Sacred Heart Times

Sacred Heart Parish Volume 10 Issue 1 Advent 2015 Words from Fr. Dana Inside this Issue It is great to have an asso- We are still working on a design for build- Words from Fr. Dana 1 ciate, Fr. David Micheal. ing a garage east on the rectory. We had to He has been a big help so wait until the houses were removed in order to Words from Fr. David 1 far! properly survey the property, which is neces- Church Teaching on Cremation 2 sary for specifying the details for building the In regards to adding a structure. CYO/ Faith Formation 3 sixth grade to the school, Sacred Heart Catholic School 3 letters have been sent out Check out the book store and the display to parishioners to see in back of the church for Christmas items. I Knights of Columbus 5 what support and com- added some rosaries and a number of chil- Altar Society, Circles 6 mitment the parish has for the potential dren's books and color books. change. D of I 7 I put together an activity booklet for chil- The auction netted a little over $70,000. dren. The theme is on mira- Remembering Prayer Service 7 The Itemless Item this year was for installing cles. It has stories about Christian Humor 8 air conditioning in the school gym. You can miracles of God and Jesus, still donate to Itemless Item if you would like. coloring pages, puzzles, What is Happening… 9 We took in right at $15,000. The estimated cost message decoding, etc. Chil- Life Happenings 9 to properly air condition the gym is around dren in 1st-5th grades at $24,000. Sacred Heart School and in Fun Page 10 our CCD program will get The Pope has announced a Year of Mercy, Calendar of Events 11 one. I'll have extra copies in beginning December 8 and ending in Novem- the back of the church for ber, 2016. We are working on ideas to promote those families who don't have children in the the year, e.g., a newsletter focusing on themes school or CCD. I can easily produce more if we of Mercy, more focus on the Sacrament of Rec- run out. onciliation, promoting Divine Mercy Novena and prayer service, creating a display in the Father Dana back of church featuring Divine Mercy, etc. Words from Fr. David Dear Parishioner: Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Ve- till September 30, 2015. langanni on foot until my ordination. It is Thereafter I have come to USA as a Mary said, “My soul nearly 130 miles from my village to the missionary to serve in the diocese of Sa- magnifies the Lord, pilgrimage center. The fruit of their faith lina. A month has just elapsed as an asso- and my spirit rejoices had come true when I received a call from ciate pastor at Sacred Heart Parish, Colby; in God my Savior” (Lk God and joined the Society of Heralds of I have really experienced your love, care 1: 46). Similarly, my Good News aftermath of 12th grade in the and acceptance from you dear parishion- heart brims over with year 2000. I had undergone ten years of ers and Fr. Dana. Though I am far away great happiness and formation and was ordained a priest on from my homeland, yet I have never felt joy to introduce myself to you all: I am Fr. April 24, 2010. David Micheal born on July 21, 1981, of that I am away from India; thanks a lot for Micheal and Pragasammal at R.C. Kanni- After my ordination I served as an making me feel at home here, and I assure yan Kuppam (Puliyur), a tiny village of associate pastor at Votive Shrine, Kilpauk of my prayers for you all. As we are going Tamil Nadu – a southern State of India. I in Chennai for the period of one year. to receive the good news of great joy, on have two brothers and three sisters, and I Then I had my Masters in Philosophy this beautiful occasion, I wish you A am standing fifth position among our lasting two full years (2011-2013). After Happy and Grace-filled Christmas and A siblings. My parents are still living who the completion of my studies I was ap- Bright New Year 2016. are the source of inspiration for my voca- pointed as a lecturer and formator at St. tion to the priesthood. They have been John’s Major Seminary, Kurnool in An- praying to God for vocation in our family, dhra Pradesh to teach and train the young Fr. David Micheal and above all, used to take pilgrimages to seminarians in the vineyard of the Lord

