OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

916 N. LOCUST, PO BOX 214

PITTSBURG, KS 66762
PHONE: 620-231-2135 FAX: 620-231-4804
OURLADYOFLOURDES@OURLADYPITTSBURG.COM

WWW.OURLADYPITTSBURG.ORG
NOVEMBER 30, 2008
TODAY’S FOCUS – First Sunday of
Advent: Christians are called to a particular
attitude of life. We anticipate the fulfillment
of the promise of Christ to return in glory.
We must constantly be attentive to his
coming. This attentive attitude is evident by a
life of preparation. Daily we are to faithfully
live out the commands of the Lord so that
when he comes he will find us to be faithful
disciples.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
We need God’s Word each day.
Mon (1) Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 8:5-11
Tue (2) Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 10:21-24
Wed (3) Saint Francis Xavier:
Isaiah 25:6-10a;
Matthew 15:29-37
Thu (4) Isaiah 26:1-6;
Matthew 7:21, 24-27
Fri (5) Isaiah 29:17-24;
Matthew 9:27-31
Sat (6) Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26;
Matthew 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8
Sun (7) Second Sunday of Advent:
Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11;
2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8
WWW.SMCSCHOOLS.ORG
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
REV. THOMAS J. STROOT, PASTOR
REV. RUBEN ORTIZ MONTELONGO, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
REV. DAVID T. MARSTALL, ASSOCIATE PASTOR &
CHAPLAIN, ST. PIUS X NEWMAN CENTER
WEEKDAY MASSES
6:30 a.m. — Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. — Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
11:30 a.m. — Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon
Spanish Mass—2:00 p.m.
En Español: La misa en español, cada domingo a las 2:00 pm, confe
siones a las 1:30 pm antes de la Misa. Se puede llamar al Padre
Ruben Ortiz (620) 231-2135
CONFESSIONS (OR BY APPOINTMENT)
Before the 8:00 a.m. weekday Masses — 7:30-7:50 a.m.
Saturday — 4:00-5:15 p.m.
MARRIAGES-Contact a parish priest at least four months prior to
desired wedding date.
PSR—Parish School of Religion (School Year)
Elementary (K-8) Wednesdays 6:15—7:30 p.m.

ST. PIUS X Missionary Catechists ST. MARY’S COLGAN SCHOOLS

NEWMAN CENTER
Rev. David T. Marstall, Chaplain
301A E. Cleveland,
Pittsburg, KS 66762
PHONE (620) 235-1138
MASS SCHEDULE
(When PSU is in session.)
Sunday: 11:00am & 6:00 pm;
Monday: 8:30pm;
Wednesday & Thursday -Noon
of the Poor Mr. John Kraus, President of Schools/Director of
Administration
Spanish Sisters Email: kraus@smcschools.org
620-235-1732 Mr. Thomas Gorman, 7-12 Principal
E-mail: gorman@smcschools.org
ST. MARY’S GOODWILL
117 E. 10th 235-0564 Mr. Michael Martin, Preschool-6 Principal
Email: martinm@smcschools.org
RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOP
117 E. 10th 235-7448 ELEMENTARY (PRE-SCHOOL - 6) (620)-231-6941
PRAYER LINE JR. HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL (7-12) (620)-231-4690
Elementary: smelementary@smcschools.org
9:00am – 5:00pm 231-6824
5:00pm – 9:00pm 231-8816 SMC: smcolgan@smcschools.org
 Our Lady of Guadalupe St. Mary's Religious Gift Shop
ST. PIUS X 235-7448
Celebration Dinner Thursday 10:00-3:00
NEWMAN CENTER
With Bishop Jackels Fridays 9:00-3:00
Reserve your dinner on Providing Catholic Ministry Saturdays 10:00-1:00
to Pittsburg State University By appointment call:
Dec. 12 by placing a token 620-235-1138 Denise 232-6955 or
in the basket in the back of WWW.CATHOLICGORILLAS.ORG
REV. DAVID MARSTALL, CHAPLAIN
Elizabeth 232-6865
church, this weekend or Office Hours: 1:00-3:00 M, W, Th, F
and other random times St. Mary’s Altar Society
next. Find out more about frdavid@catholicgorillas.org
GOODWILL
our parish’s festivities for MRS. AMY LOMSHEK, SECRETARY
Office Hours: 9:00-2:00 M-F STORE HOURS
Our Lady of Guadalupe walknrain@hotmail.com Thursday—Friday—Saturday
and Las Posadas by MASS SCHEDULE 9 a.m.—4 p.m.
