Saint John the Evangelist Eagle Volume 10 Number 2 June, 2018 From the Pastor's Desk: Dear Parishioners, Greetings of peace and love to you all. Last weekend we celebrated Pentecost Sunday which is always considered the birthday of the Church and concludes the Easter Season. What a wonderful Easter Season it had been for us. We had a very well attended and uplifting Parish Mission which was delivered by Fr. Jim Sichko (a Papal missionary) of Lexington, Kentucky diocese; the vibes are still out there. Thank you all for coming to the mission and I pray that the fruits of the mission will last on all of us. During this past Easter Season so many of the parishioners stepped up to get more involved in the ministries of the church and I want to thank especially the new lectors (Liz Gruis, Diana Zecha, Eric Shoendaler, Calie Doze and Kathy Hoffman) and the new Eucharistic ministers (Pat Haberman, Marcia Williams, Brian and Cindy Wilborn) for your generosity in accepting to join the serve. And to all who serve in various ministries in the parish here at St. John’s, thanks for what you do. With the end of the school year we have also come to the end of the catechetical year. It was also very productive with 9 of our youths receiving the sacrament of Confirmation and 16 children receiving the First Holy Communion. How sweet they looked that day and what a joy it was for all of us. To all of these persons who received the various sacraments, I wish to extend our congratulations once again. To all the parents, volunteers, sponsors, catechists and DRE please accept the gratitude of this community for all your time and dedication. However, on a rather somber note, we announce the retirement of Pam Willis who has served as our DRE for the past 20 years. I know Pam deserves all the rest that retirement can afford, but we will miss her a lot. Pam, on behalf of this parish family, let me say THANK YOU for the dedicated service you gave us. May the Lord reward you abundantly. We are also pleased to welcome on board our new DRE in the person of Rose Debes. We are thankful to God that he made Rose available to us at this time to take up the responsibility of helping in our parish faith formation program. We want to thank Rose and her young family for making this sacrifice and we pray that Rose will find fulfillment in this new task. Yes here comes the summer!! We have all worked very hard and deserve a summer of rest. I wish you all a very refreshing summer time. But please remember that we cannot take a vacation from Christian life; even as you travel around do not forget your weekend obligation to be at Mass. Be assured of my prayers for you and yours. Yours Sincerely, Rev. Anselm Kentus Eke, MSP Your Pastor
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Saint John the Evangelist Eagle Volume 10 Number 2 June, 2018
From the Pastor's Desk:
Dear Parishioners,
Greetings of peace and love to you all. Last weekend we celebrated Pentecost Sundaywhich is always considered the birthday of the Church and concludes the EasterSeason. What a wonderful Easter Season it had been for us. We had a very wellattended and uplifting Parish Mission which was delivered by Fr. Jim Sichko (a Papalmissionary) of Lexington, Kentucky diocese; the vibes are still out there. Thank youall for coming to the mission and I pray that the fruits of the mission will last on all of
us. During this past Easter Season so many of the parishioners stepped up to get more involved in theministries of the church and I want to thank especially the new lectors (Liz Gruis, Diana Zecha, EricShoendaler, Calie Doze and Kathy Hoffman) and the new Eucharistic ministers (Pat Haberman, MarciaWilliams, Brian and Cindy Wilborn) for your generosity in accepting to join the serve. And to all whoserve in various ministries in the parish here at St. John’s, thanks for what you do.
With the end of the school year we have also come to the end of the catechetical year. It was also veryproductive with 9 of our youths receiving the sacrament of Confirmation and 16 children receiving theFirst Holy Communion. How sweet they looked that day and what a joy it was for all of us. To all of thesepersons who received the various sacraments, I wish to extend our congratulations once again. To all theparents, volunteers, sponsors, catechists and DRE please accept the gratitude of this community for allyour time and dedication. However, on a rather somber note, we announce the retirement of Pam Williswho has served as our DRE for the past 20 years. I know Pam deserves all the rest that retirement canafford, but we will miss her a lot. Pam, on behalf of this parish family, let me say THANK YOU for thededicated service you gave us. May the Lord reward you abundantly. We are also pleased to welcome onboard our new DRE in the person of Rose Debes. We are thankful to God that he made Rose available tous at this time to take up the responsibility of helping in our parish faith formation program. We want tothank Rose and her young family for making this sacrifice and we pray that Rose will find fulfillment inthis new task.
Yes here comes the summer!! We have all worked very hard and deserve a summer of rest. I wish you all avery refreshing summer time. But please remember that we cannot take a vacation from Christian life;even as you travel around do not forget your weekend obligation to be at Mass. Be assured of my prayersfor you and yours.
