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4th Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018 Weekly Bulletin

St. Mary’s Cathedral •112 South . Cedar St• Grand Island, NE 68801 •(308) 384-2523 •www.stmarysgi.com

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Knights of Columbus

Catholic School Week January 28th– February 4th

Mass Schedule & Intentions Mass & Calendar January 28, 2018 Page 2

Upcoming Events

All articles must be e-mailed to: bulletin@stmarysgi.com.

Friday, February 2nd for February 11th For more information call Barbara at 384-2523 ext 233

Monday, January 29 7 am Mass (English) 1 pm Quilters

Tuesday, January 30 7 am Mass (English) 10 am EP 6 pm EP 7pm Divine Mercy Spanish

Wednesday, January 31 7am Mass (English) 4:45 pm - 5:10 pm Confession 5:15 pm Mass (Spanish 6:30 pm Rel Ed Classes

Thursday, February 1 7 am Mass (English) 1 pm Quilters 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) 6:30 pm RCIA 6pm Citizenship Classes

Friday, February 2

7 am Mass (English) First Friday 4:45 pm -5:10 pm Confession 10 am Apologetics Class (Sp) 5:15 pm Mass (English) 4:45 pm First Friday Rosary 6 pm EP 6pm Spanish Youth 7 pm Divine Mercy Sp

Saturday, February 3

7 am Mass (English) 10 am Spanish Choir 11am—Noon Confession 7 pm Hora Santa (Sp 5 pm Mass (English) Consecrated Life Mass

Sunday, February 4

7 am Mass (English) Mary’s Table 8:15 am Mass (Spanish) 10 am Mass (English) 9:45 am RICA (Spanish) Noon Mass (Spanish) 3pm El Pescador 5 pm Mass (English) 7:30 pm Bingo

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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 28, 2018 Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the LORD who made us.

— Psalm 95:6

Eucharistic Adoration

2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month

Day/Date Time Name of Intention

Mo. 1/29 7:00 am The Intention of the Priest Tu. 1/30 7:00 am The Intention of the Priest We. 1/31 7:00 am Susan Puhalla † We. 1/31 (Sp) 5:15 pm The Intention of the Priest Th. 2/1 7:00 am The Intention of the Priest Th. 2/1 5:15 pm The Intention of the Priest Fr. 2/2 7:00 am Margaret Kozal † Fr. 2/2 5:15 pm Elizabeth Egger † Sa. 2/3 7:00 am The Intention of the Priest Sa. 2/3 5:00 pm Spanel/Lewandowski Families † Su. 2/4 7:00 am Milton Alvarado Sr † Su. 2/4 (Sp) 8:15 am Pro Populo Su. 2/4 10:00 am Teny Scott † Su. 2/4(Sp) Noon Miguel Vasquez † Su. 2/4 5:00 pm Stephen Golka †

Sunday Collection January 21st Regular Collection $12,834.00

Bulletin Deadlines

Did you know that Fr. Jim does a reflection on the Sunday Mass on our Facebook page

every week?

My good friends in Christ Jesus, This week is a celebration of National Catholic Schools Week. I would like to say a brief word about Catholic education. Catholic Schools have long been a blessing for our youth and for our families. I am the product of sixteen years of Catholic Education. I also have family members who have been teachers and administrators in Catholic schools. I am so grateful for the formation and education that was afforded to me by Catholic schools. I am also very aware of the sacrifice of my parents to ensure that all ten of their children enjoyed Catholic education. That sacrifice was worth it! Here in Grand Island we are blessed with our Central Catholic Middle and High School. Our goal is to continue to strengthen our school and our endowment so that they will be here for a long time. Catholic schools are to compliment the primary role of parents in educating their children. Our schools should be accessible and affordable to all. They should have a strong Catholic identity. We hope that our Catholic school works to evangelize the culture and serve the common good of our community. Our parish works diligently to support our Catholic schools. St. Mary’s currently has 60 students from 38 families who are attending GICC. We have not had this many students from our parish at GICC in many years. I encourage all parents to consider a Catholic school education for your children. I understand that the financial cost might be a detriment for some families. I hope you know that our school does offer financial assistance and scholarships that possibly can help your family. If you are interested in knowing more about this assistance you are welcome to talk with me or with the business office at GICC. Have a blessed week. Fr. Jim

