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On Tuesday, April 9, our Daughters of Isabella, St. Luke's Circle 239, celebrated some important anniversaries and a new member. The celebration was held at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel in Prairie Mission Retirement Center. A specially decorated cake and refreshments were served as part of a the evening that commemorated the 96th anniversary of our circle and the long term service of two special members: Regent Linda DeGarmo presented Lorene Van Leeuwen with a Certificate of Achievement recognizing her 70 years of membership with Circle 239. April was a special month for Lorene because she also celebrated her 104th birthday. The next presentation was also special for Linda. She presented her mother, Mary Jean Zandler, with her 50-year membership certificate of achievement. During the celebration, Kathie Grosdidier was also recognized as our newest member. Congratulations to All! Thanks to Lois Carlson for photos.
For more information about the Daughters of Isabella, including Circle 239, follow THIS LINK.  Being handed a roll of this candy is a reminder that you can make a difference in the lives of women facing crisis pregnancies. The familiar Life Saver candy was invented in 1912 by Clarence Crane of Garrettsville, Ohio. He was looking for a hard-candy alternative to chocolate that melted during hot Ohio summers. Their shape was similar to life rings used on boats and around swimming areas. As they became popular, a roll of the candies was a "lifesaver" for the occasional sweet-tooth attack.  New Meaning. In recent years, the word "Lifesaver" has taken a more literal meaning. Knights of Columbus members, across the nation, don their familiar aprons and meet parishioners at church doors, after Mass, with the cash-can in hand. Being handed a roll of the candy is a reminder that you can make a difference in the lives of women facing crisis pregnancies. The difference an ultrasound machine makes is frequently the difference between a mother keeping or aborting her baby. It is hard to deny the humanity of an unborn baby when confronted with a face, a nose, a heart, ten fingers and ten toes. In January of 2019, the Knights of Columbus announced that it's Ultrasound Initiative had donated 1,000 ultrasound machines to pregnancy centers around the world. Closer to home, the Kansas State Council recently announced installation of two ultrasound machines in pregnancy crisis centers, with another scheduled by the end of April; and four more possibilities in the next 9 to 12 months. Local Life Saver Sunday proceeds support clinics such as A Better Choice Pregnancy Center in Wichita. So remember, when you see a Knight in the apron, with his can, ... digging into your pocket a little deeper will make a difference! Photo is from KofC.org "Building a Culture of Life."
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This is the community website for the St. Francis de Hieronymo and St. Ambrose Catholic Churches in Neosho County, Kansas. Both churches are located in the center of the historic nine-county southeast Kansas area. We share one of the richest Catholic Heritages in Southern Kansas and the Four-State Region. For more information about our churches, history, organizations or programs browse our site including its links.
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