106 N. Western Ave.

Girard, KS 66743
Tel. (620)724-8717
Weekly Bulletin
of
Saint Michael Church, Girard
www.stmichaelgirard.com
COLLECTIONS
Last Week July 2013 to date
Contributions $2,231.50 $101,141.45
Children's Offering $34.00 $701.27
Expenses $97,735.30
Over/ (Under) $4,107.42
Saint Michael Parish Mission Statement:
We the parishioners of Saint Michael the Archangel, through leadership and strong traditions
are faithful disciples of the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church. We commit our-
selves to be generous stewards of our faith, our parish, and our community. We strive to involve all
members to be united in one parish family for the salvation of all.

Notes from the Pastor-Gods not dead! He is alive! He is risen! Alleluia! Congratulations for
renewing your baptismal commitment! It is always wonderful to be recharged, to be able to start
anew just like we want our cars and many other things to look new even if they are already old. Or
how we wish the mileage number in our speedometer can be reset. We are so blessed and thank you
Lord for your love, you give us this chance to renew our relationship with you! Last Holy Tuesday at
the Chrism mass at the cathedral, the priests in the whole diocese of Wichita including myself also
renew our vows and commitment to the priesthood. There at the mass were given special recognition
the priests jubilarians, those who celebrate their 25, 40, 50 and 60 years anniversary as priest. The
pastor at our neighboring parish Scammon, Fr. Chris Ah-maung celebrates his 40
th
year anniversary.
Please pray for him and congratulate him if you happen to see him or you can send him a note or a
card. You can also attend at his anniversary mass at St. Bridget in Scammon next Sunday, April 27
th

at 4PM. Another priest in Wichita, Fr. Hung Pham, a Vietnamese (you may not know him) celebrat-
ed his 25
th
anniversary. His beautiful story of his vocation is at the Catholic Advance website, enti-
tled Vietnam to Kansas. His life is almost like that of Blessed John Paul II. He was imprisoned by
the communist and forced to hard labor until he escaped to the Philippines then to the US! Read his
complete story at the diocesan website: http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/feature-articles/20761-fr-
hung-q-pham-celebrates-his-silver-jubilee-at-march-2-mass. On the side note, next Sunday, April 27
th

we are looking at another blessing with the canonization of two Popes: John Paul II and John XXIII.
Also, our second graders will be receiving their first communion! Please include all of us in your
prayers.
Thank you to all of our volunteers who made our Lenten and Holy Week celebrations successful
and meaningful: Our Arts and Environments and all those who helped in the decorations and

Altar Servers:


E. M. E.
Lectors:

Gift Bearers
5:30 PM
L. Arthur, M. McDonald,
D. Davenport

Linda DeGarmo
Michelle Puckett

John & Mary Gilpin
10:00 AM
M. Droessler, M. Reif,
T. Paoni

Nancy Hofer
First Communicants

First Communicants
Next Sunday(04/27/14) Next Saturday (04/26/14)
Apr

19

20

21
22
23
24

25

26

27

Saturday

Sunday

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
7:00 AM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 AM
8:30AM-3PM
7:00 AM
8AM-6PM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM

NO MASS
Don Born
Pro Populo
Pro Populo
Kay Arthur
Henry Yartz
Don Born
Peggy Davied
Eucharistic Adoration
NO MASS
NO Eucharistic Adoration
Randy Peals
Pro Populo
Barb Doue
Don Born
Arma
Girard
Arma
Girard
Girard
Arma
Girard
Arma
Arma
Girard
Girard
Arma
Girard
Arma
Girard




Mass Schedules & Intentions for April 19th-27th:
Saint Michaels Upcoming Events

Finance Council Parish Council
Tony Stonerock-Chair Dale Coomes-Chair
TBA TBA

Rosary Altar Society Knights of Columbus
Next meeting, TBA 1st Tuesday of Month, 7pm
At 6:30pm in the Hall. St. Michael Parish Hall

Helping Hands Daughters of Isabella
Need help or want to volunteer, Call Marilyn Bradshaw,
Call Carrie Smith, 724-6684 724-7133

That Man in You Friday mornings at 6am
End of Year Cookout
All 6th-12th grade PSR students, catechists and youth volunteers are invited
to join us for our annual PSR End of Year Celebration & Cookout on
Wednesday, April 30, following 6:30pm Mass.