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What the Churches Teaches About Cremation Questions Concerning Cremation, the Funeral Liturgy, and the Catholic Church THE CHURCH AND CREMATION dishes, statuary and space capsules are examples of designer containers now being offered, they are unacceptable in Catholic As a Catholic, may I be cremated? funeral practices. It is also unacceptable to have your cremated remains made into jewelry, dishes, and the like. YES. In May, 1963, the Vatican’s Holy office (now the Congrega- tion for the Doctrine of Faith) lifted the prohibition forbidding How are cremated remains transported? Catholics to choose cremation. This permission was incorpo- rated in the revised Code of Canon Law of 1983 (Canon #1176) Transportation of cremated remains is a matter of personal as well as into the Order of Christian Funerals. It then became choice. Individuals personally carrying a deceased person’s standard practice to celebrate the funeral liturgies with the body ashes will often have the added responsibility of packing and and then take the body to the crematorium. Most recently the transporting the urn. Using the principle of respect for the body, bishops of the United States and the Holy See have authorized you may wrap the container of cremated remains with the pos- the celebration of a Catholic funeral liturgy with the cremated sibility of sending it as accompanying baggage or take it along remains when the body is cremated before the funeral. as carry-on luggage. Some states do regulate the transport of cremated remains. Ask the airline office or the state’s Depart- Do I need to ask permission to be cremated? ment of Public Health for specific information about your region of travel before preparing the cremated remains for transport by NO, but it is a good idea to discuss your reasons with your pas- air. Where no legal regulations exist regarding the transport of tor or other parish minister. cremated remains, most cremationists ship cremated remains in a standard shipping container by U S Mail, UPS or other com- CREMATION mon carriers. When should cremation take place? Must cremated remains be buried/entombed? The Church prefers that cremation take place after the full fu- YES. Respectful final disposition of cremated remains involves neral liturgy with the body. However, in the American culture, interment or entombment. Burial options include a family grave cremation often takes place immediately or soon after death. in a cemetery marked with a traditional memorial stone or an “Sometimes, however, it is not possible for the body to be pre- urn garden, a special section in a cemetery with small, pre-dug sent for the Funeral Mass. When extraordinary circumstances graves for urns. make the cremation of a body the only feasible choice, pastoral sensitivity must be exercised by all who minister to the family of What is a columbarium? the deceased” (Order of Christian Funerals, Appendix 11) A common practice is the entombment of the cremated remains Is it necessary to embalm? in a “columbarium”. It is an arrangement of niches, either in a mausoleum, a room or wall into which an urn or other worthy When cremation follows the funeral liturgy, embalming is usu- vessel is placed for permanent memorial. ally necessary. When cremation is to follow soon after death, embalming is not necessary. Each state has its own regulations May I scatter the cremated remains? in this matter, but generally the rule is that a deceased human NO. “The practice of scattering cremated remains on the sea, body that is not buried or cremated within 24 or 48 hours is to from the air, or on the ground, or keeping cremated remains in be embalmed or refrigerated. However, simple embalming and the home of a relative or friend of the deceased are not the rev- the use of a cremation casket need not involve excessive costs. erent disposition that the Church requires. (Order of Christian Is it necessary to purchase a casket? Funerals, Appendix II). NO, it is not necessary to purchase a casket for cremation. The May I bury the cremated remains at sea? only thing required is a simple container in which the body can YES. Burial at sea of cremated remains differs from scattering. be transported and placed in the cremation chamber. If you An appropriate and worthy container, heavy enough to be sent choose to have the body present for Mass, with cremation to to its final resting place, may be dropped into the sea. The burial follow, rental is an option. Many funeral directors offer regular of cremated remains at sea in this manner seems to be an appro- caskets as well as the special cremation or shell casket which priate alternative to the long-standing and revered custom of a you may purchase. traditional burial at sea. Please consult your local government

for environmental regulations. (See Order of Christian Funerals, CAREFUL HANDLING AND PROPER #405.4). INTERNMENT OF CREMATED REMAINS May anything be added to cremated remains such as the What is the proper container for cremated remains? cremated remains of other persons, pets, other objects? Appropriate, worthy containers (not necessarily expensive) such The principle of respect for the cremated remains of a deceased as a classic urn are proper for the cremated remains. At the pre- Christian embraces the deeper belief in the individuality of each sent time the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on the Liturgy has deter-

mined only what is not a proper container. Although jewelry, (Continued on page 3)

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(Continued from page 2) sary in some regions, the Vigil for the deceased is a Liturgy of baptized person before God. Throughout history, the mingling the Word service, which includes prayer for the deceased and of remains has never been an accepted practice, except in ex- recognition of his/her Christian life. (Order of Christian Funer- traordinary circumstances. als #54-97)

PRE-DEATH INSTRUCTIONS  Funeral Mass Who decides if I am cremated? Should I schedule a funeral Mass before or after cremation? In most cases you make the decision to be cremated. However, The Church prefers cremation after the Funeral Mass. However, your survivors may decide to have you cremated, generally due if it is not possible for the body to be present at the Funeral to special family circumstances, but rarely against your will. Mass, an indult has been granted by the Holy See which pro- vides for the celebration of the Mass with the cremated remains How do I make my wishes known? in church. New prayers have been written for these circum- stances. (Order of Christian Funerals, Appendix II #432-438) If you desire that your body be cremated you can make those wishes known in your will and in documents designed to help Do I need permission to have cremated remains in church (for plan and prepare your funeral. the funeral liturgy)? Do I have to honor my parent’s or spouse’s wish to cre- As of November 1, 1998, the priests with faculties in the par- mate them? ishes of the Diocese of Orange have delegation to judge in each case whether at a particular Funeral Liturgy the cremated re- Out of respect for loved ones, you will want to do all you can to mains may be present in accordance with the Order of Christian carry out the wishes of the deceased concerning funeral services Funerals, Appendix: Cremation. Contacting the Diocesan Office provided they are in keeping with Church practice. Yet, you for Worship is no longer required. must always keep in mind the therapeutic value to the family of celebrating the full funeral liturgy with the body present. This What length of time is there between death, cremation and the may significantly outweigh your reasons for cremation before funeral Mass? the funeral liturgy. The answer to this question depends on various factors, just as THE FUNERAL RITUALS in the case of funerals with the body. The place of death, the location of the crematory, scheduling a time for cremation, the What funeral rites are celebrated when a person is cremated? schedule at the parish church, and other circumstances impact the timing. Once all arrangements have been made, you should All the usual rites which are celebrated with a body present may generally allow at least one day between death and the celebra- also be celebrated in the presence of cremated remains. The tion of the funeral liturgy. United States’ bishops have recently written new prayers and have printed them as an appendix to the Order of Christian Fu- What happens at the Funeral Mass with cremated remains? nerals. A journey which began at baptism comes to conclusion as we

