March 27th

, 2016 Easter Sunday

On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala

came to the tomb early in the morning.

(John 20:1)

The Parishes of St. Patrick’s Holy Family

Tekamah Decatur

Pastor: Rev. Mark Tomasiewicz

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 Trustee: Ed Heng

Holy Family Parish Trustees:

Joe Malloy & Dick Connealy

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.

SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday, 5:00 PM; Sunday, 8:30 AM; and Sunday;10:30 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.

March 27th

, 2016 / Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord

Mass Intentions March 28th

– April 3rd

Monday Mar 28 No Mass Tuesday Mar 29 No Mass

Wednesday Mar 30 9:00 AM D + Alice Bialas Thursday Mar 31 8:30 AM T + Celine Bender

Friday Apr 1 10:30 AM T Poor Souls @ Golden Living Center Saturday Apr 2 5:00 PM T + Frank Thieman & + Gary Winsett

Sunday

Apr 3 8:30 AM 10:30 AM

TD

+ Greg Rosenboom For the People

Sacrificial Gifts of Treasure March 19

th & 20

th, 2016 collections:

St. Patrick’s of Tekamah:

Stewardship Thoughts

“He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”

- Acts 10:38 –

On this Easter Sunday, allow Jesus to fill your mind, body, and soul. Pray for guidance on how to live your life, open your heart to those in need and give thanks to God for all that He has given you. . Children’s good deed: “I shared my snacks with some friends; I colored a picture for my sister; I helped at the Fish Fry; I helped my sister.”

St. Patrick Prayer List Parishioners: John Gorman, Elaine Chatt, and Joe & Alice Roh

Family / Friends: Laoren Funke (Grandniece of Ed Heng), Michelle Tillmon & Family, Adelene Laetsch (sister of Marie Gill & Eva Spenner), Rauri

Mencke (grandson of Stan & Katie Mencke), Julie Segar (niece of Bob

& Marie Gill), Carol Dowling (friend of Paula Sauser), Julie Riecken, Robert & Janet Boardley (In-laws of Stephanie), Vern Elske (uncle

of Rich), Abby Schnell (niece of Rich & Jane Elske), Robert Newell (grandson of Marie Gill), Myrna Grandgenett & Cathy Grosskoph (sisters of Rich Grandgenett), Jerry Hoerath, Haley Deemer, Patricia Sheets (daughter of Ernest & Dorrell Alexander), Therese

Shramek (mother of Tom), and Dr. Joe Roh.

Holy Family Prayer List Parishioners: Jean Drummond, Mary Jo Connealy, Georgia Redding & Eddie Sears Family / Friends: Rodney Wimer, 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:

Wed March 30th Religious Ed Pre-K – 6th 5:15 PM; Jr/Sr High 7:00 PM Friday April 1st 10:30 AM Mass @ Golden Living Center

Sunday March 27th - Save More Payments due

Mass times change on Sunday April 10th.

Envelopes (30) $1521.00 Loose $75.00 Children $13.00 Vigil Lights $14.00 Building Fund (4) $295.00 Easter Flowers Catholic Relief Services

THANK YOU!

35.00 $55.00

Holy Family of Decatur:

Envelopes (10) $550.00 Loose $26.00 / Vigil Lights $0.00 Catholic Relief Services

THANK YOU!

$35.00

EASTER PRAYER

HEAVENLY FATHER and GOD of MERCY, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for He is alive and has become the Lord of life. From the waters of death you raise us with Him and renew your gift of life within us. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life with you. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Liturgical Assignments for St. Patrick’s: April 2nd- Saturday - 8:00 PM: LECTOR: Dave Wragge EMHC’S: Susan Braniff & Steve Chatt SERVERS: Olivia Chatt & Elena Jetensky

April 3rd - Sunday – 8:30 AM: LECTOR: John Hurlocker EMHC’S: Ali Petersen & Joan Andrew SERVERS: Brady & Ryan Braniff

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.

(Psalm 118)

From Your Pastor… We are naturals at sharing good news like our basketball

team won the championship or our daughter and husband

just had a baby girl. What about our capacity to share

incredible spiritual news like Jesus Christ has arisen?

After dying on the cross as the obedient Son of God, Jesus

speaks the final word—life, grace and love! The

Scriptures for Easter describe various people who witness

the empty tomb (John and Peter) or even see Jesus, like

Mary Magdalene. However, it was John, the beloved

disciple, who first believed and encouraged others like

ourselves to believe in God’s power that conquered death,

sin and suffering. As we celebrate Easter, let’s allow

God’s mercy to be the balm that heals our blindness or

resistance to embrace this victorious work of Jesus. When

we consciously reflect on our lives, what gives us cause

for rejoicing in midst of our struggles and losses? The

tremendous gift of the Risen Lord is that we are granted

possibilities to see him in our ordinary and sometimes

troubled lives, experience him in our prayer and reception

of the sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist, and share

is his presence as we attempt to love and be nurtured by

other’s care for us. This is the powerful truth of our

Christian faith. Every Easter is a step in the spiritual

journey of discipleship, for we are called to rejoice in the

belief and awareness of the Risen Lord Jesus. It is He who

calls us to search for him and discover his goodness,

strength, hope and joy in our lives. Let us rejoice and

praise the Risen Lord! Alleluia! Happy Easter to all!

