3601 SW 17th Street * Topeka, KS 66604

We Strive to imitate the heart of our Patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary, by: Loving God with all our hearts, Loving our neighbors as ourselves, Bringing Christ to others. 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 14, 2021 Page 2 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 14, 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 and events, following specific ministries or simply finding the information you need, Most Pure Heart of The parish office is open, Monday - Friday, Mary is here for you. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Parish Office: 1800 SW Stone Ave., Topeka, 66604 Flocknote: Many of our ministries and other groups Office Phone: 785-272-5590 use Flocknote to communicate. Sign up by Website: www.mphm.com clicking the Flocknote button at the top of Pastor: Fr. Nathan Haverland mphm.com (it looks like a little blue [email protected] sheep). We send out important updates Associate Pastor: Fr. Swamy Nannam through email as soon as they occur. You [email protected] can also sign up for specific communications to stay in Retired Priest in Residence: Fr. Phil Winkelbauer the loop. [email protected] Permanent Deacon: Dan Ondracek News and Notes: Our weekly newsletter includes an [email protected] electronic version of our bulletin, upcoming events and Parish Coordinator/Annulments: Marie Apel special messages from Fr. Nathan, the Archdiocese, [email protected] our ministries or our staff. Finance Adm.: Lisa Lester [email protected] Sunday Mass Recordings: Mass is streamed live at Music/Liturgy: Lucas Tappan 9:30 am on Sunday. Once the broadcast is complete, [email protected] the recording is uploaded to YouTube and sent out via Ministry to Aging: Sr. Ann Moylan email. [email protected] Faith Formation Director: Sarah Holthaus Facebook: We love to keep in touch with our commu- 785-272-4727; [email protected] nity on Facebook. Be sure to follow Most Pure Heart Religious Education Coordinator: Heather Wahl- of Mary Catholic Church (Look for our logo) to stay meier 785-272-3203; [email protected] up to date. The school also has a Facebook page that Communication: Carrie Jo Gros uses a similar logo so be sure you verify which one [email protected] you are following - We suggest you follow them both Virtus Coordinator: Luanne Webb so you can see what great things our school is up to! [email protected] Youth Group: mphm.com: Our website is full of information. From Dani Crispin ~ [email protected] the home page, you can watch the live stream broad- Kate Andrzejewski ~ [email protected] cast of our Mass, check out previously recorded Mass- es, support the parish by making electronic donations Most Pure Heart of Mary School: and sign up for email communications through Flock- 1750 SW Stone Ave note Phone: 785-272-4313 Principal: Eric White ~ [email protected]

Or just reach out… If all this information has your Krische Child Development Center head spinning, we are here to help! See the infor- Phone: 785-272-4791 mation in the next column.

If you are having trouble connecting to us digitally, we would love to assist you in accessing any of the above communication tools. 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 14, 2021 Page 4

February Parish Prayer Intentions Please pray for the following intentions by praying the “Mary, Undoer of Knots” &/or other prayers: Pope Francis: Special Prayers: For all those in the medical † Violence against women: For women who are profession, first responders and all those who are on victims of violence, that they may be protected by the front line during this crisis. May God’s graces be society and have their sufferings considered and upon them. heeded. Prayers/Health Issues: Susan Adams, Mary Archbishop Joseph Naumann: Alexander, Kathy Gravenstein, Debbie Haas, Susan † For married couples, that daily they grow deeper in Proctor Jacobs, Hank King, Katherine Kotsch, Jana their love for each other. Larson, Bill Martin, Alice McDonald, Braden † For the sick, that the Lord grant them physical McGraw, Waunita MacMillan, Alan Muckenthaler, healing, spiritual strength and the grace to unite Michael Pauley, Mary Anne Satterthwaite, Dan their suffering with the cross of Jesus and there, Shaughnessy, Bob Sutton, Dustin VanWagoner

