The Olive Branch Weekly
Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025
Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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A WEEKLY MESSAGE
FROM DEACON TOM SCHULTE
I was reminded recently about what it can mean to share our “appreciation” to others; especially those who might never expect to hear it. My reminder came reading an email that my daughter, Jenny sent to her work team just after Christmas. Like a lot of workplaces, there was a Christmas party and a gift exchange between coworkers. We have probably all been involved in something similar with workers or family. Jenny’s email reminded me that even a simple gift given in a gift exchange can bring great joy … and sharing that joy with the gift “giver” and others can multiply that joy.
Here is the email (with picture of a puzzle) Jenny sent to her co-workers:
Good morning,
I just wanted to thank the person that threw this puzzle into the white elephant exchange this year. I have to be honest. I did not want this gift and tried really hard to give it away. Fast forward to Christmas day at my house. My youngest son (19 years old) opened it and said, “Hey mom, if I put this together can we go here?” My oldest daughter reminded me that she traveled there with her husband (how did I forget
that?). This started what has turned out to be some really special bonding at the table. Different family members would stop and work, leave, and come back. We celebrated a birthday get together later in the month and some extended family members got to participate and had fun trying to find pieces. Yesterday this puzzle was completed finally and we left the last piece for our son. Blessings find their way into our lives in unexpected ways. I hope you are all finding blessings where you would least expect them. Keep your eyes open. They are there.
Thank you for providing this for me. Jenny
Blessings certainly DO “find their way into our lives in unexpected ways”. After I read Jenny’s email to her co-workers, my thought was, “I wonder who got more unexpected blessings? Was it Jenny and her family, or was it the co-workers who read her thank you note?”
Let us never forget that if you are given a blessing, that blessing can be deepened and increased when shared with others. That is what God intended for us when he shared His Holy Spirit with us at our Baptism and Confirmation.
Wishing you all unexpected blessings to share,
Deacon Tom Schulte
OUR PARISH FAMILY
HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH
HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH
5219 South 53rd St.
Omaha, NE 68117
402-731-3176
Church website: holyghostomaha.org
Facebook: Holy Ghost Catholic Church
Mass Times
Wednesday & Friday: 7:00 a.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
Confessions on Sunday: 8:15 a.m.
Parish Office Weekday Hours:
8 a.m.—4 p.m. / Closed during Lunch 12—1 pm
Bulletin: stbbulletin@gmail.com
Items for the bulletin must be submitted 9 days prior to the date of the Bulletin!
ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH
ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH
7600 South 42nd St.
Bellevue, NE 68147
402-731-4694
Church website: stbernadetteparish.org
Mass Times
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 a.m.
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. / Sunday: 11:00 a.m.
Confessions on Saturday: 4—4:45 p.m.
Parish Office Weekday Hours:
7:30 a.m.—3 p.m.
Bulletin: stbbulletin@gmail.com
Items for the bulletin must be submitted 9 days prior to the date of the Bulletin!
PARISH FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Gospel is from John 2:1-12. There are many lessons we can learn from this incident in Christ's life: for example, Christ's approval of marriage–there were some heretical sects later who said marriage was sinful, unfit for a Christian. Or we could see in it the intercessory power of our blessed Mother. Christ anticipated his "hour" for working miracles in order to grant her request. But the theme of today's readings is the goodness 'and kindness of God and we surely have a convincing proof of that loving kindness in today's gospel story.
Christ worked his first miracle in order to grant a temporal favor, an earthly gift, to save the newly-married groom from embarrassment. It had the other effects of convincing his very recent disciples of their belief that he was the expected Messiah, and also it convinces all Christians of the efficacy of our Lady's intercession for us, but its primary purpose was to confer a temporal benefit on the groom.
By this kind act he has shown us that he is interested in our earthly affairs also. He became man in order that we could become sons of God, he came on earth so that we could go to heaven, but this miracle at Cana proves that he has a deep interest in our many and varied activities during the course of our journey to heaven.
He told us "ask and you shall receive." That "shall" is very definite, our prayers will be answered, and what we should ask for is not only spiritual gifts, but the temporal aids also which we need. The "shall" applies to them too, as the miracle of Cana proves. We shall get our temporal requests, provided of course that they won't impede us on our journey to heaven. No kind father would give his child a gift that would injure him–God is the kindest of fathers and he sees what will or will not impede or endanger our eternal happiness. We can and should therefore make our temporal needs known to God in our prayers, confident that he will give us what we ask if it is for our real good.
