July 9th

, 2017 14

th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,

and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28 -

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 t he Good News of 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.

July 9th, 2017/14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions July 10th

– July 16th

Monday July 10 No Mass Tuesday July 11 5:30 PM T Liv & Dec Hoesing & Andrew families

Wednesday July 12 9:00 AM D t Eddie Sears Thursday July 13 8:30 AM T Stephen D. Waterford MD (Special Intention)

Friday July 14 8:30 AM T Jennifer Lee (Special Intention)

Saturday July 15 5:00 PM T The People of St. Patrick Parish

Sunday

July 16 8:30 AM 10:00 AM

DT

t Josh Pueppke Graci Garcia

Sacrificial Gifts of Treasure July 1

st & 2

nd, 2017

St. Patrick’s of Tekamah:

Stewardship Thoughts “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

- MATTHEW 11:30- When we think of being good stewards, we may think that God is asking too much of us when He calls us to generously share our time, talent and treasure. However, we must remember that we are not “owners” of anything; we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given us. All He is asking is that we give back a small portion of what He has already given to us. Children’s good deed: “I played with a new friend at the swimming pool; I put away the laundry; I took my dogs for a walk.”

St. Patrick Prayer List

Parishioners: Sue Langley, Blake Connealy, Pete Stork, Isabella Jetensky, Mike Uhing, John Gorman, and Alice Roh Family / Friends: Lois Weatherly, 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. Anita Svoboda, Rita Gill Newell, 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 and Georgia Redding Family / Friends: 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 especially Curt Ray & Earl Bucy. May they rest in peace and may God comfort those who mourn.

Calendar for the Week for St. Patrick:

Tues. July 11th 5:30 PM Mass; 6:00 Altar Society Meeting Thurs. July 13th 8:30 AM Mass; Fatima Rosary 9:00 AM

Envelopes (21) $990.00 Loose $42.00 Children $12.00 Vigil Lights $38.00 Building Fund (2) $460.00

Thank you!

Holy Family of Decatur:

Envelopes (5) $395.00 Loose $114.00 Vigil Lights $0.00

Thank you!

Prayer for Our Nation

God our Father, Giver of life, we entrust the United States of

America to Your loving care. You are the rock on which this nation was founded. You alone are the true source of our cherished rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Reclaim this land for your glory and dwell among Your people. Send Your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation’s leaders. Open their minds to the great worth of human life and the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Remind Your people that true happiness is rooted in seeking and doing Your will. Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, Patroness of our land, grant us the courage to reject the “culture of death.” Lead us into a new millennium of life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

(Catholic On-line Prayers)

Liturgical Assignments for St. Patrick’s:

Saturday July 15th – 5:00 PM: LECTOR: Kass Bromm EMHC’S: Steve Chatt & Ted Connealy SERVERS: Madelyn Braniff & Olivia Chatt

Sunday July 16th – 10:00 AM: LECTOR: Alaina Roche EMHC’S: Jane & Richard Elske SERVERS: Isabella & Gabriella Roche

I will praise your name forever, my king and my God.

(Psalm 145)

From Fr. Kevin…

This Sunday’s Mass readings reveal to us

that Jesus is a Savior who has come to us so

that we can come to him, learn from him,

and come to “know” him. This “knowing” is

more than intellectual knowledge; rather, it is

an intimate ‘heart-to-heart’ relationship with

Jesus. Jesus desires to reveal his heart to us:

A heart that is both meek and humble—and a

heart that has been pierced out of love for us!

Also, Jesus desires to reveal the Father to us

so that we may know Him as well. All of this

is possible now that “The Spirit of God

dwells in you” (Rom. 8:9) through Baptism.

In this Sunday’s second reading from the

Letter to the Romans, St. Paul reveals that

the Holy Spirit is both “The Spirit of the one

who raised Jesus from the dead” (Rom.

8:11)—the Father—and also, the “Spirit of

Christ” (Rom. 8:9). May we come to “know”

both the Father and Jesus, and believe in the

Love that They have for us. May we witness

to the world this Love. Peace, Fr. Kevin

FAITH FACT What about the Mass and the Cross?

As Roman Catholics we believe we are part of the Body of Christ, the living Church on earth. Some people would describe Mass or the liturgy as the two beams of the cross: the vertical beam representing our relationship with God and the horizontal beam representing our relationship with all our brothers and sisters in Christ. Whenever we pray, we make the sign of the cross and bless ourselves, mindful of God who is three persons in one, and we are challenged to recognize all other Christians who are part of God’s family. We are connected and so is the cross in our journey of faith.

The Lighter Side

The troops training for a special mission were on a tough obstacle course; swimming across a raging river, running up a vertical cliff and scrambling through barbed-wire entanglements. At the end of the circuit, the colonel barked to a farm boy in the company, “How’d you like it, soldier?” “Shucks, sir,” drawled the trooper, “where I come from, we have to go through country like that just to get to the barn.”

♦

Looking Ahead: 2017 Annual Marriage Celebration Archbishop George Lucas invites you to attend the annual Mass honoring marriage and your anniversary on Sunday, September 10

th or Sunday October 8

th.

Rosary at 1:30 PM. Mass at 2:00 PM. Cake Reception 3:00 PM. 9/10/17 St. Cecelia Cathedral 715 N 40th Street Omaha or 10/8/17 St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 2300 Madison Avenue, Norfolk NE See posters to sign up.

The Sunday morning coffee and fellowship time are being enjoyed by many each week. We would love to have others join in. If you and a friend would be willing to host a light snack on a Sunday after Mass, please sign up on the poster in the entryway. Thank you for this.

Bloodmobile Thank you to all

who helped or donated at the Blood Drive on July 7th

Fatima Centennial 2017 Thank you for adding your rosary to the display. The Third Apparition

of Our Lady was on July 13th, 1917. Please join us after the 8:30 AM Mass this Thursday July 13th for the praying of the Rosary.

♦NCYC news! Your support and generosity have

helped us reach our goal. We ask for your

continued prayers that this will be a safe and

spirit-building pilgrimage for our youth and their

sponsors. .

Altar Society: The July Mass & meeting time will be

Tuesday, July 11th

. Mass will be at 5:30 PM so that Fr. Kevin is able to help with activities in Blair. The meeting will be at 6:00

PM in Fischer Hall; Kathy Uhing and Christina Uhing are

hosting. Hope to see you there...

Interested? See Rich Elske or Mike Larsen.

◘♦◘ As we continue into the summer months, remember that

the normal monthly bills at the parish continue. If you are out of town, please mail-in your contribution or bring your extra contribution when you come to Mass. Thank you for your continued support!

St. Patrick’s Church Cleaning News: For JULY of 2017, the lead family is Kevin & Amy Tobin, assisted by Matt & Tiffany Marquardt, Gordy & Les Bryant, Greg & Collette Stock and John & Jane Gorman. You can check out a key at the office if needed. 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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