April 28, 2019 ~ Divine Mercy Sunday St. Wenceslaus

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Ministry Schedule for May 4—5, 2019 MONDAY, April 29, 2019 6:45 AM †Mary J. Boland Saturday, 5:00 PM PRIEST: Fr. Tom 8:30 AM †Dorothy Knobbe SAC: Sandy Watton DEA : Jack Miller 5:30 PM Int. of Rosenberg Family EMHC: Jan Urban, Bob Urban, Georgio Robino, David F. Haller, Nancy Jackson, John Hall, Jim Haiar, Linda Haiar, Steve TUESDAY, April 30, 2019 Gard, Pegg Gard, Julie Davis, Dan Davis, Audrey Cherek, 6:45 AM †Clarence Dulek Robin Cherek 8:30 AM †John Mimick LEC : Jeanne Schinstock, Eric Martin SER : Samuel Morrissey, Aidan Farrell 5:30 PM †David Cannon HOS : Team 2: Lisa Shull, Diane Stokes, Marty Stokes, Tim WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2019 Wardyn, Ron Wootton 6:45 AM †Richard Birkel 8:30 AM †Bea Burns Saturday, 6:30 PM PRIEST: Fr. Ron SAC: Dean Yuhas 5:30 PM †Eileen Cass EMHC: Rose Berkey, Joan Ertz, Greg Siedelmann THURSDAY, May 2, 2019 LEC : Mark Conner, Sarah Lies 6:45 AM †Doreen Meister SER : Joseph Conner, Bridget McGill HOS: Team 6: Tom Barrett, Mary Elliot, Wayne Elliot, Gary Liebig, 8:30 AM †Robert Glowacki Renee Liebig 5:30 PM †Robert and †Catherine Gentleman FRIDAY, May 3, 2019 Sunday, 7:30 AM PRIEST: Fr. Ron 6:45 AM †Marguerite Wisniewski SAC: Dick Kusmierski EMHC: Mary Ann Casey, Karen Hahn, Tom Hahn 8:30 AM †Steve Thiele LEC : Linda Vecchio, Steve Seiker SATURDAY, May 4, 2019 SER : Madison Stover, McKenna Stover 8:30 AM †David Jerabek HOS: Team 9: Rick Hohman, Leona Nelson, Virgil Nelson, Tom Pluta, Steve Schmidt 5:00 PM †Lloyd and †Kitty Fenner 6:30 PM †Frances Johnsen Sunday, 9:00 AM PRIEST: Fr. Tom SUNDAY, May 5, 2019 SAC: Chris Pluta DEA : Mark Capoun EMHC: Katy Daeges, Greg Van Dyke, Bill O’Brien, Doug Moody, 7:30 AM †Donald Behrens David McKernan, Lori Moody, Machelle Krajewski, Lisa 9:00 AM People of the Parish Scherer, Mary Furey, Jo Marsicek (sub req), Dan Wells, 10:30 AM +Helen Kliss Matt Krajewski, Shirley Gouger, Jean Koliha, 12:00 PM Int. of Steier Family Tom Hermanek LEC : Josah Powers, Karen Van Dyke 2:00 PM Int. of Confirmation Candidates SER : Brianna Watzke, Scarlett Lunning 4:30 PM Int. Confirmation Candidates HOS: Team 13: Matt Daeges, Kevin Powers, Ed Thiele, Larry Wilwerding, Sharon Wilwerding Masses are always offered for the intention listed in the Bulletin even if not announced verbally at Mass time. The only exception would be if the priest Sunday, 10:30 AM PRIEST: Fr. Ron celebrating the Mass announced at Mass time there is a change. SAC: Joan DeSelm DEA : Joe Kulus EMHC: Gina Bartlett (sub req), Tim Glover, Rita Bartlett, Carol Rygol, Pete Rygol, Sue Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Deborah McDermott, Chris Dunn, Dianna Beulke, Jeff Beulke (sub req), Bill Altman, Joni Learch, Rick Learch Readings for the Week of April 28, 2019 LEC : Mary Kay Garcia, Bob Decker SER : Ellie Eischeid, Aly Fletcher Sunday: Acts 5:12-16/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/Rv 1:9- HOS : Team 17: Steve Bartlett, Mailyn Opitz, Kiley Rau, Linda Rau, Mia Rau 11a, 12-13, 17-19/Jn 20:19-31 Monday: Acts 4:23-31/Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9 [cf. 11d]/Jn 3:1-8 Sunday, 12:00 PM PRIEST: Fr. Taylor Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Jn 3:7b-15 SAC: Cathy Kulus DEA : Joe Kulus Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/Jn EMHC: Beth Gorup, Patrick Gorup, Valerie Kruger (sub req), Sam Baratta, Ken Keefner (sub req), Mary Keefner, Jan Wallish, 3:16-21 Dave Peters St. Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23- LEC : Mark Jaksich, Kim Lang 24/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 12-13, 14 and 16 [cf.17b]/Mt 13:54-58 SER : Ryan Wolfe, Joe Trautman HOS : Team 21: John Curran (sub req), Marilyn Curran, Deanna Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20 [7a]/Jn D’Agosto, Sue McNamara 3:31-36 Friday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Jn 14:6-14 Sunday, 2:00 PM (Confirmation) PRIEST: ALL Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/Jn 6:16-21 Ministers TBA

