February 23rd, 2020 Priests th 7 Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Steven Stillmunks, Pastor Rev. Mark McKercher, Associate Pastor
11802 Pacific St. Omaha, NE 68154 Rev. Andy Alexander, S.J., Weekend Celebrant 402.333.8989 www.stroberts.com Rev. Rob Scheiblhofer, Weekend Celebrant
Deacons Michael Fletcher and Joe Laird John Kronschnabel ~ Retired
Mass Schedule A Eucharistic people seeking the face of Christ. 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 5:00 PM Mon - Thurs 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Friday Devotion PARISH OFFICE CONTACTS 11802 Pacific Street Perpetual Adoration Captains Omaha, NE 68154 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 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM PARISH STAFF 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Parish Secretary 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Barb Borgeson Parish Receptionist & Bulletin Editor Monday Jenni & Dan Owens [email protected]
Mary Sanderson Business & Financial Director Tuesday Suzie Lawler [email protected] 402-492-9749 Chris Snere 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pastoral Associate 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Debbie Marcil
Stewardship & Development Director Wednesday Theresa Howell [email protected] 402-334-9634 and Foundation Executive Director Thursday Beth Jareske [email protected] 402-431-0505 Kelly Vazquez Director of Worship and Music 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM Drew Neneman 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM Technical Specialist 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Kim Russell Room & Event Coordinator Friday Kate Brennan 402-333-6086 Dennis Podjenski 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM EDUCATION CONTACTS 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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 SCHOOL 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Principal JACQUELINE REINHART
Times above in BOLD need adorers. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Director Cheryl Erker YOUTH MINISTRY & Perpetual Adoration YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY 24 hours in the Adoration Chapel Kate Vazquez ADULT FORMATION Nocturnal Adoration
Adult Formation & RCIA 10:00 PM-6:15 AM starting on Saturday, before the first Sunday of the month. Debbie Marcil Mary of Perpetual Help Novena Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday after the 8:30 AM Mass Tuesday by 12:00 PM Send Items to: [email protected] & [email protected] Rosary Mon-Sat at 8:05 AM Parish Registrations: Sundays at 7:40 AM, 9:10 AM, 10:40 AM, 7:00 PM Register in Parish Office, stroberts.com, or 1st Sun. of the month in the Narthex. Divine Mercy Fridays after 8:30 AM Mass Readings for the Week3 Mass Intentions February 23, 2020 Monday, February 24, 2020 6:30 AM †Richard & Bev Gogan Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 [8a]/1 Cor 3:16- Anniversary 23/Mt 5:38-48 8:30 AM †Adele Vileita Monday: Jas 3:13-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [9a]//Mk 9:14-29 Anniversary Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/Ps 55:7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23 [23a]/Mk 9:30-37 Unit Mass Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 [cf. 3a]/2 Cor 5:30 PM †Chuck Rush 5:20—6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Anniversary Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5a]/Lk 9:22-25 Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19 [19b]/Mt 9:14-15 6:30 AM †Ruth Clickner Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [11ab]/Lk 5:27-32 8:30 AM †Colette Haskell Next Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 [cf. 3a]/Rom 5:12-19 Unit Mass or 5:12, 17-19/Mt 4:1-11 5:30 PM †Deceased Members Malloy & Murphy Families
