st. wenceslaus
TRANSCRIPT
1
.
Daily Masses
Monday - Friday 6:45 AM
Monday - Saturday 8:30 AM
Monday - Thursday 5:30 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday - Thursday:
5:00pm until line ends
Saturday: 9:00am until line ends
3:30 to 4:45 PM
Catholic Church
Rev. Tom Bauwens, Pastor
Rev. Tim Podraza, Sr. Associate Pastor
Rev. Taylor Leffler, Associate Pastor
www.stwenceslaus.org
St. Wenceslaus
15353 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154
402-330-0304
Sunday Masses
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM
12:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Photo by Kirsten Wooten
August 29, 2021 ~ 22
nd
Sunday IN ORDINARY TIME
2
.
ST. WENCESLAUS MASS INTENTIONS, LITURGY CORNER & MINISTRY SCHEDULE OMAHA, NEBRASKA
MONDAY, August 30, 2021
6:45 AM †Rose M. Tworek
8:30 AM †Jeanne Burns
5:30 PM †Patty Babbel
TUESDAY, August 31, 2021
6:45 AM †Paul Korth
8:30 AM †Connie McNary
5:30 PM †Marcia Hustedt
WEDNESDAY, September 1, 2021
6:45 AM †Keith Faur
8:30 AM †Kathy Kresse (School Mass 5-8)
5:30 PM †Jerry Bosse
THURSDAY, September 2, 2021
6:45 AM †Sonny Herrero
8:30 AM †Helen O’Neill (School Mass 1-4)
5:30 PM †Patrick Kuhry
FRIDAY, September 3, 2021
6:45 AM †Josephine Bauer
8:30 AM †William “Bill” O’Neill, Jr.
SATURDAY, September 4, 2021
8:30 AM †Jerry Roe
5:00 PM †Marie Jacobi
SUNDAY, September 5, 2021
8:00 AM Int. of Joe and Shirly Hahn
10:00 AM Int. of Chuck Huetter
12:00 PM †Lucille Edmonds
5:30 PM Int. of Teresa Souchek
Ministry Schedule for September 4—5, 2021
Saturday, 5:00 PM PRIEST: Fr. Taylor
SAC: Judy Alley DEA : Bill Carter
EMHC: JoAnn Abt, Bob Dewhurst, Mindy Boone-Eggertsen, Staci
Mueller, Eric Mueller, Mike Dobel, Sue Dobel,
Edward Regan
LEC: Molly Plozay, Gary Batenhorst
SER : Tate Mueller, Luke Scott
HOS: David F. Haller, Nancy Jackson, Roger Kaczmarek, Nancy
Lee, Rich Lee, Ron Wootton
Sunday, 8:00 AM PRIEST: Fr. Taylor
SAC: Lori Kolasinski DEA: Joe Kulus
EMHC: John Fread, Myron Moore, Peggy Fread, Jane Carrothers
LEC: J.D. Koerner, Dave Meier
SER : Drew Balus, Leo Dustin
HOS: Dwain Wiegand, Carol Charvat, Frank Charvat, Elaine
Cockrell, Dawn McElligott, Damian Howard
Sunday, 10:00 AM PRIEST: Fr. Tom
SAC: Lisa Scherer DEA : Brad Schaefer
EMHC: Gina Bartlett, Randy Seggerman, Rita Bartlett, Emily Ptanik,
Ken Keefner, Mary Keefner, Jenny Moeller, Frannie Ferrer
LEC: Linda Vecchio, Patrick Brennan
SER : Mia Adamiak, Nora Coffey
HOS: Steve Bartlett, John Benson, Will Benson, Tim Glover,
Celine McHale, Jack McHale
Sunday, 12:00 PM PRIEST: Fr. Ron
SAC: Karen Stevens DEA : Mark Capoun
EMHC: Beth Gorup, Tony LaMar, Shirley Gouger, Amy Krance-Wendt
LEC: Dianna Beulke, Jeff Beulke
SER : Elliot LaMar, Emily Goehring
HOS: Rachel Goehring, Troy Estlund, James Griswa, Laurie Griswa,
Tom Hall, Sue Smith
Sunday, 5:30 PM PRIEST: Fr. Tim
SAC: Maureen Walters DEA : Jack Miller
EMHC: Cheri Walters, Edward Kolb, Lindsey Boone, Sandy Kolb
LEC: Nathan Haug, Eric Martin
SER : Charlie Kolb, George Kolb
HOS: Ernest Walters, Benjamin Rohling, Christina Rohling, Jane
Rohling, Karl Rohling, Thomas Rohling
HELP DECORATE OUR CHURCH!
