#11: February 7, 2016 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lent: Ash Wednesday is February 10th. We have 5 masses scheduled on Wednesday. Check the list of masses in this bulletin for mass times. A reminder of what is required of all the baptized follows: The following comes from the Unites States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. Also this Lent we will be participating with the rest of the Archdiocese in the program: The Light is On. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered every Thursday, beginning this Thursday, from 6:00 pm (after the 5:30 pm mass) until 7:00 pm. Most all Catholic Churches in Omaha will be offering the Reconciliation between 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Thursday nights. The Light is On fits in very well with our First Reading this weekend and the Gospel. In the two readings we hear the call of Isaiah and Simon Peter. As they encounter the divine they recognize that they have faults and do not feel worthy to be in the presence of the divine. Isaiah says, “Woe is me, I am doomed! For I am a man of unclean lips, living among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!” Simon Peter says to Jesus, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” Both confess their sinfulness. To Isaiah a seraphim flies and touches his lips with a burning ember saying, “See, now that this has touched your lips, your wickedness is removed, your sin purged.” Jesus tells Simon Peter, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” Both Isaiah and Simon Peter admit their sins, both are forgiven and both are given a new mission in life. The same is possible for each of us. We are invited especially in this Jubilee Year of Mercy to experience God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Just like Isaiah and Simon Peter, we will be forgiven and sent on a new path with the grace of God. Another way to give to the school: For those who shop on Amazon, they will donate .5% of eligible purchases to a charity of your choice. Our school, SPSL is listed as one of those to whom you can designate for a donation on your purchases. You just have to go to smile.amazon.com instead of the usual amazon.com. Discussions with the Pastor: You are invited to come and visit with an idea, concern, question, or if you would just like to talk. Feel free to come alone or with others. This week I will be available in the Multipurpose Room/Library just off the Narthex of the Church on Thursday, February 11th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm and Saturday, February 13th from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. I’m also available by appointment in the office. Call the parish office to set up an appointment.

From your Pastor’s Desk Fr. Mike Eckley

Calendar Club Winners

Mass Intentions

Monday, February 8 7:00 am +Fr. Timothy Lange

5:30 pm +Jim Mahoney

Tuesday, February 9 7:00 am +Pat Crampton 5:30 pm +Petrina Riccobono

Wednesday, February 10 7:00 am +Dan Tosani 8:30 am +Mike Gasnick 10:00 am +Marvene Gubbels 5:30 pm +John Molloy 7:00 pm +Jerome Ketteler

Thursday, February 11 7:00 am +Erwin Krumel 5:30 pm +Greg Goaley

Friday, February 12 7:00 am +Marty Baye

5:30 pm +Kelly Malone

Saturday Vigil Masses, February 13 5:00 pm St. Pius X Parishioners 7:00 pm +Edward Domalakes

Sunday, February 14 7:30 am +Frances Hofmann 9:30 am +James Moylan 11:30 am +Attilio LaFata

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Please Pray for

Our Sick Rita Brock

Jimmy Grasso Iris Oswald

Blythe Kubovek

Our Deceased +Tom Welborn

+Matt Hobza Father of Mary Worshek

January 31st 1668 Margie Eden February 1st 1509 Lois Jordan February 2nd 1281 Beth Hector February 3rd 1647 Maxine Pachunka February 4th 2143 Lindsey Bartman February 5th 1035 Diane Proulx February 6th 1295 Dave Smith

Sunday, February 7

Souper Bowl of Caring

9:30am Sunday Preschool (Rm. KB)

4:30pm Super Bowl Party (PC)

Monday, February 8

9:15am Tai Chi (PC)

6:00pm Adoration (C)

6:30pm Coping With Life Alone (P3/

P4)

7:00pm RCIA (MPR)

Tuesday, February 9

10:00am Bible Study (P1)

6:00pm Finance Council (P2/P3)

6:30pm AA (Sch. Cafeteria)

7:00pm Choir

7:30pm Pastoral Council (P2/P3)

