Sunday, March 5, 2017 First Sunday of Lent

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1 Sts. Peter and Paul Parish 713 Elm Street. St. Paul, NE St. Anthony Farwell, NE Mass Time St. Joseph Elba, NE Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Pastor: Fr. Rayappa Konka 1405 Custer St St. Paul, NE Marriage & baptism Preparation: Fr. Konka Contact Parish Office: Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:30 p.m. Marie Platek Church Office Secretary/St. Paul Cell # Michelle Rathman Office Assistant/St. Paul michelleeggers06@hotmail.com Church Office: th Street, St Paul NE BULLETIN DEADLINE: Wednesday Noon Kathy Gorecki Cynthia Paczosa Secretary/Farwell & Elba DRE/Farwell DRE/ St. Joseph Elba Sunday, March 5, 2017 First Sunday of Lent Lenten Rosary Please join us at 12:30 in the Chapel Monday thru Friday during Lent to pray the Rosary. Lenten Reconciliation at Sts. Peter and Paul Lent Reconcilation will be held on Wednesday, March 29 th at 7:00 p.m. with visitng assisting. Becky Knox Judi Baker Confirmation Instructors: Knights of Columbus- DRE 5-11 Grades / St. Paul Rebecca.knox@spwildcat.org DRE Perschool -4 th Grade / St. Paul Judibaker@hotmail.com Neil and Julie Baquet Neil.baquet@gmail.com Marshall s Paczosa Grand knight CCW President: Chris Dethlefts Advisory Council Members/ St. Paul: Fr. Konka, Bob Dvorak, Neil Baquest, Monte Brouillette, Bill Gregoski, Matt Rief & JoAnn Urbanski Website: stspeterandpaulcatholiccommunity.org Facebook: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Jordan Meyer to add pictures or events to Facebook Jcmeyer89@hotmail.com STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross will be held every Friday evening during Lent at 6:30 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Chuch.

2 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF 03/13-03/19 Monday 03/13 10:00 a.m. Matelyn Rosemary Kilmurry +by Rosemarie Olsufka Tuesday 03/14 8:00 a.m. Mass Evelyn Kosmicki +by Carolyn Just Wednesday 03/15 8:00 a.m. Mass Jean Casteel +by Pat Knutsen Thursday 03/16 8:00 a.m. Mass John & Mary Augustyn Friday 03/17 9:45 Brookfield Deceased Bishops & Priests Saturday 03/18 5:00 p.m. Mass Charles Klimek +by Tom & Zola Jarecke Sunday 03/19 7:30 a.m. Mass People of the Parish Sunday 03/19 10:00 a.m. Mass Joe & Victoria Radke +by family Events this week.. Monday 03/13 10:00 a.m. Matelyn Tuesday 03/14 1:00 p.m. Quilting Friday 03/17 9:45 Friday 03/17 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross In Church Easter Basket Extravaganza - The CCW is one again sponsoring the Easter Basket Extravaganza. Please bring your baskets to the back of church and include a list of the items in your basket and also who the basket is from. We will take care of the rest. If you want to donate items and do not have a basket, please give them to Sandi Mudloff or Gina Haggerty and we can make up a basket for you. We would like to have the baskets by March 11 th so that we can start to sell tickets, however we will accept them up until April 8 th. The drawings will be held on Palm Sunday after the 10am mass. The Lord Beacons us to come to him During Lent visit Our Lord in the tabernacle with Daily Adoration. Please sign your name and devotion time on the calendar in the chapel. We hope to have an individual or combined hour of prayer every day during Lent. The church is open from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. May each of the 40 days be filled with the gift of our presence. Liturgical Ministers for Weekend 03/11-03/12 Saturday Music: Rosary: Sunday Music: Rosary: Sunday 03/11 5:00 p.m. Mass Julie Dush Bob & Patty Krzycki Dorothy Koperski & Marian Pott Mikhail Happ Frank & Mary Stepanek Mikhail Happ Jonah, Rebekah & Norah Paulsen Julie Dush, Betty Czarnek & Chuck Schmid Volunteer 03/12 7:30 a.m. Mass Tracey Lukasiewicz Jim & Diane Rice Virginia Hirschman Angie Brennan JoAnn Urbanski, Tom Mrkvicka Connie Becker Asia, Ajay & Kaylee Ambrose St. Anthony s Singers Diane Rice 03/12 10:00 a.m. Mass Mary Gregoski Evelyn Dvorak & Emily Gregoski Mike & Annie Kowalski Ann Rief Marshall Paczosa Matt Rief & Annie Kowalski Tommy Wroblewski, Cody & Tyler Swinarski Parker Friedrichsen Music: Linda Kezeor, Linda Schmaderer, Dan Nielsen Mary Gregoski, Cindy Peters & Stacey Keller Our Gift to God 03/05/17 General Fund $3, Diocesan Appeal Plate Catholic Relief 7.00 New Parish Center 2, Maintenance Parish Life Pledge Parish Bazaar St. Joseph 03/05 $ General Fund St. Anthony 03/05 $ General Fund Lent Retreat for Grand Island Deaneries Sunday, March 19 th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St Michael s Catholic Church in Spalding. Topic of discussion; A Lenten Journey with the Joyful Mysteries. Speaker Ann Rief