find meaning and hope. Homebound/Long Term Health Issues: Vickie Barr, † For those preparing for Baptism or full communion Mary Bueltel, Mary Dean Byard, Betty Casper, Marie with the Catholic Church, may the days leading to Clemons, Clara Cooper, Mary Hohman, Joe Hovorka, Easter be a time for spiritual growth. Susie Hubbs, Beverly Keffer, Mary Lou Kiene, Fr. Nathan Haverland Patricia Kratina, Pedro Lira, Sr., Cynthia Markula, † For many people to return to the Sacrament of Lavina McCall, Charlotte Morley, Kathleen Reconciliation during the season of Lent. Prochaska, Juanita Raab, Marty Reck, Melinda † For all the prayer intentions entrusted to us, that Ridgway, Phyllis Shaw, George Sittenauer, Emily our patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary would Staford, Helen Walsh, Nancy Weber, Lorrie West keep them in her Most Pure Heart and present Souls of Marion Wietharn and all the faithful them to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. departed. May they rest in the peace of our Lord.

and our men and women in uniform. An Act of Spiritual Communion

Air Force: Garrett Mazachek, Amy McInteer My Jesus, I believe that You are present Army: Brad Buyle, Brodie Cronister, Jerry in the Most Holy Sacrament. Monasmith, Zach Ramirez, David R. Stahlin, Jr., I love You above all things, Derek J. Waterworth and I desire to receive You into my soul. Marines: Pedro Mendina Del Real, Greyson Ghio, Since I cannot at this moment receive You J.P. Ralstin sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. Navy: Chris Archer, Jackson Sittenauer I embrace You as if You were already there Law Enforcement: Eric Clinton, Bryce Cronister, and unite myself wholly to You. Ron Gish, Joe Harrison, Emily Hren, Mike Hren, Dan Never permit me to be separated from You. Masilionis, Laura Meyer, Chris Miller, Lenora Nioce, Amen. Bill Rafferty

For more vocations to the priesthood and religious life from our parish, that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers for his harvest, and for those in formation from our parish, Ϯ Will Sutherland—priesthood Ϯ Deacon Luke Doyle—priesthood Ϯ Sudeep Kodigandla—priesthood Ϯ Tom Doyle—permanent diaconate 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 14, 2021 Page 5 Vol. 72. No. 7 Page 6

Stewardship of Treasure Update February 7, 2021 Fiscal Year July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021 Weekly Y.T.D. Re- Total ceived Envelopes $33,713 $661,589 Electronic Giving $ 0 $381,733 As we prepare to celebrate “Presidents’ Day” holiday, (Faith Direct twice a month) it is important to remember the deep faith of our Plate/Loose checks $ 540 $7,756 founding fathers. On October 3, 1789, George Wash- ington gave a Presidential Proclamation to Total $34,253 $1,051,078 acknowledge God and offer “thanksgiving” to him. Budget (Weekly budget = An- The proclamation stated, in part, “...it is the duty of all nual budget divided by 52 $38,443 $1,230,176 Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty weeks) God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, Income Over(Under) and humbly to implore his protection and favor” — ($4,190) ($179,098) and “to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed Maintenance and by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal Improvement Fund $731 $27,650 favors of Almighty God…” (formerly Capital Improvement)

And, we are all familiar with the greatness of Abraham Lincoln, whose purpose was to free the slaves and heal a nation. In his second inaugural address on March 4, 1865, he stated, "With malice toward none, with chari- ty for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to Thank you to Jeff Morris and his company for the see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are patching and painting of the north wall of the in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who church and the hallways in the Parish Center. It all shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his looks great! orphan…”.

These are examples of their faith in and reverence for God. This week, as we celebrate them and celebrate Knights of Columbus Meat Raffle Winners LOVE through St. Valentine’s Day, let’s remember the Due to the tremendous support of our Seminarians and work of charity, kindness and love that is accom- this Raffle, 3, $200 gift cards to Herman’s Meat & plished through the Archbishop’s Call to Share appeal, Smokehouse were awarded. The winners were Martin as well. Please make your pledge today. Fangman, Kathy Pawlowski and Steve Newcomer, Thank you all for your support.

Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Your donation helps restore the Church and build the future in more than 25 countries still struggling to recover from former communist rule. Funds from this Collection support reconstruction, education, formation, and poverty outreach. Please be generous to the Collection. For more information, please visit www.usccb.org/ccee.

