Washington trip caps the MOQ School adventure for eighth graders The annual trip to the nation’s capital brought many adventures and memories for MOQ eighth-graders. Pictured at

the White House are, front row from left, Nate Reyes, Megan Erspamer, Sydney Sledge, Isabelle O’Grady, CeCe West,

Delaney Whitney, Andrew Pellerito, Aidan Chapman, Luke Luna, Liam West. Row two, Carter Plum, Adler Serp, Thomas

Kenney, Mckenzie Moore, Mary Kate Orr, Erin Starling, Vanessa Fenton, Cal Tietjen. Row three, Timothy Chase, Hollyanne

Stang, Jake Dennis, Keegan O’Grady, Bryan Schuetz, Bridget McKay, Joe Nussrallah, Henry Talacko, Alex Schumacher.

Back row, Will Hurtado, Joey Glogowski, Nick Tomasello, Mary Claire Daubendiek, Megan Streff, Joey O’Hara, Nathan Bis-

son. Not picured: Chaperones Evan Bisson, Doug Chase, Corinne Donahue, Joe Glogowski, Bob Hurtado, Marty Plum, Son-

dra Schuetz, Rob Serp, Katie Lonergan, Cory Vasek.

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Katie Murphy joins MOQ to advance stewardship as a way of life Katie (Flaherty) Murphy joined the parish office staff in May as the director of

stewardship, developmen and communications.

Katie, pictured at right with her husband Mark and daughters Bridget and Mary

Kay, was born and raised in Omaha, grew up in Mary Our Queen parish and graduated

from MOQ School in 1987. She went on to attend Duchesne Academy, Creighton

University and the University of Nebraska College of Law. Katie practiced corporate

law for 20 years, most recently with Husch Blackwell, LLP.

At MOQ she will be responsible for promoting the concept of stewardship as a

way of life and will act as a communications director for the various ministries of the (Continued on page 8)

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A quarterly newsletter for the community of Mary Our Queen Church, Omaha, Nebraska, July 2017

A letter from the pastor

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Dear Mary Our Queen Parishioners,

I want to welcome Katie Murphy as our new director of stewardship, development and communications. Katie will be working on stewardship and development projects for the parish and school along with communi-cation of all the ministries happening at Mary Our Queen. I also want to welcome Tom Scott as our new maintenance person who replaces Tyler Steffen. He will be working with Bob Larson in our maintenance depart-ment. Finally, I want to welcome Angie Pensick as our parish secretary. She will be replacing Ariel Talacko who will be getting married in Septem-ber and moving to Kansas City. The Steering Committee for the parish five-year strategic plan has finished formulating the goals and actions plans. They are now working on the point person or group responsible for the various aspects of the plan, completion date for an action item and the means of measuring how an action plan has been completed. There are five major areas in the strategic plan - Community/Fellowship, Discipleship, Evangelization, Ministry and Worship. We will be putting the results of the survey conducted for the parish strategic five-year plan on the MOQ Website. We will also put the results of the goals and action plans for the strategic five-year plan on the website so parishioners can see everything that the large group gathering and steering committee have been working on. The Building and Maintenance Committee is busy this summer with various projects. The main project is replacement of the roof on the gym and school. Other projects the committee involve re-placing the cafeteria door and the door on the northwest corner of the Parish Center, repairing as-phalt on the parking lot, replacing the recessed lighting in the Trinity Rooms and Family Room and remodeling in the school for the pre-school. Finally, during our discussions at the large group meeting and Steering Committee meetings for the strategic five-year plan, it was suggested that we look at discontinuing some of the weekend Masses. It is becoming more and more difficult to find priests who are available to help out, and for a number of years people have suggested this in our suggestion box. We plan on dropping the 7 p,m, Mass on Saturdays and the 12:30 p,m, Mass on Sundays beginning the weekend of July 29-30. May the Lord be with you in all your daily activities,

Rev. Robert K. English

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Guild leaders for 2016-17 and 2017-18, front row, Angie Mills, Maria Moise,

Maureen Duff. Janell Reader and Mary Leighton; back row, Lori Beiermann,

Alice Burns and Deb Koch.

