St. Anthony Farwell, NE Sts. Peter and Paul Parish 713 Elm St., St. Paul, NE St. Joseph Elba, NE December 20, 2015 Pastor: Fr. Rayappa Konka 308-754-4649 1405 Custer St. St. Paul, NE 68873 MASS TIMES Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 p.m. 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 Marriage and Baptism Preparation Fr. Konka Contact Parish Office 308-754-4002 Secretary Farwell & Elba DRE / Farwell 308-336-3351 Becky Knox DRE 5-11 Grades / St. Paul 308-571-0430 rbknox@gips.org In these last few days of Advent, of Wait, as preparation and anticipation begin to mount, what is God offering me? What is it within my unique intimate relationship with the Lord that God wants me to receive, to enjoy, to savor? What have been the gifts, the graces, the blessings of this year s Wait? May God s gifts, graces and blessings of the Season of Wait bless all my seasons. Judi Baker DRE Preschool 4 th Grade / St. Paul 308-750-8418 judibaker@hotmail.com Confirmation Instructors: Neil & Julie Baquet neil.baquet@gmail.com 308-571-0291 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 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Sunday, December 20, 11:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. Seek ME with your whole being. I desire to be found by you and I orchestrate the events of your life with that purpose in mind. Dueteronomy: 4:29 Sign up sheet on table by Chapel door. Pictures or events to add to facebook? E-mail Jordan Meyer at jcmeyer89@hotmail.com
Ministers for Dec. 24 th Christmas Eve 4:30 p.m. Intro: Dan Nielsen Greeters/ Gifts: Larry & Jeanne Happ Greeters/Gifts: Keith & Kelly Wichmann Usher: Rick Harrahill Usher: Neil Baquet Usher: Larry Happ Lector: Becky Knox EMHC: Neil & Julie Baquet Rick Harrahill Sharon Tibbetts Virginia Schenck Rich & Marlene Kosmicki Servers: Asia & Ajay Ambrose Rachel Thompsen Proehl Music: Linda Kezeor, Linda Schmaderer, Dan Nielsen Mary Gregoski, Carolyn Jorgensen, Stacey Keller, Cindy Peters Dec. 24 th Christmas Eve 9:00 p.m. Greeters / Gifts: Kerry & Heidi Townsend Rick & Misty Fowler Lector: EMHC: Servers: Music: Bill Gregoski Kerry Townsend Branson Townsend Beth Svoboda Riley Fowler Zach Hirschman Abby Hirschman Betty Van Dyke & Kosmicki Family Dec. 25 th Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Greeters: Bob & Betty Dvorak Evelyn Dvorak Lector: Linda Wells EMHC: Annie Kowalski Kathy Lewandowski Larry Dugan Servers: Trevor Dugan Cody & Tyler Swinarski Jackson McIntyre Ministers for Weekend of 12/26/27 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Intro: Julie Dush Greeters: Betty Leonard, Pat Geiger Dorothy Koperski & Amy Christensen Lector: Larry Happ EMHC: Frank & Mary Stepanek Deanna Bauer Servers: Justin Rathman Adam Bauer Jonah Paulsen Music: Julie Dush, Betty Czarnek & Chuch Schmid Sunday 8:00 a.m. Intro: Phil Lukasiewicz Greeters: Kenny & Carol Vincik Jim & Diane Rice Lector: Don Gorecki EMHC: Jim & Betty Horky - JoAnn Urbanski Servers: Reece Wood, Kaylee Ambrose, Tanner Mrkvicka Music: St. Anthony Singers Sunday 10:00 a.m. Greeters: Chris & Terri Townsend Paul & Carolyn Scarborough Lector: Ann Rief EMHC: Matt Rief, Chris & Gina Elstermeier Servers: Sidney Gawrych, Emma & Abby Elstermeier, Claire Kunze Music: Linda Kezeor, Linda Schmaderer, Dan Nielsen Mary Gregoski, Carolyn Jorgensen, Stacey Keller, Cindy Peters Mass Intentions for the Week of Dec. 21-27 Monday 12/21 10:00 a.m. Mass at Matelyn Ruth Spilinek +by Marilyn Placke Tuesday 12/22 8:00 a.m. Mass Father Augustyn Wednesday 12/23 8:00 a.m. / Mass Anne Alt Thursday 12/24 4:30 p.m. Chritmas Eve Mass Kevin Nowak +by Elaine & Family 12/24 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass Roy & Sylvia Sack +by Howard & Vivian Jensen 12/24 12:00 Mid-Night Mass / Farwell Aaron Jerabek & Brenda +by Joann Jerabek Friday 12/25 10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Mass Frank & Vernie Fost +by Harold & Leona Swanson Saturday 12/26 5:00 p.m. Mass Steven Jorgensen / Ray & Eleanor Buettner +by Eugene & Carolyn Jorgensen Sunday 12/27 8:00 a.m. Mass People of the Parishes Sunday 12/27 10:00 a.m. Mass Russ Sack +by Bill & Jan Sack Our Gift to God Dec. 13 Sts. Peter and Paul General Fund $2,821.50 Appeal 130.00 Plate 276.12 Retirement 132.00 Immaculate Conception 284.00 Flowers 90.00 Christmas 20.00 Parish Pledge received this week: $10,000.00 Total Pledges Received To Date: $46,042.00 Outstanding Pledges: $ 66,897.39 Maintenance $90.00 Parish Center Envelopes $165.00 Parish Life Center Fund $1,017,244.57 St. Anthony General Fund $1,025.00 St. Joseph $63.00
