th January 26 , 2020 ~ Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ “He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed him.” (MATTHEW 4:20) St. Patrick’s Holy Family Tekamah Decatur Pastor: Rev. Kevin Joyce St. Patrick Church 1323 R Street – Tekamah, NE 68061 Holy Family Church th 3480 Highway 32 PHONE 402-374-1692 703 4 Avenue Office email: Decatur NE [email protected] Pastoral Council President: John Raleigh Parish website: __www.stpatstekamah.com___ Parish Trustees: Holy Family Parish Trustees: ♣ Religious Education Coordinator: ♣ Joe Malloy & Lynn Kellogg George Kahlandt Ashley Olson JoAnn Wragge [email protected] For Parish Hall Rental ___________402-870-2158__________ For Parish Hall Rental contact Joan Andrew Parish Bookkeeper: contact Kay Kellogg @ 374-1236 or 870-0240. Joan Andrew @ 349-5347. Set fee is $75. Bulletin deadline is noon on Wednesday. Set fee is $75. Please arrange to pay prior to event. Please arrange to pay prior to event. Pick up/return application at least three Pick up/return application at least three weeks prior to event. weeks prior to event. 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 (SP); and Sunday 8:00 AM (HF) 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. th January 26 , 2020 / Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Intentions – January 27th – February 2nd Monday Jan 27 No Mass Tuesday Jan 28 8:30 AM T All Parish Volunteers Wednesday Jan 29 9:00 AM D t Colt Penny Thursday Jan 30 8:30 AM T All Men & Women in the Armed Services Friday Jan 31 8:30 AM T t Ray Braniff Saturday Feb 1 5:00 PM T t Jim Vornbrock Sunday Feb 2 8:00 AM T The People of St. Patrick Parish 10:00 AM D t Vincent & Mark Connealy I Sacrificial Gifts of Treasure “He called them and immediately they left their boat January 18th & 19th, 2019 and their father and followed Him.” St. Patrick’s of Tekamah: ~ MATTHEW 4:22 ~ Envelopes (18) $635.00 Just as Jesus called the first apostles, He calls each of us to follow Him, too. Not Loose $152.00 everyone is called to leave their business or family behind, but we are expected to put God first in everything. Everything from our time in daily prayer, our talent in Children $15.00 participating in one of our parish ministries and our treasure to support the Vigil Lights $41.00 financial needs of our parish mission Building Fund (2) $100.00 Children’s good deed: “I served Mass for my first time; I helped pick up and 1st Offering $20.00 wash tables after Fellowship; I read from my children’s bible.” ♥Thank you for St. Patrick Prayer List your generosity! Parishioners: Ed Heng, John Raleigh, Judy Hurlocker, John Gorman, and Mary Ducheneaux. Holy Family of Decatur: Family/Friends: Caleb Nissen (friend of A. Petersen), Grace Shell (great- Envelopes (6) $410.00 granddaughter of Joan Connealy), Jim DeVoll, Eric Sauser (son of Ron & Paula), Doris Loose $13.07 McCormick, Liam Rennerfeldt, Bill Woodall (brother-in-law of K. Hurlocker), Votive Lights $0.00 Melvin Schmidt, Dixie Eaton (aunt of J. Elske), Vicki Speck (sister of S. Connealy), “…for God loves Graci Garcia, Rita Gill Newell, Marty Rocca, Karen Ronspies (sister of D. a cheerful giver.” Frahm), Laoren Funke (Grandniece of E. Heng), Adelene Laetsch (sister of M. Gill), 2 Corinthians 9:7 Julie Riecken, Abby Schnell (niece of R. & J. Elske), Robert Newell (grandson of M. ~•~ Prayers from the Saints ~•~ Gill), Myrna Grandgenett (sister of R. Grandgenett), Jerry Hoerath, Haley Deemer, Therese Shramek (mother of Tom), and Dr. Joe Roh. O Heart of Love O my God, fill my soul with holy joy, courage and strength to serve Holy Family Prayer List you. Enkindle your love in me and then walk with me along the next Parishioners: Janice Larsen, Jack Quinn, Al Rugy, Pat Larsen, stretch of road before me. I do not see very far ahead, but when I Denny Klatt, and Jean Drummond have arrived where the horizon now closes down, a new prospect will Family/Friends: Lindsey (Kellogg) Kroger (daughter of Lynn & Kay), Cole open before me, and I shall meet it with peace. Amen. Connealy (cousin of Connealy’s & Malloy’s), Pam Larsen (daughter-in-law of L&J St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross [Edith Stein] (1891-1942) Larsen), Vince