St. Anthony Farwell, NE Sts. Peter and Paul Parish 713 Elm St., St. Paul, NE St. Joseph Elba, NE Pastor: Fr. Rayappa Konka 308-754-4649 1405 Custe r St., St. Paul, NE 68873 MASS TIMES Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. November 1, 2015 All Saints Day Remembering All Saints and All Souls Day Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 p.m. Marriage and Baptism Preparation Fr. Konka Contact Parish Office 308-754-4002 Deacon Couple: Charles & Lisa Cantrell 308-550-0593 Marie Platek Church Office Secretary / St. Paul spandp@qwestoffice.net 308-754-4002 Cell # 308-750-2565 Kathy Gorecki Secretary Farwell & Elba DRE / Farwell 308-336-3351 All Souls Day Mass~Nov. 2nd Becky Knox DRE 9-11 Grades / St. Paul 308-571-0430 rbknox@gips.org Judi Baker DRE Preschool 4 th Grade / St. Paul 308-750-8418 judibaker@hotmail.com Confirmation Instructors: Neil & Julie Baquet Cynthia Paczosa DRE / St. Joseph Elba 308-863-2134 Advisory Council Members/ St. Paul : Fr. Konka Rick Harrahill, Bob Dvorak, Neil Baquet, Monte Brouillette, Bill Gregoski & Matt Rief Technology Corner Stay up to date on all that s happening in our Parish Communities by regularly checking out our website and Facebook page! Website: stspeterandpaulcatholiccommunity.org Like Us on Facebook, search for Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 26 th Sunday In Ordinary Time Sept. 27, 2015 Throughout the Month of November the Church prays for our loved ones who have passed away. You will find a book on the table at the East Entrance of the Church where you can write the names of your loved ones. On Monday, November 2 nd is the Feast of All Souls. We will Celebrate a Memorial Mass at 6:30 p.m. remembering all the Faithful Departed. It s a wonderful way to remember those who have gone before us into God s Heavenly Kingdom. Sunday, October 4, 2015
Ministers for the Weekend of Nov. 7 8 11/7 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Julie Dush Greeters: Neil & Julie Baquet Amy Christensen & Matt Proehl Lector: Neil Baquet EMHC: Patty Krzycki Rich & Marlene Kosmicki Servers Sam & Alexis Kramer Music: Julie Dush, Betty Czarnek & Chuck Schmid Rosary: Volunteer 11/8 Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass Phil Lukasiewicz Greeters: Dan & Barb McIntyre Kenny & Carol Vincik Lector: Rick Harrahill EMHC: Angie Brennan Jim & Betty Horky Servers: Concey Bader & Claire Kunze Music: St. Anthony Singers Rosary: Marty Costello 11/8 Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass Betty Van Dyke Greeters: Kerry & Heidi Townsend Alan & Tina Dush Lector: Jordan Meyer EMHC: Chris & Gina Elstermeier Annie Kowalski Servers: Abby Elstermeier Cody & Tyler Swinarski Music: Betty Van Dyke & Sherry Kosmicki Events This Week Monday 11/2 10 a.m. Mass @ Matelyn/ All Souls Day Monday 11/2 1:00 p.m. Bible Study @ Matelyn Monday 11/2 6:30 p.m. Mass- All Souls Day Tuesday 11/3 1:00 p.m. Quilting Tuesday 11/3 7:00 p.m. CCW Meeting Wednesda7 11/4 7:00 p.m. Religious Ed. Class Friday 11/6 9:45 a.m. Mass at Brookfield RELIGIOUS ED TIME: Gr. 5-11 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Pre-school 4 th Gr. Sunday 8:50 a.m. 9:50 a.m. Mass Intentions for the Week of Nov. 2-8 Monday 11/2 10:00 a.m. Mass @ Matelyn Deceased Priests & Bishops of G.I. Diocese Monday 11/2 6:30 p.m. Mass / All Souls Day Souls of the Faithful Departed Tuesday 11/3 8:00 a.m. Mass Theophil & Kate Bydalek +by Family Wednesday 11/4 7:00 A.M. Mass Victim of Depression Thursday 11/5 8:00 A.M. Mass Chris & Marie Wittry & Oren McIntyre +by Dan & Barb McIntyre Friday 11/6 9:45 A.M. Mass at Brookfield Deceased Members of the Havlik Family +by Martha Havlik Saturday 11/7 5:00 P.M. / Mass Deceased Family Members of Fr. Konka s Family Sunday 11/8 8:00 A.M. / Mass People of the Parishes Sunday 11/8 10:00 A.M. / Mass Russ Sack +by Bill & Jan Sack Stewardship A Way of Life Our Gift to God 10/25/15 Sts. Peter and Paul General Fund $2,887.00 Appeal 5.00 Plate 523.40 WNR 40.00 Parish Pledge received this week: Total Pledges Received To Date: $34,292.00 Prayer Chain Leaders St. Paul Vange Obermiller 750-6469 Rosemarie Olsufka 754-9170 Farwell Michelle Woitalewicz 336-3241 Theresa Nealon 336-3349 thereasanealon@yahoo.com Elba Betty Poss 968-3459 Outstanding Pledges: $ 78,647.39 Maintenance $65.00 Parish Center Envelopes $2,495.00 Parish Life Center Fund $997,605.75 St. Anthony 10/25 General Fund $195.00 Bazaar 50.00 St. Joseph 10/25 General Fund $ 27.00
