St. Columban Online - Catholic Church of Chillicothe, Missouri

SAVE LABELS
Please continue to collect the following labels through the summer. Put them in the Harvest Baskets in the front and back of church. We save: Campbell’s soup, Franco-American, Pepperidge Farm, Swanson, Market Day, Prego, V8, V8 Splash, V8 Fusion, Campbell’s Supper Bakes. Thanks for helping Bishop Hogan.

THANK YOU
St. Ann’s Altar Society would like to thank everyone who gave of their time, talent, food or monetary donation in making the annual salad luncheon a successful and enjoyable event for our community. All proceeds will provide for altar needs such as: hosts, candles, wine, and altar linens. Dishes from the salad luncheon are in the back of the church. Please pick up as soon as possible. Thank you!

ST. ANN’S ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING
St. Ann’s Altar Society met on June 11 at 10:00 am in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Refreshments were provided by Jeanine Wheeler and Terri May.

ALTAR FLOWERS
The roses on the altar this weekend were donated by Barbara Masters, daughter of Vince and Xoa Wolf, in memory of her late mother’s birthday on June 10. Thank you Barbara and family.

CEMETERY DONATIONS
Donations for cemetery upkeep are taken every year during the Memorial Day Weekend. We also have added a Memorial Day Cemetery Upkeep envelope in the packets this year. Our only source of income is through donations and the sale of lots, which we keep at a minimum for active parishioners. Our expenses are mowing, lights, road maintenance and other upkeep. This summer we would like to have the funds to repair some of the older monument stones that have fallen over. Many of these no longer have family living to maintain them.

St. Columban Cemetery Association Board Members: Don Murrell, David Link, Craig Myers, Agnes Miller, Mary Catherine Damm, Kevin Jeschke, Mike Miller, Jarrod Marshall

THANK YOU
Through the generosity of a few people we were able to put in place permanent flag holders for our veterans in St. Columban Cemetery. Bubba Maxwell, a CHS Senior, painted the holders. Mike Sampsel from Barnes-Baker Motors welded the holder to the posts. Benny and Chris Koehly of Koehly Electric donated the conduit. We have over 200 deceased veterans. Thanks to all who helped in any way!

YOUTH MINISTER JOB OPENING - MARYVILLE
St. Gregory’s Catholic Community in Maryville, Missouri is seeking a Youth Minister. We are a faith-filled, 900+ family community in Northwest Missouri with a Catholic Pre-K through 8th grade school and parish religious education program. We are seeking an individual that has a commitment and love for young people and would be an enthusiastic leader for our middle and high school youth to assist them in their faith journey. Our candidate must possess a love for the Church, be a practicing Catholic, communicate effectively with both the youth and adults, and is organized. The Youth Minister would handle the planning, implementation and evaluation of the youth ministry program at St. Gregory’s Catholic Community. He or she would foster the involvement of young people in the life of the parish and collaborate with the other parish ministries and volunteers. Experience in youth ministry or other youth-based programs would be desired. Salary is commensurate with experience and diocesan scale. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of reference to: Fr. Martin DeMeulenaere, OSB, Pastor, St. Gregory’s Catholic Community, 333 South Davis, Maryville, MO 64468.

CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
There was an outstanding turnout for the inaugural meeting of the Catholic Medical Association - Kansas City guild. To learn more about CMA, visit http://cathmed.org/. To join, contact Dr. Austin Welsh at 913-945-2080 or Austin.Welsh@erickson.com. Who should join CMA?

* Physicians and Dentists: Active, Retired and Residents
* Nurses
* Medical Students
* Allied Health Care Professionals
* Clergy, Religious and Seminarians
* All people interested in supporting the promotion of Catholic values in Medicine

Married or about to be? The FertilityCare System (Creighton Model) Introductory Session is offered monthly at nine area locations. Fulfills marriage policy requirement. Helpful for achieving and avoiding pregnancy plus medical applications. Better than IVF for infertility. Register online at www.fertilitycarekc.com or call FertilityCare Center of KC at 816-847-1919. In St. Joseph call 816-232-2258.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
The following made their First Holy Communion May 10, 2009 at the 10:00 Mass.

GRADUATING SENIORS
Congratulations to the following Seniors from our parish that will be graduating High School this Spring.

Colton Allen
Chase Bonderer
Clinton Dysart
Rachel Earley
Fallon Howe
Brett Jeschke
Tyler Jeschke
Parker Leatherman
Mollie Marcolla
Stephen Quinn
Whitney Rinehart
Steven Taylor

DINNER AUCTION
The much anticipated Renaissance themed Crusade for Catholic Education was held Saturday, May 2 at Bishop Hogan School. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT SUPPORTED THE 6TH ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION - because of your efforts and support we made approx. $58,000. Congratulations!!!!

