CHURCH OF ST. MARY
January 31, 2016
Ponca City, Oklahoma
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016
NO MASS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016
4:00pm COMMUNION SERVICE
(Mass at Via Christi Village)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016-Feast of St. Blaise
8:20am Spec. Int. Raymond Nalepa/Grace Nalepa
7:00pm Spec. Int. The Addicted
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016
9:00am †Gregory Galatioto/Robert & Debra Hudnall
(St. Francis of Assisi, Newkirk)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016
12:00pm
†Bob Lowe/Don & Colleen Schiltz
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016
5:00pm †Wade Childers/Pat Boyd
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016
9:00am
11:00am
1:00pm
7:30pm
†Beth Lechtenberg/Glenda Richardson
MASS (St. Francis Church, Newkirk)
Hispanic Mass
†Fr. Kirk Larkin/Tim & Genny Coffman
Weekly Income Report
Weekly Collection
January 24, 2016
$12,604.00
The descriptions
for
the
Adult
Religious Education classes that will
be offered this Spring semester can be
found at the Church entrances as well
as on the Church web site. Four
different courses will be offered Doors of Mercy, Walking Toward Eternity, The Synoptic
Gospels, and Rediscover Jesus. Again; sign-up forms for
these classes are at the Church entrances. Please take
time to read over the descriptions and choose a class to
attend during this Lenten season.
Please Pray For those who need prayers:
Mary Brown, Dee
Leven, Betty Herard, Jeanette Vassar, Marjorie Crozier, Sam Potter, Jill Kestler,
Charlotte Mardis, Rich Howard, Catherine Hookanson, Jamie Mangenlinkx, Donna
Trewitt, Charlene Vap, Raymond Nalepa, Floyd Brown, Linda Wooters, Keith Goss,
Dora Behar, Patricia Jantz, Kelly Young, Mark Jackson, Cindy Wardlow, Maggie
Hahn, Dave & Fran Baur, Tully McCrory, Marianna Counter, Virgil Phillips, Sid Kothe,
Don Schiltz, Ester Scobee, Randy Gunn, Wanda Hazen, Cameron Duncan, Brenda
Rush, Sharon Sligar, Devon Elerige, John Patterson, Julietta Ouzounova, Jimmy
Akers, Jerry Skocelas, Gary Hurst, Song Switzer, Brynlinn Thomas, Jeanne Glaser,
Mary Knori, Gage Watson, Jay Underwood, Linda Moriarty, Terri Round, Anna Lynn
Durr, Dillon Griffin, John Coffman, Ginger Younger, Dan Stewart, Joe Reinert, Dan
Marino, Janet Kestler, Louise Gray, Doretta Jackson, Rickey Engle, Christy Vice,
Patsy Hastings, Penny Frick, Donna Schiltz, Gus Kever, Keith & Sue Behara, Robert
Urioste, Michael Fleshman, Steve Spore, Glenn Streeter, Theresa Semtner, Marie
Bayha, Emily Leterle, Antonio Pasquarelli, Tim Switzer, Lois Frisch, Jim Griffin, Mona
Coutre, Gary Kirchmeyer, Marci McCrory, Brooks Ditmore, Mary Schooley, Ray
Unruh, Gary Coutre, Scott Jeter, David Courtney, Hal Brown, Tommy Gray, Mary
McFarland, Colleen Schiltz, Vicki Johnston, Laynee Johnstone, Vince Mattione,
Rohen Sebring, Lana Smith, Bill Bridges, Layne Moore, Brooke Waller, Clara
Cunningham, Bailey James, Betsy Easley
Archdiocesan Development Fund
February 1 thru February 7, 2016
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7:00pm
7:00pm
8:20am
9:30am
6:30pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
12:00pm
KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS, KofC Room
SECULAR FRANCISCANS, McGurk
BLESSING of THROATS, Church
BIRTHDAY BRUNCH, McGurk Room
R.C.I.A.
