RECTORY 3128 “S” Street Welcome to Lincoln NE 68503-3297 (402) 476-2610 Sacred Heart Church E-mail: [email protected] 33rd Sunday Fr. Leo Kosch Pastor E-mail [email protected] in Ordinary Time

Cell phone: 402-310-8299 please try 402-476-2610 first. November 17, 2019 Website: sacredheartlincoln.org

Remembrance Book— Mass Schedule You may write the names of your faithful Saturday, 5:00 p.m. departed in the book on the podium in Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00am back of church. As a parish we will keep Weekdays all of them in our prayers, especially this Tuesday-Saturday 8:15am month. Holy Days of Obligation No Vigil Mass On the Day, 7:00am, 12:00pm, & 7:00pm November is our Parish’s month to help Different schedules for stock the shelves of the CSS food pantry. Christmas and January 1 Please bring non-perishable food items and place them in back of church. There are also Confessions: envelopes on the table for monetary dona- Saturdays 4:00-4:50 pm. tions. Mondays-Saturdays7:45-8:05 am (before the 8:15am Mass)

Baptisms: call 402-476-2610 to Christmas Giving Tree arrange for Baptism preparation. Sacred Heart will be sponsor- ing a ”Giving Tree” for those Matrimony: A minimum of four in need. If you or a parish- months is required after contacting ioner you know would benefit the priest; more in some cases; from receiving a gift, please six months to a year is recom- call the rectory between 9am mended. and 4pm, Mon-Fri, or contact Geri Flink, 402-560-5071. If you would like to purchase a gift, you may take a tag from the tree that Communion to the homebound or will be in the back of church starting Nov. 30-Dec 1. Anointing of the Sick: if you or someone you know is home- bound or seriously ill, or will be undergoing major surgery, please Annual Cookie/Candy Sale—December 7 - 8 call or speak to Fr. Kosch. Bakers and candy makers—check those reci- pes and plan to bring your specialties to share Newcomers—Welcome! with others and help grow the building fund. Please call 402-476-2610 We ask each baker or candy maker to bring Or visit the rectory four dozen (or as many as possible) of your fa- vorites. Cookies and candies are sold for $5.00 a Catholic Social Services (days) pound. Cookies are also taken to our shut-ins 402-474-1600; Lincoln Crisis by volunteers. If you would like to Pregnancy Center (24-hours) 402- take cookies to a shut-in, please contact 483-4247; Birthright 402-466-2609 Laura at 402-476-2610. If there are cook- (24-hours 1-800-550-4900). ies left over, they are taken to City Mission La Misa en Español, Iglesia de or Matt Talbot Kitchen. (If you are not a Cristo Rey, 4221 Calle “J,” Lin- baker, please come to shop and to enjoy hot coln, NE 68510 (402-488-5087) cider, coffee and free samples!) Church Cleaning: MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS: November 16 - 24, 2019 Thanks to all who helped with cleaning last week. For Sat Nov 16 5:00pm Jerry Watton+ next Saturday, November 23 at 8:45 am, we ask for the Sun Nov 17 7:30am George & Marlene Rezek+ help of at least one member Nov 17 9:00am Sister Mary Lisa RSM from each of the following Nov 17 11:00am For the people of the parish households: James Wegrzyn, Dan Wheeler, Melanie Wheeler, Mon Nov 18 No Mass (Evelyn Finley+) Eva Wiley, Mary Lou Wiruth, Mass Intention scheduled for Monday, will be offered by Fr. Kosch Jackie Wittmus, Mark Wixson, on his day off at another location Bob Woeppel, Michael Woeppel, Quintin Yallaly and Ian Zahn. Tue Nov 19 8:15am Gregoria Martinez+ Wed Nov 20 8:15am John & Agnes Matosic+ Thu Nov 21 8:15am Tammy Aden+ Contact Persons Fri Nov 22 8:15am Dave Wixson+ For Sacred Heart Organizations Sat Nov 23 8:15am Sister Mary Mia Menke Please call or email the rectory if Sat Nov 23 5:00pm Phero Quy & Anna Rao+ you would like to contact any of Sun Nov 24 7:30am Maria Magdalene Le & Maria Tran these people. We will pass along Nov 24 9:00am John Glushenko+ your request. 