The Bishop Hogan Dinner Auction Committee has announced the date of the 2010 dinner and auction. The event will take place the evening of Saturday, May 1, 2010.

BABY SHOWER FOR BIRTHRIGHT
Thank you so much for all you do for Birthright. Thank you for the Baby Shower which helps replace our supplies. God bless each one. Sincerely, Birthright Volunteers

OTHER ITEMS NEEDED
A note received last week, too late for the bulletin: Birthright is also in need of copy paper, stamps, and especially sticky notes or note pads of any kind. If you were unable to donate to the Baby Shower, please consider dropping off these much needed office supplies to Birthright, 703 Webster, or call 707-0268. Birthright operates solely on donations.

SUPPORT LOCAL BIRTHRIGHT CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER
Donations can be placed in the envelope marked BIRTHRIGHT in your new envelope packets and placed in the collection basket. Make checks payable to Birthright. If you would like to volunteer your time and services call 707-0268.

BIRTHRIGHT needs volunteers! If you have been thinking about volunteering for Birthright, now is the time. It only takes about 2 hours every other week. If you have any questions call Jeanne Hinkebein at 646-6227.

THANK YOU for using your Birthright envelopes and making the checks out directly to Birthright. These are forwarded weekly to the local Birthright chapter and the funds are used to help women in our own community.

KNIGHTS NEWS
The June 1 Knights meeting was preceded by the newly organized Squires Investiture. It was great to see so many young men turn out for the start of this organization. 20 members including Father Tom started the meeting with a prayer. Items discussed at the meeting were: The 9th Annual Knights Golf Tournament will be Saturday, July 11. If you want to get a team in, contact any Knight. We’ll be calling for helpers later. A new door was added to the blue storage trailer in the parking lot by the Knights and Jim’s Welding. Thanks Doc Donoho and Steve Crawford and the Knights that helped on that project. Had Robert Raney been at the meeting he would have won the $500 drawing.

RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE met at 5:30 pm on Monday, May 4. The following subjects were discussed: the Birthright Baby Shower, getting other churches involved in Respect Life issues, food pantry and community vegetable gardens. The next meeting will be held on Monday, June 1 in the Early Learning Center.

An Invitation from the Sisters who make our Communion Hosts
The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at Clyde, Missouri, invite single women, ages 18-49, who are considering religious life, to spend July 8-14 with them and experience monastic life. Take time away from your busy schedule to live life in a contemplative monastery, deepen your prayer life and meet others who are discerning a call to religious life. For more information visit our website at www.benedictinesisters.org. To register, call Sr. Ruth Starman at 660-944-2221 or email vocation@benedictinesisters.org.

AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY MASTER OF THEOLOGY PROGRAM
Have you ever been interested in obtaining a master in Theology, and learning the many facets of our glorious Faith? The Institute for Pastoral Theology (IPT) program from Ave Maria University is rooted in Catholic Tradition, is reasonably priced, and offers financial assistance. The courses will be hosted locally one weekend a month at the Sisters of St. Francis in Independence. For more information or an application, please contact IPT at 1-866-866-1100 or online at www.ipt.avemaria.edu.

ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
The current edition of The Soaring Eagle is in the mail. It is also available online on the Bishop Hogan website (Alumni page). If you are a parent of former Bishop Hogan and Academy students and receive multiple issues in the mail, we do not have current addresses for these former students. Please contact Jeanne Hinkebein at 646-6227 with your children’s addresses so we may correct our mailing list.

GARDENERS NEEDED
Would you like to help keep the Mary Garden beautiful? With Spring approaching, we could use some volunteers to come by the Mary Garden from time to time to keep the weeds out of the flower beds and dead head the plants. If you would like to help, please contact the rectory office.

FRANCISCAN SPIRIT CAMP - Girls entering 6th, 7th or 8th Grade - Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to: grow closer to Christ. Learn about prayer, develop friendships with other young women your age. June 13 at the Franciscan Prayer Center in Independence - Cost $25 - Questions or for more information: Contact Sister Connie at 816-252-1673 or email boulch@diocesekcsj.org. Registration deadline is June 6.

COLUMBIAN SQUIRES - Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
The Saint Columban Squires Circle #2955 was reinstituted on June 1 with the investiture ceremony of 13 boys from Saint Columban Parish. The Investiture Ceremony was conducted by members of the Knights Council. The Circle will be electing officers this weekend, which will be installed on July 6. The Squires is the official youth organization for the Knights of Columbus and is open to practicing Catholic boys ages 10-18. For more information about the Squires program contact Steve Whitson at 660-636-5552.

