The Olive Branch Weekly
Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024
Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
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A WEEKLY MESSAGE
FROM DEACON TOM SCHULTE
Brothers and Sisters,
This week a good friend of mine who lives in Idaho, had a double mastectomy surgery because she was diagnosed with cancer. I messaged her after and in our conversation when she told me about her experience I said, “All of this must feel kind of weird and other world like”. She replied, “So true! That is exactly how I feel! Like I am a puppet!!”. I responded, “The longer we live, the more we realize that we are really only a "passenger" in life … we are not the "pilot".
Our conversation made me think a lot about my own life … and about how I hate it when I am not in CONTROL. When I look at how I live my life, I realize that I am, and have always been, a person who works to control the events of my life. It helps me to mitigate the unknowns as much as I can and make my own life more predictable and manageable. I think most of us probably do that because as human beings, it’s natural to want to be in control of our lives. It’s deeply ingrained in our psyche, and it impacts how we navigate life. Having control is important and in itself is not unhealthy as long as we don’t become freaks who try to control everyone around us in the process. When we decide to take control (and responsibility for) our life, we are choosing to shape our story and the outcomes that they will most likely someday put in our obituary 😊. It certainly seems true that if we don’t maintain control of our life, we will be like a boat without a rudder and the waters of life will probably take us somewhere we don’t want to go.
SO WHAT HAPPENS in those times that we cannot control what happens to us in our life? Those times (like my friend’s) when we realize how little control we really have?
I was making a retreat once and the priest giving the retreat, when talking about this topic, said, “You don’t even have control over your next heartbeat”. It freaked me out to think about that as I sat there knowing my heart was beating and I had NO CONTROL over it. But when you think about it, there are many things in our lives that we take for granted but really do not have complete control of; Our Health – Our Relationships – Other People’s Opinions/Lifestyles/Choices –Peace in the World/Our Country– Financial Security – Family Strife – and the list can go on and on and on.
The stark truth is, most of this life we are living is largely out of our control and loaded with more uncertainty than we would like to admit. But there is one thing that is CERTAIN … one thing that is LASTING … one thing that is UNCHANGING … and that is God’s love for us! We cannot control most things in our life, but we can always control our response to the Creator’s love for us. All God asks of us is to ACCEPT His life-changing love and enter His gift of everlasting life.
There is a perfect prayer that gives control back to the God who created us: God grant me the serenity – to accept the things I cannot change – courage to change the things I can – and wisdom to know the difference.
Blessings to you all and your families,
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
ARCHBISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL
ARCHBISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL
Our gifts to the 2024 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal bear witness to God's love at work in our lives. Thank you to all those at our parish who have responded so generously to Archbishop Lucas' invitation to join him in the work of equipping disciples and living mercy.
To date, our parish has raised $22,471.00 towards our goal of $58,939.50 at St. Bernadette. $8,926.00 towards our goal of $16,095.99 at Holy Ghost.
Please prayerfully consider supporting this year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROJECT
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROJECT
The St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Bernadette’s is working on our annual Christmas Project. We will be assisting 40 families in our community with Christmas gifts for the children and a family gift, along with a grocery voucher for food.
If you would like to adopt a family, please call Barb at 402-699-1434 or Rosary at 402-676-1557.
The tags will be on the trees on Thanksgiving weekend. St. Bernadette parishioners are extremely generous and helpful in fulfilling Christ’s mission to love Him and to serve His children through this project. We appreciate YOU and all that you do to support this work!
THANK YOU!!!
THANK YOU!!!
Dear Parishioners,
Praise be to Jesus Christ, now and forever!
With the defeat of pro-abortion Initiative 439 and the triumph of pro-life Initiative 434, we have great reason in Nebraska to give thanks and rejoice. God is good, and He has done great things for us!
We want to take a moment to thank YOU, for your prayers, and for those who helped pass out information and prayer cards and your votes. Thank you to all who helped write notes on 1,500 post cards that were sent to Catholics in Nebraska. We are very, very grateful for you. The lives of many babies will be saved because of you!
