New Parish Directory

Pictorial Directory: We are just about ready to put the finishing touches on the Parish Pictorial Directory, but we are looking for a few more photographs of activities/ events. If you have any photos of Knights of Columbus Breakfasts; 8t. Mary's Church at Christmas or Easter; Pro-Life Events (such as the Pro-life Mass, the Walk for Life, or the Life Chain) and are willing to share these pictures with us, please bring them by the rectory or call 435-2125. We hope to finish the directory this month so that they can come out this fall.

Kindergarten Jump-Start will be Monday, July 28th through Friday, August 1st from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Come to St. Mary's Kindergarten classroom.

2008-2009 School Packets are ready for pickup during the week of Monday, July 28th through Friday, August 1st from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school office.

Adoration: Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction this week will be on Friday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Saint Mary's Church is open for Prayer & Adoration daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Expanded Confession Times: From August 4th through August 14th, daily confession times will be extended to a full hour each morning, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Due to priest's retreats and vacations, there will only be one priest available on all but one of these days to hear confessions and to celebrate the 12:10 Mass. Confessions will have to end at Noon so that the celebrant has time to prepare for Mass; please know that if you arrive towards the end of confession times, if there is a line, you may not be able to have your confession heard until after Mass. If you are able to arrive earlier in the hour, we encourage you to do so, so that as many as possible can have their confessions heard before Mass.

Marriage Saving: The Weekend Phase: During the weekend phase of Retrouvaille a series of presentations are given by a team of three couples and a priest. The team presents a technique of communication that enables you-to take a good look at most areas of your relationship. After each presentation, you have time in the privacy of your room to discuss the previous presentation. For confidential information about, or to register for the February program beginning with a weekend on August 8-10, call 1-888-317-5654 or www.retrouvaille.org.

Pray for Life: Jean Vanier, founder of the L' Arche communities for people with mental disabilities, calls our attention to what the mentally challenged have to offer "normal" people: "They have an incredible gift to bring to our world; they are a source of hope, peace and perhaps salvation for our wounded world. If we are open to them, if we welcome them, they give us life and lead us to Jesus and the Good News. Voices for the Unborn, 3/97.

Ralph Martin: "Called to Holiness, Called to Mission" conference at Mount Marty Campus, 1105 W. 8th Street, Yankton, SD on July 18-19. For more information call 1-605-940-4101 or cottonwoodfrm@santel.net.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House schedule is out for the coming year. You may pick up a complete schedule in the bookrack in the entry to the church. The first retreats of the season are a woman's retreat on August 15 -17, a men and women's retreat on September 5-7, an Opus Sanctum Angelorum retreat for men and women on September 11-14 and a women's retreat on September 19-21. Please call 786-2705 to make reservations. http://www.goodcounselretreat.com

Next Calix Meeting will be held at Madonna Rehab Hospital in Ryan Memorial Chapel on Sunday, July 27th. Mass will begin at 5 p.m., followed by a covered dish meal and meeting. Anyone affected with alcoholism is invited to attend. For questions call Craig at 438-6319.

Benedictine Oblate Orientation for new members will be held Sunday, August 10th and Monday, August 11th (attend either session) at 7 p.m. in the Sheridan Rooms at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. Oblates are Christian men and women of all faiths, learning Lectio Divina (holy reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation) and the Liturgy of the Hours in the monastic tradition. There is no cost, except for occasional books. See www.geocities.com/lincoln_oblates, call Sister Phyllis Hunhoff, OSB at 402-488-6731, or email phunhoff74@windstream.net.

"Bella" presented by St. Patrick's Knights of Columbus council be shown on next Sunday, July 27 at 7 p.m. in the Pius X L-PAC. The showing is free, but will be limited to the first 300 who come. "Bella" is rated PG -13 for thematic elements and brief disturbing images. The film is highly recommended by pro-life groups.

Part time help needed: Cathedral School Cafeteria is looking for help next fall. A perfect job for stay at home moms with school aged children or anyone interested in part-time hours. Please call Debbie Fastenau at 488-6985.

