th December 16 , 2018 Third Sunday of Advent 11802 Pacific St., Omaha, NE 68154 402-333-8989 Priests Rev. Steven Stillmunks, Pastor Rev. Mark McKercher, Associate Pastor

Rev. Andy Alexander, S.J., Weekend Celebrant Rev. Rob Scheiblhofer, Weekend Celebrant

Deacons Michael Fletcher and Joe Laird John Kronschnabel ~ Retired Larry Sampier ~ Retired

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 I lift my heart up to you, Lord, to thank you for Thursday: (Before First Fridays) the blessings you shower on me each day. 4:30-5:30 PM, 7:00-8:00 PM

You are the ‘joy of my soul.’ I know that in your Baptisms great love, I am held and protected by you. Sundays: 1:30 PM I pray and listen to the good news you send; I Make arrangements with Parish Office. ask and feel the healing. Marriages I am freed by you from the things in this world Date needs to be set at least six months before the wedding. that let me hide from you.

I rejoice, I rejoice, down to my soul. Sick Calls Communion Calls will be made to those Help me to prepare my heart to be open and able confined to home. Please notify the parish office of a serious illness and hospital to receive your immense love. confinement. Priests will visit hospitalized parish members. onlineministries.creighton.edu PARISH OFFICE HOURS 2 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon - Thurs 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Friday Devotion PARISH OFFICE CONTACTS 11802 Pacific Street ERPETUAL DORATION APTAINS Omaha, NE 68154 P A C

Parish: 402-333-8989 Sunday Joann Holtz [email protected] 402-630-2702 Parish Fax: 402-333-5489 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM Extended Care: 402-333-4842 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM PARISH STAFF 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Parish Secretary

Barb Borgeson Monday Jenni & Dan Owens [email protected] 402-330-1993 Parish Receptionist & Bulletin Editor 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Mary Sanderson

Tuesday Suzie Lawler [email protected] 402-492-9749 Business & Financial Director 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Chris Snere Pastoral Associate Debbie Marcil Wednesday Theresa Howell [email protected] 402-334-9634 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM Stewardship & Development Director 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Mary Buttell Kelly Vazquez Thursday Beth Jareske [email protected] 402-431-0505 Technical Assistant 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM Kim Russell 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Room & Event Coordinator Dennis Podjenski Friday Kate Brennan 402-333-6086 EDUCATION CONTACTS 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM 11900 Pacific Street 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM Omaha, NE 68154 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM School: 402-334-1929

Religious Ed: 402-333-1959

Saturday Jan Brannen [email protected] 402-334-9533 School 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM PRINCIPAL SANDRA SUITER 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

YOUTH MINISTRY

DULT ORMATION A F Times above in BOLD need adorers. Director Kate Vazquez

Adult Formation & RCIA Debbie Marcil Perpetual Adoration Bulletin Deadline: 24 hours in the Adoration Chapel Tuesday by 12:00 PM Send Items to: Nocturnal Adoration [email protected] & 10:00 PM-6:15 AM starting on Saturday, before the first Sunday of the month. [email protected] Mary of Perpetual Help Novena Parish Registrations: Tuesday after the 8:30 AM Mass

Register at the Parish Office Rosary weekdays during daily office hours or online at www.stroberts.com. Mon-Sat at 8:05 AM Readings for the Week3 Mass Intentions December 16, 2018 Monday, December 17, 2018 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [6]/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18 6:30 AM †Nellie Lang Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:1-17 8:30 AM †Margaret Feser Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:18-25 5:30 PM †Julie Brannen Costello Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 7c and 10b]/Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 [1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45 6:30 AM †Adelaide "Corky" Erftmier Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1a]/Lk 1:46-56 8:30 AM †Gerald Toohey Next Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45 Unit Mass 5:30 PM Benita Habib In Thanksgiving

