St. Anthony 562 17TH AVENUE COLUMBUS, NE 68601

First Sunday of Lent February 21, 2021

Parish Office 402-564-3313 FAX 402-563-1005 Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9-12 & 1-5 Website stanthonycolumbusne.org Priest Residence 402-562-2269 Pastor’s Email [email protected] Pastor: Fr. Ross Burkhalter Deacons: Mark Boeding Kelly McGowan Mike Placzek Secretary: Kathy Podraza [email protected] Bookkeeper: Frances Veseth [email protected] Custodian: Joe Green

School 402-564-4767 Principal: Amy Sokol Secretary: Nancy Gasper/Ann Hefti Daycare: Amy Lopez Cafeteria: Amy O’Kane, Manager

Scotus High School 402-564-7165

Parish Religious Ed 402-564-3313 (On PRE nights 402-564-4767) Director: Lori Olson [email protected]

Social Hall 402-564-4767 Hall Rental: Church Secretary

Franciscan Parish Center For Parish Activities Only: Church Secretary ...... Liturgy Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 AM Weekday: 5:30 PM Tuesday-Thursday 8:15 AM Friday Holy Day: When Mass is obliged, 5:30 PM vigil and 8:15 AM, 5:30 PM Sacraments Penance: 4:30-5:20 PM Tues & Thurs 4:00-5:00 PM Saturday or by appointment Baptism: Contact the Church Office For Preparation Class. Marriage: Make arrangements at least eight months in advance...... Bulletin Notices Submit in writing to the Church Office or E-Mail Kathy Podraza by 10:00 AM Tuesday St. Anthony Church Columbus, NE

First Sunday of Lent School News “After John had been arrested, Parent-teacher conferences are in the books for 3rd quarter. These confer- Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming ences are scheduled from teacher or parent request. This is a great oppor- the gospel of God….” tunity to visit with parents about what we need to do to finish the school - MARK 1:14 year strong. Often times, parents like to meet with the teachers to ask for ideas of things that they can do at home. When parents and teachers work Do you ever think about how dif- together, they make an unbeatable team! ficult it must have been for Jesus The 6th grade Math Counts team competed virtually this year! Those that to come into Galilee, knowing were interested started practicing last fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays after that John had just been arrested school. Then, they took a test to see which four students would be compet- for teaching the same message that ing in the contest. The 6th graders that represented Anthony's School were Grace Brehm-Schmid, Brooke Krienke, Cohen Micek, and Trevor Jesus was proclaiming. It must Niedbalski. Those four then continued to practice on Tuesdays and Thurs- have taken great love and trust for days to sharpen their skills. The students worked really hard and learned Jesus to do what the Father had many upper level math skills. Now, we wait to see how they scored com- sent Him here on earth to do. In pared to other schools in NE. We are very proud of all of the 6th graders the same way, following a life of for working so hard! Thank you to Mr. Krienke for sponsoring this activity stewardship takes great love and for them! trust from us. We must be willing The last day to collect Super Saver receipts will be February 28. We will to surrender completely to God, be sending them in by the middle of the week if at all possible. Thank you trusting that God will always give for saving them for us, and a huge thank you to Diann Herdzina who tal- us all that we need to fulfill His lied them up for us each week. plan for us. Amy Sokol

