October 4, 2020 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11802 A Eucharistic people seeking the Pacific St. Omaha, NE 68154 face of Christ. 402.333.8989 www.stroberts.com Shine 2020 is fast approaching and we are RSVP Package Levels: so excited!  PLATINUM: $300 – per family Join us at 7:30 p.m. from the comfort of Includes: Access to the virtual event and your own home for this live program. silent/super silent auction - Platinum gift package & entry in Silver & Gold th Raffle Drawing Please send your RSVP’s by October 5 .  GOLD: $200 – per family Ways to register: Includes: Access to the virtual event and silent/super silent auction  Scan the QR code with your phone - Gold gift package & entry in Gold Raffle Drawing

 Go to: https://one.bidpal.net/ srbshine2020/ticketing  SILVER: $100 – per family Includes: Access to the virtual event and  Go to: www.stroberts.com silent/super silent auction - Silver gift package & entry in Silver Raffle Drawing

Silver, Gold and Platinum levels receive a SRB tumbler, gourmet chocolates, signature Shine Cocktail package, Shine Koozie, and a bottle of wine.

 Silver Level - drawing for chance for $250 Amazon gift Card

 Gold Level –  Added to Gold Level - SRB lawn chair  Drawing for $750 toward Holiday Lighting Package

 Platinum Level - Entered into both Silver and Gold Level drawings  Added to Platinum Level – 2- SRB lawn chairs and an extra tumbler  Entered into the Silver and Gold Drawing (*gift card alternatives will be made to replace chair if registrant desires)

BRONZE: FREE - per family Includes: Access to the virtual event & silent/ super silent auction – no gift package included Shine 2020 Chairs: Paige & Ben Hardy, Meghan & Mike Potthoff, Jane & Matt West

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly in the Parish Office at 402-333-8989. PARISH OFFICE HOURS 2 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mon - Thurs 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Friday

SHINE - NOVEMBER 6, 2020 PARISH OFFICE CONTACTS 11802 Pacific Street Omaha, NE 68154 Shine Raffle Tickets are on sale now. All ticket Parish: 402-333-8989 sales go to support St. Robert Bellarmine Parish & School. 1st place $5000, 2nd place $2500, and 3rd PARISH STAFF place $1000 / 1 for $50 or 3 for $100. Parish Secretary Barb Borgeson Contact Shine Ticket Chair Tiffany Wade if you Parish Receptionist & Bulletin Editor have questions or to purchase tickets ~ Mary Sanderson [email protected] or purchase your raffle Business & Financial Director tickets in the Parish Office. Chris Snere Pastoral Associate Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors for supporting Debbie Marcil St. Robert Bellarmine Parish! Stewardship & Development Director and Foundation Executive Director Shine Level Classic Dentistry, Promedcare, Retina Consultants of the Kelly Vazquez Midlands, Nebraska Spine, Digiorgio's

Director of Worship and Music Cardinal Level Catch Intelligence, Godfathers, Home Instead Drew Neneman Friend of St. Robert's All Care Dental - Omaha, Glory Visuals Technical Specialist

Kim Russell If you would like to be a Corporate Sponsors for Shine 2020, Room & Event Coordinator please contact Shine Chair Mike Potthoff ~ Mike.Potthoff@colliers... Dennis Podjenski or call Kelly in the Parish Office at 402-333-8989. EDUCATION CONTACTS School: 402-334-1929 Flock Your Yard With Cardinals! Surprise your family Religious Ed: 402-333-1959 and friends with a lawn full of Cardinals! For $50 you can 11900 Pacific St., Omaha, NE 68154 have a flock of Cardinals perch on a yard for 48 hours. Pur- chase your flock ticket at http://bidpal.net/srbshine2020 and Reed Family email [email protected] to provide the name and ad- Early Learning Academy: 402-885-8111 dress of the yard you wish to flock. The flocking will occur 11910 Pacific St., Omaha, NE 68154 between Sep. 9-Oct. 29. Proceeds support SHINE 2020.