Note/Ministry Schedule Page 3

Sunday’s Ministry Schedule (February 3rd and 4th) 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

Open Open M. Schulte S. Diaz A. J. Madrigal

S. Romero V. Castellanos R. R. Matias J. Mejia S. Ramirez

F. C. Pacheco E. Merritt I. Merritt

Eucharistic Ministers

Open K. Douglas M. Baxa Deacon J. Chmelka

R. O’Connor M. Carreon J. Cronin Deacon J. O’Connor

C. D.L. Cruz M. Kube L. Kube Deacon P. McHugh

E. G. Montejo J.N. Montejo G. Torres O. Torres A. Perez J. Perez M. Aguayo B. Erives M. Romero

Open Open Y. Nuncio Deacon J. Zahm

Lectors M. Baxa M. Stoltenberg D. Varley L. Erives E. R. Mercado V. Mercado

Y. Nuncio

Ushers/ Ujieres

Open M. Carreon

L. Cornelius P. McPhillips C. Egnoske

S. Torres R. Marquez J.E. Bautista H. Castellanos N. Rivera M. Mateo

Open

JJ Hernandez J. Hernandez R C. Hernandez R G. Ramirez R J. N. Tomas

R. Tomas L. Ramirez G. Abarca M. Matias C.M. Pascual M.E. Melendez I. Rodriguez W. Escalante A. Escalante

O. Nolasco D. Lopez R I. Marcos

J.O. Abarca A. Ramirez A. Nicolas V. Jacinto G. Abarca M. Ceja If you cannot serve your scheduled time,

please find a substitute, thank you

Please remember the following in your prayers: Robert Dryer, Tony Bober, Marlene Backs, Monica Rock, Sergio Erives, Eva Mendoza, Gary Peace, Betty O’Hare, Marsha Alvarez, Mary Puente, Tony Puente, Darlene Jansen, Ruth Pokorney, Jordan Barker,

Wauneta McGowan , Gary Meyers, Pedro Fernandez, Deanna Konrad, Jan Shafer, Mayilyn Ihnken, Julia Conde, Susan Carreon. New additions to the prayer list are in blue. Prayer Request is printed for the bulletin only and is public knowledge, please send request to bulletin@stmarysgi.com or call the office 384-2523 Ext. 233. Names will remain on the prayer list for two months, can be extended. Must have permission of the person or by a family member. Prayer chain is a group of people who pray for the request. Please call Shirley at 384-7332 or Joy at 379-4741 for our St. Mary’s Prayer Chain , both are welcome.

We pray for the following parishioners family and friends who are currently serving in the military: New names in blue Gustavo Zavala USMC SSgt SSG Rico Z. Puente 1St RTBN Tyler Kluthe SPC Amy Schneider

Sgt Ryan Twehous Captian Jordan Hughes SPC Kevin Donovan SPC. Jessica Paup SP Force Gunner SSgt. Ron Cameron II WO TJ Cameron HM2 Andrew Dodendorf LTC Chad Sekutera Major Sam Schneider Specialist Chad Holmes Sgt. Noel Jones Commander Douglas E. Kennedy MSgt. Jeffrey D. Michalski Msgt. Timothy Mahoney USMC Sgt. Brandon T. Russell 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 bulletin@stmarysgi.com with name and rank. Thank you.

Thrift Store: January 29th– February 3rd Monday, Wednesday and Saturday

Sweaters 75% off ~ DVD & Books 50% off

Parish Information Page 4 Prayer Requests for the Bulletin

Military Names

Greetings! Our students and Catechists are wrapping up January by practicing prayers, working on preparing for First Communion in April and a very special evening, January 24th, over 55 students received their First Reconciliation!. Thank you Father Golka for arranging extra Priests to assist and help our children receive the Sacrament. Thank you also to Vi Wray, our tireless volunteer who is now donating her time to read Bible stories to students grade K-4. We appreciate all the volunteers who help make our Religious Education program so special!. If you have any questions, please call Barb Ernst at 308-384-2523 ext. 213.

