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Missionary Benedictine Sisters Immaculate Monastery 300 N 18th St Norfolk, NE 68701 402-371-3438 412 E. 8th Street ~ Wayne, Nebraska 68787 Sacred Heart Monastery 402-375-2000 - Office hours 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday - Friday emergency number 531-519-5212 Benedictine Sisters Email: [email protected] ~ Webpage: stmaryswayne.org ~ facebook.com/stmaryswayne th 1005 W 8 St Yankton, SD 57078 Fr. Jerry Connealy, Pastor Office Coordinator : Sarah Claussen Fr. Jeff Mollner, Associate Pastor School Principal: Stacy Uttecht [email protected] Notre Dame Sisters Evangelization Coordinator: Amy Woerdemann Development Office Deacon Gary French Hispanic Coordinator: Cecilia Modrell 3501 State Street Deacon Pat Gross WSC Newman Coordinators: Father Jeff Mollner and Amy Woerdemann Omaha, NE 68112 402-455-2994 Mass and

Marian Sisters of the Diocese of Lincoln Reconciliation Vocation Director Schedule 6765 North 112th St Waverly, NE 68462 Contact the parish office before using Holy Family Hall 402-786-2750 Dispensation from the obligation to attend

School Sisters of Christ the King Mass will end on Pentecost, the weekend of Sunday May 30 – Fr. Jerry’s Birthday Villa Regina Motherhouse May 22-23. 4100 SW 56th Street Monday June 1 – Memorial Day

Lincoln, NE 68522 Parish Office Closed Confession available: 30 minutes before each weekend Mass 402-477-5232 or by appointment Thursday, June 3 Monday May 31 9:00am – Eucharistic Adoration for Church Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual 5:00pm Vocations 8:15am (W) Mass – † Rose Klein Adoration 6:00pm FM/FC Meeting HFH Mt. St. Francis Tuesday June 1 Friday, June 4 7665 Assisi Heights 8:15am (W) - † Gale Nemec 6:00pm - ? Parish Grouping Tailgate Parking lot & Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Wednesday June 2 Party playground 719-955-7015 8:00am (L) Mass Saturday, June 5 5:15pm (W) Mass – Living & deceased members of the 10-11am Holy Hour for Vocations Church Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-Of- Meyer Family Sunday, June 6 Place your ad here. The-Woods Thursday June 3 – Adoration drop offs begin HFH Contact the parish office 1 Sisters of Providence 8:00am (L) Mass Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 8:15am (W) Mass – Living & deceased members of the Melich Family for details. Indiana, 47876 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 812-535-3131 Friday June 4 8:00am (L) Mass Dominican Sisters of Mary 8:15am (W) – Living & deceased members of the Tunink Family Mother of the Eucharist 4597 Warren Rd Saturday June 5 “Caring for Life” Ann Arbor, MI 48105 6:00pm (W) – † Cheri Jeffrey 734-930-4222 Sunday June 6 Hillcrest Care Center Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia 8:00am (W) Mass – Pat Sherry & Assisted Living 801 Dominican Dr 8:00am (L) Mass 10:00am (W) Mass – People of the Parish Nashville, TN 10:00am (D) Mass 702 Cedar Ave, Laurel, NE 615-256-0147

402-256-3961 MASS LOCATION: Archdiocese of Omaha Office of City-owned, Non-profit (W) = St. Mary’s in Wayne Vocations (L) = St. Mary’s in Laurel WSC Newman Center (D) = St. Anne’s in Dixon https://us04web.zoom.us/j/585609907 Rev. Andrew Roza Fr. Jeff Mollner 402-375-2000 Director Passcode: 152183 [email protected] [email protected] Amy Woerdemann 402-375-2000 402-558-3100 [email protected] Thank you to our advertisers. St. Mary’s invites and welcomes you to all parish masses and activities.

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Liturgical/Sacramental Life National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Baptismal Instruction Nebraska Farmers Rural Response Hotline – Contact the Parish Office. Parents are to attend pre-baptismal catechesis 1-800-464-0258 prior to the baptism. The Archdiocese of Omaha is committed to reporting all Marriage incidents of sexual abuse in the Church and those we become The Archdiocese of Omaha requires a minimal six to nine months waiting aware of in the community. period for proper preparation for marriage. Couple must meet with the priest In Nebraska, every adult (19 and older) is a "mandatory reporter"--i.e. before a date is set. any person who has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been

