St.

Joseph Parish
Fr. Brandon Farrar, Parochial Administrator
Fr. Ratna Swamy Nannam MSFS, Parochial Vicar
fatherratnaswamy@gmail.com
. 306 Iowa, PO Box 165, Olpe, KS 620-475-3326
Parish email: st.joseph_olpe@yahoo.com
Facebook: “St. Joseph Catholic Church”
December 16, 2018 – Third Sunday of Advent

Celebration of the Eucharist: Saturday @ 5:00 PM Sunday @ 8:30 AM

Sunday mass at St. Mary’s (Hartford) – 10:30 AM
Reconciliation: Saturdays @ 4:30 PM
Baptisms/Anointing of Sick/Counseling AND Marriages/Annulments: – contact Rectory

We are booking mass intentions for Jan-April 2019 now! We

St. Joseph Parish Contacts: have quite a few openings in January 2019. Please call or stop
Accounting/Office Adm: Laurie Schmidt 475-3326 by the rectory during office hours. THANKS!
office hours - Wed./Fri. 9-12
Bulletin deadline-TUESDAY @ NOON

Altar Society: Kim Irwin 475-3295 COLLECTION Last Week:

Cemetery: Terry Taylor 340-5062 Plate $ 237.00
Family Life Ministry: Kay Schmidt 475-3767 Envelopes 1,367.00 (38 env.)
Finance Council Elaine Musick 475-3378 Retirement for Relig. 64.00
Funeral Dinners: Linda Dieker 475-3567 Priesthood 25.00
Capital Outlay 10.00
Knights of Columbus: Brian Flott 343-9241
TOTAL ……… $ 1,703.00
Outreach Arlene Redeker 475-3414
Pastoral Council: Diana Kuhlmann 475-3784 It’s the most WONDERFUL time of the year—this
Religious Ed: Rose Redeker 475-3403 season of GIVING! Thank you so very much for
keeping St. Joseph Parish in your hearts!
ST. JOSEPH PRAYER LIST
Robyn Bechtel, Sara Bidwell, Mary D Brinkman, Montana Cole, CHRISTMAS/New Years MASSES
Paul Frizell, Dave Goodell, Leonarda Henderson, Dave Dec. 24 – 5:00 PM Caroling
Schneider, Jim Wecker, Sonny Wendling, & all battling cancer. 5:30 PM Mass
United States Army: SFC Matthew S. Richter, Sgt. Austin (St. Mary at Hartford mass at 7:30 PM)
Burenheide, Pvt. Johnnie Bell, Captain Jacob Haag, Pvt. Dec. 25 - 8:30 AM Mass
Brandon Raybourn
Dec. 31 - 7:00 PM Mass
Air Force: Master Sgt. Andrew Stevenson (St. Mary at Hartford mass at 5:00 PM)
Marines: Lt. Colonel James Bechtel Navy: Robert King Jan. 1 - 8:30 Mass

Mark your calendars……

Sat. 12/15 5:00 pm For the people of our parish Dec. 19 - Christmas practice for 1-6 after school in
Church
Sun. 12/16 8:30 am +Helen Windle
CCD – 7 PM
Mon. 12/17 NO MASS Knights of Columbus mtg – 7 pm
Tues. 12/18 5:00 PM +Fr. Francis Wendling Dec. 20 - Penance Service – 7:00 PM – Sacred Heart
Wed. 12/19 7:30 am +Jon Schroeder Dec. 23 - Decorate church – 11:30 AM
Thurs. 12/20 7:30 am +John & Lucille Trear ANY VOLUNTEERS PLEASE!!!
Fri. 12/21 7:30 am +Helen Richard Dec. 26 NO ADORATION/CCD
Sat. 12/22 5:00 pm +Cliff Cole Jan 13-15 – Jon Leonetti Mission at St. Joseph
Sun. 12/23 8:30 am For the people of our parish
Mon. 12/24 5:30 pm +Clarence Schmidt
Tues. 12/25 8:30 am +Glen & Georgia Haag
 LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday, Dec. 22 Sunday, Dec. 23
Servers: Blake & Lily Skalsky Servers: Grace & Eli Markowitz
Lector: Jana Redeker Lector: Greg Markowitz
Ministers: Jana Redeker, Dorothy Blaufuss, Kathy Stevenson Ministers: Greg & Trish Markowitz, Barb Kuhlmann
Gift Bearers: Mike Skalsky family Gift Bearers: Lucas and Tasia Markowitz
Sacristan: Alice Bechtel