Director of Religious Education

Mary’s Closet Weekly Special

We are having a Parish Festival on Saturday September 8, 2018 here at the Cathedral. We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. We will have food, crafts vendors, games and more! Please contact Barbara at 384-2523 ext 233 or bulle-tin@stmarysgi.com

A free wheelchair ramp is available. This is a standard size ramp for your outdoor front or side steps. Must be able to disassemble and transport the ramp. If you are interested, please call the parish office at 384-2423.

Wheelchair Ramp

Parish Festival Committee

Did you know?

Jeremiah Arends Emily Borges Hunter Borges Elizabeth Calderon David Castillo Leland Coronado Regan Culler Mikah Culler Joselyn Culler Michael Erives Oscar Erives Hailey Ertl Hanna Ertl Jackson Farias Lillian Fisher Bryant Guerrero Johnny Guerrero Isaac HerbekI Jacob Herbek Jesse Hernandez Abigail King Alexander King Madeline King Chance Kizitos Chris Kizitos Faith Koralewski Joseph Koralewski Hayley Larson Moises Llamas

Rylee Lonnemann Carolyn Maser Reid Martinez Jarit Mejia Cesar Montenegro Ishmael Nadir Ali Nowicki Gabriella Nuncio Alberto Ortega Alexis Ortega Jacqueline Ortega Dyami Ortiz Francisco Ortiz Najib Ortiz Andrea Palma Kamirus Puente Kylan Puente Glenda Ramirez Lidia Ramirez Reyna Ramirez Sonia Ramirez Kathryn Rohweder Isaac Ruzicka Noah Ruzicka Michael Sambula-Monzalvo Morgan Schulte Tristen Schulte Cindy Vazquez Gilberto Vazquez Mya Wragge Olivia Wragge

We have 60 students (38 families) who are attending

Grand Island Central Catholic 6th –12th grade who are members of St. Mary’s Cathedral!

Parish Information Page 5 Continuing God’s Good Works Capital Campaign RICA February 1st

The Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick

During these winter months please take care when walking around our facility – especially when there is snow and ice. We have many steps and many places where ice tends to form. Please notice that we have put

snow shovels and ice/snow-melt near many of our entrances. Near these items there is also a clip board with a form. If you are kind enough to help remove snow – or to spread the ice-melt we ask that you please record what you did and the time you did it. This helps us with our Catholic Mutual insurance company requirements.

You are invited to join Fr. Jim Golka as he travels to the Holy Land and Jordan, January 14-25, 2019. Take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Renew your wedding vows in Cana. Celebrate Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. See the caves where the Dead Sea scrolls were hidden. And so much more! Please use the web address below to register now as seats are limited. If you have any

questions, please call Magi Travel at 952-949-0065. More information is also found at: www.magitravelinc.com and look-ing under the “Holy Land” tab.

Pledged by Parish: $1,190.388.00 Payments Received: $625,716.00

Percentage Received: 53%

In celebration of World Marriage Day, St. Mary’s Cathedral is sponsoring an Anniversary Mass on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 5pm. All married couples in the Diocese of Grand

Island whose anniversary is divisible by 5 in the years 2017-2018 will be honored at the Holy Mass. Most Reverend Joseph G. Hanefeldt, Bishop of Grand Island, will preside. All honor couples, please RSVP to St. Mary’s Cathedral, 384-2523, secretary@stmarysgi.com; or Glenda Stittsworth,379-9325, glenarch@charter.net by February 7, 2018.A lasagna dinner will follow at the Cathedral Square, free-will offering.

February is the only month to purchase a ticket to the 300 Club project. One ticket is $30.00 and drawings will be held every week for 30 weeks starting March 4th. Tickets each week will be put back in the drawing so you have 30 weeks to win either $30 or $75. This 300 Club fundraiser is sponsored by the Cathedral Ladies. A limit of 300 tickets will be sold. Names of sellers next bulletin.

300 Club Ticket Time

Snow/Ice

Anniversary Mass

St. Mary’s Cathedral Ladies will be host-ing a lasagna dinner on Saturday, Feb-ruary10, 2018, from 5:30 pm to 7pm at Cathedral Square. Menu includes lasa-gna, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drinks. Free will offering requested.

