RECTORY 3128 “S” Street Lincoln NE 68503-3297 (402) 476-2610 E-mail sacredheart@neb.rr.com Fr. Leo Kosch Pastor E-mail fr.kosch@gmail.com Cell phone: 402-310-8299 please try 402-476-2610 first. Fr. Lee Jirovsky, in Residence

SCHOOL 540 North 31st St. 402-476-1783 Principal, Laura Knaus E-mail laura-knaus@cdolinc.net

Mass Schedule Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00am Weekdays Monday-Saturday 8:15am Holy Days of Obligation Vigil Mass, 7:00pm On the Day, 7:00am, 12:00pm, & 7:00pm Different schedules for Christmas and January 1

Confessions: Saturdays 4:00-4:50 pm. Mondays-Saturdays 7:45-8:05 am (before the 8:15am Mass) Baptisms: call 402-476-2610 to ar-range for Baptism preparation. Matrimony: A minimum of four months is required after contacting the priest; more in some cases; six months to a year is recommended.

Communion to the homebound or Anointing of the Sick: if you or someone you know is home-bound or seriously ill, or will be undergoing major surgery, please call or speak to Fr. Kosch.

Newcomers—Welcome! Please call 402-476-2610 Or visit the rectory Catholic Social Services (days) 402-474-1600; Lincoln Cri-sis Pregnancy Center (24-hours) 402-483-4247; Birthright 402-466-2609 (24-hours 1-800-550-4900).

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Welcome to Sacred Heart Church

5th Sunday of Easter

May 14, 2017

School Notes The Sacred Heart Garden Club began construction on a large school garden last week, located near the playground. Students of all ages helped move dirt and compost to prepare for planting on Tuesday after-noon. The garden will be maintained by school families and the Knights of the Holy Eucharist during the summer months and will include a varie-ty of vegetables. Field day will be Friday (which is a 1:00 dismissal). Graduation will be Monday, May 22, beginning with Holy Mass at 7:00 pm. All are invited to attend!

Church Cleaning: Thanks to all who helped with cleaning last week. For next Saturday, May 20, we ask for the help of at least one member from each of the following households: Jim Carlton, Macaria Castillo, Sandra Castillo, Eustolia Ce-ballo, Gregory Cecava, Odila Cervantes, Larry Champoux, Mary Cooley, Laura Corder, Jean Crable, and Amanda Craig.

Contact Persons For Sacred Heart Organizations

Adoration Coordinator Louise Sayer 402-474-4996 Altar Society Sue Rye 402-570-7614 Bible Studies Bryan Dahlberg 402-730-0084 Maria Flink 402-525-5473 Choir Amanda Lowery 402-464-5637 Children’s Choir Amanda Lowery 402-464-5637 Church Cleaning Colleen Michels 402-325-6037 CCD Brad & Tammy Aden 402-853-6234 Christian Mothers Genny Albrecht 402-466-3652 God Teens Brock & Kiley Shuler 402-631-3060 Holy Name Men’s Group Steve Michels 402-325-6037 Home & School Association Brenda Reining 402-730-3638 Knights of Columbus Paul Bauer 402-326-8476 Pink Sisters Representative Chelys Svoboda 402-466-1462 Pius Home & School Representative Steve & Colleen Michels 402-325-6037 Prayer Chain Laura Corder 402-476-2610 Pro Life Jeanine Stevens 402-310-8427 Sacred Heart Quilters Mary Ann Jaros 402-464-2873 Senior Coffee Laura Corder 402-464-3083 St. Vincent de Paul Julie Adams 402-579-4960 Ushers Pat Perry 402-438-2650 Website Fr. Leo Kosch 402-476-2610

MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS: May 13-21, 2017

NOTE: There are Mass intentions open in May, June and July.

