Friday, November 1, 2019 5:30 p.m. Mass
6:00 p.m.— Cocktail Hour and Silent Auc!on 7:30 p.m.—Dinner, Live Auc!on, and Raffle
Shine Event Chairs:
Tehseen & Valmont Desa, Diane & Tim Mohatt and Denise & Dennis Podjenski
Shine Spotlight
Super Silent
Perfect Accessory for an Evening Out
Treat yourself or spoil your spouse with this perfect accessory for an evening out with a pair of 14 karat yellow gold diamond oval hoop earrings!
Outdoor Entertaining
Be ready to entertain with an outdoor wooden bar fully stocked with your favorite spirits. This includes a wide variety beer, liquor, wine and mixers.
Nintendo Switch Gaming System
Survive the brutal Nebraska winter with this Nintendo Switch gaming system. Included in this package is an extra set of controllers and Mario Kart.
Flowers for a year!
Keep your house fresh with flowers for a year from Beyond the Vine. Enjoy a fresh floral arrangement monthly for a year.
David Patterson — Original
A David Patterson original painting features his signature bright colors and dramatic texture.
Golf — Arbor Links
Grab your favorite foursome and head to Arbor Links in Nebraska City for an afternoon of golf, lunch and drinks.
Shine Raffle Tickets
Shine Raffle Tickets are currently being sold.
1st Prize — $5,000 / 2nd Prize — $2,500 / 3rd Prize — $1,000 Tickets are 1/$50 or 3/$100
Contact Amy Weindel with questions or to purchase raffle tickets at amyweindel@cox.net
Volunteers Needed
— the night of Shine
Please contact Theresa Kleinsmith at rtkleinsmith@gmail.com if you would like more information on how you can help support Shine.
October 6 , 2019 27 Sunday in Ordinary Time
11802 Pacific St. Omaha, NE 68154 402.333.8989 www.stroberts.com
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon - Thurs 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Friday
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TAFF Parish Secretary Barb BorgesonParish Receptionist & Bulletin Editor Mary Sanderson
Business & Financial Director Chris Snere
Pastoral Associate Debbie Marcil
Stewardship & Development Director Mary Buttell
Kelly Vazquez Music Director Drew Neneman Technical Specialist Kim Russell
Room & Event Coordinator Dennis Podjenski
EDUCATION CONTACTS
11900 Pacific St., Omaha, NE 68154 School: 402-334-1929
Religious Ed: 402-333-1959
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Register in Parish Office, stroberts.com, or 1st Sun. of the month in the Narthex.
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Sunday Joann Holtz jholtz6@cox.net 402-630-2702 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday Jenni & Dan Owens dowensfamily@gmail.com 402-330-1993 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday Suzie Lawler suzielawler@cox.net 402-492-9749 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday Theresa Howell theresahowell@cox.net 402-334-9634
Thursday Beth Jareske 2jareskes@cox.net 402-431-0505 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday Kate Brennan 402-333-6086 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Saturday Jan Brannen Jsb505@cox.net 402-334-9533 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Times above in BOLD need adorers.
