february 7, 2016 - St. Joan of Arc

St. JoANCatholic
ARC
Church
OF
3122 South 74th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68124
Phone
(402) 393-2005
Fax
(402) 398-9438
Website www.sjaomaha.org
Email
church@sjaomaha.org
PARISH PERSONNEL
Pastor: Rev. Gregory Benkowski
Rectory 402-393-8918
Deacon Ron & Julie Ryan
402-551-4330
Deacon Tim & Ruth Leininger
402-731-7474
Parish Office: Martha Saettele
402-393-2005 Ext. 102
School: 402-393-2314
Principal, Kayleen Wallace; Ext. 101
Pre-School, Renee Young; Ext. 100
Fax 402-393-4405
Religious Education: Jennifer Muckey
402-393-2005 Ext. 102
E-Mail: ReligiousEd@sjaomaha.org
Athletic Director: Dylan & Beth Biros
402-210-5407
E-Mail: sjasports@yahoo.com
Prayer Assistance Line
Lois Dean 402-399-9650
Amber Jones AmberJ2@cox.net
Holy Communion to Homebound
Deacon Tim Leininger 402-731-7474
Young Adult Ministry
sjayoungadults@outlook.com
402-612-5231
Food for The Francis House
Mary Kentch 402-593-8703
SACRAMENTS
Baptism
Contact Deacon Ron Ryan 3 months
prior to baptism at 402-551-4330.
Marriage
Please call Fr. Greg at least 9 months
in advance for date and instruction
information.
F EBRUARY 7, 2016
FIFTH
S UNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
Penance
Saturday 4:15-4:45 pm.
Any time by appointment.
Liturgical Ministers
Feb 13 and Feb 14th, 2016
Altar Servers
5:00 pm
M. Voller, P. Voller, M. Voller, P. Voller
7:30 am
K. Malick, A. Lual, S. Malick
9:00 am
T. Soby, L. Newell, J. Newell
11:00 am
E. Ortner, M. Heath, S. Ortner
Ministers of Holy Communion
5:00 pm
Deacon Tim, C. Arnold, B. Fitzsimmons,
Bill & Jean Harden, M. Huber
7:30 am
Deacon Tim, T. Klimisch, M. Nutsch,
P. Olechoski, M. Risavi
9:00 am
Deacon Tim, L. Boyer, T. Saettele,
J. Craig, V. Keller
Crown Pointe: Jeannine Ascheri
11:00 am Deacon Ron, L. Illian, N. Gladden,
V. LaCrosse, K. Masters
Greeters
5:00 pm
Joe & LuEtta Stuczynski
7:30 am
Mike & Michelle Nutsch
9:00 am
Mike & Donna Hiatt
11:00 am
Jim & Jennifer Muckey
Lectors
5:00 pm
Jeff Rich
7:30 am
Anthony Manno
9:00 am
Karen Hermsen
11:00 am
Valerie LaCrosse
Calendar of Events
Monday, February 8
7:00 pm
Knights of Columbus - Officers Mtg
7:00 pm
St. Vincent de Paul - TLR
Tuesday, February 9
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
following the 8:30 am Mass
1:30 pm
Mass at Westgate Assisted Living
6:30 pm
Creative Crusaders (Sewing Club)
7:00 pm
Ladies Guild - Officers Mtg
Wednesday, February 10
6:00 pm
MASS -ASH WEDNESDAY
Thursday, February 11
6:30 pm
Rosary for Peace
6:30 pm
Living Stations Rehearsal
Saturday, February 6
7:00 am
That Man is You
Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday
- 8:30 am
Saturday, February 13th, 2016
8:30 am
Fr. Dan Soltys
5:00 pm
Fr. Greg Benkowski
Sunday, February 14th, 2016
7:30 am
Fr. Greg Benkowski
9:00 am
Fr. Greg Benkowski
11:00 am
Fr. Dan Soltys
Mass Assignments are Subject to Change
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SAINT JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Pastor’s Corner
This Lent beginning on Thursday, Feb. 18th, we
will offer “the Light is on” every Thursday during Lent
from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, followed by Benediction. On
Friday evenings, we will offer the Stations of the
Cross. Please be encouraged to attend these Lenten
rites in preparation for the Holy Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter). Since we will have the opportunity
for confession every Thursday and before 5:00 pm on Saturdays,
there will be no communal celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we had during Advent.
Jennifer Muckey has been hired to replace Jennifer Sheridan as
the Religious Education Coordinator. Jennifer will begin her work in
May. In the interim, the Leiningers will coordinate the program after
Mrs. Sheridan completes her work with Confirmation retreat in early
February. Thanks to Mrs. Sheridan for her efforts, and welcome to
Jennifer Muckey for taking on this new ministry.
Thanks go out to an anonymous donor, a couple, not SJA parishioners, who came to the rectory and gave me a check for $1000 to
use for the new dishwasher. This couple heard the announcement that
the second collection is being used to offset this expense, and they just
wanted to help. Thank you for being good stewards of your treasure!
It is understood that the Church is a sacred space that requires our
respect and reverence. This has always been the case. However, this
communal space is used for more than private worship. There are occasions when the school children need to practice for Mass ministry
whether it be reading, bringing up the gifts, etc. There are other occasions when events such as funeral vigils and wedding rehearsals
take place in the church. Mutual respect is expected on everyone’s
part as we strive to become better disciples of the Lord.
Have a good week,
Fr. Greg
Lenten Mini-Retreat, Saturday, February 27th
The SJA Ladies Guild will be sponsoring “Lent—Opening the Door to Mercy,” a miniretreat on Saturday, Feb 27th, from 8:30 am until noon. Sr. Jeanne O’Rourke RSM,
the Spiritual Guide at Mercy High School, will be the facilitator. The retreat will
begin with Mass at 8:30 am, followed by input, reflection, and sharing. This event
is open to all parishioners - middle and high school students are also welcome.
