St. Francis Humphrey Holy Family Lindsay St. Michael Tarnov St. Mary Leigh PO Box 116,

Humphrey, NE 68642 402-923-0913

www.humphreystfrancis.com

103 E 3rd St. Lindsay, NE 68644

402-428-2455 lhfparish.wordpress.com

319 N Oak St. Leigh, NE 68643

402-487-2666 http://bit.ly/stmaryleigh

309 3rd St. Tarnov, NE 68642

402-923-0913 Mailing Address: PO Box 162

5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER · May 10, 2020

Friends, When I first heard the Archbishop confirm the recommendation of the governor to allow the public to attend Mass again, I was ecstatic. There is nothing more important to me as a priest, or to anyone really, than the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Even though I was personally never denied this opportunity, and even though the inestimable value of the Mass was never deprived from our parishes, it is painful beyond belief not to allow, and in some cases, positively deny parishioners the opportunity to encounter Our Resurrected Lord in the Mass. The reality that this purgatory was ending filled my heart with joy. As the days move closer to this reality, this joy began to be corrupted by fear. As I look at the positive tests increasing in our area, the potentially deadly effects of the Corona Virus on the vulnerable, the disastrous effects this could have on small, tight-knit communities like ours, not to mention the potential overwhelming of our local health care systems, I began to wonder if this decision was prudent in our area. Compounding this fear were other Catholic pastors in the area, all of which I hold in high regard, making compelling cases that Catholic Churches should remain closed to public celebrations for the time being despite the Archbishop’s permission. Since the most vulnerable might be the most likely to put themselves at risk at Mass, why tempt them to risk long-term disability, or even death, when there are perfectly adequate and reasonable avenues for them to encounter the love of God in profound ways during this time of pandemic? Why rush back to public celebrations of the Mass? Part of the reason is because, perhaps surprisingly, safety is not the Church’s highest priority. Allowing people to experience the love of Jesus Christ is the Church’s highest priority. Since these are not mutually exclusive priorities, the question pastors struggle with is how to balance safety in encountering the Lord. There is NOT a universal or simplistic answer, and, to my mind, there is not a right or wrong answer. Nevertheless, I am resolute in my decision to allow those wishing to attend Masses the freedom to do so fully whenever Masses are offered in our parishes. Throughout the history of the Church, men and women of faith have put their lives at risk in order to attend Mass. Even when the consequences were exponentially more certain than they are today, Catholics have not only risked death to receive Jesus, legions have actually died because they went to Mass. While there is never an obligation to do this, I cannot deny those who wish to risk everything to encounter the Lord in Holy Communion that opportunity. In our parishes today, there are definitive and catastrophic risks in coming to Mass. These risks are impossible to quantify and may or may not come to fruition. However, they could have catastrophic temporal consequences, not just for those coming to Mass, but for the community as well. On the other hand, the benefit of receiving Our Lord worthily in Holy Communion is also impossible to quantify because it is infinite. This benefit is not only infinite in the temporal realm, but in the eternal realm as well. Whereas the contingent risk caused by the virus only has the possibility of impacting our lives, the certain benefit of Holy Communion will do so infallibly. It is certainly a laudable, although not obligatory, decision to risk even the most likely, most catastrophic temporal consequences, for the most glorious eternal ones. I cannot in good conscience deny someone that opportunity when I have the ability to provide it. It is also unclear to me just how catastrophic the Corona Virus is for much of the population. There are clearly populations at higher risk than others. However, these risks are deemed manageable for “essential” businesses. If we can make our churches as safe as those, shouldn’t adults be free to patronize our “essential business”? After all, no business is more essential than the Church. (Con nued on Page 7.)

ST. FRANCIS CHURCH, HUMPHREY: Sat, 05/09: 5:30 PM-+Eddie Kresha

Sun, 05/10: 10:00 AM-+Fern Mintken

Mon, 05/11: 8:00 AM-Rita Schumacher

Tues, 05/12: 8:00 AM-+Paul Duesman

Wed, 05/13: 8:00 AM-L/D +Dale & Nell Schumacher Family

Thurs, 05/14: 8:00 AM-L/D +Vic & +Ann Keller Family

Fri, 05/15: NO MASS

Sat, 05/16: 5:30 PM-+Luke & +Arlene Weidner

Sun, 05/17: 10:00 AM-L/D +Anton & +Roberta Buresh Family and +Doris Boesch

HOLY FAMILY CHURCH, LINDSAY:

Sat, 05/09: 5:00 PM-L/D Maynard Geilenkirchen Family, Arlene Schumacher

Sun, 05/10: 8:00 AM-People of the Parish, L/D Norman & Mary Ann Kurtenbach Family, L/D Larry & Linda Formanek Family

Mon, 05/11: 6:00 PM-L/D Swede & Arlene Kurtenbach Family

Tues, 05/12: 8:00 AM-L/D Larry Wessel Family

Wed, 05/13: 8:00 AM-Connie Beller, Darlene Haschke

Thurs, 05/14: 8:00 AM-L/D Novotny Family

Fri, 05/15: 8:00 AM-L/D George & Monica Frisch Family

Sat, 05/16: 5:00 PM-L/D Bud & Lori Bender Family

Sun, 05/17: 8:00 AM- L/D Susie Korth Family, L/D Michael & Regina Dohmen Family

ST. MICHAEL, TARNOV:

Sun, 05/17: 10:30 AM-Angie Kwapnoski Sokal

ST. MARY, LEIGH:

Sun, 05/17: 8:30 AM-Parishioners of Our Cluster Parishes

(WA): Wedding Anniversary

(A): Anniversary of Death

(B): Birthday

CONFESSIONS: DAILY: 7:30 AM-7:50 AM (Before All Daily Masses) SATURDAYS: Lindsay: 4:00 PM-4:45 PM Humphrey: 4:30 PM-5:15 PM SUNDAYS: Lindsay: 7:00 AM-7:45 AM Leigh: 8:00 AM-8:20 AM Tarnov: A!er 10:30 AM Mass (A er Saturday, 6:30 PM Mass)

BAPTISMS: To schedule, please contact Rev. Eric Olsen.

MARRIAGE: Please contact the priest six months before wedding in order to fulfill required wedding prep classes.

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Keith & Julie (Werner) Frauendorfer

KEEP IN PRAYER AS THEY SERVE OUR COUNTRY: Steve Bender, Jacob Williams, SFC Van Dyke,

Joshua Sprunk, Codi Rose Fehringer, Fr. Curt Dwyer, Bryce Bartholomew, Calvin Wiese, Doc Schumacher,

Dylan Preister, John Babl, Patrick Washburn, Craig Prather, Jedd Taff, Brent Kendall, Mitchell Preister,

Cody Ramaekers, Eric and Michelle Oberhauser, Ben Borer, Nicole Thompson, Aaron Wallin

(Please call your parish office to add a name.)

Pastor: Rev. Eric Olsen .............................................. 402-923-0913 .............................esolsen@archomaha.org Rev. Wayne Pavela ........................................ 402-923-0913 To Submit Bulle n Informa on: St. Francis Parishioners ................ kmorfeld@hsfschool.org Holy Family Parishioners ......................... lhfp@lhf.esu7.org St. Mary Parishioners .................. dbrabec@fron%ernet.net St. Michael Parishioners ...... stmichaelstarnov@gmail.com

(For other parish contacts, please see the following pages.)

CHECK YOU PARISH WEBSITE FOR CONFESSION TIMES.

Sat, 5:30 PM Lector-Paul Eisenmenger Servers-No Servers EMHCs-No EMHCs Greeters-No Greeters Gi! Bearers-No Gi Bearers

Sun, 10:00 AM Lector-Gina Eisenmenger Servers-No Servers EMHCs-No EMHCs Greeters-No Greeters Gi! Bearers-No Gi Bearers

May 16-17

Sun, 05/10: *Mother’s Day Thurs, 05/14: *8:30 AM-7 PM-Adora%on Fri, 05/15: *Last Day of School *Parish Office Summer Hours Begin (Tues-Fri, 8 AM-12 PM) *Tui%on & Cafeteria Payments Due

PARISH MINISTERS: Deacon Dennis Anderson ................................................ (402) 920-1380 Deacon Kent Sachau......................................................... (402) 369-1750 Deacon Tim Howard......................................................... (402) 841-3434

Parish Council: Dave Krings ................................. (402) 992-1376 Ken Classen ....................................................... (402) 923-0313

Finance Board: Bryan Reichmuth ........................ (402) 340-6429

School Board: Todd Preister ................................ (402) 454-1302 Lindsey Kosch .................................................... (402) 910-3303

