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MINISTRIES FOR NOVEMBER 15 & 16, 2014
SATURDAY
5:30 PM
SUNDAY
9:00 AM
LEADER:
Rich Phillips
Nicole Radcliffe
LECTOR:
Mike Christensen
Patty Thorpe
MIN. OF BREAD:
Scott Rolls
Walter Egging
MIN. OF CUP:
Jean Holly
Marjorie Meyer
Janet Peetz
Jim Pelster
Travis Ahrendt
Linda Huck
Arlene Johnson
Teresa Rolls
SERVERS:
Abbie Fraas
Mitchell Verhulst
Justin Spearow
Alex Suhr
GREETERS:
Jean Dimmick
Don Dudley
Sherrie Dudley
Myron Leypoldt
Eric & Jill Sylvester
Family
USHERS:
Bob Mathes
Joanie Mathes
Mike Brockhaus
Dennis Tuzicka
MUSIC:
Saturday Choir/Bells
Jack
Brenda/Bells
Jamie
Paige is a brave 6-year-old fighting pediatric brain cancer.
We’re raising money to help her family get through this difficult
time so they can focus on Paige’s care. The benefit includes a
dinner, auction, and talent contest—all ages welcome, but
competition is limited so enter today! (Cash prizes for top-3
finishers.) It’s going to be a fun-filled evening, so get your tickets early, and plan to come for the whole event! Dinner starts
at 6:00 PM, at Sidney High School Performing Arts Center,
19th & Jackson. Call Joyelle Kennedy, 249-0756; Bonnie
Kettler, 249-1840; or Amy Samuelson, 249-4820 for more
information, or to order tickets!
Email us at [email protected]
CHRISTMAS CHOIR
Christmas Choir practice will be on Monday nights at
7:00 p.m. starting Nov. 3rd. If you enjoy singing,
then please consider joining us and bring a friend.
Use the North door of the Church and expect to have
some fun!
Communion to Home Bound/Extended Care Nov 16:
Nyla Hobson/Myron Leypoldt and Mickie Calahan
RUMMAGE HOUSE VOLUNTEERS
(Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.—3 p.m.)
NOV. 14TH & 15TH—Pat Dorwart & Ann Schaaf
NOV. 21ST & 22ND—Carolee Egging
MASS READINGS NOV 10TH–NOV 16TH, 2014
10 Monday—Saint Leo the Great
Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6
11 Tuesday—Saint Martin of Tours
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10
12 Wednesday—Saint Josaphat
Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19
13 Thursday—Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini
Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25
1039 14th Ave. PO Box 99
Sidney, Nebraska 69162
Web site: sidneystpats.com Email: [email protected]
Sidney St. Patrick’s Church Facebook: Sidney St. Patrick’s Youth Ministry
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 9, 2014
Mass Schedule for the Week
Monday, Nov. 10
Tuesday, Nov. 11
Wednesday, Nov 12
Thursday, Nov . 13
Friday, Nov, 14
Saturday, Nov. 15
Sunday, Nov. 16
5:15 p.m.
7:15 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
7:15 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
No Mass
Int. Sarah Toline
Int. Will Vaughter
Int. Lisa Ostwinkle
Clara and Art Chambers
Michael O’Connell
Int. of the People of St. Patrick’s
Daily Masses are celebrated in the Eucharistic Chapel—Please use the southwest entrance.
When a funeral Mass is held—there will be no daily Mass. The Mass intention will be rescheduled—Thank You.
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
Representatives of CCW will be leading the Rosary and
Divine Mercy Chaplet each Monday at 1 p.m. in the
Adoration Chapel for the Intentions of Vocations. All are
invited to join us. Thank You!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPIRITUALLY ADOPTED BABY!
Your spiritually adopted baby has been born this month –
nine months after his mother conceived him. The only change
at birth is the external life support system of the baby. He is
no different now than he was before birth except that he
breathes and eats differently. He is truly a miracle. He began
as a 46 chromosome cell and has developed over the past
nine months into this unique human baby. Never before in
history, nor ever again, will anyone exist who is just like your
spiritually adopted baby. You may never meet the mother and
baby but your prayers saved his life.
BAPTISMS: Please contact Fr. Jim.