Cost is a good will offering to the Sisters of Mercy. Make plans now to attend.
Save the Date
“Willy Wonka: We Found the Golden Ticket at St. Joan of Arc”
SJA Development Dinner
Saturday, April 2nd, 2016
To volunteer for a committee or to donate,
contact Beth Biros or Kerry Spady at
crusadeforexcellence@gmail.com
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Special Open Hours
Tuesdays, 10am, call Rachel, 402-658-8418
Thursdays, 1pm & 4pm, call Rachel - 402-658-8418
Fridays, 2pm &11pm - call Rachel - 402-658-8418
Saturdays, 8pm, call Deacon Tim - 402-731-7474
Mass Intentions
St. Joan of Arc School Highlights
The students of Saint Joan of Arc will begin their Lenten journey this
Wednesday. It is a wonderful reminder to these students when they see
each other with the ashes in the shape of a cross on each other’s foreheads. The school will help the students understand the importance of
prayer, sacrifice, and almsgiving during the Lenten season. All classrooms will be encouraged to spend more time in prayer and the students
are making choices as to what they will “sacrifice” during Lent.
The students will again receive individual Rice Bowls. These bowls
should be kept at home during this Lenten Season and placed where the
student will see it on a regular basis. Our hope is that the Rice Bowl will
be a daily reminder to them that almsgiving is a very important part of
Lent.
Encourage your child to put part of his allowance or money earned from
babysitting or shoveling snow in the Rice Bowl. Offering up a small
amount of money weekly is a wonderful way to learn more about stewardship. Students will return the Rice Bowls March 21st through March 23rd
Kindergarten Round Up is scheduled for February 25, 2016, @ 6:00 p.m.
Any student who reaches 5 years of age by July 31st, 2016 is eligible.
Please pass the word about Saint Joan of Arc.
Kayleen Wallace
Principal
Weekday Preschool at St Joan of Arc
St. Joan of Arc extends an invitation to you to enroll your child in our weekday preschool program for the 2016-2017 school year. Children presently enrolled and
parish members have the first opportunity to register before enrollment is open to
the general public. We offer an environment rich in Christian nurture and a developmentally appropriate program where children experience hands-on learning and are
loved and accepted for the unique creation God made them to be. Class sessions
offered are as follows:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 8:45-11:45 am 4-5 year old children—$145/mo.
9:00-11:30 am 3-4 year old children— $105/mo.
Tuesday and Thursday –
If you would like more information or would like to visit our classroom, please call
Renee Young at 402-305-0392 or e-mail stjoanpschool@gmail.com. If you know of
someone outside the parish or neighborhood who would be interested in our program, please pass along this information!
Monday,
February 8, 2016
8:30 am
† Emma & Jerry Stoker
Tuesday,
February 9, 2016
8:30 am
† Moe Waring
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
8:30 am
† Jennie Kaline
6:00 pm
† Fred Kohles
School Mass
Thursday,
February 11 2016
8:30 pm
† Norm Foster
Friday,
February 12, 2016
8:30
Special IntentionCook & Watkins Families
Saturday,
February 13, 2016
8:30 am
Special Intention Shannon Fitzgerald
5:00 pm
† Joseph Benak
Sunday,
February 14, 2016
7:30 am
SJA Parishioners
9:00 am
† Bill Hoffman
11:00 am
† Harlan & Vera Mueller
If a funeral occurs or if school is closed due to a Snow
Day, no 8:30 am mass will be said, and the mass intention
for that day will be rescheduled. Please call the Parish Office for the new date.
Thank You
Please remember those who are sick in our parish, and
those we have been asked to pray for:
Don Beeghly, Mike Pistillo, Kathy Hansen, Betty Gillogly,
Dick Smith, Joe Partusch, Steve Hamill, David Dean,
Gabriel Scalise, Julie Moore, Joe Sheridan, Gene Elsbecker,
Shirley Vavra, Maggie Bynum, Jerome (Jerry) Urban, Bob
Mercier, LaVerne Stephens, John Anderson, Frances Macchietto,
David McCann, Rene Assmann, †Bob McClellan,
†Shirley Vrbanac
Bare Necessities Drive
The Human Needs Committee is sponsoring the “Bare Necessities” drive for the Siena/Francis House Homeless Shelter.
Throughout the month of February, there will be a large box in the
link for your donations of essential items such as socks, underwear, winter clothing, coats, and personal care items. For a
complete list of requested items, please go to the website
www.sienafrancis.org and click on “Critical Needs List.” Thank
you for your donations.
Eucharistic Miracles of the World
Development Dinner Auction Items Needed
The committee for the Crusade for Excellence dinner is seeking donations for the
SJA community fundraiser that will take place April 2nd, 2016. Your generous donation will help underwrite expenses as well as enhance our silent and live auctions.
Any gift you want to contribute can be dropped off at the school office, or contact
Jenny Knutson for pick up. Thank you for your consideration.
Stewardship Updates
500 Confraternity
What is needed
What we received
Last Week Since July 1, 2015
$ 10,384.61
$ 321,922.91
$ 9,877.91
$ 298,543.41
Surplus/(Deficit)
($
506.70)
St. Geralds will host this Vatican International Exhibit Feb. 20-23
at 96th and Q. The Exhibit consists of over 150 panels describing
the various Eucharistic Miracles that have taken place around the
world over the centuries. Hours for the Exhibit: Feb. 20: 3:00 pm8:00 pm; Feb. 21: 8:00 am-10:00 pm; Feb. 22 & 23: 10:00 am10:00 pm.
($
Thank You For Your Generosity !
February 7, 2016 — Kim Large
23,379.50)
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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