213 E 5th St. Frankfort,213 E KS 5th 66427 St. Frankfort,Office Hours: KS 66427 MondayOffice through Hours: Friday Parish (8:30 Monday am tothrough 12:30pm) Friday Annunciation Main(8:30 # am785 to-292 12:30pm)-4462 Serving St. Monica \ St. Elizabeth in Blue Rapids www.annunciationfrankfort.orgMain # 785-292-4462 and St. Columbkille in Blaine www.annunciationfrankfort.org Fr. Anthony cell # 785-844-2575 Parish Liturgy Schedule Serving St. Monica \ St. Elizabeth in Blue Rapids Liturgy Schedule and St. Columbkille in Blaine Annunciation Parish JUNE 2ND 2019 Tuesday's,Annunciation Thursday's Parish and JUNE 2ND 2019 Friday'sTuesday's, at 8:00; Thursday's 10:00am andon The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Wednesday'sFriday's at 8:00; at the 10:00am Care on Wednesday'sHome. at the Care The Ascension of the Lord Home. Weekend Mass Saturday's at 4:00pmWeekend with Mass Confessions Saturday's at Growing as Disciples of , 4:00pmprior withat 3:00pm Confessions Growing as Disciples of Jesus, Sundayprior Mass at at 3:00pm 10:30am Making Disciples For Jesus Sunday Mass at 10:30am Making Disciples for Jesus Adoration, Benediction & Adoration, Benediction & In honor of the greatest I believe all that the Grant my soul to live on Rosary Service: Son of has you, Tuesday’sRosary at Service 7:00pm: gift of Jesus, the The biblical narrative in period from the resurrec- spoken; Tuesday’s at 7:00pm Eucharist,THE ASCENSION I offer you OF Chapter 1 of the Acts of tionAnd of alwaysJesus to to the savor ascen- Adoration on Friday's the hymnOUR of St.LORD Thomas theThere Apostles is nothing takes truer place sionyour of sweetness.Jesus (:3). fromAdoration 1:00pm toon 5:00pm Friday's Aquinas, which to this 40than days the after Word the of resur- Truth. TheLord ascended Jesus, Christ is from 1:00pm to 5:00pm Inday the hasn’t Christian been tradition, rection:On the Jesuscross onlyis taken the up supremelyGood Pelican powerful., As surpassed in St. Monica \ St. Elizabeth reflected in the major fromdivinity the wasdisciples hidden, in their the ascended king, he is St.Parish Monica Blue \ St.Rapids: Elizabeth expressing our wash my filthiness and But here the humanity Mass Parishon Sunday Blue Morning Rapids: at Christiangratitude, creedslove, praise, and con- sight, a cloud hides him sovereignclean me over with every your part 8:30amMass with on Sunday confessions Morning from at fessionalhope, joy, statements, and desire inthe fromis also view, hidden. and two men of blood,the created order. He 8:30am8:00am with to confessions 8:15am from ascensionsuch a wondrous is connected gift. inYet white believing appear and to tell controlsOne drop all thingsof which for can the 8:00am to 8:15am with the exaltation of Je- themconfessing that he both, will return church,free and therefore you St. Columbkille Parish Adoro te devote sus, meaning that through "inI ask the for same what way the you canthe face entire the worldworld of with all its St. ColumbkilleBlaine Parish hisI devoutly ascension adore, Jesus you, Otook haverepentant seen him thief go asked. into peace in your heart . . . Mass on SaturdayBlaine evening at hidden Deity, sins. Mass on Saturday evening at his seat at the right hand heavenI do not." see the wounds he’s at the right hand of 6:00pm with confessions from Truly hidden beneath Jesus, whom now I see 6:00pm with confessions from of God: "He ascended Matthewas Thomas has did, two post- God as the executive di- 5:30pm to 5:45pm these appearances. hidden, 5:30pm to 5:45pm Resurrection appearanc- rector of history, direct- into heaven, and is seated But I confess that you I ask you to fulfill what I atMy the whole right heart hand submits of God es,are the my first God. to Mary ing everything for the to you, so desire: the Father Almighty ... MagdaleneMake me believe and "the more oth- benefit of the church. If And in contemplating That the sight of your His glorious Ascension erand Mary" more at in the you, tomb, and youface belong being to unveiled him, then Sacraments signifiedyou, It surrenders the completion itself the second, based on everything that happens Sacraments completely. Hope in you, and love I may have the happiness ContactBaptism Fr. Daniel to schedule a of his time on earth, Markyou. 16:7, to all the dis- ofultimately seeing your happens glory. Amen. for Contact Fr. Anthony to schedule a Sight, touch, taste are baptismal preparation class. which is celebrated by ciplesO memorial on a mountain of our in you. 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Mass Intentions Date Day Notes Intention 6/3/2019 Monday St. Charles Lwanga No a.m. Mass