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Pray for Our Sick Ash Wednesday Michael, Maria, Carole, Jay Montoya, Sue M., Bernie, C. Paul Martin, Emily E., 6:30 AM †Travis Wells 8:30 AM Special Intention Don Egr, Nadine Peatrowsky, Vicki O., Greg Reynolds, Harriet, Edna A., Janna All School Mass H., Baby H., KS, Don Karnet, Lou Scott, Mary Mannino, Carol Z., Joy Dobrauc, 12:00 PM †Joann Scheiblhofer Debbie Grafelman, Jan Ohlinger, Lynette S., Bob Allgaier, Emma, Lucy S., 5:30 PM †John Fitzpatrick Theodore Mencke, Jeanne, Charlotte, Sue, Nancy Luksa Broder, Jami & Tom Hassett, Terry Strawhecker, Tom Esnough, Mary Mitchell, Mary Anne Croni- Thursday, February 27, 2020 can, Elaine Estee, Ed Bragg, Nick & Carlee Murphy, Roscoe Corell, Michael 6:30 AM †Gary Chelberg Dolezal, S. Wilson, Nancy Shirley, Carrie H., KT, Chris Engelbert, Tom Cole- Anniversary man, Kevin Quinn, John Kronschnabel, Marty Rocca, Chris Rocca, Cheryl 8:30 AM †Dorothy Redding Anniversary Galvin, Kevin Huelsman, Peggy Huelsman, Carolyn Burns, Jennifer 5:30 PM †A J Rokes Campbell, Gerard Owens, and everyone in need of our prayers. Call the parish Anniversary office 402-333-8989 by Tuesday at noon to place names on the prayer list for the following Sunday. Friday, February 28, 2020 6:30 AM †Dave & Gwen Hacley 8:30 AM †Paul Floersch 5:30 PM †John Batko TWO CELEBRATIONS Saturday, February 29, 2020 There’s always lots to celebrate at SRB! 8:30 AM †Joshua Chakkalakal 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Confessions st Charlotte Howell made a colorful picture for 1 Sunday of Lent Fr. Mark McKercher and Charlotte Snere 5:30 PM †Mildred Devereaux smiles with her new braces! 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Confessions 10:00 PM Nocturnal Adoration
Sunday, March 1, 2020 7:00 AM †Blanche Huelskamp Anniversary 8:00 AM †Gloria Cottone 9:30 AM People of St. Robert’s In Thanksgiving 11:00 AM †Brian O'Neill 12:30 PM †George A. Penry
LITURGICAL COLORS
White - JOY - Christmas, Easter, Mary, ACADEMIC ALL STAR Saints Red - LOVE - The Passion, Holy Spirit, Congratulations to Emma Palmesano who made the 2019/2020 Martyrs st 1 semester Honor Roll at Millard North. Green - HOPE - Ordinary Time
Purple - HUMILITY - Advent, Lent That’s awesome, Emma! Rose - JOY - Gaudete, Laetare Sundays 4 A Word... Religious Education Little Li, Martyr of the Eucharist Religious Education classes are
held Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. A special thank you A couple of months before he died, Archbishop -5:45 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Sheen was interviewed on national televi- to Fr. Don Shane sion. One of the questions he was asked was Register ~ for being the Minis- ter of Confirmation this: “ You have inspired millions of people all stroberts.com/religious-education, over the world. Who inspired you? Was it a this year. [email protected], or Pope?” He responded that it was not a Pope, a cardinal, another bishop, or even a priest or a 402-333-1959 There were 80 stu- nun, but rather an eleven- year-old Chinese th dents who received girl. A little girl whose love for Jesus in the Eu- February 26 the Holy Spirit on charist so impressed him, that Archbishop Ash Wednesday Holy Day February 16th. Sheen, when he was only a seminarian, prom- 5:30 p.m. Mass (no class) ised God he would make a holy hour of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament every day of his life. EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY COMING SOON!
He explained that when the communists took over China, they imprisoned a priest in his own rectory near the church. After being locked up in his own house, the priest looked out the win- dow and was horrified to see the communists enter the church. Once inside, they went into the sanctuary, broke open the tabernacle and threw down the ciborium scattering the Hosts on the floor.