Yours in Christ,
Linda Krupa and Terri Aulner
Parish Captains for Nebraska Catholic Conference
MAGNIFICAT ADVENT BRUNCH
MAGNIFICAT ADVENT BRUNCH
Magnificat-Omaha invites all area women to our Advent Brunch, December 7, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church with guest speaker Lavinia Spirito, the founding teaching leader for the nationally distributed Catholic Way Bible Study series, as seen on EWTN, and Renewal Ministry Retreat Speaker.
Cost: $20. For Reservations, go to www.MagnificatOmaha.org or email magnificatomaha@gmail.com.
Magnificat-Omaha is an archdiocesan-wide Catholic women’s organization focused on evangelization.
For more information, please contact Terri Aulner at 402-669-9024
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
2024 TURKEY DINNER
2024 TURKEY DINNER
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our annual Turkey Dinner at Holy Ghost. A HUGE thanks to our volunteers who make this such a wonderful and successful event every year!
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 next chicken dinner in January.
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 CELEBRATES 2ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW
HOLY GHOST CELEBRATES 2ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW
In case you missed it, Holy Ghost held its 2nd Annual Car Show! We loved seeing all the cool, classic cars fill up our Holy Ghost parking lot. Thanks to EVERYONE who participated and entered their car, truck, or motorcycle into our car show.
BEN BABER RECEIVES "MAN OF THE YEAR" HONOR AT CAR SHOW
BEN BABER RECEIVES "MAN OF THE YEAR" HONOR AT CAR SHOW
In case you missed it, a BIG congratulations to longtime parishioner and Holy Ghost choir director, Benjamin Baber who recently received the honor of "Man of the Year" at this year's car show. Ben has been a lifelong member of Holy Ghost Parish. He attended Holy Ghost Catholic School through the 8th Grade and was also an altar server. Since he was a young boy, Ben helped with the June Jamboree and continued to support each year until the final June Jamboree event in 2019. He has worked as a dishwasher for the famous Holy Ghost Fish Fry's, Chicken Dinners, and Turkey Dinners. Ben has served on the Liturgy committee and the committee for the merger of both Holy Ghost and St. Bernadette into one Parish Family. Ben has served as the choir director for Holy Ghost for almost 20 years. Please join us in celebrating and honoring Benjamin Baber as our "Man of the Year" for 2024.
HOLY GHOST PARISH NEWS
The following section contains news and information on clubs, activities, special events and ministry initiatives specific to Holy Ghost Parish.
HOLY GHOST PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
HOLY GHOST PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office at Holy Ghost will be CLOSED on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day.
HOLY GHOST TURKEY DINNER
HOLY GHOST TURKEY DINNER
THANKS to everyone who joined us for our annual Turkey Dinner. A HUGE thanks to all our volunteers who work hard to make this event possible every year! We couldn't do it without you!
HOLY GHOST HUSKER NIGHT
HOLY GHOST HUSKER NIGHT
Help support 50 years of Husker tradition at Holy Ghost. Fantastic food! Husker Fans! Insightful and interesting information!
Our next Husker Night at Holy Ghost is this Thursday, Nov. 14!
Doors open at 5 p.m. and our speakers start at 7 p.m.
Admission is $5 for kids and $10 for adults.
Food and drink are available for purchase (not included in admission fee).
Our guest speaker for Thursday, Nov. 14 is Vince Ginta.
Click here to see photos from our recent Husker Night at Holy Ghost.
DON & MILLIE'S DAY
DON & MILLIE'S DAY
Our next Don & Millie’s Day is this Monday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Grab your family and friends and join us at Don & Millie’s on Monday, Nov. 18
Twenty percent (20%) of every dollar spent on great food and drink will go right back to our parish!
Dine-in or carryout at 84th & “Q” Street location.
HOLY GHOST WOMEN'S CLUB
HOLY GHOST WOMEN'S CLUB
Upcoming Holy Ghost Women’s Club Events!
