January 11, 2015
The Baptism of the Lord
St. Isidore
Catholic Church
St. Isidore KC Council Soup Supper tonight!
Sun., Jan. 11, 2015, 4-6:30 PM, St. Isidore School Cafeteria
$6 per adult, $3 per child; includes drinks, veggies & grilled sandwich. Desserts for sale.
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.”
3921 20th Street, Columbus, NE, 68601; Phone 402-564-8993
Fax: 402-564-8955; E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Website Addresses: www.saintisidores.com and www.saintisidoreyouth.com
Weekend Mass Times ............. Saturday 5:30 PM; Sunday 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation ......................................... Saturday 3:30-5:00 PM
Sacrament of Baptism ...................................... Call the rectory for information.
Sacrament of Marriage...................................... Call the rectory for information.
Sacrament of the Sick: Anyone who is seriously ill, or about to undergo major
surgery, is encouraged to call the Rectory to schedule a time when they can
receive the sacrament. In emergencies, call immediately.
Pastoral and Administrative Staff
Rev. Joseph A. Miksch .............................................................................. Pastor
Rev. Capadano .................................................................. Sacramental Minister
Mary Peterson ................................................................ Business Administrator
Laurie Hergott ..................................................................................... Secretary
Deacon Andy and Carolyn Anderson and
Deacon John and Marlene Konsel .............................................. Deacon Couples
Mary Miksch ............................................................. Parish Religious Education
Virginia Semerad .......................................................................Music Ministries
Kevin Ingemansen ..................................................... St. Isidore School Principal
Lyn Starostka ........................................................... St. Isidore School Secretary
Carmen Podolak ......................................... Fr. Price Preschool/Day Care Center
Brenna Prem .................................................. Tri-Parish Youth Ministry Director
Quilting Ladies Items for Sale: Call 564-6034 or 564-6362.
Simon House Thrift Store: 1853 10th Ave. • 564-8444 • Hours: Mon., Tues.,
Wed. and Fri. 10:00 AM-5:30 PM ; Thurs. 10:00 AM-5:30 PM and Sat. 10:00 AM4:00 PM.
Bulletin Submission Deadline: Noon Friday for the following weekend.
Mass Intentions: Call Laurie at 564-8993 on Mondays and Fridays.
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Gifts of Treasure
for Dec. 21, 2014,
Sunday
Christmas
Children’s
Maintenance
—
—
—
—
$ 8,331.00
$ 35,069.10
$
419.00
$
75.00
Sunday
Christmas
Children’s
— $ 16,434.35
— $ 1,205.00
— $
105.85
for Dec. 28, 2014,
for Jan. 4, 2015,
Sunday
—
Solemnity of Mary
—
Children’s
—
Maintenance —
$ 16,721.35
$
$
$
4503.00
101.15
5.00
Mass Intentions
Monday, Jan. 12
8:10 AM † Dorothy French
Tuesday, Jan. 13
8:10 AM Gary Hergott
Wednesday, Jan. 14
8:10 AM † Don Beerbohm
Thursday, Jan. 15
8:10 AM † Cindy Lloyd
Friday, Jan. 16
8:10 AM † Everett Jones
3 PM (Golden Living Center)
† Joyce Cordsen
Saturday, Jan. 17
8:10 AM Special Intentions (L.A.)
5:30 PM Our Parishioners
Sunday, Jan. 18
7 AM † Carol Billinger
9 AM Gerald & Loretta Zuerlein
11 AM † Preston Bridger
Readings for
Jan. 11-18, 2015,
Sunday: Isaiah 55:1-11 or
42:1-4, 6-7; 1 John 5:1-9 or
Acts 10:34-38; Mark 1:7-11
Monday: Hebrews 1:1-6;
Mark 1:14-20
Tuesday: Hebrews 2:5-12;
Mark 1:21-28
Wednesday: Hebrews 2:1418; Mark 1:29-39
Thursday: Hebrews 3:7-14;
Mark 1:40-45
Friday: Hebrews 4:1-5, 11;
Mark 2:1-12
Saturday: Hebrews 4:12-16;
Mark 2:13-17
Next Sunday: 1 Samuel 3:3b10, 19; 1 Corinthians 6:13c15a, 17-20; John 1:35-42
Fr. Melchior joins St. Anthony Church family
St. Anthony Church welcomes Fr. Jerry Melchior as its new senior
associate pastor. Fr. Melchior’s arrival heralds the addition of Masses
at St. Anthony Monday through Saturday at 8:15 AM; and during the
season of Lent, Mass at 12:10 PM beginning Thurs., Feb. 19.
