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Baptism-Parents who wish to have OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PASTOR their child baptized please contact the Parish Office for information and 307 East Fifth Street appointment. MESSAGE olphconcordia.org Matrimony-A six month preparation Father Metz – Pastor: [email protected] process is required. Please contact the Dear Friends in Christ, Parish priest for information regarding Office: 785-243-1099; Contact: 785-650-1999 scheduling and preparation.

Anointing of the Sick-Please contact To continue the theme of the “Venerable, ,” the also has a new “Venerable,” as of June 12. Our new “Venerable” on the road to - the Parish Office to inform them of hood is Father Augustus Tolton, who is America’s first black priest. anyone in the hospital or homebound in need of communion or anointing. Before I continue, it might be a good idea to define the “Venerable” status. Last week the focus was on Venerable Archbishop Fulton J Sheen, now it is Father Au- Holy Orders-Contact the office of gustus Tolton. When one is called “Venerable,” that is the first stage on the road Vocations in the Chancery, 785-827- to sainthood. It also means that the person in question has been recognized as hav- 8746. ing lived a life of heroic virtue.

Father Augustus Tolton was a priest of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. As Any allegation of the abuse of a minor, Bishop Thomas Paprocki said in the press release: “Father Tolton’s story, from may be reported to the Kansas Protec- slave to priest, is an incredible journey that shows how God has a plan for all of us. tion Report Center (1-800-922-5330), Father Tolton overcame the odds of , prejudice and racism to become a the KBI Crime Hotline (1-800- humble priest and someone we should model our lives after. He carried his KSCRIME) or Clergy- crosses in life quietly and heroically. … His life truly shows that all of us – no [email protected] . The Diocese of matter how ordinary we think we are – can do extraordinary things and live a he- Salina fully participates in all criminal roic Christian life.” investigations related to abuse perpe- Bishop Paprocki went on to say, and this can be the heroic virtue that leads one to trated by a member of the clergy or other be a “Venerable,” “It’s my hope we all see the heroic legacy of Father Tolton and church official. try to live a life like his: one of service to others, refusing to let the evils of the For the safety of children and the healing world ruin his mission of introducing Jesus to others, and meeting hatred with of those who have suffered abuse, the love.” Diocese of Salina provides an Abuse We are blessed to have the Church hold up these holy men and women for our Response Hotline(1-785-825-0865); an consideration and example. God gives us the divine assistance we need, so we can Abuse Response Email always call upon those holy ones to help us with their prayers and intercession. ([email protected]); and an Abuse Response Online Submission Venerable, Servant of God, Father Augustus Tolton, pray for us! Form (www.salinadiocese.org/safety- security). Reports will be responded to

promptly by the Diocesan Assistance God Bless, Father David Coordinator. All reports are confidential with the exception of those involving the abuse of minors, which will be (Quotes, National Catholic Register, 7-7-19, p.5) immediately reported by the Diocese to the proper authorities, as required by Kansas State Law and Diocesan Policy.

YOUTH COUNCIL The next K of C Meeting will be July 23 at 8:30pm. Parents do you have a son or daughter in Grades 8-12? Calling All Teens, would you like to be a part of a forum of your peers where you The next Altar Society Meeting will be share ideas and suggestions for service and topics for discussion? Under July 23 at 7pm. 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME the guidance of Sister Barbara Ellen Appacellar, Salina Diocesan Religious Education and Youth Ministry Director, we can begin one! All July 21, 2019 inquiries may contact our Parish Office and/or email Fr. David Metz. Parish Mission: “To recognize that we are ALL one Body in Christ and to help one another get to heaven by Stay tuned to the bulletin for more detailed information. serving God in ALL we do.”

Call to Share: Here is an update on the campaign. We have reached 104% of our targeted goal of $35,000.00. We Parish Council: Amy Jackson, Chairperson Members: Cheryl Madden & Kim Reynolds have had 106 individuals or families pledge $36,593.00. At some point in your life, one of these ministries will serve Finance Council: Members: Joan Fraser, Tammy Mansfield, Joe Reedy, & Ron Wondra you, or someone you love, so please consider making a gift or pledge. Knights of Columbus: Mike Blochlinger, Grand Knight K of C Field Agent: B. [email protected] Altar Society: Sue Peltier, President Cemetery tractor: The tractor we have purchased will have a pull behind mower and bucket for varied uses. The total cost of the tractor is $23,860. If you would like to make a donation please contact the parish office.

Sacristans: We are in need of a couple of volunteers to be Sacristans for the 9:30am . If you are interested please Parish Staff: Office Hours: call the parish office at 243-1099. Fr. David Metz [email protected] Mon.– Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm Mass Intentions: Until we can get all the Mass intentions rescheduled from losing a Mass every weekend we will only Glenda Schreiber-Bookkeeper/Liturgy [email protected] Closed 12-1pm for lunch be able to take 5 Masses per person per year. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your Lori Adam-Secretary [email protected] understanding. Rex Harper-Maintenance July 30 is WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFIKING IN PERSONS. Human trafficking is a global epidemic. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking:sistersagainsttracking.org. Mass Times: Confessions: OLPH: Weekday Masses: Tuesday— Friday 7:15am Wednesday and Friday 6:40am-7:00am In conjunction with NFP Awareness week (July 21-July 27) the Family Life Office will host a Day of Recollection, a retreat for couples struggling with Infertility. The retreat will include Mass, brunch, confession, as well as inspiring talks Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:30pm and Sunday 9:30am Saturday 4:00-5:00pm from a priest, a witness couple and more! Registration begins on June 15 and continues through July 20. Register on Aurora: Sunday 8:00am line at salinadiocese.org. Eucharistic Adoration: RCIA: Bulletin Deadline: The 14th Annual Catholic Charities Annual Fundraiser will be July 21, from 5:00-7:30pm at the Salina Country Club, 2101 E. Country Club Rd. Social, Cash Bar, Dinner, and Live Auction. Dinner is complimentary-RSVP ONLY. Monday 7:45am-Tuesday 7:00am Tuesday evening Wednesday 3:00pm Seating is limited, so make your reservation TODAY! RSVP online at www.ccnks.org or call 785-825-0208 ext. 215. If you are new, have returned or moved from the parish, or changed your address please let us know at the parish office. Candidates Needed: Pastoral Council: 3 openings for 3-year term. The Pastoral Council, consisting of 7 members, is a consulting body formed to coordinate all the aspects of parish life. Please prayerfully consider becoming a member Sunday Mass in Belleville will be at 9am starting August 1st. of the Pastoral Council of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Contact Lori in the Parish Office (785-243-1099 or [email protected]) if you would like to be a member or know of someone who might be interested in serving.

