28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, October 11, 2015 - Volume 39, Number 41
Fr. Gary Brethour, Pastor
Fr. Thomas Schultes, Parochial Vicar
Kathy Casper, Parish Secretary
Heather Arasmith, Bookkeeper
Emergency Only: 1-308-340-0817
Website:
www.parishesonline.com/stpatrick
St. Patrick Catholic Church
East 4th and F Street
Rectory Office: 612 East 4th Street
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1040 McCook, NE 69001-1040
Phone: 308-345-6734
WELCOME to St. Patrick Catholic Church. We hope you feel at home and among
friends here. If you are a visitor for a day, we pray God’s speed on your journey. If
you are looking for a parish community, we would be delighted to welcome you to
our parish family. Please introduce yourself. Registration forms are available in the
entry racks of the Church or contact us any time at 345-6734.
MASS SCHEDULE:
CONFESSION SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY:
Saturday
Mass: 6:00 PM
Emergency
Only: Vigil
1-308-340Sunday:
7:30,
9:00,
& 11:00 AM
0817
Monday thru Friday: 6:30 AM
MASS IN SPANISH: details inside
Saturdays: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM and
after 6:00 P.M. Mass
DAILY:
6:45 A.M. -- Monday-Friday
8:00 A.M. – School Days
8:00 A.M. – Saturday
HILLCREST NURSING HOME: 9:45 AM Wed.
First Fridays: 7:00 PM
OR any time by appointment, call the
Rectory.
ST. PATRICK SCHOOL (345-4546): Rebecca Redl, Principal; Robin
Calvin, Secretary. Grades K-8. Tuition/book fee for school year:
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$550.00 for 1 child; $150 for 2 child; $100 for 3 child
(maximum fee $800). Additional tuition charge for nonparishioners is $600. Band, Vocal Music, Spanish, Art, Athletics,
Student Council, Hot Lunch, Advanced Math, & Literature.
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LITTLE KNIGHTS PRESCHOOL--612 East 3 St., 345-4546
Jill Lauer teacher; Jody Kelly, aide. Morning Pre-K: Mon-Wed-Thurs.
9-11:30 AM; Afternoon Pre-K, Mon-Tues-Wed-1:00-3:20 PM;
Toddler: Tues. 9-11:30 AM & Thurs. 1:00-3:20 PM.
CCD PROGRAM
Grades K-8, Wednesday evenings during school year, 7:00-8:15 PM.
(For children not attending St. Patrick School.)
CYO/GODPARENT PROGRAM
Coordinators: Cheryl Leitner, 345-7801. Religion program for
Grades 9-12. Meet in home of Godparents.
RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)
Classes held on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM in the School
Library. Call the rectory at 345-6734 for information.
LEGION OF MARY Maribeth Augustyn (345-4154)
Catholics reaching out to the community in imitation of Mary.
BAPTISM
Call the Rectory to arrange pre-baptismal class and to schedule
baptism.
MARRIAGE
Call for an appointment to begin preparation at least 6 months
before your proposed wedding date.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
Kate Siegfried, FCPI (345-5812)
FAMILY COUNSELING
For information or to schedule appointments, call The Immaculate
Heart of Mary Counseling Center of Catholic Social Services - 1-800961-6277.
PROJECT RACHEL
Healing the wounds of abortion. Don’t suffer any longer from guilt,
despair, psychological or spiritual problems. Private, sensitive and
confidential. 1-800-964-3787.
ST. ANN CHURCH
(Rural McCook, NE)
SUNDAY MASS: 8:00 AM
(Confessions ½ hour before Mass)
SACRED HEART CHURCH
(Rural Hayes Center, NE)
SUNDAY MASS: 10:00 AM
(Confessions ½ hour before Mass)
THAT MAN IS YOU (Men’s group)
Phone the Rectory at 345-6734 for more information.
ENDOW (Women’s Group)
Phone Shelley at 345-7217 for more information.
ALTAR SOCIETY (1st Tues.)