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
Rosary
Mon-Sat at 8:05 AM
Sundays at 7:40 AM, 9:10 AM, 10:40 AM, 7:00 PM
Divine Mercy Fridays after 8:30 AM Mass
Monday, October 7, 2019
6:30 AM
†John & Darlene Posedel 8:30 AM
†Fred & Helen Winkelmann 5:30 PM
†Darrell Onken
Anniversary Tuesday, October 8, 2019
6:30 AM
†Richard Whorley Anniversary
8:30 AM
St. Robert’s Catholic Daughters In Thanksgiving
5:30 PM
†Frank Walsh Wednesday, October 9, 2019
6:30 AM
†Kathryn McQuade 8:30 AM
†Alice Hackley 5:30 PM
†Mildred Jean Stover Thursday, October 10, 2019
6:30 AM
†Norma Safranek
8:30 AM
†Jill Trindle Unit Mass 5:30 PM
†Howard Martin Anniversary
Friday, October 11, 2019
6:30 AM
†Michael Shimentto
8:30 AM
†Krissy Pritchard Kuklin 5:30 PM
No Mass
Saturday, October 12, 2019
8:30 AM
†John Talcott
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Confessions 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30 PM
†John Bendon Anniversary 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Confessions Sunday, October 13, 2019
7:00 AM
†Deceased members Malloy & Murphy Families 8:00 AM
†Leonard Tondl
Anniversary
9:30 AM
†Robert Carstensen
11:00 AM
People of St. Robert’s Living & Deceased
12:30 PM
†Daniel Rietz Linda K., Chris Engelbert, Joe Nanfito, Jerry, JoAnne, Charlie, Jean C., Su-
zanne Horbach, Ellie, Mara Harrington, Kathy H.., Gene Bolz, KT, Frank Morel- lo, Patti Seng, Jane J., Tim Grant, Ruth, Ted Foster, Elaine, Katarina Fricke, Lauren F., Kristi N., Kirt N., Shannon, Sunanda, Judy, Mary Anne Cronican, Gerald Steffes, Christine, David, Tom Coleman, Nadine Peatrowsky, Jackson, Helen, Robert Collins, Mary Lou Hanighen, Scott France, Ken, Joan Schaecher, Ken, Jerry McCue, Jerry Hill, Bill Heaston, Jean G., Bill N., Scott Reeves, Alice Brown, Susan Sampson, Bryan & Amy Golden, Laurie R., Ann Hoffman, Travis W., Aidan, Eli, Lois, Dee Fell, Carol Rasmussen, Stephanie Williams, Ava, Barbara Schnurbusch, Steve Peterson, Juliann Hoefer, Kevin Quinn, M. Henn, John Kronschnabel, Marty Rocca, Chris Rocca, Cheryl Gal- vin, Mary, Kevin Huelsman, Peggy Huelsman, Alicia Hermsen, Carolyn Burns, Jennifer Campbell, Gerard Owens, and everyone in need of our pray- ers. Call the parish office 402-333-8989 by Tuesday at noon to place names on the prayer list for the following Sunday.
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Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10
Monday: Jon 1:1—2:2, 11/Jon 2:3, 4, 5, 8/Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4ab, 7-8 [3]/Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11/Ps 86:3-4, 5-6, 9-10 [15]/Lk 11:1-4
Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5a]/Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Ps 9:2-3, 6 and 16, 8-9 [9]/Lk 11:15-26
Saturday: Jl 4:12-21/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 [12a]/Lk 11:27-28
Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11- 19
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LITURGICAL COLORS
White - JOY - Christmas, Easter, Mary, Saints
Red - LOVE - The Passion, Holy Spirit, Martyrs
Green - HOPE - Ordinary Time Purple - HUMILITY - Advent, Lent Pink - JOY - Gaudete, Laetare Sundays
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When Archbishop Lucas came to the Archdiocese he expressed a strong interest in spending many weekends in parishes with his people. His many duties have limited his ability to do this, but the desire remains.
The Archdiocese informed us that the Archbishop would not be available for Confirmation here in February 2020. We were given the option of moving it to a weeknight with the Archbishop, or keeping Confir- mation on a Sunday. My staff and I looked at the options with the large number of students, the structure of our program, and elected to keep it on Sunday.
Since Archbishop Lucas cannot be with us in 2020, he will appoint a delegate to administer the Sacrament. Going forward, the Archbishop will try to cele- brate Confirmation possibly every other year. This process is still being studied by the Chancery and I will keep you posted.
We are blessed with a strong, faith filled parish, a dynamic Archbishop and a thriving Archdiocese. Let us always pray for one another that the Holy Spirit hold court in our hearts. Have a blessed week!
Father Stillmunks Pastor
FROM THE PASTOR
Religious Education classes have started, but there is still time to join in the faith formation. Classes are held Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Register ~ stroberts.com/religious-education Upcoming Dates to Rememember:
October 8th - 2nd Grade Parent Sacrament Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in church November 12th - 1st Reconciliation 7:00 p.m.