enter into eternal life. Significant attention should be given to The following rituals may be celebrated: the primary symbols of the Catholic funeral liturgy, as stated in  Prayers After Death the Order of Christian Funerals and its commentaries. The pas-  Gathering in the Presence of the Body chal candle and sprinkling with holy water are primary symbols  Vigil for the Deceased of baptism and should be used during the funeral Mass. How-  Funeral Mass or Funeral Liturgy Outside of Mass ever the pall is not used. Photos and other mementos may be  Rite of Committal used at the vigil, but are not appropriate for the Mass. During the Mass, the cremated remains should be treated with the same During the liturgies, the cremated remains are treated with the dignity and respect as the body. They are to be sealed in a same dignity and respect as the body. “worthy vessel.” They may be carried in procession and/or placed on a table where the coffin normally would be with the  Prayers After Death Easter candle nearby.

This ritual is used immediately after death. The presence of the  Rite of Committal minister, the readings, and the prayers can be of great comfort to the family. (Order of Christian Funerals, #101-108) The body is always laid to rest with solemnity and dignity. So too, the Order of Christian Funerals provides for the interment  Gathering in the Presence of the Body of cremated remains. (Order of Christian Funerals #438)

This ritual can also be of great comfort to family members and This article is from a pamphlet produced by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgi- friends. It allows for a time of simple prayer and shared silence. cal Commission and the Worship Offices of Michigan and Ohio in consultation (Order of Christian Funerals #109-118) with Rev. Richard Rutherford.

 Vigil for the Deceased Excerpts from Reflections on the Body, Cremation, and Catholic Pastoral Rites © 1997 United States Catholic Conference, Inc. (USCC); Order of Christian Funer- If cremation has already taken place, friends and family may als, Appendix II ©1997 USCC. still gather to pray. While it has been a tradition to pray the ro- Volume 10, Issue 1 Page 4 CYO / Youth Formation

Our Ydisciple pro- haven't been coming to come and check it One Wednesday a month is a social gram is going out. We have created seven spaces for night. One night they met at Bob's well. We meet on small groups gatherings – five in the rec- Schroeder's home, had a barbeque and Wednesdays at tory and rectory basement and two in the watched a movie. Another night they 6:45 p.m. for din- basement of the church. Large room di- met in the church to pray a living rosary ner and then break viders are used to create some of the and then gathered in the basement for into small groups. spaces. Rooms are setup as living rooms games. The pictures below tell some of I continue to en- and not classrooms. the story: courage those who

Senior girls meet in this room Sophomore girls meet in this room One of the dividers used to create a room

Students gathering for dinner, before Students praying a living rosary Students playing games. splitting into their small groups

Sacred Heart School—From the Principal

Being new to a think that we didn’t have time to do along with the Lions Club for doing the school system more, but then came the Blessing of the eye test. you have the Pets. It was interesting to see some of the We had a great turnout for the Par- opportunities to student’s pets; it went way beyond dogs ent/Teacher conferences. Thanks to all see and experi- and cats. The end of October brought a you parents for caring enough to take the ence new things parade of Saints. To top it all off, I had time to visit with your children’s teach- and at the same the opportunity to see the Pope in Wash- ers. time having some ington DC. things that are A few more things, the public school I enjoyed meeting some of you for familiar to you. invited us over to see the Children’s the first time at the Open House. I can Theater from Hays, we have a good The new: Lexia and FOSS. Lexia is see why the students are such good kids. working relationship with them. After a a new reading program that is computer The 3rd, 4th and 5th grades took the Iowa couple days off due to 20” of snow, Cathy based. It is used to help students increase Tests of Basic Skills and they did very Carney and her volunteers served us an reading levels or raise it higher than their well. The 2nd and 3rd grades took a field outstanding Thanksgiving lunch. I was current grade level. FOSS is a hand’s on trip to the Garden City Zoo. The 5th grade amazed at the turnout. Last but not least science program. The Parish Auction is a went to Hays for a leadership workshop. the Public Library sponsored the Story great event. I know it is to raise money The 1st graders visited the nursing home Teller, who came to our school on No- for the parish but it was a lot of fun and I in Atwood. vember 20. We have been very busy! saw some old friends. The Harvest Hoe- Prekindergarten and Kindergarten down was a great way to learn about Well that’s about it for now. Your visited the Fire Station during fire safety eating healthy and exercising. Walk to students are great kids. month. I would like to thank our local School Day, sponsored by Thomas Heath Department for doing the hearing County Coalition, was also a great re- screenings for the students and Dr. Funk minder to exercise more. You would Harvey Swager