3 Support our Confirmation Class Confirmation Students will be selling candles after Mass this Sunday to help defray expenses during their confirmation retreat. If you would like to order and do not get the chance this weekend please call Neil & Julie or Resisting Happiness Have you read the book that was handed out at Christmas? If so or even if you have just started, let's get together for an evening of discussion and activities! If you did not receive one, there are some still available in the back of the church near the chapel door. Contact Neil Baquet or Julie Baquet if interested in getting together. Time and date yet to be determined. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS The Knights of Columbus Council 1918 would like to invite each family of our parishes to donate 40 cans of food during the 40 days of Lent (3-1 through 4-15). During the Knights of Columbus's 40 cans in 40 days Campaign. There will be a collection box for the nonperishable food items in the back of Saint Peter and Paul's Catholic Church in St.Paul. If you have any questions call Marshall A Paczosa Meeting Night.Knights of Columbus meeting night is Tuesday, March 14, 7:00 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room. Please come and give us your ideas on your parish needs and thoughts for the Knights next projects for the following year. Get the updated report on One Life- One Rose project and all the projects the Knights are doing and more. See you Tuesday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. Chuck Schmid P.S. if you cannot attend please give us your ideas by or call me. schmidchuck@gmail.com Looking for NEW MEMBERS.. If you or someone you know would like information on becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus please contact Marshall A. Paczosa CCW MEETING Sts. Peter and Paul Monthly CCW Meeting will be held on Monday, March 6 th at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room. Training for all Liturgical Ministers We will have training for all those who have signed up for Lector, EMHC or Greeters as well as for those who are presently serving as a refresher course. LECTORS will meet on Sunday, March 19 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass approx.. 11:30 a.m. in Church. GREETERS & USHERS will meet on Sunday, March 26 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass approx.. 11:30 a.m. in Church. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS will meet on Sunday, April 2 nd after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in Church. GUEST SPEAKER Dcn. Frank Moreno will be speaking to the 7th - 11th CCD kids on March 7:15, at the church. Parents and parishioners are invited to sit in as well. Dcn. Frank has participated in youth retreats throughout the U.S. and is a deacon at St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island. Sts. Peter & Paul Youth Religious Education: Wednesday Classes at 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.: Grades 5th 8th at Christ Lutheran Church (1022 Elm Street, enter South door) Grades 9th 11th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church Sunday Classes at 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.: Pre-school 1st Grade at Christ Lutheran Church (1022 Elm Street, enter South door & down stairs) 2nd 4th Grades at Sts. Peter & Paul Church Great job 6th Grade students that helped with 10:00 Mass last week! Assisting on March 12th will be our 7th Grade Class! Please note: Grades Pre-school to 4th - NO CLASS this Sunday, March 5th - enjoy Spring Break! Grades 5th - 11th will have class on Wednesday, March 8 th It is Eileeen s Cookie dough selling time again!! If your student did not receive an order form in class, please ask their teacher for one. Good results from this fund raiser allows us to only do the one each year, so THANK YOU for always doing such a great job selling. Please remember that orders and money need to be turned in at class on Wednesday, March 15 th or Sunday, March 19. They may also be dropped off at the Church Office at th St. before the 19 th. Thank You!!!