Congratulations to our Serra Club Altar Server Recipients of St. Patrick parish, who were recognized on March 13th: Bailey Blackford, Isabella Jetensky, Jack Pille, Dylan Chatt, and Lucas Niewohner. We are grateful for their service and example. May God Bless them with grace!

FAITH FACT Why is the EASTER celebration 50 days?

In the church liturgical year, Easter is more than just one day. Following the forty days of Lent, Easter starts on Holy Saturday night with the Easter vigil and runs through Pentecost Sunday, celebrating Jesus’ triumphant victory over death and his resurrection to new life. The use of symbols is truly important to help articulate our faith, beliefs and values. At Baptism, we are given a white garment and a candle that represent the Lord’s victory over sin and death; likewise the white pall that is laid on the casket during a funeral liturgy is a promise of eternal life with Christ. With hope and awareness of God’s goodness, we are a joyful Easter people, assured of everlasting salvation and glory. This is the reason to celebrate Easter for more than a day or week!

The Lighter Side Q: Why did the Easter egg hide? A: He was a little chicken!

Q: What do Easter Bunny helpers get for making a basket? A: Two points, just like everyone else on the team.

Q: What do you call a mallard that plays basketball? A: A slam duck.

Announcements: Our Holy Week celebrations could not be meaningful, prayerful

and joyous without many helpers. Thank You to all volunteer

liturgical ministers, servers, musicians, singers, church

decorators and ushers! All the Easter stewardship gifts and

flower donations are marvelous reminders of the new life and

hope of Jesus Christ. May the grace of the Risen Lord renew

our faith and may God Bless You! Fr. Mark

Religious Ed: Classes will meet at the regular times

this week: Pre-K – 6th @ 5:15; Jr/Sr High meet @ 7:00.

FISH FRY FRIDAYS are over! Thank you to our great leaders (Mike & Molly Williams) and all our diligent workers, volunteers and helpers. Wonderful things happen when everyone works together! Special thanks to: Midwest Service: for all of the propane for the fish fryers; Brummond Trash Service: Dumpster delivery and pickup; Braniff Service: all of the ice; Savemore (Scott) delivery of groceries; price assistance; building fund donations; The Well: all the cardboard boxes used for flats, etc.; Ronnies: Liquor License and all the beer; Knights of Columbus: staffing the table; Altar Society: all the great salads. And of course, all the parishioners who generously help and support us! This Lenten project was a marvelous success because of many wonderful volunteers. We will share some of the proceeds with a donation to the “Kids Against Hunger Event” as well! Great job!

Altar Society: Thank you, ladies, for the delicious salad selections for the Fish Fry nights! Remember to pick up your salad bowls/containers from the hall. Knights of Columbus: Thank you for your help on the Fish Fry nights.

- Thank you for your generous donations to the

Rice Bowl project!

UNO Newman Center Open House All high school juniors and seniors, parents, and those involved in Catholic schools or youth ministry are invited to a free lunch and tour of the new St. John Paul II Newman Center at the University of Nebraska – Omaha on Saturday, April 9. The JPII Newman Center will be a community space for both residents and non-residents alike. Visit JPiiOmaha.org/tour for more information or call 402-558-3100. RSVPs are welcomed and encouraged.

St. Patrick’s Church Cleaning News: For March of 2016, the lead family is Joe & Natalie Jetensky assisted by Jim & Joan Andrew, Dan & Kristi Gross, Dave & JoAnn Wragge, and Randy & Barb Wildman. Take pride in your church as a steward. Thank you to our devout cleaners!

MASS INTENTIONS are welcome! Place your request and name in an envelope with your offering, ($10.00 is the normal offering and a few weeks in advance is necessary.) Thank you!

Catholic Guide to the Internet:

Catholic Voice

Www.catholicvoiceomaha.com

Archdiocese of Omaha

Www.archomaha.org

Catholic Online

Www.catholic.org

The Holy See

Www.vatican.va

Catholic Treasury

Www.catholictreasury.info

Marriage Resources

Foryourmarriage.org

Mass Times Www.masstimes.org

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Thank You to our sponsors!

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321 S. 13th

Street

Tekamah, NE 68061 For all your automobile needs:

Tires, batteries, exhaust, fuel, and farm tire

service.

Call Pat Braniff (402)374-2660

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Rich Elske (402)307-0045

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The mission of Kids Against Hunger is to significantly reduce the number of hungry children in the USA and to feed starving

children and their families in over 6o countries of the world. The annual packaging day in Tekamah is on Saturday, April 16th at the Chatt Center. You can sign up for a 2-hour shift on the sheet in the entry of St. Patrick’s church. Donations are also accepted