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Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus. Knights are men this brochure and more for its members. who get things done. We volunteer our The Knights of Columbus is not just a time to serve our parishes and our com- fraternity in name. It is a brotherhood of munities. And by working together, we Catholic men who each play a part in were able to donate more than $1.4 billion improving the world around them, one and 664 million volunteer hours to wor- community at a time. They stand together thy causes in the past decade. in faith, dedicated to uphold the princi- ples they cherish while lending their sup- SUPPORT port and strength to parish, home and fellow Knight.  A unique “band of brothers” From charity for worldwide causes, to Why You Should Become a Knight  Shared values and the support to live helping closer to home with volunteer out our Catholic faith more fully If you’re interested in helping those in need, activities, to a top-rated insurance pro- serving your parish, growing in your faith or hav-  The ability for our network to accom- gram that protects those closest to you, ing exclusive access to top-rated insurance protec- plish things together that we could the Knights makes the most of its brother- tion for your family, then the Knights of Columbus not accomplish alone hood. is the organization for you. Unity and Fraternity are the second Make a stand among them, and you Becoming a Knight of Columbus can and third principles of the Knights of can discover how easy it is to make a dif- transform your life. As a Knight, you Columbus. The Knights of Columbus was ference in your life and that of others. have the opportunity to support your founded so that men could work together parish, give back to your community, to serve their parishes and communities, Words from the Grand Knight grow in your faith and gain exclusive protect the well being of their Catholic access to our top-rated insurance pro- families, and support each other in faith The first 3 months as gram to protect your family. and in many other ways along life’s jour- Grand Knight have ney. The Knights of Columbus offers its These are just some of the reasons to gone by very fast. We members the opportunity to grow in their become a Knight. are now done with the faith through living the example of a tootsie roll drive and we We are a band of brothers, a network charity that evangelizes and personifying set a new record again. of men in communities around the world what it means to be a Catholic gentleman A very big thank you goes to Jerad Lange dedicated to doing good in the service of through the practicing of good works. and everyone who helped. All of the God and our neighbor. money will go to Developmental Services

STABILITY of Northwestern Kansas (DSNWK) to What we provide help people with intellectual disabilities.  Exclusive access to our top-rated We also enjoyed another wonderful steak SERVICE life insurance products, available dinner cooked by Steve Juenemann and only to members and their families Paul Bailey. It was all very good. Some  Support the parish with its of the upcoming events will be our Pro- needs  Your insurance agent is a Knight Life Breakfast on January 17, the free  Help meet the needs of those in dedicated to helping his brother throw contest on January 17, and the fish the local community Knights protect their families fry the first Friday of lent which is Febru- ary 12. Come and join us for a fun time. A s a Knight, you and your family have  Provide “Coats for Kids” and Also if you would like to help out, let me exclusive access to our top quality insur- “Food for Families” know. If you are a member, we could ance products. In fact, no insurer in North use your help. You are the one that can  Support programs that benefit America is more highly rated than the make a difference in someone’s life. I people with intellectual disabili- Knights of Columbus. As an organization encourage you to get involved, if you ties founded to protect the well being of have kids, bring them. The greatest thing  Aid victims of natural disasters Catholic families, we have continued to we as humans do is to worship and love and other catastrophic events, take that mission seriously for more than God. One of the best ways we do this is local and worldwide 130 years. Generations of Catholics have by loving our families and being in- counted on the Knights of Columbus, and  Donate wheelchairs to people volved with them and our community. in an increasingly turbulent world, you without mobility at home and There are a lot of needs in our commu- can trust the Knights of Columbus to af- abroad nity that as Knights we can fulfill. Please fordably and securely protect the future grab a friend, and if he is not a member,  Save lives through initiatives of your loved ones and to be there when we can change that. Come help us make such as the “Ultrasound Pro- you need us most. gram” our church and community the best. For 130 years the Knights of Columbus Charity is the first principle of the has provided all of the opportunities in Dick Snider