We would like to have flowers in our
church throughout the year, and we
need YOUR help. If you would like to
make a donation in memory or in honor
of someone – minimum of $75.00 –
make your check payable to St. Wen-
ceslaus Church and send it to Cindy
Brown in the St. Wenceslaus Liturgy
Office, 15353 Pacific Street, 68154.
Be sure to enclose a note with the name of the person in
whose memory or honor the donation is made. These
flowers will be displayed on the shelf behind the ambo.
Thank you to Dorothy Tuma, who donated the funds for the
flowers by the statue of Mary on the Solemnity of the
Blessed Virgin Mary’s Assumption into Heaven on August
14/15. This donation was made in memory of Msgr.
James Cain.
3
.
ST. WENCESLAUS LITURGY WEEKLY REFLECTIONS AND A WORD FROM THE PASTOR AUGUST 29, 2021
REFLECTING ON THE SCRIPTURES
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Sunday readings: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8; James 1:17-
18, 21b-22, 27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Just Don’t Stand There
Some people like being a Christian more than act-
ing like one. They know the basic stories about Jesus—that
he was born in Bethlehem, that he was baptized by John,
fasted in the desert, gathered disciples, worked miracles,
taught with eloquence, was arrested, tried, crucified, died,
buried and was raised again. And that’s all important to
know. But then that’s it. They pick and choose from the
way Christians live. Worshiping on Sundays, serving oth-
ers, making peace, confessing sins, forgiving others, con-
tributing to charities, practicing morals, and learning more
about religion—well, maybe yes and maybe no. Calling
yourself a Christian is easier than acting like one.
But James is having none of that. The Letter of
James in the New Testament, which we hear from in to-
day’s second reading, takes a strong position about the im-
portance of acting, not just being. “Be doers of the word
and not hearers only,” James says. Otherwise, you delude
yourselves.
The Word of God comes to us in many ways—at
church, in private prayer, in spiritual conversation and in
the events of our daily lives. If we are alert to God’s pres-
ence, we will hear the Word. But God usually speaks in
order to get something done, and thus, God would like a
little action. Hearing the Word is good—a lot of people
don’t even take the time to do that. But acting on the
Word—that’s what makes pure religion. Lectionary Bulletin In-
serts: Reflections on the First and Second Readings, Year B © 2019 Archdiocese
of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved. Written by Paul
Turner. Lectionary for Mass © 2001, CCD.
I'm happy to have a
chance to write to
you all once again while Fr. Tom is on a
well-deserved vacation!
At the beginning of this new school year,
I've been spending a lot of time with young
people. Last week, we had the joy of seeing our nearly
900 St. Wenceslaus students together in our new church
for our first all-school Mass. I also have the privilege of
providing some regular pastoral support this year to the
over 700 students of Skutt Catholic High School, at the
request of Archbishop Lucas. I've had two all-school
Masses with them in the past week.
Young people are worth our spiritual investment. We
shouldn't allow ourselves to become hopeless with the
current state of the world and the rise of secularization.
Many of our students are already in love with Jesus
Christ! Personally, I am a product of a parish and school
community who chose to invest in my spiritual formation.
Besides my own Catholic education, I was tremendously
assisted by a group of adults who gave of themselves to
provide us with retreats, youth group nights, and faith-
filled social events. These opportunities made me face
the most important questions, even at 17 years old.
It's no secret that many of my fellow millennials have not
established or maintained a relationship with Jesus and
His Church. Not even a Catholic education and tens of
thousands of dollars of tuition can guarantee a student's
choice to practice the Catholic faith in adulthood. So what
are we to do? The situation is complex, and so the an-
swer is complex. But allow me to offer two simple recom-
mendations:
First of all, if you are a parent or grandparent who blames
yourself for your child's rejection of the faith, please stop.
