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SACRED HEART
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS • 206 N. Washington • Plainville, Kansas •
• 722 Main • Stockton, Kansas • Bishop of Salina Diocese
Bishop Edward Weisenburger
Pastor
Father Brian Lager
Parish Secretary/
Finance Secretary
Jennifer Staab
SACRED HEART
Parish Council Chair
Matt Keas
SHGS Principal
Laura Foss
School Council Chair
AZ Molina
K of C Grand Knight
John Clark
Ladies’ Guild
Committee Chairperson (please call the parish office for contact names)
Daughters of Isabella Regent
Susi Clark
SAINT THOMAS
Parish Council Chair
Jeff Riener
Director of Religious Ed
Jessica Billinger
K of C Grand Knight
Roland Nyp
Altar Society President
Norma Braun
SACRAMENTS Reconciliation
Sacred Heart Tues/Thurs 7:20 am—7:50 am
Saturdays 5:00 pm—5:30 pm
St. Thomas Wed/Fri 7:00 am—7:20 am
Sundays 7:30 am—8:15 am
Marriage
There is a six-month preparation period. Call the parish office to begin the process. Those wanting a traditional Catholic wedding should be living a traditional Catholic lifestyle.
Anointing of the Sick
Please call and set up a time with Father before any surgery or major tests. If there is an emergency, please call Father anytime at: 785-434-4658 or 785-673-6725.
Communion to the Homebound or Hospitalized
Father or a Minister to the Homebound is happy to bring Holy Communion to the hospital or homes. Please call the parish office.
Baptisms
must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance of the desired date. Baptisms may be celebrated after weekend Masses. Parents of firstborns must attend a preparation class. Please call the parish office for more information.
ADORATION Thursdays following 8:05 am Mass at Sacred Heart
Fridays following 7:30 am Mass at St. Thomas
Sacred Heart
Weekly Mass Schedule & Intentions
Tuesday, Jan. 24 8:05 AM + Anita (Arnold)
Sabatka
Thursday, Jan. 26 8:05 AM NO MASS
Saturday, Jan. 28 6:00 PM + Lenora Mick Sunday, Jan. 29 10:30 AM For the People of
St. Thomas & Sacred Heart
Saint Thomas
Weekly Mass Schedule & Intentions
Wednesday, Jan. 25 7:30 AM + Betty Axelson
Friday, Jan. 27 7:30 AM NO MASS
Sunday, Jan 29 8:30 AM + Dec. Members of
The Ralph Schmitz Family
January 22, 2017
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A—Page 422 in
St. Isaac Jogues Missal
OFFICE INFORMATION Bulletin Deadline:
Tuesday Noon
Parish Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Parish Office.............785-434-4658
Rectory......................785-688-4211
Fax.............................785-434-2480
E-mails
SHGS.........................785-434-2157
Principal’s Office.....785-434-7459
Website SHCPLAINVILLE.ORG
Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease among the people.
~ Matthew 4:23
NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome you to the Parishes of Sacred Heart and St. Thomas.
Please stop by the parish office to register or call for information.
Parish News
Sacred Heart • Plainville
Knights of Columbus
The Plainville K of C meet the 3rd Thursday of each month
at 7:00 pm at the Knights Hall for a meal with the meeting
to follow.
Daughters of Isabella
Food Pantry Stockers for January 23rd—February 3rd are
Jennifer Staab & Mary Strutt. Ladies, please contact one
another to pick a time (other than Thursdays). If you know
someone who is ill or needs a card, please call Eleanor
Becker at 434-2206 and let her know.
There will be an audit meeting on Tuesday, February 7th
at 7:00 pm in the large meeting room at the church.
Our next meeting is Monday, February 20th at 7:30 pm.
Chairperson is Ellie Kriley and members helping are
Charlotte Littrell, Rita Malin and Karen Hageman.
St. Thomas Aquinas • Stockton
Knights of Columbus
Our next meeting is Sunday, February 19th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall.
Mission Quilter’s Committee Meets every Monday, Residence basement, 10 a.m.