All Souls Day Mass Monday, Nov. 2nd Mass will be Celebrated at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 2 nd at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed. There will also be a 10 a.m. Mass at Matelyn Retirement Center on Monday, Nov. 2 nd. Book of Names All Souls Day All Souls Day is Celebrated on November 2 nd There will be a Book in the Gathering area of the Church to write names of your Deceased Loved Ones. Your Loved Ones will be remembered at Masses during the month of November. Please note change of date. CCW Meeting Sts. Peter and Paul CCW Meeting will have their monthly meeting on TUESDAY, NOV. 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room. Ministry Fair There will be a Ministry Fair after each Mass on November 7 and 8. This is an opportunity for parish organizations and activities to provide information about what each group does, how often they meet, how to get involved, etc. If you are part of a group that would like to increase membership and participation, the Ministry Fair is the perfect time for you to do so! If you have been looking for a way to get more involved in the parish and didn t know how to do that, the Ministry Fair is the perfect time for you to do so! If you have any questions about being part of the Ministry Fair, please contact Lisa Cantrell at 308-550-0322. Knights of Columbus Meeting Knights of Columbus Council 1918 will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 10 th in the Church Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. Installation of new officers will also take place. All members and anyone interested in becoming a member are invited. Tootsie Roll Sunday Knights will be selling Tootsie Rolls after all the Masses on November 7 8 in the back of Church. Free will donation. Proceeds go to help children with disabilities. Updates on the Parish Life Center Council met on Sunday, October 25 th and are in the process of finalizing floor plans and exterior of building. Next step is to finalize Blueprints so that Bids for demo and erection of building can be completed. Council Members: Fr. Konka, Rick Harrahill, Bob Dvorak, Neil Baquet, Monte Brouillette, Matt Rief, Bill Gregoski Note of Thanks from our Pastor My sincere thanks to everyone who wished and gave me a gift (Parish council and Catholic Daughters court, St. Paul CCW ) on Pastor Appreciation Week. Fr.Konka NOVEMBER PRAYERS FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED During the month of November the Church greatly blesses the prayers that we offer on behalf of our departed loved ones. In particular during the first several days of the month the Church makes available the grant of a plenary indulgence that can be gained for our loved ones in two ways: 1. Visiting a Church or an Oratory (such as the Shrine) on All Souls Day A plenary ( full ) indulgence, which is applicable only to the souls in Purgatory, is granted to the Christian faithful who devoutly visit a church or an oratory on (November 2nd,) All Souls Day. To gain this indulgence simply visit a church and pray for the souls in Purgatory. Also say one Our Father and the Apostles Creed during the visit. Then be sure to meet the general requirements for gaining a plenary indulgence that are listed below. 