When the communists left, they didn’t notice a small girl praying in the back of the church who saw everything. That night she returned, and slipping past the guard at the rectory, entered the church where she made a holy hour before the Blessed Sacrament. After her holy hour Early enrollment happening NOW! she went into the sanctuary and kneeling down, she bent over and received Jesus in the Call Chris 402-333-8989. Holy Communion with her tongue. Each night she returned to the church to make her holy hour and receive Jesus just as she did the first RCIA RITE OF SENDING night. On the last night after consuming the last Host, she accidentally made a noise that The Rite of Sending will occur next Sunday, the first Sunday of Lent, during awoke the guard by the priest’s residence. the 9:30 a.m. Mass. At this Rite, the parish will give special recognition to the From his window, the priest watched the girl wonderful people of this year’s RCIA class. They have been meeting weekly try to run away but the guard caught up with since last October to grow in their understanding of the Catholic Church and her and beat her to death. in faith in Christ Jesus. During this Rite, the parish will rejoice in “sending” them to the Archbishop with our blessings, prayers, and support. When Bishop Sheen heard this story he was so inspired that he promised God that he That evening, they will travel to the Cathedral for the Rite of Election. They would make a holy hour before the Blessed will join other RCIA groups from across the archdiocese to meet with the Sacrament every day for the rest of his life. Archbishop for recognition and encouragement in their progress in their jour- ney of faith. Not only was he faithful to his promise, but he took every opportunity to encourage others in This is the beginning of a deepening period of purification and prayerful re- this devotion of the daily holy hour before the pentance leading up to the Easter Vigil. Please keep them in prayer for their Blessed Sacrament. Archbishop Fulton Sheen continued discernment and protection as they continue on their journey and Little Li understood that the Blessed Sac- through Lent. rament is Jesus, Light of the world, and the joy of all hearts. Just as in the Garden of Geth- semane, Our Lord asks us to come and spend RETURN PYXES but an hour with Him. Life will never be the We are so grateful that parishioners have volunteered to bring communion same. to family or friends who are unable to make it to Mass. If you have bor- Little Li, martyr of the Eucharist, pray for rowed a pyx from the parish and are finished using it, please return it to the us. sacristy. Thank You! 5 Parish Information Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus is sponsor- Guild ing a pancake breakfast TODAY, Sun., Feb. 23rd, following the 7:00 ,8:00 , 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. mass- BLOOD DRIVE es. Please join us for a delicious breakfast in the The next St. Robert’s Blood Drive is on Sunday, March 1st, Mainelli Center! from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Mainelli Center. Check your calendars today! JUAN DIEGO FOOD PANTRY
To schedule a donation, visit redcrossblood.org, (search St. Robert’s parish provides the Catholic Charities/Juan Diego sponsor code STROBERT), or contact Marie Kozel via text/ Food Pantry at 31st and Q in Omaha with most of its non- phone at 402-680-0182. Walk in donors will be accepted perishable food items. Cereal, rice, pasta, maseca flour, cook- the day of the Drive. ing oil, soup, peanut better, canned fruits and vegetables, bar soap, shampoo, deodorant, baggies, etc., are most benefi- DONUT SUNDAY NEXT WEEK cial. Please take a sack this weekend and return it filled with such items next weekend by 12:30 p.m., Sunday, March 1st. Next Sunday is Donut Sunday!
Did you know Donut Sundays are held on the first Sun- THANK YOU FROM THE KNIGHTS day of every month from October thru April? The Knights of Columbus thank all those who donated to the Did you know it’s a short walk to the Mainelli Center after “One Rose One Life” Collection last month. We received a the 7, 8, 9:30 and 11 o’clock Masses to enjoy donuts, record amount of $7,621 that shows the true pro-life spirit & bagels, coffee, juice and fellowship? generosity of St. Robert’s. All of the money collected will be used to promote a greater respect for life in Nebraska. Did you know all are welcome?!
Please join us next Sunday! CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
Save the Date: March 10 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - St. CIRCLE 3 Robert's Catholic Daughters will be offering a special Lenten event on the lives of Anna the Prophetess and Mary of Mag- Annual Irish E.P.S. Brunch dala. Includes a continental breakfast.Fr. Rob Scheiblhofer
Come to the Annual Irish E.P.S. Brunch on Thurs., March 5th, at 10:00 a.m., in the Mainelli Center. LEGION OF MARY
Join us for this wonderful morning of food, friendship, and Please join us & share this special time with Mary, our Heav- entertainment! Reservations required & everyone is wel- enly Mother. We meet on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. in MR1. come! Questions ~ Lynette 402-515-9713
