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(33) ). (Consult Parish Directory for phone numbers). PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We at St. Matthew Catholic Church are a community of faith and love dedicated to our Lord Jesus Christ. We are committed to spiritual growth through active worship, education and ministry. We provide an environment to support a Christ-centered way of life. Through our actions others will be drawn to Christ..
(34) Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday, 8:00 am - 12 noon Bulletin Deadline: Monday noon, in writing. Who is a parishioner? One who is registered and regularly participates in the liturgical life of the parish and demonstrates support of the parish mission by completing and fulfilling an annual commitment of time, treasure and talent. To register in the Parish: We welcome anyone interested in being an active member of our parish. Please call the Parish Office (232-5012) for information regarding the registration process. Baptisms: First time parents (or those who have not attended a class within the last three years) must attend an instruction class, which is held monthly. Classes are held at the Parish Conference Center (use driveway entrance at 27th and Virginia). Parent(s) must be registered in the parish a minimum of 4 months prior to the baptism. Parent(s) must contact the church office to sign up for the class. Baptisms are celebrated monthly and information on dates is given out at the class. Marriages: Couples are required to contact Fr. John at least 6 months prior to the anticipated wedding date and BEFORE making any other arrangements or reserving a reception hall. Anointing of the Sick: If you would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please see Fr. John after Mass. The sacrament is available to all those who are ailing physically, mentally or spiritually. Hospital Reminder: If you are in the hospital and would like to receive Holy Communion, please have a family member contact the Parish Office (232-5012).. MESSAGE FROM FR. JOHN CALL TO SHARE Each year during the Archbishop’s Call to Share campaign, we pause and consider all the good that is done because we give: the homeless are sheltered; the elderly are cared for; our seminarians are prepared for future ministry, to name just a few. Giving is a Holy Act! If you have not already done so, please say “YES” to the Archbishop’s Call to Share with a gift today. Gifts of any amount are welcome, although if you are not doing so already, please consider a gift of a dollar a day ($365) or more. Your gift will make everything possible. Please fill out a pledge envelope today or donate online at www.calltoshare.org. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND AWARENESS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the International Union of Superiors General has designated February 8 as an annual day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking. February 8 is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. Once Josephine was freed, she became a Canossian nun and dedicated her life to sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering. She was declared a Saint in 2000. All are encouraged to pray for a greater awareness about this phenomenon. Through prayer, we not only reflect on the experiences of those that have suffered through this affront to human dignity, but also comfort, strengthen, and help empower survivors. How I wish that all of us would hear God’s cry: ‘Where is your brother?’ (Gen. 4:9). Where is your brother or sister who is enslaved? Where is the brother and sister whom you are killing each day in clandestine warehouses, in rings of prostitution, in children used for begging, in exploiting undocumented labor? Let us not look the other way." - Pope Francis, Evangelli Gaudium RCIA On February 9th @ 7:00 PM, the RCIA class will be reflecting on the following topic: Anointing. RAYMOND CARDINAL BURKE LECTURE You are invited to attend a lecture given by His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke entitled “The Challenges to the Defense of the Faith in Our Times,” Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, 7 p.m., St. James Academy, 24505 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, Kansas 66227. No RSVP is necessary. Cardinal Burke is the Cardinal Patron of the Sovereign Order of Malta, an international lay religious order of the Catholic Church since 1113, active in 120 countries caring for people in need through its medical, social and humanitarian works. Please join us. THANK YOU I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all those who through their texts, emails, cards, and visits have ministered to me during this time of my recovery. I continue to recover slowly, but through your loving concern and prayers, I believe that our Lord has granted me the patience to endure this present situation. God bless you for your selflessness and kindness.. 2.
