Holy Spirit Church
Centralia, Missouri
January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Times
In today’s second reading we find one of the most
beautiful and familiar passages in the Bible; a
recitation of fifteen characteristics of Christian love
typically read at weddings and anniversary
celebrations. Of course, this was not what Saint
Paul had in mind when he was chastising the
Christian community at Corinth for its lack of love.
He admonished the members of the community to
exercise better stewardship of Christian love. The
practice of patience, humility, joy truth peace,
affirmation, and hope are ways good stewards put
love into action. Might there be one or two of these
attributes we can work on in order to grow in our
love for God and others?
We would like to welcome all visitors and new
members to our Parish today. Registration papers
are on the bulletin board.
Mon 1 2 Sm 15:13-14,30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7;
Mk 5:1-20
Tues 2 Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18;
Lk 2:22-40.
Wed 3 2 Sm 24:2,9-17; Ps 32:1-2,5-7; Mk 6:1-6
Thurs 4 1 Kgs 2:1-4,10-12;
1Chr 29:10-11b,11d-12; Mk 6:7-13
Fri 5 Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31,47,50-51; Mk 6:14-29
Sat 6 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34
Sun 7 Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5,7-8;
1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 5:1-11
Mass Intentions
Mon 1
Tues 2
Wed 3
Thurs 4
Fri 5
Sat 6
Sun 7
7:30 am-John “Bud” Vassen
7:30 am-Al De Broeck Family
7:30 am-Theresa Markway
7:30 am-James Kleffner
7:30 am-Scripture Service
5:00 pm-Michael Leible
8:00 am-People
10:00 am-Ellen Thornton
If Centralia Schools are cancelled on Wednesday,
CCD is also cancelled.
Faith, hope, and love remain, these three;
but the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13
Remember those that have asked for our
prayers: Father Offutt, Ruth Godding, Glenda &
Joe Castrop, Don Brooks, Bill Miller, Carol
Dailing, Father Judge, Mike Holsinger, Diane
Sander Shoemaker, Angela Weithman, Margo
Romine, Annette Fashing, Jennie Ryan, Bob
Diemeke, Catherine Ripperger, Maxine Stinocher,
Frances Hummel, Judy Stringer, and those out of
work. Also remember those serving in the
military: Ray Finlay, Nathaniel Katz, and Jacob
Schlemmer
Mardi Gras Party on Tuesday, February 9th in the
MPB at 6:30-8:00. This is a family event with
dancing, food and a whole lot more. Join the Fun!
Lent starts on February 10.
Upcoming events:
February 6 Shrimp Fest
February 7 Instructions for being a Communion
Minister after 10:00 Mass
February 9 Mardi Gras
February 10 Ash Wednesday Mass 7am & 7pm
February 10 St. Anne Craft Group 1:30
February 11 St. Anne Tea
Starting February 12 Stations each Friday with
a meal following. 6:30 pm
February 14 Donuts after 10:00 Mass
February 21 Pilgrimage to Jefferson City to the
Open Door of Mercy after 10:00 Mass
February 21 “Bring them Back” starts 6:00
March 1 Lenten Penance Service 7:00
March 12 Parish Garage Sale 8-12:00.
Pope Frances’ Prayer for the Year of Mercy
Lord Jesus Christ, You have taught us to be
merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us
that whoever sees you sees him. Show us your face
and we will be saved. Amen
Liturgical Roles February 6/7
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Greeters: Art Grossglauser, Barbara Matteson
Lectors: Phonda Romine, Madeline Bostick
Servers: Ryan Blair, Volunteer
Communion Jason Kehl
Ministers: Mary Patton
Gifts: Gerrit Hane
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Greeters: Skip Reams, Volunteer
Lectors: Bob Benoit, Volunteer
Servers: Bailey Stover,
Communion Margo Benoit
Ministers: Cathy Lenz
Gifts: Volunteer
10:00 a.m.
Greeters: Richard & Karlene Ewigman
Lectors: William & Shelli Bergh
Servers: Camryn Turpin, Nicole Allen
Communion Nathan & Shelli Gordon
Ministers: Derek Long
Gifts: Mary & Johnna Smith & Raegan
February Liturgical role schedules are in the back of church.
2015-2016 BUDGET
Weekly Goal $2211.00
Jan 17 $1995.50
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Weekly Tithe to Date: $80,706.90 Jan 24 $3057.00
Foundation of Faith-money collected to date
$92,107.00
Diocesan Assessments Fiscal year:
July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016
$21,701.00
Monthly Cathedracticum $427.00
The Catholic Stewardship Appeal has raised
$8,638 of their CSA goal of $10,465, with a total of
40 parishioners participating.
