The Bells of St. Mary’s Cathedral Weekly Bulletin

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 20, 2017

Gospel — Jesus told the Canaanite woman of great faith, “It shall be done as you wish” (Matthew 15:21-28).

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Mass & Calendar

August 20, 2017

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Mass Schedule & Intentions Day/Date

Upcoming Events

Time

Name of Intention

Mo. 8/21

7:00 am

Jerome Gawrych †

Tu. 8/22

7:00 am

Ruth Pokorney

We. 8/23

7:00 am

The Intention of the Priest

We. 8/23 (Sp)

5:15 pm

Concepcion Alvarado †

Th. 8/24

7:00 am

Wilbur McHugh †

Th. 8/24

5:15 pm

Jason Ogden

Fr. 8/25

7:00 am

The Intention of the Priest

Fr. 8/25

5:15 pm

Khloe Papousek

Sa. 8/26

7:00 am

The Intention of the Priest

Sa. 8/26

5:00 pm

Larry Dubas †

Su. 8/27

7:00 am

The Intention of the Priest

Su. 8/27(Sp)

8:15 am

Pro Populo

Su. 8/27

10:00 am

David McHugh †

Noon

The Intention of the Priest

5:00 pm

Augustine Pedroza

Su. 8/27 (Sp) Su. 8/27

August 13th Sunday Collection Regular Collection

$13,144.00

Parish Debt Collection

$1,366.00

Bulletin Deadlines All articles must be e-mailed to: [email protected]. Friday, August 25th for Sunday September 3rd For more information call Barbara at 384-2523 ext 233 Do you have a minute?

Monday, August 21 7 am Mass (English) 7 pm Knights of Columbus

1pm Quilters

Tuesday, August 22 7 am Mass (English) 10 am EP

Adoration

Wednesday, August 23 Adoration 7am Mass (English) 1 pm Red Cross Blood Drive 4:45 pm - 5:10 pm Confession 4pm Quincenera Rehearsal 5:15 pm Mass (Spanish) 6-7 pm Religious Ed Registration

Thursday, August 24 7 am Mass (English) 10 am EP Rosary (Sp) 4:45 pm - 5:10 pm Confession 4:45 pm Pro life Rosary 5:15 pm Mass (English) 6pm Apologetics Class (Sp)

1 pm Quilters

Friday, August 25 7 am Mass (English) 4:45 pm -5:10 pm Confession 5:15 pm Mass (English) 7 pm Divine Mercy Sp

6pm Apologetics Class (Sp)

Saturday, August 26 7 am Mass (English) 11am—Noon Confession 10 am Quincenera 5 pm Mass (English) 6pm Spanish Youth 7 pm Prayers (Sp)

10 am Spanish Choir

Like our page and you will receive the meditation of the day, the Saint ( Blessed) of the day/story and the Sunday, August 27 Gospel of the day to your page in each morning. 7 am Mass (English Great way to start you day! 8:15 am Mass (Spanish) Check us out on Facebook: St. Mary’s Cathedral 10 am Mass (English) Grand Island Ne Noon Mass (Spanish 2 pm Spanish Pre Baptism Class 5 pm Mass (English) 3pm El Pescador Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017 Observe what is right, do what is just; for my salvation is about to come, my justice, about to be revealed.