God Is Not a Horse-Trader
We struggle because our image of God is too small. Our prayer is weakened by our diminished view of God. Sometimes we pray to a God of our own projection, someone we would like Him to be. In order to strip our- selves of false notions of God, perhaps we can say who His is not.
God is not a horse-trader. He is not a legal- ist. There is no contract where God rewards us if we jump through the right hoops. There is not a quid pro quo. No, we cannot earn God’s love for us—it is already there, a love for us beyond imaging. We must approach God like a child climbing onto His lap, seeking the em- brace and comfort of His welcoming arms.
God is not a grave-digger. He does not want to steal or bury our joy. He knows which joys lead to dissipation, emptiness, and de- pression. No, He wants us to live, and indeed, He wants to lead us to even greater happiness and peace. God desires that we go forth to live, and to plunge into His whirlwind of grace, gratitude, wonder, and expansive freedom.
God is not upstairs. He is here with us. He did not create the universe, wind it up like a watch, then step away and leave us to figure things out. He is not distant. No, God walks among us in His Son, Jesus (Emmanuel, God is with us). He is there with us for our morning cup of coffee, our commute to work, our strug- gle for patience, our joys, our tiredness, our weakness, our sleepless nights—He is there beside with us.
God is not hard-of-hearing. He might seem remote and not hear our prayers. We call out to Him and He seems silent. No, He remains as close as our breathing. He hears all our prayers and gathers them into His divine will for each of us.
God is not a wimp. He is not a pushover.
God is merciful but He wants us to stand up tall. In C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan is not a tame lion. No, our God heals sinners, changes lives, and saves the hopeless. There is in God a wildness of beauty, an overflowing of life, and always the possibility of the unex- pected—there is always more.
We must be set free from our false images of God. Despite our fears, stubbornness, mis- placed zeal, or lethargy, He desires that we come to know Him as he really is: beauty and goodness incarnate, our best friend, our be- loved, He whom we adore.
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Join us for Youth Group meetings in the Community Room 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Everyone welcome!
PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE
Please join us at St. Robert’s for the 2019 Public Square Rosary crusade on Saturday, October 12, at 12:00 noon, near the southeast entrance. Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother.
More info call ~ Robin 402-616-5620 or Marg 402-319-0430
ST. ROBERT’S PRAYER GARDEN
Instead of just fo- cusing on one spe- cific plant when you visit the Pray- er Garden, step back & look at en- tire vignettes from a distance. The interplay of color, texture and con- trast catch your eye in a coordinat- ed interaction in your minds eye.
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Join us Wednesday, October 9th, from 7-8pm in the Parish Conference Room to discuss Chapters 12 & 13 of The Case for Christ. All are wel- come!
SAVE THE DATE-St. Rob- ert’s Young Adult Community Annual Holiday Lights Tour on Dec. 14th. More info to come :)
Join us on Tuesday, October 8th, in Meeting Room 3 following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. If you plan to at- tend CDA on Sunday, October 20th, please bring your $20 luncheon fee.
If you have any nice gifts for the card party, bring them to the meeting or drop them off at Judy Erdei’s home. Hope you are promoting our Card Party and will be able to sell tick- ets. See you on Tuesday!
Questions ~ Mary Ann 402-551-4376 St. Robert’s parish provides the Catholic Charities/Juan Diego Food Pantry at 31st & Q with most of its non-perishable food items.
Cereal, rice, pasta, maseca flour, cooking oil, soup, peanut better, canned fruits & vegeta- bles, bar soap, shampoo, deodorant, bag- gies, etc., are most beneficial.
Please return your sacks this weekend filled with such items by 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6th.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
St. Robert’s Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on Tuesdays in Meeting Room 3 at 1:00 p.m. All levels of knitting & crochet- ing are welcome. If you know of someone suffering from physical or emotional pain & want to give them a prayer shawl, or if you have ?s, contact Rita 402-926-2282. Yarn donatios are needed & can be left on the left side of the coat closet.
Monetary donations are welcomed to continue this blessed ministry! Call Rita 402-926-2282.
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DONUT SUNDAY TODAY
TODAY is Donut Sunday! Join us!
