MISSION STATEMENT

We, at The Church of the Resurrection, are a Catholic community of people

from all walks of life who foster acceptance, love, and the hope of resurrection. Our call is to nourish our love of God through Jesus Christ

under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Centered in the Eucharist, we are

nurturing a faith community through education, prayer, worship and Christian fellowship. As stewards we receive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate

them responsibly, and share them lovingly, thereby bringing Jesus into the

August 13, 2017

19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION 4130 Cannon Road Grand Island, Nebraska 68803

PARISH OFFICE

(308) 382-8644

OFFICE AVAILABILITY Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM patj@giresurrection.com

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Pat Janulewicz (308) 381-1806 PASTOR Father Joe Kadaprayil (308) 385-8811 fatherjoeSDB@giresurrection.com

RECTORY

4110 Cannon Road, Grand Island, NE 68803 (308) 385-8811 (Use Father Joe’s cell)

DEACON John Willmes (308) 672-4999

FAITH FORMATION PRE K-8 Therese Stump (308) 379-6142 FAITH FORMATION HIGH SCHOOL Michalene Iversen (308) 382-5639

PARISH NURSE Maureen Horne, RN (308) 850-5424 FERTILITYCARE PRACTIONER

Andrea Mack (308) 390-8857

MUSIC MINISTRY

Bonnie Kool (308) 384-6707

PRAYER CHAIN

Connie Rothmeyer (308) 675-0545 Connie48.cr@gmail.com

WEBSITE MANAGER Michalene Iversen (308) 382-5639

RESURRECTION PARISH WELCOMES YOU! It is our hope that you feel at home and among friends here. If you are a visitor for a day, we pray God’s speed on your journey. If you are looking for a

parish community, we would be delighted to welcome you into our family. Just call to

register at 382-8644.

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday, 7:00 AM………….Students & Teachers Prepar ing for School Tuesday, 6:30 AM………………………………………….Patr icia Tvrdy Wednesday, 7:00 AM…………………………………………Ruby Usasz Thursday, 6:30 AM………………………Those Governing our Country Friday, 7:00 AM……………………………………………..Cecilia Her tz Saturday, 5:30 PM……………………………………….Clem Wieczorek Sunday, 8:30 AM……………………………………………….Joe Toczek Sunday, 10:30 AM ……………………………..The People of our Par ish

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY Women’s Choir Practice — 7:45 AM

Rosary after 10:30 AM Mass honoring Our Lady of Fatima

MONDAY

TUESDAY ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION—MASSES 7 AM & 5:45 PM

WEDNESDAY Chair Yoga— 9:30 AM

THURSDAY Parish, Finance, Building Councils meet @ 6:30 PM

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00 PM or by appointment

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 1st Friday of the month 5-7:00 PM

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Baptism Contact parish office—382-8644

Marriage Contact Father Joe—385-8811

Anointing of the Sick Contact Father Joe—385-8811

A MESSAGE FROM FATHER JOE: While being pastor of St. Mary’s Mullen and Missions, I was once asked by a very dear friend and parishioner: “father Joe, do you have 4th of July in India?” Though taken aback for a moment by the question (I was sure the calendar dates are same the world over, given the time differences!), I grasped its significance; and my reply was: “oh sure, we too have 4th of July in India; just that it happens to be on 15th August!” India celebrates its Independence Day on 15 August. On this date in 1947 India achieved its independence from the British colonial power, not without struggles that stretched over many decades. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (known simply as GANDHI today) initiated the struggle and gave it leadership. The uniqueness of the struggle is that it was based on Non-Violence. Gandhi and his followers used peaceful means in their struggle to achieve freedom for India, proving beyond any doubt the power of peaceful, non-violent means of protest over violent methods to achieve true revolution. On 26 November 1949, India declared itself a sovereign democratic republic, as it adopted its own Constitution based on justice, equality and fraternity, guaranteeing freedom of thought and expression. The preamble to the Indian Constitution reads as follows: “ WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR ,DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought , expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.” My sisters and brothers, please pray for this great nation, India. Even though its constitution guarantees freedom of religion, we are witnessing today the very disconcerting situation of religious intolerance, where fundamentalist obscurantism is playing havoc among the religious minorities of the country; our own Christian faith is wit-nessing open opposition in numerous areas of the country and persecution is rearing its ugly head against the propagation of the Gospel message. Instances of violence against Christians and Christian institutions are on the increase, with the political powers turning their faces away from the unpleasant realities, nay even abetting them in more ways than one. Please pray that the hardly 2 per cent Christians in India may prove to be the light in the darkness of religious intolerance and be the leaven that will leaven the whole society around them with the Gospel values of love and tolerance, and acceptance of everyone as a brother and sister despite the difference in race, language or faith system. May all of you be blessed by the Lord with joy and peace in the week that is ahead of you. Father Joe SD B

CLC TEACHERS NEEDED:

Especially needed are 3rd grade Sunday (every other week) Kindergarten Wednesday (every other week) 5th grade Wednesday (every week) 6th grade Wednesday (every week) Please call Therese at 379-6142 if you would be willing to help this important ministry.