February 2016
Wed 3 CCD/Fellowship 7:00 pm
Sat 6
Knights of Columbus Shrimp Fest
Sun 6/7 Food Collection/$1.00 Sunday
Foundation of Faith Collection
Sun 7 RICA Fr. Offutt Educ Center 6:00PM
Tues 9 Mardi Gras Party MPB 6:30-8:00PM
Wed 10 St. Anne Craft Group 1:30 PM Offutt Bldg
Wed 10 Ash Wednesday 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM
NO CCD/Fellowship 6:30 PM
Thurs 11 St. Ann’s Fellowship Tea 7:00 PM
Fri 12 Stations 6:30, meal following for everyone
Sun 14 Donuts and fellowship after 10:00 Mass
Sun 14 Adult Formation Class 6:00 PM
Wed 17 CCD/Fellowship 6:30 PM
Thurs 18 Knights of Columbus Rosary 6:30,
Social time 7:00, Meeting 7:30
Fri 19 Stations 6:30, meal following for everyone
Sun 21 Bring Them Back 6:00
Wed 24 CCD/Fellowship 6:30 PM
Fri 26 Stations 6:30, meal following for everyone
Sat 27 55+ Carry-in Dinner
Sun 28 Bring Them Back 6:30 PM
March 2016
Tues 1 Lenten Penance Service 7:00 pm
Wed 2 CCD & Fellowship at 7:00 pm.
Thurs 3 Annual Meeting of St. Anne, all ladies
of the church are invited 7:00 MPB
Fri. 4 6:30 Stations of the Cross-meal by Youth Gr.
Fri. 4 Lock-in for students in grades 5-8
Sat/Sun 5/6 3 in 1 Collection for Catholic Relief
and Development/Food Collection/$1.00
Sunday/Foundation of Faith collection
Sun 6 “Bring them Back” & RCIA 6:00
Tues 8 Parish Council 7:00 PM
Wed 9 St. Anne Crafts 1:30 PM
Wed 9 6-8 Gr Youth Group 5:30-7:00
Wed 9 CCD/Fellowship 7:00 PM
Fri. 11 6:30 Stations of the Cross-meal by St. Anne
Sat 12 8:00-12:00 Garage Sale
Sun 13 Donuts after 10:00 Mass
Sun 13 “Bring them Back” 6:00 PM
Wed. 16 CCD/Fellowship 7:00 PM
Thurs. 17 Knights of Columbus-Rosary 6:00;
Social 6:30; meeting 7:00
Fri 18 6:30 Stations of the Cross with a Fish Fry
by Foundation of Faith & KC, a fundraiser
Sat/Sun 19/20 Palm Sunday
Wed 23 NO CCD/Fellowship 7:00
Thurs 24 Holy Thursday Mass 7:00 PM
Fri 25 Good Friday Service 7:00 PM
Sat 26 Holy Saturday Mass 8:00 PM
Sun 27 Easter Masses 8:00 & 10:00 AM
Easter Egg Hunt
Calendar of Reservations
St. Anne Fellowship 1st Thursday evenings MPB
St. Anne Crafts 2nd Wed. afternoon
Knights of Columbus third Thursday evenings
Donuts & Coffee 2nd Sunday after 10:00 Mass
55+ Group 4th Saturday
Shrimp Fest January 30 & Feb 6
St. Anne Tea Feb. 11
Station meals each Friday evening of Lent
Jubilee Year of Mercy---Mark Your Calendar-Holy Spirit Pilgrimage to Jeff. City Diocese Holy
Doors in this Jubilee Year of Mercy. On Feb 21st
we will make our first pilgrimage to Jefferson City
where we will pray at the Holy Door, The Divine
Mercy Chaplet. We will leave Centralia after 10
mass. Everyone is to provide own transportation
with some carpooling available. After praying at
the door we will eat together at a local restaurant
then return to Centralia.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. Anne’s Fellowship Group: will meet the first
Tuesday, at 7:00
Knights of Columbus: meets the third Thursday of
each month at 7:00 PM. Rosary at 6:30 PM.
Food Collection and $1.00 Sunday first full
weekend of each month
St. Anne Craft Group: meets 2nd Wed. at 1:30
6-8 Grade Youth Group Meets 2nd Wed. 5:30-7
3-5 Grade Youth Group Meets 4th Wed 5:30-7:00
Donuts: 2nd Sunday after 10:00 Mass in the MPB
55+ Group: Carry-in the 4th Saturday after 5:00
Mass
Rosary for Father Offutt and others on
our church prayer list every Monday at 7:00 pm
St. Anne Tea: It is again time for the annual St.