Self-blame wastes too much energy. The "I should
have..." or "What if I would have..." questions lead us out
of reality, and turn us in on ourselves. Please stop blam-
ing yourself for the decisions of your children.
Secondly, trust the influence of your own authentic life of
faith. We don't just need teachers or arguments. We
need witnesses. We need parishioners who are in love
with Jesus, who have a daily, lived, personal relationship
with Him. Your witness will change hearts, so long as it is
authentic.
I offer my thanks to so many of you who offered your
support and donations to Fr. Vijay of the Pallottine Fathers
who visited us last weekend. Your generosity accumulat-
ed over $9,000 to be sent for the missionary work of the
Pallottine Fathers in India.
Peace,
Fr. Taylor
LITURGY CORNER The Letter of James
For six Sundays our second reading will be taken
from the Letter of James. This epistle (letter) is often re-
ferred to as the “catholic” Letter of James, with “catholic”
meaning “universal” – it was not written to any particular
person or community. The letter addresses many aspects of
faith and morals and calls upon the followers of Jesus to not
only have faith but good works as well. Later in the letter
we hear about the anointing of the sick.
The author of the letter simply calls himself,
“James, a slave of God and our Lord Jesus Christ." Jesus
had two apostles named James, but scripture scholars be-
lieve that it is unlikely that either of these wrote the letter.
Rather, some evidence points to James, the brother
(kinsman) of Jesus, to whom Jesus evidently had made a
special appearance after his resurrection. This James was
prominent among the disciples and became the first bishop
of Jerusalem.
A Word from Fr. Taylor�
4
.
ST. WENCESLAUS ADULT FAITH FORMATION OMAHA, NEBRASKA
There is a
story told
by Fr. An-
thony De
Mello, a Jesuit priest in India, about two
men discussing Mumbai (formerly known
as Bombay). The first man asks the second if he has ever
seen Mumbai and if so, to describe it. “Oh yes,” the sec-
ond man replies, “Mumbai is rectangular in shape, and
green with white letters.” “That is not Mumbai.” he is
told, “That is only the sign for Mumbai!”
That story came to mind as I reflected on today’s read-
ings. It sounds almost humorous that the second man
mistook the sign for Mumbai as the city itself. The only
way he would have made that mistake, I imagine, is that
he didn’t know what Mumbai was. It made me wonder if
the Pharisees and scribes really knew what faith was. It
seems they had mistaken the laws (outward signs of
faith) for their faith.
Are we that much different? Do we sometimes go
through the motions of our faith (i.e., reciting formulaic
prayers, showing up for Mass, reading the Bible) with-
out paying attention to our interior life? Do we run the
risk of the same misunderstandings of the Pharisees who
focused on the external practices of their faith without
examining their own hearts?
At some point in our spiritual lives, we must make the
journey from the head to the heart. At some point, we
need to stop confusing the practice of our faith with the
development of our relationship with God. They are con-
nected, but the practices only point us in the right direc-
tion to a deeper relationship. They are not in and of
themselves, the relationship.
In the letter from James we hear, “Be doers of the word
and not hearers only, deluding yourselves.” (Js 1:22)
What might this mean in the context of recognizing a
relationship with God? Maybe it means opening our-
selves up to the invitation to a genuine, personal rela-
tionship with God and not just hearing about it. When
we do, we may find that everything about our lives be-
comes richer and fuller---just as a city is to a mere sign-
post.
Christine Edmonds, Director
402-991-3425
SACRAMENTS
Baptism: Pre-baptism orientation session is required. Please
register for one session for the first baby to be baptized at St.
Wenceslaus. (Meets 2nd or 4th Mondays of every month). Call
402-330-0304 ext. 2200 to register.
Matrimony: Make arrangements at least 6 months in advance.
Call 402-330-0304 ext. 2200 for information.
Reconciliation: Monday through Thursday 5:00 until line ends,
Saturdays 9:00 AM until line ends and 3:30 to 4:45 PM or by
app’t.
September 11th & 12th
Find your “one thing”
at the fair!
Bet you a cookie you will
find something new!
You will “flip” over the
possibilities!
