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. 5th Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2021 Page 2 5th Sunday of Easter, May 2, 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 NEW website is full of information. 785-272-4727; [email protected] From the home page, you can watch the live stream Religious Education Coordinator: Heather Wahl- broadcast of our Mass, check out previously recorded meier 785-272-3203; [email protected] Masses, support the parish by making electronic dona- Communication: Carrie Jo Gros tions and sign up for email communications through [email protected] Flocknote 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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May 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 † The world of finance ~ For those in charge of fi- profession, first responders and all those who are on nance, that they will work with governments to the front line during this crisis. May God’s graces be regulate the financial sphere and protect citizens upon them. from its dangers. Prayers/Health Issues: Susan Adams, Mary Archbishop Joseph Naumann: Alexander, Kathy Gravenstein, Anne Herrington, † For God’s blessing on our newly ordained priests, Susan Proctor-Jacobs, Fred Jackson, Hank King, that they may be great spiritual fathers and good Katherine Kotsch, Jana Larson, Kelly Lenz, Bill shepherds for God’s people. Martin, Alice McDonald, Ken McGarity, Braden † For all graduates from elementary, secondary and McGraw, Waunita MacMillan, Alan Muckenthaler, higher education, that Our Lord will guide and Michael Pauley, Mary Anne Satterthwaite, Dan bless all their future endeavors. Shaughnessy, Bob Sutton, Dustin VanWagoner † For engaged couples preparing for Christian mar- Homebound/Long Term Health Issues: Vickie Barr, riage, that the Lord will bless their desire to follow Betty Casper, Marie Clemons, Clara Cooper, Mary Him along the path of faithful, fruitful and forever Hohman, Joe Hovorka, Susie Hubbs, Janice Johnson, love. Beverly Keffer, Mary Lou Kiene, Patricia Kratina, Fr. Nathan Haverland Pedro Lira, Sr., Cynthia Markula, Lavina McCall, † For all the prayer intentions entrusted to us, that Charlotte Morley, Kathleen Prochaska, Juanita Raab, our patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary would Marty Reck, Melinda Ridgway, Bob Schaeffer, Phyllis keep them in her Most Pure Heart and present Shaw, George Sittenauer, Emily Staford, Helen Walsh, them to the of Jesus. Nancy Weber, Lorrie West

Souls of Elida Gibbons and all the faithful departed. May they rest in the peace of our Lord.

and our men and women in uniform.

For more vocations to the priesthood and Air Force: Braden Falley, Garrett Mazachek, Amy religious life from our parish, that the Lord McInteer of the harvest will send out laborers for his Army: Brad Buyle, Brodie Cronister, Jerry harvest, and for those in formation from our Monasmith, Zach Ramirez, David R. Stahlin, Jr., parish, Derek J. Waterworth Ϯ Will Sutherland—priesthood Marines: Pedro Mendina Del Real, Greyson Ghio, Ϯ Deacon Luke Doyle—priesthood J.P. Ralstin Ϯ Sudeep Kodigandla—priesthood Navy: Chris Archer, Jackson Sittenauer 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. 5th Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2021 Page 5

Mas InfEJmaLiE Unchanging Truths in Times of Change, Monday, You do not need to sign-up to attend Mass. May 3, 8 pm in O’Connor Hall. Join Joseph Pearce, internationally acclaimed author and EWTN host, for Please Note: at this time, half of the church has every this special talk reminding us of the unchanging things, 2nd pew available, the other half has all pews availa- God’s presence in history and the Church. ble. Please be respectful of social distancing between households. Many Masses are now filling so over- flow seating is in the choir loft or standing in the nar- thex.

Additional Sunday Mass Time Respect Life , 6:30 pm, at the Grotto, 2nd & In order to better meet the needs of the community, a 4th Thursdays of the month. Join the Most Pure Heart Saturday, 5:30 pm Mass has been added.

of Mary Pro-Life Committee and the Knights of Co- Please do not attend Mass if you are sick and/or lumbus to pray for the passage of a state constitutional running a fever, or if you suspect you may have amendment rejecting abortion as a constitutional right. been exposed to Covid-19. Bring a lawn chair and your rosary and be a warrior for the cause of dispelling this grave evil of our day! If Not able to attend Mass? We will continue to live weather is inclement, we will gather in the church. 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 Eucha- ristic Minister will be outside the front of the church and will distribute the to those who have Easter Flower Fund ~ Additional Names listened to the Mass and come through the driveway in front of the church. The channel can be heard any- where on the MPHM campus. In Memory of: Dennis & Mary Mulryan Weekly Offertory Karl M. Reinhard Your weekly offering is our #1 source of income - Please consider either mailing your offering or making donations online. Thank You

Regarding Masks - All participants at Mass are en- couraged 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

Congratulation to Dean Stanek who received his First Holy Communion on April 18, 2021. His name was inad- vertently left off the original list. Vol. 72. No. 18 Page 6