Advent Angels – tags will be hung on Sat., Nov. 30
HOLY GHOST FINANCIALS
THIS WEEK'S FINANCIAL UPDATE
Weekly Needs: $3,350.00
Collection: $3,521.00
YTD Needs: $60,300.00
YTD Collection: $62,491.44
Overage: $2,191.44
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024
7:00 a.m. + John & Betty Krayneski
Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
7:00 a.m. + Frank Keilty
Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024
9:00 a.m. + Josephine Gryzwa & Joe Julian
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, NOV. 17 - 9:00 A.M.
Deacon: Al Aulner
Sacristan: Heather Slizoski
Lector: Kathy Ulrich
EMHC: Keith Promes & Kim Tweedy
Altar Servers: Deb Ray
Gift Bearers: Larry & Marilyn Dyer
Greeters: Joe Luczynski & Mike Siedlik
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, Ron Coniglio, Becky English, Jackie Eubanks, 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, Ender Pitman, Cooper Pofahl, Jon Ricci (nephew of Nellie Hadley), John Ripa, Ray Sempek, 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, 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
32nd Sunday "B"
The widowed lady gave her all,
God blessed her with his bread;
Instead of being against the wall,
She lived, she got ahead.
ST. BERNADETTE PARISH NEWS
The following section contains news and information on clubs, activities, special events and ministry initiatives specific to St. Bernadette Parish.
HOME & SCHOOL NIGHTS
HOME & SCHOOL NIGHTS
Please help support St. Bernadette Home and School at these upcoming Family Food Nights. Please mention St. Bernadette when ordering your meals.
First Tuesday of every month Don & Millie's - Bellevue, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov. 21 at McDonald's - LaVista from 4 to 8 p.m.
Dec. 3 at Texas Roadhouse - Shadow Lake from 4 to 8 p.m.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Important things are happening in the month of November. At our Family Class we learned and talked about Baptism. Not only what it is but our parents’ shared stories about their own and their child’s baptism day. Remember to take time to celebrate this special day every year! As you pray as a family this month, each day be thankful for something different. In doing this, each of us will realize how thankful and blessed we are!!
Important Dates:
11/13- Reconciliation Class and Confirmation Retreat for 8th graders
11/20- Sacrament Classes for Reconciliation and Confirmation
11/27- No Classes- Happy Thanksgiving!
How would you like to bless another family this year with something as simple as prayers? I am looking for parishioners to pray for Parish Religious Education, PRE, families. These families will be learning about the seven sacraments this year and some of them will even have family members making their First Reconciliation/ Communion or Confirmation. There is a basket on the table at the back of church. Please pick a card and pray for this family through our PRE year, now through April. What a wonderful way to share God’s goodness with others…prayer.
Spending Time with the Saints
This year, during our Wednesday evening Family Classes for Religious Education (PRE), we decided to add something new. During the months of September, October, November, February, March, and April, we will be doing Saints and S'mores!
At our Family Classes during these months, we will do our closing prayer acknowledging and praying to certain Saints and then enjoying S'mores!
For each of these 6 classes, we will need graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars. If you would like to donate to this part of our program to offset the costs of these items…it would greatly appreciated.
Please contact Sue Reed in the Parish Office or put your donation in an envelope labeled S'mores and place it in the weekly collection basket. Thank you for being supportive of this wonderful program.
Boxes of Joy!
The Parish Religious Education (PRE) and St Bernadette School students are working together once again this year to fill Boxes of Joy. We will fill these boxes with goodies and then they will be distributed to children in Guatemala, Dominican Republic, and Malawi. We want them to have a very Merry Christmas. There will be a list in the back of church on the bulletin board, please help us out and donate some items. A collection box will be in the back as well. Also, it is $9.00 per box to mail so a monetary donation is also greatly appreciated. Contact Sue Reed in the Parish Office for more information.
BOXES OF JOY
BOXES OF JOY
This year we will once again be doing the Boxes of Joy. Collection of items will be in September and October. If you would like to shop for some items now, that would be great. We will have a collection basket in the back of the Church.
