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September 12 th , 2021 24 th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11802 Pacific St. Omaha, NE 68154 www.stroberts.com 402.333.8989 A Eucharistic people seeking the face of Christ. Opening Night for Family Religious Education Family of Faith Program
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September 12th, 2021 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
11802 Pacific St. Omaha, NE 68154
www.stroberts.com 402.333.8989
A Eucharistic people
seeking the face of
Christ.
Opening Night for Family Religious
Education
Family of Faith Program
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11802 Pacific St., Omaha, NE 68154
402-333-8989
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mon -Thurs
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Friday
PARISH OFFICE STAFF
Pastoral Associate and RCIA
Debbie Marcil
Bible Study and Adult Ministry
Deacon Michael Fletcher
Parish Secretary
Barb Borgeson
Parish Receptionist & Bulletin Editor
Mary Sanderson
Business & Financial Director
Chris Snere
Stewardship & Development Director
and Foundation Executive Director
Kelly Vazquez
Director of Worship and Music
Drew Neneman
Room and Event Specialist
Dennis Podjenski
EDUCATION CONTACTS SCHOOL 402-334-1929
11900 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154
Principal Jacqueline Reinhart
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
402-333-1959
11900 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154
Director Cheryl Erker REED FAMILY
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY 402-885-8111
11910 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154
Director Jamie Flynn
YOUTH MINISTRY AND YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY Lauren Mohatt Bulletin Deadline:
Tuesday by 12:00 PM Send Items to: [email protected]
Parish Registrations:
Register in Parish Office/stroberts.com
Devotion “Can you not watch with me for one hour?” (Matt 26:40) Adorers are needed!
Please contact the Perpetual Adoration Captains if you can sign up for an hour. Sunday Joan Holtz [email protected] 402-630-2702
Monday Jenni & Dan Owens [email protected] 402-330-1993
Tuesday Suzie Lawler [email protected] 402-492-9749
Wednesday Theresa Howell [email protected] 402-334-9634
Thursday Beth Jareske [email protected] 402-431-0505
Friday Kate Brennan 402-333-6086
Saturday Jan Brannen [email protected] 402-334-9533
Perpetual Adoration 24 hours in the Adoration Chapel Nocturnal Adoration
10:00 PM-6:15 AM starting on Saturday, before the first Sunday of the month. Mary of Perpetual Help Novena Tuesday after the 8:30 AM Mass Divine Mercy Fridays after 8:30 AM Mass Rosary Mon-Sat at 8:05 AM Sundays at 7:40 AM, 9:10 AM, 10:40 AM, 7:00 PM
Priests
Rev. Dave Reeson, Pastor
Rev. Mark McKercher, Associate Pastor
Rev. Andy Alexander, S.J.,
Weekend Celebrant
Rev. Rob Scheiblhofer,
Weekend Celebrant
Rev. Harold Buse, In Residence
Deacons
Michael Fletcher
Joe Laird
Dick Petersen
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM,
11:00 AM, 12:30 PM
Daily: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM
Live Webcasts www.stroberts.com
Sunday Masses 9:30 AM, Daily 8:30 AM
Rosary - Mon-Sat 8:09 AM, Sun 9:09 AM
Following Mass on:
Tuesday ~ Mary of Perpetual Help Novena
Friday ~ Parish Chaplet to Divine Mercy
Liturgy of Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM
Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00-5:30 PM &
7:30-8:30 PM
Thursday:
(Before First Fridays)
4:30-5:30 PM, 7:00-8:00 PM
Baptisms
Sundays: 1:30 PM
Make arrangements with
Parish Office 402-333-8989
Marriages
Date needs to be set at least
six months before the wedding.
Sick Calls
Communion Calls will be made
to those confined to home.
Please notify the parish office
of a serious illness and hospi-
tal confinement. Priests will
visit hospitalized parish mem-
bers.