SCHOOL Principal Jacqueline Reinhart Ornament /Medallion Keepsake Shine 2020 has a RELIGIOUS EDUCATION very special keepsake to offer this year. We are excit- Director Cheryl Erker ed to feature our custom St. Robert Bellarmine orna- ments! Order one for your family, St. Robert’s student, REED FAMILY or alumni! The back of the ornament is blank so you EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY can add a kindergarten and/or 8th grade picture to Director Jamie Flynn make it a special keepsake. Each ornament/medallion is $20 or ornament/medallion with stand is $25. To pur- YOUTH MINISTRY & chase an ornament: YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY http://bidpal.net/srbshine2020. Ornaments can be picked up at the Parish Office, or purchase with cash/check. Kate Vazquez ADULT FORMATION **Please note that quantities are limited!

Adult Formation & RCIA Debbie Marcil AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday by 12:00 PM My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since Send Items to: [email protected] I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritu- & [email protected] ally into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite Parish Registrations: myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Register in Parish Office, stroberts.com, When unable to physically receive the Eucharist, say the above prayer for Spiritual Communion. or 1st Sun. of the month in the Narthex. 3 Readings for the Week Mass Intentions October 4, 2020 Monday, October 5, 2020 Sunday: Is 5:1-7/Ps 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20 [Is 5:7a]/Phil 4:6-9/Mt 21:33- 6:30 AM †Claire Kneifl 43 8:30 AM †Sam Vasta II Monday: Gal 1:6-12/Ps 111:1b-2, 7-8, 9 and 10c [5]/Lk 10:25-37 Unit Mass Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24/Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15 [24b]/Lk 10:38-42 5:30 PM †Sharon Fitzsimmons Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Ps 117:1bc, 2/Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5/Lk 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75 [68]/Lk 11:5-13 Tuesday, October 6, 2020 6:30 AM †Michael McFarlin Friday: Gal 3:7-14/Ps 111:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 [5]/Lk 11:15-26 Anniversary Saturday: Gal 3:22-29/Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Lk 11:27-28 8:30 AM †William J. Vondrak Next Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/ Anniversary Unit Mass Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-1 5:30 PM †Tina Beehner

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Pray for Our Sick 6:30 AM †Tom Lehmkuhl Ann Young, RL, Brandy, Carole Martin, Susan Voisin, Mary Sippel, Marty 8:30 AM Phil & Connie Dugan Buscher, Mary Ann, Duane C., Bridget, Dala, Bob Allgaier, John K., Penny J., In Thanksgiving Ray Nauman, Dee Fell, Dixie Bettini, Nick Camero, Emily Miller, Jean Burr, 5:30 PM †Darrell Onken Anniversary Cinda Henn, Vickie Kearney, Kay, Pattie Maggio, Candi Troia, Chris Engelbert, Morgan Saner, Joe M., Maggie, Elizabeth G., Don L., Dawn A., Rosemary H., Thursday, October 8, 2020 Lisa McShane, Nadine Peatrowsky, Barb Miller, Deneeta Svoboda, Dawn Han- 6:30 AM †Dr. Merlin Sucha son, Mike Kennedy, Al Anthone, John McCann, Mary Anne, Reed A., Tom 8:30 AM †Richard Whorley Coleman, Anna M., Tom Troupe, Leon Siedlike, Midge Stanley, Judy Q., Lynda Anniversary M., Davyd M., Deneve D., Annie G., Molly Hahn, Susan Sampson, KT, Cheryl All School Mass Galvin, Beth F., Jan Ohlinger, Nick Murphy, Roscoe Corell, Carolyn Burns, 5:30 PM †Frank Walsh Jennifer Campbell, Gerard Owens, and everyone in need of our prayers. Call the Parish Office 402-333-8989 by Tuesday at noon to place names on the Friday, October 9, 2020 prayer list for the following Sunday. 6:30 AM †Anna Lou Micek 8:30 AM †Betsy Reed 5:30 PM †Joann Stearns Our Deceased Saturday, October 10, 2020 Nate Kanne, son of Lisa and Rick Kanne, brother of 8:30 AM †Howard Martin St. Robert’s alumni Collin and Taylor Kanne Anniversary Heather Prieto, daughter of Robert and Joy Rowan 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Confessions 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time D. Mark O’Neill, grandfather of St. Robert’s alumni Ryan and Patrick O’Neill 5:30 PM David Holcomb & Future Spouse Special Intention A NIGHT OF HOPE - SAVE THE DATE 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Confessions