Call for your reservation ~ Barb Bene 402-333-5109 or Jean Tatten 402-333-5547 WELCOME COMMITTEE Are you new to the parish & looking for a way to be in- PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY volved? Have you been coming to Mass at St. Robert’s but never got around to joining the parish? Are you interested in getting involved in something new, even though you have St. Robert’s Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Tuesdays in been a long time member? Stop by the Welcome Table next Meeting Room 3 at 1:00 p.m. All levels of knitting & crochet- weekend in the Mainelli Center where you can enjoy coffee ing are welcome. If you know of someone suffering from and donuts! The helpful Welcome Committee looks forward physical or emotional pain and want to give them a prayer to visiting with you! shawl, call Rita 402-812-0016. Yarn donations are needed & can be left on the left side of the coat closet. ADULT FUNERAL SERVERS NEEDED BLACK AND INDIAN MISSION St. Robert’s is in need of adult volunteers to serve Mass for Next weekend we will take up the Black and Indian Mission funerals. The commitment time is up to you but can be from Collection that exists to help communities build the Church 1 to 6 hours a month. We are looking for both male and fe- and preach the Gospel of Jesus among the African Ameri- male servers. If you are interested, please call Debbie in the can, Native American, and Alaska Native people of God. Parish Office 402-333-8989 or email Mike Brown at Please be generous. [email protected]. 6 PREPARE FOR LENT Pastoral Ministry
Lent begins on RCIA - 7:00 p.m. February 26th. Feb. 26 - Ash Wednesday, Lent, the Journey to Here are some Easter good resources to Mar. 1 - 1st Sunday of Lent - 9:30 a.m. Mass Rite of check out to pre- Sending pare your hearts during this time. Mar. 1 - 5:30 dinner in the Mainelli Center with Rite of Election following dailycatholicgospel.com/lent- at 7:30 p.m. at Cathedral reflections-2020 Mar. 4 - Moral Virtues, Freedom, Search for Happiness with Keith Jiron,
MR3, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-ever Questions about RCIA - contact Debbie Marcil at [email protected]. Youth Group SAFE ENVIRONMENT Join us for Youth Group meetings in the Community Room 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 All parishioner/parents who volunteer at our parish/school are required to attend p.m. on Wednesdays. Everyone wel- a Safe Environment Training. The training is good for 5 years through the Arch- come! diocese of Omaha. All participants must pre-register.
Upcoming scheduled trainings at St. Robert Bellarmine – Tuesday, March 3, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Mainelli Center Featured for February: Vocations. To register for a class (must pre-register) go to https://omaha.cmgconnect.org. Discover thousands of movies, docu- Questions email Debbie at [email protected] mentaries, ebooks, audio talks, and studies… there is something for every member of the family to help them St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church grow closer to Christ and His Church. All in one place and just a click away! Lent and Holy Week 2020 All are available for free on FORMED!
Study: Peter and the Keys, with Ash Wednesday Mass Parish Mission Dr. Tim Gray Wednesday – February 26 “Take Up Your Cross” 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., Noon, 5:30 p.m. Steve Angrisano Movie Night: Bernadette Sunday, April 5 - 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross Monday, April 6 - 6:30-8:00 p.m. Watch: Light of Love [on voca- Fridays during Lent Tuesday, April 7 - 6:30-8:00 p.m. tions] 2:15 p.m. - Feb. 28 - Mar. 27 Listen: Desires of the Heart: Re- 6:00 p.m. - Feb. 28 - Apr. 3 Holy Thursday, April 9 ceiving the Gifts of the Father Seder Meal – 6:00 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:30 p.m. Listen – For Children: Mother Friday, April 3 – 2:00 p.m. Adoration – from End of Mass until Teresa, Seeing the Face of Jesus Sunday, April 5 – 3:00 p.m. Midnight
Ebook: Love Unveiled: The Catholic Faith Explained by Dr. Sri Sacrament of Reconciliation Good Friday, April 10 Thursdays during Lent - 6:00-7:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion How to register: Saturdays - 4:00-5:30 p.m., 7:30-8:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11 (1) Go to Formed.org. (2) Enter our parish code ZXFFVM on the homep- 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Easter Vigil, April 11 age. (3) Create a personal account 4:00-5:30 p.m., 7:30-8:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m with your user name/email and pass- . No confessions during Holy Week word. Remember, our subscription is free (Important: do not sign up as an Easter Sunday Masses individual—the parish access code Parish Penance Service April 12 provides more content that the individ- Monday, March 30 – 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. ual subscription.) (no 12:30 p.m.)