President: Marilyn Malleck……………………………………………… 345-5043
Vice President: Suzanne Davidson …………………………………… 345-2289
Secretary: Geri Burns……………………………………………………… 345-7447
Treasurer: Sandy McConville ………………………………………….. 340-0743
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NO. 1126 (2nd Tues.)
Grand Knight: Bob Burns ………………………………………………… 340-8837
Financial Secretary: Ron Jacobs ……………………………………… 345-3372
K-C Hall Manager: Tony Spilinek………………………………….. ….340-1852
4th Degree Knights: Dan Ladenberger …………………………….. 276-2370
ST. PATRICK SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD (3rd Tues.)
Chad Arasmith…………………………………………………………………. 345-4591
Rebecca Meixner……………………………………………………………… 345-2945
Dr. Rob Hinze……………………………………………………340-5256, 340-2855
Jessica Barger………………………………………………………………..….345-5566
Ronda Graff………………………………………………………345-2160, 340-3412
Melanie Wier……………………………………………………345-4554, 695-4554
Adam Heskett……………………………………………345-2250, 308-362-7501
Amanda Peterson……………………………………………………………..340-1451
Jim Roberts……………………………………………………….345-9059, 340-9984
PARISH COUNCIL (4th Tues.)
Dick Cappel …………………………………………………………………..….345-6808
Jennifer Hinze …………………………………………………………………. 340-5256
Ken Vontz ……………………………………………………………………….. 345-1164
Kerry Scott……………………………………………………………………….. 340-8328
Travis Barger……………………………………………………………………. 345-5566
Cindy Roberts………………………………………………………………….. 340-1408
Cody Siegfried………………………………………………………………. ….340-2398
Brad Moore……………………………………………………………….785-475-2994
Jim Olson……………………………………………………………………… ….340-3596
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mark Graff……………………………………………………………………….. 345-8717
George Lambert……………………………………………….345-1733, 737-1779
Jim O’Dea………………………………………………………………………….340-4149
Sean Wolfe………………………………………………………………..308-520-4517
MASS SCHEDULE - St. Patrick Church
Monday, October 12, 2015
6:45 AM ........................................................... NO MASS
8:00 AM .............................................. NO SCHOOL MASS
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
6:45 AM .................................................. Priest’s Intention
8:00 AM .............................................. NO SCHOOL MASS
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
6:45 AM .......................... L/D Mbrs. James Budke Family
8:00 AM .................................................. Wayne Grafel 
Hillcrest Nursing Home Wed. October 14, 2015
9:45 AM ............................................... Priest’s Intention
Thursday, October 15, 2015
6:45 AM ....................................... Barbara Pantenburg 
8:00 AM .... L/D Mbrs. William & RanDee Barger Families
Friday, October 16 2015
6:45 AM ............................................. K of C Council 1126
8:00 AM .................................................... Helen Timm 
Saturday, October 17, 2015
8:00 AM .....................................Catherine Remington 
SUNDAY MASSES - St. Patrick Church
Saturday, October 17, 2015 – Vigil Mass
6:00 PM .................................. Pete & Mary Gonzales 
Sunday, October 18, 2015
7:30 AM ..................L/D Mbrs. Zegers & Kuhlen Families
9:00 AM ................................................. Ron Coleman 
11:00 AM .........................................For Our Parishioners
Sunday, October 18, 2015
3:00 PM ............................................. MASS IN SPANISH
Iglesia de San Patricio (Church of St. Patrick) (409 Calle F)
(409 East F Street) Padre Bernard Lorenz = (308) 882-4995
Confesiones: antes de la Santa Misa. (Confessions before
the Holy Mass)
ST. ANN CHURCH
Sunday, October 18, 2015
8:00 AM ........... L/D Mbrs. Carl & Augusta Miller Families
SACRED HEART CHURCH
Sunday, October 18, 2015
10:00 AM .............................................. Priest’s Intention
SCHOOL NEWS – Mon. Oct. 12 No school – Teacher Institute in
Lincoln. Volleyball Tournament at Trenton 2 PM. Tue. Oct. 13
Late Start at 10 AM. Volleyball vs. Maywood (away) at 2 PM.