Connealy, Kristen Parker (friend of L. Larsen), JoEllen Benecke, ~ Fran Beard (aunt of L. Larsen), Charlie Redding, Livie Connealy (8-year old cousin Liturgical Assignments for St. Patrick’s: of Dec. & Tek. Connealy’s), Steve Norton, Christine Pueppke, Mark Mussack, Saturday February 1st – 5:00 PM LeAnn Richards (sister of L. Larsen), Tom Fucher, Margaret Donneally, (sister of LECTOR: JoAnn Wragge M. Quinn), Jack Broderick, (brother of J. Drummond), Teresa Tramp, (sister of J. Drummond). EMHC’S: Steve Chatt & Ted Connealy ~To update the prayer list, please contact Fr. Kevin or the parish office. ~ SERVERS: Izzy Connealy & Nate Connealy Sunday February 2nd – 8:00 AM 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) LECTOR: Lyle Pille We pray for our beloved deceased. May they rest in peace and may God comfort EMHC’S: Richard & Jane Elske those who mourn. SERVERS: MaKenna Miller, Payton & Halle Olson Calendar for the Week for St. Patrick/Holy Family: The Lord is my light and my salvation. ♦Wednesday Jan 29th ~ Religious Ed 5:15 PM PreK – 6th Grade; (Psalm 27) 7:00 PM Jr/Sr High ♦ First Communion Parents’ Meeting Wednesday January 29th immediately following class. ~ Religious Ed ~ ♦ Confirmation Parents Meeting on January 29th at 7pm. 5:15 PM PreK – 6th Grade ♦Save More payments due thisweekend. 7:00 PM Jr/Sr High ♦Next weekend: Home & Foreign Missions collection ♦ Blessing of Throats (St. Blaise) next weekend after all Masses From Fr. Kevin… ♥Congratulations to Hoss Harold, (son of Joe & Ashlyn Johnson), who th On this 3rd Sunday in ordinary time both our first was baptized on Saturday, January 18 at St. Patrick Church. May God bless him and his family with grace and love as they grow as disciples of reading and gospel speak of a great light that the Lord Jesus. refers ultimately to Jesus. In the eighth century ♪♫ Thank you to Shelly and the Swing Choir for the beautiful music last ♪♫ BC. The ever-expanding and brutal Assyrian Sunday. What a beautiful way to begin a Sunday morning! Thank you! empire invaded the northern kingdom of Israel, beginning with the conquest of the territories of ~ Religious Ed Classes this week ~ th Zebulon and Naphtali, bringing such devastation 5:15 PM PreK – 6 Grade; 7:00 PM Jr/Sr High to land and people that darkness seemed to ♦ First Communion Parents’ Meeting Wednesday enshroud everything. Yet in the time of darkness January 29th immediately following class. Isaiah announces that the gloom will be ♦Confirmation Parents Meeting on January 29th at 7pm. transformed to light by God. The section of ♥St. Patrick Sr High students are participating in “Letters from Angels” project to send today’s Isaiah passage that begins with, “the Valentine greetings/gifts to children in healthcare facilities. Students will create and people who walked in darkness have seen a great sign cards and donate to this cause. If you would like to help, we will accept donations of light…” is actually the first reading for Midnight toys, books, art supplies (see list of other items in the entry). We hope to send the items in early February. More info at: [email protected] ♥Last week to donate. ♥ mass on Christmas Eve each year. We believe that Thank you to all who pray for our students & teachers to grow in faith, hope and love.♥ this prophesy is fulfilled in the life of Jesus. In today’s gospel, according to St. Matthew Jesus’ ♦ It’s “Missions Month”. There will be a second collection the reason for withdrawing to this territory of Zebulon weekend of February 1st & 2nd for Home & Foreign Missions and st nd and Naphtali was to fulfill Isaiah’s prophecy heard March 1 & 2 for Black & Indian Missions. Thank you for your in today’s first reading. Those dwelling in prayers and support. ~•~Daily devotionals are available at both churches. Help yourself! ~•~ darkness for long centuries have at last seen a great light--Jesus himself. The brief summary of Jesus’ ♥Altar Society: The new Love Basket is ready to bring out the ministry in the concluding verse tells how he baker in you! Chances are 1/$1 and 6/$5. Drawing will be the first Sunday of February – just in time for Valentine’s Day baking. brought light to those dwelling in darkness.