St. Joseph Parish: Celebration of The Eucharist
St. Joseph Parish: Celebration of The Eucharist
St. Joseph Parish: Celebration of The Eucharist
Joseph Parish
Fr. John Cordes, Pastor
306 Iowa, PO Box 165, Olpe, KS 620-475-3326
Parish email: [email protected]
Father John email: [email protected]
Facebook: “St. Joseph Catholic Church”
February 4, 2018 – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
REMINDER: Ash Wednesday is Feb. 14 and masses at St. Joseph that day will be
at 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM. There will be NO CCD this evening due to mass.
“Dear Saint Joseph Parishioners, The Birthright organization has been serving birthright
families in Emporia for 40 years. I got to spend some time with the 6th grade class and their
enthusiasm was great .I explained how our organization helped families, and how much their
collected donations were needed since our supply bins were running low. Our bins are full,
THANKS to each of you. Now we are in need of volunteers. If you can help please call Gladys
at 620-342-0092.”
MARRIAGE MINUTE
“The Super Bowl of Life” ----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. Super Bowl
Sunday is 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? To kick off your more intentional marriage, consider the Living in
Love retreat at Holy Spirit in Overland Park Feb 10-11. www.archkck.org/livinginlove
ATTENTION YOUTH!!
Registration for Camp Tekakwitha opens JANUARY 30. Visit their website at
www.archkck.org/camp. If any youth are interested in an opportunity to attend
without cost, please see Father John ASAP!!
This year’s J-High Rally is coming up on February 25th! Don’t miss out on an awesome day at Prairie
Star Ranch, featuring Emily Wilson, along with the Mikey Needleman Band, Mike Debus and more!
The cost is $25 in advance. Talk with your CCD teacher or Father John about getting signed up today.
CCD NEWS
1st and 2nd grade CCD classes will sponsor a Valentine Service Project called “The
Chocolate Touch”. Senior members of our parish and community are invited to spend some
time with our students and enjoy some chocolate treats!! This activity will be held on
Wednesday, Feb. 7 during our CCD class time of 7:00-8:10 in the Knights Hall. ALL SENIOR
MEMBERS OF OUR ST. JOSEPH PARISH and OLPE COMMUNITY ARE INVITED. Please join us
and be our Special Valentines!
NOTE: First and second parents of CCD students please drop your children off at the Knights
Hall and pick them up from there after class is over.
We want to thank the volunteers of St. Anne's Society, past present and future. Without you
we wouldn't be able to accomplish our mission for the parish community. The new officers
for 2018 sworn in on January 21, 2018 include Kim Irwin, President; Carolyn Cole, Vice-
President; Carol Soyez; Secretary, Lindsey Ratcliff, Treasurer; and Aubrey Arnold, Assistant
Treasurer. We are blessed that you have chosen to volunteer for these leadership roles for
2018. We are still seeking an assistant secretary. If anyone is interested, please contact Kim
Irwin at 475-3295.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Youth Group Bierock Sale!-- Sacred Heart-Emporia's youth group will be
selling its famous Bierocks - promised to rock your socks off! This is the youth group’s biggest fundraiser
and all Bierocks are always made with love. Saturday, February 10, 2018 Sale begins at 11:00 a.m. in the
Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 106 Exchange St., Emporia.Fresh Bierocks available until sold out! * No pre-
orders accepted * 10 for $25 or $3 each
The LIVING IN TRUTH: KANSAS CITY CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE will be Saturday, Feb.
24 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Be inspired, get practical advice, and much more! Church of the Ascension,
Overland Park, KS Registration fee $25. Register online at www.livingintruthkc.com .
“Men Under Construction” , the Catholic Men’s Conference, will be Saturday, Feb. 17 at Church of the
Ascension. Register at www.ksmuc.org . Featured speakers this year are Lamar Hunt, Jr., Deacon Dana
Nearmyer, Michael Shirley, and Father Andrew Strobl.
Check out the flyers on the church bulletin board about Women’s Retreat in
Topeka on Feb. 10 and World Marriage Day in Overland Park on Feb. 11 .