May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Fr. Kenneth Borowiak

Pastor

frborowiak@cdolinc.net Cell: (402) 525-2566

Bill Graeve

Business Manager

bill-graeve@cdolinc.net Office: 402-488-1313, ext. 52502

Sue Braun

Principal

sue-braun@cdolinc.net Office: 402-488-1313, ext. 52501

First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8, 14-17 Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:15-18

Gospel: John 14:15-21

Our life of grace begins with Baptism and is strengthened through Confirmation. We remain in God’s grace when we love Him and keep His commandments. Through this loving relationship, the Lord gives us the fullness of His Spirit.

Let us declare with joy what the Lord has done for us!

St. Michael Catholic Church

9101 S. 78th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 488-1313

www.stmichaellincoln.org

Making Missionary Disciples

Mass Times: Daily Masses are Monday through Friday at 7:00 A.M. open to the public, 8:15 A.M. live-streamed only, and 5:30 P.M. open to the public. Saturday morning daily Masses will continue to be live-streamed at 8:15 A.M. Weekend Masses are Saturday evening at 5:00 P.M. open to the public and Sunday 8:00 A.M and 11:10 A.M., both open to the public. The Sunday 9:30 A.M. Mass will be live-streamed only.

Confession Times: Confessions will be available on Saturdays from 4:00-5:00 P.M. and Sundays from 8:00-9:15 A.M. We will continue to use the confessional in the bell tower that allows for social distancing.

Fr. Andrew Schwenka

Assistant Pastor

fr.andrew-schwenka@cdolinc.net Cell: (308) 830-0920

Joy Martin

Pastoral Administrator

joy-martin@cdolinc.net Office: 402-488-1313, ext. 52504

Katie Zaworski

School Registrar

katie-zaworski@cdolinc.net Office: 402-488-1313, ext. 52507

Fr. Nicholas Kipper

In residence

Fr.Nicholas-Kipper@lincolndiocese.org

Patty Marmie

Development Director

patty-marmie@cdolinc.net Office: 402-488-1313, ext. 52503

Terry Hier

Facilities Manager

terry-hier@cdolinc.net Office: 402-488-1313, ext. 52507

Parish Office Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M.—4:00 P.M. 402-488-1313 School Office Hours:

The school office is currently closed due to COVID-19 re-strictions. Please call the parish office or email the school office at st.michael's-info@cdolinc.net.

Jonathan Little

Music Director

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This week’s PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL ᵻ To the Prayers of the Faithful, please respond: Lord, hear our prayer. For our bishops and priests to lead all people to a deeper understanding of the sacraments…we

pray to the Lord. For baptized and confirmed Catholics to be open and obedient to the Holy Spirit…we pray to the

Lord. For the protection of police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians who risk their

lives to serve others…we pray to the Lord. For blessings upon farmers, ranchers, and growers who provide food for the hungry…we pray to

the Lord. For business owners and families facing financial stress to trust in God’s almighty power…we pray

to the Lord. For those struggling with addictions to experience liberation and peace…we pray to the Lord. For an increase in the spirit of joy in our parish as we proclaim His glorious praise…we pray to the

Lord. For St. Michael parish to become a community of missionary disciples who sanctify Christ as Lord in

our hearts…we pray to the Lord.

Sixth Sunday of Easter

*Masses in red are live-stream only and not open to the public.

May 17, 2020

Mon., May 18: St. John I 7:00AM Deceased Members of the Richter Family+ 8:15AM Becky James 5:30PM Matthew Brass Tues., May 19: Easter Weekday 7:00AM Deceased Members of the Funke Family+ 8:15AM Linda Terrano

5:30PM Richard Dostal+

Wed., May 20: St. Bernadine of Siena 7:00AM Allan Wissink+ 8:15AM Laura and Bill Busch 5:30PM For Graces for Salvation of all Future Generations

Fri., May 22: St. Rita of Cascia 7:00AM Breanna Spilker 8:15AM Poor Souls in Purgatory+ 5:30 PM Jean Johnston-Mills+ Sat., May 23: Easter Weekday 8:15AM Mary Kroon 5:00PM Leonard Widhalm+ Sun., May 24: Seventh Sunday of Easter 8:00AM Byron Keslar+ 9:30AM Alicia Wright 11:10AM St. Michael Parishioners

May 10 PARISH OFFERING:

Checks $6,017 Online $2,933 ACH* $2,972 Total Parish Offering $11,922 *ACH options are weekly, the first of the month or mid-month. PRAY FOR:

Sick/ Hospitalized: Matt Brass, Karen Oberhauser, Sue Urbach, Linda Mattes, Margaret Lemke, Matt Novotny, Phil Weiss, Ken Nielsen, Phyllis Reinwald

Military: Ben Heiliger, Andrew O’Brien, BJ Radke, Brandon Petray, Christopher Wittwer, Ben Keaschall, Isaac Keaschall, Logan Campbell, Jeremy Ullman

Deceased: Nancy Bingham

Seminarian: Mitchell Schleiss

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Eucharistic Adoration Hours

We are looking to have an adorer present before the Blessed Sacrament, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Would you consider taking an hour? The benefits are out of this world. The white hours are open.

Contact Patty Marmie with questions at 402-416-4224 or patty-marmie@cdolinc.net. The adoration chapel is still open, though the Blessed Sacrament is reposed. You are welcome and encouraged to come and pray anytime.

