19^th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                                                August 9, 2020                                                                               

                                                       
              
St. Libory’s Catholic Church
505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872
www.stliborycatholic.com
                                           
Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman
Rectory: 687-6276
Cell: 402-874-0112
Email: frsidb@gmail.com

Secretary:
Janelle Kunze – Cell/Text: 308-389-4733
Email: rjkunze@hamilton.net

Prayer Chain Coordinator:  
Yvonne Wichmann: 308-894-3477
 
Mass Intentions

Monday - Tuesday: No Daily Mass
Wednesday (Aug 12): 6:45 A.M.
Jean Rock t by Ron Sack Family
Thursday (Aug 13): 6:00 P.M.
Mike Thiele by Jim & Vi Mamot
Friday (Aug 14): 6:45 A.M.
David Bogus t by Bob Bogus
Saturday (Aug 15): 8:00 A.M.
Eldon Wichmann t by The Family
Saturday (Aug 15): 4:30 P.M.
Jim Wieck t by Fr. Sid & Carol
Sunday (Aug 16): 9:00 A.M.
For All Parishioners
 
Ministers of the Altar

None scheduled at this time.

18^th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                                                August 2, 2020                                                                               
 
                                                       
              
St. Libory’s Catholic Church
505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872
www.stliborycatholic.com
                                           
Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman
Rectory: 687-6276
Cell: 402-874-0112
Email: frsidb@gmail.com

 UPCOMING EVENTS
*August 5 – Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M.
*August 6 – Daily Mass at 6:00 P.M.
*August 7 - Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M. 
*Aug 15 – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day. Mass at 8:00 A.M.
  
FROM THE PASTORS DESK
  Here are some words by Carly Houselander to encourage us about the Holy Mass.

“It is estimated that in every second of the day and night four elevations of the Host take place. I never cease to wonder at this, or to rejoice in the knowledge that there is never a second of one’s life in which one cannot lift up one’s heart to God in the heart of Christ lifted up in the Host. I think, too, of all the places in the world where the Mass is being celebrated; of how Christ, who began his earthly life in a stable and ended it on a scaffold, has penetrated into every place and circumstance of human life, and has gathered every fragment of man’s love to be offered in sacrifice.
     Think of all the places where Mass is being celebrated at this present moment, the very moment in which you are reading this page; all the cathedrals and all the churches of the world, all the tin huts and mud huts and make-shifts that are the best man can do in many mission fields…. In ships out on the deep seas, on battlefields and camps, in prisons and hospital wards, in the desert and the jungle, in the great cities of the world, in the cottages of faithful peasants in persecuted countries, and under the tall trees of lonely forests of exile.
     Think too how everywhere where Christ is lifted up men are bowed down in adoration, soldiers, sailors, airmen, fishermen, men of every country, of every color, rich men and poor men, free men and prisoners, old men and young men, men of every craft and trade and profession, all adoring God, all in communion with one another, all in communion with the Holy Father, all in communion with you and me. And I, if I be lifted up, will draw all men to me.”
 
  A short time after many Masses were suspended in the U.S. due to the virus, all sorts of violence and hatred broke out. I think there is a connection. Fr. Sid.
 
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRIGIN MARY – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day. Mass on Saturday, August 15^th at 8:00 A.M.
 
GI DIOCESAN CCW CONVENTION – The GI Diocesan CCW Biennial Convention will be Friday, August 14^th and Saturday, August 15^th.
“Growing in our Faith”
Celebrating 89 years as a Diocesan Council
 
August 14
Registration & Social Hour     6:00 P.M.
Banquet Dinner                        7:00 P.M.
Keynote Address – Sheri Wohlfert
 
August 15
Registration                               8:30 A.M.
Opening Session                      9:00 A.M.
Guest Speaker – Sheri Wohlfert
Reports                                      10:45 A.M.
Luncheon                                  Noon
Afternoon Guest Speakers:
-NE Catholic Conference
-Bishop Joseph Hanefeldt
Mass followed by installation of Officers – 3:00 P.M.
 
Convention cost for each day is $25.00. Includes a Chicken Cordon Bleu Banquet Dinner and Roast Beef Luncheon. Reservations must be made by August 6, 2020 with Janet Naughtin at: 308-942-3476 or email: marylinericksen@gmail.com. You may pay at Registration.
Location: Holiday Inn Express & Suites – 300 Holiday Frontage Rd – North Platte, NE
 
WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.  

17^th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                                                  July 26, 2020                                                                                
 
                                                       
              
St. Libory’s Catholic Church
505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872
www.stliborycatholic.com
                                           
Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman
Rectory: 687-6276
Cell: 402-874-0112
Email: frsidb@gmail.com

 UPCOMING EVENTS
*July 29 – Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M.
*July 30 – Daily Mass at 6:00 P.M.
*July 31 - Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M. 
*Aug 15 – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day. Mass at 8:00 A.M.
   
FROM THE PASTORS DESK
     July is just about gone.  It really is a strange experience of summer.  Everything is different.  We are about two months behind on everything and somethings may never return, like shaking hands for example.  But that said I want to extend a congratulations to the graduates of our parish families.  They surely must feel shorted on this very important milestone in their lives.  But it will be remembered.  Many years from now their grandchildren will look at pictures and ask why those people had mask on.
     I also want to encourage you to keep up your prayer devotion.  If you struggle with feeling down and frightened or depressed, my number one advice is, keep praying.  It is very important to try to start your day with prayer.  When we wait till later, we often experience events that drive us down emotionally and drain our optimism.  When we feel this way, it is very difficult to turn to our devotions and if we do we are easily distracted.  So, keep praying, pray early, pray often, pray late, pray always.
     Yours in Christ, Fr. Sid.
 
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRIGIN MARY – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day. Mass on Saturday, August 15^th at 8:00 A.M.
 
BLESSED SACRAMENT PRESCHOOL - Blessed Sacrament Preschool has openings in our 3-year-old morning and 4/5-year-old afternoon classes, for 2020-2021. Call Mrs. Seier at
(308) 583-2885 for information
 
WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid. 

16^th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                                                  July 19, 2020                                                                                
 
                                                       
              
St. Libory’s Catholic Church
505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872
www.stliborycatholic.com
                                           
Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman
Rectory: 687-6276
Cell: 402-874-0112
Email: frsidb@gmail.com

 UPCOMING EVENTS
*July 22 – Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M.
*July 23 – Daily Mass at 6:00 P.M.
*July 24 - Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M. 
 
 FROM THE PASTORS DESK
     Well St. Libory family, here we are, another week into the uncharted waters of dealing with the unknown.  I say unknown, because the whole business of the virus and the demonstrations/riots & destruction, has been steeped in confusion and misinformation.  As is the present nature of our culture right now, everything is politicized and therefore used in attempts to manipulate folks in one direction or the other.  I love science.  Some say just listen to the science concerning the virus.  I try to but even the “science” is frequently politicized or as has been the case, unproven assumptions are put forward that prove later to be wrong.  (Example: It was early on put forward that anyone could be a carrier of the virus even if they do not actively have the virus.  This was wrong but it triggered a mass hysteria of over the top restrictions which we are still sorting out at great cost.)
     So, what are we to do?  It is clear that this virus is very serious business for the elderly and any persons with respiratory conditions.  We all need to be very aware of this and take proper measures to ensure the safety of these vulnerable individuals.  It is true that we can have the virus before we have active signs of the virus.  In this early stage we can unintentionally spread it to others.  Mask do not prevent us from contacting the virus.  They do however help to slow the transmission of the virus by stopping the sputum that naturally sprays as a fine mist from our mouth as we speak, or sneeze or cough.  The social distancing also addresses this.  But as I have said repeatedly, the number one way the virus is spread, (as well as all contagions) is hand to face.  So, the best practice is what we learned in kindergarten, wash your hands (or disinfect)!
     Finally, just be wise and thoughtful of others.  I do not like overreaching rules and mandates.  God gave us rational minds, His Word and Holy Spirit to guide us.  We each need to take reasonable responsibility for our own safety and look out for our neighbor. Not to do so is a transgression against the 5^th Commandment, not to kill.  This commandment extends to any intentional behavior that injures or endangers others or ourselves. So, love the Lord, love yourself, and love your neighbor! 
     God bless you all!  Fr. Sid.
 
