September 6th, 2020 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Priests 11802 Pacific St. Omaha, NE 68154 Rev. Steven Stillmunks, Pastor Rev. Mark McKercher, Associate Pastor 402.333.8989 www.stroberts.com Rev. Andy Alexander, S.J., Weekend Celebrant Rev. Rob Scheiblhofer, Weekend Celebrant

Deacons Fletcher Joe Laird

A Eucharistic people seeking the face of Christ. Mass Schedule Saturday: 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM Daily: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM

Live Webcasts www.stroberts.com Sunday Masses 9:30 AM, Daily 8:30 AM Rosary - Mon-Sat 8:09 AM, Sun 9:09 AM Following Mass on: Tuesday ~ Mary of Perpetual Help Novena Friday ~ Parish Chaplet to Divine Mercy

Liturgy of Hours Daily: 6:00 AM

Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00-5:30 PM & 7:30-8:30 PM Thursday: (Before First Fridays) 4:30-5:30 PM, 7:00-8:00 PM

Baptisms Sundays: 1:30 PM Make arrangements with Parish Office.

Marriages Date needs to be set at least six months before the wedding.

Sick Calls Communion Calls will be made to those confined to home. Please notify the parish office of a serious illness and hospital confinement. Priests will visit hospitalized parish members. PARISH OFFICE HOURS 2 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mon - Thurs 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Friday Perpetual Adoration Captains PARISH OFFICE CONTACTS 11802 Pacific Street Sunday Joann Holtz [email protected] 402-630-2702 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM Omaha, NE 68154 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM Parish: 402-333-8989 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM Extended Care: 402-333-4842 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PARISH STAFF Parish Secretary Monday Jenni & Dan Owens [email protected] Barb Borgeson 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Parish Receptionist & Bulletin Editor Tuesday Suzie Lawler [email protected] 402-492-9749 Mary Sanderson 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM Business & Financial Director 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Chris Snere 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pastoral Associate Wednesday Theresa Howell [email protected] 402-334-9634 Debbie Marcil

Stewardship & Development Director Thursday Beth Jareske [email protected] 402-431-0505 and Foundation Executive Director Kelly Vazquez 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM Director of Worship and Music 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Drew Neneman 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Technical Specialist Kim Russell Friday Kate Brennan 402-333-6086 Room & Event Coordinator 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM Dennis Podjenski 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDUCATION CONTACTS 11900 Pacific St., Omaha, NE 68154 Saturday Jan Brannen [email protected] 402-334-9533 School: 402-334-1929 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM Religious Ed: 402-333-1959 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM SCHOOL

Principal JACQUELINE REINHART Times above in BOLD need adorers.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Perpetual Adoration Director Cheryl Erker 24 hours in the Adoration Chapel

REED FAMILY Nocturnal Adoration EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY 10:00 PM-6:15 AM starting on Saturday, before the first Sunday of the month. Director Jamie Flynn Mary of Perpetual Help Novena YOUTH MINISTRY & Tuesday after the 8:30 AM Mass YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY Kate Vazquez Rosary Mon-Sat at 8:05 AM ADULT FORMATION

