June 2, 2019 ~ SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
15353 Pacific Street | Omaha, Nebraska 68154 | 402-330-0304 1
. ST. WENCESLAUS MASS INTENTIONS, LITURGY CORNER & MINISTRY SCHEDULE OMAHA, NEBRASKA
MONDAY, June 3, 2019 Ministry Schedule for June 9, 2019
6:45 AM †Steve Pattrin There will be no 5:00 PM or 6:30 PM mass on Saturday, June 8th. 8:30 AM †Martin Caliendo 5:30 PM Int. of Lucille Kelly Sunday, 7:30 AM PRIEST: Fr. Taylor SAC: Dean Yuhas TUESDAY, June 4, 2019 EMHC: Jane Carrothers, Karen Aliano, Keven Sorensen 6:45 AM †Lucille M. Novak LEC : Mary Ann Casey, Mary Ellen Keeley 8:30 AM †Anna Marie Hanich SER : Ryan Wolfe, Trent Merkel HOS: Team 10: Joe Hahn, Shirley Hahn, Debbie LeMay, 5:30 PM †Corey Kruse Teresa Mize WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2019 6:45 AM †Doreen Meister Sunday, 9:00 AM PRIEST: Fr. Taylor SAC: Lisa Scherer DEA : Mark Capoun 8:30 AM †Dorothy Knobbe EMHC: Jean Hastings, Luke Capoun, Jerry Buresh, Lynne Capoun, 5:30 PM Int. of Clayton and Joanie Jones Jan Wallish, Marilyn Buresh, Bob Hursh, Margie Walker, THURSDAY, June 6, 2019 Dan Wells, John Fread, Peggy Fread, Madaline Hursh, 6:45 AM †Kathryn Sinclair Pegg Gard, Julie Krupicka, Chris Pluta LEC : Bob Decker, Ken Landolt 8:30 AM †Carl Rossitto SER : Danie Hoer, Nathan Hoer 5:30 PM †Deceased Members of Dolphens & Mimick Families HOS: Team 14: John Crowe, Margie Crowe, Dean Jacobsen, FRIDAY, June 7, 2019 Maria Jacobsen, John Wallish
6:45 AM †Martin and †Rita Evans Sunday, 10:30 AM PRIEST: Fr. Tom 8:30 AM †Poor Souls in Purgatory SAC: Joan DeSelm DEA : Mike DeSelm SATURDAY, June 8, 2019 EMHC: Allie Clark, Greg Van Dyke, Zoe Clark, Chris Dunn, Abbey Painter, Halli Weitl, John Weitl, Savannah Weitl, Susan ARCHOMAHA UNITE ONLY Donlan, Tim Glover, Lynnee Pattrin, Cathe Talley, Dave
SUNDAY, June 9, 2019 Latenser, Mike Pate LEC : Casey Painter, Karen Van Dyke 7:30 AM †Edward and †Helen Knott SER : Jenna Havlovic, Josh Havlovic 9:00 AM People of the Parish HOS : Team 18: Hollie Catron, Katie Clark, Mia Clark, Steve Clark, 10:30 AM †Vern and †Ruth Beers Celine McHale, Jack McHale, Ryan O’Grady, Sean O’Grady, 12:00 PM †Joe Zabrocki Tam O’Grady, Phil Rossbach
5:30 PM †Mark Pelan Sunday, 12:00 PM PRIEST: Fr. Ron Masses are always offered for the intention listed in the Bulletin even if not SAC: Cathy Kulus DEA : Joe Kulus announced verbally at Mass time. The only exception would be if the priest EMHC: Linda Maiefski, Dave Peters celebrating the Mass announced at Mass time there is a change. LEC : Terry Connealy, Ann Thomsen SER : Samuel Morrissey, Aidan Farrell HOS : Team 22: Steve Gruidl, 4 MORE NEEDED
Sunday, 5:30 PM PRIEST: Fr. Ron SAC: Andrew Wilson DEA : Jack Miller EMHC: Amy Wilson, Greg Siedelmann LEC : Nathan Haug, Jamie Partusch SER : Meghan Knier, Barrett Whitcomb HOS : Team 27: Claire Barrett (sub req), Denise Barrett (sub req,) Readings for the Week of June 3, 2019 John Barrett (sub req) 4 SUBS NEEDED
Sunday: Acts 7:55-60/Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9 [1a, 9a]/Rv 22:12- 14, 16-17, 20/Jn 17:20-26 Monday: Acts 19:1-8/Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab [33a]/Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11, 20-21 [33a]/Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Ps 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc- 36ab [33a]/Jn 17:11b-19 PENTECOST IS NEXT SUNDAY! Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, Pentecost is the BIRTHDAY OF THE CHURCH! 11 [1]/Jn 17:20-26 You are encouraged to wear RED to church Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab [19a]/ TH next Sunday to celebrate this 50 DAY of the Jn 21:15-19 Easter Season! Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Ps 11:4, 5 and 7 [cf.7b]/Jn 21:20-25
Next Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf.