Reconciliation subject to abuse or neglect is required by law to make a report to the ½ Hour before Masses on Saturdays & Sundays or by appointment Nebraska CPS hotline and/or Law Enforcement. (Nebraska Revised Mary, Mother of Statute 28-711) RCIA (Rite of Christian ) If you observe or suspect sexual abuse: God, If you know someone who is interested in knowing more about • Call the Nebraska Child Abuse CPS Hotline at 1-800-652- the Catholic Faith, please have them contact the Parish Office. 1999/local law enforcement agency for all concerns of Pray for us minors (18 years and younger) or vulnerable adults. Sacrament of the Sick • After reporting concerns to civil and law enforcement Celebrated individually upon request. If someone is seriously ill, please call authorities, all suspected sexual abuse concerns of a the Parish Office. minor/vulnerable adult regarding clergy, employees or

volunteers acting on behalf of the Church are to be reported Are you considering going to Communion to the Homebound to Archdiocesan Victim Outreach and Prevention Office a college in Omaha? If any homebound parishioners would like Holy Communion, give the office a Director, Mary Beth Hanus,402-827-3798 or Consider living at JPII! call. Ch. 61 [email protected] or the Chancellor at 402-558- Mass Intentions 3100. Wayne BE BOLD. Call 402-375-2000 to schedule. There is a suggested $10 offering per Mass. The Archdiocese has a sincere commitment to protect our BE FAITHFUL. children and to provide care and healing resources to victims of BE NOT AFRAID. sexual abuse and their families who have been injured by 88.3FM or EWTN Global someone acting on behalf of the Church. 88.1FM Catholic Network JPiiOmaha.org

From Your Pastor ~ St. Mary’s Prayer List Please pray for those suffering from illness and their families that they Bulletin Board: may find relief from their burdens and feel the comforting presence of Fr. Jerry Connealy the Lord.

Parishioners: Bob Sherry, Kathi Rethwisch, Francisco Morales, Office hours: Bob Baumert, Derek & Ashley Meyer

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Please contact the Parish office before posting anything on the Family/Friends: Ryann H. (niece of MaryKay & Scott 9:00am-4:00pm bulletin board in the back of church. Anything posted without Hasemann), Jesse Hansen (friend of Jane Ahmann), Nanyokie permission will be removed. Thank you. Sankale (sister of Francis Kantai), Rob Winchell (stepfather of Thursday 9:00am - noon Camille Kantai & Pamela Dickes), Don Clark (brother in law of

Recovering the Lost Body Connection within Christian Spirituality – An Experiential Book Steve Mahoney Judy Nemec), Eileen Peggram (cousin of Judy Nemec), Charlie Study, April 10 – July 17, with Debbie Sheehan, M.A. and Jane King, M.A. While the practice of Pre-Theology I Burbach, Kaylor Johnson (niece of Mary Brady), Mason Schenk BioSpiritual Focusing begins simply with developing the gentle habit of noticing and nurturing (nephew of Stacy Schenk), Jean Barnes (aunt of Stacy Schenk), important feelings, this experiential book study will offer an ever-deepening engagement and bring Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Welcome back from vacation Fr. Jerry and Dee Augustin (mother of Barb Hochstein), Leonard West (friend new understanding. Beginning Gathering: Saturday, April 10. 6 - Zoom sessions, 4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 5200 Glennon Dr. of Belt family), Alex Melroy (niece of Marta Nelson), Bob Brady 6/6, 6/27, 7/11, 2PM-4PM. Closing Gathering: Saturday, July 17. The Beginning (brother of Jeff Brady), Doris Wenning (mother of Jill Karsky), Gathering and Closing Gathering will be at St. Benedict Center, Schuyler, 9:30AM-1:00PM. – with Saint Louis, MO 63119 an option for Zoom for anyone unable to come to the Center. Basic familiarity with BioSpiritual Linda Mattison-Ford (friend of Connie Sukup), Bob Glaser Focusing is required. Participants are responsible for buying their own copy of Rediscovering the Please join us in praying for our (father of Chanelle Belt), Lori Anderson (friend of Heather Lost Body Connection Within Christian Spirituality by Edwin M. McMahon, Ph.D. and Peter A. seminarian and all those discerning the Anderson), Miguel D. Vera Leon (brother of Claudia Vera), Bev Campbell. Ph.D. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819. priesthood. Starman (mother of Connie Wageman), Emry Huse, Julie Bindner (sister of Jeff Brady), Mary Nichols (friend of Connie “Your Word is a Lamp for my Feet, a Light for my Path” (Psalm 119:105), June 6 - 11, retreat for Sukup), Omar Martin Vazquez (brother of Areceli Jinez), Gayle religious sisters at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Father Thomas Leitner, OSB. Over the Prayer For Vocations Theisen (brother of Mary Ellen Maxey), Sandy Theisen (sister- centuries, depictions of Biblical scenes in religious art have helped Christians to hear the in-law of Mary Ellen Maxey), Ron Dalton (brother of Jean Lutt), message of God’s Word, to be drawn into the loving presence of God, to pray, and to receive Jesus, you were sent by the Father to inner clarity and strength for their lives’ journey. Using a process called Seeing the Word, we will make known the tender compassion and Linus Peter (brother of Laura Hochstein), Sonia Miller (niece of pray with the stunning illuminations of The Saint John’s Bible, which in its Heritage Edition is on faithful Love of God in a concrete human Mollie Spieker), Paul Connealy (uncle of Eric Knutson), Kathy display at St. Benedict Center. Together with the corresponding Scripture texts, they will assist us way which we can understand. You Phan (daughter in law of Anne Sty), Marc Graham (son of Pat in our prayer. – Social distancing will be observed, please come with your mask. Sunday, 5:45 have given us your Spirit to dwell within Sherry), Cheyanne Axtell (niece of Marta & Ray Nelson), p.m. to Friday, after lunch. Register now by clicking the button below or call (402) 352-8819. us so that your Church can continue this Sharon Reichmuth (friend of Marta & Ray Nelson), Marie Congratulations Amy Woerdemann on your Pearson (mother of Shelly Anderson), Beverly Kosse (mother of Jesus, the Healer, June 26, one-day retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Brother same mission. We ask you, gentle Master, to help us be conscious that we expanded role with St. Mary’s Parish beginning Jolene Klein), Mary Grovijohn (mother of Diane Gentrup), Paula Tobias Dammert, OSB. Sacred Scripture helps us to focus on the healing touch of Jesus and Dartman (daughter of MaryEllen Maxey), JoAnne Puckett (friend exposes us to various ways of prayer: intercession, trust, hope, thanksgiving. The Gospel for the are all sent to continue the work that you June1! 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mark 5:21-43, and the Illumination “Two Cures” from The Saint began. of Mark & Jolene Klein), Gary Mueller (brother of Ann John’s Bible will help us to go deeper into the mystery of hope, trust and healing. In spite of every Witkowski), Danita Beadle (sister-in-law of Ray Nelson)

