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The Bells of
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Weekly Bulletin
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday
November 16, 2014
St. Mary’s Cathedral • 112 S . Cedar • P.O. Box 936 • Grand Island, NE
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Mass & Calendar
November 16, 2014
Mass Schedule & Intentions
Day/Date
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Upcoming Events
Time
Name of Intention
Monday, November 17
Mo. 11/17
7:00 am
Louise Borowski †
Tu. 11/18
7:00 am
Lila Rose Wilson
7 am Mass (English)
1 pm Quilters
12:15 pm and 5:15 pm Rosary for Peace
7 pm KC
7 pm Youth Group leaders (Sp)
We. 11/19
7:00 am
The Intention of the Priest
We. 11/9(Sp)
5:15 pm
The Intention of the Priest
Th. 11/20
7:00 am
Mary Elizabeth Kuhn
Th. 11/20
5:15 pm
Carol Ann Smith †
Fr. 11/21
7:00 am
Norm Buck †
Fr. 11/21
5:15 pm
Helen Nordhues †
Sa. 11/22
7:00 am
The Intention of the Priest
Sa. 11/22
5:00 pm - Fr. TP
Leonard Bialy †
Su. 11/23
7:00 am - Fr. RP
Pro Populo
Su. 11/23(Sp) 8:15 am -Fr. JC
Su. 11/23
10:00 am - Fr. RP
Su. 11/23(Sp) Noon - Fr. JC
Su. 11/23
5:00 pm - Fr. TP
The Intention of the Priest
Jack & Dottie Cameron Family †
Domingo Francisco-Toledo †
Mary Elizabeth Kuhn
Tuesday, November 18
7 am Mass (English)
10 am EP Bible Study CS Basement
Wednesday, November 19
7 am Mass (English)
4:45 –5:10 pm Confession
5:15 pm Mass (Español)
6:30 pm Rel Ed Class
7 am Mass (English)
11am—Noon Confession
5 pm Mass (English)
6pm YG (Sp)
$2,477.00
Holiday Bulletin Deadlines
All articles must be e-mailed to:
bulletin@stmarysgi.com
Deadline, Monday, November 17th for
Sunday, November 30th
Deadline, Monday December 8th for
Sunday, December 21st
Deadline, Friday December 12th for
Sunday, December 28th
Deadline December 17th for
Sunday, January 4th
For more information call Barbara at 384-2523 ext 233
Please remember your parish
in your planned giving.
10 am EP Rosary
1 pm Quilters
2pm Tai Chi
6:30 pm RCIA
7 pm DivorceCare
7 pm EP Bible Study
Friday, November 21
November 9th Collection
Parish Debt Collection
7 pm Confirmation Class
7 am Mass (English)
9-10 am Confession
4:45 –5:10 pm Confession
5:15 pm Mass (English)
6 pm EP Bible Study CS Basement
7pm Music/Choir Rehearsal
7 am Mass (English)
4:45 –5:10 pm Confession
5:15 pm Mass (English)
$11,866.50
4 pm Quinceañera Rehearsal
Thursday, November 20
Please note only on Sunday Masses you will notice initials of the
priest that will be saying Mass by that time . The initials for
Fr. Richard—Fr. RP, Fr. Thomas—Fr. TP, Fr. Jose- Fr. JC
Subject to change.
Regular Collection
4pm Rental
7 pm EP Bible Study
7pm Sp Young Adult Gp
Saturday, November 22
8 am EP
9 am EM Gathering
10 am Citizenship Class
2 pm Quinceañera
Sunday, November 23
7 am Mass (English)
8:15 am Mass (Español)
10:00 am Mass (English)
Noon Mass (Español)
5 pm Mass (English)
8:45 am Sunday Rel Ed
10 am RICA (Sp)
2 pm Pre Baptism Class (Sp)
4 pm EP
6pm Music/Choir Rehearsal
Eucharistic Adoration 2nd
and 4th Tuesdays of each month
Thirty-third Sunday in
Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014
Blessed are you who fear the LORD.
— Psalm 128:1a
Ramblings/Ministry Schedule
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Back to a popular topic among Catholic circles—the murdering of bishops. Recently a priest in Kenya was convicting killing his
bishop in 2005. Now the priest himself didn’t do the despicable deed, he hired out. After the bishop began to look into the financial
affairs of the padre the same priest hired four Muslim men to ambush and slay his boss (do Catholic assassins cost more?). The
former pastor and gunmen will appeal the conviction; but it does bring up the question, does this happen often? Certainly bishops,
priests and religious risk their lives every day in countries persecuting Catholics and other Christians; many have died for the
faith. What about good old fashioned murder? One of our former bishops would complain bitterly and with outrage when he read of
bishops being killed in third world countries by rival tribes. This same bishop never seemed to realize that women and children were
also being killed in these intertribal conflicts.
