ST. JOSEPH’S—Auburn, ST. CLARA’S—Peru Rectory: 1306 23RD St., P.O. Box 406, Auburn, NE 68305-0406 604 6th St. Peru, NE 68421 Rev. Karl Millis, pastor www.auburnstjoseph.org Phone & fax: 402-274-3733 Cell: e-mail: [email protected] Maria Lanahan October 19, 2014 Rel. Ed. Coordinator office: 402-274-4502 [email protected] 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time REPAY GOD “Give to Caesar the things of Caesar, and to God the things of God” is Jesus’ response to a trick question about paying taxes and living in the Spirit. We, living in between the time of Jesus’ first and second comings and with a foot in both camps, are called to do both. Out of the good news given to us through words, power and the Holy Spirit, we can influence the things of Caesar toward a course that leads to God. It is a risky and complex job. Are you prepared to try? 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A. Illustration © 2002 K. Sullivan. Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2002, OCP. All rights reserved October 19, 2014 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR October 20 - 26, 2014 Mon. 7:30 a.m. Healing for Fr. Bourek Tues. NO MASS Study Day in Seward Wed. 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. (Good Samaritan) Thurs. 7:00 a.m. Fri 7:30 a.m. Sat. 5:30 p.m. +Donald Umatum Sun. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. People of the Parishes Stewardship Report: October 12, 2014 St Joseph’s Adult Tithe $ 1536.00 Loose Plate 172.26 Candles 2.00 Building Fund 45.00 Rent 250.00 World Missions 50.00 All Souls 5.00 Literature 43.00 $2103.26 St. Clara’s $ 385.00 34.38 $ 419.38 MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS October 25 & 26 Sat. 5:30 PM Sun. 8:30 AM Sun. 10:30 AM Lector Pat Engles Kris Sarver Ken Higginbotham Acolyte Mike Steadman Lance Kreifels Servers Volunteers Austin Egger Caleb Kreifels Braden Gerdes EMHC Lorie Volkmer Lorie Volkmer PRAYER INTENTIONS: Gary Koczko (Auburn); Rose Petersen's father, Richard Coufal (hospice); MaryAnn Kalkwarf (continued recovery from back surgery); Marianne Waskowiak (cancer), mother of Fr. Harlan; Marge Engles; Karen Overgaard; the souls of Cheri Bletcher, Paul Ellison & Bob Beaver; Marion Gill (MaryAnn Kalkwarf's mother/hospice); Peggy Kuser (knee replacement surgery); Fr. Karl's Schedule this week Monday - Day Off Tuesday - Seward Wednesday - Auburn Thursday - Auburn Friday - Auburn Saturday - Auburn Sunday - Peru & Auburn CONFESSIONS Saturday – 4:00-5:15 p.m. Sunday – before Mass Every Weekday: Before or after daily Mass For confessions and spiritual direction by appointment, call the rectory: 402-274-3733. BAPTISM Please contact the pastor early in pregnancy for Baptismal instructions. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Call 402-274-3733 to request the Anointing, prayers for the sick or Holy Communion at home. MARRIAGE Please contact pastor 6 months before planned marriage. NEW OR MOVING ? Please let us know. Registration forms are in church on the bulletin board or call. PRAYER CHAIN CONTACT Deb Kubik @ 402-274-5075 [email protected]; or Joyce Reich @ 402-274-5561 [email protected] The Altar Flowers this week were provided by Kathy Bohling. Thanks!! Fall Prayer Vigil Starts September 24th This weekend is World Mission Sunday. For this year's celebration, we are focusing on the words from St. Matthew's Gospel, "I Will Build My Church" (Matthew 16:18), highlighting the outreach of local churches through priests, religious and laity among the poor and marginalized half a world away. The specific example we have chosen is of Bishop Wenceslao (Wens) Padilla, the first Bishop of Mongolia, and his fellow missionary priests from the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and their work among families and children in need, sharing God's love and mercy, His hope and peace, while offering practical help - changing lives every day! Similar help is provided to mission churches in territories covering more than half the globe. Your prayers and generous support offered to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday directly benefit the mission church - places like Mongolia where the young church is growing, filled with zeal for the faith, but lacking resources for its outreach to families and those in need. Such support is a concrete way to "build our Church" - to deepen your relationship with Jesus by helping Bishop Wens and so many other missionaries around the world. FYI -------------Barb is usually in the office on Tuesdays and Fridays. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance, to seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion. This year, St. Joseph will be collecting diapers for this cause. Look for the bassinet when entering church. The Catholic Social Services St. Francis Gift & Thrift Store in Auburn is in great need of more volunteers--especially as we come into the Christmas sales season beginning early November. Two volunteers are needed for each shift on most days, and right now we are struggling to find one volunteer each shift. God always provides!! Please give this some prayerful consideration. It can be 1 or 2 of our 2 hour shifts a month, or, once a week-whatever works into your schedule. All our volunteers are greatly appreciated--the store cannot continue to function without you!! The Social Services side of the building is able to reach out to all the surrounding communities with mobile food pantries & counseling help because of the work we do on the thrift store side. Please come & be a part of our "team" helping God provide for the needs of His people in SE Nebraska! If you would like to help, please call Lana Fulton. Home: 402-274-5608. Cell: 402-274-7462. Or, stop by the store to fill out a volunteer information form. Thank you for your continued support through donations, shopping, & especially prayer! Attention Godteens: There will be a Bonfire on October 22nd, 7 PM, at the Kudrna's house: 608 T Street. Welcome to Father Karl!! Dinner & Mass @ St. Clara's (for the PSC students, however, ALL are welcome) October 26 - Italian November 16 - Thanksgiving turkey December 7 - Chinese/Asian January 25 - Soup & Sandwich February 15 - Mexican March 22 - Breakfast April 26 - Burgers & dogs Women of St. Joseph & St. Clara parishes: All are invited to attend the Falls City Deanery meeting on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary's in Dawson. Please take this opportunity to come and meet some of the faithful Catholic women in our surrounding parishes. Falls City Deanery includes: Arago, Auburn, Burchard, Dawson, Falls City, Peru, Rulo, St. Mary, Shubert, Steinauer & Tecumseh NE. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a ride from Auburn, call: Kathy Florence, Falls City Deanery pres.402- 274-3034. The annual CATECHISTS' RETREAT is quickly approaching! You are invited to attend this weekend event on November 21-23, 2014, at the Good Counsel Retreat House. Father Sean Kilcawley, director of Family Life & Evangelization Office, will be the Retreat Master. I have the information available at the Rectory Office. ~~Barb Our next St. Joseph table is Oct. 23. The sign up sheet for needed items is in the entryway of the church. We also need waiters/waitresses. Remember, you are always welcome to come eat with us! Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House Do you recall sitting on your mother’s lap and hearing her soft gentle voice or soothing hum and knowing you are loved and all will be well? Then come and sit on the lap of your Spiritual Mother and experience the Infinite Love of her Son, Jesus. Hear that soft & serene voice in the still silence of a retreat. Upcoming retreats: Men’s Day of Reflection Oct. 25, 2014 Bishop James D. Conley “Catholic Discipleship” One Day only $50 Men & Women Retreat Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2014 Fr.Thomas Dunavan “Saints Yesterday & Today” You can register at www.goodcounselretreat.com and receive immediate confirmation or call Good Counsel Retreat House at 402-786-2705 to register now. "THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL" Campaign to begin in our parishes in early 2015 with goals assigned to each parish of the Diocese of Lincoln. Parish Goals St. Clara's -- $35,000.00 St. Joseph's -- $135,000.00 Fr. Bourek's Address & Phone Information 82981 Hwy 15 Howells NE 68641 cell: 563.451.9491 home: 402.986.1411