· Did you know Donut Sundays are held on the first Sunday of every month October thru April?
· Did you know it’s a short walk to the Mainelli Center af- ter the 7, 8, 9:30 and 11:00 Masses to enjoy donuts, bagels, coffee, juice and fellowship? All are welcome!
LASAGNA? YES, PLEASE!
Join the Knights of Columbus for a Lasagna Dinner on Sunday, October 20, from 4:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. in the Mainelli Center.
You may also pre-order pans of lasagna by scanning the QR Code.
We look forward to seeing you there!
MOTHER/DAUGHTER EVENT
There's No Place Like Home - Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Aunts & Other Important Women in our Lives – Please join us for Pizza, Painting and Fun!
The St. Robert Bellarmine Guild is hosting the Mother Daughter Event on Saturday, October 19th. This includes Mother Daughter Mass followed by pizza & painting. We look forward to having you join us!
Register ~ tinyurl.com/LadiesGuildMotherDaughter2019 or return the flyer to the school or office. If you have any ques- tions, please email Erin Griesman - egriesman@gmail.com
CIRCLE 3
Been There Done That - Join us on Thursday, October 10th, at 9:00 a.m. in Meeting Room 3. (Note change) In keeping with our Circle’s long support for EPS, we will be collecting baby items for the EPS Boutiques. Especially needed are diapers sizes 4-5-6, clothing size 0-3 months, baby wipes, toddler size fall and winter clothing for boys and girls. (No gift wrap.) Your donation is greatly appreciated! EPS nurse Michelle Witt will be our speaker. All are welcome!
Questions - Kathryn 333-2871
SUNDAY ROSARY
Each Sun. at 7pm the Rosary is said in the Prayer Garden for our Holy Church, families, country, & private intentions.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
MEMORARE MOTHER’S MASS
Parents & Families of Deceased Children Please join us for a special Mass in loving remembrance of our deceased children on Wednesday, October 16th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mainelli Center. A reception follows. Please bring an appetizer to share. If you have questions, please contact – Mary Anne Hoover 402-333-6863 or Mary Ann Kellogg 402-709-2183.
RCIA
October 9 – God’s Call & Our Response – Fr. Mark - MR3, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
October 16 – The Incarnation, Life of Christ, and Ho- ly Spirit – Fr. Mark – MR3
October 23 - Salvation History and Scripture - Keith Jiron - MR3
Interested in being a sponsor and assisting someone along this journey?
RCIA is in need of a few more sponsors. Please contact Debbie Marcil at dmarcil@stroberts.com.
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ANNUAL ANIMAL BLESSING IS TODAY!
Bring your pets to the annual St. Rob- ert’s Animal Blessing today, Sunday, October 6th, at 3:00 p.m. in the north parking lot of our campus. All pets are welcome!
October Luncheon - Join us for piz- za and lots more, and listen to an in- teresting speaker on Monday, October 14th, at 11:30 a.m. at Pizza Ranch, 3010 S. 84th St. We welcome all over the age of 50. You'll also have a chance to win a gold dollar.
For reservations ~ Betty 402-333-7701
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING FOR ALL PARISH VOLUNTEERS!
All volunteers who work in our parish are required to be Safe Environment Certi- fied. This includes Coaches, Room Parents, Cafeteria Volunteers, EMHCs, Lectors, Choir Members, Picnic Helpers, & anyone volunteering in our parish.
The training is good for 5 years through the Archdiocese of Omaha. The next training at St. Robert Bellarmine is Monday, Oct. 7, from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Mainelli Center. Register-cmgconnect.org. ?s Debbie dmarcil@stroberts.com.
GRANDFRIENDS
Please join us & share this special time with Mary, our Heavenly Mother.
We meet on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. in MR1. ?s ~ Lynette 402-515-9713
Are you new to the parish and looking for a way to be involved? Have you been coming to Mass at St. Robert’s but never got around to joining the par- ish? Are you interested in getting in- volved in something new, even though you have been a long time member?
Stop by the Welcome Table this week- end in the Mainelli Center where you can enjoy coffee and donuts! The helpful Welcome Committee looks for- ward to visiting with you!