Home & School Associa on: Suzanne Beltz ........ (402) 640-7360 Sarah Classen .................................................... (402) 923-0131

Religious Ed Director: Lori Classen ...................... (402) 923-0987

Daycare Director: Brandi Eisenmenger ................ (402) 923-0585 Server Coordinator: Deb Herchenbach .............. (402) 923-0320

Bulle n Submissions: Ka%e Morfeld .................. (402) 923-0913 .... kmorfeld@hsfschool.org

Finance Office: Lisa Krings ................................... (402) 923-0913

Parish Office Secretary: Karen Wieser ................. (402) 923-0913

Alumni Rela ons Coordinator: Missy Braun ....... (402) 923-0818

Prayer Line: During Office Hours - Parish Office .. (402) 923-0913 A!er Office Hours - Connie Foltz .......................... (402) 920-3222

Pastoral Minister: Diane Zach.............................. (402) 920-0617

Gi# Shop: Julie Krings .......................................... (402) 992-4151

ST. FRANCIS SCHOOLS: Principal: Jennifer Dunn ............................. jdunn@hsfschool.org Jr./Sr. High School: ................................................. 402-923-0818 Elementary School: ................................................ 402-923-0611

Church/School 19/20 Fiscal Year Budget $1,979,168.63

Fiscal YTD Church/School Total Income $1,413,956.07 Fiscal YTD Church/School Total Expenses $1,404,998.45 Surplus/(Deficit) $ 8,957.62

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS:

DEBT REDUCTION 2nd COLLECTION: $

2nd COLLECTION: ON HOLD

Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday - 8:00 AM-3:30 PM

WEEKLY CHURCH CLEANING CHAIRMEN:

Dean & Laurie Krings - 402-920-0397 Tim & Beverly Zach - 402-923-1831 Spencer & Mandi Wieser - 402-270-3678 Sam & Emily Zach - 402-920-1625 Dave & Kris%e Stricklin - 402-920-0800 Adam & Karen Wie-eld - 402-923-0125 Gary & Kim Bender - 402-923-0195

SACRISTY & FLOWERS CHAIRMEN: Terry & Bunny Preister - 402-923-1200 Karen Lang - 402-923-0230 Dave & Julie Krings - 402-992-4151 Randy & Janelle Foltz - 402-920-1569 Jus%n & Britney Foltz - 402-920-0381 Randy & Laurie Eisenmenger - 402-923-0820

VACUUMERS: Lyle & Sue Babel, Dale & Gina Eisenmenger

It’s Your Turn To Bring A Dessert: 3:30 PM in the parish hall. You can plan to serve eight to twelve ladies.

Friday, March 27: Monday, March 30:

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GO TO WWW.FACEBOOK.COM AND SEARCH “HUMPHREY ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH”

FOR BREAKING INFORMATION.

April 2020 SCRIP sales totaled !3,850.

Total profit from sales came to !151.12.

Order SCRIP from the parish office [402-923-0913] and you will be financially suppor%ng our school!

Would you like to win $20,000 IN CASH! GET YOUR TICKET NOW, BEFORE WE’RE SOLD OUT!

St. Francis is hos%ng a raffle, giving one very lucky winner $20,000 in cash! Tickets are $250 each and only 200 !ckets will be sold. Tickets can be purchased at the parish

office or from a St. Francis finance board, parish council or school board member. The winning %cket will be drawn on May 23. All proceeds benefit St. Francis Parish.

*WE HAVE NO DINNER COMMITTEE FOR THE 2020 PARISH BAZAAR! No, that is not a typo—we have NO dinner committee to head up the 2020 parish bazaar dinner. We need SEVEN parishioners to volunteer to be on the dinner committee, THREE for this year and FOUR for next year. If you have not volunteered for this committee in the past (or even if you have and are willing to do it again), please call the parish office at 402-923-0913.

*HSF UNIFORM EXCHANGE: What can be donated?: White or navy blue polo shirts; blue, black or khaki pants; uniform-approved shorts and skorts; St. Francis uniform sweatshirts (elementary and high school); Flyer gear (non-dated). Where do I take my items?: Items for dona%on can be dropped off at the high school office Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or at Paula Kosch’s home. If you are unsure what can be donated, please drop off to us and we will donate unusable items to the Simon House. Ques ons: Call or text Paula Kosch (402-270-3726) or Lindsey Kosch (402-920-3303). *CERTAINTY IN THE MIDST OF UNCERTAINTY: During these uncertain %mes, there is one thing that remains certain and never-changing—the Real Presence of our Lord Jesus in the Eucharist. Adora%on will con%nue to be every Thursday from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM. If you feel called to sit for an hour with the Blessed Sacrament, please call the parish office at 402-923-0913 to fill a %me slot. WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE REMEMBER SOCIAL DISTANCING.

