Sts. Peter and Paul Parish 713 Elm St., St. Paul, NE St. Anthony St. Joseph Farwell, NE Elba, NE Pastor: Fr. Rayappa Konka 308-754-4649 1405 Custer St. St. Paul, NE 68873 MASS TIMES Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Marie Platek Church Office Secretary / St. Paul spandp@spandp.org 308-754-4002 Cell # 308-750-2565 Kathy Gorecki Secretary / Farwell & Elba DRE / Farwell 308-336-3351 Cynthia Paczosa DRE / St. Joseph Elba 308-863-2134 Becky Knox DRE 5-11 Grades / St. Paul 308-571-0430 rebecca.knox@spwildcat.org Judi Baker DRE Preschool – 4th Grade / St. Paul 308-750-8418 judibaker@hotmail.com Confirmation Instructors: Neil & Julie Baquet neil.baquet@gmail.com 308-571-0291 Knights of Columbus – Marshall's Paczosa Grand Knight 308 754 8075 CCW President: Chris Dethlefs 308-750-3944 Advisory Council Members/ St. Paul : Fr. Konka Bob Dvorak, Neil Baquet, Monte Brouillette, Bill Gregoski , Matt Rief & JoAnn Urbanski “ Technology Corner”

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December 4, 2016 Second Sunday of Advent

Feast of Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday, December 8th – Holy Day of Obligation Mass Times: Thursday 8:00 a.m. Mass in St. Paul Thursday 5:30 p.m. Mass in St. Paul Thursday 7:00 p.m. Mass in Farwell Advent Penance Service Wednesday, Dec. 14 - Sts. Peter and Paul Church

7:00 p.m. Visiting Priests will be assisting

May I request you all participate in communal penance service and receive the sacrament of confession. Fr. Konka Confessions will be heard at Farwell on Thursday, December 8th - 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Confessions will be heard at Elba on Thursday, December 15th at 6:30 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Marriage and Baptism Preparation – Fr. Konka Contact Parish Office 308-754-4002

Mass Intentions for Dec. 5 - 11 Monday 12/5 10:00 a.m. Mass @ Matelyn Franklin Rozmiarek +by Elaine Rozmiarek Tuesday 12/6 8:00 a.m. Mass Pat Baroch +by John Strope Wednesday 12/7 8:00 a.m.. Mass Cyril Skorupa +by John & Sandi Mudloff Thursday 12/8 8:00 a.m. Mas s (Holy Day ) Betty Horky +by Family 12/8 5:30 p.m. Mass (Holy Day) Bill Gregoski Sr. +by Emily Gregoski 12/8 7:00 p.m. Mass / Farwell Ronnie Krzycki +by Ted & Pat Lukaseiwicz Friday 12/9 9:45 a.m. Mass @ Brookfield Fr. Augustyn Saturday 12/10 5:00 p.m. Mass People of the Parishes Sunday 12/11 7:30 a.m. Mass Jerry Becker & Geraldine Houchin +by Connie Becker Sunday 12/11 10:00 a.m. Mass/ St.Paul Russ Sack +by Bill & Jan Sack Ministers for Holy Day of Obligation Feast of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – December 8 8:00 a.m. Mass / St. Paul Lector: Volunteers EMHC: Volunteers 5:30 p.m. Mass / St. Paul Greeters: Matt & Ann Rief Family Lector: Jake Bauer EMHC: Neil & Julie Baquet Deanna Bauer Music: Betty Van Dyke

Liturgical Ministers for Weekend 12/10– 12/11 Saturday 12/10 5:00 p.m. / Mass Intro: Julie Dush Greeters: Dorothy Koperski, Amy Christensen Betty Leonard & Pat Geiger Lector: Mikhail Happ EMHC: Frank & Mary Stepanek Patty Krzycki Servers: Justin Rathman & Jonah Paulsen Music: Julie Dush Rosary: Volunteer Sunday 12/11 7:30 a.m. / Mass Intro: Tracey Lukasiewicz Greeters: Rick & Misty Fowler Bob & Betty Dvorak Lector: Alan Lewandowski EMHC: Betty Roebuck Connie Becker Angie Brennan Servers: Riley Fowler, Reese Wood Garrett Pawloski Music: St. Anthony Singers Rosary: Diane Rice Sunday 12/11 10:00 a.m. / Mass Intro: Mary Gregoski Greeters : 2nd Grade Students Lector: EMHC: Beth Svoboda Paul Dzingle Chris Dethlefs Servers: Sidney Gawrych, Claire Kunze Hailey Johnson Rosary: Volunteer Music: Linda Kezeor, Linda Schmaderer, Dan Nielsen Cindy Peters, Mary Gregoski, Stacey Keller

Our Gift To God 11/27/16 General Fund $2,406.00 Diocesan Appeal 55.00 Human Development 6.00 Plate 325.80 Parish Life Pledge $ 25.00 Parish Life Center Envelopes $ 740.00 Bazaar / Parish Center $ 175.00 Maintenance 35.00 St. Joseph / General Fund $66.00 St/ Anthony General Fund $ 291.00 Thanksgiving 178.00 Bazaar 50.00