Next Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, Sunday, 4:30 PM (Confirmation) PRIEST: ALL Ministers TBA 13 [2a]/Rv 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14

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. ST. WENCESLAUS LITURGY WEEKLY REFLECTIONS AND A WORD FROM THE APRIL 28, 2019

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL Friends, WHO BECAME MEMBERS OF This is Divine Mercy THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AT OUR Sunday, a day in which, EASTER VIGIL CELEBRATION! based on the diary of St. Faustina, we are to THOSE WHO WERE BAPTIZED, celebrate God’s CONFIRMED & RECEIVED THEIR phenomenal mercy toward FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: us. I hope you feel it!

Many people are praying the Divine Mercy Novena that Emma Evans Jackson Flanery Kierstene Frye Mark Harris began on Good Friday. One of the conditions of a plenary Joseph Lance Tanner LeMay is to have confessed your sins. It does not have Kaden Vacanti Landon Vacanti to happen on this weekend. Xander Vacanti Kelly Walters Cardinal William Wakefield Baum from the Papal states in article #5 on the document THOSE WHO MADE A PROFESSION OF FAITH, WERE “General Remarks On ”: RECEIVED INTO FULL COMMUNION OF THE 5. It is appropriate, but not necessary, that CATHOLIC CHURCH, WERE CONFIRMED & RECEIVED the sacramental Confession and especially THEIR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Holy Communion and the prayer for the Pope's intentions take place on the same Isabella Daly day that the indulgenced work is Katie Daly performed; but it is sufficient that these Colin Dana sacred rites and prayers be carried out Shawn Grant within several days (about 20) before or Ashley Hatheway after the indulgenced act...One sacramental Desiree Huss Confession suffices for several plenary Mason Johnson indulgences, but a separate Holy Richard Malone Communion and a separate prayer for the Kelsey Martin Holy Father's intentions are required for Kaylee Peschong each plenary indulgence. Jennifer Van Belle Jude Van Belle Some people are concerned whether they can get to Lucas Van Belle confession on the actual day. It is not necessary to do it on Mila Van Belle the actual day, so please don’t worry too much. Olivia Van Belle The Triduum liturgies were beautiful! Many thanks to Russ Van Belle Fr. Taylor for Holy Thursday and Fr. Ron for Good Friday! Yajaira Vacanti The music was so beautiful through the Triduum and all the

ALSO BAPTIZED AT THE EASTER VIGIL: Masses on Easter Sunday! The Art and Environment did a Elisabeth Inez Harris, daughter of Nicholas & Lisa great job, and I am grateful to all the EMHC ministers, Robert Wallace Harris, son of Nicholas & Lisa lectors, greeters, servers...everyone who took time out of Mila Elizabeth Monteagudo, daughter of Eric & Katty their day to help in so many ways. This weekend, we celebrate First Communion, next weekend, we celebrate First Communion and Confirmation. (Therefore there will be no 5:30 PM Mass on Sunday, May 5th). I ask you to keep our youth in your prayers that they may know the grace of God in their lives and that they may truly be young Christians in Action in our world! Fr. Tom

Lord God, you are our Shepherd, and we are the flock.