BLESSED SACRAMENT PRESCHOOL - Blessed Sacrament Preschool has openings in our 3-year-old morning and 4/5-year-old afternoon classes, for 2020-2021. Call Mrs. Seier at
(308) 583-2885 for information
 
WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid. 

15^th Sunday in Ordinary Time                                                                  July 12, 2020                                                                                
 
                                                       
              
St. Libory’s Catholic Church
505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872
www.stliborycatholic.com
                                           
Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman
Rectory: 687-6276
Cell: 402-874-0112
Email: frsidb@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS
*July 15 – Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M.
*July 16 – Daily Mass at 6:00 P.M.
*July 17 - Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M. 
  
FROM THE PASTORS DESK
     First, congratulations to our 1^st Communions, Leah Gay and Lexi Loeffelbein!  Just as the virus disrupted everything else, their first communion was disrupted and delayed until now.  We are so pleased to welcome them to the Sacred Banquet of our Lord.
     I also want to extend a big welcome to Kim Placke, who this past Sunday was received into the Catholic Church.  Kimberly knows her Bible well and very carefully prayed and studied her way into the faith we profess.  She is the wife of Rod Placke and would like to help in the education of our youth.  She is also a musician and would like to assist with music at Mass.  Please give her a hearty, St. Libory’s welcome!
 
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - Congratulations to: Leah Gay and Lexi Loeffelbein for receiving the Blessed Sacrament for the first time. 
BLESSED SACRAMENT PRESCHOOL - Blessed Sacrament Preschool has openings in our 3-year-old morning and 4/5-year-old afternoon classes, for 2020-2021. Call Mrs. Seier at
(308) 583-2885 for information
 
WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.  
 
 

14^th Sunday of Ordinary Time                                                                  July 5, 2020                                                                                  
 
                                                       
              
St. Libory’s Catholic Church
505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872
www.stliborycatholic.com
                                           
Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman
Rectory: 687-6276
Cell: 402-874-0112
Email: frsidb@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENTS
*July 8 – Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M.
*July 9 – Daily Mass at 6:00 P.M.
*July 10 - Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M. 
*July 12 - First Communion. Mass at 9:00 A.M.
  
 
FROM THE PASTORS DESK
     This weekend we celebrated the Fourth of July.  There is no question that it has a different feel to it this year.  The people of our generation and for that matter, of any generation in the history of our nation have never witnessed anything like this.  Across the country historical statues are being torn down or vandalized under the accretion that they all represent racism in our culture.  It isn’t just Confederate statues but virtually everyone, Union officers like Grant who led the Union army to defeat the Confederates, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, even a monument to an African American regiment that fought for the Union to end slavery.  It has even been extended to Catholic Churches, rioters claiming that any depiction of Jesus or Mary as a white European is raciest and encourage their followers to destroy or deface them.  Folks tell me they are angry, frightened, confused, discouraged, and depressed.  It’s no wonder. They have been threatened with a deadly illness, kept out of their churches, kept away from their loved ones, told they must obey and behave because this is best for everyone. Then they watch hooligans attack the symbols of our faith and nation with little resistance from authorities.  Wow!
     So, what do we do?  We do what Christian’s have always done.  Be good citizens.  Sincerely pray for our leaders, even and especially for the ones we don’t like.  Our nation, so far, allows us to speak up about what we do not approve of and legitimately and peacefully protest.  Our expressed Christian views are being threatened to silence.  So, say a prayer, write a letter, an email or make a phone call to your elected representatives.  And this fall, vote!  Don’t vote your party line.  Inform your conscience of all the truths expressed by your Catholic faith.  Then pray.  Then vote.  It’s the American way, the Christian way, the Catholic way!
     Yours in Christ our Lord,  Fr. Sid.
 
THANK YOU - A big thank you to Audrie and Tylor Robinson for the beautiful new exterior light fixtures at the entrance of the church which Tylor also installed.  Check them out!
FIRST COMMUNION – First Communion is Sunday, July 12th. Mass at 9:00 A.M.
 
DAILY MASSES – Daily Masses are as follows:
Wednesday: 6:45 A.M.
Thursday: 6:00 P.M.
Friday: 6:45 A.M.
 
BLESSED SACRAMENT PRESCHOOL - Blessed Sacrament Preschool has openings in our 3-year-old morning and 4/5-year-old afternoon classes, for 2020-2021. Call Mrs. Seier at
(308) 583-2885 for information
 
WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.  
 

13^th Sunday of Ordinary Time                                                                  June 28, 2020                                                                               
 
                                                       
              
St. Libory’s Catholic Church
505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872
www.stliborycatholic.com
                                           
Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman
Rectory: 687-6276
Cell: 402-874-0112
Email: frsidb@gmail.com

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS
*July 1 – Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M.
*July 2 – Daily Mass at 6:00 P.M.
*July 3 - Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M. 
*July 12 - First Communion. Mass at 9:00 A.M.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FROM THE PASTORS DESK
     Well folks, here we are, summer has officially come.  At the time of this writing we are slowly opening back up our activity levels in the hope that we can continue on toward regular activities.  It appears that the virus is still around and does indeed affect some people with very serious symptoms.  So, if you have other health problems, particularly respiratory in nature, you should continue to take precautions.  I know many of you have reached the point where you just don’t care anymore and are willing to take more risks rather than be cooped up anymore.  I get it and respect people’s freedom to make decisions for their selves.  I find it disturbing when government hands out restriction of activities, including our worship of God, but then is permissive to folks who want to protest, riot, loot, and destroy property.  Something is very wrong with this picture.
     But that aside, as regards to the virus, please be careful.  To intentionally endanger our own health or others,  is a sin against the 5^th commandment, “You shall not kill.”  Obviously, we cannot just shut down the world and confine ourselves perpetually.  Life must go on.  So, wash and disinfect your hands frequently.  Hands to face are by far the number one way the virus, (and all viruses and germs) are spread.  The use of the mask helps to stop us from spreading the virus if we have it and that is why some places require it.   I am aware that the mask causes some to feel claustrophobic, hinders breathing and can be unpleasant to wear.
     I conclude by asking you to be careful.  Think about others. Use common sense.
     The Lord be with you.  Fr. Sid.
TOTUS TUUS WEEK CANCELLED FOR 2020 -  I am sorry to report that due to several factors, the GI Diocese was not able to provide the Totus Tuus program this Summer.  Our Totus Tuus teams have typically been trained on the curriculum with the Lincoln Diocese Teams.   Due to the pandemic, it was not feasible to conduct the program as it was designed, particularly in large parishes.  The Lincoln Diocese cancelled their Totus Tuus program for this reason, and not enough GI Diocese parishes were able to host the program as it shifted later in the summer. These factors, combined with concerns of maintaining the State’s social distancing guidelines, resulted in the decision not to provide the program this summer. Sorry to disappoint the kids but looking forward to hosting it next summer. Donna Placke
 
DAILY MASSES – Daily Masses are as follows:
Wednesday: 6:45 A.M.
Thursday: 6:00 P.M.
Friday: 6:45 A.M.
 
FIRST COMMUNION – First Communion is Sunday, July 12th. Mass at 9:00 A.M.
 
WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.  

