St. Isidore Catholic Church January 7, 2018

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! On behalf of Father Joe and the Parish staff we would like to wish all St. Isidore Parish Families a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year! May the Peace and Joy of Christmas shine through you. God Bless You

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE SEMINARY WILL BE ON THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 6-7. PLEASE BE GENEROUS. 2018 Sunday Night with the Saints. We are pleased to present four outstanding DVDs this year. We hope you will come and bring your family and friends to learn more about these important saints in our Cath-olic history-Individuals who helped to shape the life of the Church! DVDs will be presented at 6:00pm Sunday evenings at the Scotus Little Theater. There is no charge. Enter Scotus on the East side, near 15th St. Date Movie Movie Length 1-14-18 St. John Neumann 1 Hr. 1-21-18 St. Joan of Arc-Part 1 1.5 Hrs. 1-28-18 St. Joan of Arc Part 2 1.5 Hrs. 2-18-18 St. Ignatius of Loyola 2.0 Hrs. 2-25-18 St. Peter Part 1 1.5 Hrs. 3-4-18 St. Peter Part 2 1.5 Hrs.

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.”

Monday, January 8 8:10AM †John Rogan Tuesday, January 9 8:10AM †Gene Swertzic Wednesday, January 10 8:10AM L/D Schieffer & Wortmann Thursday, January 11 8:10AM Tyler Prososki Friday, January 12 8:10AM L/D Meysenburg & Votava Families GLC †Peg Eller Saturday, January 13 8:10AM L/D Duane Frauendorfer Family 5:30PM L/D Harold & Mary Ann Lange Family Sunday, January 14 7:00AM L/D Ethel Ruskamp Family 9:00AM Our Parishioners 11:00AM †Don Beerbohm

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATIONS 2018-2019 We are now accepting Preschool Registrations at Fr. Price for the 2018-2019 school year. Please stop by and fill out a registration form with a $25 registration fee or contact Carmen at 402-563-2305. SEEKING ITEMS NEEDED FOR NEW PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE Since the Preschool and Daycare are expanding in a bigger facility, we are in need of more items. Here is a list of items we would love to have to help fill our New Center: *New and gently used preschool age toys *Little tikes picnic tables *Tricycles for the playground *Stackable washer and dryer *Vacuum cleaner *Music CD’s *DVD and VHS movies *Outdoor bouncy balls of all sizes *Monetary donations are also appreciated to go toward learning materials. If you have any questions you can contact us at 402-563-2305. Thank you! Carmen

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MUSICIANS JAN 13-14 5:30pm Adult Choir, K. Nosal, Semerad 9:00am K. Jarecke, H. Glasshoff 11:00am D. Pandorf, J. Sonderman, P. Stuthman, A. Wachal, D. Ernesti ADORATION AT ST. BONAVENTURE Open hour: 3-4am Sun/once a month (need 4 men once a month) 5-6pm Sunday 2-3am Monday (sub for 6 months) Substitutes are available Call Joan at 910-0958 Co-Captains needed: Sun. 6am-6pm, Wed. 6am-6pm Call Joan at 910-0958 ADORATION AT ST. ANTHONY’S Open hours are: 3-4am, Sat. Amy at 270-4378 or Ann at 910-1467 MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULES ST. ISIDORE Daily Mass Schedule Mon.-Sat. 8:10am Weekend Mass Schedule Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am Confessions Fri. 6:30-8:00am Sat. 3:30-5:00pm ST. BONAVENTURE Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday-Friday 6:30am Weekend Mass Schedule Sat. 5:00pm Sun. 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am 1:30pm (Spanish) & 6:30pm Confessions Sat. 3:30-4:30pm ST. ANTHONY Daily Mass Schedule No Monday Mass Tues. Wed. Thurs. 5:30pm Fri. 8:15am Weekend Mass Schedule Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 7:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am Confessions Tues & Thurs. 4:30-5:30 pm Sat. 4:00-5:00pm

SPECIAL OFFERING DONATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS Donated By: In Memory Of: Joan Rickert M/M Dale Houdek Audra Jablonski Ryan Jablonski Betty Van Dyke Leo & Elizabeth Van Dyke Family M/M Howard Smith Joseph & Monica Maslonka, Robert & Pauline Smith Mary Ann Olk L/D Olk & Temme Families M/M Rich Jablonski Ryan Jablonski, Arthur & Eileen Gabriel, Stanley & Martha Jablonski M/M Gary Jones Martin & Barbara Jones, Felix Rose Stachura M/M Larry Miksch Louis & Carolyn Miksch, Margaret Miksch M/M Dale Wessel Bender & Wessel Families M/M Charles Sindelar Hollate & Sindelar Families M/M Cliff Shotkoski Tim Shotkoski M/M Troy Loeffelholz M/M Gary Speicher Francis Rueb M/M Mickey Clark Bill Olk M/M Ray Rinkol Deceased Swantek & Rinkol Families IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE Memorials have been given to St. Isidore Church for the following: Stained Glass Fund: Ninfa Serna: Family and Friends $150 Alfred Beiermann: Family and Friends $205 Sharon Rayburn: Darlene Ernesti Jack Schwank: Family and Friends $100 Fr. Price Preschool/Daycare: Jack Schwank: Family & Friends $105