Memorials given for church flowers and decor
Gifts were received for Christmas flowers and decorations in the
church in memory of Vic & Millie Babel from M/M Wayne Babel; John
Swantek Jr., Sandy Swantek Porter and Shelly Swantek Karmann from
Carol Swantek; Torczon/Valasek families from M/M Lambert Torczon;
Jamie Sindelar and Mark & Joyce Donoghue from M/M Robert Smith;
Vernon, Marcella and Chuck Heinz from Kathy Adamson; Dolores Kobza
and Marcel Czapla from M/M Dean Kobza; Ruskamp/Sueper families
from M/M Steve Sueper; Larry Augustin and deceased family members
from Deanna Augustin; Martin & Barbara Jones and Felix & Rose Stachura from M/M Gary Jones; Ebner/Egger families from Regina Egger;
Robert & Irene Wrigley, Alphonse & Oliveria Starzec, John & Matt
Wrigley and Myron Bridges from M/M Tom Wrigley; Louis and Greg
Gembica from Theresa Gembica; Bernard & Loretta Sandoz from M/M
Bruce Murray; Chuck Lowry from Lee Lowry; Arline & Lloyd Welding and
Dorothy & Ted Trouba from M/M Gene Trouba; Niedbalski/Staroscik
families, Bruce Forney and Austin Classen from Shirley Head; Jarecki/
Jaworski from M/M Rod Jarecki; Imelda Preister and Jim Bierman from
M/M Gerard Preister; Stanley Staroscik and family from Bernard
Staroscik; Laska/Dreifurst families from M/M Frank Laska; Bridget
Sonderman from M/M John Sonderman; Leonard Birchem from Joan
Birchem; Bruno Fanucci from Evelyn Olietti, Paul Schmid from M/M
Ryan Sidwell; James & Pauline Riley and Louis & Vi Jaros from M/M Cal
Riley; Edwin Tomasiewicz from Delores Tomasiewicz; Daniel Konwinski
from Teresa Roberts; Gilbert Cave from family; Irene Bock Kuta and Leo
Bock from M/M Gary Bock; Bialas/Kampovitz family from Betty Kampovitz; Lorraine & Henry Iwan from Rita Evans; Swantek/Rinkol families
from M/M Raymond Rinkol; and Bernard & Mary Dohmen and Leland &
Millie Larsen families from Dolan & Bonnie Larsen and family.
Gifts also were received from M/M Wayne Jacobs, Arlene Steffensmeier, M/M Ed Wemhoff, Janine Jarecke, M/M Rodney Reisdorff, Joe
Schoenfelder, Richard Haiar, John Czapla, Shirley Vetick, M/M Ron
Starzec, M/M Larry Stuchl, M/M Allen Niedbalski, Donald Dreesen,
Kathy Korte, M/M Robert Hoppe, Janet Dvorak, M/M Jay Cerny, M/M
Lawrence Hiltner, M/M Gary Speicher, Joan Rickert, M/M Duane
Delp, Charlotte Staroscik, M/M Lee Hroza, M/M Kevin Ingemansen
and M/M Rick Schmidt.
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Saints stories to be shared
A series of DVDs on the lives of saints will be
offered Sunday nights in the Scotus Little Theater. The main door on the east side opens at
5:45 PM for the 6 PM showing. “Under the Roman
Sky: St. Pius XII” is Jan. 18. No food and drink
except bottled water is allowed.
Call for an interview today
St. Isidore Confirmation interviews must be
completed by Jan. 31, 2015, in order to be eligible for confirmation. One parent per student
must be present at the interview. Call 402-5648993 soon to get scheduled.
A Glance at the Week
Monday, Jan. 12
Spanish Adoration, chapel, 9 AM.
KC Rosary, church, 6 PM.
