ST. WENCESLAUS
CATHOLIC CHURCH
January 29, 2017
4th Sunday in ordinary time
15353 Pacific Street, Omaha, NE 68154
Telephone: 402-330-0304
Parish Office Fax: 402-330-1476
www.stwenceslaus.org
Rev. Tom Bauwens, Pastor–[email protected]
Rev. Francis Nigli, Associate [email protected]
Rev. Ron Wasikowski, Senior Associate [email protected]
TODAY...Preschool, High 5 and Kindergarten Open House!
All prospective St. Wenceslaus families are welcome to come to our preschool and
kindergarten Open House on Sunday, January 29th from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM.
Classrooms will be open to visit and teachers and administrators will be here to
answer any questions you may have regarding registering your incoming preschooler or
kindergartener. We hope to see you then!
This Jesus Challenges Me, Song/prayer of Padre Zezinho, SCJ.
“I am furious, and He tells me Forgive! I am afraid, and He tells me Take courage! I have doubts, and He says to me
Have confidence! I feel restless, and He says to me Be calm! I prefer to go my own way, and He says Come and follow Me!
I make my own plans, and He says to me Forget about them! I aim towards material goods, and He says Leave them behind!
I want security, and He says I Promise you absolutely nothing! I like to live my own life, and He says Lose your life!
I believe I am good, and He tells me Good is not sufficient! I like to be the boss, and He says Serve!
I like to command others, and He says Obey! I like to understand, and He says Believe! I like clarity, and He speaks in Parables.
I like poetry, and He speaks to me in Realities. I like my tranquillity, and He likes me to be Disturbed.
I like violence, and He says Peace be with you! I draw sword, and He says Put that away!
I think of revenge, and He says Offer the other cheek! I speak of order, and He says I have come to bring the sword!
I choose hatred, and He says Love your enemies! I try to sow harmony, and He says I have come to cast fire upon the earth!
I like to be the greatest, and He says Learn to be as small as a child! I like to remain hidden, and He says Let your light shine!
I look at the best place, and He says Sit in the last bench! I like to be noticed, and He says Pray in your room behind locked doors.
NO.... I don't understand this Jesus. He provokes me. He confuses me.
Like so many of His disciples, I too, would like to follow another Master who would be more certain and less demanding.
But I experienced almost the same as Peter: "I do not know of anyone else WHO HAS THE WORDS OF ETERNAL LIFE!"
St. Wenceslaus has started a CANCER SUPPORT GROUP! We
will meet the THIRD Wednesday of the month from
4:00-5:30 PM. The facilitators are two nurses, Mary
Eileen Andreasen and Bev Vazzano. This is guaranteed to be
a loving, supportive, light-hearted group. Join us or let
someone with cancer know about this group! All are
welcome. The burden is lighter when we share the journey
together. Questions, call Mary Eileen at 402-991-3425.
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect
them as they protect us. Bless them and their families
for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of
need. And give us peace. We ask this in the name of
Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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Please attend the Knights of Columbus Pancake
Breakfast TODAY supporting Pro-Life activities of
our Council including Bethlehem House and
Essential Pregnancy Services. These services provide
needed assistance for young women and men faced
with decisions. Pregnancy can be difficult, confusing and lonely. These
organizations are there to help them find the information needed to make
the right choice. Your freewill donation will go to support this
important work of charity in our community. We are a very fortunate
parish so please support those who have not been blessed with as many
resources. Enjoy parish fellowship with famous K of C pancakes, eggs
and sausage breakfast with a special topping for the kids pancakes.
Drinks are included and we will be serving from 8:00 AM till noon. We
are a very blessed parish and by attending and contributing you will be
supporting our greater community. God Bless.
ST. WENCESLAUS
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Friends,
I made a mistake in
last week’s bulletin — it is
TODAY that the Knights
of Columbus have their
pancake breakfast to support pro-life activities at the
parish. Thank you for the support you give to the Knights;
they do excellent service, and many works of Charity.
We are beginning Catholic Schools Week here at St.
Wenceslaus. St. Pat’s in Elkhorn, St. Stephen the Martyr,
St. Vincent de Paul and ourselves are all about the same
size — roughly 850 children each; and yet I think we
provide an excellent preparation for high school and
beyond, as well as truly trying to infuse in the children’s
lives a sense of the wonder and awe of being a child of
God. Celebrate the Good News that is happening in our
parish, as well as our school.
I leave at 0-dark-thirty on Tuesday for the Holy Land.
I am traveling with 48 other pilgrims — most from this
parish — to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and to
experience the grace of the Holy Land. I will be posting
daily at www.facebook.com/frtomb; this is my Facebook
page and will have pictures as well as reflections.
Jerusalem is 7 hours ahead of us, so keep track of what
your fellow parishioners are experiencing, as well as keep
all of us in prayer. I promise I will do the same.
One of the first Masses I will be celebrating is at
the monastery of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel; this is the home
of the brown scapula. I will purchasing a few, but if you
want me to pick you one up, text me your name at
402-661-0817. God bless.