Helpful Information
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Readings for the Week
Pray for Our Sick
September 12, 2021
Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35
Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [1Cor 11:26b]/Lk 7:1-10
Tuesday: Nm 21:4b-9/Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 [cf. 7b]/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17
Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16/Ps 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [2]/Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16/Ps 111:7-8, 9, 10 [2]/Lk 7:36-50
Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12/Ps 49:6-7, 8-10, 17-18, 19-20/Lk 8:1-3
Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [2]/Lk 8:4-15
Next Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20/Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 [6b]/Jas 3:16—4:3/Mk 9:30-3
Our Deceased Dr. Dean Antonson
Patricia Heneghan, sister of Barbara Bene
Marvin Stockdale, father-in-law of Marilyn Stockdale
Karen Shaffer, mother of Dave Sanderson
Don Marasco, Joe M., Dolly J., Ellen B., Betty R., Ivo Suing, Joe Whitmore, Pat-rick Mountjoy, Beth Woods, Mary H., Maureen M., Krista M., Kayla M., Colleen S., Bette T., Whitney, Matt, Mary Jo Case, Rose, Lorraine Troupe, Raul Osuna, Dixie Bettini, Shirley S., Duane Chamberlain, Dean, Barb Frans, William Free-man, Bob Allgaier, Sheryl Howard, Mary Ann, Marion Lester, Shelly N., Char-lotte, Dominic, Sean Dhaenens, Brian Finn, Jan Ohlinger, Emily McFarland, Nick Camero, Daniel W., Emily Sharp, Vickie Beck, John Dorman, Nadine Peatrowsky, Larry R., Baby Brock, Linda Wilson, Charlotte, Kimberly G., Pat S., Mike O., Mike Steffes, Greg, Cheryl Galvin, Herb Martin, Michael B., Carole Mar-tin, Pat Boganowski, Ed Kacirek, Dee Fell, Marty Kauphusman, Joe Gollobit, Bob & Carolyn Burns, Midge Stanley, Jennifer Campbell, J., Melissa, Maureen, Kelly, and everyone in need of our prayers. Call the Parish Office 402-333-8989 by Tuesday at noon to place names on the prayer list for the following Sunday.
Monday September 13th
6:30 am† Christopher Laird & Fr. Rob
Frank Dohn
8:30 am Pierson Family members Fr. Mark
Living & Deceased
5:30 pm† Sherri Wortman Fr. Harry
Tuesday September 14th
6:30 am† John NePage Fr. Rob
8:30 am St. Robert's Catholic Daughters
Living & Deceased Fr. Dave
Unit Mass
5:30 pm† George Erdei Fr. Harry
Wednesday September 15th
6:30 am† John Kronschnabel Fr. Dave
8:30 am† Bill Muldoon Fr. Harry
Unit Mass
5:30 pm Jose Chale Fr. Mark
Special Intention
Thursday September 16th
6:30 am† Frances Ezzo Fr. Rob
8:30 am† Kenjethi Chakkalakal Fr. Dave
Unit Mass
5:30 pm† Lori Godek Railsback Fr. Mark
Anniversary
Friday September 17th
6:30 am† Tom Troupe Fr. Mark
8:30 am† Bill Pritchard Fr. Dave
All School Mass
5:30 pm† Joe Scott Fr. Harry
Saturday September 18th
8:30 am† John Coniglio Fr. Harry
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Confessions
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30 pm† Norb Seitz Fr. Mark D Petersen
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Confessions
Sunday September 19th
7:00 am† Sylvester & Maurine Winkelbauer
Fr. Dave M Fletcher
8:00 am† Frances Dowd Fr. Dave M Fletcher
9:30 am† Fred & Libbie Lenz
Fr. Mark D Petersen
11:00 am People of St. Robert's
Fr. Mark J Laird
12:30 pm† Deceased Members
Lordemann Family
Fr. Harry J Laird
Mass Intentions (and celebrants)
Deacon preaching in blue.
Job Opportunities
St. Robert Bellarmine School
Middle School
Teacher Assistant Position
St. Robert Bellarmine School is seeking to fill the position of Middle School Teacher Assistant. We
offer state-of-the-art facilities, compet-itive salaries, & a dynamic faith com-munity. Please contact Pattie Ahlgren at [email protected] if interest-ed. Approximate start date for this posi-tion is September 20, 2021.