Fri. Oct. 16 End of the first quarter. Sat. Oct. 17 Volleyball vs.
Benkelman (away) at 10 AM Central Time.
ULTREYA – Sun. Oct. 11 at 3:30 PM - church basement.
THAT MAN IS YOU! (TMIY) – Year 3 entitled “The Revelation of
the Father” will meet on Sun. Oct. 11 at 8:00 PM in the Church
basement. That Man is You! is an interactive, multimedia men’s
program focused upon the development of authentic male
leadership. Topic # 5: Intellectual Formation: Intellectual
Formation Interpersonal Experience of the Mind Prayer as a
Means to Union with God The Pathways of Prayer
Transformation by God The Plan for Intellectual Formation St.
Augustine as a Role Model. If you have never attended before,
please join us. If you started the program but did not finish Year
1 or 2, please return. For more information, contact Mike Tines
at 340-3028 or Fr. Brethour at 345-6734.
PRAYER CHAIN – Are you interested in becoming a member of
the prayer chain? Call Jackie at 345-5417 for information.
PRAYER CHAIN: 345-5417, 737-0594
(Call between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM)
Ministry Schedule (Oct. 17 & 18, 2015)
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
6:00 PM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
Acolyte
Haas
Carfield
Fagot
O’Dea
Acolyte
Meyerle
Mabile
Eisenmenger
Lector
Kuhlen
Otter
Barenberg
Server
Meixner
Peck
Bieker
M. Biegler
Server
Meixner
Peck
Knoll
Larson
Server
Wier
Bortner
Rosary
Campbell
Lashley
Bieker
Loescher
Gifts
Wolfe
Kuhlen
Cappel
Arasmith
CONTRIBUTIONS – SUNDAY COLLECTION – St. Ann: $289.00;
Sacred Heart: $147.00 Vocations: $850.00; St. Patrick:
$7,620.66 Vocations: $500.00.
CLEANING SCHEDULE –Week of Oct. 17: Johanna Scott, Captain.
Families of Heather Shields, Clarice Shields, Rose Shiers, Theresa
Shiers, Cindy Siebrandt, Marti Siebrandt, and Katherine Siegfried.
Week of Oct. 24: Peggy Been, Captain. Families of Dee Sis,
Denise Sis, Gale Slattery, Deanna Snyder, Victoria Solarzano,
Megan Soundy, Ashlee Sintler. If you have questions or concerns,
contact the Altar Society.
LUCKY IRISH CALENDAR WINNERS: Oct. 4: Kathryn Marci, Oct. 5:
Jay & Leslie Ragojo, Oct. 6: Ruthann Klooz, Oct. 7: Debbie
Cumming, Oct. 8: Martha Roe, Oct. 9: Pat Glebe, Oct. 10: Geri
Burns.
RESERVED PARKING SPACE – A parking spot was auctioned off at
Fall Festival (parking lot between the rectory and church) for Sat.
PM Mass and Sun. AM Masses.. A sign is on the fence
designating the reserved spot. Please do not park there during
any of the mass times stated above.
CCD CLASSES – Wed. Oct. 14 - 7:00-8:15PM in the School.
CYO – Wed. Oct. 14 at 7:15. Meet at Godparent’s home.
RCIA CLASSES – Join the discussion – all are invited, especially
those who desire to join His Church. Our adventure together
continues Thurs. Oct. 15 at 7:00 PM in the school library. Enter
the school through the northeast doors. See you there!
THEOLOGY ON TAP – Fri. Oct. 16 join Fr. Sean Kilcawley the
director of the Family Life Office in Lincoln. He will speak about
how the Pope of Mercy is trasforming his priesthood and can
transform your lives! The media often confuses the Pope’s
message, but when we listen attentively to his words they
replace confusion with clarity, isolation with community, and
loneliness with love. Come and hear how the message of Pope
Francis along with that of Pope Benedict and St. John Paul II
transformed his heart and can set you on a journey to joy.