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Religious Ed Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the Church. Practice will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7th at 7:15 p.m. Knights of Columbus News Knights of Columbus will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 6th at 6:30 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church and help us Spread the Light of Christ. We will be setting up the outdoor Nativity Scene, lighting it up, singing Christmas Carols and enjoying Hot Chocolate & Cookies! Everyone welcome! Knights of Columbus Council 1918 monthly meeting will be held the Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Church Meeting Room. Congratulations to those who are being confirmed at St. Joseph Church in Elba this Sunday. CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Women’s All Faiths Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 7th at Christ Lutheran Church. Our Church is asked to furnish salads. We are also in need of two people to help set up – need to be at church by 11:15 and also people to help clean up. Please call Beth Svoboda @ 75408810 to offer your help. CHRISTMAS PLANTS We welcome you to bring your plants in Memory of a Loved One by December 19th, Tthere will also be flower envelopes available in the Gathering area if you would like to make a donation for a plant in Memory of your Loved One. Community Christmas Choir Sunday, December 4, 2016 3:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church St. Paul, NE Everyone Invited!

Just a reminder….. Bazaar Envelope Donation We wish to thank everyone who donated to the Parish Bazaar which goes toward our New Parish Center. If you have not done so you may do so at any time. Please designate on your envelope for BAZAAR. To date we have collected $4,030.00 . You will also receive credit on your financial statement for this donation. BAKE SALE TODAY AFTER MASS Be sure and check out the Bake Sale hosted by the Council of Catholic Women today after Mass. All proceeds will be split between the Christmas Cheer program in St. Paul and Fr. Konka’s home Diocese. Thank you for your patronage and Happy Holidays! Chris Dethlefs and Paulette Hansen, Co-Chairs. What is the Counsel of Catholic Women (CCW): The Council of Catholic Women acts through its members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. CCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world. We are here to aide and assist our parish spiritual advisors. What do we do here at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish for Fellowship?

Host coffee and rolls after mass Host Canvas, Catholics and Wine event Host soup suppers Host the annual Bazaar Host the Lenten fish fries

YOUTH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Wednesday Classes at 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.: Grades 5th – 8th at Christ Lutheran Church (1022 Elm Street, enter South door) Grades 9th – 11th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church Sunday Classes at 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.: Pre-school – 1st Grade at Christ Lutheran Church (1022 Elm Street, enter South door & down stairs) 2nd – 4th Grades at Sts. Peter & Paul Church

Part Time Office Assistant We will be taking applications for a part time Church Office Assistant. Please see Fr. Konka or Marie at the Church Office for an application and job description. Applications need to be turned in by Dec. 9th

FARWELL NEWS Holy Day Mass Mass will be Celebrated at St. Anthony’s on Thursday, Dec. 8th at 7:00 p.m. Advent Reconciliation Confessions will be held on Thursday, Dec. 8th at 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Church Envelopes Church Offering envelopes for 2017 can be found in the back of church at St. Anthony’s. Flower envelopes are also available for anyone who would like to do donate In Memory of a Loved One. Live Nativity – Dec. 18 – 4:00 p.m. East side of Jeff’s Locker St. Paul, NE Live animals, Sing a long, Hot chocolate

Prayer Chain Leaders St. Paul Vange Obermiller 750-6469 Rose M. Olsufka 754-9170 Farwell Michelle Woitalewicz 336-3241 Theresa Nealon 336-3349 thereasanealon@yahoo.com Elba Betty Poss 968-3459 Events This Week Monday 12/5 10:00 a.m. Mass @ Matelyn Tuesday 12/6 1:00 p.m. Quilting Ladies meet Thursday 12/8 8:00 a.m. Mass / Holy Day of Obligation 12/8 5:30 p.m. Mass 12/8 7:00 p.m. Mass in Farwell Confessions on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. or by appointment with Fr. Konka – 754-4649. Christmas Cards for Sale The Knights of Columbus have Christmas Cards for sale in back of the Church at the Self-service display. Proceeds go to local missions of the Knight.

Elba News Welcome Bishop Joseph Hanefeldt to St. Joseph Church in Elba. Bishop Hanefeldt will be Celebrating the Confirmation Mass at 4:00 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 4th . There will be a pot luck meal in the Church basement hall following Mass. Everyone welcome.

Confirmation Candidates are:

Amber Hedwig Dzingle

Jayden Joan Dzingle

Kaitlyn Faith Hoppes

Mackenzie Cecilia Obermeier

Gage Sebastian Oeltjen

Jacob Gregory Paczosa

Devanee Kateri Spilinek ELBA NEWS….. Advent Reconciliation Confessions will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15th at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Elba. Parish Outreach Mass at St. Joseph’s Mass will be Celebrated at St. Joseph Church/ Elba on Saturday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m. with a pot luck meal following Mass. This is the Parish Outreach Mass to assist someone in need. Names may be submitted to Fr. Konka of those who might be in need of some assistance this Christmas.