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January 26th, 2020 Priests
Rev. Steven Stillmunks, Pastor
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Mark McKercher, Associate Pastor
Rev. Andy Alexander, S.J.,
11802 Pacific St. Omaha, NE 68154 Weekend Celebrant
Rev. Rob Scheiblhofer,
402.333.8989 www.stroberts.com Weekend Celebrant
Deacons
Michael Fletcher and Joe Laird
John Kronschnabel ~ Retired
Mass Schedule
A Eucharistic people seeking the face of Christ. 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.
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 hospital
confinement. Priests will visit hospitalized
parish members.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS 2
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon - Thurs
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Friday D !"#$"%
PARISH OFFICE CONTACTS
11802 Pacific Street P(!%()*&' A+,!&)",# C&%)&"#-
Omaha, NE 68154 Sunday Joann Holtz jholtz6@cox.net 402-630-2702
Parish: 402-333-8989 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Parish Fax: 402-333-5489 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Extended Care: 402-333-4842 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PARISH STAFF Monday Jenni & Dan Owens dowensfamily@gmail.com 402-330-1993
Parish Secretary Tuesday Suzie Lawler suzielawler@cox.net 402-492-9749
Barb Borgeson 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Parish Receptionist & Bulletin Editor 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Mary Sanderson 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday Theresa Howell theresahowell@cox.net 402-334-9634
Business & Financial Director
Thursday Beth Jareske 2jareskes@cox.net 402-431-0505
Chris Snere 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Pastoral Associate 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Debbie Marcil 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stewardship & Development Director 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Kelly Vazquez
Friday Kate Brennan
Foundation Executive Director 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM 402-333-6086
Mary Buttell
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Director of Worship and Music 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Drew Neneman
Saturday Jan Brannen Jsb505@cox.net 402-334-9533
Technical Specialist 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Kim Russell 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Room & Event Coordinator 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dennis Podjenski 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Times above in BOLD need adorers.
EDUCATION CONTACTS
11900 Pacific St., Omaha, NE 68154
Perpetual Adoration
School: 402-334-1929 24 hours in the Adoration Chapel
Religious Ed: 402-333-1959 Nocturnal Adoration
10:00 PM-6:15 AM starting on Saturday, before the first Sunday of the month.
SCHOOL
Mary of Perpetual Help Novena
P!"#$"%&' JACQUELINE REINHART Tuesday after the 8:30 AM Mass
Rosary
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mon-Sat at 8:05 AM
Director Cheryl Erker Sundays at 7:40 AM, 9:10 AM, 10:40 AM, 7:00 PM
YOUTH MINISTRY & Divine Mercy Fridays after 8:30 AM Mass
YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY
Kate Vazquez Nocturnal Adoration - Our parish is blessed to have Adoration of
ADULT FORMATION the Eucharist available at all times. Rarely is it that someone is not in
the Adoration Chapel keeping Our Lord company for a few minutes or
Adult Formation & RCIA
for even an hour or more.
Debbie Marcil
Also available is the opportunity to pray with a group before the Eu-
Bulletin Deadline:
charist. Nocturnal Adoration begins at 10:00 p.m. on the night before
Tuesday by 12:00 PM the first Sunday of each month. It concludes on Sunday morning at
Send Items to: bulletins@stroberts.com 6:00 a.m. Individuals are assigned to a group for a rotating hour each month.
& barbb@stroberts.com Prayers before the monstrance follow a structure of alternating group prayer
Parish Registrations: and silence. The commitment to Nocturnal Adoration is one hour a month.
Register in Parish Office, stroberts.com, Your gift of time to Our Lord will impact your life in many wonderful ways. Con-
or 1st Sun. of the month in the Narthex. tact Paul McCandless at 402-333-8554 or mccandlessnd@aol.com for more
information on offering an hour during Lent, or to sign up.