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. ST. WENCESLAUS LITURGY WEEKLY REFLECTIONS AND A WORD FROM THE PASTOR JUNE 2, 2019
REFLECTING ON THE SCRIPTURES Friends, Seventh Sunday of Easter, Cycle C Next weekend is the
Today’s readings: Acts 7:55-60; Revelation 22:12-14, 16 ArchOmaha Unite event. -17, 20; John 17:20-26 People from all over the Archdiocese will gather to So That They May All Be One celebrate our Catholic Stephen, the first martyr, was among Identity. I hope you the group of deacons ordained in the signed up to join us; it truly is a once in a generation type Acts of the Apostles. He was filled of event. Because of this event, the Archdiocese has with the Holy Spirit, but his words asked for there to be no masses (daily or evening) to be were considered blasphemy, a sacrilege held on Saturday to allow the priests to participate. to the Sanhedrin. They used stones to Please note no 5:00 or 6:30 Mass next weekend. silence him, but he called out loudly to This weekend, Deacon Bill Cremers was ordained to his Lord, to receive his spirit and to the priesthood. Please remember to pray for him and forgive his persecutors. Both of those phrases echoed Je- encourage your sons and grandsons to consider (pray sus’ words on the Cross. about) whether God is calling them to serve him in the After Stephen’s prayer of forgiveness in the first church. reading, we hear Jesus pray for unity in the Gospel. Dur- Thursday, June 13th, we will have a meeting in the ing the final portion of the Last Supper discourse, Jesus church at 7 PM to talk about the stained glass windows in expresses the love and care he has for his followers. This our new church. Not too much has already been decided; prayer that all believers “may be one” is as much a prayer we really wanted community input as to the theme, for Christians today as it was for the first disciples. Jesus persons, events, etc., the parish would like to have desires for all of us to be with him and to be one with the portrayed in the windows. We welcome your input. See Father. Jesus wants all to live in the joy of the Kingdom. you there! He wants the world to know that his Spirit will inspire and Fr. Ron has realized he will be “officially retired” move them to accomplish wonders that will give glory to within 2 months! We will have a going away for him on the Father. June 30th. I have enjoyed having him here for the last
How can you more intentionally live in harmony three years, I hope you have too. He will actually stay with those with whom you disagree? Are you willing to through July to allow Fr. Taylor and myself to get our carve out time in quiet to listen to the Spirit? In following vacation in without stress. After, he will travel the U.S. the Spirit, Christians learn how to witness to God’s glory. © 2019 Liturgy Training Publications. 800-933-1800. Written by Mary Heinrich. visiting friends and family for a couple of months, then go Illustrated by Tamar Messer. Scripture texts are from the New American Bible, with me on my pilgrimage to Italy in November. When I revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Permission to come back, he will stay in Italy and look for an apartment publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago, on August 28, 2018. to live. Make plans to come see him on his party date. Joining us will be Fr. Tim Podraza. Fr. Tim was ordained in 1997 (but is actually a year or two older than me). He was most recently pastor of LITURGY CORNER Awaiting the Spirit St. Rose of Lima in Crofton and St. Andrew in This past Thursday, we celebrated the Ascension of Bloomfield. With the reorganization in the rural area, he the Lord and began our anticipation of the coming of the was freed up as his parishes were assumed in different Holy Spirit on Pentecost. You are invited to pray each day clusters, and so was able to come and be our Senior for a renewed outpouring of the Holy Spirit in your life. If Associate. We will have a welcome date sometime after you are not doing so already, you can pray the traditional Fr. Ron’s farewell. Come, Holy Spirit prayer or use your own words. Let us Take some time this summer to relax with family and rejoice that the Spirit of Jesus continues to dwell among us! Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle loved ones! Fr. Tom in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the God of salvation, in Jesus you show us the depth of your earth. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did in- mercy and love. We bless you and pray: ~ struct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consola- Give peace to those who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia, and grant patience to their caregivers. tions, through Christ our Lord. Amen. May God bless us with every gift of the Spirit, promised by Jesus, the Wisdom of God. Amen. 3 Give Us This Day ~ June, 2019 . ST. WENCESLAUS ADULT FAITH FORMATION OMAHA, NEBRASKA
