March 9, 2014 St. Isidore Church, Columbus, Nebraska

March 9, 2014
St. Isidore Church, Columbus, Nebraska
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Gifts of Treasure
for March 2, 2014
Sunday
— $17,437.82
Children
— $
128.81
Maintenance — $
55.00
Mass Intentions
Monday, March 10
8:10 AM Tony Krings
Tuesday, March 11
8:10 AM † Greg Diederich
Wednesday, March 12
8:10 AM † Allen Donahey
Thursday, March 13
8:10 AM † Jeanette Koch
Friday, March 14
8:10 † Ted Ludden
3 PM (Golden Living Center)
† Robert Kreizinger
Saturday, March 15
8:10 AM † Rosie Haun
5:30 PM † Wayne Grosserhode
& † Reinold Rhode
Sunday, March 16
7 AM † Duane Wiese
9 AM Our Parishioners
11 AM † John O’Brien
March 9-16 readings
Sunday: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7;
Romans 5:12-19 or 5:12, 1719; Matthew 4:1-11
Monday: Leviticus 19:1-2, 1118; Matthew 25:31-46
Tuesday: Isaiah 55:10-11;
Matthew 6:7-15
Wednesday: Jonah 3:1-10;
Luke 11:29-32
Thursday: Esther C:12, 1416, 23-25; Matthew 7:7-12
Friday: Ezra 18:21-28;
Matthew 5:20-26
Saturday: Deuteronomy
26:16-19; Matthew 5:43-48
Next Sunday: Genesis 12:14a; 2 Timothy 1:8b-10;
Matthew 17:1-9
Dwain Owens
Christian Financial
Consultant
In Loving Remembrance
Gifts have been received for the St. Isidore Church Capital
Campaign Fund in memory of Dan “Putsi” Buggi from Rodney
& Lori Jarecki; Ray Eusterbrock from family and friends; Pat
Galley from Richard & Mary Goc; and Bill Kurtenbach from
John & Christine Solerno, Leonard Wiese, Dolores Wieser,
Colleen Willman.
Gifts have been received for the St. Isidore Church Stained
Glass Fund in memory of Dan “Putsi” Buggi from family and
friends; Ray Eusterbrock from family and friends; and Pat
Karsk from family in the amount of $10,000.
Gifts have been received for the St. Isidore Church Endowment
Fund in memory of Pat Karsk from family and friends.
A gift has been received for St. Isidore Church in memory of
Karen Novak from Paul & Brenda Jazwick.
Gifts have been received for St. Isidore School in memory of
Pat Karsk from family and friends.
Pictorial Directories available in church
The new St. Isidore Church Pictorial Directories are being
handed out in the church narthex March 8-9 ONLY AFTER
Masses. If you had your picture taken or submitted a photo with
$10, you are entitled to a book. Those that submitted a book
need to get in the line for “Those that submitted a photo” to pick
up a book (and photo when applicable). Beginning Mon., March
10, not the 17th as previously announced, books will be
available to pick-up or buy for $10 each.
Immaculee’s return set during Lent
Immaculee Ilibagiza’s “Weekend of Hope and Healing” is
March 28-29, 2014, at St. Isidore Church. Details are available
ONLY at www.immaculee.com or by contacting Annette Micek at
402-750-0961 or mommicek@hotmail.com.
FamilyTime
In this fast-paced world, let Lent stand for retreat, as it did
for the early Christians. One idea is to try slowing down by
giving up technology on Sundays. Instead of everyone burying
their noses in a computer, tablet or phone, talk a walk together
or play a board game as a family. What are some other ways
families can slow down this Lent?
- from Our Sunday Visitor Inc.
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Local and Area Fish Fries
March 14, 5-8 PM, Divine Mercy Parish, St. Mary Social
Hall, Schuyler; $9/adult, $4/child age 6-12; carry-out
available; Women of Divine Mercy bake sale.
March 21, 4:30-8 PM, St. Benedict Center, Schuyler;
$9/adult, $5/child age 6-12; 402-352-8819, retreats@stbenedictcenter.com.
Local Ministries, Meetings and Events
The Word Among Us study group, Mondays, Picket
Fence, 9:30 AM; Kathryn, 402-564-8657.
Substance Abuse Recovery Support Group, Wednes-
days, 6-7 PM, Catholic Charities, 3020 18th St. Suite 17;
Mitch Shemek, 402-563-3833 ext. 718.
CDA Court Little Flower 988, Mon., March 10, 7 PM, KC
Hall; Education Contest awards announced.