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January 26, 2020 Monday, January 27, 2020
6:30 AM †Bill Fitzgerald
Sunday: Is 8:23—9:3/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-
8:30 AM †Alicia Hermsen
23 or 4:12-17
5:30 PM Russel, Rita, Michelle, Gabriel
Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Ps 89:20, 21-22, 25-26 [25a]/Mk 3:22-30 Wilson & family members
Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [8]/Mk 3:31-35 Special Intention
Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17/Ps 89: 4-5, 27-28, 29-30 [29a]/Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29/Ps 132:1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14 [Lk 1:32b]/ Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Mk 4:21-25 6:30 AM †Loretta Kennedy
8:30 AM †George A. Penry
Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6a, 6bcd-7, 10-11 [cf. 3a]/Mk 5:30 PM †Richard Murray
4:26-34
Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [12a]/Mk 4:35- Wednesday, January 29, 2020
41 6:30 AM †John Mahon
Next Sunday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [10b]/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or Anniversary
2:22-32 8:30 AM Mark Healy
In Thanksgiving
Family Mass
P,&/ +", O0, S$1. 5:30 PM †Wendell Glen Wills
Terry O’Hare, Don Karnet, Lou Scott, Mary Mannino, Carol Z., Joy Dobrauc, Thursday, January 30, 2020
Debbie Grafelman, Jan Ohlinger, Lynette S., Bob Allgaier, Emma, Lucy S., 6:30 AM †James Dunlap
Theodore Mencke, Patty, Jeanne, Charlotte, Sue, Nancy Luksa Broder, Jami & 8:30 AM †Sgt. Chris Brewster
Tom Hassett, Terry Strawhecker, Tom Esnough, Mary Mitchell, Mary Anne Family Mass
5:30 PM †Mary Ramirez
Cronican, Elaine Estee, Ed Bragg, Nick & Carlee Murphy, Roscoe Corell, Mi-
chael Dolezal, S. Wilson, Nancy Shirley, Carrie H., KT, Chris Engelbert, Tom
Friday, January 31, 2020
Coleman, Mark Oman, Shannon, Christine Deatrich, Liam Smith, Lauren F.,
6:30 AM †Mary Jo Petrol's
Richard C., Ann-Marie, John Woodbury, Jean Short, Cathy Piotrowski, Janelle 8:30 AM Natalie Baker Heser
Miller, Jack Flanery, Susan Sampson, Candi Troia, Rosalie & Ron Allison, In Thanksgiving
Phyllis Comerford, Liz Marasco, Bernie O., Kelly B. & baby, Bernie Akromis, All School Mass
Bernie Renken, Art McCarty, Janice J., Maureen K., Kevin Quinn, John 5:30 PM †Bill Stockdale
Kronschnabel, Marty Rocca, Chris Rocca, Cheryl Galvin, Kevin Huelsman,
Peggy Huelsman, Carolyn Burns, Jennifer Campbell, Gerard Owens, and Saturday, February 1, 2020
everyone in need of our prayers. Call the parish office 402-333-8989 by Tues- 8:30 AM Luella Linnebur
day at noon to place names on the prayer list for the following Sunday. In Thanksgiving
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Confessions
The Presentation of the Lord
O0, D 1 &) ' 5:30 PM †Michell Martin
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Confessions
10:00 PM Nocturnal Adoration
John LeDoux
Herbert Andrews, father of Dave Andrews Sunday, February 2, 2020
Elizabeth Hecker, sister of Cathy Piotrowski 7:00 AM John Woodbury
Special Intention
8:00 AM People of St. Robert’s
SENTINALS OF THE DAWN PRAYER GROUP Living & Deceased
9:30 AM †Clint Schutt
The bell for the Angelus tolls at 6:00 a.m. A small group of dedicated and faith- 11:00 AM David Christopher Holcomb &
Future Spouse Special Intention
ful parishioners have gathered near the Mary statue. In the predawn light,
words of greeting are exchanged and page numbers are coordinated. “The an- 12:30 PM † Gary Daluna
gel of the Lord declared unto Mary…”
After the Angelus, the Liturgy of the Hours (also known as the Divine Office) is
prayed. The shorter one-volume version called “Christian Prayer” is used. A LITURGICAL COLORS
series of prayers, Psalms, and intercessions are prayed for each other, for the
parish, and for the Church in the world. It is prayed in union with countless oth- White - JOY - Christmas, Easter, Mary,
er Catholics every day - priest, religious, and other lay people. Saints
Red - LOVE - The Passion, Holy Spirit,
Praying the Liturgy of the Hours in some form has been an essential element of
the lives of many saints. It can be a great help in our own spiritual lives. Faith- Martyrs
