Ben & Kathy Bellinder

Couple Name:  Ben & Kathy Bellinder

Where were you and your spouse born? (City/State):

Ben — Wamego, KS
Kathy — Kansas City, MO

How did you meet?  

We met at a bar in Manhattan,KS - both attending KSU

First marriage for husband? (Yes/ No): Yes

First marriage for wife? (Yes/ No): Yes

Husband’s occupation:  Retired from Sprint/T-Mobile

Wife’s occupation:  Retired teacher

What are your favorite leisure activities/ hobbies?

• Husband: Running, hiking (including 14rs in Colorado), doing anything outside, handyman activities at our home and our kids’ homes, traveling, being Papa to our grandkids.

  Wife: I like helping with our grandkids, traveling, going to daily Mass and Adoration, reading, having lunch with friends, watching the Food Network, making sourdough bread and cooking in general, visiting the sick at the hospital and the homebound, papercrafting, watching all sports

How long have you been parishioners at St. Paul? What do you enjoy most about this parish, and what improvements would you like to see?

We’ve been here for 10 years - came from Holy Trinity. Love our priests, fellow parishioners, the friendliness of our parish, diverse community, traveling with Father Agustin.

Are you currently involved in any ministry at St. Paul? 

Husband: OCIA sponsor, Journey Retreat Leadership, Prayer Group Leader/Member, help with Hospitality Ministry

Wife: Minister of the Holy Eucharist at Mass, EM at the hospital, EM for the homebound, Prayer Group Leader/Member, Division Coordinator for Adoration, help with Hospitality Ministry.

Kindly include any ‘words of wisdom’ and a favorite bible verse or quote, if you choose to include this info. It would help the engaged couple be able to relate to you and know what is important to you as a couple in your marriage.

Words of wisdom – “Never stop dating”

A favorite bible verse — Prov 19:21 Many are the plans of the human heart, but it is the decision of the LORD that endures.

A favorite quote — Marriage is like a deck of cards: at first, all you need is two hearts and a diamond… later, you might wish for a club and a spade.