106 N. Western Ave.

Girard, KS 66743
Tel. (620)724-8717
Weekly Bulletin
of
Saint Michael Church, Girard
www.stmichaelgirard.com
COLLECTIONS
Last Week July 2013 to date
Contributions $3,457.00 $92,444.70
Children's Offering $12.59 $602.11
Expenses $74,686.91
Over/ (Under) $18,359.90
Saint Michael Parish Mission Statement:
We the parishioners of Saint Michael the Archangel, through leadership and strong traditions
are faithful disciples of the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church. We commit our-
selves to be generous stewards of our faith, our parish, and our community. We strive to involve all
members to be united in one parish family for the salvation of all.

Notes from the Pastor: Thanks be to God for this Season of Lent! Our Holy Father, Pope Francis message
for Lent reminds us of our calling to imitate our Master: we Christians are called to confront the poverty of our
brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it. Destitution is not
the same as poverty: destitution is poverty without faith, without support, without hope. There are three types of
destitution: material, moral and spiritual. Material destitution is what is normally called poverty, and affects
those living in conditions opposed to human dignity: those who lack basic rights and needs such as food, water,
hygiene, work and the opportunity to develop and grow culturally. In response to this destitution, the Church
offers her help, her diakonia, in meeting these needs and binding these wounds which disfigure the face of hu-
manity...Our efforts are also directed to ending violations of human dignity, discrimination and abuse in the
world, for these are so often the cause of destitution. When power, luxury and money become idols, they take
priority over the need for a fair distribution of wealth. Our consciences thus need to be converted to justice,
equality, simplicity and sharingNo less a concern is moral destitution, which consists in slavery to vice and
sin. How much pain is caused in families because one of their members often a young person - is in thrall to
alcohol, drugs, gambling or pornography! How many people no longer see meaning in life or prospects for the
future, how many have lost hope! And how many are plunged into this destitution by unjust social conditions, by
unemployment, which takes away their dignity as breadwinners, and by lack of equal access to education and
health care. In such cases, moral destitution can be considered impending suicide. This type of destitution,
which also causes financial ruin, is invariably linked to the spiritual destitution which we experience when we
turn away from God and reject his love. If we think we dont need God who reaches out to us through Christ,
because we believe we can make do on our own, we are headed for a fall. God alone can truly save and free us.
I invite you to read the full text of his message at http://www.va/holy_father/francesco /messages/lent/
documents/papa- francesco_20131226_messaggio-quaresima2014_en.html
Very providential with this Holy Fathers message that one of our parishioners at Saint Michael, Madison
Smith (please read her letter insert in the bulletin), is asking for our help for support in her missionary work for

Altar Servers:


E. M. E.
Lectors:

Gift Bearers
5:30 PM
B. & B. Leritz


Rhonda Stonerock
Tony Stonerock

Jim & Margaret OToole
10:00 AM
C. & C. Puckett, C. Sevart,
G. Born, M.K. Smith

Anna Goble
Faith Paoni

Jess & Cindy Murphy Family

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Barb Doue
Mary Davied
Pro Populo
Verdan Davied
Daughters of Isabella
NO Stations of the Cross
NO MASS
Ed Perrin
Ad Dantis
Eucharistic Adoration
Ed Perrin
Eucharistic Adoration
NO Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
Henry Yartz
Barb Doue
Barb Doue
Pro Populo
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Mass Schedules & Intentions for March 8th-16th:
Saint Michaels Upcoming Events

Finance Council Parish Council
Tony Stonerock-Chair Dale Coomes-Chair
TBA TBA at 6:30pm

Rosary Altar Society Knights of Columbus
Next meeting, TBA 1st Tuesday of Month, 7pm
At 6:30pm in the Hall. St. Michael Parish Hall

Helping Hands Daughters of Isabella
Need help or want to volunteer, Call Marilyn Bradshaw,
Call Carrie Smith, 724-6684 724-7133

That Man in You Friday mornings at 6am
Daughters of Isabella
The February meeting has been cancelled. Our next meeting will be on Tues-
day, March 11th at 7:30pm in the parish hall in St. Paul.

Spaghetti Dinner
St. Joseph, Arma, will be serving its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday,
March 9, from 11-1:30p.m. Menu includes Spaghetti and Meatballs, lettuce
salad, green beans, dessert and drink. Donations: Adult, $6. Children (ages 7-
12), $3. Carry-outs, $6. Tickets available at the door. Raffle tickets are also
available for prizes including cash and donated items.