Mass Readings This Sunday: Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7; Psalm 33; 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12 Next Sunday: Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8, 14-17; Psalm 66; 1 Peter 3;15-18; John 14:15-21

Collection for May 7, 2017

Envelopes $4,302.65 Plate 802.01 Saint Vincent de Paul 518.00 Southern Nebraska Register 40.00 Stole fees 200.00

Food Pantry 50.00

Donation to church 22.00

Box tops for education 306.20

United Way for school 256.00

Total $6,496.86

Villa Marie Home and School w ill be featured live on Spirit Catholic Ra-dio, 102.7, on Tuesday, May 16, from 6:40-9:00 am. Please listen in to support Catholic Radio and Villa Marie. Natural Family Planning Intro Sessions: Tuesday, May 23, at 7:00 pm. Questions? Call 402-488-2040. Pre-registration is required—go online to register or download a registration form at: www.lincolndiocese.org/nfp

Thank You from Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach In April of 2017 we served over 8,000 meals and provided nearly 3,000 outreach and homeless prevention services. We have expanded our hous-ing and substance use counseling services and continue meeting the basics of life for those who struggle to endure poverty, addiction and homeless-ness. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers and generous donors, we are able to continue growing our services. (Sacred Heart donated one half of the Holy Thursday Collection, $266.50, to MTK&O)

Spirit Catholic Radio Diaper Drive — for pro-life pregnancy centers is May 1st - 31st. Help babies & mothers by donating diapers at the following drop-off sites: Capital Animal Clinic, Gianna’s Java & Gelato, and Spirit Catholic Radio FM Studios in Lincoln. All sizes of diapers are needed.

Job Opportunities Cathedral of the Risen Christ Extended Care: Has a part time opening for the 2017-2018 school year. For more infor-mation or to apply, call Carol Miller, 402-488-7609 or 402-416-8664.

St. Teresa School Teachers Aid—to help teachers with grading, bulletin boards, and lunchtime supervision. Part time Maintenance position—that includes helping with parish/school grounds, cleaning, and minor repairs.

Sat May 13 5:00pm Franssen & Bohy families

Sun May 14 7:30am Holy Name members living & deceased

May 14 9:00am John Glushenko+

May 14 11:00am For the people of the parish

Mon May 15 8:15am Eleanor Walsh+

Tue May 16 8:15am Eucharistic Adoration Retreat

Wed May 17 8:15am James Jaros+

Thu May 18 8:15am Mary Miller+

Fri May 19 8:15am Charles Edwin Essay (birthday)

Sat May 20 8:15am Tom Rajewski

May 20 5:00pm Jerry Watton+ Sun May 21 7:30am George+ & Marlene Rezek

May 21 9:00am Mike Wixson May 21 11:00am For the people of the parish

Save the Date: The University of Notre Dame choir will be presenting a free concert open to the public on Tuesday, May 30th at 7:30pm at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd.

A Day of Prayer and Healing with Dr. Margarett Schlientz At St. Joseph Church, 1940 So. 70th, June 17th. Dr. Margarett is Assistant Director at the Institute for Priestly Formation at Creighton University where she teaches and ministers to diocesan seminarians in an intensive ten week spiritual renewal program each summer. Committed to the ministry of healing, she has taught numerous workshops throughout the world aiding clergy and laity in the ministry of healing and deliverance. Mass-8:15 am; coffee & rolls-9:00 am; talks begin at 9:30 am, closing at 3:30 pm. To register, send $20 to St. Benedict Prayer Team, c/o Jeannie Moxley, 4500 Neumann Lane, 68516. Includes lunch. Questions? Call 402-314-0479

One Book + One Diocese This spring, the Diocese of Lincoln Evangelization Of-fice is recommending An Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Addressed as a personal letter, the book genuinely represents our desire to lead a devout and holy life, how we should approach God in prayer and the Sacraments, the practice of sixteen important virtues, how to resist temptations and be firm in our practice of devotion. No one will come away without being profoundly impressed and being motivated to begin their spiritual journey . . . Which leads ultimately to God and to Heaven. An online study guide for use as individuals or groups is available at: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57082740746fb9895f9277d8/t/5768348f893fc0d9d35ab5af/1466446992402/dis_devout_life.pdf

Tuition Assistance Scholarships available for 2017-2018 Pius X Students. Most will be based on financial need. The deadline to apply is Tuesday May 30th. Please contact the Pius X Guidance Department at 402-488-0931 or Pius X Foundation at 402-488-1046 with any questions. Online application at Pius website: www.piusx.net. Select Development/Support - Scholarships, then “Click here to apply for tuition assistance/scholarships.”