Fri, 05/15: *Last Day of School *Tui on & Cafeteria Payments Due

*SCHOOL FAMILIES: THE DEADLINE to return your 2020/2021 registra%on packets is this Friday, May 15. You may drop them off at the parish office or bring them to school when you drop off your children’s schoolwork.

*IMPORTANT TUITION ASSISTANCE INFORMATION! 2020/2021 SCHOOL YEAR TUITION ASSISTANCE REQUEST—DEADLINE EXTENDED!: May 1 was the deadline to return the Tui%on Assistance Request forms. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this deadline has been extended to May 30. ALL families reques%ng any type of assistance MUST submit this form. NO REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED a!er this date!

St. Francis School Website:

www.hsfdispatch.org password: GoBigBlue

Facebook: Search “Humphrey St. Francis School”

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Wed, May 13 EMHC to MNLH-On Hold

Sat, 5:00 PM Lector-Jean Kurtenbach Servers-No Servers EMHCs-No EMHCs Gift Bearers-No Gift Bearers

Sun, 8:00 AM Lector-Michael Weeder Servers-No Servers EMHCs-No EMHCs Gift Bearers-No Gift Bearers

Sun, May 17 EMHC to MNLH-On Hold

MAY 13-17

Frances Korth Erv & Roy Zach

Please take home one of the crosses with prayer cards and return to the back of church at the end of the month.

PARISH MINISTERS: Rev. Jim Novotny (re%red) ....................................... (402) 281-5610 Holy Family Parish Office: ...................................... (402) 428-2455 Holy Family Parish Office (FAX): ............................ (402) 428-5205 Parish Project Center: ............................................ (402) 428-2204

Holy Family School: ................................................ (402) 428-3215 ............................................... (402) 428-3455 Holy Family School (FAX): ...................................... (402) 428-3231 Holy Family Daycare: .............................................. (402) 428-9070

Parish Bulle n Submissions: Ann Weeder ............. (402) 428-2455 .......... lhfp@lhf.esu7.org ONLINE: Holy Family Parish Website: ...................................... lhfparish.com Holy Family Daycare Website: ............. lhfdaycare.wordpress.com Holy Family School Website: ............... lh>ulldogs.wordpress.com

PARISH STAFF: School Principal: Andy Bishop Parish Council/Finance President: Mark Stock School Board President: Leon Wiese Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight: Roy Zach Catholic Order of Foresters, Chief Ranger: Virgil Preister Ladies Guild President: Jeane?e Korth PRE Coordinator: Chris%ne Fossen Youth Ministry Director: Norma Preister Daycare Director: Michelle Shemek

Monday & Wednesday - 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Friday - 8:30 AM-12:00 PM

Feel free to clean any %me except when Mass is being offered and during Eucharis$c Adora$on. If you are unable to come, please get a subs%tute.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Sun, 05/10: *Mother’s Day Tues, 05/12: *8:30 AM-Midnight-Adora%on

FUTURE EVENTS: June 14: *First Holy Communion June 26-27: *Pivot Days (TENTATIVE) Aug. 23: *Bazaar

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Sun, 8:30 AM Lector-Jay Knaak Servers-No Servers EMHC-No EMHCs Gi! Bearers-No Gi Bearers

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*THANK YOU to the families of Ivan & Lorraine Zabka for their VERY generous dona%on to St. Mary ’s parish and cemetery in their memory. *FLOWERS: If you would like to bring in spring flowers from your garden, they would be welcomed! The Easter season goes through May 29. Please call Rita Reichmuth with any ques%on at 402-910-6472. *LIKE AND FOLLOW St. Mary’s on Facebook! Just search for “St. Mary’s Catholic Church-Leigh, NE”. *CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE at h?p://bit.ly/stmaryleigh for general informa%on and a link to our bulle%ns. *TUESDAYS - “DAY OF PRAYER”: Everyone is welcome to come to church on Tuesdays, any %me from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Come in and spend some quiet %me in prayer. PLEASE KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST SIX FEET BETWEEN YOURSELF & OTHERS DURING THIS TIME.