HOUR OF POWER You are invited to an “Hour of Power”, Saturday, January 13 , 7:00 p.m St. Isidore Church. Please note the earlier time! Join us for praise and worship music, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and quiet time for reflection. Come and experience adoration in a powerful way! Bring a friend and join us for a faith-filled hour! All ages welcome!

LOVE ED TRAINING SESSIONS OFFERED AT ST. ISIDORE SCHOOL Session I-Saturday, January 13 from 10am-12:00 Noon: Parent Training -Event One 2-hour event gives parents the confidence and tools to respond to the teachable moments of life from ages 2-14, and prepares for the Student Events. Session II-Saturday, January 27: Parent and Child attend an age-appropriate 2-hour Parish Event. (father/son or mother/daughter) Recommended Ages: Level I 4-6 grades (ages 9-11) 12pm-2pm (boys/girls sessions) Level II 6-8 grades (ages 12-14) 3pm-5pm (boys/girls sessions) After completed Sessions-Parents/Students complete In-Home Follow-up Lessons with LoveEd books and resources.

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YOUTH MISSION 2018 Teens! Make 2018 a special year! Sign up for a week of faith, service and adventure! Anyone in high school interested in a mission week is encouraged to call Virgil Tworek-Hofstetter at 285-2261. Our sites are Tucson, AZ, June 24-30 and the Winnebago Indian Reservation in Nebraska, July 22-28. ST. ANTHONY’S BIBLE STUDY Please join us for the Psalms: Gateway To Prayer taken from the Keys to Bible Series from The Word Among Us. Mondays, January 22, 29, February 5, 29, 26 and March 5 from 7:00-8:30pm in the Franciscan Parish Center. 45TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST Sunday, January 7 from 7:30am-12:30pm at the Scotus cafeteria. This breakfast will help to support the 41 teens, 10 chaperones and Fr. Capadano from Columbus, who will be attending the Archdiocese of Omaha Youth Pilgrimage to Washington DC on January 16-21. The Pilgrimage supports LIFE and an end to abortion. Adults & grades 7-12-$6.00; K-6-$3.00, under 5-Free KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST-GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 9-14 Sunday, January 14 at the “New” Columbus Middle School. Enter on the East side, doors open at 12:30pm. Boys contest starts at 1:00pm. For more information call Kelly at 402-910-1095 or Gary at 402-270-3832.

GIFTS OF TREASURE December 24, 2017 Sunday $ 12,984.25 Children’s $ 111.17 Christmas $ 8,500.00 Maintenance & Repair $ 100.00 December 25, 2017 Christmas $ 47,884.49 Sunday $ 4,089.51 Children's $ 255.49 December 31, 2017 Pledge Commitment $ 34,121.00 Childrens $ 61. 80 Solemnity of Mary $ 642.00 Christmas $ 2,820.00 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Goal $70,374.29 Total Commitments $85,453.00 % of Goal Pledged 121.4 Total Donors 309

LUNCHES January 8-12 Milk, water and salad bar offered daily. Menus are subject to change due to funeral or availability. Student/visiting children meals are $2.85 each and staff/visiting adults, $3.60. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer Monday: Chicken Strips, Season Potatoes Tuesday: Tator Tot Casserole, Green Beans Wednesday: Roast Beef, Mashed Potato/Gravy, Corn Thursday: Taco Pizza Friday: Hotdog and French Fries

APPLES FOR STUDENTS SUPER SAVER RECEIPTS St. Isidore School is again participating in the Apples for Students (Super Saver Receipts) program. Receipts from Super Saver ONLY dated between September 1, 2017 and March 3, 2018. Super Saver will have buckets at the front of the store with a St. Isidore School label on one for your convenience. You may also drop them off at the school office or at the church in the designated tub. Thank your support!