Pray for Our Sick Wednesday, December 19, 2018 6:30 AM †Molly Brennan Tim Pugh, Patrick, John L., Tuan L., Joan W., Laura A. Tatten, Meghan An- 8:30 AM For the families of derson, Cheryl Galvin, Amy Rand, Maurice H., Theresa Nasi, Joe Mellen, Ma- McCartys, Beals & Bix rie K., Annie G., Mendy, Dave T., Leon S., Roger & Teri Dunn, Alice Silver- Living & Deceased stram, Jim Morrison, Maclin Arias, Griffin, Tom Dowd, Susie W., Kevin Quinn, Unit Mass Caity O’Riley, Colleen Walter, Bernie Akromis, Karlene Hoedel, Judy, Marga- 5:30 PM †Alvin & Patricia Podjenski ret Pavin, Jim McGowan, Eugene Bolz, Nadine Peatrowsky, Ethel Adams, Dean H., Ingrid Caniglia, Dawn A., Courtney L., Christine, Jim Taylor, Amy Thursday, December 20, 2018 E., Leo Homan, Chris Engelbert, Marty Rocca, Chris Rocca, Alexander Min- 6:30 AM †Carol O'Leary ton, Mary Jo Petrulis, Cathy Stover, Doug H., Bill Z., M.J., Lyle Coddington, 8:30 AM †George & Rose Gallagher Helen, Kirk Estee, Charles Brau, Deneve David, Mary Pfeifer, Ron All School Mass Ausdemore, Travis W., Midge Stanley, Alicia Hermsen, Wilma Smith, Judy 5:30 PM †John Cook Sampier, Carolyn Burns, Jennifer Campbell, Gerard Owens, and every- one in need of our prayers. Call the parish office 402-333-8989 by Tuesday at Friday, December 21, 2018 noon to place names on the prayer list for the following Sunday. 6:30 AM †Deceased Members of Jostes Family 8:30 AM †John Steier Our Deceased Unit Mass 5:30 PM †Bill Hazell Joseph Holewinski Russell Zimmerman, father of Dennis Zimmerman Saturday, December 22, 2018 8:30 AM †George Janousek Anniversary 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Confessions Christmas Masses 4th Sunday of Advent Christmas Eve - Monday, December 24 5:30 PM †Dr. Jack Belitz 4:00 pm - Children’s Mass 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Confessions 7:00 pm Sunday, December 23, 2018 Midnight 7:00 AM †David & Arlene Steier Christmas Day - Tuesday, December 25 8:00 AM †Eugene Peter 9:30 AM †Dick Bene 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am (no 12:30 pm) 11:00 AM †Kurt Kopp 12:30 PM People of St. Robert’s

Living & Deceased Mary, Mother of God (New Year’s) Vigil Mass—Monday, December 31—5:30 pm Holy Day Mass - Tuesday, January 1 9:00 am EARLY BULLETIN Reconciliation DEADLINES Saturdays 4:00 – 5:30 pm & 7:30 – 8:30 pm See p. 9 for upcoming early bulletin www.stroberts.com deadlines. 4 A Word... Religious Education Religious Education first class is 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., Religious Educa- Dimensions of Advent tion second class is 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Questions ~ stroberts.com/ Advent-waiting produces a special holiness. religious-education or 402-333-1959 When the pace of life slows down, the season of Advent can soak into our bones. Waiting requires courage, patience, and trust in the Lord. “Wait for the Lord; be strong… yes wait for the Lord! (Ps 27).

Advent-humility is an invitation to gaze upon the poverty of the Child. Christ emptied Himself to show us the humility of the God who enters into our humanity. Advent is a time to forget the self and learn from the meekness of the Child. “Learn of me for I am meek and humble of heart” (Matt. 11).

Advent-longing becomes a pilgrimage of the heart in search of its true homeland. Our hearts are restless until they can rest in the Child’s pres- ence. “Like a deer that yearns for running streams, so my soul is yearning for you my God. My soul is thirsting for God, the God of my life” (Ps. 42).