Reed Family
Early Learning Academy is now hiring for these positions:
Assistant Teacher Pre-K classroom
Assistant Teacher Toddler classroom
Part time assistant teacher infants
Part time assistant teacher toddlers
Part time assistant teacher preschool and pre-k Please contact Jamie at the ELA for more information 402-885-8111
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Online registration is now open! https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/8850769a-9345-46bf-84a3-067dd9a6a21c We offer family Religious Education and Sacrament Prep classes on Wednes-days from 6:00-7:30pm. A mask is required to enter and exit the building. If you are a new family check out this video from our new program: Family of Faith Recruitment Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3aXWBvWDVE Questions - email Cheryl Erker at [email protected]
Youth Ministry
It’s not to late to join us! Grab a friend and come to a meeting (held each Wed. From 7:30-9pm in the Community Rm. Open to all high schoolers!Follow us on Facebook (St. Robert Bellarmine-Youth) & Instagram (@srbyouth) for the latest info!
Young Adult Community What is the St. Robert Bellarmine Young Adult Community? YAC is a group with intentional foundations of fostering the Catholic faith and building commu-nity in young adult life. We are looking for passionate individuals to take on the role of YAC coordinators for this year! If you’re interested in helping plan activi-ties for the group, please email [email protected] (cc [email protected]). Thank you!
A Word
Religious Education
Closing the Gap
The heart is a vast and cavernous place, filled with all sorts of exquisite things. There is also, perhaps prominently so or perhaps not, some manner of junk and refuse—often ig-nored and in the hope that it might just go away. But there it remains, forgotten and moldering. There is a gap between the good intention and the skewed response. Between a willing-ness to die for Christ and the refusal to die to self. Between a profession of love of neighbor and our irritation with the stranger who incon-veniences our schedule. Between compassion for sad images on the TV screen and avoiding the beggar at the red light. St. Paul cries out, “I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do.” (Rom 7:15, 19) The only answer to this dilemma is growth in a life in Christ. Fortunately, our Lord has provided a roadmap to discipleship. He tells us, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” (Mk 8:34). “To deny oneself” means to let go of self-absorption, moodiness, grumpiness, ego-centeredness, preening, seeking for attention or places of honor, and the need to always have it our way. “To take up our cross” means to accept the daily inconveniences, the frustrations, the narrowing of one’s life for the sake of another, to bear burdens without complaining, and to accept inconveniences imposed by others. “To follow me” means to be a follower of Je-sus, and to make Him the center of our lives and the rising sun of our horizon. It means to turn away from the glitter of the world, to sub-mit to His commandments, to seek His will in all things, to trust in His sure and providential guidance, and to be faithful to the vocation and mission He has given us. In all these things, no matter what our suc-cesses or failures have been in following Je-sus, there is one certainty: we are not alone. Isaiah tells us, “The Lord God is my help… He is near.” (Is 50:7-8) The Lord is near. He wants to meet us in those places of struggle, those areas of unforgiveness of others, those places where we have been wounded. He wants to bring healing but also to reside there within us, making His home there as our friend, confidant, and lover. The gap is closed between the inner and outer, between the intention and the deed, and between love of God and love of neigh-bor. The will begins to be healed and unified into the mind of Christ. Even in darkness or absence, our great joy and consolation is that in all things, the Lord is near; so very near.
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Parish Information
Guild
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Join the St. Robert's Prayer Shawl Ministry on Tuesdays in Mtg. Rm. 3 at 1:00 p.m. All levels of knitting & crocheting are welcome. Parishioners, RCIA, St. Paul VI mothers, hos-pice, homeless, & more receive our hand made items. If you know someone who’s going through rough times & want to give them a prayer shawl, or have ?s, contact Rita Wolfe at 402-812-0016. Donations are needed and can be left in or by the marked basket in the left side of the coat closet.