4 Religious Ed News. Please join us in offering a SPIRITUAL BOUQUET to Dr. Dan Harrahill, who is celebrating his birthday this week! Prayer intention cards can be found at the Religious Ed. table in the back of Church. Completed cards can be placed in the basket there also. Thank you! 2017 Spring Assembly for Women of the Dioceses of Grand Island Friday and Saturday April 28 th and 29 th in Halsey NE.. Keynote Speaker Sister Lucy Lukasiewicz. More details will appear later. Visit OVER THE TOES AND UNDER THE CLOTHES SERVICE PROJECT SHARE YOUR LOVE The Sts. Peter and Paul CCW is collecting all sizes of new socks, underwear, diapers and personal care items for the local food pantry. Suggested items, detergent, shampoo, deodorant, soap, tooth brushes, tooth paste, razors, comb, etc. Please leave the items in the back of the church throughout the month of February and March. Sponsored by the Sts. Peter and Paul CCW Remember our Military Men and Women If you have someone severing in the military and would like our parish family to remember them with a spiritual greeting please send your address to the Church office at 713 Elm Street or drop off at the Church office th Street. ELBA NEWS Parish Council Meeting Council will meet on Thursday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. in Church. Go to to sign up for a free, daily program that will help you have a truly lifechanging Lent. Grand Island Deanery Council of Catholic Women Spring Meeting; Saturday, March 25 th at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Jubilee Center. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Speakers: Christie Kelly, A Tale of Faith, Fate, Spirituality & Inspiration And Amy Scheer Square Peg in a Round Hole, My Journey so Far Contact Adrianna Davis at for more information. Cost $ Lunch is Included. Shop for Best Choice products Shop at Home Town Market and/or Super Saver and Save the UPC labels for GI DCCW to help support Water for Life project to build wells in third world Countries. Last year 94,000 bar codes were redeemed Please place labels in the container in the back of Church. Help us reach the goal of 100,000 this year. Farwell News Come meet our seminarians MEATLESS DINNER- Friday, March p.m. Church basement St. Anthony Religious Ed Classes is sponsoring a Free Will Meatless Dinner in the Church Basement hall. All proceeds will go toward helping Seminarians. On the Menu: Seafood Lasagna, Cheese stuffed shells, Spaghetti with 3 sauces, Garlic Bread, salad & dessert. Stations of the Cross - Prayed on Friday evenings at 7:00p.m. St. Anthony Parish Council Meeting St. Anthony Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, March 7 th at 7:00 p.m. INTERESTED IN YOUR HERITAGE You will not want to miss this! Kay Cynova from Stuhr Museum will be present to give you some interesting facts about the heritage of St. Anthony s Church on Wednesday, March 15 th at St. Anthony s Church. 7:00p.m. in the Church Basement. Grow Closer to Christ with CEC Catholics Encounter Christ is offering a weekend experience for men and women to help them grow in their faith and revitalize their spiritual life. Men s weekend is March At Camp Comeca south of Cozad. For more information please contact: Patricia Margritz , or Kathy Boroff Fr. Antony Fr. Lou Nollette Totus Tuus The time of year has come again we are looking for wonderful and faith-filled young adults to teach Totus Tuus for the summer of 2017! We cannot offer this program to the youth of the diocese without the teachers. Please contact the following people if you are interested John Burks at jburks@gidiocese.org Kathy Everitt at kjeveritt14@gmail.com Kalan Schumacher at kelan.schumacher@gmail.com Brown Bag Talk

5 Wednesday, March 8, 12:00 1:00p.m. Cathedral Square Speaker: Fr. Scott Harter; topic: Discernment of Spirits