Fr. Tom
MONDAY—January 30, 2017
6:45 a.m.
+Tim Pawloski
8:30 a.m.
+Art & +Bernice Kreikemeier
5:30 p.m.
+Augustine Medina
TUESDAY—January 31, 2017
6:45 a.m.
For the family of +Jackson Arens
8:30 a.m.
Ints. of the Priests of our Parish
5:30 p.m.
+Kathy Petrini
WEDNESDAY—February 1, 2017
6:45 a.m.
+Marguerite Wisniewski
8:30 a.m.
+Martin Caliendo
5:30 p.m.
Int. of Jean Carrica
THURSDAY—February 2, 2017
6:45 a.m.
+Tim Pawloski
8:30 a.m.
+Ida Francavilla
5:30 p.m.
+Brad Lindahl
FRIDAY—February 3, 2017
6:45 a.m.
+Merle and +Marvene Gubbels
8:30 a.m.
Int. of Marguerite Whetstone
SATURDAY—February 4, 2017
8:30 a.m.
+Molly Stevens
5:00 p.m
+Josephine McLaughlin
6:30 p.m.
Int. of Jean Carrica
SUNDAY—February 5, 2017
7:30 a.m.
+Ruth Reinig
9:00 a.m.
+Shelly Billerbeck
10:30 a.m.
+Terri Wilcox
12:00 p.m.
+Ruth Reinig
5:30 p.m.
People of the Parish
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 celebrating the Mass
announced at Mass time there is a change.
See page 10 about exciting news about
St. Wenceslaus half day or full day
Kindergarten. You have options to
select the best Kindergarten experience
for your child/children!
Benjamin, Katlynn & Henry Rush
Mary Bailey
Readings for the Week of January 29, 2017
Zep 2:3; 3:12-13/Ps 146/1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 5:112a
Monday:
Heb 11:32-40/Ps 31/Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday:
Heb 12:1-4/Ps 22/Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday:
Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Ps 103/Mk 6:1-6
Thursday:
Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or
2:22-32
Friday: Heb
13:1-8/Ps 27/Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Ps 23/Mk 6:30-34
Next Sunday:
Is 58:7-10/Ps 112/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16
Sunday:
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MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday…………………………………………5:00 PM, 6:30 PM
Sunday.……...….7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Daily
Monday-Friday.…………………………………………6:45 AM
Monday-Thursday..……...……….…………………… 5:30 PM
Monday-Saturday.………………………………………8:30 AM
Holy Days
Vigil (evening before)…………….……………………..5:30 PM
6:45 AM, 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM
SACRAMENTS
Baptism: Pre-baptism orientation is required. Please schedule prior
to the child’s birth. Call 402-330-0304 ext. 0 for dates and times.
Matrimony: Make arrangements at least 6 months in advance.
Call 402-330-0304 ext. 0 for information.
Reconciliation: Monday through Thursday 5:00 to 5:25 PM.
Saturdays after the 8:30 AM Mass and 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM or by
appointment.
SUNDAY
JANUARY 29, 2017
Ministry Schedule for February 4—5
Saturday, 5:00 PM
PRIEST: Fr. Ron
SAC:
Cathy Kulus
DEA :
Joe Kulus
EMHC: Judy Alley, Bob Ludvik, Mindy Boone-Eggertsen,
Marti Monnig, Sue Ludvik, Matt Smith, Gina Pick,
Mike Pick, Terry Boer, Bob Braun, Tina Braun, Jim Haiar,
Linda Haiar, JoAnn Abt
LEC :
Cathy Huber, Jeanne Schinstock
SER :
Sean Bean, Gavin Brummund
HOS :
Team 1: Ron Watton, Sandy Watton, 3 MORE NEEDED
Saturday, 6:30 PM
PRIEST: Fr. Francis
SAC:
Gary Venhaus
EMHC: Olivia Stanek, Amy Stanek, Mark Stanek
LEC :
Dan Brabec, Steve Seiker
SER :
Ella Francl, Joey Heavican
HOS:
Team 5: Lisa Meister, Randy Meister, 2 MORE NEEDED
Sunday, 7:30 AM
PRIEST: Not Available
SAC:
Margie Hladik
EMHC: April Hoffman, Jean Hastings, Dick Kusmierski
LEC :
Patrick Brennan, Jerry Hoffman
SER :
Mitchell Krause, Nick Wilson
HOS:
Team 8: Carol Charvat, John Christopherson,
Pat Christopherson, Elaine Cockrell, Carolyn Plautz
Sunday, 9:00 AM
PRIEST: Not Available
SAC:
Mary Carter
DEA :
Bill Carter
EMHC: Andrea Barton, Treavor Barton, David McKernan,
Mark Baratta, Jean Crouchley, Sam Baratta,
Lori Kolasinski, Lisa Scherer, Dan Morrow, Pegg Gard,
Steve Gard, Machelle Krajewski, Dorothy Slattery,
Matt Krajewski, Mary Goodwin
LEC:
Josah Powers, Steve Samek
SER :
Cade Barton, Madison Kathol
HOS:
Team 12: Vernon Benes, Jacob Benson, John Benson,
Jackie Lakers, Mark Lakers, Kevin Powers
Sunday, 10:30 AM
PRIEST: Not Available
SAC:
Joan DeSelm
DEA :
Mike DeSelm
EMHC: Karen Spurlock, Tony LaMar, Abbey Painter, Debra Sueper,
Robin Stec, Dan Wells, Demi Herman, Colleen Johnson,
Kenneth Keefner, Mary Keefner, Deborah McDermott,
John Weitl, Amy Masek, Mike Masek
LEC :
Casey Painter, Eric Stec
SER :
Michael Camenzind, Charlie Fletcher
HOS:
Team 16: David F. Haller, Tony Spurlock, Dwain Wiegand,
Sam Wiegand
Sunday, 12:00 PM
PRIEST: Not Available
