July 30th

, 2017 17

th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“The kingdom of heaven

is like a treasure buried in a field…” - Matthew 13:44 -

St. Patrick’s Holy Family

Tekamah Decatur

Pastor: Rev. Kevin Joyce

1323 R Street – Tekamah, NE 68061

PHONE 402-374-1692

Office email:

stpats@abbnebraska.com

Parish website:

www.stpatstekamah.com

Religious Education Coordinator:

Ashley Olson

402-870-2158 Parish Bookkeeper:

Joan Andrew

Bulletin deadline is noon on Wednesday.

Pastoral Council President:

George Kahlandt

Parish Trustees:

George Kahlandt &

JoAnn Wragge

Holy Family Parish Trustees:

Joe Malloy & Lynn Kellogg

For Parish Hall Rental

contact Joan Andrew @ 374-1236 or 374-2198.

Set fee is $75.

For Parish Hall Rental

contact Kay Kellogg @ 349-5347.

Set fee is $75.

Parish Mission Statement We are a Parish Family that grows by l iving and sharing our faith in the Good News of Jesus, welcoming al l and reaching out in loving service.

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM; and Sunday 8:30 AM in Decatur WEEKDAY & HOLIDAY MASSES: See Bulletin

NEW PARISHIONERS: You are invited to register at the rectory or see the pastor following Mass.

RECONCILIATION: One half hour before weekend Masses or by appointment.

BAPTISMS: Parents are to attend pre-baptismal catechesis prior to the Baptism. Call the rectory.

MARRIAGES: The Archdiocese of Omaha requires a minimal six months waiting period for proper preparation for marriage. It is best to contact the parish a year in advance and the RC adult should be a registered member of the Parish, and/or parents should be registered members of the Parish. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Celebrated individually upon request. If someone is seriously ill or hospitalized please call the rectory.

July 30th, 2017/17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions July 31st

– August 6th

Monday July 31 No Mass Tuesday Aug 1 6:30 PM T Stephen D. Waterford MD (Special Intention)

Wednesday Aug 2 9:00 AM D t Eddie Sears Thursday Aug 3 8:30 AM T Jennifer Lee (Special Intention)

Friday Aug 4 8:30 AM T The Poor Souls

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

Sunday

Aug 6 8:30 AM 10:00 AM

DT

t Vince Connealy Bob & Marie Gill (50

th Wedding Anniversary)

Sacrificial Gifts of Treasure July 23

rd & 24

th, 2017

St. Patrick’s of Tekamah:

Stewardship Thoughts “We know that all things work for the good of those who love God, who are

called according to his purpose.” - ROMANS 8:28-

Do you really trust in God? Do you believe that all things work for good? Faith is a challenge for everyone at times. Putting our trust in God, in everything we do, means that God’s plan for our lives may be different than our plan. When one door closes, another one opens. Trust in God; His plan is always better. Children’s good deed: “I served at Mass; I helped put dishes on the table for dinner; I pulled weeds in the garden.”

St. Patrick Prayer List

Parishioners: Sue Langley, Blake Connealy, Pete Stork, Mike Uhing, John Gorman, and Alice Roh Family / Friends: Dean Dundee (brother-in-law Graig McElmuray), Lois Weatherly, LaVaughn Lauby (Mother of Lynda Grandgenett) Steve Hilgenfeld, Malcolm Watt (Friend of Ron Sauser), Mandy Connealy Ewig (granddaughter of Joan Connealy), Graci Garcia, Greg Stock. Anita Svoboda, Rita Gill Newell, Bruce Hassler (brother of Les

Bryant), Marci Mainus (niece of Kent & Judy Hurlocker), Joe Waller (nephew of Kent & Judy Hurlocker), Roberta Saathoff (aunt of Amy

Gill), Cathy Grosskopf (sister of Rich Grandgenett), Will Schwandt (friend of Kent Hurlocker), Marty Rocca, Karen Ronspies (sister of Deb

Frahm), Laoren Funke (Grandniece of Ed Heng), Adelene Laetsch

(sister of Marie Gill), Julie Riecken, Robert Boardley (father-in-law of

Stephanie), Vern Elske (uncle of Rich), Abby Schnell (niece of Rich &

Jane Elske), Robert Newell (grandson of Robert & Marie Gill), Myrna Grandgenett (sister of Rich Grandgenett), Jerry Hoerath, Haley Deemer, Therese Shramek (mother of Tom), and Dr. Joe Roh.