SCHEDULING USE OF THE FAMILY ROOM Please call the church office to book the dates and times you are using the family room for any meetings prayer groups , etc. Thank you

BIRTHRIGHT OF COLUMBUS Birthright of Columbus is in need of volunteers. We are a non-profit organization that helps women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Volun-teers help clients receive practical needs such as clothing, diapers, etc. Our hours are 3-5pm Monday through Thursday. Please commit to one of these days and help with this life-saving Pro-life work. Call Patsy at 402-270-4822,

FORMED.ORG Our Columbus Catholic Tri-parish has purchased a new resource to help us grow in our faith! Visit Formed.org to sign up and log in. This is the Catholic media go-to site for a great selection of movies, e-books, audio books, programs and more. Sign up today! Access code: PCWRCB

ATTENTION KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Please pick up your raffle tickets located in the Narthex.

Fundraiser I-Dance Project Spaghetti Feed Saturday, January 13 from 5-7:30pm in St. Isidore Cafeteria. Adults-$8 Children 4-12 $4 Under 3-Free

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JANUARY 13-14 Saturday, January 13, 5:30 PM

Greeter(s): M/R Rinkol Ushers: W. Bernt, D. Fjell, R. Hanus;, K. Vetick Servers: B. Henderson, C. Hoefer, M. Middendorf, M. Tworek Reader: M. Beller EMHCs: B. Beller, J. Bulkley, S. Head, D. Lux, P. Pandorf, S. Penne, T. Salyard, H. Smith, M. Sonderman, S. Wieser, J. Zimmerman Sunday, January 14, 7:00 AM Greeter(s): J./S. Sueper Ushers: I. Backes, J. Donoghue, T. Kelly, HB. Moran Servers: G. Gassen, E. Hausmann, H. Langan, T. Neville Reader: T. Pillen EMHCs: S. Backes, S. Beiermann, J. Gokie, D./MK. Hegemann, J. Nienaber, B. Pandorf, J./RM. Quattrocchi Sunday, January 14, 9:00 AM Greeter(s): B./B. McPhillips Ushers: L. Dohmen, R. Reisdorff, D. Wagner, R. Zegar Servers: J./K. Maguire, V./N. Wemhoff Reader: K. Reisdorff EMHCs: H. Broxterman, L./A. Hergott, M. Nienaber, L. O’Neill, D. Olmer, J. Owens, B. Swedenburg, L. Thalken, E. Wemhoff Sunday, January 14, 11:00 AM Greeter(s): L./J. Lawrence Ushers: J. Feldhaus, E. Harms, D. Rief, R. Schmidt Servers: D. Bennett, P. Hastreiter, C. Rickert, D. Semerad Reader M. VunCannon EMHCs: M. Feldhaus, G. Jochum J. Johnson, J. Kucera, J./A. Rickert, C. Salerno, N./D. Schmitt, B./T. Stuthman

St. Isidore Church 3921 20th Street, Columbus, NE, 68601 Phone: 402-564-8993; Fax: 402-564-8955 E-Mail: isidore@megavision.com On the Web: www.saintisidores.com Mass Times: Daily 8:10 a.m. (Monday-Saturday) Weekend Sat., 5:30 p.m., & Sun., 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Fridays-6:30-8:00 a.m. & Saturdays 3:30-5:00 p.m. Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage: Please call the Rectory. Sacrament of the Sick: Anyone who is seriously ill, or about to undergo major sur-gery, is encouraged to call the Rectory to schedule a time to receive the sacrament. In emergencies, call immediately. Priests 402-564-8993 Pastor…………………………………………………...Rev. Joseph Miksch Pastoral Assistant/Minister……….Rev. Matthew Capadano( In residence at St. Bon’s) Deacons…………………………….. Andy Anderson and John Konsel Parish Office Staff 402-564-8993 Parish Secretary………………….…………………….Kathy Wright Business Manager……………………………………..Mary Peterson P.R.E. Director……………………………………… .Mary Miksch Music Ministry Director /Virginia Semerad……………………………....402-615-0471 Grade School………………………………………………………………....402-564-2604 Principal………………………………………………..Amy Evans Secretary……………………………………………….Lyn Starostka Fr. Price Preschool/Childcare Center……...………………………………402-563-2305 Director…………………………………...……………Carmen Podolak Scotus Jr. & Sr. High School…………...…………………………………...402-564-7165 President……………………………………………….Jeff Ohnoutka Ministries Youth Ministry-Lynn Heinrich………………………………......................402-540-2360 Shut-in Ministry-Kathy Wright………………………..................................402-564-8993 Prayer Line-Carolyn Anderson……caeaanderso451@gmail.com or call 402-660-1945 Quilting Ladies……………………….................................402-564-6034 or 402-564-6362

Readings for the Week of January 7, 2018 Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3]/Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:21-28 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:14-20 and 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [8a and 9a]/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25 [27b]/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-17, 18-19 [2]/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [2a]/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42 Observances for the Week of January 7, 2018 Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week Monday: The Baptism of the Lord Saturday: St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time