Eucharistic Adoration 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month

— Isaiah 56:1

Note/Ministry Schedule

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My good friends in Christ Jesus, Today we move ahead in our reading of Matthew’s Gospel. Last week we read about Jesus walking on the water and the disciples’ confession of faith that Jesus is the Son of God. If we were reading Matthew’s entire Gospel, we would have read about Jesus’ debate with the Pharisees about Jewish purity laws. Jesus argues that it is not what goes into us that makes us unclean; he is referring to the strict Jewish dietary rules. Instead our words and our actions—what comes out of us—make us unclean because they emerge from a heart that is unclean. Knowing about Jesus’ debate with the Pharisees helps us to understand today’s Gospel. In fact the story heightens the surprise and shock we feel as we hear Jesus’ exchange with the Canaanite woman. The woman, who is not Jewish, approaches Jesus, requesting that he heal her demon-possessed daughter. At first Jesus ignores her; he says nothing. The disciples ask Jesus to send her away, and Jesus agrees, remarking that he was sent to minister to the Jews alone. The woman persists, paying homage to Jesus, and yet Jesus denies her request again. He even insults her, using a Jewish word of derision for Gentiles, “dog.” But the woman cleverly turns Jesus’ insult into an affirmation of faith. Only then does Jesus grant her request and heal her daughter. Jesus’ unresponsiveness to this woman may strike us as uncharacteristic or shocking. Yet in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus’ ministry is directed primarily to the people of Israel. At only a very few points, such as the one found in today’s Gospel, do we find Jesus anticipating the later Christian ministry to the rest of the world. Behind Matthew’s text we can hear this early Christian community’s struggle to understand how God’s selection of Israel is consistent with two events: Israel’s rejection of Jesus and the Gentiles’ acceptance of Jesus. Just as Jesus was surprised by the faith expressed by the Canaanite woman, so too the first Christians were surprised that the Gentiles would receive the salvation God offered through Christ. In today’s second reading from Paul’s letter to the Romans, we hear the apostle Paul considering this same concern. The faith that the Canaanite woman expresses is an affirmation of and confidence in God’s abundant mercy. Yes, salvation comes through Israel, but it overflows for the benefit of all. Thanks be to God. Fr. Jim

Sunday’s Ministry Schedule (August 26th and August 27th) 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/ E. McMahan Monaguillos

Open

E. Leon G. Leon G. Ramirez R S. Ramirez R J.N. Tomas

J. Spotanski C. Phillips

C. Molina D. Romero J. Mejia V. Castellanos A. Soberanis

E. Merritt I. Merritt L. Ripp

Eucharistic Ministers

G. Stittsworth R. Sekora K. Douglas Deacon P. Donner

Open R. Stoltenberg M. Stoltenberg Deacon Open

E. Ramos C.M. Pascual M. E. Melendez M. Matias G. Torres O. Torres I. Rodriguez R. Tomas G. Morales

C. Ponec D. Sweley S. A. Ference Deacon Open

C. Molina M. Molina A. Mendoza N. Mendoza J. Mejia J. Mejia E. Linares M. Rivera J. Romero

B. Nordhues J. Nordhues Open Deacon Open

Lectors

A. Stittsworth

G. Meyers

R. Ramirez J. Calmo H. Bravo

C. Ponec

J.L. Fierro E. Fierro M. Aguayo

J. Zahm

Ushers/ Ujieres

Open

M. Carreon

A. Nicolas F. R. Lopez S. J. Bernabe T. Francisco F. Sebastian M. Mateo

L. Cornelius P. McPhillips C. Egnoske

A. Ramirez O. Ramirez M. Pena B. Marquez C. Pedro R. Marquez

Open

If you cannot serve your scheduled time, please find a substitute, thank you

Parish Information

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Prayer Requests

Director of Religious Education

Please remember the following in your prayers: Thomas Pokorney,Jordan Barker, Wauneta McGowan, M.P. ,Gary Meyers, Pedro Fernandez, Deanna Konrad, Barbara Bosak, Jan Shafer, Joyce “Curtis” Rice, Mayilyn Ihnken, Gretchen Eakes, Julia Conde, Susan Carreon. New additions to the prayer list are in blue. Names will remain on the prayer list for two months, can be extended. Must have permission of the person or by a family member. Please call the Parish office 384-2523 Ext. 233. To request that a name be added to our St. Mary’s Prayer Chain Please call Shirley at 384-7332 or Joy at 379-4741.

Religious Education class registrations will be accepted Wednesday, August 23rd from 6 pm-7 pm at the Cathedral directly following Wednesday evening mass for grades K-12. I will have a registration table at the back entry of the church for those who would like to register for fall classes beginning September 27th. Mrs. Mary Lee Dey will also be accepting registrations for Parenting Classes which will be offered during student Religious Education class time as well. If you have any questions, please contact Barb Ernst 308-384-2523 ext 213, leave a message and we will return your call as soon as we can.