Volume 10, Issue 1 Page 6 Altar Society

The General Altar school will benefit from this as well as joy a couple hours of fellowship. Our Society hosted the other projects in the parish. Sacred Heart theme will be around St. Catherine of annual Thanksgiv- parishioners’ generosity of time, talent Sienna. ing dinner for the and treasure is in clear evidence at this parish and com- Dues for General Altar Society are event and all of you are appreciated for munity Novem- $1 per year and all women of the parish your part. ber 8 from 11 a.m. are automatically members by joining to 1 p.m. in the church basement. The The Annual Ladies Spring Salad Sacred Heart Parish. Individual circles new members of General Altar Society Luncheon will be held in April or May. are also available: Queen Mary, Holy were tremendous help, as were the cir- General Altar Society will provide the Family and St. Monica. Look for current cles, CYO, confirmandi, Knights of Co- table settings, drinks and bread. All leaders on the website or call Kathy Brit- lumbus, Daughters of Isabella, and other women and girls mark your calendars ton at the parish office. All women are parish volunteers who made this a suc- and plan to attend this event. It is fun, invited to join a circle but you can help cessful event. informative and a great way to meet with any event even if not a circle mem- other women from the parish. Invite ber. About 425 people were served at the someone new to come with you and en- church and with home delivery. The Holy Family Circle St. Monica Circle

The following are some the family and of family life as the place Our circle was excerpts from Pope Fran- where we come to learn the meaning and formed to provide cis’ speech at the Festival value of human relationships. We learn that emotional, spiritual of Families in Philadelphia ‘to love someone is not just a strong feeling and physical sup- on September 9, 2015: – it is a decision, it is a judgment, it is a port and/or guid- promise’ (Erich Fromm, The Art of Loving). ance to the women “Being with you makes me think of one of We learn to stake everything on another and mothers as the most beautiful mysteries of our Chris- person, and we learn that it is worth it.” needed in our par- tian faith. God did not want to come into the ish and commu- world other than through a family. God did “Perfect families do not exist. This must not discourage us. Quite the opposite. Love nity. We stay active in the parish by not want to draw near to humanity other helping with the school carnival, Thanks- than through a home. God did not want any is something we learn; love is something we live; love grows as it is ‘forged’ by the con- giving dinner, auction, Lenten soup sup- other name for himself than Emmanuel (cf. per, golf tournament and other events Mt 1:23). He is ‘God with us’. This was his crete situations which each particular fam- ily experiences. Love is born and constantly throughout the year by donating our desire from the beginning, his purpose, his time and monetary help. Our fund raiser constant effort: to say to us: ‘I am God with develops amid lights and shadows. Love can flourish in men and women who try not to is the bake sales, one before Easter and you, I am God for you.’ He is the God who another before Thanksgiving. from the very beginning of creation said: ‘It make conflict the last word, but rather a is not good for man to be alone’ (Gen 2:18). new opportunity. An opportunity to seek We want to thank everyone in the We can add: it is not good for woman to be help, an opportunity to question how we parish and community who helps our alone, it is not good for children, the elderly need to improve, an opportunity to discover circle by purchasing our baked goods. It or the young to be alone. It is not good. That the God who is with us and never abandons is really appreciated by the members. It is why a man leaves his father and mother, us. This is a great legacy that we can give is very rare that we do not sell every- and clings to his wife, and the two of them to our children, a very good lesson: we thing those weekends and sometimes become one flesh (cf. Gen 2:24). The two make mistakes, yes; we have problems, yes. parishioners have a limited choice of are meant to be a home, a family.” But we know that that is not really what items by the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sun- counts. We know that mistakes, problems, day. So once again, thank you for your ”That is why the family is the living symbol and conflicts are an opportunity to draw support and we hope we can count on of the loving plan of which the Father once closer to others, to draw closer to God.” your donations in the future. I dreamed. To want to form a family is to resolve to be a part of God’s dream, to May we always take Pope Francis’ words f any mother or single lady would be to heart as we “come together to pray, to choose to dream with him, to want to build interested in joining, please watch the pray as a family, to make our homes the bulletin for meeting places and time each with him, to join him in this saga of building joyful face of the Church. To meet the month September through May and a world where no one will feel alone, un- God who did not want to come into our come to a meeting; or you may call Eve- wanted, or homeless.” world in any other way than through a family.” lyn Mannebach at 460-2271 or Linda Van “As Christians, we appreciate the beauty of Horn at 460-2284 for information.

Volume 10, Issue 1 Page 7 Queen Mary Circle Queen Mary Circle ous church, community and individ- We also help with the Altar Soci- began the 2015/2016 ual needs. We provide financial sup- ety Thanksgiving Dinner, Lenten year on August 31 at port for a young girl in Kenya, the soup suppers and assist in the clean- the home of Yvonne Focus ministry, the Sacred Heart Par- ing of the Church. Wingard for a pulled ish auction, the Sacred Heart School On Monday, November 16, pork supper follow- carnival, the Sacred Heart Parish golf Queen Mary Circle and the Daugh- ing the 5:30 p.m. tournament, Genesis holiday baskets ters of Isabella members celebrated Mass. We meet on and many other community and fam- Mass and had a farewell dinner with the first Monday of the month except ily needs. Fawna Haremza McFee who is mov- September when we meet the last Our fundraising activities include ing to Lawrence to be near her fam- Monday in August and in December a White Elephant auction at our Feb- ily. Fawna has been a long time when we have a Christmas Dinner. ruary meeting, a Saint Patrick's Day member of both groups. We will At circle meetings we pray the Breakfast in March and a two-day miss Fawna but wish her the best in rosary, have a spiritual lesson and a garage sale in the Sacred Heart her new adventure. business meeting to plan fundraising School gym in early June. and circle activities to support vari- Mary Heier Daughters of Isabella

The Colby Daughters of Isabella hosted an Installa- tion of Officers with the Oakley, Grainfield and Grinnell circles on October 17. Three state officers came out to install all of our local officers.

