Catholic

Church Office 309 South Sixth Street Osage City, KS 66523-1356 Phone…………...785-528-3424 Fax……………….785-528-3381 www.stpatrickchurches.org

Rectory 505 Lord Street Osage City KS 66523

Scranton Church 302 South Boyle Street Scranton KS 66537

Office Hours Closed Mondays. Tuesday-Thursday………..…… 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Fridays……………….….After daily Mass-12:00 PM

Confessions Scranton……………………. Tuesdays 5:15-5:45 PM Osage City……………….….Saturdays 4:15-4:45 PM 1st Saturday 9:00-9:30 AM Or call the office for an appointment

Adoration Osage City 1st Saturdays ………………….….9:00 AM-4:00 PM Scranton Tuesdays……………………………..…..5:00-5:45 PM

St. Patrick

Church Osage City & Scranton

Pastoral Staff

Pastor: Fr. Larry Bowers pastor@stpatrickchurches.org Sacramental emergency, message 785-367-1802

Secretary/Bookkeeper: Julie McCoy office@stpatrickchurches.org

Parish Ministry Coordinator: Monica Greenwood pmc@stpatrickchurches.org

Music Director George Alexander 785-549-3419

Knights of Columbus

Mike Gomez 785-528-1218

Altar Society Presidents Osage City: Elaine Henrie 620-528-3376 Scranton: Mary Burgett 785-836-7887

Director of Religious Education Monica Greenwood 785-654-3572

Youth Group Fr. Larry Bowers, Lisa & Joey Ginzel

Bulletin Deadline is Tuesday at noon. Please email bulletin@stpatrickchurches.org

January 7, 2018

The Epiphany of the Lord

“Growing as Disciples of Jesus,

Making Disciples for Jesus!”

Sacrament Preparation

Marriage: Couples considering marriage are required to contact the Church Office six months prior to the proposed date of marriage.

Baptism: Parents are required to meet with priest prior to baptism.

Funeral: Please consult the parish priest for funeral services. 1st Holy Communion: Celebrated yearly with one prior year of religious education required.

Confirmation: Celebrated every two years. It is a two year program & students must attend both years to be Confirmed.

Rite of Christian Initiation: Yearly program beginning in September. New Catholics are received into the church at the Easter Vigil.

Anointing of the Sick: Please contact the priest.

Communion to the Sick & Homebound: Weekly

Stewardship Report

Welcome Everyone!

We are so glad you came to worship with us today. If you are new to St. Patrick and are interested in becoming a

registered member, please come by and visit us or call the office for information at 528-3424!

Saturday, January 6 5:00 PM Osage - People of the Parishes Sunday, January 7 - The Epiphany of the Lord 8:00 AM Osage - T. Stockman (†) 10:00 AM Scranton - Greenwood/Reining Family

Tuesday, January 9 6:00 PM - T. Stockman (†) & Family Wednesday, January 10 8:30 AM Osage - Layton Long (†) & Family Thursday, January 11 8:30 AM Osage Friday, January 12 No Mass

Saturday, January 13 5:00 PM Osage - Barbara Britschge (†) & Family Sunday, January 14 8:00 AM Osage - People of the Parishes 10:00 AM Scranton - T. Stockman (†) & Family

Masses this Week

Upcoming Events

January 7 - Nativity Showcase at Scranton January 7 - RE classes resume at Osage City January 10 - RE classes resume at Scranton January 27 - Osage Altar Society Winter Tea

Liturgical Assignment Saturday, January 13 - 5:00 PM Osage City Servers: Royce Cowan, Riley & Landon Petitjean Cantor: Katie & Eric Pretz EMCH: Michael Schroeder, Susan Buenger, Joseph Ginzel Lector: Dorothy Ginzel Music: Katie & Eric Pretz Rosary: Carol Higgins Sacristan: Mary Sue Atchison Ushers: Willie Atchison, Lawrence Buenger Sunday, January 14 - 8:00 AM Osage City Servers: Emma Gustin, Brianna Yockey, Conner Hoelting Cantor: Carol Retzer EMCH: Audrey Clem, Rita Ford, Stacey Handly Lector: Tekina Deters Music: George Alexander Rosary: Thomas Treinen Sacristan: Carolyn Davied Ushers: Rex Brecheisen, Glenn Adamson Sunday, January 14 - 10:00 AM Scranton Servers: Austin Eichem, Brady Hinck Cantor: Nanette O’Flaherty EMCH: Susan & Dave Wangler, Ann Delzeit Lector: Phil Puckett Music: Linda Endecott Rosary: Lori Puckett Sacristan: Johncie Heise Ushers: Joseph Quaney, Gregory Burgett