SAC:
Karen Stevens
EMHC: Beth Gorup, Sandy Kolb, Patrick Gorup
LEC :
Amy Krance-Wendt, Kim Lang
SER :
Theresa Howard, Emily Rimington
HOS :
Team 20: Troy Estlund, Elizabeth Howard, Gina Howard,
Glenda Smith, Jack Smith
Sunday, 5:30 PM
PRIEST: Not Available
SAC:
Nancy Jackson
EMHC: Julie Bloomingdale, Lisa Shockley, Tim Bloomingdale
LEC :
Todd Jonas, Molly Plozay
SER :
Ryan Bauer, Jack Rankin
HOS :
Team 28: Ken Landolt, Kathy Rosenberg, Andy Wilson,
1 MORE NEEDED
REFLECTING ON THE SCRIPTURES
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Today’s readings: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13; 1 Corinthians 1:2631; Matthew 5:1-12a
God’s Choices
When you read the Gospels, it is evident that Jesus did
not always choose the best person for the job. He chose disciples
who were dense, who fought with each other, who jockeyed for
leadership, who asked stupid questions and who ran away while
he hung dying. They had no experience in public speaking,
anger management, catechesis, team building or chairing
committees. And yet the church survived. One of the proofs that
Christianity is divinely inspired is that many of our founders did
not know what they were doing. Still the faith spread far and
wide.
As we hear in this Sunday’s second reading, St. Paul
told the Corinthians that God chose “the foolish of the world to
shame the wise,” “the weak … to shame the strong,” “those who
count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who are
something.” He was not talking about the apostles. He was
talking about the Corinthians. God chose them, even though they
were not the best, so that people would not trust in their own
strengths, but would trust in God. Time after time, God calls
people no matter how limited their gifts are.
All around us are people God has chosen for ministry.
They may not be the best at what they do, but they do it because
God wants it done. God does not always choose the best, but
God chooses people anyway. God wants you for something too.
Have you ever said no because you thought you could not do it?
Might it be that God will do it, once you say yes? Written by Paul
Turner. Copyright © 2010, Resource Publications, Inc., 888-273-7782,
www.rpinet.com. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from Lectionary
Bulletin Inserts, Year A: First and Second Readings.
Labels for Education
In the past few
years, participation
in Labels for
Education has
declined and as a
result, Campbell’s
has elected to end
the Labels for
Education program. As of August 1, 2016, only UPCs with
the Labels for Education logo will be accepted and redeemed
for points into registered schools’ bank accounts. Please turn in
any Labels for Education UPCs you have (WITH THE LOGO
ON THEM!) by March 31st, 2017. We will submit one last batch
of labels sometime in April. You may turn your labels into the
PLEASE NOTE: The most current and updated liturgical ministry
school office or drop them off in the blue container in the
schedules may be viewed by logging on at www.rotundasoftware.com/
Church foyer. Should you have any questions, please contact
ministry/stwenceslaus.
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ST. WENCESLAUS
JANUARY 29, 2017
Wednesday, February 1st: We are hosting a presentation on the Shroud of Turin at 6:30 to7:30 p.m. in the
Church. This will be fascinating. Join us!
Saturday, February 4th: Mothers with Mary. Do you desire quiet time to deepen your faith by prayer and
reflection? So do we. Come refresh your heart - All Mothers - Consider joining us, and making prayer, Mass,
and Confession on the 1st Saturday morning of each month part of your routine. Meet in the Cry Room, 7:30 to
9:30 am. Contact Jen Dilisio at 330-907-7280 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
Tuesday, February 7th: Calling All Older Adults! Join us for a presentation called “IS IT NORMAL AGING OR IS IT SOMETHNG
ELSE?” by Certified Dementia Practitioner, Nancy Flaherty. Come learn about the difference between changes in normal aging and
memory and the early signs of dementia.
Wednesday, February 15th: Cancer Support Group continues at 4:00 p.m. in the Upper Conference Room. Please join us if you are a
caregiver or have cancer yourself. We offer loving support for all.
Saturday, March 25th: St. Wenceslaus Women’s Lenten Retreat will be held at the St. Benedict Center in Schuyler, NE with Fr.
Andy Syring! This will be a day-long event. No overnight. Treat yourself to a one day retreat to relax, pray and refresh during Lent.