Lasagna Dinner

If you or someone you love is grieving the death of a dear one and still experiencing difficulty, please accept our invitation to join us for

a six-week grief support group. We will meet for six consecutive Monday’s beginning:

February 12, 2018 St. Mary’s Cathedral Square 112 S. Cedar St.

from 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Trish Curran of Curran Funeral Chapel will facilitate with the assistance of Sr. Ann Ference. If you have questions please feel

free to call Trish at 308-384-8862 or Sr. Ann at 308-384-8050 RSVP by February 9, 2018 to Trish or Sr. Ann

Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr. Jim

Plans are underway for GICC’s family friendly, Karnival Kapers 2018, March 18th at Central Catholic. Volunteers are needed. If you would like to volunteer time to help, please call Karen Kulp 379-1036 or Peg Harders 379-2802. Salads, cakes, baked goods are needed and can be brought to the school March 17th from 10am til 12pm. Glassware is also needed for the money toss game. There will be split the pot during lunch. Plus basket raffles, where area businesses have donated baskets valued over $100 each! If you would like to donate to these basket raffles, drop items at the school by March 10th. Carry out and delivery dinners are available by calling the school 384-2440 March 17th and 18 from 8-10am. Raffle tickets are available from students and at the school office.

Karnival Kapers

Grief Support Group Invitation

Next week the first Sunday of the month is our monthly second collection. This collection is set aside for new Heating and Air Conditioning for the Cathedral church. Thank you for your support.

HAC Collection~ 2nd Collection

Our state legislature is considering an important legislative bill (LB295) that advances educational opportunity for Nebraska’s low-income and working-class families. LB295 enacts a tax credit for private donations to nonprofits that would provide K-12 private-school scholarships for poor and working-class children. Take action now, visit www.necatholic.org for more information. Page 6 has information too. God bless your faithful advocacy!

Your Action Needed Now

Please bring your old palms to be used for Ash Wednesday. We will have a basket for them in the front of the church

Palms for Ash Wednesday

Daycare/Parish Page 6 GICC

Who will LB295 help? A first-time recipient must be transferring from public to private school - unless they are entering private-school Kindergarten, private school 9th grade, or are a sibling of any of these other recipients. The bill is focused on families who likely have no other choice but public schools. An eligible family’s income must be lower than twice the Free-and-Reduced-Lunch level.

Will LB295 hurt public schools? LB295 steers only private - not public - funds to private-school students. It helps reduce costly overcrowding in Lincoln and Omaha public schools. It actually saves state tax dollars in short order by slowing the amount of state aid needed for public schools. If a recip-ient transfers from public to private school, it will likely leave more resources for the state to spend on fewer students.

How will this affect private schools? Participation will be voluntary for all private schools. The state will be prohibited from interpreting the Opportunity Scholarships Act in any way that expands its authority to control or intrude upon private schools.

SHARE YOUR STORY! If you have a personal story about how private education or a privately-funded scholarship has had a powerful impact on your child and family, Nebraska needs to hear it! All children should have the opportunity to choose the education that best fits their needs. Here are ways to make your voices heard to advance education choice in our state:

Contact your Senator

They are elected to serve you after all! You can simply encourage your Sena-tor and Governor Ricketts to support LB295 or, even better, tell them why private school was best for your child. Find contact information at nebraskalegislature.gov.

Letters to the Editor This can be a powerful, yet easy, way to show public support for education choice. For a list of talking points and directions for con-tacting your local paper, visit necatholic.org/education.

Contact the NCC The Nebraska Catholic Conference is collecting your stories to share with the Legislature, media and general public. We would love to hear from you! Contact Lauren Garcia at 402.477.7517 or lgarcia@necatholic.org.

Education Choice Parents have the right to choose a school for their children which corresponds to their own convictions and should have true liberty in their choice of schools. Education choice policy helps lift the financial burdens that pre-vent many families from choosing the education that best suits their child’s needs.

LB295 Overview The Opportunity Scholarships Act provides for private school scholarships for low-income students. It does so by enacting a tax credit for donations to nonprofit scholarship granting organizations.

Why We Need LB295 ? Too many parents in our state lack true freedom of education choice. Many cannot afford to pay both taxes in support of government schools and tuition for parochial or other private schools. This bill will give low- and middle-income families privately-funded scholarships to choose a private education for their children.

