St. Joseph Catholic Church 505 N. East Avenue, York, NE 68467

December 6, 2015 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Msgr. James Reinert, Pastor Fr. Dennis Hunt in Residence

RELIGIOUS SERVICES EDUCATION

Mass Schedule For Sunday Obligation– Saturday 5:30 pm; Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am Mass in Spanish– Saturday 7:00 pm

Weekdays & Holy Days As published in the bulletin Confessions Saturday 4:00 pm—5:00 pm Sunday 30 minutes before Mass Weekdays 15 minutes before Mass Thursday before First Friday 7-7:50 p.m. or by appointment Baptism Parents are asked to attend a baptism preparation class. This is recommended, and easiest to do before the birth of the child, but must be done before the baptism. Matrimony To assist those who plan to marry, all couples will be required to fulfill the diocesan marriage preparation policy, which includes the FOCCUS and Engaged Encounter Programs. This requires a minimum of 4-6 months. Contact the pastor early to begin the marriage preparation process. Anointing of the Sick Individual celebration upon request prior to surgery or hospitalization Holy Communion: For homebound 402 362-4595

St. Joseph Catholic School (Preschool – 8th Grade) 428 N. East Avenue—402-362-3021 Office Hours: 7:30-5:30 p.m. Principal: Mrs. Rochelle Geiger Secretaries: Mrs. Gayle Kloewer & Mrs. Becky McGowan On the web: stjosephschoolyork.org

C.C.D. Program (During the School Year) In St. Joseph School, Grades 1-8 Wednesdays 6:15-7:30 p.m. Godparent Program (School Year) Religious education for youth in grades 9-12, Wed. 7:30-8:30 pm.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (For those interested in possibly joining the Catholic Church.) Thursdays, 6:30- 7:30 pm in the Mandeville Hall. Please contact the parish office for more information.

Adult Education Special classes throughout the year. Watch the bulletin for announcements.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Counseling Cen-ter (800) 961-6277

St. Mary Catholic Radio

Lay Ministry Assignments Dec 12-13

SATURDAY 5:30 PM SUNDAY 8:00 AM SUNDAY 10:00 AM

LECT Kaslon Ochs Smith

ACOL Bachelor Murphy Haggadone

ACOL Martin Stahr Leif

MUS Weitl Dravitzkis Luethje

MUS

GRET D Fredericks K Kear M Haggadone

GRET M Hartig D Dooleys L Kloewer

OFFR* Hartigs Volunteer Haggadones

ROSR B Weiler Robert Turek L Kloewer

Ushers Volunteers Volunteer Volunteers

Home Communion

G Conrad (as needed)

D Geiger (West)

R Haarman (East)

PARISH INFORMATION

Parish Office 402 362-4595 / StJoeYork@gmail.com In the Rectory, 505 N East Avenue, Office Hours 9:00 am—Noon, 1:00-4:00 pm, Mon.-Fri. Parish Secretary: Mrs. Granada Dooley 402 362-4595 Kitchen in Mandeville Hall 362-3605 Convent 362-5860 Franciscan Apostolic Sisters Altar Society Lindsey Propheter 620 960-0727/ lindseyproph eter@yahoo.com or Joyce Hamling 402 362-6838. Bulletin Deadline All material is to be submitted to the parish office by Thursday prior to the Sunday it is to appear. New or Moving Parishioners Please call the parish office to arrange an appointment with the Pastor to register in the Parish. Please call the parish office to notify us of any address change. Your Will Ask your attorney to include remembrance of your Church and School in your will. Religious Vocations Any young woman interested in religious life, or young man interested in a vocation to the priesthood should contact your pastor. Please pray for vocations.

For more details of Parish Groups or Commit-

tees and Parish Activities and Opportunities for Spiritual

Growth, visit with our Priest.

Rectory Phone-(402) 362-4595 Web Page: www.catholic-church.org/stjoseph-york E-mail: StJoeYork@gmail.com

St Joseph GIFTS TO THE LORD November 29, 2015 were

Adult Envelopes .......................................................................... $7,092.00 Plate ................................................................................................. 281.71 Youth.................................................................................................... 8.50 Sister Support .................................................................................... 16.00 School Support ................................................................................ 266.00 Maintenance Fund ............................................................................. 35.00 Total ........................................................................................... $7,699.21 Cloistered Sisters ....................................................................... 1,108.00 Cemetery ........................................................................................... 80.00 Orscheln (for the needy) ............................................................... 500.00

Thank you!!

