St. Cecilia Catholic Church

October 26, 2014 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Perpetual Exposed Eucharistic Adoration will begin at St. Cecilia on November 22, 2014.

Collected October 19, 2014: $ 7,337 Tithing Total Collected: $ 227,990 Budgeted Year to Date (Oct. 19, 2014) $ 268,415 Favorable (Unfavorable) $ (40,425) Annual Budget: $962,924

Thank you!

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Monday, October 27 - Weekday

7:00 a.m. - Dale & Carleen Bieck +

Tuesday, October 28 - St. Simon & St. Jude, apostles

7:00 a.m. - Darryl Warday +

12:10 p.m. - Intention of Fr. Mike Ventre

Wednesday, October 29 - Weekday

7:00 a.m. - Joseph Erdei +

12:10 p.m. - Madeline Fitz +

Thursday, October 30 - Weekday

7:00 a.m. - Dave Harsh +

12:10 p.m. - Mike Kubicka +

Friday, October 31 - Weekday

7:00 a.m. - Doris Brouillette +

12:10 p.m. - Kathy Hoggatt +

Saturday, November 1 - All Saints Day

7:00 a.m. - Deceased Legion of Mary Members

5:00 p.m. - Dale & Carleen Bieck +

Sunday, November 2 - All Souls Day

7:00 a.m. - Parishioners

8:00 a.m. G.S.V. - Edward Nevrivy +

9:00 a.m. - Bob Sass +

11:00 a.m. - Dolores Jacobi +

12:10 p.m. - Don & Connie McKee +

7:30 p.n. - Mass at Hast. College French Mem. Chapel

Masses: 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Acolytes K. Sass

S. Elley D. Orr S. Berg

M. Beck D. Hamburger

A. Schneider M. Driscoll

Lector/Reader

D. Nissen D. Murman

M. Jacobi J. Ehlers

Servers C. Scarlett J. Schafer

B. Hessler C. Hessler

C. Klein J. Marshall

C. Gowen R. Jarosik

Music Augustinians I. Ewool Volunteer

L. Hasley M. Skoch

N. Hrnchir T. Choquette

Ushers for November

R. Ahrens L. Buescher T. Fitz R. Hatch

G. Hasley L/J Getzfred D. Hoban R. Koci

K. Aulner D. Hentzen R. Kimminau S. Mangers

J. Batenhorst J. Bydalek D/R Fox S. Glass

EMHC’S: T. Swanson - B. Prellwitz - F. Spitz - M. Beck - A. Cermak - R. Souchek

Legion of Mary Prayer Intention for October:

For more active members.

*Deadline for the November 2nd bulletin is noon on Monday, October 27th.

All items to be considered for the bulletin must be in writing. E mail to: stcbulletin@windstream.net

or mail to 301 West 7th Street, or drop off at the parish office.

Ministry Schedule for November 1 & 2

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Thwarting Wormwood I’m part of a book club of Catho-lic men. We meet every other Wednesday evening, for an hour, at the home of one of our parish-ioners. Mostly, we focus on the book we’re reading. At this time, we’re reading C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, and learning how cleverly the Devil works on us to keep us from growing in holiness. At our last meeting, we read about how the Devil tries to keep us from acting on our good reso-lutions. Screwtape (in letter 13) is advising his nephew Worm-wood how to manipulate a heart that is seeking the Lord. “The great thing is to prevent his (the Christian) doing anything. As long as he does not convert it (his resolution to change) into action, it does not matter how much he thinks about this new repentance. ..No amount of piety in his imagi-nation and affections will harm us if we can keep it out of his will.” This happens to us all the time. We are filled with the inspiration to pray, with the knowledge of the transformative power of prayer, perhaps we’ve even touched the mystery of the over-flowing mercy of God who stoops to our lowly state and offers us relationship with Him. From these insights we rejoice in the Lord. Our heart swims with con-fidence, peace, contentment. I’m going to be okay. God is. And, He is with me. But this is where Wormwood sets the trap. He entices us to keep everything in the intellect, to con-tinue to marvel (briefly is best) about the goodness of God but

prayer will do for us. He wants us to share in its power. And thus, toward the end of his hom-ily, he will provide a commitment form to us and encourage us to grasp this gift being offered us. It is at this point that Wormwood will make his pitch. A baby will cry. Two kids will start pinching each other in the pew. The lead on the pencil will break. You name it. We are going to be en-ticed by distraction of all kinds. We will have to push through these temptations and make our decision. We know what our heart needs. Wormwood, be gone! I am praying for the success of this weekend, for the protection of the Holy Angels on our parish community. May the prayer of St. Teresa attend us: “Let nothing disturb thee; Let nothing dismay thee; All things pass; God never changes. Patience attains all that it strives for. He who has God finds he lacks nothing: God alone suffices.” And may God bless us on November 1/2 as we make our commitment to draw near to Him in Eucharistic Adoration.