Knights of Columbus
Because of Labor Day weekend, the Juan Diego Food Pantry collection was delayed one week. Please return sacks this weekend filled by 12:30 p.m., Sun., Sep. 12.
JUAN DIEGO FOOD PANTRY
Murder Mystery! St. Monica’s Circle is hosting a fun St. Robert’s Murder Mys-tery. This year’s theme is a totally rad 1980’s prom, and dinner, soft drinks, wine and beer are included. Join us on October 8
th at 6:30 PM in the Mainelli Center. We need vol-
unteers to put forth their amazing talent as characters for the event. If you or a loved one enjoys being the center of attention or awkwardly do not enjoy being the center of at-tention, this is a great opportunity to volunteer. Characters also receive free specialty drinks. To register: https://tinyurl.com/SRBMurder80sProm OR you can email [email protected] to reserve your spot & pay later.
ANNUAL SOCCER CHALLENGE
The Knights of Columbus will have their annual soccer chal-lenge at the St. Robert Bellarmine west field on Sunday, September 19
th, at 2:00 p.m. Registration will take place up-
on arrival. The soccer challenge is open to all children ages 9 through 14. Questions - [email protected]
Catholic Daughters
CIRCLE 2
Join us for fun & fellowship on Monday, Sep. 13, at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1. Refreshments provided. Ques-tions - call cathy 402-334-2593.
Our next meeting is Tues., Sep. 14 at 9:00am in Meeting Room 3. We’ll discuss plans for the card party fund raiser and CDA Sunday attendance sheet need signed if you wish to attend at Our Lady of Lourdes. Lunch is $10, This is an important mtg.
Join the St. Robert’s Catholic Daughters for an afternoon of Cards, Games, & Lunch on Tues., Sep. 28th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Gentlemen who would like to reserve a table for cards, bridge, or other games are also welcome. Cost is $20 for lunch & door prizes. For more information or to make reserva-tions, call Sally Wehbey at 402-333-4067 or Mary Ann Kuhn at 402-551-4376. To play bridge, you will need a partner or table of four. Reservations are required.
Join us for St. Robert Bellarmine “Barn Raising”! An old fashion “Barn Raising” is a collective action of a community, in which a barn for one of the members is built or rebuilt collectively by members of the community. Our Barn Raising is a collective action of the parish community to be good stewards & help with projects around the St. Robert Bellarmine campus and grounds. Please help us on Sunday, September 26! Projects begin right after 8:00am Mass, and a lunch with grilled burg-ers, hotdogs, & sides is provided for all the workers. All ages welcome to participate! Sign up Genius coming early next week.
Questions? Contact Kelly Vazquez in the Parish Office [email protected] or 402-333-8989.
BREAKFAST TODAY!
Please join us in the Mainelli Center after the morning Mass-es on Sep. 12! The Knights will have a yummy French Toast breakfast for you!
BARN RAISING
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Pastoral Ministry
Safe Environment Certification
for All Volunteers!
All parishioners/parents who volunteer with children in our parish or school are required by the Archdiocese of Omaha to be Safe Environment Certi-fied. Anyone not certified will NOT be able to volunteer at the parish or school.
Upcoming scheduled trainings at St. Robert Bellarmine Mainelli Ctr.
Monday, September 13, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, October 4, 4:00 p.m.
?s Debbie - [email protected] or 402-333-8989.
RCIA 2020/2021 Classes Begin Soon! What is R.C.I.A.?
It is a process through which a person who is interested in the Catholic Faith can learn more about community and the Church.
It is an exciting journey of growth and discovery into an encounter with Jesus Christ in our lives within the context of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish.
Who is R.C.I.A. for?
A person who has never been baptized
One who has been baptized in another faith but is interested in the
Catholic Church
A baptized Catholic who has not received any further sacraments
A returning Catholic
A Catholic who would like to learn more about the faith If you are interested in joining RCIA this fall, please contact Debbie Marcil at [email protected] Classes begin September 29
th!