Join us for the 8th Annual Night of Hope on Thursday, December Sunday, October 11, 2020 10th, in the Mainelli Center. Be inspired and renew your faith! Listen 7:00 AM †Dennis John Sheehan to different speakers share stories of hardships and how faith has 8:00 AM †Krissy Pritchard Kuklin 9:30 AM †Christopher Laird renewed their lives. For more information - anightofhopeomaha.com 11:00 AM People of St. Robert’s In Thanksgiving 12:30 PM †Bette Kathol

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

Time to Think October 6th 2nd Grade Sacrament Meeting for Par- ent-7:00 p.m. in the church Making time for thoughtful reflection is absolutely essential. Every day! Time for slow- October 7th Family Religious Education Night-6:00 ing down, for listening, or for praying. Time to p.m. -7:30 p.m. in the Mainelli Center. Please bring waste like taking a walk or an aimless drive. your family, mask, and tote provided.) No preconceived notions of what should or th th should not happen. We simply rest in the pres- October 20 7 Grade Confirmation Commitment Mass-7:00 p.m. in the ence of our God who is everywhere and in church everything. October 28th Community Faith Night starting with 5:30 p.m. Mass. We need time to think to ponder Scripture. Topics: Parts of the Mass, rosary, adoration, prayer garden and stations. The Word of God needs time to slowly sink ALL ARE WELCOME! into our soul like water dripping into a dry sponge. Time is needed to ruminate on a par- All families are invited to join the NEW St. Robert’s ticular passage, reading it over and over, and Family Religious (FRE) Education program this fall. to chew on it and struggle with it. Time is Sacrament classes will be held in addition to the needed to be seized by the passage, to be Family RE program. If you are a past RE family and shaken by it, and as a result to grow into a are not quite ready to get started back, contact cerk- deepening kinship with God. [email protected] about possible “at home” learning It is easy to live a shallow life. Our culture details and information. If you are a new family or is oriented to skimming along on the surface. would like to get more info email Cheryl Erker- We are immersed by a deluge of busyness, [email protected]. Family classes begin October 7th. Pictured above is a distraction, constant and rapid change. We beautiful Prayer Space created by a Religious Ed family. are suffocated under an avalanche of noises, images, and fear-mongering. Too many er- rands, too many emails, texts, or tweets. In Youth Ministry truth, there is only one thing necessary: to be still before God. Time to slow down and think SRB-YG Meetings! All high schoolers are welcome to join us on mindfully must be pursued and fought for. Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9 p.m. in the back circle in the north parking lot. Time is needed for the long slow schlep of Weather location is the Community Room. Follow us on Facebook (St. Robert spiritual growth, to every day invite the Word Bellarmine-Youth) and Instagram (@srbyouth) to see up to date information of God to sink into our soul. Like dry soil re- and events! ceiving the rainfall deep into itself, renewing and liberating aquifers of living water in our TRUNK OR TREAT - Distant Service Project soul. For several years we have hosted a trunk or treat service experience with our close YG partner, the Walthill Library, on the Omaha Reservation. This year Time for reflection means slowing down, for health and safety precautions we’ll do a distant service project. simplifying our lives, disencumbering our rou- tine. It may mean turning off the radio in the We need donations to help us create trick or treat bags for the kids in the car or taking a break from the TV. It could community. We are looking for the following items: mean resisting the urge to keep checking our email or social media, or disengaging from the  Socks (all sizes and colors welcome) news. The goal is to have no goal. It is to  Individually wrapped candy simply be available to God. It is to be present in loving attention and vulnerability. There are  Individually wrapped healthy treats/snacks no shortcuts; only time to be carved out to be  Individual hand sanitizers available in His presence. Pencils, erasers, any useful tools that a child would like to find in their bag! Time to sleep well is important: “Even in our Donations are due October 20th! A box will be found outside of the church or sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by in the coat closet! Thank you for your help. Please contact Kate Vazquez at drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, [email protected] with any questions. against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God.” (Aeschylus, +456 BC). SRB-YG: SPOOKY-TIME: Middle School