WELCOME COMMITTEE LEGION OF MARY
ATTENTION MINISTERS!
The Archdiocese is imploring that we have AS MANY of our ministers as possi- ble be trained in Safe Environment protocols. Many of our ministers serving communion or lectoring participate in Mass preparation with our students in the Sacristy prior to Mass and our music ministers are often on campus at times when youth are here for other activities. We appreciate your enthusiasm and patience with the procedure and planning it takes to make St. Robert's the saf- est and most thoroughly compliant parish in the city.
Training will be available in the Mainelli Center at the following times:
· Sunday, October 20th,following the 9:30 a.m. Mass
· Thursday, October 24th, at 7:00 p.m. - This training is intended for the music ministers in the choir who have no rehearsal that night, but ALL are welcome.
· Monday, November 4th, 6:00 p.m.
To register ~ omaha.cmgconnect.org/
Questions ~ Contact Drew at dneneman@stroberts.com or 402-333-8989.
Thank you again for helping continue the legacy of St. Robert's excellence, obe- dience and charity.
Join the New Life Group for a wonder- ful dinner on Sun., Oct. 20, at 5pm. All parish widows & widowers are wel- come to join us at Jericho's Restau- rant, 11732 W. Dodge Rd. Reserva- tions - Don Dendinger 402-334-2745 or Marlene McClinton at 402-330-2546. If you need a ride, let either of these folks know. We look forward to seeing you there!
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THANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT UPDATE
The St. Robert Bellarmine 20th Annual Golf Tournament was a huge success! A warm and special thank you to all our sponsors, golfers, committee members, and all who made this day possible. All proceeds are given to many different organizations and needs in our parish.
One of our new recipients will be Brian’s Gift – a special fund in memory of Brian O’Neill that will provide outreach to people in need. To learn more about Brian’s Gift, go to our website, stroberts.com, click parish life tab and then Brian’s Gift.
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Monday, October 7, 2019
Cardinal Cruise goal achieved. Student day off.
9:15 a.m. Heart of Jesus Prayer Group, CR 12:30 p.m. Open MahJong, MR3
1:00 p.m. Legion of Mary, MR1 1:00 p.m. Shirley’s Bible Study, MR2
6:00 p.m. Safe Environment Training, Mainelli Center 7:00 p.m. Ignatian Associates Meeting, MR1
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
School Standardized Testing this week.
9:00 a.m. Catholic Daughters, MR3 1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, MR3 1:30 p.m. Catholic Book Meeting, CR 3:00 p.m. Children’s Choir, MR 5:30 p.m. Cub Scouts, MR1 & MR3 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, CAF
7:00 p.m. First Reconciliation Parent Mtg., Mainelli Center Wednesday, October 9, 2019
9:30 a.m. Moms of Faith, CR & MR3 12:00 p.m. Choir Auxiliary Rehearsal, CH 1:00 p.m. Cantor training, CH
3:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal A, CH 4:15 p.m. Religious Ed
5:30 p.m. CEC Meeting, Mainelli Center 6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Mtg., MR4 7:00 p.m. Young Adult Community, Conf. Rm.
7:00 p.m. RCIA, MR3
7:00 p.m. Youth Group Open Gym, WGYM 7:30 p.m. Youth Group Meeting, CR 8:00 p.m. 2nd Sunday Choir Rehearsal, CH Thursday, October 10, 2019
8:00 a.m. Circle 3 Meeting, MR3 9:00 a.m. Bible Study, MR1
7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Rehearsal, CH 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, MR1
7:30 p.m. AA Meeting, MR3 Friday, October 11, 2019
6:00 p.m. Private reception, Mainelli Center Saturday, October 12, 2019
7:30 p.m. Bible Study, CR & MR2
8:00 a.m. SRB Football Fill the Hill Tailgate, CAF 12:00 p.m. Public Square Rosary Crusade, SE entrance 3:00 p.m. Robotics, CAF
6:00 p.m. Private reception, Mainelli Center Sunday, October 13, 2019
11:30 a.m. Mah Jongg Tournament, Mainelli Center
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Tired of writing checks? Donate easily online through the Parish website www.stroberts.com 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 recur- ring contributions or make a one-time donation to a special cause. Chris can do this for you! For more information, please contact Chris Snere at the Parish Office ~
business@stroberts.com or 402-333-8989.