MARRIAGES: Please contact Fr. Jim six months before scheduling
(a four-month period of preparation is required).
PASTORAL HOME/HOSPITAL VISITATIONS: If a family member or friend is homebound or in the hospital,
and would like a pastoral visit, please contact the Parish Office.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Other time by appointment.
NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! Please register at the Parish Office, 1039 14th Ave.
Diocesan Mass Times: www.gidiocese.org/Parishes.aspx ♦ Nationwide Mass Times: www.masstimes.org
Saint Patrick’s Parish is a community empowered by the Spirit of God to love, serve, and welcome all to Christ.
As a family of common faith, we encourage stewardship by living our baptismal call.
Pastor: Father Jim Heithoff
14 Friday
2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37
15 Saturday—Saint Albert the Great
3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8
16 SUNDAY—THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:1415, 19-21
Saint Patrick’s Catholic
Parish Community
Sidney’s Got Heart: Benefit for Paige Fiebig
November 2nd ......................................... $4,071.67
All Saints .................................................. $653.20
Office: 254-2828; Residence: 254-6334
Pastoral Minister: Pat Mertz
254-2828
Director of Grades K-12 Faith Formation / Hispanic Ministry: Joan Falcon
254-2828
Administrative Assistant: Tamara Beyer
254-2828
Building & Grounds Supt.: John Schepker
254-2828
Housekeeping: Betty Egging
254-2828
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 8:00 AM—5:00 PM; FRIDAY 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
FROM FR. JIM. . . .
Dear Parishioners~
Last Sunday’s Fall Festival was a great event and success.
We had a beautiful day and a wonderful crowd. Through
the years, our Fall Festival has become a very smoothly run
event. But in order for it to happen it takes the talents of
many folks who cook and bake. It takes the time of those
who run the silent auction, organize and run games, wait on
tables and many other tasks behind the scenes. Not only is
our festival an opportunity to come together as a parish
family, but it is a nice day and event for the wider Sidney
community. Once again, “thanks” to all who contributed in
any way to the festival and thanks as well to all who
attended. God Bless!
Peace and all good—Fr. Jim
LETTER FROM BISHOP DENDINGER
Dear Friends in Christ,
In my own spiritual journey, it is clear to me that the Lord
made use of others to help me hear the call to priesthood.
Fortunately, I grew up in a community of faith-filled people.
The example of the religious sisters and parish priests
touched my life. My parents had great respect for them, and
their holiness and character were cherished in our home.
The Called by Name 20 to 40 initiative focuses on priesthood
and consecrated life and stresses the role of the Christian
community in calling forth men and women to consider vocations. Many priests testify that the beginning of discernment
was triggered by a personal inquiry from a friend, family
member, a parish priest, a member of the Serra Clubs, or the
outreach of the Knights of Columbus. There is nothing as
powerful as someone saying, “I think you would make a
good priest!
Nomination cards are available for the submission of names.
People who have been nominated will be contacted and will
learn about the life of ministry of a priest or religious. Please
take the initiative to invite a young man or woman to consider the call.
Thank you for all that you do to “pray and talk” in support of
the church and vocations. Please pray for the success of
this initiative and for all priests and religious.
Most Rev. William J. Dendinger
Bishop of Grand Island
SAINT PATRICK’S COMMUNITY NEWS
Nov 9—Sun. Mentor Teen Meeting @ 10:15 Parish Hall
Nov 13—Thur. That Man is You @ 6 a.m.
Nov 13—Thur. Hospitality Meeting @ 6 p.m. in the Center
Meeting room
Nov 15-16—Sun. EskOMI Offering received.
Nov 20—Thur. All Committee Meeting @ 7 p.m.
Nov 23-24—Sun. Campaign for Human Development
Offering received.
Nov 25—Tue. Mass of Thanksgiving @ 6:00 p.m.
Nov 29—Sat. Annual Community Thanksgiving Sing @ 2
p.m. at the First United Methodist Church
GROW CLOSER TO CHRIST WITH A CEC
WEEKEND
Catholics Encounter Christ is offering a weekend experience
for men and women to help them grow in their faith and revitalize their spiritual life. The CEC experience is a structured
three-day weekend beginning on Friday evenings and councluding on Sunday evenings at Camp Comeca south of Cozad.