Remembering Prayer Service

The annual Remem- had a personalized six day candle that of faith, this service is always held on the bering Prayer Service family members were invited to come first Sunday of November. was held on Novem- forward to light. The candles for this ber 1, All Saints’ Day. service were made available from the This peaceful prayer- John Juenemann Memorial. John is the ful service extends to infant son of Michael & Amanda Juene- people an opportu- mann who passed away on November 15, nity to remember 2014. Those who had leadership roles in their loved one as well as others in their the service were Joe & Denise Garcia, midst who have passed away. A large Larry & Mary Schlick, Lisa & Julie crowd attended as 85 people were re- Schroeder, Cassandra, Melissa & Allison membered who had passed away during Zimmerman and Cindy Cersovsky. Dur- the past year. These people had been ing the month of November, in which we parishioners and/or family members of remember in a special way those who parish families. Each person remembered have gone before us marked with the sign

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Christian Humor

for ten years. If I don't give you a pastor stopped by for tea and the ticket, I'll lose my job. Lead us not Mom asked him what that morning's into temptation." Sunday school lesson was about. He ======said "Be not afraid, thy comforter is There is the story of a pastor who got coming." up one Sunday and announced to his ======congregation: "I have good news and The minister was preoccupied with bad news. The good news is, we have thoughts of how he was going to ask enough money to pay for our new the congregation to come up with building program. The bad news is, more money than they were expecting it's still out there in your pockets." for repairs to the church building. ======Therefore, he was annoyed to find While driving in Pennsylvania, a fam- that the regular organist was sick and ily caught up to an Amish carriage. a substitute had been brought in at The owner of the carriage obviously the last minute. The substitute A father was approached by his small had a sense of humor, because at- wanted to know what to play. "Here's son who told him proudly, “I know tached to the back of the carriage was a copy of the service," he said impa- what the Bible means!” His father a hand printed sign... "Energy efficient tiently. "But, you'll have to think of smiled and replied, “What do you vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Cau- something to play after I make the mean, you ‘know’ what the Bible tion: Do not step in exhaust." announcement about the finances." means?” The son replied, “I do ======During the service, the minister know!” “Okay,” said his father. A Sunday School teacher began her paused and said, "Brothers and Sis- “What does the Bible mean?” “That's lesson with a question, "Boys and ters, we are in great difficulty; the roof easy, Daddy...” the young boy replied girls, what do we know about God?" repairs cost twice as much as we ex- excitedly, “It stands for 'Basic Infor- A hand shot up in the air. "He is an pected and we need $4,000 more. mation Before Leaving Earth.’” artist!" said the kindergarten boy. Any of you who can pledge $100 or ======"Really? How do you know?" the more, please stand up." At that mo- There was a very gracious lady who teacher asked. "You know - Our Fa- ment, the substitute organist played was mailing an old family Bible to her ther, who does art in Heaven." "The Star Spangled Banner." And that brother in another part of the country. ======is how the substitute became the regu- "Is there anything breakable in here?" A minister waited in line to have his lar organist! asked the postal clerk. "Only the Ten car filled with gas just before a long Commandments," answered the lady. holiday weekend. The attendant Three Engineers ======worked quickly, but there were many "Somebody has said there are only cars ahead of him. Finally, the atten- There are three engineers in a car; an two kinds of people in the world. dant motioned him toward a vacant electrical engineer, a chemical engi- There are those who wake up in the pump. "Reverend," said the young neer and a Microsoft engineer. Sud- morning and say, "Good morning, man, "I'm so sorry about the delay. It denly the car just stops by the side of Lord," and there are those who wake seems as if everyone waits until the the road, and the three engineers look up in the morning and say, "Good last minute to get ready for a long at each other wondering what could Lord, it's morning." trip." The minister chuckled, "I know be wrong. The electrical engineer ======what you mean. It's the same in my suggests the electronics of the car be A minister parked his car in a no- business." removed down to its parts and then parking zone in a large city because ======try to trace where a fault might have he was short of time and couldn't find People want the front of the bus, the occurred. The chemical engineer, not a space with a meter. Then he put a back of the church, and the center of knowing much about cars, suggests note under the windshield wiper that attention. that may be the fuel is becoming read: "I have circled the block ten ======emulsified and getting blocked some- times. If I don't park here, I’ll miss Sunday after church, a Mom asked where. Then, the Microsoft engineer, my appointment. Forgive us our tres- her very young daughter what the not knowing much about anything, passes." When he returned, he found lesson was about. The daughter an- comes up with a suggestion, "Why a citation from a police officer along swered, "Don't be scared, you'll get don't we close all the windows, get with this note, "I've circled this block your quilt." Needless to say, the Mom out, get back in, open the windows was perplexed. Later in the day, the again? Maybe it'll work!?"