After all weekend Masses
The Season of Crea on is the annual Chris an celebra on
of prayer and ac on for our common home. Together, the
ecumenical family around the world unites to pray and
protect God’s crea on.�
�
The season starts 1 September, the World Day of Prayer
for the Care of Crea on, and ends 4 October, the Feast of
St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology beloved by
many Chris an denomina ons.�
�
You can learn more about the Season of Crea on at
h(ps://seasonofcrea on.org/�
5
.
ST. WENCESLAUS CHILDREN & YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT FAITH FORMATIONS AUGUST 29, 2021
Julie Lukasiewicz
Director of Children’s
Faith Formation
402-330-1889
Children’s
Faith
Formation
Welcome Families to a new year in Faith Formation!
To respect and care for the environment, the calendar and
Family Handbook were sent to families through email.
Hard copies are available upon request.
Remember: We will begin every session in the school
at 6:15 PM. Dismissal times and locations are the fol-
lowing:
• PreK–1st Grade at 7:25 from Cain Hall.
• 2nd-6th Grade will dismiss at 7:30 from Cain
Hall.
• 7th and 8th Grade will dismiss at 7:30 from the
main school entrance.
Please wear a mask when picking up children.
Thank you for your cooperation and
support with safety.
Olivier Coutant, Director
402-991-3429
A psalm of David.
Lord, who may abide in your tent?
Who may dwell on your holy mountain?
Whoever walks without blame,
doing what is right,
Speaking truth from the heart;
Who does not slander with his tongue,
does no harm to a friend,
never defames a neighbor;
Who disdains the wicked,
but honors those who fear the LORD;
Who keeps an oath despite the cost,
lends no money at interest,
accepts no bribe against the innocent.
Whoever acts like this
shall never be shaken.
Psalm 15 USCCB
6
.
ST. WENCESLAUS PASTORAL MINISTRY OMAHA, NEBRASKA
August Charity of the Month
Heart Ministry Center: The Heart Ministry Center started
nearly 40 ago in response to increased requests in the
north Omaha community seeking food, clothing, shelter,
and financial assistance. The Center has always aimed to
assist people needing life’s most basic necessities but has
expanded in recent years. The Center is now also provid-
ing free medical, dental, vision, mental health, and legal
services. The Center has a social work/case management
program and a Fresh Start job training and placement pro-
gram that supports people on their path toward self-
sufficiency. The Center has also opened a social enterprise
laundromat and provides free and reduced laundry for
struggling families with school-aged children. The Center’s
guiding motto is "Dignity For All."
In 2020, the Center distributed over 5 million pounds of food
to over 150,000 total clients, provided social work/case
management services to over 7,000 clients, distributed over
$750,000 in direct financial assistance in the form of rent
and utilities to those impacted by the pandemic, and medi-
cal/dental services for more than 1,000 people. Your mon-
etary donation placed in this month’s Charity of the Month
envelope will go to the Heart Ministry Center.
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Dahir at
[email protected] or 402-880-4746.
Our community thanks you and appreciates you!
The Human Needs Committee
Tai Chi
Moving for Better Balance Classes Coming Soon!
Free 12 Week Fall Session Classes starting in person
on September 8, 2021
Advanced Strength and Balance class (for those who have
taken a class before and are familiar with the 8 forms):
Wednesday 4:00 – 4:50 pm in Cain Hall (done in time to
attend 5:30 pm Mass).
Beginners/All levels Class (live with Zoom option)
Monday 11:00 – 1145 am in the Family Room (first class –
September 13, 2021).
This form of Tai Chi was devel-
oped by a team of researchers at
the Oregon Research Institute.
The program uses eight forms that
have been derived from the tradi-
tional 24-form Yang-style Tai Chi.
Taught by a certified instructor, this type of exercise has
many benefits, primarily prevention of falls using move-
ments that are biomechanically efficient, using the least
amount of effort and adapted to all fitness levels. Placing
weight on one foot at a time in a slightly flexed position
leads to greater strength in the lower extremities and im-
proved balance. Additionally, participants benefit with in-
creased relaxation, flexibility, social support and integration
of body, mind and spirit.
