St. Mary’s Parish
1625 Adams Street
Ashland, NE 68003

 
Dear Catholic Parents,

At the beginning of this new school year we also begin the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine “CCD” classes again.  The Catholic Church teaches that the parents are the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith. The CCD program is our parishes’ way to assist you in fulfilling your role as “educators in the ways of faith.”

This gift of faith was given to your child(ren) when you asked to have them baptized. Jesus united them to himself in his death and resurrection and gave them a share in His resurrected life as the Blessed Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit began to dwell in their souls.  This Truth comes to us over 2000 years of unbroken tradition echoed in the Sacred Scriptures given to us by the early Catholic Church founded by Jesus Christ on the rock of St. Peter.  

This incredible treasure of Faith, manifested in love, enables the seeds of faith, hope and love, planted in your child’s soul at baptism, to continue to grow. This faith seeks to understand the fullness of Truth it received in Baptism at your request.  The greatest nourishment is the grace of the sacraments especially the Eucharist given to us in the Mass.

As your Children grow to know who Jesus is through your teaching and the CCD class and personally experience Him in His Truth, Words and Sacraments, they are gradually transformed from within.  They are able to grow in grace and holiness and fulfill your and Jesus’ desire for them to share in eternal life with Him forever.

It is with great joy that I invite and look forward to seeing you and your child(ren) at this years CCD classes beginning on Aug 22^nd. The following page gives the details of this years CCD Program. Tanya Keith is the CCD Coordinator and has put together and great group of teachers.  

I look forward to meeting you and your children this year. Know that you are always welcome to attend and share in the classroom experience of your children at CCD.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr Bill Holoubek
Pastor St. Mary’s Ashland
St. Joseph’s Greenwood
 

Teens Encounter Christ Retreats

An opportunity to personally encounter Christ and build relationship with other high school and college students

#111 Nov. 22-24      McCook

#112 Feb. 15-17       Wahoo

#113 Apr. 4-6            Camp Kateri

#114 June 6-8          David City

Open to High School 2^nd semester Sophomores through College Freshmen

Cost $120   To register, go to www.lincolndiocese.org/tec

K4J: 3^rd Wednesday of the Month 6:30-7:45 pm (3-6 year olds)
CCD: Wednesdays 6:30-7:45 pm (Students K-8^th)
                  Youth Group: Sundays 6:45-8:15 pm (Students 9^th -12^th)
 
August        Wed. August 21^st 6:30-7:45 PM First Day of CCD
                     (Mandatory Parent Meeting - 6:30 in church)
                     Wed. August 28^th   6:30-7:45 CCD Class and Confessions
 
September  Wed. September 4^th CCD Class 6:30 and Mass at 7:15-8:00 pm
                     Sun. September 8^th - First Day of Youth Group 6:45-8:15 pm
                     Wed. September 11^th CCD Class and Marian Mass at Waverly

5. (Field trip for grades 5 and older) Depart 6:15 PM
5. CCD Class for all other students and those not attending the field trip
5. Children’s Choir practice until 8:00pm

5. 2:00-3:00 Life Chain at 14^th and Silver Streets, Ashland

                     Wed. October 9^th CCD Class and Confessions
                     Wed. October 16^th CCD Class and K4J
                     Wed. October 23^rd CCD Class and Living Rosary
                     Wed. October 30^th  CCD Class and Mass at 7:15-8:00 pm
 
November   Sun. November 3^rd 8:30 AM Children's Mass and Choir
                     Wed. November 6^th CCD Class
                     Wed. November 13^th CCD Class
                     Wed. November 20^th CCD Class and K4J
                     Wed. November 27^th No CCD Class (Thanksgiving Break)
 
December   Sun. December 1^st 8:30 AM Children's Mass and Choir
                     Wed. December 4^th CCD Class and Christmas Program Rehearsal until 8:00pm
                     Sun. December 8^th   Children’s Christmas Program 6:30 pm at St. Mary Church
                     Wed. December 11^th CCD Class and Confessions
Wed. December 18^th CCD Class and K4J (Children’s Choir practice until 8:00pm)                   
                     Tuesday December 24^th Children’s Christmas Choir
 
Christmas Break until January 8, 2020
  
January        Sun. January 5^th 8:30 AM Children's Mass and Choir
2020             Wed. January 8^th CCD Class 6:30 Mass at 7:15-8:00 pm                  
        Wed. January 15^th CCD Class and K4J
                     Wed. January 22^nd CCD Class
                     Wed. January 29^th CCD Class (Children’s Choir practice until 8:00pm)
 
February    Sun. February 2^nd 8:30 AM Children's Mass and Choir
                     Wed. Feb. 5^th CCD Class and Confessions    
                     Wed. Feb. 12^th CCD Class
                     Wed. Feb. 19^th CCD Class and K4J
                     Wed. Feb. 26^th Ash Wednesday CCD Class 6:30 and Mass at 7:00-8:00pm
 
March        Sun. March 1^st 8:30 AM Children's Mass and Choir
                    Wed. March 4^th CCD Class
                     Wed. March 11^th CCD Class and Stations of the Cross
                     Wed. March 18^th CCD Class and K4J
                     Wed. March 25^th CCD Class and Stations of the Cross
 
April            Wed. April 1^st CCD Class and Mass at 7:15-8:00 pm
                     Sun. April 5th 8:30 AM Children's Mass and Choir  Palm Sunday
                     Wed. April 8^th CCD Class and Confessions
                     Sun. April 12^th 8:30 AM Easter Mass
                     Wed April 15^th CCD Class and K4J
                     Wed. April 22^nd CCD Class  
                     Wed. April 29^th CCD Mass at 6:30 and Party 7:15         
                     Last CCD Class (Mass) 6:30 and Year End Awards and Ice Cream Party 7:15
 
May             Sunday, May 3^rd May Crowning and Graduation Mass and Breakfast

Download and print schedule for 2018-2019 CCD and Youth Group
**Click HERE to see the calendar of events for St. Mary & St. Joseph parishes
Letter from our CCD Director, Tanya Keith