But, someone may object: how often have I asked God for temporal favors I needed so badly, and my prayer was unanswered? Was it unanswered really? Perhaps you did not get the exact thing you asked for but you got something more useful, more necessary, something you never thought of asking for, but the good God saw your need of it. We have a father in heaven who really loves us, and cares for us, let us make our temporal, as well as our spiritual needs, known to him in confident prayer. Our requests will not go unanswered. —Excerpted from The Sunday Readings by Fr. Kevin O'Sullivan, O.F.M.
2025 NEBRASKA WALK & RALLY FOR LIFE
2025 NEBRASKA WALK & RALLY FOR LIFE
Get Ready for the 2025 Nebraska Walk and Rally for Life!
Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion calling for a “firm commitment” to protect and respect life from conception to natural death. The Nebraska Walk for Life shows our commitment to respect life at conception.
Please join us Saturday, February 1st in Lincoln for Nebraska’s largest rally for life. The Nebraska Right to Life hosts this annual event which draws thousands of pro-lifers to the Nebraska State Capitol to stand up for preborn babies and their mothers. This is the longest-running, largest pro-life event of the year! Together, we pray and walk in remembrance of those who have lost their lives to abortion as well as for those who have suffered because of abortion. This year will be the 52nd year for the Walk for Life event in Nebraska.
A short rally will begin on the north steps of the State Capitol, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (immediately following Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church). After the rally, we will begin our Walk together to our final destination at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel to hear from guest speaker Elizabeth Gillette.
Elizabeth writes and speaks about how love conquers the greatest tragedy of our time: abortion. Like so many women, Elizabeth has experienced abortion first-hand. The traumatic experience shook her faith and caused devastating side effects. Through the saving grace of Jesus Christ, she found healing and forgiveness. She is now the mother of four living children and a passionate advocate for life.
If you any questions or if you would like to carpool to this rally, please call Linda Krupa (402-932-4353) or Rita Frickel (402-734-3573).
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
HOLY GHOST CHICKEN DINNERS
HOLY GHOST CHICKEN DINNERS
A HUGE thanks to our volunteers and everyone who came out to our recent Chicken Dinners! We are so grateful for your continued support of our parish. We hope to see everyone at our fish fry's coming up in March!
ST. STAN'S CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF POLISH FESTIVAL
ST. STAN'S CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF POLISH FESTIVAL
In case you missed it, our friends at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church celebrated the 50th anniversary of their annual polish festival on Sunday, August 18. Dozens of volunteers worked all summer long creating 26,591 handmade pierogis: a popular polish dumpling filled with kraut, potato and cheese.
HOLY GHOST PARISH NEWS
The following section contains news and information on clubs, activities, special events and ministry initiatives specific to Holy Ghost Parish.
GAME ON 2025!
GAME ON 2025!
An Adult Fun Night - February 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
St. John Vianney Parish Social Hall, 5801 Oak Hills Drive in Omaha
The GAME ON! evening begins with a buffet dinner and drinks, then the show begins featuring a variety of crazy fun competitions between Table Teams and Sector Teams.
At the end of the night, the Table Team with the most points will be crowned the GAME ON CHAMPIONS … but EVERYONE GOES HOME A WINNER!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:15 p.m. – Social Hour followed by “Mexican” Buffet Dinner
7:15 p.m. – Let the Games Begin!
11:00 p.m. – The GAME ON 2025 Champion is Crowned!
GAME ON 2025 RAFFLE BASKETS
GAME ON 2025 RAFFLE BASKETS
Game On needs you! Game on is coming soon and raffle items & beautiful baskets are needed. The Holy Ghost crew is working hard to put on a successful night of fun and fundraising to help our church as we are continually improving our facilities and providing for other needs in our parish. The raffles are a big part of our night. Please consider donating to our raffle table for this event.
We are looking to have 30 raffle items with a price range of $40-60 each. You can assemble a basket yourself, donate cash or gift cards, or take a tag from the church wall and contribute items to help us make baskets.
