ST. PIUS X PARISH SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

26TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

“A Place to Call Home”

Life Month Respect

MASS INTENTIONS

CALENDAR CLUB WINNERS

I’m writing this on Tuesday morning, September 22nd, the day that Pope Francis will arrive for his first visit to the United States. By the time you read this, The Holy Father’s trip will almost be at an end. He is scheduled to leave the United States and return to Rome at 7:00 pm CST Sunday. This trip has been much anticipated. During his visit this week he will address both the United States Congress (the First Pope to do so) and address the United Nations. Although a number of Popes have addressed the United Nations, Pope Francis will be the first to address the assembly at their opening when many of the world leaders will be gathered in New York. The Holy Father will also be participating in the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. This will be truly a historic visit. His presence here in the United States will truly be a blessing and a challenge. The Holy Father has continued to call bishops, priest, religious and all the faithful to simplicity of life. Most recently in remarks made to clergy and religious in Cuba this past Sunday, the Holy Father went off script and pleaded with those gathered. “Love poverty like you love your mother. Wealth impoverishes. It takes away the best that we have. It makes us poor. It places our faith in something else. The spirit of poverty is a spirit of dispossession, of leaving everything to follow Jesus.” Pope Francis does not just talk the talk, he definitely walks the walk. His time in Argentina and his 2 ½ years as Pope have been a model of simplicity and that of embracing the poor. I have found his words and the example of his life both inspiring and challenging. I felt the same challenge as I read today’s Second Reading form the Letter of James. Our reading this weekend begins, “Come now, you rich, weep and wail over your impending miseries. Your wealth has rotted away, your clothes have become moth-eaten, your gold and silver have corroded, and that corrosion will be a testimony against you; it will devour your flesh like a fire.” These past weeks leading up to the papal visit I’ve heard many dismiss the Holy Father’s agenda by saying that he is not familiar with the United States; that he comes from a socialist country; and that he should not be speaking about politics or science. He should just stick to spiritual things. Yet, what the Holy Father is speaking about comes right out of Sacred Scripture. His call to simplicity and attention to the poor of the world isn’t a political or economic stand, it is a Scriptural one. If we are serious about our faith, it isn’t so easy to dismiss him and his message. That is the challenge. As I write this I’m not sure what his message has been this week. He is unpredictable and speaks often from his heart. I do know that whatever he has said this week will be a challenge to us individually and as a nation. Our challenge is to take to heart and to prayer what he has said and continue to reflect upon the message. Where is has challenged us or made us uncomfortable, let us pray for the grace not to dismiss it but to allow God’s grace to bring us conversion. Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Corner Receive the Gift: Your gift to the 2015-2016 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal reaches out to countless people in need throughout twenty three counties in northeast Nebraska. No matter where you turn, you find someone who will benefit from your kindness. Please prayerfully consider supporting this year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. May we grown rich in the sight of God by being merciful to those in need.

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 Tuesday, September 29th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm and Thursday, October 1st from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.

From your Pastor’s Desk Fr. Mike Eckley

Monday, September 28

7:00 am †Fr. Adrian Laible MB

5:30 pm †Alvin “Bud” Siemek Jr. DS

Tuesday, September 29

7:00 am †Mike Filip MB

5:30 pm †John D. O’Brien ME

Wednesday, September 30

7:00 am †John Molloy ME

5:30 pm †Patricia McQuillan MB

Thursday, October 1

7:00 am †Marguerite Smith DS

5:30 pm †Leonard & †LaVern Schaefer ME

Friday, October 2

7:00 am †Fohl Family ME

5:30 pm †Marilyn Schuette MB

First Saturday Mass, October 3

7:00 am †Barbara Sindelar ME

Saturday Vigil Masses, October 3

5:00 pm †Don Pulte ME

7:00 pm †Bob Brown ME

Sunday Morning Masses, October 4

7:30 am †Edward Domalakes MB

9:30 am St. Pius X Parishioners MB

11:30 am †Alice Staley ME

To have a name listed in the bulletin: call the rectory at 402-558-8446. Names of the sick will be listed for 4 weeks. For the daily Prayer Line: please call Irene

Wolf at 402-556-4350.

Our Sick

Iris Oswald, Shawn Simon •

Donna Curtis •

Fritz Pyle, Vicki Jimenez, Cindy Maher •

Ron Kohles, Ron Bojanski, C.J. Beultel

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PLEASE PRAY FOR

September 20th 7897 Janette Bialas

September 21st 7062 R C Milota

September 22nd 7657 Aaron Killpack

September 23rd 7323 Fr. Mike Eckley

September 24th 7889 Eye Consultants

September 25th 7651 Jason Walsh

September 26th 7775 Fr. Dave Korth

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

Destination Imagination is an international organization that emphasizes creativity, teamwork and problem-solving. State Finals were held in Kearney on April 11th, and our St. Pius/St. Leo’s teams placed as follows:

Cory Behren's 4th grade team placed 6th in Feary Tales.

