Today is the memorial of Saint Christopher Magallanes.  Saint Christopher, a priest in Mexico, and 24 other companions were martyred for standing up against the anti-Catholic Mexican government of the time.  Outraged by attempts on the part of the government to eliminate the Catholic faith, he joined the "Cristero" movement which pledged an allegiance to Christ ahd the Church to spread the Good News.

On Saturday, June 2, beginning at 8:30am we will have a grounds clean-up morning at Holy Family Parish.  Bring your trimmers, rakes, brooms, work gloves, ect.  Coffee and donuts and lunch will be provided.

St. Joseph Parish High School Seniors are: Marcus Brown, Cody Clair, Trey McFarren, Josee Roth, Kayla Schartz, Victoria Siefers, and Rebecca Strecker. 

Immaculate Conception High School Seniors are:  Tim Demel, Sam Feist, Tarilyn Hickel, Abby Holmes, Ashley Kaiser, Benn Kirmer, Pete Krier, Sydney Rugan and Tim Stueder.

Holy Family High School Seniors are:  Bridget Beran, Carly Hoffman, Kevin Klug, and Garrett Oberle.

Congratulations to our seniors!  May the future be good to you and may God bless you always!

St. Joseph School Living Legacy Committee will be hosting their annual Italian Dinner on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the St. Joseph Parish Center.  Social begins at 5:30pm followed by Dinner at 6:00pm.  Dinner includes your choice of Lasagna or Chicken Tetrazzini, tossed salad, homemade rolls, and dessert.  Cost of the meal is $25 per person or $40 per couple (wine/beer/snacks will be available at no cost).  Tables for 6 or 8 may be reserved in advance.  Tickets will be available after church or at the Parish Office.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Please make reservations by May 28.  Free babysitting will be available.  All proceeds go to the Living Legacy Fund.

CYO Team Leaders:

Bridget Beran, Abby Holmes, Sydney Rugan, Jennifer Hitschmann, and Breanna Holmes

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Sept. 11   CYO Kick-off

Sept. 25  Assist Altar Society with Fall Supper

Oct. 9   CYO Mass & Bake Sale

Nov. 17-20  NCYC

Nov. 26  Foster Tree Begins

Dec. 4  Vocational Awareness Panel

Dec. 17 College Game Day (TBA)

Dec. 18  Pizza Party

Jan. 14-15  Lock In (Seniors & Juniors only)

Jan. 22   Bowling Party

Feb. 12  CYO Mass & Bake Sale

Apr. 22  Senior Bingo & CYO Pizza Party

May 2   May Crowning

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1.    Which of these is not a glorius mystery of the Rosary?

                a) the Ascension b) the Descent of the Holy Spirit c) the Crowning with Thorns

         Answer:   the Crowning with Thorns   

2.  When did the Word of God become flesh?

                a) at Creation b) at the Incarnation c) at the Resurrection

        Answer:    at the Incarnation 

3.  Who are those ordained who minister to the needs of the community and assist the priest during the liturgy?

                a) lectors b) deacons c) acolytes

          Answer:   deacons  

          January is bottles for babies month-----Donations from this program will go to pro life organizations.   This is the same program that we had last year.  We will have K of C members at the back of the church after each Mass during January to hand out baby bottles.  The idea is for you to take the bottles  home, fill them with your change ( we will naturaly also accept bills and checks ) and return them to us. Because of your generosity last year we were able to donate $1000.00 to Birthright of Great Bend and $1000.00 to The Catholic Social Service in Great Bend.  We again want to thank you for those donations and we hope to be able to make sizable donations to those organizations again this year.

        The Knights of Columbus will have their annual soup sampler on Sunday, January 31st at St. Joseph parish center.  Serving will be from 10:00 AM until 1:00PM.   Proceeds from this event go towards our scholarship fund.  The Ellinwood K of C has been giving scholarships now for twenty years, having given the first one in 1989.    If any Knight would be willing to make and donate a roaster full of soup ( you choose what kind you want to make ) for this event, please call Kirk Day at 564-2018.

      There will be a Knights of Columbus first, second and third degree initiation on Sunday, January 10th  in Hoisington.  Any male member of the parish 18 years of age or older is eligible to join.  The first degree initiation will probably start at 11:00AM with the second and third at approximately 1:00PM.  If any one is interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, please call Jerome Huslig at 564-3318.

The Knights of Columbus annual fish fry will be coming up on February 19th.  More on this at a later date.