“Love compels each of us to resist racism Christine Edmonds, Director courageously. It requires us to reach out [email protected] generously to the victims of this evil, to assist 402-991-3425 the conversion needed in those who still Again this Sunday, we are treated to a “coming attraction” harbor racism, and to begin to change policies as we approach Pentecost Sunday. “How so?” you may and structures that allow racism to persist.” ask. “There is no direct reference to the Holy Spirit in (Open Wide Our Hearts, US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ pastoral letter today’s gospel.” I believe the reference is there—shrouded against racism, p. 18) in the mystery of the Trinitarian life. You see, Jesus’ prayer is filled with references to unity, and the Holy Spirit is the unifier.
I think it is part of our human nature to want to solve mysteries, most especially the mystery of the meaning of our lives. We search everywhere for clues. In the movies, we often witness characters leaning in close to catch someone’s dying words. Depending on the story line, sometimes great secrets are revealed, or murderers are LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA CD CLOSE-OUT identified. Sometimes true love is finally confessed. If you have been thinking about picking up one or more of In this “preview” of the Pentecost, we glimpse some of the the Lighthouse Media CDs located in the church foyer final thoughts of Jesus just before his death. As his ($4.00 each), please know that they will only be offered followers, we strain to grasp the meaning of his prayer. In while supplies last. Enjoy a quick lesson in the faith or a this story line, his words lead us to a deeper understanding mini-retreat with one of the following Lighthouse Media CDs: of the meaning of our lives, profess his immense love for us, and offer us a hint of things to come. Anger and Forgiveness – Deacon Dr. Bob McDonald
The prayer foreshadows the life to which we are called in Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage – Dr. Tim Gray the Spirit. We are invited through baptism into a way of Contagious Catholicism – Chris Stefanick living, loving, and relating that reflects the life of the Could God Love Someone Like Me? – Fr. Michael Schmitz Trinity. If you can imagine Trinitarian life as relationship, Encounter the Poor – Dr. Tim Gray and if we are called to somehow participate in that life, it How to Keep Your Kids Catholic – Ken Hensley makes sense that Jesus’ prayer would be for our unification Making Sense of Suffering – Dr. Scott Hahn in love to be able to exist in that relationship. The Hidden Power of Forgiveness – Jeff Cavins
But wait, there’s more. As we are transformed by the Spirit into the perfect unity of God, we in turn serve as witnesses to transform the entire world “that the world may know that you sent me.”
If this all sounds mind-blowing - well, it is. And that is OK. We just need to open our hearts and our lives to the The members of the Catholic promptings of the Holy Spirit to love more deeply. God will Social Teaching Ministry would take care of the rest! like to offer a huge thank you to the parishioners who partici- pated in the annual Parish Clean th Up Day on May 19 . The Consoling the Heart of Jesus weather was cool, but over 30 by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley--A Sure Path to people helped pick up trash around the grounds. Your time Holiness--Inspired by the Spiritual Exercises and effort is deeply appreciated! of St. Ignatius. Come and spend this sum- mer walking with Jesus. Allow Jesus to be- come your constant companion. Classes are Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Upper Conference room.