Golden Years event a hit in this family One woman’s love for the Ladies Guild’s

monthly lunch-and-bingo events was recognized in

a gift and letter to the Golden Years program.

Antoinette Merwald, who died on her 103rd

birthday in March, tried never to miss the lunches.

She loved bingo and was thrilled when the Guild

surprised her with a cake on her 100th

birthday.

Her family sent its thanks to the Guild, add-

ing that Mrs. Merwald’s grandchildren put on a

family bingo game in her honor. The game raised

$350, which was enclosed as a gift to the Golden

Years program.

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Guild elects, sets course for service and spirituality The Ladies Guild’s Circle mem-

bers have been rounding out their year

by visiting the Holy Family Shrine,

making sandwiches for the homeless,

hosting home Masses and donating

needed items to Project Harmony, to

name a few of their activities.

Several ladies also helped serve

at a dinner that was held on April 23

in honor of the high school seniors

who graduated this year, and who also

were Mary Our Queen graduates four

years ago. This event was put on in

cooperation with several other Mary

Our Queen organizations (see photo

on Page 7)..

An appreciation dinner for

those who have helped the Guild

throughout the year took place on

June 13 in the Trinity Rooms. A love-

ly catered meal was served with an

array of appetizers, drinks

and dessert.

Over 80 volunteers were present during the

“Come Break Bread with Us” event. The current Co-

Presidents Maureen Duff and Maria Moise made a

donation to the Bethlehem House in lieu of gifts to

their board. Also, the twelve bread boards and center-

pieces were given away as prizes.

At this same event the 2017-2018 executive

board was presented and approved. The new co-

presidents are Deb Koch and Janelle Reeder, the co-

presidents-elect are Lori Beiermann and Alice Burns,

the treasurer is Angie Mills and the secretary is Mary

Leighton. Congratulations to these ladies who have

committed their time and talents in keeping the Ladies

Guild organization running seamlessly throughout the

transition.

Mark your calendar as the Guild will be holding

future meetings on the same night of the month – the

second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Trini-

ty Rooms.

All meetings are open to all ladies of the parish

to come and mingle during a social time held after

short discussions of upcoming events. Light snacks

and refreshments will be served. If you have not been

to a Guild meeting or just want to find out more,

please plan on attending. Come and meet the current

members at our next meeting on Aug. 8.

If you are interested in our smaller groups, we

would love to introduce you to one of our six circles;

and we are also in need of more members of our ARK

Angels and Helping Hands. The larger the pool of

volunteers the lighter the load is for everyone! If you

find you are not able to attend the meetings, please

email moqladiesguild@gmail.com and we will be

happy to discuss a way you can still become involved

with the Ladies Guild.

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MARQUEE: The Next Generation.

Roch Vigneri, Maggie Lindauer,

Bridget Murphy, Mary Kate Murphy,

Lily Lindauer, Addie Vigneri, Ethan

Moline, Liam Moline, and Evie

Lindauer.

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At the Mary Our Queen Knights of Columbus council awards banquet in May, Jack Donato, left, was honored as the Knight

of the Year. The Dave and Pam Vermillion family, shown with Deputy Grand Knight Vince Vigneri, was named the Knights

Family of the Year. Pat Dougherty, right, received a special plaque honoring his service to the Knights at the parish, dis-

trict and state levels.

Knights’ calendar features awards and service Knights of Columbus Council 11700 wrapped

up its fraternal year last month with elections and its

annual awards dinner. About 90 members and guests

attended.

Knights’ projects continue year-round, includ-

ing, in July, hosting a steak fry for seminarians of the

Omaha Archdiocese and serving refreshments at the

annual Archdiocesan Priests Appreciation dinner.