A New Opportunity for High School Students! If you are in high school you are invited to attend a Bible Study Group designed for High School Students. Beginning on Sunday, April 19, 2009, following the 10:00 am Mass high school students are invited to come to the parish library located off the south side of the altar area. The session will last until 12:45 pm. There will be something to eat during this time. Come and begin to create a renewed out reach to the youth of our parish.

National Catholic Youth Convention is coming to Kansas City in November, 2009. The National Catholic Youth Convention (NCYC) is a national convention in which between 20,000 and 25,000 youth and chaperones gather to grow in their Catholic Faith. This convention is open to youth in high school. The convention is from Thursday evening through Saturday night. If you would like more information please come to a meeting on Sunday evening, April 26, 2009 at 7:30 pm in the school cafeteria.

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES
The Parish Council met on Monday, March 16. Topics discussed were: Catholics Coming Home Program beginning the Sunday following Easter for six weeks. Fish and Shrimp Dinner will be Friday, April 3. Youth Group Canoe trip will be Wed & Thursday, June 10 & 11. Adults will be needed to drive. Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 on Easter Sunday.

Want to Help Your Parish?
St. Columban Church is seeking to add members to it’s current parish council. If you are interested please contact Father Tom at the church or school, or write a letter stating your intentions. The parish council normally meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are usually one hour.

NEW FAMILIES
We would like to welcome new families to our parish and hope that they feel at home here.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS
“If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.” When we hear about ways to enrich our marriage, do we harden our heart so that we do not have to listen? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are June 5-7 and Nov. 6-8, 2009 at the Howard Johnson Plaza in Kansas City, MO. Dates fill fast, early registration is recommended. For more information contact Shawn & Stephanie Souders at 816-903-1988, email: ssouders1@kc.rr.com.

PRAYER CHAIN REVISION
It’s been a few years since we last revised our parish prayer chain. If you would like to be added or removed from the list of people in the parish that accept phone calls from the “chain” to pray for special needs of those in the community, please call Alice VanDyke at 646-1487 or Mildred Saale at 646-2188. This is a parish ministry that only asks that you add a few special intentions to your daily prayer time and pass the phone call on to someone else on the prayer chain.

LABELS FOR EDUCATION
Sorry, we cannot use Van Camp products in our Labels for Education Program. The company for Van Camp’s is ConAgra and does not participate in the Campbell’s Program. Please continue saving Campbell Soup labels and box tops.

ST. COLUMBAN PARISH MISSION FEBRUARY 14-19, 2009
This was conducted by the Fathers of Mercy (USA) Father Anthony Stephens, C.P.M. The Congregation of the Fathers of Mercy was founded in 1808, originally under the title of “the Missionaries of France.” The community was founded for the purpose of re-evangelizing the French people after the Catholic Faith had been subjected to years of attacks and persecution during the French Revolution. It is now an exclusively American community, headquartered in South Union, Kentucky. The primary apostolate of the Fathers of Mercy is to conduct parish missions and retreats in an effort to re-evangelize and revitalize the faith of those who hear. During the mission, Fr. Tony will challenge the parish community to make a stronger, deeper personal commitment to Christ and His Church. Among the topics he will usually speak on are: the importance of the Church in our lives, the Holy Eucharist, the Mercy of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saints, and the power of Prayer.

HY-VEE RECEIPTS
Thank you for saving your receipts throughout the year. This is an almost effortless way to raise money for our school. We received a check for $2,694.22 this week from Hy-Vee for last year’s receipts. We would like to thank Jeanne Hinkebein for collecting the receipts, counting and organizing them and taking them to Hy-Vee. She must check each receipt to make sure that there is not any charges on the ticket for pharmacy or gas, which disqualifies that receipt. Please continue to save your Chillicothe Hy-Vee receipts and place in the box in the church entryway.

Confirmation Class is the 3rd Sunday of the month in the Early Learning Center at 6:30 p.m.

MASS INTENTIONS are needed. The stipend is $10.00. If you have Mass Intentions for the coming year, please contact the rectory.

ENDOWMENT MEMORIAL
We recently received a memorial that has been credited to the Educational Endowment. Marilyn Brennan Reich, lovingly remembers her brothers and sister, Raymond Brennan, Jr., Robert Brennan, and Margaret Brennan Berry. The Brennan children grew up in St. Columban Parish and attended school here. Their father was long-time medical doctor, Dr. Brennan. Thank you, Mrs. Marilyn Reich.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A NURSERY DURING 10:00 MASS?
We are in the planning stages to begin a nursery for babies and toddlers during the 10:00 Mass. If you are a parent of a small child and interested, please let the rectory know, 646-0190.