(35) St. Matthew’s Parish: “The Refrigerator Page” This page is provided for you to add to your family’s information center, the “fridge!”. MASS INTENTIONS February 6 - February 12 Monday ...................... St. Paul Miki and Companions No Mass Tuesday..............................Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:05 a.m. (Grades 5 - 8) - Special Intention for Randall & Kathryn Howell Wednesday......................... Weekday in Ordinary Time 5:30 p.m. - † Joan Desch Thursday ........................ Weekday in Ordinary Time 8:05 a.m. - † Deceased Members of the Hackett Family Friday ..................................................... St. Scholastica 8:05 a.m. (All School) - † Pauline Kesse Saturday ........ Vigil, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. - † Gonzalo Romero Sunday ...................... Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. - † Laine Tangeman 10:30 a.m. - St. Matthew Parishioners & Harry Brennan. Sunday, 2/5 8:00am Mass & Baptisms/Church 9:00am RE Class/School 10:30am Mass & Baptisms/Church 12:00pm Sacrament of Baptism/Church 6:00pm 8th Grade RE Class/Parish Hall East Monday,2/6 5:15pm Rosary Group/Weekday Chapel 5:45pm Cub Scouts-Lions/Parish Hall East 6:30pm Scripture Study/Parish Hall West 8:00pm Men’s Open Gym Night/Trompeter Gym Tuesday, 2/7 8:05am Mass/Church 5:00pm RCIC/Parish Conference Center 5:30pm Cub Scout Den Mtgs/Parish Hall East. Wednesday, 2/8 5:30pm Mass/Church 6:00pm Confessions/Church Please note: If there is a change to the Mass schedule posted here, cancellations will be announced through the parish website. 6:30pm RE Class/School & Parish Hall East 7:00pm Mystagogy Class/Parish Hall West PRAYER CORNER… We pray for those among us who are ill and for 7:00pm Baptism Prep Class/St. Matthew Rm their caregivers, for those experiencing a hardship or difficulty and for those in the Armed Forces. To place someone’s name on the prayer corner, please call the Parish Office (232-5012).. Nikki Weigel Edwin Weishaar Regis Campbell Larry Brinker Jane Melvin Julie Hinrichsen Dyke Kathy Barnard Julie Kisler Tracy Costales Ruth Holmberg Maria Dressman Nathan Dorothy Barnes Becky Keating Eugene Turner Stan Bechtold V.E. Margaret Dolan David Banker Pat Taylor Betty Smith Blake Cazier John Schaff Tony Keatley Becca Rocha Sandra Buchanan John Blattner Robert Appling Jessica Wilson Dr. Jean-Claude Richard Kleinschmidt Don & Agnes Steinhoff Eppi Aldape Carpenter D’Alleyrand Jim Decker Mary Luna Melanie Stadler Paul & Shirley Steve Wyatt Frank & Amelia Kathy Snider Boatwright Bolyard Family Cervantez Emil Kutka Vince Melvin, Jr. David Figueroa Eldon Handley Lisa (Letourneau) Reese Huscher Ken & Marilyn Schmidt Freyja Field Pound Tanner Strathman Ellen Williams Vic Hamersky Joyce Stallbaumer Tom Henry Lorine Bloodworth Lupe Munoz Kathy and Shirley Stubbs Ellie K. Wells Ed “Rusty” Movsesian Tucker Reeves Glenn Gilbert. FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES Jacob Daniels Alex Kaberline Mitchell Ridder Nathan Pawley Rod Andaya Brock Niehaus Aaron Oliver Matthew Dailey Trevor Carson Benjamin Spain Richard Lomboy Paul Matthew Cervantez Shea Brinker. David Jacob Wareham Dustin Shayne Athon Nathan Pollack Dylan Treadwell Austin Brinker Tashina Miller Nick Newsom Josh Hahn Ulric Baumgardner Marvin Fehrenbach. Billy Fehrenbach Dennis Mulryan Craig Loughlin Richard Kolbek Nicholas Gawdun Alan Bennett Angelo Cruz Abby Hays Alvin Pierce Roberto Caceres Melissa-Jo Rivera Mike Perry Chad May Barry Price. Dalan Pittz Anthony Stallbaumer Paul Alber Nathan Hunt Bryan Smith Glenn Ortiz Frank Narvaez Michael Tibbits Danielle Burke Michael Mathewson Jesse Adams Russell Staley. Greg Cochran Dan Schiefelbein, Jr. Jason Dolan Steven Klumpe Woody Sisson Kristin Mathewson Bill Taylor Scott Slyter Chris Bonilla Scott Payne. Thursday, 2/9 8:05am Mass/Weekday Chapel 9:00am Scripture Study/Parish Hall West 5:30pm Centering Prayer/Weekday Chapel 6:30pm P.T.O. Meeting/Parish Conference Center 7:00pm RCIA/Parish Hall West Friday, 2/10 8:05am Mass/Church Saturday, 2/11 7:30am Men’s Fellowship Group/parish Conference Center 4:00pm Confessions/Church 5:00pm Mass/Church 6:00pm Stewardship Appreciation Dinner Sunday, 2/12 8:00am Mass/Church 9:00am RE Class/School 10:30am Mass/Church 12:00pm Sacrament of Baptism/Church 6:00pm Confirmation Class/Parish Hall. 3.
