The April 22, 2018 Good News! Fourth Sunday of Easter Annushka Bernadette Adanlete Marcus Benedict Kriener Matthew Allen Emily Teresa Kriener Allison Bash Kylie Katherine Laferriere Makayla Teresa Baughman Michael Lee Teigan James Becker Thomas Augustine Leiden Henry Gregory the Great Biesanz Sophia-Rae Mace Fayth Benedicta Hyon Nathan Maximilian Manhart Kyongnyon Boer Nathan Ignatius McCoy Kayla Katharine Brezack Jamison Gerald Moisset Isabel Katherine Castillo Joan Sebastian Montgomery Quincy Emily Mordeson Cervantes Faith Morrison Cecelia Agatha of Clites Alexander James Narducci Niamh Caoimhe Corrigan Skylar Kateri Tekakwitha Troy Stephen Coughlin Needham Kaley Ann Cubrich Jack Noble Christopher Dlouhy Sebastian Orr Luke Matthew Fenton Nicholas Philip Ostapowicz Josette Catherine of Alexandria Anamaria Anne Palacio Frazell Krischan Gabriel Papst John Freitag Jennifer Perry Jadon Michael Gbetanou Rachel Maria Goretti Phillips Jonathan Luke Ghaffari Tyler Matthew Phillips Josephine Monica Golka Bethany Rose Rihanek Simon Francis Gurney Sykora Philomena Roberts Diego Paul Hamilton March 31 Kit John Hamilton Anna Rose Schmidt Bradley Michael Harrison Augustine Shawn Hojnacke Schwarz Libby Hubschman Caden Sebastian Sexton Derek Hippolytus Incontro Austin Sebastian Shiner Brodey Thomas Johnson Jakob Smith Andrew James Joppa Will Leo Sprakel Makayla Maria Goretti Kennedy Curtis Dieu-Donne Tchibozo Stephen Gerard Kimminau Lexus Margaret Tenorio Jacob Michael Kinney Jack Joseph Thompson Avery Philomena Kinnison Kaleb Stephen Vinson Francis Kleymann Mason Andrew Wickstrom Lucas Sebastian Kloewer Matthew Christopher Wilmes Samantha Lucy Kluthe Fabiola Alexandria Zapatero : St. RECTORY: Daily Mass 9025 Larimore Avenue M-F 6:30 a.m. & 8:15 a.m.; James Omaha, NE 68134 Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and St. James/Seton Catholic School 402-572-0499 office Saturday Vigil Mass 402-573-9345 fax 5:00 p.m. EMAIL [email protected] Sunday Masses ONLINE 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. www.stjamescatholicchurch.org and 5:00 p.m. CONFESSION: ST. JAMES/SETON SCHOOL: Saturday 3 to 4:30 p.m. 4720 N. 90th Street or by appointment 402-572-0339 Bill Koley Jr. sjsomaha.org This Week’s Activities . . . * Sunday, April 22 Fr. Tom’s Thoughts * Mass, 7:30 a.m. * Mass, 9:30 a.m. , (Sacred Music Choir) Dear Dear Parishioners, amazing resume and was available and inter- ested. Peter and his wife, Karla, have been * Mass, 11:30 a.m. (11:30 Music Group) Happy Good Shepherd * parishioners at St. James for more than 10 Mass, 5:00 p.m. (5:00 Music Group) Sunday! Today we cele- * SoulCore, 7 p.m. years. They currently have four children enrolled brate Jesus’ attribute of * Monday, April 23 at St. James/Seton and another who will attend being THE Good Shep- * Daily Mass, 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. in a few years. In his most recent position, Peter * herd. He is actually calling Tai Chi, 9:30 am was the Manager of Family Life ministries for the * Bible Study, 1 pm Himself God by saying, “I Am” which is the Archdiocese of Omaha and previously the Man- * Book Club, 7 pm, Family Room name God calls Himself. It is truly a remarkable * ager of Adult Faith Formation and Evangeliza- Celebrate Recovery, 7 pm Gospel passage that tells us Jesus loves us so * tion. Peter comes to us with more than 15 years Legion of Mary, 7:30 pm much that He would lay down His life for us, His * of experience teaching and coaching at the jun- Tuesday, April 24 sheep; and He did. On this Fourth Sunday of * Daily Mass, 