Ken & Brenda Lauhoff Octoberfest 2008! (Click for a closer view.)

OCTOBER FEST 2008 THANK YOU
What a great Octoberfest weekend we had! It was good to see so many people sharing in the friendship and fun. We owe thanks to God for the beautiful weather and all those who made Octoberfest possible. Thank you for the donations, the cakes and pies, the crews that set up and tore down, the extra financial help, and the volunteers. We especially thank all the parishioners and members of the Chillicothe community and surrounding areas that attended the Octoberfest events. We are blessed to be part of such a generous church family. -- The Octoberfest Committee

KEEP SAVING HY-VEE RECEIPTS & BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
The final amount of receipts for the 2007-2008 school year was $269,422.21. Bishop Hogan will be given 1% of that total. Almost $2700. Thank you!!!! The new rules for the 2008-09 school year are:

We currently (November 23, 2008) have $43,634.08 in Hy-Vee receipts for this school year. That is 16% of last years total. Please remember to save your Hy-Vee receipts.

Thank you Mildred Saale for organizing this ongoing fundraiser for our school and processing all of those bar codes, labels and box tops all of these years. And thanks to all of the parishioners that cut, clip and save those items.

We have sent in over 4,000 box tops for Education. This includes Bonus Labels. We should receive a check for $400+ for our school needs in about 4 to 6 weeks. We will be sending in Box Tops again in April or May 2009 so keep saving and this could be the school year that we exceed previous cash awards! Box Tops now have coupons on Juicy Juice fruit juice products. Look for coupons on cereal, Green Giant vegetables, Betty Crocker products, Old El Paso, Ziploc, Huggies, Pillsbury, Nature Valley products.

KEEP OUR CHURCH CLEAN
Please take tissues, baby snacks, etc. with you when you leave Mass. When changing your babies diaper, please do not leave it in the bathroom waste basket. We do not have a full time janitor and our cleaning lady only comes on Thursday. Sunday to Thursday is a long time. Enough said! Thank you!

INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP is seeking Host Families for our students who will be arriving this fall. If you
would like to host please contact them at 1-800-647-8839 or at the website www.internationalfellowship.org.

A CATHOLIC GUIDE TO END OF LIFE DECISIONS is a booklet that was recommended at the recent presentation on these issues. The booklet is available for parishioners to pick up from the tables in the back of the church. Included are approved Catholic forms for Health Care Proxy and the Catholic alternative to a Living Will which is an Advance Care Directive.

ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
Former school principal, Jeanne Hinkebein and former school secretary, Peggy Stottlemyre continue to stay in touch with former students by producing a quarterly newsletter for alumni that keeps everyone up to date on what is happening in our parish and school. If you are an alumni and currently do not receive this newsletter, please contact Jeanne at 646-6227 or email bhink@greenhills.net Also, if you receive more than one copy or have address corrections of family members, let her know. We can keep postage costs to a minimum if you help us to keep our address list up to date. You may also update this information on the Bishop Hogan web
site www.bishophogan.org click on the alumni tab and read the most recent copy of the Soaring Eagle. Thank you.

Don’t Forget Charity . . . When Spending Your Tax Rebate!!*
In the past few weeks and for the rest of the summer, people will be receiving 2007 tax rebate payments from the Treasury Department. Please consider using part of your IRS rebate to satisfy your pledge to our parish, school, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, or to make a special donation to your favorite ministry of the Church. A donation will qualify for a charitable contribution for your 2008 tax return if you itemize your deductions. Since the rebate itself is not taxable, this ability to deduct a gift from the rebate is a special opportunity to pay charitable pledges or to increase what you might otherwise give in 2008 to charity from “free money.” Please do not forget charity when you spend your tax rebate! You will be happy that you were able to make a difference for the economy and for the special cause to which you give.

PRAYER CHAIN
To add a person to the prayer chain, contact Alice Van Dyke, 646-1487 or Mildred Saale, 646-2188.

NEED A RIDE TO MASS?
We have volunteers that have offered to assist parishioners with a ride to Mass if unable to drive themselves. Please call the rectory if you need a ride or know someone who does.

THE KEY NEWSPAPER
The parish is obligated by the Diocese to provide a certain percentage of registered parishioners the Diocesan newspaper. Not everyone in the parish receives The Key, but 173 families do. These families were picked randomly. The cost to the parish is $20/yr per subscription. If you receive The Key in your mailbox, weekly, please consider using the envelope provided in your January packet and help the parish pay for your subscription. If you do not receive The Key and would like to subscribe, please contact the parish office.

