Welcome Fr. Vincent

 

Bishop Jerry Vincke visited St. Mary Queen of Angels and St. Mary Help of Christians on August 9, 2026, to install Fr. Vincent John as pastor of the parishes.

Following the installation, parishioners gathered for a parish breakfast to welcome Fr. Vincent and congratulate him on his new pastoral assignment. Members of the Knights of Columbus prepared a delicious breakfast featuring egg and sausage casserole and fresh fruit. Members of the Russell Council of Catholic Women generously provided a variety of pastries.

The breakfast offered parishioners an opportunity to extend a warm welcome to Fr. Vincent, celebrate his installation, and enjoy fellowship together as a parish community.

Click the link to watch a short video of the installation. Fr. Vincent Installation as Pastor

 

 

 

VBS Radical Ride

RADICAL RIDE ON THE WINGS OF PRAYER

During vacation bible school students traveled to different countries to learn about a saint, how to put prayer in action, and other activities designed to enhance their faith. There was merry music, fun skits, cool crafts, exciting games, and yummy snacks all centered around the theme to reinforce the morning's teachings and enhance each child's faith journey. Daily prayer and virtue demonstrations completed the adventure.

Click each link to watch a short video. 

 

 

 

 

Celebrating Our 2026 Graduates

The Russell Council of Catholic Women and Knights of Columbus #3034 were honored to celebrate the Class of 2026 from the Russell and Gorham parishes following the 10:00 AM Mass on May 3, 2026.

Congratulations to our outstanding seniors: Walker Middleton, Trey Zorn, Ian Strobel, Madison Wieger, and Norah Dreiling! Each was presented with a crucifix as they begin this exciting new chapter.

We are also proud to share that $1,000 scholarships were awarded during the reception to support our students’ continued journeys.

Barb Scheck Memorial Scholarship   Norah Dreiling
Clara "Connie" Tuzicka Memorial Scholarship   Ian Strobel
Fred Weigel, Jr. Memorial Scholarship   Madison Wieger
Marvin Ziegler Outstanding Young Man With KofC Scholarship  Walker Middleton


In addition, the Russell Council of Catholic Women was blessed with a special opportunity this year to award a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship to a parishioner who graduated between May 2022 and May 2025. Congratulations to Zachary Martinez on being selected for this honor!

Please join us in celebrating these young individuals and wishing them continued success in all that lies ahead!

 

 

Hamburger and Hot Dog Feed

 

Religious Education classes closed out the 2025-2026 academic year with a hamburger and hot dog feed. Students are lined up to partake in the goodies.

OCIA Candidates and Sponsors

OCIA candidates celebrated Rite of Election on March 1, 2026 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Hays, KS.

Back Row: William Benson, Jacki Blundon, Austin McGann, Cara Kenny, Quinton Trevino, Bishop Vincke

Front row: Jeanie Munsch, Monica Johnson, Megan Yarmer, Fr. Daryl Olmstead, Amber Risher, Bailey Mead, Betty Mead, Lucas Kenny, Trey Zorn, Nichole Dinkel and Marc Nichols

Have you checked out FORMED yet?

Are you ready?? Take a look!

 

 

Kind of cool, isn't it?

Here is a video of the first step to using FORMED - getting registered. Click on 'I Belong' to a Parish or Organization'.

Select 'Find Your Parish or Organization' and enter 67665 where indicated.

Once you set up an account, just log in on your next visit.

After the instructional video on how to register finishes, if you wait a few seconds it will begin a video on how to sign in.

 To go to FORMED, click HERE.