Projects as the fraternal year wound down in-

cluded the sale of roses on Mother’s Day, a benefit for

Essential Pregnancy Services. A candy giveaway in

June raised money for agencies providing services for

people with developmental disabilities.

Officers elected or re-elected in June were

Grand Knight Steve Olson, Deputy Grand Knight

Vince Vigneri, Chancellor Tom Becker, Recorder

Frank Partsch, Treasurer Tim Billesbach, Warden

John Mickeliunas, Advocate Tim Smith, Outside

Guard Terry Vail, Inside Guard Gene Schlegel and 1st

Year Trustee Pat Dougherty. George Klosterman was

reappointed lecturer. Mike Gomez holds the appoint-

ed position of financial secretary. Trustees Kevin

O’Hearn and Eron Welchans automatically advanced

from first and second-year trustees, respectively, to

second and third-year trustees.

The council received a bronze award for service

at the state Knights convention in Kearney in April.

The Knights is a fraternal organization for

Catholic men, founded originally to provide financial

security to working families. It continues to offer in-

surance and other financial-management tools, plus

many opportunities for friendship, service and spiritu-

ality. New members are welcome. For information,

contact any of the officers.

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MARQUEE 2017 counts its successes, looks ahead to 2018 The chairs of MARQUEE 2017, Rose and KC McCormick, hosted

a Thank You dinner in May for the committee chairs and presented Father

Bob a check for $185,000. Included in this amount was the $40,000 raised

during the Raise the Paddle for the MOQ Preschool, which will open in

the fall. Thank you to the all who attended for your support of MOQ!

Planning is underway for MARQUEE 2018. It will take place on

Feb. 24 at the Embassy Suites La Vista Hotel and Conference

ter. General chairs of the event are Missy and Mark Lindauer, Sarah and

Kevin Moline and Katie and Mark Murphy. If you would like to help

with the largest parish fundraiser, contact Sarah Moline at (402) 213-

4669.

A side benefit of the planning has been the development of friend-

ships among the children of past and current MARQUEE chairs, as the

children often attend the events with their parents.

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RCIA program extends the hand of welcome in faith The entire MOQ community rejoiced at the

Easter Vigil Mass on April 15 as five individuals

joined the Catholic Church. On that most holy night,

after months of personal discernment, discussion and

prayer, Sabrina Rowland, Tara Chin, Damiana Curtis,

Paul Mignon and Ritchie Morrow came into full com-

munion with the Church. Congratulations to them and

best wishes as they continue their faith Journey.

Is Jesus calling you - or someone you know? Do

you know someone who is questioning what it means

to become Catholic? Or do you know someone who is

baptized but has not yet received Communion or Con-

firmation? They may have questions as well. RCIA

(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the place for

those interested in becoming Catholic to ask questions

and seek understanding.

Each September at MOQ women and men em-

bark on exploration of the Catholic faith. Some are de-

ciding if they are being called to the Catholic Church.

Others have been baptized Catholic and are now inter-

ested in full sacramental participation including recep-

tion of Jesus in the Eucharist. Together we witness to

the fact that our search for God is a lifelong journey - a

journey on which we make the most progress when we

walk it with others and with intention.

Inquiry sessions will begin again in late Septem-

ber. For more information about RCIA or to register or

just ask questions, contact Deacon Steve Floersch at

402 670-9309 or email at sfloersch@gmail.com.

TNTs have had an active itinerary so far this year MOQ’s over-50 folks have had a busy several

months. In January along with the Men’s Club we

hosted a Chili Cook-Off, with proceeds going to Fr.

Gama to assist his fellow priests in Africa.

In February we had a pot luck luncheon and

speaker, and in early Lent we presented Dick Cor-

wine, who portrayed Pontius Pilate as he lamented his

betrayal of Christ. In April we observed Boys Town’s

100th

anniversary with a pilgrimage, update on Fr.

Flanagan’s canonization process, Mass and lunch.