Theology on Tap is held at Sehnert’s Bakery and Bieroc Cafe, 312
Norris Ave. Menu includes a Pizza Buffet with assorted pizza,
salad, garlic bread, iced tea, lemonade, soda, coffee and a variety
of cookies ~ $7.95 • Serving begins at 6:00 PM. Cash bar with
non-alcoholic drinks and beer, wine, etc. Anyone out of high
school and older is welcome.
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
located at 3301 Echo Drive in North Platte is having their
Pumpkin Festival Sun. Oct 11th from 11AM to 3 PM. There will
be games, pony rides, silent auction, raffle, bake sale, food
booths…and pumpkins! Lots of family fun to be had!
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FALL FESTIVAL – in Leoville, KS is
holding their Fall Festival Sun. Oct. 11 from 2:30 PM - ? Located
at the Leoville Parish Center. Bingo & games at 2:30 PM. There
is a raffle, dinner from 5-7:30 PM, and auction at 7:30 PM.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE – at www.stpatsmccook.com.
Our bulletins are posted on this new site.
ST THERESA CIRCLE – Will meet Tue. Oct. 13 for the 8 AM Mass.
We will car pool following Mass for a pilgrimage to St. Germanus
in Arapahoe. If anyone is interested in joining us, call 345-2923
RIGHT TO LIFE GARAGE SALE – Fri. Oct. 16 from 9 AM – 6 PM
and Sat. Oct. 17 from 9 AM – 2 PM. Drop off items you wish to
donate to the K of C Hall on Wed. Oct 14 in the afternoon or
anytime Thu. Oct. 15. Help on Thu. Oct 15 is needed. For more
information call Denise at 345-6139 or Sally at 345-6212.
TROOPS OF SAINT GEORGE – You can still sign up for the Troops
of St. George. Please contact Ron Jacobs at 345-3372 or Bob
Burns at 340-8837 for more information. The Troops of St.
George is for all boys ages 6-18.
28th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR & BAKE SALE – The
First Congregational Church located at 212 E St., McCook is
having a food fair and bake sale Sat. Oct. 17. The bake sale is
from 9 AM – 1:30 PM. From 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM you can enjoy
a meal of German, Italian, Mexican, or Chinese food. They are
also offering a sampler platter. Delivery is availabe by calling
345-3226 between 10 – 11:30 AM.
ANNUAL SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA CATHOLIC WOMEN'S
RETREAT – will be Oct. 17 in McCook. Registration at 9:00 AM.
The featured speaker is Father Sean Kilcawley. The title for his
speech is, “Discovering your daughterhood - Love, identity, and
new evangelization.”. The day begins with Mass, and concludes
with Adoration, Rosary and Confession at 3:00 PM. Lunch is
served at noon. A free will offering will be accepted. Women of
all ages are encouraged to attend.
MASS OF HEALING AND REPARATION – Bishop James D. Conley
will celebrate a Mass of healing and reparation for all those
impacted by abortion on Fri. Oct. 16 at 5 PM at the Cathedral of
the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln. Anyone who has
been affected by abortion in any way is encouraged to attend
the Mass as well as anyone who would like to offer their
prayerful support for those affected by abortion. Extended
Eucharistic Adoration will take place after Mass until 8 PM and
priests will be available for the Sacrament of Confession.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE FAMILY LIFE OFFICE – A Father/Son
Program to promote respect for human sexuality and chastity
will be presented on Sun. Oct. 18 - 2- 4 PM at John XXIII
Diocesan Center, 37th and Sheridan, Lincoln, NE. Boys 10 - 14
years old and their fathers are invited to register. Registrations
can be found at the back of church. Cost is $10 per family. This
program is presented by the Lincoln Fertility Care Center and the
Family Life Office. Oct. 25 – Mother/Daughter Program at
Lincoln. Call The Family Life Office for more information at 402488-2040.
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL RETREAT HOUSE – Oct. 23-25
(Men & Women) “Walking with Mary” (Legion of Mary – You
don’t have to be a member of the Legion of Mary to go.) with Fr.
Thomas Schultes. Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 (Men & Women) “Divorced:
Beginning Anew with Christ’s Mercy” with Fr. Sean Kilcawley.
