$250 worth of gift certificates from Sts. Peter & Paul SCRIP Program $100 worth of gift certificates from Sts. Peter & Paul SCRIP Program $75 worth of gift certificates from Sts. Peter & Paul SCRIP Program $50 worth of gift certificates from Sts. Peter & Paul SCRIP Program $25 worth of gift certificates from Sts. Peter & Paul SCRIP Program Thank you for your purchase — GOOD LUCK!

All boxes include a tax receipt for your donation of $10.00. Gift boxes will be for sale upon your arrival.

PLEASE DO NOT OPEN YOUR BOX UNTIL ANNOUNCED!!

SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENING

6:00 p.m. Check-in Begins * Silent Auction Opens *Bar Opens

7:15 p.m. Wild Card Giveaway

7:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner

8:30 p.m. Silent Auction Closings Family & Entertainment, Food, Just For You

8:40 p.m. Have a Heart Box Opening Emcee: Jen Brown, Spirit Catholic Radio

8:45 p.m. Silent Auction Closings School Days, Have Some Class, Gift Certificates

9:00 p.m. Oral Auction Auctioneer: Cory Sepich Silent Auction Closings Super Silent, Home Sweet Home, Outdoor Activities

9:30 p.m. Grand Raffle Drawing for Airline Ticket Vouchers Emcee: Jen Brown, Spirit Catholic Radio

3 BUFFET DINNER MENU

Fried Chicken

Smoked Polish Sausage

Dumplings and Sauerkraut

Au Gratin Potatoes

Corn

Tossed Salad

Rolls and Butter

Dessert: Sports Cupcakes created by Pat Janda and her little helpers

Dinner is Catered by Eddie’s Catering

Bar opens at 6:00 and will serve beer, wine and sodas Bar offerings are being served by Cornhusker Beverage

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UNDERWRITERS AND CONTRIBUTORS

Countryside Flagpole CMs A Cut Above Croatian Cultural Society Garry Gernandt Dorothy Kocsis Linda Miller (Thirty-One Gifts) Stephen Milobar Rotella’s Italian Bakery SuperMercado Sts. Peter & Paul Ladies Guild Travel & Transport

Special thanks to Security National Bank for lending us two workers (Emily Chowdhury and Jarrod Pattavina) to help in our bank tonight!

2016 DEVELOPMENT DINNER “A SPORTING EVENING WITH FRIENDS”

GIVING HEARTS

The auction items donated by the Friends of Sts. Peter & Paul were made possible by the generosity of the following individuals and businesses. We recognize them for their financial support and outstanding commitment to Sts. Peter & Paul. Thank you also to those donors who asked to remain anonymous.

Platinum Level Rotella’s Italian Bakery Mary Sporcic

Gold Level Mary and Kenneth Moffitt

Bronze Level John and Glenda Jansen John and Janice Machian Omaha Door and Window Co., Inc. Sts. Peter & Paul Ladies Guild

Note: We may have made mistakes or omissions in this catalog. Please understand that we have tried our best to make sure that everything is correct regarding the auction items, donations and recognition of all those who helped make this night possible. Thank you to everyone for whatever support you have given us!!

A huge thank you to Don and Julie Moore for underwriting the Wild Card Giveaway! Thank you for your support!!

Runner-up prizes provided by: Godfather’s Pizza Lanskys Ralston Keno Spaghetti Works Texas Roadhouse Varsity Sports Café and Roman Coin Pizza Wheatfields

2016 DEVELOPMENT DINNER “A SPORTING EVENING WITH FRIENDS” COMMITTEES Father Frank Jindra, Pastor

General Event Committee Mary Ann Gaddie Randy and Ann Marie Baker* Marv and Pat Janda Marie Antanelis Kris Jonkya Lisa Dougherty Susan Lee Marv and Pat Janda Joann Pechacek Father Frank Jindra Donna Vaida Dale and Melinda Kreher Cindy Weatherford Ted Nestroyl Donna Vaida Emcee Cindy Weatherford Jen Brown, Spirit Catholic Radio

Advertising/Publicity Night of Event Helpers Kelly Lee* Carmen Aguilar Chloe Andersen Artistic Design/Catalog Hannah Andersen Donna Vaida* Alice Baker Chris Johanek Boro (proofreading) Nora Baker Brett Vaida (cover art) Liz Brousek Emily Byrne Auction Stephanie Hernandez Amy Byrne* Becky Hineman Susan Lee* Jacqueline Hineman Ann Marie Baker Vanessa Hineman Lisa Doughterty Carlee Lee Joann Pechacek George Lee Donna Vaida Clare Longo Cindy Weatherford Rafael Lopez Linda Miller Auctioneer Rosanne Newcomb Cory Sepich Linda Ostrander Eden Placzek Advertising/Auction Callers Alexis Spaulding Pam Golka Cindy Weatherford Invitations/Reservations Marv and Pat Janda* Bank Maureen Stroud* Wild Card Giveaway Emily Chowdhury (Security National Bank) Bill Veys* Dale and Melinda Kreher Ted Nestroyl Jarrod Pattavina (Security National Bank) Sharon Veys Johnathan Sosnowski Greg and Susie Staskiewicz Please accept our apologies if there are any Phil Stroud errors or omissions in the committee lists. Danielle Troutman Each and every contribution of time and talent is significant and puts us one step closer to our Decorations/Dinner Set-up goals. Randy Baker Amy Byrne Lisa Dougherty

*Denotes Committee Chairman 8

Dear Friends,

Thank you for joining us for A Sporting Evening With Friends. This year marks 14 years of parish and school involvement in this Development Dinner, providing financial support for operating costs and special projects for Sts. Peter and Paul Parish and School. May your evening be filled with old friends, new friends, excitement, and fond memories!

To all of our volunteers, we are grateful for the opportunity to work with you! Many volunteers who have offered countless hours and shared many talents to make this evening a success have blessed us. As you enjoy the night’s festivities, please take a moment to remember these dedicated men and women in your thoughts and prayers.

We are also deeply grateful to all of the Development Dinner benefactors for your support and generosity. The continued support of the Development Dinner tradition is crucial to the success of our parish and school. Thank you!

Thank you to Fr. Frank Jindra and Mr. Cory Sepich for your continuing leadership and dedication to fostering and developing excellence in liturgical and academic education at our parish and school. Thank you to the teachers and staff of Sts. Peter and Paul School. Your commitment to the academic and spiritual growth of our children is a blessing that we cherish.

And finally, thank you for attending A Sporting Evening With Friends. Your generosity will support the ongoing tradition of excellence at Sts. Peter and Paul.

Enjoy this evening by getting in the game. Bid early, bid often, bid high, and celebrate like you just won the big game at the Sts. Peter and Paul Arena tonight!

Sincerely, Randy and Ann Marie Baker

General Auction Rules 1. Each bidder is assigned a bid number and is responsible for all bids made by this number.

2. All bids are final. No refunds or exchanges will be made.

3. Values printed are estimates only and are not warranted by Sts. Peter & Paul for tax purposes or general value. To determine the amount of your charitable contribution, consult your tax advisor.

4. Group purchases are invited. Please coordinate this with the Bank, provide the cashier with names, amounts and form of payment.

5. All certificates must be used as specified. Be sure to check expiration dates and limitations of the certificate.

6. By purchase, the buyer waives any claims for liability against Sts. Peter & Paul or the donor of the property or services. Neither Sts. Peter & Paul nor the donor is responsible for any personal injuries or damages to property that may result from the utilization of property or services sold.

7. Guests must pay at the Bank before they claim the items purchased, unless an Express Checkout form was completed. Cash, check, debit and credit cards (ONLY VISA & MASTERCARD) will be accepted at this time. Items can be picked up from the auction tables by showing the authorized worker on duty your bid sheet stamped “PAID.”