fulness to this prayer incorporates us into the rhythm of the inner life of the Green - HOPE - Ordinary Time
Church. Come and join us! We will help you in following along in the Morning Purple - HUMILITY - Advent, Lent
Prayer. Rose - JOY - Gaudete, Laetare Sundays
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The Weight of Hospitality St. Robert Bellarmine School Registration 2020-2021
It is school registration time for new families! Please
G.K. Chesterton suggests, “The Bible tells us
stop by or call the school office, 402-334-1929, to re-
to love our neighbors, and also to love our ene-
mies; probably because generally they are the ceive your registration materials. Registration materials are due by Janu-
same people.” Hospitality toward one another ary 31, 2020 for new students to be included in classes that are form-
is not always easy, yet to “love your neighbor ing for next year. Late submissions will be included, in the order they are
as yourself” is a command of the Lord. Charity received, after the initial forming of lists is completed.
toward others in general or in the abstract is St. Robert Bellarmine School will be accepting registration applications for
not too difficult. Good intentions can go far so non-parishioners and non-Catholics. Non-parishioners and non-Catholics
long as we don’t look too closely. But the will be accepted at the end of the registration process, after all parishioners
neighbor at our elbow is often harder to love. who wish to enroll have been registered. Please contact the school office
Nonetheless, following the example of the with any questions, 402-334-1929.
Good Samaritan, we must practice hospitality
toward others. We look forward to serving your family in providing the best in Catholic edu-
cation.
Paul reminds us that we could be entertain-
ing angels unaware. In the Old Testament,
Lot insisted on inviting two visitors into his
home who turned out to be angels. Abraham
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graciously entertained and fed three strangers
who also turned out to be angels. But there is a Join us in the Mainelli Center TODAY, Sunday, January 26th, to kick off
greater reason for hospitality. In the Gospel of Catholic Schools Week! The Pancake Man will be will be serving up fun
Matthew, Jesus tells that when we feed the and good food after the 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Masses. The
hungry, clothe the naked, visit the impris- cost is $5 a plate ($25 max per family) and includes pancakes, sausage,
oned—in other words, when we practice the orange juice and coffee.
works of mercy, we do it unto Our Lord. When We look forward to seeing you and celebrating our wonderful school!
we are hospitable to another, it is more than
welcoming a brother or sister in Christ. We are
welcoming Christ Himself. R !"#"$%& E(%)*+"$,
Hospitality with some people may be diffi- Religious Education classes are
cult because of our fear, reticence, aloof-
held Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m.-
ness, preoccupation, or condescension . Or we
5:45 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
just don’t notice them. We might be less than
Register ~ stroberts.com/religious-
cordiality toward another because of their ap-
education, cerker@stroberts.com,
pearance or their afflictions. But it is God who
brings our neighbor to us. It is no coincidence: or 402-333-1959.
He wants us to receive this particular neighbor January 29th - Catholic Education
as we would receive God Himself. We may Parent Appreciation Night/ All
never know the seeds that might be sown by Class Living Rosary - More details
our hospitable gesture—of healing, of reconcili- to follow
ation, of gratitude, or of value or dignity.
February 7th - 8th Grade Confirma-
A girl from a remote mountain town gave a tion retreat 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
presentation in a college class. Another student
was asked to write an evaluation of her effort. February 16th - 8th Grade Confir- Rel Ed volunteer Joan S. helps
Later, after reading his comments, she said in mation Mass 3:00 p.m.
awe, “No one has ever said something nice “break bread” with our Special
about me before.” He never saw her again. February 26th - Ash Wednesday Sacraments students.
