May 14th

, 2017 5

th Sunday of Easter (Mother’s Day)

“Have I been with you for so long a time and you still

do not know me, Philip?” - John 14 -

St. Patrick’s Holy Family

Tekamah Decatur

Pastor: Rev. Kevin Joyce

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:

George Kahlandt

Parish Trustees:

George Kahlandt &

JoAnn Wragge

Holy Family Parish Trustees:

Joe Malloy & Lynn Kellogg

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 o f Jesus, welcoming al l and reaching out in loving service.

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM; and Sunday 8:30 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.

May 14th, 2017/ 4th Sunday of Easter

Mass Intentions May 8th

– May 14th

Monday May 15 No Mass Tuesday May 16 8:30 AM T Jennifer Lee (Special Intention)

Wednesday May 17 9:00 AM D t Eddie Sears Thursday May 18 8:30 AM T Stephen D Waterford MD (Special Intention)

Friday May 19 8:30 AM T t John & Francis Tobin Saturday May 20 5:00 PM T The People of St. Patrick Parish

Sunday

May 21 8:30 AM 10:00 AM

DT

t James & Reita Wimer

t Virginia & Mary Ann Toth

Sacrificial Gifts of Treasure May 6

th & 7

th, 2017

St. Patrick’s of Tekamah:

Stewardship Thoughts “The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”

- 1 Peter 2:7 - Everyone is given unique gifts. Many people are able to recognize their talents and abilities, but there are many people who are unsure of their gifts. This makes them feel worthless. If you know someone who is struggling for direction in life, give them a little encouragement. Help them discern how they might use theis skills. No gift is too small or insignificant. . Children’s good deed: “I put money in the Rice Bowl; I shared my Easter candy; I put money in my Rice bowl.”

St. Patrick Prayer List

Parishioners: Payton Olson, Isabella Jetensky, Richard Elske, Mike Uhing, Julie Davis, , John Gorman, and Alice Roh

Family / Friends: Mandy Connealy Ewig (granddaughter of Joan

Connealy), Graci Garcia, Greg Stock. Anita Svoboda, Rita Gill Newell, Jennifer Hatfield (Friend of John Hurlocker), Bruce Hassler (brother of Les Bryant), Marci Mainus (niece of Kent & Judy Hurlocker),

Joe Waller (nephew of Kent & Judy Hurlocker), Roberta Saaathoff (aunt of Amy Gill), Cathy Grosskopf (sister of Rich Grandgenett), Will Schwandt (friend of Kent Hurlocker), Marty Rocca, Karen Ronspies (sister of Deb Frahm), Laoren Funke (Grandniece of Ed

Heng), Adelene Laetsch (sister of Marie Gill), Julie Riecken, Robert Boardley (father-in-law of Stephanie), Vern Elske (uncle of

Rich), Abby Schnell (niece of Rich & Jane Elske), Robert Newell (grandson of Robert & Marie Gill), Myrna Grandgenett (sister of Rich

Grandgenett), Jerry Hoerath, Haley Deemer, Therese Shramek (mother of Tom), and Dr. Joe Roh.

Holy Family Prayer List

Parishioners: Pat Larsen, Denny Klatt, Melvin Wildman,

Mary Jo Connealy, Jean Drummond, & Georgia Redding Family / Friends: Mary Shaw & Kristin Parker (Friends of

Janice & Larry Larsen), Christine Pueppke, Mark Mussack, Jim

Maryott, LeAnn Richards (sister of Larry Larsen), Sara Cameron,

Arizona Riecken, JoEllen Benecke (sister of Matt & Dick

Connealy), Casey Connealy, Mark Connealy, Tom Fucher, Liz

Connealy, (grand-daughter of Pat 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. May they rest in peace and may God comfort those who mourn.

Calendar for the Week for St. Patrick:

Wednesday May 15th – May 19th Meals on Wheels Sunday May 14th Mother’s Day Coffee & Rolls by KofC

Wednesday May 24th Ascension Vigil Mass 6:00 PM Holy Family Thursday May 25th Ascension Thursday Mass 6:00 PM St. Patrick

Happy Mother’s Day!

Envelopes (23) $1003.00 Loose $5.00 Children $6.00 Vigil Lights $51.00 Building Fund (5) $390.00 Hunger Campaign Communication Campaign Rice Bowl (1)

$151.00 $15.00 $5.24

Thank you!

Holy Family of Decatur:

Envelopes (8) $470.00 Loose $70.00 Vigil Lights $0.00 Hunger Campaign $149.00

Thank you!

