Mass Times
Daily: Monday-Saturday, 8:00 am Saturday: 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am
Confessions
Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00 pm Saturdays 2:45 - 3:45 pm 1st Saturdays 7:00 - 7:45 am
In St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, it states “If they were all one part, where would the body be? But as it is there are many parts, yet one body” (1 COR 12:18-20).
What does this teach us as Christian stewards? It shows us that we all have equal dignity and worth in God’s sight, and that if God sees us as equally precious, we should view each other in this same light. It teaches us to humbly recognize our own gifts as well as the gifted- ness of every member of our parish family. And, while God designed us to be ultimately dependent on Him, it seems He has also designed us to need each other!
This is part of the beauty and richness of a stewardship way of life. No one person can “do it all” in life — whether in family life or parish life. But God does not ask us to do it all. He simply asks us to share the gifts and talents we do have in the season of life we find our- selves right now. It might feel uncomfortable at first.
But the good news is you don’t have to do it all. Do your part, let your brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ do theirs, and know that the Spirit of the Lord is upon us all as we live out this stewardship way of life.
— Stewardship Reflections by Catholic Stewardship Consultants
The bathroom flooring and retaining walls have been complet- ed. The outdoor groundwork is really taking shape and we are entering the final stretch with just a few weeks left!
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 23, 2022
Kansas Rosary Crusade, Thursday, January 27, 6:30 pm, in the Church, and every 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month. Join the Most Pure Heart of Mary Pro-Life Committee and the Knights of Columbus to pray for the passage of a state constitutional amendment rejecting abortion as a con- stitutional right. Bring your rosary and be a warrior for the cause of dispelling this grave evil of our day! For more information contact Kathleen Weaver, 213-9726.
Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle meeting January 23, 12:40 pm, Yadrich Hall at Christ the King, 5972 SW 25th St. A Rosary will be followed by the business meeting and social time. Masks are strongly encouraged. If anyone knows of a member or family member of Daughters of Isabella in need of the Circle's prayers call Diana Ortiz at 785-554-4256.
The Most Important
Kansas Mass, March & Rally for Life Tuesday, January 25
Topeka Performing Arts Center 214 SE 8th
• 9:00 am Ignite Youth Rally (all are welcome)
• 10:30 am Mass with the Bishops of Kansas In person or via livestream
• 12:00 pm Kansans For Life March & Rally All are welcome to join in front of the Topeka Performing Arts Center for the march to the Capitol steps and stay for the Rally.
• 1:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration at Mater Dei Parish, 10th & Clay.
For more information and the link to the livestream Mass, visit: https://archkck.org/prolife/activities/
ksmass-marchforlife/
Spanish Grammar Classes free conversational Span- ish/grammatical writing classes will resume January 18 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. If interested please contact Richard Vasquez at 785-633-1604.
St. Matthew Catholic School First Annual “Sharing Our Blessings.” March 27, (new date) 5:30 pm, Townsite 16 (formerly Top of the Tower). All pro- ceeds go toward the remodeling of the schools top and bottom floors restrooms. Information can be found at saintmatthews.org/school under the Sharing Our Bless- ings tab. Any questions please contact Theresa Lein, Principal at 785-235-2188.
Beginning Experience of Greater Kansas City is hosting a 10-week, online session to help divorced and widowed persons deal with grief and pain. “Coping With Life Alone”, begins February 7, 6:30-8:30 pm, via Zoom. $50. For more information, visit
www.beginningexperiencekc.org or call Maria, 913- 314-9844.
Finding Peace of Soul Retreat, February 4-6, Christ’s Peace House of Prayer, 22131 Meager Rd, Easton, KS.
Discover how to live an interior life for and with God.
$170/single; $250/couples. To attend sign-up at christspeace.com, email [email protected] or 913 -773-8255.
