Worship

RECEIVE THE EUCHARIST

Saturdays at 5:30 pm

St. Peter de Alcantra in Ewing, NE

Saturdays at 7:00 pm

St. John the Baptist in Petersburg, NE

Sundays at 8:00 am

St. Bonaventure in Raeville, NE

Sundays at 10:00 am

St. Boniface in Elgin, NE

Sundays at 10:00 am

St. Theresa of Avila in Clearwater, NE

Sundays at 11:30 am

St. John the Baptist in Deloit, NE

How to Receive These Sacraments

Reconciliation

The Lord Jesus Christ, physician of our souls and bodies, who forgave sins of the paralytic and restored him to bodily health, has willed that his Church continue, in the power of the Holy Spirit, his work of healing and salvation, even among her own members.”

Saturdays 4:45-5:15 pm
St. Peter’s, Ewing
Sundays 7:30-7:50 am
St. Bonaventure, Raeville
Wednesdays 5:00-5:30 PM
St. Boniface, Elgin

Saturdays 6:15-6:45 pm
St. John’s, Petersburg
Sundays 9:15-9:45 AM
St. Theresa’s, Clearwater
Also available by appointment

Reconciliation will be offered before and after each Mass as available. Watch the bulletin for additional times or changes.

Communal Penance Services offered during Advent and Lent.

Baptism

The baptism of your child provides an opportunity to renew your own Christian life and spirituality. In bringing your child to be baptized, you are saying that you want to share your living Catholic faith with your child; this is a serious commitment to raise your child within the community of believers and to educate them in the truths of the Catholic faith.

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Confirmation

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Children are eligible for the Sacrament of Confirmation when they are in the eighth grade. Specific preparation begins in the seventh grade and children must be registered in a Catholic School, Faith Formation classes, and/or be taught at home with the guidance of the Faith Formation office. Regular attendance at classes is expected. Confirmation is scheduled with the Archdiocese and the date may vary from year to year.

Preparation requirements set by the Archdiocese include: choosing a “Confirmation Name” and sponsor, and submitting a report on the chosen Saint; making a one day Confirmation retreat; performing the requisite amount of Christian service work; attending practices; and receiving permission to be Confirmed through an interview with either the pastor or catechist.

Parents must be equally committed to assisting the children in achieving their goals through reinforcement at home, continuing attendance at weekly Mass, and attending sacramental meetings for parents. For various reasons, some Catholic youth missed making their First Communion in the second grade and some adults missed receiving the sacrament of Confirmation in their youth. In either case, please contact the parish office for more information on how to receive these sacraments

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Marriage

The Church has a rich tradition in its teaching on sacramental marriage and covenantal union. If you would like to get married in any of our six churches, please contact the Parish Grouping Office at 402-843-2345.

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to those who are seriously ill and not only for those who are at the point of death. Anyone of the faithful who begins to be in the danger of death from sickness or old age may receive this sacrament.

In case of an emergency, please contact one of the priests to request this sacrament (402) 843-2345.

Family Formation

“The Church’s catechetical mission aims to help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian maturity, enriching the whole of life with the leaven of the Gospel. ” (USCCB)

Faith formation seeks to help people of all ages:

Grow in their relationship with God for the whole of life
Live as disciples of Jesus at home, at work, in the community, and in the world
Develop an understanding of the Bible and their faith tradition
Deepen their spiritual life and practices
Engage in service and mission to the world
Participate in the life and ministries of their faith community

WATCH FORMATION VIDEOS

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Elgin Religious Education

Family Formation (Gr. K-6)
contact Becky Kerkman at 402-843-6043

Program Handbook 2022-23

Registration Form 2022-23

Petersburg Religious Education

(in Albion)
contact Lisa Wagner at 308-750-0423

Ewing and Clearwater Religious Education

Family Formation (Gr. K-6)
contact Becky Kerkman at 402-843-6043

Program Handbook 2022-23

Registration Form 2022-23

Bible Studies, Reflections, & Retreats

Bible Study

Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study

THIS SESSION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. For more information or to register for a FUTURE Bible Study, contact Elaine Thoendel, or watch the weekly bulletin. Enjoy group discussion in a warm atmosphere and the stimulating media presentations…

Retreat

Christians Encounter Christ Weekends

Christian Encounter Christ weekends go from Friday evening until Sunday evening and are held in Norfolk. Men who are married, husbands attend first, then the wife registers right away also, for next women’s weekend. Singles invited also!…