Safe Environment
Nigeria FUNdraiser
Please join us for the 10th
Anniver-sary of Hope Connecting Hearts Nigeria - Fall FUNdraiser on Fri., Sep. 24, in the Mainelli Center at St. Robert’s. We be celebrating Fr. Kizito's 25
th Anniversary of Priesthood.
Tickets are on sale now! Limited seat-ing – registration is open online at bid-pal.net/hchn. ?s or assistance call Te-resa Kopietz 402-616-4484 or Therese Farnsworth 402-980-2629. Raffle tick-ets are $5 each or 6 for $25.
All women are invited to the Magnificat-Omaha Fall Brunch on Saturday, Septem-ber 18th, 9:30 a.m., at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. Kendra Von Esh, radio host, podcaster, and author of Am I Catholic? will be the guest speaker. You are also invited to the Joy and Prayer Workshop with Kendra and Karen Dwyer on September 17th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; discover how to awaken joy and create a joy-filled prayer life. For Reservations, go to www.MagnificatOmaha.org. *Magnificat-Omaha is an archdiocesan-wide Catholic women’s organization fo-cused on evangelization. ?s Karen Dwyer 402-616-7328.
Magnificat
SUNDAY EVENING ROSARY
Join us each Sun. at 7:00 p.m. in the Prayer Garden to pray the rosary for restoration of Christian families, strengthening of faith, our country, & for your own private intentions.
Grief Support Program
St. Robert Bellarmine is hosting a Grief Support Group on Mondays, Sep. 13 through Dec. 13, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Mainelli Center. A second Grief-Share Support Group will meet on Tuesdays, Sep. 14 through Dec. 14, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in Meeting Room 3. Our trained parishioners will lead the group. To sign up or more info contact Debbie at [email protected] or call 402-333-8989 or sign up on the website https://www.griefshare.org.
St. Robert’s Prayer Garden
One secret to planting a garden is being able to substitute plants when something isn’t available. The original design for the center annual bed this year was envisioned with a large border of a mint green leafy short perennial. When that was unavailable, we substituted this hot pink annual instead, which has been stunning all summer long. The key to gardening is flexibility!
Enjoy the cooler days of autumn by dining with the New Life Group on Sunday, September 19
th, at Jericho’s
Restaurant, 11732 W. Dodge Rd., at 5:00 p.m. We invite all widows and widowers in the parish to join us. For reservations, contact Dorie at 402-333- 6127 or Sharon at 402-391-3259. We look forward to seeing you there!
NEW LIFE GROUP
We need you! Join us on Wed., Sep 15, at 9:00 a.m. in Meeting Rm. 3. Rosary is prayed at 11:30 a.m. Light refreshments provided. We’ll teach you to make cord rosaries and provide all the materials. “The faithful children of the Rosary shall merit a high degree of Glory in Heaven.” what a beautiful way to honor our Blessed Mother. Sponsored by the Le-gion of Mary. ?s call Lynette 531-999-0678, Rita 402-812-0016 or Carol 402-330-4898.
ROSARY MAKERS
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Weekly Calendar Weekly Offering Monday, September 13, 2021
1:00 p.m. Shirley’s Bible Study, MR1
1:00 p.m. Mah Jongg, MR3
6:00 p.m. PEO Meeting, CR
6:00 p.m. Safe Environment, MR3
6:30 p.m. Grief Share, Mainelli Center
6:30 p.m. Wilson Model T, MR1
7:00 p.m. Omne Brass Quintet, CH Tuesday, September 14, 2021
8:30 a.m. Mater Filius, Conf. Rm.