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Upcoming Repairs Around the Church St. Margaret of Scotland (1045-1093) Feast Day November 15 They are going to come up with a plan to gone! If expand the cemetery this spring. St. Margaret was born in exile in Hun- you have If you would like to help with gary. Her father was an English prince, driven the planning and/or work this Edward the Exile. In 1057 her father is around the spring, let me know. The new recalled to England as a possible suc- church you air conditioner units we put in cessor to his uncle the King. However, have seen the classrooms are all working he dies shortly after arriving in England. that the better than expected. A big When the Norman's conquered England houses to thank you goes to McKee’s for in 1066, the family decided to return to the northeast of the church are all the work they did. We are Hungary. However, their ship is blown off course, and they gone. I need to say a big thank looking into the best way to air land in Scotland. They are welcomed by King Malcolm III, who you to Tim Hutfles and Arnie condition the gym. We want it falls in love with the beautiful and gentle Margaret. They Wehkamp for their work in tear- not only to be efficient but also ing down and hauling off the to be quiet. I do not know if we were married in 1070. Margaret helped her husband to be- houses. Tracy Galli will start to will be able to install it during come a good leader. The king and queen prayed together and take down the trees soon. Once this school year or if it will be fed crowds of poor people with their own hands. They those are gone and the land is done over the summer. I am seemed to have only one desire: to make everyone happy surveyed, we can visit with the hoping we can do it over spring and good. They had six sons and two daughters, whom they Architect, Don Marrs, and have break, but I make no promises. loved dearly. St. Margaret died November 16, 1093, three a set of plans for the garage As for all of the other mainte- days after her son and husband were killed in a battle. She drawn up. As for the cemetery, nance items, everything is going is the patron saint of mothers, large families, learning, the soccer club has moved over well. Thanks. queens, Scotland, the death of children, and widows. Her to their new field and we are Dick Snider youngest son became St. David.

Life Happenings — August—November 30, 2015

BAPTISMS Baptized November 7, 2015 were conducted by Fr. Dana Clark. Son of Matthew Bain and Shelby (Moses) Burial was in the church cemetery . 1. Rook David McKee Ron is the brother of Sherly McI- Bain Born August 5, 2015 lany.

Baptized October 17, 2015 2) Janice Arnberger passed away on 5. Taylor Quinn Bienhoff Son of Jance McKee and Taylor (Weinland) September 28, 2015. She was born Born February 13, 2008 September 2, 1943. Funeral service McKee Baptized November 7, 2015 was held October 1, 2015 at St. Jo- seph Church, Oakley. Services were 2. Evelynn Clare McLemore Daughter of Sam Bienhoff and Jessica conducted by Fr. Dana Clark, Sa- (Cox) Bienhoff Born September 27, 2015 cred Heart, Colby. Burial was at St. Joseph’s cemetery, Baptized November 1, 2015 3. Tylie Quayson Bienhoff Daugther of Blake McLemore and Lindsay Marriages Born May 6, 2010 (Champa) McLemore Baptized November 7, 2015 1) John Wark married Oriana 3. Vivian Faye Schroeder Daughter of Sam Bienhoff and Jessica Beltran on August 8, 2015. (Cox) Bienhoff Wedding was performed by Fr. Born October 9, 2015 Dana Clark, Sacred Heart, Colby Baptized November 1, 2015 DEATHS KS. Daughter of Luke Schroeder and Laura (Leebrick) Schroeder 1) Ron Kennedy passed away on Au- 2) Marcus Eggleston married Brit- gust 27, 2015. He was born August tany Schamberger on August

7, 1947. Funeral service was held 22, 2015. Wedding was per- 4 . James Moses Jay Bain September 4, 2015 at St. Frances formed by Fr. Dana Clark, Sa- Born September 21, 2015 Cabrini Church, Hoxie. Services cred Heart, Colby KS.