And in May we celebrated Cinco de Mayo with Mass,

dinner catered by Bob Hurtado and music provided by

a seven-piece Mariachi band.

Our third EAT PRAY LOVE bus tour was June

15; we visited St. Benedict the Moor and Holy Name

Churches and attended Mass at Sacred Heart. We also

went to lunch at the iconic Nite Hawkes Café, where

the owner gave us the history of the restaurant which

has been in the family for four generations.

On June 21 we hosted a high tea, complete with

elegant food provided by Mary Beals and tea from the

Tea Smith.

Kathy Welsh brought her extensive doll collec-

tion and spoke of the history of dolls throughout the

centuries.

Members have been invited to attend a

Moostash Joe Mystery tour in July. Plans are in pro-

gress for our annual membership drive in September,

and other activities are in the early planning stages.

We would welcome all members to attend our

planning meetings the first Monday of each month at

10:30 in the Trinity Rooms -- we are in need of new

ideas! Our popular card and game day has expanded

to every Friday at 12:30 in the St. Joseph room. New

players are encouraged to join us.

We would like to acknowledge the MOQ Am-

bassadors. This is a group of sixth-to-eighth grade

students who have trained to speak to groups and de-

scribe their school and faith experience. The TNTs

were blessed to host them in February for their first

public appearance. This is a group that would be an

asset to any meeting or organization in the parish; we

wish to thank them for sharing with us.

Mickey Riesberg mickr99@cox.net 402-558-0109

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For MOQ School, affirmation in Omaha’s Choice award Thank you to everyone who voted

for Mary Our Queen School in the sec-

ond annual Omaha’s Choice Award.

Mary Our Queen School was selected as

the winner in the K-8 Private School

category. We are so proud of our stu-

dents, teachers and families who bring

Mary Our Queen School’s school mis-

sion to life.

The Class of 2017 moves on up:

On May 23, the MOQ Class of 2017 celebrated their

graduation from Mary Our Queen School. Friends

and family gathered for Mass followed by the distri-

bution of diplomas. Fr. English encouraged graduates

to embrace the spiritual and academic lessons learned

while attending MOQ and trust that they are well pre-

pared for high school. Eighth grade student repre-

sentative, Mary Clarie Daubendiek, spoke about the

memories and friendships that she and her classmates

made throughout their years at Mary Our Queen

School. Congratulations to this talented group of

young men and women. We look forward to witness-

ing their continued journey as they build upon the

strong, loving foundation built at Mary Our Queen

School.

Omaha Gives! generates support: Special

thanks to everyone who supported Omaha Gives! on

May 24. We were overwhelmed by the generous re-

sponse to this charitable event and are very grateful

for the donations that will support our school’s mis-

sion. Donations to MOQ came from far and wide.

We are blessed by our amazing parish and school

communities. Special thanks to our student ambassa-

dors, Kate Timmerman and Ryan Sully, Assistant

Principal Petersen and Parish coordinator Renee

Spicka, for all of their work to promote this event.

Mark your calendar and plan your giving for next

year’s event scheduled for May 23, 2018.

The John Vianney partnership: Mary Our

Queen School is continuing its partnership with St.

John Vianney Parish to offer their families an oppor-

tunity to attend MOQ School at the in-parish tuition

rate. SJV does not have its own school, and this part-

nership allows SJV parishioners a discounted Catholic

school option. We are grateful to those who have

worked to build this collaboration and opportunity.

The new MOQ Preschool: This

fall Mary Our Queen School is excited

to open a preschool. Special thanks to

our school board and all who guided and

supported this exciting addition. We

now join the majority of Omaha Arch-

diocese schools in offering preschool as

part of the school and parish mission.

We are thrilled to report that our year

one enrollment meets the goals set forth

in our planning process. The program will nurture

each child’s awareness of God’s love and provide de-

velopmentally appropriate educational experienc-

es. Our dedicated teachers will ignite a love of learn-

ing through hands-on, interactive and personalized

instruction. Our focus is on the development of lan-

guage and math literacy, scientific concepts, creative

arts and faith-filled fun. The two-day, three-day and

five-day programs offer a choice of morning or after-

noon sessions. MOQ School is accepting applications

for a limited number of seats available in preschool

through 8th grade for the 2017-2018 school year.

