Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 24, 2021

Masses This Week: Happening this Week:

th Monday January 25th Monday January 25 8:05 a.m. -- +Anton Vu Quang Tuong SMGS Council of Education/5:30 pm/Mtg. Room “A” th Tuesday January 26th Tuesday January 26 5:15 p.m. -- +Maria Pham T Ven R.C.I.A./7 pm/Meeting Room #1 th Wednesday January 27th Wednesday January 27 8:05 a.m. -- +Vera Deneault P.R.E./6:45-8 pm th Thursday January 28th Thursday January 28 5:15 p.m. -- +Carol Moritz E.M. Training Session/6:30 pm/church Friday January 29th 8:05 a.m. -- +Larry Richards Saturday January 30th 5:00 p.m. -- +Edward & Elizabeth Ketter 6:30 p.m. -- +Bud Palen Sunday January 31st 8:00 a.m. – Nancy Sherffius 9:30 a.m. -- +Chet Gisick I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge 11:00 a.m. – People of St. Mary’s Parish Pat Jacobs and thank her for her approximately four 6:00 p.m. – Personal Intention years of service in being the coordinator for our parish

blood drives. Pat had been a helper for many years, but

then took over coordinating the blood drives when our parish nurse, Doris Worcester moved away from Salina. CONFESSIONS At this point in time, while she is still willing to help, Pat

would like to step back from her role as coordinator of th Monday, January 25 at 8:30 am the parish blood drives. Thursday, January 28th at 5:45 pm As I understand it, the primary responsibilities of Saturday, January 30th at 4:00 pm the coordinator are to help try to fill the blood donor

slots from one drive to the next, to arrange for

volunteers (or be present themselves) to welcome

donors and check them in as they arrive, to get LAST WEEK’S OFFERINGS: volunteers to bring food and/or snacks for the cantina,

and volunteers to staff the cantina for after donors give th Sunday, January 17 : $19,640.00 blood. The coordinator also is present while the blood January to date: $50,793.00 drive team sets up and tears down after to make sure Needed Weekly: $18,423.00 doors are opened and unlocked before, and secured Needed for Month: $79,835.00 after.

Therefore, if there is someone who would be MINISTRY OF PRAYER interested in volunteering as the coordinator of our PLEASE PRAY for all those who are disabled, in rest parish blood drives, I would be very interested in visiting homes and hospitals, and service personnel serving with them further about that role. overseas. (Names will be on this list for 1 month and Peace & Prayers, then removed unless notified otherwise. Fr. Kevin

PARISH EVENTS: DIOCESAN & CITY HAPPENINGS

There will be a training session for EXTRA-ORDINARY SALINANS FOR LIFE will host a “come & go” reception MINISTERS of the EUCHARIST on Thursday, January at the K of C Hall, 115 N 10th St., on Sunday, Jan. 24th 28th at 6:30 pm in the (parish hall) church. This session from 2-4 pm. At least one member of the Kansas will be for those who wish to become a new E.M. as well Legislature will be on hand to talk about the “Value as a refresher for any current E.M.’s who wish to come. Them Both” amendment and the prospects of getting Soon we hope to be able to start taking Communion to this important issue to a statewide vote of the people. the homebound once again. This will be a good At 3:30 pm a candlelight presentation of the history of opportunity to brush up on the guidelines for this. abortion in the U.S. will be given. Come and find out Covid-19 protocols will be covered during the session. how you can become involved in the pro-life community Please come if interested. We have a real need for more in Salina. Covid protocols will be followed. ministers at all Masses. Full-time BOOKKEEPER POSITION AVAILABLE at the CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS for Catholic Chancery Office, 103 N 9th St. Salary is $14- 2020 are available upon request for $16/hour depending on qualifications. Requirements of tax purposes. Please contact Kathy the position include: 2-5 years of experience with at [email protected] to have one accounting/finance assignments, A/P, processing mailed to you. Please allow a few invoices, receipts, and checks. Payroll processing, days to prepare your statement. premium deductions, vacation, sick leave accruals, and reconciling bank and credit card statements. Healthcare benefit experience preferred. Processing of gift receipts and disbursements. To request a full job description or for more information, please email Kim Hoelting, HR Director, at [email protected] or call her at Advertiser of the Week 342-0819.

BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY: 1st Corinthians-The Church & the Christian Community. St. Paul struggled with the same struggles we have today. Learn how he guides the church through scandals, immorality, persecution, division & other trials. Thursday mornings beginning February 4th from 9:00-10:30 am at Sacred Heart Cathedral. RSVP to Marlene at 342-0130 before January 28th. There is an optional $30 workbook.

The DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD SHOW, cutting to the heart of a deceptive culture, features a local priest every week. Tune in to 101.7 at noon on Saturdays and Mondays to hear the wisdom of the priests. This SCHOOL NEWS locally produced show is one

you don’t want to miss. Other show times are 1 am on JOB OPENING at SHJSHS: Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High Tuesdays, 9 pm on Wednesdays, and 10 pm on School has a part-time opening for an accompanist to Saturdays. You can also listen online at dvmercy.com, or begin in early February. This position will be for on the free phone app. approximately 22 hours per week. If you are interested, or need more information, please contact Janell Antholz SOUPER BOWL of Hope 2021: We will participate in at 827-4422 or 785-687-8013. this food collection drive again this year. More information will follow in next week’s bulletin.