Adult Formation & RCIA Debbie Marcil AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday by 12:00 PM My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since Send Items to: [email protected] I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritu- & [email protected] ally into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite Parish Registrations: myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Register in Parish Office, stroberts.com, When unable to physically receive the Eucharist, say the above or 1st Sun. of the month in the Narthex. prayer for Spiritual Communion. 3 Readings for the Week Mass Intentions September 6, 2020 Monday, September 7, 2020 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Rom 13:8-10/Mt 18:15-20 Labor Day Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12 [9]/Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12 [9]/Lk 6:6-11 9:00 AM †John & Adeline Miller Tuesday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Ps 13:6ab, 6c [Is 61:10]/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Tuesday, September 8, 2020 6:30 AM †Julie Brannen Costello Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Ps 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17 [11]/Lk 6:20-26 8:30 AM St. Robert's Catholic Daughters Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13/Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24 [24b]/Lk 6:27 In Thanksgiving -38 5:30 PM †Corwin Rogers Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Ps 84:3, 4. 5-6, 12 [2]/Lk 6:39-42 Anniversary Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13, 17-18 [17]/Lk 6:43-49 Next Sunday: Sir 27:30—28:7/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8]/Rom 14:7-9/Mt Wednesday, September 9, 2020 6:30 AM †Yvette Steier 18:21-35 8:30 AM †Norb Seitz 5:30 PM †Beverly White Anniversary Pray for Our Sick Bob Allgaier, John K., Penny J., Ray Nauman, Dee Fell, Dixie Bettini, Nick Thursday, September 10, 2020 Camero, Kim Pugh, Emily Miller, Jean Burr, Cinda Henn, Vickie Kearney, Kay, 6:30 AM †Helen Rotella Pattie Maggio, Candi Troia, Chris Engelbert, Morgan Saner, Joe M., Maggie, 8:30 AM †Dick Narduzzo Elizabeth G., Don L., Dawn A., Rosemary H., Lisa McShane, Nadine 5:30 PM †Robert & Ruth Miller Peatrowsky, Barb Miller, Deneeta Svoboda, Dawn Hanson, Mike Kennedy, Al Anthone, John McCann, Mary Anne, Reed A., Tom Coleman, Anna M., Tom Friday, September 11, 2020 6:30 AM †Frank Penaranda Troupe, Leon Siedlike, Midge Stanley, Judy Q., Lynda M., Davyd M., Deneve 8:30 AM †Dorothy Czyz D., Annie G., Molly Hahn, Susan Sampson, KT, Bridget, Kayla Russell, Tris- Anniversary tan, Ashley, Adam Kester, Lisa S., Emily Edmunds, Kelly C., Geri S., Kay Wa- 5:30 PM †Richard Whorley layski, Betty Moran, Lisa Moran, Greg, Jeanne, Cheryl Galvin, Marion Lester, Jack Sinner, Milo Lewis, Mindy Stockton, Karen W., Beth F., Jan Ohlinger, Saturday, September 12, 2020 Nick Murphy, Roscoe Corell, Carolyn Burns, Jennifer Campbell, Gerard Ow- 8:30 AM †Glen Gross ens, and everyone in need of our prayers. Call the Parish Office 402-333-8989 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Confessions th by Tuesday at noon to place names on the prayer list for the following Sunday. 24 Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:30 PM †Gloria Cottone Anniversary 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Confessions Our Deceased Joyce Graeve, mother of Julie Klein, and grandmother of Elizabeth and Andrew Sunday, September 13, 2020 7:00 AM †Marian Fitzpatrick Fr. Cliff Stevens Anniversary 8:00 AM †Mary Ann Everitt 9:30 AM †Bill Stockdale 11:00 AM People of St. Robert’s In Thanksgiving 12:30 PM Delores Hartung In Thanksgiving

LITURGICAL COLORS

White - JOY - Christmas, Easter, Mary, Red - LOVE - The Passion, Holy Spirit, Martyrs Green - HOPE - Ordinary Time Purple - HUMILITY - Advent, Lent Rose - JOY - Gaudete, Laetare Sundays 4 A Word... Religious Education