St. Anthony School Lunch Menu - February 22-26, 2021 Today we include in our prayers Monday…diced ham, whole grain pancakes, romaine lettuce, the following parishioners and tri tater, frozen apricot cups, strawberry yogurt, milk friends who are ill. Please pray for Tuesday…taco meat, soft or hard shell, romaine lettuce, those who need the hope and corn, shredded cheese, canned pears, milk strength of the Lord: Ken Vetick, Wednesday…chicken alfredo, whole grain rotini, Barbara Pensick Forman, Megan romaine lettuce, frozen peas, mixed fruit, milk Kuehler, John Czapla, Sarah Lip- Thursday...hamburgers, whole grain bun, romaine lettuce, pert-Wong, Tanner Nelson. chips, sliced cheese, pickles, applesauce, vegetarian beans, milk For prayer chain requests call Friday…peanut butter & jelly sandwich, egg salad sandwich, Elaine McGuire, 402-910-0818. mac’n cheese, romaine lettuce, mixed veggies, pineapple chunks, milk For prayers at Mass & listed in USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. bulletin, call the church office, 402 -564-3313. Our policy is to list a person by name for four weeks. Black & Indian Missions The second collection on February 20/21 weekend 18th Annual will be for the Black & Indian Missions. Men’s CEC Lenten Renewal 6th Annual Catholic Daughters of Americas Rummage Sale Prayer Breakfasts Fun shopping at the 6th Annual Catholic Daughters of Americas Rum- Every Saturday of mage Sale - Saturday, March 13th from 8:00am until 3:00pm at the KC Lent starting Febru- Hall, 3115 6th Street, Columbus NE. There will be 10 booths and a con- ary 20th at St. Isidore’s Cafeteria, cession stand. No admission fee! 3821 20th Street. 6:15-6:45am CDA members: Please contact Barb Cave if you are able to provide Breakfast served. 7:00-8:00am bars, beverages or work for the Annual Rummage Sale fundraiser. Also, Renewal Series Program. No your donations can be taken to the KC hall on Friday, March charge for breakfast … free will 12th between noon – 8:00pm. Contact Barb at 402-276-4429. offering will be taken to benefit the Youth Group. First Communion Sets Questions? Contact Greg Jochum A variety of First Communion Sets are available for purchase in the ([email protected]) or church office while supply lasts. St. Anthony’s School First Communion is March 14th and St. Anthony’s PRE First Communion is March 21st. Jeff Gokie ([email protected]).

Scotus Central Catholic Tuition Assistance Applica- St. Wenceslaus Parish, Dodge, Fun Fest tions are now open for grades 7-12, 2021-2022 February 28th, 11am-1:30pm Drive thru meal, in- school year. Please visit www.scotuscc.org. cluding roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, roll, dessert. $12 meal. Add dumplings & sauer- Safe Environment Training kraut for the same price. Online auction & raffles. Interested in working with our Catholic youth as a Bidding opens February 1 and closes February 27, volunteer, substitute teacher or PRE instructor? 12pm. Don't know where to begin? The first step is par- Visit: www.stwenc.org for information. ticipating in Safe Environment training. There is a session Tues., March 9, 6:30-9 PM, at Scotus Cen- EMMAUS RETREAT tral Catholic High School. You can contact Laurie Just as Jesus joined his distraught disciples on the L. Hergott via email at [email protected] or at road to Emmaus after his crucifixion, He joins us in 402-564-7165 Monday through Friday 7:30am- our suffering and grief. The EMMAUS RETREAT is 4:30pm for information on signing up for the for all grieving parents whose children of any age class. You must register for the class; no walk-ins. have died by any cause, including miscarriage, no matter how long ago. The EMMAUS RETREAT will Columbus, NE take place on Saturday, March 20 from 10:15am- Tri-Parish 3:30pm. Join us virtually, or in person at St. Pat- Mary, Mother of Divine rick's Elkhorn, for a spiritual retreat focused on the Grace Praesidium fact that life for your child has changed, not ended.