For those of us who are amateur Church historians the topic of Episcopal elimination is an old story found in every epic of the
past two thousand years. The most interesting assassination attempts deal of course with the papacy. Up until 1967 as part of a
Papal Mass, the sacristan (the guy who sets up everything before Mass) would bring three hosts to the Pope; the Holy Father would
watch while the sacristan rubbed a random host over the paten, and then consume it. The sacristan then poured wine into the chalice
and drank it in front of the Pope. Why the host rub and wine consumption at the beginning of Mass you ask? Simple—to avoid
poison. The Venerable Pope Paul VI did away with this ritual calling it unnecessary, but why was it necessary in the first
place? Some past popes and many bishops have died over the millennia under suspicious circumstances; usually related to their not
getting along with the local king/ruler. Others have found the food tasted funny and were soon face to face with Jesus after rival
claimants to the papacy or diocese decided to hurry up the natural progression from life to death. Is it a coincidence that our own
beloved bishop waits to see others eat before he brings fork to mouth?
Murder, however, is serious business and the fact of it happening even in the Church is an indicator of times when people
stray from the path that Jesus has set. We are to use our talents, our gifts for the increase of the Kingdom of God; when we focus on
intrigue and things of this world we bury the gifts and find ourselves on a deviant path, led off course into rivalry, jealousy, prejudice,
greed, etc. We’ve been given great responsibilities by the Lord Himself; use what God gave you and extend holiness to all you
meet. Father Rector
Next Sunday’s Ministry Schedule (November 22nd and 23rd)
Mass
Saturday
5:00 pm
Sunday
7:00 am
Sunday
8:15 am (Español)
Sunday
10:00 am
Sunday
Noon (Español)
Sunday
5:00 pm
Servers/
Monaguillos
* Beginner
Open
Open
E. Leon
G. Leon
JJ Hernandez
J. Spotanski
J. Spotanski
C. Molina
D. Romero
V. Castellanos
L. Ramirez R M
D. Nordhues
J. Rohweder
Eucharistic
Ministers
G. Stittsworth
R. Sekora
K. Douglas
Deacon
P. Donner
J. Shafer
R. Stoltenberg
M. Stoltenberg
Deacon
D. Shafer
E. Ramos
C.M. Pascual
N. Erives
I. Torres
G. Torres
O. Torres
M. Mosqueda
Open
Open
P. Hranac
Deacon
Open
N. Rivera
M. Molina
A. Mendoza
N. Mendoza
J. Mejia
J. Mejia
JJ Escalante
J. Romero
B. Nordhues
J. Nordhues
Open
Deacon
Open
Lectors
G. Stittsworth
D. Tenski
I. Marcos
J. Calmo
H. Bravo
D. Countryman
L. Fierro
E. Fierro
M. Aguayo
S. Dolton
Ushers/
Ujieres
P. Mulligan
M. Carreon
A. Nicolas
L. Cornelius
B. Marquez
Open
H. Castorena
P. McPhillips
A. Ramirez
M. Ceja
C. Egnoske
I. Ramirez
G. Morales
L. Bradley
J. Mateo N.
T. Francisco
J. Ramirez
F. Sebastian
M. Carrillo
If you cannot serve your scheduled time, please find a substitute, thank you.
Parish News
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Prayer Requests
Director of Religious Education
Please remember the following in your prayers:
* Virginia Bedner, Jerome Kosmicki, Susan Puhalla,
Carol Schuster, Gretchen Eakes, Dawn Pirkey,
Lynne Peterson. New additions to the prayer list.
Names remain on the prayer list for two months.
Names may be resubmitted upon request. To request daily
prayers, call the Parish Prayer Chain: Phyllis at 382-0306 or Joy
at 379-4741.
To add or remove a name from this list, please call the
Parish office 384-2523 ext 233
In this week's Gospel reading we hear,
"Since you were faithful in small matters, I
will give you great responsibilities". We are
all destined for great things! Our own
children and those of our Parish are a great
responsibility! This past week with the RE and Confirmation
students we learned about those great people who suffered and
were persecuted for living their life for and with Christ. We also
discussed the Beatitudes. The Lord does work in us, it is then up
to us to listen to his calling and make the right choices. As
Catholics it is our responsibility to not only role model and live
our faith but also to encourage and share our faith. We do this
not only by taking our children to Mass, but by including our faith
and standing up for our faith everyday of our life no matter how
hard that may be. That is what the Saints did.
Please share and encourage your faith with the children. Take
time to help them learn their prayers and read the Bible. It is not
so much memorization as it is to apply the words of the prayers
and verses from the bible to our current life. By living, sharing
and passing of our faith we will increase with great value and we
all may have the chance to reap the rewards of eternal life.
Military Names
We pray for the following parishioners family and friends
who are currently serving in the military: New names in blue
Lance Corporal Ryan Twehous
2nd Lt. Jordan Hughes
USMC LCpl John G. Frankenberg
SPC Kevin Donovan
STG2/ E5 Cesar Soria
SPC. Jessica Paup
SP Force Gunner SSgt. Ron Cameron II
WO TJ Cameron
HM2 Andrew Dodendorf
LTC Chad Sekutera
Major Sam Schneider
Sgt. Christopher Donner
Specialist Chad Holmes
Sgt. Noel Jones
Commander Douglas E. Kennedy
Sgt. Jeffrey D. Michalski
Lt. Col. Brian Jovag
Msgt. Timothy Mahoney God Bless, Mary Rose
USMC Sgt. Brandon T. Russell
Director of Religious ED Office Hours
If you know someone who is in the military and would like to have
their name included in this space please email the information to Mary Rose office hours are: Tuesday 9 am– 2 pm, Wednesday
1 pm -9 pm, Thursday 9 am -2pm, and Sunday 8 am-11a
bulletin@stmarysgi.com with name and rank. Thank you.