KC Council 938 Breakfast, Sun., March 23, 7:30 AMNoon, KC Hall; pancakes, sausage, hash brown potatoes and more; $6/adult, $3/child; carry-out available.
Living with Diabetes featuring C.J. Zimmerer, former
Husker football player; Tues., April 1, 6:30 PM, Columbus Community Hospital Third Floor Conference room;
pre-registration required by March 25; 402-562-4462,
columbushosp.org.
Area Events
Praying the Scriptures with the Sisters, Mondays, 7:30
PM, Immaculata Monastery, Norfolk; 402-371-3438.
AA and Al-Anon, Tuesdays, 8 PM, St. Andrew Church,
Bloomfield; open meetings last Tuesday of each month.
“Personality and Prayer,” March 15-16, St. Benedict
Center, Schuyler; retreats@stbenedictcenter.com. 402352-8819.
St. Patrick’s Carnival, Sun., March 16, 11 AM-2 PM,
Boone County Fairgrounds, Albion.
John Michael Talbot in concert, St. Mary Church, Norfolk; Thurs., March 20, 7 PM; Fri., March 21, 7 PM; love
offering to be taken to support the performer’s ministry.
Healing Masses with Alan Ames; Fri., March 21, 2014,
6:30 PM Rosary, 7 PM Mass, St. Benedict Church, Yankton, SD; Sat., March 22, 2014, 6:30 PM, Lady of Lourdes
Church, Omaha; and Sun., March 23, 6 PM, Mary Our
Queen Church, Omaha; www.alanames.org.
“Drinking Deeply from the Well: A Reflection on Jesus
and the Samaritan Woman,” March 22, St. Benedict
Center, Schuyler; $30 (lunch $10.02); 402-352-8819;
retreats@stbenedictcenter.com.
88th Annual Jiggs Dinner, March 23, 11 AM-1 PM, St.
Rose of Lima Community Center, Genoa; $9/adult, $5/
child; dinner and raffle tickets available at the door.
2014 Vocations Summit, April 26, 8 AM-2 PM, St. Patrick
Church Delaney Hall, Fremont; lunch provided; RSVP
by April 16, vocations@archomaha.org, 1-888-303-2484
ext. 3010; watch bulletin for more information.
2014 Heartland Catholic Men’s Conference, Fri., Aug. 1,
Christ the King Church, Omaha; confessions, 6 PM; rosary, 6:30 PM; opening prayer, 7 PM; $10/ticket at
Adoremus Books, Gloria Deo, KVSS studios,
www.archomaha.org/mensconference; watch bulletin
for more information.
Purple Prayer Sunday 3/16
The American Cancer Society Relay for
Life is sponsoring Purple Prayer Sunday
March 16. Everyone is encouraged to wear
purple to church in honor of cancer survivors. Watch the bulletin for special prayer
cards and survivor request forms. If you are
a survivor, please prayerfully consider participating in the Relay for Life June 28 at
Pawnee Park in Columbus.
Students can call for hours
St. Isidore students at Scotus and in Confirmation needing church service hours can
call the church office at 402-564-8993 days
Mon.-Fri. regularly to check on
Soup Supper
opportunities.
to raise funds for
NOTE: This offer
Lynette’s Capital One
is only good unBowl Dancers
til March 28; do
Sun., March 9,
not call or come
St. Isidore Cafeteria
to the office for
4-6 PM
service hours
$6 per adult
after this date,
$3 per child
but continue to
watch the bulletin for future opDesserts also for sale
portunities.
A Glance at the Week
Sunday, March 9
Walking With Purpose, family room, Noon.
Soup Supper fundraiser, see above.
Monday, March 10
Walking With Purpose, family room, 9 AM.
Spanish Adoration, chapel, 9 AM.
KC Rosary, church, 6 PM.
Walking With Purpose, convent, 7 PM.
Tuesday, March 11
Walking With Purpose, family room and library, 7 PM.
Liturgy Committee, music room, 7 PM.
KC Officers, convent, 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, March 12
PRE, school, 6:30 PM.
Collision with Fr. Roza, convent, 7 PM.
Thursday, March 13
Walking With Purpose, family room, 2 PM.
Prolife Holy Hour, church, 2 PM.
Youth Group Butter Braids, convent, 3:30 PM.
Friday, March 14
Divine Mercy Chaplet, church, 12:15 PM.
Stations of the Cross, church, 7 PM.
Saturday, March 15
Men’s Lenten Breakfast, cafeteria, 6:15 AM.
Reconciliation, church, 3:30-5 PM.