Your Gifts to the Lord Fiscal Year July ‘ 17-June ‘18

Osage Dec Offerings: $ 17,206.70

Osage Dec Expenses: $ 9,632.95

Carpet Fund $ 8,332.00

Osage FYD Offerings: $ 77,276.46

Osage FYD Expenses: $ 59,368.24

Profit YTD July ’17-Jun ’18 $ 17,908.22

Scranton Dec Offerings: $ 13,704.06

Scranton Dec Expenses: $ 5,528.25

Scranton Dec Bldg Campaign: $ 28,412.05

Scranton Dec Bldg Expenses: $ 11.18

Scranton FYD Offerings: $ 51,464.05

Scranton FYD Expenses: $ 38,560.87

Profit YTD July ‘17-Jun ’18 $ 13,393.29

Scranton 5YYD Bldg Campaign: $ 371,727.55

Scranton 5YYD Bldg Expenses: $ 21,192.19

Capital Campaign

Campaign Pledge Goal: $ 500,000.00

Campaign Pledges: $ 519,525.00

Pledges Received: $ 305,795.04

Pledge Amount Outstanding: $ 213,729.96

Fund Raising Efforts: $ 89,591.40

Total New Church Cash in Banks: $ 408,184.69

Parish News

Knights of Columbus News: January is Pro Life month. If you didn't pick up a baby bottle last Sunday there are extra bottles in the vestibule. Please take one home and put your spare change in it and return it no later than February 4th. All money will go to Birthright in Emporia. We are also collecting baby things, such as diapers, for birthright in Emporia. Birthright can use disposable diapers in all sizes. Donations can be placed in the box at the entrance of church. Our next meeting will be on January 31st.

Religious Education Classes Osage City RE classes (PreK-8th) meet Sundays from

9:00-10:15 AM. Parent please pick your children up inside the church. You are welcome to join us for Praise & Worship the last 10 minutes of class. Classes will resume January 7!

Scranton Confirmation class meets on Sundays from 11-12:30 PM

Scranton RE classes meet Wednesdays from 6:15 - 7:30 PM. Parent are reminded to pick your child up in the church basement. Classes resume January 10.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults classes: RCIA Classes meet Thursdays at 6:30 PM at St. Brigid Hall! Our next class will be January 11th.

ECAT News: Each year the Ecumenical Action team known as ECAT takes on the mission to ensure that not a single person goes hungry or a single child goes without a gift during this time of year. ECAT in coordination with ECAN and HELP HOUSE work together to assure that every needy person in Osage County is reached. Food donated by our school, community organizations, individuals and churches help provide items used for Holiday meals that serve over 200 people. These meals consist of items for a complete breakfast and Holiday dinner. Clients receive meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas. These boxes also contain personal hygiene items and whatever else has been donated. What is not used for the Holiday boxes is used in the pantry throughout the year. The board of directors as well as the volunteers from ECAT want to thank you for your generous contributions. For the families you adopted, food donated and monetary contributions, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You truly made a difference in someone's life. This is such a joyous and blessed season and what a joyous and blessed church community we have.

Kathy Lincoln: ECAT President

Youth Group: Inviting all 8th -12th Grade to join our parish youth group. Do you want to know & understand your Catholic faith? Would you like to spend time with other youth who share your faith? Join Fr. Larry and Lisa & Joey Ginzel as they journey with the youth of our parish on Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM. The next youth group meeting will be Sunday, January 28th!

De-Decorating at Scranton: Please help take down and put away the Christmas Season decorations in the church on Sunday, January 7 at 2:00 PM following the Nativity Showcase. We will also need help taking down nativity items following the Showcase at 2:00.

Daddy-Daughter Dance: Mark Saturday, February 10, 6-8:00pm on your

calendars for the 3rd very special date-night opportunity for all the young ladies (toddlers to adult daughters) & their Father/Grandfather/Special-Dad. Contact Lois Shuck for tickets. $15

per Dad-Daughter, $5 per additional Daughter. Proceeds benefit Building Fund. Music, Snacks, Decorations, Special gift, & Backdrop area for photos provided. Dress up & show your Daughter how she should be treated by Gentlemen. ❤ Priceless.