We are hosting a Halloween inspired event for our middle school! All 6th, 7th, Look for islands of beauty. Find a nature th area and go for a walk (though a neighbor- and 8 graders are invited! We will have Halloween activities and trivia! Prizes available! Limited spots available! hood will do). Slip into the back of the church when all is quiet. Skip the dishwasher and Sunday, October 11th, 2-4 p.m., Mainelli Center, $10 per person wash the dishes by hand—busy hands free the mind for contemplating things. As we jour- ney forth in life, take time to grow “deep-ward.” FYI - Trunk or Treat 2020 has been cancelled. Thank you! 5 Parish Information Knights of Columbus Guild JUAN DIEGO FOOD DRIVE St. Robert’s parish provides the Catholic Charities/Juan Diego PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Food Pantry at 31st and Q in Omaha with most of its non- perishable food items. Cereal, rice, pasta, maseca flour, cook- St. Robert’s Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Tuesdays in MR3 at ing oil, soup, peanut better, canned fruits and vegetables, bar 1:00 p.m. All levels of knitting & crocheting are welcome. If you know of someone suffering from physical or emotional pain & want soap, shampoo, deodorant, baggies, etc., are most benefi- to give them a prayer shawl, call Rita 402-812-0016. Yarn dona- cial. Please return your sacks this weekend filled with such th tions are needed & can be left on the left side of the coat closet. items by 12:30 p.m., Sunday, October 4 .

DONUT SUNDAY AND TOURS TODAY! TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual Tootsie Roll Drive October 10/11 to col- lect donations for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. 100% of the donations are sent out to support many good causes in this arena, including the Special Olympics through- out the country. The Ladies Guild will host Donut Sunday TODAY, October th 4 , in the Mainelli Center after the 7, 8, 9:30, and 11:00 VOTER INFORMATION NIGHT Masses. Please follow the COVID-19 guidelines & wear a mask. Join us! ALSO after those Masses, please come to Catholic Daughters is sponsoring an the Open House Tour of the Reed Family Early Learning information presentation on the voting Academy, offering year round Catholic based education for process and safeguards for Nebraska to infants and children ages 6 weeks through preschool! be followed by Q& A. Our speaker is René Laird, Administrative CIRCLE 3 Assistant to Election Commission, who has much experience with the voting process. Presentation is Been There Done That - Join us on Thursday, October 8th, on Tuesday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the at 9:00 a.m. in the Mainelli Center. Treats are needed, Mainelli Center at St. Robert’s. Open to everyone! please call Kathryn 402-333-2871. PAL BASKETBALL TRYOUTS TUITION ASSISTANCE PAL Basketball tryouts for St. Robert’s are on Sunday, October th St. Robert Bellarmine School has seen an 4 , at the times listed below. Enter through the south entrance uptick in requests for Tuition Assis- near the gyms for check-in. Please arrive at least 15 minutes tance. For the 2020-2021 school year, 45 of before your tryout time. PAL basketball is open to girls and rd th our families requested financial assistance boys grades 3 – 8 . YOU MUST REGISTER ON THE SRB totaling $66,000. This is a growing need. BASKETBALL WEBSITE PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE TRY- There will be a second collection for Tui- OUT (https://www.stroberts.com/parish-life/athletics/basketball). tion Assistance on October 10/11. COVID forms must also be completed prior to participation. Please consider contributing to make sure cost is not a bar- The forms can be found on the basketball website and will also be available at the tryout. Masks are required for all parents rier to enjoying a Catholic education at St. Robert’s! and players during the check-in process. Players will be al- lowed to take their masks off while participating in the tryout. MEMORARE MASS We look forward to another great year of SRB hoops and will keep a close eye on the COVID situation leading up to the try- Parents & Families of Deceased Children out/season. Please contact Matt West at 402-577-1155 with any questions. Please join us for a special Mass in loving remembrance of our deceased children on Wednesday, October 14th, at 6:30 3rd Grade Girls and Boys: 12:00pm – 1:00pm p.m. in the Mainelli Center. A reception follows. No need to th bring food because pizza, beverages, and cookies are pro- 4 Grade Girls and Boys: 1:15pm – 2:15pm th vided. Please wear a mask & observe social distancing. 5 Grade Girls and Boys: 2:30pm – 3:30pm 6th Grade Girls and Boys: 3:45pm – 5:00pm Questions ~ 7th Grade Girls and Boys: 5:15pm – 6:30pm Mary Anne Hoover 402-333-6863 or 8th Grade Girls and Boys: 6:45pm – 8:00pm Mary Ann Kellogg 402-709-2183 6 BAPTISM CLASS Pastoral Ministry