Return all gift cards and cash donations in the collection baskets labeled "GAME ON RAFFLES" and all items to the back of church near the stairs no later than February 2, 2025.
Please call or email Heather Slizoski with any questions at the contact information below. Thank you for your consideration!
Heather Slizoski (Raffle basket contact) at: 402-669-8863 or via email: andyheather@cox.net
HOLY GHOST WOMEN'S CLUB
HOLY GHOST WOMEN'S CLUB
Upcoming Holy Ghost Women’s Club Events!
Upcoming Meetings:
Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Holy Ghost Parish Social Hall.
Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Holy Ghost Parish Social Hall.
Sunday, January 26: Cinnamon rolls after mass at Holy Ghost Saturday,
February 1: 2025 Nebraska Walk and Rally for Life in Lincoln, NE.
Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00 p.m. Valentine salad pot luck and meeting in the Holy Ghost Parish Social Hall.
All women of both parishes are invited. Contact Terri Aulner at 402-669-9024 with any questions.
HOLY GHOST FINANCIALS
WEEKLY PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATE
Weekly Needs: $3,350.00
Collection: $5,603.00
YTD Needs: $93,800.00
YTD Collection: $104,218.14
Overage: $10,418.14
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025
7:00 a.m. + Robert Luksa
Friday, Jan. 24, 2025
7:00 a.m. + Tom Korelski
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. + Jocelyn Gofta
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, JAN. 26 - 9:00 A.M.
Deacon: Al Aulner
Sacristan: Marie Savine
Lector: Michaela Drewel
EMHC: Brian Drewel, Keith Promes, Kathy Ulrich, Eileen Bullard
Altar Servers: Jerry Koraleski & Joe Lucyzinski
Gift Bearers: Ted & Lolita Martinez
Greeters: Larry Dyer & Mike Siedlik
HOLY GHOST OBITUARIES
HOLY GHOST OBITUARIES
Lyman L. Bridgman
Born: Tax Day, April 15, 1941
Died: January 5, 2025
Lyman was a longtime parishioner of Holy Ghost who could be seen working at the various activities over the years. He was most prominent over many years in his role as Church Cleaner and Usher on Sundays until his health prevented him from serving in those ministries. Lyman was preceded in death by Parents, Lyman and Joyce; brother, Loren Bridgman. He is survived by his wife, Virginia M. "Bunny" Bridgman; son, Father Mark Bridgman; daughter, Michelle (Brad) Sanders, his grandsons, Bradley and Cooper Sanders; great-granddaughters, Eleanor and Esme Sanders; sister-in-law, Barbara Preston and many nieces and nephews.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL was Friday, 10 a.m., at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. The VISITATION: was Thursday, Saturday 5 to 7 p.m., followed by the VIGIL at Holy Ghost Church. INTERMENT was at St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery.
Florence Ann Maez
Born: September 30, 1948
Died: December 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Florence Ann Maez, 76, on December 8, 2024, in La Vista, NE. Flo was born on September 30, 1948, in Española, NM to Jim and Dolores Ruybali. She graduated from Española High School in 1966. On September 9, 1967, she married James Maez. They had a daughter, a son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who were the beat of her heart. Flo attended nursing school at St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in Santa Fe, NM, and graduated in 1967 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She fell in love with nursing and had a passion for geriatrics. She worked as an LPN for 37 years. In 1983, their family was stationed in Nebraska where their family would continue to grow. In November 2006, Flo received a liver transplant that gave her family 18 more years to love her. Her family describes her as the most honest and sincere person they know. She set an example of loving others unconditionally and always saw the best in people. Flo shared “I would like for people to remember me as a person who enjoyed other people that were in my life. I want them to remember me as a good person who was always there if needed. I also would want everyone to know how much I loved being a nurse to the core. I really feel that it was my calling, and I was good at it. I also want my family to know how much I loved them and everything we have become. Nothing makes me prouder.”
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Dolores Ruybali; sister, Irene; brother-in-law, Ernesto (Tito) Vigil; brothers, Joe Ruybali and Jimmy Ruybali.
She is survived by her husband, James Maez; daughter, Melissa Morford; son, Paul (Amy) Maez; granddaughters: Taylor (Perla), Samantha (Jake), and Kiana; great-grandchildren: Jose, Arelie, Joey, and Jacob.