8. All General Rules apply to the silent and oral auctions. Silent Auction Rules 1. The silent auction will open at 6:00 p.m. Each item in the silent auction has been assigned a number and a coordinating bid sheet is attached to the table on which it is displayed. Persons desiring to bid may do so by writing in their name, bid number, table number and the amount bid on the bid sheet that corresponds with the item.

2. Each new bid must be written on the available next blank line on the bid sheet. Bids will be disqualified if the minimum raise is not met.

3. The minimum opening bid on any item will be at least one-half (1/2) of that item’s posted value, but may be more if specified by the donor.

4. An authorized worker may disqualify your bid if you are blocking the bid sheet prior to the closing of the bidding.

5. The emcee will announce the closing of the auction tables. No bids will be accepted after the auction closes. The highest bidder on each item will be notified at his/her table and will receive a copy of the bid sheet. Present this form to the banker with payment.

6. Items can be picked up at the auction table by showing the authorized worker on duty the bid sheet marked “PAID.”

ORAL AUCTION

001 Starburst Quilt This summer-weight quilt, containing bright colors of burgundy, turquoise, mauve, blue and green, with a cream colored background, is the answer for those chilly evenings reading on the deck. This hand-quilted quilt measures 70” x 84”. Donor: Sue Erickson Value: Priceless

002 G-FIT 2016 VIP Package Come in and relax at the 2016 Greatest Festival in Town. Enjoy your own private picnic area with plenty of room for friends and family. Also includes two parking stalls for front door parking. Be the envy of all when you have the winning bid for this VIP package! Donor: Sts. Peter & Paul Festival Value: Priceless Committee

003 Name That Driveway You and your family can “Name that Drive” between the rectory and convent starting in June 2016 through June 2017. This gives you plenty of time to think about the perfect name to be printed on a real green steel street sign. Afterwards, it can be the ideal addition to your recreation room for a lifetime of enjoyment. Examples: Heavenly Highway, Parr Parkway, Gaddie Expressway! Donor: Sts. Peter and Paul Church Value: Priceless

004 Getaway to the Lake of the Ozarks Enjoy three nights at the beautiful Southwood Shores Resort Condominiums. Condo has two bedrooms, two baths, new carpet and furniture, plus a dock. Enjoy 2,200 feet of shoreline offering an outstanding view of the lake at the 12-mile marker in the trendy Four Seasons/Horseshoe Bend area. Many property amenities such as hot tubs, sun deck, picnic and fishing areas; numerous attractions in the surrounding areas include championship golf courses, spectacular restaurants and factory outlet malls. Dates to be arranged with owner. Donor: Cindy and John King Value: $600.00

005 Mystery Dinner A fun and unique night for a party of six. It is a mystery dinner, so don’t ask – just be brave and bid. It promises to be an evening filled with lots of good food. Date of dinner to be arranged with hosts. Donor: The Mystery Players Value: Priceless

006 Diamond and Ruby Ring A lady’s 14K yellow gold diamond and ruby “waterfall” style ring. This 16mm wide ring is set with brilliant cut diamonds at a diagonal with rubies around the perimeter of the diamonds. The ring weighs 4.7 grams. It is a size 8 ring, but can be resized to fit you. The appraisal certificate is included. Donor: Friend of Sts. Peter Paul Value: $1,100.00

007 Nebraska Game Tickets Cheer on your favorite college football team on at the Wyoming game on September 10th with these two seats near the 40-yard line. They are located in section 25, row 5, seats 16 and 17. This is one of the big games this year! The Huskers are playing a border state rival coached by former Husker Defensive Coordinator Craig Bohl. Go Big Red!! Donor: Leo A. Daly Value: $114.00

008 Four Creighton Men’s Basketball Game Tickets Let it Fly! at a Creighton Men’s home basketball game in the 2016- 2017 season. You and three guests will have great seats for an exciting game at the CenturyLink Center. Four Creighton t-shirts (M, L, L and XL) are included so you’ll be dressed for the occasion. (Gift receipts included in case you need to exchange T’s for other sizes.) Call the Creighton Men’s Basketball office to make arrangements. Donor: Craig and Chris Boro Value: $150.00+

SUPER SILENT

100 Behind the Scenes at the Zoo A behind-the-scenes tour and admission (up to 10 people) with our very own zoo expert, Ted Nestroyl. Donor: Ted Nestroyl Value: Priceless

101 Cross Necklace A unique and beautiful interpretation of your religious belief, this two-tone cross pendant showcases white sapphires in a dazzling arrangement. It is rhodium-plated 14K yellow gold over sterling silver and rhodium-plated sterling silver and features lab-created white sapphires, with a spring-ring closure on an 18" rope chain. Donor: John and Donna Vaida Value: $112.00

102 Cheers for Beers An evening of friends and fun. Beer tasting party for four couples. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and dessert while trying new and interesting beers. Where: Kreher Beer Hall at 7410 South. 47th Street. When: Saturday evening of mutual agreement. Call 402-618-0487 to arrange a date. Donor: Dale and Melinda Kreher Value: Priceless

103 Special Volleyball This volleyball has been signed by the 2015 National Volleyball champions – the Nebraska Cornhuskers!! Donor: UNL Volleyball Team Value: Priceless

104 Nebraska Cornhuskers Collectors Watch This Cornhuskers collector’s man’s watch is an original jewelry design. It is crafted in stainless steel and features three chronograph sub-dials and a date window, in official team colors and logos, with a custom etching on the case back. Donor: Mary Ann Gaddie Value: $195.00

105 Here’s to Beer This item contains 12 different craft beers, four wheat beer glasses, 20 koozies, a bag of chips, a jar of salsa, two beer glasses, two bottle opener key rings, two pairs of sunglasses, an Old Chicago World Beer Tour jersey (XL), an Infusion Brewing Company t-shirt (L), beer keg t-shirt (XL) and a Samuel Adams cap. Sounds like fun! Donor: Mike and Terry Fiscaro and Value: $110.00 Old Chicago at Shadow Lake

106 Hilton Omaha Enjoy your “stay-cation” on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night with a Deluxe Room for one night in a 1-king or 2-queen bedroom at the Hilton Omaha. A getaway without really leaving the area! Donor: Hilton Omaha Value: $208.50

107 Goal! The winning bidder on this item receives two 2016 Creighton University men’s soccer general admission season tickets. Go Jays! Donor: Creighton University Value: $220.00

108 Goal, Part 2! Quench your soccer fever by bidding on two 2016 Creighton University women’s soccer lower-level grandstand reserved season tickets. Root on the Lady Jays from up close! Donor: Creighton University Value: $130.00

109 Tiny Bundle Baby Shower for 48 People This large tote is see-through so peek inside and see all that you need for a baby shower! This package includes these Tiny Bundle items: two table covers, 54 cake plates, 72 napkins, 36 beverage napkins, 54 9-oz. cups, streamers, 72 forks/spoons/knives, 24 invitations and 24 thank you cards. Also included are 48 bassinet party favors, a baby quilt and a large centerpiece with baby care supplies. Donor: Ann Root Value: $140.00

110 Championship Center Tour Experience Creighton Men’s basketball in a way that few others have. You and up to nine guests will attend a Creighton Men’s basketball practice and tour the fantastic Championship Center on the Creighton campus during the 2016-2017 season. This “behind-the-scenes” access to the Bluejay team is a great way to kick off a birthday celebration for a young or old hoops fan! Call the Creighton Men’s Basketball office to make arrangements. Donor: Craig and Chris Boro Value: Priceless

111 Bluejays Keepsake For the ultimate Creighton Bluejays Men’s Basketball Fan! A basketball, autographed by the 2015-2016 team, will be the shining star in any memorabilia collection! Donor: Craig and Chris Boro Value: Priceless

CROATIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF OMAHA 8711 South 36th Street Bellevue, NE 68147

For nearly 50 years, the Croatian Cultural Society of Omaha has been a positive influence in the south Omaha community through its cultural & social events, charitable donations, monthly dinners, and Lenten fish fries. Our connection to Sts Peter & Paul Church spans just as long, as many of our current members are direct descendants of the Croatian immigrants that founded the parish.