CLC REGISTRATION:

Registration forms for Religious Education students in grades K-8 have been mailed. Please fill this out and return to Therese ASAP. If you or someone you know did not get a form, there are additional copies in the foyer of the Church. Thank you for your prompt attention to this detail.

MINISTERS FOR THE AUGUST 19 & 20 Lectors: 5:30 PM……………………………………………………………..Lisa Kohtz 8:30 AM………………………………………………………….Gwen Zaruba 10:30 AM…………………………………………………………..Bob Pavelka Eucharistic Ministers 5:30 PM..………………………………………..Marian Meyer—Kathy Ripp 8:30 AM………………………………….Bob & Joan Wiese—Marcia Riedy 10:30 AM…………………………………...Leo & Maxine Liske—Volunteer Altar Servers 5:30 PM …………………………………..Cooper Garrett—Whitney Brown 8:30 AM..…………………………………………………………...Volunteers 10:30 AM…………………………………..Whitney Wiese—Gracie Woods Ushers/Greeters 5:30 PM..………….Benjamin & Melanie Arrants—Jared & Elaine Church 8:30 AM……………..Bob & LaVonne Rosso—Guillermo & Cindy Valdez 10:30 AM…………… Kevin & Margy Goerl—Wayne & Sondra Pohlmeier Tiffany Eucharistic Minister: Joyce Brown NOTE: If you come to Mass & are involved in Ministries, please stop by the sacristy to offer help in case appointees don’t show up.

OUR RETURN TO THE LORD

Envelopes ……………………………………………$6,478.50 Plate ……………………………………………$ 315.50 Youth ……………………………………………$ 20.20 Building Fund ……………………………………………$ 180.00 Outreach ……………………………………………$ 293.00 Annual Appeal ……………………………………………$ 95.00 Assumption ……………………………………………$ 20.00

IF YOU HAVE BEEN GONE from the par ish dur ing the summer, please be sure to catch up with your giving. We appreciate your generosity!!

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TAI CHI FOR BETTER BALANCE

New classes will begin August 29! Tai Chi classes will run weekly for 12 weeks. We will be offering beginning classes weekly on Tuesdays from 11 AM-12 PM. This class is open to anyone who wants to join. Advanced

classes will be offering on Thursdays from 11 AM-12 PM. This class is open to anyone who has completed the beginning class and feels comfortable with advancing Tai Chi moves. The cost will be $25 per person for the whole 12 weeks. For more information or to sign up, please call Maureen Horne at (308) 850-5424.

JUNK JAUNT—SEPTEMBER 22, 23, AND 24

Take your items to our shed. No electronics, please!! Call Norine Munoz 381-8675 or her cell at 390-6619 for help to get in shed.

SAYING OF THE ROSARY

Sunday, August 13, the rosary will be recited following the 10:30 AM Mass. This is in remembrance of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady appearing to the children in Fatima.

CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES are available in the gathering area. Please pick up a box for your family.

WEDNESDAY AM BIBLE STUDY will begin on September 13 at 8:45 AM. We will study “The Prophets—Messengers of God’s Mercy”. Registration for class will be in the church foyer the weekends of August 12-13, August 19-20 and August 26-27. A workbook is recommended for each participant for $25.00. Anyone is welcome! Questions? Call Bernie Coventry at 308 384-1360 or 308 258-0858.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY will begin on Monday, September 11th. This years study is “The Gospel of John”, seeking truth study, with video narrated by Sharon Doran. Study begins at 6:30 PM for 21 weeks. This is a Catholic Bible Study, a wonderful way to learn how your Church is scripture-based, along with tradition and doctrine. Sign-up will take place the weekend of August 12-13 in the foyer.

RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE:

Our Knights of Columbus will be raffling off tickets for Nebraska football games. This will take place on the weekends of August 12-13 and August 19-20. Cost is $1.00 for one tickets or a book of 6 for $5.00. This will be a fundraiser for the Knights of Columbus. At the present time theses funds have not been designated.

NOTE: Please contact Father Joe on his cell phone only, 308 385-8811, preferably through text message. Do not leave a voice message for him on the office phone.

PARISH NURSE POSITION: The par t-time Parish Nurse position is open again due to Maureen Horne moving to Pennsylvania. If interested in this position, please contact Father Joe at 385-8811. We will be taking applications until the end of August.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15—ASSUMPTION OF THE

VIRGIN MARY—HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION.

Masses 7:00 AM and 5:45 PM. Please try to attend!!!

PEACHES WILL BE READY to pick up at Central Catholic north parking lot (along 13th St) Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20 from 8 AM to 4 PM. The GICC Girls Basketball program thanks you for your orders!!