PARISH CONTACTS

Rev. Kizito R. Okhuoya, Pastor okhuoyak@gpcom.net

Deacon Keith F. Pavlik kfapavlik4@gpcom.net Office Manager: Rita Pavlik

St. Wenceslaus Office: 402-668-2331 *Email stwencoffice@gpcom.net Auditorium and Fax: 402-668-2375 409 S. 3rd St. P.O. Box 9, Verdigre, NE 68783-0009 St. William Church 402-857-3438 262 Buckeye Rd, Niobrara, NE 68760

St. Wenceslaus Parish Organizations Parish Council Pres: Jeff Kinnison 655-2211 Altar Society Pres: Kathy Masat 668-2305 3rd Degree K of C: Don Hanzlik 857-3636 4th Degree K of C: Ken Meyer 358-3881 CDA Regent: Janet Frank 668-2820 DRE Jean Pavelka 668-7240

St. William Parish Organizations

Parish Council Pres: Allen Leader 857-3665 Parish Trustee: Alan Kemp 857-3597 Parish Trustee: Mary Scheinost 857-3763 Altar Society Pres: Pat Altwine 750-3920

Website: www.saintsww.org Facebook: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church / St.

William Catholic Church

St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Verdigre, Nebraska

St. William Catholic Church Niobrara, Nebraska

Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Our Parish Mission Statement We, the parishioners of St. Wenceslaus in Verdigre, and St. William in Niobrara, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and in communion with the Catholic Church, strive to nurture charity, integrity of faith, and respect for all. We are committed to spread God’s love to all through faith-filled worship, compassion, and fellowship. We seek to become grateful stewards and faithful Disciples of Christ.

N.B. The Archdiocese of Omaha encourages the faithful to consider an offering of $10 for Mass stipends.

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

• July 28th-29th– There will be a second collection for Penny and a Prayer for Vocations.

• August 1st– 5:00 p.m. Polka Mass Practice in Choir Loft.

• August 2nd– 7:30 p.m. CDA Meeting, Installation of Officers in the Fr. Oborny Auditorium.

• August 5th– Hope Connecting Hearts Nigeria Fundraiser.

• August 7th– Finance Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectory.

• August 9th– 7:00 p.m. St. Wenceslaus Altar Society Meeting

• August 16th– 7:00 p.m. St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Committee meeting in the Rectory.

(✞)Mass Intention for Deceased (Int.) Special Intention Mass

July 30, No Mass

Tuesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m. Mass @ St. Wenceslaus

✞ Berta Kinnison

Wednesday, August 1, 10:45 a.m. Mass @ Alpine

✞ Evelyn Pierce

Thursday, August 2, 8:30 a.m. Mass @ St. Wenceslaus

✞ Richard Conlon

5:30 p.m. Mass @ St. William

✞ Paul Stark

Friday, August 3,

8:30 a.m. Mass @ St. Wenceslaus

✞ Don Jiracek

Saturday, August 4,

5:00 p.m. Mass @ St. William

✞ Paul Stoural Jr. 7:00 p.m. Mass @ St. Wenceslaus

✞ Leo and Elsie Mlady

Sunday, August 5, 8:30-8:55 a.m. Reconciliation before Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass @ St. William Int~ Living and Deceased Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Mass @ St. Wenceslaus Polka Mass

✞ Descendants of Roy and Mable Bennett

St. William Church Cleaners for August 4th: Marilyn Janovec, Loretta Zelasney, Susie Kelly

Knights of Columbus Bingo at Alpine 6:30 p.m.-Thur. May 3rd: Dean Pavlik and Don Pavlik.

St. William Env’s St. Wenceslaus Env’s

Weekly Cash Needs $624.29 $2,306.13

Sunday Env $487.00 19/55 $1363.00 45/125

Sunday Plate $268.00 $207.00

Total $755.00 $1570.00

Total Deposit $755.00 $1570.00

Liturgy Assignments

August 4, 2018 August 5, 2018

Polka Mass

St. Wenceslaus 7:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m.

Altar Ministers Rachel Pavelka Savannah Wagner

Joseph Pavelka Jeanne Wagner

Lector Carolyn Kment Kathy Masat

Ushers Doug Pavelka Dan Wagner

Greeters Robert Bollich Linda Frederick

Jennifer Bollich Glenna Soucek

Offertory Doug Pavelka Fam Glenna Soucek

Linda Frederick

EMHC Jennifer Bollich Jeff Kinnison

Wilma Vakoc Dr. Ken Pavlik

Cantor Volunteer Polka Mass

Pianist/Organist Volunteer Polka Mass

Processors (Sun) Deb Hanson

Theresa Pavlik

Alpine - CDA Rosary (2 & 4 Sat)