The next Baptism class is on Wednes- day, October 7th, at 7:00 p.m. in Meet- SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING-SIGN UP NOW! ing Room 1. Please call the Parish Office to register 402-333-8989. All parishioners/parents who volunteer with children in our parish or school are required by the Archdiocese of Omaha to be Safe Environment Certified. Anyone not certified will NOT be able to volunteer at the parish or school. PLEASE WRITE! Upcoming scheduled trainings at St. Robert Bellarmine

Fr. Andy continues to be Monday, October 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Mainelli Center restricted at his Jesuit Monday, November 9, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Mainelli Center Community at Creighton Questions about the class or your certification ~ University because of the threat of COVID-19. contact Debbie [email protected] or 402-333-8989.

Send Fr. Andy a card and let him know that he is missed and you RCIA are praying for him! Please keep those cards and letters coming! Wednesday, Oct. 7 – God's Call and Our Response, Church, Fr. Mark Fr. Andy Alexander Wednesday, Oct. 14 – The Incarnation, Life Creighton University of Christ, & Holy Spirit, Fr. Mark Jesuit Community Wednesday, Oct. 21 - Salvation History, 2500 California Plaza Mainelli Center, Keith Jiron

Omaha, NE 68178 The calendar for 2020-2021 is on the website at www.stroberts.com, click on formation tab and then Become Catholic – RCIA. If you are discerning about joining the Catholic faith or have further questions, contact Debbie Marcil at PRO LIFE 402-333-8989 or [email protected].

ANIMAL BLESSING TODAY

In honor of St. Francis of Assisi

All Pets Welcome! Own the message. Let Omaha know that Pro-Life is pro-love, pro-woman, St. Robert’s N. Parking Lot and pro-information! Join in the Life TODAY, Sunday, Oct. 4th, 3:00 p.m. th Chain on Sunday, Oct. 4 , from 2-3 p.m. Our parish will be standing at W. Dodge, north side, Cass intersection to 88th St. Signs available on site. FORMED for October. Dis- cover thousands of movies, documentaries, ebooks, au- dio talks, and studies… there is something for every member of the family to help them grow closer to Christ and His Church. All in one place and just a click away! All are available for free on FORMED!