5:30 p.m. Family Mass
After the home, hospitality continues fore-
most in the parish. Difficult as it may be at
times, hospitality must be ever present simply
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be no end to love. Some of us carry great bur-
dens that can be lightened by a simple and Next week, Feb. 2nd, at all weekend masses, we will take up the Catholic
kind smile or a gesture of goodwill. To greet the Home Missions Appeal. Today, over 40 % of dioceses in the United States
stranger and to embrace our enemy: this is the are considered mission territories because they are unable to fund the es-
work of hearts joined to the great heart of the sential pastoral work their communities need. Your support of this appeal
Father of us all. helps ease the struggle of these dioceses. Please prayerfully consider how
you can support this appeal. More information can be found at usccb.org/
home-missions.
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P*/"&- I,0$/1*+"$, WELCOME COMMITTEE
Are you new to the parish and looking for a way to be in-
G%"!( volved? Have you been coming to Mass at St. Robert’s but
never got around to joining the parish? Are you interested in
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY getting involved in something new, even though you have
been a long time member?
Please join us for our Annual Holiday Party! The Stop by the Welcome Table next weekend in the Mainelli
Guild will host its Annual Holiday Party on Center where you can enjoy coffee and donuts! The helpful
Wednesday, February 5th, from 6:00 p.m. - Welcome Committee looks forward to visiting with you!
8:00.p.m. in the Mainelli Center. Appetizers and
refreshments will be served.
Please join us to celebrate the 2019 year and to kick off the
CLOISTERS ON THE PLATTE
2020 new year. All Guild members are welcome to attend. UPCOMING MEN’S RETREAT
Please RSVP by January 31st to ~
jenrotella5@gmail.com or 402-880-4792 The St. Robert’s Men’s annual weekend retreat (March 19-
22) is approaching. Those of you who attended last year’s
retreat are automatically enrolled for this year’s retreat. Vis-
DONUT SUNDAY it the website now, update your info, & sign this year’s
Next Sunday, February 2nd, is Donut Sunday! “Participation Agreement” at cloistersontheplatte.com. The
Cloister’s staff will email you of dates & developments as the
· Did you know Donut Sundays are held weekend draws near. If you’re not enrolled, sign up at
on the first Sunday of every month from Oc- cloistersontheplatte.com for this or any other of the roughly
tober thru April? 20 Men’s retreats throughout the year. Most retreats have
wait lists, but most people will actually attend because of
· Did you know it’s a short walk to the
cancellations.
Mainelli Center after the 7, 8, 9:30 and 11 o’clock Mass-
es to enjoy donuts, bagels, coffee, juice and fellowship? Any ?s, contact St. Robert’s Parish Ambassadors ~
Did you know all are welcome? Please join us next Sunday! Paul Steffes 402-871-8995 or paulsteffes146@gmail.com or
Jay Bolding 402-201-1755 or jbold@ofi-usa.com
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SUNDAY ROSARY
St. Robert’s Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Tuesdays in
Meeting Room 3 at 1:00 p.m. All levels of knitting & crochet- Each Sunday at 7:00 p.m. the Rosary is said in church for
ing are welcome. our Holy Church, families, country, & private intentions.
If you know of someone suffering from physical or emotional
pain and want to give them a prayer shawl, call Rita 402-812
-0016.
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
Yarn donations are needed & can be left on the left side of COMING SOON!
the coat closet.
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JUAN DIEGO FOOD PANTRY
St. Robert’s parish provides the Catholic Charities/Juan Diego
Food Pantry at 31st and Q in Omaha with most of its non-
perishable food items.
Cereal, rice, pasta, maseca flour, cooking oil, soup, peanut
better, canned fruits and vegetables, bar soap, shampoo, de-
odorant, baggies, etc., are most beneficial.
Please take a sack this weekend and return it filled with
such items next weekend by 12:30 p.m., Sunday, February Early enrollment happening NOW!