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. ior high, high school, and college level and with Easter we meditate on * Wednesday, April 25 more than 25 years of what the Good Shepherd * Daily Mass, 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. As pastor, I have only two hands experience in ministry. He * means to us – which is Jr. High Choir Rehearsal, 3:15 pm but together we have thousands. holds an undergraduate * High School Praise Rehearsal, 5:30 pm everything. * PRE, 6-7:15 pm degree in theology, phi- * Evangelization Core Team, 7 pm For obvious reasons, today is also the World losophy, and education from St. John’s Univer- * Knights of Columbus Officers and Directors Day of Prayer for Vocations. We have such a sity, a M.A. in theology from the Notre Dame Meeting, 7:30 pm great need for men and women to come forward Graduate School of Christendom College, and * Thursday, April 26 and offer their lives to God in faithful service of an Advanced Apostolic Catechetical Diploma * Daily Mass, 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. His people. Because of the busyness, noise and from the Holy See. He is currently in diaconate * Alanon, 5:30 pm * Confirmation Practice, 7 pm chaos of the world today, it is particularly difficult formation with an anticipated ordination date of * First Act Rehearsal, 7 pm to discern a religious vocation. We must pray so May, 2019. * that young men and women can hear the Holy Blue Army, 7 pm In his work, Peter will be charged with assisting * BRIDGES Bible Study, 7 pm Spirit calling them to serve God’s holy people. St. James parishioners to experience a deeper * Friday, April 27 Today in the narthex we will have holy cards on encounter with Jesus Christ, to assist parishion- * Daily Mass, 6:30 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. the tables and we invite everyone to pick one up * ers in strengthening the bonds of this commu- Parish Wide Day of Prayer and to pray for more priests, deacons, religious * Tai Chi, 9:30 am nity, and to help people identify God's call for and consecrated men and women. * Women’s Study and Prayer Group, 10 am them in their individual lives, with the goal of * Confirmation, 7 pm I would also like to mention a staffing change raising up many new missionary endeavors for * Saturday, April 28 that is happening in our parish offices. Josie our community. We hope to hear from many of * Daily Mass, 8:30 a.m. * Lawn Crew #4 Clarey has recently you in the coming * Vigil Mass, 5:00 p.m. (Hatt Family) chosen to go ahead months about any of * Server Training, 6:30-7:30 pm and pursue a teach- the ways you feel * Sunday, April 29 ing career and so is called to help in this * Mass, 7:30 a.m. leaving us after four effort. As pastor, I * Mass, 9:30 a.m. , Knights of Columbus Corpo- years of dedicated have only two hands rate Communion Mass. Doughnuts and fel- lowship after 9:30 am Mass (Sacred Music) effort for us and for but together we have * Mass, 11:30 a.m. (11:30 Music Group) our school. She will thousands. I look * Server Training, 2-3 p.m. continue, for a while, forward to working * Mass, 5:00 p.m. (5:00 Music Group) setting up our litur- with him and I pray * SoulCore, 7 p.m. gies until we find a that everyone will be Server Training Dates replacement. I really open to the working Tom K. and Fr. Toby will lead server training: and sincerely thank of the Holy Spirit in April 21 6:30-7:30 p.m., April 28 6:30-7:30 p.m., her for her hard work our midst in the and April 29 from 2-3 p.m. (If any server is un- for us over these future.

