Author: Amanda Staroscik

Sunday, February 122nd Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

~WELCOME~
Welcome to our parish! Together we share a deep love and reverence for God, which we express through liturgy, prayer, and service. We invite you to join us in experiencing the joy and fulfillment that come from being part of something greater than ourselves.
Mass Schedule
SATURDAY…..….……5PM
SUNDAY….…7AM & 9AM
MONDAY…………….8AM
TUES.-FRI…..……. 6:45AM
FIRST FRIDAY ANOINTING MASS………...………..2PM
FIRST SATURDAY MASS………………...8AM
HOLY DAYS:
Please check the parish website for Mass times
CONFESSIONS:
30 minutes before daily Masses and 45 minutes before weekend Masses
Thank you for you generous giving! Your financial support is vital to the well-being of our church and parish ministries.

7TH SUNDAY OF
ORDINARY TIME

“The tempter approached and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.’ He said in reply, ‘It is written: One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’” - Mt 4:1-4

Excerpts from the lectionary for Mass copyright 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.

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Remember in our Prayers
Let us pray for Margaret Wilson and Eileen Stock. Pray also for all our parishioners who are homebound, hospitalized, and in nursing homes.
Join St. Joseph’s Prayer Chain
Would you like to lift others in prayer, or have someone’s intention prayed for? Our Prayer Chain supports our parish family through the power of prayer.
Prayer intentions are sent out through Flocknote. To join, scan the QR code in the bulletin or contact Julie Richards at 402-881-2407.
Have you moved or had a change in your contact information this past year? We’d be grateful if you would let Sharon in the parish office know so we can keep our records up to date and stay connected with you. Please contact the parish office at your convenience with any updates.

From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear St. Joseph Parishioners,
We're off to the races already with this Lenten season. The next six weeks will fly by, unless we have a plan to engage them well. I encourage you now to think about how you will celebrate Easter. As always, making time for the liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil is a great idea. They are weighty and impactful celebrations at the very heart of our faith. Thanks to everyone who will be involved in our fish fries for the next four weeks. They will surely be a great time!
Have a great week!
Best, Fr. Scott
Parish Retreat: A Day of Recollection
SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST 8:30AM - 3PM Join us for our parish retreat A Day of Recollection at the Ablaze House of Prayer (115th & Fairview Rd.).
This year’s retreat invites us to slow down within the rhythm of the Mass, listening more closely, seeing more clearly, and opening ourselves to the grace God pours out each time we gather at the altar. Guided by Fr. Scott, the day will include prayerful talks, prayer, small group reflection, Mass, and lunch.
Register for a day of prayer, peace, and renewal by reaching out to Amanda Staroscik at amanda@stjosephspringfield.org or Fr. Scott.
Happy Birthday

Dave Christiansen 1st
Mary Beth Munsinger 1st
Al Thibault 2nd
Laurel Zielinski 7th
Tom Pribal 11th
Gary Devine 11th
Jeannie Schiebel 15th
Pam Klenda 15th
Dennis Munnelly 24th
Henry Looby 31st

Mass Intentions
SUN 2/22 7:00 a.m. People of St. Joseph
9:00 a.m. Meister Family
MON 2/23 8:00 a.m. + John Kurtz
TUE 2/24 6:45 a.m. + Karen Ficenec
WED 2/25 6:45 a.m. + Delores & Richard Hazuka
TH 2/26 6:45 a.m. + Scott Riha
FRI 2/27 6:45 a.m. + Bill Schutz
SAT 2/28 5:00 p.m. + Pam Langfeldt
SUN 2/29 7:00 a.m. + George & Harriet Green
9:00 a.m. People of St. Joseph
If you would like to request a Mass Intention for someone special, please contact Sharon, the parish secretary in the parish office.