Contact the school office, 402-333-8663, or visit our

Website at moqschool.org. Welcome Tuition Grants

for students transferring from a public school are

available is some grades.

Field Day 2017: The beautiful weather May 9

was the perfect stage for the school’s annual field day.

Students in grades K-6 started the day at the flagpole

for prayer and pledge. Each class shared their class

cheer. Spirits soared! Cheers were followed by a vari-

ety of activities stationed throughout our school cam-

pus. Face painting, water balloons, box roll, scooter

relays and soccer were just a few of the games stu-

dents enjoyed. Junior high students enjoyed their field

day at Prairie Lane Park. They participated in a

friendly competition between

the Houses that included giant

Jenga, sack races, floor hock-

ey, water relay, capture the

flag, and a tug-of-war (photo

at left). Special thanks to Mrs.

Temme, the Fuel Up to Play

Committee, andMr. Gate-

woodfor organizing the ac-

tivities. Thanks, also, to all of

our parent volunteers.

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Sending the grads off proudly

For alumni of MOQ School who graduated from high school this year, the Youth Ministry’s Senior Mass and Dinner provided

a chance to get together, reminisce and wish each other well. Gathered for a photo are, back row: Katie Kaipust, Grace

Bolamperti, Sam Elkins, Emily Kleinschmit, Annika Zimmerman, Naomi Dang, Mary Copeland, Emily Vermillion, Emma Tay-

lor, Alexis Krehbiel, Shannon Coe. Middle row: Aaron Sobetski, Jaxon Goss, Tanner, Glaser, Riley Schumacher, Matthew

Gromowsky, Dan Thibodeau, Ryan Harrel, Andrew Hoffman, Grant Sobetski. Front: AJ Dominguez, Joey Poppleton, Ben

Huerter.

Second-graders in Religious Ed and Day School receive First Communion Seventy-eight second-grade Mary Our Queen

School and Religious Education pupils received First

Holy Communion on April 22-23. The beautiful

weekend was a peaceful culmination of their prepara-

tion as the somewhat nervous and very excited stu-

dents lined up to process into the church.

A special altar cloth, created by the students,

illustrated their work to prepare for this sacrament.

Each pew was marked with a banner created by the

students for this occasion. During the Mass, Fr. Eng-

lish and Fr. Gama lit a candle held by each student to

symbolize the light of Christ received at their baptism.

Legion of Mary offering enrollment in the Rosary Confraternity The Rosary Confraternity of the Catholic

Church is a spiritual association, the members of

which strive to pray an entire rosary each week – all

15 decades (since the addition of the Luminous Mys-

teries all 20 decades are now encouraged).

At Mary Our Queen, sign-up is offered through

the Legion of Mary. All are welcome; you need not be

a member of the Legion of Mary; there are no dues.

As a member you can earn indulgences, especially

when praying on certain feast days.

Our curia spiritual director and former MOQ

associate pastor, Fr. John Broheimer, encourages eve-

ryone to enroll. As a member you will share in the

prayers of hundreds of thousands throughout the

world who include the intentions of fellow members.

For information, call Linda Thomsen at 333-

6167 or Connie Garza at 333-2168, or go to

http://www.rosary-center.org. Leave enrollment

forms in the adoration chapel until July 20 and we'll

mail them. After that, the forms can be mailed in.

– Lori Hamilton

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New officers, from left: Kelly, Megan, Jenny, Miranda and

Christina.

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Catholic Daughters’ projects provide rosaries, honor nuns Recent activities by Catholic Daughters Court

Mary Queen of Peace #2423 have included decorating

the graves of Poor Clare sisters. Mary Wulf’s hus-

band Russell made wooden crucifixes and some of our

members added flowers and ribbons to the 37 grave

decorations that were placed at the Poor Clares’

graves at Calvary Cemetery for Memorial Day.

