We Are St. Pius X Parish grateful to our founders for a tradition of sacrifice, hard work and simplicity, proud of our economic, cultural and age diversity. As a Catholic community, we share our gifts and resources to live the Gospel of Jesus in a spirit of joy. We commit to Spirit-filled worship and prayer and excellence in education for all. We strive to be a welcoming community, to work for justice and to provide caring service for one another and the world.
ST. PIUS X PARISH “A Place to Call Home”
Welcome to
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Parish Office 402-558-8446
MARCH 15, 2015 ● FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Parish Office: Office Hours:
Weekdays 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturdays 9:00 am—Noon
Pastor: Rev. Michael Eckley
Associate Pastor: Rev. Mark Bridgman
Deacons: Mike Leick, Jim Nardini (Cindy) &
Gene Schimonitz (Carol)
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Vigil, 5:00 and 7:00 pm
Sunday, 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 am
Daily Masses: 7:00 am and 5:30 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Marriage Preparation: Call the Parish Office
at least six months in advance
New Parent Baptismal Class: 2nd Thursday
of the month, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Parish
Center. This class is required for baptism.
Pre-registration required 1 week in
advance. Call 402-558-1898
RCIA (for those interested in becoming a
Catholic) Call the parish office.
St. Pius X/St. Leo School: 402- 551-6667
Religious Education Office: 402-558-1898
Liturgy Office: 402-558-1847
Youth Ministry Coordinator: 402-558-8446
Pastoral Minister: 402-558-8446
Prayer Line: 402-556-4350, Irene Wolf
Bulletin Deadline: Two weeks in advance.
Bulletin e-mail: [email protected]
“ NOW IS THE TIME”
From your Pastor’s Desk… Trip to Ireland: I’m going to Ireland from September 21st – October 3rd on The Best of Ireland Tour through Magi Travel and you are invited to join me. I’ve been to Ireland one other time and it is a beautiful place. On this trip we will not only be spending time in the Republic of Ireland but will also be going to Northern Ireland. If you would like more information about the trip please contact me at the rectory. Also, Jim Brady from Magi Travel will be here next Sunday, March 22nd in the Parish Center at 12:30 pm to talk about the trip and answer any questions.
Pastoral Question: On the weekend of February 7th/8th the Pastoral Council asked all parishioners to respond to the following question: “As a member of the parish what do I expect of St. Pius X and what can St. Pius X expect from me?” At the Pastoral Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 10th members discussed the feedback they received after mass. Some of the feedback will take more discussion with the Council and the Staff to see what kind of direction we can take with some of the issues. Other issues that were brought up can be addressed quickly and some I’ll address in this space over the next couple of weeks. There were a number of questions regarding ministry to divorced Catholics and the Annulment process. There was a desire expressed to have assistance with the Annulment process of the Church. For those who have questions about Annulments, I encourage you to set up a meeting with myself or with Fr. Mark. Another valuable resource we have in the parish is Deacon Mike Leick. Deacon Leick has personally gone through the Annulment process and has also been trained by the Archdiocese to assist those going through the process. If you have any questions and are struggling with an Annulment, please don’t hesitate to ask for help. Please Pray for Bishop Elect Joseph G. Hanefeldt: This Thursday, March 19th, is The Solemnity of St. Joseph. I will be in Grand Island that day for the Ordination and Installation of a brother Omaha priest, Msg. Joseph Hanefeldt. He will be Ordained Bishop and then Installed as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Grand Island. It is a great day of celebration for both the Archdiocese of Omaha and the Diocese of Grand Island. Please join me this week in praying for Bishop-Elect Hanefeldt and for the People of the Diocese of Grand Island. Many of us were not taught when we were young and in Catholic Schools or Catechism class how to read the bible, let alone memorize it. Many Catholics are intimidated at times when discussing faith with other Christians because many of them seem to have the Bible, or at least parts of it, memorized. Personally, I’m not much for memorizing Scripture. There are parts that I know well but I couldn’t tell you usually what Chapter and Verse they are. It wouldn’t take me long to find it, but I don’t have it memorized. Today’s Gospel reading from St. John has a verse in it that all of us who are Catholics/Christians should know and memorize. The verse is Jn 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” This is the Gospel and the purpose of Jesus summed up in one verse. It reminds us that God loves us and that love leads to giving us the greatest gift, The Son. The Son, by his sacrifice won for us eternal life. Let’s try to memorize it. Next week there will be a test!