2nd. Call Chris 402-333-8989.6
LEGION OF MARY P*&+$/*! M","&+/3
Please join us & share this special time RCIA - 7:00 p.m.
with Mary, our Heavenly Mother. We ·Jan. 29 - The Ten Commandments - Fr. Andy
meet on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. in MR1.
·Feb. 5 - The Sacraments - Part 1 - Fr. Mark
Questions ~ Lynette 402-515-9713
·Feb. 12 - The Trinity, the Incarnation, Crucifixion of
Jesus - Fr. Stillmunks
·Feb. 19 - Prayer Night with Adoration
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Join us for Youth Group meetings in
the Community Room 7:30 p.m. - 9:00
UNPLANNED MOVIE
p.m. on Wednesdays. Everyone wel-
come! Please join us
for the movie
Unplanned on
Tues., Jan. 28th
at 7:00 p.m. in
the Mainelli Ctr.
Featured for January: Conversion.
It’s FREE.
Discover thousands of movies, docu-
mentaries, ebooks, audio talks, and
studies… there is something for every Sponsored
member of the family to help them by EPS.
grow closer to Christ and His Church.
All in one place and just a click away!
All are available for free on FORMED!
· Study: From Nothing to Cosmos:
God and Science, with Fr. Robert SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
Spitzer
FOR ALL PARISH VOLUNTEERS!
· Movie Night: The Juggler of Notre
Dame
All parishioner/parents who volunteer at our parish/school are required to attend
· Watch: On Pilgrimage with Fr. a Safe Environment Training. The training is good for 5 years through the Arch-
Emil Kapaun diocese of Omaha. All participants must pre-register.
· Listen: Deep Conversion/Deep Upcoming scheduled trainings at St. Robert Bellarmine –
Prayer, by Fr. Thomas Dubay Tuesday, February 4, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Mainelli Center
Tuesday, March 3, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Mainelli Center
· Listen – For Children: The Ad-
ventures of Carlos Caterpillar To register for a class, (must pre-register), go to omaha.cmgconnect.org. Any
Listen: Calming the Emotional questions email Debbie at dmarcil@stroberts.com.
Storms, by Dr. Gregory Popcat
· Audio Drama: Shadow of the 2020 PARISH MISSION WITH STEVE ANGRISANO!
Bear
National presenter Steve Angrisano is coming to our
How to register: parish this year to present our Parish Mission!
(1) Go to Formed.org. (2) Enter our Steve is undoubtedly one of the most effective and
parish code ZXFFVM on the homep- versatile ministry leaders in the Church today. Every-
age. (3) Create a personal account one (young and young at heart) will embrace his pas-
with your user name/email and pass- sionate message of faith, hope, and love woven
word. Remember, our subscription is throughout his music and storytelling. He is always
free (Important: do not sign up as an rooted in a spirit of humility and faithfulness!
individual—the parish access code
provides more content that the individ- Mark your calendars for
ual subscription.) April 5, 6, and 7, 2020
Questions? Contact Michael Fletcher from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Church!
at mfletcher@stroberts.com7
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January 19, 2020 Monday, January 27, 2020
Budgeted for the week $ 58,694 Catholic Schools Week
Sunday Envelopes Received $ 42,787 9:15 a.m. Heart of Jesus Prayer Group, CR
On-line Giving $ 9,489 12:30 p.m. Open MahJong, MR3
Weekly variance positive or (negative) $ (6,418) 1:00 p.m. Legion of Mary, MR1
Budgeted Year-to-Date $ 1,442,429 6:00 p.m. Civil Air Patrol Squadron, CAF
Year-to-date Received $ 1,538,757 Tuesday, January 28, 2020
YTD variance positive or (negative) $ 96,328 1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, MR3
3:00 p.m. Children’s Choir, CH
One Rose One Life $ 6,622
4:00 p.m. Children’s Choir, MR
6:30 p.m. Scouts Court of Honor, MR3
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, CAF
7:00 p.m. “Unplanned” movie (rated ‘R’), Mainelli Ctr.