Rosary: Thursday, January 16th 6:30 p.m. at West Center Chapel with visitation from 5:00-6:30 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, January 17 10:30 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church
Robert (Bob) Monzingo, Sr.
Born: September 19, 1940
Died: January 7, 2025
Former parishioner of Holy Ghost, Robert (Bob) Monzingo, Sr., age 84 of Valentine, NE, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in hospice care at Gordon, Nebraska.
He is survived by his brothers: Jack (Kay) Monzingo and Don (Sue) Monzingo; sisters: Janet (Scott Ragland), Sharon (Saint Jimenez), Mary Goldsberry, Laura McMullen and Pat Houser (Kevin Maher); as well as his children: Ramona Booton, Germaine (Dan McCormick), Teresa (Steve Plamann), Bobby (Valerie) Monzingo, Trent (Kristen) Monzingo and Ash Monzingo (Rebecca Cox). His family also includes (17) grandchildren and (18) great-grandchildren who brought joy to his life.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 11a.m., Monday, January 20, 2025 at Holy Ghost Church in Omaha with viewing 1 hour preceding service.
Burial with military honors will follow at St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery, Omaha.
Marie Ann Soula (97)
Born: May 10, 1927
Died: January 17, 2025
Preceded in death by husband, Charles; infant daughter, Mary; granddaughter (infant) Marla Damery; parents, Edward and Marie Hason; and sister, Mae Strong.
Survived by son, Charles Soula; daughters, Linda (Dr. Greg) Damery, FL, Debbie Soula, Papillion, Barbara (Scott) Vala, Gretna, Rita (Marc) Rogers, Lincoln. 7 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Thomas, Jeffrey (Sarah) and James Soula; Ann (Patrick) Barry; Alena (Jim) Krajicek; Lindsay Damery. 6 great-grandchildren, Sadie and Ben Soula; Avery, Alexander, and Nolan Barry, and Knox Krajicek.
Marie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She leaves many cherished memories with those who loved her dearly. She will be remembered with love and with gratitude for the love and grace she shared.
Visitation: Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Mass of Christian Burial: Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 - 10:00am
Burial: Calvary Cemetery
Healing Prayers Needed for the Sick
Healing Prayers Needed for the Sick
The following parishioners of Holy Ghost are now or recently have been in the hospital or are having health issues and in need of our prayers. May these parishioners and all from our Parish Family who suffer from health issues find strength and the healing presence of God.
We need your help in keeping our church prayer list up to date. Please let us know if someone needs to be added or removed from the list.
You can contact the office at 402-731-3176 or email parishsecretary@holyghostomaha.org
Dorothy Blach, Jan Brinck (sister-in-law of Marita Grebl), Carmen Cogan, Becky English, Theresa Eubanks Schwartzer, Yvonne Fisher, Warren Hadley, Christine Haite, Donna Hansen, Cheryl Koziel (daughter of Jackie Peroutka), Cathy Longacre, Betty and Mike McMillan, Mark Mruz, Cooper Pofahl, Jon Ricci (nephew of Nellie Hadley), John Ripa, Hayden Sommer, Raymond Starks, Mary Townley, Donna Vaughn, Brian Walters, and Danny Watkins (brother of Brenda Tylkowski)
Let us also remember in our prayers those who in care centers or homebound:
Rick Becerra, Frances Becerra, Jean Buechler, Dee Clap, Patty Dworak, Jacob Fraser, Kim Hall, Dorothy Kazor, Joanne Leutzinger, Pat Makara, Darlene McKinley, Janet Nicholas, Dolores Noonan, & Rita Tomes
Poetry Corner
Poetry Corner
with Father Phil Flott
2nd Sunday C
He tuned the water into wine,
The best of all that celebration;
It tasted fresh, just from the vine,
A wonderful amalgamation.
ST. BERNADETTE PARISH NEWS
The following section contains news and information on clubs, activities, special events and ministry initiatives specific to St. Bernadette Parish.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
We want to invite you to our Pancake Man Community Event on January 26, 2025 in the St. Bernadette Parish Social Hall.
We will be serving breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The cost per person is $7 with a family max of $35.
Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and water….all you can eat!
The St. Bernadette School staff is looking forward to serving you and thanking you for all your support.
TOTUS TUUS 2025
TOTUS TUUS 2025
Save the Date! Totus Tuus summer youth camp will be back at St. Bernadette the week of June 8 through June 13.
Registration and more information coming soon.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Lord, let everything I do in the coming Holy Week be inspired by You. Help me to remember that nothing is important in my life unless it glorifies You in some way. It's so easy to get caught up in the day to day of my life.
Important January Dates
15th Sacrament Classes—Communion & Confirmation
22nd Sacrament Classes—Communion & Confirmation
29th—Parent Class
WEEKDAY MASSES
WEEKDAY MASSES
8:15 a.m. Weekday Mass at Holy Ghost with St. John Paul II Academy
Please join us for Mass, which takes place each Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Students from St. John Paul II Academy serve, sing and lector for this Mass, which is usually offered by Fr. Flott, Fr. Boyd, or other priests from nearby parishes.
All are most welcome!
LEGION OF MARY LEGIONNAIRES
OMAHA NURSING HOME SENDS HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO VOLUNTEERS
We want to give a heartfelt thank you to all the Legion of Mary Legionnaires and the Junior Legionnaires for their help at the Omaha Nursing And Rehabilitation Center.
The residents have enjoyed bingo twice a week and the rosary on Tuesday mornings.
The Junior legion kids helped with games and crafts and served ice cream sodas to the residents.
These volunteers also provided manicures and one-on-one visits with the residents.
We also want to thank Fr. Phil Flott, and Deacon Gary Krupa, Deacon Al Aulner and Deacon Tom Schulte for Mass and communion services. Their lives have been enriched spiritually and emotionally.
Thank you and God Bless you! Omaha Nursing Home
The winter can be a lonely time for some people. If anyone would like a visit or phone call from the Legion of Mary, please call: Joe Micek at 402-734-2384 Patty Pogge at 402-681-7331
JUNIOR LEGION OF MARY
All 3rd through 8th graders of St. Bernadette are invited to join our Junior Legion of Mary group. The Legion of Mary is a unique opportunity to increase one's love of God through devotion to our Blessed Mother through prayer and good deeds. Meetings are Tuesdays at school in Room 206, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. For more information, call or text Patty Pogge at (402) 681-7331.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Our prayer shawl ministry has been busy providing a lot of prayer shawls to parishioners and their families, especially those who have lost a loved one. This is great! We are however in need of more prayer shawls.
If you knit or crochet or would like to learn, please join us on the second Friday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the faculty lounge. We can provide instructions, tools and yarn.
If you knit or crochet but don't want to get involved with a commitment to a meeting -- we would welcome any prayer shawls you would like to make. Everyone who receives one is so appreciative. Please contact Mary Benak at 402-733-8451 or via email at mbenak@cox.net if you are interested.
COFFEE AND TREATS
Join us for Coffee and sweet treats after the 8:00 a.m. Mass every second Thursday of the month.
PRAYER LINE MINISTRY
The prayer line offers an opportunity to pray for requested special prayers promptly for fellow parishioners, family and friends. There is much need for prayer for many different reasons. Special prayers for our Military are also always needed. Please consider becoming part of the Prayer Line Ministry. Please call Betty Rezek at 402-734-2531 or Patty Pogge at 402-733-8234 to request instant prayer for those in need.
PATRIOTIC ROSARY
The Rosary at 4:20 p.m. before the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday's will be for the intention of vocations. We are praying the patriotic rosary every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. in the church. We are praying for the conversion of our country.
We will be praying our Parish Rosary for world peace, the peace our nation needs for the very survival which is now dying for lack thereof. We pray for people in Ukraine and those effected by war. We will be praying on Monday night at 6:30 p.m. in the church.
- The Legion of Mary, Holy Ghost & St. Bernadette Parish Family
ST. BERNADETTE FINANCIALS
WEEKLY PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATE
Weekly Needs: $13,585.00
Collection: $11,749.00
YTD Needs: $375,330.00
YTD Collection: $368,873.09
Shortage: $6,456.91
Ushers and Gift Bearers:
We are grateful to bring back the practice of gifts being brought up to the altar by Gift bearers at the offertory and the offering being collected by Ushers. Please prayerfully consider if you will help in either of these two ministries.