A big Thank you for all those who volunteered to help make our 2017 Confirmation Retreat on Sunday, August 13 a Faith-filled day for all involved. Special thanks to Dave Berreckman . Dave Military Names lead the Retreat with prayer, faith and wisdom. A blessing for We pray for the following parishioners family and friends the students as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation who are currently serving in the military: New names in blue on Sept. 10, 2017. Barb Ernst 1St RTBN Tyler Kluthe SPC Amy Schneider Prayers Sgt Ryan Twehous 1st Lt. Jordan Hughes SPC Kevin Donovan SPC. Jessica Paup As the new school year arrives – we offer these two prayers for students and teachers. They both can be found in: SP Force Gunner SSgt. Ron Cameron II WO TJ Cameron Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers HM2 Andrew Dodendorf LTC Chad Sekutera Prayer for Students Major Sam Schneider Specialist Chad Holmes Lord our God, Sgt. Noel Jones Commander Douglas E. Kennedy in your wisdom and love MSgt. Jeffrey D. Michalski Msgt. Timothy Mahoney you surround us with the mysteries of the universe. USMC Sgt. Brandon T. Russell Send your spirit upon these students If you know someone who is in the military and would like to have and fill them with your wisdom and blessings. their name included in this space please email the information to Grant that they may devote themselves to their studies [email protected] with name and rank. Thank you. and draw ever closer to you, Mary’s Closet Weekly Special the source of all knowledge. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Thrift Store: August 21st—August 26th Amen. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Prayer for Teachers Jewelry clearance sale 75 % off Lord God, your spirit of wisdom fills the earth and teaches us in your ways. 300 Club Winner of the week Look upon these teachers. Let them strive to share their knowledge with gentle patience Josie Reyes $30.00 and Shannon Narber $75.00 and endeavor always to bring the truth to eager minds. Congratulations! Grant that we may follow Jesus Christ, the way, the truth and Attention Lectors the life, forever and ever. Amen. Cathedral Ladies Dues The lector schedule is being revised effective September, 2017. If you would like to change your day and/or time or if you no longer Please pay $5 yearly dues by placing your dues in an envelope wish to be a lector, please contact Glenda at 308-379-9325 or with Cathedral Ladies and your name, phone number and [email protected] by August 22, 2017. address. You can place it in the offering basket or bring it to the church office. A GOOD PRAYER Every woman of the parish is a member. Our purpose is A good prayer, though often used, is still fresh and fair in the eyes and ears of heaven. —Thomas Fuller

1. To unite the women of the parish to serve the Lord. 2. To serve funeral dinners and provide food for parish events. 3. To help clean and maintain the Cathedral and Cathedral Square We meet the 2nd Monday of the month in Cathedral Square.

Parish Information Today is the concert! A benefit concert for Joanie Eickoff given by Dianne Schneider, Claudette Sekutera, Amy & Andy Schneider, Jeanne Allen, and Sue Stueben will be held at the Cathedral Sunday afternoon, Aug. 20th, 3-4:30 pm.

Page 5 Continuing God’s Good Works Capital Campaign Our campaign goal is to raise $2 million. The Bishop is donating at least $1 million to the campaign, leaving $1 million for the parish to raise. We currently have $2,065.176.00 pledged. Out of the amount that has been pledged, we have received $385.776, which is 36%. This means we have reached our goal of $2 million! Thank you to everyone who has continued to pledge to the campaign. With these additional pledges we may be able to add some additional items to the campaign. Our priority is updating the heating and air conditioning system in the church. With your help, this dream may be possible!

You may have seen some flyers in church telling about Joni Eickhoff, one of our parishioners and a dear friend of mine, who needed a stem cell transplant to extend her life and because of the circumstances it was not covered by insurance. A few years ago, Joni was one of the driving forces of why I recorded a CD. She encouraged & supported me and promoted the CD for me. I DCCW Fall Institute did not want to do a concert at that time despite her many Theme: Let’s Talk Our Walk requests, but now that seems to have a purpose. We'll be doing September 15, 2017 some songs from the CD, a few good hymns from church, some St. Josaphat Parish Loup City, NE 9 am to 3 pm old classics, and a couple of surprises! You might even find yourself tapping your toes at times! I think you will find it an Abide Adoration enjoyable time and most of all a time of fellowship and loving our neighbor! There is no charge but a freewill offering will be Come sing, pray and worship Jesus, Sunday, August 27, 2017 at available. Joni has an amazing story in the August 11th West St. Leo's from 7pm to 8 pm. We invite you to spend time growing Nebraska Register! Hope to see you on August 20th! closer to Christ and receive graces which flow from the Eucharist! Thank you, Dianne Families Grow Vocations Treasures from the Cathedral Teach the Lives of the Saints. Help your children grow, Mary’s Closet (Thrift Store) has St. Mary’s according to their age, in their relationship with God and Cathedral cards and pencil holders and Pew knowledge of their faith. The lives of the saints are a great source Hat Clips for sale in the store. of inspiration for children—and adults. Celebrate the patron saint They are package of 1 for $10. days of your children. Help them to know who their patron saints We still have some slate still too!!! are, as well as the virtues that marked their lives. Stop by and grab a piece of memory from our Cathedral! Are you thinking about joining the Catholic Church? The RCIA group meets weekly between September and April. The weekly meetings are about 1 1/2 hours. In addition, there are several special events for the RCIA candidates. These meetings do two things: teach the candidates about the Catholic Church, and allow sponsors, candidates, and team members alike to share their faith experiences. Each meeting focuses on a specific topic, such as the Scripture, social teaching of the Church, or the meaning of the Eucharist. The process ends with baptisms, confirmations, and first communions in a beautiful ceremony the night before Easter. If you have considered brushing up on your faith or would like to be a sponsor for a candidate or team member, call Fr. Jim 384-2523 ext 201