able to attend one of these sessions, please con- years. This past year

tact Fr. Toby.) New servers are asked to attend she has been spear- one of these sessions. Other servers who want a heading our new refresher are welcome to attend. If your student has not signed up yet for being an altar server for evangelization ef- Masses and would like to do so, please contact forts which we are about to unfold. She has Have a great week! God bless you! Fr. Toby. Boys and girls in the 5th-7th grades for done a great and we will certainly miss her. the current academic year (2017-2018) are eligi- ble to become new servers . Questions? Contact Fortunately for us, we have already found a Fr. Toby: 402-572-0499 replacement to lead our new evangelization Fr. Tom Weisbecker or [email protected] programs. Peter Kennedy comes to us with an

I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD, THEand FATHER ALMIGHTY, MAKER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH, OF ALL THINGS VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE. I BELIEVE IN ONE LORD JESUS CHRIST,

2 April 22, 2018 The Good News! St. James for Life In Our Prayers Special Intentions To request prayers for your special intentions, LIFE LINES please contact Kristi Mancuso, at 402-933-6509 WCaroline Michaelis between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. or email at: Pray to End Abortion [email protected]. You may also request Mother of Scott (Michelle) Regretfully, abortions are performed at Planned prayers for your special intentions from the and Sister of Phyllis (Dan) Rosloniec Parenthood, 3105 N. 93rd St. every Monday be- Catholic Daughters Our Lady of Faith Rosary tween 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Fr. Frank Baumert will Chain . Please contact Shirley Simons May, 402 lead prayer every third Monday of the month, -572-1349, [email protected] between 11 a.m. and Noon. Prayer Warriors are Military and Law urgently needed at the site during these hours! Also, every Saturday there is a structured hour of Enforcement Officers Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord prayer from 10:00-11:00 a.m. There is an urgent Lord, please keep all who serve in the military and law need to pray at the Bellevue Abortion Facility on enforcement close to You and under Your protection. Thursdays 10 a.m. to Noon & 3-5:30 p.m.; Fridays Cpl. Nicholas Dotzler, Marine Corps 7:30-9:30 a.m. Please call Liz, 402-614-0496 or LCpl. Matthew Morrison, Marine Corps Caroline, 402-572-1923. Capt. John Schmidt, Army CDR, James Dohm, Navy Pro-Life Meeting Jon Royle, Nebraska State Trooper Jake Boer, Army St. James for Life Committee meets Thursday, Christopher McGuane, Nebraska State Trooper April 26, at 7 p.m. in the nursery. Please plan to Major Eric Glassman, Army attend and share your ideas. All are welcome. Sean Glassman, Omaha Police Officer Sunday, April 22 Colton McCoy, Marine Corps 7:30 am WKathleen Richter MOTHER'S DAY SIGNATURE AD Matt Nass, Omaha Police Officer Nebraskans United for Life is again sponsoring Mike Nass, Omaha Police Officer 9:30 am WMerwyn Vavrina the Mother's Day Signature Ad, to appear in the 11:30 am WJudith Gatz Omaha World Herald on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13. This is your opportunity to honor special Seminarians 5:00 pm St. James Parishioners women in your life. Honor your Mother, living or Lord, please bless them that their formation will deceased, or add your own name as a pro-life fully prepare them to love and serve You. Monday, April 23 supporter. The cost is $20.00 per name. Nicholas Phillips 6:30 am WRudy Novak SIGN-UPS FOR THE AD WILL TAKE PLACE IN and Deacon Padraic Stack W THE NARTHEX ON THE WEEKEND OF MAY 5 8:15 am Bridget Sardo & 6 AFTER ALL MASSES. Please come pre- pared with your cash or check made payable to Tuesday, April 24 St. James Catholic Church. 6:30 am WFr. Robert Eimers W Parish Pictorial Directory 2018 8:15 am Bev Blaney St. James’ 55th Anniversary Edition Wednesday, April 25 (June 13, 1963-June 13, 2018) 6:30 am WFr. Richard Swolek 8:15 am WGeorge Gervase So far, 392 families have signed up to have their portraits taken. Thursday, April 26 We are looking for 200 more and time is running out! To make your appoint- 6:30 am WMary Lewis ment ONLINE, go to https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/ W W y9etmx0m/ . To make your appointment BY PHONE, call Lifetouch, 8:15 am Jerry and Tom Albers 1.866.756.0281 , M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 27 Your 8X10 photo and parish directory are absolutely FREE! You can order extra photos if you 6:30 am WJames “Vic” Lupo wish. Directories will cost $5.00 otherwise, and there will be a limited amount of extra directories avail- 8:15 am WRon Ethen able. Don’t get left out of the directory! Sign up today!! Saturday, April 28 FINAL photo sessions days: Mon.-Sat., April 30-May 5, and May 7-12, in Parish Center. 8:30 am Priest’s Intentions Photo session hours: M-F hours are 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; Saturday hours are 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 5:00 pm St. James Parishioners Will you help us by hosting a session? Sunday, April 29 Our other priority is to get parishioners to host the photo sessions . You would welcome parish- 7:30 am WGary Wandrey ioners, take their information, and offer games and refreshments. (Our Social Committee will provide 9:30 am Intentions of the Knights of coffee and cookies.) Choose the photo session day and time . M-F, 2:00 to 5:30 pm, or 5:15 to Columbus 9:00 pm; Saturdays, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm, or 1:15 to 5:00 pm 11:30 am WAnastasia Austgen As of April 16 , There are hosting openings for the weeks beginning April 30-May 5 and May 7-12. 5:00 pm WHelen Knott Please consider taking a time, then email or call your session choice(s) to Cathy Rihanek at [email protected] or 402-572-9482 , with your name, phone, email, time(s) you can host, and the best way to reach you .

THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON OF GOD, BORN OF THE FATHER BEFORE ALL AGES. GOD FROM GOD, LIGHT FROM LIGHT, TRUE GOD FROM TRUE GOD, BEGOTTEN, NOT

3 The April 22, 2018 Good News! Receive the Sacraments St. James/Seton Catholic School V Anointing of the Sick is a healing sacrament . for young and old, when seriously, chronically, Faith. Family. Future or terminally ill and prior to surgery. Please call Two parishes. One school. All for the Greater Glory of God. the parish office, 402-572-0499. “St. James/Seton School Community provides a safe and nurturing learning V Baptisms are celebrated on the second and environment in which our students grow in mind, body and spirit last Sunday of the month. Our Baptism evening through a quality, faith based and service oriented Catholic education.” of preparation occurs on the 3rd Tuesday of 4720 N. 90th St. 402-572-0339 sjsomaha.org each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Please call the Parish Office to register, 402-572 https://www.facebook.com/SJSCatholicSchool/ -0499. V Holy Orders : If you’re discerning a call to the Upcoming Activities priesthood or the diaconate, please call Fr. Tom May 4: No School May 23: Last day of school, 10 a.m. dismissal Weisbecker, 402-572-0499. If you are inter- May 19: 8th Grade Graduation ested in religious or consecrated life, please call the Archdiocese Vocation Office at 402-558- 3100.