May Crowning/8th Grade Recognition
Our May Crowning and 8th Grade Recognition will be held on Sunday, May
4th at the 10am Mass. Following Mass, a reception will be held at the parish
hall for 8th grade students and their families. Practice will be held on
Wednesday, April 30, following cookout.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
There will be a Formation Session on May 4th at 1:00pm at St. Francis
Church in St. Paul. This session if for individuals who are either renewing
their 5-year commission or are requesting a mandate for the first time. If you
are interested please contact Father Roger or the parish office, so you can be
registered.

The Glorious Resurrection!
Happy Easter, everyone! I begin with a quote from St. John Vianney, the Cure
dArs: Today, one grave is open, and from it has risen a sun which will never be
obscured, which will never set, a sun which creates new life. This new sun is the
Crucified One, the Son of God.
The Resurrection of Jesus was a hidden event. Jesus didnt rise from the grave
to baffle His opponents, to make a victory statement, or to prove to those who
crucified Him that He was right after all. Jesus rose as a sign to those who loved
Him and followed Him that Gods Divine Love is stronger than death. To the
women and men who committed themselves to Him, He revealed that His mis-
sion had been fulfilled. To those who shared His ministry, He gave the sacred
task to call all people into the new life with Him.
St. Cyril of Jerusalem said, The root of all good works is the hope of the resur-
rection, for the expectation of the reward moves the soul to good works. Howev-
er, St. Thomas got to the source of the resurrection: For the human soul is im-
mortal, and continues after its separation from the body. Yet, union with the
body is essential to it, for by its very nature, soul is form of body. Without the
body, the soul is in an unnatural condition; and what is unnatural, cannot go on
forever. Therefore, the soul, which is perpetual, is not forever apart from the
body, but will be reunited to it. The souls immortality, seems to demand the
eventual resurrection day, the body will be rewarded with the soul, if our resur-
rection is glorious. The body and soul worked together in doing Gods will, in
glorifying Him, while on earth, so the two must be rewarded together. The oppo-
site, which God forbid should happen, also holds true.
Happy Feast of the Resurrection to each and every one of you. With St. Paul,
we can say that we are certain when our earthly dwelling, which is but a tent, is
destroyed, we have an edifice, made by God, dwelling not made with hands, ev-
erlasting, in the heavens! Christ outlasted the empire that crucified Him nearly
twenty centuries ago. He will outlast the dictators who defy Him now! God is
NOT dead! Theres a movie at Mall Cinema, Gods Not Dead, playing now. I
give it 5 stars! Article by Marcel Normand






We Thank our advertisers for their support!
covering of our crosses and statues, Lectors, Eucharistic
Ministers, Altar Servers, Sacristans, Ushers and Greeters,
Musicians, Cantors and Choir, our volunteers for the wash-
ing of the feet, and those who stayed vigil with the Eucha-
rist during Holy Thursday, and for Dave Garrett for the fire
for the Easter Vigil, to our Altar Society in Girard for pre-
paring the reception for our RCIA and their families on
Holy Saturday and thank you to our CYM and Arma Cate-
chists for the Easter Egg Hunt! Thank you also to Michelle
and Cory Puckett for representing us at the Chrism mass
and to all those who in some way helped all our activities
successful. May God bless you for your generosity of your-
self!
God has given us lots of blessings with our brothers and
sisters who receive the sacraments this Easter Vigil! Con-
gratulations and welcome to the Catholic community our
brothers and sisters who receive the sacraments of baptism,
confirmation, and communion: Ryan Ashmore from
Girard, Dan Cole and Deborah Schaub from Arcadia,
Ethan Edwards from Mulberry, and McKinsey McAtee
from Franklin. Congratulations and thank you to their spon-
sors and families for their sacrifices to help and support our
participants. Congratulations also to Desi and Jeana
Kotzman and Justin and McKinsey McAtee for having
their marriage convalidated! These are really overwhelm-
ing blessings that God has given us. May we be able to
recognize them as Gods gifts as we receive them, that we
may be enthusiastic to share them in love to the whole
community! Please continue to pray for these newly baptized
and the couples who have their marriage convalidated that they
may grow in their love for God and charity towards others! God
bless you all! Blessed John Paul II and John XXIII and all the
saints, pray for us! Fr. Roger