THE POWER OF PRAYER Much prayer, much power! Little prayer, little power! No prayer, no power! —Anonymous

Mary’s Closet Eclipse Special Thrift Store: August 21st only Monday Anything Black 50 % off

Daycare/Parish

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News/Spiritual

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Today Readings First Reading — Thus says the LORD: “Stand firm in justice; do what is right” (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7). Psalm — O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67). Second Reading — The gifts and the calling of God are unable to be revoked (Romans 11:13-15, 29-32). Gospel — Jesus told the Canaanite woman of great faith, “It shall be done as you wish” (Matthew 15:21-28). CALLED TO ACT IN GOD’S NAME “Let all the nations praise you!” (Psalm 67:4) today’s psalm response exclaims. In the psalms and other Hebrew scriptures, this kind of invocation is actually an invitation to God to act, to intervene in human lives in a manner that will cause everyone— not just the Chosen People—to give praise. Stated a bit more strongly, it is something of a “put up or shut up” challenge to God, the sort of strong statement the psalmists of Israel, trusting in their intimate and loving relationship with God, were not afraid to make. The Gospel has its own exclamation, announcing the appearance of the Canaanite woman with “Behold!” (Matthew 15:22) “Behold!” is a scriptural flag that tells us that God is about to act or announce something through an individual or a situation. In the case of Jesus, God was going to act through this woman, whom nobody among Jesus’ followers would have believed to be an agent of the divine will. Like the psalmists, we might passively inform or perhaps even actively challenge God to do something so that everyone will come to belief, but God will always turn the tables on us. It becomes our calling, our duty (as it was for Jesus) to behold the situations and persons of our daily lives so that God can act through us, so the Kingdom can be announced through our living. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Pius X The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Rose of Lima St. Bartholomew St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz Blessed Virgin Mary

St. Mary’s Cathedral Eucharistic Adoration Prayer Intentions Vocations. That many people may hear the call of Christ and follow Him in the priesthood and religious life. Pro Life. That all people will come to value human life as God’s precious gift to be accepted and loved rather than a burden to be destroyed. Holy Father’s Prayer August 2017 Artists: That artists of our time, through their ingenuity, may help everyone discover the beauty of creation. Word of Life “The effectiveness of our commitment to peace depends on our understanding of human life. If we want peace, let us defend life!” Pope Benedict XVI, Morning Address, September 15, 2012, Apostolic Journey to Lebanon © 2012 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Once the way was cleared for additional Eucharistic Prayers, those who were appointed to compose them had to look deep within the tradition for sources. One of the prescriptions for new prayers was that they be “unencumbered by useless repitition.” From the start, therefore, the writers knew that the old Roman Canon, which had the priest bowing and crossing himself many times in a long, complex prayer, was not a model of simplicity. Aside from the prayers treasured by Eastern Christians, there is an obvious model from ancient Rome. For about a hundred years now, the historical text “Apostolic Tradition” has shed some light for us on the shadowy shape of worship in the early church. In it, its author, Hippolytus, took care to record the actual texts of worship used at the time. He himself has a shadow side, since he was so ardently conservative in his tastes that he broke ties with the Bishop of Rome and became first in the line of history’s antipopes. At the eleventh hour, however, he reconciled with his enemies and actually died a martyr. In fact, he was shipped off to the Sardinian mines as a slave with the true pope as his companion in chains. Because his tussle with the pope was over theological innovations and not liturgical texts, we are sure that his account of the style of Eucharistic Prayer in the third century is accurate. It forms the core of today’s Eucharistic Prayer II. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Parish Information

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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 Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 pm or by appointment.