Advent-penitence prepares the soil of our soul to receive the Child. It is more than exter- nals; our soul must also be disencumbered. Greater or lesser sins have led us away from the only true source of goodness and beauty. A re- pentant heart during Advent will guide us to the manger. John the Baptist tells us, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt. 3). The kingdom of heaven comes to us in a manger.

Advent-joy opens our heart to childlike won- der. The natural state of our soul is happiness. We sense that the fulfillment of every joy is to be found with this Child in the manger. “Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel! Be glad and exult with all your heart” (Zeph. 3).

Advent-hope continually searches the horizon for His coming. Like the wise men following His star, we too seek this king of kings. We might be weighed down by past experiences in life or feel disheartened. The Advent season of hope impels us to shrug off the past and embrace the coming Christ-Child. The anticipation of Advent enlarges and quickens the heart. “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light” (Is. 9).

Advent-Mary invites us to enter into her own journey of Advent. She bears within her body the Son of God, yet she beckons us to do likewise in our soul: to nurture and bear Christ into the world. Holiday Parish Office Hours Advent is a time with the contemplative Mary. She “kept all these things, pondering them in her Thursday, December 20, we close Monday, December 31, we are heart” (Lk 2). at 4:30 p.m. and will reopen Dec. closed and will reopen Wednesday, 28 for regular half day on Friday. January 2. 5 Parish Information Knights of Columbus

With Gratitude - The Knights send their warmest appre- Guild ciation to the parishioners of St. Robert’s. From our most recent collection of canned & non-perishable items for the MANY THANKS Juan Diego Center, we collected 300 bags for those most in need.

Ladies of St. Robert Bellarmine Guild, I want to thank you Your continued generosity during the holiday months help one last time for your support during the last year (or so) and keep the shelves stocked for the busiest time of year for the for your dedication to the parish. As I look back and think pantry. The Knights thank you and encourage you to contin- about all we accomplished, I’m sure none of it would have ue your generosity for those in need in our community! happened without your help. Thank you again for being a great group to work with. That said, I cannot wait for the new year and all that is planned for the Guild! If you’re reading this and are not a member of the Guild, I encourage you to Young Adult Community join us for a great 2019. Good luck to Ann Zemann, the new president, and may God bless all your efforts! We are excited to announce that we’ll be starting a women’s Bible study. We anticipate that we’ll meet once per month, Veronica Wright on the 4th Sunday evening, for six months (January through June 2019) - more details to come as we finalize numbers of participants. To participate, please email us at strob- BLOOD DRIVE/DONUT SUNDAY [email protected] or on Facebook to reserve your spot by Sunday, January 6. We’ll order supplies prior to meeting and New Year, New Opportunity - The next need accurate numbers for those who are participationg for St. Robert’s Blood Drive is scheduled in the duration of the study. If you have any questions regard- ing this please email us or find us on Facebook! conjunction with Donut Sunday on Sun- day, January 6, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. to Bible Study Dates: 1/27, 2/24, 3/24, 4/28, 5/19 (3rd Sunday 1:30 p.m. in the Mainelli Center. due to Memorial Day), 6/23

To schedule ~ redcrossblood.org (search Beginning at the new year, we will start a monthly group ad- sponsor code STROBERT) or contact oration session — look for details soon! Marie Kozel via text or call at 402-680-0182. Walk in donors are accepted. St. Roberts Young Adult Community wishes everyone a Happy Advent, Christmas, and New Year’s. Thank you to everyone that has been a part of our group and those that VEGAS NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED have supported us!