Discussions with the Pastor: You are invited to come and visit with an idea, concern, question, or if you would just like to talk. Feel free to come alone or with others. This week I will be available Tuesday, March 17th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Wednesday, March 18th from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm; and Saturday, March 21st from 3:30
pm to 4:30 pm. Fr. Mike
Monday, March 16th 7:00 am † Beverly Bomar 5:30 pm † Sr. Mary Evangeline Randolph, RSM Tuesday, March 17th 7:00 am † Merle Gubbels 8:30 am Sarah Gasnick 5:30 pm † Rita Thomas Wednesday, March 18th 7:00 am † Buddy Martin 8:30 am Zita Tesar 5:30 pm † Fred McNamara Thursday, March 19th 7:00 am Marion Bianchi’s Birthday 8:30 am † Hogan Family 5:30 pm † Edwin Daeges Friday, March 20th 7:00 am † Cathy Clark 10:00 am Mass at Ambassador 5:30 pm † Bob & Bernice Brown Saturday Vigil Masses, March 21st 5:00 pm † Charlotte Teets 7:00 pm † Pat Crampton Sunday Morning Masses, March 22nd 7:30 am † Donald Pulte 9:30 am St. Pius X Parishioners 11:30 am † John Bendon
MASS INTENTIONS
Our Sick . . . Kay & Marty Baye, Judy Bednarz,
Joyce & Richard Castle, Jane Cannon, Leone Coyle, Justine Devoe, Jane Dunn, Ron Duros, Jerry Ewald, Roger Flemmer, Peggy Fleming, Cindy Flogstad,
Mary Gaffney, Mary Ann Garvin, Margaret Garvin, Veronica Gibney, Jimmy Grasso, Louise Hanten, Rick
Harrell, Buzz Hawte, Katie Heinen, Corky Hillebrandt, Ralph Hoffman, Jack Kacin, Dennis
Keller, Bill Kirk, Nathan Kitzke, Blanche Kolc, Leon Kresl, Erwin Krummel, Bernie Kuhfahl, Peg Long, Helen Mahon, Marcie McCowan, Olga & Eugene
Michalski, Sr. Beatus, John Piper, Ray Ramirez, Teri Roberts, Richard Roccaforte, Leonard Schaefer,
Sharon Schleich, Margaret Serafini, David Sieben, Frank Sierawski, Shawn Simon, Alice Staley, Geri Stratman, Elena Sullivan, Mary Swafford, Harold Trummer, Deb Vana, Lorraine Versch, Sr. Viola,
Dan Wais, Irv Wickert, Dorothy Williams and all those who are in need of our prayers. To place names on our Saint Pius X Prayer List
call the Parish Office at 402-558-8446.
Our Deceased:
† Alice Schmid
† Vernis Bueltel
Brother of CJ Bueltel
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Religious Education
News
There is a very dedicated catechist in the Wednesday evening Religious Education Program who has been involved in the religious formation of children for the past nine years. Cyndi Pane started as a co-catechist with Julie Lawslo in Level 7. After a few years, Cyndi felt called to work with children who have special needs and children who needed to “catch up” on their sacraments. Her affiliation for children in those situations propelled Cyndi through five more years as a Special Needs/Sacramental Prep catechist, even though health issues loomed large in her life.
Each catechist in the RE Program has a story to tell
as to what drew him or her to the ministry. Cyndi’s story is
especially compelling because of her heart, her care, and
her concern for children in special situations in life. It has
also spurred her development of a sacramental preparation
program that meets the needs of those preparing for
sacraments while still keeping them with their regular RE
group so that concepts taught at grade level are not missed.
It is dedicated catechists, like Cyndi, who minister so
effectively to both the children and their families, who build
up the Pius community.
