1st 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
| Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:00 A.M. Weekday Mass Times: Wednesday: 5:50 P.M. Thursday: 6:00 P.M. Friday: 7:00 A.M. Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Weekend Mass. |
Secretary:
Janelle Kunze – Cell/Text: 308-389-4733 Email: rjkunze@hamilton.net
Prayer Chain Coordinator:
Yvonne Wichmann: 308-894-3477
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
Saturday, March 7, 4:30 P.M.
Servers: Kunze’s, Aden Moody
Lector: Carolyn Kuta
Gift Bearers: Daryl Werth Family
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
| Our Gifts of Treasure February 22 & 23, 2020 Adults: $1,992.00 Children: $9.00 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
*2nd 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 7th. 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 1st after Mass. This month’s meeting will take place in the church. Meetings are on the 1st 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 4th will be at 7:00 A.M.
PARISH PENANCE SERVICE – Parish Penance service is Wednesday, March 4th at 6:45 P.M.
FORMED – Say “yes” to God’s unfailing love – Beginning March 5th, 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 6th. 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 8th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass).
COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, March 15th after Mass.
FIRST COMMUNION – First Communion is Sunday, April 19th. Mass at 9:00 A.M.
7th 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
| Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:00 A.M. Weekday Mass Times: Wednesday: 5:50 P.M. Thursday: 6:00 P.M. Friday: 7:00 A.M. Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Weekend Mass. |
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
Saturday, Feb 29, 4:30 P.M.
Servers: Cromes, Blake Wissing
Lector: Cate Wieck
Gift Bearers: Ashley Ambrose Family
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
| Our Gifts of Treasure February 15 & 16, 2020 Adults: $5,045.00 Children: $20.00 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
*2nd 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 26th. Mass at 6:45 A.M. and 6:30 P.M.
RELIGION CLASS – There will be no Religious Ed on Wednesday, February 26th 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 28th 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 1st after Mass. This month’s meeting will take place in the church. Meetings are on the 1st Sunday of the month after Mass.
PARISH PENANCE SERVICE – Parish Penance service is Wednesday, March 4th at 6:45 P.M.
FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, March 6th. 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 8th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass).
COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, March 15th after Mass.
FIRST COMMUNION – First Communion is Sunday, April 19th. 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.
6th 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
| Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:00 A.M. Weekday Mass Times: Wednesday: 5:50 P.M. Thursday: 6:00 P.M. Friday: 7:00 A.M. Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Weekend Mass. |
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
Saturday, Feb 22, 4:30 P.M.
Servers: Kunze’s, Kinren Etherton
Lector: Dave Boehle
Gift Bearers: Joe Menke Family
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
| Our Gifts of Treasure February 8 & 9, 2020 Adults: $2,150.50 Children: $34.61 Diocesan Appeal Parish Goal: $14,720.00 Total Raised: $16,376.00 Total Received: $15,501.00 Donor Goal: 77 Current No. of Donors: 79 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
*2nd 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 16th after Mass.
FORMED – Weekly Formed Group on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. Next meeting is Thursday, February 20th.
PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council meeting on Sunday, March 1st after Mass. This month’s meeting will take place in the church. Meetings will take place on the 1st Sunday of the month after Mass.
FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, March 6th. Please sign up at the back of the church.
CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, March 8th 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 16th 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.
5th 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
| Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:00 A.M. Weekday Mass Times: Wednesday: 5:50 P.M. Thursday: 6:00 P.M. Friday: 7:00 A.M. Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Weekend Mass. |
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
Saturday, Feb 15, 4:30 P.M.
Servers: Kunze’s, Jackson Nielsen
Lector: Beth Kozisek
Gift Bearers: Michael Robison Family
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
| Our Gifts of Treasure February 1 & 2, 2020 Adults: $2,799.00 Children: $11.00 Diocesan Appeal Parish Goal: $14,720.00 Total Raised: $16,271.00 Total Received: $15,396.00 Donor Goal: 77 Current No. of Donors: 78 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
*2nd 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 9th 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 13th.
COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, February 16th after Mass
PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council meeting on Sunday, March 1st after Mass. Meetings will take place on the 1stSunday of the month after Mass.
FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, March 6th. 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 16th 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
| Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:00 A.M. Weekday Mass Times: Wednesday: 5:50 P.M. Thursday: 6:00 P.M. Friday: 7:00 A.M. Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Weekend Mass. |
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
Saturday, Feb 8, 4:30 P.M.
Servers: Kunze’s, Aden Moody
Lector: Carolyn Kuta
Gift Bearers: Tommy Pribnow Family
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
| Our Gifts of Treasure Jan 25 & 26, 2020 Adults: $2,084.00 Children: $18.75 Latin America: $70.00 Cemetery: $200.00 Diocesan Appeal Parish Goal: $14,720.00 Total Raised: $16,091.00 Total Received: $15,216.00 Donor Goal: 77 Current No. of Donors: 73 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
*2nd 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 2nd after Mass. Meetings will take place on the 1stSunday of the month after Mass.
DAILY MASSES – No daily masses on Wednesday, February 5th and Thursday, February 6th.
FORMED – No Formed Group on Thursday, February 6th.
FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, February 7th. Please sign up at the back of the church.
