Linda and Leon Sobba of Ellinwood were recognized after the Chrism Mass March 29 for the 28 years they coordinated the Engaged Encounter in the Diocese of Dodge City. The Sobbas are retiring from their positions after having coordinated and led the EE weekends -- designed for those couples preparing for marriage -- since the program was initiated in the diocese in 1979. As a token of appreciation, Bishop Gilmore presented the Sobbas with a copy of the tapestry, "The Baptism of Jesus" that hangs in the Cathedral. The new coordinators for the EE weekends are Michael and Lindsay Mazouch of Great Bend. For more information on EE weekends, go to http://www.dcdiocese.org/Marriage/cathmarriagepage.htm.

Darrel Bieker (a.k.a Scott Donovan - a popular radio personality in the Great Bend area) was selected by the staff of Holy Family School in Great Bend to be recognized as the Distinguished Graduate from the Catholic Schools of Great Bend. The presentation ceremony was held during Sunday Mass on the first Sunday of Catholic Schools Week. Bieker was recognized for his continued contributions to Catholic Schools and for setting a positive example. Pictured is Bieker, his wife, Mary, and daughters Emma and Michala. At right is Karen Moeder, principal. Michala is in the 3rd grade, and Emma is a Kindergarten student. Both attend Holy Family School.

Dan Bayer, Great Bend Council #862 Grand Knight, presents a check for $3,600 to Karen Moeder, principal of Holy Family School, to purchase choir risers. The Knights have volunteered their services to sponsor a breakfast April 29 to help with scholarships for students to attend Holy Family. For information, see Page 2.