In 2016 we made 267 quilts and were able to cover 330
people with our quilts!
We are in need of fabric—if you have over 1 yard pieces, we
would gladly put them to good use.
Questions?? Call Karen Reed 425-6650. Thank you!
St. Thomas Altar Society
Our next meeting will be Sunday, February 19th after Mass
in the Parish Center.
The Altar Society is looking for new officers for the upcoming year.
If you would like to volunteer your time please contact Norma
Braun.
The Legion of Mary
will meet again on Tuesday, January 24th at 5:00 pm at the residence.
Sunday Morning Coffee & Conversation All parishioners are welcome to come over to the Parish
Center following Sunday morning Mass for coffee and rolls.
Hosts are as follows…
January 22………….....Iwanski Family
January 29….………..Bellerive Family
February 5…….……..VOLUNTEERS
Groundskeeper/Maintenance Position
We are looking for a responsible individual to fill the position
of groundskeeper/maintenance person for the parish. For a
complete job description and application please contact the
parish office.
Today's Gospel describes the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (called the
Synoptic Gospels), Jesus' public ministry begins after his baptism by John the Baptist and after his retreat to the desert where
he was tempted by the devil. When Jesus returns from the desert, he hears that John has been arrested.
The first part of today's Gospel places Jesus' ministry in the context of the writings of the prophet, Isaiah. Matthew wants to
show that Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecies given to the people of Israel, and he refers to Isaiah to do so. Isaiah says
that the Messiah will begin his ministry in Galilee, the land of the Gentiles. When Jesus begins to preach in Galilee, Matthew
points to his ministry as a fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy, proof that Jesus is the Messiah.
When Jesus called his first disciples, the Gospel tells us that the fishermen (Peter and Andrew, James and John) dropped
everything to follow Jesus immediately. Yet this Gospel tells us little about the prior experience that the fishermen had of
Jesus. Did they know him? Had they heard him preach? What kind of person must Jesus have been to invoke such a response?
We can imagine that Jesus was a powerful presence to elicit a response as immediate and complete as these first disciples
gave.
The Gospel concludes with a description of the ministry that Jesus begins in Galilee. Jesus inaugurates the Kingdom of God
with his work. He teaches in the synagogue and preaches the kingdom. His ability to cure people's diseases and illness is a
sign of the kingdom. In Jesus' ministry, we already begin to see the Kingdom of God among us.
Background on the Gospel Reading
Sacred Heart Mission Statement
Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School’s mission is to provide students with Christian
values and life skills necessary to be responsible, productive citizens in their world.
Newsletters / Website
Parents and Grandparents, please check the school website at www.shcplainville.org then click
on “Our School” to access the school calendar and newsletters. Newsletters will not be sent
home or mailed out unless specifically requested.
SAVE THE DATE:
First Holy Communion is scheduled for May 7th at Sacred Heart.
SCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
January 23……….School Council Meeting—7:00 pm
January 29—February 4……..Catholic Schools Week
(PLEASE SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON THE BULLETIN INSERT)
February 1………………….…….11:30 am Dismissal
February 13………….Home & School Mtg—6:30 pm
Enter to learn Christ...
Leave to serve Christ.
PARISH EVENTS AT A GLANCE January
26-27…………….………….No Daily Mass or Adoration
February
6……………..…..Sacred Heart Parish Council at 7:00 pm
14…………...…….Sacred Heart Finance Council at noon
Sacred Heart School News
Linda is a woman who had an abortion. She writes, “My
breaking point with …my former Church was when I was
feeling truly guilty because of what I had done, I knew it was
wrong, but people were trying to justify it to me. I didn’t
need justification, I needed to know how to reconcile an
already fragmented relationship with the Lord I desired...
but I was too weighed down and no one seemed to see the
need of forgiveness and reconciliation, at least until I came
into contact with the Catholic Church. The funny thing is, so
many people seem to see the Church as uncompassionate and
uncaring, it was where I found love, acceptance, and
forgiveness...”