Alpine EMHC-Sun Dr. Ken Pavlik

St.William

Sat. Aug 4th, 5:00 p.m. Mass

Sun Aug 5th 9:00 a.m. Mass

Volunteer Taylor/Reid Teadtke

Lector Mary Scheinost Ruth Bathke

EMHC Kathy Foner G. Johnson/ R. Bathke

Processors Terry Foner

Don Hanzlik

From the Pastor’s desk… Beyond the awe and mystery of the miraculous multiplication of the loaves by the Prophet Elisha and the Lord Jesus Christ is the issue of human hunger, food wastage, the distribution and sharing of one’s goods. There is no question, God cares about the hunger of the world; and so should we as well. Perhaps the question that needs to be explored today is, how should we respond to the physical and spiritual hunger around the world? According to the United Nation World Food Programme, one in eight persons on the planet go to bed hungry each night. The situation may be worse in developing countries where 12.9 percent of the population is undernourished and trapped in poverty due to unstable market, war and displacements, the lack of investment in the agricultural sector and the impact of climate change and rain distribution. Though the shortage of food continues to cause unimaginable hunger, leading to malnutrition, generational poverty, diseases and a host of other social issues, the hunger for justice remains perennial in a world scarred by discrimination, violence, war, oppression, unequal distribution of wealth, persecution of minority ethnic and religious groups, imbalance of socio-economic and political power etc. Often, addressing any one of these issues, in whatever context, appears overwhelming. These issues are present in every human community and require our appropriate response, even at a minimal scale. Although we may not be able to overcome all the causes of physical and spiritual hunger, we are all called to respond with truth, compassion and grace. This begins with defining and acknowledging the reality of hunger and its root causes; and the fact that we can make a difference, no matter how little. It begins with the willingness to share our goods with faith, courage and generosity. If the little boy in the gospel reading could surrender his five barley loaves and two fish to feed a multitude, we only need to imagine what Jesus could do with our “five loaves and two fishes” when we are willing to share with others. The miracle begins with the transformation of our hearts, that is, our willingness to recognize the wounds of injustice and hunger in our immediate community; and to do something about it. Thus, the bread belonging to one must become the food for all. The impact would be significant to the extent that we are patient, focused and united in addressing any of the issues of human hunger, food wastage, the distribution and sharing of human goods. Hence, the need for global collaboration and sustained response. Therefore, we are grateful for our local food banks and the efforts of all who work to end hunger and fight for justice. I commend you to the intercessions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our patron saints Wenceslaus and William. Stay Close to Jesus and your family. God bless you.

Hope Connecting Hearts Nigeria Fundraiser August 5th

Verdigre Public School Gym The main projects are to finish 4 classrooms at Divine Mercy School in Erena and begin plans for teacher housing there. We will also be breaking ground in the near future for a much needed high school for our students to transition into.

10 :30 a.m. St. Wenceslaus Polka Mass at Church

Czech Dinner 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.

Roast Beef / Pork Dinner

Mashed Potatoes / Dumplings

Corn Sauerkraut

Rohlicky / Kolaches Dessert Bar

Raffle and Live Auction

Promptly at 1:30 Fun for all ages!

Auction Items: • 12 Yard Load of Gravel delivered in Knox County.-Vakoc

Excavating

• 12 Yard Load of Rock delivered in Knox County.-Vakoc Excavating

• Firepit-Pinnacle Bank

• Beautiful Garden Angel- Mark and MaryAnn Snelson.

• Willow Loveseat– Verdigris Willow Works.

• Massage– Dorothy Renter

• J.D. Toy Truck and Tractor – Verdigre Farm Service

• Toy Peterbilt Grain Truck– Verdigre Farm Service

• Invita Watch– Deacon Keith and Theresa Pavlik

• Galaxy Tablet– Deacon Keith and Theresa Pavlik

• Metal Sign– Zimmetal Brady Zimmerer

• Czech Sign– Quote from Fr. Oborny– Country Creations

• 5 Angel Food Cakes– Ted and Donna Mae Haverkamp

• Wicker Patio Set– Greg and Kim Johnson

• Tour for Two Adults Kreycik Riverview Elk & Buffalo

• Flight over NE Nebraska (2-3 *weight limit)- Dr. Ken Tusha

• 3 Dozen Kolaches– Kathy Foner

• Oil Change ($65 Max)- Sucha Repair

• Mineral Block & T-Shirt– Jacot Taxidermy

• Oakview Park Tour(up to 10 people)–David and Deb Hansen

• Picture of the Four Seasons– Bob and Pat Altwine

• Picture of an Eagle– Bob and Pat Altwine

• EmRose Bag– Marilyn Janovec and Susie Kelley

• 18 Holes Golf with Cart for two– Tatanka

• Quilted Item– Granny’s Place

• Stainless Steel Presto Wok– Janet Frank

• 128 Piece Tool Set– Verdigre Rescue Squad

• Wood Double Glider with table– Steve and Valerie Wieseler

• Traeger Pellet Grill– Moody Motor Company

• Jolene Steffen Framed Print– Jolene Steffen

• Two Night Stay (Expires 12-31-2018) Niobrara State Park

• 20 1 lb. packages of hamburger– Curt

Vocation Cross Schedule Pray for vocations

for two weeks Name

July 15, 2018 Jeff and Alice Kinnison

July 29, 2018 Hubert and Naoma Borgmann

August 12, 2018 Derek Kinnison

August 26, 2018 Deacon Keith and Theresa Pavlik

CDA NEWS The theme for newly installed National Regent, Olga Samaniego’s, 2018-2020 term is: “Speak

