SAINT ROBERT BELLARMINE PARISH 11802 Pacific Street • Omaha, NE 68154 www.stroberts.com PASTOR: FR. DONALD SHANE ASSOCIATE PASTOR: FR. MICHAEL VOITHOFER WEEKEND CELEBRANT: FR. ANDY ALEXANDER, S.J. MASS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY: VIGIL SUNDAY: WEEKDAYS: 8:30 AM 5:30 PM 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM 6:30 AM 8:30 AM 5:30 PM CONFESSIONS: SATURDAYS: 4:00 - 5:30 PM 7:30 - 8:30 PM THURSDAYS: (BEFORE 1ST FRIDAY) 4:30 - 5:30 PM 7:00 - 8:00 PM PARISH OFFICE HOURS: May 6 , 2012 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS PARISH REGISTRATION: Fifth Sunday of Easter REGISTER AT THE PARISH OFFICE DURING DAILY HOURS AFTER MASS IN THE SACRISTY OR AT STROBERTS.COM PARISH DIRECTORY PARISH INFORMATION PARISH STAFF Pastor...................................................... Father Donald Shane Associate Pastor ................................... Fr. Michael Voithofer Weekend Celebrant ........................ Fr. Andy Alexander, S.J. Deacons ........................................................................................ Thomas Murphy, Larry Sampier, Michael Fletcher Jack Miller, and Joe Laird Parish Secretary ............................................... Barb Borgeson Parish Receptionist .......................................... Mary Stevens Coordinator Parish Events & Activities............... Dick Bené Director of Liturgy ..........................................Veronica Fareri Principal of St. Robert’s School ...................... Sandra Suiter Director of Religious Education And Youth Ministry ......................................... Debbie Marcil Business Manager .................................... Dennis Zimmerman Director of Stewardship ......................................Mary Buttell MASS SCHEDULE WEBSITE To add/change information go to: [email protected]. Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 1:30 p.m. We are happy to make special arrangements to baptize any time to accommodate your family. To make arrangements, please call the parish office at 402-333-8989. Saturday ............................... 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (vigil) Sunday.................... 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. Weekday ................................ 6:30, 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. DEVOTIONS Perpetual Adoration ................................................ 24 hours In the Adoration Chapel Nocturnal Adoration ......10:00 p.m. - 6:45 a.m. on Saturday before the first Sunday of the month Perpetual Help ................ ..Tuesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass Rosary .......................................... Monday-Friday 7:55 a.m. CONFESSIONS Saturdays ................................ 4:00-5:30 and 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday (before 1st Friday)...4:30-5:30 and 7:00-8:00 p.m. BAPTISMS BULLETIN SEND ITEMS TO: [email protected] AND [email protected]. MARRIAGES A date must be set at least eight months before the wedding. If either party is under 19, more notice must be given. OFFICES Parish (11802 Pacific St.) ............................. 402-333-8989 School (11900 Pacific St.)............................. 402-334-1929 Religious Education (11900 Pacific St.) ...... 402-333-1959 Extended Care (11802 Pacific St.) ............. 402-334-4842 FAX (Church) .................................................... 402-333-5489 SICK CALLS Communion calls will be made to those confined at home. Notify the priests at once in case of serious illness. The priests will visit members of the parish in the hospital if informed of their confinement. PERPETUAL ADORATION ~ ADORERS NEEDED: READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: 4 - 5 a.m. 5 - 6 p.m. Joann Holtz - 402-630-2702 ~ [email protected] Monday: Joan Hautzinger - 402-445-0303 May 6, 2012 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 Monday: Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/ 1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17 Tuesday: 4 - 5 a.m. 9 - 10 a.m. Suzie Lawler - 402-492-9749 Wednesday: Theresa Howell - 402-334-9634 Thursday: 2 - 3 a.m. Beth Jareske - 402-431-0505 Friday: Regina Minton - 402-333-7274 Kate Brennan - 402-333-6086 Saturday: 3 - 4 a.m. 6 - 7 p.m. Cathy Piotrowski - 402-333-9333 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and everyone that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.” - Jn 15:1-2 2 EARN FREE MONEY FOR ST ROBERTS SCHOOL Box Tops for Education – Clip the official coupon from participating General Mills products. Drop them in the