SCHEDULE OF MASSES INTENTION St. Joseph

Mon. Dec 7 7:00 am †Darlene Wallace 8:10 am Intentions of Celebrant Holy Day Vigil 6:30 pm †Richard Erdkamp Tue. Dec 8 7:00 am †Karen McCall Imm. Conception 8:10 am †Caroline & Mary Langner & Nadine Fulton Wed. Dec 9 7:00 am †Charles & MaryAnn Hourigan 8:10 am †Dec’d fam. Joe & Sara Erwin Thu Dec 10 7:00 am †Jim McDonnell 8:10 am †Clarence & Marian Wemhoff Fri Dec 11 7:00 am †Jessica Bedient 8:10 am †Intentions of Celebrant Hearthstone 10:30 am †Helen & Doc Wempe Sat Dec 12 8:00 am †Intention of Celebrant 5:30 pm †Leander Hammling Spanish Mass 7:00 pm Intentions of Celebrant Sun. Dec 13 8:00 am People of the Parish 10:00 am Eleanor & Dale Haley

PARISH MEETING & EVENT CALENDAR PITCH CLUB: Tonight, Dec. 6th - 6:30 p.m.- Bring a munchie & en-joy 10 pt. pitch & fellowship. LEGION of MARY: Each Monday after 7:00 a.m. Mass - In the Mari-an Room. MOTHERS’ PRAYER GROUP: Wed., Dec 9th after 8:10 a.m. Mass & 6:30p.m. on CCD Wednesdays in Marian Room. Questions? Call Carmen 402-362-5069 or Maggie 402-710-1303. CCD: Wed. Dec 9th 6:15 p.m. GODPARENTS: Wed. Dec 9Th 7:30 p.m. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 4TH DEGREE: Christmas Party, Dec 13th - Chances “R” Beer Garden - Social hour 5-6 p.m. Dinner $18.50 per person. All members and their guest are welcome. Please call Marlin 402 362-5482 by Dec.9th for reservations. SENIOR COFFEE: Dec 14th - 9:00 a.m.- Mandeville Hall. All senior citizens welcome. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Christmas Party, Dec. 14th - 6:00 p.m.-? in Mandeville Hall. Bring an appetizer to share. You may bring wine or other beverage to share if you like. The committee will provide wine & a fun evening. All members and their guests are welcome. Interested new members are also encouraged to come. CHURCH DECORATING: Dec. 20th after the 10:00 Mass. Families are invited to help decorate the church for Christmas. Call Ginny and Eric Bergmark with any questions 402 362-5865.

♦PRAYER INTENTIONS♦

Dave & Karen Hying, Carolyn O'Brien (John Budler’s sister), Carol Withee, Lowell & Charlene Peterson, Gail Staehr, Brian Erdkamp, Nita Jacobs (Gayle Kloewer’s sister), Gerald Hinze, Patrick Conner, Brie Epke, Stan Gocke, LeRoy Baker, Joe Kuzelka, Scott Hinze, Barb Skaden, Ralph Pfeifer, Vivian Manzer, Eleanor Eickmeier, Loretta Teinert, Leroy & Gertrude Shaw, Jan Ratzlaff, Elroy Huebert, Leo & Kathleen Deprez, Eddie Kennedy, Mel Braden, Barb Song-ster, Antonia Apoduca (Maria Olsen’s sister), Emry Hoffman, Doug Wiedel, Herbert Wiedel, Dee Spanjers, Richard & Annaliese McCall, Roger Krumbach, Raymond Palik, Sgt Aaron Dickey, serving our country.

♦ Eternal Rest♦

Rev. Patrick J Lyons, Larry Galaway

Prepare the way of the Lord!

Dec 13 A-Tom Scholz L-John Seigel Dec 20 A-Ron Clark L-Gary Karnopp

St. Patrick GIFTS TO THE LORD

November 29, 2015

Adult Envelopes ........................................................................... $275.00 Plate .................................................................................................. 85.00 Cloistered Sisters ............................................................................ 191.00 Total ............................................................................................. $551.00

All are called to a life of holiness in the Lord.

♦PRAYER INTENTIONS♦

Shannon Jones, Beth Peplinski, Melody Jurgens, Grady Koch, Mary J. Kai, Tom Scholz, Ernie Eckard, Chad Cuda, Joe Huber, Jr., Patrick Hoarty, Cindy Hogman, Zach Johnson, Lauren Dick, Stephanie Salyer, Noah Lambrecht, Mary Willms, — Sgt. Jason A. & Lacey Hood, Jacque Erks, Rob Coffey, & CPL, Anthony & Alex Due, all serving our country. Take this bulletin to Kerry’s for a10% donation to your Church.