For more information about membership in the society and hall rental, please call us at (402) 733-1018.

HAVE SOME CLASS

200 Spring Program Reserved Front Row Seating (Right Stage) Bid your way front and center for eight reserved seats for the 2016 Spring Program. Donor: Sts. Peter & Paul School Value: Priceless

201 Spring Program Reserved Front Row Seating (Left Stage) Bid your way front and center for eight reserved seats for the 2016 Spring Program. Donor: Sts. Peter & Paul School Value: Priceless

202 Christmas Program Reserved Front Row Seating (Right Stage) Bid your way front and center for eight reserved seats for the 2016 Christmas Program. Donor: Sts. Peter & Paul School Value: Priceless

203 Christmas Program Reserved Front Row Seating (Left Stage) Bid your way front and center for eight reserved seats for the 2016 Christmas Program. Donor: Sts. Peter & Paul School Value: Priceless

204 Corky Canvas Fun This basket contains a gift card to the Corky Canvas, a bottle of wine, two wine glasses and some yummy chocolates! Donor: Miss Shafer and Value: $50.00 the Preschool Class

205 Dr. Seuss Basket This basket contains seven books, a movie, two stuffed animals and a red and white tied blanket, all in a large wicker basket. Donor: Miss Harvey and Value: $50.00 the First Grade Class

206 Gardening Basket It’s time to get the garden ready for spring. Our basket includes tools, gloves, seeds to plant, some adorable garden decorations and a watering can decorated by our second graders. Start digging! Donor: Miss Brennan, Miss Dickey Value: $50.00 and the Second Grade Class

207 Time to Cook! This basket contains a “Taste of Home Healthy Eating” cookbook, set of six rainbow-colored nested mixing bowls, painted stoneware measuring set with four flower measuring spoons and flower measuring pot, three specialty spices from Savory Spice Shop in Rockbrook Village and a bottle of infused olive oil. Donor: Mrs. Zigler and Value: $90.00 the Third Grade Class

208 Baseball Basket Celebrate America’s Pastime with tickets to games at Werner Park and TD Ameritrade Park. This package includes four front row seats at Werner Park for the May 26 and July 21 Stormchasers games. Also includes are two club level tickets to cheer on the Creighton Bluejays at TD Ameritrade Park as they play Jacksonville (April 2) and Nebraska (April 12) Donor: Mr. Bezousek and Value: $280.00 the Fourth Grade Class

209 Backyard Explorer Help the special child in your life explore his or her backyard with this fun-filled basket. It contains a battery-operated lantern, a bug catching net, an easy grip magnifying glass, a clip-on compass and a mini pop-up bug habitat. To help your child learn more about the insects they find, this basket also includes three National Geographic for Kids books about spiders, ants and butterflies. Donor: Mrs. Rezek and Value: $50.00 the Fifth Grade Class

210 ESPN 30 for 30, Seasons 1 and 2 Inspired by true stories, ESPN Film’s award-winning “30 for 30” series covers some of the sports’ greatest players and teams. This basket contains episodes 1 – 60 on 24 DVDs. The series will keep viewers anchored to their seats with some of the most captivating sports stories of the last 30 years. Also included in the package are beer and munchies to be enjoyed while watching this motivating and thrilling collection. Donor: Mrs. Price and Value: $110.00 the Sixth Grade Class

211 Baby Quilt This quilt features the pinwheel pattern in shades of soft greens, pink and cream. It was handmade by Elizabeth Zierke of Lincoln, Nebraska. Donor: Miss Zierke and Value: $100.00 the Seventh Grade Class

212 Patmos, Greece Photo This beautiful, one-of-a-kind photo was taken by Father Jamie Hottovy of Orleans, Nebraska. Donor: Miss Zierke and Value: $100.00 the Seventh Grade Class

213 Books for the Kids! Grab the basket of children’s books with selections for kids pre-school to middle school. There’s something for every child in your life! Donor: Jackie Buchta and Mary Davis, Value: $45.00 Resource Teachers

214 Casual Clothes Day for 2nd Grader This certificate is good for a casual clothes day for your 2nd grader and a friend. Prior approval is required from the teacher before wearing casual clothes to school. Donor: Miss Brennan’s 2nd Grade Class Value: Priceless

215 Casual Clothes Day for 2nd Grader This certificate is good for a casual clothes day for your 2nd grader and a friend. Prior approval is required from the teacher before wearing casual clothes to school. Donor: Miss Dickey’s 2nd Grade Class Value: Priceless

216 Casual Clothes Day for 3rd Grader This certificate is good for a casual clothes day for your 3rd grader and a friend. Prior approval is required from the teacher before wearing casual clothes to school. Donor: Mrs. Zigler’s 3rd Grade Class Value: Priceless

217 Casual Clothes Day for 4th Grader This certificate is good for a casual clothes day for your 4th grader and a friend. Prior approval is required from the teacher before wearing casual clothes to school. Donor: Mr. Bezousek’s 4th Grade Class Value: Priceless

218 Casual Clothes Day for a 5th Grader This certificate is good for a casual clothes day for your 5th grader and a friend. Prior approval is required from the teacher before wearing casual clothes to school. Donor: Mrs. Rezek’s Fifth Grade Class Value: Priceless

219 6th Grade Cop-Out 6th grade homework pass. This pass grants the bearer one free junior high daily homework assignment. Donor: Mrs. Price Value: Priceless

220 7th Grade Cop-Out 7th grade homework pass. This pass grants the bearer one free junior high daily homework assignment. Donor: Miss Zierke Value: Priceless

221 8th Grade Cop-Out 8th grade homework pass. This pass grants the bearer one free junior high daily homework assignment. Donor: Mrs. Jelinek Value: Priceless

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BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT DINNER! From the members of Sts. Peter and Paul Athletic Club

Providing quality athletic programs for the children of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish

Each year the Athletic Club invests an estimated $15,000 in our children’s sports programs. Can you invest some time to make it happen? Call Mike Micklonis at 402-657-8996

Athletic club meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the school gym. Come join us!

HOME SWEET HOME

300 House Cleaning Call for appointment and references. Donor: Gert Sargent Value: $60.00

301 Image of Divine Mercy Picture In this special year of Divine Mercy your home should have this picture. It is a beautiful reminder of our Lord’s love and mercy. Donor: Richard and Marcie Brousek Value: $22.00

302 “Babe Ruth Tells a Story” This is a 20” x 30” framed picture of Babe Ruth and five little boys listening to him tell the story of “How To Play Ball.” Donor: Joe and Mary Ellen Mangiamelli Value: $70.00

303 Holy Family Lantern This LED decorative lantern of the Holy Family will brighten any room or any season in your home. Donor: Gloria Deo Value: $50.00

304 Morning Necessity A morning without coffee? Oh, the horror! Make sure you get your morning brew with a Black & Decker Mill & Brew, 12-cup programmable coffee maker, all-in-one grinder and brew basket. Your morning just got better! Donor: Joann Pechacek Value: $90.00

305 Small Meal Assistant The perfect answer for small meals! Use this Toastmaster 10-liter toaster oven with 1,000 watts of power, a 30-minute timer and baking accessories and you won’t need to turn on your big oven again! Donor: Pat Cheloha Value: $40.00

306 Storage Solution You’ll find this black collapsible storage ottoman quite handy! It’s perfect for storing blankets and comes with a blue Aero Tek fleece throw blanket so you can start using it. Donor: Joann Pechacek and Friend of Value : $50.00 Sts. Peter & Paul

307 Nativity Set Jesus is the reason for the season, and this nine-piece polystone nativity set is just the item to keep that thought first and foremost in your home this Christmas season. Donor: Joann Pechacek Value: $60.00

