3601 SW 17th Street * Topeka, KS 66604

We Strive to imitate the heart of our Patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary, by: Loving with all our hearts, Loving our neighbors as ourselves, Bringing Christ to others. Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 Page 2 Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 Page 3

Stay connected! When you are away from the parish campus there are several ways to connect with our community. Whether it's staying up to date with news Or just reach out… If all this information has your and events, following specific ministries or simply head spinning, we are here to help! finding the information you need, Most Pure Heart of If you are having trouble connecting to us digitally, Mary is here for you. we would love to assist you in accessing any of the communication tools. Flocknote: Many of our ministries and other groups use Flocknote to communi- The parish office is open, Monday - Friday, cate. Sign up by clicking the Flocknote 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. button at the top of mphm.com (it looks like a little blue sheep). We send out important updates through Parish Office: 1800 SW Stone Ave., Topeka, 66604 email as soon as they occur. You can also sign up for Office Phone: 785-272-5590 specific communications to stay in the loop. Website: www.mphm.com

News and Notes: Our weekly newsletter includes an Pastor: Fr. Nathan Haverland electronic version of our bulletin, upcoming events and [email protected] special messages from Fr. Nathan, the Archdiocese, Associate Pastor: Fr. Swamy Nannam our ministries or our staff. [email protected] Retired Priest in Residence: Fr. Phil Winkelbauer Sunday Recordings: Mass is streamed live at [email protected] 9:30 am on Sunday. Once the broadcast is complete, Permanent Deacon: Dan Ondracek the recording is uploaded to YouTube and sent out via [email protected] email. Parish Coordinator/Annulments: Marie Apel Facebook: We love to keep in touch with our commu- [email protected] nity on Facebook. Be sure to follow Most Pure Heart Finance Adm.: Lisa Lester of Mary (Look for our logo) to stay [email protected] up to date. The school also has a Facebook page that Music/Liturgy: Lucas Tappan uses a similar logo so be sure you verify which one [email protected] you are following - We suggest you follow them both Ministry to Aging: Sr. Ann Moylan so you can see what great things our school is up to! [email protected] Faith Formation Director: Sarah Holthaus mphm.com: Our website is full of information. From 785-272-4727; [email protected] the home page, you can watch the live stream broad- Religious Education Coordinator: Heather Wahl- cast of our Mass, check out previously recorded Mass- meier 785-272-3203; [email protected] es, support the parish by making electronic donations Communication: Carrie Jo Gros and sign up for email communications through Flock- [email protected] note Virtus Coordinator: Luanne Webb [email protected] Youth Group: Dani Crispin ~ [email protected] Kate Andrzejewski ~ [email protected]

Most Pure Heart of Mary School: 1750 SW Stone Ave Phone: 785-272-4313 Principal: Eric White ~ [email protected]

Krische Child Development Center Phone: 785-272-4791

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April Parish Intentions Please pray for the following intentions by praying the “Mary, Undoer of Knots” &/or other : Pope Francis: Special Prayers: For all those in the medical † Fundamental Rights ~ For those who risk their profession, first responders and all those who are on lives while fighting for fundamental rights under the front line during this crisis. May God’s graces be dictatorships, authoritarian regimes and even in upon them. democracies in crisis. Prayers/Health Issues: Susan Adams, Mary Archbishop Joseph Naumann: Alexander, Kathy Gravenstein, Anne Herrington, † For the newly baptized and those received into the Susan Proctor-Jacobs, Hank King, Katherine Kotsch, church, that they will enrich the Church with their Jana Larson, Kelly Lenz, Bill Martin, Alice gifts and talents and experience a stimulating envi- McDonald, Ken McGarity, Braden McGraw, Waunita ronment in their parishes to continue to grow in MacMillan, Alan Muckenthaler, Michael Pauley, Mary their Faith. Anne Satterthwaite, Dan Shaughnessy, Bob Sutton, † For those who have lost a loved one during the Dustin VanWagoner pandemic that they are comforted by Our Lord’s Homebound/Long Term Health Issues: Vickie Barr, victory over death and His promise of Eternal Life. Mary Dean Byard, Betty Casper, Marie Clemons, † For each of us, that we may be effective heralds of Clara Cooper, Mary Hohman, Joe Hovorka, Susie the hope and joy of the Gospel of Life. Hubbs, Janice Johnson, Beverly Keffer, Mary Lou Fr. Nathan Haverland Kiene, Patricia Kratina, Pedro Lira, Sr., Cynthia † For all of our seminarians, especially for those that Markula, Lavina McCall, Charlotte Morley, Kathleen will be ordained deacons and priests next month, Prochaska, Juanita Raab, Marty Reck, Melinda and for all our young people discerning their voca- Ridgway, Bob Schaeffer, Phyllis Shaw, George tions. Sittenauer, Emily Staford, Helen Walsh, Nancy † For all the prayer intentions entrusted to us, that Weber, Lorrie West our patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary would Souls of Ann Knoblauch, sister of Jim Litfin, and all keep them in her Most Pure Heart and present the faithful departed. May they rest in the peace of them to the of Jesus. our Lord.

and our men and women in uniform.