9:00 a.m. Catholic Daughters, MR3
9:00 a.m. Grief Share, CR
11:00 a.m. Legion of Mary, MR1
1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, MR3
4:45 p.m. Kindermusik, M1 & MR2
6:00 p.m. Team Omaha Taekwondo, WGYM
6:30 p.m. Men’s Golf Banquet, Mainelli Center
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, CR
7:00 p.m. Siblings & Parents of Suicide, MR2 & MR3 Wednesday, September 15, 2021
9:00 a.m. Ladies Guild Book Club, CR
9:00 a.m. Rosary Makers, MR3
9:30 a.m. Kindermusik, MR1 & MR2
6:00 p.m. Youth Group, EGYM
6:00 p.m. Religious Ed
7:00 p.m. St. Monica’s Circle, Circle Drive
7:00 p.m. Baptism Class, MR1 Thursday, September 16, 2021
9:00 a.m. Bible Study, CR
9:30 a.m. Kindermusik, MR1 & MR2
5:00 p.m. Kindermusik, MR1 & MR2
6:00 p.m. Team Omaha Taekwondo, WGYM
7:00 p.m. Bible Study, CR
7:30 p.m. AA Meeting, MR3 Friday, September 17, 2021
9:30 a.m. Kindermusik, MR1
6:00 p.m. Super League Bowling, Mainelli Center
7:30 p.m. Adult Volleyball, EGYM Saturday, September 18, 2021
7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, CR & MR2
9:30 p.m. Kindermusik, MR1 & MR2
12:00 p.m. PEO Meeting, CR & MR3
3:00 p.m. Robotics
Sunday, September 19 , 2021
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and click on the large green Online Giving button on the right side of the home page. In a few easy steps you can set up automatic recurring contributions or make a one-time donation to a special cause. Need help? Chris can do this for you! Please click on the link and get this done now!
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For more information, please contact Chris Snere at the Parish Office ~ [email protected] or 402-333-8989.
CONSIDER ONLINE GIVING!
Questions? Kelly Vazquez [email protected] (Stewardship & Development) or Chris Snere (Business Office) [email protected], or call 402-333-8989.
St. Robert Bellarmine Weekly Offertory 9/5/2021
Budgeted for the week 38,465$
Sunday Envelopes Received 27,618$
On-l ine Giving 18,036$
Weekly Variance positive or (negative) 7,189$
Budgeted Year-To-Date (YTD) 400,619$
YTD Received 436,949$
YTD variance pos itive or (negative) 36,330$
Holy Hour for Vocations with Archbishop Lucas at St. Margaret Mary Monday, September 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Join the Serra Club of W Omaha for a special Holy Hour for Voca-tions with Archbishop George J. Lucas, Rev. Ralph O’Donnell, & Rev. Frank Baumert on Mon., Sep. 20, at St. Margaret Mary, 6116 Dodge St. We will pray a Rosary for before the Blessed Sacra-ment, exposed in a special Serra traveling monstrance blessed by Pope St. John Paul II., recite the Litany for Vocations, & spend time in silent adoration. Welcome reception at 6:00 PM. Speaker is Dea-con Mike Conzett . At 7:00 PM is the Holy Hour for Vocations.
?s [email protected]. or John Lingo 402-290-4670 or [email protected] All are welcome!
VOCATIONS
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Who among us hasn't wondered about how much is enough? How many times do we need to forgive? How much of the goods of this earth do I need to have? How generous am I able to be? The parables Jesus uses often shock our attention and give us a rich fruit for reflection.