Finding Forgiveness
The over 56 million abortions since the 1973 decisions
of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton reflect with
heartbreaking magnitude what Pope Francis means by a
“throwaway culture.” However, we have great trust in God’s
providence. We are reminded time and again in Scripture to
seek the Lord’s help, and as people of faith, we believe that
our prayers are heard.
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no.
373, designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer and
penance, called the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection
of Unborn Children”: “In all the Dioceses of the United
States of America, January 22(or January 23, when January
22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of
prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the
right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of
the human person committed through acts of abortion.”
As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the
penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms.
Another way to take part is through participating in special
events to observe the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Call your
local diocese or parish to find out what events might be
taking place in your area.
January 22nd
Day of Prayer & Penance
Liturgy Assignments
St. Thomas - Stockton
Sunday, January 29—8:30 am
Eucharistic Ministers: Mark Wildeman, Mae Wilkens,
Megan Gasper
Proclaimer: Jeff Riener
Altar Servers: Ellie Bellerive, Aubrey Kesler,
Caleigh Iwanski
Greeters: Chris Kriley Family
Ushers: David Reed Family
Gift Bearers: Clint Bedore Family
Music: Denise Murchie, Holly Bedore
Solomon Valley: Roger Roy
Sacred Heart—Plainville
Saturday, January 28—6:00 pm
Eucharistic Ministers: Barb Morin, Dale Owings,
Kathryn Owings
Proclaimer: Dave Van Schuyver
Altar Servers: Trevyn Ganoung, Vincent Brack,
Sylas Littrell
Greeters: Tom & Charlotte Littrell,
Steve Dreher
Gift Bearers: Jay & April Brack
Ushers: Stan Morin/Volunteers
Music: Lenee Horting
Rosary Leader: Michael Downing
Sunday, January 29—10:30 am
Eucharistic Ministers: Janet Languien, Keith Mongeau,
John Ruder
Proclaimer: Karen McCune
Altar Servers: Sam McCune, Noah Brewster,
Kane Fry
Greeters: Matt & Pat Keas,
Leon Hammerschmidt
Gift Bearers: Tom & Tammy Winters
Ushers: Justin McCune/Volunteers
Music: Jennifer Staab & Madison Foss
Rosary Leader: Marjorie Dinkel
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FULFILL YOUR MINISTRY PLEASE FIND A REPLACEMENT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TAKEN OFF OF OR ADDED TO A LIST, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE.
Tithing Report
Sacred Heart
Loose: $ 104.00
55 Adult Envelopes $3,397.00
3 Children’s Envelopes $ 3.00
Online Giving $ 47.72
TOTAL $3,551.72
St. Thomas
Loose: $ 46.11
19 Adult Envelopes $1,310.00
Online Giving $ 0.00
TOTAL $1,356.11
If you would like a year-end tithing statement,
please call the parish office at 434-4658—Thank you!
Sacred Heart & St. Thomas use Easy Tithe—an online
giving program. For those interested, there are three ways
to sign up and donate to the church.
1. There is a link on the church website
(www.sacredheartplainville.org) which will lead you to
the site to set up a user name and password. You will
need to enter your debit card information. At this time
the site is set up to accept only debit cards, not credit
cards.
2. There is also an app that you can use if you wish. Go to
the “App Store” on iPhones or “Google Play” on
android phones. Search for “Easy Tithe”, download the
app and follow the simple directions to sign up.
3. Go to www.easytithe.com/shcpks
Cursillo
Cursillo in Christianity is an encounter with self, Christ,
and others. It is a method to develop, live and share
spirituality in any area of human life where Christians
want to dedicate their lives to God. If you are interested
in a means of personal growth in living what is
fundamental for being a Christian, and encouraging one
another in proclaiming the best news of the best reality
that God in Christ loves us, please prayerfully consider
attending.
The next weekend events:
Men’s Weekend—March 16-19, 2017;
Women’s Weekend—July 27-30, 2017
Location: Victoria, Kansas, Spiritual Life Center.
For more information contact Patricia Dusin at 785-302-
1220 or [email protected]
Easy Tithe
