St. Isidore Catholic Church December 31, 2017

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SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE SEMINARY WILL BE ON THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 6-7. PLEASE BE GENEROUS. ST. ISIDORE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, January 3, from 1:00-7:00pm in St. Isidore Elementary School Gymnasium 3821 20th St. For an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter StIsidoresKnightsSchool or contact Duane Schmitt at 402-564-9831. We will be having signup for an appointment before and after each Mass on the weekends of Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Bring Donor Card or Photo ID when donating.

Paper Drive Sat., January 6, 2018

8-10 !" New location-East side of school along Gruenther Drive in the GreenFiber Bin.

No downtown collection. Will accept newspapers; office, colored and shredded paper;

catalogues; magazines; tissue and cereal boxes; phone books; all packed in paper bags. Call the school at 402-564-2604 during

regular hours for information. Papers only, can be deposited in the Green Fiber bin located in

the Pillen parking lot.

3214 25th St., Columbus Thank you for supporting the school by donating to this fundraiser.

Our Mission Statement “Inspired by the Holy Spirit and nurtured by Christ through the sacraments, we the parish community of St. Isidore, seek to develop and deepen our relationship with God and each other as we proclaim God’s love for all people. We encourage each other to discover and care for the gifts God has provided us as we share them in service to each other and future generations to come.”

Monday, January 1 8:10AM †John Rogan Tuesday, January 2 8:10AM L/D Everett Hemmer Family Wednesday, January 3 8:10AM L/D Styskal & Hofpar Families Thursday, January 4 8:10AML/D Hennings & Bethscheider Families Friday, January 5 8:10AM †Mary Lou Shemek GLC †Hermine Ulrich Saturday, January 6 8:10AM †Cindy Ayala 5:30PM L/D Luetkenhaus & Paprocki Families Sunday, January 7 7:00AM Our Parishioners 9:00AM †Donna Zach 11:00AM †Bruce Murray

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATIONS 2018-2019 We are now accepting Preschool Registrations at Fr. Price for the 2018-2019 school year. Please stop by and fill out a registration form with a $25 registration fee or contact Carmen at 402-563-2305.

SEEKING ITEMS NEEDED FOR NEW PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE Since the Preschool and Daycare are expanding in a bigger facility, we are in need of more items. Here is a list of items we would love to have to help fill our New Center: *New and gently used preschool age toys *Little tikes picnic tables *Tricycles for the playground *Stackable washer and dryer *Vacuum cleaner *Music CD’s *DVD and VHS movies *Outdoor bouncy balls of all sizes *Monetary donations are also appreciated to go toward learning materials. If you have any questions you can contact us at 402-563-2305. Thank you! Carmen

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Celebrating the Hearts of The Holy Family Jesus, Mary & St. Joseph First Wednesday/The Chase Heart of St. Joseph-January 3 First Friday/The Sacred Heart of Jesus-January 5 First Saturday/The Immaculate Heart of Mary-January 6 Confessions are at 6:30-8:00am on Friday 3:30-5:00pm on Saturday. Masses are at 8:10am and 5:30pm on Saturday *1st Saturday of the Month Rosary at St. Isidore’s after the 8:10am Mass. Celebrat-ing God’s Plan for Life, Marriage & Family. Asking the intercession of the Immacu-late Heart of Mary & the Holy Family. Please meet in the Narthex of the church after Mass) Graces are available for your family, and through you, for the whole world! The family and the world are in need of your prayers & devotions.

MUSICIANS JAN 6-7

5:30pm T./M. Wittwer,

BR. Hissong, Semerad

9:00am Perault, Pauley, Salyard, Spencer, Salerno

11:00am Semerad Family

ADORATION AT

ST. BONAVENTURE Open hour:

3-4am Sun/once a month

(need 4 men once a month)

5-6pm Sunday

2-3am Monday (sub for 6 months)

Substitutes are available

Call Joan at 910-0958

Co-Captains needed:

Sun. 6am-6pm, Wed. 6am-6pm

Call Joan at 910-0958

ADORATION AT ST. ANTHONY’S Open hours are: 3-4am, Sat. Amy at 270-4378 or Ann at 910-1467

MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULES ST. ISIDORE Daily Mass Schedule Mon.-Sat. 8:10am Weekend Mass Schedule Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am Confessions Fri. 6:30-8:00am Sat. 3:30-5:00pm ST. BONAVENTURE Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday-Friday 6:30am Weekend Mass Schedule Sat. 5:00pm Sun. 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am 1:30pm (Spanish) & 6:30pm Confessions Sat. 3:30-4:30pm ST. ANTHONY Daily Mass Schedule No Monday Mass Tues. Wed. Thurs. 5:30pm Fri. 8:15am Weekend Mass Schedule Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 7:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am Confessions Tues & Thurs. 4:30-5:30 pm Sat. 4:00-5:00pm