Volunteers are still needed to help make St. Robert's Vegas Night a success. Please take a look at the Sign-Up Genius and let us know if you can help. The event has Vegas style games, food and fun! The Ladies Guild sponsored St. Rob- ert's Vegas Night is Sat., January 19th, at 6:30 p.m. Please see the Sign-Up Genius at:

signupgenius.com/go/10c084aa4a728a64-stroberts

Any questions, please call Ann Kozol 402-515-1711, Laurie McCarthy 402-515-2195, or Karen Stevens 402- 968-0282.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

St. Robert’s Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Tuesdays in Meeting Room 3 at 1:00 p.m. All levels of knitting & crochet- nd ing are welcome. Your donations of yarn are greatly appreci- Our 2 annual Holiday Lights Tour had a great turnout - ated & can be left in the basket in the Narthex. If you know of thank you to everyone who joined us! Also, a big thank you someone suffering from physical or emotional pain & want to to the Rectory for hosting our social beforehand. Everyone give them a prayer shawl, or if you have questions, contact had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful lights of the Rita 402-926-2282. neighborhoods of Omaha! Happy Holidays! 6 “SHINE” CHRISTMAS SPECIALS FORMED - Featured for December "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (John 1:14). We use the month of December to reflect on the miraculous event in the life of the world when the Son of God, the Word, became flesh. This December, let us pray for an increase of hope in the saving work of Christ & in the renewal promised by his second coming, for "in him was life, & the life was the light of men. The light Christmas is just around the corner shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it" (John 1:4-5). and there are a few items that did not sell and are deeply discounted for that · Watch: Mary of Nazareth special someone. · Study: Prepare the Way: An Advent Journey (Symbolon) · Listen: Prepare the Way of the King, by Dr. Scott Hahn  50th Anniversary Commemorative · Read: The Blessing of Christmas, by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) Blankets 1 for $30 / 2 or more $25 · Watch - For Youth: Advent (YDisciple) each · Watch - For Children: Kristoph and the First Christmas Tree: A Legend of  Class Pictures for 2nd, 4th grade St. Boniface and RE 4:30 Class All are available for free on FORMED.

 Sign up Parties – still some open- How to register: (1) Go to Formed.org. (2) Enter our parish code ZXFFVM on ings the homepage. (3) Create a personal account with your user name/email and

password. Remember, our subscription is free (Important: do not sign up as an  Martial Arts Package, VIP parking, individual—the parish access code provides more content that the individual Chiropractic services – all wonder- subscription.) Questions? Contact Michael Fletcher at [email protected] ful gifts for that special person.

Go to stroberts.com, and go to Shine to view, or call Kelly in the Parish Of- ADVENT RECOMMENDATIONS fice 402-333-8989. Advent is a busy time of the year with shopping, Christmas parties, and getting together with family and friends. Here are suggestions for keeping in the NEW PARISHIONERS spirit of Advent.

Sandra Brichacek Check out Online Ministries for some great prayers, Ben & Nicole Brigham & Family reflections, and audio retreats for Advent. Enter into Advent in a special way through resources from this Ray & Karen Cich website. Highly recommended! Google ‘Online Min- Sheri Kenen & Family istries’ or go to: Kevin & Elizabeth Markmann & Family http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Advent/ Michael & Emily McIllece & Family Through “The Best Advent Ever” program, Matthew Kelly is offering daily emails Tom & Megan Paskvan & Family containing short inspirational videos, practical tips, or free Christmas music. This Jake & Cassie Petersen & Family is a great opportunity to prepare for Christmas in a new way. To sign up: Norman & Mary Jane Tweedy http://dynamiccatholic.com/best-advent-ever/ Kevin & Elizabeth VanWinkle & Family This is not just for Advent but also for the entire year. Bishop Robert Barron of- Newly Baptized fers short, wonderfully insightful Daily Gospel Reflections. You will see each day’s Gospel in a new light. Visit: Angela Betterman Tiffany Neesen http://dailycatholicgospel.com/get-reflections