6/4/2019 Tuesday Easter Weekday No a.m. Mass 6/5/2019 Wednesday St. Boniface No a.m. Mass

6/6/2019 Thursday Easter Weekday No a.m. Mass

6/7/2019 Friday Easter Weekday No a.m. Mass

6/8/2019 Saturday Frankfort 4:00 p.m. +John Suther 6/8/2019 Saturday Blaine 6:00 pm +Michael Finan 6/9/2019 Sunday Blue Rapids 8:30 am For All Priests

6/9/2019 Sunday Frankfort 10:30 am For All Parishioners of the 3 Parishes

Saturday, June 8th: Annunciation 4:00 pm Sunday, June 9th: Annunciation 10:30 am Lector Cathy Weyer M Lector Pat Massie Chloe Mitchell, Ethan & Isabelle Emily & Colton Weyer I Servers Servers N Armstrong C. Weyer, S. Wapp, & Ralph Communion C. Farrell, C. Hull, & L. Schmitz Communion I Broxterman S Musicians Marilyn D. & Lynn B. Musicians Jane S. & Rheta M. T Ushers Austin Cline & Eric Gerstner Bill Broxterman & Duane Ushers Dressman E Gifts Ushers to appoint R Gifts Ushers to appoint Rosary John & Cathy Farrell S Rosary Wilma Harrington Care Home Wilma Harrington Sacristan Cathy Weyer Sacristan Cassie Mitchell This that and the Other...

NOTICE ALL PARISHIONERS PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE ALL PARISHIONERS– Fr. Anthony will be attending the VOLUNTEERS NEEDED– We are We are asking for donations from annual Priest retreat in Atchison in need to 2 men from the Parish to parishioners for items that could be June 3rd through June 7th. There volunteer to serve a 3 year term on used in the Rectory to make the guest will be no morning masses that the Parish Council. The 3 year term rooms more appealing for guests. Do would begin in July. Please contact you have religious pictures, vases, week. Fr. Anthony or Marilyn. We flowers, a double size bed frame, or especially would like to thank Charlie possibly a good used night stand in NOTICE there will be No Gerstner and Ed Brady for their your storage that you could donate? Adoration, Rosary/Benediction on dedicated service to the Parish Also would someone in the parish be Tuesday, June 4th as Fr. Anthony will Council the past three years. interested in taking home a night stand be unavailable that week. and painting or refinishing it? Questions on what Fr. Anthony is looking for specifically please contact Adoration of the Blessed him or Marilyn. We would love to Sacrament Fridays, 1:00 to 4:00 hear from you. pm