Signposts to God We have some exciting news for the Religious Education program 2020! It’s a familiar refrain at the beginning of a long road trip. A small voice in the back seat All families are invited to join the NEW calls out, “Are we there yet?” But beyond the St. Robert’s Family Religious impatience of a youngster: do we know how to (FRE) Education program this fall. get to our destination? Armed with Google Maps, or perhaps the of a paper map, we  The program we are kicking off is “A Family of Faith” and will replace the know we’re on the right route when we pass traditional Wednesday night RE program. expected highway signs and towns. If we don’t see these things, we know we missed a turn.  The goals of this program are to encourage and equip you to live and teach your children in the Catholic Faith at home. We are all travelling on a long road trip  With one, in person parent and child meeting each month, this program through life. Despite the sheer physicality of our will give you the knowledge and tools needed to bring your children up in existence (our need for food and shelter and the Faith. safety), our life is preeminently a spiritual jour- ney. Beyond material needs, we enjoy family Sacrament classes will be held in addition to the Family RE program. If you and friends, vacations and respites from the are a past RE family and are not quite ready to get started back, please reach daily routine. But we also search for meaning in out to [email protected] about possible “at home” learning details and life. We look for God, and wonder at His appar- information. ent absence. But God is like “a hound of heav- en”—He is already pursuing us. If you are a new family or would like to get more information, please email the Many have had the experience of gazing up Director of Religious Education, Cheryl Erker - [email protected]. Clas- at the stars in the nighttime sky. Awed by their ses begin in September. distance and beauty, we wonder at the vast- ness of the universe and how small we seem. We sense a movement within our heart that Youth Ministry there is something more, something “behind” what we see, something elusive just beyond SRB-YG WELCOME NIGHT! - All high schoolers are welcome to our our senses… Someone who is Goodness and opening night. Bring your friends for fun! Join us on September 9th in the Beauty itself. This is a God-moment that needs north parking lot from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ? - [email protected] to be cherished and remembered.

Father, there is so much in life that points back to You! Creation is suffused with Your REED FAMILY EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY intangible Presence. Truly “Heaven and earth are full of your glory.” Your signposts are even those people who, despite struggles and hur- dles, manage to live in Your shadow. Their courage and deep faith embody Your good- ness and compassion.

Father, You have given us the Church, the Bride of Your Son. Even in its fragility and fail- ures, Your holiness remains radiant. You have given us the Mass so Your Son can draw near to us, unimpaired by distance or remoteness. Your Presence in the Eucharist shines into hearts of disappointment and despondency, and endlessly recreates intimacy and consola- tion. The Sanctuary Candle is a constant and Reed Family Early Learning Academy visible reminder of your Presence. is looking for volunteers to assist in our classrooms a few hours a day or week! And Father, You have given us hearts creat- ed for You alone. After the Eucharist, per- We need people to come and rock our haps the greatest signpost of Your Presence is babies, help toddlers learn to play to- the longing our hearts have for You. Some- gether, and assist our preschool and times obscure, other times poignant, this pre-k children with art projects and “longing” is Your Presence itself, drawing us to small group time, and so much more! You. We would love to have you come and “The ends of the earth stand in awe at the sight share your talents with us! of your wonders. The lands of sunrise and sun- set you fill with your joy… The hills are girded If you are interested, contact Jamie ~ with joy… Yes, they sing.” (Psalm 65) [email protected] or 402-333-8989 5 Parish Information Knights of Columbus

Guild PANCAKE BREAKFAST TODAY! Pancake Breakfast TODAY Sep. 6th BLOOD DRIVE Join us in the Mainelli Center after the The May & July Blood Drives were a sellout. Let’s do it 7, 8, 9:30 and 11am Masses! The again! TODAY is the St. Robert’s Blood Drive on Sep. 6, 7:30 Knights are happy to cook a delicious a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the hallway outside the Mainelli Center with breakfast for you! plenty of space for appropriate social distancing. Schedule a donation - www.redcrossblood.org (search sponsor code STROBERT) or contact Marie Kozel via text/phone at 402-680- Please join the Knights of Columbus in host- 0182. Walk in donors will be accepted the day of the Drive. ing the Silver Rose Prayer Service, asking to assist us in end- ing the culture of death following the 5:30 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY p.m. Mass on Saturday, September 5th. St. Robert’s Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Tuesdays in Meet- ing Room 3 at 1:00 p.m. All levels of knitting & crocheting are welcome. If you know of someone suffering from physical or emotional pain and want to give them a prayer shawl, call Rita CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS 402-812-0016. Yarn donations are needed & can be left on the left side of the coat closet. Please join Catholic Daughters for their first meet- ing of the year on Tuesday, September 8th, in CIRCLE 3 Meeting Room 3 after 8:30 a.m. Mass. The ro- sary is said at 9:00 a.m. All will be required to Been There Done That - Due to scheduling conflict, we’ll meet wear a mask and social distancing will take on Thursday, Sep. 17th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Mainelli Center. Vol- place. We hope all members will try to attend so once again unteers needed for treats call Kathryn 402-333-2871. we can enjoy being together.