Averie Fleissner Kya Middleton Our own Fr. Mark McKercher has a daily Advent reflection on Facebook! Elliana Frost Claire Petersen See Fr. Mark’s reflections on both St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church and Annabelle Gabriela Ruffino Mark McKercher. Gnininvi Edith Sullivan Janelly Herrera Leo VanWinkle BLESSING FOR NEW MOMS Luke Howell Kolbie Wampler Blessing for expectant mothers and their families this weekend, December 16th, Everly Rochford- after all Sunday Masses. Please feel free to come forward after Mass to receive Hoch the blessing. 7 Weekly Offering Weekly Calendar Monday, December 17, 2018 December 9, 2018 9:15 a.m. Heart of Jesus Prayer Group, CR & MR2 Budgeted for the week $ 50,000 1:00 p.m. Legion of Mary, MR1 Sunday Envelopes Received $ 47,796 6:00 p.m. Ladies Bridge, Mainelli Center On-line Giving* $ 11,172 6:30 p.m. Wilson Model T, MR2 Weekly variance positive or (negative) $ 8,968 7:30 p.m. Young Adults Community Book Club, CR Budgeted Year-to-Date $ 969,500 8:00 p.m. Choir Practice, MR Year-to-date Received $ 965,086 YTD variance positive or (negative) $ (4,414) Tuesday, December 18, 2018 1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, MR3 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL 4:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, Conf. Rm. 5:30 p.m. Cub Scouts, CAF, MR1, MR3 The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is currently underway. We’re at $160,883 (78.3%) of our $205,342 goal this year. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Please help our parish achieve this goal. 9:00 a.m. Ladies Book Club, CR 10:00 a.m. Rosary Makers Tired of writing checks? Donate easily online through 4:15 p.m. Religious Ed the Parish website www.stroberts.com and click on the large 7:00 p.m. RCIA, MR3 green Online Giving button on the right side of the home 7:30 p.m. Youth Ministry, CR page. In a few easy steps you can set up automatic recur- ring contributions or make a one-time donation to a special Thursday, December 20, 2018 cause. For more information, please contact Chris Snere at 2:30 p.m. Group Spiritual Direction, MR2 the Parish Office [email protected] or 402-333-8989. 7:30 p.m. AA Meeting, MR3

Want to sign up for online giving but don’t want the hassle of Friday, December 21, 2018 setting up a new account? Call or email Chris in the Parish School dismisses at noon. Office and he will do it for you! 7:00 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, CR He’ll set up your giving any way you would like, weekly, 4:00 p.m. Private Party, CR monthly, quarterly, or annually. Make changes any time 7 with a phone call. Saturday, December 22, 2018 2:00 p.m. Private Party, MR3 Contact Chris Snere ~ 3:00 p.m. Robotics, CAF [email protected] or 402-333-8989 4:00 p.m. Private Party, CR 4:00 p.m. Private Party, Mainelli Center

Sunday, December 23, 2018 12:00 p.m. Private Party, Mainelli Center

PLEASE REMEMBER to submit your end of year chari- table donations by December 31st to get on your 2018 SECURING TOMORROW MATCHING FUND statement!

Do you need to take a Required Minimum Distribution this year from your retirement plan?

Did you know making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your retirement account to St. Roberts can save you more in taxes than taking the distribution first?*

$100,000 limit per individual (a husband and wife can each make a QCD up to $100,000)

Must be at least 70.5 years old

Distribution must be transferred directly from IRA to the charity

*Consult your tax/financial advisor 8 LEGION OF MARY Pastoral Ministry Please join us & share this special time with Mary, our Heavenly Mother. We meet on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. in MR1. ?s ~ call Lynette 402-515-9713 RCIA

