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St. Joseph Catholic Church

MASS SCHEDULE GIRARD
Saturday
5:30 pm
Sunday
10:00 am

ARMA
4:00 pm
8:00 am

CONFESSION
GIRARD
ARMA
Saturday
2:00-2:30 pm 3:15-3:45 pm
Weekdays before Mass, anytime by appointment
RECTORY HOURS & INFORMATION
Wednesdays: 9:00 am - Noon
Rectory: (620) 347-4525
Fr. Maxs cell: (316) 708-9473
Fr. Maxs email: thomas.becket.fan@gmail.com
STAFF Pastor: Fr. Max Biltz
Secretary: Georganne Galichia
Bookkeeper: Janel Scales
Bulletin Editor: Nancy Bauer
PARISH WEBSITE:
www.stjosepharma.com
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Thursdays from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Finance Council
Parish Council
TBA
Tues., Sept. 15
6:00pm
6:00pm in rectory

!St. Ann Altar Society

Wed., Sept. 16
6:00 pm

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Contributions

From the Pastor

Dear Parish Family;

I would like to devote this column to our students of both Arma and
Girard. We are starting a new academic year. This is a good
opportunity to reflect on the gifts of thought and reason which God
has given to us and the gift of an education which millions of our
ancestors did not have. Since knowledge is precious, and ignorance
can be deadly, we must resolve to take full advantage of this gift of
education. A good education squandered in youth is very difficult to
make up for as an adult. And cramming all night before a major test
usually produces dim results. Therefore let us decide now to be
studious students, determined to study and learn. There of course is
nothing wrong with fun and games, but only after our scholastic
duties are done. We must remember that God wants us to be smart
Catholics, well educated and equipped mentally to spread his
kingdom. It does not please God if we keep ourselves ignorant either
deliberately or through sloth. God gave us a mind; he wants us to
strengthen it. So let us always put homework ahead of video games
and our favorite band. We will enjoy them more anyway if all of our
academic duties are finished. Know that
all of you students and your families will
be in my prayers during this entire
academic year!

Knights of Columbus
1st Tuesday of Month
7:00pm, St. Michael hall

4:00pm
No Intention
Arma
5:30pm
Vera Diskin
Girard
Sunday
8:00am
Jim Davied
Arma
10:00am
For the People
Girard
Monday
7:00am
Gene OBrien
Girard
Tuesday
5:30pm
No Intention
Arma
Wednesday 6:30pm
Marjorie Sevart
Girard
Thursday 8:00am Lawrence & Mary Ellen GalichiaArma
8:30am-3:00pm Adoration
Arma
Friday
7:00am
Patricia Haderlein
Girard
8:00am-6:00pm Adoration
Girard
Saturday 4:00pm
Jim Davied
Arma
5:30pm
Marjorie Sevart
Girard
Sunday
8:00am
For the People
Arma
10:00am
Jim Davied
Girard

$1,101.00

$11,035.80

Expenses

$2,603.79

Over / (Under)

$8,432.01

God bless you,

Fr. Max

St. Ann's Altar Society will resume monthly meetings

beginning Wed., Sept. 16th. Meetings begin at 6 pm and are
held the 3rd Wednesday of every month. New members are
welcome any time of the year. Please plan to attend. If you
have any questions call Judy Smerchek at 347-4646.

Altar Ministers for Sept. 12 & 13

Saturday (9/12/15)
!Altar Servers: 4:00pm
Tejay Cleland

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EMHC:
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Lector:
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Gift Bearers:

Sunday (9/13/15)
8:00am
Cody Burns

Terry Cleland

Tracey Bogina

Marcel Normand

Linda Broyles

Donna Fleury &

Louise Jarboe

Usher/Greeter: Emil Pronier &

Wally Rons

Ron & Joan Black

Frank Grano &
Joyce Klinkon

VIRTUS TRAINING

VIRTUS training for catechists, parents & volunteers will be

held Monday, Sept. 14 at 7pm at St. Francis parish in St. Paul
in the basement of the rectory. The session will be facilitated
by Pat Westhoff. Anyone who volunteers in parish activities
where they will be around our youth must attend a VIRTUS
session and have a background check completed. Our diocese
is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all youth.
Thank you for your support and involvement in the future of
our church!

ST. MICHAEL PSR CLASSES, REGISTRATION

St. Michael PSR classes for youth grades 1-5 will begin on
Sept. 13, and Sept. 16 for grades 6-12. Interested St. Joseph
parishioners can register by contacting Michelle Puckett at
620-238-0428. Parents are needed to serve as catechists and
co-catechists. They are still needing catechists for several
classes, including 3rd and 4th grades on Sunday mornings,
and 8th grade on Wednesday evenings.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

St. Michael will begin Confirmation preparation classes on

Sept. 16.
Confirmation is scheduled for April, 2016.
Interested St. Joseph parishioners should contact Michelle
Puckett at 620-238-0428 or Pat Westhoff for registration
information and details.

July 2015 to date

ST. JOSEPH PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

The next Parish Council meeting for St. Joseph is Tues., Sept.
15, following 5:30pm Mass.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH

Please pray for parishioner Verna Versalona and Judy

Smerchek who are ill.

WORSHIP COMMITTEE:
Chair - Karen Pryer
EMEs - Joann Black
Ushers/Greeters - Bill Harman
Altar Society - Judy Smerchek
Lectors - Marcel Normand
Music - Jan Harman

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL:

Fred Bogina - Chair, Members: Joe Polhlopek, Judy Wingebach,
Linda Broyles

ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING

Mass Schedule and Intentions for Sept. 5 - 13

Sept. 5 Saturday

100 South 8th Street

Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4525
Pastor: Fr. Max Biltz

Last Week

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

OFFICERS:
Pat Westhoff - Chair, Karen
Pryer - Secretary, Debbie
Amershek, Dustin Ashmore,
Joe Broyles,, Debbie Shaub

ST. MICHAEL PSR REGISTRATON

St. Michael PSR classes for youth grades 1-5 will begin on
Sept 13 and Sept 16 for grades 6-12. Interested participants
can register by contacting Michelle Puckett at 620.238.0428.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Pope Francis Build is looking for volunteers to help build two

homes on the following dates: Sept. 17, Sept. 18, Sept. 22,
Sept. 23, Sept 24, Sept. 25, Oct. 1, Oct. 9, and Oct. 16. If you
are over the age of 16, (16 & 17 year olds need a waiver signed
by parents) available between the hours of 8:30 am and 2:30
pm, and would like to help build these homes, please contact
the Respect Life Social Justice Office at 316-269-3935. No
building experience required.

NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE

There are still spots available for high-school youth interested

in attending the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
in November at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, Nov.
19-22. NCYC is an exciting, four-day experience of prayer,
community, and empowerment. There are also opportunities
for liturgy and special activities such as concerts, exhibits, and
an activity village. NCYC is only four days, but it can be a
catalyst for stronger faith growth that can only be sustained in
a strong faith community. If you are interested, please call
Michelle Puckett at 620.238.0428.

GREENBUSH DAY

St Aloysius Historical Society 22nd Annual Greenbush Day is

Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. See the church bulletin board for
more information.

KAPAUNS MEN RETREAT

Kapauns Men are offering a retreat at the Sky Ranch near
Quapaw, Oklahoma, September 19-20. The cost is $95 which
includes 3 meals, lodging, activities, and a T-shirt. For more
info or to register online, go to www.FatherKapaun.org.

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