ATTENTION EXTRA ORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
At the end of the communion rail, hand sanitizer has been provided for you to use before approaching the altar. Thank you for using this during the cold and flu season.

LECTORS NEEDED FOR 5:30 pm MASS ON SATURDAY EVENINGS. CONTACT THE OFFICE TO VOLUNTEER.

THE 35TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE
This January 22 the 35th Annual March for Life was held in Washington, D.C. Pilgrims have faithfully braved the cold weather every year since 1973 to peacefully and prayerfully protest the Supreme Court decision, Roe v Wade, that legalized abortion on demand in our country. The numbers of pilgrims have steadily increased over the years until today, with close to 100,000 or more gather in front of the White House and march up Constitution Ave to the Supreme Court Building past the Capitol Building. Catholic schools and parishes from all over the country send busloads of pilgrims. The numbers of young people are amazing. Cardinals, Bishops, priests, seminarians, and religious sisters join the laity and pray the rosary, chant and sing along the way. The night before most of these pilgrims join together at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington for Mass that has come to be known as the Rose Mass or Mass to end Abortion.
The huge basilica which holds 3000 is bursting at the seams with standing room only and overflow in the halls, side chapels and downstairs in the Crypt Church with those participating through closed circuit tv.

We are thankful to Father Tom for allowing our parish 8th graders the opportunity to experience this faith-building pilgrimage. Those from our parish attending were: Brian Murrell, teacher; Mary Garr and Mary Mathew, adult chaperones; Zachary Garr, Jake Mathew, Hunter Keller, Addie Stottlemyre, Stephanie Wade, and Emily Clark, students.

Thank you to the parishioners that have supported us through your donations at our breakfasts and dinner with your free will offerings and to the Knights of Columbus. Without your help, these young people would miss a very important opportunity that helps to shape their moral lives.

Bishop Hogan School 5th and 6th grade students participated in the Holiday Parade in Chillicothe on Saturday, November 17, 2007 and won 2nd Place in the Youth Organization category. Congratulations on another winning entry!

MISSOURI PHOTO WORKSHOP photographer Eric Kayne followed Father Tom around last week and created a photo essay on a week in the life of our pastor entitled “The Three Crosses of Father Tom.” You can view the photos online at www.mophotoworkshop.org/59/teamc/kayne_eric/index.html.

Enjoy these Octoberfest photos provided by Mary Garr and processed by BK Web Works for the site... you may click on the photos to see a closer view.

NOTICE
It has been brought to our attention that the candle holders the children made in Vacation Bible School and brought home are made from a material that can possibly catch fire. Please do not burn candles in these candle holders.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is a privilege we have been blessed to have in our parish. It is a time of many blessings. Due to busy schedules many are only able to keep their designated time. When one does not keep their commitment others are obligated to stay beyond their time or in some cases must leave the Blessed Sacrament alone. Please be considerate of others and call someone to keep your time or call others in your time slot to be sure someone will represent you during your commitment. Please mark your calendars. Schedules are always on both bulletin boards with names, times, and phone numbers available. Thanks, Mary/

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND GLOBAL LIVING ROSARY
An exciting event will be coming to our diocese next spring! On Sunday, May 25, 2008, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas will sponsor an afternoon of Eucharistic Adoration and Global Living Rosary to be held in front of thousands of people at Royals Stadium. There will be no admission charge and no parking fee for the event, so it is hoped that as many parishioners as possible will take advantage of this event. Busses are already being scheduled. The family rosary will also be stressed in this year long devotion.

HATS AND SCARVES FOR THE HOMELESS
Parishioner and PTO President Kristie Cross has started a project that sends knitted hats and scarves to homeless shelters across the nation. Right now she is receiving more requests than she can possibly fill herself. With winter quickly approaching, she is asking for help. If you are interested in knitting hats and scarves to donate or if you are willing to donate yarn to this project, please contact her at 707-1890 or email her at kristie.cross@hotmail.com.

RCIA - RCIA is held every Wednesday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the church library.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4TH DEGREE will meet in the K of C Hall on the second Monday of every even month.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
Donate a Vehicle - Help Kids in our Diocese Donating a vehicle to Catholic Charities helps children in need in our diocese. The process is simple: call toll free 1-866-430-9499, or visit www.catholiccharities.kcsj.org. Title work and transfer of vehicle is taken care of, in addition to a contribution receipt for your charitable gift.