You can email Mary at religioused@stmarysgi.com
Mary’s Closet Weekly Special
Hours subject to change.
Thrift Store Nov 17th-22nd
Still need teachers for 3rd & 6th grade Wednesday and
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
6th– Sunday. Also helpers in the classroom or help with
Curtains, Tablecloths, Pajamas, Nightgowns,
special projects. Contact Mary Rose 384-2523 Ext 213
Robes, Hats, Scarves, Gloves 50% off
Advent Retreat
Ziploc type bags are in need
Mary’s Closet
The thrift store is in need of Ziploc type of plastic bags for putting
items in the bags. Small snack to large gallon plastic bags are
welcome. Drop bags off at top of stairs of the store in the Church.
Rosary for Peace—Last day
Monday, November 24th will be our last day for the
rosary due to the colder weather. The Catholic
Daughters wants to thank everyone who participated
in the Rosary for peace in the 12 weeks at 12:15 pm
or 5:15 pm on Monday in the Cathedral. We encourage everyone
to continue saying the rosary at home on Mondays for peace.
Rosary on November 17th and 24th.
New to the Parish
"We give a sincere welcome to all new families moving into
our Parish. Please register in the Parish Office as soon as
possible. Families who plan to move from our parish
community are requested to inform us."
St. Mary’s Cathedral Ladies are sponsoring an Advent morning
retreat on December 6, at Cathedral Square from 9 am until
noon, with registration from 8-9 am Fr. Richard Piontkowski will
present “A Commentary on the Synod on the Family.” Cost is
$10/person (payable at door) and includes a light breakfast and
lunch. Pre-registration is required for food count. Contact:
Marie Schuster (308) 382-5387; De Tenski (308) 381-8348;
Glenda Stittsworth (308) 379-9325.
The retreat is open to everyone.
In Memory
Please remember in your prayers all
the faithful departed members of St.
Mary’s Cathedral
Especially: Dr. Michael McCarty
Mary Caddy
May they rest in Peace.
Parish Information
Christmas Musicians’ Rehearsals
Please mark your calendar now.
Rehearsals will be:
Thursday, November 20, Thursday,
December 4, Thursday, December 11,
Thursday, December 18
Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry…November… Yep, we’re already planning our
celebration of Birth of Jesus, and a key component is YOU! To
enable the maximum number of people to participate, we are going
to have five rehearsals on the six Thursdays prior to Christmas
(no rehearsal on Thanksgiving Day) from 7 – 9 pm in the
Cathedral. While attending all five rehearsals is the goal for
creating a beautiful and inspiring Liturgy, if participants can attend
at least three rehearsals, they should be sufficiently prepared to
take part in the music for Midnight Mass, etc.
Everyone is invited.
Fellowship– Eucharistic Ministers
Come and join us for fellowship where we can gather together for
questions, guidelines and sharing our ministry. Please try to make
one of the following times:
Saturday, November 22nd, 9:30 am
Coffee & rolls (will be provided)
Monday, November 24th, 6 pm
Potluck (bring what you want and let’s
share a meal together- refreshment will be provide)
Let Barbara know which one you are coming too!
Anyone wishing to become a Eucharistic Minister is invited and
encouraged to attend. Questions please contact Barbara Bosak at
384-2523, ext. 233 or bulletin@stmarysgi.com
Lectors: Pick up your workbook
Please pick up your new Workbooks in the sacristy after
Mass. Please note these go into effect
November 30, 2014
Organ for Sale
Mary’s Closet has an organ to sell. May see
the organ in the Church basement by
Mary’s Closet. Questions please
contact Ann Baker at 391-1527
Thank you
Thank you to all of you who have purchased my cd,
"Gratitude." It has been just over a year now that it
was released with half of the sales donated back to
the Cathedral. I'm pleased to say that together we've
given back $750 to St. Mary's! You have helped me
realize a dream by your support and I am deeply humbled and
grateful. I am truly blessed whenever I can bring glory to God
through music and also blessed to be part of such a wonderful
church family! With much "Gratitude", Dianne Schneider
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Parish Nurse’s Notes
November is National Men's Health month. Men rarely talk
openly about their health. It can take a medical emergency to
bring a man to the doctor. The smells of a doctor’s office, and
the people running around in white coats makes guys nervous.
Men all over the world are growing their facial hair for
“Movember,”the charity that raises funds and awareness for
men's health - but it's up to their wives, girlfriends and mothers to
make sure they stay on the right path and get them to important
medical screenings.
For guys in their 20s:
Get medical history and “baseline” data on blood pressure and
cholesterol levels. If there is a family history, start diabetes
testing. Go the dentist annually. Discuss safe sex. About
12,000 cancers associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV)
occur in men each year, and a vaccine series is available. HIV
cases are on the rise, especially among young men. Talk about
testicular cancer, it is the most common cancer among young
men. Do your own screening once a month to look for lumps.
Develop a relationship with your doctor. Set a routine and
develop “healthy habits for life.”
30s:
Check for blood pressure and a lipid profile. Men over 34, should
be tested for cholesterol every five years. In this age group,
about 15 percent of men will have elevated blood pressure.