*PLEASE BE SURE TO USE THE CDC AND STATE GUIDELINES IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND MASS....... if you or someone in your household are sick or don’t feel good stay home, wear a mask to and in Church, if you are considered high risk stay home and please remember to social distance yourself from others.

Sun, 10:30 AM Lector-Informa!on Not Available Servers-No Servers EMHC-No EMHCs Greeters/Gi! Bearers-No Greeters/Gi Bearers

Money Counters for March.: On Hold

Church Cleaning: On Hold Helpers:

May 17

FINANCE COMMITTEE: President: Mitch Dohmen Vice President: Robert Brandl Secretary: Mindy Stock Deacon Louis Dohmen

Joy Hemmer Mike Johnson Adam Korth Sco? Rosenthal

PARISH MINISTERS: Deacon Louis Dohmen .................................................. (402) 270-2032 ............................ deaconlouisd@hotmail.com St. Michael Parish Office: ........................................ (402) 923-0913 St. Michael Email: ............................. stmichaelstarnov@gmail.com Mail Address: ..................... P.O. Box 162, Humphrey, NE 68642 Finance, Records and Bulle n Submissions: Mindy Stock ....................................... (Home) (402) 923-0677 ............................................ (Cell) (402) 367-2231 .............................. stmichaelstarnov@gmail.com PRE Director: Michelle Brandl ............................... (402) 923-1308 .............. rbrandl@megavision.com Parish Hall: .............................................................. (402) 246-4821 Parish Hall Schedule: Ruth Mausbach .................... (402) 246-2421

PARISH MINISTERS: St. Mary Parish Office: ............................................. (402) 487-2666 Bulle n Submissions: Melissa Brabec ..................... (402) 992-0287 ..... dbrabec@fron%ernet.net

Sun, 05/10: *Mother’s Day

Sun, 05/10: *Mother’s Day NOTE: PRE updates will be sent via text.

Adults ............................................................$ .00 Students ........................................................$ .00 Plate ...............................................................$ .00 Total Collec%on .............................................$ .00

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*FROM THE FAMILY OF MRS. LILA BROCK: Mrs. Brock is re%ring, she will be unable to have a typical send off or re%rement party so instead we would like to honor her with a card shower. Mrs. Brock started teaching science at Lindsay Holy Family in the fall of 1979. In 1981, she started teaching at Humphrey St. Francis and was asked to start teaching Spanish as well. She learned Spanish with her students those first three years. In 1998, she began teaching at Lakeview. 22 years flew by and now Mrs. Brock is ready to re%re. If Mrs. Brock made an impact on your future by teaching you Science or Spanish, helping you experience new cultures, or by being a mentor we are asking that you take a minute to send a note. Mail can be sent to: Lila Brock, 24634 355th St, Pla?e Center, NE 68653. Emails can be sent to: lilabrock21@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 1st Reading: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Resp. Psalm: Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20 2nd Reading: 1 Pt 3:15-18 Gospel: Jn 14:15-21

SUNDAY, MAY 10 1st Reading: Acts 6:1-7 Resp. Psalm: Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 2nd Reading: 1 Pt 2:4-9 Gospel: Jn 14:1-12

The most important person on earth is a mother. She cannot claim the honor of having built the Notre Dame Cathedral.

She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any cathedral — a dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her

baby’s body. The angels have not been blessed with such a grace. They cannot share in God’s creative miracle to bring new souls to heaven.

Only a human mother can. Mothers are closer to God the creator than any other creature.

God joins forces with mothers in performing this act of creation… What on God’s earth is more glorious than this: to be a Mother.

(Con nued From Page 1) We will make every effort to ensure our churches are as safe as they can be. But, particularly in the reception of Holy Communion, we cannot do so perfectly. Even if we could, there is still risk in coming to church, maybe even more. Those who are uncomfortable accepting those risks are not less holy, less dedicated, or less loved because they choose to encounter Our Eucharistic Lord differently in a pandemic. Conversely, those who choose to come to Mass may be acting selfishly because their desire for Lord is clouding their obligation to others. However, I refuse to deny the opportunity to receive Jesus to those that are willing to accept the risks. Mass will continue to be livestreamed. If you are unsure whether or not to attend Mass, STAY HOME. Please pray for me and our parishes. I am certain that the Lord will use this time of suffering to open our hearts to an ever increasing outpouring of His Love . Blessings,

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