· Study: Acts of the Apostles, with Mark Hart · Watch: Hope in Mercy, with Fr. Michael Gaitley 40 Days for Life Fall 2020 Campaign runs Sep. 23rd through Nov. 1st. Please · eBook: Conquering Coronavirus, Teresa Tomeo join SRB parishioners on October 9th · Watch: Bruce Lee Was a Master Evangelist and/or October 26th to pray for the · Study: Feast of St. Augustine, with Dr. Tim Gray unborn. · Children Watch: Lukas StoryTeller Sign up here: How to register: Go to FORMED.org. Select "I belong to a Parish or Organi- https://www.signupgenius.com/ zation." Select St. Robert Bellarmine from the drop-down. Enter your name go/8050b49a5ae2a1-40days6 and email address. Begin exploring! Remember, our subscription is free! Questions? Contact Michael Fletcher at [email protected]. Or Email: [email protected] 7 Weekly Offering Weekly Calendar th September 27 , 2020 See the calendar online at https://www.stroberts.com/ for the latest information. St. Robert Bellarmine Weekly Offertory Budgeted for the week $ 31,673 Monday, October 5, 2020 Sunday Envelopes Received $ 24,062 6:30 p.m. Wilson Model T, MR1 On-line Giving $ 7,627 7:00 p.m. Ladies Guild Meeting, MR3 Weekly Variance positive or (negative) $ 16 Budgeted Year-To-Date (YTD) $ 526,056 Tuesday, October 6, 2020 YTD Received $ 512,267 1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Meeting, MR3 YTD variance positive or (negative) $ (13,789) 5:00 p.m. Young Catholic Professionals, Mainelli Ctr. 6:00 p.m. Knights & Ladies Holy Sepulchre, CH Archbishop’s Annual Appeal 7:00 p.m. 1st Reconciliation Parent Mtg., CH The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is currently underway. 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, MR3 Our goal this year is $223,950. Please help St. Robert’s reach our goal! Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Public Mass started back up again School late start 9:15 May 4th, but we understand some 6:00 p.m. Faith Formation parent mtg., Mainelli Ctr. people will still want to utilize the 6:30 p.m. RCIA, CH Drive and Tithe for the time being. 7:00 p.m. Baptism Class, MR1 Drive and Tithe is now “Power Hour” from 10AM-11AM. in 8:00 p.m. Athletic Commission Mtg., MR3 front of the SCHOOL to try and avoid regular Mass traf- 8:30 p.m. St. Wenc Bible Study, MR1 fic. Stay well and we are very excited to see you in the pews again! Thursday, October 8, 2020 ONLINE GIVING 9:00 a.m. Moms of Faith, CR 9:00 a.m. Ladies Guild Circle 3, Mainelli Center  Tired of writing checks? Donate easily online 9:00 a.m. Bible Study, MR1 through the Parish website https://www.stroberts.com/ 5:30 p.m. Heartland Helping Hands, CR and click on the large green Online Giving button on the 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, MR1 right side of the home page. In a few easy steps you can 7:30 p.m. AA Meeting, MR3 set up automatic recurring contributions or make a one-time donation to a special cause. Need help? Chris can do this for you! Friday, October 9, 2020 6:00 p.m. Rehearsal Dinner, Mainelli Center Please click on the link and get this done now! https://www.myowngiving.com/Default.aspx?cid=1100 Saturday, October 10, 2020 For more information, please contact Chris Snere at the 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, CR and MR3 Parish Office ~ [email protected] or 402-333-8989. 10:00 a.m. Prayer Service, CR 11:00 a.m. Ladies Brunch, MR1

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DAILY PRAYER THIS WEEK OF THE DAY

Anxiety about getting things done, fear of losing Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher Oct. 6, 1811 - Oct. 6, 1849 wealth and a lack of compassion for our neighbors are all themes in this week's gospel. This can be a Canada was one diocese from coast to coast during the first eight years of Marie-Rose Du- week of asking God for the wisdom and discern- rocher’s life. Its half-million Catholics had re- ment we need to find the balance in our lives and a ceived civil and religious liberty from the Eng- sense of where our focus should really be. lish only 44 years before.

We can do this by threading our days with an awareness of She was born in a little village near in God's presence in the tiny moments of quiet time that we 1811, the 10th of 11 children. She had a good come across. As we awaken and sit at the side of our bed, education, was something of a tomboy, rode a we can simply ask, "Loving God, help me to love you today horse named Caesar, and could have married with all my heart, with all my being, with all my strength, and well. At 16, she felt the desire to become a religious, but was with all my mind. Help me to see you in my neighbor today." forced to abandon the idea because of her weak constitution. At

18, when her mother died, her priest brother invited Marie-Rose Later in the day, as things seem to go faster and get more and their father to come to his parish in Beloeil, not far from complex, we can ask again not to be anxious about so many Montreal. things and to remember the great gift of Jesus' presence in our lives. As we do the laundry, go to the store, or take care For 13 years, Marie-Rose served as housekeeper, hostess, and of family we can again ask our Lord to let us be aware of the parish worker. She became well-known for her graciousness, presence of the loved ones with whom we come in contact - courtesy, leadership, and tact; she was, in fact, called “the saint the real "riches" we have in our lives. of Beloeil.” Perhaps she was too tactful during two years when her brother treated her coldly. The Our Father has been called the Perfect Prayer and this week might be a good time to focus in on it with our whole When Marie-Rose was 29, Bishop —who would hearts. In the quiet moments before we go to bed, we can be a decisive influence in her life—became bishop of Montreal. He faced a shortage of priests and sisters and a rural popula- practice saying each line of the prayer, very slowly, perhaps tion that had been largely deprived of education. Like his coun- stopping to ponder one line that calls to our hearts in a spe- terparts in the United States, Bishop Bourget scoured Europe cial way. for help, and himself founded four communities, one of which Hallowed be thy name… was the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Its first sister and reluctant co-foundress was Marie-Rose Durocher. Thy will be done… Give us this day our daily bread… As a young woman, Marie-Rose had hoped there would some- Forgive us our trespasses… day be a community of teaching sisters in every parish, never thinking she would found one. But her spiritual director, Oblate As we forgive others… of Mary Immaculate Father Pierre Telmon, after thoroughly— Lead us not into temptation… and severely—leading her in the spiritual life, urged her to