Wednesday, Jan. 14
PRE, school, 6:30-8 PM.
Ignite Youth Group, convent, 7 PM.
Friday, Jan. 16
Prolife Holy Hour, church, 2 PM.
Divine Mercy Chaplet, church, 12:15 PM.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Faimon/Romshek wedding, church, 2 PM.
Reconciliation, church, 3:30-5 PM.
Sunday, Jan. 18
Youth Ministry, convent, 7 PM.
Local Events
Medjugorje Peace Rosary, Mondays, 5:30-6:30 PM, St. Bonaventure Church.
NEW * CDA Court Little Flower 988, CDA, Mon., Jan. 12, KC Hall,
7 PM; Medjugorje presentation and Birthright baby shower.
Free Throw Contest, Sat., Jan. 17, 2015, Columbus Middle School
(north doors); for boys and girls ages 9-14; register at the door,
10:30 AM; contest begins, 11 AM; contestants must bring a birth
certificate for age verification.
Area Events
Sacred Heart Parish Mission with Steve Angrisano, Jan. 11-14,
2015, Norfolk Catholic High School Burns Hall, Norfolk; 7 PM each
night; free will offering; Philip Zimmerman, 402-371-2621.
Healing Mass, Thurs., Jan. 15, 7 PM; Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church,
Clarkson; reconciliation, 6 PM; Stations of the Cross, 6:25 PM.
NEW * Garage & Bake Sale, Jan. 17-18, St. Mary School Gym, David
City; Sat., 8 AM-5 PM; Sun., 8 AM-Noon with everything you can fit in a
bag for $3 and large items half off.
Discernment Retreat II for women with Teresa Monaghen and Fr.
Thomas Leitner, Jan. 23-25, St. Benedict Center, Schuyler; 402352-8819, www.stbenedictcenter.com.
Alpine Europe tour with Fr. Dan Guenther, April 20-30, 2015;
$3,799/person with departure from Omaha; for information, contact
Fr. Guenther, [email protected], 402-712-225-4606.
Breakfast to benefit marchers
The Scotus students and chaperones attending this year’s March for Life in Washington,
D.C., are raising funds with a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Sun., Jan. 11, 7:30 AM-12:15 PM,
in the Scotus Cafeteria. The public is invited.
Supper to benefit Post Prom
Attend the sloppy joe feed Fri., Jan. 23, 5-8
in the Scotus Cafeteria, during the Scotus
boys/girls basketball game against Fremont Bergan and support Scotus Post Prom activities.
PM,
Mark the calendars…
For the Tri-Parish Lent Mission with Fr. Chris
Alar Feb. 21-24, 2015, in Columbus, with events
and Masses at all three Columbus churches.
January is Mentoring Month
Mentors inspire young people to stay in
school, believe in themselves and live up to their
potential. To learn more about volunteering as a
mentor, contact Big Pals-Little Pals (402-5631081) or Teammates Mentoring Program (402564-8326); or visit with representatives of each
program at Sip Expresso Bar, 1354 27th Ave.,
Thurs., Jan. 15, 9 AM-3 PM; or the Columbus
YMCA Thurs., Jan. 29.
Healthy lifestyle class offered
If you are overweight and exercise little, over
45 years old, had a baby weighing more than
nine pounds at birth or had gestational diabetes
while pregnant, have a family member with diabetes or heart disease, have high blood pressure
or high cholesterol levels or have a family background that is African-American, American Indian, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latino or Pacific
Islander, plan to attend the free Healthy Lifestyle
Class Tues., Jan. 20, 6-8:30 PM, in the Columbus Community Hospital Third Floor Conference
Center. Call 402-562-4462 for information and
to register.
Children, teens shaping down
Shapedown is a 10-week weight-management
program that provides education to overweight
children ages 6-12 and teens ages 12-18 and
their families on healthy eating, exercise, behavior modification, self-esteem, stress management
and communication available at Columbus Community Hospital. Free informational open houses
will be offered Monday-Wednesday, Jan. 26-28,
5-6 PM each night. Those interested but unable
to attend can call Joan Plummer at 402-5624462 for information. More about the program is
available on-line at www.shapedown.com.