THANK YOU!! St. Robert’s HAS EXCEEDED The Arch-
bishop’s Annual Appeal goal for our parish. We are at Wednesday, January 29, 2020
$215,514 (105%) of our $205,342 goal this year. Thank you 9:30 a.m. Catholic School Reception, Mainelli Center
for helping the parish achieve its goal! 12:00 p.m. Parish Choir Auxiliary Rehearsal, CH
1:00 p.m. Cantor Training, CH
ONLINE GIVING 3:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal A, CH
4:30 p.m. Religious Ed Social Event, Mainelli Center
Tired of writing checks? Donate easily online through
5:30 p.m. Youth Group, CR
the Parish website www.stroberts.com and click on the large
green Online Giving button on the right side of the home 6:30 p.m. K of C Officer Meeting, MR4
page. In a few easy steps you can set up automatic recur- 7:00 p.m. Youth Group, CR
ring contributions or make a one-time donation to a special 7:00 p.m. RCIA, MR3
cause. Chris can do this for you! For more information, 7:00 p.m. Soccer Board Meeting, MR1
please contact Chris Snere at the Parish Office ~
business@stroberts.com or 402-333-8989. Thursday, January 30, 2020
9:00 a.m. Bible Study, MR1
No Envelope?? No Checks?? 9:30 a.m. Catholic School Reception, Mainelli Ctr.
5:00 p.m. PAL League Games, EGYM
No Cash?? NO PROBLEM!!
7:00 p.m. Bible Study, MR1
7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal, CH
View QR Code with
7:30 p.m. AA Meeting, MR3
your phone camera
Friday, January 31, 2020
*Scan QR Code so that it is visible on your smartphone
screen (like taking a picture). Saturday, February 1, 2020
7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, CR & MR2
7:30 a.m. PAL League games, WGYM
9:00 a.m. NWS Board Meeting, MR3
10:00 a.m. Archdiocese Consecrated Men & Women
Mass & Reception, CH and Mainelli Ctr.
1:00 p.m. Robotics, CAF
Sunday, February 2, 2020
7:30 a.m. Donut Sunday, Mainelli Center
1:00 p.m. K of C Free Throw Contest, EGYM
NO NEED TO SET UP AN ACOOUNT OR PASSWORD
Questions? Contact Chris Snere
business@stroberts.com or 402-333-89898
DAILY PRAYER THIS WEEK P*&+$/*! M","&+/3
This is a week where Jesus speaks of
seeds being planted and of growing. We REFUGEE FAMILY UPDATE
are still at the beginning of a new year,
and this is a good time to answer the call
The St. Robert’s Refugee Care Committee is happy to report
in our hearts to spend more time with
that the Karenni family the parish is sponsoring, Baw Meh
Jesus, in prayer.
(wife), Bu Reh (husband) and their two children are continu-
“I'm not very good at prayer,” we might ing to settle into life in Omaha. They live with Baw Meh’s
say. “I don't have the time to pray.” Je- father, sister and brother, and Bu Reh works at a meatpack-
sus is not waiting for us to be perfect ing plant.
before we talk to him - he is simply waiting, right now, for us
They enjoyed the Christmas season, thanks in part to the
to come to him in our own humanity. This week we are invit-
generosity of St. Robert’s parishioners. The students in Reli-
ed to uncover the light of our faith, the light that warms the
gious Education collected quarters and gave many of them
longing we feel in our souls for something different or deeper
to the family to use at the laundromat and using the rest to
in our relationship with God. At this beginning of the year,
buy supplies for the family. Thanks also to parishioners who
we might step back and examine the ways we talk with Je-
bought and wrapped Christmas presents for the family.
sus - and the ways we hold him at arm's length.
The committee was also able to buy a grocery store gift
We are being called into a relationship, a friendship, with card, a Children’s Museum membership and renew the fami-
someone who delights in us and waits for us to release our ly’s zoo membership with funds donated St. Robert’s parish-
fears and come out of hiding. Where do we start? With the ioners.
desire.