2. Visiting a cemetery each day between 1 November and 8 November This is done simply by visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed. There is no requirement to say any specific prayer during the cemetery visit so long as one prays for the souls in Purgatory. This indulgence can be gained once per day on each of the first 8 days of November. Be sure to meet the general requirements for gaining a plenary indulgence that are listed below. You can acquire one plenary indulgence a day. These indulgences are applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory. General Requirements for obtaining a Plenary Indulgence: Say one Our Father and one Hail Mary for the Holy Father s intentions (that is, the intentions designated by the Holy Father each month) worthily receive Holy Communion (ideally on the same day if you can get to Mass) Make a sacramental confession within 20 days of All Souls Day for a plenary indulgence be free from all attachment to sin, even venial sin (otherwise, the indulgence is partial, not plenary, full ). Rosary at Cemetery Nov. 8 Pray for Departed Souls Weather permitting the Rosary will be prayed at the Cemetery on Sunday, November 8 at 2:30. If weather is not permitting it will be held at the Church.
Honey Sunday Nov. 7-8 St. Anthony s Religious Ed. students will be selling Honey on the weekend of November 7 8 after all three Masses at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. A $5.00 Donation is suggested for a Honey Bear Bottle. Mass at St. Anthony s Nov. 1 Mass will be Celebrated at St. Anthony s in Farwell on Sunday, November 1 st at 5:00 p.m.. A Potluck dinner will follow in the Church Basement. Please bring your favorite dish to share. Everyone Welcome! Thanksgiving Mass at St. Anthony s The Annual Wine and Cheese reception will be held after the Thanksgiving Mass at St. Anthony s on Wednesday, November 25 th at 6:30 p.m. Howard Greeley Food Pantry Sts. Peter and Paul Parish is asked to donate to the Food Pantry during the month of November. For I was hungry and you gave me to eat. Matthew 25:35-40 November Needs at the Howard-Greeley County Food Pantry include: Rice, 1 & 2 # bags; Cans of Beef Stew; Cans of Chili; Hot Cereals: Oatmeal (Rolled Oats and Instant;) Cream of Wheat; Ketchup and Mustard; Boxes of Macaroni and Cheese; Dish Soap; Laundry Detergent. Items can be dropped off at the school building in the NW classroom. Looking ahead. Thanksgiving Mass at St. Paul A Mass of Thanksgiving will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Tuesday, November 24 th at 6:30 p.m. Operation Christmas Child We will be collecting items to send to needy Children in other parts of the world. Toys, personal hygiene items such as tooth brushes, bars of soap, etc. school supplies. No Liquid items please. Items can be dropped off at the back of Church where there will be a designated box for Operation Christmas Child. If you have questions please call Julie Dush at 308-968-3421. ELBA NEWS Thanksgiving Mass at St. Joseph s / Elba Mass will be Celebrated at St. Joseph s on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. Safe Environments Update Spotlight, a movie on the Boston Globe articles on child sexual abuse in the Church, will be released Nov. 20. What is the Church doing to prevent abuse? Since 2002, the Catholic Church in the United States has made a renewed commitment to the prevention of child sexual abuse and the healing of individuals harmed by abuse. Over 4.4 million children have been educated in signs of abusive relationships and how to seek help. Almost 2 million adults have been trained in recognizing and reporting abuse. Catholic institutions across the country are dedicated to creating safe environments for children and providing assistance to victims. To learn more about what the Church is doing or to seek help go to: child.gidiocese.org/ VictimAssistance Ann Rief, Safe Environment Coordinator