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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Evening 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am and 10:00 am Weekday Mornings 7:00 am (except Friday - Communion Service)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:30 - 5:00 pm Please feel free to call and make an appointment to cele-brate this sacrament.

MAY 26, 2013 MOST HOLY TRINITY

Welcome to Our Parish!

PRIEST Rev. Gregory Benkowski ............................ Pastor

DEACON COUPLES Deacon Tom & Kathy Schulte ............. 731-3599 Deacon Paul & Jackie Eubanks .......... 932-8533 Deacon Andy & Chris Sommer ........... 733-9430 Deacon Al & Terri Aulner .................... 734-4557 Deacon Tim & Ruth Leininger .............. 731-7474 Deacon Bob Pickett .............................. 658-6460

TRUSTEES John Martinez Chuck Morrison

PARISH OFFICE STAFF Brenda Tylkowski ..................... Business Manager (email: BusinessManager@holyghostomaha.org) Rita Scheiding ...... ….Bulletin Editor & Secretary (email: ParishSecretary@holyghostomaha.org) Jeff Belling..Director of Grounds & Maintenance Ellie Morley..Director of Religious Education/Liturgist (e-mail: religiouseducation@holyghostomaha.org

HOLY GHOST SCHOOL Mr. Richard Leimbach .............................. Principal Carrie Kaczmarek .................................. Secretary Carrie Kaczmarek ............................................ PTO Chad Gann ................................... Athletic Director (chad74@cox.net) ................................ 953-6950

CHILD CARE Trina Hensley ......................................... 731-7929 Molly Skradis ....................................... ..731-7929

PARISH COUNCIL Tony Widhalm .......................................... President Mike Philbrick .................................. Vice-President Lacey Merica ........................................... Secretary Diane Quaiver Michelle Martinez Jeremy Ludemann Heather Slizoski

BULLETIN NOTICES AND INSERTS DUE Monday, no later than 8:30 am for notices. All inserts for the bulletin MUST be into the Business office no later than 8:00 AM on WEDNESDAY mornings to be inserted into that weeks bulletin.

Pastor’s Corner This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. Attending Church is one very important way we connect with God and each other. Additionally, every word of welcome or gesture of friendship and love for another is in

effect, imitating the Trinity. God is the fountain of love, which flows between each of the persons in the Unity we call Fa-ther, Son and Holy Spirit. This love flows over into creation, filling everything with the desire for oneness. The more we allow true love into our lives, the more we give love, it's then that we become more the person God calls us to become. Thanks much to the group who did so much work planning, decorating, preparing the hall for the faculty reunion on Sat-urday. Thanks to Marsha Pavel, Rita Scheiding, Mary Townley, Michelle Martinez, Ellie Morley, Carrie Kaczmarek, Gina Childers, Kathy Schulte, Grace Pohl, for decorating and Jeff Belling for organizing the Men's Club participation in the event. Also thanks to Marita Grebl for taking care of the reservations. It was a classy event to be sure. Fond memories of HG school were shared by former principals, Brent Catlett and Sr. Zita. It was a fine way to say farewell to 90 years of school ministry at Holy Ghost. Congratulations to our Lacey Merica for being elected a member of the Omaha Public School Board! Given her fine work on Parish Council, I know she will do well serving in this new capacity!! Have a good week, one more to go till the Jamboree! Fr. Greg

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The following members of our Parish, or loved ones of our Pa-rishioners are now or recently been in the hospital. May our Lord grant them a speedy recovery and return them to their families in perfect health: Russ Lane, Marie Soula, Guadlupe Rivera, Mary Polzin, Pat Makara, Marjorie Niedbalski, Jeanine Springer, Deacon Brian Heine, Colleen McNamara, Agnes Fader, Margaret Walker, Patty Randone, Georgia Rudol, Ron Bartlett, Kathy Sanden, Sophie Johnson, Mike Makara, Jennifer Sutter, Dorothy Massow, Clarence Matya (Brother of Dorlene Marode), Shirley Kerkmann (Mother of Jodi May), Frances Hassman (Aunt of Fr. Greg), Ken Wat-kins (Brother of Brenda Tylkowski), Phil Busch (Brother of Norita Byrne), Mary Lamb (Mother of Sue Kendall), Melissa Portello (Granddaughter of Mary Rudol), Evelyn Anderson (Sister of Kathy Mentzer), Richard Maly (Brother of Janice

Callahan), Kelly Yarpe (Aunt of Donavan Balkus).

