RECTORY 3128 “S” Street Welcome to Lincoln NE 68503-3297 (402) 476-2610 Sacred Heart Church E-mail: 20th Sunday [email protected] Fr. Leo Kosch in Ordinary Time E-mail [email protected] August 20, 2017 Cell phone: 402-310-8299 please try 402-476-2610 first. Fr. Lee Jirovsky, in Residence Website: sacredheartlincoln.org Tickets are still available for the Ken Lonnquist Concert this Sun- SCHOOL day. You may purchase tickets at the door. st 540 North 31 St. 402-476-1783 Principal, Laura Knaus Concert begins at 1:30 in the church. E-mail [email protected] Adults $10, kids under 13 $5.00, kids under 5 free. Website: mysacredheartschool.com School Tours available one hour before and one hour after the

concert. Free-will offering Ice Cream Social following the concert. Schedule Saturday, 5:00 p.m. St. Francis Food Pantry—everyone is invited to bring a can of food Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00am Weekdays with them to the concert to help stock St. Francis Food pantry. Monday-Saturday 8:15am Holy Days of Obligation Vigil Mass, 7:00pm On the Day, 7:00am, 12:00pm, & 7:00pm Different schedules for Christmas and January 1 Confessions: Saturdays 4:00-4:50 pm. Mondays-Saturdays 7:45-8:05 am (before the 8:15am Mass)

Baptisms: call 402-476-2610 to ar- range for Baptism preparation. Matrimony: A minimum of four months is required after contacting the priest; more in some cases; six months to a year is recommended. Communion to the homebound or Anointing of the Sick: if you or someone you know is home- bound or seriously ill, or will be undergoing major surgery, please call or speak to Fr. Kosch.

Newcomers—Welcome! Please call 402-476-2610 Or visit the rectory Catholic Social Services School Notes: (days) 402-474-1600; Lincoln Cri- Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! The teachers and staff sis Pregnancy Center (24-hours) (pictured above) are excited to begin the new year. Stay updated 402-483-4247; Birthright 402-466- throughout the year by regularly visiting our school website 2609 (24-hours 1-800-550-4900). www.mysacredheartschool.com or finding us on Facebook. We're look- ing forward to watching the Solar Eclipse on Monday with our special La Misa en Español, Iglesia de glasses! Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart Catholic School. Cristo Rey, 4221 Calle “J,” Lin- Please pray for us, as we will be praying for you! coln, NE 68510 (402-488-5087) Church Cleaning: MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS: August-19-27, 2017 Thanks to all who helped with cleaning last week. For Sat Aug 19 5:00pm Jerry Watton+ next Saturday, August 26th, Sun Aug 20 7:30am George+ & Marlene Rezek at 8:45 am, we ask for the Aug 20 9:00am For the people of the parish help of at least one member from each of the following Aug 20 11:00am Ralph Wixson+ households: Bob Robinson, Mon Aug 21 8:15am Gina Milleson (birthday) Michael Robinson, Rodolfo Ro- Tue Aug 22 8:15am Deceased parents driguez, Sam Rogge, Roberto Rojas, Andrew Rosas, Derek Wed Aug 23 8:15am Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Tvrdy+ Rowan, Patrick Rowan, Thomas Thu Aug 24 8:15am For safe travel Ruba, Mark Ruhl and Linda Sa- Fri Aug 25 8:15am Ed Fricke+ batka. Sat Aug 26 8:15am Deceased parents-in-law Contact Persons Aug 26 5:00pm Carleen Novak (anniversary of death) For Sacred Heart Organizations Sun Aug 27 7:30am Maria Magdalen Le