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Youth Ministry News
Ignite Youth Group meets Wed., Jan. 11, 7 PM, at the St. Isidore convent. For information, call Brenna at 402-706-2359.
Youth Mission meets Sun., Jan. 18, 7 PM, at the St. Isidore convent.
Teens and parents are invited to learn about possible sites. Call Virgil at
402-285-2261 or Brenna at 402-706-2359 for information.
College students and high school juniors and seniors are invited to
live a TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend March 20-22 and June 2426 at Elkhorn; March 21-23 at Crofton; or July 18-20 at Tintern. For information and to register, call Brenna at 402-706-2359.
Rural daycare looking for full-time director
St. John’s Lutheran Daycare near Columbus is looking for a full-time
director. St. John’s is 12.5 miles north of Columbus on 48th Avenue at
39452 205th Ave. For details, contact Annette Sonntag at 402-285-0335
or 402-285-9100.
CEC weekend makes a great gift idea
Christians Encounter Christ is a Catholic-based movement that begins by attending a weekend that features great speakers, food and fellowship. The men’s winter weekend is Jan. 23-25, 2015; and women’s,
Feb. 13-15, 2015. Husbands, make the January weekend so your wives
can make the February weekend as a Valentine’s gift. Call Fr. Joe
Miksch or Laurie at 402-564-8993 for details and to register.
Retrouvaille offers hope for marriages
Retrouvaille is designed for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated or angry in their marriage that may not know how to
change the situation or even communicate with each other about it. For
confidential information about weekends beginning in February 2015,
contact 1-800-470-2230, 1-308-986-2351 or www.retrouvaille.org.
Priest’s piano concert to benefit Crofton school
Fr. Tim Lange, former pastor of St. Rose of Lima Church in
Crofton, is presenting a piano concert to benefit the St. Rose of Lima
School Sun., Jan. 11, 2 PM, at the church parish center in Crofton. Fr.
Tim also is challenging the community to give by personally matching
the first $10,000 raised. Funds also may be sent to St. Rose of Lima
Parish and School, Attn: Fr. Tim Concert, 1316 W. 5th, Crofton, NE,
68730; or call 402-388-4814.
Ministry Phone Numbers
Rev. Joseph Miksch.............................................................. 402-564-8993
Rev. Capadano ..................................................................... 402-564-7151
St. Isidore School ................................................................ 402-564-2604
Fr. Price Preschool/Child Care Center ................................. 402-563-2305
Music Ministries ................................................................... 402-562-7220
Parish Religious Education ................................................... 402-246-5455
Youth Ministry ................................................. 402-564-3522 or 270-2162
Scotus Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School......................... 402-564-7165
Prayer Line ........................................................................... 402-564-8762
Catholic Charities ................................................................ 402-563-3833
Hispanic Ministry ................................................................. 402-564-7151
For Nationwide Mass Times and Locations . 1-410-676-6000 or visit on-line
at Masstimes.org
Jan. 17-18 Mass
Assignments
Saturday, Jan. 17, 5:30 PM
Greeter(s): C. Staroscik
Ushers: G. Dohmen, C. Shemek,
E. Bonk, B. Ebner
Servers: J./S. Schumacher, R./L. Hebda
Reader: C. Beerbohm
EMHCs: M. Birkel, P. Pandorf, D. Lux,
S. Wieser, J. Zimmerman
Sunday, Jan. 18, 7 AM
Greeter(s): A. Staroscik-Chleboun,
M. Kluever
Ushers: J. Donoghue, R. Miksch,
D. Hegemann, A. Placzek
Servers: G. Neville, M. Wittwer,
L. Hastreiter, J. Brown
Reader: B. Boesch
EMHCs: J. Dodson, K. Beauvais,
C. McPhillips, F. Keller, J. Bulkley
Sunday, Jan. 18, 9 AM
Greeter(s): E. Muhsman, R. Lindhorst
Ushers: E. Beller, L. Dohmen, R. Rinkol,
R. Hanus
Servers: E. Hausmann, C. Olson,
C. Oakley, A. Pick
Reader: D. Starzec
EMHCs: L./P. Raitt, M./N. Krzycki,
S. Head
Sunday, Jan. 18, 11 AM
Greeter(s): W. Bernt, L. Hogelin
Ushers: J. Feldhaus, E. Harms,
D. Adkisson, R. Schmidt
Servers: E. Armstrong, M. Mausbach,
M. Gasper, J. Faust
Reader: T. Zabawa
EMHCs: S. Krings, M. Feldhaus,
R. Hilger, K. Jackson, C. Ferguson
TMIY restarting
The second half of That
Man Is You! starts Thurs.,
Jan. 22, 6 AM, in the KC
Hall. All men are invited to
study fatherhood and raising children with Ss. Joseph and John Bosco as
models. Call Deacon Jack
Konsel, 402-562-6071, for
details.
