February 8th

, 2015 5

th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“He approached, grasped her hand, and

helped her up.”

(Mark 1:31)

The Parishes of St. Patrick’s Holy Family

Tekamah Decatur

Pastor: Rev. Mark Tomasiewicz

1323 R Street – Tekamah, NE 68061

PHONE 402-374-1692

Office email:

stpats@abbnebraska.com

Parish website:

www.stpatstekamah.com

Religious Education Coordinator: Ashley Olson

402-870-2158

Parish Bookkeeper:

Joan Andrew

*Bulletin deadline is noon on

Wednesday.

Pastoral Council President:

Joe Jetensky

Parish Trustee: Ed Heng

Holy Family Parish Trustees:

Joe Malloy & Dick Connealy

For Parish Hall Rental

contact Joan Andrew @ 374-1236 or 374-2198.

Set fee is $75.

For Parish Hall Rental

contact Kay Kellogg @ 349-5347.

Set fee is $75.

Parish Mission Statement We are a Parish Family that grows by l iving and sharing our faith in the Good News of Jesus, welcoming al l and reaching out in loving service.

SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday, 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:30 AM; and Sunday, 10:30 AM in Decatur WEEKDAY & HOLIDAY MASSES: See Bulletin

NEW PARISHIONERS: You are invited to register at the rectory or see the pastor following Mass.

RECONCILIATION: One half hour before weekend Masses or by appointment.

BAPTISMS: Parents are to attend pre-baptismal catechesis prior to the Baptism. Call the rectory.

MARRIAGES: The Archdiocese of Omaha requires a minimal six months waiting period for proper preparation for marriage. It is best to contact the parish a year in advance and the RC adult should be a registered member of the Parish, and/or parents should be registered members of the Parish. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Celebrated individually upon request. If someone is seriously ill or hospitalized please call the rectory.

Feb 8th, 2015 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions for February 9th – February 15th

Monday Feb 9 No Mass Tuesday Feb 10 8:30 AM T + Bob Chatt

Wednesday Feb 11 9:00 AM D + Vince Connealy Thursday Feb 12 8:30 AM T Liv. & Dec. Ed & Delores Tomasiewicz family

Friday Feb 13 10:30 AM T Poor Souls @ Golden Living Center Saturday Feb 14 5:00 PM T + Lloyd Kahlandt

Sunday

Feb 15

8:30 AM 10:30 AM

TD

+ Carol Tobin For the People

Sacrificial Gifts of Treasure Feb.7

th & 8

th, 2015 collections:

St. Patrick’s of Tekamah:

Stewardship Thoughts: “Brothers and sisters, I should like you to be free of anxieties.”

-1 Corinthians 7:32- How much anxiety do we bring upon ourselves by constantly worrying about not having enough or attaining more things? God won’t necessarily give you everything you want, but He will provide everything you need. Try this- use the word “pray” instead of the word “worry” in the future.. Children’s good deed: “I helped clean up the Art Room after class; I took my dog for a walk.”

St. Patrick Prayer List Parishioners: Paul Tobin, Elaine Chatt, John Gorman, & Joe

& Alice Roh

Family / Friends: Megan Langley (daughter-in-law of Sue Langley), Carol Dowling (friend

of Paula Sauser), Kitty Tobin (sister of Molly Williams),Kevin Tobin,

Teresa Tobin (daughter of Dave & Mary Ellen), Ruthie Schmidt,

Julie Riecken, Robert & Janet Boardley (In-laws of Stephanie), Vern Elske (uncle of Rich), Abby Schnell (niece of Rich & Jane

Elske), Kim Lemmon (daughter of Denny & Janis Connealy), Robert

Newell (grandson of Marie Gill), Myra Grandgenett (sister of Rich

Grandgenett), Jeanne Nichol, Joan Lechner, Jerry Hoerath, Haley

Deemer, Patricia Sheets (daughter of Ernest & Dorrell Alexander), Therese Shramek (mother of Tom), and Dr. Joe Roh.