LB295 Overview This Will Help Nebraska More opportunities for low-income students. • Nebraska will join 18 other states with similar laws which have saved more than $1.8 billion all together. • Higher achievement and college enrollment rates. • Increased civic participation.

What You Can Do to Pass LB295? Join our network for important updates/action items. Write Letters to the Editor ~Write to your Senator ~Write to Gov-ernor Ricketts~ Host an LB295 info session. ~ Share information on social media.

Enacting Education Freedom in Nebraska LB295: Opportunity Scholarships Act

Why do we need LB295? Every single child in Nebraska deserves to go to a school that best suits his or her needs, regardless of income. LB295 allows for more private, not public funds, for scholarships to attend pri-vate school which too many cannot otherwise afford. In 2017, Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha turned away 635 applica-tions due to lack of scholarship funds.

How will LB295 work? LB295 will create a state income tax credit for donations to scholarship granting organizations, i.e., nonprofits that turn nearly all their revenue into private-school scholarships. Participating schools must be approved or accredited by the state and follow the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

What is a tax credit? A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of one’s tax liability, in contrast to a tax deduction, which merely reduces one’s taxable income.

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Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools Week

Wednesday: St. John Bosco Friday: The Presentation of the Lord; Groundhog Day; First Friday Saturday: St. Blaise; St. Ansgar; First Saturday; Blessing of Throats; Blessed Virgin Mary

Today’s Readings First Reading — Moses spoke to all the people, saying: “A prophet like me will the LORD, your God, raise up for you” (Deuteronomy 18:15-20). Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading — Brothers and sisters: I should like you to be free of anxieties (1 Corinthians 7:32-35). Gospel — The people were astonished at Jesus’ teaching (Mark 1:21-28).

In Deuteronomy today we hear that God’s very words will fill the mouth of a true prophet, but a false prophet will, in a manner of speaking, put mere mortal words into God’s mouth. In Mark’s Gospel, we see Jesus teaching and healing as a true prophet, one filled with the authority of God’s own voice. The whole history of our church is filled with both true and false prophets. Some false prophets were extremely popular and quite well-versed in scripture, and even held positions of authority. But in today’s Gospel we learn that Jesus’ fame spread because he taught with authority; he wasn’t an authority because he was popular or famous. Elsewhere, we also learn from him, in his desert temptation confrontations with Satan, that anyone can quote scripture, even against God’s purposes. Today we hear that his authority was not like that of the scribes, who held the official positions of religious authority in his day. Our work is to do our best to discern the true prophets in our midst, and to be true prophets as well. The psalmist tells us how to do this: by not hardening our hearts when God speaks. If we truly listen to God, it will be God’s very words filling our mouths. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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 January 2018

Religious Minorities in Asia: That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.

Saints and Special Observances

Word of Life

St. Mary’s Cathedral Eucharistic Adoration Prayer Intentions

If a friend confided in you tomorrow that she had an abortion, would you be able to respond in a way that brings her closer to healing? Learn what to do and say in “How to Talk to a Friend Who’s Had an Abortion”: www.bit.ly/friend-had-abortion. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “How to Talk to a Friend Who’s Had an Abortion”

Please remember your parish in your planned giving.

TRUE PROPHETS

To the Parishioners of St. Mary’s Cathedral : On December 23rd the Knights of Columbus Councils #1159.#9532, # 10387, #11363, and Doniphan council # 11824 served a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. We delivered 199 Meals on Wheels while 437 gathered at Cathedral Square.

We wish to thank each and everyone one of you who donated either a pie or salad or both to make a meal a complete success. We especially want to thank Fr. Jim Golka for the use of the facilities at St. Mary’s. Knights of Columbus Dinner Committee

Please remember in your prayers All the departed especially: Jaden Valderaz

of our parish. May he rest in peace.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Please remember in your prayers All the departed especially: Lazaro Terrazas

of our parish. May he rest in peace.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let per-petual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Please remember in your prayers All the departed especially: Maria Barrera,

of our parish. May she rest in peace.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

In Memory

Pastor Michael Reimers, of Peace Lutheran Church, Grand Island, will be the speaker for our Grand Island Right to Life meeting Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Peace Lutheran Church, 1710 N. North Road, at 7 pm. Please enter thru the south door." Please call with any questions: Dorothy Woltman, Acting Secretary, Grand Island Right to Life, 308-379-4629

Right to Life Meeting

Thank You

Parish Information Page 8 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)

office@stmarysgi.com www.stmarysgi.com Facebook: St. Mary’s Cathedral Grand Island Ne

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

Anointing Mass- (English) – Second Thursday- 11 am

Rosary for Pro Life – Every Thursday 4:45 pm

El Pescador Rosary – Every Tuesday –6 pm

Daily Rosary — After every 7 am Mass

Devoción a la Divina Misericordia viernes 7pm

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!