Questions? Contact Michael Fletcher at [email protected] www.stroberts.com 7 Weekly Offering Weekly Calendar February 16, 2020 Monday, February 24, 2020 Budgeted for the week $ 43,192 9:15 a.m. Heart of Jesus Prayer Group, CR Sunday Envelopes Received $ 40,840 12:30 p.m. Open MahJong, MR3 On-line Giving $ 6,616 1:00 p.m. Legion of Mary, MR1 Weekly variance positive or (negative) $ 4,264 6:30 p.m. Civil Air Patrol, CAF
Budgeted Year-to-Date $ 1,615,196 Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Year-to-date Received $ 1,714,725 1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, MR3 YTD variance positive or (negative) $ 99,529 3:00 p.m. Children’s Choir, CH 4:15 p.m. Children’s choir, MR 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, CAF ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL Wednesday, February 26, 2020 THANK YOU!! St. Robert’s HAS EXCEEDED The Arch- Ash Wednesday bishop’s Annual Appeal goal for our parish. We are at 12:00 p.m. Parish Choir Auxiliary Rehearsal, CH $222,689 (108%) of our $205,342 goal this year. Thank you for helping the parish achieve its goal! 1:00 p.m. Cantor Training, CH 3:00 p.m. STAC Meeting, MR1 3:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal A, CH 4:30 p.m. Religious Ed ONLINE GIVING 5:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Advisor’s Meeting, CR 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Officer’s Mtg., MR4 Tired of writing checks? Donate easily online through 7:00 p.m. Youth Group, CR the Parish website www.stroberts.com and click on the large green Online Giving button on the right side of the home 7:00 p.m. RCIA, MR3 page. In a few easy steps you can set up automatic recur- ring contributions or make a one-time donation to a special Thursday, February 27, 2020 cause. Chris can do this for you! For more information, 9:00 a.m. Moms of Faith, CR & MR3 please contact Chris Snere at the Parish Office ~ 9:00 a.m. Bible Study, MR1 [email protected] or 402-333-8989. 6:30 p.m. St. Monica Circle meeting, CR 7:00 p.m. Father/Daughter Dance, Mainelli Center No Envelope?? No Checks?? 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, MR1 No Cash?? NO PROBLEM!! 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal, CH 7:30 p.m. AA Meeting, MR3
View QR Code with Friday, February 28, 2020 your phone camera 9:30 a.m. Cub Scouts with OPD, CAF 2:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross, CH *Scan QR Code so that it is visible on your smartphone 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross, CH screen (like taking a picture). Saturday, February 29, 2020 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, CR & MR2 7:30 a.m. Dr. Kelsey Educational Classes, Mainelli Ctr. 1:00 p.m. Robotics, CAF
Sunday, March 1, 2020 7:30 a.m. Blood Drive, Mainelli Center 4:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball, EGYM 5:30 p.m. RCIA Dinner, Mainelli Center
NO NEED TO SET UP AN ACOOUNT OR PASSWORD SUNDAY ROSARY
Each Sunday at 7:00 p.m. the Rosary is said in church for our Holy Church, families, country, & private intentions. 8
DAILY PRAYER THIS WEEK SAINT OF THE DAY
This is a wonderful week to ask the question: “Who Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin do we may feel like we never have enough; enough Feast Day February 26 money, time, love, status or anything else that October 6, 1888 – October 20, 1922 seems be the focus of our lives. We live lives that are packed with activities, meetings and obligations If anyone knew rejection, ridicule and - keeping our hearts distracted away from our rela- disappointment, it was today’s saint. tionship with God, from our families and from others in our lives But such trials only brought Maria Ber- who need our love. tilla Boscardin closer to God and more In these few days before Lent begins, we can begin to prepare determined to serve him. our hearts by asking ourselves how we want Lent to be differ- ent this year. What do we want to ask the Lord to give us - and Born in Italy in 1888, the young girl more importantly, we can ask what the Lord wants for us this lived in fear of her father, a violent man Lent. What gift of generosity, love or attention can we share prone to jealousy and drunkenness. with others in the weeks ahead? How can we focus on the Her schooling was limited so that she Lenten season and ask that our hearts be opened to what is could spend more time helping at home real - not to the externals which distract us so much? How will I and working in the fields. She showed few talents and was be with my family and friends this Lent? What will I do that sets often the butt of jokes. this season apart from my normal routines? How can I name, In 1904, she joined the Sisters of Saint Dorothy and was anticipate and feel the gifts the Lord showers