VALENTINE DINNER – St. Libory Church Fundraiser. 16th 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 9th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass).
COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, February 16th 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.
3rd 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
| Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:00 A.M. Weekday Mass Times: Wednesday: 5:50 P.M. Thursday: 6:00 P.M. Friday: 7:00 A.M. Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Weekend Mass. |
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
Saturday, Feb 1, 4:30 P.M.
Servers: Kunze’s, Layden Glandt
Lector: Cate Wieck
Gift Bearers: Thomas Santin Family
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
| Our Gifts of Treasure Jan 18 & 19, 2020 Adults: $3,205.00 Children: $10.25 Diocesan Appeal Parish Goal: $14,720.00 Total Raised: $16,062.00 Total Received: $15,187.00 Donor Goal: 77 Current No. of Donors: 67 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
*2nd 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 30th.
DAILY MASS – Daily Mass on Friday, January 31st will be at 6:30 A.M.
PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council meeting on Sunday, February 2nd after Mass. Meetings will take place on the 1stSunday of the month after Mass.
FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, February 7th. Please sign up at the back of the church.
VALENTINE DINNER – St. Libory Church Fundraiser. 16th 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 9th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass).
COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, February 16th 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.
2nd 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
| Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:00 A.M. Weekday Mass Times: Wednesday: 5:50 P.M. Thursday: 6:00 P.M. Friday: 7:00 A.M. Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Weekend Mass. |
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
Saturday, Jan 25, 4:30 P.M.
Servers: Kunze’s, Blake Wissing
Lector: Beth Kozisek
Gift Bearers: Nick Wissing Family
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
| Our Gifts of Treasure Jan 11 & 12, 2020 Adults: $4,498.00 Children: $31.00 Diocesan Appeal Parish Goal: $14,720.12 Total Raised: $15,857.00 Total Received: $14,982.00 Donor Goal: 77 Current No. of Donors: 63 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
*2nd 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 13th. Rosary will be Monday, January 20th 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 19th after Mass.
FORMED – Weekly Formed Group on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. Next meeting is Thursday, January 23rd.
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 2nd 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 7th. Please sign up at the back of the church.
CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, February 9th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass).
PRO-LIFE YOUTH MASS – Pro-Life Youth Mass on Sunday, January 19th 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 19th. 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
| Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:00 A.M. Weekday Mass Times: Wednesday: 5:50 P.M. Thursday: 6:00 P.M. Friday: 7:00 A.M. Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Weekend Mass. |
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
Saturday, Jan 18, 4:30 P.M.
Servers: Kunze’s, Mark Usasz
Lector: Dave Boehle
Gift Bearers: Gene Horak Family
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
| Our Gifts of Treasure Solemnity of Mary: $482.00 Christmas: $100.00 Adult Offering: $1,200.00 Jan 5, 2020 Adults: $2,230.00 Children: $27.00 Solemnity of Mary: $20.00 Diocesan Appeal Parish Goal: $14,720.12 Total Raised: $14,541.00 Total Received: $13,666.00 Donor Goal: 77 Current No. of Donors: 57 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
*2nd 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 12th.
CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, January 12th 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 16th.
COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, January 19th after Mass.
PRO-LIFE YOUTH MASS – Pro-Life Youth Mass on Sunday, January 19th from 5:00-6:30 P.M. at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island.
PARISH COUNCIL – Parish Council meeting on Sunday, February 2nd 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 7th. 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 12th and Sunday, January 19th. 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
| Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:00 A.M. Weekday Mass Times: Wednesday: 5:50 P.M. Thursday: 6:00 P.M. Friday: 7:00 A.M. Reconciliation: 30 minutes prior to Weekend Mass. |
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
Saturday, Jan 11, 4:30 P.M.
Servers: Kunze’s, Aden Moody
Lector: Carolyn Kuta
Gift Bearers: Shane McIntyre Family
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
| Our Gifts of Treasure Dec 24 & 25, 2019 Adults: $5,009.00 Children: $76.00 Dec 28 & 29, 2019 Adults: $1,944.00 Children: $14.00 Solemnity of Mary: $40.00 Diocesan Appeal Parish Goal: $14,720.12 Total Raised: $14,266.00 Total Received: $13,391.00 Donor Goal: 77 Current No. of Donors: 55 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
*2nd 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 5th at 9:00 A.M. Mass. Potluck brunch after Mass.
MEN’S GROUP – No Men’s group on January 5. Resumes on January 12th.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – Religious Education resumes on Wednesday, January 8th.
PARISH COUNCIL – No Parish Council Meeting in January. Will resume to first Sundays of the month on February 2nd after Mass.
FORMED – Weekly Formed Group on Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. Next meeting is Thursday, January 9th.
FIRST FRIDAY OF ADORATION – First Friday Adoration will be on Friday, January 10th. Please sign up at the back of the church.
CCW MEETING – CCW Meeting Sunday, January 12th at 10:00 A.M. (after Mass).
COFFEE & ROLLS – Coffee & Rolls, Sunday, January 19th after Mass.
FREE MOVIE – Join us for a FREE SHOWING of the movie “Unplanned” at 2 pm on both Sunday, January 12th and Sunday, January 19th. 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.