With trust in your mercy and love, we pray: ~

Help us to extend the peace, mercy and message of Christ to every person and authority.

May God save us in our affliction and carry us all our days, through the love and mercy of Jesus. Amen. 3 Give Us This Day ~ April, 2018 . ST. WENCESLAUS ADULT FAITH FORMATION OMAHA, NEBRASKA

Facing the Eternal Questions: Christine Edmonds, Director “How Then Shall We Live# [email protected] How Then Shall We Die?” 402-991-3425 Back by popular demand! Fr. Ron Jesus came and stood in their midst will once again lead us in and said to them, "Peace be with you." – John 20:19 discussions on how to live creatively What must it have felt like to be locked up in fear in the and well while we embrace the upper room and to have Jesus come and breathe peace into moment when our loving God calls us home. Sessions will be offered on the situation? Could there have been any more contrasting th th experience than to go from sorrow, desolation, and despair Tuesdays, May 7 and May 14 in the Social Hall from to the joy, comfort, and hope that was offered through the 6:15–8:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to pre-register gift of the Holy Spirit? and pick up a copy of On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old by Parker Palmer (available in the That same Spirit is given to us through the Sacraments of parish office for $13.00). Register with Christine at 402- Baptism and Confirmation. So why do we keep seeking 991-3425 or [email protected]. peace? Why do we still experience pain and sorrow? Perhaps it is because we keep looking for the peace that the This will likely be Fr. Ron’s final class here at St.

world gives. We tend to think peace is the absence of all Wenceslaus. You will not want to miss it! conflict. Do we really think that the disciples in that upper room were destined to live out their lives free of conflict? Hardly! th Join parishioners on May 19 at 2:00 PM to The disciples faced uncertain futures filled with perilous clean up the grounds of St. Wenceslaus

travel, hostile towns, and persecution. And yet, the peace “ addresses Laudato Si’ to ‘every they held in their hearts guided their steps confidently and person on the planet,’ for we all share a common home—the provided a powerful witness to all those they encountered. earth. He focuses on a number of important themes, According to Mahatma Gandhi, "There is no way to peace. [including:] A Time to Act. Pope Francis calls for a change Peace is the way." in lifestyle and consumption. We can make important changes as individuals, families, and communities, and as As children of God, we will face many trials and civil and political leaders.” disappointments. By the gift of the Holy Spirit, we have a Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) way through hardships---and the way is peace. This amazing gift of peace can calm a stormy sea—both on the waters and in our lives. And as we live the way of peace, we will naturally bring peace to all those around us. Important Catholic Figures in the Twentieth Century monthly series for th women concludes on April 30 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. The class will begin with a brief introduction to Dorothy Day followed by a viewing of the movie Entertaining Angels, based on her life. Free popcorn provided. Please contact [email protected] for space availability.

By not bagging your grass clippings, your lawn will th organically feed itself by putting water and nitrogen back CRS Rice Bowls due April 30 into the soil, all while cutting down on your own time and Happy Easter! As we continue to celebrate effort. As you prepare for your first mow of the year, the joy of this season, you are invited to remember to Leave it on the Lawn! return your filled Catholic Relief Services #LeaveItOnTheLawn #KeepOmahaBeautiful Rice Bowl to the parish office. If you weren’t able to fill a Rice Bowl this past Lent, you may also write a check to Catholic Relief Services or give online at crsricebowl.org/give. 4 Thank you so much for your participation.

