JANUARY 28, 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 JANUARY 28, 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS Monday 6:30 A.M All Souls in Purgatory 8:20 A.M. For Urban & Patricia Koster 9:30 A.M. All Souls 5:30 P.M For Emma Suelter Tuesday 6:30 A.M. For Alyssa Wenzl 8:20 A.M. Dennis Kucera 5:30 P.M For St. Philomena LOTW Group Wednesday 6:30 A.M. Tom Lowery 8:20 A.M. Joe Walsh 7:15 P.M. All Souls Thursday 6:30 A.M. For Kristin Minchow 8:20 A.M. For Jesse Becker 5:30 P.M. For Cathy Rokke Friday 6:30 A.M. For Tom & Deb Cabela 8:20 A.M. Ray Syslo 5:30 P.M. Mr. Johann Choi Saturday 8:30 A.M. For Rich & Gail Lowery 10:00 A.M. For Tom & Deb Cabela & Residents of Sumner Place 5:30 P.M. John & Marguerite Miller Sunday 8:30 A.M. Special Intention, F.E. 10:00 A.M. For the Parish 11:30 A.M. Francichka Mikos SERVERS SAT. FEBRUARY 3, 5:30 p.m.: Eli Rokke, Chris & Stephen Sullivan Diaz, Owen Tucker SUN. FEBRUARY 4, 8:30 a.m.: Angel Huerta, Lane Kallhoff, Nate Matulka, Jonathan Reeb 10:00 a.m.: Charlie May, Nicholas Payne, Brayden Rasmussen, Jackson Roberts 11:30 a.m.: Josh & Nate Richardson, Christian Sosa Ibarra, Cameron Walker PARISH NEWS DATES & EVENTS: HELP BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL BECOME A SUPERSTAR CATHOLIC SCHOOL! - The contest begins Mon., Jan. 29 th and runs through Sat., Feb. 3 rd at spiritcatholicradio.com/superstar. The top Catholic elementary and top Catholic high school in each community size category will win a trophy, $1,000 worth of promotion on Spirit Catholic Radio, prayer cards for all students, coffee for staff and a LIVE interview on the Spirit Mornings show. You can help the school win by voting, beginning Mon., Jan 29 th at spiritcatholicradio.com/superstar. Please go vote for our wonderful School. FEBRUARY 11, 2018, FIRST SUNDAY ADORATION & BAPTISM CLASS - has been moved from the 1 st Sun. to the 2 nd Sun. in Feb. on the 11 th. FEBRUARY 3, 2018, GIRLS CHOIR - sings again! A thousand thanks to the girls who offer their gift of song to our celebrations! And thanks to the families, too, who make it possible. Our next opportunity is Saturday, February 3 rd.we'll meet in the choir loft at 4:15 p.m. for rehearsal and stay to sing for the 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass. All 4 th through 8 th grade girls are invited to sing with the Girls' -- no experience is necessary to join in the fun! Watch for a reminder in your . Any questions or concerns? Please contact Hannah Jo Smith: hannahjosmith@yahoo. com OR (call or text). GREETERS/GIFT BEARERS FOR FEBRUARY 3-4, 2018 Saturday, 5:30 p.m. ~ Doug & Kathleen Dolezal Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - Wilmer & Linda Wilhelm 10:00 a.m. ~ Rena Smith 11:30 a.m. ~ John & Linda Schulte Please find a sub if you are unable to come at your appointed time.