Two committee members, Patrick Prince and Tom McMah-
It can be so simple to take the empty moments of our day on, attended a citywide Karenni community Mass on Christ-
and just tell the same Jesus who healed and loved on earth, mas Day followed by a lunch at Cathedral. They enjoyed
what is in our hearts. In the early morning moments before being with the family and were amazed at the size of the
we get out of bed, while in the shower or traveling to work, community, with more than 300 people in attendance.
cooking or walking the dog - we can stop and open our
hearts. “Jesus, you know what is in my heart. You know Ongoing Needs
what my needs are. Help me to be more open to the way
you are calling me in my life.” · Baw Meh would like to take English classes but needs
assistance with transportation and care for the couple’s
Our prayer can be as simple as opening our hands on our 18-month-old son during the classes. The classes meet
lap for a moment and saying in our own words, “Show me Monday through Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m., at Augustana
how to come out of hiding. Give me the courage to let go of Lutheran Church. The committee is looking for volun-
my fears and bring myself to you in honesty. Let me drop the teers who might be able to share this opportunity.
many defenses I carry that keep me from feeling how deeply
you love and accept me.” · The committee is assisting Baw Meh’s sister (Plue Meh)
with finding a part-time job that doesn’t require strong
There is no right or wrong way to approach Jesus - the only English skills. Suggestions are welcome for Plue Meh’s
right thing is that we come with an open heart and our own job search.
desire for something deeper.
Please call Patrick Prince at 402-630-6826 if you are inter-
Every evening as we end our day, we can sit at the edge of ested or have questions.
our bed with our hands open and say, “Thank you.” We can
reflect on the many ways we felt the love of God in our lives
that day. What tiny seed was planted in my life to bloom?
Where did I shine the light of my own faith on someone? YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY
Interested in Women’s Bible Study? Feb. 16th kicks off our
next session!
MOMS OF FAITH
We’ll be studying the book “Keeping in Balance: Creating
Moms of Faith supports women living out their vocation of Order Within” by Walking With Purpose.
Catholic motherhood. Join us Thursday from 9:30 a.m. -
11:00 a.m. in the Community Room for fellowship, prayer
RSVPs required by February 2nd to Lauren or Nikki via Face-
and study. Childcare is provided.
book or email us at strobertsyac@gmail.com
Questions - contact Tracie Youell
402-889-9250 or momsoffaithsrb@gmail.com9
PAUL MEETS THE POPE! VOCATIONS ‘31’ CLUB
These members offer their prayers for
Vocations on the days indicated. Please
Every 5-6 years each Bishop
Outstanding!
pray for an increase in vocations.
around the world is expected
to pay an official visit to the 27th Dee Fell
Holy Father in Rome. This is Linda Fell
called an ad limina in which Marcella Seitz
Margie & Frank Trouba
the Bishops report on the sta-
tus of their dioceses to the 28th John Kellogg
Pope and Vatican officials. Shirley Ramaekers
The picture shows Archbishop Patricia Talcott
Lucas introducing Paul
29th Steve Classe
Floersch, seminarian for the Krissy Hartung
Archdiocese of Omaha, and Don Hawk
Alumni of St. Robert Bellar- Sue Malloy
mine, to Pope Francis. Bernie Renken
(Photo: L’Osservatore Roma-
30th Noreen Abrahamson
no) Jocelyn Abrahamson
Jared Abrahamson
C$11%,"+3 I,0$/1*+"$, Elyse Abrahamson
31st Linda & Barry Kucirek
Joan McCarthy
PRO LIFE EPS ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER Steve & Rhonda Stratman
1st Kathy Coniglio
Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life Founder and featured in the 2019 movie, Un- Roscoe Corell
planned, will speak at Essential Pregnancy Services (EPS) 24TH Annual Benefit Fred Franco
Dinner. “Abortion can end if it ends on the local level where you live.” – Shawn Beth Jareske
Carney, CEO and President of 40 Days for Life. Come and hear how one man’s John Kronschnabel
local efforts turned into a global campaign that has helped over 15,000 women Mary Liebentritt
Jerry Merwald
choose life and 186 abortion clinic workers leave their jobs, including Abby John- Betty Murphy
son who inspired the best-selling book and 2019 movie, Unplanned. Calling abor- Margaret Ryan
tion the “defining moral issue of our time,” Shawn will speak to the power of grass-
roots efforts in the community and the growing impact the pro-life movement is 2nd Barb Benè
gaining across the country at EPS’ 24th annual benefit dinner. GLOW – Giving Life Don Egr
through Our Works – will be held on Thursday, February 6 at Embassy Suites, La Mary Rossbach
Christi Slater
Vista, beginning with a cocktail hour at 5:00 p.m. The dinner & formal program
Gary & Karen Klein
begins at 6:00 p.m. No cost to attend GLOW. Donations are welcome & appreci-
ated. Register now at friendsofeps.org or by contacting Lori at ~ 31 CLUB ~ A Unique Club ~
Lrice@essentialps.org or call 402-554-0121. No Rules/Meetings/Fees
Choose one day in the month to offer your
prayers for vocations. To become a mem-
PRO LIFE ESSAY CONTEST ber, call MaryAnn 402-250-4224.