boxes at the back of Church or turn them into your homeroom teacher. Refer to the St Roberts Home & School website for additional ways to earn free money for the school!!! Contact Cathy Vierregger @ 402-964-2335 or Kathleen Winkelbauer @ 697.9472 with questions. MASS INTENTIONS PLEASE PRAY FOR For the Week of May 7 through May 13 Monday 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. † † † Gary Jardee John Holloway Donald Cavaleri † † † Hilz/Vesely Families Bruna Rissi ~ Anniversary Dick & Bob Kinkaid Long Term: Jean Bauldwin, Samuel Ancona, Bob Cripe, Marty & Robert Scheiblhofer, Marjorie Boulden, Marty K, Kathleen Scheiblhofer, Bill McEvoy, Molli Gerstner Surdell, Kathleen McEvoy, Ann Peterson, Jack Wadzinski, Lisa C, Dawn Alter, Catherine Lauver, Donna Hoing, Eugene Pibal, Al Inhen, Donald Pavelka, Debra Pham, Michael Lynne, Mary Boeding, Pam, Cynthia McCormack, Patricia Kazakoff, Jan Carson, Braden, Dick Alexander, Jean & Dean Rowe, Walter Onisk, Michele Mingione, Margaret Evans, Doug H, Chester M, Larry Reid, Caroline Roehrig, Dick Starr, Kyle, Janice McNickle, Sharon Marco, Melissa, Jack Kacin, Stacey Jurek, John Palais, John Clark, Bob Linenberger, Ron Nimps, Thomas Cingel, J. Patrick Green, Robin C, Robert Healey, Mary Ann Tillotson, Susan H, Courtney, Christopher Engelbert, James Baudo, Robert McKeone, James Thibodeau, Robert Carstensen, Roxanne Nolan, Jean Hoffman, Mary McQuin, Vince P, Robert McKeone, Josette Liebl, and all those who are in need of our prayers. Call the parish office at 402-333-8989 by Monday p.m. to place names on the prayer list for the following Sunday. † Frank & Mary Torczon † James Kettering Unit Mass 5:30 p.m. † Alvin & Hilda Steffes Religious Ed Closing Mass/May Crowning Thursday 6:30 a.m. † Bill Sauser 8:30 a.m. † Jack Greene All School Mass/May Crowning 5:30 p.m. † Bernard Redding Friday 6:30 a.m. † Jack Marcil 8:30 a.m. Robert Healy ~ Special Intention 5:30 p.m. † Vernon O’Connor Saturday 8:30 a.m. † Deacon Bill Fell 2:00 p.m. Wedding: Joe Selzle & Danielle Kreher 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Confessions Remember in your Prayers Our Deceased Susan Seitz Arlene Albaugh, mother of Carol Manning, grandmother of TC Manning S i x t h S u nd a y o f E a s te r 5:30 p.m. May Crowning all Sunday Masses 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Confessions Sunday 7:00 a.m. Blessings 8:00 a.m. For 9:30 a.m. all our Mothers 11:00 a.m. Living and Deceased 12:30 p.m. Happy Mothers’ Day Sunday, May 6 ~ Fifth Sunday of Easter DONUT Sunday ~ Bake Sale ~ Pantry Sunday 5:00 p.m. Senior Mass & Reception Monday, May 7 9:15 a.m. Heart Of Jesus Prayer Group, Guild Room 1:00 p.m. Prayer Group, Guild Room 3:15 p.m. STAC/7th Grade, Meeting Room #2 6:30 p.m. Alzheimer's Support, Meeting Room #1 Tuesday, May 8 8:00 a.m. Mercy High Retreat, Mainelli Center 6:00 p.m. Liturgy, Parish Office 6:30 p.m. K of C, Meeting Room #3 Wednesday, May 9 2:30 p.m. Kindergarten Program, West Gym 5:30 p.m. Religious Ed Closing Mass/May Crowning/Pizza 7:00 p.m. Cardinal Adventure, Meeting Room #2 III Joe Selzle & Danielle Kreher II Matt Vanderwerff & Erin Toohey 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. I Jeff Wright & Theresa Merwald JUAN DIEGO FOOD PANTRY Sacks filled with non perishable items are DUE TODAY, May 6th, by 12:30 p.m. for the Juan Diego food pantry. St. Robert’s is their largest contributor, so it is with many thanks that these monthly gifts are welcomed by the Juan Diego Center. Thank you St. Robert’s parishioners! 3 Youth Group, Community Room ENDOW Meeting Room #4 Thursday, May 10 8:30 a.m. All School Mass/May Crowning 2:45 p.m. STAC Club, Meeting Room #1 Friday, May 11 7:00 a.m. Friday Morning Prayer Group, Meeting Room #1 9:00 a.m. Legion of Mary, Meeting Room #1 6:30 p.m. Family Ministry/Rosary Saturday, May 12 May Crowning/5:30 p.m. Mass/EPS Rose Sale following Sunday, May 13 Sixth Sunday of Easter Happy Mother’s Day May Crowning at all Masses F R O M O U R PA S TO R 1. CONGRATULATIONS to SANDY SUITER who has been named Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic School Administrator of the Year for Omaha. Our motto has been “Becoming Leaders of All to Christ.” Each year we have worked hard to provide an excellent education in all academic areas and to continue to strive for excellence. Our goal is to have each student experience self-worth and the unique personal love of Jesus for them. We strive to motivate our students to use their unique gifts while respecting the gifts of their fellow-students. The success of our students in High School is a testimony to the fine education