. ST. WENCESLAUS CHILDREN & YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT FAITH FORMATIONS APRIL 28, 2019

Julie Lukasiewicz Director of Children’s Faith Formation 402-330-1889 402-991-3126 [email protected] Follow & Like Us! Important Sacrament Information: Facebook: St. Wenceslaus Youth Ministry Mrs. Burdick’s 2C 1st Communion Dress Rehearsal is Instagram: wenc.youth from 6:15-7:30 PM May 1st in the church. Individual and group pictures will be taken at this time. Rehearsal Young people are worth it. Not just for what they can immediately following. 1st Communicants should be in offer in the future, but for who they are and what they can Holy Communion attire. offer to the world here and now. For this reason, youth ministry at St. Wenceslaus exists to serve the spiritual needs of young people and to empower them to build the Confirmation Practice meets in the gym on Friday May kingdom of God. The way we do this is by leading young 3rd. This MANDATORY practice is for BOTH the people into a real relationship with Jesus Christ through Candidate and the Sponsor. We will start promptly at the prayer and community. If you are interested in getting designated times. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to find involved with or learning more about youth ministry, your assigned seat. The 6:00 PM practice is for Candidates please contact Olivier in the youth ministry office! in the following classes: [email protected] | 402-991-3429 Ms. Wardian (5 Day School). Mrs. Schaefer (Faith Formation). UPCOMING EVENTS Mr. Schaefer (Faith Formation). Sunday, April 28th: Middle School Youth The 7:30 PM practice is for Candidates in the following Join us from 6:30-8pm in the community room for a classes: special pro-life night hosted by Heart of a Child Ministries. Dinner will be served! Mrs. Klemme (5 Day School). Mrs. Mohr (5 Day School). Sunday, May 5th: High School Youth Mrs. Hines (Faith Formation). Join us from 6:30-8pm in the community room for a night Home School students. on love--true love! Dinner served.

Sunday, May 5, 2019 ~ Confirmation Mass. Please meet May 4th and May 18th: Least of My Brethren in the gym. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your assigned Middle school students are invited to join us for Mass. Saturday morning service from 8am-12. Help us as we help the less fortunate move into affordable housing!

We are in need of adult Station Leaders for VBS. Saturday, June 8th: ArchOmaha Unite Preschool Station Leaders are also needed. The more Experience the joy of your Catholic faith with thousands adults, the better the experience in sharing and modeling of others! Youth sessions are open and registration is faith! Volunteers are needed the mornings of June 17th- FREE! Find out more at unite.archomaha.org st June 21 . Adults must be Safe Environment trained. Please June 10th-14th: Hope Nebraska call the Faith Formation Office if interested 402-330-1889. Spend a week receiving and sharing the love of Jesus Christ with the people of Winnebago, NE. Open to all VBS ROAR! Life is Wild, God is Good is June 17th-June high school students. Cost: $140. Contact the youth 21st, from 9 AM-11:30 AM. The cost is $40 per child. office to register. Totus Tuus, Totally Yours is July 15th-19th from 9 AM- 2:30 PM. The cost is $50 per student. Non-parishioners What do you want from your are welcome! For registration in these camps, please see church? Life gets busy for the parish website. college students, young professionals, and young families: that’s why we want church to be worth your time as a young adult. We offer various get-togethers and events, ranging from Oktoberfest to Saturday mornings of prayer & reflection. Whether your aim is social, spiritual, or somewhere in between, we hope that you will find what you are looking 5 for. And if not, we are here to help make it happen!

. ST. WENCESLAUS PASTORAL MINISTRY OMAHA, NEBRASKA

April Charity of the Month LITURGY CORNER Easter First Readings Hope Connecting Hearts Nigeria, Inc. At Sunday Mass, the first reading usually comes from the Old Testament. This custom changes, however, IQJ$Q%` : @ : 11 JV V  Q .VCQ0VQ` during Easter Time. For seven weeks, from Easter Sunday .`1 1  .: Q`$101J$:0Q1HV Q .VH`7Q` until Pentecost, the first readings all come from the same .V ]QQ`8? ^Q]V `:JH1 _ .V I1 1QJ Q` book: the Acts of the Apostles. Thus the three readings at  1  Q`VR%HV .VH1`HCVQ`]Q0V` 7G7 Sunday Mass and the two readings at daily Mass all come `V:H.1J$ Q%  Q ]QQ` H.1CR`VJ 1J .V `%`:C from the New Testament throughout Easter Time. Easter :JR `VIQ V `V$1QJ  Q` 1$V`1:8     .VC]  G%1CR H.QQC 5 makes everything new. The resurrection so changes human VR%H: V 7Q%J$ ]VQ]CV5 ]`Q01RV HCV:J 1: V` Q % :1J .Q]V history that we immerse ourselves in the New Testament to `Q` : GV V` `% %`V8 CV: V =Q1J .VI Q `%C`1CC .V1` seek more deeply the meaning of this mystery. HQII1 IVJ  Q.VC] .V1`1JH`V: 1J$J%IGV`Q`%J H.QQCVR The Acts of the Apostles tells of the beginnings of `%`:C ]QQ` H.1CR`VJ : :1J :  CV:  .1$. H.QQC VR%H: 1QJ5 :  the church. It opens with the ascension and Pentecost, .V7 `10V Q]`Q01RV:RV_%: VHC: `QQI 5: 1VCC: GV$1J recounts the spread of the faith in peace and persecution, HQJ `%H 1QJQ`:$`V: C7JVVRVR VHQJR:`7 H.QQC`Q` .VI and concludes with the missionary activity of Paul. This Q `:J 1 1QJ1J Q8&0V`7RQJ: 1QJI:@V :R1``V`VJHV:JR1  book bridges the gospels with the rest of church history.