Note: Easter Egg hunt in Arma right after the 8AM Mass and
Girard right after the 10AM mass on Easter Sunday, April 20
th
!

Altar Society Meeting
If you are interested in running for an officers position for next
years St. Michaels Altar Society, please call Nominating Com-
mittee Coordinator, Teresa Davenport at 362-3042. Nominations
and election will be held at the May 5th meeting. Please join us at
6:00pm at the Mexican restaurant in Girard.

**Attention**Save the Date!
On April 26th, we will celebrate the 28th Anniversary of Father
Rogers Ordination to the Priesthood. Mass will be at 5:30pm
followed by a celebration to benefit the victims of the Philippine
Hurricane. Free will donation. Please join us for a fun night of
music, food, games, dancing and fellowship.

ST. MICHAEL, DEFEND US IN ALL OUR BATTLES!

Hickory Bend, LLC

MA55 5cHbUL
GIRARD ARMA
Sat. 5:30pm 4:00pm
Sun. 10:00 am 8:00 am

cOHf55lOH
Sat. 2:00-2:30pm 3:15-3:45pm

Weekdays before Mass;
anytime by appointment.

STAFF
Fr. Roger Lumbre
Pastor

Janel Scales
Bookkeeper/Bulletin Editor


Faith Paoni
Secretary

Rectory Office Hours
Tues-Fri 9AM-Noon
Closed on Mondays
Tel. (620) 724-8717

106 N. Western Ave.
Girard, KS 66743
Tel. (620)724-8717
Weekly Bulletin
of
Saint Michael Church, Girard
www.stmichaelgirard.com
COLLECTIONS
Last Week July 2013 to date
Contributions $2,231.50 $101,141.45
Children's Offering $34.00 $701.27
Expenses $97,735.30
Over/ (Under) $4,107.42
Saint Michael Parish Mission Statement:
We the parishioners of Saint Michael the Archangel, through leadership and strong traditions
are faithful disciples of the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Catholic Church. We commit our-
selves to be generous stewards of our faith, our parish, and our community. We strive to involve all
members to be united in one parish family for the salvation of all.

Notes from the Pastor-Gods not dead! He is alive! He is risen! Alleluia! Congratulations for
renewing your baptismal commitment! It is always wonderful to be recharged, to be able to start
anew just like we want our cars and many other things to look new even if they are already old. Or
how we wish the mileage number in our speedometer can be reset. We are so blessed and thank you
Lord for your love, you give us this chance to renew our relationship with you! Last Holy Tuesday at
the Chrism mass at the cathedral, the priests in the whole diocese of Wichita including myself also
renew our vows and commitment to the priesthood. There at the mass were given special recognition
the priests jubilarians, those who celebrate their 25, 40, 50 and 60 years anniversary as priest. The
pastor at our neighboring parish Scammon, Fr. Chris Ah-maung celebrates his 40
th
year anniversary.
Please pray for him and congratulate him if you happen to see him or you can send him a note or a
card. You can also attend at his anniversary mass at St. Bridget in Scammon next Sunday, April 27
th

at 4PM. Another priest in Wichita, Fr. Hung Pham, a Vietnamese (you may not know him) celebrat-
ed his 25
th
anniversary. His beautiful story of his vocation is at the Catholic Advance website, enti-
tled Vietnam to Kansas. His life is almost like that of Blessed John Paul II. He was imprisoned by
the communist and forced to hard labor until he escaped to the Philippines then to the US! Read his
complete story at the diocesan website: http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/feature-articles/20761-fr-
hung-q-pham-celebrates-his-silver-jubilee-at-march-2-mass. On the side note, next Sunday, April 27
th

we are looking at another blessing with the canonization of two Popes: John Paul II and John XXIII.
Also, our second graders will be receiving their first communion! Please include all of us in your
prayers.
Thank you to all of our volunteers who made our Lenten and Holy Week celebrations successful
and meaningful: Our Arts and Environments and all those who helped in the decorations and