Holy Family Prayer List

Parishioners: Jean Drummond, Mary Jo Connealy, Georgia

Redding & Eddie Sears Family / Friends: Angie Schill, Casey Connealy, Rosalie Wiedman (mother-in-law of

Keven Larsen), Mark Connealy, Tom Fucher, Josh Larsen, Liz

Connealy, (grand-daughter of Pat Connealy), Mary Lynn Connealy (daughter of Marge Connealy), Margaret Donneally, (sister of Marilyn

Quinn), Jack Broderick, (brother of Jean Drummond), Teresa Tramp, (sister of Jean Drummond)

Tend thy sick ones, O Lord Jesus. Rest thy weary ones. Bless thy dying ones. Soothe thy suffering ones. Pity thy afflicted ones. Shield thy joyous ones. And all for thy love’s sake. (St. Augustine)

May we pray for our beloved deceased, especially Kurtz Sears,

Marcia Mitchell (sister of Rich Elske), and Eugene West, (uncle of Dot Connealy). May they rest in peace and may God comfort

those who mourn!

Calendar for the Week for St. Patrick Wed. Feb 11th CCD Grades Pre-6th @ 5:15 PM First Communion Parents’ Meeting @ 5:30 PM . CCD Grades 7th -12th @ 7:00 PM

Envelopes (12) $897.00 Loose $11.00 Children $6.00 Vigil Lights $2.00 Building Fund. (4) $450.00 Energy Donations(1)

THANK YOU!

$20.00

Holy Family of Decatur: (No Mass due to weather)

Envelopes $0.00 Loose $0.00 Vigil Lights $0.00 THANK YOU!

Prayer by St. Bernadette Soubirous Teach and strengthen us- Christ Jesus, we ask not that

you would spare us affliction, but that you will not abandon us in it. When we encounter affliction, teach us to see you in it as our sole comforter. Let affliction strengthen our faith, fortify our hope, and purify our love. Grant us the grace to see how we can use our affliction to your glory, and to desire no other comforter but you, our Savior, Strengthener, and Friend. Amen

Liturgical Assignments for St. Patrick’s: Feb 14 - Saturday-5:00 PM: LECTOR: Kent Hurlocker EMHC’S: Sue Langley & Joe Jetensky SERVERS: Izzy Connealy; Aaron & Blake Connealy Feb 15 - 8:30 AM: LECTOR: Doug McKay EMHC’S: Richard & Janie Elske

SERVERS: Matt Regalado; Lucas & Hailey Niewohner

“Praise the Lord who heals the brokenhearted.” (Psalm 147)

From Your Pastor… Human responses to a tragedy or some great trial might be this: “It just does not seem fair! I have not done anything wrong or evil to deserve this kind of suffering.” Job’s sentiment is one that we can all relate to for we read: “So I have been assigned months of misery, and troubled nights have been allotted to me….I am filled with restlessness until the dawn….Remember that my life is like the wind; I shall not see happiness again.” Honestly, there are days, weeks and sometimes years when any person can experience great hardship, illness, loss and challenge. We are never fully prepared for the trial, but God desires that we persevere in faith and prayer. The Scriptures this weekend offer inspiration by the examples of Job in the first reading and Jesus in the gospel about how unexpected circumstances unfold in life. Blessed with courageous faith in God, Job endures his losses and misery, and he never rejects God. The end of Job’s life is overflowing with abundant graces and blessings from God, as he persevered through the very difficult times. His experience is worthy to remember. In addition, Jesus reveals God’s care and healing power again as we listen to Mark’s account. The amazing thing that surfaces at the end of the passage is that after Jesus healed people, he still was committed and disciplined with his prayer life. He knew and showed us that true spiritual wisdom and power arise from a solid, faithful prayer life. It is through prayer that we too can stay focused on God, who may not appear to be near but is always with us through it all.

LENT is near, starting on Feb 18th! Ash Wednesday Masses will be 5:30PM @ St. Patrick and 7:00PM @ Holy Family. St. Patrick Fish Fry Fridays will begin on Feb 20th!

FAITH FACT What Makes a Person Spiritually Mature?

From a magazine article, there are five traits mature

Christians demonstrate including behaviors, insights, and

beliefs which help them navigate life with a reliable compass.