Adoration, Healing Mass, Chaplet, and Rosary

Director of Religious Education: Ms. Barb Ernst ext 213 religioused@stmarysgi.com

Stewardship Director /Bulletin Editor Mrs. Barbara Bosak, ext 233 bulletin@stmarysgi.com

Secretary: Ms. Wendy Ruiz, ext. 220 secretary@stmarysgi.com Bilingual Secretary/Secretaria: Mrs. Patty Zuniga, ext 221

bilingualsecretary@stmarysgi.com

Maintenance Director: Jim Lehl, ext 226 maintenance@stmarysgi.com

Cathedral Daycare Director: Mrs. Judy Priess, 398-4047 daycare@stmarysgi.com or director@cathedraldaycare.com

Assistant Director: Ms. Sarah Garduno 398-4047 director2@cathedraldaycare.com

Immigration Office: Carmen & Jacinto Corona 308-381-2855 Ext. 301

Religious Ed Class Times (September– April) 6:30 pm -7:30 pm Wednesday

Confirmation 6:30– 7:30 pm Wednesday

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

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

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

St. Mary’s Immigration Office– 308-381-2855 ext 301 Monday ~ Closed -Tuesday - Friday: 9am – Noon and 1-5:30pm

Saturday: By Appointment Only ~ Sunday ~ Closed

Mary’s Closet: Ms. Ann Baker, 391–1527 thriftstore@stmarysgi.com

Hispanic Ministry: Sr. JesusMerling, ext 300 hispanicministry@stmarysgi.com

Director of Music: Mrs. Terri Osborn. ext 219 music@stmarysgi.com

Cathedral Daycare

Pastor: Rev. James Golka, ext 201 frjim@stmarysgi.com Associate Pastor: Rev. Scott Harter, ext 204

associatepastor@stmarysgi.com

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

Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper: Mrs. Judy Priess, 398-4047 parishadmin@stmarysgi.com

Pastoral Ministry: Sr. JesusMaikelyn, ext 300 pastoralministry@stmarysgi.com

Sr. JesusInmaculada: srjesusinmaculada@stmarysgi.com ext 300

Daycare

Anuncios en Español Page 9 Información de la Oficina de Educación Religiosa:

¡Saludos! Nuestros estudiantes y catequistas están terminando el mes de enero practicando oraciones, trabajando en la prepara-ción para la Primera Comunión en abril y una noche muy espe-cial, el 24 de enero, ¡más de 55 estudiantes recibieron su Primera Confesión! Gracias Padre Golka por traer sacerdotes adicionales para ayudar y ayudar a nuestros hijos a recibir el sacramento. Gracias también a Vi Wray, nuestra incansable voluntaria que ahora está donando su tiempo para leer historias de la Biblia a los estudiantes de grados K-4. ¡Agradecemos a todos los volun-tarios que ayudan a que nuestro programa de Educación Religio-sa sea tan especial! Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame a Barb Ernst al 308-384-2523 ext. 213.

Cena anual de Lasaña: Las Cathedral Ladies de nuestra parroquia están patrocinando la cena anual de lasaña. Este evento es el Sábado 10 de Febrero de 5:30pm-7pm en el Centro Parroquial. El menú incluirá: lasaña, ensalada, pan de ajo, postre y refresco. Una donación será aceptada en la entrada. Todos son bienvenidos!