308 Dreaming of Fall Basket Dreaming of the beautiful fall colors? This basket, containing a bottle of Vendange Merlot, a wine lover’s hand towel and autumn colored paper products, will transport you to your favorite season. Donor: Dale and Melinda Kreher Value: $30.00

309 Travel Dreams Is travel on your mind? This airplane wine bottle holder, which includes glasses and a bottle of wine, is just the thing to whisk you away to that exotic location. Donor: Joann Pechacek Value: $70.00

310 Grilling Assistants Grilling season is just around the corner! Get set for the tailgates and picnics with a tempered glass cutting board, an Omaha Steaks cookbook and a three-piece cutlery set. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it! Donor: Joann Pechacek and Value: $55.00 Marcie Brousek

311 Hot Chocolate Night Baby, it’s cold outside, but this basket with snowman cups, hot chocolate and marshmallows will warm you right up!  Donor: Melinda Kreher Value: $25.00

312 The Feather of a Peacock This is an original painting sure to enhance the look of your home. Donor: Canvas and Cabernet Value: $75.00

313 Cherish Yesterday Wall Clock This battery-operated clock has a quote on its face: “Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow, Live Today” and will look beautiful in your home. Donor: Nancy Preister Value: $60.00

314 A Chef’s Dream You’ll look and feel like a professional chef when you use this 20-piece red cookware set from Paula Deen’s signature collection. Don’t forget the butter! Donor: Chloe, Hannah, Melanie, Sarah Value: $149.00 Andersen and Riley Pletka

315 Kansas City Royals’ Alex Gordon Print A print that looks like the back of your favorite player’s jersey! You will swear it’s real fabric. This print is handsomely framed under glass and measures 8” x 24.” Donor: Matt and Annie Coco Value: $30.00

316 Creighton Blue Jays Family Cheer Print This full-color print features an inspiring message and lets everyone know who your family cheers on. The finished piece measures 24” x 8” and features the Creighton team logo. Donor: Matt and Annie Coco Value: $30.00

317 Little Abstraction This original painting will have the visitors to your home talking! Donor: Canvas and Cabernet Value: $75.00

318 Nebraska Cornhuskers Family Cheer Print This full-color print exhibits an inspiring message and tells everyone who your family cheers for. The finished piece measures 24” x 8” in size and features the team logo. Donor: Matt and Annie Coco Value: $30.00

319 Ivory Nativity Set Looking for that special something to complete your Christmas decorations? This Jesus, Joseph and Mary ivory nativity set is the answer to your prayers! Donor: Joann Pechacek Value: $25.00

320 New Fashion for Your Bed A good night’s sleep is yours with two new bed pillows and a fresh set of queen-size pillowcases and sheets. The gorgeous orange color will brighten up your room. Donor: Friends of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $40.00

321 For the Dog Lover Remember your four-legged family member with this waterproof auto pet seat cover and a “Woof” 4” x 6” black picture frame. Donor: Friend of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $20.00

322 New Kitchen Essentials It’s time for new kitchen gear! Update your digs with a red and white striped pitcher with eight matching glasses, a set of three quick dry dishcloths and kitchen towels. Make your place pretty! Donor: Joann Pechacek & Friends of Value: $40.00 Sts. Peter & Paul

323 Canvas Wall Art Enhance your living room with a touch of spring. These two 9.5” x 13.5” wall hangings with scripture verses and nature prints “Lord Bless You” and “Sweetness to the Soul” will bring the outdoors indoors! Donor: Adoremeus Books and Value: $50.00 the Weatherfords

324 Stratford Tea Set A Stratford English cobalt teapot and cups in blue with an orange and yellow design are vintage mod style. Donor: A Friend of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $60.00

325 The Last Supper This handmade Last Supper plaque will brighten any dining room and be the talk of the night. Donor: Jerry Dailey Value: $50.00

326 Flying Ducks Add this Terry Redlin flying ducks picture to your man cave along with your mounted deer head! Donor: Lorene Dailey Value: $30.00

327 Plate Holder and Plate This black three-plate holder contains Terry Redlin mini camping memories plates and will be a welcome addition to your home. Donor: Lorene Dailey Value: $52.00

328 Springtime is Here! These family Easter eggs, plant pick and towels will make your home ready for spring in a heartbeat. Donor: Jerry and Lorene Dailey Value: $55.00

329 Easter Fun Decorate your living space with these rabbits, eggs, plant pick and towels to get in the festive mood for Easter. Donor: Jerry and Lorene Dailey Value: $45.00

Unusual Sports Trivia, Part 1

NFL refs also receive Super Bowl rings. They’re not as large or impressive as the rings received by the players, but all referees who officiate at the Super Bowl get a serious piece of bling to commemorate the day.

The volleyball comes from a basketball’s bladder. Or at least they once did. When he first devised the sport in 1895, William G. Morgan tried to use a basketball, but found it too heavy for what he had in mind. So instead he played with the basketball’s inflatable rubber inside (similar to a bike wheel’s inner tube), until a custom ball was created just for the sport by A.G. Spalding.

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ almost built a new stadium in the middle of a river. Okay, more like over a river. In a construction proposal by the NADCO Engineering Co. back in the ‘50s, the Pirates’ new stadium would have sat directly over the Monongahela River. If built, the 70,000 seating capacity structure would have also contained 600 hotel rooms, 4,500 parking stalls and 100 air conditioned bowling lanes.

Despite running about three hours, actual playing time in a Major League Baseball game is under 18 minutes. According to the Wall Street Journal’s own calculations, the 17 minutes and 58 seconds of action includes “balls in play, runner advancement attempts on stolen bases, wild pitches, pitches (balls, strikes, fouls and balls hit into play), trotting batter (on home runs, walks and hit-by-pitches0A, pickoff throws and even one fake-pickoff throw.” Take all those away, and the amount of time that is pure action on the field is about 5 minutes and 47 seconds.

Until 1936, the jump ball in basketball took place at center court after every single made basket. And you thought baseball games dragged on. Basketball could have just been like this, over and over and over . . .

Sts. Peter & Paul Ladies Guild

Welcomes you to our 14th Development Dinner “A Sporting Evening with Friends”

We are here to serve our Parish and its families.

Sts. Peter & Paul Ladies Guild Mission Statement

We, the women of Sts. Peter and Paul’s Ladies Guild, young and old, married and single, are bound together through Baptism to be the living Jesus in our world today.

We are strengthened by and through the liturgies of the Word and the Eucharist to be an open and genuinely caring community in service to the Parish and local and world communities.

Within the Sts. Peter and Paul Parish community we are supported and challenged to grow together and within ourselves, and to share our gifts as Jesus commands us to do.

Some of the things that we are responsible for in the Parish include: Soup and Salad Sunday; bake sales; church cleanings; serving funeral lunches; church receptions; Easter basket raffle; quilt raffles; honor guard at rosaries; candles; worship books; several festival booths; Mass supplies (hosts and wine); maintenance of flower beds on parish property; upkeep of rectory; donations to fuel fund and other maintenance funds as needed.

SCHOOL DAYS

400 Go Cougars! Snuggle up on those cold football nights with this 60” x 60” orange, blue and white afghan as you wear your Gross shirt (size youth L) to cheer on the Cougars! Donor: Marilyn Onnen and Gross Value: Priceless Catholic High School

401 Go Skyhawks! Your Skyhawks will surely win as you cheer them on in your Skutt Nike sweatshirt (size M). To make the year even sweeter, you’ll get to attend home events with your Family Pass! Donor: Skutt Catholic High School Value: $162.00

402 Go Monarchs! Celebrate the girls of Mercy High School with this Mercy High School Alumnae cookbook, Mercy t-shirt and $30 gift certificate to the spirit store. Go Monarchs! Donor: Mercy Catholic High School Value: $55.00

403 Go Future Cougars! One admission to a 2016 Gross Catholic summer camp, koozie, youth size XL t-shirt and string bag, all with the Gross Catholic logo and school colors will make your junior high student growl, “Go Cougars!” Donor: Gross Catholic High School Value: $85.00

404 Go Junior Jays! Your future Prep-ster will have a ball attending the 2016 Creighton Prep four-day basketball camp. Worried about that to wear? A size large Creighton Junior Jays t-shirt is included! The dates are June 6–9 for students going into grades 3 through 7 and June 13–16 for students going into grades 8 and 9. Donor: Creighton Prep High School Value: $80.00

405 Camp Mount Michael Your future Knight will have the time of his life with one full week at Camp Mount Michael during the summer of 2016. Enjoy activities such as archery, horseback riding, swimming, Olympic Day and much more while wearing your Mount Michael t-shirt. Donor: Mount Michael High School Value: $330.00

Join the Have You Ever Considered Hosting a Catholic Exchange Student?