Wednesday, Dec. 19th – RCIA Christmas Celebration! All ROSARY MAKERS Candidates, Sponsors, Team, and their families are invited to our Christmas Celebration from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the Past & Current Rosary Makers - We are having a pizza Mainelli Center. Remember to bring your treat to share with luncheon on Wed., Dec. 19, in Mtg. Rm. 3 from 9:00 a.m. - the group. 1:00 p.m. We’ll pray the rosary at 10:30 a.m. & pizza fol- lows. Our Lady has blessed us with your help in making Upcoming Dates: rosaries that we distribute around our city & the world Come 12/26/18 – No Class celebrate with us! We supply all the materials you need for 1/2/19 – No Class this wonderful hobby. We can teach you how to make cord 1/9/19 – Catholic Bible, Scripture and Tradition, Divine Rev- rosaries. We can also provide individual instruction at other elation, Holy Days, and Church Calendar with Michael times to fit your schedule. What a wonderful way to honor Fletcher our mother by making rosaries at home in your spare time. Sponsored by the Legion of Mary. Questions ~ Lynette Schaefer 402-515-9713 or Carol Zuroske 402-330-4898 PRO LIFE EPS DONATIONS Heart of a Child Ministry - Thank you so much for your Mothers and babies at EPS (Essential Pregnancy Services) support of Heart of a Child Ministries’ Prolife Prayer Pillow would appreciate your help. There is a Holiday Tree in the booth. Because of you & the support of another parish, we Narthex for your donations. Diapers, lotions/powders, warm were able to donate $500 & many baby items to Lydia and sleepers, hats and sweaters, strollers, car seats are needed Benjamin. Lydia and Benjamin thank you very much! Please and welcomed. Any ?s, call Judy Erdei 402-3341313. continue to support this ministry. A bin will be in the coat closet labeled Heart of a Child Ministries for used and new SAINT OF THE DAY CATHOLIC.ORG quality fabrics and sewing supplies through December 17. The more supplies donated, the more money we have to St. Ado of Vienne - An archbishop donate to others. Thank you! and scholar, Ado was born in Sens and educated at the Benedictine abbey of Ferrieres. Abbot Lupus Advent Drive - Through the month of December, the pro- Servatus, an outstanding humanist life committee is sponsoring a donation drive for the women of the time, trained Ado, and was and babies at Mater Filius. Please drop off these new items in the playpen in the narthex. Your generosity is a blessing! impressed with the obvious holiness of the young man. A noble by birth, Diapers sizes newborn to 5, wipes, diaper rash ointment, Ado renounced his inheritance and paper towels, toilet paper, foil, saran wrap, napkins, Kleen- became a Benedictine, in time as- ex, baggies, Pledge, Fabuloso, Windex, bathroom cleaner, signed to the monastery of Prum, dish soap, dishwasher tabs, Pantene shampoo & condition- near Trier, Germany. Ado's holiness er, Dove body wash, body lotion, razors made him enemies, and he was forced to leave Prum. He went to Questions to [email protected] Rome on a pilgrimage and remained there for two years. He then went to Ravenna, where he found an old copy of the Roman Martyrology. Using this, Ado wrote a new version, SUNDAY ROSARY published in 858. In Lyons, Ado was welcomed by St. Re- migius, the archbishop. He served as a pastor in Lyons until Each Sunday at 7:00 p.m. the rosary is said in church. Our 860, when he became the archbishop of Vienne, appointed rosary is said for the country, & for your private intentions. by Pope Nicholas I. Ado reformed the clergy in Vienne and wrote the lives of St. Desiderius and St. Theuderis. He also UPCOMING EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES opposed the actions of Lothair II, the king of Lorraine, who tried to set aside his lawful wife to marry his mistress. Lo- thair bribed officials to get a divorce from his queen, December 16 Bulletin - Items due December 7 by noon Theutberga, but was undone when Ado went to Rome and December 23 Bulletin - Items due December 13 by noon denounced the plot to the pope. Ado remained in Vienne January 6 Bulletin - Items due December 27 by noon until his death in 875. 9 Community Information VOCATIONS ‘31’ CLUB These members offer their prayers for Vocations on the days indicated. Please WARM UP WINTER pray for an increase in vocations.