Wednesday, February 10

Ash Wednesday

9:15am Tai Chi (PC)

4:00pm Human Needs (P3)

6:30pm RE Class (School)

Thursday, February 11

School Parent Teacher Conferences -

NOON DISMISSAL

6:00pm Liturgy of the Hours

(Church)

7:00pm Footprints of God (Church)

7:00pm Baptism Class (P3)

7:00pm Catholic Social Teaching

(P4)

Friday, February 12

NO SCHOOL

5:00pm Pasta Friday (PC)

Saturday, February 13

Dusting Disciples Crew #2 - Cox

Sunday, February 14

9:30am Family Mass (C)

9:30am Sunday Preschool (Rm. KB)

12:30pm Youth Group (P4)

Souper Bowl of Caring: Today, members of the Youth Group will be collecting donations for St. Pius’ Human Needs Outreach for the Annual Souper Bowl of Caring. This national collection, started in 1990, helps local organizations tackle hunger. The Human Needs Outreach assists those in need of basic assistance such as food, utilities, rent, etc. Thank you for your generosity. Lenten Visits for the Homebound: Fr. Mike and Fr. Mark will again be visiting any of the St. Pius X homebound who would like to be anointed and go to confession this Lenten season. If you have talked to someone who would like this, please let us know asap. We would need name, address and phone number. Contact Rita Ramos, 402-558-8446, or ritar@stpiusxomaha.org February 7th - Annual Men’s Club Super Bowl Party in the Parish Center: Doors open at 4:30 pm. The Men’s Club will provide burgers, dogs and the fixin’s. There will be raffle prizes. Everyone is welcome to attend and is asked to bring a dish / goodies / beverages to share. Valentine’s Day Candy Sale, This Weekend, February 6th and 7th after All Masses: You will find lots of goodies for your loved ones, and to satisfy your own sweet tooth! Proceeds go toward the parish festival. Looking for Works of Mercy during this Year of Mercy? Bringing Holy Communion to the sick is a beautiful way to put God's Mercy into action. Ministers of Holy Communion are needed to bring Holy Communion to the patients at the Nebraska Medical Center. Please contact Brenda Novak at brendaknovak@gmail.com, 402-552-3331 Soda Bread Sales continue this weekend. Proceeds help support our Tuition Assistance at St. Pius X/St. Leo School. Please be generous with your free-will offering. There will be a break for the next two weeks, then sales will resume from February 20th through March 13th. Our garage sale will be held July 14th-16th, 2016. As you are putting Christmas things away, or starting to spring clean, moving, etc., don’t forget the St. Pius X garage sale. We like your “used stuff”. More information will follow. The winter/spring session of Tai Chi classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15-10:00 am in the parish center beginning Monday, January 11th, 2016. Cost for the 12 week session is $25, payable to St. Pius X. Call Margaret Hoarty at 402-553-7547 to register. Baker's Plus Card will support our school. Baker's will give 5% of your spending back to SPSL if you enroll your Baker's Plus Card in the rewards program. If you enrolled your card last year, you must re-enroll for the 2016 year. Go to the following website after January 1, 2016: www.bakersplus.com/communityrewards Our school code is 39528. DUSTING DISCIPLES NEED YOU! We are in serious need of volunteers to keep our new church looking like new! In the past two years, relocations and changes in health or work schedules have reduced our ranks. Can you spare an hour on Saturday morning every two months to help dust, vacuum, clean restrooms, wash glass entrance doors? Cleaning begins between 7:30 and 8:30am, depending on the crew. Parish supplies all equipment and supplies. This is a good project for families or students needing service hours. To volunteer as a Dusting Disciple, or for more information, please contact Rita at (402) 556-1201 or dustingdisciples@stpiusxomaha.org.