Pinnacle
Bank
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School voting begins Monday
School lunches for Jan. 12-16
The Third Annual Superstar Catholic School
contest begins Monday and St. Isidore is in the
running. Everyone can begin
voting for St. Isidore School Monday at spiritcatholicradio.com and
keep voting through Sat., Jan. 17.
The winning school will be heard
on Spirit Catholic Radio during a
live broadcast during Catholic
Schools Week Jan. 26-30 and receive a custommade banner and treats for the staff. Vote and tell
your friends to vote, too.
At St. Isidore School, milk, water and salad
bar are offered daily. Menu is subject to change
due to a funeral or availability. USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
Monday: Sweet/sour chicken, rice and carrots.
Tuesday: Pot roast, mashed potatoes and
gravy.
Wednesday: Hot dog and fries.
Thursday: Barbecue rib sandwich and corn.
Friday: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes,
gravy and corn.
School needs yarn for projects
Fr. Price Preschool is taking registrations for
the 2015-2016 school year. There is a $25 fee
due at the time of registration. Contact the preschool at 402-563-2305 or 1869 39th Ave.
St. Isidore School is looking for donations of
scrap yarn for activities during Catholic Schools
Week later in the month. Donations should be
brought to the school office during school hours.
Drivers needed for Meals
St. Isidore volunteer coordinator Colleen Willman needs drivers for Meals on Wheels Jan. 2630. Four drivers have had to step down for health
reasons and others are “snow birds.” Call Colleen
at 402-564-4780 to schedule days and routes.
Register now for next year
Program focuses on change
“Is It Time for a Change?” with Jeff Cavins
will be presented Mondays Jan. 26-March 23,
2015, 7-9 PM, in the St. Anthony Church Social
Hall in Columbus. Cost of this “Walking Toward
Eternity: Engaging the Struggles of Your Heart”
series is $18 for the book. Contact Jan Boeding
at 402-563-3433 or [email protected] for
details. Deadline to sign up is Sun., Jan. 18.
Be a missionary in Guatemala
Free
Throw
Contest
For Boys & Girls ages 9-14
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015
Columbus Middle School
(use the north doors)
registration starts
at 10:30 AM.
contest begins
Promptly at 11 AM.
The contest is free
to all participants
with a copy of their
birth
certificate
(for age verification
purposes only).
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
The Archdiocese of Omaha invites adults interested in joining IXIM: Spirit of Solidarity to
attend one of three meetings planned in Omaha.
IXIM, which began under the leadership of Fr.
Damian Zuerlein in 2003, is planning to travel to
Guatemala in June 2015. Informational meetings are Sun., Jan. 11, St. Columbkille Steinhauser Center in Papillion, 2-3:30 PM; Mon.,
Jan. 19, Christ the King Parish Center, Omaha,
7-8:30 PM; or Sun., Jan. 25, St. Wenceslaus
Church, Omaha, 2-3:30 PM. Information also is
available by contacting Mary Kay Meagher at
[email protected] or 402-6691722; or visit on-line at www.ixim.org.
State Walk for Life Jan. 31
Mark your calendars for the annual Nebraska
March for Life Jan. 31 in Lincoln. Watch the bulletin for details, call Nebraska Right to Life at 402438-4802 or visit www.nebraskarighttolife.org.
Christian rock concert Jan. 22
WinterJam 2015 is coming to the MidAmerica Center in Council Bluffs Thurs., Jan.
22. Watch the bulletin for details on tickets or to
volunteer or visit http://2015.jamtour.com/
shows/council-bluffs-ia.