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It’s time to reserve your seat at the STRAWBERRY BRUNCH ! Turn in your reservation now for the 10th annual Strawberry Brunch on Saturday, June 1 at 10 AM at the St. Wenceslaus School Gym.

LB 209 is the Abortion Reversal This much loved event supports the Society of St. Vincent Act which would add a new section to the de Paul Food Pantry, which helps about 25,000 people keep Nebraska informed consent law requiring the abortionist to food on the table.

inform the women that a reversal of the abortion is possible The Brunch is a fun time, with hostesses choosing a theme if she changes hr mind and the needed information to be and decorating their tables before a delicious brunch is able to reverse the abortion. served. Guests view the lovely tablescapes while sipping a LB 670 is the Opportunity Scholarship Bill which provides special beverage, bidding on auction items and playing to a 100% state income tax credit for donations to nonprofit, win a great raffle prize. It’s an enjoyable morning with scholarship granting organization, who grant scholarships family and friends.

to youth going to a private school of their choice, The tax We are delighted to welcome Jen Brown, co-host of Spirit credit scholarship programs have helped over 290,000 Mornings on Spirit 102.7FM-KVSS radio, as our guest students nationwide. In Iowa, the tax credit scholarship speaker. Jen will share her story of faith and challenges, and program has saved at least $280 million since its enactment how she meets Jesus every day despite the busyness of her in 2006. days. A message for mothers, aunts and sisters of all ages!

Contact your senator today and encourage him/her to For individual reservations or to host a table support these two bills. Don't know your senator? Go of 8, don’t delay! Contact Rose Berkey at to www.nebraskalegislature.gov and click on Find your 402-334-8781 or [email protected]. Tickets Senator. Questions? Contact Angie at 402-330-7153. are $40 per person. More information about the Brunch and the Society can be found at svdpomaha.com or call 402-779-8499. See 6 you there!

. ST. WENCESLAUS PARISH COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS APRIL 28, 2019

REFLECTING ON THE SCRIPTURES

Second Sunday of Easter, Cycle C – Divine Mercy Sunday

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PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DIED AND ESPECIALLY FOR:

†Diana Mount, niece of Don Cowles

†Henry Schlickbernd, father of Mary Partusch

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful receive the Mercy of God. Amen.

Always Loved, Always Remembered

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. ST. WENCESLAUS PARISH COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS, CONT’D OMAHA, NEBRASKA

2019 Knights of Columbus SAVE THE DATE! Omaha Gives is an online celebration Daily Bread Calendar of charitable giving in Omaha-Council Bluffs. Omaha's 7th annual 24 hour charitable challenge is set for May Thanks to all who purchased 2019 Calendar Club tickets. nd We will be announcing winners from now until the end of 22 ! St. Wenceslaus Omaha Gives donations will 2019. Please check the bulletin weekly for daily winners support the school, faith formation, as well as the and all those EXTRA prize winners. A check is mailed to building fund. Thank you for your consideration! each winner at the end of the month in which they won. All previous winners can be found on our website (www.kofc10909.org).

You can find daily winners at www.kofc10909.org.