Events this Week

The Archbishop wants to hear from you! In the Fall the Archbishop will present a Pastoral Plan outlining priorities for the Archdiocese in the coming years. Before forming this plan, he wants to hear from all of us. Listening Sessions will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on the following dates and locations: February 24th, St. Robert

Bellarmine, Omaha March 29th, St. Cecilia School,

Omaha

The Archbishop is hoping that many will take the opportunity to attend one of these sessions. It is requested that you RSVP. You can RSVP by going to: archomaha.org/listen.

On the Cover

RCIA Candidate: Stephanie Sullivan Stephanie Sullivan, her husband Bart, and their daughters Nora and Beatrice attend St. Pius X Church and Nora attends the SPX/SL kindergarten. Stephanie works full time as a teacher and carves out time on

Monday evenings to attend RCIA sessions to find out more about the Catholic faith. Please contact Colleen Ciciulla or the Rectory if you’d like to be a companion on Stephanie’s faith journey. It would be especially fitting for a mother with small children, so you can introduce her to other parishioners at the same life stage.

St. Pius X/St. Leo School Joyce Gubbels, Principal

The music department has been very busy! Earlier in the school year, the 5th and 6th grades performed "Shrek The Musical" They did a fantastic job! Congratulations to lead roles: Andrew Washington (Shrek), Julia Nubel (Fiona) and Ben Howard (Donkey). We had 5 students selected to be in the All State Children's Choir: 4th graders: Bailey Benson and Lilly Rich Bakhit and 5th graders: Trevor Gregg, Ben Howard and Sophia Tripp. The 7th and 8th Grade Girls Chorus

performed before the 2nd and 4th grade Christmas musical on December 10th. The 2nd and 4th graders presented "A Party in the Pear Tree" which is based upon...you guessed it...the 12 Days of Christmas. The Girls Chorus performed at New Cassel on December 15th, and then spent time with the residents spreading Christmas cheer. The Pre-K performed their "Gingerbread Christmas" program on December 16th. The Kindergartners presented their "ABC's of Christmas"

program on December 17th. Audrey Saucier and Jenna Abbott from 7th grade were chosen to be in the UNO Middle School Honor Choir on January 8th. Congratulations everyone! In December, the 5th grade hosted the “Famous Scientists Wax Museum.” After weeks of research, students dressed up as a famous scientist and gave speeches to each visitor for one quarter. The 5th graders raised over $1,000.00 for SPSL families in need during the Christmas season. Great job!

St. Pius X Church Youth Group is a gathering for all 9-12th Grade Students. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 12:30. It is an opportunity to meet new people, learn about our faith, and have fun, too. All are welcome! For more information, please contact Janet Drvol at janetd@stpiuxomaha.org or 402-558-8446. Youth Group Service Project and Party—February 14th: St. Pius X Youth Group meets next week for St. Valentine’s Day. We have a service project planned, followed by a

Valentine’s Day Party. Join us at 12:30 for lunch in the parish center. We end at 2:30. Youth Choir: The High School Youth Choir sings next Sunday at the 11:30 Mass. Practice begins at 10:30. Contact Derek for more information at heckmandm@yahoo.com. Prayer and Shareholder’s Reception: The NCYC 2015 Attendees would like to invite all Prayer and Shareholder’s to a Thank You Reception on February 21st, 1:00-2:00 pm in the Parish Center. Light appetizers, a slideshow, and brief presentation will

be included. Please RSVP to Janet Drvol at janetd@stpiusxomaha.org. Parish Mission Hosts: St. Pius is looking for junior and senior high youth and their families to host the Parish Mission night with Frank Runyeon on February 22nd. We need youth workers, 2-3 parent supervisors, and families to bring nut/peanut-free desserts. Frank Runyeon is presenting a one-act family friendly play for this portion of the parish mission. Contact Janet Drvol or Patty Griffith at 402-558-8446 if you are interested.