Fire Retreat for Men, (Fellowship, Inspiration, Re- newal, Engagement) February 12-13, Prairie Star Ranch, Williamsburg. The retreat delivers fire in a variety of forms, inspiring talks, Mass, quality time with Jesus, and creates new opportunities for friend- ship and purpose. To register go to:
https://www.fire-ministries-retreat.org
A Resolution for Your Marriage! In 2022 resolve to tell, and show, your spouse that you love them every day. Join us on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend to learn a simple, but powerful tool, that makes saying “I love you” part of the fabric of your everyday life. The next in-person weekends will be February 25-27 in Kansas City, KS or March 18-20 in Carthage, MO. For more information, visit the website at www.WWME.org or contact Deacon Tony
& Barb Zimmerman at 816-741-4066, [email protected]
Sundays: 6-7 pm (2nd adorer) Sundays: 8-9 pm (2nd adorer)
Mondays: Midnight-1 am (Open Hour) Wednesdays: 1-2 pm (2nd adorer)
Thursdays: 7-8 pm (2nd adorer) Fridays: 3-4 pm (2nd adorer)
If you cannot commit to a specific hour, please consider getting on the substitute list and fill in as you are able.
To sign up for an hour or get on the substitute list, please email [email protected] or call the church office 272-5590.
St. John Paul, II
Most Pure Heart of Mary Adoration Please prayerfully consider signing up for a Holy Hour.
Weekly Total January 16, 2022
Envelopes $17,080
Electronic Giving $ 6,606 Plate/Loose checks $ 971
Total $24,657
Maintenance and
Improvement Fund $620 Stewardship of Treasure Update Fiscal Year July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
Save the Date! The 10th annual Five Hearts Gala will be held on March 26th in the new Townsite Plaza Ballroom. This signature event celebrates our school, students, and families. The proceeds from the Five Hearts Gala are allocated towards providing tools and resources for our students to flourish; and to aid Tope- ka families in receiving the gift of Catholic Education through scholarships and tuition assistance. Sponsor- ship opportunities are available - email fiveheartsga- [email protected] for a full outline of packages and sign up online.
Archbishop’s Call To Share 2022
Today’s Gospel is a transformational moment for Je- sus. After standing up in the synagogue and reading Isaiah’s prophecy about the coming of one who will free the captives, heal the blind, and bring glad tidings to the poor, Jesus tells those gathered: “Today the Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” Jesus gives his listeners any other interpretation: He is the Messiah. He is the one who fulfills all the Old Testa- ment prophecies.
Do we believe this? Do we believe that Jesus really can bring freedom and healing and spiritual richness, to us and to the world? If so, then how important is His Church? How important is the liturgy, the sacraments, acts of Christian service, learning the Church’s teach- ings, and all the other good things we do at our parish?
Our parish activity is an essential way that Christ con- tinues to fulfill these ancient prophecies, pouring His love out into the world. Help this essential work con- tinue by supporting our Archbishop’s Call to Share appeal today.
Volunteer Opportunity-Afghan Asylum Assistance Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is hosting an Afghan Asylum clinic on the last Saturday of each month starting in January, 10 am-2 pm. Volunteers assist with completing immigration legal documents and supporting clients in writing their story/need for asylum. Advocates should plan at least 4-6 hours per client. If you are interested in volunteering email [email protected]
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is look- ing for faith-filled Catholic school teachers at all lev- els, Pre-K through 12th grade in our Catholic schools.