Every Day in Love Workshop Do you need a common sense approach to inviting more joy into your marriage? Every Day in Love is an upbeat series of three-hour sessions which offer positive and affirming insights and fun couple exercises to help couples love smarter not harder. Two new series begin in January, one in Overland Park and one in Burlington (Saturday, Jan 13 at Holy Spirit at 5:30 PM, and Sunday, Jan 14 at 1pm at St. Francis) Cost: $25 /couple per session. Child Care is included on Limited basis. This empowering series is a featured offering of the Joyful Marriage Project. Register and see more details at www.archkck.org/everyday. Questions: email Brad, bdupont@archkck.org.

Nativity Showcase: On Epiphany Sunday, January 7, from 11:30 - 2:00 pm, St Patrick’s of Scranton will host a display of Nativity sets. Come view the beautiful and historic St. Patrick’s of Scranton house of worship adorned for Christmas and view many, many, Nativity sets that members and friends of the parish have placed for your viewing enjoyment. Read the descriptions placed by some of the sets sharing the origin or other special meanings to their owners. There will be many different sizes, number of pieces, and varied artistic interpretations of the Nativity. Cookies will be served by Scranton Altar Society. Free Will Donations are appreciated. All money collected will go to St. Patrick’s Building Fund to replace the present 100-year-old church building that is beyond repair. St. Patrick's of Scranton invites you to this special day honoring the Nativity.

Daily Readings

Please pray for the following people, their families and their caregivers: Ray Santin, Avery Elizabeth Hart, Jessica Hoover, Jazmine Van Valkenburg, Ralph Steinlage, Conner Boden, Carolyn Alexander, Jennifer Towle, Martin Huschka, Brenda Coursen, Dale & Shannon Heise, Phil & Kay Wiederholt, Teresa Duncan, Cecelia Crummey, Jay Moore, David Rangel, Robin Retzer, Sonia Irwin, Betty Delzeit, Arminda Abrams, Darlene Dubes, Josephine Heimann, Pat Loschke, Mildred Metzger, Trevor Keeffe, Fay Frey, Monica Blair, Lloyd Mitchell, Matt Ast, Duncan Mitchell, Laura Endecott, Cora Mae Briggs, Linda Bayless, Rose Pyle, Virginia Cowan, Larry McCormick, Tonya Turnbaugh, Eugene Turner, Ron Stiffler, Debra Hortenstine, William & Nancy, Becky Golba, Marjorie Rosetta McDonald, Alex Zerr, Matthew Mock, Ariel Mock, Dan Chenoweth, Don & Myrtel Heronime

The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for January 2018: Evangelization: Religious Minorities in Asia That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.

Archbishop Naumann's Prayer Intentions for January 2018: For an end of racism in our society and for healing of those who have been wounded by racial discrimination.

For a reversal of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, allowing States to protect the lives of unborn children.

Family Breakdown: Understand it. Heal it. Prevent it. End it. January 27, 2018 Ascension Catholic Parish 9:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Are you tired of the drama,

insecurity and lovelessness? Do you wonder how to help your

family, kids or grandkids? Do you wonder how we got in this

mess and how to recover? How do we prevent family

breakdown? Come to the Ruth Institutes “Preventing and Healing Family Breakdown” and regain hope. (Ages 16 and up) Go to http://www.ruthinstitute.org/events/healing-familybreakdown for details and registration information. Questions call Deacon Tony Zimmerman 913 647 0329

Monday

January 8

The Baptism of

Lord

Is 55:1-11 or

1 Jn 5:1-9

Mk 1:7-11

Tuesday

January 9

Weekday

1 Sam 1:9-20

Mk 1:21-28

Wednesday

January 10

1 Sam 3:1-10,

19-20

Mk 1:29-39

Thursday

January 11

Weekday

1 Sam 4:1-11

Mk 1:40-45

Friday

January 12

Weekday

1 Sam 8:4-7,

10-22a

Mk 2:1-12

Saturday

January 13

Weekday

1 Sam 9:1-4, 17-19;

10:1

Mk 2:13-17

“Purified with Jason Evert: All are welcome to “Purified” with Jason Evert.

Ottawa Feb. 3 (3-7 pm) Holton Feb. (12-4 pm) There will be sessions for adults and youth (7th-12th grades) as well as materials for each family to take home. Rural parishes earn grant money for attendance.

Hosted by Rural YM Outreach. www.archkck.org/rural-outreach