High School Youth Ministry Janet Drvol, Director

Here at St. Pius X we actively tend to this corporal work of mercy on an ongoing and regular basis. St. Pius has a food pantry that is filled with donations from parishioners and others. You can donate to this by putting items in the basket in the narthex of the church. The pantry can be used by parishioners and others in our neighborhood who might have this

basic need. People simply call the Human Needs line and schedule an appointment to have someone help out. St. Pius also provides meals to the Francis house. Here are some other ways: · See to proper nutrition for your loved ones · Make a few sandwiches to hand out

as you walk through areas where you might encounter people in need · Educate yourself about world hunger · Avoid wasting food · Share your meals with others · Contribute to Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl For more information: Francis House, Michaela Smith, 250-2352----Pantry, Barb Haesaert, 290-4419

Year of Mercy Feed the Hungry

Pope Quote in this Year of Mercy: “…true peace, that profound peace, comes from experiencing God’s mercy.” Pope Francis, Regina Caeli Address, St. Peter’s Square, April 7, 2013 A Lenten Mission of Mercy is about to begin at St. Pius X. Three successive Mondays offer three facets of mercy from three separate presenters. Join us on these dates and times: February 15th @ 7:00 PM – Jack

Jezreel Jack will challenge us to consider how faith links us with

each other and with all those who struggle, and how we might embrace a life-giving commitment to mercy-in-action.

February 22nd @ 7:00 PM – Frank Runyeon Frank, a professional actor, will do a one-man performance on the Letter of James and its relationship to the Works of Mercy. This will be a family-friendly evening for all ages.

February 29th @ 7:00 PM – Archbishop George Lucas Archbishop Lucas will focus on

Jesus, the face of the Father’s Mercy, the one who embodies the perfection of mercy towards others.

Level 3 in the Wednesday evening Religious Education Program wants to share news from their lives with parishioners: Olive can feel the kicks from her brother growing in mom’s tummy. Dale reads an hour every day. Kyra and Tony had fun with their cousins, and Peyton’s dog has no more fleas! It’s great to share news that makes one smile.

Religious Education Ministry Patty Griffith, Director

Spirit of St. Pius: Faith in Action Youth Ministry

Recently, the local news was alive with pictures and stories of young people who, coming back from the March for Life, got stranded on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Throughout the year we also hear and see how young people are doing service in a variety of ways. Here at St. Pius, we can list any number of ways young people are stepping up and reaching out to those in need. Whether it be through the 8th grade Discipleship groups or the Youth Ministry summer service trips and immersion experiences, and other little

things that we are not aware of, they are paving the way. The common expression we hear and read is ‘the youth are the future of the church’. This implies that the youth are not currently active participants in the church. Maybe it is time to challenge this notion. Yes, youth are the future of the church, but in a big ‘Faith in Action’ sort of way, here at St. Pius they are also the ‘church today’. We see them as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, altar servers and musicians, as well as writing cards to

the homebound, hosting the birthday party for Jesus, providing games for the little ones at the parish picnic, collecting donations for the Souper Bowl of Caring and the list goes on. We can encourage them, teach them and hold them in prayer. We can learn about ‘Faith in Action’ from the ‘church today’. For more information on how you can be involved as a youth or an adult in youth ministry, contact: Janet Drvol, Director of Youth Ministry (St. Pius and St. Leos), 558-8446, or email janetd@stpiusxomaha.org

Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

WEEKEND DONATIONS

Current information was delayed due to office closure because of the snow storm. Please see next week’s

bulletin for two week combined information.

Development Dialogue Where there is a will there is a way to be an angel to our Parish and/or our School. Your attorney can add a simple inexpensive amendment (a codicil) to your existing will. Please contact Bob Nowaczyk, SPSL's Development Coordinator at 402-551-6667 for more information. Please prayerfully consider remembering our School and/or Parish's Endowment Funds in your will or estate planning.

St. Pius X, as a member of Omaha Together One Community (OTOC), will assist in sponsoring an Issues Conference on Saturday, February 27th, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, at First United Methodist Church. Attendees will chose two breakout sessions from several that will be offered on critical issues including, community violence, environmental sustainability, the death penalty, health insurance for all in Nebraska, and access to mental health care. All members of St. Pius X are invited to attend and to give voice to your ideas. about ways to address important issues facing our families and community based on our faith foundations.