Lord for your servant is listening.” 1Samuel 3:1-10 Please attend the upcoming instillation of Regent-elect, Linda Paesl, Vice Regent-elect, Marlene Meyer, Secretary-elect, Kay Morrill, Financial Secretary-elect, Julie Johnson, and Treasurer-elect, Janet Frank, on Thursday, August 2, 7:30 p.m. in the Fr. Oborny Auditorium. There is exciting news from the 57th Biennial National Convention!

CFF

The 2018-2019 CFF Year is right around the corner. We are in need of individuals who are interested in sharing their faith with the youth of our parishes. We are looking for teachers, co-teachers, occasional helpers, etc. If interested please contact DRE, Jean Pavelka (402-668-7240 or jeanpavelkacff@gmail.com).

Hope Connecting Hearts Nigeria Fundraiser Food Donation List

15# Grapes 10 Containers Strawberries 8 Cantaloupe 6 watermelons 15 cans chunked pineapple 7 gallons kraut 2 gallons of corn Please let Betty Marshall know if you can donate any of the items listed so she can plan accordingly at 402-668-7284 or call the Parish Office at 402-668-2331.

OACCW The Omaha Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Wom-en will hold its next meeting on August 14th, 2018, at St. Ludger’s Parish, 410 Bryant Ave. Creighton, NE (RNW). The Rural Northwest (RNW) Deanery will be hosting. Registration begins at 9:30 am and the meeting will begin at 10:00. Order of business includes: Review of the June Or-dinations, Spirituality Day and Province Days; and up-dates on the upcoming NCCW Convention Aug. 29-Sept. 1 in Pittsburgh, PA and our Sept. 16 pre-convention and Sept. 17 convention in Stanton, NE. PLEASE BRING ANY RAFFLE PRIZES AND TICKETS YOU’VE SOLD FOR OUR OACCW CONVENTION. All ladies of the Archdiocese are invited to attend. Please contact RNW President, Darla Frisch at (402)360-0245 if you have any questions. For carpool information, please contact Theresa Pavlik, 402-668-7363.

The parish office has received word the Fr. Michael Malloy had a fall and broke his leg. He is in the Battle Creek nursing home recuperating. Cards will reach him at: Community Pride Center c/o Fr. Michael Malloy 901 S 4th St. Battle Creek, NE 68715

Fr. James Kramper also had a fall and broke his ankle, cards can be sent until Aug. 3rd to: Mercy Medical Center Fr. James Kramper, Rm 7333 801 5th St Sioux City, IA 51101

Alpha The Alpha course that you have been hearing so much about in Mass is scheduled to start

Wednesday, Aug 22nd, at 6:30 p.m. at the Czech Alps Terrace, 615 South Main Street in Verdigre. Alpha (www.Alphausa.org ) is an 11 week course consisting of interactive sessions exploring the Christian faith. All sessions will include dinner, presentation, and discussion. A sample of some of the topics covered include: Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How can I have faith? Why and how do I Pray and read the Bible? Who is the Holy Spirit? How can I resist evil? If you are interested in deepening your relationship and faith in Jesus Christ, then this is the course for you. Walk-ins are welcome, however pre-registration is appreciated to help plan for meals and materials. Although this course is offered free to anyone who wants to attend, donations for meals and materials are appreciated. To learn more or Pre-register call Alpha Team members: Zoe Vakoc (402-668-2260), Steve Jacot (402-394-1531), Jill Stark (402-857-3621), Keith and Theresa Pavlik (402-668-7363). Anyone interested in helping our Alpha team in regards to planning, meals, set up, prayer, your help would be appreciated, please call one of Alpha team members.

Confirmation Project Layne Ebel is currently working on his community service project for confirmation. He has chosen to have a school supply drive to help out those in need in the Creighton and Verdigre communities. He is taking donations of school supplies at drop-off locations including Toms Family Foods, Verdigre Public Library, The Carousel, St. Wenceslaus Church and Pinnacle Bank in Verdigre. In Creighton drop off locations are Creighton Public Library, Midwest Bank, Gragert’s and Dollar General. In Winnetoon, Brunswick State Bank. He is accepting donations of supplies until August 8th. He is also asking for monetary donations so he can shop for supplies for the drive as well. On August 8th from 6-7:30 at the Verdigre Public Library those in need of supplies are welcome to come get what they need. On August 9th from 6-7:30 he will be at the Creighton Public Library and those in need of supplies are welcome to come get what they need. He has chosen to do this project because he wanted to do something local and hopes to help kids start the school year with what they need.