BISHOP HELMSING INSTITUTE
Questions? Call 816-756-1850 and ask for the Bishop Helmsing Institute. For more information, contact Jeremy Sienkiewicz at (816) 756-1850 ext 243 or sienkiewicz@diocesekcsj.org. Visit www.bishophelmsinginstitute.org.

CONFIRMATION 2009
Bishop Robert Finn was in our parish on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on 19 young adults. Congratulations to them. The Confirmation class with their chosen patron saint names:

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE RECEIVED INTO FULL COMMUNION WITH THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AT THE EASTER VIGIL 2008

Blaine Barnett
Brent Barnett
Ryan Colter
Jana Howe
Donnie Keller
Jason Kieffer
Stephanie Zeger

DO YOU KNOW of any parishioner that is a shut-in or nursing home patient that would like to receive the Eucharist every Sunday from an Extra-Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist, but has not been placed on our list? Please contact the office at 646-0190 or Rose Lee Davis, 646-0411.

BISHOP HOGAN DINNER AUCTION
This was a huge success, raising $82,000 before expenses. Thank you to the organizing committee, the parents and staff, and those who supported the fundraiser by donating items, enjoying dinner with us, sponsoring tables, and bidding on the items during the auction.

ALUMNI OF ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY AND BISHOP HOGAN SCHOOL - we are updating our lists, please send us addresses of former students who attended and/or graduated from either school. Please send to Bishop Hogan School, 1114 Trenton St., Chillicothe, MO 64601.

LEGION OF MARY is built upon devotion to Mary through prayer and visitation of the elderly and homebound. This sharing with our parish enriches our lives, as well. We meet on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the church library. Come and join us. If you have any questions call 646-5726.

LECTOR’S WORKBOOKS for the new liturgical year are available in the church office. Lectors should stop by and pick one up or call Kim, 646-0190.

A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME! TAX-FREE IRA GIFTS
Did you know that federal law changed in 2006 to allow tax-free charitable distributions from your IRA? Charitable taxpayers can direct “qualified charitable distributions” from their fund administrator directly to the charities of his/her choice, including one’s parish, school or favorite ministry. Anyone with an IRA who is 70 and one-half years old at the time of the distribution should explore this possibility. This provision expires on December 31, 2007. For the details, contact your legal or financial adviser--or Greg Vranicar at the Office of Stewardship & Development, 816-756-1858 x 529 or vranicar@diocesekcsj.org. See also www.diocese-kcsj.org/stewardship/planned-giving under the icon “Tax-Free IRA Gifts.”

A STUDENT MEMORIAL was created for Bishop Hogan students that have passed away before their 31st birthday (30 and younger). The BH PTO memorial consists of a granite memorial stone with engraved names placed in the ground in front of the school with a flowering tree above. A dedication was held Friday, May 12, 2006. Click here for more information and photos...

FIRST FRIDAY ADORERS NEEDED
We are very fortunate in our parish to have the opportunity to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament through Eucharistic Adoration every First Friday. We have been doing this in our parish for eleven years. During this time several of our original participants have passed away so there is a need to fill several places. When the Blessed Sacrament is exposed, someone must be in the church at all times. If you can spend half an hour or
longer praying during any of the following times, please contact Kim at the office or Mary Triplett, 646-0326.
12:30-1:00, 1:00-1:30, 3:00-3:30, 3:30-4:00, 4:30-5:00.

Y-PAL PROGRAM
Your YMCA is looking for a few good men - and women! We have more young people needing mentors through our Y-Pal program than we have caring individuals to serve as surrogate parents for a few hours a month. We hope that some of your church members will jump at the chance to help a young person in Livingston County! Please call Genie Amen at 646-6677 for further information on this worthwhile cause. You’ll gain even more than your Y-Pal does from the association!

HARVEST BASKET
Thanks to all for your great response regarding putting change in the Harvest Basket. Louise Wilson kindly gets the money after Sunday Mass and brings it to me in a little purse we use. Mildred Saale

SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS - THEY MAKE THE BULLETIN POSSIBLE EVERY WEEK
We are going to be printing a large run of bulletin backs next week. If there are any businesses that would like to advertise and help support our bulletin, please contact Kim in the office, 646-0190, this week. We have 4 empty spaces available.