V Matrimony: Please contact one of the parish Do you want to give food to the hungry? priests six-months ahead of the proposed date. Do you look good in an apron? If so, we have got an opportunity for you! V Penance: Saturday, 3:00-4:30 p.m. or by SJS Catholic School is in need of some help in the cafeteria —both volunteer and appointment. substitute lunch worker. It's a fun job, working with great kids and staff. If interested Meet the Pastoral Team contact the school office for more information, 402 572-0339 . Fr. Tom Weisbecker, Pastor…...402 -572-0499 [email protected] ...…….ext...14 Fr. Toby Letak, Associate Pastor [email protected] ……....ext. 15 — Jolene Meyer , Parish Secretary SHIPWRECKED RESCUED by JESUS [email protected] ……...ext. 11 Registration for Vacation Bible Fun (June 25-29) has started! Jeff Guinane , Administrative Services Mgr. The theme for Vacation Bible Fun this year is Shipwrecked: Rescued By Jesus. [email protected] ....ext. 13 We will explore how Jesus rescues us when we are worried, lonely, struggling, Peter Kennedy , Director of Evangelization when we do wrong and when we are powerless. Student registration forms are [email protected] …..ext. 16 available at St. James and St. Elizabeth Ann’s in the foyer of the church or can Bill Thommes , Accounting Manager be found on our website: sjsvbf.wix.com/kids Teacher volunteer applications [email protected] ….....ext. 17 and student aide applications can be found on our website or foyer of the Josie Clarey , Liturgy church and mailed in to Crystal Anderson 7405 N 108 th ST, Omaha 68142 or [email protected] ...……………………...ext. 22 Ken Whetstone , Parish Maintenance dropped off to the SJS office Attn: VBF Addison Anderson 302. Please contact Crystal Anderson Vikki Cervantes , Good News! Editor/Vol Coord (402-278-2311), Jen List (402-250-0775) or April Gamelin (402-677-9227) or email at [email protected] ……..ext. 12 [email protected] with any questions. Mr. William Kelly , St. James/Seton Principal [email protected] …………....402 -572-0339 Mrs. Tiffany Howard , SJ/S Assistant Principal [email protected] ……...…...402 -572-0339 Jo Kusek , Director of Faith Formation and 2nd Annual Super Eagle 5k! Parish Religious Education (PRE) The race is May 5th at Standing Bear Lake. [email protected] ………....402 -572-0369 We would love to have as many people there Hannah Keisling, Director of Youth Ministry as possible. Whether you plan on running or [email protected] ……..651 -331-0971 walking, your presence makes such a differ- Chris Moriarty , Parish Council President ence! We are also on the hunt for sponsors. [email protected] ..402-672-1623 Please contact the school office or Mrs. How- St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. James Conference ard at [email protected] if you are Help Line………….…….. 402 -572-0499, ext. 18 aware of anyone that might be interested in Meet the Deacon Community supporting our mission. Thank you for your support! To participate in the 5k, Gregg & Carol Drvol, Jerry Gau, register at: Randy & Pam Grosse, Kathy Hecht, sjs-supereagle.weebly.com Rich & Linda Hopkins, Stan & Pat Kurtz, Pat & Rosie Lenz, Steve & Lisa Nelson, Lyle & Jackie Simmons

MADE, CONSUBSTANTIAL WITH THE FATHER; THROUGH HIM ALL THINGS WERE MADE. FOR US MEN AND FOR OUR SALVATION HE CAME DOWN FROM HEAVEN,

April 22, 2018 4 The Good News! Your Stewardship Overflow Youth Ministry St. James & St. Elizabeth Ann Parishes

We gratefully Hannah Keisling, Director 651-331-0971 [email protected] acknowledge these gifts: Two parishes. One Youth Group. All for the Greater Glory of God. $1,965 given in memory of WJim Hannam Overflow - What we have been up to in 2018 $25 given in memory of Middle School Overflow finished up the year on April 7th with a fun night of games and WJan Murcek prayer. Keep watch for the 2018-2019 Middle School Overflow dates coming soon. High School teens continue to ENCOUNTER CHRIST at each Overflow night through times of prayer as well as small group discussions. We have encountered Christ by sharing testimony with each other, praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and seeing Christ in each other every time we gather for small April 15 group discussions. Coming up in April and May, we have lots of opportunities prepared that will Collections this week…….. help you recognize Christ's presence in your every day life. Join us this Sunday, April 22nd for $20,471 Eucharistic Adoration with guided meditations and praise and worship music. Join us again Collections Year-to-date…. $1,114,597 on May 6th to pray with the Scriptures through the tradition of Lectio Divina. And finally, let's Budget Year-to-date……… $1,103,886 "GRILL THE PRIESTS" on Sunday, May 20th with special guests Fr. Andrew Roza (Vocations Mortgage Balance………... $545,807 director for Omaha Archdiocese), Fr. Matthew Niggemeyer (Chaplain at Roncalli High School and native of St. Elizabeth Ann), Fr. Toby and Fr. Frank. Friends from anywhere are always wel- come!

High School nights will continue to meet every other Sunday throughout the summer. Summer and fall calendar coming soon!