Office Hours: Weekdays 8 am - 4:30 pm Saturdays 8:30 am - noon

Pastor: Rev. Michael Eckley

Associate: Rev. Mark Bridgman

Deacons: Mike Leick, Jim Nardini (Cindy), & Gene Schimonitz (Carol)

Weekend Masses: Saturdays 5:00 & 7:00 pm & Sundays 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 am

Daily Masses: 7:00 am & 5:30 pm

Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Marriage Preparation: Call the Parish Office at least 6 months in advance

New Parent Baptismal Class:

Second Thursday of the month, 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Parish Center. This class is required for baptism. Pre-registration is required 1 week in advance. Call 402-558-1898.

RCIA: For those interested in becoming a Catholic, please call the par-ish office, 402-558-8446.

School: 402- 551-6667

Religious Ed: 402-558-1898

Liturgy Office: 402-558-1847

Youth Ministry: 402-558-8446

Pastoral Ministry: 402-558-8446

Prayer Line: 402-558-8446

Bulletin Deadline: One week in advance.

Bulletin e-mail: bulletin@stpiusxomaha.org

School Lunch February 8th-12th Monday Crunchy taco ) Corn Fruit choice

Tuesday Chicken nuggets Baked beans Bread & butter Rosy red applesauce

Wednesday Grilled cheese sandwich Pickle spear Potato rounds Red power Jello

Thursday NOON DISMISSAL No lunch served

Friday NO SCHOOL

Crew #3 has cafeteria duty this week.

Ministry Schedule for February 13th-14th 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

EMHC

B. Davis L. Lazure L. Lazure J. Nardini T. Potter P. Potter Sr. R. Riccobono

D. Baye P. Dau (sub req.) M. Hillier S. Hillier J. Klug K. Macias C. Morrissey (sub req.)

J. Kresl M. Leick J. Lohr A. Mitchell M. Ursick D. West W. West

Family Mass N. Bock (sub req.) K. Dinkel K. Dinkel T. Griffith M. Milota G. Schimonitz R. Versch

Greeter L. Ehlers K. Baye C. Ciciulla Family Mass NOT FILLED

Lector T. Tipton - 1 C. Nardini - 2

T. Strehle - 1 L. Alvarez - 2

R. Volkmer - 1 M. Freyermuth - 2

Family Mass S. Graeve - 1 K. Schinker - 2

Server

W. Goebel N. Peaslee W. Walters

A. Chattin D. Lockhart W. Strehle

S. Baysa C. Freyermuth T. Rusch

Family Mass E. Dinkel D. Dinkel L. Goebel

CARE L. Thomsen NOT FILLED NOT FILLED J. Ferguson D. Martins

Music P. Kern Family Mass Teen Choir

Maple Crest M. Longo, P. Wagoner

2 weeks to Sign up for Retrouvaille: Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with your spouse? This program has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels from disillusionment to deep misery. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on February 26th-28th, call 1-888-317-5654 or visit www.retrouvaille.org on the web Parish Mission at Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish: February 28th to March 1st, 7:00-8:00 pm. Fr. Kevin Schneider, Director of Spiritual Programs at Creighton University, will present “Finding God in ALL Things: A School of Prayer.” A reception will follow each evening. Faith activities will be offered for children K-6th grade. Babysitting will be provided for ages 2-5. Contact Jo Kusek at 402-572-0369 by February 21st. For questions about the mission, please contact Duane Karmazin at 402-571-1689. The Neighborhood Outreach Ministry will again be hosting a Service Provider day. We have over 17 agencies that will be on site to help those within our neighborhood who may need help. We will need several adult volunteers to help out on Saturday, March 12th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This would be a great opportunity for you to celebrate the “Year of Mercy”

6 9 0 5 B l o n d o S t . O m a h a , N E 6 8 1 0 4 Parish Office 402-558-8446 Fax: 402-558-4986

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