day challenges in one’s personal journey, the struggles are stepping stones to encounter God’s And we ask for fidelity and joy in our As Evangelization Coordinator, Amy will continue faithfulness toward us that fills the heart with gratitude. In selected Scripture passages, especially witness of Love. We ask especially that Youth Ministry, coordinate the “A Family of Faith” “Pain and suffering have come into your life, but remember pain, sorrow, Psalm 23, we will focus on our journey. The day includes time for reflection, journaling and our young ones will hear your call and suffering are but the kiss of Jesus - a sign that you have come so close to Him sharing. – Social distancing will be observed, please bring your mask. Lunch is available at the program, Steubenville Youth Conference for the that He can kiss you.” ~Saint Mother Teresa Center for $11.23 (includes tax). Register at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 32-8819. that you will call some to dedicate area, as well as teach 1st Communion, Confirmation themselves through religious vows and Faith and the Arts: A Creative Exploration, July 15 – 16, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, the priestly commitment. And Lord, be and RCIA classes, coordinate community outreach Schuyler, with Michael Bauer, D.M.A., husband of Dr. Marie Rubis-Bauer. Saint Augustine asks, with our brothers and sisters who preach including the Food Truck, Salvation Army, WACAM, "What do we love, if it be not beauty?” The fine arts (music, dance, architecture, the visual arts, the Gospel and work to build up your etc, and countless other ministries of the parish. literature, poetry, and film), in conjunction with human creativity itself, provide approaches to Kingdom of Love in lands which are far beauty and to a deepened spirituality that are invaluable in our contemporary world. Through from our parish community. worship, talks, sharing and practical explorations we will get in touch with the way the arts and Please keep Amy in your prayers and join us in creativity intersect with the life of the individual and the church. – Social distancing will be -Fr. Tom McDermott and Fr. Joe Dorcey We continue to pray for the repose of the soul of: observed, please come with your mask. Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to Friday, 3:00 p.m. Register now congratulating her. at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819. Madelyn Kai Cirila Voidadediaz Vona Sharer Donna Mallette Tizzie Dickes Phyllis Macke Daily Readings: FORMED is an on-line Catholic Jerry Sperry Jovita Fernandez Monica Loberg Fathers and Sons—Together Forever, July 24 – 25, retreat for fathers and their sons ages 11– 31 Mon The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary white Feast Zep 3:14- You can find Bible Studies, Gale Nemec Joe Reinert Tom McCright 16, with Edward DeSimone, Ph.D., a priest, and a team of fathers and sons. resource. 18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56 (572) Pss Prop Earlyne Murray Pauline Bethune This weekend provides opportunities for open communication and mutual learning between books speakers and movies. Claire Jean Kohn Don Sherry fathers and their adolescent sons along with Mass and a traditional blessing of the sons. This fun Available to St. Mary’s – Wayne, 1 Tue Saint Justin, Martyr (Ninth Week in Ordinary Time) red Memorial

weekend will include, weather permitting, dodgeball competition, water balloon toss, and a St. Mary’s – Laurel and St. Anne’s – Tb 2:9-14/Mk 12:13-17 (354) Pss I

hayrack ride. – Social distancing will be observed, please come with your mask. Saturday, 8:00 Dixon a.m. to Sunday, 12:00 p.m. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819. 2 Wed Weekday green/red [Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs] Tb Offertory Gifts – Thank you! 3:1-11a, 16-17a/Mk 12:18-27 (355) 27