SAVE THE DATE!!! The Value of sharing a meal: HOPE Program’s PARKING LOT SALE will be Each Overflow night, we share a meal together. Eating food together opens up so many conver- on June 23 rd this year. Start cleaning the ga- sations about faith and life. Would you like to help contribute food for a night? Meals like chili, hot rage and your closets, bring items to the sale dogs, pizza, taco salad are always welcome. Contact Hannah Keisling if you would like to sign up and help the program excel and yourself in the to sponsor a meal this summer or fall.

process. Call the HOPE office to secure 1 Still to come this spring for High School Overflow: parking spot for $20 or 2 for $30 Sunday, April 22 nd – Adoration night HOPE Office 402-572-7897 Sunday, May 6 th – Scripture night (Lectio Divina) [email protected] Sunday, May 20 th – Grill the Priest night (with special guest Fr. Roza)

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help lead small groups, organize food, etc. If you can help, contact Hannah Keisling at [email protected] , or 651-331-0971. HOPE NEWS Please note that the HOPE OFFICE will be CLOSED from Monday, April 23 – 26 th . Sorry for any inconvenience.

HOPE physical scrip cards can be purchase at the both the Parish Offices during office hours 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Use SWS “Prestopay” for Reloads and Scripnow ! and your purchases will be release immediately.

HOPE Office at 402-572-7897 or [email protected]

AND BY THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS INCARNATE OF THE MARY, AND BECAME MAN. FOR OUR SAKE HE WAS CRUCIFIED UNDER PONTIUS PILATE, HE SUFFERED

5 The April 22, 2018 Good News! CATECHESIS Jo Kusek, Director of Faith Formation 402-572-0369 [email protected] Do not be afraid to be . Follow Jesus Christ who is the source of freedom and light. Be open to the Lord so that He may lighten all your ways. ~ John Paul II Gospel Question of the Week The Need, the How and Transformation of Gospel: John 10:11-18 Prayer Key Passage: “I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know Hear why prayer is not only necessary, but also how it is accessible from me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down your faith level and doable for your life; then relish the change it yields in my life for the sheep.” (John 10:14 -15) your soul. Presentation by Katie Sciba, national speaker and five-time Question for Adults: What qualities of God does the image of the Good Catholic Press Award-winning writer. Saturday, April 28 at St. Elizabeth Shepherd suggest? How do you experience God in this way? Ann Seton from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Childcare available. Question for Youth: How do you feel about Jesus’ being your shepherd? What does it mean to you that he lays down his life for you? Question for Children: Jesus tells us he is Faith Reflection ~ by Jo Kusek the Good Shepherd, but how do you experi- ence God guiding and protecting you? We celebrated Confirmation at St. Elizabeth Ann last Friday, and this Friday, we will P.R.E. News celebrate Confirmation at St. James. With this wonderful sacrament, I like to meditate Grades K-7 have regular classes this on these passages from the Book of Revelation: Wednesday, April 25. It will be our last ses- sion in the classrooms for this school year. “I, John, had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every na- (No class for the 8 th graders.) P.R.E. ends on tion, race, people, and tongue. They stood before the throne and before the Lamb, Wednesday, May 2 with Mass at 6:15. As in wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.” (Revelation 7:9) other years, our students are invited to bring “Then one of the elders spoke up and said to me, ‘Who are these wearing white flowers for the Blessed Mother. Second grad- robes, and where did they come from?’ (Revelation 7:13) ers and eighth graders are invited to wear the “I said to him, ‘My lord, you are the one who knows.’ He said to me, ‘These are the clothes they wore for their special sacraments, and bring any religious gifts that need to be ones who have survived the time of the great distress; they have washed their robes blessed. God bless all our families as we end and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.’” (Revelation 7:14) another year of Religious Education! (Jo Kusek, 402-572-0369) When I look at the number of Confirmation students and their sponsors ready to process into the church, I always think of this passage. Our young people will be Confirmation and strengthened with the Holy Spirit to be witnesses. The word, “” comes from a Confirmation Practice Greek word meaning “witness”. witness about Christ in the most extreme way Please pray for our eighth graders who will by giving their lives. Perhaps our students will not be called to martyrdom, but they will be confirmed on Friday, April 27 at 7:00 be called to be witnesses in other great and small ways. May they live their lives faith- p.m. by Archbishop Emeritus Elden Curtiss. fully, and one day be counted in that great multitude. Reminder to parents that there is a practice Please join me in praying for our Confirmation students: “Come Holy Spirit, fill the on Thursday evening, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. hearts of Your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your spirit, Come Holy Spirit, come and strengthen our and they shall be created and You will renew the face of the earth.” young parishioners to be witnesses of Christ and His Resurrection!