For the next few weeks, we will review them. The first trait is

a relationship with Jesus Christ. The second trait is

commitment to a kind of prayer that moves beyond simple,

devotional practice and incorporates Holy Eucharist every

weekend along with other sacramental celebrations. The third

trait is to appreciate growth that comes through pain. As

humans who live and love imperfectly, even the most mature

people can experience times of disillusionment, sin, and pain.

The Gospel reminds us that we are more than sinful creatures

and that virtue can offer healing and grace. The fourth trait is

the capacity to develop deep reservoirs of compassion. When

life itself incorporates suffering and death, Jesus invites us to

pick up the cross. Acknowledging our limited abilities, we

realize that we can never fully relieve another’s suffering, yet

our desire to listen and walk with them is a gift that offers

reassurance and awareness that at death, life is changed,

not ended.

The Lighter Side The lawyer wrote a note to one of his clients: “Thought I saw you on the street the other day. I crossed over to say, hello, but it wasn’t you, so I went back. One-tenth of an hour, $25.”

Kill two birds with one stone this year. Give up your New Year’s resolutions for Lent.

Announcements: Opportunity to learn about Scripture- Our monthly Bible Study will next meet on Feb 27th, as we begin learning about the New Testament. If you need a book or a study guide for Fr. McBride’s Guide to the Bible, please pick one up.

World Marriage Day “The upcoming observances of National

Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14), World Marriage Sunday (Sunday, Feb.

8) and Valentine’s Day (Feb 14) provide an opportunity to celebrate

the gift and blessing of marriage and to affirm and support engaged

and married couples.” –Bishop Richard Malone

OFFICE GROUP EMAIL LIST for both Parishes—If you

desire, please email the parish office, (email address on front of

bulletin) so we can place you in our group email. Thanks to all who

have contacted the parish office.

4-in-1 Home & Foreign Missions Collection: Thank you for

your generous support of the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Your

contributions will help strengthen the Church at home and will help

ensure that the Gospel is spread across the United States. To learn

more about home missions funding and who the appeal helps, please

visit www.usccb.org and search “Catholic Home Missions.” You can

still contribute to this cause. Please mark your donation: 4-in-1

Collection.

St. Patrick’s Altar Society: Altar Society met on Tuesday, Feb. 3

rd @ 7:00. Your Food Group Chairman will be calling you for salad

donations for the upcoming Fish Fries. Thank you for providing delicious side dishes. (Remember to take your empty containers home to be filled when you are called again!) Thank you!

Knights of Columbus: Opportunities are available for

volunteering at the Fish Fries and for snow removal on the sidewalks. Thank you!

St. Patrick’s CCD/Religious Ed: Classes meet at regular times. Grades Pre-6

th @ 5:15 PM; Grades 7

th -12

th @ 7:00 PM.

First Communion Parents’ Meeting Wed. 2/5/15 @ 5:30 PM.

Travel in your plans? Information about Pilgrimages can be

found on the bulletin board in the main entry of St. Patrick’s Church.

St. Patrick’s Church Cleaning News: Thank you to our devout cleaners! For February of 2015, the lead family is Josh & Ashley Olson, assisted by Andy & Sarah Braniff, Sandy Bohannon, Mike & Susie Larson, Judi LaScala, Bob & Susie Davis, and Seth & Rachel Olson. Thank you.

MASS INTENTIONS are welcome! Place your request and name in an envelope with your offering, ($10.00 is the normal offering and remember a few weeks in advance is necessary.) Thank you!

Catholic Guide to the Internet Catholic Voice

Www.catholicvoiceomaha.com

Archdiocese of Omaha

Www.archomaha.org

Catholic Online

Www.catholic.org

The Holy See

Www.vatican.va

Catholic Treasury

Www.catholictreasury.info

Marriage Resources

Foryourmarriage.org

Mass Times www.masstimes.org

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321 S. 13th

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Tires, batteries, exhaust, fuel, and farm tire

service.

Call Pat Braniff (402)374-2660

ARE YOU PLANNING for THE FUTURE?

Please remember your parish in your will or estate and give the Church a part

of your legacy. Call the

rectory if you have any

questions.

To inquire about membership Contact Grand Knight

Rich Elske (402)307-0045

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