“Brothers and sisters, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.’” (1 Co- rinthians 10:31) Do a quick check of your priorities. Where does God rank in that list? If He’s not first, you have some work to do. Putting God first in everything helps us from putting other “gods” (like our pride, ego, money and possessions) before God. Before making a decision, ask yourself, “Am I doing this for the glory of God or for the glory of me?” 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 14, 2021 Page 7

Mas ReK9JvaLiEn 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) Sunday, 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. You can view Mass live on Facebook or on our website https://mphm.com/home/livestream 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 pews are cleaned once a day and after each Sunday Mass. (Sunday Mass cleaning is dependent on volun- teers. Help cleaning pews after Mass is always needed and always appreciated) There continues to be no use of hymnals. On Sundays, a worship aid is available The Sign of Peace has been suspended Various pews are marked off to ensure distance between attendees 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 14, 2021 Page 8

Archbishop Naumann Lenten Reflections beginning the week of Ash Wednesday that will provide spiritual nourishment for our journey to Easter Joy. To listen to the latest Enflame Lenten Reflection with Archbishop Naumann visit the Enflame website at www.archkcks.org. You can also follow Enflame Our Hearts-ArchKCK on Facebook to get links to the lat- est episodes.

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This Lent, we invite you to journey with Dr. Tim Gray by signing up for FORMED Daily Lenten Reflections at formed.org/lent. Each day you will receive in your inbox a short video which features Dr. Gray comment- ing on the daily Mass readings, explaining the Scrip- tures, and providing you with concrete ideas on how to apply them to your Christian life.

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Sunday, February 14 Readings for the Week of February 14, 2021 4:00 pm: † Bob Faught, Sr. and Ron Faught, Sr. 7:30 am: † Carolyn Kaberline Monday, February15, 9:30 am: † Deacon Richard Chamberlain Gn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13 (5th Anniversary of Death) 11:30 am: Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishioners Tuesday, February 16, Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Mk 8:14-21 Monday, February 15 8:00 am: Special Intention~Luke Schuckman Family Wednesday, February 17,

Tuesday, February 16 Ash Wednesday 8:00 am: † Jane Schnellbacher Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 (1st Anniversary of Death) Thursday, February 18, Wednesday, February 17 Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25 7:00 am: Special Intention ~ Peter John Evans 12:00 pm: † Bob Bernica and Bill Weishar Friday, February 19, 6:00 pm: † Monty Brentlinger Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15 Thursday, February 18 8:00 am: Special Intention ~ Joe Stange Saturday, February 20, Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32 Friday, February 19 8:00 am: Special Intention ~ Joe Biden Sunday, February 21, Saturday, February 20 1st Sunday of Lent 8:00 am: Collective Mass* † Joseph Lee Johnson; Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15 † Eli Devlin

Sunday, February 21 For readings of the day go to: 4:00 pm: † Marcella Montgomery (1st Anniversary of Death) http://usccb.org/bible/readings/ 7:30 am: † Jack Rees 9:30 am: † Sylvia A. Kuhn 11:30 am: Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishioners Confessions

Intentions at St. John of the Cross Kronum, Standard Times of Confession: Kumasi, Ghana, said by Fr. Michael Kantanka Saturdays 2:45 - 3:45 pm Living & Deceased Members of the Ronnebaum Wednesdays 12noon - 1:00pm & Welch families ~ 6:00 am: February 15, 2021 1st Saturdays 7:00-7:45am

Special Intention: Debra Moore & Family ~ Locations Inside Church (extra precautions taken) 6:00 am: February 16, 2021  Priest in adoration chapel (north transept). Special Intention: Jeff Morris & Family ~  Priest in small cry room (south transept) 6:00 am: February 17, 2021 Penitent goes to north or south vestibule and confesses through a screen to priest. Special Intention: Mike Ballard & Family ~ 7:00 pm: February 18, 2021 Confession is always available by appointment. Special Intention: Marilyn Cline & Family ~ (contact parish office, 272-5590; depends on priest availability). 6:00 am: February 19, 2021 Special Intention: Melva Davis & Family ~ When going to confession, 6:30 am: February 21, 2021 please keep social-distancing. Special Intention: Tim Karlin & Family ~ 8:30 am: February 21, 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.