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St. Joseph's, Colon, NE,
St. Mary's, Cedar Bluffs, NE
Parish Office: (402) 647-4901
stjosephcolon@gmail.com

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Corpus Christi
Dear Parishioners, This weekend we celebrate the solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ! Our Lord at His...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Happy Father's Day and St. Cyril of Alexandria
Happy Father's Day! In honor of our fathers, our saint of the month is a Father of the Church! First off, what is a Father of the...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Jun 12, 20253 min read


Mission Trip To New Mexico
Dear Parishioners, Having just returned from New Mexico, I have been reflecting on the graces God shared with our group. If you have not...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Jun 5, 20252 min read


St. Christopher
Dear Parishioners, A blessed week to you all! A word of congratulations to our recent high school graduates: Steven Quinn and Andrew...

Fr. Luke Fleck
May 16, 20252 min read


Pope Leo XIV
Dear Parishioners, It is with great joy that the Cardinals have elected our new Pope Leo XIV! Born in Chicago, IL, USA, Robert Francis...

Fr. Luke Fleck
May 9, 20251 min read


Saint of the Month – St. Joan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc)
Saint of the Month – St. Joan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc) Saint Jeanne d’Arc, The Maid of Orleans is a recognized Saint of the Roman Catholic...

Fr. Luke Fleck
May 1, 20253 min read


First Communion
Dear Parishioners, This weekend, we have the joy of having several of our children receive their First Holy Communion! The Catechism...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Apr 24, 20252 min read


He is Risen, He is not here.
Dear Parishioners, A Blessed Easter to you all! It is on this day in the East you will hear cries of, "Christ is risen!" With others...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Apr 17, 20251 min read


Palm Sunday
Dear Parishioners, Holy Week has arrived! It is with great solemnity that the Church comes together to enter into the Passion, Death, and...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Apr 12, 20253 min read


Passiontide
Dear Parishioners, This 5th Sunday of Lent is known as Passiontide. A period of solemn reflection focused upon the suffering and death...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Apr 3, 20251 min read


Half way there!
Dear Parishioners, Today, we celebrate the midpoint of our Lenten journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Mother Church recalls the...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Mar 27, 20251 min read


No Power!
Dear Parishioners, It has been a wild week with the weather. Needless to say, I hope that you are all staying warm and healthy despite...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Mar 21, 20252 min read


St. Joseph - Saint of the Month
Saint of the Month: St. Joseph He is one of the most important figures in salvation history. He is the most powerful saint in heaven,...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Mar 13, 20253 min read


Welcome to Lent!
I hope you are all beginning Lent with new fervor! I wanted to share with you a couple opportunities that could be beneficial to your...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Mar 6, 20251 min read


Preparing For Lent
This last week I took my parents out to dinner to celebrate their birthdays. I am immensely grateful to my mother and step-father for...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Living out your Faith
Dear Parishioners, It has been a brutal week of intense cold with two snow days off from school. Like many people, I took advantage of...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Feb 21, 20253 min read


Catholic Social Services
I remember being a part of my godteen group in high school and helping out at the local soup kitchen, Matt Talbot, to feed the poor and...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Feb 14, 20252 min read


St. Catherine of Alexandria
St. Catherine of Alexandria The Holy Great Martyr Catherine was the daughter of Konstos, the governor of Alexandria, Egypt during the...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Feb 7, 20253 min read


The Presentation of the Lord
Dear Parishioners, This weekend we celebrate the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple and the Purification of Mary, which was...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Feb 1, 20252 min read


Catholic Schools Week
Dear Parishioners, This week begins Catholic Schools Week. A time to celebrate and refocus upon the purpose of Christian education.In ...

Fr. Luke Fleck
Jan 27, 20252 min read
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