ONLINE GIVING
September 29, 2019
Budgeted for the week $ 42,867 Sunday Envelopes Received $ 27,652 On-line Giving $ 5,037 Weekly variance positive or (negative) $ (10,178) Budgeted Year-to-Date $ 567,335 Year-to-date Received $ 558,745 YTD variance positive or (negative) $ (8,590)
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ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is currently underway. We have committed $13,489 or 6.6% of our $205,342. Please help us reach our goal!
Jesus is so full of surprises. This week, we can let his surprising ways interact with our daily lives. All of us, in some ways, tend to want to trap - or at least intensely resist - the prophets who call us to conversion. We are all asking our Lord to tell us what we need to do to have eternal life. We might all know the ways we don't like his answer. The invitation to love our neighbor, the way the lowly Samaritan did, can be a reveal- ing question for us this week. Who is the neighbor or stranger or enemy whom I'm called to help, care for their wounds, and provide for their recovery? Or, we can reflect upon whether we are too busy, and not focused enough on what really matters - spending some time just listening to Jesus. Perhaps, we have some desire, need, struggle that we very much want to turn to the Lord with. This could be the week we ask, seek and knock - persistently and confi- dently. All week, we can ask for the grace to be “with” Jesus and to “gather” with him, perhaps especially alert to ways we are “against” Jesus or “scatter” in different things we do or attitudes we take.
All it takes for us busy people is a little focus. We will get into the habit of beginning each day by bringing our attention to these strong desires with practice. At first, it may work best to rely on a line from one of these Guides - letting it be our expression of what we need and returning to it consciously throughout the day.
With practice, we will grow in comfort with naming our own desires more precisely. For example, I might already be more like Mary than Martha. I might want to be asking our Lord, “Help me keep listening to you, Lord, throughout this day.” It may be that I haven't said the Rosary with devotion in years. This may be a week to rediscover that powerful prayer, a decade at time, throughout the day, reflecting much more deliberately on the traditional mysteries or the reflections of this week.
Every night, we can all express our thanks to the Lord for the faithful way we are being invited to a closer relationship, in the midst of our busy, daily lives.
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DAILY PRAYER THIS WEEK PRO LIFE
Today is the Life Chain, Sunday, October 6th, from 2-3pm.
Stand with thousands of pro-lifers across US & Canada in honor of the millions of babies lost to abortion. Be a light in a darkened world. Join this peaceful, prayerful human chain across Omaha. Families are welcome, bring chairs, strollers, umbrellas, - Rain or Shine! St. Robert’s location: West Dodge, north side, Cass intersection to 88th St.
40 Days for Life - From Wednesday, September 25th through Sunday, November 3rd you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days For Life, forty days of prayer and fast- ing for an end to abortion. This year, the Fall campaign will focus on the facility in Bellevue and the 2020 Spring cam- paign will focus on the facility in Omaha. You’re invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil at the abor- tion facility in Bellevue, The Abortion & Contraception Clinic of NE. To sign up for St. Roberts' day, October 17th, visit:
signupgenius.com/go/8050b49a5ae2a1-40days4 or email SRBprolife@gmail.com.
40 Days For Life is an internationally-organized, peaceful effort comprised of three components: prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils, and community outreach. Since the first co- ordinated campaign effort, 40 Days For Life reports 12,668 lives saved from abortion – that we know of – and the clos- ing of 73 abortion facilities. Nebraskans Embracing Life, for- merly Nebraskans United for Life, is mobilizing local efforts in the Omaha & Bellevue area for the tenth year. For more international campaign results, visit 40DaysForLife.com.
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IGNATIAN ASSOCIATES
Ignatian Associates starting new Formation Group! Are you interested in going deeper with your faith? Want to learn more about the spirituality of Pope Francis and the Jesuits?