Homemade Soup/Chili Dinner
First Christian Church cooks present a homemade soup/chili dinner on Sun-
day, March 9th from Noon-1:30pm and the First Presbyterian Church Fel-
lowship Hall, 202 N. Summit.

Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference
The annual Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference will be March 22-23 at the
Double Tree Hilton Wichita Airport. The keynote speaker is Chris Stefanick.
He is a great speaker and is putting out some amazing videos. We are really
excited that we have 10 youth signed up to go this year. Thanks to everyone
in our parish for helping us with our fundraisers so that we are able to send
our youth to great Catholic events and retreats like this. This is a great way
for our youth to meet other Catholic students in our diocese and to renew and
strengthen their Catholic faith.

Pope Francis Observes a Milestone
This Thursday, March 13, will mark the first year anniversary of Pope
Francis election to head the worlds 1.2 billion Catholics. The choice of Ar-
gentinas Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, 76, as our 266th pope came on the first
full day of the conclaves 5th ballot. It was fitting that a Latin American be
named since 40% of the worlds Catholics come from that part of the world.
He was chosen to succeed the retiring Pope Benedict XVI. Since 1998, he
has been Archbishop of Buenos Aires, where his style is low-key and close to
the people. Hes been described as an intellectual with managerial skills, cre-
ating new parishes in Argentina and starting new pastoral programs, such as a
Commission for divorcees. He is a man of strong will and compassion.
New Yorks Cardinal Timothy Dolan told reporters last March 13 that the
new pope met all of the cardinals qualifications saying, They wanted to
choose the right man, a man of God, a man of good pastoral governance,
with a sense of the church universal and a good communicator. Many in and
out of the Church wonder what kind of changes, if any, we can expect from
Pope Francis. We know by the name he chose, Francis, that he was dedicated
to simplicity of life. As archbishop of Buenos Aires, he set a tone of simplici-
ty and humility. He personally ministered to the sick and dying in the hospi-
tals there. As Pope, he seems to have signalled changes to the public face of
the papacy in matters of liturgy and ceremony. For his first papal Mass in the
Sistine Chapel, he called for the reinstallation of the altar facing the people
that Benedict XVI had removed. Therefore, we can conclude that his Masses
may be less dignified, though hopefully no less reverent than the Masses of
Pope Benedict. Fr. Jarrod Lies, Director of the Office of Faith Formation,
said, Pope Francis is reminding the church that the New Evangelization
must begin with proclaiming the Gospel--the basic message about the Father,
Son and the Holy Spirit and their saving work and redeeming love. Appar-
ently, we must spread the Gospel to all the world, whether as catechists in a
classroom or as faithful in the work-a-day world.
As to what sort of changes can we expect from our new Pope? We know at
least that neither he nor any pope will ever make doctrinal changes that our
sex-obsessed, violent, self-indulgent culture continues to demand. Pope Fran-
cis colleagues say that he has a good sense of humor; he may need that fac-
ulty as he journeys forth in the years ahead. Article by Marcel Normand


ST. MICHAEL, DEFEND US IN ALL OUR BATTLES!






We Thank our advertisers for their support!
two weeks in Rwanda this summer. We are very proud that one
of our own have the courage to devote part of her summer vaca-
tion in helping the poor and the needy. If you are interested in
helping her, you may write a check payable to Saint Michael,
memo: for Madison Smith. Thank you again for your generosity.
Finally, may we remember always, that the goal of Lent is a
meaningful celebration of Easter that we will be renewed as we
celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Let us then continue
to be more fervent in our prayers, be devoted in our sacrifices of
fast and abstinence, and be more genuine in performing our works
of charity towards our neighbor.
Dont forget our schedule for Lent: in Arma Stations of the
Cross every Tuesday after the 5:30PM Mass; in Girard PSR
kids Stations of the Cross every Wednesday at 3:30PM, every
Friday: Adoration after the 7AM mass, confessions at 5:30PM,
Benediction at 5:50 PM and Stations of the Cross right after.
Exceptions are this Friday, March 14
th
no stations of the cross in
Girard as I have to be at the Souper Friday in Arma. Adoration
this Friday ends at 5:00PM.
Please take note of changes of schedule for this week. There
will be confession this Monday at 5:30 onward (might even con-
tinue while the session starts at 6:30 at Saint Michaels Church.) I
invited another priest, aside from Fr. Lanzrath to hear confessions
on that day! I hope you will avail of this opportunity! Changes of
mass and Stations of the Cross schedule this week: Girard, Mon-
day Mass - 7:30PM or after the last session (No Monday Morning
Mass), Friday Adoration ends at 5PM; No Stations; Arma, No
Mass or Stations on Tuesday; Friday, Stations at 5:30PM, fol-
lowed by Souper Friday! God bless you all! Fr. Roger
For Girard: Fridays during Lent
7:00 AM - Mass
7:30 AM 5:50 PM Adoration
5:50 PM - Benediction
6:00 PM or right after Benediction - Station of the Cross

For Arma: Station of the Cross will be every Tuesday at 5:30PM
and Mass follows right after.

