St. Patrick Catholic Church Gretna, NE

06/08/2026

06/07/2026

The Eucharist is the high point of Christian life because in it we remember and celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, and by receiving Him, Jesus unites us with Himself. Christ invites us to consume Him in Word and Sacrament. He entreats us to constantly renew our commitment to His Lordship. The question that lies before us is simple. Do we take His invitation at its full value?

How can you come more alive in receiving Jesus in Holy Communion this week?

06/06/2026

Saturday Silly

The Sunday School teacher asked, “now, Johnny, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?”
“No sir,” little Johnny replies, “I don’t have to. My mom is a good cook.”

06/06/2026

The First Commandment is God protecting our hearts from giving ourselves to things that can never truly satisfy us.

06/04/2026

The City of Gretna, Nebraska will be working on road construction on Angus Street tentatively from Monday, June 8 thru Wednesday, June 10. They will be redoing the road from Pontiac Drive to McKenna Avenue.

You will still be able to get to St. Patrick, but you will have to go through the neighborhood and come into the parking lot on Cherokee Drive. We apologize for any inconvenience.

06/03/2026

Let us join Archbishop Michael G. McGovern and the Archdiocese of Omaha in praying for Rev. Michael Figura as he prepares for ordination to the priesthood this Saturday, June 6.

Please join me in praying for Deacon Michael Figura whom I will happily ordain to the Sacred Priesthood on Saturday, June 6 at the Cathedral of St. Cecilia. May the Lord grant Deacon Michael strength and peace, and may he always know the friendship of Jesus as he lays down his life in priestly ministry.

05/31/2026

As John's Gospel states, the Father sent His Son into the world. That is, God commissioned Jesus to reveal the true nature of the Father. In doing so, Jesus revealed Himself as the Father's only true Son, or as John's Gospel states, “God's only begotten Son.” This relationship transcends time into the eternal. At the Council of Nicaea (325), the Church defined this relationship between the Father and the Son as "consubstantial." That is, the Father and the Son share the same divine nature.

In what ways do you trust God, the Trinity, with your daily life? Make a list of all your projects, hopes, and ambitions. Place that list in God's hands.

05/30/2026

Saturday Silly

There are several constipated men in the Bible:
Cain - he wasn’t Able
Moses - he took the tablets
King David - sat on the throne 40 years
Solomon - neither Heaven nor earth could move him