12^th Sunday of Ordinary Time                                                                  June 21, 2020                                                                               
 
                                                       
              
St. Libory’s Catholic Church
505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872
www.stliborycatholic.com
                                           
Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman
Rectory: 687-6276
Cell: 402-874-0112
Email: frsidb@gmail.com


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS
*June 24 – Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M.
*June 25 – Daily Mass at 6:00 P.M.
*June 26 - Daily Mass at 6:45 A.M. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FROM THE PASTORS DESK
The Faith That Conquers Fear
     I’ll finish my letter by saying this: let yourself be invaded by God. Live in him through faith. Hand yourself over to him. He won’t fail to take possession of your whole being. He is love; and we exist only because of his infinite goodness. Let’s breathe in, to put it that way, the divine milieu in which we live. God is in us…. Let’s adore him with faith. Everything changes when we look at this divine sun. May faith be the lens that reveals to you your Creator.  A soul that has faith has everything because it has God. Sufferings are transformed by faith.
     The important thing is not to concentrate on the external. We should examine the source from which things are born, and faith will make it known: it’s God’s love which tries, refines, and purifies our soul. When you’re suffering, look at Jesus. He is loving you with tenderness, because you are participating in his cross, in the cross he carried in his most divine Heart from Bethlehem to Calvary. Place yourself and everything around you in that Heart of Jesus. Live abandoned to his holy will.  From that abandonment, oneness with God will be born.
Saint Teresa of Jesus of the Andes
Saint Teresa of Jesus († 1920) was a Chilean Carmelite nun. She died at the age of 19.
 
TOTUS TUUS WEEK CANCELLED FOR 2020 -  I am sorry to report that due to several factors, the GI Diocese was not able to provide the Totus Tuus program this Summer.  Our Totus Tuus teams have typically been trained on the curriculum with the Lincoln Diocese Teams.   Due to the pandemic, it was not feasible to conduct the program as it was designed, particularly in large parishes.  The Lincoln Diocese cancelled their Totus Tuus program for this reason, and not enough GI Diocese parishes were able to host the program as it shifted later in the summer. These factors, combined with concerns of maintaining the State’s social distancing guidelines, resulted in the decision not to provide the program this summer. Sorry to disappoint the kids but looking forward to hosting it next summer. Donna Placke
 
DAILY MASSES – Daily Masses are as follows:
Wednesday: 6:45 A.M.
Thursday: 6:00 P.M.
Friday: 6:45 A.M.
 
WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.  

Dear St. Libory’s Parishioners and Friends:
 
Great news, barring some development between now and then, we will resume public Masses the weekend of Saturday, May 30, 4:30 PM and Sunday May 31, 9 AM.
Please read the following carefully because there are important precautions we are required to keep.

1. If you have any cold like symptoms, please stay home.
2. If you have underlying health conditions that make you more vulnerable to the virus, please keep in mind that we cannot guarantee an absolute virus free environment.
3. Our Bishop has granted a dispensation that frees everyone from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass until all danger of the virus has pasted.
4. If you attend Mass, here is what you can expect:

1. Please wear a mask of some sort if you can.  This may be impossible for children.
2. Please use hand sanitizer when you arrive and before you leave.
3. You need to observe the social distance of 6 feet from others. (Family members living in the same house may be seated together.)
4. Mass will be very short, no music, no passing of the peace, no bringing gifts forward, no alter servers other than the adult acolyte, ushers will not take up the offering.
5. Place you offering in the basket in the foyer.
6. The line to receive Communion will only be one single line (not two), please maintain social distance while you are in line.  This single line will be served by the priest.  The acolyte will serve the loft if needed.
7. No Catholic is every required to receive Communion, except for at least once a year.  (There is a common misunderstanding here.  Many suppose, with good intention, that they must receive communion or they are somehow being disrespectful to the Lord and sinning. The only way we sin with Communion is by receiving it when we are in a state of mortal sin.)

5. Please be patient with all of the differences.  This is new to all of us.  Hopefully we will soon be able to move to something more normal.  We will all have to take this week by week.
6. As of now, we can only have public Mass and observances of the other sacraments, all with the above practices.  We cannot yet resume any other parish activities.
7. Daily Mass will resume the first week of June as follows:  (Please call or check our website as weekday Masses may change or be canceled by unforeseen events.)
   1. Wednesdays: 6:45 AM
   2. Thursdays: 6 PM
   3. Fridays: 6:45 AM
8. Confessions can be arranged by making an appointment.

I am very happy and excited to see you all in church again!
Yours in Christ our Lord,
Fr. Sid

1^st Sunday of Lent: March 1, 2020                                                                             

St. Libory’s Catholic Church
505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872
www.stliborycatholic.com

Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman
Rectory: 687-6276
Cell: 402-874-0112
Email: frsidb@gmail.com
 

Secretary:

Janelle Kunze – Cell/Text: 308-389-4733 Email: rjkunze@hamilton.net

Prayer Chain Coordinator:  

Yvonne Wichmann: 308-894-3477
 

Mass Intentions

Monday – Tuesday: No Daily Mass 

Wednesday (March 4): 7:00 A.M. 

Dolores Dzingle t by Arch & Betty Ambrose

Thursday (March 5): 6:00 P.M. 

Richard & Elaine Wieck t by Jim & Ann Wieck

Friday (March 6): 7:00 A.M.

Deceased Members of the CCW t by CCW Members

Friday (March 6): 6:00 P.M. 

Ted & Susan Hutchison t by Jim & Vi Mamot

Saturday (March 7): 4:30 P.M. 

For All Parishioners

Sunday (March 8): 9:00 A.M.

David Bogus t by Janice Mathis
 

Ministers of the Altar

Saturday, March 7, 4:30 P.M.                                             

Servers:  Kunze’s, Aden Moody                                                          

Lector: Carolyn Kuta                                                       

Gift Bearers: Daryl Werth Family                                      

Sunday, March 8, 9:00 A.M.

Servers: Jake Kozisek, Chet Wichmann, Eli Placke

Lector: Bob Bogus

Gift Bearers: Ron Dvorak Family  

E.M.E.: Katie Thiele, Rita Wichmann

Sacristan: Bob Hirschman

Ushers for March: Mason Mamot, Bob Helgoth, Aaron Buhrman, Shane McIntyre 

UPCOMING EVENTS

*2^nd Monday of the month – St. Libory’s Catholic Church Card Club at 1:30 in the Parish Hall. 

*Men’s group, every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. 

*Every Wednesday, Religious Education Class at 6:30 P.M. 

*Every Friday during Lent – Mass at 7:00 A.M. Stations of the Cross at 6:30 P.M.   

*Feb 28 – Stations of the Cross begins during Lent at 6:30 P.M. 

*March 1 – Parish Council meeting after Mass. Will meet in church. 

*March 4 – Daily Mass at 7:00 A.M. 

*March 4 – Parish Penance service at 6:45 P.M. 

*March 5 – Formed Group at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall.

*March 6 – Friday of Adoration begins with 7:00 A.M. Mass & concludes with 6:00 P.M. Mass. 

*March 8 – CCW Meeting at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

*March 15 – Coffee & Rolls after Mass. 

*April 19 – First Communion. Mass at 9:00 A.M.
 

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

     This coming Wednesday is our Lenten Penance service.  Like previous services, we will begin at 6:45 pm and you can leave when you have completed your confession.  Youth who are in the company of their parent(s) may leave with them. 

     It helps to prepare beforehand.  Take some time to prayerfully reflect on your life.  Ask the Holy Spirit to assist you.  Confession is not just a revisit of sin intended to stir up feelings of guilt.  It’s the opposite.  It is intended to rid us of guilt.  If you happen to struggle with guilt even after going to confession, you might want to discuss it with the priest.

     Also, there is an important change in our Thursday evening schedule.  We will not be using the Rerouting videos at this time.  Armando Chavarria, Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization for the Grand Island Diocese, will be providing a series of five presentations on Thursday evenings (Mar.5) beginning at 6:30 and concluding at 8 pm.

     Armando and his wife have five children and reside in Grand Island.  Armando is a U.S. Navy veteran who has advanced degrees in theology from Steubenville University.  He has a passion for Catholics to grow in their relationship with Christ Jesus.  Please come and be part of this five-week Lenten program.   

     The Lord be with you!  Fr. Sid. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FR. SID – Happy Birthday to Fr. Sid on Saturday, March 7^th. Thank you for reflecting God’s light through your work, and for sharing his grace with us in so many ways. We are so blessed and grateful to have you here at our Parish. May God bless you today and always. 

PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council meeting on Sunday, March 1^st after Mass. This month’s meeting will take place in the church. Meetings are on the 1^st Sunday of the month after Mass.  