Email Kathy Schulte at tkschulte10@gmail.com or call 402-731-3599.
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025
8:00 a.m. + Emil & Jeanette Adam
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025
8:00 a.m. + Barbara Wzorek + Carl Yadoginski
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025
5:00 p.m. + Gerald Eipperle Sr.
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
11:00 a.m. +Parishioners of Holy Ghost & St. Bernadette
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JAN. 25 - 5:00 P.M.
Lector: Kelly Overfelt
EMHC: Patricia Galas, Robert Monaco
Altar Servers: Sylvia & Monica Linder, Noah Delgado
SUNDAY, JAN. 26 - 11:00 A.M.
Lector: OPEN
EMHC: Lisa Burkhardt, Don Deseck
Altar Servers: Sophia Parr, Logan Hylok
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED AND CANNOT MAKE YOUR SCHEDULED TIME, YOU WILL NEED TO FIND A SUB.
VOCATIONS
VOCATIONS
Q. Wouldn’t it solve the priest shortage if priests could get married? A. Perhaps more men would choose the priesthood, but the question is, “Would this be what is best for the Church?”. Catholic priests do not marry as to dedicate themselves completely to Christ and His people. Celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom is a powerful sign that Jesus is real! And, that He is worth living for, sacrificing for, and dying for. In many parts of the world, vocations to the religious life and the priesthood have dramatically increased. In contrast, in the U.S. and Western Europe, they have dramatically decreased. The problem is not the requirement of celibacy; there are more complex social dynamics at work.
Are you open to being led by the Holy Spirit into the state in life God has prepared for you? If you are in need of resources for marriage or considering a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, please contact Father Boyd or email: vocations@archomaha.org.
Healing Prayers Needed for the Sick
Healing Prayers Needed for the Sick
The following parishioners of St. Bernadette are now or recently have been in the hospital or are having health issues and in need of our prayers. May these parishioners and all from our Parish Family who suffer from health issues find strength and the healing presence of God.
We need your help in keeping our church prayer list up to date. Please let us know if someone needs to be added or removed from the list.
You can contact the office at 402-731-4694 or email tristenriha@gmail.com
Cheryl Adamson, Annabelle Berrera, Rick Becerra, Elle Burgess, Alfonso Calderon, Leonardo Clymer, Kathi Ciurej, John Cunningham, Charlotte & Dominic Cullenward, Donna Dailey, Kathleen Devlin, Mike Digilio, Kelly Dix, Margaret Eipperle, Norma Flores, Juanice Furmanski, Louise LaFramboise, Adam Gutierrez, Josephine Gutierrez, Michelle Gutierrez, Lisa Hargis, Jeanette Hauptman, Barbara Jansen, Margie Janssen, Carol Johnson, Carol Jura, Olga Kanne, Phyllis Knicky, Connie Kleber, Donna Kubiak, Donna Krysl, John Kwapnioski, Terry Lampe, Jan Lampe, Michael Macdonald, Marge Monaco, Mark Maeder, Steve Maguire, Fr. Robert Matya, Edwin Maslonka, Lisa Meier, Carol McDaniel, Leonard Meier, The Meyer Family, Joel Rivera, Blanche Murphy, Charles Murphy, Sue Novotny, Maryn Page, Ellen Pankievicz, Ella Peters, Jonathan Perez, Rita Perito, Keelan Phillips, Joe Pitman, Jennifer Pryjmak, Jann Reinig, Betty Rodgers, Jodi Ronnfeldt, Joyce Salvatori, Kelly Burkhardt Sheard, Fred Sokol, JoAnn Simoens, Debbie Schumacher, Isabella Sterba, Pam Stein, David Virgilito, Hope Wicken, Mark White, Michael Winter, Claire Winter, Theresa Yost, and Annabella Zyla.
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
PILGRIMAGE TO SLOVENIA, CROATIA & MEDJUGORJE
With Fr. Michael Grewe, Sept. 30 - Oct. 12, 2025
Join us on a journey through Slovenia, Croatia, and BosniaHerzegovina, a region rich in Catholic history and tradition, where you will experience a culture of deep faith and spirituality.