Support Group – next meeting May 3 Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study The Servite Center of Compassion offers support to help those dealing Register for fall classes on Luke, “The Gospel of Mercy.” Classes with dementia in loved ones. The group meets with facilitator Nancy begin September 6, 1 p.m. at St. Leo the Great Church, 1920 N. 102nd Flaherty, MS, CDP, the first Thursday of each month, from 10:00-11:30 St., and 7 p.m. at Creighton Preparatory School, 7400 Western Ave. a.m., at 7400 Military Ave. There is no cost. To register, contact Sr. Mar- Individual on-line learning and free parish programming for those who garet Stratman at 402-951-3026. For more information, contact Nancy would like to start up a class in their own parish. Registration and more Flaherty at 402-312-9324. information available at www.seekingtruth.net . Classes fill up quickly.

DEATH AND WAS BURIED, AND ROSE AGAIN ON THE THIRD DAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCRIPTURES. HE ASCENDED INTO HEAVEN AND IS SEATED AT THE

The April 22, 2018 6 Good News! Mass is Heaven on Earth The heavens open and multitudes of angels come to assist in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. ~St. Gregory

April 28 April 29 Sunday Daily Mass : Saturday Vigil Mass Monday —Friday 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m. & 8:15 a.m. Presider/ Fr. Toby Fr. Tom Fr. Toby Fr. Toby Fr. Toby and Saturday 8:30 a.m. Deacon Pat Lenz Rich Hopkins Steve Nelson Gregg Drvol Lyle Simmons Extraordinary Team 1 Team 2 Jenn Beck Team 3 Team 3 Team 1 Has it Minister of Holy Dave Becker Greg Goergen Jon Daly Linda Hopkins Beth Larson been a Communion Bill Erhart Jean Koch Lois Carmody George Matuella Ted Fischer John Boscardin Jerry Nevins (EMHC) Carla Dirkschneider Alice Powell Tom Forman while Gina Langin Doug Powell Marsha Mathies Mary Jo Sund Tracey Steinbock Mihyun Nay Pat Weaver Need Volunteer Linda Rose Nabil Al Araj since Homebound: Need Volunteer Geri Schaffer Sue Fortney Caroline Miller Need Volunteer Libby Miller Luke Koch you’ve (Kurtz) Mary Schneider come to Mass? That’s okay, Team 3 Team 5 Team 10 Team 9 Team 5 we invite you to come back. Lectors Nancy Stoltz Barb Hilton Jean English Mike Schawang Connie Johnson Welcome home. For more Mark Freitag Beth Ferree Linda Carpenter Micki Heitz Lisa Holst information, visit: K. Moffitt G. Birge http://www.catholicscomehome.org/ J. Kinney M. Kriener T. Moffitt K. Witthuhn N. Coon Servers T. Berger E. Kriener A. Kinnison M. Witthuhn M. Wilkins A. Rangel S. Steinbruck J. Huse E. Mordeson W. Koch Musicians Hatt Family Congregation Adult Choir 11:30 Music Group J. Clarey Traveling? Find a nearby Catholic Children’s Liturgy NEED VOLUNTEERS Mary Jo Sund Church and Mass times: of the Word Vanessa Erwin n/a Call Phil/Karla Burris Lisa Hayford n/a (CLW) 402-649-1793 www.MassTimes.org

Open the Door of Service “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another… ~1 Peter 4:10 Consider your 'faithful' response to God's gifts St. James' annual renewal process hits its high point next weekend with Commitment Weekend! Many thanks to parishioners Beth Ferree and Brian Mackey, who are speaking at Masses this weekend. In a mailing you should have received in the past few days or will soon, there is more information about the renewal and its theme this year, "Faithful: With Little, With Much, With All." Plus, you'll find a commitment form and return envelope. Please pray about your response, fill out the form and then return it on Commitment Weekend. (Or fill out the form online at www.sjannualrenewal.org !)

Looking for a few SOMEDAY… Most people live on an eight day week —not a seven day week. They have Sunday, (more) good men Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Someday . It often seems that some of the We would like to add some men to our most important things in life are reserved for Someday . Someday we will visit our sick friend. Someday we funeral crew list of workers. Generally will consider what gift of time and abilities we ought to make to God’s work. Someday we will volunteer to you would work at one or two funerals sing in the choir, be an usher or serve on a church committee. The grand tragedy of life is that Someday is a month. If you are interested, please never part of any week...Someday never comes! Because Someday never comes, many of the important contact Shirley Simons at 402-572- things in our church never get done. The work of God must never be a Someday project. NOW is the time to 1349 or [email protected] for more make your commitment to the work of Christ. What gift of time and talent will you make to see that information. Christ’s work is done on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday? Church Cleaning Team #10, Saturday, April 28 Indoor Plant Care Lance and Mary Ann Steinbruck, Capts., 402-572-0132, Pat Manchester, Jim & Karen Miscinski, April: Lois Carmody and Joe & Lois Nigrin, Jean Peklo, Charlet & Nick Richter, Melissa Nigrin, Emily Peklo, Kim & Lance Tracey Hillebrandt Steinbruck, Dave Kestner May: Noemi Clarke