4-15-19 Elizabeth Howard 4-16-19 Mike Royse 4-17-19 Larry Reed 4-18-19 Don Hogan 4-19-19 Jean Schaefer 4-20-19 Bob and Madaline Hursh Knights of Columbus Message: 4-21-19 Mark Tunink 4-22-19 Lorene Ruiz This week we are proud to announce that Jeremy Johnson 4-23-19 Robert Parmley has transferred his membership to St Wenceslaus. Wel- 4-24-19 Gregory Davis come Jeremy! 4-25-19 Nicole Mutchie 4-26-19 Cathy Boone Upcoming activities: 4-27-19 Andy Rygol Friday mornings ~ TMIY continues each 4-28-19 Matt Knier week at 6:00AM in the Gym. All are wel- come for this spiritual opportunity with other **Holy Thursday (4-18-19)** Pekny Family Kids men of the parish. nd th **Holy Saturday (4-20-19)** Rose Estlund May 2 -5 , 2019 ~ Retreat at the Cloisters on the Platte. **Easter Sunday (4-21-19)** Not available at publication See our web site for information www.kofc10909.org t Monday, May 6 h, Monthly meeting in Community Room - 7 PM th th rd Weekend of May 11 -12 ~ Rose sales for Essential Preg- Tuesday, April 23 - Bingo Bash: Report nancy Services after all Masses. will be in next week’s bulletin. th Sunday, June 19 , ~ Father's Day at Werner Park for the I- Sunday, May 5th - Breakfast after 9:00 80 Priests Baseball Competition. Omaha vs Lincoln AM Mass: A+ Buffet (144th and Center). Priests.

A+ Buffet has many breakfast items Saturday, July 27th ~ 7th Annual Golf Tournament at Pa- available in addition to the Oriental fare. They have eggs, cific Springs See our website to register or for a sponsor- bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, etc. ~ in addition to ship. their regular menu and desserts. Please join us! Sunday August 11th, Family fun day at Werner Park Tail-

Tuesday, May 21st - Cinco De Mayo: Catered dinner gate party at 3:00 PM, game at 5:00 PM. We will bring the grill. (mild Mexican food). Entertainer - Mariachi San Juan - Joe Cabral. Cost for this event will be $13.00/member and .:`1 77 %` `1` Q` `Q%` ]`1JH1]CV T%`: .QC1H`:1 . V:H.V% $16.00/guests. Checks -- your reservation -- needs to reach Q>Q0V .7JV1$.GQ`: .7VC`8?VIGV`Q` .VJ1$. Q`QR Doris Faltin (1623 N. 150th Plaza, Omaha, 68154) by May C%IG%.Q1CQ0V`Q` .V1`JV1$.GQ`G7HQJR%H 1J$`QQRR`10V:JR 16th. We will gather at 6:30 and eat at 7:00 PM. RQJ: 1J$ .V`QQR QCQH:CQ%]@1 H.VJ:JR`QQR]:J `1V5G70QCR %J VV`1J$ :  #]VH1:C C7I]1H5 :JR G7 %]]Q` 1J$5 GQ . ]1`1 %:CC7 th Thursday, June 20 - Storm Chaser’s Ball Game: Tickets :JRI: V`1:CC75IQ .V`1.QH.QQVC1`V`Q` .V1`G:G1V8J1$.  are $11.00/person and checks will need to reach Doris `VHQ$J1

. ST. WENCESLAUS OUR HISTORY, NEW PARISHIONERS, STEWARDSHIP & MISCELLANEOUS APRIL 28, 2019

ST. WENCESLAUS-ITS’ BEGINNING… Great THANKS to all those who came on Holy Saturday to As we saw last week, the character of the church and its help with the decorating of the surroundings was beginning to take its toll on the vitality of church for the Easter season! the parish. It was obvious that the grade school would close Our ALLELUIAs are plentiful due to the lack of students. The closing of the school on as is our gratitude for the many September 2, 1966 had to come at least as a sentimental hands that arranged flowers, shock to hundreds--even thousands of former students. helped hang banners, ironed Those who had needed final proof now knew that the St. and steamed and did countless Wenceslaus parish of 1966 was no longer a parish of young, other tasks in preparation for vigorous people. Easter. St. Wenceslaus Parish was showing its age. The continued May you be richly blessed during this season celebrating generosity of the parishioners and organizations was mani- the Lord’s resurrection! fested by contributions to the building fund and other dona- tions including: missal stand, vestments, altar cloths, vigil light stand, range and water heater for the church parlors, Welcome to the newest the statue of St Jude, iron railing near entrance of the St. Wenceslaus members church basement, and the emblem for the portable altar. born to new life through Baptism Memorial donations from the estates of de- parted parishioners became more numerous. Charitable con- Vincent Raymond Fanciullo Son of Christopher and Ashley Fanciullo tributions , including the parish favorite (St. James Orphan- age) continued. The Mothers Club remained faithful in its financial and spiritual assistance to the school until it was Jacklyn Marie Lovercheck closed. Daughter of Scott and Amanda Lovercheck