PARISH STAFF/ ADMINISTRACIÓN PARROQUIAL (308) 384-2523/ (308) 384-2527 (fax) [email protected] www.stmarysgi.com Facebook: St. Mary’s Cathedral Grand Island Ne Pastor: Rev. James Golka, ext 201 [email protected] Associate Pastor: Rev. Scott Harter, ext 204 [email protected]

Adoration, Healing Mass, Chaplet, and Rosary

Secretary: Ms. Wendy Ruiz, ext. 220 [email protected]

First Friday Rosary – 4:50 pm before 5:15 pm Mass

Bi-Lingual Secretary/Secretaria: Mrs. Patty Zuniga, ext 221 [email protected]

24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration – 2nd/4th Tuesday Chaplet of Divine Mercy – Second Tuesday-2:50 pm Anointing Mass- (English) – Second Thursday- 11 am Rosary for Pro Life – Every Thursday 4:45 pm z

El Pescador Rosary – Every Tuesday –6 pm Daily Rosary — After every 7 am Mass Devoción a la Divina Misericordia viernes 7pm Religious Ed Class Times (September– April) 6:30 pm -7:30 pm Wednesday Confirmation 6:30– 7:30 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

Director of Religious Education: Ms. Barb Ernst ext 213 [email protected] Sr. Isabel Sandino, ext 213 [email protected] Hispanic Ministry: Mrs. Esther Gomez, ext 300 [email protected] Stewardship and Bulletin Editor Mrs. Barbara Bosak, ext 233 [email protected] Director of Music: Mrs. Terri Osborn. ext 219 [email protected] Maintenance Director: Jim Lehl, ext 226 [email protected] Associate Director: Deacon John ext 226 [email protected] Mary’s Closet: Ms. Ann Baker, 391–1527 [email protected] Immigration Office: Carmen & Jacinto Corona 308-381-2855 Ext. 301 Parish Administrator: Mrs. Judy Priess, 398-4047 [email protected] Cathedral Daycare Director: Mrs. Judy Priess, 398-4047 [email protected] or [email protected] Assistant Director: Ms. Sarah Garduno 398-4047 [email protected]

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. If you or a family member is in the hospital and would like a visit from one of our priests – please call the office 384-2523

The Parish Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Mary’s Closet

Cathedral Daycare

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 [email protected] Mary’s Closet

St. Mary’s Immigration Office– 308-381-2855 Monday ~ Closed -Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am – Noon and 1-5:30pm Saturday: By Appointment Only ~ Sunday ~ Closed Bilingual NFP- - - Planificación Natural Familiar Mr. & Mrs. Chávez (308) 383-1199/ (308)383-1474

NOW ENROLLING Combined Child Care/ Preschool Program No need to worry about how to get your preschooler to daycare. Our year-round preschool program for ages 2 to 5 provides the best of both worlds. Stop by for a tour! 308- 398-4047 We have transportation for school age students of Wasmer, Gates and Dodge for afterschool. 5:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday 6 weeks to 12 years Call for availability. All Faiths Welcome!

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Información de la Oficina de Educación Religiosa:

Platica Pre-bautismal en Agosto La siguiente plática para poder bautizar es el domingo Las inscripciones para Educación Religiosa serán aceptadas el 27 de Agosto a las 2pm. Las personas interesadas en miércoles 23 de agosto de 6pm-7pm en la Catedral directamente tomar esta plática, por favor de comunicarse con anticidespués de la misa del miércoles para los grados K-12. Yo pación a la oficina durante horas de operación. Las horas de tendré una mesa de registro en la parte trasera de la iglesia para operación son lunes a jueves de 8:30am-4:30pm. Llámenos al aquellos que quieran registrarse para las clases de otoño a partir (308)384-2523. No se permite que nadie tome la plática sin del 27 de septiembre. La Sra. Mary Lee Dey también estará haberse registrado previamente. aceptando inscripciones para las Clases de Padres que serán ofrecidas durante el tiempo de clase de Educación Religiosa. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese conmigo al 308-384-2523 ext 213, deje un mensaje y le devolveré su llamada tan pronto como pueda. Muchas gracias por todos aquellos que se ofrecieron voluntariamente a ayudar a hacer nuestro Retiro de Confirmación 2017 el domingo, 13 de agosto un día lleno de fe para todos los involucrados. Gracias especialmente a Dave Berreckman. Dave condujo el Retiro con oración, fe y sabiduría. Una bendición para los estudiantes mientras se preparan para el Sacramento de la Confirmación el 10 de septiembre del 2017. Barb Ernst Concierto En Beneficencia Puede que haya visto algunos folletos en la Iglesia hablando de Joni Eickhoff, una de nuestras parroquianas y muy querida amiga mía, que necesitaba un trasplante de células madre para prolongar su vida y debido a las circunstancias no estaba cubierto por su seguro medico. Hace unos años Jodi fue una de las personas que me apoyo y impulso a que hiciera la grabación de mi CD. En esos momentos ella también quería que hiciera un concierto pero sentí que no era el momento adecuado. Ahora si es el momento y con un propósito. Vamos a tener un concierto en beneficencia a Jodi, el domingo 20 de agosto de 3-4:30pm. No habrá cobro fijo pero si es necesario un donativo en la puerta. Todos están invitados a que nos apoyen y a que vengan a pasar un buen rato escuchando hermosos cantos. Gracias y que Dios los bendiga-Dianne Schneider.

¿Puedes ayudarnos? Muchas familias han hecho promesas y pagos a la Campaña “Continuando con las Buenas Obras de Dios”. Somos bendecidos por su generosidad y corazones fieles. Debido a su generosidad, actualmente estamos buscando ver la posibilidad de mejorar o reemplazar la calefacción y el enfriamiento para el edificio de la Iglesia. Si aún no ha hecho una promesa - cualquier promesa adicional puede hacer esto posiblemente. Ninguna promesa es demasiado pequeña. Las tarjetas de compromiso están en la entrada principal de la iglesia en el estante especial del panfletos.

EL PODER DE LA ORACIÓN ¡Mucha oración, mucho poder! ¡Poca oración, poco poder! Ninguna oración, ningún poder. —Anónimo

Se acerca el comienzo de un nuevo año escolar-ofrecemos estas dos oraciones por los estudiantes y por los maestros. Las puede encontrar en: Catholic Household and Prayers Oración por los estudiantes Señor nuestro Dios, En tu sabiduría y amor Nos rodean con los misterios del universo. Las Familias Crecen Vocaciones Envía tu espíritu a estos estudiantes Enseñe las vidas de los santos. Ayude a sus hijos a crecer, Y llénalos con tu sabiduría y bendiciones. según su edad, en su relación con Dios y el conocimiento de su Concédeles que puedan dedicarse a sus estudios fe. Las vidas de los santos son una gran fuente de inspiración Y acercarse cada vez más a ti, para los niños y para los adultos. Celebre el día del santo patrón La fuente de todo conocimiento. de sus hijos. Ayúdelos a saber quiénes son sus santos patrones, Te pedimos esto por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén así como las virtudes que marcaron sus vidas. Oración para los maestros Mary’s Closet/Tienda de segunda mano Agosto 21 al 26 Señor Dios, tu espíritu de sabiduría llena la tierra Y nos enseña venta de liquidación hasta el 75% de descuento en joyería. tus caminos. Concédeles a estos maestros. Horarios para comprar y para aceptar donaciones: Lunes & Que se esfuercen por compartir sus conocimientos con paciencia Miércoles de 1-4pm y los Sábados de 10am-3pm. Y que siempre traigan la verdad a las mentes ansiosas. Recuerden al donar y al comprar en esta tienda estamos apoyan- Concédenos que sigamos a Jesucristo, el camino, la verdad y la do a nuestra parroquia. vida, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