Weekly Collections
Weekend of February 14th/15th
Building Fund……………..........$240
Offertory…………...…..…....$7,303
Black & Indian...……………….$575

Liturgy Ministers
Saturday, 2/28 @ 5:00 PM Sunday, 3/1 @ 7:00 AM Sunday, 3/1 @ 9:00 AM
Greeters: Deb Hoskins/Danette Thibault Iro & Mary Johnson
Lectors: John Cronican/ Ken Patry Mike Kalen Bob Zielinski/Larry Vacek
EMHC: Leigh Ann Amerine Julie Masters Jeff Needels/Tim Johnson
Gifts Bearers:
*We invite parishioners to share their gifts by serving in our liturgy as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, greeter, lector, or as a family to bring up the gifts. To get involved, please contact Sharon in the parish office at secretary68059@gmail.com or 402-253-2949.

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Parish Events and Formation
Saturday, Feb. 21st- Spanish Classes @ 9am in St. Bernadette Rm
Sunday, Feb. 22nd - Project Linus Parish Service Project @ 10am in the Parish Hall
- HS boys/girls Bible Study Groups @ 6pm
Monday, 23rd - Rosary Making Ministry @ 6:30pm in Parish Hall
Wednesday, Feb. 25th - Preschool CGS @ 9:30am
- TRE @ 6:15pm
- Parish Building Expansion Meeting @ 6:15pm in Parish Hall
- Guided Holy Hour & Adoration @ 8pm
Friday, Feb 27th - Fish Fry @ 4:30pm-7pm
- Stations of the Cross @ 5:30pm
Sunday, March 1st - Parish Building Expansion meeting @ 10am in Parish Hall

Service Opportunities: PROJECT LINUS | Sunday, February 22
Join us this Sunday, February 22nd after the 9am Mass in making fleece tie blankets to be donated to Project Linus, a nonprofit that provides blankets to hospitals and organizations serving children who have experienced trauma or abuse.
All materials, instructions, and lunch are provided, making this a meaningful and accessible Lenten service opportunity for families, including children.
Can’t join us that day? You can still take part. Blanket kits will be available upon request to make at home, just return completed blankets to St. Joseph’s by February 27. Questions reach out to Amanda Staroscik at amanda@stjosephspringfield.org.
Lent FISH FRIES at St. Joseph
Feb. 27 | Mar. 6 | Mar. 13 | Mar. 20
Mark your calendars with this year’s Fish Fry dates. Doors will be open from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM! We will have fried and baked fish, shrimp, baked potatoes, French fries, all the best sides, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Kids will love the face painting, balloon animals, and ice cream. NEW this year! Bring cash to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win some meat with our meat wheel!!
If you would like to lend a hand working at one of our Fish Fries, scan the QR code to sign up!!
Grief Support Gathering | Sunday, March 22nd
We warmly invite you to a special 3-hour gathering on Sunday, March 22 from 10:30am–1:30pm. Our presenter, Linda, is a nationally licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience and many years serving alongside her late husband in funeral home ministry offering grief support. After his death in 2020 following 38 years of marriage, her commitment to accompanying others in grief deepened in a very personal way.
This afternoon will offer compassionate support and practical guidance. A GriefShare workbook and lunch will be provided. Register by scanning the QR code and completing the Google Form. For questions or more information, contact Ann Kavanaugh at cannkava@gmail.com or Deb Hoskins at Dahoskins1980@gmail.com.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Level I Formation
Have you considered Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Level I training? St. Joseph is hosting a Level I training beginning in August and we would love for more St. Joseph parishioners to consider joining us! We offer CGS for our preschoolers, kindergarteners, 1st graders, and 3rd graders. CGS training also deeply enriches your own faith through Scripture and the liturgy.
If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Trista Welsh at tristakwelsh@gmail.com or look on our parish website under the Education tab.

Questions of the Week
Reflect and Respond to Scripture
First Reading
Genesis reveals that from the beginning the serpent (the Devil) desires to lure and trap us into disobeying God. Can you think of some lies the serpent is telling people today?
Second Reading
Paul argues that Jesus’ obedience to God brought us the gift of freedom and life. How do you see yourself obeying God?
Gospel Reading
The
The season of Lent begins each year with the story of the dvil tempting Jesus in the desert. As we begin the 40 days of Lent, what temptations are you willing to confront?