Stewardship of Treasure Update April 25, 2021 Fiscal Year July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021 Weekly Y.T.D. Re- Total ceived Envelopes $18,943 $972,444 Special Needs Ministry Mission Statement ~ To serve and support parishes in facilitating opportunities Electronic Giving $17,536 $508,570 for a relationship with Christ by ensuring the fullest Plate/Loose checks $ 1,616 $ 24,268 participation possible in the Catholic faith for all pa- rishioners regardless of ability. — Adopted by the Of- Total $38,095 $1,505,282 fice of Special Needs Advisory Council July, 2017 Budget (Weekly budget = An- nual budget divided by 52 $38,443 $1,653,049 weeks) Disability Resource Series ~ Thursday evening Zoom Income Over(Under) workshops on a variety of topics related to providing ($348) ($147,767) for a child with special Needs. Qualified professionals will explain Kancare/Medicaid benefits, transition Maintenance and Improvement Fund $746 $39,596 planning, Working Healthy and much more. Review (formerly Capital Improvement) all the session topics and register at www.archkck.org/special-needs

Special Needs Family Camp, June 18-June 20, Prai- rie Star Ranch, Williamsburg, Kansas. Register by Planned Giving Brief: The Catholic emailing [email protected], deadline May 15. Church is made up of all races; families Limited scholarships available. and singles, sinners and saints. In these times of disruption and uncertainty, it is 2021 TotusTuus for ages 6-adult with intellectual/ good to know that through our parishes, developmental disabilities, July 19-July 23, 10 am-2 as members of the Catholic Church, we pm, Prince of Peace, Olathe. Register at have unity. The Office of Stewardship and Develop- www.archkck.org/special-needs ment invites you to make a grateful response to God Enrollment is limited. Registration deadline July 5. for the gift of your parish by designating it, by name, For more information contact MPHM Parish Advo- as a beneficiary of a retirement asset, annuity, or life cate, Carol Ondracek, [email protected] or the insurance policy. “...all good giving and every perfect Office of Special Needs Ministry, Tom Racunas, gift is from above, coming down from the Father of [email protected], 913-647-3054 lights, with whom there is no alteration or shadow caused by change.” (James 1:17) For more info go to: CatholicPlannedGiving.com

“Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” (John 3:18) Regarding our Catholic MPHM Gardens seeking tender loving care ~ The faith, do you “walk the talk?” Do your actions reflect landscaped gardens around the church and school are what it means to be a good disciple? Are you an active in need of a few people that have some time, participant at Sunday Mass? Are you joyful when par- knowledge of plants and love to be outside working in ticipating in parish ministry? Do you give gratefully gardens. If you fit this description and would like to and generously with your financial support to your help care for our established gardens please contact parish and other Church needs? If not, it’s not too late Maggie, 220-5897. to start! 5th Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2021 Page 7

May is Foster Care Awareness Month JOYFUL HOMES Every child is a unique and pre- AREN‘T PERFECT, cious gift from God who de- BUT THEY ASK FOR HELP. serves a loving family. Sadly, Family life isn’t always easy, but every day in Kansas, children we are not meant to bear life’s are removed from their homes burdens alone! for a variety of reasons and Even though we know this, and through no fault of their own. though we are usually happy to Right now in Kansas there are lend a hand to others, it can be difficult to ask for help over 7,600 children in care, com- when WE need it! Whether it’s something as simple ing from all backgrounds and as asking someone to take our turn at carpool, or as from every community. Many serious as reaching out to a counselor for an addic- have experienced trauma and are frightened and lonely. tion, making our needs known is humbling. Archbishop Naumann says, “To be truly pro-life, we

But this humility is good for us! It opens our hearts to must make sure that every child has an environment our neighbors, encourages them to seek help them- where he or she can thrive.” Foster parents open their selves, and ultimately it makes us more open to re- hearts and homes helping children heal, trust, and hope ceive the grace and mercy that God himself wants to again. Currently there are only approximately 2,000 give us. licensed foster families in Kansas. Everyone can help - by either becoming a foster family, supporting the fam- Check out archkcks.org/help for simple suggestions ilies who do foster, donating necessities or gifts for and activities this month for growing in this principle children, or mentoring teens who are aging out of the as a family. system. Please visit www.archkcks.com/foster to learn more. 5th Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2021 Page 8 5th Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2021 Page 9

Becoming a Hayden student is Christ’s Peace House of Prayer upcoming retreats, more than merely submitting an 22131 Meager Rd, Easton, Kansas: application. It is a process for you to come to know our school and  St. Isidor Day, May 15, 10:30 am-4:30 pm, Bring decide if Hayden offers the kind of seeds and soil in a small decorated basket for bless- experience you and your family ing. Free will offering. want to be a part of. We love our  Pentecost ~ Freedom in the Spirit, May 21-May school and we want every Hayden 23. Prepare for the coming of the . Sug- gested donation $170/single; $250/couple. family to feel as we do! If you have questions contact [email protected] Sign up at christspeace.com, email in- [email protected] or call 913-773-8255.