These days, the news stories are centered on war and dis-asters, and on divisions and conflicts. We are not always aware of the scope of the human tragedy that goes on in our neighborhoods, in our cities, in our world. Many people on the earth suffer in so many ways - from dire poverty, from years of wars, and from ecological policies that leave the earth in trouble and people worse off. We can see stories of pain and suffering on the other side of the world and we feel it here. We might be filled with horror and compassion and fear. Insecurity, powerlessness can bring us to our knees and to the Lord. This week's readings help us with continu-ing reflection that can guide our integration of a confidence in God's love and mercy. One of the great things that any tragedy brings forward is examples of great heroism and generosity. We also know that the human spirit can be tempted to the worst things im-aginable. But, when we see people sacrificing their own lives to help others or showing with their generosity and passionate care how deeply they value human life, it lifts our own spirits and helps us be more generous and free. We could ask the Lord this week to help us assess what we really need. Do riches become a trouble for us? Do anxie-ties and the pleasures of life choke my reception of the Word? Can we ask for the desire to walk through our days with trust in Jesus' power to heal, to bring what is dead to life? Each of us can make this daily desire request and re-flection very concrete. And, as we prepare for the weekend, we can begin reflecting on how happy I am that God is mer-ciful and generous, even toward those that I don't think “deserve” it. As we begin each day with a desire, we can end each day with gratitude for what we received. https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Prayer/B2-OT-24.html
DAILY PRAYER THIS WEEK SAINT OF THE DAY
St. Robert Bellarmine
October 4, 1542 - September 17, 1621 When Robert Bellarmine was ordained in 1570, the study of Church history and the fathers of the Church was in a sad state of neglect. A promising scholar from his youth in Tuscany, he devoted his energy to these two subjects, as well as to Scripture, in order to systematize Church doctrine against the attacks of the Protestant Reformers. He was the first Jesuit to become a professor at Louvain. His most famous work is his three-volume Disputations on the Controversies of the Christian Faith. Particularly noteworthy are the sections on the temporal power of the pope and the role of the laity. Bellarmine incurred the anger of monarchists in England and France by showing the divine-right-of-kings theory untena-ble. He developed the theory of the indirect power of the pope in temporal affairs; although he was defending the pope against the Scottish philosopher Barclay, he also incurred the ire of Pope Sixtus V. Bellarmine was made a cardinal by Pope Clement VIII on the grounds that “he had not his equal for learning.” While he occu-pied apartments in the Vatican, Bellarmine relaxed none of his former austerities. He limited his household expenses to what was barely essential, eating only the food available to the poor. He was known to have ransomed a soldier who had deserted from the army and he used the hangings of his rooms to clothe poor people, remarking, “The walls won’t catch cold.” Among many activities, Bellarmine became theologian to Pope Clement VIII, preparing two catechisms which have had great influence in the Church. The last major controversy of Bellarmine’s life came in 1616 when he had to admonish his friend Galileo, whom he admired. He delivered the admonition on behalf of the Holy Office, which had decided that the heliocentric theory of Copernicus was con-trary to Scripture. The admonition amounted to a caution against putting forward—other than as a hypothesis—theories not yet fully proven. This shows that saints are not infallible. Robert Bellarmine died on September 17, 1621. The process for his canonization was begun in 1627, but was delayed until 1930 for political reasons, stemming from his writings. In 1930, Pope Pius XI canonized him, and the next year declared him a doctor of the Church. Reflection The renewal in the Church sought by Vatican II was difficult for many Catholics. In the course of change, many felt a lack of firm guidance from those in authority. They yearned for the stone columns of orthodoxy and an iron command with clearly defined lines of authority. Vatican II assures us in The Church in the Modern World, “There are many realities which do not change and which have their ultimate foundation in Christ, who is the same yesterday and today, yes, and forever” (#10, quoting Hebrews 13:8). Robert Bellarmine devoted his life to the study of Scripture and Catholic doctrine. His writings help us understand that the real source of our faith is not merely a set of doctrines, but rather the person of Jesus still living in the Church today. Saint Robert Bellarmine is the Patron Saint of Catechists and Catechumens.
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-robert-bellarmine
SPECIAL MASS
SAVE THE DATE - Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered at the 12:30 p.m. Mass on Sunday, October 3rd. This sacrament is for those who are facing an illness, surgery, are struggling with old age and even expectant mothers. Through this sacrament and the anointing by the priest, Jesus reaches out to touch our soul and bring consolation, strength, and healing. The Anointing of the Sick will be offered after the homily. Reserved seating will be available to assist parishioners or guests who wish to receive this Anointing.
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In today’s Gospel Jesus says “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” The cross of Jesus and the crosses of his members can evan-gelize us: the sick, who bear illness with courage; the grieving, who hope against hope; the dying, who clearly trust in the resurrection; the suffering of our poor brothers and sisters who are hungry and homeless, but who still trust in God’s love. Is there a neighbor or friend who is in temporary need because of a loss of a job or illness? Leave a message for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul - we want to help. 402-779-8499
Sunday Schedule Liturgical Ministers - www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/strobertsomaha
Sep.