Discuss eating habits and exercise. There is a national obesity
epidemic, and as men move into their 30s they pick up some
pounds.
40s:
Get screened for diabetes if you have a body mass index (BMI)
greater than 25 and other risk factors.
Start prostate cancer screening with a digital exam and PSA
blood test. About 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed during his lifetime.
Update tetanus immunizations, every 10 years. Get an annual flu
shot.
50s:
Get a colonoscopy. Excluding skin cancers, colon cancer is the
#3 killer of men. Repeat every seven to 10 years, unless multiple
polyps are found. Check for cardiovascular disease risks: blood
pressure (keep below 135/85), lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides)
and diabetes. Discuss weight gain, smoking and alcohol risks.
Check out the five steps men can take to avert a heart attack.
Get an eye exam for glaucoma and a hearing test every two
years.
60s:
If you have smoked more than a pack of cigarettes a year for 30
years or have quit within the last 15 years a chest CT scan can
pick up lung cancer earlier. Keep fit, preferably with weights to
build muscle. Walking is the "superfood" of fitness, experts say.
Osteoporosis poses a risk for millions of older men. Prostate
exams in the 55 to 69 age group are a good age for detection
and aggressive treatment. Check your mental health. Suicide is
the 10th leading cause of death for all ages, men are reluctant to
admit they are depressed. REF: Today.com
Parish News
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St. Mary’s Cathedral
Budget Comparison Report Summary Format
For The Third Period Ended September 30, 2014
——Period To Date ———
Actual
Operating Revenue/Receipts:
General Collections
Restricted Collections
Bequests/ Donations
Interest & Dividends
Other Income
Total Operating Revenues
Operating Expenses:
Salaries & Fringe Benefits
Restricted Collections
GI CCHS Support
Diocesan Cathedraticum
Supplies
Repairs & Maintenance
Utilities
Food
Insurance
Other Expenses
Major Capital Purchase
Interest
Total Operating Expenses
Net Operating Surplus (DEFICIT)
Current
Budget
——Year To Date ———
Budget
Difference
Actual
Current
Budget
Budget
Difference
$56,910
$5,136
$14,320
$1
$44,292
$120,659
$48,000
$7,600
$12,430
$2
$46,323
$114,355
$8,910
($2,464)
$1,890
($1)
($2,031)
$6,304
$152,201
$12,062
$34,730
$2
$72,691
$271,686
$156,000
$20,700
$37,290
$6
$73,519
$287,515
($3,799)
($8,638)
($2,560)
($4)
($828)
($15,829)
$23,085
$5,136
$17,597
$0
$2,200
$7,240
$2,285
$5,773
$9,292
$16,108
$0
$3,783
$92,499
$28,160
$21,871
$7,600
$17,597
$0
$2,794
$7,525
$2,677
$1,913
$7,809
$17,893
$0
$3,717
$91,396
$22,959
($1,214)
$2,464
$0
$0
$594
$285
$392
($3,860)
($1,483)
$1,785
$0
($66)
($1,103)
$5,201
$69,780
$12,062
$52,790
$8,306
$5,461
$28,011
$8,207
$9,908
$20,047
$39,802
$1,474
$11,363
$267,211
$4,475
$65,614
$20,700
$52,790
$8,625
$10,137
$22,575
$9,451
$7,038
$23,427
$37,621
$987
$11,152
$270,117
$17,398
($4,166)
$8,638
$0
$319
$4,676
($5,436)
$1,244
($2,870)
$3,380
($2,181)
($487)
($211)
$2,906
($12,923)
$430
($3,568)
$450
($3,156)
($20)
($412)
$1,430
($8,286)
$1,450
($11,768)
($20)
$3,482
Other Revenue/Expenses:
Cathedral Square Receipts:
Cathedral Square Expenses:
Cathedral Square NET Surplus
(DEFICIT)
Daycare Center:
Daycare Receipts
Daycare Expenses
Daycare NET Surplus (DEFICIT)
($3,138)
($2,706)
($432)
($6,856)
($10,318)
$3,462
$71,658
($73,290)
($1,632)
$72,817
($73,304)
($487)
($1,159)
$14
($1,145)
$215,547
($226,029)
($10,482)
$236,968
($235,391)
$1,577
($21,421)
$9,362
($12,059)
SMIP (Immigration)
SMIP (Immigration) Receipts
SMIP (Immigration) Expenses
SMIP NET Surplus (DEFICIT)
$10,652
($10,714)
($62)
$5,000
($4,316)
$684
$5,652
($6,398)
($746)
$30,947
($29,392)
$1,555
$15,000
($11,698)
$3,302
$15,947
($17,694)
($1,747)
$23,328
$20,450
$2,878
($11,308)
$11,959
($23,267)
$1,508.000
$0
$1,508.000
Combine Net Surplus (DEFICIT)
Diocese Loan-Principal, Balance
If you have any questions please contact Fr. Richard at 384-2523 ext 201 or email: pastor@stmarysgi.com
Cualquier pregunta hablar con el padre Ricardo ext. 201 o por email: pastor@stmarysgi.com
Youth/Parish News
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We have lots of fun here at
Cathedral Daycare. Come join us!
Enrolling ages 2-5.
We never charge extra for
preschool. Ask about our
enrollment special!