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Volunteers needed with Gala dinner
Scotus Gala needs volunteers to serve dinner April 5 and
clean up April 5 and 6. Saturday adult volunteers get free admission, a bid card and a prime rib dinner. Saturday student
volunteers earn Living the Faith hours and pizza. Details available at 402-564-7165 ext. 109 or jschueth@scotuscc.org.
Workers needed at Winter Jam concert
Street Team and Lottahands Event Promotions are looking
for volunteers to work at Winter Jam 2014 Sun., March 30, at
the Civic Auditorium in Omaha. Go to www.lottahands.net for
volunteer opportunities. For concert details, contact 402-3411500, omahacivic.com, jamtour.com or PremierProductions.com.
Guide offers thousands of opportunities
Looking for volunteer opportunities for a week, month or
year? Contact Catholic Volunteer Network for a free copy of
“Response 2014,” which contains more than 200 programs and
thousands of opportunities to serve those in need at 800-5435046 or info@catholicvolunteernetwork.org.
St. Isidore Church
3921 20th Street, Columbus, NE, 68601
Phone: 402-564-8993; Fax: 402-564-8955; E-Mail: isidore@megavision.com
On the Web: www.saintisidores.com; www.saintisidoreyouth.com
Regular Weekend Mass Times: 5:30 PM Saturday; and 7, 9 & 11 AM Sunday
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:30-5:00 PM
Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage: Call the rectory for information.
Sacrament of the Sick: Anyone who is seriously ill, or about to undergo
major surgery, is encouraged to call the Rectory to schedule a time to receive
the sacrament. In emergencies, call immediately.
Pastoral and Administrative Staff
Rev. Joseph Miksch, Pastor
Rev. Andrew Roza, Sacramental Minister
Laurie Hergott, Secretary
Mary Peterson, Business Manager
Andy & Carolyn Anderson, Deacon couple John & Marlene Konsel, Deacon couple
Virginia Semerad, Music Ministry Director
Mary Miksch, P.R.E. Director
Virgil Tworek-Hofstetter, Youth Ministry
Kevin Ingemansen, St. Isidore Principal
Carmen Podolak, Fr. Price Preschool
Phone Numbers
Rev. Joseph Miksch .............................................................................. 564-8993
St. Isidore School .................................................................................. 564-2604
Fr. Price Child Care Center ................................................................... 563-2305
Music Ministries ................................................................................... 562-7220
Parish Religious Education ................................................................... 246-5455
Youth Ministry ..................................................................... 564-3522, 270-2162
Scotus Central Catholic Jr./Sr. High School ........................................ 564-7165
Prayer Line ..................................................... .................... 564-8762, 564-8778
Catholic Charities .........................................................................................563-3833
Hispanic Ministry ................................................................................. 564-7151
For Nationwide Mass Times and Locations: 410-676-6000; Masstimes.org.
Mass Intentions
To schedule mass intentions, call Laurie at the rectory (402-564-8993) on
Monday or Friday, 8:30 AM-Noon and 1-5 PM.
Bulletin Submission Deadline: Noon Friday unless otherwise noted.
Quilting Ladies Items for Sale: Call 564-6034 or 564-6362.
Simon House Thrift Store: 1853 10th Ave., 564-8444; 10 AM-5:30 PM Mon.,
Tues., Wed. and Fri.; 10 AM-6:30 PM Thurs.; and 10 AM-4 PM Sat.
March 15-16 Mass
Assignments
Sat., March 15, 5:30 PM
Greeter(s): R./M. Rinkol
Ushers: W. Babel, I. Backes,
W. Bernt, B. Zegar
Servers: A. Perault, A. Peterson,
J. Salerno, N. Schumacher
Reader: R. Perault
EMHCs: S. Beiermann, B. Beller,
M. Birkel, J. Bulkley, M. Fehr
Sun., March 16, 7 AM
Greeter(s): J./P. Zuerlein
Ushers: B. Belina, J. Donoghue,
J. Ebner, D. Hegemann
Servers: E. Bock, N. Donoghue,
C./G. Groene
Reader: D. Kuhlen
EMHCs: R. Blaser, M./R. Goc
Sun., March 16, 9 AM
Greeter(s): J./E. Jakub
Ushers: R. Reisdorff, R. Torczon,
J. Vaughn, D. Wagner
Servers: E./M. Goc, D. Tworek,
M. Johansen
Reader: C. Burkhardt
EMHCs: M. Evans, B. Hergott,
H. Hughes, E. Jakub, D. Olmer
Sun., March 16, 11 AM
Greeter(s): R./K. Schaecher
Ushers: D. Adkisson, E. Harms,
J. Feldhaus, D. Mroczek
Servers: B./W. Lehr, W. Obal,
M. Mausbach
Reader: J. Pillen
EMHCs: C. Krings, H. Krings,
K./T. Loeffelholz, J. Nienaber
Christian Mothers annual
dues of $12 are past due.