Give voice to your pro-life values! The Archdiocese Pro-Life Essay Contest is
now taking entries from students in grades 7-11. Prizes range from $20-$40, and
first place entries will be submitted to the Knights of Columbus statewide con- HEALING CIRCLE
test. For the writing prompt and submission details visit archomaha.org/
essaycontest/. Healing Circle is an outreach group
recently started in the Omaha area
For more information contact Whitney Bradley, Respect Life Apostolate Coordina- whose purpose is to help parents and
tor, at wabradley@archomaha.org or call 402-551-9003 x1306. family of sexual abuse victims.
If you or someone you know would like
ST. JAMES/ST. ELIZABETH ANN MELODRAMA to participate in a healing service, call
Jack Hosking at 402-680-6055.
Come to the 45th Annual St. James/St. Elizabeth Ann Melodrama and Olio at
Sokol Auditorium, 13th & Martha St. on February 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 at 7:30 p.m. All calls are confidential.
Sunday 2/23 at 6:30 p.m. Beer, Popcorn & Pop included in $23 show price. For
tickets and info call Lil Chatfield 402-493-3326 sjseamelodramaolio.org.10
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Feb. 1/2, 5:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
2020
Priest Fr. Rob Fr. Stillmunks Fr. Stillmunks Fr. Rob Fr. Andy Fr. Mark
Deacon M Fletcher J Laird
Altar R Desa J VanMoorleghem J Mullen C Gnann J Pietro C Bartholomew
Servers C Kwiatek S VanMoorleghem M Mullen L Knipper M Pietro H Bartholomew
F Reilly-cr J Snow-cr A Schmidt-cr C Reed-cr E Hansen-cr
Lectors R Helgoth P Bataillon R Pitner J Knipper J Ramaekers K Zemann
T Thibodeau S Wolf L Ramaekers
EMHC M Pritchard M Campbell L Bolding D Kuncl J Hassett T Drzaic
B Rodgers K Magiera J Kellogg B Schmidt T Hassett M Honke
C Rodgers D Ramaekers K Niemann S Schmidt J Mainelli M Horkan
K Uhing V Ramaekers T Rieser R Wolfe J Mainelli E Martin
J Yount G Ross D Walsh K Wolf J Welch M Pavich
Cantor/ Drew S Bolmeier D Neneman Children’s Choir D Neneman D Neneman
Accomp. S Cormack D Neneman
Ushers Tom Marty Tom Roy George Roscoe
(Captains) McGuire Thieman Bartholet Kuncl Liebentritt Corell
Rosary Leader (Glorious) Weiler McCarthy Liebentritt
Montclair: Sub req C Kelley Head Usher: Chris Wheeler
PARKING LOT SECURITY PATROL
Saturday, February 1
5:15 p.m. until lot empties Gary Circo
Sunday, February 2
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Joe Long Mike Marcil
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mario Vazquez Brad Riffel
11:00 a.m. until lot empties Joe Ramirez Jim Parr
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