402-476-2610 [email protected] Nov 24 11:00am For the people of the parish Mass Readings: Malachi 3:19-20a; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12; Adoration Coordinator Luke 21:5-19 Louise Sayer Next Sunday: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 122; Colossians 1:12-20; Altar Society Luke 23:35-43 Sue Rye Bible Study FORMED.ORG has free Catholic movies, audio, and faith series. The pro- Bryan Dahlberg gram format has improved. To sign up: go to formed.org, click “sign up”, Choir & Children’s Choir choose “I belong to a parish or organization”, click “find parish” and search Amanda Lowery for “Sacred Heart Lincoln”. Then create your FREE account by entering Church Cleaning your name and e-mail address. This week’s special feature is “We are not Mary Lawson meant to Journey Alone—especially during the Holy season of Advent”. CCD Brad Aden Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly has upcoming First Saturday Coffee retreats of interest to all men and women. Learn more at Laura Corder www.goodcounselretreat.com or call 402-786-2705. God Teens  December 6-8, Bishop Conley and Fr. Coulter — “Keeping Close to Mark Martin Mary” (Men or Women) Holy Name Men’s Group Tom Dierks  December 12-15, Men’s Spiritual Exercises Knights of Columbus (Men only) Joe Duggan Pink Sisters Representative  January 10-12 Men: Christ Chooses YOU...Do You choose him? Chelys Svoboda Deacon James Keating (Men only) Pius Home & School Representative Steve & Colleen Michels Square Dance Party—Everyone Prayer Chain Collection for November 10, 2019 welcome—singles and couples, no Laura Corder Envelopes $7,445.00 experience necessary. Saturday, Pro Life November 23 in Sacred Heart Angela Zoucha Plate 726.63 School gym. 7:00 pm - review, Sacred Heart Quilters Altar Society donation for 7:30 pm - dance. Caller is Bob Mary Ann Jaros rectory kitchen remodel 2,000.00 Furr. Questions? Call Janet/ St. Vincent de Paul $10,171.63 Roger 402-464-3660 or Allen, Joe Conroy 402-613-1319. Ushers Saint Vincent de Paul $1,237.00 Pat Perry Natural Family Planning Intro Website World Mission Sunday $50.00 Sessions. Questions? Call 402- Fr. Leo Kosch 488-2040. Pre-registration is required. Go online to register or download a registration form at: www.lincolndiocese.org/nfp St. Vincent de Paul meeting—Saturday, Novem- Advent Day of Reflection—”Venite Adoremus: ber 23, at 9;00 am in the rectory basement. Please A Mother’s Call to Holiness” hosted by St. Fran- join us if you are interested in learning more about cis of Assisi Church, November 30, 8:00 am - 3:00 helping the less fortunate. pm. Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap., head of the of Christian Mothers I the U.S. Thank you to all who helped with and attended the will address the role of mothers in current chal- Soup Supper. Total profit to be used for Altar can- lenges of family life. The day will include a Tradi- dles and other church projects was $421.30. tional Latin Low Mass, dolorosary, confession, Pro-Life Education Series continues this Sunday, talks, breakfast, lunch, and fellowship. Cost is $20 November 17, 7:00 - 8:00 pm at St. Patrick’s, 7126 per person. All women are welcome. For more info Morrill Ave. Speakers are Paul Yates and Megan or to register, email: [email protected] Johnson. Title of he talk is “She Has No Name” — Reaching those lost in the sex trade. You will learn The Emmaus Institute for Biblical Studies will what sex trafficking is, how it happens, where it offer four new courses in its winter term, beginning happens who’s vulnerable to it and more. Open to December 2. Discover how both Testaments in- the public—no charge. Co-sponsors: St. Pat’s form our understanding of the Church; explore Knights of Columbus and St. Pat’s Altar Society. Genesis 12 through Exodus 40 in our ongoing jour- ney through the Bible; meet our Blessed Mother as Lecture #2 of the Love and Responsibility Se- revealed in the Old and New Testaments; or dis- ries will be Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 pm, a cover the beauty and genius of biblical stories, with the UNL . Presenters will be Drs. special attention to the exquisite story of Ruth. For Alex and Jonathan Marcotte discussing emotional all details and to register, visit: intimacy. Event is free and geared toward married/ www.emmausinstitute.net engaged couples. More information can be found on the Family Life Facebook page or search “Special An Advent Day of Recollection—Saturday, De- Events” on the Diocesan website, cember 7, 8:00 am—3:00 pm, at John XXIII Lincolndiocese.org. Diocesan Center. Hope for Advent and Beyond: A Day w/Venerable Bruno Lanter! “W can never Catholic Daughters Mass for deceased mem- HOPE too much. The One who HOPES for every- bers—Wednesday, November 20 at 5:00 pm at John thing, obtains everything”. Personal prayer time, XXIII Center, 37th & Sheridan Blvd. Dinner follow- coffee, rolls & lunch included. For more infor- ing. Visitors welcome. mation go to: evenbright.com and search for BRU-