Candle Ministry: APRIL: 20 —D/J Zabawa; 21 —Cervantes Family; 22 —Betzelberger, Anthofer; 23 —Muckey, Zimmerman; 24 — Scheerer; 25 —Alvine; 26 —McGuire, Mordeson; 27 —Kahre; 28 —Mason, Merritt; 29 —Beck; 30 —Sinclair; MAY: 1—Beck, Merritt; 2 —B. Hilton; 3—Grosse, Miller; 4 —Mordeson, Herbert; 5 —Freitag, Bylund; 6 —Meyer; 7 —Moore; 8 —Zimmerman; 9 —Flint, Stuckey; 10 —Wandrey, Little

RIGHT HAND OF THE FATHER. HE WILL COME AGAIN IN GLORY TO JUDGE THE LIVING AND THE DEAD AND HIS KINGDOM WILL HAVE NO END. I BELIEVE IN THE

7 The April 22, 2018 Good News! Community Events . . . Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam The Glory of God is the human person fully alive! And the life of the human person is the vision of God. ~St.

Strawberry Brunch New Member Registration The Society of St. Welcome to St. James, a caring and Vincent de Paul is faith-filled parish community! Below pleased to invite you to are three steps to become a registered the 9th Annual Straw- parishioner: berry Brunch Fund- 1. Call the parish office at 402-572-0499 raiser for the SVdP to register for the “New Member Registra- Catholic Bible Study tion Meeting.” Founded at the invitation of the Omaha Archdio- Food Pantry. 2. Attend our meeting Tuesday, cese and now in its 9 th year, Seeking Truth Catho- May 15th at 7:00 p.m. in Parish Center. Jane Knuth, author of Thrift Store Saints , is lic Bible Study is taking registrations for fall These meetings occur once per month the featured speaker. Jane is a Vincentian classes on LUKE: The Gospel of Mercy. St. Luke and alternate between 10:30 a.m. on Sun- volunteer in Michigan who has written award day and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. wrote the greatest number of words in the New winning books about her entertaining and re- 3. Complete the forms you received at the Testament. Experience what a prolific writer he latable volunteer experiences that she will meeting and return them to the parish was, so full of the Holy Spirit. He was the only share with us. evangelist to write the Virgin Mary’s story in his infancy narratives. Only Luke has the Prodigal The Brunch will be on Saturday, June 9 at 10a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus School Sacrament of Baptism Son, the Good Samaritan and numerous others. Gymnasium. Hostesses are encouraged to Celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism Sharon Doran’s lectures are highly visual and fast choose a theme and decorate their tables for is a special and important time for your paced with discussions led by well-trained leaders. the delicious brunch to be served. Won’t you family. We invite you to an evening of Give it a try, but don’t wait to sign up, it fills up please join us for lemonade and mimosas, reflection and planning where together, quickly. Thursday DAY class (@St. Leo’s 1 P.M.) we’ll prepare for your baby’s baptism. viewing the beautiful tablescapes and enjoy- We meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month and Thursday EVE class (@Creighton Prep 7:30 ing a lovely morning with friends and family? at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. P.M.) as well as individual on-line learning and Individual reservations are accepted, as well Our next meeting is May 15th. FREE Parish Programming for those who would as tables of 8. Tickets are $40 per person. To register, please call the parish office, like to start up a Seeking Truth class in their own 402-572-0499. *If this is your first child, or For information and/or reservations, contact th it’s been more than two years since your parish setting. LIVE classes begin on Sept 6 Rose Berkey at 402-334-8781 or th last child’s baptism, this is required. 2018 and end Feb. 28 2019. More information [email protected]. available @ www.SeekingTruth.net Please join us! Archdiocese of Omaha

Women of Saint James: Are you looking for fellowship, community, and a chance to join in faith ONE CHURCH: sharing and formation? You are cordially invited to our first ever Blessed Brunch! Blessed Is She is an online and in-person community of women of all ages and stages from across the nation ENCOUNTERING JESUS, who seek togetherness in the Journey of Faith. Together, these women encourage, support, and EQUIPPING DISCIPLES, lead each other closer to the heart of Jesus. Join us for our first large-group gathering on Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m. at St. James Parish Center. We will have time for food and Faith LIVING MERCY sharing. For more information and to RSVP, please go to: https://blessedisshe.net/blessed-brunch- omaha-nebraska/ or email Josie Clarey at [email protected]. We hope to see you there! Learn more at: archomaha.org

HOLY SPIRIT, THE LORD, THE GIVER OF LIFE, WHO PROCEEDS FROM THE FATHER AND THE SON, WHO WITH THE FATHER AND THE SON IS ADORED AND

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St. James Parish

Faith, Food and Fellowship All young adults are encouraged to join B.R.I.D.G.E.S. young adult group every Sunday in building fellowship through brunch/lunch. We will meet immediately following the 11:30 Mass in the narthex to decide where to go to brunch/lunch to eat. Please also join the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. young adult group as we meet every Thursday evening from 7-8pm in the St. James narthex for a faith-filled bible study. SAVE THE DATE! Both events are family friendly. The first brunch event Our Parish Festival is July 22, 4-8 PM. is Sunday, April 8th and the first bible study event We needs lots of HELP! is Thursday, April 5th and recurring afterward. Please feel free to come to any and all events. To sign up to HELP, please contact Email [email protected] if you have questions. Jim and Evetta McKinley, 402-571-2595