To register for the class contact: Deacon Mark Capoun [email protected] or (531)721-8468 or Lynne Capoun [email protected]. 4
. ST. WENCESLAUS CHILDREN & YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT FAITH FORMATIONS JUNE 2, 2019
Julie Lukasiewicz Director of Children’s Faith Formation 402-330-1889 402-991-3126 [email protected]
Sacrament Follow & Like Us! Facebook: St. Wenceslaus Youth Ministry Instagram: wenc.youth
Registration Young people are worth it. Not just for what they can offer in the future, but for who they are and what they can offer to Forms for 1st Reconciliation, Holy the world here and now. For this reason, youth ministry at Communion and Confirmation St. Wenceslaus exists to serve the spiritual needs of young during the 2019-2020 school year are people and to empower them to build the kingdom of God. The way we do this is by leading young people into a real now due. Please return your relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer and registration form to the parish community. If you are interested in getting involved with or office. learning more about youth ministry, please contact Olivier in the youth ministry office! If you were unable to attend the Sacrament Preparation [email protected] | 402-991-3429 Meetings for either 1st Reconciliation, Holy Communion or Confirmation, please call 402-991-3126 to make an UPCOMING EVENTS appointment with Mrs. Lukasiewicz. We want to assist our Wednesday June 5th and 12th: Youth Sports Night families in the preparation process of their children. Some Come burn off some of that summer energy at our youth new requirements need to be explained to assist you. Thank sports night from 6:30-8pm! We'll be serving up snacks and you! thirst-quenching drinks to ensure you're at the top of your MISSING SACRAMENTS? game. All middle school and high school aged kids from the Omaha area are welcome. We hope to see you there!
Do you have a child (grades 1- 8) who has missed receiving Saturday June 15th and July 6th: Least of My Brethren sacraments? We offer a "catch Middle school students are invited to join us for Saturday morning service from 8am-12. Help us as we help the less up" program for students who fortunate move into affordable housing! Contact the youth are not baptized Catholic or office to register have missed receiving First Reconciliation, Eucharist or June 9th: Middle School Meetup Confirmation. Please call Join us from 6:30-8pm in the school gym and community room! Dinner served. 402-330-1889 for more details.
2019-2020 Children’s Faith Formation Registration College Ministry: High school grads & college students home from school: Registrations for the 2019-2020 Children’s Faith join us for fellowship and real discussions on the big Formation year is currently underway! Registration is questions of faith & life. Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30pm starting June 4th. Location: St. Pat’s in Elkhorn. available in the parish office. We are PreK-8 grade Children Faith Formation. We meet Wednesday nights What do you want from your church? Life gets busy for from 6:15-7:30. Our program is offered at $90 per child for college students, young professionals, and young families: registered parishioners. that’s why we want church to be worth your time as a young Registration is free to children of Catechists, Assistant adult. Catechists and permanent Volunteers. Please consider We offer various get-togethers and events, ranging from sharing your time and talents with our parish children! Oktoberfest to Saturday mornings of prayer & reflection. Whether your aim is social, spiritual, or somewhere in between, we hope that you will find what you are looking for. And if not, we are here to help make it happen! 5
. ST. WENCESLAUS PASTORAL MINISTRY OMAHA, NEBRASKA
June Charity of the Month Caregiver Gathering
Siena/Francis House: Founded in Are you a caregiver or anticipate becoming a caregiver? 1975, the Siena/Francis house is Ne- Our parish invites you to take time for yourself and gather braska’s largest homeless shelter in with other caregivers monthly. Please join us on the first providing food, emergency shelter, and Monday of each month from 1:00 – 2:30 pm for prayer and clothing. The Siena/Francis House also fellowship. Our next meetings are June 3rd, July 1st and Au- houses a residential chemical addic- gust 5th in the Upper Room. Please consider being part of tions treatment center, an employment training program, this group. Contact Mary at 402-697-7514 or stier- and a medical clinic. The Siena/Francis House has an [email protected] if you have questions. When “open door” policy, in that they try to never turn away any caregivers take care of themselves, everyone