FATIMA PRAYER

Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy Mercy. Amen

EASTER PRAYER Jesus, you are risen, so there is hope for me. You are no

longer in the power of sin, of evil! Love has triumphed, mercy has been victorious! God’s mercy is stronger than evil and death itself. God’s love can transform our lives too. God’s love can do this! - Pope Francis -

Liturgical Assignments for St. Patrick’s:

Saturday May 20th – 5:00 PM: LECTOR: Joann Wragge EMHC’S: Kass Bromm & Ted Connealy SERVERS: Alex Braniff & Aaron Connealy

Sunday May 21st – 10:00 AM: LECTOR: Lyle Pille EMHC’S: Paula Sauser & Joan Andrew SERVERS: Emiley Voss & Hayley Niewohner

Lord let your mercy be on us,

as we place our trust in you.

(Psalm 33)

From Fr. Kevin… On this Fifth Sunday of Easter, we are reminded

in our second reading that we are a people who

have been called “out of darkness into his

wonderful light” (1 Pet. 2:9). Jesus says, “I came

into the world as light, so that everyone who

believes in me might not remain in darkness”

(John 12:46). How wonderful it is to belong to

Jesus Christ through the Sacrament of Baptism.

How wonderful it is to be called “Christian” and

to practice our Catholic faith. It is truly wonderful

to come to know Jesus personally through the

light of his word: “Your word is a lamp for my

feet, a light for my path” (Ps. 119:105). Just as the

Apostles say in today’s first reading, ”It is not

right for us to neglect the word of God” (Acts

6:2)—neither is it right for us to neglect the word!

For, the light of faith grows through the “light” of

his word. How wonderful it is to know who Jesus

is: “I am the way and the truth and the life”

(John 14:6); “A living stone” (1Per. 2:4); “the

cornerstone, chosen and precious” (1Pet. 2:7,6).

How wonderful it is to know our true identity in

Jesus: “living stones” (1 Pet. 2:5); “A chosen

race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of

his own” (1Pet. 2:9). The Holy Spirit ‘awakens’ us

to recognize how wonderful a life of true faith is.

Come, Holy Spirit! . Peace, Fr. Kevin

Thank you to all who helped with last week’s

potluck for my birthday, and thank you to all for

your birthday cards and generous gifts.—Peace, Fr.

Kevin

Congratulations to the College Graduates from our parish, and the High School graduates Olivia Deemer, Liz Dlouhy, Mitchell Monif and Shannon Pille who will graduate this weekend. May God Bless them with wisdom and grace and keep them safe!

FAITH FACT

What is the meaning of the Easter Lily?

The white Easter lily was used as a decoration in homes and churches since the 1800s. This beautiful white flower is

a symbol of purity and the lily’s trumpet-like shape heralds Jesus’ triumph over death. In addition, when the lily open

up it reveals new life, reminding us that Jesus burst forth from the darkness of the tomb into daylight. May our

Easter celebration persist with an awareness of the Risen Lord!

The Lighter Side

Why is a computer so smart? It listens to its motherboard! What did the baby corn say to the momma corn? Where’s

my popcorn? What did the mommy spider say to the baby spider? You

spend too much time on the web. .

Fatima Centennial 2017 A rosary display is planned; if you have a special rosary to display, please bring it for our display. Please label your rosary. We plan to leave these through October. Congratulations to our new St. Patrick Council

members elected last weekend –Cindy Chatt, Denny

Connealy and Ellen Eriksen. We are grateful to all who agreed to be on the ballot for some close voting. We say farewell and “Thank You!” to Susan Braniff who served our parish as PC Secretary for the last four years!

♦ Thank you for your generosity to the “Hunger

Doesn’t Take a Vacation” collection May 6th & 7th.

We give so that others may be blessed. Thank you! ♦ ♦Vacation Bible School♦♦

VBS will be June 12-16.

Tanner & Jamie Bacon Lynn & Kay Kellogg Renee Stammer

Mike & Debbie Sears Jeff & Twila Alexander Jim & Joan Andrew Mike & Susan Braniff Ray & Kate Braniff Richard & Jane Elske

Steve & Peggy Nelson Robert & Stephanie Boardley Gordon & Leslye Bryant Sue Carlson Dennis & Janis Connealy Kent

& Judy Hurlocker George & Sandi Kahlandt Mary Kahlandt Tom & Jean Shramek Pat Korshoj Tom Tobin

Mike & Kathy Uhing David & JoAnn Wragge

NCYC: Students and parents, Summer fundraisers are in

planning stages. We will try to meet after a weekend

Mass to solidify events. We will let you know the time.

Altar Society: is asking for donations for their

Linus Blanket project. You may drop your donation in the

regular collection marked for this project.

For more information about KoC, contact Richard Elske or Mike Larsen.

St. Patrick’s Church Cleaning News: For May of 2017, the lead family is Garry & Connie Yanke, assisted by Susan Fauble, Rich & Lynda Grandgenett, Sue Langley, Brett &Marissa Langley, David & Ellen Eriksen. Thank you for taking pride in your church as a steward.

MASS INTENTIONS are welcome! Place your request and name in an envelope with your offering, ($10.00 is the normal offering and a few weeks in advance is necessary to schedule your Mass) 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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and give the Church a part of your legacy. Call the

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