For more vocations to the priesthood and Air Force: Garrett Mazachek, Amy McInteer religious life from our parish, that the Lord Army: Brad Buyle, Brodie Cronister, Jerry of the harvest will send out laborers for his Monasmith, Zach Ramirez, David R. Stahlin, Jr., harvest, and for those in formation from our Derek J. Waterworth parish, Marines: Pedro Mendina Del Real, Greyson Ghio, Ϯ Will Sutherland—priesthood J.P. Ralstin Ϯ Deacon Luke Doyle—priesthood Navy: Chris Archer, Jackson Sittenauer Ϯ Sudeep Kodigandla—priesthood Law Enforcement: Eric Clinton, Bryce Cronister, Ϯ Tom Doyle—permanent diaconate Ron Gish, Joe Harrison, Emily Hren, Mike Hren, Dan Masilionis, Laura Meyer, Chris Miller, Lenora Nioce

An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 Page 5

Congratulations to those receiving sacramentsntntss and whoo were received into full co communionmmm n with the Catholic Churchch at the Easter Vigil, April 3, 2021.21.21

Tom Barr – Profession of Faith, Confirmation, First Communion Kelly Barr – Profession of Faith, Confirmation, First Communion Trisha Garrett – Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion Darryl Krape – Profession of Faith, Confirmation, First Communion Kala Melton – Profession of Faith, Confirmation, First Communion Lenox Melton – Baptism Jennifer Roth – Profession of Faith, Confirmation, First Communion Jordan Sester – Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion

Next Sunday, April 11, is Divine Mercy Sunday. There are extraordinary graces to be had on this day: “complete forgiveness of sins and punish- ment” (the equivalent of a plenary indulgence). The only conditions to re- ceive these graces are to receive Holy Communion worthily on Divine Mercy Sunday (or the Vigil celebration) by making a good confession beforehand and staying in the state of grace and trusting in His Divine Mercy. By these conditions, our Lord is emphasizing the value of confession and Holy Com- munion as miracles of mercy. The is Jesus, Himself, the Living God, longing to pour Himself as Mercy into our hearts.

There is a special celebration (Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer) of Divine Mercy in the parish next Sunday at 3 pm. You do not have to go to confession on Mercy Sunday itself (and in fact we are unable to provide confessions on Sunday this year). All of Lent should have been a preparation, and hopefully you made a good confession in Lent.

Where did the feast of Divine Mercy come from?

If you were born well before the year 2000, you know the feast of Divine Mercy has not always been celebrated in the Church. In the early 1900s, a young Polish nun began receiving private revelations. Jesus appeared to her during her times of prayer, speaking a message of mercy and love for the world. She received a set of prayers — the Divine Mercy Chaplet — and the request to have a feast day established to remind the Church of the mercy of God. St. Faustina died in 1938, on the cusp of war and in the midst of one of the most violent centuries in the history of the world.

Her story and her diaries began circulating in Poland and beyond. It quickly became apparent that this was a holy young women, and the cause for her canonization opened. In the year 2000, she was canonized by the first-ever Polish pope, St. John Paul II. On her canonization day, he established the sec- ond Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday, “a perennial invitation to the Christian world to face, with confidence in divine benevolence, the difficul- ties and trials that mankind with experience in the years to come.” ©LPi Vol. 72. No. 14 Page 6

Due to the earlier bulletin deadline, the March 28, 2021 contribution report was not available. It will be reported in the next bulletin.

Special Needs Ministry Mission Statement ~ To serve and support parishes in facilitating opportunities “Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. for a relationship with Christ by ensuring the fullest (Colossians3:2) On this day we thank God for His participation possible in the Catholic faith for all pa- Son, Jesus, who died, rose and opened the gates of rishioners regardless of ability. — Adopted by the Of- heaven for us. We celebrate and sing “Alleluia.” Let’s fice of Special Needs Advisory Council July, 2017 try to keep the joy of this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year! Pray daily and listen for how God is calling each of us to joyfully use our gifts to fulfill Disability Resource Series for Parents, Guardians His salvation plan. & Self-Advocates, Zoom sessions held Thursdays, 7- 8:30 pm.  April 8 Special Needs Trusts/Guardianship  April 22 KanCare/Medicaid Basics  April 29 Family Medical Eligibility  May 6 Elderly/Persons Disability Eligibility Register at www.archkck.org/special-needs

Special Needs Family Camp, June 18-June 20, Prai- rie Star Ranch, Williamsburg, Kansas. Register by emailing [email protected], deadline May 15. Limited scholarships available.

