Fr. C.P. will be leaving after mass on September 24 and be gone till October 14. If you need assistance call Karen at 308-230-0610 or Fr. Bob at 308-235-2243.
October 23-24: Family Photos for church Directory. CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE. Our church/parish has selected Universal Church Directories to help us with our new church directory. Universal is widely known for top quality directories and photography. They will correct any glass glare (if you wear glasses). Their photographer will take pictures and you will view your proofs electronically immediately following your photography. Every family will receive a free 8 X 10 picture and Church Directory.
October 15: is the Fall Dinner
November 5: 7:30 a.m. Adoration and Benediction with mass following at 8:00 a.m. The first Sunday of every month we will have Adoration and Benediction at 7:30 a.m.
Our Annual Appeal set amount is $5,456.00 Please make checks payable to Diocesan Appeal. We have collected $2,985.00 towards our goal. Thank you for all who donated.
Religious Education : September 20 & 27: Grades K-5 will be held in church basement from 3:30-4:00 p.m. for snacks, Prayer/Activities-4:00-5:00 p.m. Grades 6-12 will be held in rectory basement from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Confirmation to follow from 8:00-8:30 p.m. Starting October 8
November 19: Rosary Altar Society Breakfast after mass. Everyone Welcome.
October 17: Rosary Altar Society meeting 5:30
November 8: Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. at Rectory.
Keith Jones of our parish family is in need of a Kidney transplant. Please keep Keith in your prayers. If interested in becoming a donor go to the website: uchealth.org/services/transplant-services/living-donation or you can go on Facebook and follow: Finding a Kidney for Keith for more information.
PLEASE PRAY THE ROSARY EVERY DAY. IT IS OUR GREATEST DEFENSE AGAINST EVIL
We are doing a lot of repairs this summer to the church and rectory. If you would like to help with the expenses, please put your donation in an envelope and mark it building repair. We will have a second collection on the 2nd Sunday of every month to help with the expenses.
The Nebraska Church Guys are getting the history of all the churches in Nebraska. They scanned as much history of our church that Susie and I could find. They are looking for any information on the Catholic Church in Bushnell. It was open in the 20’s. It was a mission of Kimball. Grand Island has no record of it. If you have any information on either church send to:stronn@gmail.com
Please Email your name, phone numbers and email addresses to stjosephcatholicchurch@centurylink.net so we can update our files and send out emails to all on new developments to everyone. Thank You. .
Emergency Calls: in case of an emergency or death, please call Fr. C. P. Varghese at 308-530-6733 or Fr. Karnish at 308-235-2243
Altar Society Dues: Annual Altar Society dues are $10.00. Please put in an envelope, mark Altar Society and put in collection plate. Thank You.
Lord's Portion-September 17, 2023 $1,035.00. Thank you for your continued support thru this difficult time. God Bless All.
Main Street Market Receipts total is $64,092.23 Please keep bringing in your receipt. The money received pays for snow removal and fertilizing the lawn.
Please Pick up your dishes from basement
New Mass Schedule: Sunday 8:00 a.m. Week day Masses: Wednesday 12:15p.m. Tuesday 7:15 a.m.- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Thursday: Communion Service at 7:15 a.m.