Global Outreach is a Catholic exchange program matching students from Eastern Europe with Catholic American families. Students spend one academic year attending a Catholic high school, living with a Catholic family, learning to be servant leaders for their communities in former Communist countries.

Ideal host families  live in any part of the city  are families with teenagers; empty-nesters; active seniors; young families; childless couples; single-parent families  are practicing Catholics willing to welcome the student as a family member  are just like YOURS! Current GO students Konstancja (Poland), Klara (Czech Republic), and Noemi (Czech Republic) with Archbishop Lucas. Help us to “build a civilization of love!”

For more information, please contact Craig Boro and Chris Johanek Boro at 402.556.1554

FOOD

500 Czech Dinner for Four Enjoy a homemade Czech meal on St. Joseph’s Day, Saturday, March 19th. The meal includes pork tenderloin, dumplings, kraut, rye bread, and your favorite beverage, with chicken noodle soup as the first course and a surprise dessert. If the date is not convenient, call the Brouseks at 402-733-4826 to arrange for another day, but please allow two weeks’ notice and no holidays. You can pick up the dinner any time after 4:00 p.m. and then enjoy! Must be used between March 12th and April 30th. Donor: Rich and Marcie Brousek Value: Priceless

501 Homemade Pies No need to bake for your special event, let Janice do it for you! Call ahead for your three homemade double-crust fruit pies. Must be used by December 15, 2016. Donor: Janice Meyer Value: $36.00

502 Nothing Bundt Cakes Enjoy a Bundtlet Tower gift-wrapped in cellophane plus a punch card for one free Bundtlet per month for a year. Donor: Nothing Bundt Cakes Value: $55.00

503 Canadian Whisky This Canadian Club Premium Extra Aged Blended Canadian whisky (plus a glass) won’t last long in your home. Donor: Father Frank Jindra Value: $24.00

504 Cooker and Cookbook This cooker can be used as a slow cooker or a stovetop for everyday cooking. You can also use the base as a light-duty grill. It is dishwasher safe. The cookbook has 5-ingredient favorites for slow cookers. Donor: Friend of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $38.00

505 Ham for You An 11-pound Farmland ham. This ham could come in handy for your Easter dinner this year! Donor: Ralston Keno Value: $40.00

506 Late Evening Basket This paperback thriller, “Before I Go to Sleep,” will keep you up all night! Good thing you can snack on tea and cookies while you read. Donor: Friends of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $25.00

507 Griller at Work #1 Yum yum – ready for a cookout: included in this package is meat from Omaha Steaks – 20 hamburgers and 20 hot dogs. Donor: Tim and Patty Svoboda Value: $50.00

508 Griller at Work #2 Yum yum – ready for a cookout: included in this package is meat from Omaha Steaks – 20 hamburgers and 20 hot dogs. Donor: Tim and Patty Svoboda Value: $50.00

509 Collectible Casserole This silver wire basket and Glasbake casserole collectible are ready for your green bean casserole – it even has the ingredients for you! Donor: Friends of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $20.00

510 Pizza! Pizza! Be the gourmet pizza chef in your neighborhood. Make your personal creations using this pizza stone and pizza peel. Donor: Joann Pechacek Value: $34.00

511 Time for Breakfast This package includes a 10” x 16” nonstick griddle, Aunt Jemima syrup, buttermilk pancake mix and a $15.00 HyVee gift card. Donor: Pat and Dale Cheloha Value: $50.00

512 Basket O’Barbecue Set of four stainless steel grill clips, Mr. Bar-B-Q beer can chicken roaster, Octopus sauce bottle, three-piece barbecue tool set, two flexible grilling skewers, stainless steel reusable barbeque sheet, nonstick grilling topper and a bottle of Texas Roadhouse rib seasoning. Donor: Friend of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $75.00

513 Patriotic Cooking This package includes a La Cucina three-pack sauté set of ceramic nonstick skillets, and red, white and blue quick drying microfiber kitchen towels and dishcloth scrubbers that are ideal for dusting and cleaning glassware. Donor: Friend of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $50.00

514 Where’s My Breakfast, Mom? Use this Cuisinart classic waffle maker to treat your brood to some yummy breakfast treats. Donor: Dougherty Family Value: $30.00

515 Picnic Plans? These plates, napkins, silverware and plate holders, along with a cooler, will help you to enjoy your next family picnic. The cute porcelain doll is just topping on the cake! Donor: Joann Pechacek Value: $50.00

516 Husker Snack Attack Pack This basket includes Beer Nuts, braided pretzels, veggie stix, Bugles and Slim Jims. But wait – there is more . . . add a Husker popcorn bucket and three packs of microwave popcorn, two 20-oz Huskers tumblers (handwash only) and a set of four vinyl Husker coasters. Have yourself a party! Donor: Kaufmans/Weatherfords Value: $70.00

Unusual Sports Trivia, Part 2

An incomplete forward pass in football used to earn teams a 15-yard penalty. Not only that, but if the pass was incomplete and never touched, the defense then took possession of the ball. This was all early in the 20th century before professional football existed and college football was the bee’s knees. Though many established coaches at the time regarded the forward pass as a rather wussy way to play, the lower levels of contact seen during passing plays may have saved lives. In 1905, there were 18 football fatalities between high school and college leagues.

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers once combined to form the Steagles. Due to so many of their players serving in the military during World War II, the Eagle and Steelers combined in 1943 to form one team called the Steagles. And the next year, the Steelers joined with the Chicago Cardinals for the same reason.

Olympic gold medals are actually made of silver. The 1912 Olympic Games were the last to include gold medals actually made of solid gold. Currently, the gold medals are 93 percent silver and six percent copper, leaving about one percent (or six grams) for the highly prized gold finish.

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FAMILY AND ENTERTAINMENT

600 Homemade Pies No need to bake for your special event, let Janice do it for you! Call ahead for your three homemade double-crust fruit pies. Must be used by December 15, 2016. Donor: Janice Meyer Value: $36.00

601 Classy Football Party Class up your football party with this Mariposa beaded luncheon napkin box with branded football napkin weight. Donor: Borsheims Value: $66.00

602 Snack and Wine Basket This cute basket includes two bottles of wine, fine chocolates, sausage, mixed nuts, crackers, plastic plates and two cloth napkins. Donor: John and Donna Vaida Value: $60.00

603 Wooden Pinball Style Baseball Game This is a table-top manual pinball game constructed primarily of wood. Three metal balls are used as the wooden “baseball bat” swings and determines hits and runs as singles, double, triples or home runs. Score cards are also provided to see how the home team is doing against the visiting team. Donor: Joann Pechacek Value: $30.00

604 Gone With the Wind Every “Gone With the Wind” fan will want this basket containing a DVD of the award-winning film and the books “On the Road to Tara – The Making of Gone With the Wind” and “The Golden Years,” an MGM posters book. Donor: Ann Root Value: $45.00

605 Strike It Groovy Grape T-Zone Bowling Ball This is a 13-lb. T-Zone Groovy Grape bowling ball in yellow, white and purple colors. If you don’t like the color or need a different weight ball, it can be exchanged for another T-Zone color or weight. Donor: Tom Kelley Bowling Pro Shop Value: $80.00