Cathedral Daycare
308-398-4047
cathedraldaycare.com
Central Catholic
Central Catholic Fundraisers It’s Crusader Calendar Lottery time at Central Catholic! Purchase 1 for $50 or 3 for $100 and be
entered into a drawing for fabulous cash prizes! One grand prize of $5,000 and two $2500 cash prizes will be drawn the evening of
the 2014 Knight, “A Knight at Tiffany’s” on November 21 and cash prizes will be awarded each week in 2015. Ask a GICC student to
purchase your chance to win, or call the foundation office – 382-5499. Help support GICC and you might also be a big winner! Students remember! For selling 3 calendars you will receive a uniform-free day on December 3rd. For every additional 3
calendars you sell, you will be entered into a drawing for a $250 tuition credit for the 2014-2015 school year! Calendars are a great
way to help support GICC. Thank you to everyone for your support!
A Knight at Tiffany’s: Looking for the opportunity to purchase the perfect Christmas gifts for all members of your family? An adorable
yellow lab pup for the kids, a beautiful piece of jewelry for mom and choose from a fishing, hunting or golfing trip for dad. All of these
items and much, much more will be available at this year’s “A Knight at Tiffany’s” on Friday, November 21 at Grand Island Central
Catholic. Can’t attend? You can still bid with your cell phone on the silent auction items! Call the Foundation office at 382-5499 to
find out how. Calendar Lottery sales are also available at this time. Purchase your calendar today to be entered for fabulous cash
prize drawings! Calendars are 1 for $50 or 3 for $100. Ask your favorite GICC student or call the foundation office to purchase your
calendars today! If you are able to help before, during or after the event, please visit the school’s web site and sign up to help via
Volunteer Spot. There are separate links for adults and students; the links can be found on the scrolling bar on the right hand side of
the home page. Thank you for your willingness to help make this year’s Knight a success!
GICC’s Annual Art and Craft Show Mark your calendar and please plan to join us for our annual Art and Craft Show, sponsored by
the Grand Island Central Catholic Art Club. This year’s event will be on Friday, December 5 from 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday,
December 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vendor registration forms are due by Sunday, November 30. For additional information,
view our vendor information sheet on gicentralcatholic.org.
Central Catholic Cheers! Go! Fight! Win! We can’t think of a better way to spend an evening than by cheering on our Crusader
teams. Our athletics teams are in full swing and would love your support! The feeling of excitement for each game is contagious and
electrifying. You can find the schedule for all sporting events at gicentralcatholic.org.
Christmas Shopping Made Easy Need a Christmas gift for that hard to buy for Crusader? How about a new uniform shirt or
sweatshirt! Orders need to be in by December 1st. Order forms are on the GICC website or by visiting this link. http://swmcdn.com/
site_0428/GICC_DressCodeTopOrderForm103014.pdf
Check out Grand Island Central Catholic page: www.gicentralcatholic.org
News/Spiritual
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Today Readings
St. Mary’s Cathedral Eucharistic Adoration Prayer Intentions
First Reading — The woman who fears the LORD is to be praised Vocations. That many people may hear the call of Christ and
follow Him in the priesthood and religious life.
(Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31).
Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, you are children of the Pro Life. That all people will come to value human life as God’s
precious gift to be accepted and loved rather
light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6).
than a burden to be destroyed.
Gospel — Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you
Holy Father’s Prayer November 2014
great responsibilities (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]).
Loneliness: That all who suffer loneliness may experience the
Thoughts: GET READY
closeness of God and the support of others.
Mentors:
That young seminarians and religious may have wise
The Letters of Paul to the Thessalonians are among his earliand well-formed mentors.
est writings, and are driven by his belief and the belief of the entire early Christian community that the return of Christ was immiWord of Life
nent. Therefore, to devote time or attention to anything else was
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
foolish.
before you were born I dedicated you,
As time progressed, this fervor receded a bit. Today we may
a
prophet to the nations I appointed you.”
wonder, when we hear these readings about the coming endtimes, if we should take them to heart. What should we do when
Jeremiah 1:5 (NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.)
we hear that the day of the Lord will come upon us “like a thief at
night”? (1 Thessalonians 5:2) Does this mean we are to stop our
GOD’S WORD TODAY
long-range goal-setting, get rid of our yearly calendars and plan- During the time of Jesus, a talent was an extremely large sum of
ners, or stop putting money in the college education fund? Of
money. Sixty minas made up one talent and a mina equaled one
course not. What it does mean is that we need to change our
hundred dinarii. Two thousand years ago, an average worker in
lives, living like children of the light and illuminating the world
Palestine earned one dinarius a day. When Jesus told the parable
around us with the light of the gospel. Then, on that day, when the we hear in today’s Gospel, he knew his listeners would realize
details of our daily living become unimportant, we will be ready to that each of the servants had been entrusted with a huge sum of
find our peace and security in Christ Jesus.
money. This money, well invested, had the potential for earning a
tremendous amount more. The spiritual talents entrusted to us
Saints and Special Observances
during our pilgrimage on earth also have the potential for yielding
Sunday:
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
extraordinary results. These spiritual gifts must be invested. In
Monday:
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
other words, they must be used. When used, they help build up
Tuesday:
Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter
the kingdom of God. They bring peace and comfort to the
and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
despairing. They bring the good news to the disenfranchised.