(Tess Behrens, Remi Cote', Delaney Dotzler, Joseph Hayes, Amanda Loschen, Whitney Meier and Wil Strehle)

Lisa Brewster/Lynne Gregg's 4th grade team placed 4th in

Service Learning. (Will Brewster, Audrey Ehlers, Trevor Gregg, Ben Howard, Caroline Sall and Peter Sullivan)

Sherry Kolli's 4th grade team placed 2nd in Service

Learning and qualified for Global Finals in Knoxville, TN. (Fifi Farrens, Caleb Hans, Kaden Kolli, Erin Lemar, Adrianna Webster and Olivia Weist)

Patty Dau's 5th grade team placed 5th in Service Learning.

(Evelyn Brown, Lauren Dau, Fiona Gautschi, Grace Ridgley, Josephine Romano, Megan Rozmajzl and Danielle Stolze)

Misty Banks Noon's 5th grade team placed 3rd in Service

Learning. The team received a DaVinci Award for their presentation. (Isabelle Borer, Elleiana Green, Vincent Grenier, Alice Long, Parker Mooney, Ethan Noon and Ethan Streeter)

Seth Perlman's 6th/7th grade team placed 10th in Improv Games. (Nolan Gorczyca, Connor Gregg, Kaylie Gusman, Paul Hayes, Alexis Perlman, Emily Salzman and Paulina Salzman)

Cory Behren's 6th grade team placed 3rd in Service

Learning. (Cece Behrens, Alessandro Bressani, Quinlan Cote', Adrian Cuevas, Rylee Gregg, Luke Papa, Mia Sharrar and Elena Sullivan)

Kersten Borer's 6th grade team placed 5th in Feary Tales.

(Jenna Abbott, James Borer, Cassidy Lang, Daniel Osborn, Anna Preston and Jack Zenk)

Misty Banks Noon's 8th grade team placed 1st in Service

Learning and qualified for Global Finals in Knoxville, TN. The team also received a Special Award for their accomplishments over the past 5 years and a Torchbearer Award for their project. (Brayden Cote', PJ Mooney, Daniel Noon, Jolie Peal, Thomas Rusch and Avery Streeter)

We are so thankful to all of the team leaders for their time and energy commitment to our students, and the appraisers who dedicated their time and energy into these events.

At the time of his canonization, St. Pius X was called the “Saint of Our Times.” The Pius Spirit flowed from our patron saint and imbued the parish with an exceptional people-oriented focus. The Pius Spirit continues today. To honor and promote that spirit among the disciples in the Wednesday evening Religious Education Program, a “Spirit of Pius” award will be initiated in October where the catechists will issue the award to disciples who display one or more of these qualities of St. Pius X:

Generous – Pope Pius X gave generously of his time and

money to the poor.

Devoted – He advised all Catholics to receive Communion

frequently, and he lowered the age for reception of the

sacrament to seven.

Scholarly – Pope Pius X knew the importance of education,

and he was especially devoted to the faith formation of adults.

Caring – Regarding the social issues of the time, Pope Pius

X desired that the Church play a role in resolving those issues. He had a special place in his heart for the poor.

By following the example of parishioners, the disciples can come to know the Pius Spirit. The next generation needs to carry that banner into the future. Adult Faith Formation:

“Priest, Prophet & King” DVD series on Wednesday

evenings @ 6:40 in the MPR

Interested in a Bible study? Contact Heidi Leach at 402-

451-3312 or heidikleach@yahoo.com

Women’s Retreat Saturday, October 24th, 9 – noon with

Father Kevin Joyce

Religious Education Ministry Patty Griffith, Director

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 September 27th: St. Pius X Youth Group meets Sunday/today, September 27th following the 11:30 Mass. Our meeting will be about Pope Francis and his recent visit to the USA. Lunch is provided and all High School students are invited to attend. Prayer and Share Holders: THANKYOU to all of the parishioners and visitors who contributed to our fundraiser last weekend. We have a great start towards reaching our goal. If you are interested in helping us attend NCYC, we are still accepting Prayer and Shareholder sign ups. Contact the Youth Office for more info (402-558-8446 or janetd@stpiusxomaha.org)

High School Youth Ministry Janet Drvol, Director

LUNCH MENU: SEPT. 28 - OCT. 2

Monday: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Pickle Chips, Potato

Rounds, Fruit Choice

Tuesday: Hot Dog, Chips, Green Beans, Apple Crisp

Wednesday: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Cheese Roll, Salad,

Fruit Choice

Thursday: Chicken Nuggets, Bread & Butter, Baked

Beans, Fruit Choice

Friday: Crispito, Bread & Butter, Corn, Red Applesauce

Crew #2 has cafeteria duty this week.

OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS

Young Catholic Professionals would like to invite all young adults between the ages 21-40 to our Third Happy Hour event at Saints Pub + Patio, 120 S. 31st Ave., on Tuesday, September 29th, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. To learn more, please like our page at Facebook.com/YCPOmaha. Annulment seminar – October 8th, 2015 at St. Wenceslaus Church, Omaha NE, 6:30 p.m. Contact Kay Buhrman, at 402-551-9003, ext 1304 or email ekbuhrman@archomaha.org for more information or to register. The next Aquinas Forum, a Catholic lecture series for inquiring minds will be Tuesday, September 29th, 7:00 pm, at Gloria Deo, 13065 W. Center Rd. Fr. James Rafferty of the Institute for Priestly Formation, will present, "Living in Holy Wisdom: Discernment in Prayer." The Aquinas Forum at Gloria Deo is free and open to the public; free will offerings welcome. Jim and Maureen Otremba will present a retreat for married couples at St. Benedict Center, on October 24th - 25th, 2015. Whether you've been married 5 months or 50 years (or more!), your relationship will benefit from this retreat centered on

five practices that strengthen and enliven your sacramental relationship. Essential Pregnancy Services You-Nique Boutique will be Thursday, October 8th 4:00 to 8:00 pm at St. Leo’s Parish Center 102nd & Blondo Contemplative Prayer Retreat , October 16th - 18th, at St. Benedict Center, with Father Thomas Leitner, OSB. For more information call 402-352-8819 o r go on l i ne t o www.StBenedictCenter.com “Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward.” (Mark 9:41) Does your life reflect the life of Jesus? We tend to forget we were made in His image. When others see you, do they see the face of Jesus? When you l o o k a t o t h e r s , d o y o u see the face of Jesus in them? The Holy Name School annual Harvest Event will be held on Friday, October 2nd at the Truhlsen Event Center, Sorrell Building, UNMC Campus, 42nd & Emile. For information please contact Lauren Weeks, lweeks@hnschoolomaha.org, or 402-451-5403 ext. 108.

Monday, September 28

9:15am Tai Chi (PC)

6:00pm Bible Study (P1)

7:00pm RCIA (Library)

7:00pm 3rd Ministry Sess. [Lector] (LO)(C)

Tuesday, September 29

10:00am “Mary” Bible Study (P1)

3:30pm Drama Club (PC)

6:30pm AA (Sch. Cafeteria)

7:00pm St. Pius/St. Leo Pastoral Council &

Finance Committee (PC)

Wednesday, September 30

9:15am Tai Chi (PC)

6:30pm RE Class (School)

6:45pm DVD series “Priest, Prophet and

King" (Library)

Thursday, October 1

6:30pm Prayer Group (Church)

7:00pm Liturgy Core Team Meeting

Friday, October 2

7:30am Music Practice (PC)

10:30am Mass at Maplecrest

5:30pm Mass of Angels (C)

Saturday, October 3

Catholic Cemeteries Outreach at all Masses

Dusting Disciples Crew #7 - Bianchi

Women's Org. Wine Tasting

7:00am First Saturday Mass (Church)

7:30am Respect Life Meeting (Library)

2:00pm Wedding (Church)

Sunday, October 4

Catholic Cemeteries Outreach at all Masses

9:30am Sunday Preschool (Kindergarten

Rm. KB)

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Rosary: 6:30 am and 5:05 pm

Mon.-Fri., & 7:10 am Sun.

C.A.R.E. Sold after the weekend Masses,

and weekdays in the school and

parish offices.