Natural Family Planning Creighton Model Introductory Sessions for July will be Thursday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 22nd at 7 pm. Preregistration is required. For more information, call 488-2040.

Part time support staff: approximately 15 hours per week needed in the Guidance Office.at Pius X High School. Hours are flexible. We are seeking an individual with excellent computer, organizational, and communication skills who is detail- and accuracy- oriented. Send cover letter and resume to Jan Frayser, Pius X High School, 6000 A Street, Lincoln, Ne 68510 by July 18, 2008.

Part time position opening: for Director of Alumni at Pius X High School. The Director of Alumni will work under the supervision of the Director of Development in keeping Pius alumni informed and involved in the Pius family by coordinating special events and producing the alumni section of the Pius Connections newsletter. Prior computer database experience and working with volunteers preferred. Candidate should be a practicing Catholic and possess strong writing, communication and clerical skills. Candidates must be committed to maintaining and enhancing the school's relationship with its alumni and strengthening Pius X's image within the Lincoln community. Prior experience not required. Please send cover letter and resume to Father Jim Meysenburg, Superintendent, Pius X High School, 6000 A Street, Lincoln, 68510 by July 14th.

Charismatic Prayer and Praise Meeting is the second Friday of the month at Blessed John XXIII Diocesan Center, 3700 Sheridan Blvd., 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Everyone is invited. Please bring your Bible. For more information, call 476-1880.

Every Friday, between 20 to 25 innocent human lives are ended at the Planned Parenthood Abortion Mill on 37th & South Streets. Please pray the rosary for the unborn babies every Friday between 6:30 am and 3:00 pm. We can end abortion when we help the parents to trust that the baby is not an obstacle to their plans. Both child and parents find their fulfillment in giving themselves to each other in love and thereby truly becoming a family.  

EARN CASH FOR OUR SCHOOL: Clip and save UPC labels for Campbell's (not only the label front), Big G Box Tops for Education, Best Choice, Our Family and Tyson Project A+ labels, General Mills, Tyson. Our Family and B&R Stores, Inc. will give the school money for the UPC labels. St. Mary's School also collects aluminum cans to help raise funds for our school library. Please leave your aluminum cans by the playground school doors on Fridays.

Natural Family Planning Sessions are offered by Rosemary Clements, 402-326-0681 or through the Diocesan Family Life Office. Please call 488-2040 about the NFP Creighton Model introductory sessions. Pre-registration is required.

Project Rachel can help heal the wounds of abortion. For private and confidential counseling, and/or reconciliation, call 800-964-3787.

Father Dietrich's recent homilies are available here.

Acolyte / Lector / Reader Meeting: Usually on first Saturdays, 9 am, Flynn Hall.
The Acolyte-Lector-Reader Schedule is available here.
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal can be found here.

St. Vincent de Paul meetings normally are Mondays at 5:30 pm in Flynn Hall.

Legion of Mary meetings normally are Mondays at 6 pm in the Legion Room (the "old kindergarten room").

Pray the Rosary at the Planned Parenthood Abortion Site. Every Friday, between 20 and 25 innocent lives are ended at Planned Parenthood on 37th & South Streets. Please pray the rosary for the unborn babies every Friday between 6:30 am and 3:00 pm.

Natural Family Planning Introductory Sessions are offered by Rosemary Clements (402-326-0681) or through the Diocesan Family Life Office (402-488-2040).

First Friday Holy Hour: Holy Hour for Vocations is First Friday of every month at 7:15 pm (includes Compline & Benediction). Adoration Convent of Christ the King (The Pink Sisters), 1040 South Cotner Blvd.

Charismatic Praise, Prayer & Worship Meeting First Fridays at 7 pm, Blessed John XXIII Diocesan Center, 3700 Sheridan Blvd., Dawson Hall.

Televised Mass: Sundays at Noon and Mondays at 9 pm on cable channel 13.

Retreats At Waverly Retreat House
More information at 435-2125 or at the Waverly Retreat House's web site http://www.goodcounselretreat.com