BISHOP HOGAN PRESCHOOL
This coming week is the last week of school and we are all anxious for the summer to begin. The preschoolers have learned a great deal and they tell me they are ready for some “stay at home days” and swimming and playing outside. Sounds like fun! They have all grown in stature and strength and have also grown in their walk with God! They have attended Mass, learned about God’s laws for us and how we should live each day. They tell me that the 10 Commandments are hard to live by, but that they will try! We have promised not to forget God daily during the summer and will remember our daily prayers and that we will thank God everyday for the love of family and friends and the world around us. We hope everyone has a great summer and they want the parishioners not to forget God this summer. Enjoy your summer and we will talk again in August. Congratulations to our Preschool graduates: Lafe Chapman, Grace Bligh, Julietta Keller, Tristan Forck, Connor Hobbs, Kyan Hobbs, and Quincey Jessen. We wish them well in Kindergarten. God’s blessings to everyone and enjoy the summer fun, relaxation and remember your daily walk with God. Mrs. Luzader and the preschoolers

The new mural at the North Entrance of the Early Learning Center Building. There are many more wall murals that have been painted over the summer to give the building a fresh, new look for the children. Stop by and take a look.

HAPPY 24TH ANNIVERSARY
FATHER TOM HERMES - Ordained to the Priesthood on June 5, 1982.

HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY
DEACON JERRY DAVIS - Ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on June 3, 1981.

WEDDING POLICY
Now in effect. No wedding dates will be set on the church calendar until the couple meets with Father Tom, in person. The policy of our Diocese is that there must be a nine month waiting period during which time marriage preparation takes place. The nine month period begins with the personal meeting with the pastor. Holy Matrimony in a sacrament and as with any sacrament, there is a time of preparation.

NEW DEACON FORMATION
Diaconate Information Meetings are being scheduled around the diocese. These meetings are for any interested persons, including perspective diaconal applicants. Anyone who wishes to apply for diaconate formation (and his spouse, if married) must attend one of these meetings. At these meetings, members of the Diaconate Committee and deacons and wives will share information about who a deacon is and what a deacon does. There will be information about the new Formation process, as well as time for questions and answers. Written materials about diaconate and the application process will be available.

Please consider the following information in deciding whether you or someone you might recommend should attend an Information Session.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A DEACON?
The deacon is called personally and by the Church to serve after the manner of Jesus the Servant. He is first and foremost a Christian man in his usual employment and lifestyle, trained and formed by additional study and prayer for a special ministry to the community as an ordained minister. The National Conference of Catholic Bishops and Diocesan Bishop set criteria for suitable deacon candidates. Here are some of the more common considerations.

Myrtle Ishmael December 11, 1922 February 22, 2006	Christopher Michael Earley March 15, 1986 February 25, 2006	Leonard Joseph "Jim" Pfaff December 10, 1917 February 27, 2006
Sister Joan (Josephine Elizabeth) Lohmer, OSF July 10, 1909 February 28, 2006	Mainard Kramer September 5, 1928 March 16, 2006	Clarence Eugene "Gene" Crookshanks May 19, 1910 March 21, 2006
Genevieve Ferns September 30, 1920 April 26, 2006	David Bradley October 9, 1931 May 2, 2006	Lois Lorayne Tate November 15, 1921 May 6, 2006
Jeanette C. Gier March 26, 1928 June 3, 2006	Wilfrid Patrick Potts & N. Michael Potts Laid to rest on June 17, 2006	Joe Ray Adams December 28, 1927 June 23, 2006
Harry and Evelyn Bohenkamp Laid to rest on June 29, 2006	William "Bill" Cole August 2, 1934 July 4, 2006	Margaret "Marge" Gilroy July 25, 1909 July 4, 2006
Josephine Jean Frances Engler Scott November 10, 1926 August 31, 2006	Margery Beatrice Ruppel March 6, 1917 September 11, 2006	Marilyn Sue Love June 19, 1946 September 14, 2006
Isabelle Bernice Walker September 29, 2006	Christian “Jerry” Gladbach April 5, 1942 October 11, 2006	William Ellis Donoho December 24, 1920 October 20, 2006
Lawrence Patrick “Pat” Archer March 17, 1916 November 22, 2006	Lawrence Albert “Al” Bonderer June 28, 1929 November 25, 2006	Donald Verne Raney April 2, 1927 December 21, 2006
Rebecca Kay Iseton January 10, 1979 January 19, 2007	William Richard “Bill” Lightner August 10, 1919 January 28, 2007	Ted Anderson January 15, 1935 February 15, 2007
Velma M. Scott August 14, 1920 March 22, 2007	Janet S. Price July 1, 1959 March 24, 2007	Donald C. Saale December 12, 1923 May 2, 2007
Jack E. Tuttle December 10, 1925 June 16, 2007	Leo C. Hartnett December 2, 1933 July 13, 2007	Josephine Marie Giles March 10, 1921 July 17, 2007
Georgena Mae Koehly October 26, 1914 July 21, 2007	Gertrude “Peggy” Lucas Stauber September 29, 1913 October 8, 2007	Mary Lou Haston July 12, 1910 October 23, 2007
Joseph Forrest Donoho March 29, 1914 October 31, 2007	William Fostek December 20, 1955 January 7, 2008	Donna Fish August 11, 1953 January 14, 2008
Faye Englert September 1, 1917 January 15, 2008	Mary Margaret Jensen December 4, 1921 January 17, 2008	Joseph Ruppel March 4, 1913 February 8, 2008
Rose Ann Atherton October 27, 1937 February 14, 2008	Esther Tauchen April 17, 1914 February 17, 2008	Marjorie Pfaff October 10, 1926 February 18, 2008
Donald William Schneider January 26, 1926 February 29, 2008	Berneta Lucille Anderson October 22, 1922 May 14, 2008	Gordon E. Scott December 14, 1924 June 12, 2008
Vesta Mae Smith December 19, 1915 June 28, 2008	John C. “Jack” Anderson August 18, 1923 August 13, 2008	Rosemary Ann Potts Ralston May 13, 1925 September 9, 2008
Patricia Mae Saale April 3, 1932 October 14, 2008	Rev. Msgr. Lawrence A. Speichinger November 30, 1927 October 16, 2008	Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Diegelman December 13, 1926 November 21, 2008
Rev. Mr. Joseph Vernon Crookshanks August 25, 1921 November 25, 2008	Gertrude Timmons August 12, 1926 December 2, 2008	Elmer Harold Schnittker June 1, 1935 December 3, 2008
Dorothy Louise Koehly December 24, 1924 December 27, 2008	Vivian Van Dyke June 7, 1935 January 13, 2009	James Timothy “Jim” Gibson March 15, 1930 January 9, 2009
Xoa L. Wolf June 10, 1938 February 27, 2009	Ernest William “Dub” Timmons September 14, 1926 April 4, 2009	John M. Trageser September 13, 1956 April 6, 2009
Irene Murphy February 28, 1915 April 19, 2009	Leo Luetticke September 7, 1919 June 1, 2009
NOTICE OF DEATH Charles Doetzl of New Bern, NC age 57 passed away Monday, August 27,2007 while on vacation in Yellowstone National Park. Visitation was Friday, August 31 at McGilley Antioch Chapel in Kansas City, MO. A Memorial Service will be held in New Bern. Condolences may be sent to his mother, former parishioner, Leta Doetzl, 6513 NW Revere Dr., Kansas City, MO 64151.