Ladies, There’s still time to register for Magnif- NO. Questions: call Mary Pat Waite, 402-430- icat of Lincoln “Be Renewed in Spirit”, a weekend 7494 or Krista Kuenning 402-429-8778. retreat at Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House with the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, Novem- The Catholic Coffee House theme this year ber 22-24. The DLJC are a Franciscan Charismatic is—”Personal Testimonies on How an Encounter Religious Community called t o witness to the Gospel with God Leads to a Mission”. Personal testimonies while they seek to draw all people into a personal will be on Sunday evenings at Gianna Java and relationship with Jesus through the transforming Gelato, 2241 O Street from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. The power of the Holy Spirip. Sister Lucy Lukasiewicz (a presenter on Sunday, December 15th will be Lori popular past Retreat Leader originally from Farwell, Weskamp, Unbound Prayer Team member; Janu- NE, Sister Christine Marie Liebsch, and Sister Mar- ary 19—Bob Sullivan, Attorney/Apologist; February guerite Marie Wagnorn will lead our weekend. Pre- 16—Diane Reiber, Artist/Author. There is no fee or pare your hearts to receive all the Graces of Advent registration. Questions? Call 402-473-0615. by attending this Retreat the weekend before! found about the retreat leaders at www.dljc.org. The Annual Mass of the Holy Innocents will be More information can be found about the Sisters at celebrated on Saturday, December 28th. All are www.dljc.org under Sister Profiles or call or text invited to attend this Memorial Mass, especially Rhonda Litt at 402-525-6396 or call Barb Bechtolt at those families who have suffered the loss of a baby 402-489-6905. To register, go to: through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death or www.goodcounselretreat.com abortion. Reading of names will begin at 6:30 pm with Mass at 7:00 pm at John XXIII Diocesan Cen- Calix is an association of Catholics affected by ter Chapel, 3700 Sheridan Blvd. If you would like alcoholism and addiction. Please join us Sunday, your child’s name to be remembered and placed on November 24 at Madonna Rehab Hospital, 5401 the banner, please call the Office of Family Life at South St, in Ryan Memorial Chapel for Mass at 5:15 402-473-0620 before 5:00 pm on December 19th. pm, followed by refreshments and a meeting. Ques- If you placed your child’s name previously, it will tions? Call Larry, 402-419-9058. remain on the list. ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one “The devil fears hearts on fire with love of ever come to you without leaving happier.” God.” St. Catherine of Siena Saint Mother Teresa

2020 National March For Life—January 21-26 in Washington DC. Join thousands in the fight to pro- tect the most vulnerable among us. Be a witness of hope in a culture seeking meaning. See the sights of Washington DC. Cost is $450.00; Chaperone $250.00; Chaperone Couples $325.00 each. Office of Youth Ministry, 402-473-0625. To register, go to: https://www.lincolndiocese.org/M4L

Always Remembered —The Omaha Province Council of Catholic Women invites you to submit names of your deceased loved ones to the officer of your diocese/archdiocese during November 2019 to be re- membered at 12 monthly Masses in 2020. The Masses will be offered by the current and past A/DCCW spiritual advisers. Your free will offering will be directed toward registration grants to the 100th NCCW convention. Questions? Call Kay Wessel, 402-817-8842.

The Catholic Schools in the City of Lincoln are seeking part-time licensed school bus drivers for field trips. Please send resumes to: Dennis Martin, 3700 Sheridan Blvd. Ste 4, Lincoln, NE 68506

Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect: Nebraska law requires all suspicions of child abuse or neglect to be reported to law enforcement or DHHS Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-652-1999. Reporting Misconduct: Notify the Diocese of Lincoln of any misconduct involving diocesan per- sonnel by calling the misconduct hotline: 1-844-527-0596 (English and Spanish).

HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR THE MONTH of November 2019: Universal: That a spirit of dia- logue, encounter, and reconciliation emerge in the Near East, where diverse religious communities share their lives together.

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