Let us also remember in our prayers the following parishioners that are in care centers, homebound or need healing: Hattie Smith Dorlene Marode Mary Louise Whitney Luella Eich Debra Iwanski Mary Lampe Richard Van Sant Irene Suchy Marian Hannan Jacob Fraser Caitlyn Thompson Edward Machacek Jim Philbrick Marian Nekuda Mari Ann Wilke Grant Flott Theresa Mitera John Cunningham Margaret Brick Mike Hunter Rose Vosik Eleanor Williams Charles Skokan Betty Gentile Marie Pallas Terry Stillmock Jean Buechler Lucille Stuczynski Dee Nowak Peg Sykora Brassie Mruz Patty Dworak Ann Zander-Breci Irene Butts Lena Hughes

Stewardship of Treasure Budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013

Weekly Offering Needs .................................. $5,200.00 Weekly Offering (May 19, 2013) ............... $5,062.00 Year- to- Date Budget Needs .................... $244,400.00 Year- to- Date Collections .......................... $235,766.13 Shortage .............................................................. $8,633.87

THE HOLY FAMILY SHRINE PRESENTS A CONCERT BY MICHAEL TUOSTO

ON SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH AT 7:30PM. MICHAEL’S FIRST PERFORMANCE AT THE SHRINE WILL GIVE EVE-RYONE A CHANCE TO ENJOY HIS GOD GIVEN, SONG WRIT-ING AND SINGING, TALENTS. CD’S WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE CONCERT. A RECEPTION IN THE VISITOR CENTER WILL FOL-LOW THE CONCERT. ALL FREE WILL DONATIONS GO TO SUP-PORT THE HOLY FAMILY SHRINE.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS Mass will be celebrated on Memorial Day at 10:00 am at each of the five Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries. Archbishop George Lucas will be celebrating Mass in Cal-vary Cemetery, and Archbishop Emeritus Elden Curtis will be celebrating Mass in Resurrection Cemetery. All are welcome and you are encouraged to bring a lawn chair for seating.

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY

TO ESTHER POLITYKA Help Esther celebrate her Birthday by sending her a card to: 5404 So. 52nd St. Omaha, NE 68117.

PAINT-A-THON Need your house painted at no cost?

You could have your home painted at abso-lutely no cost by volunteers from area businesses, congregations and service clubs. If you are 60 or over, or are permanently disabled and meet fi-nancial guidelines, you could qualify. Pick up an application at any Wells Fargo Bank or for more information call Paint-A-Thon at 402-965-9169. Application deadline is June 7, 2013

Parish News:

JUNE JAMBOREE — JUNE 2, 2013 The June Jamboree is only 1 week away. Please

gather your items for the booths and bring them to the rectory lower level during business hours or drop them off in the back of church. Canned goods, paper products and non-perishable items for the grocery booth and around the house items for the Home Booth, toys for the Toy Booth and items for the Silent Auction are needed. We appreciate your support in making our June Jamboree a success this year.

**THERE WILL BE NO DOLLAR RAFFLE THIS YEAR**

HARLEY RAFFLE: The tickets are $20.00 each or 3 for $50.00.

For more information go to www.holyghostharleyraffle.com or call Ron Massow at 402-612-5065 or Rich Graham at 402-651-3551 or stop by the Business Office during working hours for tickets. Help is needed for shows . Please call Ron to sign up to help. This is the last show at Sam’s Club before the Jamboree. All sold or unsold tickets must be turned in by Friday, May 24th.

Along with the raffle there are many other things to do the day of the Jamboree. There will be rides, food, beer garden, bingo, cake walk, and many fun games for the whole family to enjoy on the mid-way. The Child Care Center will be hosting children games this year!

CAKE WALK: As always we will need those wonderful cakes for

the Cake Walk. It has been said that we have the best cakes for our

Cake Walk. Bring cakes to the counter behind rectory garage. BOOTH SPONSOR: If interested in sponsoring a booth call Grace

Kosiski @402-733-3117 or Joe Julian @402-960-1935

SHUTTLE: There will be a free shuttle again this year, it runs from Horseman Park to the front of Church.

RIDES: Will be running both Saturday Evening and Sunday. The

cost for Saturday evening ride is $15.00 and Sunday all day pass for rides is $20.00.

**JUNE JAMBOREE KICK OFF DINNER** Will be Saturday starting after 5:00 pm Mass. The menu will be Hamburger & Chips $3.00, and Hot Dog & Chips $2.00. There will be a D. J. playing music from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm please come and enjoy the music and dance. There will be Carnival Rides all evening.

MAY 26, 2013 MOST HOLY TRINITY

Please pray for our loved ones who are currently serving our Country:

Mike Vickers Tim Gouger Michael Kojdecki Sean Byers Michael J. Baker Timothy Robertson Gary Smith Jacob Aulner Matt Shell Jim White Andrew Steffensmeier Mike Pihlgren Nick Burton Nick Lokamas Daniel Homan Kevin Kersey Allen M. Novotny Bryan Mass Suzie Homan Joseph M. Vickers Lexi Oropeza Dane Flott Stephen Gonifas Lenny Arenas Ty Campbell Becky& Zach Spurgeon Michael Warner Justin M. Vickers Michael Aulner Robert Blume Tyler Pofahl Chase Pofahl