Exceptions will be during the Souper Fridays:
March 14 Friday - Arma will have their Souper Friday at
6PM at the St. Joseph Hall. Adoration at Saint Michael will end
at 5:00 followed by Benediction. No Stations at Saint Michael as
I have to run to Arma. You may make your private stations of
the cross.
March 28 - Friday, Adoration will end at 5:25 and Benediction
follows; Stations of the cross will be around 5:30, and Souper
Friday follows right after at Saint Michael Hall.

K of C Famous Fish Fry
Annual fish fry every Friday during Lent at St. Bridgets Parish
Hall, in Scammon, KS, starting at 6:00pm. Featuring: catfish,
cod, shrimp & New England Clam Chowder. All dinners come
with choice of coffee, iced tea and dessert. Prices vary depending
on dinner/platter choice. Children 6 and under eat free. Carry-
outs are available.

MA55 5cHbUL
GIRARD ARMA
Sat. 5:30pm 4:00pm
Sun. 10:00 am 8:00 am

cOHf55lOH
Sat. 2:00-2:45pm 3:15-3:45pm

Weekdays before Mass;
anytime by appointment.

STAFF
Fr. Roger Lumbre
Pastor

Janel Scales
Bookkeeper/Bulletin Editor

Faith Paoni
Secretary

Rectory Office Hours
Tues-Fri 9AM-Noon
Closed on Mondays
Tel. (620) 724-8717

Hickory Bend, LLC

106 N. Western Ave.
Girard, KS 66743
Tel. (620)724-8717
Weekly Bulletin
of
Saint Michael Church, Girard
www.stmichaelgirard.com
COLLECTIONS
Last Week July 2013 to date
Contributions $3,457.00 $92,444.70
Children's Offering $12.59 $602.11
Expenses $74,686.91
Over/ (Under) $18,359.90
Saint Michael Parish Mission Statement:
We the parishioners of Saint Michael the Archangel, through leadership and strong traditions
are faithful disciples of the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church. We commit our-
selves to be generous stewards of our faith, our parish, and our community. We strive to involve all
members to be united in one parish family for the salvation of all.

Notes from the Pastor: Thanks be to God for this Season of Lent! Our Holy Father, Pope Francis message
for Lent reminds us of our calling to imitate our Master: we Christians are called to confront the poverty of our
brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it. Destitution is not
the same as poverty: destitution is poverty without faith, without support, without hope. There are three types of
destitution: material, moral and spiritual. Material destitution is what is normally called poverty, and affects
those living in conditions opposed to human dignity: those who lack basic rights and needs such as food, water,
hygiene, work and the opportunity to develop and grow culturally. In response to this destitution, the Church
offers her help, her diakonia, in meeting these needs and binding these wounds which disfigure the face of hu-
manity...Our efforts are also directed to ending violations of human dignity, discrimination and abuse in the
world, for these are so often the cause of destitution. When power, luxury and money become idols, they take
priority over the need for a fair distribution of wealth. Our consciences thus need to be converted to justice,
equality, simplicity and sharingNo less a concern is moral destitution, which consists in slavery to vice and
sin. How much pain is caused in families because one of their members often a young person - is in thrall to
alcohol, drugs, gambling or pornography! How many people no longer see meaning in life or prospects for the
future, how many have lost hope! And how many are plunged into this destitution by unjust social conditions, by
unemployment, which takes away their dignity as breadwinners, and by lack of equal access to education and
health care. In such cases, moral destitution can be considered impending suicide. This type of destitution,
which also causes financial ruin, is invariably linked to the spiritual destitution which we experience when we
turn away from God and reject his love. If we think we dont need God who reaches out to us through Christ,
because we believe we can make do on our own, we are headed for a fall. God alone can truly save and free us.
I invite you to read the full text of his message at http://www.va/holy_father/francesco /messages/lent/
documents/papa- francesco_20131226_messaggio-quaresima2014_en.html
Very providential with this Holy Fathers message that one of our parishioners at Saint Michael, Madison
Smith (please read her letter insert in the bulletin), is asking for our help for support in her missionary work for