benefits! individual who comes to them in need, regardless of the circumstances that led them to seek their help. This organi- zation is independent, non-denominational and provides From the Desk of the Volunteer Nurse Ministry more shelter and food to the homeless than any other Omaha homeless shelter. All of their services are provided We have just recognized May as Mental Health Month. Depression is treatable and more common at no cost to their guests. In 2017, they provided overnight than we think. But left untreated it can lead to accommodations to an average of over 500 people each more serious problems, like feelings of self-harm. evening. With only 392 total beds, an average of 108 people The World Health Organization estimates that each year slept on overflow mats on the floor, or in chairs, each night. approximately one million people die by Suicide. In the last The total number of meals served per day in 2017 was total 45 years, suicide rates have increased by 60% worldwide. 1,162. Suicide is now among the three leading causes of Visit the Siena/Francis House website at http:// death. There is no single cause of suicide but there are many www.sienafrancis.org to learn more. factors that may contribute to it. The impact on families and the community is staggering. If you know someone who is The SFH is located at 1702 Nicholas Street. Any money struggling with the aftermath of such a loss, do not hesitate to you donate in your June Charity of the month will go to the reach out to him or her. If you aren't aware of the supporting Siena/Francis House. Our service opportunity for Siena/ options available to them, call the Pastoral Ministry office Francis House will be collecting any size cans or brands of here at St. Wenceslaus or email [email protected]. It can coffee, bags of sugar, powdered coffee creamer, and large be powerful to know you are not alone and to connect to boxes of cereals any kind. You may drop off your donations others who have also experienced such a loss. th in the foyer until June 10 . Thank you in advance for your If you have a family member, partner or friend with mental
donations. illnesses/brain disorders, the next NAMI Family to Family Our community thanks you and appreciates you! course starts June 3, and will run 12 Mondays, 6-8:30 pm. It The Human Needs Committee will be held at Lakeside CHI Hospital, Conference Room B. Please share this information and put it on social media, hand it out to colleagues at work, etc, and put it on websites.
Going to a counselor, support group or therapist when you are feeling sad or overwhelmed should be as normal as going to the doctor when you have the flu. Let's end the stigma about mental health!! The St. Wenceslaus Prayer Shawl Living with Alzheimer’s For Caregivers Ministry hopes to g i v e comfort to those who are suffering. Prayer The Alzheimer's Association is excited to present shawls are given to those who have lost a loved one, those "Living with Alzheimer's For Caregivers: Mid- who are ill or dying, those who have had surgery and dle Stage." In the middle stage of Alzheimer's various other illnesses. Prayers are said for the person disease, those who were care partners now be- who will receive the shawl as they are being made and the come hands-on caregivers. Join us for this pres- shawls are blessed by one of our priests. If you might be entation and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful interested in joining this ministry, please contact Ruth strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer's. Cowles at 402-333-4652. This FREE presentation will be held in the Social Hall at St. If you would like a prayer shawl for yourself or for a relative Wenceslaus on Saturday, June 15th, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Light or friend who could use comfort, please contact Mary lunch served. Call 800-272-3900 to reserve your seat. Stieren at [email protected] or 402-697-7514. 6
. ST. WENCESLAUS PARISH COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS JUNE 2, 2019
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* Wednesday, June 5th 7 PM | Community Room
And Who Is My Neighbor? Welcome to the newest St. Wenceslaus members born to new life through Baptism A presentation by Fr. Taylor Leffler on the Jack James Bartlett Bishops’ pastoral letter against racism. Son of Jonathan and Regina Bartlett
Leon James Peschong Son of Tyler and Kaylee Peschong
Braden Anthony Salerno PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Son of Michael and Emer Salerno AND ESPECIALLY FOR:
†Stu Haeffner, parishioner Father of Jordan, grandfather of Mason
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful receive the Mercy of God. Amen.