on me with such assigned to work in the kitchen, bakery and laundry. After love in the weeks ahead? And every morning, we can begin by sitting at the side of our beds with our hands open on our laps, some time Maria received nurses’ training and began work- asking God to help us receive these gifts with open hearts. We ing in a hospital with children suffering from diphtheria. can carry that focus with us throughout the day, remembering There the young nun seemed to find her true vocation: nurs- in the quiet moments what we are asking for. Always, we end ing very ill and disturbed children. Later, when the hospital our day simply thanking God for the love and gifts of the day. was taken over by the military in World War I, Sister Maria Bertilla fearlessly cared for patients amidst the threat of con- For the first four days of Lent, it will be a great help to set stant air raids and bombings. aside some time, even if it means getting up earlier each morn- ing, to read about what Lent can mean and to let that soak into She died in 1922 after suffering for many years from a pain- our hearts. The key is not to be somber or severe in any way, ful tumor. Some of the patients she had nursed many years but to know that this is a time of great grace so that we can be before were present at her canonization in 1961. attentive to it. The first thing to remember is that these 40 days are a gift to us. We are not trying to save ourselves by our Len- Reflection ten practices. God has already saved us. We are only trying to let God get our attention and to give grace a chance to work in This fairly recent saint knew the hardships of living in an us. These days are critically important for choosing to establish abusive situation. Let us pray to her to help all those who some Lenten patterns. Depending upon our age or health, we are suffering from any form of spiritual, mental, or physical will want to do some fasting and abstinence, in regard to food. abuse. fransiscanmedia.org But, each of us can choose what else we can fast and abstain from during Lent. What practices of mine get in the way of my being open to hearing God's Word and responding freely? YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY That's what needs transforming. Giving up needing to be right, fasting from my impatience, totally abstaining from escapist Join us for Small Group Chat on March 10th, 6:30 p.m., at fantasies will open our hearts to God's grace. None of that Beacon Hills Aksarben. The topic is Suffering. RSVP via takes extra time. It just takes desire. Adding new acts of kind- FB, (St. Robert’s Young Adult Community), email strob- ness, gratitude and love each day for family and friends will open our hearts to the greater acts of charity and generosity for [email protected], or contact Nikki or Lauren. the poor.
Finally, Lent is the perfect time to choose to grow in gratitude. SMASH FUNDRAISER Every night, before going to bed, let us be faithful to giving thanks to the Lord who has given us so many blessings and After 12:30 p.m. Mass on Sunday, March 1st, offers us new graces each and every day. there will be a SMASH FUNDRAISER in the north parking lot, weather permitting.
St. Robert’s has a damaged piano that cannot MOMS OF FAITH be salvaged and needs to be disassembled for removal. Pay $5 to take a whack at it with a Moms of Faith supports women living out their vocation of Catholic motherhood. Join us Thursday from 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. in the sledgehammer! Some of the priests will be the judges and the “most effective” whack wins half the pot! Community Room for fellowship, prayer and study. Childcare is provided. Questions - contact Tracie Youell 402-889-9250 or mom- Email Drew with questions - [email protected]. [email protected] 9 Community Information VOCATIONS ‘31’ CLUB These members offer their prayers for Vocations on the days indicated. Please MOCK JURORS NEEDED pray for an increase in vocations.
24th Dee Fell Snelling Staffing is looking for Mock Jurors who can be Mary Ann Horkan in a mock jury. What do you do? You sit in a conference Rose Ommachen room for 3-4 hours and listen to lawyers speak their case. Snacks and drinks provided. What do you get 25th Carol Classe paid? You get paid $48 - $64 dollars for the day, de- Mary Ann Cronican pending on how long the shift is. How many times can I Mary Anne & Dave Hoover Shirley Ramaekers do this? You can only do this once a year. Past employ- ees have really enjoyed doing it and will do it every year. th 26 Jacque Miller Tom & Jane Shanahan If interested, please visit our office Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at 12100
W. Center Rd. Suite 1201 or call 402-330-0100 and bring 2 forms of ID. 27th Dee Fell Linda Fell Marcella Seitz Margie & Frank Trouba MORNING OF REFLECTION