Please call Mary Stieren in Pastoral Ministry 402-697-7514
or email Joan at [email protected] with ques-
tions and to sign up. We will need your phone number and
email to communicate with you. Sign up will also be availa-
ble at Donut Sunday – September 12, 2021.
“Volunteer Nurse Ministry �
Caring Connec on”�
Nurse Ministry Volunteers are avail-
able to offer support, educa on and
service if you need help dealing with
a non�urgent medical issue.� Call 402�697�7514 and ask for
a nurse call and we will contact you by phone. �
From the Desk of the Volunteer Nurse
40 DAYS FOR LIFE COMING SOON!
The time for praying, fasting and prayerful vigil will be
September 22
nd
to October 31
st
. Information on St. Wen-
ceslaus' day to pray at Planned Parenthood will be coming
soon.
Since 40 Days for Life began, 19,198 lives have been saved
from abortion, 221 abortion workers have quit, 112 abortion
facilities have closed and over 1,000,000 individuals have
participated.
A baby is aborted every 34 seconds in the United States.
Consider signing up to pray at Planned Parenthood, at St.
Wenceslaus or at home to end the killing of human life in
the womb.
7
.
ST. WENCESLAUS SCHOOL NEWS & PARISH COMMUNITY NEWS AUGUST 29, 2021
ATTENTION SCHOOL FAMILIES!!!
Help us welcome our faithful to Mass! We are looking for
parishioners/families who are interested in helping us with
a bright smile and warm presence as parishioners go in
and out of Mass. You can take one weekend or sever-
al! We want anyone coming into our new church to feel
welcome and feel a part of our special community. Please
sign up using the sign up genius link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B44AEAF28ABF94
-welcome1
If you have any questions, please call Christine Edmonds
at 402-330-0304, ext 2225.
It’s almost time to begin another session
of the RCIA process at St. Wenceslaus!
If you have been thinking about becoming
a member of the Catholic Church, come
and join us! Our first night is Wednes-
day, September 1st, 6:30 to 8:30 PM in
the Community Room (located in the
School). We would like to journey with
you and answer any questions you may have.
If you would like more information, email Cindy Brown at
[email protected] or 402-330-1518.
We are excited to announce that the Prodigal Love Ministry
will be starting back up again on Tuesday, October 5
th
! Our
ministry is dedicated to praying for vocations, families and
our loved ones who have left the church. We will meet right
after the morning Mass (9:00am) on the first Tuesday of the
month. We will gather in the chapel for about 20 minutes of
guided prayers, quiet personal prayer and the Divine Mercy
Chaplet. Please come join your prayers with ours each
month!
Questions, contact Sue Ludvik, Mary Furey or Jill Lassek
8
.
ST. WENCESLAUS PARISH COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS, CONT’D OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Envelopes: $ 25,538.62
Children’s Envelopes: $ 13.25
Monthly ACH Tithing: $ 50,547.89
Year To Date Budget: $360,018.00
Year To Date Total: $390,310.36
Knights of Columbus Daily Bread Calendar
Thanks to all who purchased 2021 Calendar Club tickets.
Even with the difficult conditions due to Covid restrictions,
we were able to able to sell nearly as many tickets as the
previous years. Thank you for your support! Please
check the bulletin weekly for daily winners and all those
EXTRA prize winners. A check is mailed to each winner
at the end of the month in which they won. All previous
winners can be found on our website
(www.kofc10909.org).
You can find daily winners at www.kofc10909.org.
8-16-21 Maureen King
8-17-21 Brad Schaefer
8-18-21 Marie DeSimone
8-19-21 Julie Zoucha
8-20-21 Katie Claik
8-21-21 Claire Pelan
8-22-21 Kenzie Burke
8-23-21 David Phillips
8-24-21 Mary Clark
8-25-21 Fr. Tom
8-26-21 Anna Bleyhl
8-27-21 Janel Sueper
8-28-21 Mary Clark
8-29-21 Tim & Nancy Towey
On this Sunday, August 29th,� we are plan-
ning a ceremonial degree with registra on
and orienta on at 6:30PM and degrees at
7:00PM. This will be a:er the 5:30PM Mass.
We will meet in the new Church foyer. Wives
and friends are invited to join us for the orienta on and
the ceremonials. This degree is about 30 to 40 minutes.