Yours Sincerely,Rev. Anselm Kentus Eke, MSPYour Pastor
Outreach Committee ReportSubmitted by Jan Morgenstern
During Lent the Outreach committee led Stations ofthe Cross at Country Living Place each week. Itwas a joy to all of us who prayed and spent timewith the residents there. Thank you to the ladieswho pray the Rosary at CPL each week.
May 6 was National Nurses Day! We honored theparish nurses who faithfully are present at coffeeand rolls the first Sunday of each month to checkblood pressures. Thank you, Nurses!
The Grief Support Group meets at the parish centereach third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. Anyinterested person is welcome.
Thank you to all those who support the Hoisingtoncommunity food bank. Also, thank you to theparishioners who serve on the board of directors.Hoisington Community Food Bank is located at467 W. 3rd in the basement of Methodist Church.The food bank is open the 2nd Monday of eachmonth 2-4 pm and the 4th Monday of each month4-6 pm. Inquiries may call 620-653-2119.
To celebrate Memorial Day, it never fails that thewind begins to blow as we begin the Mass at thecemetery each year. So this year Memorial DayMass will be at the church at 9 am and we will praythe Rosary following the color guard ceremony at10:30 in the St. John's cemetery.
On July 4th the Patriotic Rosary will be held in thechurch at 9 am. Everyone is welcome to join inpraying for the leaders and the people of ourcountry.
"Let us pray for ourselves, that we may notlose the word 'concern' out of our Christian
vocabulary. Let us pray for our nation. Let uspray for those who have never known Jesus
Christ and His redeeming love, for moralforces everywhere, for our national leaders.Let prayer be our passion. Let prayer be our
practice.” - General Robert E. Lee, 1863
Knights of Columbus ReportSubmitted by Dan Esfeld
“Knights of Columbus Happenings”
2017-2018 Knight of the Year: Dwight Nett2017-2018 Family of the Year: Pat & Lana Kephart
Apr: Knight of the Month: Randy Polzin Family of the Month: Mike & Annie RieseMay: Knight of the Month: Chris Kinman Family of the Month: Alan & Kathy Hoffman
Upcoming Events: (At K of C hall unless noted)June 2: Texas Hold-em Poker – 7:30 pmJune 11: K of C Meeting – 7:30 pmJuly 7: Texas Hold-em Poker – 7:30 pm (No K of C meeting in July)Aug. 4: Texas Hold-em Poker – 7:30 pmAug. 13: K of C Meeting – 7:30 pmSept. 3: Labor Day Celebration ~ Hamburgers,
Hot Dogs, & Sloppy Joes 11:00 - 2:00 pm Beer & Soda Identification Contest 2:00 - 4:00 pmSept. 8: Texas Hold-em Poker – 7:30 pmSept. 10: K of C Meeting – 7:30pm
We would like to thank all those Brother Knightsand their families that have helped with past events.Without your support these events would not havebeen the success they were. As you can see theKnights of Columbus has a busy schedule for thenext few months. Anyone wishing to help with oneof the events please contact John Yanda by phone620-653-4865 or email at [email protected]
2018 – 2019 Council Officers Grand Knight - John Yanda Deputy Grand Knight - Dwight Nett Financial Secretary -Scott Rziha Chancellor - Francis Demel Recorder - Jerry Morgenstern Treasurer - Richard Neidhart Advocate - Don Reif Jr Warden - Phil Kirmer Inside Guard - Eric Schoendaler Outside Guard - Chris Kinman One Yr. Trustee - Bob Ney Two Yr. Trustee Dan Esfeld Three Yr. Trustee - Gregg Willis Chaplin - Fr. Anselm Eke Lecturer - Richard Lacey
Altar Society ReportSubmitted by Loretta Kinman
On Wed. May 2, about 35 Altar Society ladiesgathered for our annual Spring Dinner in the parishcenter. Delicious sandwiches, pasta salads, chipsand ice cream were prepared and served by BeckySteiner and Amber Crawford. Before the dinner, wewere entertained by members of the high schoolvocal choir. We all enjoyed the entertainment aswell as the dinner.
The Altar Societyladies continue tomake and servefuneral dinners aswell as servecoffee and rollsthe first Sundayof the month. Thenurses offer
blood pressure checks at coffee and rolls. May wasNurses Appreciation Month. The nurses of ourparish were honored and given a flower to show ourappreciation for their service.
Sacramental Celebrations
Baptism:
Febuary 4 - Lane Bryan Boxberger, son of Bryan & Ashley Boxberger
March 31 - Ruby Brooks Lober, daughter of Kyle & Sarah (Koester) Lober
April 8 - Kyler Johnson, son of Travis & Victoria (Geist) Johnson
April 8 – Kohen Johnson, son of Travis & Victoria (Geist) Johnson
April 8 – Nevaeh Graves, daughter of Cassie Morales
April 8 – Trinity Graves, daugher of Cassie Morales
April 8 – Danika Grabast, daughter of Cole & Cassie Morales
Marriage:
March 17 – Abi Rziha and Bryce Boxberger
May 19 – Becca Harmon and Brady Demel
Fin ance Council ReportSubmitted by Leonard Moeder
The Finance Council met on May 8. Memberspresent were Father Anselm, John Debes, MikeAylward, Jim Blackwell, Lou Ann Morgenstern, JaySteinert and Loretta Kinman. Leonard Moeder wasabsent. Father led the Council in prayer to begin themeeting. Minutes of the last meeting and thefinancial report were approved.