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
ATTENTION: to those that participate in the First Friday Eucharistic Adoration. A new schedule with names and phone numbers is available in the back of church. Please pick up a copy and take it home with you. As you know, when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration, someone must be in the church at all times. When someone does not show up, the person who has the previous time slot is left to remain and fill in the absent person’s time. This is unfair to the devoted person that keeps his or her appointed time. If you are unable to attend at the time appointed, use the phone list to call someone to trade a time with you. Thank you to all those that have committed to Eucharistic Adoration. There is great spiritual benefit to parishes that participate in this worthy devotion to Our Lord. SIGN UP for Eucharistic Adoration by calling Mary Triplett at 646-0326.

BIRTHRIGHT is an interdenominational organization that is totally in support for life. In over two years, the local Birthright center has counseled over 150 women in Livingston and four surrounding counties. The Center is developing parenting lessons and establishing a storeroom full of baby supplies to give to women needing help. The local Birthright is very blessed since many parishioners have donated money monthly in support of Birthright. We thank you and ask that you continue with your help. The current goal for the local Birthright is to have a permanent location. The Center has already received some grant monies toward this goal but there is still a need for more funds. We are appealing to people in the local and surrounding churches to consider giving tax-free donations for the building fund. If you would like to donate, your check can be sent to Birthright, 214 Cherry St., P.O. Box 303, Chillicothe, MO 64601 thank you and God bless you for your generosity.

VOLUNTEERS
Our church delivers meals from the Senior Center on Fridays every week. Thanks to Ruth Trager, Delbert Thompson, and Emily Fellhoelter for filling in whenever I need help. More volunteers are needed, if interested in helping to deliver meals call Alice VanDyke at 646-1487.

NOTICE
The Sow the Seed....Continue the Legacy pledge envelopes have been replaced with Parish Property Maintenance envelopes. The Sow the Seed pledge drive came to an end in March of 2005. Thank you to everyone that made an effort to complete your pledge. To help insure that we are financially capable of performing the proper upkeep and maintenance of the parish buildings, we hope that you will consider making periodic donations to the Property Maintenance Fund in addition to your regular church offering.

Please use your contribution envelopes and mark the amount contributed on the outside. Also, we can only insure tha


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