Altar Servers:


E. M. E.
Lectors:

Gift Bearers
5:30 PM
B. & B. Leritz


Rhonda Stonerock
Tony Stonerock

Jim & Margaret OToole
10:00 AM
C. & C. Puckett, C. Sevart,
G. Born, M.K. Smith

Anna Goble
Faith Paoni

Jess & Cindy Murphy Family

Next Sunday(03/16/14) Next Saturday (03/15/14)
Mar

08

09

10
11

12
13

14



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Sunday

Monday
Tuesday

Wednesday
Thursday

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Saturday

Sunday
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
7:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 AM
8:30AM-3PM
7:00 AM
8AM-5PM
6:00 PM
5:30 PM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM

Barb Doue
Mary Davied
Pro Populo
Verdan Davied
Daughters of Isabella
NO Stations of the Cross
NO MASS
Ed Perrin
Ad Dantis
Eucharistic Adoration
Ed Perrin
Eucharistic Adoration
NO Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
Henry Yartz
Barb Doue
Barb Doue
Pro Populo
Arma
Girard
Arma
Girard
Girard
Arma
Arma
Girard
Arma
Arma
Girard
Girard
Girard
Arma
Arma
Girard
Arma
Girard




Mass Schedules & Intentions for March 8th-16th:
Saint Michaels Upcoming Events

Finance Council Parish Council
Tony Stonerock-Chair Dale Coomes-Chair
TBA TBA at 6:30pm

Rosary Altar Society Knights of Columbus
Next meeting, TBA 1st Tuesday of Month, 7pm
At 6:30pm in the Hall. St. Michael Parish Hall

Helping Hands Daughters of Isabella
Need help or want to volunteer, Call Marilyn Bradshaw,
Call Carrie Smith, 724-6684 724-7133

That Man in You Friday mornings at 6am
Daughters of Isabella
The February meeting has been cancelled. Our next meeting will be on Tues-
day, March 11th at 7:30pm in the parish hall in St. Paul.

Spaghetti Dinner
St. Joseph, Arma, will be serving its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday,
March 9, from 11-1:30p.m. Menu includes Spaghetti and Meatballs, lettuce
salad, green beans, dessert and drink. Donations: Adult, $6. Children (ages 7-
12), $3. Carry-outs, $6. Tickets available at the door. Raffle tickets are also
available for prizes including cash and donated items.

Homemade Soup/Chili Dinner
First Christian Church cooks present a homemade soup/chili dinner on Sun-
day, March 9th from Noon-1:30pm and the First Presbyterian Church Fel-
lowship Hall, 202 N. Summit.

Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference
The annual Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference will be March 22-23 at the
Double Tree Hilton Wichita Airport. The keynote speaker is Chris Stefanick.
He is a great speaker and is putting out some amazing videos. We are really
excited that we have 10 youth signed up to go this year. Thanks to everyone
in our parish for helping us with our fundraisers so that we are able to send
our youth to great Catholic events and retreats like this. This is a great way
for our youth to meet other Catholic students in our diocese and to renew and
strengthen their Catholic faith.

Pope Francis Observes a Milestone
This Thursday, March 13, will mark the first year anniversary of Pope
Francis election to head the worlds 1.2 billion Catholics. The choice of Ar-
gentinas Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, 76, as our 266th pope came on the first
full day of the conclaves 5th ballot. It was fitting that a Latin American be
named since 40% of the worlds Catholics come from that part of the world.
He was chosen to succeed the retiring Pope Benedict XVI. Since 1998, he
has been Archbishop of Buenos Aires, where his style is low-key and close to
the people. Hes been described as an intellectual with managerial skills, cre-
ating new parishes in Argentina and starting new pastoral programs, such as a
Commission for divorcees. He is a man of strong will and compassion.
New Yorks Cardinal Timothy Dolan told reporters last March 13 that the
new pope met all of the cardinals qualifications saying, They wanted to
choose the right man, a man of God, a man of good pastoral governance,
with a sense of the church universal and a good communicator. Many in and
out of the Church wonder what kind of changes, if any, we can expect from
Pope Francis. We know by the name he chose, Francis, that he was dedicated
to simplicity of life. As archbishop of Buenos Aires, he set a tone of simplici-
ty and humility. He personally ministered to the sick and dying in the hospi-
tals there. As Pope, he seems to have signalled changes to the public face of
the papacy in matters of liturgy and ceremony. For his first papal Mass in the
Sistine Chapel, he called for the reinstallation of the altar facing the people
that Benedict XVI had removed. Therefore, we can conclude that his Masses
may be less dignified, though hopefully no less reverent than the Masses of
Pope Benedict. Fr. Jarrod Lies, Director of the Office of Faith Formation,
said, Pope Francis is reminding the church that the New Evangelization
must begin with proclaiming the Gospel--the basic message about the Father,
Son and the Holy Spirit and their saving work and redeeming love. Appar-
ently, we must spread the Gospel to all the world, whether as catechists in a
classroom or as faithful in the work-a-day world.
As to what sort of changes can we expect from our new Pope? We know at
least that neither he nor any pope will ever make doctrinal changes that our
sex-obsessed, violent, self-indulgent culture continues to demand. Pope Fran-
cis colleagues say that he has a good sense of humor; he may need that fac-
ulty as he journeys forth in the years ahead. Article by Marcel Normand