SHINE - NOVEMBER 6, 2020 - SAVE THE DATE!

We are just months away and we are excited to be part of Shine 2020! It will look a little 10% Tithe Donation different this year but it is still for the same wonderful cause, St. Parish We are accepting applicants for the annual Shine Tithe and School. This year it will be Donation event. Since the inception of our annual a Virtual Evening with Friends. event St. Robert Bellarmine has donated over We have some exciting things $300,000 to 501C3 organizations! in the works and we hope you will continue to support St. Robert’s even though we are unable to be togeth- er. More information will be coming out shortly with Organizations included who have received the 10% additional details. net proceeds are Holy Name School, Mater Filius, Healing Kadi, St. Bernard School, St. Augustine Indian If you would prefer to be a Corporate Sponsor of Mission, PACE, Madonna School, and Christ Child So- Shine 2020, please contact Kelly Vazquez in the ciety, just to name a few. Parish Office at 402-333-8989 about corporate sponsorship levels. Letters for request to be considered should be sent to Shine Co-Chairs Kelly Vazquez at [email protected] and are due by September 4, 2020. Paige and Ben Hardy If you have questions, please contact Kelly ~ Jane and Matt West [email protected] or 402-333-8989 Meghan and Mike Potthoff 6 PRAYER FOR Pastoral Ministry LABOR DAY SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING-SIGN UP NOW!

All parishioners/parents who volunteer with children in our parish or school are required by the Archdiocese of Omaha to be Safe Environment Certified. Anyone not certified will NOT be able to volunteer at the parish or school. Vol- unteers will set up an account at https://omaha.cmgconnect.org and click on the Safe Environment Initial Training on their dashboard. This certification will be good for 6 years. For those who have previously taken the class and are close to expiration date – go to same website and click recertification on your dashboard. Classes that are offered at St. Robert Bellarmine are listed below.

Upcoming scheduled trainings at St. Robert Bellarmine Friday, September 11, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Mainelli Center Monday, September 14, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Mainelli Center Monday, October 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Mainelli Center Monday, November 9, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Mainelli Center To register for a class go to https://omaha.cmgconnect.org. ?s about the class or your certification contact Debbie [email protected] or 402-333-8989.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PLANNING TEAM

We are in the planning process to begin a program to help those who have lost loved ones. The program being looked into is Grief Share. We are looking for a team of 6 – 10 people who would like to be a part of this new program.

If you are interested in helping on this planning team and implementing a pro- RCIA gram, please email Debbie at [email protected]. SAVE THE DATE - A NIGHT OF HOPE

The 8th Annual Night of Hope is on Thursday, December 10th, in the Mainelli Center. Join us to be inspired and renew your faith. Come listen to different speakers share stories of hardships and how faith has renewed their lives. For more info ~ anightofhopeomaha.com Are you interested in becoming Catho- lic? Or learning more about the Faith? FORMED for September. Discover thousands of The new session for R.C.I.A will begin movies, documentaries, in the fall on Wednesday evenings. An ebooks, audio talks, and studies… there is something for every member of the inquiry meeting will be held on family to help them grow closer to Christ and His Church. All in one place and th just a click away! All are available for free on FORMED! Wednesday, September 16 , at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory for those who want · Study: The Search, Episode 2: Who Are You? to receive more information on RCIA. · Watch: [her life story]

· Watch: Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth - music by Ennio Regular sessions begin on Wednes- day, September 30th, in the rectory. Morricone Sessions will run from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. · Watch: Lead Kindly Light: The Life and Message of Blessed John The calendar for 2020-2021 is on the Henry Newman website at www.stroberts.com, click on · Study: Lectio: Mary with Dr. Brant Pitre formation tab and then Become Catho- · Watch: OSV Innovation Talks {inspirational] lic – RCIA. How to register: Go to FORMED.org. Select "I belong to a Parish or Organi- zation." Select St. Robert Bellarmine from the drop-down. Enter your name Or, contact Debbie Marcil at 402-333- and email address. Begin exploring! Remember, our subscription is free! 8989 or [email protected] Questions? Contact Michael Fletcher at [email protected]. 7 Weekly Offering Weekly Calendar