Christmas Eve (Monday) 5:30 PM CHRISTMAS DAY (Tuesday) – 8:30 AM

Servers: Nolan Redeker, Ted Skalsky Servers: Isaac Miller, CJ Miller
CB: Max Blaufuss Lector: Dan Schneider
Lector: CCD Students Ministers: Dan Schneider, Rose Redeker,
Ministers: Aaron & Michelle Cole, Doug & LeAnn Eberle
Laurie Schmidt, Ben Lienemann Gift Bearers: Steve and Diana Kuhlmann
Gift Bearers: CCD Students

Thank you to Dorothy Blaufuss, who has graciously stepped forward to fill the shoes of Jenny
Schmidt as liturgy scheduling coordinator. Thank you, Jenny, for the many, many years of
dedication to this role. As we’ve reiterated before, our parish just cannot survive without the
generosity of our many volunteers; and we DO appreciate each and every one of you!

We are UPDATING the gift bearer list. If you DO NOT want to be gift bearers OR if you have a
preference of Saturday or Sunday, please call Dorothy at 475-3297 or email Laurie at
st.joseph_olpe@yahoo.com THANKS!!

CCD REMINDERS…..
The elementary students are invited to process to the crib for Christmas Eve Mass at 5:30 pm. and sing Silent Night. They will have a
practice in church after school on Wednesday the 19th for approximately an hour.

The third and fourth graders will be collecting Birthright items during the Advent Season for their service project. Here is a list of
some of the things that can be brought for families in need: diapers sizes 3 and up, crib sheets, long sleeve onesies sizes 0 to 6
months, 12 month girl and 12-18 month boy clothing, body wash and shampoo, and desitin. If you would like to bring a gift for
Birth Right, please place your donation in the baby cradle in the back of church. We will be excited to have your help in providing
these things for little babies during these colds months.
Thank you…… Melissa Gerleman, Stacey Schade, and the third and fourth grade CCD class

NOTE: There will be NO adoration on December 26. Adoration will resume on

January 2.

FLOWERS & DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS

It’s that time again! If you would like to purchase a flower in memory of a loved one to help decorate
the altars at Christmas, please call Donna (475-3794) or Laurie (475-3284) just as soon as you can.
We need to coordinate and order flowers by December 17. We are keeping your cost at $25 again
this year! We certainly do appreciate the very many generous donors we’ve had in the past!

ALSO, we will be decorating the altars and outdoors for Christmas AT 11:30 AM on Sunday, Dec. 23. We
could sure use the help of Pastoral/Finance councilmembers, St. Anne’s officers, and any youth that are
available. PLUS, we will GLADLY welcome any other volunteers! THANK YOU!
If not, join us on January 13,14, and 15 th at 7:00 pm for a 3 day Catholic Mission. Catholic speaker, best
selling author and radio host, Jon Leonetti will help us close the gap between the Gospel and our everyday
lives. Daycare will be provided to those who sign up toddlers- age 12. ( sign up sheet in back of church).

Also on the first night of the mission we will have a Chili supper from 5:30-6:30! If you haven’t signed up to
make cinnamon rolls there is a sign up sheet in the back of church!

Let’s take three nights for ourselves to get our 2019 Spiritual year headed in the right direction.
…………………..Kay Schmidt- Family Ministry Coordinator

Sunday, January 13, Monday, January 14, Tuesday, January 15th -7:00 -8:15 p.m.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR SURGE OF THE HEART 3- DAY PARISH MISSION

Have you been thinking that you would like to send a card to some of our friends who no
longer live in our community, but just don't have their address handy? Let us help you out!

