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Prayer Network:
Prayer intentions may be called to Nancy Kirmer at 620-653-2466.

Pastoral Council:
The Pastoral Council is the main governing body of the parish. The goal is to assist the pastor, to provide spiritual support, leadership, and direction to the parish community as it strives to carry out the work of Christ. They help maintain and support a continued process of communication throughout the parish community through contact with each of the committees and commissions. The Pastoral Council meets quarterly.
For additional information, please contact the parish office at 620-653-2963.

St. John’s Altar Society:
Ladies, the Good News is that if you are a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, over the age of 18, you are automatically an Altar Society member! Also, non-Catholic wives of registered parishioners may be included as associate members. The Altar Society is made up of committees whose purpose is to serve the parish by extending hospitality, providing social and recreational activities, and building up the Christian fellowship of its members. So ladies come and find your spot in the Altar Society. Be encouraged to serve others as you serve the Lord! For questions or additional information contact Sharla Schremmer at 620-653-7572.

Religious Education / Youth Council Committees:
Our parish offers a variety of opportunities for parishioners to deepen their spiritual knowledge and help others learn more about the Christian way of life. From sacramental preparation of baptism, reconciliation, Eucharist, and confirmation to faith formation through RCIA, grade school, middle school, and high school formation, these commissions promote and cultivate the Christian and Catholic formation of adults, adolescents, and children. The committees meet twice a year, late summer and during Christmas break, in two groups. The Religious Ed Committee works with the grade school age activities and the Youth Council Committee is designated for high school youth. These committees plan and implement lesson ideas, activities, catechists, and support for our parish faith formation. For questions or additional information contact the parish Director of Religious Education Rose Debes at 620-653-2963 or email [email protected].

Finance Council:

The Council exists to assist the pastor in the administration of the goods of the parish. The Council is accountable to the pastor. The Council is envisioned as a select group of parishioners known for their spiritual maturity and love of Christ and the Church, endowed with special competence in financial matters and of prudent judgment, who offer their time and talents in Christian service to assist the pastor with the development and management of the parish's financial resources so that the parish may effectively pursue its proper mission of spreading Christ's Gospel and love. The Council must serve in accord with the Gospel, over any secular business philosophy. Efficient use of resources and money management, in the context of the Catholic Church, must be measured primarily by the ability to nurture and foster the Christian mission and ministry of the parish community and diocese. A truly Catholic understanding of the mission of the Church assures “best practices.” Council members shall be appointed by the pastor as determined by the pastor or recommended to the pastor by members of the parish. Members must be active Catholic parishioners in good standing with the Church. Members should be skilled in business and have some expertise in management, financial, accounting, legal, fund raising, or related fields. Appointed members serve a three year term and no member can serve more than two consecutive terms. Any parishioner interested in serving on the Council should contact the parish office, the pastor, or a member of the Council, to place their name on list as terms of members expire and new members are needed. For questions or additional information, call the parish office at 620-653-2963.

Knights of Columbus:
Hoisington Knights of Columbus Council 1521 was first chartered in 1910. Now the council is currently involved in many activities in our church and community. Some of the councils many activities is a early morning breakfast on the opening day of Pheasant Season, a feather bingo party, and three fish fry's during Lent. The proceeds from these events and others benefit St. John the Evangelist religious education and other area charities. The Knights have a third degree meeting at the Hall at 7:30 pm on the second Monday of every month except August. The Knights of Columbus hall is located at 114 North Main, Hoisington Kansas. The hall is available for rent for dances and other social events. It is also available for other charitable functions benefiting the community. Any Catholic male over the age of 18 is welcome to join. For additional information please contact Dan Esfeld by phone 620-282-1897 or email [email protected]

Stewardship Committee:
The Stewardship Committee assists the parish pastor to cultivate the fertile soil within which the seeds of stewardship can be planted, tilled, and harvested thus providing the invitation, encouragement, and opportunity for all to respond to their Baptismal call to Christian discipleship. This assures the parish is viewed by all as a place of hospitality, prayer, formation and service (which are the four pillars of parish stewardship). The responsibilities of the Stewardship Committee include planning and conducting the annual ministry fair and the follow-up stewardship renewal survey, encouraging growth of the four pillars of stewardship, enhance and promote stewardship communication, develop and encourage lay witness talks for the parish, and strive to live a life of good stewardship example. For questions or additional information, call the parish office at 620-653-2963 .

Outreach Committee:
The Outreach Committee has as its mission to reach out to those in need in our parish, community, and beyond. The projects include parish nurses, bereavement support, community food bank, annual memorial service in November, Christmas food baskets, Memorial Day Mass at the cemetery, Respect Life Rosaries, Blessings for Babies, 4^th of July Patriotic Rosary, and visits to shut in's. Many parishioners volunteer to help make these various projects successful. The committee meets 4 or 5 times per year. All are welcome to join our committee or attend a meeting. For questions or additional information contact Jan Morgenstern at 620-653-4422 or email [email protected]

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults:
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process for anyone 18 years or older who wish to become Catholic. It warmly welcomes new members and provides an appropriate spiritual formation for each inquirer. One may never have been baptized, baptized into a different faith, or baptized Catholic, but never received Eucharist or Confirmation. The length of time it takes depends on the individual situation. For questions or additional information, contact the parish office at 620-653-2963.

Social Committee:
The Social Committee focuses on the celebration of parish occasions, primarily the parish picnic. The picnic is held the last Saturday in September each year. The committee plans food, refreshments, and entertainment for parishioners of all ages to enjoy. New members are always encouraged and welcome to join. For questions or additional information, contact Jim Meitner at 620-653-2257.

Grounds Committee:
Volunteers for the Grounds Committee work to beautify the parish outdoor environment by planting, watering, weeding, and trimming, as needed, around the church and parish center. Also, volunteers remove snow from the parish sidewalks and parking areas when necessary for the safety of those attending Mass and parish functions. For questions or additional information, contact Duane or Patty Polzin at 620-653-7797 or email at [email protected]

Cemetery Committee:
The Cemetery Committee oversees the operation, maintenance, and improvement projects of the parish cemetery. The parish office sells the cemetery lots. Committee members mark the grave site for burials, back fill graves as needed, and supervise mowing. A recent improvement project was upgrading the fence around the cemetery. Future project plans include a cemetery directory. The cemetery is supported financially solely from the sale of burial lots and memorial donations, which are greatly appreciated. Committee members are Mike Aylward, Richard Lacey, Jerry Stoss, and Wayne Kaiser. For questions or additional information, contact Wayne Kaiser at 620-653-4588, after 6 pm.

Liturgy Committee:
The revised General Instruction of the Roman Missal (G.I.R.M.) notes the importance of directions about the preparation of people’s hearts and minds, and of the places, rites, and texts for the celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist (No. 1). It clearly acknowledges that since liturgy is the primary and indispensable source from which the faithful are to derive the true Christian Spirit...the entire celebration is planned in such a way that it leads to a conscious, active and full participation of the faithful both in body and mind (No. 17). This committee is composed of the priest, servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, hospitality ministers (Ushers), Music director and cantors. The committee exists to enhance the worship experience of the parish community. For more information on how you can get involved with the liturgy committee, call the parish office - 620-653-2963.

Liturgical Environment Committee:
This committee is responsible for Church decoration and ensuring that appropriate banners, according to the liturgical season, are displayed in the Church. Members of this committee include Donna Bates, Faye Doonan, Loretta Finger, and Hope Ney. They work with other volunteers in the community to decorate the Church, especially for Christmas and Easter. Check the bulletin for “help wanted” to assist with holiday decorating.