July de- Knights of Columbus will be serving “Till Death Do We Part.” Everyone pending how busy they are. Our hot dogs for a free will offering. had a lot of fun. family movie night went well. We Dads spend some quality time with showed the “Peanuts” movie and the At our April meeting, Mary your kids, come help us help others. $100 we raised was given to Brennen Heier joined our circle. We are so Ostmeyer. We have welcomed sev- The Knights are planning to have excited to have her with us. This eral new members into the K of C a steak supper before our August summer, we plan to meet on June 19 and hope to welcome several more meeting. We hope all the members to help with Father Dana and Father over the next year. If you would like will plan to attend. David's going away party. We are to join our organization, let me know also hoping to host a Poker Tourna- Forever in Christ, ment on a Saturday in September. as we can always use the help. Our next meeting will be on August Don’t forget to come to the going Dick Snider 4 at 6:30 p.m. All parish women are away BBQ for Fr. Dana and Fr. David welcome.

Family Life Commission

The Family Life page. It’s titled “Sacred Heart Catho- Our mission is to support the Commission wel- lic Church and School.” On the page, growth and development of our par- comed Tera Binder you’ll find weekly updates and re- ish and its many families in a practi- to our committee minders of church and school events. cal way and to enrich family living this Spring. Thanks, Join and find a great place to connect within the parish community. In this Tera, for your will- with other members of the Sacred world, marriages and families are ingness to sacrifice Heart family. Even Father David being attacked. We ask you to pray time for our parish. Micheal has joined. for courageous families to uphold the sanctity of life and marriage. We’ve been preparing for several Our most recent endeavor has events coming up within the next few been planning a parish mission for months. If you haven’t made it to the upcoming year. We have invited one of the “Date Nights,” we invite Kevin Cotter from the Fellowship of you to mark your calendars for the Catholic University Students to speak next one on August 27 at 6:30 p.m. to our parish about what it means to You’ll spend relaxed quality time be a disciple of Jesus and how we can with your spouse, meet other couples make disciples in our homes. He will from the parish, and be inspired to be visiting Colby for a two-night mis- continue living out your vocation of sion in January of 2017. If you are marriage. Don’t forget that we also interested in joining our Parish Mis- offer free babysitting in the school sion Committee, which will meet ap- gym. Watch for more details in the proximately every other month, we bulletin. You won’t be disappointed! would appreciate your ideas and help. Contact Elisa Horinek at 785- If you’re on Facebook, please 458-9311 if you are interested. “LIKE” our new parish and school

