October 15th

, 2017 28

th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“The servants went out into the streets and

gathered all they found, good and bad alike, and the hall was filled with guests.”

- Matthew 22:10- 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 stpatrickreligioused@gmail.com

___________402-870-2158__________ Parish Bookkeeper:

Joan Andrew

Bulletin deadline is noon on Wednesday.

St. Patrick Church 3480 Highway 32

Pastoral Council President:

Greg Gill

Parish Trustees:

George Kahlandt

JoAnn Wragge

Holy Family Church 703 4th Avenue

Decatur NE

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 living and sharing our faith in the Good

News of Jesus, welcoming all 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.

October 15th, 2017/28thSunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions October 16th

– October 22nd

Monday Oct 16 No Mass

Tuesday Oct 17 8:30 AM T t Ed & Elizabeth Farrell Wednesday Oct 18 9:00 AM D t Donna Tobin Thursday Oct 19 8:30 AM T t Tom Farrell Friday Oct 20 8:30 AM T t Edward Farrell

Saturday Oct 21 5:00 PM T t Eva Spenner

Sunday

Oct 22 8:30 AM 10:00 AM

DT

t The People of Holy Family Parish

t John Virginia & Mary Ann Toth

Sacrificial Gifts of Treasure October 7

th & 8

th, 2017

St. Patrick’s of Tekamah:

“My God will supply whatever you need…” - PHILLIPPIANS 4:19-

God really does provide for those who are grateful and generous. This is very difficult for people that don’t live a stewardship lifestyle to believe. People are skeptical and say it’s just coincidence. If you are skeptical, try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one month – be generous with your gifts of time, talent and treasure and see how God provides for your needs. . Children’s good deed: “I made dinner with my sister; I played with my neighbors without arguing; I took my dogs for a walk .”

St. Patrick Prayer List

Parishioners: Barbara Higgins, Pete Stork, Alice Roh, John Gorman, and Mike Uhing Family / Friends: Jill Scarbrough (sister of Amy Gill), Dean Dundee

(brother-in-law Graig McElmuray), LaVaughn Lauby (Mother of Lynda

Grandgenett) Steve Hilgenfeld, Malcolm Watt (Friend of Ron Sauser), Mandy Connealy Ewig (granddaughter of Joan Connealy), Graci Garcia, Greg Stock, Rita Gill Newell, Marci Mainus (niece of Kent &

Judy Hurlocker), Joe Waller (nephew of Kent & Judy Hurlocker), 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 and Georgia Redding Family / Friends: Willis Paulsen (friend of Larry & Janice

Larsen), Steve Norton, 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 10/18 Rel. Ed 5:30 PM Pre-K – 6th Jr/Sr High @ 7:00 PM. ♦Family Night Activities for Elem. Students and families

Envelopes (32) $1518.00 Loose $61.00 Children $9.00 Vigil Lights $0.00 Building Fund (6) $760.00

Thank you for your financial

support!

Holy Family of Decatur:

Envelopes (4) $235.00 Loose $132.00 Vigil Lights $0.00 “…for God loves

a cheerful giver.”

2 Corinthians 9:7

Prayer for Harvest

Almighty Lord God, You keep on giving abundance to mankind

in the dew of heaven, and food out of the richness of the soil. We

give thanks to Your most gracious majesty for the fruits of the

field which we have gathered. We beg of You, in Your mercy, to

bless our harvest, which we have received from Your generosity.

Preserve it, and keep it from all harm. Grant, too, that all those

whose desires You have filled with these good things may be

happy in Your protection. May they praise Your mercies forever,

and make use of the good things that do not last in such a way

that they may not lose those goods that are everlasting, through

Christ our Lord. Amen

Liturgical Assignments for St. Patrick’s: Saturday October 21

st – 5:00 PM:

LECTOR: Cindy Chatt EMHC’S: Susan Braniff & Ted Connealy SERVERS: Olivia Chatt & Thomas Braniff

Sunday October 22nd – 10:00 AM:

LECTOR: Lyle Pille EMHC’S: Ali Petersen & Ellen Eriksen SERVERS: Ella & Cole Booth

I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.

(Psalm 23)

From Fr. Kevin… On this 28

th Sunday in Ordinary, both our first

reading from the Prophet, Isaiah, and our

Gospel from St. Matthew speak of our gracious

God Who welcomes us to a feast. In the first

reading (Isaiah 25:6-10a) it is a feast of “juicy,

rich food and pure, choice wines”. In the Gospel

(Mt. 22:1-14) it is a wedding feast. Our

Heavenly Father is a God Who provides

lavishly, a God Who destroys death, and wipes

the tears from every face. He is on our side; He

is for us; He is with us in a unique way in

Jesus; He is a God Who Loves us. He calls to

us, “The feast is ready; come to the feast”. This

is experienced in a particular way in every

Roman Catholic Eucharist. There can be at

times a challenge to recognize the daily

invitations of God in our life. Truth be told,

sometimes we fail to recognize God’s

invitations offered to us in prayer, or recognize

His voice in other people, or in situations.