(36) SPOTLIGHT ON STEWARDSHIP EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP. S T U. Week of 1/29/2017. Year-To-Date. $ 11,677.87. $ 451,429.73. 914.36. 156,553.12. 1,625.00. 51,700.00. 468.44. 15,305.56. 61.20. 1,940.45. Total. $ 14,746.87. $ 676,928.86. Budget. $ 22,423.08. $ 695,115.48. Income Over/Under Budget. -$ 7,676.21. -$ 18,186.62. Envelopes Automatic Giving Bill Pay Plate Children’s. Total Previous YTD Income. I recently watched the film adaptation of "Godspell" with my teenage daughter. I had such fond memories of watching it when I was young, back in the day. I listened to the soundtrack so many times and learned to play many of the songs on my guitar. The exclamation from the show, "You are the light of the world!" has always been firmly planted in my mind. After about ten minutes, my daughter looked at me with that look only a teenage girl can display. "What is this?" she asked with a certain level of condescension. Yes, the film did not hold up so well in the eyes of the twenty-first-century critic. So we laughed most of the way through it. What attracted me to the film and the soundtrack in the first place wasn't Jesus in a Superman shirt or the idea of the apostles wondering around the urban jungle. I was attracted to the message. I was attracted to that assertion in the song, "You are the light of the world." There will always be people who see the Gospel of Jesus Christ as dated, irrelevant, and even hokey. You and I are called to be the light of the world? Good stewards must never shy away from living lives that truly bear witness to the reality of the Gospel. The parables of Jesus have as much meaning for us today as ever. Look around. The world we live in needs a little light for sure.. $ 688,824.88. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS © Liturgical Publications Inc. St. Matthew’s Annual. Stewardship Appreciation Dinner Saturday, February 11, 6 p.m.. (immediately following the 5 p.m. Mass). Parish Hall. Please RSVP no later than February 6th by calling the Parish Office (232-5012). 4.
(37) AROUND ST. MATTHEW’S WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY DIED Gen Laggart, aunt of Katy (Ed) Field Elwyn Welch, brother of Merle (Marie) Welch Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones in this time of sadness.. LIVE THE LITURGY INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK In today's Gospel, Jesus calls for us to be a sign of God's revelation to the world. We come together today to be enflamed with love for God, that all we encounter might see our light and come to the Father. OUR NEXT BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS, a requirement for parents desiring to have a child baptized, is scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 7 p.m. The class is held at the Parish Conference Center, use driveway from 27th Street. Please call the Parish Office to RSVP for the class. The class is CANCELLED if there are NO pre-registrations. You must take, or have taken, a Baptism Preparation Class in the last 3 years before your child can be baptized. Parents are encouraged to plan ahead and attend the class prior to the birth of their child. JOIN US TO PRAY THE ROSARY, Monday afternoons, 5:15 p.m., Weekday Chapel (park in north parking lot and use entrance at northwest corner of the building). Please join us as we pray for those in our parish who are experiencing illness, for the deceased, and for any special intention you may have. For more information, please contact Ron Shirrell, 267-3901, [email protected].. If you are new to St. Matthew and would like to register in the Parish, please join us for. WELCOME SUNDAY February 19 in the Parish Hall following the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mass. SACRAMENT INFORMATION ⇒ First Communion Parent Sessions, Parish Hall West, Wednesday, February 8, 6:45 p.m. or Sunday, February 12, Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Please choose the date/time convenient for your schedule. One parent is required to attend a session. Questions, please contact Linette Lopez, Director of Faith Formation, [email protected], 232-5012, ext. 210. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL When I went into the adoration chapel I felt a welcoming presence. Then when I was kneeling, praying, I felt like someone was beside me praying, too. You are welcome to stop by the Adoration Chapel for a visit during daylight hours or schedule an hour of your choice. Adorers are especially needed for the following hours: Sunday, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. Tuesday, 6 p.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Please call Sue, 354-7762, if you are able to help with one of the hours listed. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5, 2017 Sunday: Is 58:7-10/Ps 112:4-9/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16 Monday: Gn 1:1-19/Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c/ Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20--2:4a/Ps 8:4-9/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17/Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30/ Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25/Ps 128:1-5/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5-7/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24/Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13/Mk 8:1-10 Next Sunday: Sir 15:15-20/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 5.