A men’s weekend is planned for November 14-16. The women’s weekend is February 27 – March 1 followed by another
men’s weekend March 20 – 22. For more information please
contact: Greg Viergutz, 308-930-0109 or [email protected]; Kathy Boroff, 308-227-6295 or
[email protected]; Fr. Antony Thekkekara, 308-660-4171 or
[email protected] or Fr. Lou Nollette, 308-750-1205 or
[email protected]. For a brochure & registration form go to http://
bit.ly/cec2014-15
FALL FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKET WINNERS
Lap Top Computer—Jodie Keller
Leather High-back Office Chair—Rick Spearow
3 pc Cabelas Luggage Set—Frank Gregg
Gas Barbeque Grill—Joan Falcon
$250 Grocery Certificate—Cathy Cabela
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE OUR FESTIVAL A
SUCCESS. WE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 552 PEOPLE!
LECTORS
Please pick up your 2015 Workbooks in the east Sacristy.
Please remember to check your name when you take your
workbook. ~ Thank you.
†† FAITH FORMATION & EVENTS ††
FAITH FORMATION CLASS TIMES:
Mentor Teen Meeting
Kindergarten thru 8th Grade
Wednesday 6:00-7:15 PM
November 12, 19.
Sunday November 9th
Middle School
Wednesday 6:00-7:15 PM
November 12, 19.
10:15
am—Parish Hall
High School
Wednesday 7:30-9:00 PM
November 19.
Xtreme Faith
Wednesday 7:30-8:30 PM
November 12.
NO CLASSES: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
**7TH GRADE FOOD COLLECTION FOR OUR PANTRY—TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25—MASS OF THANKSGIVING, 6 PM**
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 7 PM, PARISH CENTER MEETING ROOM
6th Grade Parents or Guardians:
Bible Presentation for 6th Graders, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Adoration Chapel
Parents are encouraged to attend
2nd Grade Parent Session: Reconciliation, Wednesday, November 19th, 6:15 pm.
Our 2nd Grade Faith Formation class is preparing for first Reconciliation on Sunday, Dec. 14. Parents are asked and
encouraged to attend this session.
THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
Jesus predicted his resurrection in today’s Gospel. But it
wasn’t until after the disciples witnessed the miraculous event
that they realized what he had been talking about. As the
saying goes, “hindsight is twenty-twenty.” How often do we
find ourselves in the midst of a situation that doesn’t make
sense at the time? We question the “meaning” of a sickness,
a lost job, a betrayal, or a disappointment. But often, after
time has passed, we begin to see how good came out of
these tough situations. St. Paul says, “We know that all
things work for good for those who love God” (Rom 8:28).
Sometimes it’s hard to trust in God’s promises, especially
when his plan seems mysterious or confusing. Although the
way may seem indirect, Jesus’ perspective is bigger than
ours. The path may not be one that we would choose. Even
Jesus had to journey through the cross before his resurrection—the temple of his body was destroyed before it was
rebuilt. But looking back, it’s obvious that God’s plans really
do work out for the best.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
Soles4Souls
“when I was naked you clothed me…” Matthew 25:36
Did you know that your old shoes….

can allow a child to go to school and avoid disease?
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can help create self-sustaining jobs that generate desperately
needed revenues for families struggling to work their way out
of poverty?

can touch lives in orphanages throughout Central and South
America, including Haiti, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Guatemala, and Tanzania, in Africa as well as in the U.S. in homeless
shelters, domestic abuse shelters, inner city hospitals, and
children in the Appalachia Mountain region?
How can you help?

Look in your closet. Are there shoes you never or rarely wear?
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Bring those shoes to Mass the weekends of Nov. 8-9, 15
-16 or 22-23. Look for the Soles4Souls box in the east
and west entries and drop them off. OR, drop them off
during regular business hours at the office.

Those shoes will be taken to Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church. They are sponsoring
the shoe drive.
Knights of Columbus
Pancake/French Toast Breakfast
Sunday, November 16, 2014 ● 8—11 am
St. Patrick’s Parish Hall
Proceeds go to help fund various Christmas Projects
$6.00 per person/$20.00 per Family*
Kids under 5 eat free
For more information contact Bob Elsen 249-6593
To learn more go to giveshoes.org