Adoration Coordinator Aug 27 9:00am John Glushenko+ Louise Sayer 402-474-4996 Aug 27 11:00am For the people of the parish Altar Society NOTE: There are Mass intentions open in Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. Sue Rye 402-570-7614 Bible Studies Mass Readings: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7; Psalm 67; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Bryan Dahlberg 402-730-0084 Matthew 15:21-28 Maria Flink 402-525-5473 Next Sunday: Isaiah 22:19-23; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33-36; Choir Matthew 16:13-20 Amanda Lowery 402-464-5637 Children’s Choir Save the Date—Septemberfest, Saturday, September 30. Amanda Lowery 402-464-5637 Church Cleaning Septemberfest Jewelry Boutique Mary Lawson 402-466-4452 The Altar Society will again be presenting a jewelry boutique at September- CCD fest. If you have some jewelry you no longer wear, consider donating it for Brad & Tammy Aden 402-853- the benefit of the parish. Call Laura at 402-464-3083 or bring it to the rec- 6234 tory M-F, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Christian Mothers Genny Albrecht 402-466-3652 Missionary Cooperative Program (Appeal)—August 26-27 God Teens Each year over 150 missionary dioceses and religious orders request per- Brock & Kiley Shuler 402-631-3060 mission to come to our diocese to give an appeal for financial support. This Holy Name Men’s Group appeal is a major source of funding for these missionaries, and the monies Steve Michels 402-325-6037 collected in our parish go directly to that missionary diocese or religious for Home & School Association the poor that they serve. These funds are used to feed, house and educate Janet Beckman 402-261-5625 the poor and orphans, provide medical care, build churches, schools, clin- Knights of Columbus ics, catechetical training centers, dig wells, etc., and educate candidate for Paul Bauer 402-326-8476 the priesthood and religious life and provide many other necessities. Pink Sisters Representative Please be generous! Chelys Svoboda 402-466-1462 Pius Home & School Representative Villa Marie School for Exceptional Children—has an opening for an Ex- Steve & Colleen Michels ecutive Director of Development and Advancement. For more information 402-325-6037 contact the Office at 402-786-3625 or send your resume to: Prayer Chain [email protected] Laura Corder 402-476-2610 Pro Life Save the Date, September 29-30 Jeanine Stevens 402-310-8427 Collection for August 13, 2017 Sacred Heart Quilters Annual ’s Pro-Life Banquet and Envelopes $4,423.50 Conference. Mary Ann Jaros 402-464-2873 Senior Coffee Plate 806.00 Natural Family Planning Intro Laura Corder 402-464-3083 Saint Vincent de Paul 190.00 Sessions: Thursday, August 24 and St. Vincent de Paul Total $5,419.50 Saturday, August 26; also Thursday, Julie Adams 402-579-4960 September 7 and Tuesday, Septem- Ushers ber 19 all at 7:00 pm. Questions? School Endowment $2,145.00 Call 402-488-2040. Pat Perry 402-438-2650 Website Pre-registration is required—go Joy of the Gospel Rebate $2,255.57 online to register or download a reg- Fr. Leo Kosch 402-476-2610 istration form at: www.lincolndiocese.org/nfp Frassati Catholic Young Adult Group of Lincoln All Catholic young adults (21 - 40) are invited to the RCIA Class upcoming events: Fr. Kosch will be teaching RCIA class on Thurs-  Prayer Workshop at the Newman Center, Thurs- day evenings, tentatively starting on Thursday, day August 31, 6:30-9:00 pm in the upstairs August 31, and ending on April 19, 2018, three library board room. Fr. Kaup will speak about weeks after Easter. (Easter is on April 1 next several methods of prayer and discernment. year.). We will take three holidays off in Nov.