These funds allow Christian
Mothers to host the annual
Salad luncheon and give
assistance to various needs
of the parish.
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Youth Ministry news
Lunches for March 10-14
Collision meets with Fr. Andrew Roza
Wed., March 12, 7 PM, at the St. Isidore Convent. For more information, call Virgil at 402
-270-2162; Molly Lenihan, 402-910-0299; or
Mike Krzycki., 402-564-5619.
Youth Mission 2014 is heading to Chicago, the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in
South Dakota or San Diego in for a week in
July. Call Virgil at 402-270-2162 to get
signed up.
Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) for college
students and high school juniors and seniors is March 14-16 and June 13-15, all in
Elkhorn; March 22-24 in Crofton; and July
19-21 at Tintern Retreat Center. Call Virgil
at 402-270-2162.
Quest for 9th– and 10th-grade students
is March 29-30 at the Tintern Retreat Center. Space is limited, so call Gene Schumacher at 402-564-0258 soon to sign up.
At St. Isidore School, milk, water and salad
bar are offered daily. Menu subject to change
due to a funeral or availability. USDA is an
equal opportunity provider and employer.
Music leaders for next week
Catholic radio seeks callers
L. Salyard, V. Semerad, T. Wittwer, B.
Hissong, T. Chase, J. Pauley, M. Albracht, P.
Engel, C. Pryzmus, K. Shemek, P. Stutman
and D. Ernesti are slated to lead music at
Masses March 15-16.
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Monday: Spaghetti with meatballs & peas
Tuesday: Chicken nuggets and fries
Wednesday-Friday: No school; spring break.
Clare, Francis 2 last in series
“Clare and Francis Part 2” about Ss.
Clare and Francis, will be shown Sun.,
March 9, 6 PM, in the Scotus Central Catholic High School Little Theater. The main east
doors open at 5:45 PM. No food or drink allowed except bottled water.
2 more Early Bird winners
Congratulations to The Hair Cut Shop and
Theresa Kumpf, winners of the early-bird drawing for free Scotus Gala Car Raffle tickets.
Spirit Catholic Radio needs volunteers for its
Spring Care-a-thon, making outbound reminder calls March 24-28, 9 AM-5 PM, from the Omaha studios. For details and to sign up for a 2hour shift, call Cheryl at 402-571-0200.
Apply now for JC Camp
JC Camp 2014 is looking for campers in
grades 9-11 for June 5-8 and June 19-22!
Those wanting to attend can pick up registration forms in any of the three Catholic
parish offices or the Scotus office during the
school day. Cost is $90 per camper. Don’t
delay as space is limited.
Celebrating 50 years
as a parish family
Time is running out as tickets are going fast
for this event starring Maria Vargo!
Tickets are free (limit of 10), required to get in and available
at any of the 3 Catholic parish offices in Columbus. Rides
are available by calling Paulette, 402-276-5883. The
program is 90 minutes long and appropriate for ages 12+.
Sponsored by Columbus Catholic Parishes & Knights of Columbus.
Sun Catchers/Ornaments
$13 ea.