BAZAAR MEETING: All men and women of the parish are invited to a bazaar planning meeting on July 22 at 7pm. Weekly Contributions: $8,379.45 Peter Pence: $10.00 EAST CENTRAL VICARIATE MEETING will be held on Wednesday, July 31, at Church, 216 Cherry, Minneapolis, KS. Coffee and Registration begins at 9:30am, and the meeting will start at 10:00. MASSES: CALENDAR OF EVENTS We will adjourn at approximately 11:15 for the Rosary and Holy Mass, followed by a noon luncheon (free will offering). Monday July 22-NO MASS 7:45am: ADORATION July 20-Catholic High Reunion/Legion Following lunch we will resume with the business meeting and program given by Susan Husband from the Wichita Diocese. She will be sharing valuable information about the seriousness of pornography in schools and how we parents Tuesday July 23-7:15am:+Irene Barton July 21-Notre Dame Reunion/P. Hall and grandparents can actively work to end this evil and help protect the souls of our children and grandchildren. This Catholic Charities Annual Fundraiser/ issue affects all of us in one way or another, so please spread the word and encourage as many women of your parish to Wednesday July 24-7:15am:+ Letourneau 5-7:30pm Salina Country Club attend as possible! The meeting should conclude by 2:30pm. RSVP: [email protected] or 785-527-2690 (home) or 785-527-1440 (cell). Thursday July 25-7:15am:+Loretta Demars July 21-27-NFP Awareness Week Altar Society Dues: Altar Society Dues of $2.00 is now due.

Friday July 26-7:15am:+Wilma Monty July 22-Bazaar Planning Meeting/7pm A woman was healed of her hemorrhage simply by touching the hem of Jesus’ cloak. (Matthew 9:20 - 22).

Saturday July 27-5:30pm:+Virgil Brummer July 23-Altar Society Meeting/7pm Divine Mercy Radio is sponsoring at Treasures of the Church relics tour that will take place at 7pm, Wednesday, July 31 K of C Meeting/8:30pm at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Church in Salina. The evening begins with a multi-media presentation in the church Sunday July 28-Aurora: 8:00am:+Lorena Brunell regarding the use of relics followed by veneration of the relics in the parish hall. Relics that are part of this exhibit OLPH: 9:30am:For Our Parish July 27-Day of Recollection include St. , St. Thersea of Lisieux, St. , St. , St. and St. . This tour is free, but a basket for a free-will offering for the Treasures of the Church ministry to continue will be available. For more information contact [email protected]. Reckoning with the Sin of Racism in the Church and Beyond will be the topic of the Sisters of St. ’s 2019 Theological Institute. The Institute will be held at the Nazareth Motherhouse in Concordia. It begins Thursday evening, LITURGICAL MINISTERS: July 18th and concludes on Sunday at noon, July 21. For more information contact Susan LeDuc at 785-243-4428 or Saturday, July 27, 5:30pm Sunday, July 28, 9:30am [email protected]. Servers: Baylor & Reece Knox Dalton & Ivon Owen Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats: You are called by name. If you are struggling with your abortion decision come and see what Jesus has prepared for you. Give yourself His “gift” of a retreat weekend. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats: Reader: Laura Jo Meyer Ted Lillie Healing the pain of abortion one weekend at a time. Next retreat: October 4-6, 2019. 1-877-I-GRIEVE (1-877-447 -4383). [email protected] Confidential. Cantor: NO MUSIC NO MUSIC We extend our Christian sympathy to the family of Mike Metro. Musician: NO MUSIC NO MUSIC

EMHC: Jolene Harper, Loren Cote, Tammy Mansfield Anita Cyphers, Jerry & Kathy Burgess

Greeters: Todd & Diane Leif Max & LaDonna Peltier

Ushers: Rex Harper, John Strait, Kenneth Skeels Bill & Sondra Ramsey

Please pray for: James Anderson, Meritt Brown, Russ Budreau, Ernest & Evelyn Charbonneau, Laura Collette, Jesse Copple, Mary Dibbell, Lydia Feldhauser, Louise Forman, Leo Hubert, Alice Jaster, Joe Jaster, Dr. Paul Jaster, Kolbie Kalivoda, JoAnn Kempton, Richard Loeffler, Barbara Longnecker, Aubrey Kay Lott, Judy Miles, Joe Pellant, Virginia Schmitt, Debra Rupert Sjolander, Debbie Thoman, Nancy (Mahon) Zrubek, all who are ill, lonely, disabled, in homes and hospitals; and service personnel serving overseas: Cliff Caron. Names will remain on the prayer list for 3 months and then will be removed unless the parish office is notified that they need to remain on the list.