they receive at St. Robert’s. We are very proud and grateful to have excellent teachers who love their teaching vocation and seek to give their best to our students. Every member of our faculty first and foremost lives their faith and is motivated by the truth that Jesus is the head of our school family and is the center of our life. Our School boasts gratitude for our Catholic Faith and the privilege we have of living our faith day to day. We have been blessed to have Sandy as our St. Robert Bellarmine School Principal for the past 12 years. Sandy and her husband Jim are parents of 4 children Sarah, a nurse at Children’s Hospital, Becca, a student at UNO and completing a Special Education Degree, Jimmy, a student at UNO and Amanda, a Senior at Skutt High School. . Sandy and Jim and their children are members of St. Robert’s Parish Family. Sandy’s daughter Becca shares her gifts as a special education teacher in our Religious Education Program. Congratulations Sandy! This is a very distinguished honor and well deserved. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family. May you continue to inspire our teachers to love our students, to love their vocation as teachers, and to glorify our Lord by living your vocation so beautifully. Our parish family and our school family congratulate you and thank God for you! We are so proud of you! 2. CONGRATULATIONS TO JUDY ERDEI, St. Robert Bellarmine Parish 2012 “WOMAN OF YEAR.” This past Thursday Judy received the “Woman of the Year Award” from Archbishop George Lucas at the annual Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Luncheon. Judy has a remarkable record of sharing her gifts with others and promoting the good of our parish and programs of the Archdiocese. Judy serves on our New Member Welcome Committee, is an active member of Guild Circle #3, “Been There Done That,” regularly helps with funeral dinners, assisted with the Guild Morning Lenten Day of Reflection, is a member of Catholic Daughters, a Perpetual Adorer, organized and promoted monthly Book Club Meetings, organized Knights of Columbus Pilgrimages for the last ten years which has been a wonderful fund-raiser for the works of our Knights. Judy has especially distinguished herself promoting the sanctity of life as an active member of Essential Pregnancy Services. The past two years she has served on the Board of Directors and received the “Spirit of EPS Award” in 2010. Judy has remarkable enthusiasm and joy-filled personality and has made her a wonderful instrument of God’s love and special gift to St. Robert’s. Congratulations Judy! We are both proud of you and grateful to you. God bless you and George and all the members of your family! 3. GLUTEN FREE HOSTS: Several people have asked us if they could receive Holy Communion with Gluten-Free hosts. Doctors had advised them that they should not receive regular Communion hosts at Mass. We are happy to provide gluten-free hosts ( .005% wheat) approved by the Church. We would ask that those who require Gluten-Free Hosts would stop by the sacristy before Mass to inform us so we can take provide gluten-free hosts for you. Please use the main aisle when receiving Holy Communion and point to the server holding the cup containing the gluten-free hosts. God Bless You! Fr. Don TODAY…….DONUT SUNDAY Join us Today for fellowship and Donuts after the 7:00, 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Masses, Sunday, May 6th. Everyone welcome! BAKE SALE & FACE PAINTING Support our Student Council with the purchase of some baked goods. Proceeds to benefit Father Kizito, from St. Wenceslaus Parish, and his mission in his homeland to build classrooms for the children in Garam, Nigeria. PRO LIFE EVENTS for Mothers’ Day EPS Annual ~ “A Rose for Life” Donation Drive Next weekend, Knights of Columbus members will have available long stem roses after all Masses for a donation of only $5. Your support assists the vital work of Essential Pregnancy Services, a local center which helps expectant women choose life for their little ones and protect precious babies in our community. MOTHER'S DAY BILLBOARDS Show your support for motherhood and life by donating toward pro-life billboards in the Omaha area. Billboards are sponsored by Nebraskans United for Life and Pro Life Across America and will be displayed throughout the month of May. Please send your donation to Nebraskans United for Life, 143 South 38th Street, Omaha, NE 68131. Checks should be made payable to Nebraskans United for Life 4 and be marked “billboards”. Thank you! St. Robert's Pro-life committee RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YOUTH