Friday:
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
They bring food and shelter to the hungry and homeless. As the
Saturday: St. Cecilia
liturgical year winds down, this parable asks us to assess the
extent to which we have invested our spiritual talents. Their
potential is extraordinary. How extraordinary are the results of our
investment of them in the last year? From Saint Margaret Sunday
Missal, copyright © J. S. Paluch Company
Feel Rush with Holidays
Does the rush of Christmas preparations keep you from being
present to the spiritual meaning of the Advent and Christmas
seasons? The Benedictine Peace Center at Sacred Heart Monastery, Yankton, invites you to slow down and come to “In the Fullness of Time,” an Advent Retreat on Saturday, December 6, from
9:30 a.m. to noon. Retreatants may choose to extend their retreat
time by staying Friday and/or Saturday night. For more information or to register, call 605-668-6292, or e-mail BenedictinePeaceCtr@mtmc.edu, or go to our webpage
www.yanktonbenedictines.org/Center-events. We will slow down
and experience how God gifts us with special moments in this
holy time.
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En la lectura del Evangelio de esta semana escuchamos, “Puesto
que has sido fiel en lo poco, te daré una gran responsabilidad.”
¡Todos estamos destinados a grandes cosas! Nuestros propios
hijos y los de nuestra parroquia son una gran responsabilidad.
Esta semana pasada con los estudiantes de catecismo y los
estudiantes de Confirmación aprendimos acerca de esas grandes
personas que sufrieron y fueron perseguidos por vivir su vida por
Cristo y con Cristo. También hablamos sobre las
Bienaventuranzas. El Señor trabaja en nosotros, y es entonces
que depende de nosotros para escuchar su llamado y tomar las
decisiones correctas. Como católicos es nuestra responsabilidad
no sólo seguir y vivir nuestra fe, sino también para fomentar y
compartir nuestra fe. Lo hacemos no sólo cuando llevamos
nuestros hijos a misa, sino también con nuestra fe y defender
nuestra fe todos los días de nuestra vida, no importa lo difícil que
sea. Eso es lo que los santos hicieron. Por favor, comparta e
inspire su fe con los niños. Tómese el tiempo para ayudarles a
aprender sus oraciones y leer la Biblia. No es tanto la
memorización, sino la aplicación de las palabras de las oraciones
y versículos de la Biblia a nuestra vida actual. Por vivir
compartiendo y pasando nuestra fe vamos a aumentar con gran
valor y todos vamos a poder tener la oportunidad de cosechar los
frutos de vida eterna. Dios los bendiga, Mary Rose
Horarios de Oficina de Mary RoseDirectora de Educación Religiosa
Mary Rose es la nueva persona encargada del programa de
Educación Religiosa para los grados Kínder-al 12. Esto incluye
todo relacionado a las Primeras Comuniones y Confirmaciones.
Usted puede encontrar a Mary Rose en su oficina los Martes y
Jueves de 9am-2pm, los miércoles de 1-9pm, Domingos 8am11am. Por teléfono al 384-2523 ext. 213 correo electrónico
religioused@stmarysgi.com
El Especial de la semana en Mary’s Closet:Ven a comprar la
semana de Nov. 17-22. Las pijamas, camisones, batas, gorros,
bufandas y guantes están a mida de precio. La tienda está
abierta los Lunes, Miércoles de 1-4pm y los sábados de
10am-3pm.
Necesitamos Tú ayuda El comité de liturgia estarán alistando
los himnos y misales en inglés para este próximo año litúrgico.
Necesitan ayuda con esto, el sábado 29 de noviembre 8am en la
iglesia. Personas con horas comunitarias son bienvenidos a
participar.
En Memoria Amorosa
Recordemos en nuestras oraciones a
todos los fieles que han fallecido esta
semana, especialmente:
al Doctor Michael McCarty y a la
señora Mary Caddy quien por muchísimos años fielmente lavo y
plancho las albas de los padres y monaguillos, manteles del altar
y mucho más. Gracias Mary por tu servicio, siempre serás
recordada en nuestra parroquia como una de las fieles
voluntarias. Que descansen en paz.
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Platica Pre-bautismal para el mes de Noviembre:
El domingo 23 de Noviembre es la siguiente platica prebautismal a las 2pm en el Centro Parroquial. Solamente
se permitirá que tomen esta plática las familias que se han
registrado para tomarla. Los interesados por favor llamen a la
oficina para que se les pueda decir los requisitos necesarios. 308
-384-2523 lunes a jueves de 8:30am-4:30pm.
Rosario por la Paz El ministerio de señoras Católicas invitan a
toda la comunidad a rezar el rosario por la paz. Los lunes a las
12:15pm o a las 5:15pm en la Iglesia. Si no pueden venir por favor de rezar el rosario en su hogar. Esto continuará hasta Nov. 24
Renovación del TPS Hondureños con el TPS, ya pueden enviar
sus aplicaciones para la renovación del TPS. Para más detalles
hablen con Carmen Corona en la oficina de inmigración 308-3812855 por favor dejen sus mensajes si no contestamos.