(38) SCHOOL NEWS KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP is coming to SMCS on Monday, February 13. Note, this is a date change from the original calendar. Parents may choose from a morning session (8:30 - 11:00) or afternoon session (12:30 - 3:00). St. Matthew ELC pre-K students will be brought by ELC staff, but all parents are asked to attend an informational meeting at either 10:30 - 11:00 or 2:30 - 3:00. To reserve a spot at Roundup, please contact the School Office, 235-2188, or [email protected].. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY St. Matthew Catholic School is looking for a lunchroom attendant, school days, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. to assist with food prep, serving and clean up (involves heavy lifting, very physical in nature). Will work under the supervision of the Food Service Director, must comply with State of Kansas food safety requirements, and must be Virtus trained. To apply, send resume to Ana Lewin, [email protected] or by mail to 1000 SE 28th Street, Topeka, KS 66605.. ST. MATTHEW ENCHILADA FUNDRAISER SAVE THE DATES: Chile Ancho Prep/Spice & Fry Meat Friday, February 24………………………..………3 - 10 p.m. Saturday, February 25…..………………... 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (or until finished) Enchilada Rolling Thursday, March 2…………...………………………5 - 8 p.m. Friday, March 3……………………………....8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, March 4………...8:00 a.m. - approximately 4 p.m. (or until finished) Sign-up sheets will be in the grand entryway after all Masses beginning February 4/5. Please stop by and let us know when you will be able to help or email Kaleena Harmer, [email protected]. If you are not able to help, would you be able to provide a snack / refreshments for those who are working? Cost is $20/dozen and $12/half dozen. Debbie Escobar, Enchilada Project Chairperson. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS ⇒ February 18-19, February 25-26, and March 4-5, State Bowling Tournament (additional bowlers needed) ⇒ March 1, Ash Wednesday ⇒ March 2, 7 p.m., next Council Business Meeting ⇒ March 10, Lenten Dinner following Stations of the Cross ⇒ March 12, 2017, Major Degrees (Admission, Formation and Knighthood), Most Pure Heart of Mary Church ⇒ November 17, 2017, Fourth Degree Exemplification to be hosted by St. Matthew Council 13012. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT SUPPORTED THE PRO-LIFE BABY SHOWER sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. During the month of January the baby cribs were filled with many donated items. Thank you for your generosity. The items will be presented to Mary's Choices and Birthright of Topeka. 6. THE COUNCIL WILL BE HOSTING THE STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT in February and March. Additional bowlers of any skill level are needed as substitutes to fill out teams on all three weekends. Contact Mike Barnard, 785-2247276, if you can help on any of the dates. There is no charge if you participate as a substitute. THE STATE COUNCIL OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF KANSAS on January 16, 2017 have recently placed an ultra sound machine in Lawrence. Paperwork had been submitted and the State Council has received the funding for our tenth machine to be placed in the Junction City area in the near future. Order-wide we have placed over 700 machines into qualifying pregnancy centers throughout the Order..