Live The Liturgy
Our Lord is so humble that he allows us to see him experience temptation. The vulnerability of this moment is awesome to behold. Let us learn from Jesus’ interaction with the devil, and be transformed by it. Let us say with him, “ Get away, Satan.”

100 S. 9th St., Springfield, NE 68059 | 402.253.2949 | www.stjosephspringfield.org

PASTOR………………………..………………..…..Father Scott Hastings
Vicar General & Moderator to the Curia sahastings@archomaha.org
402.827.3854 - Office
PARISH SECRETARY…………….…..…..…..…………Sharon VanTassell
sharon@stjosephspringfield.org
402.203.4708 - Home
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTOR & SAFE
ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR…..…….……...…...…...Sherry Huntwork
shuntwork@msn.com
402.253.2949 ext. 4 - Office
COMMUNICATIONS, EVENTS & EVANGELIZATION
COORDINATOR…………………….…….……..….......Amanda Staroscik
amanda@stjosephspringfield.org
402.659.3138
PRAYER CHAIN & CARE CHAIN CONTACT….…..…….……Julie Richards
402.881.2407
FEEDING THE FLOCK MINISTRY……………….Sue Knott/Laurel Zielinski
Laurel Zielinski (402.933.7554) or Sue Knott (402.253.8432)
DEACONS………………..…Deacon David (retired) & Linda Christensen
Deacon Terry Ficenec
Deacon David & VanNessa Krueger

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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Father will hear confessions 30 minutes before daily masses and 45 minutes before weekend masses.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Registered parishioners should contact Fr. Scott directly about baptism.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Six months of marriage preparation prior to your wedding is required by the Archdiocese. Contact Fr. Scott directly about marriage preparation.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK
If you, a relative or friend are hospitalized or shut in, and would like a visit from Fr. Scott, please contact him directly.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed every first Wednesday of the month from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. To sign up for an hour, contact the parish office.

Parish Groups & Ministry Leaders
PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT……….……....……...………..Jim Amerine
FINANCE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT..………...…......………….Mike Fowler
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 10894
GRAND KNIGHT…..………………....…..…………….............Greg Krasa
LADIES GUILD PRESIDENT …..…….....……….……...…........Julie Richards
MUSIC MINISTRY & YOUTH CHOIR
COORDINATOR...…………………………….…..…...….Candy Connery
YOUTH GROUP LEADERS………….…...Kelly Johnson & Julie Nieveen

Parish Office
OFFICE HOURS………………...………..…M,W,TH 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PHONE………………………..….………………………...402.253.2949
EMAIL……………………………….……….info@stjosephspringfield.org FLOCKNOTE TEXT-TO-JOIN………….….………..SPRINGFIELD to 84576
FACEBOOK…………………………………………...facebook.com/stjosf

Bulletin Submissions
If you would like to submit an announcement for the weekly bulletin, please send it to bulletin@stjosephspringfield.org by Monday at 8:00 AM.
Weekly bulletins can be found on our website www.stjospehspringfield.org or by joining our weekly Parish Notes group on Flocknote. Text SPRINGFIELD to 84576 and sign up to receive Flocknote messages from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Springfield, NE.
Parish Directory
The parish directory is available in paper copy or to download. Kindly contact Sharon VanTassell in the parish office at sharon@stjosephspringfield.org or 402-253-2949. If there are updates or corrections, please let us know.

Monthly Charity Drive
Sponsored by the Ladies’ Guild
The February charity drive is pre-packaged, shelf stable meal kits. Please take a two gallon bag with the recipe cards inside. Choose one recipe and buy the ingredients for the recipe. Place the ingredients in the two gallon bag along with the recipe sheet and return to the church. Feel free to make more than one meal kit. The kits will be distributed to the local food pantries and Least of My Brethren.

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