Anne Fellowship tea…a very enjoyable ladies night
out…delicious food, beautiful tables, and good
fellowship A short program will be presented by
our own Andrea Ricklefs demonstrating how she
does crafts with her cricut machine. All Ladies
mark your calendar to come and enjoy the evening.
7:00 Thursday, February 11th at the MPB. Good
chance to meet other parishioners. Please RSVP by
calling Cathy Lenz 573-473-0454 or Linda
Kempker 682-4406.
Mass Coordinator: We have Mass Coordinators
for each of the Masses. These individuals will look
over the assigned Mass roles and if someone is not
there, they will ask someone to fill the role. You
may say that you prefer not to but hopefully we can
get some new people participating in the liturgical
roles. This will enable us to have someone ready
for all the roles and will keep Father from having to
ask just before Mass starts. This will be especially
good for Holy Days and when we have a substitute
priest. Thank you to those that have volunteered:
5:00 Mass: Glenda Calhoun, Barbara Matteson, and
Ann Goosey 8:00 Mass: Jason Kehl and Cathy
Lenz 10:00 Mass: Jim Kempker, Derek Long and
Erle Bennett.
Mark Your Calendar: “Help Them Return”
Wish your son or daughter would return to the
Church? Join us in exploring why they may have
left and discover practical tips and strategies
that may help them return.
Resources: Help Them Return by Brandon Vogt
Facilitator: Nathan Gordon
Location: Fr. J.J. Offutt Catholic Education Center
When: 4 consecutive Sundays @ 6:00 pm, February
21, 2016 - March 13, 2016
Free Movie: Alive with Christ Lutheran Church
is sponsoring a Free Showing of the movie, “War
Room.” It will be Feb 3 at 6:30 at 201 S. Hampton
Dr., Columbia.
Bible Trivia Week 11 Read John 2:1-12
1.T or F The wedding was in Cana in Judea?
2. How many stone water Jars were present?
______________
3. Where did Jesus go next?
_______________________
4. When the miracle was complete there was
_______ to ______ gallons of wine?
Communion Minister Training Jason Kehl will
provide some training for those that would like to
start serving as Eucharistic Ministers after the 10:00
Mass on February 7th. You do not have to be trained
to be a Eucharistic Minister but some have
expressed that they would like to have the training.
This will also cover what the Sacratisans do to set
up and clean up after mass. If you have been
serving you do not have to attend this training
unless you want to.
Saturday, March 5 Men’s Retreat, “St Joseph,
Provider Protector Parent” MPB 9:00-3:00pm Join
Deacon Fracis Butel for a day of Men’s reflection
on the life of St. Joseph. This day is designed to
help of all ages and faith traditions to be better
Providers, Protectors, and Parents by reflecting on
the life of St. Joseph. To Register email
derek.long@att.net or call 816-807-1828.
The William H. Simon Scholarship from the
diocese for $1,000.00 per semester and for up to
eight semesters if GPA is maintained. Applications
are due at the Diocese by March 31, 2016.
Application on the bulletin board at the back of
church. Check with your school counselor for
applications for the St. Anne and Knights of
Columbus scholarships.
Pews that need attention: We will be repairing
pews that are weak. If you sit in a pew that feels
weak, please let me know which on. Mary
Holy Spirit’s Relay for Life Team-Spirit in
Motion: Is getting organized for the Relay for Life
on April 29 (Friday) from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am. at
the High School Track. The theme this year will be
“Toon Out Cancer”…as in the Cartoon. You may
join the team or help out that night at our booth.
Watch for more updates.
Ministerial Alliance had a luncheon meeting at the
Fr. J.J. Offutt building Tuesday. They were very
impressed with our building. The Alliance is doing
a community fundraiser for a water well project
in Zimbabwe. The goal is for each of the churches
to contribute $1,000.00. They will have a Water
Aid concert with individuals or groups from the
churches performing musical numbers. It would be
great for Holy Spirit to have a couple of
participates. This will be Sunday, April 10 at the
Baptist Church Gym starting at 1:30. There will be
a freewill offering collected. If interested let Mary
know in the office. More details later.
You Are Invited to a Family Skate Party at
Empire Skating Rink in Columbia on Sunday,
February 21 from 4-6pm. $6.00 per person.
Sponsored by First Christian Church but all
churches are invited. They will meet at the FCC
parking lot a 3:00pm and leave at 3:15.
Parish Garage Sale: March12, 8:00-12:00pm.