A couple of "Boxes of Joy" team members went on a mission trip, and below are some of the items they noticed the children really liked:
Playing cards, card games (UNO, GO FISH, etc.)
Crochet hooks and yarn,
Craft items or kits, (beads, pipe cleaners, bracelet string)
Small playing balls, (can be deflated)
Matchbox cars
Lego sets
Solar digital watches
Calculators.
Remember that we can not include liquid of any kind in these boxes.
Continue to watch for more Boxes of Joy information!
Beginning October 1, 2024, Spirit Catholic Radio will begin taking submissions to our annual Art Contest! Returning this year, the winner’s masterpieces will be turned into prayer cards! These cards will be available at all Spirit Catholic Radio events throughout the year and given to all of the Catholic elementary schools and participating Faith Formation classes in our listening area.
Find details regarding participation in the 2024 Art Contest here:
We would love for your students to be involved! It's a creative and fun way to learn more about the life of Christ and to grow in relationship with the Blessed Mother. The winning artists will receive prizes!
The theme for the 2024 contest is: The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.
Your artists can pick between the two mysteries for their grade range below:
K - 2nd Grade: The Baptism of the Lord - or - The Wedding at Cana
3rd - 5th Grade: The Transfiguration - or - The Holy Rosary
6th - 8th Grade: The Proclamation of the Kingdom - or - The Institution of the Eucharist
Art Contest entries are due by December 13, 2024
Please reach out with any questions!
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
NO FINANCIAL UPDATE AVAILABLE THIS WEEK
Weekly Needs: $13,585.00
Collection: $13,007.00
YTD Needs: $239,480.00
YTD Collection: $226,856.95
Shortage: $12,623.05
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, Nov. 12, 2024
8:00 a.m. + Bernie McCoy + John Sporcic
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
8:00 a.m. + Elizabeth Fischer + Joseph Ostrowski
Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024
5:00 p.m. + Bob Stanek + Patricia Jasen
Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024
11:00 a.m. +Parishioners of Holy Ghost & St. Bernadette
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, NOV. 16 - 5:00 P.M.
Lector: Mariann Kokotajlo
EMHC: Steve Tooley, Robert Monaco
Altar Servers: Steve Tooley, Robert Monaco
SUNDAY, NOV. 17 - 11:00 A.M.
Lector: Denise Andersen
EMHC: Larry Andersen, Dale Voboril
Altar Servers: Monica & Sylvia Linder
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED AND CANNOT MAKE YOUR SCHEDULED TIME, YOU WILL NEED TO FIND A SUB.
VOCATIONS
VOCATIONS
As mentioned last week, Vocation Awareness Week was celebrated at our school. Along with sending postcards, receiving daily prayer bookmarks, and talks from a seminarian and sisters, St. Bernadette School students signed Vocation Promise Cards. These cards encouraged thought about their futures, with a signed pledge: I glorify you, God, in all that I do. In mind, body, and spirit I give my best to You. Help me to follow your will No matter the call: Sister, brother, or priest, I promise my all. If you call me to marriage, I promise to love, And to teach my own children To seek grace from above.
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
MISSION TRIP TO GUATEMALA
Spirit of Solidarity – Join Us on 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).
3RD ANNUAL HOLY FAMILY SHRINE RETREAT
Mary, Mother of Advent: A Journey of Grace and Devotion
December 14 | 8 AM-3:30 PM - Tickets are $85, of which $20 is a tax deductible donation to the Shrine.
Please direct any questions about the retreat to etfchrista@holyfamilyshrine.com
Retreat cost $425, beginning Thursday with check-in 4:00-5:00 p.m. concluding Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW
A special two-week opportunity to do Christmas shopping at Saint Benedict Center in Schuyler.
Schuyler, December 1 – 15, 2024, M-F 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A very large variety of crafts and gifts made by area artists will be on sale. Book and Gift Store will be open. Learn more by calling (402) 352- 8819.
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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