Next week we will share the facts regarding the number of baptisms, weddings etc. from its beginnings in 1877. Our Seminarian of the Week Please pray for our seminarian in formation

Logan Hepp - Theology I Kendrick-Glennon Seminary 5200 Glennon Drive Envelopes: $ 38,287.90 St. Louis, MO 63119 Children’s Envelopes: $ 168.60

Monthly ACH Tithing $ 46,476.20 Potential Ordination Date: 2022 Catholic Relief Services $ 2,509.00 Birthday: August 4, 1992 March Charity of the Month $ 8,489.00 Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Year To Date Budget: $2,221,417.00 Home Parish: St. Stephen the Martyr, Omaha Year To Date Total: $2,273,751.09 Information: Had a “radical encounter with God’s personal love” for him at a FOCUS conference. Discerned a call to priesthood while serving with FOCUS. Has various hobbies, but most of all loves being with people. Email: [email protected]

God our Father, we ask that You inspire those called to SACRAMENTS priesthood and consecrated life to courageously Baptism: Pre-baptism orientation session is required. Please regis- follow your will. Amen ter for one session (meets 2nd or 4th Mondays of every month). Call 402-330-0304 ext. 2200 to register. Please join us at 3:00 PM to pray for vocations every Matrimony: Make arrangements at least 6 months in advance. Call Sunday. We gather in the chapel, have exposition of the 402-330-0304 ext. 2200 for information. Blessed Sacrament and pray for vocations and for those Reconciliation: Monday through Thursday 5:00 to 5:25 PM, Satur- who have fallen away from the Catholic faith. days after 8:30 AM Mass and 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM (except for Holy Saturday) or by app’t. 9

. ST. WENCESLAUS MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION OMAHA, NEBRASKA

MISSION STATEMENT: St. Wenceslaus Parish community seeks to continue the PARISH DIRECTORY mission of Jesus Christ by sharing the Good News of God’s unconditional love Permanent Deacons Mark Capoun 531-721-8468 through vibrant worship, life-long faith formation and opportunities for service. Bill Carter 402-972-6073 Don Cowles 402-333-4652 Michael DeSelm 402-679-1268 Joe Kulus 402-333-8531 Jack Miller 402-215-4942 St. Wenceslaus Brad Schaefer 402-333-4688 P arochial A thletic L eague F ootball Registration Parish Front Office M.J. Greguska 402-330-0304 (ext.2200)

Part-Time Parish Office 402-330-0304 Football Registration - Registration for the 2019 St. Nancy Jackson, Angie Newbold, Sharon Patten,

Wenceslaus school football team is open at the St. Parish Operations Office 402-991-3085 Amber Glasshoff, Director Wenceslaus Sports web site. Parish Finance Office 402-991-3237 Ashley Glasshoff-Gaskill, Director All fall school year 2019 6th, 7th & 8th grade boys whose families are St. Parish Adult Faith Formation Office Wenceslaus parish members are welcome to join the St. Wenceslaus Christine Edmonds, Director 402-991-3425