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ANNUNCIATION OFFERINGS AREA CHURCH PICNICS WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE May 26, 2019 St. Vincent de Paul Summer ENCOUNTER Envelopes $997.00 Social. June 2, 2019 located at the God designed marriage to be an “other- Plate $ 203.00 4-H Building in Onaga next to ball centered” union in a “me-centered” world. A Total $1200.00 diamonds. Air conditioned. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Other Income Featuring Fried Chicken & Pork will give you an unparalleled opportunity to Kelly Youth Rally $ 120.00 focus on each other and discover God’s Loin Dinner serving from 11 AM unique plan for your marriage. The next Cemetery $ 393.00 to 2 PM. Dinner Tickets are $10.00 Mass Stipends $ 30.00 weekend in the Kansas City area will be July St. M/St. E $1024.03* for 10 yr.-Adult; $6.00 for 5-9 yr.; 12-14, 2019. For more information, or to (Fr. Anthony, sal., util, insur., food & 4 yr. & under are free. Stay for the apply for a weekend, visit Fun: Bingo, Homemade Ice Cream, www.wwme4youandme.org, or call/email misc. for April) Tony & Barb Zimmerman at 816-741-4066, Kids games, Prizes, Inflatables, and rd [email protected] TOTUS TUUS NOTES Silent Auction. Raffle Prizes. 3 Dates for Totus Tuus are June 9th Annual Kickball Tournament: BEGINNING EXPERIENCE ~ A though June 13th for Grades 7-12 Begins at 2:00 PM Adult & Kid Weekend Away for a Lifetime of Change. from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and June 10th Teams on 2 fields; To enter a team Serving the Widowed, Separated and through June 14th for Grades 1-6 contact Kylar Meyer at 785-844- Divorced; who are suffering the loss of a from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Grade 1084 or Sarah Todd at 785-410-8759 love relationship and may feel left out by their church, uneasy around married friends, School students will need to bring a or visit them on facebook. sack lunch each day. Grade School unsure of themselves and uncertain about students are also asked to bring 2 ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH, their futures. Helps grieving persons focus on their experience, deal with the natural dozen cookies the 1st day for their AXTELL– Summer Picnic, Sunday, snacks for the week. Parents please get grief process and offers an opportunity to June 2nd, Serving 5:00 to 8:00 pm. turn the pain of loss into an experience of your students registered soon. Please Roast Beef/Ham dinner. Games for positive growth emerging from the darkness take advantage of this beautiful program all ages. Come join us! of grief into the light of a new beginning. for your children. Questions contact Pat The next Beginning Experience Weekend is Brady at 785-396-4396 (leave a ST. MALACHY’S PARISH, June 28-30, at Precious Blood, Liberty MO. message); 785-336-1039 message or BEATTIE, Parish Picnic, Sunday, For more information visit: text; and email at June 9th. Serving 5:00 to 7:00 pm www.beginningexperiencekc.org, email: [email protected]. [email protected], or contact Beef Brisket or Pork dinner, Games Michelle, 913-709-3779. for all ages! Auction at 8:00 pm. PRAYERS FOR OUR COMMUNITY MARRIAGE MINUTE What does the future MEMBERS WHO ARE ILL. PAXICO SACRED HEART hold? We ask this question a great deal. Will it Third Monday of every month at PARISH- Chicken Dinner, bring fortune? Will it bring suffering? In many 4:00pm. Come and pray a rosary for the Sunday, June 9th. Buffet Style ways, we can lose our focus on what matters by worrying about the future. Jesus recognizes this sick and suffering of our Frankfort Serving: 12:00 to 3:30 pm. Bingo, community. Put a reminder on your temptation in his disciples as he ascends into Games, Raffle, Silent Auction at heaven. Focus on the coming of the Holy Spirit, calendar: June 17th. There is strength Parish Hall Newbury, KS. and everything else will take care of itself. in numbers. Whether things are going great or we are ST. JAMES CHURCH, experiencing struggles in marriage, we can apply the same advice. Try the following: DO YOU WANT TO WETMORE—Picnic & Auction, DEEPEN YOUR PRAYER LIFE? Be  First, ask the Holy Spirit to be more present Sunday, June 9th. Serving begins at still and know that I am God. Join us for in your life and marriage. Centering Prayer at Annunciation 4:30. Roast Beef & Ham dinner  Ignore distractions like cell phones and Church on Thursdays, 4:00pm, during served family style. Auction at 8:00 television, and spend intentional time with pm. All are welcome. your spouse. the month of June. On June 13, we’ll  Share daily with your spouse one experience meet at the United Methodist Church. ST. MARY’S CHURCH, ST. of God from that day. Prayer is the key to Please call Mary 292-6126 or Moogie BENEDICT, KS—Annual Church fuel this awareness. Explore “Foundation” at 292-4152 with any questions. www.JoyfulMarriageProject.com Social, Sunday, June 23rd, Serving begins at 5:00. Fresh Fried Chicken 20th ANNUAL MIDWEST “LIVING IN LOVE” RETREAT & ham meal served buffet style. See why over 700 couples in the CATHOLIC FAMILY Games for all ages. Auction at 8:30. CONFERENCE—August 2-4, 2019 Archdiocese have experienced the Everyone welcome! “Living in Love” retreat. You can sign Century II Convention Center, Wichita, MUSIC IN THE PARK– Ice KS. Informational brochures and up now for the “Living in Love” retreat Cream Social, Sunday, June 23rd. registration forms are in the back of at Christ the King Parish in Topeka, KS, Homemade Ice Cream, Cake, & Pork church. August 10-11, 2019. Register online at Burgers. Serving begins at 5:30. www.archkck.org/LivingInLove or Talent Show at 7:00 pm Sponsored contact Mary Anne Kierl at the by St. Monica/St. Elizabeth Church. . Archdiocese at 913-647-0345 for Tickets are $1.00 donation. information.