SPECIAL GUEST -Speaking to us after Mass this weekend will be Kory Koralewski Director of Stewardship and Development for the Diocese of Grand Island. Kory is a native of Gering, NE.  He resides in Grand Island with his wife Jennifer, a teacher at Central Catholic.  They have a daughter Faith, a freshman at UNL and a son Joseph, who is a sophomore at Central Catholic.  Kory will offer a personal thank you for faithful participation of our parish in the Diocesan Appeal.

DAILY MASS/MARCH 4 – Daily Mass on Wednesday, March 4^th will be at 7:00 A.M. 

PARISH PENANCE SERVICE – Parish Penance service is Wednesday, March 4^th at 6:45 P.M.

FORMED – Say “yes” to God’s unfailing love  – Beginning March 5^th, Armando Chavarria, Diocesan Director for the Office of Faith Formation and Evangelization will be presenting a Lenten program that helps each of us reflect on our lives and how to recognize God’s unfailing love within it.  This program will meet each Thursday of Lent from 6:30-8:00 pm in the parish hall. Join us and prepare yourself for the Paschal Mystery.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent. Mass at 7:00 A.M. Stations of the Cross at 6:30 P.M.  

FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, March 6^th.  Please sign up at the back of the church.

LENTEN TALKS – Lenten Brown Bag Talks will again be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral Square for five Wednesdays during Lent, beginning March 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Guests are invited to bring their sack lunches; drinks will be provided.  This year’s speakers and topics are:

            Date                 Speaker                                                Topic

March  4           Fr. Sid Bruggeman                                Transfiguration

March 11          Fr. Jim Golka                             Jesus is Tempted by the Devil: How Can This Help Us?

March 18          Bishop Joseph Hanefeldt                       Fear

March 25          Bishop Emeritus Wm. Dendinger      The Woman at the Well: Another Look

April     1           Fr. Don Buhrman                                   Purgatory (No Fooling!)

CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, March 8^th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, March 15^th after Mass.

FIRST COMMUNION – First Communion is Sunday, April 19^th. Mass at 9:00 A.M.

7^th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 23, 2020               
                                                              

St. Libory’s Catholic Church

505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872

www.stliborycatholic.com

Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman

Rectory: 687-6276

Cell: 402-874-0112

Email: frsidb@gmail.com
 

Secretary:

Janelle Kunze – Cell/Text: 308-389-4733 

Email: rjkunze@hamilton.net

Prayer Chain Coordinator:  

Yvonne Wichmann: 308-894-3477

Mass Intentions

Monday – Tuesday: No Daily Mass 

Wednesday (Feb 26): 6:45 A.M.

Gene Greenwalt t by Jim & Vi Mamot

Wednesday (Feb 26): 6:30 P.M. 

Larry Mamot t by Daron Mamot Family

Thursday (Feb 27): 6:00 P.M. 

Carter Rock t by Barb & Jer Bear

Friday (Feb 28): 7:00 A.M.

Deceased Members of the CCW t by CCW Members

Saturday (Feb 29): 4:30 P.M. 

Harold Warner t by Jim & Ann Wieck

Sunday (Mar 1): 9:00 A.M.

For All Parishioners

Ministers of the Altar

Saturday, Feb 29, 4:30 P.M.                                             

Servers:  Cromes, Blake Wissing                                                          

Lector: Cate Wieck                                                       

Gift Bearers: Ashley Ambrose Family                                      

Sunday, March 1, 9:00 A.M.

Servers: John Placke, Ashton Helgoth, Mark Usasz

Lector: Madison Hirschman

Gift Bearers: Don Bonczynski Family  

E.M.E.: Kathy Hirschman, Dennis Placke

Sacristan: Don & Karen Bonczynski

Ushers for March: Mason Mamot, Bob Helgoth, Aaron Buhrman, Shane McIntyre 

UPCOMING EVENTS

*2^nd Monday of the month – St. Libory’s Catholic Church Card Club at 1:30 in the Parish Hall. 

*Men’s group, every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. 

*Every Wednesday, Religious Education Class at 6:30 P.M. 

*Every Friday during Lent – Mass at 7:00 A.M. Stations of the Cross at 6:30 P.M.   

*Feb 26 – Ash Wednesday, Mass at 6:45 A.M. & 6:30 P.M.

*Feb 26 – No Religion Class (Ash Wednesday).

*Feb 27 – Formed Group at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. 

*Feb 28 – Stations of the Cross begins during Lent at 6:30 P.M. 

*March 1 – Parish Council meeting after Mass. Will meet in church. 

*March 4 – Parish Penance service at 6:45 P.M. 

*March 6 – Friday of Adoration begins with 7:00 A.M. Mass & concludes with 6:00 P.M. Mass. 

*March 8 – CCW Meeting at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

*March 15 – Coffee & Rolls after Mass. 

*April 19 – First Communion. Mass at 9:00 A.M.
 

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

     Wow, can you believe it?  It’s almost Lent!  This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday.  Lent is a particularly important season for us Catholics.  The attendance of the faithful at Ash Wednesday rivals Easter and Christmas.  That’s good, very good!

     I would like you to give some thought in advance of how you will express your devotion.  If your “techy”, you can download any number of helps from places like Dynamic Catholic or the Catholic Company and others.  These will provide you with daily meditation and small penances for each day.  We will also have the Magnificat devotionals available for you to pick up this next weekend and on Ash Wednesday.

     And, there is always the Lenten fast, no meat on Fridays and anything you would like to voluntarily add.  I should remind you that what you volunteer to give up is not to be something bad or not good for you.  It’s not the time to break a bad habit.  Rather it is to be something good that you enjoy, favorite food, music, tv, social media, etc., etc. It is by being strengthened by willingly giving up a “good” that we enjoy, that empowers us to overcome the “bad” in our lives.  Another way to think of it is as a sacrifice to the Lord, denying yourself a good and giving it as a sacrifice to the Lord.  You could also consider how you might give that “good” to the poor or disadvantaged.

     Finally, and very important, go to confession. The Lord be with you.  Fr. Sid.

ASH WEDNESDAY – Ash Wednesday, February 26^th. Mass at 6:45 A.M. and 6:30 P.M.  

RELIGION CLASS – There will be no Religious Ed on Wednesday, February 26^th due to Ash Wednesday. 

FORMED – Looking for something special for Lent?  Come on Thursday evening to our Lenten presentation by Fr. John Riccardo entitled, “Rerouting.”  The title plays off of the message we get when we don’t follow the designated route given us by a GPS.  When we leave it, the GPS recalculates a new route to take us where we want to go.  Our Lord is continuously offering us a new route to get back to Him when we stray.  Lent is a time for us all to “recalculate our spiritual route.”  Formed Group is on Thursdays, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the parish hall.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Starting on Friday, February 28^th on Fridays during Lent. Mass at 7:00 A.M. Stations of the Cross at 6:30 P.M. No morning Mass. 

PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council meeting on Sunday, March 1^st after Mass. This month’s meeting will take place in the church. Meetings are on the 1^st Sunday of the month after Mass.  

PARISH PENANCE SERVICE – Parish Penance service is Wednesday, March 4^th at 6:45 P.M.

FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, March 6^th.  Please sign up at the back of the church.

LENTEN TALKS – Lenten Brown Bag Talks will again be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral Square for five Wednesdays during Lent, beginning March 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Guests are invited to bring their sack lunches; drinks will be provided.  This year’s speakers and topics are:

            Date                 Speaker                                                Topic

March  4           Fr. Sid Bruggeman                                Transfiguration

March 11          Fr. Jim Golka                              Jesus is Tempted by the Devil: How Can This Help Us?

March 25          Bishop Emeritus Wm. Dendinger     The Woman at the Well: Another Look

April     1           Fr. Don Buhrman                                   Purgatory (No Fooling!)
 

CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, March 8^th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, March 15^th after Mass.

FIRST COMMUNION – First Communion is Sunday, April 19^th. Mass at 9:00 A.M.