Take a break from the kids! It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $25. Carpooling available. Limit 45. More information coming,
but you can register anytime with Mary Eileen in the Parish Office!
LENTEN RICE BOWLS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE FOYER right before Lent starts. Support Catholic Relief Services! We
raised $1,372.42 last year that went directly to CRS. This is a great project for families during Lent.
Check out brand new LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA titles in the foyer. They are available for $3 plus .25 tax.
Refugee Family Update: We still need
volunteers for:
Driving family members to appointments.
If you can help with any of the above,
please contact Kaela Volkmer at 402-8896689 or [email protected] And
don't forget to check the St. Wenceslaus
Facebook Page for updates and ways to
help. Thank you!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MESSAGE: We are proud to
announce 2 new members have joined our Council: Dan
Hogan is a teacher/coach at Papillion/LaVista South High
School and Steve Schumacher is the Physical Education
teacher at St. Wenceslaus.
Congratulations and welcome!!
The Council conducted its annual free-throw
contest for boys and girls ages 9-14 at the school
gym on Saturday evening January 14th. We had
64 participate in the event. Top shooters will
now go on to the district competition.
Since the establishment of the Christian Refugee Relief Fund in
2014, the Knights of Columbus have collected $10.5 million,
which has been used to provide food, clothing, shelter, education,
and medical care to persecuted Christians in the Middle East.
The Knights are encouraging everyone to pray for those suffering
hardships in these war torn countries. You may also donate to
this cause be going to www.kofc.org and click on Donate to
Persecuted Christians.
To join the Knights of Columbus or receive information about
the Order, please call Rod Hofschulte at 402-510-7250 or
email [email protected].
January 17th: Soups On -54 Primetimers attended this event. Twenty-two crocks of soup were
brought in, topping last year’s total. Everyone enjoyed visiting and the dessert was a big hit as well.
February 21st: Hippie “Pot Luck”-Don your 1960’s bell bottoms and paisley skirts. Bring a dish
to share (with serving utensil) or a $5.00 donation. Sonny and Cher will stop by for a song, “I Got
You Babe.” RSVP by Monday, February 20th.
March 10th: Lunch and Learn-Angie Wingert has arranged for a speaker from the Douglas County Historical Society to speak on the
History of Omaha. We will gather at the Egg and I (168th - South of Center) at 11:30 a.m. Please let your caller know by March
7th if you plan to attend.
Other up-coming Events: March 21st - St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. April 19th - Wine Tasting and homemade appetizers. Also in April,
Breakfast after 9:00 a.m. Mass - date TBA.
Any questions about Primetimers, call Larry or Sharon Wilwerding at 402-203-6567.
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ST. WENCESLAUS
LITURGY CORNER
Second Reading during
Ordinary Time!
During Cycle A’s Ordinary Time, the second reading is
taken from various epistles (letters): 1 Corinthians, Romans,
Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. Since these readings are
assigned in a semi-continuous way (some verses are omitted), we
shouldn’t expect that they will exactly correspond to the Gospel
as they do during special seasons of the church year. However,
since the point of Ordinary Time is to walk with Jesus to
Jerusalem and find out the meaning of discipleship, the second
readings help us to know (in a generic way) what living the
Gospel actually means. They often spell out Christian behaviors
that we should strive for or warn us against what we should
avoid.
Although the second readings aren’t the focus of our
attention and preaching on any given Sunday in Ordinary Time,
they are not unimportant. They are still God’s word addressed to
us today! Those who have ears ought to hear!
Congratulations to the following young men
who earned honor at Creighton Prep:
Edward Gordon, Tyler Houlton, Andrew Hubner,
Alex King, Nicholas Shotkoski, Benjamin
Steinauer, Benjamin Bianchi, Jonathan Fosheim,
Kyle Fuxa, Paul Gordon, Jordan Lofgren, Aaron
Masek, Luke Miller, Spencer Moes, Connell Monaghan, Brian
O’Flanagan, Matthew Schembari, Cameron Tran, Matthew
Anderson, Jinyong (Kevin) Hong, Matthew Linehan, Michael
O’Donnell, Charles Steier, Matthew Tiojanco, Gabriel Van Dyke,
Michael Fosheim, Thomas Franco, Mitchell Gordon, John
Pedersen Mark Pedersen, Paul Wynegar, Jacob Betsworth,
Alexander Bortolotti, Matthew Boulay, Joseph Brandl, Arthur
Egan, Ethan Hammond, Scott Huber, Benjamin Johnson, Colin
Keller, Ryan Melanson, Liam O’Donnell, Nicholas Swerczek,
Matthew Thiele, Cooper Allen, Raymond Cronin, Baily
McFadden, Isaiah Mueller, William Steinauer, Joshua Weindel,
Anthony Wynegar, Jackson Abt, Henry Dunham, Patrick Faur,
Jackson Hasz, George Hubner, John Barrett, Joseph Boulay,
Miles Hay, Peter Kinney and Keanu Landolt.