ATTENTION COORDINATORS : We will meet May 17th at 7 PM in the Church Library. Let’s hit the ground running and make this the BEST FESTIVAL EVER! Join Fr. Michael for Ablaze Worship SAVE THE DATE! FIRST ACT Friday, May 18th, 7 p.m. at St. Roberts. Truck-A-Thon coming in May! May 4 at 7 p.m. Ablaze evenings are filled with “vibrant praise, Stock up on canned goods! Please bring your family worship and adoration” and are family We’ll hand out bags April 28 -29. and friends for this unique friendly. Visit: www.ablazeworship.org Return your bags filled with hour of Eucharist Adoration non-perishable food items May 5-6. including contemporary music and worship. Refreshments and fellow- ship following in the Narthex. Book Club Join us Monday, April 23, at TMIY —That Man Is You 7 p.m. in the Parish Center. There will be no That Man is You on April Jeanne Harrington will review the book, “Britt -Marie Was Here” by Fredrik Bachman. 27th. We will resume May 5th as we follow Fr. Michael Gaitley's book and program "Divine All are welcome! Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told". More info to come.

Moms of Faith —Meet on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 8 p.m. in the Church Library. Our group of Catholic moms come to- gether to talk about Natural Family Planning (NFP). We support each other as we discover the blessing of NFP in our faith, in our motherhood journey and in our marriages. Our meetings include prayer, discussion, book reviews and developing wonderful friendships! If this interests you at all...if you have struggles with NFP and just want to talk with other moms, if you're just exploring the idea of practicing NFP and want to hear other perspectives, or if you're a NFP veteran that wants to help other ladies, please join us!! This is a great opportunity to join a wonderful group of moms. ~Miranda 402-493-4515 or [email protected] GLORIFIED, WHO HAS SPOKEN THROUGH THE PROPHETS. I BELIEVE IN ONE, HOLY, CATHOLIC AND APOSTOLIC CHURCH. I CONFESS ONE BAPTISM FOR THE

The April 22, 2018 9 Good News! Faith in Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you. ~1 Peter 3:15

Elevator Answer Scripture How has Jesus made a difference in your life? & Observances The word of God Can you answer this question in 2 minutes or less? is a light to the mind We should all be ready to answer this question and share our testimony in a clear and and a fire to the will. concise manner —in as little time as it takes to use an elevator. Practice makes perfect! ~St. Lawrence “Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone Sunday (4/22): 4th Sunday of Easter; who calls you to account tor the hope that is in you” 1 Peter 3:15. World Day of Prayer for Vocations; Earth Day Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 [22]/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 Monday: St. George, Martyr; St. Adalbert, Bishop & Martyr Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest & Martyr Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [117:1a]/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: St. Mark, Evangelist; Admin istrative Professionals Day 1 Pt 5:5b-14/ Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17 [2]/Mk 16:15-20 Eucharistic Adoration Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, You are always welcome to stop in the Chapel for Eucharistic Adoration. 25 and 27 [2]/Jn 13:16-20 Come as you are, invite Jesus into your heart, and He will do the rest. Friday: Arbor Day Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/Jn 14:1-6 To schedule your own Holy Hour, contact Lori Darby, 402-598-2264 Saturday: St. , Priest & Mar or the Parish Office, 402-572-0499. tyr; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [ URGENT: Adorers are Needed for these Hours 3cd]/Jn 14:7-14 *We especially need Adorers for the times that are in bold. Next Sunday (4/29): 5th Sunday of Easter Monday: 12 noon-1 p.m., 2-3 p.m., *3-4 p.m. Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 Tuesday: 7-8 p.m. and *8-9 p.m. [26a]/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 Wednesday: 9-10 a.m., 11 a.m. –12 noon, 12 noon-1:00 p.m Thursday: 9-10 a.m., 1-2 p.m., 2-3 p.m., 7-8 p.m. If you can’t commit to every week, please consider sharing an hour. We’d like to have two adorers for every hour (including from Sunday at 7:00 p.m. to Thursday at 12:00 midnight; also for various hours from 12:00 midnight to 5:00 a.m. M-T-W-Th ).

Parking Lot Safety We are blessed to have many wonderful events and activities here at St. James. How- ever, parishioners and visitors are encouraged to practice parking lot safety. When entering and exiting St. James Church, please walk with a friend, do not leave valu- ables in your car and remember to lock your car doors. The Good News! DEADLINES Please submit your article to: [email protected] by 10 a.m. on the DUE date:  The due date, Friday, April 13, has passed for the April 29 Good News!  The due date, Friday, April 20, has passed for the May 6 Good News!  Due Friday, April 27: Articles for May 13 Good News!

FORGIVENESS OF SINS AND I LOOK FORWARD TO THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD AND LIFE OF THE WORLD TO COME. AMEN.

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