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. ST. WENCESLAUS PARISH COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS, CONT’D OMAHA, NEBRASKA
2019 Knights of Columbus Daily Bread Calendar Thanks to all who purchased 2019 Calendar Club tickets. We will be announcing winners from now until the end of Knights of Columbus Message: 2019. Please check the bulletin weekly for daily winners
and all those EXTRA prize winners. A check is mailed to News Items: Thanks to everyone who bought each winner at the end of the month in which they won. All a rose on Mother’s Day. We are giving the previous winners can be found on our website total collected $2,450 to Essential Pregnancy (www.kofc10909.org). Services. You can find daily winners at www.kofc10909.org. Upcoming activities: For a complete list of events and 5-20-19 George Nelson how to participate go to: www.kofc10909.org
5-21-19 Carol Rygol Sunday, June 8th ~ ArchOmaha Unite - CHI Center. We 5-22-19 Leo Trautman also need several Brother Knights to volunteer to help 5-23-19 Susan Steenson with ushering during the day. Please go to the website to 5-24-19 Jake Ostrand sign-up for one or all of the scheduled events on this day. 5-25-19 Kim Spicka th Sunday, June 16 ~ Father's Day at Werner Park for the I- 5-26-19 William Dixon 80 Priests Baseball Competition. Omaha vs Lincoln 5-27-19 Dan Kollars Priests. 5-28-19 Merlun Ulrich nd Saturday, June 22 ~ Serving dinner at the Stephen’s Cen- 5-29-19 Mary Goblirsch-Erickson ter, 3:30 to 6:30 PM. Bring your family! 5-30-19 Bill Swanson th Saturday, July 27 ~ 7th Annual Golf Tournament at Pa- 5-31-19 Joe Bogatz cific Springs See our website to register or for a sponsor- 6-1-19 Larry Reed ship. 6-2-19 Loreta Delmareo th Sunday, August 11 ~ Family fun day at Werner Park Tail- **5-30-19 Ascension of Jesus** Doug Dunning gate party at 3:00 PM, game at 5:00 PM. We will bring the grill.
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. ST. WENCESLAUS OUR HISTORY, NEW PARISHIONERS, STEWARDSHIP & MISCELLANEOUS JUNE 2, 2019
ST. WENCESLAUS-ITS’ BEGINNING… Envelopes: $ 34,059.68
The years 1976-1977 have been spent in preparation for the Children’s Envelopes: $ 132.13 parish centennial. At the midnight Christmas Mass, De- Monthly ACH Tithing $ 46,653.70 th April Charity of the Month $ 13,546.00 cember 24 , several parishioners wore traditional Czech costumes to signal 1977, the year of the centennial. Music- Year To Date Budget: $2,489,194.00 minded parishioners met in the evenings to practice Czech Year To Date Total: $2,543,402.95 songs to be used in community singing during the anniver- sary year.
In February, Fr. Tuma contracted Dworak Stained Glass of Omaha to begin designing four new stained glass windows Our Seminarian of the Week for the Church: St. Cyril, Methodius, Ludmilla and Pro- Please pray for our copius. seminarian in formation Pre-Theology II In March, His Excellency Archbishop Daniel E. Sheehan QCV:`R1J1 and Reverend Anthony Tuma, St. Wenceslaus pastor, an- Kendrick-Glennon Seminary nounced the day of the centennial as October 23, 1977 with 5200 Glennon Drive a concelebrated Mass of Thanksgiving at 3:00 PM. At this St. Louis, MO 63119 writing, (April 1977) even more activities are under consid-
eration. Potential Ordination Date: 2023 When one stops and considers all the activities, organiza- Birthday: November 14, 1994 tions and people that have been a part of St. Wenceslaus Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Parish for the past 100 years, one is quickly over- Home Parish: St. Pius X, Omaha whelmed. October 23, 1977 is not just the centennial day Information: Computer Science degree from University of for St. Wenceslaus Parish. It is the centennial day of the Nebraska at Omaha. Totus Tuus teacher, stayed focused on Czech Catholic Church in Nebraska. campus ministry throughout college. Powerful experiences and encounters with the Lord helped him realize he was During this period of time, there were: Baptisms - 89, Wed- being called to seminary. Enjoys cooking, reading, board dings - 30, Funerals - 224 and no Ordinations or Religious. games, sports, Sudoku, riddles, and making puns. Stay tuned as time marches on….. Email: [email protected] Please join us at 3:00 PM to pray for vocations every
Sunday. We gather in the chapel, have exposition of the Tuesday, May 21st - Cinco De Mayo: 92 Blessed Sacrament and pray for vocations and for those Primetimers attended this event. The food and who have fallen away from the Catholic faith. entertainment was very good!