HOLY GHOST CHILD CARE Summer is so close that we can just about taste it! The Childcare has a fantastic summer program

planned! From youngest to oldest, we'll have weekly field trips and/or visitors, water days and theme days. We'll also be having monthly visits from the Frosty Treats truck and, of course, daily fun, developmentally appropriate, theme related activities and projects. Sound like fun? Come check us out!! Just give us a call at (402) 731-7929. Have a wonderful week, Everyone! Trina Hensley Child Care Director

SAINT JUDE HOSPICE Saint Jude Hospice is a Catholic Hospice in the Omaha area caring for those who are terminally ill and their families by adhering to Catholic end of life moral teachings and the Ethical and Reli-gious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services outlined by the USCCB. Saint Jude is currently looking for volunteers to provide support to indi-viduals and their families. We will be conducting a training class for volunteers on Tuesday, June 17, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. If interested in becom-ing part of this caring ministry please contact Dani at 402-609-4818, for more information or visit our website at www.saintjudehospice.org.

30th Anniversary The Rev. William E. Sanderson will be commemo-rating the 30th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood with a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Mary’s Church, 3529 Q Street in Omaha on Sun-day, June 8, 2013 at 5:00 pm. There will be a Potluck Dinner immediately following in the School Gym. Please RSVP by June 4th if you plan to at-tend the dinner by calling the parish office @ 402-731-0204.

We want to thank all of our sponsors on the back of the bulletin. Each week we will feature one particular sponsor. Our feature this week is AAA BUILD-ING CONPOMENTS, INC. Please show your support to them.

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Monday, May 27, 2013 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am †Robert Urzendowski—Family & Friends Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am †Flore Grzebielski—Family Wednesday , May 29, 2013 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am †Glayds Burianek—Bud Burianek Thursday, May 30, 2012 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am †Lois Huse—Family Friday, May 31, 2013 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am Communion Service Saturday, June 1, 2013 5:00 pm †Don Williams—Mrs. Emil Zovadny Sunday, June 2, 2013 7:30 am Parishioners 10:00 am †Gerry Wiebelhaus—Bob & Grace Kosiski

5:00 pm Saturday, June 1, 2013 Altar Servers K. & C. Greve, M. Ta EMHC D. Hurlbutt, C. Novacek, M. Risavi, K. Smith, Deacon Schulte Gift Bearers D. & A. Revia Greeters L. McFarland, E. Morley Lector D. Ray Sacristan K. Schulte 7:30 am Sunday, June 2, 2013 Altar Servers J. Koraleski, L. Rudol EMHC K. Morrison, M. A. White, Deacon Sommer Gift Bearers M. Barrett, A. Fitzgerald Greeters A. Thompson Lector C. Sommer Sacristan J. Rosman 10:00 am Sunday, June 2, 2013 Altar Servers M. Hrabik, Z. Huckins, J. Kaczmarek EMHC C. Cogan, R. Drexel, V. Rosman, D. Steffensmeier, Deacon Leininger Gift Bearers D. & D. Newell Greeters G. & M. Lackovic Lector R. Leininger Sacristan R. & G. Sempek Church Cleaning Crew: Crew D: L. Bridgman, R. & G. Sempek, S. Mertlik

PARISH TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Holy Ghost Rectory ............................... 731-3176 Fax ........................................................... 738-1409 Religious Education Office ................... 731-3176 School Office .......................................... 731-5161 School Fax number ................................ 731-5174 Child Care Center ................................. 731-7929 Church Hall.............................................. 731-2943

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday ................. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

(Business Office closed from Noon to 1:00pm for lunch..)

**Father Greg is off on Fridays and will not be in the Office.

Weekly Schedule…. May 27th to June 2nd

Mon. May 27 Memorial Day Business Office & Child Care Closed SOCIAL HALL AND SCHOOL GYM CLOSED FOR THE WEEK —GETTING READY FOR THE JUNE JAMBOREE Sat. June 1 50th Anniversary Blessing for John & Joyce (Barnes) Halford 2:00 pm

Sun. June 2 JUNE JAMBOREE

Reminder: If you are assigned to help out with a Liturgical Role at the Masses, please show up at least 10 minutes before Mass. If you cannot be here, PLEASE find someone to replace you.

If a funeral occurs, the 7 am or 8:30 am Mass Intention that day will be rescheduled at a later date. Please call the Business Office for the new date. Thank You

TRAINING FOR EMHC AND LECTORS TRAINING DATES: Sunday Aug. 11, 2012 St. Columbkille Papillion 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Monday Aug. 12, 2013 St. Vincent DePaul Omaha 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Tuesday Aug., 20, 2013 St. Leo Omaha 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Please turn names into the Business Office by July 15th if you are interested in becoming a EMHC minister or Lector.

MANADATION: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013 St. Cecilia Cathedral 7:00pm

89th ANNUAL SANTA LUCIA ITALIAN FESTIVAL

Thurs, June 6th through Sun, June 9th

Enjoy Traditional Mass at St. Francis Cabrini Church on

Thur. at 5:00 pm & Procession honoring Santa Lucia to

Lewis at Clark Landing. Fine Italian Food, Wine, Beer

Garden, Live Entertainment, Rides, Games & More…