Start gathering you items to donate…clean out your
closets. This will support our Relay for Life Team
and other charity activities
First Christian Church Relay for Life team,
“Tiny Bubbles” will have a Groundhog Day Soup
Supper on Tuesday, Feb 2 from 5-7pm in their
Fellowship Hall. Variety of soups including
gluten-free and vegetarian options. After the meal
there will be a showing of the Groundhog Day
movie starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell
rated PG plus more fun activities. Freewill
donations accepted for Relay for Life.
The Methodist Women invite you to a Spaghetti
Supper with all the fixins on Saturday, February 13
at 6:00pm. At 7:00 there will be entertainment by
groups as “Back Row Boys”, “Grandmamas and
Grandpapas”, duets, solos and a “sing-a-long with
Pastor Bill. This is a mission fundraiser. Tickets
are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children.
Financial Peace: Friendship Church is starting
another session on Financial Peace. A 9-week class
with the Preview night on Thursday, Feb 4th at the
Friendship Place at 6:30. Classes start Feb 11th.
Their financial minister, Jodie Kovar, leading the
sessions.
learn more visit www.midmonfp.org or contact
Jeremy & Maria Henson at (573) 696-0778 or
jmehenson@gmail.com.
Discover a Better Marriage Whether you’ve been
married two years or 50 years, you can deepen your
love, friendship & closeness. It’s good for you,
your marriage and your family! The next Jefferson
City enrichment weekend is Feb 13-14. For
information, contact: Jeff and Jill Cremer at (573)
694-3292, jcremer23@gmail.com or visit
www.jeffcityme.org.
www.facebook.com/JeffCityME, Register today
before the weekend fills up. Couples of all
denominations are welcome.
Facebook Page: Holy Spirit Centralia Missouri
Communion for Shut-ins: If you know of
someone that is not able to attend Mass and would
like to have communion brought to their home or if
you would be willing to take communion to the
nursing home and shut-ins. please call the church
office to make the arrangements, 682-2815.
Honor Flight: Veterans of WWII, Korean War and
Vietnam are now eligible for the free Honor Flights
to Washington, DC. Applications can be found on
the centralmissourihonorflight.com. The next flight
will be April, 2016.
St. Anne Craft group is collecting Best Choice
labels.
If you are not receiving emails from the church
and would like to, please send Mary your email
address at office@holyspiritcentralmo.org
Web Page: Updated weekly by Laura Bormann.
Holyspiritcentralmo.org
Natural Family Planning involves no drugs or
devices, there are zero health worries and it is
immediately reversible when you want to try to
conceive a baby. No doctor visits needed, no
prescriptions to fill, no unwanted side effects. To
Retrouvaille. Are you frustrated or angry
with each other? Does talking only make it
worse? For information on the Retrouvaille
Program, visit the website at
www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800470-2230. The next program begins the
weekend of January 29-31, 2016.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
404 South Rollins
Centralia, MO 65240
Rev. J. James Offutt
A Better Marriage Does your marriage feel a little
stale? Are you too busy to enjoy your relationship? Are
there things you really want to discuss but don’t?
Discover a better marriage. Whether you’ve
been married two years or 50 years, you can bring back
love, friendship & closeness. It’s good for you, your
marriage and your family!
The next Jefferson City enrichment weekend is Nov 7-8.
For information, contact: Jeff and Jill Cremer, (573) 6805076, (573) 694-3292, or jcremer23@gmail.com.
Register today before the weekend fills up.
Jefferson City Marriage Encounter (JCME) has been
providing enrichment weekends in Central Missouri
since 1975 and more than 1,500 couples have benefited.
JCME is a Christian-based entirely volunteer
organization. Couples of all denominations are invited.
Marriage Encounter Weekend- Closeness,
comfort, fun, trust, a friend, and a helper – these are
some of the blessings of marriage. Marriage
Encounter provides the opportunity and the
atmosphere for you to focus on and renew these
blessings in YOUR marriage. Every couple
deserves to make a weekend! For Information:
www.jeffcityme.org. Contact Roger and Brenda
Kempker at 573-642-3647 or rkempker@ktis.net
Multipurpose Building Rental Schedule
To schedule an event please call
Betty Gooding at 573-355-1864 or 682-2827
Mass: Saturday 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm
Baptism: Classes are required. Please call the Rectory.
Marriage: Four to six month notice is required.
Rectory: 573-682-2815 Email: office@holyspiritcentralmo.org
Father Offutt’s email is joseph.offutt@gmail.com
Website: holyspiritcentralmo.org
Multipurpose Building 573-682-2163