Thursday, June 20th - Storm Chaser’s Ball The Guild Game: Tickets are $11.00/person and checks needed to V 1J01 V :CC IVIGV`$ Q` .V st reach Doris Faltin by May 31 . Seats will be in the same ]:`1$. ^I:CV :JR `VI:CV_ Q =Q1J location as in the past and in case of rain, the tickets can be %$ `Q` Q%` IVV 1J$$ Q` V0VJ $8 used for another game. 1VCQ1 :`V Q%` :H 101 1V$ :JR th Friday, July 19 - Ralston Theater: Beauty and the $V`01HV Q]]Q` %J1 1V$ H%``VJ C7 Beast. Cost will be $15.00/person. Showtime is 7:30 PM. ]Q$ VR8 Q% H:J `1JR 1$J ] C1$ $ QJ Q%` 1VG]:$V : Checks for this event need to reach Doris Faltin by July 16th. 1118$ 1VJHV$C:%$8Q`$ ] :`1$. 1`V ] :`1$. ``1C1: VR Note: It takes 3 days for mail to get to Doris (1623 `$:J1<: 1QJ$ ] .V %1CR8 North 150th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68154). Please mail checks early in order to give plenty of time to reach her %``VJ H 101 1V V`01HV]]Q` %J1 1V by the due date. Please make checks payable to ♦ 4Q:`R1VV 1J$6Q C%H@71JJV`58%JV`R5 7615 Primetimers. 6:`1.QH1:C#:CC ♦ *Note: If you have a question regarding one of the events, 6`1V 1V:CV0V`71QJR:7VRJVR:75011 Q%` please contact Doris Faltin at 402-496-3128. 1VG1 V:GQ0V Q1$J%] Q]`Q01RV:IV:C`Q`Q%` ]`1V 8 ♦ <%JV`:C1V:C:JRV`0V`5011 Q%`1VG1 V:GQ0V QGV 9 :RRVR Q .VVI:1CC1 8
. ST. WENCESLAUS MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION OMAHA, NEBRASKA
MISSION STATEMENT: St. Wenceslaus Parish community seeks to continue the PARISH DIRECTORY mission of Jesus Christ by sharing the Good News of God’s unconditional love Permanent Deacons Mark Capoun 531-721-8468 through vibrant worship, life-long faith formation and opportunities for service. Bill Carter 402-972-6073 Don Cowles 402-333-4652 Michael DeSelm 402-679-1268 Joe Kulus 402-333-8531 Jack Miller 402-215-4942 ~ Attention Men of the Parish ~ Brad Schaefer 402-333-4688 14th Annual St. Wenceslaus Men’s Retreat th th Parish Front Office October 18 - 19 M.J. Greguska 402-330-0304 (ext.2200)
Part-Time Parish Office 402-330-0304 EARLY REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN & ENDS SOON! Nancy Jackson, Angie Newbold, Sharon Patten, th AS OF MAY 24 , OVER 62% OF Parish Operations Office 402-991-3085 Amber Glasshoff, Director AVAILABLE ROOMS ARE BOOKED! Parish Finance Office 402-991-3237 " As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." Ashley Glasshoff-Gaskill, Director
Proverbs 27:17 Parish Adult Faith Formation Office Christine Edmonds, Director 402-991-3425
This retreat is a wonderful opportunity for men to focus on their relationship Parish Children’sFaith Formation Office 402-330-1889 with God and to build their fellowship with others on the same journey. Make Julie Lukasiewicz, Director 402-991-3126 Nella Brown, Administrative Assistant 402-991-3125 plans now to attend this faith-filled dynamic mini weekend retreat. Get away Parish Youth/Young Adult Office 402-991-3429 for part of a weekend and focus on your walk with God. Fr. Taylor Leffler Olivier Coutant, Director will be our Retreat Leader. Fr. Taylor has a heart for Jesus and he strives to Parish Liturgy Office 402-330-1518 Cindy Brown, Director 402-991-3202 share Jesus’ love with everyone he encounters. Pam Lunbeck, Administrative Assistant 402-991-3206