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Reflecting On Sunday’s Readings

“Can’t we just live together in peace?” People, ourselves included, no longer is the plaintive cry of a world racked simply remain flawed human persons, Daily Mass Readings with division. In their futile attempts to but rather are the very dwelling place of secure self-made peace the world God, “I in them, thou in me.” exalts and promotes diversity as the Consequently, we can, or should, no Monday, First Reading: key to harmony; let every person do longer relate to one another on a purely June 3 Acts 19: 1-8 that which is right in their own eyes. human level but should love and honor : However, this freedom is often not one another as we love and honor Jn 16: 29-33 sought for, nor granted to Christians, Christ. In addition, the unity Jesus especially Catholic Christians. The speaks of is centered around a purpose Tues- First Reading motivation behind the exaltation of that is higher than ourselves; the glory day, Acts 20: 17-27 diversity is ultimately peace through of God and the communication of the June 4 Gospel: uninterrupted self-gratification and Gospel of Peace to a divided world. For Jn. 17: 1-11a freedom from constraints. diverse people to lay aside their selfish Wednes- First Reading: Unfortunately, when the world exalts ambitions, which are in fact the things day, Acts 20: 28-38 diversity to the point of extending the which divide us, there must be a purpose June 5 Gospel: Jn. 17: 11b-19 definition to include perversity, and and calling that is esteemed more highly without submitting to the Creator, by them than are their personal Thurs- First Reading: disunity and division result rather than preferences. Twice in Jesus’ prayer he day, Acts 22: 30; 23: 6-11 peace. Jesus shows us a better way in identifies the purpose around which June 6 Gospel: Jn. 17: 20-26 this week’s Gospel Reading. Early in diverse people can and should unite— history Christianity demonstrated that “So that the world may believe that thou Friday, First Reading: June 7 diverse people can live together in hast sent me.” It is only when people Acts. 25: 13b-21 peace. From the very first Christianity unite around Christ and his eternal Gospel: included male and female, Jew and purposes that unity among diverse Jn. 21: 15-19 Gentile, slave and free, and people people is possible. That unity which Satur- First Reading: from various nationalities and ethnic Jesus said is the key to the propagation day, Acts 28: 16-20, 30-31 groups. This diverse group was tied of the Gospel to the world, hinges on the June 8 Gospel: Jn. 21: 20-25 together by the Spirit of Christ, not by visible presence of unity among his some superficial “I’m okay, you’re followers. Diverse people united in love Sunday, First Reading: okay” philosophical connection. This and purpose, and living together in June 9 Acts 2: 1-11 unity was first demonstrated by the harmony is such a rarity in this world Second Reading: perfect unity which existed between that its very presence is a wakeup call 1 Cor. 12: 3b-7, 12-13 the Father and the Son. Theirs was a for those without peace, and a visual aid Gospel: unity of love which manifested itself in to the reality of Christ. Is it any wonder Jn. 20: 19-23 harmony of purpose and mutual that the progress of salvation is so slow concern for the other’s glory. Jesus in our world today? What should be our **************************** suggests in his great priestly prayer response? “As evangelizers, we must Reflecting On Sunday’s Readings, (John 17), just prior to his passion, that offer Christ’s faithful not the image of Copyright 2002-2019, Richard A. this unity is desired and available for people divided and separated by Cleveland. all who follow him. It is important unedifying quarrels, but the image of though to realize that Jesus was not people who are mature in faith and interested in unity simply for the sake capable of finding a meeting-point of unity but for God’s glory. The unity beyond the real tensions, thanks to a of which Jesus speaks hinges on the shared, sincere and disinterested search presence of a glory that is greater than for truth. Yes, the destiny of our personal human charisma, and on a evangelization is certainly bound up purpose that takes us beyond our with the witness of unity given by the personal desires. That glory is in fact Church. This is a source of the indwelling presence of God. This responsibility and also presence not only enables us to be comfort.” (Evangelii Nuntiandi, by Pope something that we are not, but also Paul VI, paragraph 77.) enables us to see others through the eyes of Christ who dwells within us.

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St. Monica\St. Elizabeth, Blue Rapids

Calendar and Mass Intention Ministers of the Mass June 9th, 8:30 am — For All Priests Sunday June 9th, 8:30 a.m. St. Monica\St. Elizabeth

Lector May 26, 2019 offerings Servers Envelopes $278.00 NOTICE- Gifts Eucharistic Communion Plate $ 88.00 ministers, lector and servers please Ushers meet with Fr Church Cleaners: June– Jean Ann Wilson Anthony in the vestment room 10 Sacristan Schedule: June— Jean Ann Wilson Collection Counters: June— Janice Rowe & Rachael Bishop minutes before Mass. Breakfast Committee: June— Adria Jackson, Peggy Waite, Moriah Dobrovolny, & Sammie Parker