THIS WEEK AT ST. PIUS

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 3-4

5:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

EMHC

G. Schimonitz M. Bieker J. Hoffman R. Hoffman M. Perrotto L. Douglas M. Vana

J. Nardini C. Nardini M. Hillier S. Hillier P. Potter T. Potter J. Klug

M. Dai M. Coyle D. Baye A. Oswald E. Borowiak K. Andreasen J. Kresl

M. Leick B. Lamoureux M. H. Lamoureux D. Mausbach J. Morrissey C. Morrissey M. Wessling

M. Donovan J. Schram N. Bock K. Martin K. Schinker M. Gasnick J. Brown

Greeter L. Ehlers V. Fugger K. Davis H. Griffith M. Donovan

Lector D. Niebling B. Kellen

R. Volkmer T. Strehle

B. Giles R. Pedersen

B. Lamoureux Joe Bataillon

P. Franks P. Dau

Server

H. Weber B. Gerards H. Johnson

S. Metcalf T. Metcalf T. Novotny

C. Freyermuth S. Loukota A. Chattin

F. Gautschi K. Dreher A. Bressani

J. Macias S. Tripp A. Tripp

CARE M. Jarzynka M. Novotny NOT FILLED J. & S. Cobb D. & M. Martins

Music TBA Alleluia Choir M.J. Bueltel Group

Maple Crest D. Ann Bayer, D. Bayer

In the dioceses of the United States, October is Respect Life month. St. Pius is hosting a number of events in conjunct ion with th i s nat ional observance. 40 Days for Life runs from September 23rd through November 1st. The St. Pius X designated prayer time is Wednesday from 5:00-6:00 pm at Planned Parenthood, 3105 N. 93rd St. Please prayerfully consider joining other parishioners for this prayerful, peaceful vigil to end

abortion. The Mass of the Angels, offered especially for those who have experienced the loss of a child, will be on Friday, October 2nd at 5:30 pm. Life Chain 2015 will be on October 4th, 2:00-3:00 pm (see flyer in the kiosk). Also our Respect Life committee will be sponsoring donut Sunday the weekend of October 3rd & 4th. Please plan to join us in the church foyer after Mass that weekend.

October is Respect Life Month

AROUND OUR PARISH

This weekend, Fr. Virgil Petermeier of the Crosier Fathers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will be visiting our parish. The worldwide Crosier Order is working to build new life in this war-torn country in central Africa. Please see the flyer in the kiosk for more information. St. Pius X Women’s Organization will host its annual Wine Tasting on Saturday, October 3rd from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This year it will be at the home of Jerry and Colleen Morrissey, 6031 Bridle Path. Come and enjoy wine and appetizers in the company of other parishioners. Bring your spouse, significant other, friends; all are welcome. Make a reservation by calling Donna at 402 677-5324. Pay at the door ($10). Directions to Morrissey’s: 402 554-1768 or cdmomaha@gmail.com St. Pius X / St. Leo School is participating in Younkers Community Day. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 11 and Saturday, November 14 at all Younkers locations. If you will be out of town, or want to miss the crowd that weekend, you can pre-shop and make your purchases in advance anytime between Thursday, November 5th through Tuesday, November 10th. With the purchase of your $5 booklet you will receive a 25% savings pass to use over and over. Spend $5, Get $10 All coupons can be used for pre-

sales St. Pius X / St. Leo School will receive 100% of the $5 ticket sales if purchased through SPSL. You can purchase your tickets in the school office during the school day or at the Parish office. Don’t forget to purchase Younkers C.A.R.E. (sold in $25 increments) from the school office or your parish. “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home” Thursday, October 8th, 7:00 pm in the Pius X Parish Center. Dr. Roger Bergman, Director of the Creighton University Peace and Justice Studies Program, will offer a presentation to acquaint listeners with the main themes of the encyclical, and encourage personal reading and group discussion of the encyclical. After the presentation, a weekly series will be offered for those who wish to gather to discuss the encyclical. For questions, call Rosie at 402-551-6394. What do bequests, life insurance gifts, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, life estate and lifetime giving have in common? They are ways to pass on your Catholic heritage, faith, and love through our Parish or School Endowment Funds. P lease prayer f u l l y con s ider remembering our School and/or Parish's Endowment Funds in your will or estate planning. Please contact Bob Nowaczyk, SPSL's Development Coordinator at 402-551-6667 for more information.

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 & 7 pm

Sundays 7:30, 9:30 and

11:30 am

Daily Masses: 7 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 - 9 pm in the

Parish Center. This class

is required for baptism.

Pre-registration is re-

quired 1 week in advance.

Call 402-558-1898.

RCIA: For those interested in

becoming a Catholic,

please call the parish

office.

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: 402-556-4350,

Irene Wolf

Bulletin Deadline: Two weeks in advance.

Bulletin e-mail: bulletin@stpiusxomaha.org

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Fiscal Year July1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 DONATIONS RECEIVED THE WEEKEND OF

Sep. 19/20

Our per Sunday goal is $19,962.00

Sunday Envelopes $12,045.50 Auto Ded-9/21/15 Contrib. $20,150.91 Children’s Collection $66.74 Plate Collection $1,024.39 Total Sunday Contribution $33,287.54 This Week’s Surplus $13,325.54

YTD Parish Stewardship $211,189.87 Budgeted YTD Stewardship $239,544.00 Parish Deficit YTD ($28,354.13)

This is week 12 of 52 weeks this fiscal year 2015-16.

Our Weekly Average YTD is $17,599.16

Thanks for your help!