August 30th, 2020 See the calendar online at https://www.stroberts.com/ for the latest information. St. Robert Bellarmine Weekly Offertory Budgeted for the week $ 41,214 Monday, September 7, 2020 Sunday Envelopes Received $ 24,409 Labor Day. On-line Giving $ 9,800 6:30 p.m. Wilson Model T, MR1 Weekly Variance positive or (negative) $ (7,005) Budgeted Year-To-Date (YTD) $ 358,128 Tuesday, September 8, 2020 9:00 a.m. Catholic Daughters, MR3 YTD Received $ 362,154 1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl, MR3 YTD variance positive or (negative) $ 4,026 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 444, MR3

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 6:00 p.m. Rel Ed, Gyms, Cafeteria, and CR 6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus, MR4 Public Mass started back up again May 4th, but we under- 6:00 p.m. Heartland Helping Hands, CR stand some people will still want to utilize the Drive and 7:30 p.m. Youth Group, north parking lot Tithe for the time being. Drive and Tithe is now “Power Hour” from 10AM-11AM. The collection area will be in Thursday, September 10, 2020 front of the SCHOOL to try and avoid regular Mass traf- 6:30 a.m. ELA Ribbon Cutting, Mainelli Center fic. Stay well and we are very excited to see you in the pews again! 8:00 a.m. ELA Training, MR3 9:00 a.m. Moms of Faith, CR 9:00 a.m. Bible Study, MR1 ONLINE GIVING 5:30 p.m. Heartland Helping Hands, CR 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, MR1  Tired of writing checks? Donate easily online through the Parish website https://www.stroberts.com/ 7:30 p.m. AA Meeting, MC/MR3 and click on the large green Online Giving button on the right side of the home page. In a few easy steps you can Friday, September 11, 2020 set up automatic recurring contributions or make a one-time donation to a special cause. Need help? Chris can do this Saturday, September 12, 2020 for you! 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, CR and MR3 Please click on the link and get this done now! https://www.myowngiving.com/Default.aspx?cid=1100 Sunday, September 13, 2020

12:30 p.m. Birthday Party, Mainelli Center For more information, please contact Chris Snere at the Parish Office ~ [email protected] or 402-333-8989. 6:00 p.m. Golf Banquet, Mainelli Center

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DAILY PRAYER THIS WEEK OF THE DAY