Altar Servers:


E. M. E.
Lectors:

Gift Bearers
5:30 PM
L. Arthur, M. McDonald,
D. Davenport

Linda DeGarmo
Michelle Puckett

John & Mary Gilpin
10:00 AM
M. Droessler, M. Reif,
T. Paoni

Nancy Hofer
First Communicants

First Communicants
Next Sunday(04/27/14) Next Saturday (04/26/14)
Apr

19

20

21
22
23
24

25

26

27

Saturday

Sunday

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
7:00 AM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 AM
8:30AM-3PM
7:00 AM
8AM-6PM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM

NO MASS
Don Born
Pro Populo
Pro Populo
Kay Arthur
Henry Yartz
Don Born
Peggy Davied
Eucharistic Adoration
NO MASS
NO Eucharistic Adoration
Randy Peals
Pro Populo
Barb Doue
Don Born
Arma
Girard
Arma
Girard
Girard
Arma
Girard
Arma
Arma
Girard
Girard
Arma
Girard
Arma
Girard




Mass Schedules & Intentions for April 19th-27th:
Saint Michaels Upcoming Events

Finance Council Parish Council
Tony Stonerock-Chair Dale Coomes-Chair
TBA TBA

Rosary Altar Society Knights of Columbus
Next meeting, TBA 1st Tuesday of Month, 7pm
At 6:30pm in the Hall. St. Michael Parish Hall

Helping Hands Daughters of Isabella
Need help or want to volunteer, Call Marilyn Bradshaw,
Call Carrie Smith, 724-6684 724-7133

That Man in You Friday mornings at 6am
End of Year Cookout
All 6th-12th grade PSR students, catechists and youth volunteers are invited
to join us for our annual PSR End of Year Celebration & Cookout on
Wednesday, April 30, following 6:30pm Mass.

May Crowning/8th Grade Recognition
Our May Crowning and 8th Grade Recognition will be held on Sunday, May
4th at the 10am Mass. Following Mass, a reception will be held at the parish
hall for 8th grade students and their families. Practice will be held on
Wednesday, April 30, following cookout.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
There will be a Formation Session on May 4th at 1:00pm at St. Francis
Church in St. Paul. This session if for individuals who are either renewing
their 5-year commission or are requesting a mandate for the first time. If you
are interested please contact Father Roger or the parish office, so you can be
registered.

The Glorious Resurrection!
Happy Easter, everyone! I begin with a quote from St. John Vianney, the Cure
dArs: Today, one grave is open, and from it has risen a sun which will never be
obscured, which will never set, a sun which creates new life. This new sun is the
Crucified One, the Son of God.
The Resurrection of Jesus was a hidden event. Jesus didnt rise from the grave
to baffle His opponents, to make a victory statement, or to prove to those who
crucified Him that He was right after all. Jesus rose as a sign to those who loved
Him and followed Him that Gods Divine Love is stronger than death. To the
women and men who committed themselves to Him, He revealed that His mis-
sion had been fulfilled. To those who shared His ministry, He gave the sacred
task to call all people into the new life with Him.
St. Cyril of Jerusalem said, The root of all good works is the hope of the resur-
rection, for the expectation of the reward moves the soul to good works. Howev-
er, St. Thomas got to the source of the resurrection: For the human soul is im-
mortal, and continues after its separation from the body. Yet, union with the
body is essential to it, for by its very nature, soul is form of body. Without the
body, the soul is in an unnatural condition; and what is unnatural, cannot go on
forever. Therefore, the soul, which is perpetual, is not forever apart from the
body, but will be reunited to it. The souls immortality, seems to demand the
eventual resurrection day, the body will be rewarded with the soul, if our resur-
rection is glorious. The body and soul worked together in doing Gods will, in
glorifying Him, while on earth, so the two must be rewarded together. The oppo-
site, which God forbid should happen, also holds true.
Happy Feast of the Resurrection to each and every one of you. With St. Paul,
we can say that we are certain when our earthly dwelling, which is but a tent, is
destroyed, we have an edifice, made by God, dwelling not made with hands, ev-
erlasting, in the heavens! Christ outlasted the empire that crucified Him nearly
twenty centuries ago. He will outlast the dictators who defy Him now! God is
NOT dead! Theres a movie at Mall Cinema, Gods Not Dead, playing now. I
give it 5 stars! Article by Marcel Normand