Misa Para Honrar Los Aniversarios De Bodas: En observación a la jornada mundial del matrimonio, nuestra Catedral está patroci-nando una Misa de aniversario el Sábado, 10 de Febrero a las 5pm. Todos los matrimonios en nuestra diócesis, los cuales sus ani-versarios son divisibles en 5 años en el 2017-2018 serán honrados en esta Santa Misa por nuestro obispo Hanefeldt. Por favor llame para registrarse a la oficina parroquial 308-384-2523 o directamente con Glenda al 379-9325 antes del 7 de Febrero. Después de la Misa se ofrecerá una cena de lasaña en el Centro Parroquial. Segunda Colecta Febrero 4, 2018: El próximo Domingo tendremos la segunda colecta en las Misas. Recuerden esta colecta se hace solamente, una vez al mes en el primer Domingo de cada mes. Los fondos recaudados son para que podamos obtener un nue-vo aire acondicionado y calentón para nuestra iglesia. Gracias a todos por su generosidad. Rifa Del Club 300 : Los boletos para la rifa del club 300,se venden solamente durante el mes de Febrero. Cada boleto le cuesta $30 dólares. Las rifas son por 30 semanas comenzando con el 4 de Marzo. Si su boleto sale ganador, se volverá a poner en la tómbola para que tenga más oportunidades de salir sorteado. Los premios son $75 o $30 dólares. Esta rifa del Club 300 es patrocinada por las Cathedral Ladies de nuestra parroquia. Hay un límite de 300 boletos para venderse. Los nombres de los ganadores saldrán en el boletín cada semana Ley Legislativa LB295: Tu acción es necesaria ahora. Nuestra legislatura estatal está considerando una importante ley legislativa (LB295) que promueve la oportunidad educativa para las familias de clase trabajadora y de bajos ingresos de Nebraska. LB295 pro-mulga un crédito impositivo para donaciones privadas a organizaciones sin fines de lucro que proporcionarían becas escolares K-12 para niños pobres y de clase trabajadora. Tome medidas ahora, visite www.necatholic.org para más información. ¡Dios bendiga tu fiel defensa! Precaución En Esta Temporada de Invierno: Durante los meses de invierto por favor tengan precaución al caminar alrededor de nuestras instalaciones-especialmente cuando hay nieve y hielo. Tenemos muchos escalones y muchos lugares donde el hielo tiende a formarse. Tenga en cuenta que hemos puesto palas y sal cerca de las entradas. Cerca de estas cosas hay un tablero de clip con un formulario. Si es lo suficiente amable y ayuda a quitar la nieve o pone sal en las entradas, se le pide que por favor apunte en el tablero lo que hizo y la hora que lo hizo. Esto nos ayuda con los requisitos de nuestra a seguranza Catholic Mutual.

Comité de Grand Island Del Derecho A La Vida : Tendrán un invitado especial en su próxima reunión, el Martes 6 de Febrero. El Pastor Michael Raimers, de la parroquia Luterana. La reunión es 1710 N. North Road, Iglesia Peace Lutheran a las 7pm, entre por la

puerta del sur. Cualquier pregunta hablen con Dorothy Woltman 379-4629. Palmas Para Cenizas El comité de Liturgia nos está pidiendo que traigamos las palmas que tengamos en nuestros hoga-

res. Estas palmas serán usadas para las cenizas en Miércoles de Ceniza. Habrá una canasta enfrente del altar comen-zando el 2 de Febrero.

En Memoria Amorosa Por favor tengamos en nuestras oraciones a los siguientes finados de nuestra parroquia: Maria Barrera, La-zaro Terrazas & Jaden D. Valderaz. Que descansen en Paz.