28th John Kellogg The Ignatian Volunteer Corps of Omaha and Christian Life Shirley Ramaekers Communities present Morning of Reflection on Saturday, March Patricia Talcott th 7 , 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Come reflect on the theme of “Letting Jesus Prepare Us on the Gift of Lent” with Fr. Andy Alexander, 29th Steve Classe S.J. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. at Mercy High School Chapel, Krissy Hartung 1501 S. 48th St. Enter the east side of the school on Woolworth Don Hawk Sue Malloy St. Parking lot available. Coffee and donuts provided and a free will gift is appre- Bernie Renken ciated. Register ~ ivcusa.org/omaha or call Anne 402-658-0586. 1st Kathy Coniglio Roscoe Corell WOMEN MYSTICS Fred Franco Beth Jareske Join us at Christ the King Parish from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. on March John Kronschnabel 3rd to hear Kris McGregor provide her insights into the female mys- Mary Liebentritt Jerry Merwald tics highlighted during the Wed. audiences of Pope Emeritus Ben- Betty Murphy edict XVI. A presenter at the Vatican on the work of Adrienne von Margaret Ryan Speyer, Kris brings a wealth of knowledge to this subject. Event is free of charge. No registration is required. ?s 402-214-0252. ~ 31 CLUB ~ A Unique Club ~ No Rules/Meetings/Fees Choose one day in the month to offer your LENTEN MORNING OF REFLECITON prayers for vocations. To become a mem- ber, call MaryAnn 402-250-4224. Our Savior, Not Superman - Join the Institute for Priestly Formation for a Lenten Morning of Reflection, Saturday, March 14th, at Christ the King HEALING CIRCLE Church. The morning begins with the 8:15 a.m. parish Mass, includes a continen- tal breakfast, a presentation by Deacon James Keating, time for silent reflection, Healing Circle is an outreach group and concludes at noon. There is no charge for the event. For planning purposes, recently started in the Omaha area please register on-line at PriestlyFormation.org or call Linda at 402-280-3901. whose purpose is to help parents and family of sexual abuse victims.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES IRISH FEST If you or someone you know would like to participate in a healing service, call th th Please join me on March 14 for Catholic Charities 28 Annual Irish Fest at the Jack Hosking at 402-680-6055. All Marriott Hotel Capitol District. We are honored to have the Janie and Harry Hoch, calls are confidential. Jr. family serving as Event Chairs, & Renaissance Financial as the presenting sponsor. All proceeds from this event will support Catholic Charities' programs & services for our neighbors in need. Irish Fest has something for everyone includ- ing a delicious menu, unique auction items, & live music. Please consider being a sponsor or purchasing a ticket. Online registration is now open at ccomaha.org. I guarantee you'll have a "shamrocking" great time! We look forward to seeing you there! Fr. Mike Eckley, Interim Executive Director, Catholic Charities 10 SUNDAY SCHEDULE LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Feb. 29/ 5:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. March 1, RCIA Rite 2020 Priest Fr. Stillmunks Fr. Mark Fr. Mark Fr. Stillmunks Fr. Andy Fr. Rob
Deacon M Fletcher J Laird
Altar M Daly A Burt M Lathrop Z Gonzales D Butler E Hansen Servers K Ferguson J Stolinski C Osuna M Jiron B Davie T Keating A Herrera-cr E Weiler-cr C Schneider-cr C Mullin-cr G Nyamedi-cr Lectors J Ramaekers K Batko M Beal M Owens J Skradski T Dondlinger L Ramaekers S Wolf K Uhing
EMHC K Brennan M Campbell C Kelley N Buchholz N Abrahamson J Heck V Ohlinger B Farmer C Leak D Podjenski P Gredys J Houston B Rodgers D Ramaekers K Niemann D Podjenski S Ramaekers J Kellogg C Rodgers V Ramaekers G Ross K Wolf V Wright L Koch J Yount K Schmit D Walsh M Pavich
Cantor/ D Neneman D Neneman Children’s D Neneman Accomp. S Cormack Choir
Ushers Tom Marty Tom Roy George Roscoe (Captains) McGuire Thieman Bartholet Kuncl Liebentritt Corell
Rosary Leader (Sorrowful) Burns McCarthy Liebentritt
Montclair: B Burns K Coniglio Head Usher: Chris Wheeler
PARKING LOT SECURITY PATROL Saturday, February 29 5:15 p.m. until lot empties Jim Parr Sunday, March 1 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Joe Lang Joe Ramirez 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Brad Riffel Gary Circo
11:00 a.m. until lot empties Mike Marcil James Kozel
EASTERN NEBRASKA OFFICE ON AGING MEALS ON WHEELS ~ JAY 402.444.6766 ~ DRIVERS ALWAYS NEEDED
Feb. 24 - Feb. 28 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Sam DeMaria East Route 104 David Dow Diane Huerta DeDe Gould Jeri Petersen FDR Group Catholic Daughters FDR West Route 105 Kim Anderson Daniel Carney, Sr. Sally Gridel Jane Davis Diane Snider