Church Repairs: We are waiting for Mid-Continental Restoration to continue repairs insideand outside on the east side of the church.
Parish Center Flooring: The flooring in the parishcenter has been replaced and this project is nowcomplete.
Active Shooter Training: Those who attended thistraining session in March thought it was verythought provoking and helpful information. Thepriests talked about it at the Diocese and were veryimpressed that we had already offered this in ourparish with a qualified presenter.
Parish Mission: The council members that attendedthe Parish Mission presented by Fr. Jim Sichko inApril were very impressed, noting the crowd sizewas very good every evening.
Fence Around Parish Center A/C Units: We received a bid to put a fence around two parishcenter air conditioning units on the north side ofbuilding. This is being done to keep children fromplaying on them and damaging the units or injuringthemselves.
Lighting in North Parish Center Parking Lot: The lack of adequate lighting in the parking lot tothe north of the parish center was discussed.Several options will be investigated for futurediscussion.
Director of Religious Education:We have hired Mrs. Rose Debes as the new DRE ofour parish due to the retirement of Pam Willis. Wewere blessed to have Pam Willis for 20 years andalso blessed to have Rose Debes to fill this position.
The meeting was closed with prayer.
Religious Ed. Committee ReportSubmitted by Pam Willis, DRE
Religious Formation was very busy this past spring.
High School Year End Trip: The weekend of May19 - 20, the high school youth and parentchaperones went to Kansas City, with funds earnedfrom their annual “Poinsettia Sales”. While therethey went to Worlds of Fun, attended Masstogether, and attended the Royals vs. Yankeesbaseball game.
Closing Night Activities: Our regular sessions cameto a close with a “Games Night” where the youthkindergarten through 5th grade played Bingo forprizes where everyone was a winner. The middleschool youth went skating in Great Bend, and thehigh school youth played a “Lifesize SORRYgame”. Fun was had by all. On Wed. April 25everyone attended the parish mission night as wellas the reception and social afterward.
Vacation Bible School: The week of May 21 – 25was our Vacation Bible School at the parish center.The theme this year was “A Wilderness AdventureThrough the Sacraments”. The youth traveled todifferent stations where they learned about adifferent sacrament and saint. They spent timesinging songs, hearing bible stories, playing games,eating snacks, and having a faith focus time wherewe all learned a little more about our Faith.
Summer Camps: In June, eleven 5th and 6th gradeyouth from our parish will be attending theDiocesan Summer Camp at “Camp Lakeside” atScott Lake. The second camp we will have oneyouth attending. Keep these youth in your prayersas they experience a camping adventure with otheryouth in our diocese.
Father Anselm thanks retiring DRE Pam Willisfor 20 years of service at a parish reception
First Holy Communion
Our parish celebrated First Holy Communion onSunday, April 15. Congratulations to Jillian Axman,Reece Aylward, Laeya Beck, Connor Boor, ReeceGalla, Nevaeh Graves, Trinity Graves, Eliza Jeffrey,Kyler Johnson, Alexander Mooney, TaylenMorales, Brennley Reif, Alaina Rubio, Jamie Stos,Baya Yeakley, Brock Yeakley.
CYO students at St. Patrick’s Cathedralin New York City on March 23 and they also hadthe privilege of attending the Palm Sunday Mass
Pastoral Council ReportSubmitted by Diane Batchman
The Pastoral Council met on May 10. Memberspresent were Richard Neidhart, Steven Debes,Hope Ney, Neil Ochs, Diane Batchman, JohnYanda, Judy Spangler, Linda Moeder, Jim Meitner,and Father Eke.
Safety Training Active Shooter: Steve Billingerfrom the BCSO came March 5 for active shootertraining. There was a large turnout with peoplefrom St. John's parish, St. Ann's parish, and thegeneral public attending.
Parish Mission: The parish mission was very wellattended on all three nights. Many attendees werefrom surrounding parishes, as well as from thegeneral public.
Religious Education: Pam Willis is retiring May 31after 20 years of service. Rose Debes has acceptedthe position as Director of Religious Education,starting July 1.
Parish Picnic: Our annual parish picnic will be heldon Saturday, Sept. 29th, at the Bicentennial Park.