Need Encouragement? Last Week’s Offering $ 8,714.00 3 Thu Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs red Memorial Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a/Mk 12:28-34 (356) Barnabas, a key figure in the Acts of the Apostles whose name means “Son of May Offering $ 27,405.00

Encouragement, is the focus of an ONLINE Bible Study offered by the Benedictine • Visit FORMED.org 4 Fri Weekday green Tb 11:5-17/Mk 12:35-37 (357) Peace Center in Yankton. “Barnabas, Man for Others” will meet on Zoom from 7:00 – • Click Sign Up Monthly Offering Budget $ 31,230.14

8:30 p.m. CDT on Wednesdays, June 9, 16 and 23. To register or inquire about an • Select “I Belong to a Parish or 5 Sat Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr red Memorial Tb 12:1, 5-15, Organization” 20/Mk 12:38-44 (358) Offertory Options appropriate donation and obtaining the text, email or • Find St. Mary’s Catholic Church by call [email protected] or 605-668-6021 by June 1. 6 SUN THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST white entering 68787 Offering Envelopes – Contact the Parish Office (Corpus Christi) Solemnity Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 • Enter your email – and you’re in! More information at www.yanktonbenedictines.org/online-scripture-groups/ (168) Pss Prop On-line – Faithdirect.net – Church code NE464 If you do not have internet access, contact the office and we will mange your account for you. St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School A Family of Faith Eucharistic Adoration St. Mary’s School: 402-375-2337 Evangelization Coordinator: Amy Woerdemann Principal: Stacy Uttecht [email protected] 402-375-2000 Day of Prayer for Vocations [email protected]

Holy Hour Thursday, June 3, 2021 Saturday, June 5, 2021 9:00am – 5:00pm 10:00am – 11:00am

Everyone is welcome. As the priests join Archbishop Lucas, let us join them in prayer.

Steubenville Youth Conference – Please turn in your payment and paperwork. Thank you.

Are you looking for a good book to read this summer?

FORMED is an on-line Catholic resource. You can find Wayne Community Bible Studies, books speakers and movies. School's Weekend Food Available for FREE to St. Mary’s – Wayne, St. Mary’s – Laurel Backpacks will be and St. Anne’s – Dixon available this summer to

those students signed • Visit FORMED.org up for the 2020/2021 • Click Sign Up school year. Backpacks • Select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization” may be picked up once • Find St. Mary’s Catholic Church by entering 68787 a week at the Wayne • Enter your email – and you’re in! Jr./Sr. High School Office located at 611 W. 7th Street. Food St. Mary’s Annual Garage Sale Backpacks will be available Monday – Friday, during school office hours. The Summer Backpack

program will St. Mary’s School family forms disciples of Jesus Christ by run Monday, May 24- fostering faith, academics, service, and joy in all. Friday, August 6th.

Prayer to the Holy Trinity Parish Breakfast

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Sunday, June 27, 2021

Holy Spirit. following the Masses Amen. This will be Fr. Jeff’s last Thursday, June 10 – Noon – 8pm Glory be to the Father, Who created me in the image weekend at St. Mary’s. Friday, June 11 – Noon – 6pm Saturday, June 12 – 8am – Noon and likeness of God. Join him for breakfast.

“Am I called to be a Catholic priest?” Glory be to the Son, Who through his Passion and Donations of clean, usable items may be left in Holy Even if you are just a bit curious. Cross, triumphed over hell and showed me the way to Family Hall June 6-June 9 Wayne State Newman is looking for a campus Open House heaven. th minister. We are looking for a practicing Catholic in good Sunday, June 13 6:00-8:00pm Proceeds will go towards our High School youth standing who is dedicated to prayer and regular reception of the Sacred Heart Church Glory be to the Holy Spirit, Who cleansed me of my attending the Steubenville Youth Conference in sacraments, and who is passionate about evangelization and 2300 W Madison Street, Norfolk original sin at Baptism and blesses me with graces Springfield, MO July 2021. Steubenville brings high able to be present to our students both at campus ministry Join Archbishop Lucas and other priests for adoration, a every day. schoolers into a life-changing encounter with Christ. events at the parish and on campus. Main duties include time of sharing and light refreshments. coordinating events, liturgies, catechetical instruction, and RSVP [email protected] Glory be to the Holy Trinity! further development of our campus ministry program. Volunteers are also needed. Amen. Please submit inquiries to Fr. Jeff Mollner at [email protected]