Arrival at Saint Benedict Center in Schuyler by 4:45 PM, retreat starts at 5:00 Parish Pastoral Ministry Office 402-697-7514 th th Mary Stieren, Director 402-991-3209 on Friday, October 18 . The retreat completes Saturday, October 19 by Rose Berkey, Administrative Assistant 402-991-3211 12:30 PM. Cost includes meals and accommodations. $89, single room and Parish Development Office 402-330-9620 Lisa Daub and Jill Rogers, Co-Directors $81, double room. Space is limited and fills up fast, especially single Laura Underwood, Development Associate rooms. Sign up now and bring a friend! Parish School 402-330-4356 For more information and to reserve your spot, register online at William Huben, Principal 402-991-3483 Patricia Ahlgren, Assistant Principal 402-330-4356 www.tinyurl.com/2019stwmensretreat. If you need to cancel your reservation Steve Schumacher, Assistant Principal 402-330-4356 st later, you have until October 1 , at which time your payment is no longer refund- Parish School Office Staff able. If you have any questions, please call Dan Bleyhl at 402-691-0129. 402-330-4356 School Nurses Sandy Kolb, Katie Kollars, Lora McMahon 402-330-4356 Extended Care Program 402-330-5297 Marion LaMontia, Director Cafeteria 402-330-3523 Debbie Stefanski, Director Midwest Catholic Family Conference 2019 - Wichita, KS Maintenance Dan Naylon, Bob Murray, Larry Glasshoff 402-330-0304
Please consider attending the Midwest Catholic Family Conference in Wichita, Kansas. HELP LINES We have programs and speakers for all ages at the conference to be held August 2-4. Alcoholics Anonymous 402-556-1880 Help your child explore how to bring the light of Christ into their hearts and their future Parish Support for Families of Alcoholics 402-689-1000 in the children’s, middle school, and high school programs. Save up to $30 on early AL-ANON 402-553-5033 th Sex Addicts Anonymous 402-573-6790 bird registration by June 28 . Register online at catholicfamilyconference.org or call Domestic Violence 402-558-5700 316-618-9787. Email questions to [email protected] . Elizabeth Ministry 402-697-7514 Gamblers Anonymous 402-978-7557 Dr. Ray Guarendi, Fr. Dennis McManus, and Steve Ray at the Midwest Catholic Family Helping Hands 402-697-7514 Conference August 2-4, while they talk about the importance of our spiritual strength Prayer Chain 402-333-3603 th and evangelization. Save up to $30 on early bird registration by June 28 . Register Project Rachel 402-398-5555 online at catholicfamilyconference.org or call 316-618-9787. Email questions to Youth Emergency Services 402-578-7233 BeFriender Ministry 402-697-7514 [email protected] . Caring For Others 402-697-7514 EPS 402-554-0121 “My Soul Magnifies the Lord.” Start a new family tradition by coming to the Midwest Boys Town National Hotline 800-448-3000 Divorce Support Line 402-490-7976 Catholic Family Conference August 2-4 in Wichita, KS. Listen to great speakers and Poison Center number 800-222-1222 take advantage of daily Mass, adoration and a beautiful Eucharistic procession. . Save Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 -800-273-TALK (8255) th up to $30 on early bird registration by June 28 . Register online at catholicfamilycon- Parish Suicide Support 402-758-1350 ference.org or call 316-618-9787. Email questions t o [email protected] . Parish Council John Andreasen, Sam Baratta, Barb Becker, Jeff Beulke, Dawn Coury, Mark Greenup, Rod Hofschulte, Jeff Krohn, Tim McGonigal, Eric Mueller and David Peters
Vocation Contact: Fr. Andrew Roza– 402-558-3100 10
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