-Dec, of course. The class will meet 7:00—9:00 pm. St. Joseph Parish in Beatrice has put together a If you, or someone you know, has never been series of great Catholic events, August 19-21 in baptized, or is a Christian seeking possible full honor of the 100th year anniversary of Our Lady of communion with the , or is a Cath- Fatima and in celebration of the 2017 solar eclipse. olic seeking an adult refresher in their faith, please Spirit Catholic Radio will be broadcasting LIVE from contact Fr. Kosch via email or phone. St Joseph’s the morning of August 21st. There is a full schedule of events in the back of church or go to: www.stjosephbeatrice.org. CCD Classes Begin Wednesday, August 23, at 6:45 pm. Marian Mantle Silent Strength Prayer Group Tuesday, August 22, at 3:00 pm in the Lancaster Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Room at Madonna Hospital to offer prayers for the Juniors and Seniors are invited to the next TEC Re- return of prodigal children to the church. treat in Hastings, October 7-9. Jesus said to them “What do you seek?” Jn 1:38. “Come and see” Jn Bishop Glennon Patrick Flavin Memorial Mass 1:39. To register, go to: Please join the School Sisters of Christ the King for www.lincolndiocese.org. Office of Youth and Young the 22nd annual memorial Mass for Bishop Flavin on Adult Ministries, 402-473-0625. Saturday, August 26 at 10:00 am. Mass will be at the Motherhouse located at 4100 SW 56th St. Catholic Coffee House (South of SW 56th & VanDorn). The Mass is open is an adult faith formation series held at Gianna’s to the public and a reception will follow. Java and Gelato, 24th & O streets. This year’s presentation will be on the Catholic Perspective on Upcoming Retreats at Good Counsel Retreat the Reformation. The first presentation in the series House: will be Sunday, September 10, 7:00-8:30 pm. Msgr. *August 25-27—“Are you fueled by the Word? Timothy Thorburn will speak on the “Historical Per- Women’s retreat with Fr. Scott Courtney spective: Viewing the Reformation through the Lens *September 1-4—”Work of the Holy Angels” Igna- of Medieval Culture, Religion, and Politics.” Each tian Retreat with Fr. Gary Coulter session includes Q & A and an opportunity to pur- *September 7-10—”Saints for Today” with Fr. chase some great refreshments! No fee and no reg- Thomas Dunavan. istration required. Questions? Call 402-473-0615 or *September 29-October 1—”Is God There? Does He email [email protected]. even Care” with Fr. Justin Fulton Healing Hearts Support Sessions Register at www.goodcounselretreat.com For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one are being offered to assist Catholics in the grief pro- Benedictine Oblate Orientation will be held at cess. Sessions begin Tuesday, September 19, 7 - Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 5401 South Street pm at John XXIII Center, 37th & Sheridan Blvd. For at 7:00 pm, Sunday August 27 in Sheridan Rooms A more information, call 402-473-0620. and B. For additional information call Senior Dean Carol Olson at 402-486-0864, or Carol Barry 402- 488-8221 or visit our website at: Paix et joie je m'appelle Mathurin TETCHI, originaire wwwnebraskabenedictineoblates.org for more infor- de la Cote d'Ivoire appartenant au renouveau charis- mation. matique catholique. Je voudrais rencontrer tous les frères et soeurs francophones ou Anglophones vivant Lincoln MOMs Meeting a Lincoln ou Omaha pour des séances de prieres pour Saturday, September 2, 8:30-10:30 at Gianna’s la gloire de Dieu. Que Dieu vous benisse et vous protége amen. Java & Gelato at the Guadalupe Center, 2241 O St., Suite T. Topic will be “Uncomplicated: Six words to Peace and love my name is Mathurin TETCHI original- simplify and amplify your life” with Melissa Yindrick. ly from Ivory Coast belonging the catholic charis- MOMs is a group of Catholic mothers searching for matic revival. I would to meet all my brothers and fellowship, hope, and joy in our ever changing voca- sisters who speak French or English living in Lincoln tion. Free-will donation ($5 suggested) helps cover or Omaha for prayers for God's glory. the cost of speakers, reserved babysitting, and cof- God bless you and protect you all, Amen. fee/snacks. Contact us at [email protected] Yours faithfully, Bring a friend. Mathurin TETCHI Cell phone: 401 663 0535 Propelr Card Changes: Propelr is now partnering with Union Bank & Trust.

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