Patty Griffith, Director
“Good News” From St. Pius X/St. Leo School
"St. Pius X / St. Leo School is a diverse community forming
students in the Catholic faith
to excel in academics and service to others."
The Nebraska Society of Professional Engineers held their MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competition on Saturday, January 31 at the Ramada Plaza Convention Center in Omaha. There were 250 students from 36 area schools com-peting in this event.
St. Pius X / St. Leo won 9th place out of 36 schools in the team competition, and Joseph McAuliffe and Jon Schroeder placed in the top 20% on the individual exam. Congratulations to the following students who represented
our school so proudly:
Connor Gregg, Brian Martin, Joseph McAuliffe, Teddy Novotny, Sam Raabe, Jon Schroeder and Cameron Snyder.
The several students who came from Prep to help coach MATHCOUNTS were a great support. We thank Mrs. Gorski and Mrs. Harrison for working so hard with these students throughout the school year.
If you have children in grades Pre-School to Grade 8 that you are thinking about sending to our school for the next school year, please call our school office at 402-551-6667 to set up a time to come and visit, and, then register your child/ren when you decide to come to our school.
Joyce Gubbels, Principal
Other School News… Crew #2 has cafeteria duty this week. Menus: M) Brunch; T) popcorn chicken; W) Crunchy tacos;
Th) Chicken fried steak; F) Grilled cheese sandwich
Fiscal Year July 1, 2014
- June 30, 2015 DONATIONS RECEIVED THE WEEKEND OF
March 7/8, 2015
Our per Sunday goal is …………..…....$19,096.00 Sunday Envelopes…………….$11,108.58 Children’s Collection……..…..........$113.31 Plate Collection…………………..$787.95 Total Sunday Contribution……….….…..$12,009.84 This week’s deficit....……...….................($7,086.16)
Year-to-date Parish Stewardship….…..$658,141.94 Budgeted Year-to-date Stewardship…..$687,456.00 Parish Deficit Year To-Date…………….($29,314.06)
This is week 36 of 52 weeks this fiscal year 2014-15.
Our Weekly Average Year-to-date is…..$18,281.72
Development Dialogue Make a gift that will make a difference. Your gifts of cash, stock, bonds, real estate, life insurance or certificates of deposit are needed to make our Parish and/or School Endowment Funds grow and create a perpetual source of income for the future. Please contact Bob Nowaczyk, SPSL's Development Coordinator at 402-551-6667 to learn how a gift today can be transformed into an eternal gift that helps pass on our Catholic heritage. Please prayerfully consider remembering our School and/or Parish's Endowment Funds in your planned giving.
Scripture Readings Next Weekend: 1st) Jeremiah 31:31-34
2nd) Hebrews 5:7-9 Gospel) John 12:20-33
Blood Drive Results 23 Pints/ 27 donors - not sure what qualifies as a deferral. We did well until the end of the morning, six of the last seven scheduled did not show. Thank you St. Pius X Parishioners for your support. Next St. Pius X Blood Drive will be August 8th. Mark your calendars now.
Liturgical Ministers for March 21/22
Lectors: 5:00 pm Mass: J Vreugdenhil/D Niebling 7:00 pm Mass: D Baye/R Volkmer 7:30 am Mass: B Giles/R Pedersen 9:30 am Mass: M Waldron/J Hoffman 11:30 am Mass: A & K Salzman Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: 5:00 pm S. Rosalie/L & L Lazure/G & MJ Barry/E Rogan/M Perrotto 7:00 pm M Leick/M Hillier/C Nelson/A Duboise/M Cox/ J Klug/T Tipton 7:30 am A Mitchell/D & W West/J Fortina/A Oswald/ M Coyle/P Juszyk 9:30 am G Schimonitz/K Roshone/R Hoffman/M Wessling/J Lohr/J Schram/M Mathews 11:30 am J & C Nardini/I Salzman/M Gasnick/R Versch/ T Griffith/T Potter Maplecrest EMHC’S: D & D Bayer Altar Servers: 5:00 pm L & A Papa/L Burns 7:00 pm T Novotny/G Dau/K Brown 7:30 am M Roberts/R & S Herek 9:30 am S & T & D Stolze 11:30 am E Salzman/C Lang/J Thomas Ministers of Hospitality: 5:00 pm R Bianchi 7:00 pm P Botos 7:30 am J Bruckner 9:30 am B Houlden 11:30 am P Potter C.A.R.E Sellers: 5:00 pm K Papa 7:00 pm M Novotny 7:30 am Need S Sub 9:30 am L Stolze 11:30 am D & M Martins Musicians: 5:00 pm Mass: C Johnson Group 9:30 am Mass: Alleluia Choir 11:30 am Mass: A Roche/MH & B Lamoureux
Pius Women Movie Night
on Thursday, March 26th, 7:00 p.m.