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OMAHA, NEBRASKA
BAKER’S “Great News”
Re-enrollment in the Baker’s program
is automatic this year!
If you are already enrolled in the program, no action is needed,
as it will carry over into 2017 automatically.
With that being said,
if you haven’t been participating,
now is a good time to sign up!
Visit www.bakersplus.com/communityrewards
Sign in or create an account and enter code 10448 for
St. Wenceslaus. Show your Bakers Plus card at check out and
start earning your school “free” money!
Note: Our last quarter participation earned
St. Wenceslaus a check for $1228.84.
Thank you for shopping Bakers!
Questions? Contact: Lisa Pappas
[email protected]
God welcomes us home with extravagant
love. Let the call to holiness draw you
home into a deeper relationship with
God. If you think God is calling you to
be a priest, visit our website at
[email protected].
CALENDAR
Monday, January 30, 2017
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
9:30 a.m.
Friends of Our Lady Mtg.
11:00 a.m.
Understanding Your Grief Mtg.
3:45 p.m.
Mercy Studies Mtg.
7:00 p.m.
AA Mtg.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
6:00 p.m.
Parenting in the Faith Mtg.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
9:00 a.m.
Praying the Scriptures Mtg.
11:00 a.m.
LTMTP Part 2 Mtg.
1:00 p.m.
Friends of Mercy Mtg.
7:00 p.m.
Adult Faith Formation Mtg.
Friday, February 3, 2017
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Sunday, February 5, 2017
3:00 p.m.
Vocations/Prodigal Love Prayer
7:30 p.m.
Seeking Truth Bible Study
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ST. WENCESLAUS
JANUARY 29, 2017
The St. Wenceslaus Guild is made up of individuals and families on a mission to serve the church through hospitality and fellowship.
One of the many benefits of being a member of the Guild is YOU choose when and how you and your family are able to serve the
parish.Visit our new webpage on the parish website (stwenceslaus.org > parish life > parish affiliated organizations > The Guild)
and sign up to receive our emails for the type of events in which you would like to participate!
Fall activities and service opportunities…
Activities-Events
January 30th @7:00 p.m., Board Meeting
February 21st @ 7:00 p.m., Board Social – Blessing Bags
February 27th @ 7:00 p.m., Board Meeting
Service Opportunities this fall – sign up lists for each service opportunity below can be found on The Guild page under the Service
Opportunities section.
Priest Meals every Monday & Wednesday
Stephen Center – 4th Saturday of each month
Funeral Meals and Servers
Donut Sunday
The Guild Committee Meetings
We invite all members of The Guild to have a voice in our activities and ministries by attending our monthly committee meeting. We
welcome new ideas and feedback and would love to have you join us!
If you have any questions about The Guild please contact Shannon Ostdiek, Guild President, for details 402-305-4651 or
[email protected].
Envelopes: $34,167.71
Children’s Envelopes: $44.88
Monthly ACH Tithing: $41,625.27
Year To Date Budget: $1,664,665.56
Year To Date Total: $1,891,585.41
Welcome to the newest members born to new
life through Baptism.
Hayden Jeffrey Brown
Son of Kyle & Aubrey Brown
Devney Colleen Obal
Daughter of Joseph & Rebecca Obal
Did you know St. Wenceslaus School ranked
4th in the state and earned almost $5000 in
free money last year with the Box Tops for
Education program? Make a difference for
our school by clipping and saving Box Tops
from products you probably already
buy. Please check your cupboards often for
Kleenex, Ziploc, General Mills, Nature
Valley, Pillsbury, Annie's, Green Giant, Lysol, Scott, and many
more. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents and we can turn dimes into
dollars to help fund our Home and School organization. Please put
your Box Tops in the collection container on the kiosk in the church
foyer. With even more help from so many supportive parish
families, we hope to get to #1 in the rankings this year. Thank you
for supporting our program.
ST. WENCESLAUS-ITS’ BEGINNING...The fourth pastor
F.Y.I. Recurrent Events
(Unless otherwise noted in the Bulletin.)
Blessing of Expectant Mothers: After all Sunday Masses, on
the first Sunday of every month.
Pantry Sunday: First weekend of every month.
Donut Sunday and Blood Pressure Screening: 2nd Sunday of
every month.
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of St. Wenceslaus was Rev. Edward Chapuran, who served as
pastor from 1925 to 1952, nearly all of his time as a Catholic
priest. Fr. was born in Omaha on January 30, 1898. He received
his grade school education at St. Wenceslaus and Assumption
parochial schools, graduated from Creighton Prep and received a
Bachelor of Arts at St. Procopius College in Lisle, Illinois. After
finishing his theology training at the seminary, he was ordained
July 1, 1922 at St. Cecilia's Cathedral in Omaha by the Most
Reverend Jeremiah J. Harty, Archbishop of Omaha. His first
Mass was offered at St. Wenceslaus Church in Omaha on July 2,
1922. He was assigned as assistant at St. Wenceslaus at that time
and also took on the administrator position at St. Wenceslaus
parish in Dodge, Nebraska from September 1922 to January
1923. He was recalled to St. Wenceslaus in Omaha after the
death of Fr Vranek on November 14, 1925 . He zealously served
the people of St. Wenceslaus until his untimely death on
April 11, 1952 at age 54.