2 FEBRUARY 4, 2018, SOUPER BOWL OF CARING - On Sunday February 4 th, millions of Americans will watch the Super Bowl football game. There will be parties with abundant food, friendship, and fellowship. At the same time, there will be people worried about staying warm and finding their next meal. Let s join with others around the country as we demonstrate God s love by loving our neighbors through the Souper Bowl of Caring. It s a simple, yet significant act of caring for others. This year we will be collecting for Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach in Lincoln. For over 25 years MTKO has served the homeless and near homeless. Feeding the hungry is at the core of their mission. Drop $1 or more in the soup pot as you leave Church on February 4 th. Thanks for supporting this effort and helping those most vulnerable in our community. FEBRUARY 4, 2018, SCOUT SUNDAY - All Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in our parish. You are invited to participate in Scout Sunday on Sunday, February 4 th, for the 10:00 a.m. mass. You do not need to belong to Blessed Sacrament's Pack to participate. Please wear your blue, class A uniform and meet at the back of church by 9:45 a.m. with at least one parent for the procession before church. FEBRUARY 16, 2018, USHER S CLUB 29 TH ANNUAL LENTEN SOUP SUPPER NON-MEAT ALL-YOU-CAN -EAT! set for Friday, February 16 th, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the School Gym. We look forward to seeing you there. FEBRUARY 17, 2018, ALTAR SERVER TRAINING REFRESHER - Altar Server Training for boys attending Blessed Sacrament School and the Blessed Sacrament CCD program, grades 4 through 12, will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church on Saturday, February 17 th. The training day schedule is as follows: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - Refresher Training for All servers - This will include going over changes and clarifications of various server actions and duties. 11:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Lunch & Fun time for All servers from both Blessed Sacrament School and the CCD Program are invited to lunch. This will be a great opportunity for the young men of our Parish to become involved in the Parish by sharing their time and talents as Altar Servers. To register contact Cindy Uhing, Blessed Sacrament Rectory, , or by at Cindy Uhing@blessedsacramentlincoln.org. SKY CAMP & LEADERSHIP CAMP REGISTRATION - Online registration is open for SKY Camp and Leadership Camp. To register your child, or learn more about these outdoor experiences, go to LEADERSHIP CAMP & SKY CAMP VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS - Camp Kateri is looking for youth counselors and adult volunteers for all summer camp programs. To download an application form, go to MEALS FOR PRIESTS HELP WANTED! - Do you want to get involved in parish activities, but don t have much time? Would you like to get to know our priests better? What better way than to provide them with a meal just once/month! We are looking for someone to provide a supper-time meal for our priests every THIRD MONDAY each month. All you do is drop off a meal for three by 6 p.m. once/month. It s as simple as that! No meetings! No dues! These opportunities are open to families (cook with your kids!), friends (get your pal and swap months!) or groups. Interested? Please contact Maggie Aldrich at for more info. ACOLYTE/LECTOR/USHER SCHEDULE FEBRUARY USHERS - Saturday, 5:30 p.m.: Gene

