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Bulletin for the
Week of June 29, 2008
MASSES INTENTIONS FOR 6/30/08 – 7/6/08: Mon – 8 – Mary Hewitt Tues – 8 – Mary Lempka Wed – 8 – Kristy Osborn Thu – 8 – Andrew Vinton Fri – 9 – United States of America Sat – 8 – Judy Quam -5 – Joe & Velma Fraas Sun –8 – Thomas Kozisek -10 – for all people in the parish
THIS SUNDAY IS PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION: Each year, the annual Peter’s pence collection in support of the works of the Holy Father is held in parishes throughout the world. The proceeds from this collection fund timely and effective emergency relief assistance to those who suffer from war, oppression, disease, and natural disaster. Through works of charity, Catholics stand in solidarity with the weak, the defenseless, and they sustain those who suffer. Thank you for your generous prayers and support.
FIRST FRIDAY: Time for confessions will be available from 8:30- 8:55am on July 4th. Mass is at 9am. Because this falls on July 4th when many people are on vacations and visits we will have a holy hour of adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist after Mass. The normal adoration schedule will resume next month.
FIRST SATURDAY: The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary and praying of the rosary will occur after the 8am Mass.
FIREWORK STAND: The stand is open from 10am-10pm June 28 thru the evening of July 4th . Youth wanting to volunteer to help at the stand are welcome to ask at the stand how they can get involved. If you or anyone you know intends to buy fireworks please check out the Knights of Columbus stand. Thank you for your generous support.
JUBILEE YEAR: June 28, 2008 thru June 29, 2009 has been dedicated to honor the birth of St. Paul. A list of activities that carry the plenary indulgence is posted in the narthex.
SIGN UP FOR ST. MARY’S HALL: Please write your meetings on the calendar near the entry to the hall for scheduling the use of the parish hall. Regularly scheduled church organization meetings have priority.
CHURCH CLEANING, JULY: Janet Peterson, Deanna Wismer, Carol Heesacker, Jennifer Lahners, Diane Moor, Barb Hetcko.
NEXT WEEK IS THE ANNUAL MISSIONARY VISIT: Fr. Innasi Raphael will be celebrating the Sunday Masses next weekend. He was invited by the Propagation of the Faith office and is from the Diocese of Kumbakonam, India. He will speak on the situation of the Diocese, which is 7823 square kilometers and in South India. Presently there are goals of constructing more than 20 new parish buildings. They now have 86 parishes and 527 mission stations. Many of the mission stations are so large that they have to be made independent parishes but they do not have the monetary ability to build a church. Every year, an average of 50 missionaries, young men and women, are sent to other parts of the world to serve God and His people as missionaries. About 60% of the Catholics are in poverty. Your fervent prayers and generous help are requested.
LIGHT WEIGH: This is a 12-week program that meets once a week to discuss a Catholic approach designed for spiritual growth and bodily trimming. There will be an orientation meeting in the church hall on July 1st at 7pm. There is also a group forming at North American Martyr Church, orientation June 30th at 7pm.
FOODNET: Foodnet is a program that provides food for those who could use some assistance. They could use one more upright refrigerator for temporary food storage. They serve food at the Denton Community Center on Mondays at 5pm. Volunteers to pick up food from area grocers or stores can be of great assistance. Please talk to John Hetcko or any people who work with Foodnet if you have questions.
ROSARY DONATIONS: If you have any extra rosaries the altar society is collecting them to give to the missions though the Propagation of Faith. You may leave them in the bag marked “rosaries” in the narthex.
POPE’S JULY INTENTIONS: That there may be an increase in the number of volunteers who offer their services to the Christian Community. Also, That World Youth Day in Sidney, Australia may awaken the fire of divine love in young people and make them sowers of hope for a new humanity.
NEW TO THE PARISH?: Welcome, there are registration forms located on the bookshelf in the narthex. They can be completed and dropped in the collection, mailed or given to Msgr. Huber after Mass.
NEARBY ACTIVITIES: applications for the Kateri Summer Youth Camps, for youth entering grades 6-9, call 488-2040 for details; June 29th at 5pm the Calix group will meet at the Madonna Hospital Chapel for Mass, anyone affected with alcoholism is invited to attend Mass and the covered dish meal & meeting; The Carmelite Sisters near Valparaiso will be praying for our parish on Friday July 11th, with Mass at 7pm; 2 Altar boy camps will be held on July 13-19 or 20-26 for those entering grades 6-9, $165 registration due June 1st.; July 10, 1-4pm, a Catechists’ afternoon of reflection at the Diocesan Retreat House near Waverly to discuss catechizing in a our world; Niobrara Canoe trips are Aug. 3-5th & 5-7th.
PRAYER LINE: There is a group of parishioners willing to pray for your intentions. You may call 797-2132 to leave your intention. Anyone willing to join the parish prayer line may also call the number above to receive notice of the intentions.
CCD TEACHERS 08-09: A special thanks to the teachers for giving their time and patience to share the faith with the students. We are also looking for a couple of people to teach for this coming year on Wednesday evening, 5:30-6:45.
ALTAR BOYS: Any boy going into 5th grade, or older, who is willing to serve at Mass please discuss this with your parents and contact Msgr. Huber. We will then arrange for some practice and add your name to the list of servers.
SEMINARIANS: Each summer there are two seminarians who visit parishes in the Diocese. This week Matthew Rolling and Kenneth Wehrs are at our parish. You will have an opportunity to meet with them after Masses. They are going to visit homes this week, if you would like to have them stop by you can call the rectory, 797-2105.
GOOD COUNSEL RETREATS: If you wish to make plans for a retreat the schedule is posted in the narthex. Fr. Chris Goodwin will lead a women’s retreat Aug. 15-17.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING: Rosemary Clements, 421-3653, has 7pm classes on July 16th; Couple to Couple League classes, call North American Martyrs Church, call 476-4175 for information. Family Life Office, 37th & Sheridan, pre-register at 488-2040, sponsors Creighton model sessions from 7-8pm, July 10th and 22nd at Blsd John 23rd Center, 37th & Sheridan.
PRAYER SHAWL PROGRAM: If you can crochet or knit you may be interested in making a shawl for a person and pray for a specific intention. The shawl is then given as a gift along with the prayers. Anyone who does not crochet or knit can give monetary assistance and prayers. Call Carol to learn more about it, 438-1072.
JOB OPENINGS: Catholic Social Services Thrift Store in Lincoln has an opening for an Assistant Manager, a full-time position with benefits, call Curt at 474-1600.
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