ST. WENCESLAUS
Children
Faith
Formation
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Julie Lukasiewicz
Upcoming Events:
Director of Children
Faith Formation
402-330-1889
[email protected]
February 5: Confirmation Retreat A for 8th graders at Gene
Eppley Retreat Center.
February 12: Confirmation Retreat B for 8th graders at Gene
Eppley Retreat Center.
Baptism: Families seeking Baptism in the parish need to
be registered members. If the family has not had a child
baptized at St. Wenceslaus, parents should plan on
attending an orientation session. These sessions are
offered on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at
7 PM in the Parish Office. To register for a session or
schedule a baptism, please contact the parish office
402-330-0304 ext. 2200
February 23: Confirmation Sponsor Commissioning Ceremony
6:30 PM in the church.
February 25: Grand Prix Retreat for 7th grade at the school.
Confirmation Interviews will be conducted on Saturday
mornings for Faith Formation students. You will be contacted
about your date and time. Interviews will begin in February and
conclude in March. Please prepare for your interview.
First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and
Confirmation: For those wanting to receive these
sacraments, please contact the Faith Formation Office at
402-330-1889 for registration or information.
DID YOU KNOW?
Some good news- Decline in Planned Parenthood Clinics.
Planned Parenthood once operated 938 facilities across the U.S.
(1995), however today only 625.
Not so good news -Planned Parenthood does 160 abortions for
every adoption referral. $58 million of your tax dollars are given
to Planned Parenthood every year. Black women in the U.S.
make up only six percent of the population, but they account for
35 percent of abortions reported. (American Life News)
The next Used Uniform Sale will be Monday, January 30th.
7:00 to 9:00 am & 2:30 to 6:30 pm. Everything is 50% off! We
will not be selling uniforms from individual families at this sale.
Save those items for the Summer Sale. Any questions contact
Melissa Ketelsen, [email protected] or Lisa Seier
[email protected]. Note, we will not be accepting used
uniforms from school families for this sale. Volunteers needed
http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/508054daaa72aab9-january
Please don’t forget to turn in your
Parish Annual Appeal
Pledge Form.
Growing in Our Faith
A commitment to foster the spirit of service,
prayer,
and all-embracing love of Jesus Christ.
ONGOING & UPCOMING YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
Elizabeth Hansen
What is Catholic Coffee you say?
It’s a young adult check-in. We talk
about what matters to you in current
events, the Word of God and enjoy
each others lives! Tuesday, February
7th, at 7:30 p.m. at Scooters, 6303
Center Street.
Director of Youth and
Young Adult Ministry
402-330-9620
[email protected]
ONGOING AND UPCOMING EVENTS YOUTH
Women’s Young Adult Bible Study:
We will meet Thursday, February 9th.
Join us in the Cry Room at 7 PM.
SERVICE/SOCIAL EVENTS FOR ALL 6-12 GRADE YOUTH
PLEASE READ ALL THE EVENTS BELOW...
Retreat Leaders Needed for 7th and 8th Grade Retreat.
Please contact Elizabeth at 402-330-9620 or Julie at
402-330-1889 if you would like to be an Adult leader or
High School leader for January and February retreats.
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Through the Saints of yesterday, the Dead
Theologians Society inspires the youth of
today to become the saints of tomorrow.
We meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month
in the Lower Meeting Room at 7 p.m.
ST. WENCESLAUS
JANUARY 29, 2017
+Robert Wisniewski
Brother of Joan DeSelm
+Eric Goolsby
Grandfather of Haley Mata
Uncle of Ethan & Stella Bifaro
Brother-in-law of Pam Bifaro
+Andrew Wieger
Father of Ed Wieger
Grandfather of Danny & Claire Wieger
Knights of Columbus Daily Bread Calendar Club
Thank to all that bought 2017 Calendar Club
tickers. We are beginning announcing winners from now
until the end of 2017. Please check the Bulletin weekly
for each days winners and all those EXTRA prize winners. A check will be mailed to each winner at the end of the
month in which they won. For example, all January winners, the
checks will be mailed out February 1st. All previous winners can
be found on our website (www.kofc10909.org).
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Daily Winners
1/1/2017
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Becky Overman
Connor Pelan
Steve Harley
Nick Durow
Katie Tabor
Rita Schimek
Lisa Shull
Roy Gertig
Pat Rosenthal
Lisa Glosen
Bill Carter
Bob Hursh
Todd Kosterman
Paula Hughes
Marie Jacobi
Special Winners
New Years Day
First Friday 1/6/2017
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Anthony Wilson
Everett Jergovic
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Tom
Carol
Brant
Cindy
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Father
Chris
Ninneman
Tokos
McNew
Brown
Moses
Ron
Miller
Perpetual Adoration
Brothers & Sisters! Christ has Died!
Christ has Risen! Christ will come Again!
