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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 ourselves 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: What a moment of grace and a wonderful celebration we had last Sunday with our confirmation mass with Bishop Jackels. It was more meaningful as it would most probably be Bishop Jackels last act in Girard as our bishop in Wichita. But of course it was most meaningful with the grace of the sacrament that our High School kids had received. Thank you to their parents for their unwavering support, thank to our Confirmation Team for all their sacrifices: Mary McClaskey, Dr. Adam Paoni, Michelle Puckett and Pat Westhoff; thank you to our Altar Society for hosting the dinner for the occasion, to our choir and musician, and our Arts and Environments committee, and for all who helped to make the occasion a success and meaningful! Again, congratulations to all! Thanks be to God and we receive another moment of grace this weekend. Congratulations to our Second Graders who receive their first communion this Sunday, April 28 th: Trevor Amershek, Laklyn Arthur, Alex Brake, Elli DeGruson, Sara Goble, Brandon Leritz, Jaden Norris, Kaleb Scales, and Dawson Stegman. Thank you to their parents for their wholehearted support and for their catechist, Janel Scales. Please continue to pray for these children that the grace they receive will help them grow strong and mature in their faith. On a sad note: Dave and Jean Diskin are selling their house in Girard and moves to their farm house close to Saint Paul. Consequently as they are very much closer to St. Francis than here, they are leaving our parish. Jean also has to give up her parish council position and their slot for adoration from 8:00AM to 9:00AM. If any of you are interested to take that time to spend in adoration of the blessed Eucharist, please call our parish office. We are also now considering her replacement for the parish council. From our Stewardship Form you returned last November, the following have expressed their intention to serve at the parish council: Jim OToole, Marilyn McCracken, and Dennis Heidrick. To choose one of them, my plan is to follow the biblical way when the apostles chose Next Sunday(05/05/13) 10:00 AM Cooper Puckett, M. Reif, Mitch Adams, M. McDonald Anna Goble 8th Graders 8th Graders a replacement for Judas Escariote. We will put all the names rolled in a piece of paper. On Pentecost Sunday, that is May 19th this year, we will pick one of the names. But before that we will have to pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide us in the selection. Please pray for us that we will be able to decide according to Gods will. Change of plan: Ushers/Greeters meeting is moved to May 4th 5th weekend as some of those who signed up are first communion parents. So please take note of this change. Also next week, we will have our May Crowning at the 10AM Sunday mass and 8th grade recognition. Children 1st to 8th grades are invited to join in procession of flowers and candles to crown the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There will be a Virtus training session scheduled at 7:00 p.m. after Mass on Wed. May 8 in the large class room at St. Michael Hall in Girard. All who have an interest in helping with the youth this is your opportunity to attend. Finally, thank you for celebrating with me the 27 th year anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. Thank you for all your greeting cards and gifts. Your kind words are so encouraging and inspiring. Thank you to our Parish Council for organizing the reception and all who came to join us. May God bless you always! Fr. Roger

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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

Next Saturday (05/04/13) Altar Servers: E. M. E. Lectors: Gift Bearers 5:30 PM L. Martin & G. Muia Teresa Davenport Nancy Bauer John & Mary Gilpin

Mass Schedules & Intentions for April 27th-May 5th:

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CYM Announcements WOW! We took 6 students to the DCYC conference April 20-21 and had Last Week July 2012 to date a great time. Jackie Francois was the keynote speaker. She is a full-time travContributions $1,201.00 $112,468.05 eling speaker, singer/songwriter, and worship leader from Orange County, Children's Offering $19.50 $1,108.06 CA. In 2006, she became an artist with OCP/SpiritandSong.com with whom Expenses $110,075.19 she has released two albums. She has been involved in youth ministry since she graduated high school, and she now travels the globe speaking to young Over/ (Under) $3,500.92 people about Gods love and leading worship for various events and ministries. She is friends with people who are passionate about God, food, and Saint Michaels Upcoming Events coffee and perhaps saints, spiritual books, volleyball, quoting stupid things, Finance Council Parish Council the beach, accents, and bowling. Tony Stonerock-Chair Dale Coomes-Chair At the conference Morgan Sevart, daughter of Ryan & Paula Sevart, and Next Meeting, May 2nd Next Meeting, May 14th Cooper Puckett, son of Jim & Michelle Puckett, were elected as our Region 1 representatives on the Diocesan Catholic Youth Board. Congratulations! to Rosary Altar Society Knights of Columbus these two youth for accepting the responsibility of assisting, planning and Next meeting, April 22nd 1st Tuesday of Month, 7pm implementing events for the high school Wichita Diocesan youth this upcomAt 6:30pm in the Hall. St. Michael Parish Hall ing year. Also, Madison Smith, daughter of Hank & Carrie Smith, and Keaton Helping Hands Daughters of Isabella McCracken, grandson of Wayne & Marilyn McCracken, were the recipients Need help or want to volunteer, Call Marilyn Bradshaw, Call Carrie Smith, 724-6684 724-7133 of the "Light of Christ" award for the Region 1 Diocese of Wichita. The purpose of this award is to recognize a youths four-year involvement in church That Man in You Friday mornings at 6am service/stewardship at the parish, regional, or diocesan level. Some of our CYM students this summer will be attending the Prayer and Action Mission Trip in Augusta, KS June 16-21. If you are also interested in Pilgrimage going, let us know (students or adults). We took 3 kids last year and it was a Lands of the Bible Holyland Pilgrimage & Mediterranean Cruise in life changing experience. If you want to help those less fortunate or are strugApril 2014. You are invited to join parishioners from St. Patricks & gling with your faith/life we encourage you to consider signing up for this St. Francis Churches on a trip of a lifetime! We will visit Greece, mission trip. Egypt, & Israel, with optional extension to Rome & Assisi. If you "In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must would like more information and a brochure please call Suzie Diskin help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself at 620-449-2783. said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" Acts 20:35 CYM Sponsors: Rachel Ausemus & Carrie Smith 10-Day Pilgrimage to Italy Our Lady of Lourdes choir has accepted an invitation to be the MAY is the Month of Mary principal choir, singing the Feast of Epiphany Mass, celebrated by His Holiness Pope Francis! The Choir embraces the opportunity of The custom of dedicating the month of May in honor of Our Lady had its serving in this role of musical leadership at the Vatican, with a sense origins in the Franciscan church of St. Clare at Naples in the 1590s. Around of honor, humility and great gladness. 1800, Pope Pius VII approved May devotions and assigned indulgences to The Choir will also present a professionally organized liturgical them. The most familiar prayer used by the Universal Church in honor of the concert in Rome, usually enjoyed by an audience of over one thouBlessed Mother is the Hail Mary. In earliest time, it was used as a greeting. sand. Its present form was fixed by St. Pius V in 1568. He was a Pope of the DoThis pilgrimage will visit sacred sites of our Christian faith and the minican Order. The Memorare, our common devotional prayer, beautiful cities along the Amalfi coast as well as the island of Capri, Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary has been attributed to St. BerSorrento, Naples, Salerno, Orvieto and Montecasino and of course nard of Clairvaux, France in 1140s. Rome! According to early Church writings, Mary is the mother of God, the ReAnyone interested in either singing or going as a pilgrim (nondeemer; she is the servant and partner of the Lord. She has cooperated in the singer) is invited to attend a non-committal informational meeting at mysteries of His life on earth. In conceiving Him, in presenting Him in the Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 9th & Locust, Pittsburg, on Sunday, Temple, in suffering with Him up to His death, she has taken part in the reMay 5th at 6:30pm. Contact choir director Carol Cook at 231-2063 storing of supernatural life to souls. For those reasons, it would be legitimate or tour leaders Buddy & Patti Gorentz at 232-3337 with questions. to describe her office as one of mediation, of patronage, of intercession, and Hope to see you there! even of co-redemption. This is a suitable time to draw near the Mother of ST. MICHAEL, DEFEND US IN ALL OUR BATTLES! God. Article by Marcel Normand
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