Holy Family Prayer List

Parishioners: Pat Larsen, Denny Klatt, Melvin Wildman, Mary Jo Connealy, Jean Drummond and Georgia Redding Family / Friends: Steve Norton, Mary Shaw & Kristin Parker (Friends of Janice & Larry Larsen), Christine Pueppke, Mark Mussack, Jim Maryott, LeAnn Richards (sister of Larry Larsen), Sara Cameron, Arizona Riecken, JoEllen Benecke (sister of Matt & Dick

Connealy), Casey Connealy, Mark Connealy, Tom Fucher, Liz Connealy, (grand-daughter of Pat Connealy), Margaret Donneally, (sister of Marilyn Quinn), Jack Broderick, (brother of Jean Drummond), Teresa Tramp, (sister of Jean Drummond)

Tend thy sick ones, O Lord Jesus. Rest thy weary ones. Bless thy dying ones. Soothe thy suffering ones. Pity thy afflicted ones. Shield thy joyous ones. And all for thy love’s sake. (St. Augustine)

May we pray for our beloved deceased. May they rest in peace and may God comfort those who mourn.

Calendar for the Week for St. Patrick: Meals on Wheels: Thank you to our faithful

drivers. Your help is muck appreciated!

♦Save More payments due this weekend.♦

Envelopes (23) $823.00 Loose $100.00 Children $12.00 Vigil Lights $0.00 Building Fund (4) $195.00

Thank you for your faithful

support!

Holy Family of Decatur:

Envelopes (7) $435.00 Loose $47.00 Vigil Lights $0.00 Thank you for

your faithful support!

To Be Like Jesus

O God, help us to be more like Jesus. Help us to bear

difficulty, pain, disappointment, sorrow, knowing that in your perfect working and design you can use such bitter experiences to shape our characters and make us more like our Lord. We look with hope for that day when we shall be wholly like Christ, because we shall see him as he is. Amen (St. Ignatius of Antioch))

Liturgical Assignments for St. Patrick’s:

Saturday August 5th – 5:00 PM:

LECTOR: Dave Wragge EMHC’S: Ted Connealy & Susan Braniff SERVERS: Aaron Connealy & Volunteer

Sunday August 6th – 10:00 AM:

LECTOR: John Roche EMHC’S: Ali Petersen & Joan Andrew SERVERS: Gabriella & Isabella Roche

Lord, I love your commands.

(Psalm 119)

♦♦Looking for a new challenge in your faith?♦♦ St. Patrick Rel. Ed is in need of teachers for the Religious Ed

Program. Contact Ashley Olson if you think this is something

you would be willing to try. The rewards are heavenly!

From Fr. Kevin… As Jesus explains in this Sunday’s Gospel

from St. Matthew, the Kingdom of Heaven is

an “all or nothing” venture. I have to be

willing to let go of all else to truly seek the

Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus uses the examples

of treasure and a “pearl of great price” to make

this point. The Kingdom of heaven is so

precious, of such value, and worth more than

anything else. It must be pursued with all of

one’s heart. No half measures, no half-

heartedness, no compromise can be allowed.

In the first reading from 1 Kings 3, we hear of

King Solomon asking God wholeheartedly in

a dream for the gift of an understanding

heart—really, for the gifts of wisdom and

discernment—in order that he may know how

to lead his people most effectively. Because

Solomon asks in humility and asks for what

will benefit his kingdom, God grants it. On the

cross Jesus offered his life so that all of

humanity could enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

We each need a grace in our lives to seek

what matters most to God. Peace, Fr. Kevin

FAITH FACT What is Parable?