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PRO LIFE CHRISTMAS CAROLING ~ 31 CLUB ~ A Unique Club ~ No Rules/Meetings/Fees In the Christmas story, hope enters the Choose one day in the month to offer your world through the birth of a child, even in the prayers for vocations. To become a mem- midst of difficult circumstances. Join Nebras- ber, call MaryAnn 402-250-4224. kans Embracing Life as we sing carols and share this Christmas hope where it’s needed YOUNG CATHOLIC most - the abortion facilities right here in our community on Saturday, December 22nd, PROFESSIONALS 9:00-9:30 a.m. at 1002 W. Mission Ave. (Park at St. Mary School or EPS at 908 W. The next Young Catholic Professionals nd Mission Ave.) or on Saturday, December 22 , 11:00-11:30 am at 3105 N. (ages 21-40) meeting is Tuesday, De- rd 93 St. (Park at Hope Church, 9313 Binney St.) cember 18th, at Christ the King. Rick

Berger will speak on "Transitions: Op- ?s 402-399-0299 or [email protected] portunity, Timing, & Faith". Join them for Mass at 6:15 p.m. followed by an MOMS OF FAITH evening of faith, fellowship, and friend- ship! facebook.com/YCPOmaha Calling All Moms! Moms of Faith is a group that was formed to support women in living out their vocation of Catholic motherhood. Through fellow- MENTORING MOMS ship, spiritual growth, prayer & discussion, we welcome women from St. Robert’s, as well as parishes across Omaha. Weekly meetings take place Looking to make a difference in a on Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Community Room. Childcare pro- child’s life? We’re seeking mentors to vided for kids 12 months & older. Infants are welcome to attend with you. be a supportive, friendly role for preg- Meeting topics/speakers are published weekly in the bulletin & online. For nant & parenting mothers. Catholic working moms, we offer a monthly Moms Night Out, & Couple or Family Charities invites you to be a part of this events throughout the year. Drop in as you’re able! More info/questions, 1 on 1 opportunity to listen, encourage, contact Sarah Ryland 402-926-6293 or [email protected] model parenting skills, and make a difference in their life. Interested? Con- No meetings Dec. 7- Jan. 9 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! tact Sierra Barrios ~ 402-829-9283 or January 10 - Welcome Coffee! [email protected] 10 SUNDAY SCHEDULE LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Dec. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 22/23, 2018 Priest Fr. Rob Fr. Andy Fr. Andy Fr. Rob Fr. Stillmunks Fr. Mark

Deacon M Fletcher J Laird

Altar J Ellis Z Corey J Kohout E Hansen B Davie A Herrera Servers M Tatten K Trimble H Peatrowsky B McCarthy K Foley L Menard M Tatten-cr C Piotrowski-cr M Meckna-cr S Mullin-cr O Menard-cr

Lectors B Flynn J Walsh K Batko M Owens D Pedersen B Fell M Timmins L Sambol J Skradski

EMHC R Kurtenbach N Abrahamson B Burns G Friend B Jareske K Chelberg B Rodgers C Corey M Casey M Janda M Jareske M Pavich C Rodgers K Russell C Kelley D Podjenski J Mainelli T Rieser K Uhing T Russell J Kellogg D Podjenski J Mainelli M Sippel C Zuroske D Weiler D Sambol P Steffes

Ushers Tom Marty Tom Al George Roscoe (Captains) McGuire Thieman Bartholet Schuele Liebentritt Correll

Rosary Leader Franco Estee Kuhry (Joyful)

Montclair: B Burns S Wolf Head Usher: Chris Wheeler

PARKING LOT SECURITY PATROL

Saturday, December 22 5:15 p.m. until lot empties Tom Drzaic Sunday, December 23 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Mario Vazquez Jim Mainelli 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Spencer Strahl Charles Greco

11:00 a.m. until lot empties Tim Goddard Jordan Moser

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

Dec. 17 - Dec. 21 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Sam DeMaria East Route 104 David Dow Pat McGonigal Open Jim Betts FDR Group

West Route 105 Judy Benjamin Sue Furman Daniel Carney, Sr. Judy Benjamin FDR - Diane Snider