MEN’S GROUP – Men’s group every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. in the Parish Hall.  

WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.

6^th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 16, 2020                                                                             

St. Libory’s Catholic Church

505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872

www.stliborycatholic.com

Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman

Rectory: 687-6276

Cell: 402-874-0112

Email: frsidb@gmail.com

Secretary:

Janelle Kunze – Cell/Text: 308-389-4733 

Email: rjkunze@hamilton.net

Prayer Chain Coordinator:  

Yvonne Wichmann: 308-894-3477
 

Mass Intentions

Monday – Tuesday: No Daily Mass 

Wednesday (Feb 19): 5:50 P.M. 

Allan Mamot t by Jim & Vi Mamot

Thursday (Feb 20): 6:00 P.M. 

Jim Wieck by Jim & Ann Wieck

Friday (Feb 21): 7:00 A.M.

Deceased Members of the CCW t by CCW Members

Saturday (Feb 22): 4:30 P.M. 

For All Parishioners

Sunday (Feb 23): 9:00 A.M.

Gary Schwenk t by Betty Schwenk Family

Ministers of the Altar

Saturday, Feb 22, 4:30 P.M.                                             

Servers:  Kunze’s, Kinren Etherton                                                         

Lector: Dave Boehle                                                       

Gift Bearers: Joe Menke Family                                      

Sunday, Feb 23, 9:00 A.M.

Servers: Michael & James Buhrman

Lector: Trina Pearce

Gift Bearers: Dennis Placke Family  

E.M.E.: Rita Wichmann, Bob Bogus

Sacristan: Gene & Kay Placke

Ushers for February: Tony Placke, Darin Placke, Bert Placke, John Wissing 

UPCOMING EVENTS

*2^nd Monday of the month – St. Libory’s Catholic Church Card Club at 1:30 in the Parish Hall. 

*Men’s group, every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. 

*Every Wednesday, Religious Education Class at 6:30 P.M. 

*Feb 16 – Coffee & Rolls after Mass.

*Feb 20 – Formed Group at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. 

*March 1 – Parish Council meeting after Mass. Will meet in church. 

*March 6 – Friday of Adoration begins with 7:00 A.M. Mass & concludes with 6:00 P.M. Mass. 

*March 8 – CCW Meeting at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

     I would like to use this space to say thank you to a couple areas.  First, the Diocesan Appeal.  I am very pleased and proud to say we have achieved and surpassed both our goals.  We surpassed our financial goal and our goal for the number of participants.  It is my understanding that an Appeal progress report will be coming out in the next Western Register.  We will be listed among those who have exceeded their assigned goals.  God be praised!  Thank you, thank you very much for your generous participation!

     Next, I wish to say thank you to all who helped put on another successful Valentine dinner.  This is the sixteenth dinner.  To its credit, this event has been copied in various forms in neighboring parishes and communities.  But St. Libory’s has set the standard for elegance.  This also means that it is a lot of work, invitations, advertising, taking reservations, arranging seating, setting up, decorating, serving, taking down and cleaning up.  Thank you to all who supported it by purchasing tickets and a big, big thanks to those who labored hard and long to put this dinner on.  God bless you all.

     The Lord be with you.  Fr. Sid.

COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, February 16^th  after Mass.

FORMED – Weekly Formed Group on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. Next meeting is Thursday, February 20^th.

PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council meeting on Sunday, March 1^st after Mass. This month’s meeting will take place in the church. Meetings will take place on the 1^st Sunday of the month after Mass.  

FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, March 6^th.  Please sign up at the back of the church.

CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, March 8^th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

MEN’S GROUP – Men’s group every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. in the Parish Hall.  

POLKA MASS/DINNER – Polka Mass and Dinner, Kolache Shoot-out on Sunday, February 16^th at St. Joseph church in Elba. Mass at 10:00 a.m. with Dinner to follow. 

Serving 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Adults-$9.00, Ages 5-12-$5.00, under age 5-Free.

Serving Roast Pork, Kielbasa, Sauerkraut and Dumplings with scallop potatoes, corn, dessert and drink.

WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.

5^th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 9, 2020                             
                                                  

St. Libory’s Catholic Church

505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872

www.stliborycatholic.com

Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman

Rectory: 687-6276

Cell: 402-874-0112

Email: frsidb@gmail.com

Secretary:

Janelle Kunze – Cell/Text: 308-389-4733 

Email: rjkunze@hamilton.net

Prayer Chain Coordinator:  

Yvonne Wichmann: 308-894-3477

Mass Intentions

Monday – Tuesday: No Daily Mass 

Wednesday (Feb 12): 5:50 P.M. 

David Bogus t by Janice Mathis

Thursday (Feb 13): 6:00 P.M. 

Gary Schwenk t by Betty Schwenk Family

Friday (Feb 14): 7:00 A.M.

Deceased Members of the CCW t by CCW Members

Saturday (Feb 15): 4:30 P.M. 

Jim Wieck by Jim & Ann Wieck 

Sunday (Feb 16): 9:00 A.M.

For All Parishioners 

Ministers of the Altar

Saturday, Feb 15, 4:30 P.M.                                             

Servers:  Kunze’s, Jackson Nielsen                                                         

Lector: Beth Kozisek                                                       

Gift Bearers: Michael Robison Family                                      

Sunday, Feb 16, 9:00 A.M.

Servers: Logan & Cameron Placke

Lector: Brook Buhrman

Gift Bearers: Bob Hirschman Family  

E.M.E.: Dennis Placke, Katie Thiele

Sacristan: Dennis Placke

Ushers for February: Tony Placke, Darin Placke, Bert Placke, John Wissing 

UPCOMING EVENTS

*2^nd Monday of the month – St. Libory’s Catholic Church Card Club at 1:30 in the Parish Hall. 

*Men’s group, every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. 

*Every Wednesday, Religious Education Class at 6:30 P.M. 

*Feb 9 – CCW Meeting at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass).

*Feb 13 – Formed Group at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. 

*Feb 16 – Coffee & Rolls after Mass.

*March 1 – Parish Council meeting after Mass. 

*March 6 – Friday of Adoration begins with 7:00 A.M. Mass & concludes with 6:00 P.M. Mass. 

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

     When I was the associate priest in Greeley, they decided to do some renovation to the rectory.  It had beautiful oak floors they wanted to restore.  There was a big problem on the second floor.  At some time in the past, an electrician took a rip saw and cut a channel from the middle of the hall to the middle of the rooms so they could conveniently install new wire.  It was then covered with carpet.  As an amateur carpenter and electrician who loves old workmanship, I was appalled.   But I was also very curious to see how the floor was going to be restored.  All I could imagine was a huge tear up of old flooring.  So, when the flooring specialist came, I was there to see how this was going to be done.  It turned out he had the small power tool called an “oscillating saw”.  With it he carefully removed small sections of flooring to facilitate the replacement in an orderly weaved fashion.  When it was sanded, stained and finished, all signs of the barbarous, hack job by the electrician disappeared. Needless to say, I wanted to know where I could get one of those saws.  I have two, a cored one and a cordless.  They are the handiest power tool I have every owned.  I use them all the time.

     In our Gospel reading today Jesus says “You are a light…”  In our own time we have seen the many advancements in portable lights. The small LED flashlight comes to mind.  Can you imagine the reaction of people when they first witnessed a portable light, saying, “I have to get one!”

     When the Gospel is lived with sincerity it becomes a light that shines all around in contrast to the darkness of a sinful world.  The Gospel according to John says people “flee the light because the deeds are sinful.”  But for those who want to see and overcome the darkness in their lives, the light is a “got to have it” moment!  Just like when I witnessed the oscillating saw.  I didn’t need to be sold on it.  I witnessed how marvelous it was.  If we live the Gospel with sincerity, those who experience its’ light, want it.  Don’t put you light under a bushel.  Let it shine.

     The Lord be with you.  Fr. Sid. 

CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, February 9^th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

FORMED – Weekly Formed Group on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. Next meeting is Thursday, February 13^th.

COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, February 16^th  after Mass

PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council meeting on Sunday, March 1^st after Mass. Meetings will take place on the 1^stSunday of the month after Mass.  

FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, March 6^th.  Please sign up at the back of the church.

MEN’S GROUP – Men’s group every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. in the Parish Hall.  

POLKA MASS/DINNER – Polka Mass and Dinner, Kolache Shoot-out on Sunday, February 16^th at St. Joseph church in Elba. Mass at 10:00 a.m. with Dinner to follow. 

Serving 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Adults-$9.00, Ages 5-12-$5.00, under age 5-Free.

Serving Roast Pork, Kielbasa, Sauerkraut and Dumplings with scallop potatoes, corn, dessert and drink.

WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.

The Presentation of the Lord 
February 2, 2020                                                                               

St. Libory’s Catholic Church

505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872

www.stliborycatholic.com

Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman

Rectory: 687-6276

Cell: 402-874-0112

Email: frsidb@gmail.com
 

Secretary:

Janelle Kunze – Cell/Text: 308-389-4733 

Email: rjkunze@hamilton.net

Prayer Chain Coordinator:  

Yvonne Wichmann: 308-894-3477

Mass Intentions

Monday – Tuesday: No Daily Mass 

Wednesday (Feb 5): No Daily Mass

Thursday (Feb 6): No Daily Mass

Friday (Feb 7): 7:00 A.M.

Deceased Members of the CCW t by CCW Members

Friday (Feb 7): 6:00 P.M. 

Tom & Joyce Wieck by Jim & Ann Wieck

Saturday (Feb 8): 4:30 P.M. 

Carter Rock t by Bert & Ramona Placke

Sunday (Feb 9): 9:00 A.M.

For All Parishioners 

Ministers of the Altar

Saturday, Feb 8, 4:30 P.M.                                             

Servers:  Kunze’s, Aden Moody                                                         

Lector: Carolyn Kuta                                                       

Gift Bearers: Tommy Pribnow Family                                      

Sunday, Feb 9, 9:00 A.M.

Servers: Ty & Hayden Heaton, Kalen Weller

Lector: Vi Mamot

Gift Bearers: William Lawton Family  

E.M.E.: Kathy Hirschman, Bob Bogus

Sacristan: Bob Hirschman

Ushers for February: Tony Placke, Darin Placke, Bert Placke, John Wissing

UPCOMING EVENTS

*2^nd Monday of the month – St. Libory’s Catholic Church Card Club at 1:30 in the Parish Hall. 

*Men’s group, every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. 

*Every Wednesday, Religious Education Class at 6:30 P.M. 

*Feb 2 – Parish Council meeting after Mass. 

*Feb 5 – No Daily Mass.

*Feb 6 – No Formed Group.  

*Feb 6 – No Daily Mass. 

*Feb 7 – Friday of Adoration begins with 7:00 A.M. Mass & concludes with 6:00 P.M. Mass.

*Feb 8 – Annual Valentine Dinner 6pm – 8 pm. 

*Feb 9 – CCW Meeting at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass).

*Feb 16 – Coffee & Rolls after Mass.

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

     Last week I brought to your attention the reality that every Christian has a calling or vocation.  It’s a calling from the Lord that has the best path for your life and the most effective application of God’s will.

     I have recently been reading about some historical observations of Church history.  It seems that when things are at their worst, the Lord brings about something wonderful via the events.  Right at the very beginning, 30 years after the resurrection of Jesus and the beginning of the Church, Jerusalem is sacked by the Romans.  Christians, prompted by Jesus warning 30 years earlier, fled Jerusalem before the siege and consequently took the faith to the far reaches of the Roman empire.

     In the last 60 years we have witnessed the disappearance of the religious and the decline in the priesthood, numerically and morally.  What’s going to happen?  It’s already happening.  The laity are stepping up to their full callings and vocations.  It’s happening all over the world.  Almost every effective ministry right now is directed and operated by lay men and women.

     Who is teaching our youth at St. Libory’s?  Laity.  You like Totus Tuus?  Laity.  You like Formed or Catholic radio? Laity. Knights of Columbus? Laity. The work of F.O.C.U.S. at our universities? Laity.  You like the book you received at Christmas Mass?  Laity.  You like EWTN? Laity.  I could keep going.

     Yes, the Church (and particularly its hierarchy and priesthood), is in big, big trouble.  Yes, people are leaving the Church in record numbers.  But it’s not over!  I ask you to prayerfully ask the Lord what you can do. Then keep an open mind and heart. The Lord doesn’t call the qualified.  He qualifies the called.  The Lord be with you.  Fr. Sid   

PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council meeting on Sunday, February 2^nd after Mass. Meetings will take place on the 1^stSunday of the month after Mass.  

DAILY MASSES – No daily masses on Wednesday, February 5^th and Thursday, February 6^th.

FORMED – No Formed Group on Thursday, February 6^th.  

FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, February 7^th.  Please sign up at the back of the church.

VALENTINE DINNER  – St. Libory Church Fundraiser. 16^th Annual Valentine Dinner. 

Enjoy a sumptuous steak dinner including wine & dessert.

$30.00 per person or $250 per table of 10

Serving 6 pm – 8 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2020

St. Libory Parish Hall.

Reservation and Payment must be received by Feb. 3, 2020 due to limited seating.

Send reservations with payment to:

Ken & Beth Kozisek – 106 Eagle Rd – St. Libory  NE  68872

308-687-6309, 308-379-1949 or 308-379-7170

Make checks payable to St. Libory Catholic Church

Must be 21 years of age.

Forms were sent to people who attended previously. 

Extra forms are available at the entry of the church. 

CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, February 9^th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, February 16^th  after Mass

MEN’S GROUP – Men’s group every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. in the Parish Hall.  

WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.

3^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time                                        January 26, 2020                                                                             

St. Libory’s Catholic Church

505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872

www.stliborycatholic.com

Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman

Rectory: 687-6276

Cell: 402-874-0112

Email: frsidb@gmail.com

Secretary:

Janelle Kunze – Cell/Text: 308-389-4733 

Email: rjkunze@hamilton.net

Prayer Chain Coordinator:  

Yvonne Wichmann: 308-894-3477

Mass Intentions

Monday – Tuesday: No Daily Mass 

Wednesday (Jan 29): 5:50 P.M.

Allan Mamot t by Jim & Vi Mamot

Thursday (Jan 30): 6:00 P.M.

Leon Mathis t by His Family

Friday (Jan 31): 6:30 A.M.

Deceased Members of the CCW t by CCW Members

Saturday (Feb 1): 4:30 P.M. 

For All Parishioners

Sunday (Feb 2): 9:00 A.M.

Jim Kuszak t by Bob & Kathy Hirschman

Ministers of the Altar

Saturday, Feb 1, 4:30 P.M.                                             

Servers:  Kunze’s, Layden Glandt                                                         

Lector: Cate Wieck                                                        

Gift Bearers: Thomas Santin Family                                      

Sunday, Feb 2, 9:00 A.M.

Servers: Jake Kozisek, Chet Wichmann, Eli Placke

Lector: Jerry Placke

Gift Bearers: Bryce Wichmann Family  

E.M.E.: Katie Thiele, Rita Wichmann

Sacristan: Don & Karen Bonczynski

Ushers for January: Mike Mathis, Dave Horak, Gene Placke, Kerry Supencheck 

UPCOMING EVENTS

*2^nd Monday of the month – St. Libory’s Catholic Church Card Club at 1:30 in the Parish Hall. 

*Men’s group, every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. 

*Every Wednesday, Religious Education Class at 6:30 P.M. 

*Jan 30 – Formed Group at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall.

*Jan 31 – Daily Mass at 6:30 A.M. 

*Feb 2 – Parish Council meeting after Mass. 

*Feb 7 – Friday of Adoration begins with 7:00 A.M. Mass & concludes with 6:00 P.M. Mass.

*Feb 8 – Annual Valentine Dinner 6pm – 8 pm. 

*Feb 9 – CCW Meeting at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass).