found a community herself. Bishop Bourget concurred, but Ma- May this week bless our ability to continue to ask for what rie-Rose shrank from the prospect. She was in poor health and we need, over and over. her father and brother needed her. onlineministries.creighton.edu Finally Marie-Rose agreed, and with two friends, Melodie Du- fresne and Henriette Cere, entered a little home in , across the Saint Lawrence River from Montreal. With them were MUSIC IN THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 13 young girls already assembled for boarding school. Lon- gueuil became her Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Gethsemane. Magazine Subscriptions - If would like to re-new or order Marie-Rose was 32 and would live only six more years—years new magazine subscriptions, please use Great American filled with poverty, trials, sickness, and slander. The qualities which benefits the Music in Catholic Schools program. she had nurtured in her “hidden” life came forward—a strong Simply go to https://gaschoolstore.com/Login will, intelligence and common sense, great inner courage, and The organization ID for MCS is #2562692 yet a great deference to directors. Thus was born an interna- tional congregation of women religious dedicated to education in the faith.

BULLETIN REMINDER Marie-Rose was severe with herself and by today’s standards quite strict with her sisters. Beneath it all, of course, was an unshakable love of her crucified Savior. This is a friendly reminder that bulletin items are due by Tuesday at noon for publication in the upcoming On her deathbed, the prayers most frequently on her lips were weekend bulletin. Holidays may be earlier, so watch the “Jesus, Mary, Joseph! Sweet Jesus, I love you. Jesus, be to me bulletin for earlier deadlines. Jesus!” Before she died, Marie-Rose smiled and said to the sister with her, “Your prayers are keeping me here—let me go.” Email items to Mary Sanderson, Bulletin Editor ~ Marie-Rose Durocher was beatified in 1982. Her Liturgi- [email protected] and [email protected] cal Feast Day is October 6. fransiscanmedia.com 9 Community Information VOCATIONS ‘31’ CLUB These members offer their prayers for Vocations on the days indicated. Please FAMILY SPIRITUAL PROTECTION & BLESSINGS pray for an increase in vocations.

God’s beautiful gift of family is being attacked as never before as confusion, chaos, & misin- 5th Joel & Cece Carson formation surround us. The consecration of the family to Jesus, through Mary, in union with Judy Erdei St. Joseph is a spiritual means to protect & strengthen your family in this great struggle that Jack Minton exists precisely over the family. The Apostolate for Family Consecration offers a Home Joan Trygg Enthronement Program where we will walk you through it for Consecrating your family to Mary Finn the Holy Family. We are consecrated for God at baptism. The enthronement of the Holy Family in the home is simply a renewal and reminder of this being set apart for God. Family 6th Julie Beers Consecration can bring about God’s kingdom on earth - starting with families and spreading Ginger Bieber to all of society. Our founders recognized consecration as a powerful way to bring the Faith Larry Taylor to life and protect families in the battle against evil. We are excited to share the spirituality th of Family Consecration with you, the Church, & the world. For more information~John & 7 Joyce Duffy Cheryl Dorman 402-960-9656, Steve & Laura Wunderlich 402-991-7520, oma- Pat Gross [email protected], afc.org Paul McCandless Ellie Seward Vivian Tomasiewicz

JOB OPPORTUNITY 8th Jon Eden Mary McFadden Mater Filius, NE, is looking for a part-time teaching assistant for our brand new Taylor Sterba preschool program. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 12- 6 pm. Your Vivian Tomasiewicz own preschooler is welcome to attend! Care available for babies as well. For more th info, call Julie Mainelli 402-676-1773. 9 Dick Hautzinger Cathy Piotrowski Sandy & Mike Koenig FREE OUTDOOR MINI CONCERT AT ST. ROBERT’S! Ray & Jeanne Huelskamp