SPECIAL OFFERING DONATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS Donated By: In Memory Of:

M/M Kenneth Kasik Sharon Huey James and John Zuber M/M Louis Kuta Paczosa & Kuta Families M/M Frank Aerts M/M Darwin Jaster Barbara Ann, Emil & Lavonne Jaster, Ernest & Adeline Turek M/M Leo Hellmers John & Dorothy Spradley, Wilford & Amelia Snyder Charlotte Staroscik Emil Staroscik Teresa Roberts Frank Dubas, Daniel Konwinski M/M Ken Bayer Ben, Jeri & Tim Koziol M/M Gary Bock Bob & Eleanor Loshbaugh Family, Leo & Irene Bock Family M/M Colin Alexander Thelma Alexander Shirley Head L/D Niedbalski & Staroscik Families, Austin Classen M/M Charlie Wozny Woodhead & Wozny Families M/M Kevin Esch Ambrose & Rose Reicks, John Esch M/M Rick Kubler Kronberg & Kubler Family M/M Mark Gearhart Momma Chord M/M Gene Trouba Lloyd & Arline Welding, Ted & Dorothy Trouba M/M Larry Hergott Louis Svoboda & Don Hergott Families Bonnie Kralik Daniel & Craig Kralik Kathy Adamson Vernon, Marcella & Chuck Heinz Judy Coffey Walt & Vera Beck Anita Jarecke Augustine Jarecke Families Deb Wiese L/D Korus & Wiese Families Deanna Augustin Deceased Osborn & Augustin Families M/M Dale Hegemann Deceased Raymond Hegemann and Lumier & Ethel Ruskamp Fam. M/M Edward Rosenthal Albert Schmidt Family M/M Virgil Tworek-Hofstetter Gene Tworek, Dan Stachura

PRE NEWS NO CLASSES ON JANUARY 3RD. CLASSES WILL RESUME ON JANUARY 10TH. WISHING OUR PARISH FAMILY A BLESSED NEW YEAR.

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YOUTH MISSION 2018 Teens! Make 2018 a special year! Sign up for a week of faith, service and adventure! Anyone in high school interested in a mission week is encouraged to call Virgil Tworek-Hofstetter at 285-2261. Our sites are Tucson, AZ, June 24-30 and the Winnebago Indian Reservation in Nebraska, July 22-28.

ST. ANTHONY’S BIBLE STUDY Please join us for the Psalms: Gateway To Prayer taken from the Keys to Bible Series from The Word Among Us. Mondays, January 22, 29, February 5, 29, 26 and March 5 from 7:00-8:30pm in the Franciscan Parish Center.

45TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST Sunday, January 7 from 7:30am-12:30pm at the Scotus cafeteria. This breakfast will help to support the 41 teens, 10 chaperones and Fr. Capadano from Columbus who will be attending the Archdiocese of Omaha Youth Pilgrimage to Washington DC on January 16-21. The Pilgrimage supports LIFE and an end to abortion. Adults & grades 7-12-$6.00; K-6-$3.00, under 5-Free

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST-GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 9-14 Sunday, January 14 at the “New” Columbus Middle School. Enter on the East side, doors open at 12:30pm. Boys contest starts at 1:00pm. For more information call Kelly at 402-910-1095 or Gary at 402-270-3832.

GIFTS OF TREASURE December 17, 2017 Sunday $ 39,343.75 Children's $ 127.77 ACH Deposits $ 14,624.92 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Goal $70,374.29 Total Commitments $84,583.00 % of Goal Pledged 120.2 Total Donors 305

LUNCHES January 1-5 Milk, water and salad bar offered daily. Menus are subject to change due to funeral or availability. Student/visiting children meals are $2.85 each and staff/visiting adults, $3.60. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Meatball Sub and French Fries Friday: Chicken Alfredo and Green Beans

APPLES FOR STUDENTS SUPER SAVER RECEIPTS

St. Isidore School is again participating in the Apples for Students (Super Saver Receipts) program. Receipts from Super Saver ONLY dated between September 1, 2017 and March 3, 2018. Super Saver will have buckets at the front of the store with a St. Isidore School label on one for your convenience. You may also drop them off at the school office or at the church in the designated tub. Thank your support!