*Feb 16 – Coffee & Rolls after Mass.

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

     There is a very popular hymn used at funerals, “Here I Am Lord.”  I am sure you are all familiar with it.  To a casual listener, it sounds very appropriate.  Here are the lyrics: 

     I the Lord of sea and sky; I have heard my people cry;  All who dwell in dark and sin;  My hand will save.  I have made the stars of night;  I will make their darkness bright;  Who will bear my light to them?  Whom shall I send?  Refrain:  Here I am Lord.  Is it I Lord?  I have heard You calling in the night.  I will go Lord.  If You lead me.  I will hold Your people in my heart.

     However, the song was written for an ordination.  It is a call to serve the Lord by serving His people.  Look at it again. “I have heard my people cry.” (I think this might be where mourners plug in to the song.)  “All who dwell in dark and sin… Who will bear my light to them? WHOM SHALL I SEND?”

     The refrain is an answer to the Lord’s call.  “Here I am Lord….I will go Lord.”

     As Catholics, our past culture has conditioned us to think of calling as something that happens only to those who enter the priesthood or religious life.  Historically, these two groups took on most of the active, hands on work of ministry to needs represented in church and community.  But that has changed out of necessity.

     A look at the New Testament shows clearly, particularly the writings of St. Paul, that every Christian is “called”.  To embrace that call is what it means to live out our Christian identity.  There are many different callings or vocations.  Yes, the priesthood and religious life are primary and important vocations. But so is your vocation as wife or husband, parent, teacher, helper, healer, food producer, fixer, encourager, etc. etc.  These and more are all valid and vital vocations. (More next week.)

     The Lord be with you.  Fr. Sid

FORMED – Weekly Formed Group on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. Next meeting is Thursday, January 30^th.

DAILY MASS – Daily Mass on Friday, January 31^st will be at 6:30 A.M. 

PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council meeting on Sunday, February 2^nd after Mass. Meetings will take place on the 1^stSunday of the month after Mass.  

FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, February 7^th.  Please sign up at the back of the church.

VALENTINE DINNER  – St. Libory Church Fundraiser. 16^th Annual Valentine Dinner. 

Enjoy a sumptuous steak dinner including wine & dessert.

$30.00 per person or $250 per table of 10

Serving 6 pm – 8 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2020

St. Libory Parish Hall.

Reservation and Payment must be received by Feb. 3, 2020 due to limited seating.

Send reservations with payment to:

Ken & Beth Kozisek – 106 Eagle Rd – St. Libory  NE  68872

308-687-6309, 308-379-1949 or 308-379-7170

Make checks payable to St. Libory Catholic Church

Must be 21 years of age.

Forms were sent to people who attended previously. 

Extra forms are available at the entry of the church. 

CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, February 9^th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, February 16^th  after Mass

MEN’S GROUP – Men’s group every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. in the Parish Hall.  

WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.

2^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time                                       January 19, 2020                                                                             

St. Libory’s Catholic Church

505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872

www.stliborycatholic.com

Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman

Rectory: 687-6276

Cell: 402-874-0112

Email: frsidb@gmail.com

Secretary:

Janelle Kunze – Cell/Text: 308-389-4733 

Email: rjkunze@hamilton.net

Prayer Chain Coordinator:  

Yvonne Wichmann: 308-894-3477

Mass Intentions

Monday – Tuesday: No Daily Mass 

Wednesday (Jan 22): 5:50 P.M.

Carol Bruggeman by Jim & Ann Wieck

Thursday (Jan 23): 6:00 P.M.

David Bogus t by Janice Mathis

Friday (Jan 24): 7:00 A.M.

Deceased Members of the CCW t by CCW Members

Saturday (Jan 25): 4:30 P.M. 

Gary Spotanski t by Norm & Gerri Wissing

Sunday (Jan 26): 9:00 A.M.

For All Parishioners

Ministers of the Altar

Saturday, Jan 25, 4:30 P.M.                                             

Servers:  Kunze’s, Blake Wissing                                                         

Lector: Beth Kozisek                                                        

Gift Bearers: Nick Wissing Family                                      

Sunday, Jan 26, 9:00 A.M.

Servers: John Placke, Ashton Helgoth

Lector: Tony Placke

Gift Bearers: John Wissing Family  

E.M.E.: Kathy Hirschman, Dennis Placke

Sacristan: Gene & Kay Placke

Ushers for January: Mike Mathis, Dave Horak, Gene Placke, Kerry Supencheck 

UPCOMING EVENTS

*2^nd Monday of the month – St. Libory’s Catholic Church Card Club at 1:30 in the Parish Hall. 

*Men’s group, every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. 

*Every Wednesday, Religious Education Class at 6:30 P.M. 

*Jan 19 – Coffee & Rolls after Mass. 

*Jan 23 – Formed Group at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall.

*Feb 2 – Parish Council meeting after Mass. 

*Feb 7 – Friday of Adoration begins with 7:00 A.M. Mass & concludes with 6:00 P.M. Mass.

*Feb 9 – CCW Meeting at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass).

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

     This past week, after the observance of the Baptism of the Lord, we moved into the observance of Ordinary Time.  Our contemporary understanding of the word “ordinary” skews the meaning for us.  The Latin translated for us as “ordinary time”, literally means, “time through the year”.  It’s a way to identify the time that connects all the various observances throughout the Church year.

     It’s intended to be a time of spiritual growth; therefore, the liturgical color is green.  The scripture readings during Ordinary time tend to focus upon the moral and doctrinal teachings of the faith as well as the day to day ministry of Jesus.

     I want to encourage you to continue the increased devotion you may have engaged during Advent.  If you haven’t picked up your Christmas book, Rediscovering the Saints, it would be a very good time to do so.  It would be a great primer for Lent, which will be here in 5 weeks.

     The Lord be with you.  Fr. Sid. 

RITA SCHWARTZ – We pray for the Eternal Life of Rita Schwartz. Rita, a long-time member of our Parish passed away Monday, January 13^th. Rosary will be Monday, January 20^th at 9:30 A.M. at St. Libory Catholic Church with Funeral at 10:30 A.M. May she rest in peace. 

COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, January 19^th after Mass.

FORMED – Weekly Formed Group on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. Next meeting is Thursday, January 23^rd.

MEN’S GROUP – Men’s group every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. in the Parish Hall.  

PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council meeting on Sunday, February 2^nd after Mass. Will resume to first Sundays of the month after this meeting. 

FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, February 7^th.  Please sign up at the back of the church.

CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, February 9^th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

PRO-LIFE YOUTH MASS – Pro-Life Youth Mass on Sunday, January 19^th from 5:00-6:30 P.M. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island. 

FREE MOVIE – Join us for a FREE SHOWING of the movie “Unplanned” at 2 pm on Sunday, January 19^th.  The movie will be shown at the Hastings Museum Theatre, located at 1330 N Burlington Avenue in Hastings.   Seating is limited.  Doors open 15 minutes prior to the show.  You can get a FREE POPCORN with your Student ID.   Due to the movie’s rating, parents must be present with any minor age 16 and under.  

WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.

The Baptism of the Lord                                                January 12, 2020                                                                             

St. Libory’s Catholic Church

505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872

www.stliborycatholic.com

Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman

Rectory: 687-6276

Cell: 402-874-0112

Email: frsidb@gmail.com

Secretary:

Janelle Kunze – Cell/Text: 308-389-4733 

Email: rjkunze@hamilton.net

Prayer Chain Coordinator:  

Yvonne Wichmann: 308-894-3477

Mass Intentions

Monday – Tuesday: No Daily Mass 

Wednesday (Jan 15): 5:50 P.M.

Zen & Rosella Mamot t by Jim & Vi Mamot

Thursday (Jan 16): 6:00 P.M.

Deceased Members of the CCW t by CCW Members

Friday (Jan 17): 7:00 A.M.

Darlene Jansen t by Dave & Leann Horak

Saturday (Jan 18): 4:30 P.M. 

For All Parishioners

Sunday (Jan 19): 9:00 A.M.