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Knights of
Columbus should contact Rod Hofschulte at the email ad-
dress shown below.�
�
Next Sunday, September 5
th
we will have a Silver Rose
prayer service led by Fr. Taylor at 2:30pm in the church.
The Silver Rose program demonstrates the unity between
Knights in Canada, the United States and Mexico through a
series of prayer services promo ng the dignity of all hu-
man life and honoring our Lady. All parishioners and fami-
lies are invited to join us during this special prayer service.�
�
Sunday, September 12
th
we are serving pancakes during
the Parish Ministry Fair.��
�
Monday, September 13
th
is our monthly mee ng and an-
nual steak fry for members and anyone interested in join-
ing our council.�
�
Sunday, September 26
th
begins our scheduled pancake
breakfasts for the fall season. The Boy Scouts of St Wen-
ceslaus are our benefactors for this event. Come enjoy a
hot breakfast a:er the Masses on that day and help fund
Boy Scout ac vi es.�
�
Friday and Saturday, October 22
nd
and 23
rd
are the sched-
uled dates for our annual men's retreat at St. Benedict's
Retreat Center in Schuyler. Sign up online at
www. nyurl.com/2021stwmensretreat. Don't wait sign up
today, only so many rooms available.�
�
To join or receive informa�on about the Knights of Columbus.
please contact Rod Hofschulte at�[email protected]�or call
402�510�7250
Save the dates!
We are excited to begin meeting
in person again and want to see
you! Please “Save the Dates” listed below for upcoming
Guild social events. We will publish more details about each
event in the bulletins in the weeks prior to each date!
September 14, 2021 November 22, 2021
February 8, 2022 April 12, 2022
We Want You!!
The Guild offers a variety of service opportunities, social
events and other activities and we want you to get involved!
Visit our Sign Up Genius to see what might be of interest to
you! https://www.signupgenius.com/
go/10c0949a8aa2aab9-new1
Current Activities & Service Opportunities
Priest Meals - every Monday & Wednesday! Use the
link below to provide dinner for our priests one
night. http://www.signupgenius.com/
go/10c0949a8aa2aab9-priest1.
Want to keep “in the loop” with what’s happening with
the Guild?
Join our Facebook Private Group (The Guild @ St.
Wenceslaus Omaha)! This is our one-stop shop to
easily locate all SignUps, Events and Volunteer
Opportunities.
9
.
ST. WENCESLAUS OUR HISTORY, NEW PARISHIONERS, STEWARDSHIP & MISCELLANEOUS AUGUST 29, 2021
Readings for the Week of August 29, 2021
Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 [1a]/Jas 1:17-18,
21b-22, 27/Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18/Ps 96:1 and 3, 4-5, 11-12, 13
[13b]/Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [13]/Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday: Col 1:1-8/Ps 52:10, 11 [10]/Lk 4:38-44
Thursday: Col 1:9-14/Ps 98:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [2]/Lk 5:1-11
Friday: Col 1:15-20/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [2b]/Lk 5:33-39
Saturday: Col 1:21-23/Ps 54:3-4, 6 and 8 [6]/Lk 6:1-5
Next Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 [1b]/Jas 2:1-5/
Mk 7:31-37
Observances for the week of August 29, 2021
Sunday: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
Saturday: BVM
Next Sunday: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
©Liturgical Publications Inc.
TRAINING FOR NEW ALTAR SERVERS IS COMING!
If you are a 7
th
or 8
th
grade boy or girl (or
older) and wish to minister as a new altar
server for Sundays, holy days and special
liturgies here at St. Wenceslaus, please email
([email protected]) or call the Litur-
gy Office (402-330-1518) by Friday, September 10th to let
us know.
There are TWO TRAINING SESSIONS required for all
NEW servers. Please come for the first training session at
one of the following times: Monday, September 13
th
, 3:30-
4:15 PM (in Church) OR Tuesday, September 14
th
, 6:30-
7:15 PM (in Church). Each new server also needs to sign
up for a small group training session. New servers must
attend both a large group AND a small group session
Listed below are the scheduled dates and times for the
small group training. When you contact the Liturgy Office
to sign up, please tell us your first, second and third
choice from these times.