Parochial Athletic League (PAL) football program. The PAL league consist Parish Children’sFaith Formation Office 402-330-1889 of teams from Parishes in the Omaha Archdiocese, plus St. Alberts, Council Julie Lukasiewicz, Director 402-991-3126 Nella Brown, Administrative Assistant 402-991-3125 Bluffs. Practices are at Skutt high school, and we will play a minimum of Parish Youth/Young Adult Office 402-991-3429 eight varsity games and eight JV games plus an end of season tournament Olivier Coutant, Director under Nebraska state high school rules. Registration for coaches and Parish Liturgy Office 402-330-1518 volunteers is also through this site. Detailed information is available on the St. Cindy Brown, Director 402-991-3202 Pam Lunbeck, Administrative Assistant 402-991-3206 Wenceslaus sports website. (http://stwenceslaussports.com.siplay.com). Parish Pastoral Ministry Office 402-697-7514 Mary Stieren, Director 402-991-3209 For any questions, please contact John King at 402-880 -6946. Rose Berkey, Administrative Assistant 402-991-3211 Parish Development Office 402-330-9620 Lisa Daub and Jill Rogers, Co-Directors Laura Underwood, Development Associate

Parish School 402-330-4356 William Huben, Principal 402-991-3483 Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Omaha is Patricia Ahlgren, Assistant Principal 402-330-4356 currently looking for additional volunteers to Steve Schumacher, Assistant Principal 402-330-4356 Parish School Office Staff serve our patients and the Madonna mission. If Brandi Curnyn, Mary Diederich, you have outstanding communication skills, Stacey Meckna 402-330-4356 consider yourself a friendly and outgoing per- School Nurses Sandy Kolb, Katie Kollars 402-330-4356 son, have basic computer and phone skills, and Extended Care Program 402-330-5297 are willing to undergo a background check, we would love to chat with you Marion LaMontia, Director about staffing our information desk and other volunteer opportunities at Cafeteria 402-330-3523 Debbie Stefanski, Director Madonna. Apply today! www.madonna.org/volunteer Maintenance Dan Naylon, Bob Murray, Larry Glasshoff 402-330-0304

HELP LINES Alcoholics Anonymous 402-556-1880 Parish Support for Families of Alcoholics 402-689-1000 AL-ANON 402-553-5033 V1J01 V:CCIVIGV` Q` .V]:`1 .^I:CV:JR Sex Addicts Anonymous 402-573-6790 `VI:CV_ Q=Q1J% `Q`Q%`IVV 1J$ Q`V0VJ 8 Domestic Violence 402-558-5700  Elizabeth Ministry 402-697-7514 Gamblers Anonymous 402-978-7557 VCQ1:`VQ%`:H 101 1V :JR V`01HVQ]]Q` %J1 1V  Helping Hands 402-697-7514 H%``VJ C7]Q VR8Q%H:J`1JR1$J]C1 QJQ%` Prayer Chain 402-333-3603 Project Rachel 402-398-5555 1VG]:$V: 1118 1VJHV C:% 8Q`$]!:`1 ."1`V] The Guild Youth Emergency Services 402-578-7233 !:`1 .#``1C1: VR$`$:J1<: 1QJ ]&.V'%1CR8 BeFriender Ministry 402-697-7514  Caring For Others 402-697-7514 EPS 402-554-0121 %``VJ H 101 1V V`01HV]]Q` %J1 1V  Boys Town National Hotline 800-448-3000  Divorce Support Line 402-490-7976 . Poison Center number 800-222-1222 ♦ %JR:75#]`1C T'`:R%: V,VCVG`: 1QJ-: /1JJV`T]CV: V Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 -800-273-TALK (8255) Parish Suicide Support 402-758-1350 0! .`Q%$. .VC1J@QJ .V'%1CR1VG]:$VQJ .V]:`1 .1VG 1 V8 ♦ !`1V -V:C V0V`7-QJR:7VRJV R:7501 1 Q%`1VG 1 V:GQ0V Q Parish Council 1$J%] Q]`Q01RV:IV:C`Q`Q%`]`1V 8 John Andreasen, Sam Baratta, BarbRita Bartlett,Becker, JeffJeff BeulkeBeulke,, Dawn Coury, Mark Greenup, Rod Hofschulte, Jeff Krohn, ♦ Tim McGonigal, Eric Mueller and David Peters 3%JV`:C-V:C :JRV`0V` 501 1 Q%`1VG 1 V:GQ0V QGV:RRVR Q .VVI:1CC1 8 Vocation Contact: Fr. Andrew Rosa–Roza– 402-558-3100 10

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