2020 CSA APPEAL

The Charity and Stewardship Appeal supports many good causes in our diocese, like the hospital ministry, prison ministry, youth ministry, Catholic Social Services, religious sisters, retreat center, Camp Kateri, and schools. Almost all of the funds raised come right back to our parish, as we receive 80% of our goal and 100% above our goal.

Would you prayerfully consider pledging by May 15? This could be a one-time gift or a gift broken into semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly payments. If you would like to give, please either mail or drop off the pledge card. You may also give online at https://www.lincolndiocese.org/diocese/charity-and-stewardship-appeal or text-to-give on your smartphone by texting 531-233-1022.

Thank you for your generous support! “God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Cor. 9:7)

MEAL TRAIN FOR THE RECTORY

Interested in providing meals for our priests and seminarians at the rectory? Sign up through this sign-up genius: Meal Train Link Contact Clara Hoffman at claragrundman@hotmail.com or 402-209-2157 with questions.

Parish Novena

to the Holy Spirit

Ascension Thursday is coming up on Thursday, May 21. Jesus ascends to heaven to prepare a place for us, to sit at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us, and to send us His Holy Spirit who completes the work

of salvation in us. Let us prepare for the coming of the

Holy Spirit by praying a novena to the Holy Spirit as a parish family. The

novena will begin on Friday, May 22, and will be available through email,

parish website, and Facebook.

Come, Holy Spirit, come!

A PARISH CARD SHOWER!

On Saturday, May 23, Deacon Alec Sasse will be ordained to the priesthood of Jesus Christ. To show our support of Alec, our gratitude for his gifts at St. Michael, and our joy for how the Lord wants to work through him, let us “shower” him with

cards. We invite parishioners to mail in to the parish office or drop by a card for Dea-

con Alec by Friday, May 22.

Thurs., May 21: The Ascension of the Lord 7:00AM Anton Baran+ 8:15AM Paula Chipman+ 5:30 PM Christy Family

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Jesus has left us temporarily—albeit, only sacramentally! He is truly with us. While it can be especially difficult to recognize His presence without receiving Him in the Eucharist, or sitting in front of Him in adoration, St.

John Paul II said, "We are an Easter people," and we must

remember the He is Risen! He is alive. Our experience of Jesus leaving is not unlike the early apostles, who personally wit-

nessed Jesus leaving this earth. One could imagine the great

fear, anxiety, and doubt with-out their Lord whom they had given their lives to follow. But

Jesus instructed them, "It is better for you that I go that I

go. For if I do not go, the Advo-cate (the Holy Spirit) will not come to you. But if I go, I will

send him you." Jesus fulfilled His promise and sent the Holy Spirit

on the apostles at Pentecost, the birth of the Church.

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DAY OF REFLECTION WITH FR. JIM MORIN: "Prayer for the Bored, Distracted, and Anxious" at Good Counsel Retreat House, Waverly, also available online (free-will donation.) Sat. May 16, 9am-4pm, learn to center on God through prayer: www.goodcounselretreat.com, goodcounsel@cdolinc.net, 402-786-2705. JOB OPENING: Villa Marie School is accepting applications for a full-time para-professional and a part-time para-professional for the 2020-2021 school year, to work with special needs children. The school is also seeking to hire an after-school helper from 3:15 – 8:15 p.m. on Monday through Thursday evenings. Must be a high school graduate willing to work with and super-vise special needs children. Please contact Sr. Jeanette at 402-786-3625 or sr.jeanette-rerucha@cdolinc.net for more information or to apply for these positions. JOB OPENING: Pius X High School has openings for two full-time and one part-time (25 hrs/wk) administrative assistants for the 2020-21 school year. The full-time assistants will work in the main office and the part-time assistant will work in the guidance office. Seeking welcoming, service-oriented peo-ple who will contribute to the effective operations of the school through a wide variety of tasks. Detailed job descriptions and instructions to apply can be found at https://www.piusx.net/employment.

JOB OPENINGS AT ST. MICHAEL PARISH

SCHOOL

St. Michael school is seeking the following positions:

Early Childhood Paraeducators to work in the morning only (M-F). A Vocal Music Specialist for preK-8. A Second Grade Classroom Teacher. For the open positions, please send cover letter, resume, and references to Principal Sue Braun at Sue-Braun@cdolinc.net CHURCH AND SCHOOL

St. Michael Catholic Church and School is seeking a Facilities and Mainte-nance Manager. Includes overall maintenance and grounds for the church and school. Responsibilities include keeping the building and grounds safe, clean, and in good repair. General knowledge of electrical, HVAC, geo-thermal, and plumbing systems is helpful. This job includes some custodial duties as well as general maintenance tasks. 3-5 years prior experience preferred. Must be able to work independently and manage a team. Com-petitive pay, health and dental insurance, and retirement plan. Please con-tact the parish office or Bill-graeve@cdolinc.net with questions.

FORMED FEATURE

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May is the month we traditionally devote to Mary, Mother of God, and her Rosary. Would you like to grow in your devotion to the Most Holy Rosary? Click here to view Fr. Hugh Gillespie’s eight-minute video on why the Rosary is a solid anchor to his spiritual life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSkBM1j1iv0

SUMMER PROGRAMMING AT ST. MICHAEL

Due to the current health crisis, Camp Archangel and Totus Tuus are cancelled for Summer 2020. This has been a difficult decision, but eve-ryone's safety is our highest priority; thus, we feel this is the right course of action. If you were registered for either or both of these pro-grams, please look for an additional email with more information re-garding refunds. We wish you all a safe and blessed summer!

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