St. Anthony Farwell, NE Sts. Peter and Paul Parish 713 Elm St., St. Paul, NE St. Joseph Elba, NE 23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time Sept. 6, 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. Marriage and Baptism Preparation Fr. Konka Contact Parish Office 308-754-4002 Deacon Couple: Charles & Lisa Cantrell 308-550-0593 Sts. Peter and Paul Church Website Weekly bulletin and Ministry List can be found on the Church Website: stspeterandpaulcatholiccommunity.org Marie Platek Church Office Secretary / St. Paul spandp@qwestoffice.net 308-754-4002 Cell # 308-750-2565 Kathy Gorecki Secretary & DRE Farwell & Elba 308-336-3351 Becky Knox DRE 9-12 Grades / St. Paul 308-571-0430 rbknox@gips.org Prayer for Labor Day On this weekend, when we rest from our usual labors, loving Father, we pray for all who shoulder the tasks of human labor in the marketplace, in factories and offices, in the professions, and in family living. We thank you, Lord, for the gift and opportunity of work; may our efforts always be pure of heart, for the good of others and the glory of your name. Judi Baker DRE Preschool 4 th Grade / St. Paul 308-750-8418 judibaker@hotmail.com Cynthia Paczosa DRE / St. Joseph Elba 308-863-2134 NEW IN THE PARISH? If you are new in our parish, please call the office at 308-754-4002 for more information if you would like to register. Liturgical Minister List Liturgical Ministers please pick up your new list for September November on table in back of church. Fall is fast approaching and it will soon be time to start instruction sessions for those who wish to enter the Catholic Church. Please contact Fr. Konka at 754-4649 or Deacon Charles Cantrell @ 308-550-0593.
Ministers for the Weekend of September 12-13 9/12 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Julie Dush Greeters: Jim & Mary Hedrick Neil & Julie Baquet Lector: Claralynn Nelson EMHC: Mary Hedrick Frank & Mary Stepanek Servers Tommy Wrobleski Sam & Alexis Kramer Music: Julie Dush, Betty Czarnek & Chuck Schmid Rosary: Volunteer 9/13 Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass Alan Lewandowski Greeters: Alan & Jolene Lewandowski Jim & Diane Rice Lector: Mike Thede EMHC: Jean Thede Virginia Schenck Connie Becker Servers: Christian & Clara Thede Music: St. Anthony Singers Rosary: Diane Rice 9/13 Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass Volunteer Greeters: Jordan & Morgan Meyer Marty & LaDonna Costello Lector: Terri Townsend EMHC: Chris & Gina Elstermeier Paul Dzingle Servers: Carmen & Amber Kosmicki Hailey Johnson Music: Rosary: Volunteer Events This Week Monday 9/7 10:00 a.m. Mass at Matelyn Monday 9/7 1:00 p.m. Bible Study @ Matelyn Tuesday 9/8 1:00 p.m. Quilting Tuesday 9/8 7:00 p.m. St. Paul CCW Meeting Tuesday 9/8 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting Friday 9/11 9:45 a.m. Mass at Brookfield Please Note Change.. Daily Mass at 7:00 A.M. Wednesday Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 A.M. Mass Intentions for the Week of Sept. 7-13 Monday 9/7 10:00 A.M. / Mass at Matelyn John Sr., Clara & Robert Novakowski +by Janette Novakowski Tuesday 9/8 8:00 A.M.. / Mass Mae Krance Wednesday 9/9 7:00 A.M. / Mass Deceased family members of Father Augustyn Thursday 9/10 8:00 A.M. / Mass Clem & Alma O Neil Friday 9/11 9:45 A.M. Mass at Brookfield Margaret Hinze Saturday 9/12 5:00 P.M. / Mass Denny O Gorman +by Judy O Gorman Sunday 9/13 8:00 A.M. / Mass People of the Parishes Sunday 9/13 10:00 A.M. / Mass Aaron Jerabek & Brenda Kolar +by Daniel Hurt Stewardship A Way of Life Our Gift to God 8/30/15 Sts. Peter and Paul General Fund $ 2,550.00 Diocesan Appeal 82.00 Plate 176.86 WNR 10.00 Parish Pledge received this week: In Need of Prayers? Call our Prayer Chain 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 Total Pledges Received To Date: $34,042.00 Outstanding Pledges: $ 78,897.39 Maintenance $15.00 Parish Hall Envelopes $705.00 Parish Life Center Fund $993,285.75 St. Joseph 8/30 General Fund $353.00 St. Anthony 8/30 General Fund $500.00