This week's daily communion with our Lord can St. Peter Claver be about the mysteries of self-sacrifice and June 26, 1581 - September 8, 1654 healing. In the back of our minds each day, we can celebrate Mary's birth and her role in the life A native of Spain, young Jesuit Peter Claver left of Jesus, the early church and in our lives now. his homeland forever in 1610 to be a in the colonies of the New World. He sailed into We can reflect on how blessed care for those in Cartagena, a rich port city washed by the Carib- need is for us and how impoverished we are without that bean. He was ordained there in 1615. care in our lives. By this time the slave trade had been established If we begin each morning by praying a desire, the rest will in the Americas for nearly 100 years, and Cartagena was a follow for the day. "Good morning, Lord. Thank you for this chief center for it. Ten thousand slaves poured into the port day. Help me today to bring to you the parts of myself that each year after crossing the Atlantic from West Africa under need your healing. Be with me as I face the poverty, hunger conditions so foul and inhuman that an estimated one-third of or tears of this day." We can go into this prayer, in more the passengers died in transit. Although the practice of slave- depth or detail while we are in the shower or getting trading was condemned by Paul III and later labeled dressed. If we let these desires make their way into the “supreme villainy” by Pope Pius IX, it continued to flourish. background of our day, we can focus our consciousness no matter what we are doing. Peter Claver’s predecessor, Jesuit Father Alfonso de Sando- val, had devoted himself to the service of the slaves for 40 Even in activities that require "our full consciousness" and years before Claver arrived to continue his work, declaring attention, it is possible to shape that consciousness in the himself “the slave of the Negroes forever.” context of our desires. For example, I might be in an im- portant meeting, that doesn't allow me to go day dreaming. As soon as a slave ship entered the port, Peter Claver moved But, I can walk into that meeting room saying in my heart, into its infested hold to minister to the ill-treated and exhaust- "Okay, Lord, be with me here. While I'm so tempted to be ed passengers. After the slaves were herded out of the ship seen as a 'success' here, heal all of that focus on myself and like chained animals and shut up in nearby yards to be gazed at by the crowds, Claver plunged in among them with medi- free me to do my best and to be attentive to the needs of cines, food, bread, brandy, lemons, and tobacco. With the others. Let me focus on you and your desires for the greater help of interpreters he gave basic instructions and assured his good here." brothers and sisters of their human dignity and God’s love. Especially when we are facing something that is quite diffi- During the 40 years of his ministry, Claver instructed and bap- tized an estimated 300,000 slaves. cult, requiring real self-sacrifice and genuine love, we can let our background conversation with the Lord release us from Fr. Claver’s apostolate extended beyond his care for slaves. our "typical" response or behavior. He became a moral force, indeed, the apostle of Cartagena. "Lord, I can be so judgmental! Help me in this day not to He preached in the city square, gave missions to sailors and condemn others so quickly. Let me remember your words to traders as well as country missions, during which he avoided, forgive and remember how you will forgive me. Sign me with when possible, the hospitality of the planters and owners and lodged in the slave quarters instead. your cross today. Let Mary, the mother of all self-surrender be with me today. Thank you. Give me your love and your After four years of sickness, which forced the saint to remain grace and I'll ask for nothing more." inactive and largely neglected, Claver died on September 8, 1654. The city magistrates, who had previously frowned at his onlineministries.creighton.edu solicitude for the black outcasts, ordered that he should be buried at public expense and with great pomp.

Peter Claver was canonized in 1888, and Pope Leo XIII de- SUNDAY EVENING ROSARY clared him the worldwide patron of missionary work among black slaves. Please join us each Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. to say the Rosary in our beautiful Prayer Garden. Our Rosary is said Reflection - The Holy Spirit’s might and power are manifested for the restoration of Christian families, for the strengthening in the striking decisions and bold actions of Peter Claver. A of faith, for our country, and for your private intentions. decision to leave one’s homeland never to return reveals a gigantic act of will difficult for us to imagine. Peter’s determina- tion to serve forever the most abused, rejected, and lowly of ST all people is stunningly heroic. When we measure our lives 21 ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT against such a man’s, we become aware of our own barely used potential and of our need to open ourselves more to the Thank you to all our golfers and sponsors for a wonderful jolting power of Jesus’ Spirit. day of golf and fellowship. The 21st Annual St. Robert's Golf Tournament was a big success! A huge shout out to the Claver is the of: , committee members for their continued dedication to the African Missions, , Interracial Justice tournament and our parish. Fransiscanministries.org 9

ST. ROBERT’S PRAYER GARDEN VOCATIONS ‘31’ CLUB These members offer their prayers for This is one of the best times in the garden for wonderful scent. Vocations on the days indicated. Please Walk by the white fall blooming Clematis on the trellis north of pray for an increase in vocations. the shed by the school wall. You will smell the wonderful per- 7th Joyce Duffy fumed scent long before you see the actual blossoms. Pat Gross Paul McCandless This is an easy plant to grow at your own home if you have a big Ellie Seward Vivian Tomasiewicz space to cover, but beware, it is very aggressive and can re- seed it self to other parts of your garden. 8th Jon Eden Mary McFadden Taylor Sterba Vivian Tomasiewicz Community Information 9th Dick Hautzinger Cathy Piotrowski SAUSAGEFEST ST. DRIVE THRU ONLY Sandy & Mike Koenig Ray & Jeanne Huelskamp th Come to the drive-thru parking lot at St. Joan of Arc at 74 and Hascall from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12th. Pick up din- 10th Mary Ann Horkan ners and cash/checks only. ?s [email protected]. Suzie Lawler John Lingo Pat Menghini Vern & Jan Ohlinger OPPORTUNITIES Steve Wunderlich Camilla Seminara