606 Premium Shuffle Board 4-in-1 Game Set This large wooden game set can be converted into large boards for four basic games: shuffle-puck, shuffle-board, checkers and tic-tac-toe. It may be used outdoors or indoors. All pieces for each of the four games are included. Donor: Joann Pechacek Value: $80.00

607 Bounce U Bounce U will be your kids’ new favorite place with this $25.00 gift certificate, five free Open Bounce sessions, awesome Bounce U goblet, Bounce U alumni t-shirt (size M) and Bounce U synch-sac. Donor: Bounce U Value: $75.00

608 Party Time! An afternoon of fun is right up your alley! This party pack from the Mark includes 60 minutes of bowling, shoe rental, two pitchers of pop and a large one topping pizza. You and five friends will have fun to spare here! Donor: The Mark Bowling Alley Value: $70.00

609 Hours of Entertainment Hours of entertainment are ahead of you with this basket! Snuggle in front of the fire to enjoy viewing the “Romero” DVD, as well as the “Praying for Priests,” “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist,” and “Walking with Mary” books. They are wonderful tools to draw you closer to Jesus. Donor: Ann Root Value: $56.00

You’ll be the envy of super-fans everywhere when you display the flag of your favorite team. Each of these flags measures 3 foot x 5 foot.

610 Nebraska Huskers Large “N” Flag Flag as described above. Donor: Tim and Sue Brousek Value: $35.00

611 Green Bay Packers Large “G” Logo Flag Flag as described above. Donor: Tim and Sue Brousek Value: $35.00

612 Kansas City Royals 2015 World Series Champion Flag Flag as described above. Donor: Tim and Sue Brousek Value: $35.00

613 Chicago Cubs Logo Flag Flag as described above. Donor: Tim and Sue Brousek Value: $35.00

614 Chicago Cubs “W” Flag Flag as described above. Donor: Tim and Sue Brousek Value: $35.00

615 New York Yankees Top Hat Design Flag Flag as described above. Donor: Tim and Sue Brousek Value: $35.00

616 Boston Red Sox Flag Flag as described above. Donor: Tim and Sue Brousek Value: $35.00

617 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Banner This banner measures 27” x 37” and features the Four Horsemen. Donor: Tim and Sue Brousek Value: $29.00

618 Nebraska Huskers Banner This is a wool 8” x 32” Heritage banner with the last four official logos of the University of Nebraska. Donor: Tim and Sue Brousek Value: $35.00

619 Defy Gravity Certificates Release your inner child! You’ll enjoy a great workout with four Defy Gravity Interactive Fun Park certificates and a Defy Gravity cup. Go ahead and jump! Donor: Defy Gravity Value: $45.00

620 Family Fun Basket Cold winter days mean indoor time for the family. This basket contains a mobile, dual-screen system with bonus game controller, games, “Wayne’s World” DVD, “42-The Jackie Robinson Story” DVD, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle t-shirt, football fleece blanket and Nike water bottle. It has something to delight everyone in the house! Donor: Mike and Debby Kaipust Value: $75.00

621 El Museo Latino Membership A one-year Family Membership that admits two adults and children or grandchildren under the age of 18 for an entire year can be yours! El Museo Latino presents temporary exhibitions as well as permanent collection exhibitions. In conjunction with exhibitions, the museum offers special lectures, gallery talks, art classes, dance and music classes, performances and concerts. Programs are offered in the visual and performing arts throughout the year. Donor: El Museo Latino Value: $50.00

622 Omaha’ Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Time at the zoo is always a wonderful way to spend a day! This package contains two adult and two child admissions. Enjoy all of the amazing exhibits our world class zoo has to offer. Donor: Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Value: $70.00 and Aquarium

623 Puddin’ and the Grumble Tickets Told through the eyes of a plucky 5th grader, Puddin’ and the Grumble is a new musical that fearlessly takes on hunger in our own community. Presented at the Johnny Carson Theatre at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, two tickets for the 7:00 p.m. show on March 18th will make for an uplifting evening. Donor: Lied Center for Performing Arts Value: $44.00

624 Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Looking to burn off some energy? Take a group to the trampoline park! Four 30-minute passes are just what you’ll need to cure yourself of cabin fever! Donor: Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Value: $40.00

625 Scattergories and Logo Party Keep those teenagers at home! They’ll be entertained with Scattergories and Logo Party games. Popcorn included! Donor: Amy Byrne and Sue Lee Value: $50.00

626 Ready to Party on Poker Night You’ll be set for a poker party with these four boxes of 100 poker chips, four beer glasses, four highball, four shot glasses, and an ice bucket, with decorated with a playing cards motif, a deck of cards and some cigars. Donor: Friends of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $40.00

627 Movie Night! You will be set for a fun evening with these sports movies: “Miracle,” “When the Game Stands Tall,” “Believe in Me,” “The Pride of the Yankees,” and “42 – The Jackie Robinson Story.” This package also includes some popcorn to enjoy while watching the movies. Donor: Friends of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $40.00

628 Junior Husker Bonanza This youth size football will provide hours of fun for your Junior Husker. After a big day of playing outside, take a nap with a Nebraska pillow and blanket. Donor: Joanna Pechacek Value: $50.00

629 Enjoy the Joslyn! Enrich your knowledge of the fine arts with two adult special exhibition passes to the Joslyn Art Museum. A lovely way to spend an afternoon! Donor: Joslyn Art Museum Value: $20.00

630 Opening Weekend Privileges Enjoy an Omaha Community Playhouse production on opening weekend! This gift certificate can be exchanged for two tickets to The Producers in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre, May 27-29, 2016. Reservations will be accepted beginning May 10, 2016. Donor: Omaha Community Playhouse Value: $80.00

631 Stir Up the Storm! Cheer for the Tripe-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals at Werner Park. Two passes to watch the Omaha Stormchasers for a total of four tickets to be used during the 2016 season will be a home run! (Regular season only, excludes April 7, May 6, July 3, September 5, concert dates and special events.) Donor: Omaha Stormchasers Value: $52.00

632 Be Our Guest! The Bellevue Little Theater wants you and your group to be their guests! Ten tickets are yours to use all at the same show or split between two shows. Choose Nunsense A-men (April 8-24) or Red White and Tuna (May 20-June 5). Both are guaranteed to entertain! Donor: Bellevue Little Theater Value: up to $240.00

Unusual Sports Trivia, Part 3

Japanese golfers carry hole-in-one insurance. In Japan, it is customary for golfers who’ve hit a hole-in-one to throw a celebration for their closest companions, though this can also be as simple as buying them all a celebratory gift. Nearly four million Japanese golfers carry golf insurance, paying a $65 premium every year for $3500 in coverage.

Former MLB catcher Harry Chiti was the first player ever to be traded for himself. Chiti was originally traded from the Cleveland Indians to the New York Mets for a “player to be named later,” but after 15 terrible games with the Mets, Chiti became that player and was shipped back to Cleveland.

The word “Soccer” is an 1800s slang term. “Soccer” comes from the abbreviation for “association,” or “assoc,” as in Football Association. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, it began as “socca,” then morphed into “socker,” and finally into “soccer.”

Every ball used in Major League Baseball is dirty. In order to take the slick factory sheen off and allow pitchers to get a better grip, Major League Baseball wipes down each baseball with mud from an undisclosed location on the Delaware River. And it’s been done this year for close to 75 years now.

There has never been a documented perfect March Madness bracket. Statistically speaking, you have a one in a 9.2 quintillion change of filling out a perfect bracket. One in 9,223,372,036,854,775,808 to be very, very exact. An autistic teenager from Illinois was perfect in his first two rounds in 2010 (a 1 in 13,460,000 feat), but alas did not go on to attain ultimate bracket perfection. And the incentive to do so got many, many dollars sweeter this year when billionaire Warren Buffet offered $1 billion (billion with a “b”) to anyone who fills out a perfect March Madness bracket.