18/19
5:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30p.m.
Priest Fr. Mark Fr. Dave Fr. Dave Fr. Mark Fr. Mark Fr. Harry
Deacon D Petersen M Fletcher M Fletcher D Petersen J Laird J Laird
Altar Servers
L Casey V Schneider
J Snow-cr
J & S Van
Moorleghem
Vol needed
L Bailey
Volunteers
needed
C Schneider
J Stefan
O Zuger-cr
T Forbes
S Howell
Vol needed
L Noonan
N Slater
Vol needed
Lectors C Benson
T Harmon
L Gale
M Beal P Bataillon
B Flynn R Laird
Vol needed
Vol needed
EMHC D Brabec
K Glidden
T Glidden
S Wolf
T Farmer
K Magiera
J Underriner
J Van
Moorleghem
M Hautzinger
K Niemann
T Riese
D Weiler
S Foxhoven
M Janda
G Schmidt
A Tvrdy
J Gilsdorf
E Hansen
B Kirby T Thompson
R Wolfe
Vol needed
Ushers
Head Usher
Chris
Wheeler
T McGuire M Thieman T Bartholet R Kuncl G Liebentritt R McWilliams
Rosary (Glorious) Classe Estee Ries
SECURITY PATROL
Help is always needed with our Parking Lot Security Patrol for Sunday Masses. Please contact Tim Mohatt if you can help. 402-320-0703
Community Information
September 25th, 2021 Annual Archbishop's Vigil for Life
Help build the culture of life through prayer! Join Archbishop George Lucas for the Vigil for Life. Following Mass, there will be Exposition of the Holy Eucharist and a rosary procession to the Bellevue abortion facility. This is one of the most powerful pro-life events in the area. Please join us! For more information, contact St. Mary’s Church at 402-291-1350, or email [email protected]
Deacon preaching is in red.
Bishops Pro-Life Banquet & Conference - Ready to take your pro-life passion to the next level? Consider attending the Bishops’ Banquet and Conference on Sept. 17/18! You’ll network with pro-lifers from across the state, find opportunities for volunteerism and in-volvement, learn state-of-the-art strategies, and more. Let us lift you up with prayer, arm you with information on breaking pro-life issues, and joyfully celebrate the Gospel of Life with you! Free banquet childcare provided. Visit www.NEcatholic.org to register and learn more!
PRO LIFE
Parishioner Cullen Herout hosts Ready To Stand: Pro-Life Radio every Sat. at 5:00 p.m. and Sun. at 5:30 p.m. on Spirit Catholic Radio.
www.spiritcatholicradio.com/readytostand.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
CATHOLIC BUSINESS GROUP OMAHA SOCIAL MIXER
Join us Thursday, September 16th, at Rathskeller
Bier Haus, 4524 Farnam St. (indoor/outdoor space) from 4:30pm - 6:00pm. There is NO Fee. Beverages & snacks available. NO rsvp for this event. Just bring your Catholic friends & busi-ness associates. This is a social event, attend &
share conversation, create business connections, learn from others about Catholic resources here in Omaha. ?s - [email protected].
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Heart of a Child Ministries needs volunteers to wrap babies either at your home or in a group setting. In preparation for our upcoming live ultrasound, school presentations, we will be wrapping our 11-week-old baby models in fabric and attaching a Scrip-ture and name card to each baby (photo below). These babies are then given out to the students at the end of our presentations. Join us on Sunday, September 12 from 1:00-4:00 at St. Robert Bellar-mine in the Community Room for this fun, family friendly activity for all ages. This project is great if you need confir-mation service hours, a fun, family pro-ject, or simply just want to help. All children who participate can take home their own baby. Young children love to pick out the fabric color, while older siblings and parents wrap. Cookies, refreshments, and all supplies are pro-vided. We need 500 babies wrapped by Friday, September 24
th.
?s call Kim 402-660-1010
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Welcome Back to School!
Our school staff enjoyed a retreat at Holy Family Shrine
on August 17th
!
The 8th
graders take their traditional walk on the first day of school.