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Una Nota del Padre Jim Semana Nacional de la Escuelas Católicas Top of Form Mis buenos amigos en Cristo Jesús, Esta semana se observa la Semana Nacional de Escuelas Católicas. Me gustaría decir unas breves palabras sobre la educación católica. Las escuelas católicas han sido una bendición para nuestros jóvenes y nuestras familias. Soy el producto de dieciséis años de Edu-cación Católica. También tengo familiares que han sido maestros y administradores en escuelas católicas. Estoy muy agradecido por la formación y educación que me brindaron las escuelas católicas. También estoy muy consciente del sacrificio de mis padres para asegurar que los diez de sus hijos disfrutaran de la educación católica. ¡Ese sacrificio valió la pena! Aquí en Grand Island somos bendecidos con nuestra Escuela Central Católica la cual ofrece estudio para los grados del 6 al 12 . Nuestro objetivo es continuar fortaleciendo nuestra escuela y nuestra dotación para que perdure por un largo tiempo. Las escuelas católicas deben complementar el papel principal de los padres en la educación de sus hijos. Nuestras escuelas deben ser accesi-bles y posibles para todos. Deben de tener una fuerte identidad católica. Esperamos que nuestra escuela católica continúe trabajan-do para evangelizar la cultura y servir al bien común de nuestra comunidad. Nuestra parroquia trabaja diligentemente para apoyar a nuestras escuelas católicas. Santa Maria actualmente tiene a 59 estudian-tes de 37 familias que asisten a GICC. No hemos tenido tantos estudiantes de nuestra parroquia en GICC en muchos años. Animo a todos los padres a considerar una educación escolar católica para sus hijos. Entiendo que el costo financiero puede ser perjudicial para algunas familias. Espero que sepan que nuestra escuela ofrece asistencia financiera y becas que posiblemente puedan ayudar a su familia. Si está interesado en saber más sobre esta asistencia, puede hablar conmigo o con la oficina de la escuela católica central. En la pagina #4 están los nombres de los estudiantes de nuestra parroquia. Que tengan una bendita semana. Padre Jim

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 10 am EP 4:45 pm Pro Life Rosary 6pm Apologetics Class (Sp) 6 pm Citizenship Class 6:30 pm RCIA

2 First Friday 10 am Apologet-ics Class (Sp) 4:45 pm First Friday Rosary 6:30 pm Youth Group Spanish 7 pm DM (Sp)

3 10 am Spanish Choir 5pm Consecrated Life Mass 7 pm DM Spanish 7 pm Hora Santa

4 9:45 am RICA 3 pm EP 7:30 pm Bingo

5 1 pm Quilters

6 10 am EP 6 pm CDA 6 pm EP

7 6:30pm Rel Ed

8 10 am EP 11am Anointing Mass (E) 11:30 am Friend-ship Luncheon 1pm Quilters 4:45 pm Pro Life Rosary 6pm Apologetics Class (Sp)

9 10 am Apologet-ics Class (Sp) 6pm Wedding Rehearsal 6:30 pm Youth Group Spanish 7 pm DM (Sp)

10 10 am Spanish Choir Wedding 5pm Anniversary Mass 5:30 pm Lasagna dinner 7 pm DM Spanish 7 pm Prayer

11 9:45 am RICA 3 pm EP 7:30 pm Bingo

12 1 pm Quilters 6pm Grief Support 6:30 pm Eng Pre Baptism Class 7 pm Cathedral Ladies 7 pm 4th Degree

13 Adoration 10 am EP 2:45pm Chaplet of Mercy 3:30 pm Christian Service 6 pm EP

14 Ash Wednesday 7 am Mass (E) 12:05pm Mass (E) 5:15pm Mass (E) 7 pm Mass (Sp) No Rel Ed Classes Valentine’s Day

15 10 am EP 1 pm Quilters 4:45 pm Pro Life Rosary 6pm Apologetics Class (Sp) 6 pm Citizenship Class

16 10 am Apolo-getics Class (Sp) 4 pm EP– Kitchen 6:30 pm YG (Sp) 7 pm DM (Sp) Station of the Cross 12:05 pm 6 pm (E) 7pm (Sp)

17 10 am Spanish Choir 5pm Gran Cena de Gala 7 pm DM Spanish 7 pm Prayer Spanish

18 9:45 am RICA 3 pm EP 7 pm Rite of Election

19 1 pm Quilters 6pm Grief Support 7 pm Knights of Columbus

20 21 Noon Brown Bag 6:30 pm Rel Ed

22 10 am EP 1 pm Quilters 4:45 pm Pro Life Rosary 6pm Apologetics Class (Sp) 6 pm Citizenship Class 6:30 pm RCIA

23 10 am Apolo-getics Class (Sp) 2 pm DM Sp –Kitchen 6:30 pm Youth Group Spanish 7 pm DM (Sp) Station of the Cross 12:05 pm 6 pm (E)

24 7 am DM –Sp 10 am Spanish Choir 7 pm DM Spanish 7 pm Prayer Spanish

25 9:45 am RICA 3 pm EP

26 1 pm Quilters 6pm Grief Support

27 Adoration 28 Noon Brown Bag 6:30 pm Rel Ed