JUST FOR YOU

700 Butterfly Necklace Transform your look with this captivating butterfly pendant. The blue and clear crystals form the wings and sparkle against a shimmery, silver body. Made of pure silver-plated metal with Montana blue and clear crystal stones, this necklace has a spring-ring closure and is on an 18" silver-plated cable chain. Donor: John and Donna Vaida Value: $42.00

701 Silver Earrings You’ll look beautiful wearing these lovely silver earrings. They are tassel drop earrings that are perfect for that special night out on the town! Donor: Friend of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $65.00

702 Pamper Me Pamper yourself with this basket of wine glasses, a bottle of wine and a gift certificate for $25.00 to the Nail Spa in LaVista. Donor: Mike and Debby Kaipust Value: $45.00

703 Medjugorje Rosary and a Movie Add these timeless additions to your collection – the rosary is made from Apparition hill stones directly from Medjugorje and the Therese DVD is in honor of Therese’s parents’ canonization on 10/18/2015. Donor: Ann Root Value: $47.00

704 Go Big Red! The Husker fans are here! Warm up with this XXXL Nebraska sweatshirt, beach towel and loofah. Donor: Joann Pechacek Value: $60.00

705 March Madness This basketball shot glass drinking game and Fireball cinnamon whiskey pairing will be a great addition to any March Madness party. Have fun cheering for your favorite team! Donor: Dan and Kris Placzek Value: $35.00

706 Office On the Go Create a traveling office for yourself with a Dockers business case. It is made of 840D twisted nylon and measures 16 ¾” x 12 ½” x 4 ½”. The top carry handle and removable adjustable padded non-skid shoulder pad make it comfortable to carry. Success starts here! Donor: Joann Pechacek Value: $100.00

707 Super Hero Basket Make that special super hero in your life feel like the Master of the Universe. This basket contains Justice League Superman, Green Lantern and Batman action figures, plus Marvel Avengers posters and Marvel Super Hero granola bars. Everything he’ll need to save the day! Donor: Dan and Kris Placzek Value: $50.00

708 Autographed Nebraska Football Helmet This would make a great present for any Husker fan – a Ridell full-size helmet, hand-signed by Tommy Armstrong #4. It will look great with your Nebraska football sports memorabilia collection! Donor: Jeff and Kathy Kaufman Value: $80.00

709 Lovely Bracelet This beautiful bracelet with a four-way religious medal will make a wonderful addition to your jewelry box. The mixed semi-precious stones (pearl, menatite, agate, howlite and obsidian) make this wristlet stunning! Donor: Alumna Amy Sempek-Eyre Value: $45.00

710 Car Accessories for the Avid Cub Fan Features a Chicago Cubs license plate frame, a Cubs keychain and air freshener. Donor: Rich and Marcie Brousek Value: $28.00

711 The Cutting Crew This basket contains a Hot Tools Professional turbo ionic salon blow dryer, featuring 1875 watts of power, variable ion output, lightweight finger diffuser, concentrator and pik. Also included is a three-pack of Matrix Volume Glam products and a $30 gift certificate to The Cutting Crew. Donor: The Cutting Crew Value: $100.00

712 Scarf Wardrobe Update your wardrobe with this collection of 10 fashion scarves. Whether you’re wearing your most casual outfits or an elegant ensemble, you’ll turn heads with graceful wraps and one-of-a-kind handcrafted infinity scarves. Keep them all for yourself or give some as gifts. The butterfly scarf hanger will keep your new accessories organized. Donor: Chris Johanek Boro Value: $110.00

713 Let Me Help, Dad! Your little tyke will feel proud of his work when he helps with his Little HandiWorker. This mini workbench with tools will make him feel just like Dad! Donor: Dougherty Family Value: $25.00

714 Gardener’s Bounty Are you prepared for gardening season? A fresh and clean cultivator, trowel and gardening gloves will help get your bounty in the ground in fashion. Donor: A Friend of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $20.00

715 Girls’ Hair Ties and Socks Your tween will be in fashion with this basket of girls’ hair ties and 15 pairs of low-cut silly socks. No need to match your socks here! Donor: Amy Byrne and Sue Lee Value: $25.00

716 Eats and Drinks for Sports Lovers A round scenic golf dish with salsa, chips and tequila in a football container plus some golf balls will make any party a fiesta! Donor: A Friend of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $50.00

717 Nutcracker Who collects nutcrackers? Add this University of Nebraska one to the collection on your mantle. Donor: Mike Pechacek Value: Priceless

718 Handyman’s Helpers The handyman around your house will appreciate having all of these tools together in this Stanley tool bag, including four Stanley tape measures, a plier set and a 10-piece screwdriver set. Donor: Sue Lee and Amy Byrne Value: $60.00

719 Medjugorje Special A bottle of holy water and a wooden rosary will enhance your personal prayer time. Donor: Patty Svoboda Value: Priceless

720 Wine and Accessories A special vintage Sts. Peter and Paul bottle of wine, two wine glasses, an automatic wine opener and wine chiller would make a terrific surprise for a close friend. Donor: Dale and Pat Cheloha Value: $40.00

721 Think Halloween #1 A Halloween watch to wear so you don’t turn into a pumpkin at the bewitching hour. Donor: Patty Svoboda Value: $10.00

722 Think Halloween #2 A Halloween watch to wear so you don’t turn into a pumpkin at the bewitching hour. Donor: Patty Svoboda Value: $10.00

723 Think Halloween #3 A Halloween watch to wear so you don’t turn into a pumpkin at the bewitching hour. Donor: Patty Svoboda Value: $10.00

724 Car Care Stay safe on the roads! Keep your car neat and clean with a center console organizer and make sure you are safe with an Emerson portable air compressor and a talking tire gauge. You’ll be grateful you have these! Donor: Friend of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: $40.00

725 It’s a Bud Light Night! A game night in is “on tap” with an eight-pack of Bud Light bottles and beer nuts. A set of Bud Light checkers will bring hours of enjoyment. Donor: Mike Pechacek Value: $35.00

726 Not Again! Next time your honey asks for a massage, hand over this Homedics Neck and Shoulder Massager (with heat) and save your hands the work. Donor: Dougherty Family Value: $30.00

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A big thank you goes out to Kevin O’Malley and the folks at Travel and Transport for sponsoring our Grand Raffle by donating two airline travel vouchers. Remember to see them for your future travel needs!!

727 History of the Tennis Racket This framed collector’s item is a shadow box wall hanging that measures 10” x 24” and features tennis memorabilia. Donor: Friend of Sts. Peter & Paul Value: Priceless

728 Collector’s Dream Your collector will love adding this die cast collectible 1/18th scale 1953 Chevy Bel Air to his collection. Donor: Mike Pechacek Value: Priceless

729 The Look of Summer Anxious for that summer glow? Get it early when you win one free month of all access to UV tanning beds and spray tanning. You’ll be ready for swimsuit season soon! Donor: Ashley Lynn’s dba Palm Beach Tan Value: $120.00

730 Wine Tasting for Two Enjoy a romantic time at James Arthur Vineyards with a wine tasting for two with a cheese and wine lovers’ picnic basket. The basket includes your choice of cheese, sausage and a loaf of French bread. No need to wait for picnic season – they are open all year round! Donor: James Arthur Vineyards Value: $22.00

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

800 For the Birds Spring is on the way!! Attract and welcome song birds to your yard with this unique bird house and easy-to-fill hanging finch feeder. A four pound bag of finch seed and two free-hanging bird seed bells are included. Donor: Kerry and Patty Rezek Value: $45.00

801 It’s Soccer Time This handmade, tied fleece soccer blanket features a soccer ball print on one side and bright red on the other side. It measures 48” x 84” and will look great on your soccer star’s bed or will be useful when sitting out in the cold watching a soccer game. Also included is a Wilson soccer ball. Donor: Donna Vaida Value: $70.00