Nov. 6-8 (Women) The Kingdom of Christ: A Year of Mercy with
Regnum Christi. Nov. 19-22 (Men) The Kingdom of Christ: A
Year of Mercy with Regnum Christi. Dec. 4-6 (Men & Women)
“Receiving and Offering the Mercy of God” (Catechists) with Fr.
Andrew Heaslip. For information go to
www.goodcounselretreat.com or call 402-786-2705.
BISHOP FLAVIN MEMORIAL SPORTING CLAYS TOURNEY – Sat.
Oct. 24 at Oak Creek Sporting Club in Brainard. Teams will start
at 9 AM with 10-minute intervals on the course. Registration fee
includes: buffet meal, 100 sporting clay targets and shells, & one
free ticket per shooter for games or raffle. Registration forms
are due Oct. 16. All net proceeds will go towards assisting the
needy throughout southern Nebraska. Call John at (402) 4305625 for more information.
ANNUAL PRO LIFE BANQUET & CONFERENCE – sponsored by
the Bishops’ Pastoral Plan for Pro Life Activites will be held Oct.
30 & 31 at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln featuring Dr. Pilar
Calva (A Tribute to Dr. Jerome Lejeune). More information can
be found on their website at www.necatholic.org.
UPCOMING LINCOLN DIOCESE YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS –
These activities are coming up fast! Space is limited! To register
for these events, go to www.lincolndiocese.org, and click on
Youth Ministry. For more details or questions, call the Youth
Ministry Office: 402-488-2040.
QUEST – weekend retreat for freshmen and sophomores in High
School. The next Quest is Oct. 24-25 in Holdrege.
TEC – weekend retreat for juniors and seniors in High School.
Nov. 20-22 in McCook. Sign up at
www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1749589
NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE – Jan. 19-24, 2016 – Washington
DC. Registration is open to all high school students. The cost is
$395. The trip must be paid in full by Dec. 15, 2015. Trip
includes: Round trip transportaion from Lincoln, tour of nation’s
capital, the National March for Life Basilica of the National Shrine
of the Immaculate Conception, monuments of DC, housing, &
some meals.
DIAPER DRIVE – The Lincoln Diocesan Council of Catholic
Women (LDCCW) is sponsoring the 6th Annual Pro-Life Diaper
Drive, collecting diapers throughout the month of October in
each of the Lincoln Diocese parishes. The Centers we serve
advise the Diaper sizes 3, 4 & 5 are in greatest demand. Cash
donations or checks made to the order of the Lincoln Diocesan
Council of Catholic Women (LDCCW) will be accepted and should
be mailed to the LDCCW Service Commission, Kay Wessel, 3600
W Wittstruck Rd, Martell, NE 68404. Listen to Spirit Catholic
Radio for Diaper Drive announcements
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – On Nov. 7 from 8 AM to no later
than 4PM St. Patrick Church has been assigned to help for the
day. We need volunteers to represent the church and help with
the building. It is tentatively scheduled to be hanging drywall on
that day. Experience isn’t necessary, you can learn on the job.
Any help is appreciated. For more information call 340-5314 or
email swnhfh@gmail.com.
HUSKER CATHOLIC LIVE – Please join Fr. Robert Matya and Fr.
Steve Mills of the UNL Newman Center – St. Thomas Aquinas
Church on Fri. Nov. 6 for the benefit of the Newman Center with
5:30 PM Mass, 6 PM Social Hour and 7:30 PM Dinner & Program
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Union. $110 per plate.
Limited seating available. Reserve your tickets by contacting Keri
Timmerman at Keri-Timmerman@huskercatholic.com or 402474-7914 ext. 131.
MCCOOK PANTRY – The McCook Pantry needs your help. The
number of families and individuals in need of food for the pantry
have gone up and the basic items that used to be available for a
reduced cost from the food bank are no longer available. If the
current trends continue the pantry will have to reduce the
amount of food supplied to families. Please be generous in your
donations and please give at the end of the month to the “Trick
or Treat for the Pantry”. Donations can be placed in the cart at
the Northwest Entrance of the church.