ST. MICHAEL, DEFEND US IN ALL OUR BATTLES!






We Thank our advertisers for their support!
two weeks in Rwanda this summer. We are very proud that one
of our own have the courage to devote part of her summer vaca-
tion in helping the poor and the needy. If you are interested in
helping her, you may write a check payable to Saint Michael,
memo: for Madison Smith. Thank you again for your generosity.
Finally, may we remember always, that the goal of Lent is a
meaningful celebration of Easter that we will be renewed as we
celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Let us then continue
to be more fervent in our prayers, be devoted in our sacrifices of
fast and abstinence, and be more genuine in performing our works
of charity towards our neighbor.
Dont forget our schedule for Lent: in Arma Stations of the
Cross every Tuesday after the 5:30PM Mass; in Girard PSR
kids Stations of the Cross every Wednesday at 3:30PM, every
Friday: Adoration after the 7AM mass, confessions at 5:30PM,
Benediction at 5:50 PM and Stations of the Cross right after.
Exceptions are this Friday, March 14
th
no stations of the cross in
Girard as I have to be at the Souper Friday in Arma. Adoration
this Friday ends at 5:00PM.
Please take note of changes of schedule for this week. There
will be confession this Monday at 5:30 onward (might even con-
tinue while the session starts at 6:30 at Saint Michaels Church.) I
invited another priest, aside from Fr. Lanzrath to hear confessions
on that day! I hope you will avail of this opportunity! Changes of
mass and Stations of the Cross schedule this week: Girard, Mon-
day Mass - 7:30PM or after the last session (No Monday Morning
Mass), Friday Adoration ends at 5PM; No Stations; Arma, No
Mass or Stations on Tuesday; Friday, Stations at 5:30PM, fol-
lowed by Souper Friday! God bless you all! Fr. Roger
For Girard: Fridays during Lent
7:00 AM - Mass
7:30 AM 5:50 PM Adoration
5:50 PM - Benediction
6:00 PM or right after Benediction - Station of the Cross

For Arma: Station of the Cross will be every Tuesday at 5:30PM
and Mass follows right after.

Exceptions will be during the Souper Fridays:
March 14 Friday - Arma will have their Souper Friday at
6PM at the St. Joseph Hall. Adoration at Saint Michael will end
at 5:00 followed by Benediction. No Stations at Saint Michael as
I have to run to Arma. You may make your private stations of
the cross.
March 28 - Friday, Adoration will end at 5:25 and Benediction
follows; Stations of the cross will be around 5:30, and Souper
Friday follows right after at Saint Michael Hall.

K of C Famous Fish Fry
Annual fish fry every Friday during Lent at St. Bridgets Parish
Hall, in Scammon, KS, starting at 6:00pm. Featuring: catfish,
cod, shrimp & New England Clam Chowder. All dinners come
with choice of coffee, iced tea and dessert. Prices vary depending
on dinner/platter choice. Children 6 and under eat free. Carry-
outs are available.

MA55 5cHbUL
GIRARD ARMA
Sat. 5:30pm 4:00pm
Sun. 10:00 am 8:00 am

cOHf55lOH
Sat. 2:00-2:45pm 3:15-3:45pm

Weekdays before Mass;
anytime by appointment.

STAFF
Fr. Roger Lumbre
Pastor

Janel Scales
Bookkeeper/Bulletin Editor

Faith Paoni
Secretary

Rectory Office Hours
Tues-Fri 9AM-Noon
Closed on Mondays
Tel. (620) 724-8717

Hickory Bend, LLC