10th Mary Ann Horkan Come to Omaha’s own Community Band’s FREE concert on Suzie Lawler Sun., Oct. 18th, at 3:00 p.m. in the north parking lot! Bring your John Lingo own chair, snacks, etc. for this socially distanced 90 minute Pat Menghini concert! Directed by Dr. Joshua Kearney & asst. director, Vern & Jan Ohlinger Steve Wunderlich Keith Davis. If inclement weather, concert is cancelled. nebraskawindsymphony.com Camilla Seminara

11th Ann Bauer

CLOISTERS ON THE PLATTE Helen Cook Jim Hyland The Retreat Center at The Cloisters on the Platte will be open for retreats begin- ning Thursday, October 22nd. Retreats will resume with minimal risk to retreatants ~ 31 CLUB ~ A Unique Club ~ & staff. Stations of the Cross Hours through October 21st Monday to Thursday – 9am to 4pm Friday and Saturday – 9am to 3pm Sunday – 12:30pm to 3pm start- No Rules/Meetings/Fees ing October 22nd Monday to Wednesday – 9am to 4pm Thursday – 9am to 1pm Choose one day in the month to offer your Sunday – 3pm to 5pm Visitors may remain at the Stations of the Cross for up to prayers for vocations. To become a mem- ber, call MaryAnn 402-215-4708. an hour after closing time. For groups of 20 or more, please contact Darla Koch at [email protected]. 23332 Fishery Road, Gretna, NE 68028. For more information visit cloistersontheplatte.com. ROSARY CRUSADE

MOMS OF FAITH Please join us at St. Robert's for the 2020 Public Square Rosary Crusade Calling all moms! Do you need a break from all the craziness and some good on Saturday, October 10th, at 12:00 Catholic fellowship? Moms of Faith supports women living out their vocation of noon near the southeast entrance. Our Catholic motherhood through prayer, study, and fellowship. Join us Thursdays nation is in great need of public prayer, from 9:30-11:00am in the Community Room. We will be studying “Better Together“ repentance, and con- from “Take Up & Read” ministry. Childcare available if requested. For more info/?s version. We ask God contact ~ Tracie Youell 402-889-9250 or [email protected]. to save America through the Rosary of SUNDAY EVENING ROSARY His Most Holy Mother.

Please join us each Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. to say the Rosary in our beautiful More info call - Robin Prayer Garden. Our Rosary is said for the restoration of Christian families, for the 402-616-5620 strengthening of faith, for our country, and for your private intentions. 10 SUNDAY SCHEDULE Liturgical Ministers - Check online for schedules. www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/strobertsomaha

October 5:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 10/11, 2020

Priest Fr. Mark Fr. Stillmunks Fr. Stillmunks Fr. Mark Fr. Rob Fr. Rob Deacon M Fletcher M Fletcher

Altar J Snow Craig Martin L Bailey J Luethje T Forbes N Slater Servers Volunteers Volunteers D Foxhoven A Schmidt Volunteers Volunteers needed Needed Volunteer needed M Schmidt-cr needed needed Lectors K Uhing M Beal L Sambol M Owens V Antonelli B Kirby S Wolf K Uhing K Uhing

EMHC J Brannen M Campbell M Hautzinger L Byrnes C Kozlik M Pavich M Brannen B Farmer C Kelley M Kuhse S Ramaekers Volunteers Volunteers T Farmer D Lenhoff M Kuhse R Wolfe needed needed D Ramaekers K Niemann B Schmidt Volunteers V Ramaekers Volunteers G Schmidt needed Sub req needed M Tweedy

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

Montclair: Head Usher: Chris Wheeler PARKING LOT SECURITY PATROL Saturday, October 10 5:15 p.m. until lot empties Sunday, October 11 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. until lot empties

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

Oct. 5 - Oct. 9 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

East Route 104 Jan & Bob Sebby David Dow DeDe Gould Jeri Petersen Bonnie Kratina

FDR West Route 105 Open Virginia Ballard Daniel Carney, Sr. Dee Doyle Diane Snider