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Sunday, December 20, 11:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. Seek ME with your whole being. I desire to be found by you and I orchestrate the events of your life with that purpose in mind. Dueteronomy: 4:29 Sign up sheet on table by Chapel door. CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Christmas Eve Dec. 24 Mass in St. Paul 4:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. Mid-Night Mass at St. Anthony s/ Farwell *St. Anthony Singers will begin singing at 11:30 p.m. before Midnight Mass. Christmas Day Dec. 25 Mass in St. Paul at 10:00 a.m. Christmas Flowers In Memory If you would like to donate a Christmas plant or make a monetary donation in Memory there are envelopes on the table in back of Church. Please have flowers at the church by December 21 st to allow for decorating. Please write your name and the name of your Loved One on the card with the plant. Thank you. Christmas Caroling Sunday, December 20th at 4:00 p.m.: Community Christmas caroling to all of the St. Paul communities' elderly and shut-ins. Sts. Peter and Paul, in a joint celebration with all St. Paul churches, will bring Christmas joy through song to all the shut-ins in our community. Meet at Sts. Peter and Paul Church at 4:00 p.m. for caroling, followed by soup/fellowship at Sts. Peter and Paul. Church Calendar for 2016 Our 2016 Church Calendar is available in the back of the Church. We wish to thank our Sponsors this year that help to make this available to all three parishes. St. Paul Vet Clinic Dan & Mary Jo Nielsen and Mike & Judi Baker Peters Funeral Home Todd & Cindy Peters State Farm Mlinar Insurance Agency Joe & Dee Mlinar Living Faith Booklets Living Faith Booklets can be found on the table in back of the Church this weekend. Eternal Life Please keep in your prayers the family of Connie Schroeder of Colorado who died this past week. Connie is a sister of Mitch & Mike Sok of our Parish. Reconciliation in neighboring Parishes Sunday, Dec. 20 G.I. Blessed Sacrament 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21 G.I. St. Leo s 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 G.I. Resurrection 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 St. Mary s Cathedral 7 p.m. Note of Thanks I sincerely thank Jake & Deanna Bauer family for decorating the Church for every Liturgical season and for this Christmas. Thank you, also, to all who helped wrap the Christmas gift books this past week. Great Spirit of Christmas! Religious Ed News There will be no Religious Ed classes from Dec. 23 Jan. 3. Wednesday evening classes resume on Jan. 6, 2016 at St. Paul. Our Religious Ed. Program was a wonderful pageant of the true Christmas Story! All students did a great job! Special thanks to our Teachers and Helpers for their time and talents that made the program possible. Thank you also, to our guests, for joining us in celebrating THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST through the beautiful talents of our children! Judi Baker & Becky Knox DRE s New Year s Eve Dinner You are cordially invited to Linen & Stemware New Year s Eve Dinner Benefit for the new Parish Life Center Thursday, December 31, 2015 V-Inn-U - St. Paul, NE Wine & Hors d oeuvres 6:00 p.m. Prime Rib Dinner 7:00 p.m. Tickets $40 RSVP Ann Rief 308-380-0619 Space is limited
St. Paul High School Music Boosters SOUP AND SONG Monday, December 21 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. High School Cafeteria $7.00 for soup, drink & entertainment Enjoy your dinner before or after the 7 p.m. Choir Concert 8 p.m. Band Concert Parents and Educators Would you like your teens to hear a message about modesty that is engaging, dynamic, and applicable? Here is your chance. Sts Peter and Paul is hosting Catholic speaker, Doug Barry from EWTN's Life on the Rock on Wednesday, Jan 6th 7-8:15pm. His topic is, " "Modesty, a Virtue Worth Dying For." Parents and teens grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend. Doug'swebsite: www.battlereadystrong.com/ New Year's Eve Dinner Reminder If you would like to attend the fundraiser for the Parish Hall on Dec 31, please make your reservation soon. Due to limited space at the Vinnu, tables are filling up. RSVP with Ann 308-380-0619. Christmas Novena for Life This novena, Dec. 16 24, is dedicated to praying for an end to abortion, and for greater respect for the dignity of all human life! When contemplating the birth of our Savior and preparing for Christmas, it is a great time to pray for an end to abortion. After all, Christ came to us as a humble and vulnerable pre-born child. To join the novena visit: http://www.praymorenovenas.com/christmasnovena. Also, Advent Prayer for Life prayer cards are located on the table by the bulletin board in the Gathering area of the Church. Project Rachel Ads So far, we have sponsors to cover 6 months of 2015, leaving 6 months still available. The cost to sponsor the Project Rachel Ad for one month is $37.50. Please let me know if you would like to take a month by Dec. 31. Thanks! Ann Rief 308-380-0619. Farwell News Mid- Night Mass at St. Anthony s Christmas Eve. St. Anthony Singers will begin singing at 11:30 p.m. There will also be a second collection taken up as a gift to Father Konka for his family in India. Prayer Chain Leaders St. Paul Vange Obermiller 750-6469 Rose M. Olsufka 754-9170 Farwell Michelle Woitalewicz 336-3241 Theresa Nealon 336-3349 thereasanealon@yahoo.com Elba Betty Poss 968-3459