TOTUS TUUS NOTES St Monica /St Elizabeth is going to participate in the Dates for Totus Tuus at Annunciation Church are Circle of Giving Match Day through the Blue Rapids June 9th though June 13th for Grades 7-12 from 7:00 Community Foundation. The Match Day is scheduled for to 9:00 pm and June 10th through June 14th for Tuesday, June 4th from 7am to 6 pm. Grades 1-6 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Grade School students will need to bring a sack lunch each day. With everyone’s help we could secure up to an additional Grade School students are also asked to bring 2 dozen cookies the 1st day for their snacks for the week. $2,500 in matching funds. There are matching funds of Parents please get your students registered soon. $25,000 available and matching will be at 50% with a limit Registration forms are in the back of church. All students of $2,500 match per organization. from all 3 parishes are welcome to attend. Questions contact Pat Brady at 785-396-4396 (leave a message); Gifts must be given on Match Day, June 4th. If you are 785-336-1039 message or text; and email at unable to be there on that day you may send cash or check [email protected]. with someone else. Janice Rowe has volunteered to take checks from individuals unable to attend the match day. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays Your check can be put in the regular collection on Sunday will resume when school starts in the Fall. June 2nd. Checks will need to be payable to Blue Rapids

Community Foundation and dated June 4, 2019. Any HAPPY BIRTHDAY donations received will be credited to our account at the Liz Miller 5/30 Foundation. You can also make gifts online at Kurt Skalla 5/31 www.bluerapidsmatchday.com; however they must be made Joe Brungardt 5/31 on June 4th. There is additional information available at the Klara McIntyre 6/2 entrance to church or you may contact Zita Duensing for ANNIVERSARIES further information. William & Adria Jackson 5/20

NOTICE ALL PARISHIONERS– Please contact Mary Ann Heinen at [email protected] by Thursdays at 5:00 pm for any announcements that you want made at mass on the weekend.

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St. Columbkille Parish, Blaine KS

Ministers of the Mass Saturday June 8, 6:00 p.m. Saturday May 25, 2019 offering: Lector Todd Sheppard

Servers Jarritt Martens*, Maria Krohn, Bailey Martens Ministers Natalie Krohn, Frank Finan, Mark Cusimano, Janet Holthaus Hospitality Les and Janet Holthaus

Server Schedule St. Columbkille Celebration Please join us for a potluck supper and social to celebrate St. Columbkille Day, June Jarritt Martens*, Maria Krohn, Bailey Martens 8-June 8, after mass. Altar Society will supply the sandwiches 15-June Ethan Karnes*, Malea Karnes, Noah Valburg and parishioners can bring a dessert or side dish to Eli Roggenkamp*, Brooklyn Plummer, Allie share. Drinks and table service provided. Come join us 22-June Valburg for some fellowship after mass. 29-June Rebecca Krohn*, Eva Krohn, Ty Krohn CEMETERY MOWING– WEDNESDAY, JUNE Church Cleaning Schedule 5TH, 6:00 PM. June 2-8: Audrea Martens, Micki Suther, Becky Roggenkamp Divine Mercy : In the Second Great Story Ever Told - June 16-22: Cathy Minihan, Mandy Valburg, Stacey Rid- Video /discussion group will begin Wednesday, June 5th, der at 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Still have a couple spots July 7-13: Natalie Krohn, Jenna VanDonge, Annie Cum- available. Books are $8.95. Contact Sally Olson at [email protected] or Natalie Krohn at mings [email protected] if interested.

Bring Holy Communion to the Sick and Housebound NOTE OF THANKS– Thank you to all parishioners If parish members are ill and unable to attend mass, please contact Father Anthony at 785-844-2575, Mike who participated in the Archbishop’s Call to Share Sanford at 870-550-3732, or Pat Wulf at 785-770-0384 to appeal. St. Columbkille parishioners reached 102% of have Communion given. their goal. The gifts that you have offered will truly bring the healing presence and the joy of our Catholic faith to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Wednesday Northeast Kansas in the name of the Good Shepherd, from 11-3pm. Jesus Christ. I appreciate your efforts and the

Senior Citizens of Blaine and Westmoreland meet the fourth commitment of your parish! Archbishop Joseph F. Tuesday of each month at noon for a potluck followed by a Naumann meeting and cards. All are welcome.

The High School Youth are fundraising so they can attend Hospitality List In the back of church, please find copies of NCYC in November 2019. Please find a money jar in the back the new hospitality list. This same list has been emailed to altar of church where you can drop your change and help support the youth, one quarter at a time! If you have fundraising suggestions, please contact Carol Minihan, Sally Olson or Andrea Karnes. Our youth are looking for opportunities to raise funds for their experience at NCYC.

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