Times are assigned on a first come, first served basis:
Monday, September 20
th
~ 3:30-4:30 PM
6:30-7:30 PM
Tuesday, September 21
st
~ 3:30-4:30 PM
6:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, September 23
rd
~ 3:30-4:30 PM
6:30-7:30 PM
Monday, September 27
th
~ 3:30-4:30 PM
Tuesday, September 28
th
~ 3:30-4:30 PM
Thursday, September 30
th
~ 3:30-4:30 PM
Saturday, October 2
nd
~ 9:30-10:30 AM
MEETINGS FOR CURRENT SERVERS
All CURRENT servers who wish to continue ministering
must attend one of the following meetings: Monday, Sep-
tember 13
th
, 6:30-7:00 PM, OR Tuesday, September 14
th
,
3:30-4:00 PM. Both meetings will be in the Church.
Marriage Annulment Info Session
A marriage annulment info session will be held on Wednes-
day, September 15
th
from 6:30 - 8pm in the auditorium of
the Archdiocese of Omaha’s Office (2222 N. 111
th
St. in
Omaha). The marriage nullity case process will be ex-
plained and how to start it. You can attend in person or via
Zoom.
Registration is required. Please register via the web-
site: archomaha.org/annulment-seminar/. If unable to regis-
ter online, please call Tribunal Judge, Elizabeth Sondag, at
402-827-3737 to register.
Newly Registered St. Wenceslaus Parishioners
James, Danielle, Jules, James, Henry and Ellie Bemis�
�
Colton and Allison Clark�
�
Bob, Marie, Natalie and Grant Clemens�
�
Laurie Furlow�
�
Jared and Kathleen Holthaus�
�
Shay, Moe, Joseph, Bridget and Daniel Garvin�
�
Anna Marquard�
�
Mason Raburn�
�
Mark and Molly Rigatuso�
�
Pat and Su Ellen Rowan�
�
Shyanne Saladino�
�
Maggie Schneider�
�
Bryce and Brianna Schu)e�
10
.
ST. WENCESLAUS MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION OMAHA, NEBRASKA
MISSION STATEMENT: St. Wenceslaus Parish community seeks to continue the
mission of Jesus Christ by sharing the Good News of God’s unconditional love
through vibrant worship, life-long faith formation and opportunities for service.
Parish Council
Rita Bartlett, Barb Becker, Jeff Beulke, Jared Bolding,
Robin Cherek, Dawn Coury, Mike Currans, Mark Greenup,
Amy Masek, David Peters and Ryan Royse
PARISH DIRECTORY
Permanent Deacons
Mark Capoun 531-721-8468
Bill Carter 402-972-6073
Don Cowles (Retired)
Michael DeSelm 402-679-1268
Joe Kulus 402-333-8531
Jack Miller 402-215-4942
Brad Schaefer 402-333-4688
Parish Front Office
M.J. Greguska 402-330-0304 (ext.2200)
Parish Operations Office 402-991-3085
Amber Glasshoff, Director
Parish Finance Office 402-330-0304 (ext. 2237)
Ashley Glasshoff-Gaskill, Director
Parish Adult Faith Formation Office
Christine Edmonds, Director 402-991-3425
Parish Children’s Faith Formation Office 402-330-1889
Julie Lukasiewicz, Director 402-330-0304 (ext. 2216)
Nella Brown, Administrative Assistant 402-330-0304 (ext. 2215)
Parish Youth/Young Adult Office 402-991-3429
Olivier Coutant, Director
Parish Liturgy Office 402-330-1518
Cindy Brown, Director 402-330-0304 (ext. 2210)
Pam Lunbeck, Administrative Assistant 402-330-0304 (ext. 2230)
Parish Pastoral Ministry Office 402-697-7514
Mary Stieren, Director 402-330-0304 (ext. 2229)
Rose Berkey, Administrative Assistant 402-330-0304 (ext. 2238)
Parish Development Office 402-330-9620
Lisa Daub and Jill Rogers, Co-Directors
Laura Underwood, Development Associate 402-330-0304 (ext. 2212)
Parish School 402-330-4356
William Huben, Principal 402-991-3483
Michaela Goerke, Assistant Principal 402-330-4356
Amy Krance-Wendt, Assistant Principal 402-330-4356
Parish School Office Staff
Corey LeGrand, Administrative Assistant 402-330-4356