Fr. Walsh

avoid doing anything about it. And if he can keep our mind on the thousand thoughts and things swirling around us, or our feet plodding forward across the thou-sand miles we still have to walk that day, all the better. It is when we stop, talk to God, or sign a commitment form that Worm-wood is thwarted. “The more of-ten he feels without action,” Screwtape explains, “the less he will be able ever to act, and, in the long run, the less he will be able to feel.” On the weekend of November 1/2, Father Victor Warkulwiz will speak to us about Eucharistic ado-ration. Father was ordained a priest in 1991, and has served in the ministry of promoting parish Eucharistic adoration since his ordination. His interesting life prior to the priesthood included a PhD in physics from Temple Uni-versity and many years of work in this industry. He has taught sci-ence, philosophy, history, astron-omy, logic, chemistry, physics, mathematics and creationism ver-sus evolution at Magdalen Col-lege in the U.K. Father has seen the physical world but also knows the spiritual world. He understands how at-oms act. He has seen the power of God under the appearance of a consecrated Host. He will inform us about this mystery. He will inspire us with stories of conver-sion, transformation and blessings that come to those who give one hour to Jesus each week in prayer. He will invite us to give the gift of Eucharistic adoration to our heart, our family, our par-ish, our community, and our Church. He knows what this

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In Memoriam

John A. Schiefelbein, 82, passed away on October 10, 2014. His Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Cecilia Catholic Church on October 17, 2014 with Father Joseph Walsh officiating. John was born in rural Adams County in 1931. He married Wau-neta Grabill in 1961 in Seward, NE. John served in the the US Navy during the Ko-rean War from 1951-1955. He was honored to participate as a member of the Ko-rean War Veterans Honor Flight to Washington, DC in march of this year. He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Agnes Schiefelbein; son, Michael Howard; and four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include: Wife Wauneta Schiefelbein; Children & Spouses - Barbara & Mark Dinkler, Jack Schiefelbein, Todd & Lorie Schiefelbein; Six Grandchildren; Thirteen Great-Grandchildren; Two Sisters; Numer-ous Nieces, Nephews and other family * friends.

Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass and Commemorative Service: The Knights of Co-lumbus will be hosting a Memorial Mass and

Commemorative Service for deceased Brother Knights from the Hastings area, on Monday, November 3rd at 7pm, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Blue Hill. A re-ception will immediately follow the service in the church hall. We will be remembering the following Knights: Terry J. Blauvelt, Nicholas J. Streff, Robert W. Songster, Edwin J. Klanecky, Robert J. Schmitz, Donald R. Jurgensmeier, and Clayton C. Heinrich. All family members, relatives, friends and parishioners are invited to attend the Joint Memorial Mass and Commemora-tive Service and reception.

Catholic Spiritual Mentorship Forming You to Form Others On collaboration with Holy Family School of Faith, the Apostles of the Interior Life Spiritual Mentorship Program is a two-year course of study combining eight distance learning coursed with four one-week intensive sessions offered in-residence at Savior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kansas. The program aims to form Spiritual Mentors to serve as guide and companion to others on their journey to holiness. It is designed for Catholics who have a desire to develop a deep prayer and sacramental life, a desire to increase their knowledge of the Catholic faith, a desire to grow in the virtues and a desire to help others to do the same. Applications are currently being accepted for classes starting in January. For more infor-mation, please visit: www.schooloffaith.com or call Mary at 402.984.6624.

Envelopes for All Souls Day Remembrance can be found on the bulletin tables.

Our Special Guest Fr. Victor Warkulwiz, M.S.S.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Fr. Victor Warkulwiz from the Missionary Priests of the Blessed Sacrament will be our guest speaking at all the Masses the weekend of November 1 & 2, on the benefits and necessity of Perpetual Adoration in our parish. Fr. Warkulwiz resides in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He has taken his message of Perpetual Adoration to several hundred parishes in 47 states, Canada, and elsewhere. Fr. Victor has dedicated himself to visiting a parish every weekend where the desire to establish or maintain Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration has been expressed. The fruits of his labor have been bountiful and include a spiritual renewal within each parish. Please remember that Perpetual Adoration in a parish is not just for a day, a week, a month or a year. Rather it is for always. It is not temporary, but ongoing, lasting, permanent. Saint John Paul II said: “Our essential commitment in life is to grow spiritually in the climate of the Holy Eucharist.” There is no greater love given to Catholics than Christ present in the Eucharist. Please do not miss hearing Fr. Warkulwiz. His homily is most inspiring and has touched the hearts of thousands of Catholics in bringing them to a deeper understanding and love of the Blessed Sacrament.

“Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive honor, glory, and praise…”

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Brian Tran and Vanessa Johnson were united in marriage on

October 18, 2014 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, with Father Joseph Walsh officiating.

Kaylee, Jennie and Crystal Pham, daughters of Chau Pham and Thuong T.

Nguyen, were baptized on October 18, 2014 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church by

Father Adam Sughroue. Barb Krovance is their Godmother.

Merrik Marlo Smith, son of Taylor and Katie (Konen) Smith, was baptized on October 19, 2014 at St.

Cecilia Catholic Church by Father Joseph Walsh. Merrick’s Grand-parents are Gene and Joan Konen, and

Great-Grandmother is Jeanette Schmidt, all of our parish.

October 26, 2014 Page 6 Featured Seminarians: Douglas Daro is a Theology 1

seminarian at Mount St. Mary Seminary. He is the son of M/M Russell Daro of David City, NE. Jason Doher is a Theology 2 seminarian at Mount St. Mary Seminary. He is the son of M/M Sidney Doher of Lincoln.

Please pray for vocations

STEWARDSHIP ~ “Whoever sacrifices to any god, save to the Lord only, shall be utterly destroyed.” Exodus 22:20 Do you out other “gods” before God? Is your love of money, power, status or some personal posses-sions greater than your love for God? If so, you may want to pay attention to the scripture because you are not going to like the outcome. The good news - it’s not too late to put God first in your life.

Pennies for Poland! (World Youth Day, 2016)

Collected 11/03/13 - 10/19/14

$3,011.94

All loose change in the plate collection is going

towards this fund.

CCD News Wednesday ~ October 29

Grade 4 Confessions 6:30 - Class at 7:00

The Catholic Daughters Memorial Mass for deceased members will be held Wednesday, November 5 at 7pm at St. Michael’s Church. Reception to follow in the Family Room. The following will be

remembered: Madeline Fitz, Gladys Wassinger, Doris Brouillette, Geraldine Johns. All family members and parishioners are invited to attend.

Daily Rosary 7:30 p.m.

at St. Cecilia Church

Intention:

Election of Christian, Pro-Life candidates in the up-

coming election on November 4, 2014.

The 5th Annual October Pro-Life Diaper Drive For Nebraska Pro-Life organizations & Catholic So-cial Services. This is an opportunity for all of us to show support for the women that choose not to have

an abortion and now needs our help in supporting that baby! Diocesan Goal: over 50,000 diapers. Sponsored by LDCCW.

Please complete & return your 2015 Stew-ardship form by October 27.

The annual Phonathon will be on October 28.

On Election Tuesday, November 4, 2014, a special all-school Mass will be held to pray for our nation on this very special day. Please make attendance at our votive Mass for Elected Officials part of your voting privilege. The Mass will begin at 9am at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. All are welcome to join our stu-dents in prayer for our nation and our religious free-dom.

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“Holyween” Party 4-5:30pm, October 26. Dress as your favorite Saint.

November 2: LIFETEEN 4-5:30pm.

Thank you for your generosity during the recent Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive. Your donations totaled $1,093.82!

The money will be given to two local charities to serve those with intellectual disabilities: MOSAIC of Central Nebraska

and the ARC of Adams and Clay Counties. Thanks again for making such a generous difference.

KC Council 11823

Outreach will meet on Sunday, November 2nd, 5pm at St. Michael’s Church.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Fr. Victor Warkulwiz, M.S.S. will speak at 5pm Mass

2Coffee & Rolls After 7 & 9 am Masses - C. Hall Fr. Victor Warkulwiz, M.S.S. will speak at all Masses

3 KC Memorial Mass 7pm, Holy Trinity Church, Blue Hill

4 5 Catholic Daughters Mass & meeting, 7pm @ St. Michael’s

6 Eucharistic Adoration 7-8pm

7 First Friday Holy Communion to our homebound parishioners

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9 10 11 Council 11823 meeting 7:30pm Centennial Hall

12 13 Eucharistic Adoration 7-8pm

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16 17 18 Altar Society Meeting 7pm Centennial Hall

19 20 Eucharistic Adoration 7-8pm

21 22 10 am Mass with Bishop Conley & Opening of Perpet-ual Exposed Eu-charistic Adoration

23 8am-6pm

& Chicken Noodle Dinner

24 25 Health Ministry Mtg. 6:30-7:30pm Cent Hall ~ Bible Study 6:30pm Cent Hall

26 27 Mass @ 8a.m.

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Cecilia Church #156600 301 West 7th Street Hastings, NE 68901 TELEPHONE 402 463-1336 CONTACT PERSON Tammie Schik SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 11.0 Windows 7 Professional PRINTER HP Laserjet 4250n TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 5:00 PM SUNDAY October 26, 2014 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 9