From the island Church of the Assumption on Lake Bled to the shrine of Our Lady, Queen of Peace, you will visit the most important sites dedicated to the Blessed Mother in Slovenia. In Croatia, venerate the relics of St. Simeon, explore the UNESCO World Heritage town of Trogir, and marvel at Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic.
Spend five days in the peaceful Bosnian village of Medjugorje, which many say it feels like Heaven on earth. Return home refreshed and renewed in your faith.
To learn more about the trip itinerary, cost, and related details go to: https://www.tektonministries.org/ pilgrimage pages/ pilgrimage-to-slovenia-croatia-and-medjugorje/
Our Spiritual Director is Father Michael Grewe, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Omaha, and our Group Leader is Jolene Jefferies, Parish Manager of St. Patrick in Gretna.
Please be sure to attend our upcoming Pilgrimage Info Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 508 W. Angus Street in Gretna in the Parish Center.
Father Grewe will be in attendance. You will have the opportunity to ask questions as you discern this pilgrimage opportunity.
If you cannot attend the meeting, a Zoom video can be emailed to you for viewing at a time convenient for you.
How will you respond to our Blessed Mother’s loving invitation? For questions, please contact Jolene Jefferies at 402-521-0717 or jolenejefferies@gmail.com.
MISSION TRIP TO GUATEMALA
Spirit of Solidarity – Join Us on A Mission
Since 2004, parishioners from across the Archdiocese of Omaha have gone to our sister diocese in Huehuetenango, Guatemala to work alongside our sisters and brothers in Christ. Ixim missionaries build bridges of understanding and solidarity by learning about the lives and realities of those in Huehuetenango.
Over the years, Ixim missionaries have staffed medical clinics, taught lessons at local schools, applied fluoride treatments to children, assisted with reforestation projects, painted parish and school buildings, and helped implement clean water projects. Our 20th trip will be June 12 – June 23, 2025.
Learn more about our mission trip at an upcoming information meeting: Contact Charlie for Zoom links or to reserve a spot at an in-person information meeting: cpetro@archomaha.org or 531-218-6354 (call or text).
SUBMIT YOUR
GOOD NEWS!
DO YOU HAVE GOOD NEWS TO SHARE? WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT.
Have a story idea or suggestion? Need to tell us about an important event? Celebrating a special achievement, a wedding anniversary, baptism, birth of a child or grandchildren or another special occasion?
We want to hear about it so we can share it in The Olive Branch. Tell us all the details by sending them to: theolivebranchweekly@gmail.com
Please have submissions to us no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday of each week.
PARISHIONER SPOTLIGHT
Know of a parishioner or volunteer who is doing great things for our parish communities? Tell us about it. Nominate them to be featured in The Olive Branch Weekly!
Please send us the following information:
• Full Name
• Photo of the nominee (relevant to the work they might do for our parish communities)
• A brief description of the work, time, talents or gifts they have shared with our parish communities.
• Nominator contact information so that we may reach out should we need additional information.
Please send your nominations to theolivebranchweekly@gmail.com
Please have submissions to us no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday of each week.
HELP US KEEP OUR
RECORDS UPDATED
Did you recently move? Did your address change? Do you have a new phone number or email address? Help us update our records! Please call our parish offices and let us know, so that we can update our information.
If you would like to receive parish emails from St. Bernadette, please call 402-731-4694 or email tristenriha@gmail.com at the parish office. Thank you!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT SOUTH VIEW HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING
Volunteering Opportunity
The Legion of Mary at St Bernadette’s is looking for volunteers to help at South View Assisted Living. If you are a talker or a listener or if you love to play cards and games, you can share your talents and brighten someone’s day.
For more information, please call:
Patty Pogge, Activities, Omaha Nursing at (402) 681-7331.
SPIRITUAL CARE VOLUNTEERS
Volunteering Opportunity
Nebraska Medicine is looking for Spiritual Care volunteers to offer our Catholic patients Holy Communion (EMHC) at the Nebraska Medicine 42nd Street Campus location.
Please contact Patty Ostronic, Volunteer Services at 402-559-4162 or postronic@nebraskamed.com to learn more about how to become a volunteer at Nebraska Medicine.
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