Are you seeking a community to complement your parish life that understands your heart's desires for justice, service, &
contemplative action? The Ignatian Associates are lay men
& women of all ages who practice the spirituality of St. Igna- tius in their daily lives. The Omaha IA community is begin- ning a new formation group this January that includes doing the 19th Annotation Retreat in Daily Life both individually with a spiritual director & as a group with IA companions over an 18-month period. Couples are encouraged to do the for- mation together as the experience is life changing. Child care is provided for all formation meetings. Being an Igna- tian Associate is about having a language, a process, a di- rection, & a community with which to respond to God in your life. It is not a replacement for parish life, but a complement to live your faith more deeply. To learn more, please come to a brief information session on Mon., Oct. 7, at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 at St. Robert’s.
For more information, contact Lisa Kelly at 402-718-0693.
This is a friendly reminder that bulletin items are due by Tuesday at noon for publication in the upcoming weekend bulletin.
Holidays may be earlier, so watch the bulletin for earlier deadlines.
Email items to ~
bulletins@stroberts.com and barbb@stroberts.com
BULLETIN REMINDER
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LUB These members offer their prayers for Vocations on the days indicated. Please pray for an increase in vocations.~ 31 CLUB ~ A Unique Club ~ No Rules/Meetings/Fees Choose one day in the month to offer your prayers for vocations. To become a mem- ber, call MaryAnn 402-250-4224.
7th Joyce Duffy Pat Gross Paul McCandless Ellie Seward Vivian Tomasiewicz 8th Jon Eden
Mary McFadden Taylor Sterba Vivian Tomasiewicz 9th Dick Hautzinger
Cathy Piotrowski Sandy & Mike Koenig Ray & Jeanne Huelskamp 10th Mary Ann Horkan
Suzie Lawler John Lingo Pat & Al Menghini Vern & Jan Ohlinger Steve Wunderlich Camilla Seminara 11th Ann Bauer
Helen Cook Jim Hyland 12th Helen Cook
Dee Fell Larry Sampier Shirley Hanna 13th Carolyn Burns Dick Hautzinger Dan & Jenni Owens
Rose Kuhry Karen Merwald
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MOMS OF FAITH
Moms of Faith supports women living out their vocation of Catholic mother- hood. Join us Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. in the Community Room for fellowship, prayer, and study.
Childcare is provided.
For more info/?s contact Tracie Youell 402-889-9250 or
momsoffaithsrb@gmail.com
INSTITUTE FOR PRIESTLY FORMATION
The Institute for Priestly Formation cordially invites you to the St.
John Paul II Fund for Priests Annual Mass and Dinner on Thursday, Octo- ber 24th, in the Christ the King Parish Center. The following priests, who are among the 18 recipients of the Saint John Paul II Fund for Priest Medal- lion, will be honored during the dinner:
Mass is at 5:30 p.m., followed by cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost is
$50 per dinner; $800 for a table of eight. Make reservation before Oct. 17 ~ PriestlyFormation.org/banquet, IPF@creighton.edu or Linda 402-280-3901.
Fr. Daniel R. Andrews, Fr. Thomas M. Fangman, Jr.
Fr. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J.
Fr. Frank E. Jindra
Fr. Thomas J. Merkel, S.J.
Fr. Valentine J. Peter
Fr. John L. Pietramale Fr. James A. Rafferty Fr. Thomas Shanahan, S.J.
Fr. Daniel F. Soltys Fr. Ronald S. Wasikowski Fr. Leo A. Wolpert
YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS
Young Catholic Professionals serves young adults in their 20s & 30s in con- necting with one another to grow in faith. Join us for our events, follow us on Facebook @ YCP Omaha, or contact Justin at justin.korth@ycpomaha.org.
Jim Vokal, CEO at the Platte Institute, is our next speaker on Tues., Oct.
15th at Creighton Prep. Mass at 6:15pm &t social hour & talk start at 7pm.