Catholic Cemeteries of Northeast Kansas Memorial Day Mass at Mt. Calvary Cemetery is canceled this The Calix Society (www.calixsociety.org) is a nation- year. Individuals and families will still be able to me- al association of Catholics in 12-Step recovery. (AA, morialize their deceased loved ones by decorating out- NA, OA, Al-Anon, etc.) The Calix Society meets the door monuments and mausoleum areas in accord with first Friday of each month at Church of the Ascension, Catholic Cemeteries’ regulations. For more infor- Overland Park. The next meeting is Friday, May 7. For mation, call 913-371-4040; specific information on time and meeting format call email [email protected]; Neil, 913-645-7244 or Mary, 913-747-5039. or visit www.cathcemks.org.

Knights of Columbus Financial Representative St. Thomas More Continuing Education Program Agent. Full time position. Training and benefits pro- for those in the fields of law, accounting, financial vided. Contact John A Mahon, General Agent, (785) planning, and insurance, Friday, June 4, via a Live 408-8800, or [email protected]. Zoom Webinar. $75. For more information and to reg- ister, visit https://www.cfnek.org/events/ sttomasmorecontinuingeducationprogram Archdiocesan 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebra- tion, June 13, 2 pm Church of the Nativity in Lea- . Not willing to let go wood. If you are celebrating your 50th wedding anni- Retrouvaille weekend, June 25 of your marriage? Many couples continue to struggle versary in 2021 and would like to receive your invita- in a marriage, but are not willing to give up on each tion from Archbishop Naumann call the parish office, other. There is hope! Retrouvaille is a program de- 272-5590. signed to help struggling marriages regain their health. For more information contact KC Registration team, 800-470-2230 or visit HelpOurMarriage.com The Fertility Care™ System (Creighton Model) In- troductory Session is offered monthly at a variety of area locations and long distance. This fulfills your Living in Love Retreat, June 26 & 27, Holy Spirit in marriage policy requirement, it’s helpful for achieving Overland Park. This weekend will help married cou- and avoiding pregnancy and it has medical applica- ples experience the wonder of being more in love. For tions. Register online at www.fertilitycarekc.com or more information, other dates and special coupon code call 816-858-0198 for our Archdiocese visit: www.archkck.org/livinginlove

Audio Format for The Leaven ~ Do you know someone who is blind, low vision, or has a reading disability? Do you prefer to listen to an audio book rather than read one? If so, there are three ways to access an audio version of each issue of The Leaven. The University of Kansas Audio Reader Service offers a telephone reader service or an audio reader service for people who are blind or low vision. For more information contact www.reader.ku.edu. An audio version of the leaven is also accessible on the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas home page at www.archkck.org. For questions or more information contact the Special Needs Ministry at 913-647-3054 or tra- [email protected] 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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Sunday, May 2 May 2, 2021 4:00 pm: † Louise Kooser (12th Anniversary of Death) 7:30 am: † Vivian Cozadd Monday, May 3, 9:30 am: † Evelyn Hamilton Sts. Philip and James, Apostles 11:30 am: Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishioners 1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14

Monday, May 3 Tuesday, May 4, 8:00 am: † Frank J. and Margaret A. Hagen Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a

Tuesday, May 4 8:00 am: † Dorothy Bock Wednesday, May 5, Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8 Wednesday, May 5 8:00 am: Special Intention—Cindy Reimann Thursday, May 6,

Thursday, May 6 Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11 8:00 am: † Dorene Regier Friday, May 7, Friday, May 7 Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17 8:0 am: Special Intention—Sophia Gianna West

Saturday, May 8 Saturday, May 8, 8:00 am: Collective Mass* † Eli Devlin; Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21

† Chris Cummins (1st Anniversary of Death; Sunday, May 9, † Doris Cummins (15th Anniversary of Death; † Fred and Carol Shaw; † Emily Stueve; Sixth Sunday of Easter Special Intention—Mark Wittenberg and family Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17

Sunday, May 9 4:00 pm: † Mary Catherine Walker For readings of the day go to: (3rd Anniversary of Death) http://usccb.org/bible/readings/ 7:30 am: Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishioners 9:30 am: † Al Blagoue 11:30 am: † Marion Wietharn

Confessions

Standard Times of Confession: Saturdays 2:45 - 3:45 pm Wednesdays 12noon - 1:00pm 1st Saturdays 7:00-7:45am

Locations Inside Church (extra precautions taken)  Priest in one of the north confessionals.  Priest in small cry room (south transept) Year of St. Joseph Website ~ On December 8, 2020, Penitent goes to north or south vestibule and confesses Pope Francis announced the beginning of the year of through a screen to priest. St. Joseph. St. Joseph is a model of individual surren- der to God and availability to divine appointment. Confession is always available by appointment. Please visit https://archkck.org/yearofstjoseph to find (contact parish office, 272-5590; depends on priest availability). great resources for individuals and families to grow during this year through the guidance of St. Joseph. When going to confession, please keep social-distancing.

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.