SUN 11:00am, 6:00pm 235-0564
checking the bulletin for Mon 8:30pm Please do not leave items
November 23 on Wed, Thu 12:00pm when store is closed
RECONCILIATION
www.ourladypittsburg.org. 30 min. before all Masses
ADORATION Thursday 10:00-3:00
We Need Your Help!
See website for full weekly schedule Several parish and school families
ALTAR SOCIETY have suggested that we must do
CHRISTMAS PARTY "something" in our schools to
The annual Christmas Party for UPCOMING EVENTS
honor the years of service by the
ALL ladies of the parish will be Sisters of St. Joseph. These
next Sunday, December 7th at Apologetics: sisters worked in our schools for
4:00pm at Parrot Bey, 408 N. Monday 12/1 9:00-10:00 many, many years and were
Locust. Come enjoy the great March for Life a visible connection to the
food, wonderful company, a fun Washington D.C., Jan. 20- religious life. Students in the
time playing bingo, and prizes! 25. Final payment due future need to know of their
Bring a parish friend with you. Mon. Dec. 1. service and we need to publicly
Dinner tickets will be $6.00, Women’s Bible Study recognize their dedication. If you
payable at the door. This is just have ideas or would be interested
Dec. 4, 8:30-9:00
for fun and all ladies of the parish in working on this project, please
are invited. Please RSVP for the
Newman Club Meeting
c o n t a c t F r a n c e s
Christmas Party by calling the Dec. 4, 9:00-10:00 Mitchelson, fmitchelson@sbcglo
rectory (231-2135) this Dec. 8 Immaculate bal.net or 620.231.3485. Any and
Monday, the last day to Conception—Holy Day all suggestions are welcome. The
register. Hope to se you there! of Obligation simplest idea might spark another
Mass at 12:00 and idea or be able to be developed by
COLD AND FLU SEASON 8:30pm. Party after 8:30 the committee.
This is always a difficult time of the
year. There is no way to eliminate colds Mass
PSR SCHEDULE (Next 8 weeks)
and the flu bug but we can take KCCSC
precautions to reduce the spread of Hays, KS, Feb. 13-15. Wed. (Dec. 3) Family Night
them. Therefore, at mass we need to be
conscious of the person next to us. If we
Early registration deadline
Wed. (Dec. 10) Regular Classes
have a cold we can bow and say peace is Dec. 15.
be with you without shaking hands at Wed. (Dec. 17) Attend Parish Posada
the exchange of peace. The celebrant of
the mass may choose not to offer the
Go to catholicgorillas.org Wed. (Dec. 24 &31) NO CLASSES
invitation for the greeting of peace. for more information on all
Please be careful and respectful of events. Wed. (Jan 7) Regular Classes
others during the next few months.
 REFLECTIONS ON LIFE
“Over more than two centuries of our
national history, we Americans have
been a people who have struggled to
widen the circle of those for whom we
acknowledge a common
responsibility...This great trajectory in
our national experience—that of
inclusion—has been shattered by Roe
v. Wade and it progeny. By denying an
entire class of human beings the
protection of the laws, we have
betrayed the best in our
tradition.” (Henry RTyde, former U.S.
Congressman)
Generations music CD’s make
great Christmas gifts! To purchase
a $20 CD filled with music from each
of the choirs Our Lady of Lourdes,
please contact the rectory, Religious
Gift Store or Little Shop of
Flowers. All proceeds go the youth
groups of our parish. Thanks for your
support.
WESLEY HOUSE and SALVATION
ARMY (Christmas Basket Application
Sign-up) Nov. 24-26 —9am to 12 noon.