2021 TotusTuus for ages 6-adult with intellectual/ developmental disabilities, July 19-July 23, 10 am-2 pm, Prince of Peace, Olathe. Register at www.archkck.org/special-needs Enrollment is limited. Registration deadline July 5.

For more information contact MPHM Parish Advo- cate, Carol Ondracek, [email protected] or the Office of Special Needs Ministry, Tom Racunas, [email protected], 913-647-3054

Meal Train ~ Many parish- ioners have offered to deliver meals to the rectory however coordinating with all three residents is often difficult. For this reason, we have created a "Meal Train" sign up to coordinate meals to support this effort. If you would like to sign up for a date to provide a meal for the rectory, please go to the meal train website: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/k2d1ov Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 Page 7

Mas InfEJmaLiE Important Information regarding Mass Reservations. We will no longer require sign-ups for Sunday Mass. We are still limiting seating to 220 people and ask that you please maintain social distance. Please note, 9:30 is the most well-attended Mass - when available seats are filled, the overflow option will be standing in the Narthex.

Additional Sunday Mass Times In order to better meet the needs of the community, the following Mass times have been added: Saturday, 5:30 pm Mass (No music) (Not Easter Vigil—April 3rd) Beginning Sunday April 4, there will no longer be a 1:30 pm Mass

Please do not attend Mass if you are sick and/or running a fever, or if you suspect you may have been exposed to Covid-19.

Not able to attend Mass? We will continue to live stream our Sunday 9:30 am Masses. Go to live stream at mphm.com OR Tune in to our radio channel MPHM 99.5 during the 9:30 Mass from any parking lot on campus. A Eucharistic Minister will be outside the front of the church and will distribute the Eucharist to those who have listened to the Mass and come through the driveway in front of the church. The channel can be heard anywhere on the MPHM campus.

Weekly Offertory Your weekly offering is our #1 source of income - Please consider either mailing your offering or making dona- tions online. Thank You

Regarding Masks - All participants at Mass should be encouraged to wear a mask at all times other than when receiving Holy Communion. Please try your best, and love your neighbor who is trying their best too.

As a reminder... The Sign of Peace has been suspended Various pews are marked off to ensure distance between attendees Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 Page 8

Divine Mercy Retreat ~ The Father’s Love, April 9- April 11, Christ’s Peace House of Prayer. To attend sign up at christspeace.com or email [email protected] or call 913-773-8255.

Eucharistic Holy Hour for Divine Mercy Sunday, Sunday, April 11, 3 pm, Cathedral of St. Peter. We will pray especially for healing and hope for our coun- try and those who have been affected by an Abortion. This Holy Hour will include Scripture readings, Ado- ration, a reflection given by Archbishop Naumann, and meditative praise and worship music. Please join us in person or Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UCXEv4SFDdCyXouB4zHsUNNA