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Upcoming Repairs Around the Church It should be an interesting and busy able to do most of the work. We are also looking into mov- summer at Sacred Heart. We are going ing and re-siding the old garage so we can use it for storage. to finally build a garage next to the We would like to move it now so when we build the parish rectory. It started out as a garage/bus center in a few years we won’t have to move it again. barn/workshop and due to the ex- McKee’s are going to start installing the air conditioners in pense, it is now going to be a 30 x 30 the school gym about May 16 and it should take about a double car garage. Larry Schlick is week. The only other major project at the school is the re- going to be in charge of building it and placement of the hot water line. The line is galvanized and we are going to use volunteers from over the years it has become plugged because of the hard the parish to do the work. This is a water. All in all it is going to be a busy and fun filled sum- great way to give back to the parish and to save some mer. If you get bored and would like to help, just let me money. We think we will save about $20,000. We will have know, there is always something to do at Sacred Heart. to pay for some of the major work to be done but the com- mittee feels with the talent of our parishioners, we should be Dick Snider Life Happenings — March 1, 2016—May 31, 2016 BAPTISMS 3. Jenna Chanel (Patmon) Tuma 7. Journey Marie Carney Born October 15, 1991 1. Adeline Sue Horinek Born February 28, 2012 Profession of Faith March 26, 2016 Born October 22, 2015 Baptized April 10, 2016 Baptized December March 13, 2016 Daughter of James & Tricia (Koerperich) DEATHS Daughter of Adam & Megan (Stefan) Carney Horinek 1) De;lores Jean Aumiller passed away on 8. Ella Faith Ostmeyer February 29, 2016. She was born May 2. Bella Rae Dempewolf 24, 1933. Funeral service was held March Born March 7, 2016 4, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church. Ser- Born April 7, 2014 Baptized May 1, 2016 vices were conducted by Fr. Dana Clark. Baptized March 19, 2016 Daughter of Jason & Leann (Manhart) and Fr. David Micheal. Burial was at Daughter of Aaron & Jessica (Stephenson) Ostmeyer Sacred Heart Cemetery, Colby. Dempewolf 2) Lucy A. Curtin passed away on March 9. Theo Quint Ryker 20, 2016. She was born September 20, 3. Blair Frances Dempewolf Born February 24, 2016 1918. Funeral service was held March 23, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church. Services Born January 8, 2016 Baptized May 28, 2016 were conducted by Fr. Dana Clark. and Baptized March 19, 2016 Son of Jeremy & Michelle (Kaus) Quint Fr. David Micheal. Burial was at Sacred Daughter of Aaron & Jessica (Stephenson) Heart Cemetery, Colby. 10. Ayden Madeline Martinez Dempewolf 3) Gerald “”Jerry” Dellere passed away on Born April 18, 2016 May 4, 2016. He was born February 28, 4. Liam James Toews Baptized May 29, 2016 1935. Funeral service was held May 4, Born January 30, 2016 Daugther of Fernando Martinez & Kimberly 2016 at Sacred Heart Church, Selden, KS. Services were conducted by Fr. Baptized March 26, 2016 Wessel. Dana Clark. and Fr. Mark Berland. Son of Welsey & Kayla (Zodrow) Toews Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery, RCIA Selden. 5. Isaac Floris Gardner Born March 23, 2016 1. Chelsey Marie (Schissler) Hackney 4) Robert Gerald “Jerry” Messamore passed Baptized April 9, 2016 away on May 24, 2016. He was born Born December 21, 1984 May 10, 1926. Funeral service was held Son of Todd & Rhonda (Weiser) Gardner Baptized March 26, 2016—Easter Vigil May 28, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church,

6. Tripp Thomas Donelan Colby. Services were conducted by Fr. 2. Katerine Geraldine Richardson Dana Clark. and Fr. David Micheal. Born February 24, 2015 Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Baptized March 26, 2016 Born November 24, 1930 Colby Son of Christopher Donelan & Chelsey Profession of Faith March 26, 2016 (Schissler) Hackney Volume 10, Issue 3 Fun Page Page 10

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1 The theological virtue by which we desire and ex- 34 pect from God both eternal life and the grace we need to attain it (CCC 1817). 3 The teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount on the meaning and way to true happiness 5 6 (cf. Mt 5:1-12).