We Thank our advertisers for their support!
covering of our crosses and statues, Lectors, Eucharistic
Ministers, Altar Servers, Sacristans, Ushers and Greeters,
Musicians, Cantors and Choir, our volunteers for the wash-
ing of the feet, and those who stayed vigil with the Eucha-
rist during Holy Thursday, and for Dave Garrett for the fire
for the Easter Vigil, to our Altar Society in Girard for pre-
paring the reception for our RCIA and their families on
Holy Saturday and thank you to our CYM and Arma Cate-
chists for the Easter Egg Hunt! Thank you also to Michelle
and Cory Puckett for representing us at the Chrism mass
and to all those who in some way helped all our activities
successful. May God bless you for your generosity of your-
self!
God has given us lots of blessings with our brothers and
sisters who receive the sacraments this Easter Vigil! Con-
gratulations and welcome to the Catholic community our
brothers and sisters who receive the sacraments of baptism,
confirmation, and communion: Ryan Ashmore from
Girard, Dan Cole and Deborah Schaub from Arcadia,
Ethan Edwards from Mulberry, and McKinsey McAtee
from Franklin. Congratulations and thank you to their spon-
sors and families for their sacrifices to help and support our
participants. Congratulations also to Desi and Jeana
Kotzman and Justin and McKinsey McAtee for having
their marriage convalidated! These are really overwhelm-
ing blessings that God has given us. May we be able to
recognize them as Gods gifts as we receive them, that we
may be enthusiastic to share them in love to the whole
community! Please continue to pray for these newly baptized
and the couples who have their marriage convalidated that they
may grow in their love for God and charity towards others! God
bless you all! Blessed John Paul II and John XXIII and all the
saints, pray for us! Fr. Roger

Note: Easter Egg hunt in Arma right after the 8AM Mass and
Girard right after the 10AM mass on Easter Sunday, April 20
th
!

Altar Society Meeting
If you are interested in running for an officers position for next
years St. Michaels Altar Society, please call Nominating Com-
mittee Coordinator, Teresa Davenport at 362-3042. Nominations
and election will be held at the May 5th meeting. Please join us at
6:00pm at the Mexican restaurant in Girard.

**Attention**Save the Date!
On April 26th, we will celebrate the 28th Anniversary of Father
Rogers Ordination to the Priesthood. Mass will be at 5:30pm
followed by a celebration to benefit the victims of the Philippine
Hurricane. Free will donation. Please join us for a fun night of
music, food, games, dancing and fellowship.

ST. MICHAEL, DEFEND US IN ALL OUR BATTLES!

Hickory Bend, LLC

MA55 5cHbUL
GIRARD ARMA
Sat. 5:30pm 4:00pm
Sun. 10:00 am 8:00 am

cOHf55lOH
Sat. 2:00-2:30pm 3:15-3:45pm

Weekdays before Mass;
anytime by appointment.

STAFF
Fr. Roger Lumbre
Pastor

Janel Scales
Bookkeeper/Bulletin Editor


Faith Paoni
Secretary

Rectory Office Hours
Tues-Fri 9AM-Noon
Closed on Mondays
Tel. (620) 724-8717