Bring the following items to complete the
application process: Current
identification information: Driver’s
license or State ID card, Proof of
residency, social security cards for
everyone living in the household and
proof of income.
Wesley House and Salvation Army ask
for assistance. Help by donating toys,
food items, or cash donations. Also,
Community Christmas Party (Memorial
Auditorium, Mon. Dec. 15th @ 6:30 pm).
Volunteers needed to wrap presents, Set
up and help serve dinner, meet and greet
families.
Alumni Newsletter
If you would like a copy of the
latest newsletter, mailed to our
alumni, please pick one up at the
church doors, the parish offices, or
at either school office.
Please remember to name Our Lady of Lourdes or St. Mary’s Colgan Schools in your will.
May we leave a legacy of faith and education for the generations to come.
Please consider informing Fr. Tom or the parish office of your legacy plans, kraus@smcschools.org
LOOKING AHEAD
Wed (Dec 3) PSR Classes
Wed (Dec 3) RCIA Classes
Sun (7) Confirmation Class
Sun (7) Altar Society Christmas Party
Mon (8) Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation)
Mon (8) Our Lady’s Prayer Group
Wed (Dec 10) PSR Classes
Wed (Dec 10) RCIA Classes
Thur (Dec. 11) Rosary & Presentation of Apparitions of Mary to Jaun Diego
Fri (Dec. 14) Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass with Bishop Jackels 7:00pm
Wed (Dec17) Parish Posada
Confirmation classes
are: December 7, 2008, January 11,
2009, in the elementary commons.
February 8, 2009—Retreat (all day).
Fr. Ruben will lead classes from 9:45-
11:50. Candidates are encouraged to
attend Noon Mass together
afterwards.
Celebration of the Sacrament of
Confirmation by Bishop Jackels is
Sunday, February 22, 2009 (12:00
noon).
Parents: All Freshmen (and any
other high school student who has not
received confirmation) are given the
opportunity to receive the sacrament
of Confirmation this year. They
should already have received a
Confirmation registration form and it
should be submitted as soon as
possible. If you do not have this
form, please contact Lisa Farmer at
farmer@scmschools.org.
BLANKETS-SMC stadium blankets
have arrived!!!! These would make
a great Christmas gift. Contact Beth
Smith @ Elementary School 231-
4691 or Lisa Jordan @ 249-7979
Start a Christmas Tradition with A
Stocking for Jesus available at the
Religious Gift Shop. Copies are
autographed and can be personalized.
All royalties donated to the elementary
school library.
Elementary School, 6:15-7:30pm
Elementary School, 6:30-7:45pm
Elementary Commons 10:00—11:50am
4:00pm, Parrot Bey
6:00pm Chapel
Elementary School, 6:15-7:30pm
Elementary School, 6:30-7:45pm
Church 6:30pm
6:30 Activity Center
SCHOOL LUNCHES
Mon — Chicken Sandwich,
Fries, Grapes
Tues— Salad Bar, Chicken/Ham/
Cheese, Spaghetti,
Mandarin Oranges
Wed— Mac & Cheese, Little
Smokies, Green Beans,
Bread, Pears
Thur— Corn Dog, Fries, Carrot
Sticks, Strawberries & Bananas
Friday— Mozzarella Maxx Stix,
Salad, Peaches
CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Eve
4:00, 5:30 & 7:00pm
Midnight
7:00, 9:00, 10:30 & Noon (Spanish)
Christmas Call To Sharing 2008
Very soon, you will be receiving an
invitation from Bishop Jackels to
consider a gift to the Christmas Call
to Sharing. Your gift is used to
benefit the 46 young men currently
studying for the priesthood in the
Wichita Diocese and the 31 men in
retirement. I would ask you to
prayerfully consider a special gift
this year to support our priests.