Established March 13, 2020 Space limited. Please email Erin Keller, St. Patrick's Mr. Frank Duff founded the Director of Faith Formation, at Legion of Mary on Septem- [email protected]. To register visit https:// ber 7, 1921. We pray for the www.emfgp.org/registration/ of the , Frank Duff to be realized soon. The Legion of Mary is open to both men and women. The primary purpose of the Legion of Mary is to lead people to Jesus Christ so they can benefit from the love and mercy of God. Specifically, the Legion of Mary seeks to lead the people we encounter in our works to a greater knowledge and faith in God and to increase the faith and holiness of our own members through prayer and service to Our DRIVE-THRU TAKE-OUT ONLY There will be NO dining in the social hall. Lord. If you are not able to drive to the social hall, Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Praesidium is ask a friend to pick up a meal for you. reaching out to expand membership either as an Active or Auxiliary member. Active members meet St. Anthony’s Social Hall once a week on Friday mornings at 9:30 at St. An- 1719 6th Street ∙ Columbus, NE thony’s Parish Franciscan Parish Center. Fr. Ross 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Burkhalter is our Spiritual Director. Auxiliary mem- Every Friday from February 19 – March 26, 2021 bers are the prayer backbone of the Legion of (No Fish Fry on Good Friday, April 2, 2021) Mary and can attend meetings if they so desire. Please call Shari Liss (402) 270-5340, Kelli Csuk- Prices: $10.00 – all meals; $15.00 – all fish ker (402) 276-6027 or Joan Jahn (402) 910-0958 for more information. We would love to visit with Menu: fried/baked fish, potatoes, cole slaw, bread you! We invite you to join us in prayer each Fri- Contact Andy at 402-910-3008 with questions. day morning in service to Our Lord through Our Sponsored by: St. Anthony Council 9264 Lady!

February Booster Club Winner Winner of the February Booster Club drawing was Travis Jarecki and the seller was Mick Jarecki. February 21, 2021 February 21, 2021

MASS INTENTIONS Perpetual Monday, February 22, 2021 Adoration No Mass Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Open hours 5:30 PM † Lucille Beatrice Sobotka of adoration: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 3:00 PM † Fred & Alyce Glaser (Meridian Garden) Sunday 1:00am 5:30 PM † Dorothy Bierman Sunday 1:00pm Thursday, February 25, 2021 (every other week) 5:30 PM Living & Deceased

Monday 2:00am John & Mary Starostka Family Friday, February 26, 2021 8:15 AM † Kudron To sign up for an hour of adoration 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross or as a substitute adorer, call a division leader: Saturday, February 27, 2021

12 AM - 6 AM: Open 5:30 PM † Danny Birkel, Anniversary 6 AM - 12 PM: Connie Tworek, 402-564-1140 Sunday, February 28, 2021 12 PM - 6 PM: Mary Shevlin, 402-562-8047 7:00 AM † Del Rae Schieffer, Anniversary 6 PM - 12 AM: Nora Fuchs, 402-276-7096 9:00 AM Living & Deceased St. Anthony’s Knights of Columbus Head Co-Coordinators: 10:30 AM St. Anthony’s Parishioners Amy Harrington, 402-270-4378 & Ann Kudron, 402-910-1467 Servers - Stations of the Cross 2/26 7:00 pm JR Oehlrich February 2021 21- Respect Life Holy Hour 5-6pm Lent 23- No RCIA; Fr. Flanagan League after 5:30 Mass On all the Fridays of Lent Catholics who are 14 years 24- PRE Class 6:30pm; First Communion practice and older are bound to abstain from meat. Fish and Finance Committee 6:30pm parish center other seafood are permitted. Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent at Parish Pastoral 6:30pm parish center 7:00pm in church. The Stations are a traditional de- 25- St. Anthony’s School Board meeting 6:30pm votion of Lent meditating on the Passion of Christ. 26- Legion of Mary 9:30am Franciscan Parish Center Operation Rice Bowl will be conducted this year. KC Fish Fry 5:30-8:00pm Rice Bowls are located at the church exits. The mon- 27- RCIA retreat at St. Benedict Center ies collected go to Catholic Relief Services. Rice Church Cleaning Crew #3 Bowls should be returned Holy Week. 28- Respect Life Holy Hour 5-6pm Confession times will be offered on Tuesday & March 2021 Thursday from 4:30-5:20pm and on Saturday from 1- St. Anthony School March tuition due 4:00-500pm. 3- PRE Class 6:30pm; First Communion practice And again we have provided Five Minutes with 4- Baptism class 7pm parish center the Word for your prayer during this holy Season. 4 & 5 Confirmation oral interviews in school library Books are located at church entrances. 5- Legion of Mary 9:30am Franciscan Parish Center KC Fish Fry 5:30-8:00pm 6- Church Cleaning Crew #4 7- Respect Life Holy Hour 5-6pm 8- 7:30pm KC membership meeting in parish center

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