Alyssa Johnson accepting the Don RoseScholarship from St. John's DRE Pam Willis
CONGRATULATIONS
Hoisington High School Graduates: Eric Barrett Aurora Ingram
Kaiden Jeffrey Alyssa Johnson
A.J. Moshier Brooke Reif
Alexis Rubio Jaci Schremmer
Sean Urban Katherine Warnken
Jack Williams
R.C.I.A. Report“Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults”
Submitted by Judy Spangler
Do you know someone who is interested inknowing more about the Catholic Church?
Do you know someone who is in need of a churchhome?
Do you know someone who would like a closerrelationship with Jesus?
Do you know a spouse of a Catholic who has beenattending the Catholic Church?
RCIA is the place for them. Those interested caninquire anytime by calling Judy Spangler at 620-786-0541 or Fr. Anselm at 620-653-2963.
There will be a formal Inquiry beginning in the fall.
Birthday Celebrations
JUNE
Jim Meitner................1st
Amy Steiner...............1st
Angela Beck.............2nd
Tristan Byers............3rd
Daniel Klima............3rd
Bradley Reif..............3rd
Mary Schneider.........3rd
Lorraine Schneweis...3rd
Ann Axman...............5th
Lana Kephart............6th
Betty Steiner.............6th
Seth Colson..............7th
Gerald Schauf...........7th
Brad Boor.................8th
Matraca Ochs...........8th
Martin Rubio............8th
Jim Blackwell.........10th
Brody Brack............11th
Evelyn Hoffman......11th
Trey Byers...............12th
Michael Quade........12th
Audrey Koester.......14th
Eugene Shremmer....14th
Brenda Axman.........15th
Daegan Davis..........15th
Rhen Galla...............15th
Donald Reif Jr..........15th
Milton Staudinger....16th
Raymond Larkin......18th
Adam Demel............19th
Mason Haxton..........19th
Clementine Shives...19th
Katherine Shultz......19th
Judy Spangler..........20th
Carson Birzer..........21st
Alexis Finger...........21st
Jeff Williams...........21st
Rosella Farmer.......22nd
John Moshier..........22nd
Kimberly Schneweis..22nd
Anastacia Wright....22nd
William Hickey.......23rd
Jan Morgenstern......24th
Mary Rossman........24th
Ada Beck................25th
Cecelia Conrad.......26th
Betty Schremmer....26th
Robert Brungardt.....27th
Veronica Hoffman...27th
Michelle Moshier....27th
Sally Brown.............28th
Eric Schoendaler.....28th
Jordyn Boxberger....29th Neil Ochs.................29th
Kay Woydziak.........29th
Danielle Davis.........30th
JULYKirby Linsner............1st
Rosalyn Rome...........1st
Camille Dolechek.....2nd
Dorthy Doonan.........2nd
Brian Koester............3rd
Mark Demel..............4th
Aurora Ingram..........4th
Karla Reif.................4th
Cheyanne Sanders.....6th
Austin Brack............7th
Dave Woydziak........8th
Alyson Klug.............9th
Anita Reif.................9th
John Balderston......10th
Gene Beck..............10th.
Clarence Bieberle....11th
Stephen Debes........11th
Michele Esfeld........11th
Kevin Schneweis.....12th
Lois McLeland........13th
Marla Mooney.........13th
Abbie Schremmer....13th
Diana Zecha............13th
Wayne Kaiser..........14th
Richard Campbell....16th
Angela Gonzalez.....18th
Marge Ludwig........19th
Alesia Schneweis....19th
Mike Kaiser.............20th
Hope Ney................20th
Donna Bates............21st
Patty Trapp..............21st
Becky Steiner..........22nd
LeRoy Herrman......23rd
Brynn Koelsch........23rd
Tedi Lacey..............23rd
Danah Kaiser..........24th
Janet Andereck.......25th
Tim Boxberger........25th
Nancy Kirmer.........25th
Joan Luebbers.........25th
A.J. Moshier............25th
Randy Richards.......25th
Connie Seib.............25th
Richard Kirmer.......26th
Annabelle Gonzales..27th
Edna Mills..............27th
Chris Kinman.........28th
Merle Klima............28th
Richard Rubio.........28th
Haley Schremmer....28th
Nicole Koelsch.......29th
Clayton Lincoln......29th
Kayla Schremmer....29th
Tyler Brown............30th
Randy Applegate.....31st
Larry Steiner............31st
AUGUSTJerry Renk................2nd
Brynlee Schremmer..2nd
Heather Ochs............3rd
Dorothy Polzin.........3rd
Eugene Schneweis....4th
Mark Spangler..........4th
Katherine Warnken...4th
Paul Zecha................4th
Keith Reif.................5th
Bill Noblitt...............6th
Diane Applegate......7th
Linda Bieker.............7th
Ray Seib....................7th
Tim Gruis.................9th
Joan Schmidt............9th
Gracie Aylward.......10th Rose Debes..............10th