Sometimes we reject or ignore his personal

invitations to us. To know God is to love him.

To love him is to desire to recognize Him and

desire to obey him. God wants each of us to

experience the “Wedding Feast” of His Son,

Jesus. Is there someone I know whom I would

like to invite to celebrate Sunday Mass with

me? Invite them to the feast. Peace, Fr. Kevin

Your support of the The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is appreciated. If you have not done so, please prayerfully consider making a contribution. Every gift, no matter how large or small makes a difference. These are the financial (goals/gifts made) for each parish to date: St. Patrick - $5,473.12 $3,402.00 (87%)

Holy Family - $2,370.89 $1,527.00 (64.4%)

Thank you for your generous contribution!

FAITH FACT

Banquet Jesus’ parable about a banquet challenges his audience to respond to his invitation to join the new kingdom community. He describes the practice of using meals to make a public statement about one’s social status. When invited guests (like the Jewish leaders in his audience) dishonor the host (God) and refuse his invitation and mistreat his messengers (Moses and the prophets), he is angry and shows his contempt for those who refuse by inviting those Jesus’ audience thinks of as the dregs of society (non-Jews). Matthew adds that those who are invited (non-Jews) can still be thrown out if they are not prepared with the proper behavior. Just for Today : ♦Just for today, I will be grateful I live in a society and time in which

I don’t have to do back-breaking work in horrible circumstances. And

I will be thankful I work in free country where no one is forcing me to

work.

♦Just for today, I will feel happy I am at work, alive and well, and not

in a combat trench or in a hospital awaiting surgery. (Wall Street Journal – to be continued.)

.♣ Religious Ed: Classes this week: PreK-6th @ 5:15 PM;

Jr/Sr/High @ 7:00 PM. ♦Family Night Activities for Elementary Students and families. DRE Ashley Olson at

870-2158 or stpatrickreligioused@gmail.com

♦Archbishop’s Annual Appeal 2017 Please take a minute to view the video that accompanies this year’s archdiocesan appeal.

https://vimeo.com/231619121 May we find the humility to reach beyond ourselves in service of others. . ♦World Mission Sunday collection is next weekend - Oct 21st & 22nd. Over 46 million people in the United States live in poverty. By supporting this collection you give people a hand up, not a hand out. There will be a second collection next weekend. .

♥Sunday morning coffee and fellowship time: Join us Sundays in gathering for food and fellowship after Mass! ♥Fatima Anniversary 2017 – Thank you to Jim & Ramona for the

poster and inspiration to make the Rosary a parish event. To all who shared their rosary and prayed the Rosary: our prayers will make a difference in the world ..

♦Some things to look forward to: . ♦4th Annual Fall Parish Clean-Up: Saturday October 21st 10:00 AM. Refreshments served after cleanup.

♥Project Linus Blanket tying day: Sunday Oct. 22nd after fellowship time. . ♥Altar Society: Thank you to all for paying your $10 dues in a timely manner. Your help is needed to tie blankets on Sunday Oct. 22nd after fellowship. Thank you for your help.

Questions? See Rich Elske or Mike

Larsen. Upcoming Events: Pancake Breakfast Nov. 5th after Mass. Please pay your $25 dues to Rich or Mike. Thank you.

Supporting area Knights of Columbus events: Friday Nov. 18th Lyons: Turkey Bingo/Chili & Soup - See Flier Pancakes St. Francis Blair: Sundays October 15, November 12, January 21, February 18, and March 18 8:30 - noon

St. Patrick’s Church Cleaning News: For October of 2017, the lead family is KC & Carrie Braniff assisted by Michael & Jordan Braniff, Tim & Bria Braniff, Dan Braniff, Ray & Kristi Braniff, Rusty Braniff, Kent Allison, Wyatt & Kristen Ketelsen. Thank you for the gift of your time and hard work for YOUR church! You can

check out a key at the office if needed.

MASS INTENTIONS are a great way to remember loved ones!

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)

Catholic Guide to the Internet: Catholic Voice

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Archdiocese of Omaha

Www.archomaha.org

Catholic Online

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The Holy See

Www.vatican.va

Catholic Treasury

Www.catholictreasury.info

Marriage Resources

Foryourmarriage.org

Mass Times Www.masstimes.org

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THE FUTURE?

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

of your legacy. Call the

rectory if you have any

questions.

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