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Page 10 RICA formación para Adultos: Si está considerando sacramento de Bautismo en la Fe Católica, esta bautizado en otra Fe Cristiana y está pensando en convertirse católico, o si ya esta Bautizado en la Iglesia católica y está buscando sacramento de Confirmación las sesiones/clases están programadas para los domingos de 9:45 am -11:30 am que comenzaran en septiembre. Nuestro grupo estará ansioso a darle la bienvenida en este proceso! Sobres Para La Campaña En la parte de atrás de la iglesia encontrara un estante con sobres para la campaña. Por favor de poner sus nombres y número de miembro en cada sobre. Comenzando en el mes de septiembre podrá encontrar sobres para la campaña en cada paquete que les llegara a su casa. Si tiene preguntas por favor llame a la oficina parroquial con Judy Priess 384-2523 ext. 228. Husker Harvest Days/Dias de Cosecha Calendario de Eventos Las personas interesadas en ayudar con los puestos de comida, o en cualquier otra cosa, por favor de llenar la aplicación de voluntario en la página 6 de este boletín. También puede encontrar la información más detallada. La aplicación se debe entregar en la oficina de la escuela católica antes del 28 de Agosto. 24 Horas de Adoración Al Santísimo Comienza el martes 22 de Agosto después de la misa de las 7am por 24 horas. Horarios de Confesiones Regulares Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes de 4:45pm a 5:15pm. Los Sábados de 11am a 12 del medio día. Eclipse Solar 2017 Este lunes 21 de Agosto nuestra nación y nuestro estado estará experimentado un Eclipse Solar. Les pedimos a todos que estén informados y seguros para que puedan ver este fenómeno que va a pasar. Las personas que planean mirar el eclipse deben de usar lentes específicos para proteger sus ojos, lentes oscuros de sol no son recomendables. Que es la cadena de Oración? La cadena de Oración se usa con el propósito de pedir por personas que están enfermas, ya sea de gravedad o personas que se acaban de enterarse de una enfermedad grave. Se toma el nombre y se manda la información a una señora la cual es la encargada ella manda la información a otra señora y ella a otra y así hasta que todas las señoras de la cadena de Oración tienen la información y establecen un momento para todas orar por esta persona. Que son las oraciones en el boletín? En la página 4 del boletín todos los domingos podrán leer nombres de personas que por algún motivo como enfermedad o cualquier otro motivo necesitan oraciones. Los nombres se ponen en el boletín por 2 meses solamente, si después de dos mes si siguen necesitando oraciones, pueden volver a llamar para que se agregue otra vez o llamar antes de que lleguen los dos meses para pedir que se siga poniendo el nombre en el boletín. Las únicas personas que pueden llamar son familiares inmediatos o la misma persona la cual necesita oraciones.

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Don't miss Life is Worth Living: The Bishops' Pro-Life Banquet and Conference hosted by the Bishops' Plan for Pro-Life Activities! Join Archbishop Lucas, Bishop Conley and Bishop Hanefeldt for a social hour and banquet dinner on Friday, September 29 at 5 p.m. at the Cornhusker Hotel in Downtown Lincoln. And on Saturday, September 30, reignite your passion and knowledge of the pro-life movement at the Pro-Life Conference, also at the Cornhusker Hotel. The keynote speaker for the banquet and conference is Wesley J. Smith, J.D., an expert and author in bioethics, euthanasia and assisted suicide. To register for the conference, visit necatholic.org or contact the Nebraska Catholic Conference (402.477.7517). WE KNOW IT HURTS, AND WE WANT TO HELP

3 year Campaign

Trinity Lutheran Church is hosting an ongoing GriefShare support group. This is a 13-week seminar support group for people grieving the death of someone close. It’s a place where they can be around people who understand how they feel and the pain of their loss. They will learn valuable information that will help them through this difficult time in their life. Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family have returned to their daily life routines. Past participants have related how helpful the information and follow-up discussions were to them. New sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 6:30 pm and Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 1:00 pm. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 212 W. 12th Street in Grand Island. The session is free thanks to Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home underwriting the cost of the materials. GriefShare meets weekly and the content is Christ-centered and biblical. The video seminar series features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. These video seminars are combined with support group discussion, by a trained facilitator. Please feel free to call the church office at (308) 382-0753 if you have any questions or would like more information about the GriefShare seminar. Eunice McCarty Director of Family Life Ministries

A reminder that this is a 3-year campaign. You are welcome to make your payments weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually or however you prefer. We will have specially marked “Capital Campaign” envelopes in your envelope packet that you receive in the mail. These will temporarily take the place of the “Building Fund” envelopes. If you do not receive envelopes in the mail it may be because we do not have you registered in the parish. Please go to our parish website under the “Contact us” button to register online. We also have special envelopes available in the pamphlet rack at the entrance of the church. Please write your name on the envelope so that we can help you keep track of your offering. We will be sending periodic letters to remind you of your pledge and keep you up-to-date with the campaign. Many thanks to all who have participated. If we exceed our goal – we will certainly put it to good use trying to better serve God and God’s people here at the Cathedral and in the world around us. Thank you for your prayers and support of your parish.