and
T-Shirts
$9/child
$10/adult
($12 each for
2XL and larger)
Available in the church office
2014 St. Isidore Mardi Gras Raffle Winners
Ruth Brichacek, $1,000
Tom Kratochvil, $500
Don Schrad, $300
Keith Albracht, Maxine Wessel, Marty Feldhaus, Rich Jablonski, Tim Engel and Amy
Newman, $100 each
Justin Zakrzewski, Diamond Cross Necklace from Craig & Mary Clare and Kelly Jewelry
Myra Rogan, Whole Processed Hog from Pillen Family Farms
Alvina Schumacher, $300 Cash from Dr. John & Kathe Beauvais
Carroll Ebner, $50 Cash from Roger Iwansky and American Family
Jerome Slusarski, $200 Cash from Tom & Lois Bertsch and Edward Jones
Dan Rief, $100 Cash from Dubas Refrigeration
Virginia Semerad, 18 Holes of Golf for 2/w cart from Mike VunCannon and the Elks Pro
Shop
Rose Quattrocchi, $50 Cash from Bob Wick and Unico Group
Neal Kratochvil, $25 Gift Certificate from Laurie Walker and Alternative Fashions
Tami Clark, $50 Gift Certificate from Barb Duffy and Barbara Jeans
Tom Lange, $250 Cash from Jeff Johnson and Columbus Bank & Trust
Ev Blahak, $50 Cash from Dr. Steve & Elizabeth Mancuso
Jeanine Trofholz, Basket of Goodies from Kathy Johnson and First Nat’l Bank
Lisa Henke, $50 Cash from Dr. Rex & Elizabeth Kumpf; and $50 Cash from Tom & Theresa
Kumpf and Remax Total Realty
Kathleen Johnson, $50 Gift Certificate from Jack & Kathy Nosal and Taco Johns
Marty Eaton, $25 Gift Certificate from Joyce Thompson and Design Team
Dick Keller, $25 Cash from Galen Kehrli and Bank
Tom Jarecki, $50 Cash from Jay & Jeanine Trofholz
Betty Sprunk, $25 Gift Certificate from Joe Steffensmeier and Gene Steffy Ford
Jill Zaruba, $100 Cash from Tom & Mary Maul
Susan Pokorny, $50 Scrip of choice from Tom & Danelle Kratochvil and Edward Jones
Jo Sokol, $50 Cash from Don & Kathy Dreesen and Home Real Estate
Arlene Steffensmeier, $250 Cash from Dan Neville and American Heartland
Jerry Paprocki, $100 Cash from Dann Smith and Pinnacle Bank
Rose Nelson, $50 Cash from Kim Hoefer and C21 Realty Team
Norma Krzycki, $100 Cash from Dwain & Jill Owens and Dwain Owens Enterprise
William Policky, $25 Gift Certificate from Eldon & Nadine Engel and Prestige Cleaners
Maralee O’Neill, $25 Cash from Larry O’Neill and First Nebraska Bank
The St. Isidore Mardi Gras committee is grateful for all the donations to the raffle, the printing of
the raffle and dinner tickets, Hy-Vee for the flowers and balloon and Joyce Neville for the door
prize.
St. Isidore Pastoral Council Minutes
February 18, 2014
The Vice President called the meeting to order with the following members present: Father Joe Miksch, Mary Birkel, Jeff Christensen, Chuck McCumber, Bonnie McPhillips, Don
Mroczek, Howard Smith and Joe Wieser. Excused absent were Kathy Shemek and Neal
Suess. Others present: Mary Peterson and Steve Zach.
The January minutes were approved as presented. (Birkel/McCumber)
Finance Reports: Mary Peterson presented the Financial Reports for January. The reports were approved as presented. (McPhillips/Wieser)
Committee Reports:
Building Committee: Steve Zach presented the following report:
Preventative Maintenance Contract: The contract with M & O Door Products is up for renewal. Following discussion, the Council recommended renewing the contract to maintain
the doors in the church and school at the current price or with a reasonable increase approved by Father Joe. (Birkel/McPhillips)
School Roof Repair: The project is on schedule with Central Insulation and Roofing to
complete the project this summer.
Garage Doors: The garage at 3820 20th Street is being used as a maintenance shop. The
garage doors will be updated as needed.
Written Reports: Written reports were received from Youth Ministry and PRE.
Christian Mothers: Thank you to the Christian Mothers for the $5,000 donation.
Prayer: Jeff Christensen gave the prayer.
Old Business:
Annual Archdiocese Campaign: The Archdiocesan goal for St. Isidore Church for the current campaign is $65,683.12. To date $65,382.99 (99.5%) has been donated by 399 families.
House Located at 3820 20th Street: A discussion was held concerning the various options
for disposal of the home. Included were: taking bids to remove the home, an auction to move
the home or demolition. No action was taken.
Scotus Educational Fund (SEF) Drive Report: Father Joe reported that 101.4% of the goal
of $1,300,000 has been attained. The total is $1,317,856.10 from 873 donors.
Investments: A proposal was presented from Dwain and Tyson Owens, Strategic Legacy
Advisors, Inc., concerning options for investments. After discussion, Father Joe and Mary
Peterson with advice from the Finance Council will consider the options.
New Business:
Declining Enrollment Meeting: Father Joe reported that a meeting of the three Catholic
schools is scheduled for March 27th to discuss various options in dealing with declining enrollment. Mary Birkel volunteered to represent the Pastoral Council.
Other Business: None
next regular meeting of the Pastoral Council is scheduled for March 18, 2014.
The meeting closed with a prayer.
Howard Smith, Secretary