802 Griller’s Gift Set This is a three-piece set of grilling utensils and includes a 5-in-1 tool containing tongs, spatula with prolonged edge, bottle opener, mitt and a marinade injector. There is also a 10-pound roll of Omaha Steaks ground beef for you to serve up to guests. Donor: Riley Pletka and Chloe, Hannah, Value: $60.00 Melanie & Sarah Andersen and Tim & Patty Svoboda

803 Kauffman Stadium Infield Dirt Coin Display Authentic Kansas City Royals infield dirt from Kauffman Stadium is embedded in the center of a minted bronze stadium coin measuring 39mm in diameter. The infield dirt coin is featured in a 3.5” x 5” engraved acrylic and displayed on a wooden stand with a custom nameplate. Donor: Matt and Annie Coco Value: $40.00

804 The Natural World Thomas D. Mangelsen’s book showcases 115 of the most important panoramic images out of a library of more than 20,000. This collection represents over 20 years making photographs with this medium. It spans six continents and crosses the northern- to the southern-most extremes of the Earth. These spectacular images take both an intimate and far-reaching look into the natural world that has inspired artists, conservationists and adventurers for centuries. The hardcover book measures 19” x 12” x 1 ½” and has 256 pages. Donor: Mangelsens Images of Nature Value: $75.00

805 Beach Days Your time sitting on the beach in this beach chair is only enhanced by the margaritas in your glasses and pitcher. Donor: Joann Pechacek Value: $90.00

806 Spring Spruce Up #1 Spruce up your yard and get it ready for those spring gatherings with three yards of mulch, delivered! An easy way to make your yard look like a million bucks! Donor: Sun Valley Landscaping Value: $175.00

807 Spring Spruce Up #2 Spruce up your yard and get it ready for those spring gatherings with three yards of mulch, delivered! An easy way to make your yard look like a million bucks! Donor: Sun Valley Landscaping Value: $175.00

GIFT CERTIFICATES

900 Community Newspaper Keep connected with a six-month subscription to the Papillion Times/La Vista Sun, Bellevue Leader, Ralston Recorder or Gretna Breeze newspapers. Donor: Suburban Newspapers Value: $28.25

901 Nebraska Furniture Mart This $25.00 gift card from Nebraska Furniture Mart is the perfect answer to help you find that “something special” for your home. Donor: Nebraska Furniture Mart Value: $25.00

902 SuperMercado This $50.00 gift card to SuperMercado will be SuperUseful when you are looking for unique food items for your weekly dinners. Donor: Nash Finch Value: $50.00

903 Upstream Brewing Company Dinner for two in the Old Market or West Omaha is covered with this gift certificate for $50.00 at Upstream Brewing Company. No need to worry about dishes tonight! Donor: Upstream Brewing Company Value: $50.00

904 Croatian Cultural Society Dinners I Tickets for four dinners at the Croatian Cultural Society. Donor: Croatian Cultural Society Value: $36.00

905 A Night a Harrah’s Need some time away? A one-night stay at Harrah’s Casino and Hotel in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is just what the doctor ordered. Valid for a weekday hotel stay: Sunday – Thursday. Enjoy your evening! Donor: Harrah’s & Horseshoe Casinos Value: $85.00

906 Movie Night for Two Enjoy a night at the movies with a friend and this package for two admissions, two medium soft drinks and two medium popcorns at Aksarben Cinema. Date night is taken care of for you! Donor: Aksarben Cinema Value: $40.00

907 A Royal Good Time Take me out to the ballgame! Enjoy a game played by the World Series Champions, the Kansas City Royals, at Kauffman Stadium. This item is for four vouchers redeemable for one ticket each for any Monday – Thursday 2016 regular season Royals home game in April through August, excluding Opening Day on April 3rd, and May 16-18, June 27-28, and August 29-31. Donor: Kansas City Royals Value: $60.00

908 Croatian Cultural Society Dinners II Tickets for four dinners at the Croatian Cultural Society. Donor: Croatian Cultural Society Value: $36.00

909 Fall Family Fun! Your fall just got better! Two general admission tickets to Vala’s Pumpkin Patch will start the season on the right foot. I can smell the pumpkin spice lattes already! Donor: Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Value: $35.34

910 Croatian Cultural Society Dinners III Tickets for four dinners at the Croatian Cultural Society. Donor: Croatian Cultural Society Value: $36.00

911 Durham Museum I A fun and educational day is all yours with a complimentary Family Day Pass to the Durham Museum. Each pass allows two adults and up to four children or grandchildren (under 21 years of age) admission to the museum for one day. Donor: Durham Museum Value: $50.00

912 Durham Museum II A fun and educational day is all yours with a complimentary Family Day Pass to the Durham Museum. Each pass allows two adults and up to four children or grandchildren (under 21 years of age) admission to the museum for one day. Donor: Durham Museum Value: $50.00

913 Croatian Cultural Society Dinners IV Tickets for four dinners at the Croatian Cultural Society. Donor: Croatian Cultural Society Value: $36.00

914 Omaha’ Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Time at the zoo is always a wonderful way to spend a day! This package contains two adult and two child admissions. Enjoy all of the amazing exhibits our world class zoo has to offer. Donor: Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Value: $70.00 and Aquarium

915 Very Important Putter Bid on two VIP cards to Woodland Hills Golf Course in Eagle, Nebraska. The winners of this package will receive 50% off green fees during VIP times, $10.00 off individual lessons and 20% off green fees outside of VIP times. A perfect gift for the Very Important Putter in your life! Donor: Woodland Hills Golf Course Value: $120.00

916 Lauritzen Gardens These four one-day admission passes are just the ticket for an enjoyable afternoon at Lauritzen Gardens. Use them one at a time for four solo outings or grab three friends and have a special time together. Donor: Lauritzen Gardens Value: $40.00

917 The Rose Theater Spend time at the historic Rose Theater when you purchase this set of four tickets to a public show through May 7, 2017. An enjoyable time will be had by all! Donor: The Rose Theater Value: $72.00

918 Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Looking to burn off some energy? Take a group to the trampoline park! Four 30-minute passes are just what you’ll need to cure yourself of cabin fever! Donor: Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Value: $40.00

919 Omaha’ Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium A day at the zoo awaits you with these four complimentary admission passes. Donor: Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Value: $80.00 and Aquarium

920 Kicking Tigers #1 This gift certificate entitles you to one free month of classes in any available Kicking Tigers Martial Arts program. New students only. Expires on 6/30/2016. Donor: Kicking Tigers USA Taw Kwon Do Value: $169.00

921 Kicking Tigers #2 This gift certificate entitles you to two free months of classes in any available Kicking Tigers Martial Arts program. New students only. Expires on 6/30/2016. Donor: Kicking Tigers USA Taw Kwon Do Value: $338.00

922 Kicking Tigers #3 This gift certificate entitles you to three free months of classes in any available Kicking Tigers Martial Arts program. New students only. Expires on 6/30/2016. Donor: Kicking Tigers USA Taw Kwon Do Value: $507.00

Random Sports Trivia

Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand.

Major League Baseball umpires are required to wear black underwear while on the job in case they split their pants.

The first puck ever used in a hockey game was a frozen piece of cow crap.

It takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year’s supply of footballs.

The average life span of an MLB baseball is five to seven pitches.

More than 1,800 medals are awarded at the Olympics.

If a horse wins a race “hands down” it means the jockey never raised his whip during the race.

A perfect game in baseball is one in which the same player pitches the entire game without allowing any player of the opposing team to reach first base.

Fishing is the biggest participant sports in the world.

More than 100 million people hold hunting licenses.

Soccer is the most attended or watched sport in the world.

The home team must provide the referee with 36 footballs for each National Football League game.

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PRAYER FOR OUR PARISH

God our Father, pour out the gifts of the Holy Spirit and let Him work through the hearts of all our parishioners.

Help us to be unified as a parish family.

Strengthen us as we seek Your guidance.

Keep us focused as we build “For the Honor and Glory of God.”

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.