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Calendar of Events: December 2 2015 - February 29, 2016 December 2 Newsletter Meeting – Noon Parish Office Conference Room CCD & Youth Formation Classes – 7:00 p.m. School & K of C Room December 3 Daughters of Isabella Christmas Party – 6:00 p.m. Meadow Lake Country Club December 6 1st Reconciliation Parent Meeting 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Church Basement December 7 Knights of Columbus Meeting – 8:00 p.m. Knights Room Immaculate Conception – Holy Day of Obligation Masses – 7:00 a.m. 12:05 p.m. December 8 Church and 7:00 p.m. No School December 9 CCD & Youth Formation Classes – 7:00 p.m. School & Church Basement December 13 Queen Mary Circle Christmas Dinner – 5:00 p.m. Church Basement 1st Reconciliation Parent Meeting – 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Church Basement December 14 Home and School – 6:30 p.m. School Lounge School Council – 7:15 p.m. School Library St Monica Circle Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Joyce Washburn Home December 16 Students Dismiss at 1:00 p.m. Drawing for the Knights of Columbus Meat Bundle Raffle – Time TBD Dillons K-5 Christmas Program – 7:00 p.m. School Gym December 20 Knights of Columbus Coffee & Rolls after 8:00 a.m. Mass Church Basement Communal Penance – 4:00 p.m. Church December 21 Finance Council – 7:00 p.m. Parish Office Conference Room Holy Family Meeting & Advent Angel Christmas Party - 7:30 p.m. Church Basement Dec 21-Jan 3 No School - Winter Break December 24 Parish Office Closed at Noon Parish Office Christmas Eve Masses – 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Church December 25 Parish Office Closed Parish Office Christmas Day Mass – 9:00 a.m. Church December 31 Vigil Mass For Solemnity of Mary – Holy Day of Obligation– 5:30 p.m. Church January 1 Parish Office Closed Parish Office Solemnity of Mary Mass– Holy Day of Obligation – 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. Church January 4 Classes Resume Queen Mary Circle Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Church Basement Knights of Columbus Meeting – 8:00 p.m. Knights Room January 6 Newsletter Meeting – Noon Parish Office Conference Room January 7 Daughters of Isabella Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Church Basement January 10 D of I Bingo 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Church Basement January 11 Home and School – 6:30 p.m. School Lounge School Council – 7:15 p.m. School Library St Monica Circle Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Evelyn Mannebach Home January 17 Knights of Columbus Coffee & Rolls after 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Masses Church Basement January 18 No School – Staff Development Finance Council – 7:00 p.m. Parish Office Conference Room Holy Family Meeting – 7:30 p.m. Church Basement January 20 Students Dismiss at 1:00 p.m. January 25 Liturgy Commission – 6:30 p.m. Parish Office Conference Room

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Calendar of Events (Continued) January 30 Kick-Off for Catholic Schools Week – Mass and Pizza Dinner – 5:30 p.m. Church & Church Basement February 1 Queen Mary Circle Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Church Basement Knights of Columbus Meeting – 8:00 p.m. Knights Room February 1-6 Catholic School’s Week Parish Office Conference February 3 Newsletter Meeting - Noon Room Solutions to Fun Page puzzles.

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Sacred Heart School Sacred Heart Parish 1150 West 5th 585 North French Colby, KS 67701 Colby, KS 67701 Phone: 785.460.2813 Phone: 785.462.2179 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Catholic Engaged Encounter Parish Outreach Ministries Rachel’s Vineyard A weekend retreat designed to help those struggling Engaged Encounter is an intense working weekend that Catholic Charities with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion to will help prepare you for your life as husband and wife. experience the mercy and compassion of God. Contact: Chad & Angela Zimmerman Catholic Charities is a social service agency of the Catholic Diocese of Salina, providing quality services to Contact: Donetta Robben Phone #: 785.460.1818 those in need. Phone #: 1-877-I-GRIEVE (1-877-447-4383) E-Mail: [email protected] Local Website: www.salinacee.com Contact: Catholic Charities Office E-Mail: [email protected] National Website: www.engagedencounter.org Phone # 877.625.2664 Genesis Website: www.catholiccharitiessalina.org Genesis is the local food pantry for Thomas County. Parish Organizations Contact: Genesis Food Pantry Natural Family Planning Youth Faith Formation & CYO – TBD Phone #: 785.460.7930 Natural Family Planning (the Church-approved method Knights of Columbus— Dick Snider 443-1558 for birth control) provides an opportunity for couples Retrouvaille Cursillo—Pat Erickson 462-3890 to learn about their natural body signs for the purpose Altar Society—Pat Erickson 462-3890 of planning a pregnancy. Retrouvaille is a weekend designed to provide the tools to help put a couple’s marriage back in order again. Daughters of Isabella—Alex Williams 620-952-1090 Contact: Tina Schrick Holy Family Circle—Marilyn Unger & 462-0242 Phone #: 785.462.6845 Contacts: Tim & Betty Stolz Phone #: 316.796.0553 Amanda Juenemann 443-0467 Emergency Pregnancy Service Jake Samour Queen Mary Circle—Mary Heier 462-7459 Phone #: 316.685-5240 St. Monica Circle—Evelyn Mannebach 460-2271 This service provides counseling and other assistance to women who have an crisis pregnancy. Marriage Encounter Handmaidens Prayer Group-Marg Mowry 460-2255

Contact: Tina Schrick Marriage Encounter is a weekend program that gives Phone #: 785.462.3022 or married couples an opportunity to reactivate, improve, toll-free at 855-653-3066 and grow in their couple communications. Contact: Dave & Joan Dunn Phone #: 785.628.1795