K-12 R.E., School & Byrnes Room
BLESSING of THROATS, Church
SCHOOL ADVISORY, Council Room
10:30am
SACRAMENT SUNDAY, McGurk Room
Catholic Schools Week begins THIS Sunday,
January 31st with Mass at 9:00am followed by a
Pancake Breakfast prepared by our Knights
of Columbus. Please come to the Parish Hall
and help our students, faculty and staff kick-off
Catholic Schools Week!
The 2016 Archbishop's Appeal will be held on February 6 th &
7th in our Parish. The programs, services, and
ministries supported by the Appeal are for
Catholics in central and western Oklahoma.
Archdiocesan financial support is possible
because of each of us. We are His Church. . .
Share the gifts you have received. The Church
serves each of us, and our financial and physical support
continues God's work in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.
is Wednesday,
February 3rd following the School Mass and the
Blessing of the Throats. Please make plans to
attend this Mass and then join us in the
McGurk Room for a very delicious brunch.
February Birthday Brunch
Catholic Charities will be offering FREE individual, couples, and
family counseling services in Ponca City. Services will be based
on a brief therapy model of 6 sessions. For more information,
or to sign up, please call 405-524-0969.
Rest in Peace:
Please pray for the soul of Joyce
Haywood, wife of Scott Haywood. May God grant her
eternal peace.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Catholic Foundation Scholarships Available
The 2016-17 Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma scholarship applications
are now available. The Catholic Foundation offers a $6,000 scholarship to
students attending a non-Catholic college or university and a $12,000
scholarship to students attending a Catholic college or university.
Additional scholarships may be available to a University of Oklahoma
medical student, a nursing student at the school of their choice, students
studying pastoral music, and a student attending Saint Gregory’s
University. If interested, visit the Catholic Foundation website at
www.cfook.org or contact (405) 721-4115, cfo-info@archokc.org.
Completed applications are due by Wednesday, April 6.
Sacrament preparation for parents: 10:30am,
Sunday, February 7th in the McGurk Room.
Children's liturgy will have its final week this
weekend due to lack of interest.
Religious Education News:
Prayer Service February 3rd: 4th grade RE Class. Please
join us for the Stations of the Cross this date as well.
Sacrament preparation for children and
adults: 10:30am on February 7th.
Please return any homework by that date!
Dear Parishioners, we ask that you mark your
calendars for a date that fits your schedule to have
you and/or your family's portrait made for our
upcoming Church Directory. Also, the current
committee will step down after this directory and
we want to "train" new volunteers so they will be in
the know for the next directory. We will walk you
through every step of the process.
Please
prayerfully consider stepping up and assisting this
year. Call Maria at 580-382-6008 to volunteer.
Photo dates are:
May 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14; May
17, 18, 19, 20 and 21; Newkirk dates: May 24, 25
and 26; Make-up dates: June 14, 15, 16, 17 and
18.
The Minister Schedule for the months of
March, April and May is being prepared.
This schedule will include Holy Week as
well as Easter. Please call the office
with dates you are unavailable to serve.
Also, just a reminder, the Schedule will
no longer be mailed. Watch the bulletin for information on
when you can pick your schedule up at Mass.
School & Church Contributions
July 1, 2015-December 31, 2015
SCHOOL
25- Robert Lowe Memorials
14-Memorials
DONATIONS to SCHOOL
FOUNDATION
Grateful Former Student
9 Anonymous Donors
1,635.00
635.00
&
SCHOOL
Total
Several of the donations to the school and
school foundation will be or have been
matched by ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66.
Stations of the Cross schedule: Please join the
parishioners of St. Mary's on Friday's
during the Lenten Season for Stations
of the Cross. They will be in the
Church beginning at 6:00pm. There
will be a Potluck Dinner Friday,
March 4th hosted by the Parish
Council, there will not be any other
"Lenten Meals" served. Read the bulletin insert for
other Lent devotion opportunities.
9,671.72
18,950.00
$30,891.72
Blessing of Throats Mass Schedule for
Wednesday, February 3rd: 8:20AM & 7:00PM.
(Feast of St. Blaise)
. Bring your family and be prepared for a
super fun evening!
Youth News:
JH/SH RE is this Wednesday from 6:30-8PM. This
is also the deadline to sign up for the Steubenville
conference, so make sure to put your name on the
list if you want to join us!