SCHEDULING USE OF THE FAMILY ROOM Please call the church office to book the dates and times you are using the family room for any meetings prayer groups , etc. Thank you

BIRTHRIGHT OF COLUMBUS Birthright of Columbus is in need of volunteers. We are a non-profit organization that helps women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Volun-teers help clients receive practical needs such as clothing, diapers, etc. Our hours are 3-5pm Monday through Thursday. Please commit to one of these days and help with this life-saving Pro-life work. Call Patsy at 402-270-4822,

FORMED.ORG Our Columbus Catholic Tri-parish has purchased a new resource to help us grow in our faith! Visit Formed.org to sign up and log in. This is the Catholic media go-to site for a great selection of movies, e-books, audio books, programs and more. Sign up today! Access code: PCWRCB

ATTENTION KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Please pick up your raffle tickets located in the Narthex.

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MASS ASSIGNMENTS JANUARY 6-7

Saturday, January 6 , 5:30 PM

Greeter(s): L. Hogelin, J. Lawrence Ushers: W. Babel, G. Dohmen, P. Jazwick, C. Wozny Servers: F./T. Fehringer, K./C. Smith Reader: S. Rhode EMHCs: K. Beauvais, J./M. Gearhart, H. Krings, S. Stutzman Sunday, January 7 , 7:00 AM Greeter(s): M./R. Goc Ushers: B. Belina, T. Kelly, R. Miksch, A. Placzek Servers: A./E. Ferguson, C. Goc, E. Lindhorst Reader: B. Boesch EMHCs: C. Ferguson, V. Pocwierz, J./RM. Quattrocchi, E. Rosenthal Sunday, January 7, 9:00 AM Greeter(s): J./L. Heinrich Ushers: J. Jakub, L. Reimers, R. Torczon, J. Vaughn Servers: Z. Beiermann, C. Dush, N. Pavlik, S. Wittwer Reader: L. Spenner EMHCs: B. Hergott, E. Jakub, S. Krings, A. Spenner, C. Torczon Sunday, January 7, 11:00 AM Greeter(s): T./W. Jacobs Ushers: G. Jazwick, D. Mroczek, A. Niedbalski, D. Rief Servers: I. Armstrong, B. Follette, R./K. Hebda Reader R. Csukker EMHCs: J. Dodson, R. Gdowski, K. Jackson, J. Johnson, T. Salyard

St. Isidore Church 3921 20th Street, Columbus, NE, 68601 Phone: 402-564-8993; Fax: 402-564-8955 E-Mail: isidore@megavision.com On the Web: www.saintisidores.com Mass Times: Daily 8:10 a.m. (Monday-Saturday) Weekend Sat., 5:30 p.m., & Sun., 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Fridays-6:30-8:00 a.m. & Saturdays 3:30-5:00 p.m. Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage: Please call the Rectory. Sacrament of the Sick: Anyone who is seriously ill, or about to undergo major sur-gery, is encouraged to call the Rectory to schedule a time to receive the sacrament. In emergencies, call immediately. Priests 402-564-8993 Pastor…………………………………………………...Rev. Joseph Miksch Pastoral Assistant/Minister……….Rev. Matthew Capadano( In residence at St. Bon’s) Deacons…………………………….. Andy Anderson and John Konsel Parish Office Staff 402-564-8993 Parish Secretary………………….…………………….Kathy Wright Business Manager……………………………………..Mary Peterson P.R.E. Director……………………………………… .Mary Miksch Music Ministry Director /Virginia Semerad……………………………....402-615-0471 Grade School………………………………………………………………....402-564-2604 Principal………………………………………………..Amy Evans Secretary……………………………………………….Lyn Starostka Fr. Price Preschool/Childcare Center……...………………………………402-563-2305 Director…………………………………...……………Carmen Podolak Scotus Jr. & Sr. High School…………...…………………………………...402-564-7165

President……………………………………………….Jeff Ohnoutka Ministries Youth Ministry-Lynn Heinrich………………………………......................402-540-2360 Shut-in Ministry-Kathy Wright………………………..................................402-564-8993 Prayer Line-Carolyn Anderson……caeaanderso451@gmail.com or call 402-660-1945 Quilting Ladies……………………….................................402-564-6034 or 402-564-6362

Readings for the Week of December 31, 2017 Sunday: Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, [7a, 8a] or Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1]/Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40 Monday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [2a]/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29--3:6/Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6 [3cd]/Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9 [3cd]/Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [2a]/Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a]/Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-38 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38 Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Observances for the Week of December 31, 2017 Sunday: The Holy Family; New Year's Eve Monday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God (not a holy day of obligation in 2018); Octave of Christmas; World Day of Peace; New Year's Day Tuesday: Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Drs.. of the Church Wednesday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus Thursday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious Friday: St. John Neumann, Bishop Saturday: St. André Bessette, Religious