(39) MORE PARISH NEWS Save the Date! FATHER DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT Friday, February 17th St. Matthew Parish Hall 6 - 10 p.m. $15/person includes dinner, dancing, and photo! Tickets may be purchased after Mass on February 11 and 12, after school on Wednesday, February 15 and at the Parish Office during regular business hours. After February 15, the cost will be $20/person. Proceeds to benefit the St. Matthew Youth Choir. Questions, please contact Chris Hubbard, [email protected], or Linette Lopez, [email protected].. MARRIAGE MINUTE It’s kickoff time! When you hear that, you are probably thinking of the Super Bowl, which is one of the most “sacred” events of our secular culture. However, in addition to crowning a football champion this weekend, it is also time to kick off National Marriage Week. While National Marriage Week does not have the pomp and circumstance that the football game has, perhaps it should. While Super Bowl Sunday is a great opportunity to come together with friends and watch incredible athletes achieve the heights of athletic performance, it is also a great opportunity to gain insight on how to strive for excellence in our own marriage. What if we approached our marriage in the same way these incredible athletes approached this game? What if we prioritized and sacrificed to achieve the heights of marital joy with the same intentionality these athletes have sacrificed to be crowned champion? For your joyful marriage training protocol, go to www.JoyfulMarriageProject.com.. ST. MATTHEW GALA All are invited to a meeting this Sunday, February 5, 5:30 p.m., in the St. Matthew Room at the Parish Conference Center. This is an opportunity for you to find our how you can help with the event (decorations, invitations, advertising, soliciting, etc.). Join us! GALA AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED. PLANS ARE UNDERWAY FOR THE ST. MATTHEW GALA which will be held on April 22, 2017. We would be most grateful if someone would step forward to "shadow" Bill and Kelley Cochran through the 2017 Gala and be willing to chair the event in 2018! Please prayerfully consider sharing your time and talent to help with this important parish fundraiser. Please contact Bill & Kelley Cochran, 3833892 or [email protected] if you are interested or want more information.. Is your guild looking for auction item ideas? Do you have a group of friends that want to go together and donate an auction item? Putting together a themed basket of items could be fun and it would help benefit the St. Matthew community. Let us help you with item ideas: Men’s Tools Technology Sports Packages (KU, KSU, ESU, WU, PSU, etc.) Children’s items. Kitchen Items Baking supplies Home décor Dinner packages Outdoor fun Rosary/Devotional. New items only, please! Thank you for your support. 7.
(40) PLEASE ADD TO THE PRAYER LIST Zona Clennan Alysia Cook. PLEASE KEEP OUR SEMINARIAN IN YOUR PRAYERS and send him a note of appreciation and encouragement. Mail may be sent to: Andrew Gaffney Conception Seminary College 37174 State Hwy V V Conception, MO 64433. CONGRATULATIONS to the children who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on February 4, 2017. Thomas Ball Noelle Barajas Jordan Barranco, Jr. Carter Bicknell Sofia Luna-Bowers Steven Cantrell Lilly Charvat Abigail Marcial-Chavez Trinity Cormier Elianna Del Real Cruz Dilone Ashlyn Fitzpatrick Nigel Garcia Isabella Gonzales Stacey Harrison Jude Haverkamp Esabella Herrera Brennan Hunninghake Caden Kuckelman Abigail Lewis Elijah Lopez Jacob Lopez Jackson Magee-Kohn Karli Mulligan Yandel Cano Orozco Luis Ortega Alexander Orton Liam Osterhaus. Emily Oyerly Leah Peltier Carsyn Perkins Aiden Potts Payton Reinecke Claire Robinson Easton Sakraida Andrew Schulte Casey Shutts, Jr. Edith Soto Isaac Ternes Liliana Torres Katalina Uhl Boston Valdivia Lauryn Valdivia Omar Vazquez Evan Vink.