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Calendar of Events: June 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016 June 3 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Sacred Heart “Swinging Fore The Lord” Parish Golf Tournament Meadow Lake Golf Course Queen Mary Garage Sale – 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. School Gym June 4 Queen Mary Garage Sale – 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. School Gym Sacred Heart Cathedral in Deacon Luke Thielen’s Ordination to the Priesthood – 10:00 a.m. Salina June 6 K of C Meeting – 8:00 p.m. Knights Room Parish Office Conference June 13 First Auction Meeting - Noon Room School Council Meeting – 7:15 p.m. School Library June 16-18 Discovery Camp for Girls Concordia June 19 Father’s Day Going Away Party for Fr. Dana – 5:00 p.m. School Parking Lot Prayer and Action Hays, KS Parish Office Conference June 20 Finance Council – 7:00 p.m. Room June 26-July 1 Totus Tuus Church Basement/School Parish Office Conference June 27 Liturgy Commission – 6:30 p.m. Room Parish Office Conference Parish Council – 7:30 p.m. Room June 29 Day of Prayer for Daughters of Isabella Members – 8:15 a.m. Mass Church June 30 Father Dana’s Last Day – He will be missed very much. July 1 Welcome Fr. Richard Daise to Sacred Heart Parish July 4 Independence Day Holiday – Parish Office Closed Parish Office Conference July 18 Second Auction Committee Meeting - Noon Room Parish Office Conference Finance Council – 7:00 p.m. Room July 24-29 Prayer in Action Junction City Parish Office Conference July 25 Liturgy Commission – 6:30 p.m. Room Parish Office Conference Parish Council – 7:30 p.m. Room August 1 K of C Meeting – 8:00 p.m. Knights Room August 4 Daughters of Isabella Audit – 6:30 p.m. and Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Knights Room Fruit Sale Orders - DUE Parish Office August 4-7 Cursillo in Christianity Men’s Weekend Victoria Parish Office Conference August 8 Third Auction Meeting – Noon Room Home & School Meeting 6:30 p.m. School Lounge St. Monica Circle Meeting – 7:00 p.m. TBA School Council Meeting – 7:15 p.m. School Library August 10 Teachers Report Back To School Home and School – 6:30 p.m. School Lounge School Council – 7:15 p.m. School Library August 13 Fourth Annual Men’s Conference – St. Mary’s Parish Hays August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Family Circle Meeting – 7:30 p.m. Church Basement Parish Office Conference Finance Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Room (Continued on page 12)

Calendar of Events (Continued) August 18 First Day of School Salina Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention (Friday meet- August 19-20 ing)(Saturday 11:00 a.m. Mass and meal with the Bishop followed by conclusion Church Basement of the convention Friday meeting. Saturday - 11:00 a.m. Mass with the Bishop; meal; meeting Church/Church Basement Parish Office Conference August 22 Fourth Auction Meeting - Noon Room Parish Office Conference Liturgy Commission Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Room Queen Mary Circle Meeting after 5:30 p.m. Mass TBA Parish Office Conference Parish Council Meeting – 7:30 p.m. Room August 24 CYO Fruit Sales Delivery Date and Pick Up – 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. 4-H Building

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Genesis Catholic Engaged Encounter Parish Outreach Ministries Genesis is the local food pantry for Thomas County. Engaged Encounter is an intense working weekend that Catholic Charities Contact: Genesis Food Pantry will help prepare you for your life as husband and wife. Catholic Charities is a social service agency of the Phone #: 785.460.7930 Contact: Chad & Angela Zimmerman Catholic Diocese of Salina, providing quality services to Phone #: 785.460.1818 those in need. Retrouvaille E-Mail: [email protected] Local Website: www.salinacee.com Contact: Catholic Charities Office Retrouvaille is a weekend designed to provide the tools Phone # 877.625.2664 to help put a couple’s marriage back in order again. National Website: www.engagedencounter.org Website: www.catholiccharitiessalina.org Contacts: Tim & Betty Stolz Parish Organizations Natural Family Planning Phone #: 316.796.0553 Jake Samour Youth Faith Formation/CYO-Wally Severson– 462-2179 Natural Family Planning (the Church-approved method Phone #: 316.685-5240 Knights of Columbus— Dick Snider 443-1558 for birth control) provides an opportunity for couples Cursillo—Pat Erickson 462-3890 to learn about their natural body signs for the purpose Marriage Encounter of planning a pregnancy. Altar Society—Pat Erickson 462-3890 Marriage Encounter is a weekend program that gives Contact: Tina Schrick Phone #: 785.462.6845 married couples an opportunity to reactivate, improve, Daughters of Isabella—Alex Williams 620-952-1090 and grow in their couple communications. Holy Family Circle—Marilyn Unger & 462-0242 Emergency Pregnancy Service Contact: Dave & Joan Dunn Amanda Juenemann 443-0467 This service provides counseling and other assistance Phone #: 785.628.1795 Queen Mary Circle—Mary Heier 462-7459 to women who have an crisis pregnancy. St. Monica Circle—Evelyn Mannebach 460-2271 Contact: Tina Schrick Handmaidens Prayer Group-Marg Mowry 460-2255 Phone #: 785.462.3022 or toll-free at 855-653-3066