St. Patrick Church 305 E. M Street, McCool Junction, NE 68401

(402) 362-4595

SCHEDULE OF MASSES INTENTION St. Patrick

Holy Day Dec 8 6:30 pm †Intention of Celebrant Wed. Dec 9 6:30 pm †Intention of Celebrant Fri. Dec 11 7:30 am †Intention of Celebrant Sat. Dec 12 8:00 am †All Souls members of St. Patrick Sun Dec 13 10:00 am †Lynn Hoffschneider

December 6, 2015 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

•SCHOOL & YOUTH NEWS•

The gym will be closed starting on December 18th until January 5th for the new floor to be installed.

Scrip orders for Christmas need to be in by Monday December 7th

call Karah Perdue at 402-363-3175 or Sara Erwin 402-366-2677. Some cards are immediately available for purchase after the Saturday & Sunday Mass. Walmart, Caseys, Grand Central, Wendy’s, Subway, and Starbucks cards available as you pay.

Welcome to the Family of God through the Waters of Baptism on Nov. 29th: Ava Rae Jacobsen, infant daughter, of Jared & Rachel. Congratulations to the family!

Christmas Memorial Flower request envelopes are on the back ta-ble in the flower pot. Each plant is $10. Turn the envelope into the Sunday offering basket. Questions contact Pam Bengtson 402 417-8317.

Communal Penance: December 16th 7:00 p.m. until all have had the opportunity to fulfill their obligations for 2015 . Several priests will be available. It is such a busy time so please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Fr. Hunt and I strongly encourage your attendance. - Msgr.

Dec. 11-13, Men & Women Fr. Jacques Philippe Spiritual Poverty: Living the Beatitudes Jan. 15-16, Women Fr. Lux & Fr. McGuire LDCCW Winter Symposium (2 Day)- $110/$55 Jan. 22-24, Men & Women Fr. Wm Holoubek Unbound: Breaking Free from Spiritual Wounds Feb. 5-7, Men & Women Fr. Matthew Eickhoff Praying with Mary Feb. 10, Women Ash Wednesday LDCCW Day of Reflection- $10 Feb. 13, Men Bishop James D. Conley Day of Reflection - Friendship, The School of Charity - $50 Feb. 26-28, Men & Women Fr. Mark Czya Now is the Time of Mercy (Lent)

Please pray this week especially for this seminarian as he continues his education: Timothy Danek of Lincoln, St. Charles Borromeo, Theology 3.

A Special Holy Hour given by internationally known author and retreat master Fr. Jacques Philippe to begin the Year of Mercy! On Sun., Dec. 13rh, begins with Exposition at 4pm in the John XXIII Center chapel, 3700 Sheridan Blvd. in Lincoln. Then, Fr. Philippe's reflections on "Forgiveness", followed by Benediction. This Year of Mercy event is open to men and women of all ages. No registration or fee is required, but a free-will offering will be taken. Call 402-488-2040 for more information. Cursillo Weekends St. Mary Parish in Sutton, February 25-28, 2016 (Men) and March 3–April 3, 2016 (Women). Cursillo offers the opportunity for personal growth in your faith, thus allowing you to better share your faith with others. The Weekend begins on Thurs-day evening and ends on Sunday evening. For more information (402-826-2699; email jejspringer@windstream.net) http://www.seas-np.org/cursilloregistrations.html. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS is looking for volunteers to help schedule donor appointments for the blood drive. They can be done during the evening/weekend and take just an hour or two. We’re looking to expand our group so it would be just a few times a year. It’s an easy way to make a big impact in our community! To find out how you can help, contact Stephanie at 402-366-7978. To help honor the “Year of Mercy” Divine Mercy yard signs are being sold by the Divine Mercy Committee of the Diocese. (There is a sign on display in the back of church). The cost is $10.00, which includes the stand. Orders must be placed by December 10. The signswill be available before the beginning of Lent. Order forms can be found in the back of church.

Jeff Erickson 362-3106 Greg Conrad 366-8405

Don Vodvarka 362-5836 Brian Johnson 308-529-2676

Derek Palik 362-7079 Ron Makovicka 362-3160

John Kowalski 362-6999 Jonathan Propheter 689-4819

Snow Crew #3 12/7-12/13

ST. JOSEPH ST. PATRICK

Christmas Vigil December 24

5:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

Midnight Mass 8:00 p.m.

Christmas Day December 25

ST. JOSEPH ST. PATRICK

9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m. (Spanish)

Solemnity of Mary Vigil December 31

5:30 PM 6:30 PM

Solemnity of Mary January 1, 2016

8:00 & 10:00 a.m. (Spanish noon)

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Phone 402-362-4158 105 East 6th Street York, NE 68467

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