IXIM: SPIRIT OF SOLIDARITY MISSION IN GUATEMALA
Since 2004, parishioners from across the Archdiocese of Omaha have gone to our sister diocese in Huehuetenango, Guatemala to work alongside our sisters & broth- ers in Christ. Ixim missionaries build bridges of understanding & solidarity by learning about the lives & realities of those in Huehuetenango. Ixim missionaries have staffed medical clinics, taught lessons at local schools, applied fluoride treatments to chil- dren, assisted with gardening projects, painted parish & school buildings, helped implement clean water projects, & accompanied young women during their formation for religious life. Our 17th trip will be June 17th – June 28th 2020. Come hear more about our Archdiocesan mission & discern your call to service at an upcoming infor- mation meeting.
Sun., 10/7 1:30-2:30pm St. Stephen the Martyr Gonderinger Ctr. 16701 S St.
Sun. 11/3 1:30-2:30pm St. Vincent de Paul John Paul Mtg. Rm.14330 Eagle Run Dr.
Sun. 11/10 3:30-4:30pm St. Columbkille Parish Office Conf. Rm. 200 E 6 St.
Sun. 12/8 1:30-2:30pm Cabrini Center Library 1248 S 10 St.
If you’d like to know more about Ixim, become a missionary supporter, or experience mission yourself, contact Charlie Petro: cpetro@archomaha.org or 531-218-6354.
ST. VINCENT DE PAULWINTER COAT DRIVE
St. Vincent de Paul Society needs help with their annual Win- ter Coat Drive on Sat., Nov. 2, at St. Peter’s Parish Gym, 2706 Leavenworth St. Time slots available Oct. 29 through Nov. 3. Donations of coats, gloves, & winter wear needed before Oct. 27. Call Dan for pick-up 402-578-7110.
To sign up ~signupgenius.com/go/20f084eaaa72ea13-15th or call 402-669-8014 or 402-1688.
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DRIVERSALWAYSNEEDEDSaturday, October 12
5:15 p.m. until lot empties Jeff Horner Sunday, October 13
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Mark Floersch Spencer Strahl
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Joe Ramirez Greg Perry
11:00 a.m. until lot empties Brad Riffel Gary Circo
Oct. 12/13, 2019
5:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Priest Fr. Andy Fr. Rob Fr. Andy Fr. Mark Fr.
Stillmunks Fr. Rob
Deacon M Fletcher J Laird
Altar Servers
A Dougherty A Rhodes J Snow-cr
L Bailey W Bailey E Weiler-cr
C Kwiatek A Schmidt M Schmidt-cr
A Herrera D McGill M Pietro-cr
J Hillyer G Nyamedi E Watson-cr C Osuna
E Patterson
Lectors T Harmon V Wright
R Pitner B McGarry
M Owens
J Skradski K Uhing
S Classe L Ramaekers
EMHC N Abrahamson J Brannen M Brannen V Ohlinger
L Bolding K Kuncl C Kelley J Kurtenbach J Kellogg R Kurtenbach J Sibilia K Niemann K Sibilia G Ross D Silke
T Fohoven G Baca J Owens T Drzaic B Schmidt J Houston S Schmidt E Martin M Tweedy L Schlueter A Tvrdy
D Lenhoff J Mainelli J Mainelli S Ramaekers D Walsh
T Rieser C Shimerda R Wolfe S Wolf N Buchholz
D Ramaekers V Ramaekers K Schmit C Zuroske
Cantor/
Accomp.
T Stoysich R Winkelbauer
R Dunn
V Antonelli B Murray
V Antonelli B Murray
T Stoysich
Ushers (Captains)
Tom McGuire
Tom Bartholet
Roy Kuncl
George Liebentritt
Roscoe Corell Marty
Thieman
Rosary Leader (Glorious) Weiler McCarthy Liebentritt
P ARKING L OT S ECURITY P ATROL
Montclair: B Burns K Coniglio Head Usher: Chris Wheeler
Oct. 7 - Oct. 11 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
East Route 104 Jan & Bob
Sebby Diane Huerta Cindy Shimerda
Ann Greisch Jeri Petersen Bonnie Kratina
West Route 105 Dusty Cook Ashley DeGlopper Catholic Daughters Dee Doyle FDR
Diane Snider