MINISTRY St. Robert’s Weekly Offering “A Christian steward is one who receives God’s gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in a responsible and accountable manner, shares them in justice and love with others, and returns them with increase to the Lord” US Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Stewardship Weekly Parish Operations Goal $45,000 Weekly Sunday Envelopes Received $32,577 Weekly Established Gifts and Special Collections Religious Education Our May Crowning Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m. Our 8th grade students will crown Mary. Following the Mass will be a celebration in the Mainelli Center with pizza and a retirement cake for Fr. Don. All Religious Education families are invited. Youth Ministry High school youth join us for VBS Meeting on Wednesday, May 9, from 7 – 9 p.m. Worlds of Fun – Middle and High School Youth are invited to a day of fun at Worlds of Fun on Tuesday, June 5. Chartered buses will leave our parking lot at 7 a.m. and return at 9:30 p.m. The cost for the trip is $60 which includes entrance in park, lunch, and the bus ride. Registration forms are online or call 402-333-1959. Hurry, space is limited on the bus! High School Senior Night! The Senior Mass and Pot Luck Dinner is tonight, May 6, at 5:00 p.m. Please bring a dish to share for dinner. Vacation Bible School !! Registrations are now being taken for VBS! Registration forms are on the website or call 402-333-1959. VBS will be June 25 – 29. There are two sessions, 9 – 12 p.m. or 1 – 4 p.m. The cost is $40 for the week which includes t-shirt, snacks, activity book, Bible Buddies, science experiments, and so much more. The theme this year is SKY, where everything is possible with God. We are also registering volunteers to help with VBS. Volunteer forms are online. Recycle this Weekend! The can-pak truck will be in the South/West Parking Lot this weekend. Please bring aluminum cans to be recycled. If placing cans in grocery bags, please flatten the cans to fill the bag to maximum capacity. Please make sure the cans are emptied. Nothing can be in them. Thank you! Catholic Charities Building Fund Msgr. Kerwin Foundation Easter Gift and Memorial Acknowledgements We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to families and individuals for memorials and financial gifts to Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish. May God continue to bless you and your families for sharing your gifts and in remembering your loved ones by giving to our parish. Prayer Garden Endowment Fund This endowment was established to maintain and replenish the prayer garden. This would include the purchase of plants, flowers, and capital improvements (pumps, lights, etc.) Donations to this fund will allow the garden to continue to be the inspiration of God’s presence in the beauty of nature. NEW LIFE GROUP - WIDOWS & WIDOWERS New Members Welcome When: Sunday, May 20th Where: Millard Roadhouse 13325 Millard Ave, Millard, NE PLEASE call your reservations in so WE won't have to call you. Bernice Renken Gerry Hill Marilyn Montoya 402-333-6765 402-334-5182 402-493-7288 Looking for the opportunity to make a real difference ? K N I G H T S O F C O LU M BU S Would you consider becoming a Mentor to a young mother? Catholic Charities, Elizabeth Ann Seton Mentoring Moms Program, is looking for “Mentoring Moms” to provide one-on-one mentoring support to pregnant and parenting women. The Mentor’s role is to be a friend, someone who listens, encourages, supports and models positive parenting skills. Catholic Charities invites you to consider giving of your time and talents to make a difference in the life of a child. Interested? Call Kathy at 829-9289 or e-mail [email protected] ANNUAL TOOTSIE ROOLL DRIVE St. Robert's Knights of Columbus Annual Tootsie Roll Drive will be after all Masses THIS WEEKEND. All donations support those with intellectual disabilities. Thank you for your support! S T . V INCENT DE P AUL May 5th and 6th ~ Spring Cleaning ---The St. Vincent de Paul truck is scheduled to be in our parking lot this weekend to accept your donations of clothing and small household items. "Bundle Sunday" is the old name for this event , but the items do not need to be in bundles. Bring them in bags or boxes. If you have large items to donate, advise SVDP helpers and a driver will set up a pickup at your home during the following week. The truck will be open before and after all Masses. Thank You. REMINDER...PRAYER GARDEN will be closed on Saturday, May 12th for spring plantings! $ 3,421 $ 655 $ 433 $ 420 5 Fathers and Sons Together, June 23 - 24, 2012, a retreat focusing on growth into manhood for sons ages 1115 and their fathers, Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler. Opportunities for open communication and mutual learning in light of the Catholic tradition. Talks, Mass, fatherson games and hayrack ride included. More information at www.fathersandsonsforever.org. Register early at (402) 352-8819 or [email protected]. CHURCH SECURITY PATROL The patrol schedule is now on the website under “schedules”. Call Pat Dugan at 334-1993 if you have any questions. The Black Patrol Bags are in the Ushers Closet. May 12, Saturday May 13, Sunday 5:15 p.m. ‘till lot empties 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 11 a.m. ‘till lot empties Larry Horbach Nicholas Johnson Billy Johnston Craig Koehler June Jamboree/ Silent Auction VOCATIONS ‘31’ CLUB: May These members offer their prayers for Vocations on the days indicated. 7th 8th 9 th 10th Joyce Duffy Pat Gross Judy Hall Paul McCandless Judy Sampier Ellie Seward John Clark John Eden Mary McFadden Taylor Sterba Dick Hautzinger Cathy Piotrowski Mary Ann Horkan John Lingo Pat & Al Menghini Vern & Jan Ohlinger 11th 12th 13th Please join us at Holy Ghost Catholic Church on Sunday June 3rd from 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. for our annual June Jamboree (Church Festival). Our event features a huge Silent Auction, raffles for cash prizes and a Harley Davidson motorcycle, Rides, Food, and Games. We’re easy to find at the corner of 52nd & Q Streets. See you there! **Free shuttle transportation starting at 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. from Horseman’s Park at 66th & Q Street.** Steve Wunderlich Ann Bauer Dick Bene Helen Cook Carol Corey Jim Hyland Helen Cook Dee Fell Larry Sampier Susan Willrodt Ellie Wingender Carolyn Burns Dick & Joanie Hautzinger Dan & Jenni Owens Rose Kuhry Register today for our June 9 run & walk! For serious runners to family walkers: every participant makes a difference: you will help fill our 3 food pantries (St. Martin de Porres, Juan Diego Center, St. Joseph’s in Walthill) as well as assist in funding our mobile pantries. Saturday, June 9, 2012 ConAgra Campus to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge Free parking to the first 300 cars in ConAgra lot 31 CLUB ~ A Unique Club ~ No rules/Meetings/Fees You are invited to join ~ Just choose one day in the month to offer your prayers for vocations. Call Mary Ann at 402333-7420 and leave a message. She’ll return your call. Schedule 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. New Registration only 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Check in (for T-shirt) 9:15 a.m. 5K Run/Walk Begins 9:30 a.m. 1 mile Walk Begins DRIVERS ALWAYS NEEDED Contact Arlis - 402-444-6766 Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging Registration Fees Adult $25.00 ~ Student (7-17) $15.00 Child Under 7 FREE (T-Shirt $5) Sponsored by Catholic Charities ~ More information at www.ccomaha.org or call 402-829-9260. EAST 104: Sebby, Huerta, Shimerda/Greisch, Kanne, Williams, WEST 105: Wegman, Faith Christian, Catholic Daughters, Doyle, FDR, COMMUNITY EVENTS SUNDAY ~ MAY 6 MARK YOUR CALENDARS Father Don Shane's retirement party will be held Tuesday evening, June 19, 2012, at St. Robert's. Food will be served ~ Adults only More details to follow in the weeks ahead. th St. Joan of Arc (74th & Hascall St.) PASTA (Spaghetti) DINNER ~ 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m. Adults/$8.50 ~ Children/$4.25 ************ Assumption Parish Czech Festival Dinner Czech Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. School gym ~ 23rd & ‘U’ Streets. Dinners: Duck/$10 ~Pork/$9 dinners includes kraut & all the trimmings with homemade dumplings and kolache. Bake Sale - Quilt Raffle - Take outs ************** FRIDAY ~ MAY 11th ~ ALSO... We are looking for pictures of Fr. Don with families from our parish or at parish events for his retirement video. Pictures can be either digitally sent to [email protected] or bring them to the Religious Education Office to be scanned and returned to you. Thank you!! 4 - 8 p.m. HOLY GHOST PARISH/SCHOOL FUNDRAISER 5219 South 53rd Street, Omaha Fried Chicken Dinner DINNERS: 4 pc/$10.00 ~ 2 pc/$7.00 STRIP MEAL: 2 pc/$4.00 ~ 4 pc/$6.00 (Includes mashed Potato/Gravy, Vegetable, Roll, Pop) Take Outs Available! Frank Honig Jeffrey Horner James Johnson John Kellogg, Jr. 6 Please pray for: All of Our Servicemen ~ Servicewomen Their families And those who are dedicated to serving our country and maintaining our freedoms.
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