Give to Lincoln Day is May 18th. Help Pius X High School! Go to GivetoLincoln.com, and search for “Pius X Foundation.” Pius X is Bursting with Faith. Please generously sup-port Pius X teachers and students. Your gift through “Give to Lincoln Day” will ensure competitive salaries for our teachers and create a modern 13-classroom addition to accommodate our growing student popu-lation. Your gift will also claim a share of the $350,000 matching challenge fund. The Pius X goal is to raise $175,000. Online donations will be accept-ed through 11:59 pm on May 18. To donate by check, please call 402-488-1046.

Want to hear more from our Lord? St. Paul wrote you a letter about Our Lord Jesus and who you are in Him. St. Paul first addressed it to the Christians at Colossae, but also to you. We are con-sidering this letter to the Colossians at our Tuesday night Bible Study—please join us! We meet at 7:00 pm at Gianna's Java and Gelato Conference Room (22nd and O). The next class is May 16.

Catholicism Live—Theology on Tap Have you ever been questioned about your Catholic faith but were not sure what to say? This is a great opportunity to ask (and hear) questions and answers in a relaxed setting. You will find scripture verses which will help you explain Catholicism when some-one has question. Bob Sullivan and guests will field questions, and offer tips on apologetics and evange-lization. This event will be held at Parker’s Smokehouse, 8341 O St., Tues., May 16th at 7:00 pm. The Smokehouse is generously allowing us to use their space, so please consider purchasing an item or two from their menu to show our appreciation.

Eucharistic Adoration Retreat and Workshop at Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House, June 8th-11th. The retreat will be in the form of Eucha-ristic spiritual exercises, with Scriptural meditations in front of the Blessed Sacrament, daily Mass, as well as Confession and spiritual direction. The goal of the retreat is the renewal of our spiritual life through a profound experience of the healing love of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. Retreat Masters will be Fr. Sean Davidson and Fr. Barry Braum from the Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist. https://mostholyeucharist.com

Mass with Prayers for Healing— Pentecost Sunday, June 4th, at John XXIII Center, 37th & Sheridan Blvd. 1:15 pm—Sacrament of Rec-onciliation; 1:30 pm—Chaplet of Divine Mercy; 1:40 pm—Praise and Worship. Blessing of salt, water, and religious articles immediately before 2:00 pm Mass. Anointing of the sick after the homily. Eucharistic Exposition and healing prayer after Mass.

Men & Women Seeking Healing from Divorce: The Catholic Divorced Survival Guide was created to bring hope and healing to divorced and separated Catholics. This 12 week program features 30 minute DVD segments that cover topics of shock, denial, anger, grief, guilt, forgiveness, money, kids, annul-ment, and much more. The next session will begin June 5th and is held at John XXIII Diocesan Center, from 7:00-9:00 pm. Classes are kept small. Regis-ter by calling the Family Life Office at 402-473-0620 or catholicflo@cdolinc.net

Come and See—Would you like to learn more about the church Jesus founded? Maybe this summer is the time. St. Michael Parish is offering inquiry groups that meet one hour a week, for ten weeks this summer where Catholics and non-Catholics can pray, learn, and inquire. Groups will meet in cou-ples’ homes on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, starting in June. Please R.S.V.P. to: joy-martin@cdolinc.net

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HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR THE MONTH of May 2017: Christians in Africa: That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace.

Propelr Card Changes: Propelr is now partnering with Union Bank & Trust. They are changing banks that participate in the Propelr program. The Propelr program is now available through UBT.

Benefits of making the switch:

No preloading of funds/instant access to money

Local bank supports local community

Same great merchants

All you need to get started is a checking account at UBT and you will be able to get back to raising funds for Sacred Heart.

You can do everything online in just a few minutes or stop at any Union Bank branch to open your checking account. If you open a new account, you will receive $50 for using your debit card (ten times in 60 days) and you will earn a $50 donation to Sacred Heart.

Questions? Visit PropelrCard.com or email WeCare@PropelrCard.com or call 844-565-7145. FORMED.ORG is still available—to sign up:

go to formed.org, scroll to bottom of page

Click on Register

Create your FREE account by entering our Parish Code: VW27J4 and your e-mail address.