in the O'Brien Parish Center. The Hundred-Foot Journey, a comedy/drama film adapted from Richard Morais' novel. The
film stars Helen Murrin and tells the story of a feud between two adjacent restaurants in a French town: one operated by a recently relocated Indian family and the other a Michelin-starred restaurant. BRING A SNACK TO SHARE AND
ENJOY GREAT COMPANY.
PASTA FRIDAYS March 20th & 27th
St. Pius X Parish Center,
5:00-7:30 pm Please join us for your choice of great meatless sauces over a variety of pastas with a mixed green salad and garlic bread. We also have cheese pizza and macaroni and cheese. Tickets available at the door are $8.00 Adult, $5.00 for children and $40.00 Family. If you have never been to a dinner before, please come this year. The support we receive from so many parish bakers has been marvelous. Please drop off your desserts anytime after 2:30 pm in the Parish Center. We do need volunteers to help staff each week. Can you help? Please contact Mike Burns, 402-553-4484 or Roger Seier, 402-343-1447 or at [email protected] to reserve your Friday.
March 8th: #7644 Angela & Sean O’Hanlon March 9th: #8375 Ryan Juszyk March 10th: #7395 Terry Weare March 11th: #7870 Eye Consultants March 12th: #7338 Vicki Ewin March 13th: #7648 Annette Walsh March 14th: #8468 Nell Bourgeacq
CALENDAR CLUB
WINNERS
Parish Mission: Journeying Through Lent Knowing, Loving and Serving God
Our Parish Mission continues tomorrow evening with Doctor Jennifer Reed-Bouley presenting on the topic, “Serving God.” Join Doctor Reed-Bouley from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the church. Refreshments will be offered both before and after her presentation, starting at 6:30 PM. Jennifer Reed-Bouley, Ph.D. is Professor and Program Director of Theology at College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. She has taught in the areas of Catholic social thought and ethics since 1998. Recent research, publications and presentations deal with theological reflection and social analysis as key components of service-learning, as well as Catholic theological reflection on race and racism. Dr. Reed-Bouley holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, the M.A. in Theology and the Ph.D. in Christian Ethics from Loyola University Chicago.
St. Pius X Women’s Group Invitation St. Pius X Women mark your calendars. The Annual Spring brunch will be Saturday, April 11th, 9:00 am Mass in church, followed by the Brunch in the
Parish Center. Our guest speaker will be Maureen McCann Waldron, a member of St. Pius x Parish. Maureen will reflect with us on “ Slowing Down and Listening to Jesus”. The cost is $10.00. Tickets will be sold after the Masses on March 21/22 and 28/29. Questions, Colleen, 402-554-1768 or [email protected].
Save The Date: A Benefit for Shawn Simon. April 25th, St.
Pius X/St. Leo School Cafeteria from 5-9pm. Pasta Dinner and raffle. More information to follow. Questions, [email protected] or [email protected].