Knights of Columbus Meeting Knights of Columbus Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8 th in the Convent Meeting Room. All Knights and anyone interested in becoming a Knight is invited to attend this meeting. Election of Officers will also take place. If you have questions please call Marshall Paczosa at 308-754-8075. St. Paul CCW Meeting St. Paul CCW Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8 th at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room. Hostesses: Sandi Mudloff and Cindy Peters, Kathryn Circle. Catholic Daughters Meeting Catholic Daughters will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room. Installation of new members will take place and annual dues of $20 will be collected. Hostesses are Brenda Olsufka, Marilyn Placke, Ernestine Schmidt, Loretta Kowalski and Karen Bonczynski. Correction: Catholic Daughters will serve coffee at Matelyn on Monday, September 14 th after Mass. Religious Education It s that time of the year again! The 2015-2016 Religious Ed program will be starting soon. Registration forms for Religious Ed can be found in the back of Church. Forms may be returned to the Church and placed in the basket or may be dropped off at the Church Office in basket in the hallway. Please register as soon as possible. If you have questions contact: Directors of Rel. Ed. Becky Knox @ 308-571-0430 or Judi Baker @ 750-8418 Religious Ed Teachers Meeting Wednesday, September 9 th @ 6:00 p.m. Orientation Sunday, September 13 th at 11:00 a.m. Religious Ed Orientation All Students Welcome! Meet & Greet your Teachers in your classroom! Classes Begin Wednesday, September 16 th Grades 5 th -12 th Classes start 7:00p.m. 8:15 p.m. Sunday, September 20 th Preschool 4 th Grade Classes start at 8:50 a.m. 9:5 Religious Ed Family Picnic Religious Education Ministry will be hosting a picnic on September 13 th after the 10 a.m. Mass. All children and parents are invited to meet the teachers and visit the classrooms. Registration forms will also be available to sign you child up for the coming 2015-2016 year. The entire parish is invited to the picnic. We will have a limited number of tables so please bring your lawn chairs. If weather does not permit the picnic will be held in the school basement. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Sunday, September 20th, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 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. Deuteronomy 4:29 Sign-up sheet on the table by the Chapel door. Confirmation Students AND Parents Confirmation Candidates and their Parents will be having a meeting on September 16 th in the back of the Church. Neil & Julie Baquet, Instructors On Retreat Father Konka will be gone on retreat from Sept. 13 Through Sept. 17. Please keep me and all the Priests of the Grand Island Diocese in your prayers.
The 2015 Bazaar for Sts. Peter and Paul Church will be October 18, 2015 In order to make the Bazaar a huge success, we need YOU! We are looking for the following items: 1. Items for the Silent Auction 2. New or gently used toys to use as prizes for kid s games. 3. Items for the Country Market (baked goods, crafts, etc.) 4. Items for Bingo Prizes Watch for your envelope at the back of the Church in early September! Please contact Dee Mlinar @ 308-7546262(home), 308-750-0827 (cell) or 308-754-4662 (work) If you have any questions. Thank you! Congratulations Congratulations to Eugene & Carolyn Jorgensen Celebrating 60 years of Marriage this month. Congratulations to Virgil & Rita Dierberger Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage this month. ENLIVEN THE FAITH EXPERIENCE IN OUR PARISH COMMUNITIES Faith In Action is their goal. Their Mission Statement is: Enliven the Faith experience in our Parish Communities. The next meeting is Sunday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Gathering Area. Contact persons are Chairman, Amy Scheer, Co-Chairman, Chuck Cantrell, Secretary, Christi Stepanek and Spiritual Director, Father Konka. This meeting is open to all three parishes and hope everyone will feel welcome! Bazaar at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Ravenna Parish Center Turkey Ham Dinner Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 Serving 11 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Adults: $8 Children 6-12 yrs. $4 FARWELL NEWS Religious Education classes will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 9 th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anthony s. We are still in need of a Kindergarten Teacher. Please contact Kathy Gorecki, DRE at 336-3351 if you have questions. Face the Truth Tools to fight pornography Featuring Sean Kilcawly More info on Church Bulletin Board 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.