3 Birkel, Mary Ann Burda, James McGrath, Nancy Fendrick Sunday, 8:30 a.m.: Jerry Poppe, Clem Pella, Dennis McCaugherty, Ed Topil 10:00 a.m.: Chirs Dimmitt, Ron Brecka, Mark Onwiler, Tony Humlicek 11:30 a.m.: Tom Safranek, John Paap, Mike Kelly, Dwayne Novak FEBRUARY ACOLYTES - Saturday, 5:30 p.m.: Roger Pehrson, Lou Gasper Sunday, 8:30 a.m.: Kevin Ostdiek, Scott Uhing 10:00 a.m.: Scott Clarke, Kirk McAndrew 11:30 a.m.: Chris Beardslee, Mitchell Lowery FEBRUARY LECTOR/READER - Saturday, 5:30 p.m.: Max Wesley Sunday, 8:30 a.m.: Dan Mulligan 10:00 a.m.: Mark Gdowski 11:30 a.m.: Matt Richardson MARCH USHERS - Saturday, 5:30 p.m.: Dick Williams, 3 Vol. Needed, Sunday, 8:30 a.m.: Ron Miller, Steve Folmer, Wilmer Wilhelm, Jerry Wright, 10:00 a.m.: Kurt Ramaekers, Paul Hammel, Perry Demma, Mark Fusco, 11:30 a.m.: Doug Knight, Pat Lowery, Stephen Lowery, Greg Colombe MARCH LECTOR/READER - Saturday, 5:30 p.m.: Mary Lockard Sunday, 8:30 a.m.: Jan Broer, 10:00 a.m.: Anne Winner Anderson 11:30 a.m.: Sam Bethune MARCH ACOLYTES - Saturday, 5:30 p.m.: Mike Montanez, Shawn Wilke, Sunday, 8:30 a.m.: Chris Border, Jerry Poppe, 10:00 a.m.: Don Cunningham, Mike Steadman, 11:30 a.m.: Rich Lowery, John Schulte BLESSED SACRAMENT COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2018, KNIGHTS OF CO- LUMBUS ANNUAL CLERGY DINNER - all men and Knights of Columbus members are invited to honor our Priests and Seminarians at the Clergy Dinner at Cathedral of the Risen Chris, 3500 Sheridan Blvd, Lincoln, NE. There will be a Social at 6:00 p.m., and the dinner will start at 7:00 p.m. Attire for the Sir Knights is new uniform, tux or business/casual. The Cost is $15 per person, and you can pay at the door. Please RSVP to Manny Gallardo, Faithful Comptroller (402) or by mgallardo2344@g mail.com by Monday, January 29, 2018 with your name (men only). We need this list of attendee s for the caterer. The Silent Auction will benefit both seminaries. The Calcutta Drawing, 1/3 of proceeds goes to a winner, must be present, and remainder divided between both seminaries. Our Special Guests are Bishop Conley and Bishop Emeritus Bruskewitz. Councils are requested to cover the costs of their priests and seminarians dinner at $15 each paid at the door. Additional donations may be mailed to Manny Gallardo at 5324 S 61 st Street, Lincoln, NE PRO-LIFE NEWS ABORTION TUESDAYS: Please we need people to come and pray at Planned Parenthood every Abortion Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Group Rosary prayed at 9:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Did you know one half of all abortion mothers going to Planned Parenthood on Tuesdays are married mothers? YOUTH, SCHOOL & CCD NEWS JANUARY 28 FEBRUARY 2, 2017, CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK is coming, SUNDAY Kick off Day ( Children's Mass at 10:00 a.m., Scholastic Book Fair, Coffee and Rolls, Student Work Showcase), MONDAY Parish Appreciation Day - Dress Up Day (Dress in your Sunday Best, Rosary at 2:50 p.m.), TUESDAY Student Appreciation Day - Dress Down Day (Dress in your comfortable clothes, Pius Singers Showcase in gym at 9:15 a.m.), WEDNESDAY Staff Appreciation Day Crazy Sock and Hat Day (wear your favorite socks or hat, Quiz Bowl at 9:15 a.m., Mark Adderley-Catholic Author visit at 2:20 p.m.), THURSDAY Parent Appreciation - Career Day

4 (Dress for your Future Career, Spelling Bee in Gym at 2:15 p.m.), FRIDAY Spirit Day Jeans & Sports Jersey/Shirts (Pastries for Parents in Gym at 7:50 a.m., 8 th Grade vs. Staff Volleyball Game at 2:00 p.m.) Please come and join us for any or all of the fun activities this week. FEBRUARY 6, 2018, KINDER- GARTEN PREVIEW AT BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL - Kindergarten Preview is Tuesday, February 6 th at 6:00 pm. in the meeting room Please prayerfully consider attending this event if you have a child entering Kindergarten. If you plan on attending, please bring your child s certified (not the hospital memorial copy) birth certificate, immunization record and baptism certificate. We will make copies for their files. FEBRUARY 12, 2018, PIUS X NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION - Students considering or anticipating enrollment at Pius X High School for the school year are encouraged to attend New Student Orientation with a parent on Monday, February 12 th. Students from student council and staff from the Guidance Department will host an event at 7 p.m. in Bishop Flavin Gym. The orientation will provide important info. about the academic, spiritual, and extra-curricular activities available at Pius X. If you have any questions, please call the Guidance Office at Ranking among the top 5% of all Catholic high schools in the country, Pius X provides an affordable, Catholic education in a positive environment. As part of the Pius X family, students deepen their faith and knowledge, and have opportunities to pursue their talents and passions. With its largest enrollment ever at 1,278 students, Pius X has served the Lincoln community for 61 years and works to instill six core values - excellence, service, purpose, faith, integrity and charity - into the next generation of leaders. Learn more about Pius X High School and the Pius X Foundation at or follow us at Facebook.com/ RestoreAllThings SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT PERPETUAL ADORATION "There is more sweetness in one hour of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament than in all the world's crowded theaters, and brilliant drawing rooms and giddy diversions, and social gatherings." - St. Gabriel Possenti Adorers are needed for these open hours: Sunday - 2 a.m., 3 a.m., 4 a.m., 5 a.m., 12 Midnight; Monday --1 a.m. (once a month), 2 a.m., 3 a.m.; Tuesday - 2 a.m., 3 a.m., 8 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wednesday 2 a.m., 8 a.m.., 12 Midnight; Thursday - 2 a.m., 3 a.m.., 7 a.m., 8 a.m.., 11 p.m.; Friday - 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 3 a.m. (twice a month), 4 a.m., 8 a.m..;12 midnight (twice a month); Saturday - 1 a.m., 4 a.m., 11 p.m., 12 Midnight If interested in becoming an adorer or a sub, or for more information, contact one of the coordinators listed below: Lois Korinek , Cathy Rokke , Kathy Wobig SISTERS VOCATION PRAYER CALENDAR FOR 2018, for parishes and Catholic schools in the Diocese. Each Religious Sister and Postulant is given a specific week during which we are encouraged as a parish to pray for that specific religious woman preparing for a religious order. The following is a list of the religious women to pray for during the month of Feb..: Jan. 29 th - Feb. 4 th : Sister Faustina Maria fo Jesus, Sister Clare of Gethsemane (Carmel of Jesus, Mary & Joseph) Feb. 5 th - Feb. 11 th : Sister Guadalupe of the Holy Eucharist, Sister Bernadette of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Carmel of Jesus, Mary & Joseph) THE BISHOP S LAY COMMITTEE FOR

5 VOCATIONS has produced a Seminarian Prayer Calendar for parishes and Catholic schools in the Diocese. Each seminarian is given a specific week during which we are encouraged as a parish to pray for that specific seminarian. The following is a list of the seminarians to pray for during the month of January & February 2018: Jan. 29 nd Feb. 3 rd : Daniel Ronald LeDuc, Scott James Nemec Feb. 5 th 11 th : James Robert O Neil, Liam Sebastian O Shea-Creal Feb. 12 th 18 th : Andrew Thomas Ojeda, Allan Nguyen Phan Feb. 19 th 25 th : Louden Daniel Redinger, Augustine Xavier Reimers OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL RETREAT HOUSE - With the world in such turmoil we all ask, is MY heart at rest or is God calling me to come away to a quiet place and abide with Him. Hear His soft & serene voice in the still silence of a retreat. He wants to give you HIS Love & HIS Mercy and the Peace that only HE can give! UPCOMING RETREATS: Men & Women Feb. 2-4, Fr. Joseph Walsh Stewardship - Sharing the Master s Joy (Mt 25:21) Women Feb. 14, Msgr. Timothy