The second Monday of each month at 6 p.m.,

there is a rosary making get-together in the St. Joseph

room in the Parish Center. Barb Keuchel was asked to

make rosaries to send to Haiti, so Jane Davis and her

family spread the word and provided many hands of

all ages for the May rosary-making session. The large

group of workers made the evening fun while working

hard.

We will be making more rosaries for Father

Gama to take to Tanzania in July. If you are interested

in making rosaries with us, we would welcome young

and old to join us.

Junior Catholic Daughters elect leaders, engage in service

The Junior Catholic Daughters have been very

active in the past few months. In April, they assisted

the adult CDA court with filling over 50 Spring/Easter

bags for the Child Saving Institute for children in the

foster care program. They created a video for the

CDA State Convention. The Juniors’ also held their

first independent election of officers, electing Kelly

Williams as Regent, Megan Williams as Vice Regent,

Jenny Plum as Recording Secretary, Miranda

Knofcyzinski as Treasurer and Christina Davis as

Financial Secretary.

In May, they held a May crowning ceremony at

their meeting and the newly elected officers were in-

stalled, with friends and families present. The out-

going officers were recognized for their service and

leadership. The girls also brought baby shower items

and cards to the May meeting that were then taken to

a local charity to help moms in need, to thank them

for choosing life.

In June, the Juniors invited their families and

fathers and those filling in for fathers, to a family pic-

nic. The next meeting for the Junior Catholic Daugh-

ters will be on Aug. 20 from 10 to 11 a.m.in the cafe-

teria at Mary Our Queen. Any Catholic girl between

11 and 18 years old is invited to come. Any questions,

call Mary Joslin 402-880-3836. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

It’s that time again . . . gather your stuff for the Human Needs Garage Sale The dates for this year’s Human Needs Garage

Sale are July 28-30. It’s easily one of the biggest gar-

age sales in the region and is the main funding source

for Mary Our Queen’s human needs program.

Deliveries to the gym can start on July 20. The

Bulletin will list hours for deliveries. Pick-up is

available, said Mary Parizek, human needs chair.

What to bring? Just about anything resaleable. But

no tires, paint, liquids, built-in appliances, air-

conditioners, de-humidifiers, TV’s (unless flat

screen), encyclopedias, water beds, shower doors,

damaged furniture, entertainment centers or hide-a-

beds.

The proceeds help the needy in MOQ Parish and

around the broader community.

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Katie Murphy . . . (Continued from Page 1)

church. Katie will also oversee development efforts,

which includes the fostering of relationships with pa-

rishioners, school alumni and other friends of Mary

Our Queen, cultivating partners to financially support

Mary Our Queen Church and School in fulfilling its

mission. In that capacity, she will become editor of

The Steward, a post from which Frank Partsch is retir-

ing.

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The Mary Our Queen pro-life committee recently or-

dered a new banner presenting our witness to the

protection of life. Steve Frederick constructed the

poles for display. Pictured are Gene Wessling and

Deacon Bob Hamilton.

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A cake-walk, a meat wheel and inflatable hamster balls…. Oh, my! This year the Mary Our Queen Fall Festival will

take place on Sunday, Sept. 10

from noon till 6

p.m. Being on the street last year was such a hit that

the festival will again be held on the west side of the

school on 119th

Street between Valley Street and Prai-

rie View Drive.

Once again the stage will be taking center stage.

We are fortunate to welcome back Dowds Irish Danc-

ers, Tim Sanwick and Mary Our Queen’s own

Poolside Hustle. We are also bringing back a wide

array of inflatables and games. Along with the enter-

tainment, we will also have the traditional favorites to

satisfy even the hungriest of appetites -- burgers,

BBQ, brats and homemade tacos, to name a few.