For questions contact the school office at 913-721- 1570. To complete the application go to
www.archkck.org/catholicschools/employment Collection for the Church in Latin America. Many
people in Latin America and the Caribbean do not have access to church programs and ministries be- cause of a rising secular culture, rugged rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers. Your generosity enables our brothers and sisters in Latin America and the Car- ibbean to share in the life of the Church and grow closer to Christ. Please be generous in this special col- lection! To learn more please visit
www.usccb.org/latin-america
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 23, 2022 Mass Intentions
Saturday/Sunday, January 22/January 23 4:00 pm*: Special Intention Ouellette and Predmore Families
7:30 am: † Jana Larson 9:30 am: † Stan Bahner
11:30 am: Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishioners Monday, January 24
8:00 am: Special Intention Tuesday, January 25
8:00 am: † Mia Miyamoto (5th Anniversary of Death) Wednesday, January 26
8:00 am: † Evelyn Hamilton (1st Anniversary of Death) Thursday, January 27
8:00 am: † Zita Berndsen Friday, January 28
8:00 am: † Mary Schmidt (1st Anniversary of Death) Saturday, January 29
8:00 am: Collective Mass* † Eli Devlin;
† Joseph Lee Johnson; † Gerald J. Walsh;
Special Intentions-Michael Johnson, Eden Johnson;
Paul Hund; Special Intention (no name) Saturday/Sunday, January 29/January 30 4:00 pm*: Most Pure Heart of Mary Parishioners 7:30 am: † Terry Gartner (3rd Anniversary of Death) 9:30 am: † Shari Hylton (11th Anniversary of Death) 11:30 am: Special Intention Wiatt & Margaret Binder
*Saturday evening Mass
Prayers/Health Issues: Ana Aguilar, Darrell
Alexander, Mary Alexander, Bill, Lorine Bloodworth, Rosemary Boston, Leo Cangiani family, Kathy
Gravenstein, Anne Herrington, Jacqueline Howard, Susan Proctor-Jacobs, Katherine Kotsch, Kelly Lenz, Zach Macinski, Bill Martin, Alice McDonald, Braden McGraw, Cathy Mies, Jack Moore, Alan
Muckenthaler, James Patrick Neel, Sr., Teagan Neel, Chris Oshel, Ridge Overholt, Michael Pauley, Becky Reyer, Pat Robison, Joan Rossetto, Mary Anne Satterthwaite, Dan Shaughnessy, Timothy Shaw, Kirk Smith, Bob Sutton, Mike VanLeeuwen, Dustin
VanWagoner,
Homebound/Long Term Health Issues: Susan Adams, Romona Arp, Vickie Barr, Betty Casper, Marie Clemons, Clara Cooper, Alice Harnisch, Mary Hohman, Laraine Holland, Joe Hovorka, Susie Hubbs, Janice Johnson, Beverly Keffer, Mary Lou Kiene, Patricia Kratina, Cynthia Markula, Charlotte Morley, Juanita Raab, Melinda Ridgway, Bob Schaeffer, Phyllis Shaw, George Sittenauer, Emily Staford, Nancy Weber, Lorrie West
Souls of Everett Daves, husband of Dorothy Funk- Daves, Betty Vines, Evelyn Bernica, mother of Vicki Fulmer, James Ohrmann, husband of Martha Ohrmann, Nola Ellis, mother of Julie McGivern, and all the
faithful departed. May they rest in the peace of our Lord.
Prayer Corner
Hospital Reminder: Due to HIPAA laws, if you or a loved one are in the hospital or will be admitted to the hospital please call the church office to let us know, 272-5590.
Contacts
Church: 3601 SW 17th St. Topeka, KS 66604 ~ Office: 1800 SW Stone Ave., Topeka, KS 66604 ~ Office: 272-5590 Pastor: Fr. Nathan Haverland Communication: Carrie Jo Gros School ~ 272-4313 [email protected] [email protected] Principal: Eric White Ministry of Care: Sr. Ann Moylan [email protected] [email protected] Christian Formation Office
Music/Liturgy: Lucas Tappan Faith Formation Director: Sarah Holthaus Krische Child Center [email protected] 272-4727 ~ [email protected] 272-4791
Parish Coordinator: Marie Apel Religious Ed Coordinator: Kristi Gosser Director: Jenni Crouch [email protected] 272-3203 ~ [email protected] [email protected] Finance Administrator: Teddy Reiser
[email protected] Youth Group:
Kate Andrzejewski ~ [email protected] Anna Kern ~ [email protected]
Intentions at St. John of the Cross Kronum, Kumasi, Ghana, said by Fr. Michael Kantanka Living & Deceased Members of the Ronnebaum
& Welch families ~ 6:00 am: January 24, 2022
† Fr. Peter O’Sullivan ~ 6:00 am: January 26, 2022
† Susie Stone ~ 6:00 am: January 28, 2022;
8:30 am: January 30, 2021