Thorburn Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection: The Power of Silence Women Feb , Fr. Sean Kilcawley Divine Daughterhood/Merciful Motherhood Men Feb , Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz Lenten Outlooks on Pleasure, Power, and Possessions You can register at eat.com and receive immediate confirmation or call Good Counsel Retreat House at to register now. ADDITIONAL NEWS FEBRUARY 2-3, 2018, 2-DAY UNBOUND CONFERENCE: Participants will learn about Unbound through live presentations & videos and how it teaches 5 simple keys to break the chains of emotional, spiritual and mental bondage and unlock the doors to freedom. Join us at St. Joseph Parish Hall- Beatrice, NE Friday, February 2 nd 6-9pm & Saturday, February 3 rd 8-5pm. The event is free but registration is required. Please register by going to: Lincolndiocese.org/unbound. FEBRUARY 3, 2018, LINCOLN MOMS PRESENTS - SUFFERING SURVIVAL GUIDE WITH FR. KUBAT - just in time for Lent -- the director of Catholic Social Services and St. Gianna Women s Homes, Fr. Christopher Kubat, will be speaking to us about suffering. Join us to gain inspiration and insights on how to suffer well and to unite our crosses to Christ. Lincoln Mothers on a Mission (MOMs) is a group of Catholic mothers searching for fellowship, hope, & joy in our ever-changing vocation. Monthly meetings are held every first Saturday, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Gianna s Java & Gelato, in The Guadalupe Center (2241 O St., Suite T, Lincoln, NE 68510). Your free-will donations help cover the cost of speakers, reserved babysitting, and coffee/snacks ($5 suggested per meeting). Contact us at lincolnmoms@outlook.com or our Facebook page. Let us know in advance if you need babysitting, and please bring a friend! Before the talk, moms (and kids) are also invited for 8:00 a.m. Mass at the Gianna's Chapel. (Enter chapel from inside The Guadalupe Center. Childcare is available after Mass.) FEBRUARY 3, 2018, WINTERFEST AT ST. MARY S CHURCH - in Lincoln, NE., join our Parish for Winterfest on Sat., Feb. 3 rd, from 5-8 p.m. at St. Mary s 1420 K Street. We will be serving Pulled Pork Sandwiches, soups, egg rolls & dessert. There will be Bingo, Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle.

6 SUPPORT GROUPS & EDUCATION FEBRUARY 9-11, 2018, MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER For finding a heart-to-heart communication try attending a Marriage Encounter Weekend. Please contact Janelle Bensen or Pat Bensen or Home THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP Sunday Collection (January 21, 2017) Envelopes $ 6, Plate Online Giving 4, Total Stewardship: $10, Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 Scout Sunday Souper Bowl of Caring <----- Catholic Schools Week ----> 5 No School Legion of Mary RCIA 7p LOTW Come & See Event 7p 6 Cub Scouts Pack Planning 7p Kindergar 7 CCD 1st Confession K of C Officer s Meeting 8 p First Friday Sacred Heart Litany 9a 9 School 1st Confession Jr. High Trivia Night 6p 3 First Sat. SVDP 9a Girls' 4:15p 10 SVDP 9a B.S.S. Archery Tournament. 8:00a Table for Ten 6p 11 1st Sunday Adora. 4-6 pm Baptism Class 6:30pm K of C Free Throw Contest 1p 12 Legion of Mary RCIA 7p Pius X Orientation 7p 13 Cub Scouts Den Mtg 7 p Order of Martha 7p 14 Ash Wednesday K of C General Meeting 8 pm Diocesan Family Rosary Project 1p 15 PT Conferenc es 4p-6:30p 16 PT Conferences 8a-11a Stations of the Cross 2:50p/7p Usher s Soup Supper 5p 17 SVDP 9a Server Training 9a Blue & Gold Banquet 6p 18 Stewardship Mtg 5p Parish Council Mtg 6pm 19 No School Penance Service 4:45 p Legion of Mary 20 Cub Scouts Pack Meeting 7p Stations of the Cross 2:50p/7p Fish Fry 5p 24 SVDP 9a Girls' 4:15p 25 LOTW Internal Coord. Mtg. 11a 26 Legion of Mary RCIA 7p 27 Altar Society Meeting 6:30p 28 Shroud Presentation 7p February 2018