The Heritage at Sterling Ridge Assisted Living Community, in Omaha, NE is cur- 11th Ann Bauer rently accepting applications for maintenance worker/driver! Key responsibilities Helen Cook include but not limited to: Assisting residents with transportation needs, apartment Jim Hyland turnover, routine repairs, monitoring building systems, performing grounds keep- th ing. As a driver, will transport residents to and from appointments when needed. 12 Helen Cook Dee Fell The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess knowledge of principles and Larry Sampier practices of interior and exterior building maintenance and excellent analytical and Shirley Hanna problem-solving skills. Must enjoy making meaningful relationships with residents while exemplifying the core values of compassion, respect, trust, and fun. This is 13th Carolyn Burns a part time position with a rotating schedule, no weekends required. Dick Hautzinger Dan & Jenni Owens Please contact Stephanie Yeaman if interested ~ Rose Kuhry 402-504-3111 or [email protected] Karen Merwald

~ 31 CLUB ~ A Unique Club ~ Part Time Office Assistant Opening FertilityCareTM Center of Omaha - Com- No Rules/Meetings/Fees puter Experience required: Word and Excel, Skills: Organization Communication, Detail Oriented. Email: [email protected] for job description and application Choose one day in the month to offer your prayers for vocations. To become a mem- ber, call MaryAnn 402-250-4224. MOMS OF FAITH

Calling all moms! Do you need a break from all the craziness & some good Catholic fellowship? Moms of Faith kicks off a new school year & supports women living out their vocation of Catholic motherhood through prayer, study, & fellowship. Join us Thurs., Sep. 10th, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. for coffee & conversation in the St. Rob- ert’s Community Room. Childcare available if requested. Info/?s contact Tracie Youell at 402-889-9250 or [email protected]. 10 SUNDAY SCHEDULE Liturgical Ministers - Check online for schedules. www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/strobertsomaha

September 5:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 12/13, 2020 Priest Fr. Rob Fr. Stillmunks Fr. Stillmunks Fr. Rob Fr. Mark Fr. Mark Deacon J Laird M Fletcher

Altar S Ramaekers C Martin D Weiler D Podjenski J Gildsorf M Pavich Servers

Lectors R Helgoth L Collins M Thurber J Knipper P Bataillon K Uhing J Skradski S Wolf T Dondlinger

EMHC N Abrahamson N Buchholz J Heck M Janda M Casey M Kozel Sub req M Campbell J Kellogg J Lingo C Kozlik S Ramaekers D Hawk K Magiera R Pitner K Lingo J Mainelli Sub req R Laird K Russell G Ross B Schmidt J Mainelli Sub req A Pumilia T Russell J Schroll S Schmidt S Ramaekers Sub req J Urban K Schmit K Schroll A Tvrdy K Zemann Sub req

Ushers Tom Marty Tom Roy George Roscoe (Captains) McGuire Thieman Bartholet Kuncl Liebentritt Corell Rosary (Glorious) Wunderlich Hautzinger McCandless

Montclair: Head Usher: Chris Wheeler

PARKING LOT SECURITY PATROL Saturday, September 12 5:15 p.m. until lot empties Sunday, September 13 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. until lot empties

EASTERN NEBRASKA OFFICE ON AGING MEALS ON WHEELS ~ JAY 402.444.6766 ~ DRIVERS ALWAYS NEEDED

Sep. 7 - Sep. 11 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Labor Day Cindy Shimerda East Route 104 Diane Huerta Open Bonnie Kratina No Delivery Ann Greisch Labor Day FDR West Route 105 Waunita Warwick Catholic Daughters Dee Doyle No Delivery Diane Snider