Bear the Cross: Look at His Head….Look at
His Eyes….Look at His Hands….Look at his
Side….Look at His Feet…..Christ died on the
Cross for our sins.
Come to the water! Immerse yourself in
God’s Divine Mercy. Spend at least a few
moments in God’s Divine Presence in the Reservation Chapel.
Perpetual Adoration is held in the Chapel 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
In addition, we are seeking adorers who can spend at least an
hour or more a week as an adorer in the Reservation Chapel.
Our openings are meant to best fit your schedule.
If you would like to be an Adorer or an Adorer Day Team
Captain, please give me a call or you can email me.
Thank you,
John Hall
Adoration Coordinator
Email: [email protected] Tel: 402-758-0451
Email bulletin inserts to:
[email protected]
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Sunday, February 5th
Deadline is Friday, January 27th by NOON
Magnificate-Omaha invites all women to a
breakfast with guest speaker Debbie Herbeck on
Saturday, February 25th from 9:30 AM to
12:30 PM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church in
the Mainelli Center. Debbie will share the story
of her conversion from Judaism to her personal
encounter with Jesus the Messiah and to the Catholic
Church. You will be inspired by Debbie’s joyous message from
her many books, including those written with her husband
EWTN show host Peter Herbeck. Cost: $20. For reservations &
information: Go to www.MagnificatOmaha.org or call Lisa
Scherer, at 402-630-6171, St. Wenceslaus Magnificat
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ST. WENCESLAUS
HUMAN NEEDS NICHE
January’s Charity of the Month
Educate Uganda: You can change a life with $35! In February
2017 the Ugandan school year will begin. Many orphans are still
waiting for an opportunity to attend school and pray that a
sponsor will help them. If you want to help sponsor a little girl’s
or boy’s school fees, now is a great time! $35/year will pay a
child’s school fees, provide them with a meal at school and also
provide them with a school uniform. When children in Uganda
stay in primary school, the likelihood of contracting AIDS is
reduced, as are early marriages. The education they receive will
also provide important skills that will help lift them out of a life
of poverty. If you are interested in supporting a child’s school
fees, please visit www.educateuganda.org or contact Karen at
[email protected].
“The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen
or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller
When you sponsor a child, you give them the most beautiful gift
and even though you may never meet them, they will surely feel
your love in their hearts.
Our community thanks you and appreciates you!
The Human Needs Committee
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
The next Used Uniform Sale will be Monday, January 30th.
7:00 to 9:00 am & 2:30 to 6:30 pm. Everything is 50% off! We
will not be selling uniforms from individual families at this sale.
Save those items for the Summer Sale. Any questions contact
Melissa Ketelsen, [email protected] or Lisa Seier
[email protected]. Note, we will not be accepting used
uniforms from school families for this sale. Volunteers needed
http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/508054daaa72aab9-january
Red Cross Blood Drive
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Sign-up at redcrossblood.org
Sign up for Retrouvaille – Do you feel alone? Are you
frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue … or have
you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only
make it worse? This program has helped tens of thousands of
couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels including
disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information
about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on
February 24th-26th, call 1-888-317-5654 or
www.retrouvaille.orgon the web.
One Rose, One Life
Prayer Card Art Contest
American Heritage Girls is coming to
St. Wenceslaus Fall 2017!!
Are you looking for an organization that helps instill in
your daughters the values of their faith and service to
others? American Heritage Girls (AHG) is a Christcentered character development ministry for girls ages 518. Girls in an AHG troop are encouraged to become
servant leaders through participating in service projects
for the church and community, badge work that
emphasizes life skills, and fun team-building outdoor adventures
such as hiking and camping. New troops are forming in our
Archdiocese. Come be a part of AHG’s mission to build women of
integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.
Mark your calendars!! Please join us for an informational meeting to
see what American Heritage Girls is all about on Tuesday, January
31st at 7:00 PM in the Community Room at St. Wenceslaus. Email
Sandy Kolb at [email protected] with any questions.
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Contest is open to all students from
kindergarten through sixth grade,
School and Faith Formation and homeschooled. Design must be on paper 8
1/2" by 11" (standard size paper). The
picture/drawing must have a Pro-Life
message or theme. Examples are babies,
children and parents in the picture. Colored pencils,
crayons and markers can be used. (Please, no colored
glitter.) Use bold colors, they will copy better. All
entries must include (on the back of the posters): • Name
of student • Student’s home phone number • Age • Name
of school • Address of school (City or Town will be fine,
e.g. Omaha, NE) • Grade identifier (e.g. 3rd Grade) •
Homeroom or Faith Formation teacher’s name • Knights
of Columbus Council # 10909. Pro-Life Art Contest
entries are due to the School or Faith Formation Office by
February 13th. There will be local winners at St.
Wenceslaus Parish. They will receive a $10.00 gift card
to Walmart and their drawings will be turned into Prayer
Cards to be passed out on Mother’s and Father’s Day.
The winners will also be submitted to the Knights of
Columbus National Right to Life prayer card contest.
Any questions, call Cathy 402-758-9343.