(41) REGIONAL NEWS COME CELEBRATE WORLD MARRIAGE DAY and renew the commitment you made to one another on your wedding day! Mass will be celebrated by Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Sunday, February 12, 2 p.m., St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO. Mass will include a renewal of commitment and blessing for the married couples. Mass will be followed by a reception. Families are welcome! Sponsored by the Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph, the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and Worldwide Marriage Encounter. THE CHRISTIAN WIDOW AND WIDOWERS ORGANIZATION, soup luncheon, February 12, 1 - 3 p.m., Formation Room at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. Dime Bingo after lunch. Soup and bowls provided by the club. Bring a side dish or dessert. For more information, call Joann, 233-7350, or Doris, 273-2673. The Catholic Campus Center at Washburn University is happy to announce that Fr. Kyle Berens will present TOLKIEN: THE HARBINGER OF HOPE TO A HOPELESS WORLD, Wednesday, February 15, 7 p.m. in the Blair Room located in the Living Learning Center at Washburn University. Come learn something about your reality by delving into the reality of Tolkien’s world as seen through Tolkien's principle that all of us are sub-creators formed and inspired by our One Creator. This speaker will be of interest to anyone who desires to know more about Tolkien, including students studying literature, theology and religion. Fr. Kyle Berens was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood on May 30, 2015. He has spent his priesthood out on the plains of the Wild West in Goodland, Kansas, where he is the parochial vicar of 4 parishes spanning 3 counties. He attended KendrickGlennon Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, where he wrote his thesis on Tolkien and Tolkien’s philosophy and theology of art known as sub-creation. He is heavily influenced by the likes of (in no particular order) John Senior, Chesterton, Anthony Esolen, Joseph Pearce, many others and of course Jesus Christ. Any questions can be directed to Patti Lyon, 785-233-2204, or email [email protected] and type Tolkien in the subject line. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #4254, Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, will be hosting its 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Party, February 25, to benefit our seminarians. Everyone is welcome. Call Mark Rezac at (785) 554-5380 for time and reservations. SACRED HEART-ST. JOSEPH PARISH will host a German Fasching Mardi Gras celebration, February 25, Sacred Heart Church Hall. The evening includes a German Mass beginning at 4 p.m., followed by an authentic German buffet, a dance featuring the Ed Grisnik Polka Band, a silent auction, drawings on $1,000 and three handmade quilts. Cash bar during the evening. $25/person or $225 for a reserved table of eight. Tickets will be sold until February 19 and may be purchased by calling 2322863 or 234-3338.. HAYDEN NEWS Applications are being accepted for an Administrative Assistant at Hayden Catholic High School. This is a fulltime position, M - F, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., eligible for benefits. The ideal candidate will be well-organized and capable of handling multiple projects in a busy environment. This job requires the operation of a computer and related software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher. Qualified applicants should email a resume to James Sandstrom at [email protected]. • Applications are being accepted for a Custodial/ Maintenance position at Hayden Catholic High School. This is a full-time position, M - F, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., eligible for benefits. The Maintenance/Custodial Staff is responsible to maintain all school buildings, grounds and related equipment. The ideal candidate will possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent and will have prior maintenance/custodial experience. Qualified applicants should email a resume to [email protected] • Hayden's PACE Blue & Gold Gala.....Celebrating Tradition, Saturday, April 1 at Hayden Catholic High School. For sponsorship, table or general information, please contact Shannon Peavler, 272-2150 or [email protected]. • Royals Vouchers are Back! Support the Hayden Catholic High School baseball team by purchasing KC Royals voucher/tickets for the 2017 season. Tickets are up to 50% off face value and are good for all games except a few blackout dates (noted on vouchers.) Outfield plaza tickets are $25 and HyVee View tickets are $15. Vouchers are the same as tickets and can be redeemed online or at the Royals box office. Group tickets are also available. Contact a Hayden baseball player or call Lesley Huston, 785-331-9747, to purchase your vouchers. •. VIEWING OF POPE FRANCIS’ ADDRESS ON POPULAR MOVEMENTS, Saturday, February 25, 10 a.m. - noon, Mother Teresa Parish Hall, 2014 NW 46th Street. Be part of the World Meeting of Popular Movements taking place in Modesto, CA. The conference, which is the first U.S. convening of International Social Justice Movement leaders, is co-sponsored by the Vatican's department for Integral Human Development, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Campaign for Human Development and PICO National Network. The Pope, who will present, stands in solidarity with grass-roots organizations working to transform what he has called the "economy of exclusion" to promote human dignity, justice and peace. The event is sponsored locally by Most Pure Heart of Mary, Mother of Teresa of Calcutta parishes and Topeka JUMP. Contact Stephen Schiffelbein (MTCC) 817-4654 or Lenora Kinzie (MPHM) 2338712 with questions. Please join us!.
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