April: Joyful Homes Celebrate! Virtual Blue & Gold Gala ~ April 17 What we choose to celebrate and how The event will look and feel different from last year, so speaks volumes to our kids about don’t miss out on the fun! We need everyone’s partici- what is important to our family. Who pation to make our largest fundraiser a success. Go to knew that family celebrations could the Blue & Gold Gala website to see details, purchase be one of the most effective (and a ticket or make a donation: fun!) ways to pass on the Faith? Visit https://haydencatholic.ejoinme.org/ this month’s page archkcks.org/celebrate. MyEvents/2021HaydenBlueGoldGala/tabid/1206711/ Default.aspx If you have any questions contact, Shannon Peavler, Beginning Experience Grief Support Weekend, [email protected] April 30-May 2 at Savior Pastoral Center in KCKS. For men and women of all ages who have suffered the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation. Annual Cleanup Mt. Calvary Cemetery April 5 Reservation are required. For more information visit through April 12. During this time, decorations that are www.beginningexperiencekc.org, email regis- not in a cemetery vase will be removed. This includes [email protected] or contact Laura 308-530-1873. solar lights, flags, saddles, windmills, toys, rocks, and any loose flowers or wreaths. The months of April through November is our ground maintenance season. Kansas Crusade ~ Although the Value Them Any containers or artificial decorations that interfere Both Amendment did not pass the Kansas House dur- with ground maintenance will be removed. Thank you ing the last legislative session, it did pass both the for your support and cooperation in keeping the ceme- House and the Senate this session and will appear on tery a beautiful place and promoting a safe environ- the ballot in August 2022. Between now and the elec- ment. tion millions of dollars will pour into Kansas in an at- tempt to defeat the amendment. The rosary is a power- ful prayer invoking the intercession of our Blessed Mother, to help protect the lives of innocent children. Grounds Keeping Position, Mt. Calvary Cemetery in and surround mothers experiencing an untimely preg- Topeka. Full time, Monday-Saturday. Requires heavy nancy with support and assistance to choose life for lifting. Must be physically fit, experience operating the child in their womb. On Thursdays, join the Kan- construction equipment a plus, be a fast learner and sas Rosary Crusade by praying the Rosary every flexible on hours. Interested individuals should contact Thursday for the passage of a State Constitutional Larry Krische, 554-8989 or you may send in a resume Amendment. For more information visit: to [email protected]. www.kansasrosarycrusade.org Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 Page 9 TopekaSeniorLiving.com P.O. Box 67174 Seniors Real Estate Specialist ~ Simplify Senior Moves ~ Serving All Residential Real Estate Needs Carol Ronnebaum • 785-640-2685 Terry Luse - Master Plumber • Parishioner Residential, Commercial, New, Repair [email protected] Replacement & Backflow Testing • Drain Cleaning Brookwood Retail Liquor 2900 S.W. Oakley Ave. Brookwood Contact Tim NeSmith to place an ad today! Shopping Center [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x5863 (785) 272-7640

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Readings for the Week of April 4, 2021

Monday, April 5, Acts 2:14, 22-33/Mt 28:8-15 Sunday, April 4 8:00 pm: Special Intention— Tuesday, April 6, Catechumens and Candidates Acts 2:36-41/Jn 20:11-18 7:30 am: Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishioners 9:30 am: † Maria Zulaica (1st Anniversary of Death) Wednesday, April 7, 11:30 am: Special Intention— Acts 3:1-10/Lk 24:13-35 Korbyn and Bree McGinley Thursday, April 8, Monday, April 5 Acts 3:11-26/Lk 24:35-48 8:00 am: † Jared Barker

Tuesday, April 6 Friday, April 9, 8:00 am: Special Intention— Acts 4:1-12/Jn 21:1-14 John McGivern and Family Saturday, April 10, Wednesday, April 7 Acts 4:13-21/Mk 16:9-15 8:00 am: † Lucille Pechman

Thursday, April 8 Sunday, April 11, 8:00 am: † Frank Brentine Second Sunday of Easter

Friday, April 9 Acts 4:32-35/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31 8:0 am: Special Intention—Anna Chong and Family

Saturday, April 10 For readings of the day go to: 8:00 am: Collective Mass* † Vera Girard; † Eli Devlin http://usccb.org/bible/readings/ † John P. Welsh (34th Anniversary of Death); Special Intention—Curt Sittenauer and family

Sunday, April 11 4:00 pm: † Justin McGarity (10th Anniversary of Death) 7:30 am: Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishioners 9:30 am: † Jonathan Garcia 11:30 am: † Patrick Ruvalcaba Confessions

Standard Times of Confession: Saturdays 2:45 - 3:45 pm Wednesdays 12noon - 1:00pm Intentions at St. John of the Cross Kronum, 1st Saturdays 7:00-7:45am

Kumasi, Ghana, said by Fr. Michael Kantanka Locations Inside Church (extra precautions taken) † Quintin Unruh ~ 6:00 am: April 5, 2021  Priest in one of the north confessionals.  Priest in small cry room (south transept) Living & Deceased, McGivern Family ~ 6:00 am: April 6, 2021 Confession is always available by appointment. † Frances Holman ~ (contact parish office, 272-5590; depends on priest availability). 6:00 am: April 7, April 9, 2021; 7:00 pm: April 8, 2021; When going to confession, 6:30 am: April 11, 2021 please keep social-distancing. † Marian Baltes ~ 8:30 am: April 11, 2021

Bulletin Deadline Bulletin items are due in writing on the Friday 9 days prior to the Sunday bulletin date. Please email Molly at ([email protected]) fax (272-2801) or mail items (1800 SW Stone). All items are subject to approval. Holidays will mean changes to the bulletin deadline. Please call Molly at the church office, 272-5590, with any questions.