ST. WENCESLAUS
JANUARY 29, 2017
PARISH DIRECTORY
Permanent Deacons
Don Cowles……………………………………..402-333-4652
Michael DeSelm……………………...…………402-333-3603
Joe Kulus…………………………….………….402-333-8531
Bill Carter………………………..……………...402-333-2760
Parish Office Staff Office……………………..402-330-0304
Charley Becker-Ludwig, Office Manager……...402-991-3227
M.J. Greguska, Receptionist……………………402-330-0304
Part Part Time:
Shelli Bandemer, Anna Robacker, …………… 402-330-0304
Nancy Jackson
Parish Operations Office……………………...402-991-3085
Amber Glasshoff, Director
Parish Finance Office………………………….402-991-3237
Ashley Glasshoff-Gaskill, Director
Parish Faith Formation Office………………..402-330-1889
Julie Lukasiewicz, Director…………………….402-991-3126
Cindy Meschede, Administrative Assistant…….402-991-3125
Parish Youth/Young Adult Office……………402-330-9620
Elizabeth Hansen, Director
Parish Liturgy Office…………….……………402-330-1518
Cindy Brown, Director………………………….402-991-3202
Pam Lunbeck, Administrative Assistant………..402-991-3206
Parish Pastoral Ministry Office………...…….402-697-7514
Mary Stieren, Director………………………….402-991-3209
Rose Berkey, Administrative Assistant………...402-991-3211
Parish Adult Faith Formation Office...............402-991-3425
Mary Eileen Andreasen, Director
Parish Development Office……………………402-991-3429
Tony LaMar, Director
Parish School…………………………………..402-330-4356
William Huben, Principal………………………402-991-3483
Terri Anderson, Assistant Principal.………....…402-330-4356
Mary McGuire, Assistant Principal…………….402-330-4356
Parish School Office Staff
Jenna Hojnicki, Mary Diederich, Stacey Meckna.402-330-4356
School Nurses
Sandy Kolb, Katie Kollars…. ………………….402-330-4356
Extended Care Program…...………………….402-330-5297
Marion LaMontia, Director
Cafeteria………………………………………..402-330-3523
Debbie Stefanski, Director
Maintenance
Dan Naylon, Bob Murray, Larry Glasshoff…….402-330-0304
HELP LINES
Alcoholics Anonymous
Parish Support for Families of Alcoholics
AL-ANON
Sex Addicts Anonymous
Domestic Violence
Elizabeth Ministry
Gamblers Anonymous
Helping Hands
Prayer Chain
Project Rachel
Youth Emergency Services
BeFriender Ministry
Caring For Others
EPS
Boys Town National Hotline
Divorce Support Line
402-556-1880
402-689-1000
402-553-5033
402-573-6790
402-558-5700
402-697-7514
402-978-7557
402-697-7514
402-333-3603
402-398-5555
402-578-7233
402-697-7514
402-697-7514
402-554-0121
402-448-3000
402-490-7976
Parish Council
John Andreasen, Sam Baratta, Rita Bartlett, Dawn Coury
Rod Hofschulte, Jeff Krohn, Christopher Miller, Tim McGonigal,
Eric Mueller, David Peters, and Karen Stevens
Vocation Contact: Fr. Andrew Rosa– 402-558-3100
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MISSION STATEMENT: St. Wenceslaus Parish community seeks to continue
the mission of Jesus Christ by sharing the Good News of God’s
unconditional love through vibrant worship, life-long faith formation and
opportunities for service.
St. Wenceslaus Kindergarten Program
Half-Day or Full-Day?
Selecting the Best
Kindergarten
Option for Your Family
Making the best
choice of Kindergarten
placement for your
child is made easy
at St. Wenceslaus School
because we offer a high
quality program for both
half-day and full-day
classes. St. Wenceslaus
Kindergarten classes
HALF-DAY KINDERGARTEN
*Provides a high quality educational and
social experience.
*Provides same focus on core curriculum
as full-day program.
*Provides a smaller class size.
*Allows additional quality time for
parent-child interaction and an afternoon nap,
if needed.
*Allows more time for social experiences
outside of a structured school environment.
*Provides a good match for typical five year
olds who have shorter attention spans.
provide a curriculum that
is developmentally
appropriate, intellectually FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN
stimulating, and up-to- *Provides a high quality educational and social
experience.
date.
*Provides same focus on core curriculum as
All classes offer group half-day program.
*Removes need for mid-day transportation.
and individualized
*Provides socialization possibilities at recess.
Teacher-directed
*Provides school lunch daily.
activities, focus on the
*Provides time for more reinforcement of
development of the
positive social behaviors.
whole child, as well as
providing Spanish and
To register or to schedule a tour:
Computer classes.
Your child will be wellprepared for First grade.
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Contact Principal William Huben:
[email protected]
Also available:
♦ (2 day) 3 year old Preschool
♦ (3 day) and ♦ (4 day) 4 year old Preschool
♦ High Five - 5 year old Preschool
♦ 5 day-K-8
St. Wenceslaus School 15353 Pacific Street
402-330-4356