Danza Rosa de Guadalupe Se invita a los jóvenes , jóvenes
adultos y todas las personas en general a participar en la danza
la Rosa de Guadalupe. Para los horarios y lugares de práctica
por favor de comunicarse con Sergio Gutiérrez al 308-850-0708.
RICA : Recordatorio: clases para adultos se están llevando a
cabo todos los domingos de 10 am a 11:30 am. Todos son
bienvenidos! Si quieren saber y conocer de nuestra Fe y lo que
nuestra Iglesia Católica nos enseña o si le falta uno o todos sus
sacramentos de iniciación (Bautismo, Eucaristía, Confirmación)
venga y le prepararemos para que los obtenga!
Gracias por su atención. Esther Gómez Ministerio Hispano
Celebración de la Virgen de Guadalupe Queridos
parroquianos de Santa Maria! A partir de hoy les hacemos la
cordial invitacion a la celebración de Nuestra Patrona de las
Américas Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe!! En los siguientes
domingos estaremos informando de los preparativos de la
celebración y para esto necesitamos la colaboración de todos
ustedes! Recuerden que comenzamos con la procesión y
rosario y culminamos con la Misa a las 12pm en la escuela
Católica 1200 Ruby & 13th st. este DIA no tendremos Misa de
12 en la Iglesia
La comida es gratis si colaboramos con las cosas necesarias
para la preparación. Desde hoy comenzamos a recibir
donaciones necesitamos: platos, vasos, tenedores y cucharas,
servilletas, condimentos para la carne, sal, aceite, sal sazonadora, chile seco rojo, cebollas, tomates, cilantro, limones, chiles
jalapeños, tortillas de maíz, azúcar, limonada instantánea, yo
estaré en mi oficina domingos por la mañana o si desea dejar su
donación durante la semana favor de hacerlo en horas de oficina.
8:30 am 4:30 pm.
Esperamos contar con su colaboración para que nuestra
celebración sea un éxito!! También les recordamos que los rosarios a la virgen comienzan el 3 de diciembre este año lo haremos
en las casas Yo estaré en la parte de atrás hoy para apuntar a
quien desee tomar un día y culminar con las mañanitas el dia11
al 10pm, en la iglesia y la Misa en honor a la virgen en su día a
las 7pm procedida por el padre Ricardo.
Gracias Dios les Bendiga Esther Gómez Ministerio Hispano
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Noviembre de 2014
Una luz en la oscuridad
Aaron Matthew Weldon
Una persona podría elegir abortar, o suicidarse, por diversos motivos. Una mujer soltera podría sentir que no tiene los medios para
cuidar a un niño. Un esposo con una enfermedad terminal puede no querer que su esposa lo vea sufrir. Las personas sienten el
impulso a realizar estos actos trágicos por motivos profundamente personales. Pero hay mucho más dando vueltas aquí. En estas
historias dolorosas, en las que la gente elige en contra de la vida, se puede vislumbrar un vacío generalizado, una oscuridad
espiritual. Ese vacío no se limita a las personas, sino que es parte de nuestra cultura contemporánea. Una desesperanza oculta
amenaza con penetrar nuestra sociedad secular moderna de hoy.
La cultura occidental se haya inundada por un malestar espiritual que disminuye el deseo humano de preservar la propia vida, de
luchar contra la muerte y de realizar los esfuerzos necesarios para construir un mundo estable para que lo disfruten las generaciones
futuras. La secularización es uno de los principales factores aquí. La pérdida de esperanza en algo eterno, de fe en una realidad que
trasciende lo mundano, ha creado un vacío que puede hacer parecer sin sentido la lucha contra la muerte.
La lucha por la esperanza es real para personas en muy diversas situaciones. Mientras los enfermos terminales con razón captan
nuestra atención, piensa en aquellos que, habiendo sufrido años de reclusión en soledad en el sistema de justicia penal de nuestra
nación, intentan matarse. Para muchas personas, seguir viviendo es una lucha. Cuando las distracciones que nos da nuestra cultura
consumista dejan de funcionar, ¿dónde encontrarán esperanza las personas que sufren?
Como personas de vida, debemos ser personas de esperanza. Nuestros hogares y parroquias deben ser oasis de esperanza en el
desierto espiritual de nuestro tiempo. Un encuentro con un cristiano debería acercarnos a una persona que está poseída por la
esperanza en el Dios que de la muerte da vida. Sin duda, la esperanza no es un optimismo ingenuo. Nuestro Señor esperaba en
Dios mientras lloraba en el Monte de los Olivos a pesar de la oscuridad que amenazaba. La esperanza cristiana se forma en la
prueba del Calvario, cada vez que participamos en el santo sacrificio de la misa.
Una cultura de la vida brota de la esperanza, y sus actitudes y prácticas respaldan la esperanza. Por ejemplo, vemos una cultura
llena de esperanza en las obras corporales de misericordia. Visitamos a una prisionera para recordarle, de una manera tangible, que
no la hemos dejado afuera de las relaciones; que es querida. Enterramos a los muertos, llorando con los que están de luto,
esperando el día en el que los difuntos resucitarán a la nueva vida en Cristo. Damos de comer al hambriento y vestimos al desnudo,
a la espera del día en el que seremos compañeros en el banquete eterno del Reino de Dios.