A parable (from the Greek word parabole, to “throw together” things for comparison or illustration) is a short realistic story intended to encourage reflection by comparing the parable to our own life. Since one can connect the parable to various aspects of one’s life or that of one’s family or community, parables are open-ended in their application. Parables were a common teaching device of the Jewish rabbis and important to Jesus in his teaching, because the only way we have to talk about what is unfamiliar to us (God’s ruling presence of “kingdom”) is in terms that are familiar to us (our everyday life and world).Thus, parables challenge the hearers to think about their meaning and change their lives because of what they discover.

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Six adults and six students are signed up! If you are going to St. Mary West Point on August 27th, you might meet in the St. Patrick parking lot a little before 1:00

to coordinate rides. If anyone needs a ride, please contact

the parish office. The Mandation Mass will be Wednesday

September 6th at 7:00 PM at St. Mary Norfolk or Thursday

September 7th at the Cathedral in Omaha.

The Lighter Side

THE NEW EMPLOYEE stood before the paper shredder looking confused. “Need some help?” a secretary, walking by, asked. “Yes,” he replied, “how does this thing work?’ “Simple,” she said, taking the fat report from his hand and feeding it into the shredder. “Thanks, but where do the copies come out?”

Looking Ahead: Religious Ed: Teachers Meeting

Wednesday August 23rd at 5:00 PM in Fischer Hall.

♣ Rel. Ed. Sign-up Sunday August 27th after Mass.

2017 Annual Marriage Celebration Archbishop

George Lucas invites you to attend the annual Mass honoring marriage and your anniversary on Sunday, September 10

th or

Sunday October 8th

.

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

♥The Sunday morning coffee and fellowship time are being enjoyed by many each week. If you and a friend would be willing to host a light snack on a Sunday after Mass, please sign up on the poster in the entryway. **Note: Hall is reserved on August 6th. Fellowship Aug. 13th.

Fatima Centennial 2017 The Rosary display wall gets more beautiful with the addition of your special rosary. The August date for the parish rosary is a little different. Our Lady of Fatima did not appear to the children on August 13th because they were being held captive. When they were released, Our Lady appeared to them on August 19th, 1917. We will pray the Rosary on Saturday August 19th at 4:30 PM – indoors before Mass.

♦NCYC news! Your support and generosity have

helped us nearly reach our goal. We ask for your

continued prayers that this will be a safe and spirit-

building pilgrimage for our youth and their sponsors.

. Altar Society: Tuesday August 1st; Mass @ 6:30 PM; Meeting following Mass at 7:00 PM. The

Altar Society project this month is to donate paper towels for

the Food Pantry. Thanks for your support of this project.

Interested? See Rich Elske or Mike Larsen.

$$ Parish financial statements will be mailed shortly.

Thank you for your generous gifts of time, talent and treasure to Holy Family and St. Patrick.

St. Patrick’s Church Cleaning News: For AUGUST of 2017, the lead family is Bob & Marie Gill, assisted by Rob & Sarah Chatt, Gene & Abby Wolf, Greg & Amy Gill, Steve & Kathy Chatt, Tessa Chandler and Donna Spenner.. You can check out a key at the office if needed.

MASS INTENTIONS are a great way to remember loved ones! Place your request and name in an envelope with your offering, ($10.00 is the normal offering and a few weeks in advance is necessary to schedule your Mass)

Catholic Guide to the Internet: Catholic Voice

Www.catholicvoiceomaha.com

Archdiocese of Omaha

Www.archomaha.org

Catholic Online

Www.catholic.org

The Holy See

Www.vatican.va

Catholic Treasury

Www.catholictreasury.info

Marriage Resources

Foryourmarriage.org

Mass Times Www.masstimes.org

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ARE YOU PLANNING for

THE FUTURE?

Please remember your parish in your will or estate

and give the Church a part of your legacy. Call the

rectory if you have any

questions.

To inquire about membership Contact Grand Knight

Rich Elske (402)307-0045

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