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100 South 8th Street

Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-4525
Pastor: Fr. Max Biltz

St. Joseph Catholic Church

MASS SCHEDULE GIRARD
Saturday
5:30 pm
Sunday
10:00 am

ARMA
4:00 pm
8:00 am

CONFESSION
GIRARD
ARMA
Saturday
2:00-2:30 pm 3:15-3:45 pm
Weekdays before Mass, anytime by appointment
RECTORY HOURS & INFORMATION
Wednesdays: 9:00 am - Noon
Rectory: (620) 347-4525
Fr. Maxs cell: (316) 708-9473
Fr. Maxs email: thomas.becket.fan@gmail.com
STAFF Pastor: Fr. Max Biltz
Secretary: Georganne Galichia
Bookkeeper: Janel Scales
Bulletin Editor: Nancy Bauer
PARISH WEBSITE:
www.stjosepharma.com
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
Thursdays from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Finance Council
Parish Council
TBA
TBA
6:00pm
6:00pm in rectory

!St. Ann Altar Society

Wed., Nov. 18
6:00 pm

Knights of Columbus
1st Tuesday of Month
7:00pm, St. Michael hall

Nov. 14 Saturday
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4:00pm
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
10:00am
Monday
7:00am
Tuesday
5:30pm
Wednesday 6:30pm
Thursday 8:00am
8:30am-3:00pm
Friday
7:00am
8:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm
5:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
10:00am

As the weather gets colder we tend to spend more and more time inside. Our tendency
then is to watch movies and T.V. shows as all of our outdoor forms of leisure are not an
option. But what movies and shows will we watch? It goes without saying that there are
many movies and shows out there which are harmful to our faith and our morals due to
immoral content that offends against Gods gift of Chastity (parents especially must take
great care that their children do not watch movies or T.V. that can lead to sinful
temptations). There are other movies and T. V. shows which do not necessarily have any
sinful content but are so bad (artistically speaking) that they are an offense to our brain
cells. I am pretty sure that every single time an episode of SURVIVOR aired, the national
I.Q. dropped several points. We should obviously avoid watching both material that is
sinful and can create opportunities to offend against chastity, as well as material that while
not sinful nevertheless leaves our brains starving.
One might think then that there is nothing worthwhile to watch especially nothing
that can enhance our Catholic Faith. This is not true. There is a large body of film which
is centered on true stories from both the Bible and the Lives of the Saints. The problem is
that many of these films were made in the 50s and 60s and have since been forgotten,
even by devout Christians. But most of these films are easily accessible on Amazon,
Netflix, or from Ignatius Press (www.ignatius.com). So during these cold winter months,
here are some films which will both entertain and edify ones faith: The Ten
Commandments, starring Charlton Heston. Ben Hur. Jesus of Nazareth. King of Kings.
A Man For All Seasons. Quo Vadis, starring Peter Ustinov. The Nativity. The Passion of
the Christ (not for kids). The Greatest Story Ever Told. Don Bosco. The Bells of Saint
Marys. And many more! I would recommend browsing the Ignatius Press catalogue
online to get access to even more great titles.
Let us all then this winter, avoid watching films which are either sinful in
content or low quality in art, and instead gather the family together to watch films
that can inspire our faith and teach us something about God and his saints.

Altar Ministers for Nov. 21 & 22

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Girard
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Saturday (11/21/15) Sunday (11/22/15)

8:00am
!Altar Servers: 4:00pm
Eve & Jack Bertoncino Tejay Cleland

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EMHC:
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Lector:
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TBA

$22,295.50

Expenses

$16,915.51

Over / (Under)

$5,379.99

Gift Bearers:

Sharon Giacometti

Cindy Ashmore

Marcel Normand

Pat Westhoff

Mike & Virginia

Buche

Usher/Greeter: Pat Westhoff &

Aaron Kreutzer

Tracey & Greg

Bogina
Dave & Dustin
Ashmore

On November 21st & 22nd Father Max will be out of town.

Fr McElwee will fill in to offer the Masses and hear
confessions.