All events are in the Parish Center unless noted. Monday, March 16th: - Tai Chi, 9:15 am - Parish Mission, 7:00 pm, church - RCIA, 7:00 pm, MPR - Boy Scouts, 7:00 pm, gym Tuesday, March 17th: - Exodus, 10:00 am - AA, 6:30 pm, school cafeteria - School Bd. Mtg., 7:00 pm, school library - Choir, 7:00 pm, church Wednesday, March 18th: - Tai Chi, 9:15 am - Religious Education Class, levels 1-8, 6:30 pm, school - Stations Of The Cross, 7:00 pm, church Thursday, March 19th: - Confessions, 6:00-7:00 pm, church - Liturgy Community, 7:00 pm, LO Friday, March 20th: - Mass at Ambassador, 10:00 am - PASTA FRIDAY, 5:00 PM Saturday, March 21st: - Dusting Disciples Crew #3 Potter, 402-451-0536 Sunday, March 22nd: - Sunday Preschool, 9:30 am, kindergarten - YM Core Team Mtg., 12:30 pm - FPU, 4:00 pm
Rosary: 6:30 am and 5:05 pm M-F, 7:10 am Sundays
C.A.R.E. is sold after the weekend Masses.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
FR. MIKE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY TODAY!!
We are having an Appetizer Potluck for Fr.’s birthday party, and are offering the following suggestions if you would like to contribute to the food. Last names A thru L,
please bring a hot meat appetizer like little smokies, chicken wings, meatballs or cheese tray. Last names M thru R, please bring a vegetable tray or vegetable salad. Last name S thru Z, please bring a fruit platter of fruit salad.
Food should be brought to the Parish Center on Sunday morning, anytime from 8:30 am on. Call Cindy Johnson, 402-750-2349, or Joyce Zupan, 402-391-9459 for further information.
Lenten Parish Read Join the parish in reading, “Under the Influence of Jesus,” by Joe Paprocki. This book covers a variety of faith topics in a down-to-earth fashion that stimulates thoughtful reflection. Cost of the book is $5.00. Then, join Father Mike in discussions as outlined below. Discussions will be, appropriately, in the Parish Library!
Chapters 4, 5, 6: March 20 @ 6:00 AM and March 23 @ 6:00 PM
Chapters 7, 8, 9: March 27 @ 6:00 AM and March 30 @ 6:00 PM
Books will be stacked on the round table at the back of church.
Change Your Money. Change Your Life. Applying God's word to your money...
This nine-week class will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and more! Financial Peace University starts Sunday March 22nd, 4p.m.-5:30p.m. St. Pius X Parish Center, Contact Kenny S t a s k i e w i c z 4 0 2 - 2 9 7 - 1 3 9 6 o r e m a i l [email protected] with questions. Register and purchase materials at daveramsey.com
“Blessings for Elena” Irish Stew Sale This Weekend March 14th and 15th
Elena Sullivan is a 6th grade student at St. Pius /St. Leo School and member of St. Leo's Parish. She will be undergoing a bone marrow transplant for a rare form of lymphoma sometime in the near future. We hope you will join our parish community in supporting Elena and her family. Irish Stew made from the Knights of Columbus’ famous recipe will be sold after all the weekend masses, March 14 & 15. Other ways you can donate or help Elena and her family will be available as well.
Saint Pius X / Saint Leo Bridge Club The three high scores for the February round were:
Herman & Ellen Weist 4990 Fr. Bob Tillman & Shirlee Goaley 4570 Maury & Pat Zach 3990
High School Youth Group
St. Pius X Church Youth Group is a monthly gathering for all 9-12th Grade Students. We meet the second Sunday of the month at 12:30. It is an opportunity to meet new peo-ple, learn about our faith, and have fun! All are welcome! For more information, please contact Janet Drvol at [email protected] or 402-558-8446.
NCYC and Service Trip Info Meeting: We will hold an in-formation meeting for all youth and their parents interested in attending the National Catholic Youth Conference OR our Service Trip to Winnebago. The meeting is March 29 at 12:30 (or following the 11:30 Mass) in the parish center. You will get dates, cost, fundraising info, and other informa-tion. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please con-tact Janet at 402-558-8446 or [email protected]
Lenten Text Reflections: Are you busy? Stressed? Tough to find time to pray? Give yourself a prayer break each day with St. Pius Lenten Text reflections. Text @PiusLent (in message box) to 23559 (in recipient box) and hit Send! Create a user name if you don’t have one yet and you’ll receive the reflects during Lent and Holy Week! Brought to you by St. Pius Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Questions: Janet Drvol; [email protected]; 402-558-8446.