Of course, the best part of the festival is when

fellow parishioners, family, friends and neighbors

come together to build community and have fun too.

The festival would not be possible without you! There

is plenty of time to help out a bit as well as still have

some fun. In fact, in many ways, helping out is just as

much fun!

Watch the bulletin, the Narthex, parish Website

and MOQ Fall Festival Facebook page for more de-

tails to come and volunteer opportunities.

New school roof highlights Building & Maintenance agenda The Building and Maintenance Committee is

working on quite a few projects this summer. Our

largest project is replacing the roof on the school and

gym. Work is in progress and scheduled for comple-

tion by Aug. 1. Total project cost will be approxi-

mately $222,000.

The east outside exit door and door frame from

the cafeteria are being replaced, as well as the outside

door on the northwest side of the Parish Center.

These doors were badly deteriorated.

The parking lot winter damage is being re-

paired, and then it will be sealed and new parking

stripes will be painted on it.

The existing ceiling can lights in the Trinity

Rooms and the Family Room are being replaced with

new dimmable LED lights. The existing compact flu-

orescent lights have been an ongoing maintenance

problem and are currently not functional.

Repair work needs to be done along the exterior

steps on the north side of the parish center where wa-

ter has washed out the dirt and sod. The Men's Club

(coordinated by Bobby McCall) will provide the labor

for the repair work. (Thank you, Men's Club.)

Coordination is being provided for the remodel-

ing required to support the move of the pre-school

children from the house across the street into the

school building. Multiple contractors are being used.

Men's Club will help with the painting.

Assistance is being provided to remodel the

Upper Room for use as a coffee/social room after

weekend Masses. Coordination of tree trimming and

treatment of ash trees to prevent emerald ash borer

damage was undertaken.

Athletic Committee announcements . . . The 5th annual Mustang Masters 4 person golf

scramble benefiting the athletic programs at MOQ will

be held on July 31 at 1 p.m. at Oak Hills Country

Club. The cost is a $100 per golfer. Lunch, prizes and a

steak dinner will be provided.

The Annual Athletic Committee Fall Fun Run will

be held on Sept.10. For information visit

www.moqsports.com or contact Kevin Capece at (402)

212-9131 or capece23@gmail.com.

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Stewardship of the Spirit . . . April 1 – June 30

BAPTISMS

Ava Elizabeth Berthold, Teresa Adele Biga, Damina

Raye Curtis, Timothy Robert Farris, Joseph Lequin

Gregg, Zoe Marguerite Hensley, Emerson Mary Knut-

son, Parker Catherine Lentz, Presley Ann Lentz, Brad-

ley Michael Mann, Chloe Jane McGill, Paul Killion

Mignon, Roman James Miller, J. Ritchie Morrow,

Annabelle May O’Brien, Brigham Malachi Pole,

Abraham Alan-John Roth, Sabrina Capri Palmer

Rowland, Molly Kathleen Snoza, Amelia Belle

Whitesel.

NEW REGISTRATIONS

Jennifer Baldwin, Tyler and Kaylea Borman, Marga-

ret Comstock, Whitney Emory, David and Menin

Greg, Mikala Hartranft, Santa Esquivel Hernandez,

Nick and Jessica Howell, Jaime Guzman Huey, Jenna

Jackson, Michael Karnish, Nathan and Rosey Krauel,

Matthew and Rebecca Krysl, Chaney Laux, Jennifer

Merrill, Paul and Frances Mignon, John Norrie, Kevin

and Lori Quinn, Zac and Jonnie Robinson.

DEATHS

Kathleen B. Hughes, James M. King, Kimberly Iyla

Malcom, Mary G. “Gen” McCarthy, Richard Miller,

Frances C. Quinn, Mary Lou Rerucha, Lawrence J.

Sak, Georgia Henrietta Margaret Siragusa, Laverne J.

Steiner. Wayne G. Victor.

WEDDING

Samuel Robert Robinson & Jordan Lyndoll Lammerts

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