Dorothy Bowers - Lutheran Good Shepherd Home, 202 S. West St., Concordia MO 64020
Louise Hinrichs - 305 Meadowlane, Box 37, Goessel KS 67053
Fred Windle - 304 W. 7th, Wellsville KS 66092
Dave Goodell - c/o Beau Goodell, 19160 W. 210th St., Spring Hill KS 66083
Bill Jones - Bernadine Kehres - Marie Kuhlmann, - and Sonny Wendling are currently at
Emporia Presbyterian Manor, 2300 Industrial, Emporia, KS 66801
Jim Siebenhaler and JoAnn Brinkman - are at Holiday Resort, 2700 W. 30th Ave., Emporia KS 66801
Roy and Marilyn Kuhlmann and Leonarda Henderson - Emporia Place, 1200 W. 12th, Emporia KS 66801
Vince Schneider - Flint Hills Care Center, 1620 Wheeler, Emporia KS 66801

Addresses for former pastors are:

Fr. Tim Haberkorn - Sacred Heart/St. Joseph Church, 227 SW VanBuren St., Topeka KS 66603
Fr. Mark Mertes - Christ the King Parish, 3024 N. 53rd St., Kansas City KS 66104
Fr. Anthony Williams - St. Mary's Medical Center, 201 NW R.D. Mize Rd., Blue Springs MO 64014
Fr. John Cordes - Our Lady of Unity, 2910 Strong Ave , Kansas City, KS 66106

Although our Catholic school at St. Joseph has closed, it remains our parish mission to
promote Catholic education. Thus, St. Joseph has given $1,000 in subsidy for each of our two
elementary parishioners who attend Sacred Heart School in Emporia. Even though these
families pay their required tuition, we all know that the cost to educate these students far
exceeds what Sacred Heart requests for tuition (just as St. Joseph experienced while we were
open). If it is your specific intent to assist St. Joseph in supporting and promoting Catholic
education, we would very graciously welcome your donation to offset this subsidy. Please
make your check payable to “St. Joseph Church” and note Sacred Heart subsidy in the memo.
Thank you and God Bless!
 Knights of Columbus News
Mark your calendars: The Olpe Knights of Columbus are Sponsoring a Kettle Challenge with the Emporia Salvation
Army. Monday, December 17, the Knights will match up to $500 of all proceeds collected that day in the Salvation
Army kettles.

Knights of Columbus officers and members are beginning to sell Lottery Tickets for the 2019-2020 drawing, which
begins in March 2019. If you haven’t been contacted, contact your friendly K of C member soon or purchase at the
Biscuit and Gravy Breakfasts. These tickets make PERFECT Christmas gifts!

Bible study takes place each Thursday evening from 7:00-8:00 p.m.at Olpe Senior Center. New
members are welcome to join at anytime! We will not meet this week due to Penance Service and then
will not meet during the holiday season. We will have our next Bible Study on Thursday,January 10
at 7:00. If you would like more information contact Brian Schmidt .

YOUTH EVENTS COMING UP IN OUR ARCHDIOCESE

Jan. 19-21 “Teens Encounter Christ Retreat Weekend” – Savior Pastoral Center – KC, KS – learn to “die to
self, rise to a new life in Christ, and go forth to evangelize” – sign up at www.sunflowertec.org -
cost is $90
Jan. 22 2019 Youth IGNITE Rally in Topeka KS – begins at 9 AM at Topeka Performing Arts Center
Mass begins at 11:15 am, March to KS Capital Steps and Kansans for Life Rally following mass
No cost to attend but please let us know if you are at 913-647-3059 or jorourke@archkck.org.

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ mission is to provide help, hospitality, and hope to our neighbors in need. Thank
you for being a part of this mission by considering a generous gift to the Christmas collection to help the less fortunate. .

MARRIAGE MINUTE
This week of Advent is ALL about joy! Not a sugar-coated “holiday feeling”, but a deep trust and peace that comes
from God and often “surpasses all understanding”. When asked how to get this joy, John the Baptist told people to
live their current situation well. In other words, focus your efforts on the vocation God has called you to.

Consider these options to increase your joy:

 Pray that God would help you see our spouse as God sees him or her.
 Affirm your husband’s or wife’s strength or beauty.
 Tell him or her why they are a great dad or mom.
As we lean into our vocation, joy is released. Consider a marriage retreat in the New Year:
www.archkck.org/livinginlove