Los cristianos deben ser personas que se detienen junto a los que han perdido la esperanza y los levantan. En un mundo que ofrece
poco a quienes luchan entre la vida y la muerte, debemos acompañar a las personas en la oscuridad. Nuestra vida debe dar
testimonio de la Luz que brilla en las tinieblas y que las tinieblas no pueden vencer.
Aaron Matthew Weldon es asistente de personal para el Secretariado de Actividades Pro-Vida de la Conferencia de Obispos
Católicos de los Estados Unidos. Para más información sobre las actividades pro-vida de los obispos, visite www.usccb.org/prolife.
Ensayos para los músicos para Navidad
Musicos
Ho, Ho, Ho, Feliz Nov... Sí, ya estamos
A todos los Grupos de música de Santa Maria se les hace una
planeando nuestra celebración del nacimiento atenta invitacion a participar en la celebración de nuestra señora
de Jesús, y un componente clave es USTED!
de Guadalupe
Para permitir que el máximo número de personas participen, va- El 7 de diciembre, en las mañanitas el 11 a las 10, y el 12 en la
mos a tener cinco ensayos en los seis jueves antes de la Navidad misa a las 7. Practica comenzaran domingo 16-23-30 inmediata(sin ensayo en el Día de Acción de Gracias) de 7:00-9:00pm en la mente después de la misa! De igual manera a todo el que quiera
Iglesia El propósito a lograr mientras participamos en los cinco
participar en el coro cantando. Todos son bienvenidos!
ensayos es la creación de una hermosa e inspiradora Liturgia, si Gracias DIOS les Bendiga! Esther Gómez Ministerio Hispano
los participantes pueden asistir a por lo menos tres ensayos,
deben estar lo suficientemente preparados para tomar parte en
la música para la Misa de la media noche, etc. Por favor, marque
su calendario ahora. Los ensayos serán:
20 de noviembre,
04 de diciembre,
11 de diciembre,
18 de diciembre
Todos están invitados.
Esperamos verte en el 13!
Scott Rieker Director de Música Catedral Sta. Maria.
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Parish Information
Weekend Masses–English
Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7 am ,10 am & 5pm
Daily Masses–English
Mon - Sat 7am Thu- Fri 5:15 pm
Horario de Misas-Español
Domingo 8:15 am & Noon
Miércoles 5:15 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Wed - Fri - 4:45 - 5:10 pm & Thursday 9– 10 am
Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 pm or by appointment.
Adoration, Healing Mass,
Chaplet, and Rosary
Hora Santa: Primer Sábado de cada mes a las 7pm
First Friday Rosary– 4:50 pm before 5:15 pm Mass
24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration – 2nd/4th Tuesday
Chaplet of Divine Mercy – Second Tuesday-2:50 pm
Healing Mass- (English) – Second Thursday- 11 am
Rosary for Pro Life– Every Thursday 4:45 pm
El Pescador Rosary – Every Tuesday -6 pm
El Pescador Rosary –Every Thursday -10 am
Daily Rosary—After every 7 am Mass
Religious Ed Class Times (September– April)
6:30 pm– 730 pm Wednesday, 8:45 am-9:45 am Sunday
Confirmation 7– 8:30 pm Wednesday
Marriage: Contact a priest directly at least 4
months in advance of proposed wedding date.
Deposited required.
Children's Baptism: parents are required to
attend a Baptism Preparation class.
Pre-Registration is required.
English class: 2nd Monday of
each month.
Spanish class: 4th Sunday of each month, 2 pm
Deadline for pre-registration is the Thursday before the
class. Please bring: proof of address and your child’s
Birth Certificate. The Godparent (s) must provide
a letter of good standing. Questions? 384-2523.
Mary’s Closet
Mary’s Closet open 3 days a week:
Mondays and Wednesdays 1-4 pm &
Saturdays 10 am– 3 pm
Donations of clothing, small appliances,
toys, home decorations and kitchenware,
but furniture and large electronic will be accepted only
by Ann Baker. Volunteers are welcome to come and
help any time. Questions or to volunteer please contact
Ann Baker at 391-1527 or thriftstore@stmarysgi.com
Mary’s Closet
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PARISH STAFF/ ADMINISTRACIÓN PARROQUIAL
(308) 384-2523/ (308) 384-2527 (fax)
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Associate Pastor:
Pastor:
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associatepastor@stmarysgi.com
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Episcopal Vicar for Hispanic Ministry in the
Diocese of Grand Island, in residence:
Rev. Jose Chavez, ext 211 fatherjchavez@stmarysgi.com
Director of Religious Education
Parish Activities Coordinator:
Mrs. Mary Rose ext 213
Bulletin Editor:
religioused@stmarysgi.com
Mrs. Barbara Bosak, ext 233
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Director of Music:
Secretary/Bookkeeper:
Mr. Scott Rieker ext 219
Ms.
Angelica Calderon ext. 220
music@stmarysgi.com
secretary@stmarysgi.com
Hispanic Ministry:
Bi-Lingual Secretary/Secretaria:
Mrs. Esther Gomez, ext 300
Mrs. Patty Zuniga, ext 221
hispanicministry@stmarysgi.com
bilingualsecretary@stmarysgi.com
Parish Nurse:
Maintenance Director:
Mrs. Kena Zebert RN, ext 235
Deacon
John Farlee, ext 226
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Cathedral Daycare: Director:
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