David Bogus t by Arch & Betty Ambrose

Ministers of the Altar

Saturday, Jan 18, 4:30 P.M.                                             

Servers:  Kunze’s, Mark Usasz                                                         

Lector: Dave Boehle                                                        

Gift Bearers: Gene Horak Family                                      

Sunday, Jan 19, 9:00 A.M.

Servers: Michael & James Buhrman

Lector: Bob Bogus

Gift Bearers: Scott Orrino Family  

E.M.E.: Rita Wichmann, Bob Bogus

Sacristan: Dennis Placke

Ushers for January: Mike Mathis, Dave Horak, Gene Placke, Kerry Supencheck 

UPCOMING EVENTS

*2^nd Monday of the month – St. Libory’s Catholic Church Card Club at 1:30 in the Parish Hall. 

*Men’s group, every Sunday at 7:00 A.M. 

*Every Wednesday, Religious Education Class at 6:30 P.M. 

*Jan 12 – Men’s Group at 7:00 A.M. in the Parish Hall.

*Jan 12 – CCW Meeting at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

*Jan16 – Formed Group at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. 

*Jan 19 – Coffee & Rolls after Mass. 

*Feb 2 – Parish Council meeting after Mass. 

*Feb 7 – Friday of Adoration begins with 7:00 A.M. Mass & concludes with 6:00 P.M. Mass.

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

     Today we observe the Baptism of the Lord.  We are baptized for the forgiveness of sin and given a new birth as the children of Father.  Given this understanding of the purpose of baptism, it prompts a question from many as to why Jesus was baptized?  He had no sin and was already the Son of the Father.  Even John the Baptist objected when Jesus came to him for baptism saying, “I should be baptized by you!”

     The answer is found in his reply to John, “Let it be done to fulfill all righteousness.”  It was the right and needed thing to do.  Not for himself, but for us.  He did not need to die for sin.  But he did!  For us! Not for his sin.  In the same meaning, he did not need to be baptized.  But he did it for us!  He shows us the way to salvation.

     His action sets the pattern as the humble servant of the Father.  He didn’t “need” to, but he wanted to do it.  This is where he is taking each one of us.  We need baptism, but he is also coaxing us, teaching us, showing us the way to the heart of God, encouraging us to receive our new identity as God’s child and live it out in humble, loving service.

     The Lord be with you.  Fr. Sid.

MEN’S GROUP – Men’s group on Sunday, January 12^th.

CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, January 12^th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

FORMED – Weekly Formed Group on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. Next meeting is Thursday, January 16^th.

COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, January 19^th after Mass.

PRO-LIFE YOUTH MASS – Pro-Life Youth Mass on Sunday, January 19^th from 5:00-6:30 P.M. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island. 

PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council meeting on Sunday, February 2^nd after Mass. Will resume to first Sundays of the month after this meeting. 

FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, February 7^th.  Please sign up at the back of the church.

FREE MOVIE – Join us for a FREE SHOWING of the movie “Unplanned” at 2 pm on both Sunday, January 12^th and Sunday, January 19^th.  The movie will be shown at the Hastings Museum Theatre, located at 1330 N Burlington Avenue in Hastings.   Seating is limited.  Doors open 15 minutes prior to the show.  You can get a FREE POPCORN with your Student ID.   Due to the movie’s rating, parents must be present with any minor age 16 and under.  

WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.

The Epiphany of the Lord                                          January 5, 2020                                                                                   

St. Libory’s Catholic Church

505 Spruce Street – St. Libory, NE  68872

www.stliborycatholic.com

Pastor: Fr. Sid Bruggeman

Rectory: 687-6276

Cell: 402-874-0112

Email: frsidb@gmail.com

Secretary:

Janelle Kunze – Cell/Text: 308-389-4733 

Email: rjkunze@hamilton.net

Prayer Chain Coordinator:  

Yvonne Wichmann: 308-894-3477

Mass Intentions

Monday – Tuesday: No Daily Mass 

Wednesday (Jan 8): 5:50 P.M.

Ted & Susan Hutchison t by Jim & Vi Mamot 

Thursday (Jan 9): 6:00 P.M.

Deceased Members of the CCW t by CCW Members

Friday (Jan 10): 7:00 A.M.

Gary Schwenk t by Betty Schwenk Family

Friday (Jan 10): 6:00 P.M. 

Louis Helgoth t by Rose Marie Helgoth

Saturday (Jan 11): 4:30 P.M. 

Stanley & Helen Spotanski t by Norm & Geri Wissing

Sunday (Jan 12): 9:00 A.M.

For All Parishioners

Ministers of the Altar

Saturday, Jan 11, 4:30 P.M.                                             

Servers:  Kunze’s, Aden Moody                                                         

Lector: Carolyn Kuta                                                        

Gift Bearers: Shane McIntyre Family                                      

Sunday, Jan 12, 9:00 A.M.

Servers: Logan & Cameron Placke

Lector: Madison Hirschman

Gift Bearers: Kevin Hermesch Family  

E.M.E.: Kathy Hirschman, Katie Thiele

Sacristan: Bob Hirschman

Ushers for January: Mike Mathis, Dave Horak, Gene Placke, Kerry Supencheck 

UPCOMING EVENTS

*2^nd Monday of the month – St. Libory’s Catholic Church Card Club at 1:30 in the Parish Hall. 

*Jan 5 – Christmas Program at 9:00 A.M. Mass. Potluck brunch after Mass. 

*Jan 5 – No Men’s Group.

*Jan 9 – Formed Group at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. 

*Jan 10 – Friday of Adoration begins with 7:00 A.M. Mass & concludes with 6:00 P.M. Mass.

*Jan 12 – Men’s Group at 7:00 A.M. in the Parish Hall. 

*Jan 12 – CCW Meeting at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

*Jan 19 – Coffee & Rolls after Mass. 

*Feb 2 – Parish Council meeting after Mass. 

FROM THE PASTORS DESK

     Today is a special Mass, the Epiphany, at which our youth will offer an elaborate processional, reenacting the events of the Nativity and the visits by the wisemen. Epiphany means to “be revealed.”

     Please notice that the original Epiphany was very obscure and humble to the max.  The number of people involved were very few.  The shepherds are “just shepherds”.  They come in the middle of the night.  The wisemen are “foreigners”, who have to sneak out of the country when they leave.

     This all serves to remind us of the amazing humility of our Lord, which He would draw from us by his example.  St. Paul will call this the “wisdom of God”, (1Cor.)  He calls it God’s foolishness that is wiser and befuddles the wisdom of worldly man.

     This serves to help us believe that “Emmanuel”, God with us, is real.  If by his demonstration of coming to a manger, in a stable of livestock, in an obscure town, in the middle of the night, will he not also come to us?  By that I mean you personally, your home, your situation, your life, your mind and heart.  Pretty amazing!

     Be sure to “keep the light on!”

     The Lord be with you.  Fr. Sid.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM/POTLUCK – Christmas Program is January 5^th at 9:00 A.M. Mass. Potluck brunch after Mass. 

MEN’S GROUP – No Men’s group on January 5. Resumes on January 12^th. 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – Religious Education resumes on Wednesday, January 8^th.  

PARISH COUNCIL – No Parish Council Meeting in January. Will resume to first Sundays of the month on February 2^nd after Mass.

FORMED – Weekly Formed Group on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. Next meeting is Thursday, January 9^th.

FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, January 10^th.  Please sign up at the back of the church.  

CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, January 12^th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass). 

COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, January 19^th after Mass.

FREE MOVIE – Join us for a FREE SHOWING of the movie “Unplanned” at 2 pm on both Sunday, January 12^th and Sunday, January 19^th.  The movie will be shown at the Hastings Museum Theatre, located at 1330 N Burlington Avenue in Hastings.   Seating is limited.  Doors open 15 minutes prior to the show.  You can get a FREE POPCORN with your Student ID.   Due to the movie’s rating, parents must be present with any minor age 16 and under.  

WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS – We would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to all our visitors. Registration forms for all new members may be found at the back of the church or contact Fr. Sid.