MASS SCHEDULE CHANGES

There will be NO Mass on Thanksgiving day. Also, the Wed.
(11/25) Mass will be at 8am in Girard, not 6:30pm as usual.

COMMUNITY PANTRY

We are preparing for the Community Pantry. We will be filling

food boxes and are in need of can goods and non perishable
food items. Also needed are new or unused small toiletries,
lotions, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. During November,
bring your items and place them in the back of the church.
Everything is much appreciated. If you have any questions
about the Community Pantry, please call Helen Normand,
347-8563.

ST. MICHAEL MOVIE NIGHT

The St. Michael November movie will be Saturday, Nov. 21.
We will have a baked potato bar starting after 5:30 mass,
followed by the movie Faith Like Potatoes (rated PG). The
movie is free, but freewill donations will be accepted to cover
the cost of the meal. Chairs will be set up, however you are
welcome to bring your own seating too. Please join us for an
evening of food, fun and fellowship!

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Pittsburg will be having their annual Thanksgiving Day

Dinner between 11am-2pm. All are welcome.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Diocese of Wichita Catholic Charities needs food items for

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry and gift items for the St.
Anthony Family Shelter. To donate, or for more info, contact
a staff member at giving@CatholicCharitiesWichita.org.

ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING

The next St. Ann Altar Society Meeting will be on Wednesday,

November 18th at 6:00 pm.

WORSHIP COMMITTEE:
Chair - Karen Pryer
EMEs - Joann Black
Ushers/Greeters - Bill Harman
Altar Society - Judy Smerchek
Lectors - Marcel Normand
Music - Jan Harman

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL:

Fred Bogina - Chair, Members: Joe Polhlopek, Judy Wingebach,
Linda Broyles

FATHER MAX AWAY

Dear Parish Family,

John Varsolona
Ron Breneman
For the People
Ed Walsh
Joseph Hofer
No Intention
Daughters of Isabella
No Intention
Adoration
Regina Madl Smith
Adoration
No Intention
Jim Peak
Jim Davied
For the People

July 2015 to date

Contributions

From the Pastor

Mass Schedule and Intentions for Nov. 14 - 22

Last Week

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

OFFICERS:
Pat Westhoff - Chair, Karen
Pryer - Secretary, Debbie
Amershek, Dustin Ashmore,
Joe Broyles,, Debbie Shaub

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DINNER

The First Christian Church Ham & Bean Dinner will be this
Sunday, Nov. 15 from noon to 1:30pm at the First Presbyterian
Church Fellowship Hall, 202 N. Summit. Adult tickets: $6,
Children 6-10: $3, Carryouts available.

2015 FARM TOY SHOW

The 25th Annual SEK Farm Toy Show, sponsored by the

Girard/Arma Knights of Columbus, will be this Sunday, Nov.
15 from 9am to 3pm in the St. Michael Parish Hall.
Admission is $2 for everyone 11+. Lunch will be available,
along with door prizes. For more info, contact Dave Garrett.

KAPAUNS MEN

Kapauns Men meet every Friday morning at 6:00am in the

St. Michaels parish hall. All men 18+ are invited.

STEWARDSHIP: GODS NOT STINGY

November is Stewardship Month for uswhen we hear

Father talk about developing the stewardship way of life.
Were called to give of our time, talent, and treasure all year,
but at this time, were asked to rethink it and arrive at what we
can live with financially. Its the only one of the three gifts that
can be measured with figures. We cant set a value on our time
or talent that we give all year toward our faith.
To determine financial giving, were assisted by the Churchs
proposal of 10% of our gross earnings or a lower percentage
of our net, also taking into consideration how many people
make up our household. Why do we give? Not all of us are at
the same place in our spiritual lives. Some want to see a return
on their money, how it is spent; others give, but want to see
their name on a plaque or in a book; some want to be thanked;
some dont care to see their names, but they want to feel good
about giving. Few of us give simply to show our Unselfish Love
of God. Yet, that is the motive for which we should strive.
Read Matthew 6: 1-4. (This article will be continued in next
weekends bulletin.)

- Marcel Normand

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