 STEWARDSHIP OFFERING
Weekly Sunday Offering needed
to sustain Parish Budget: $35,500.00
Sunday Offering Last Week $23,894.17
Surplus or <Deficit> $<11,605.83>
MASS INTENTIONS
1) Fr. Tom Stroot 2) Fr. Ruben Ortiz
3) Fr. David Marstall
SUNDAY (30)
7:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society
9:00 (1) People of the Parish
10:30 (1) For the Sick & Suffering
12:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society
2:00 (2 Spanish) Intention of Elisa Dalton
MONDAY (1)
6:30 (2) Frank D. Benedict, Jr.+
TUESDAY (2)
6:30 (2) Lynne & Dylan Tankersley+
8:00 (1) Clemence Hage+
11:30 (1) Josephine & Richard Wettstein+
WEDNESDAY (3)
6:30 (1) Steve Schiefelbein+
8:00 (2) Kari Spiers+
THURSDAY (4)
6:30 (1) Onotto Slattery+
11:30 (2) Marcus Jones+
FRIDAY (5)
6:30 (1) Memorial Fund Members+
8:00 (2) Altar Society Members+
11:30 (3) Alex & Kenny Grimaldi+
SATURDAY (6)
8:00 (1) Rudy Moutz+
5:30 (2) Dorothy Wachter+
SUNDAY (7)
7:00 (1) Parish Purgatorial Society
9:00 (1) People of the Parish
10:30 (1) For the Sick & Suffering
12:00 (2) Parish Purgatorial Society
2:00 (2 Spanish) Intention of Carlos Rodriguez
NEWMAN CENTER — Fr. David Marstall
Sun (30) 11:00am NO MASS
6:00pm Int. of Faculty Students & Staff
Mon 8:30pm Parish Purgatorial Society
Wed Noon Parish Purgatorial Society
Thur Noon Parish Purgatorial Society
Sun (7) 11:00am Parish Purgatorial Society
6:00pm (2) Int. of Faculty Students & Staff
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS
We are the servants of God, each with his or
her own task. We will be judged good stewards
if, at His coming, He finds us ready and
conscientiously pursuing the tasks to which we
have been called.
VOCATION PRAYER
O most holy Virgin, we come to you to implore a great
grace on behalf of the people of earth. We ask you for
many and holy laborers of the gospel. You, O Mother,
are the queen of the apostles, you obtained the grace of
the ministries. Every vocation comes through your
intercession. Obtain for your church and the whole
world numerous and chosen priests, apostolic and holy
men, fervent, zealous and loving souls. Remember the
command of your son Jesus when he said: “Pray the
harvest master that he send workers to his harvest.”
Hear us, O Mother, for the greater glory of the heart of
Jesus. Amen.
WESLEY HOUSE FOOD PANTRY: Our help
is needed to fill the shelves. A basket is located
near the entrance of our church. Thank you.
SERVERS – DECEMBER 6-7:
5:30pm - Brandon Emerson, Dayton Engle, Riley Wood
7:00 – Patrick & Keegan Yoakam
9:00 – Patrick Biggs, Luke Marquardt, Jonah Dellasega
10:30 – Evan Rajotte, Devina Reetz, Lauren Sullivan
NOON – Nolan & Ryan Higginbothan, Keaton Bolinger
OFFERTORY GIFT BEARERS – DECEMBER 6-7:
5:30pm — Paul Mullinix Family
7:00am – John & Evaughn Boswell
9:00am – Joseph Ngo Family
10:30am – Tim Flood Family
NOON – Steve Stockard Family
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – DECEMBER 6-7:
5:30pm– Mark & Teresa Kolarik, Vince & Joyce Seiwert
7:00 – Steve Bolinger, Malcolm Turner, Val Zacharias
9:00 – R. Patterson, Mike Ehling, Johna Chubb, C. Pfannenstiel
10:30– Ken & Brenda Robertson, Patty Horgan, Bruce Huelat
NOON – Bob & Donna Backes, Debbie Butler, Beth Gilbert
LECTORS – DECEMBER 6-7:
5:30pm - Gary McGrath & Kevin Mitchelson
7:00am – Pete Kemmeter
9:00am — Kirk Ford & Jerry Lomshek
10:30am – Dean Cortes & Nancy Scott
NOON - Lizanne Franklin & Rebecca Adamson