School Nurses
Sandy Kolb, Katie Kollars, Lora McMahon 402-330-4356
Extended Care Program 402-330-5297
Marion LaMontia, Co-Director
Kelli Kopecky, Co-Director
Cafeteria 402-330-3523
Debbie Stefanski, Director
Maintenance
Dan Naylon, Bob Murray, Larry Glasshoff 402-330-0304
HELP LINES
Alcoholics Anonymous 402-556-1880
Parish Support for Families of Alcoholics 402-689-1000
AL-ANON 402-553-5033
Sex Addicts Anonymous 402-573-6790
Domestic Violence 402-558-5700
Elizabeth Ministry 402-697-7514
Gamblers Anonymous 402-978-7557
Helping Hands 402-697-7514
Prayer Chain 402-679-1268
Project Rachel 402-398-5555
Youth Emergency Services 402-578-7233
BeFriender Ministry 402-697-7514
Caring For Others 402-697-7514
EPS 402-554-0121
Boys Town National Hotline 800-448-3000
Divorce Support Line 402-490-7976
Poison Center number 800-222-1222
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 -800-273-TALK (8255)
Parish Suicide Support 402-758-1350
For centuries, women have been PRAYING the SCRIPTURES. For over a dec-
ade, women at St. Wenceslaus have followed that same tradition.
COME! JOIN US!
COME PRAY THE SCRIPTURES WITH US.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES
Thursday mornings from 9:15-11:15
starting Thursday, September 9
th
Margie McMenamin Walker, a spiritual director, trained in Ignatian Spirituality facilitates
the group with a coterie of wise and wonderful women. Individually and communally,
through prayer and praise, song and story, with lectio and holy listening, journaling and
faith sharing participants find their interior life deepening as they also help grow the
Kingdom and build community.
COME explore the mysteries of our faith as we delve into
LITTLE LESSONS FROM THE MYSTICS
by Bob Burnham. Cost $15.00
For more info or to register: Margie Walker
402-933-0017 or [email protected].
Ready to take your pro-life passion to the next level? Consider attending
the Bishops’ Banquet and Conference on September 17th and 18th! You’ll
network with pro-lifers from across the state, find opportunities for volun-
teerism and involvement, learn state-of-the-art strategies, and more. Let us
lift you up with prayer, arm you with information on breaking pro-life issues,
and joyfully celebrate the Gospel of Life
with you! Free banquet childcare provid-
ed.
Visit www.NEcatholic.org to register and
learn more!
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com St. Wenceslaus, Omaha, NE B 4C 02-0250
Lakeside Pediatric Clinic
16929 Frances Street, Ste. 101
(402) 758-5125Dr. Charles Sprague,
Parishioner
*Car *Home *Health *Life
Steve Phillips Agent • Parishioner
15615 West Center Rd. • Omaha, NE 68130
OmahaOralSurgery.com Board Certified
Stephen A Coffey DDS
Parishioner
402-397-1205
13215 Birch Drive Suite 100
ATTORNEY AT LAW
CUSTODY • VISITATION • CHILD SUPPORT
DIVORCE • PATERNITY MODIFICATIONS
5822 S. 142nd St. • (402) 390-0123www.FathersRightsOmaha.com
DADS HAVE RIGHTS TOO!®
Ridgeview Dental
Dr. Candi Filbrandt402-884-8880 • 180th & Center
www.DrCandi.com
RobeRt M. Hogan, d.d.s.
697-0765West Pacific Dental Group
1201 S. 157th Street
7805 W. Center Road • 402-391-3900 heafeyheafey.com
Auto-Craft, Inc.“Complete State-of-the-Art Auto Repair”
13425 “C” Street 330-5670• Diagnostic • ignition • EnginEs • BrakEs
• FuEl injEction • automatic transmissions
Glen Boege - Parish Memberwww.autocraftomaha.com
Dr. Nick SteinauerOmaha OB-GYN Associates, P.C.
402-932-8020Natural Family Planning
Member FDIC GreatWesternBank.com
TRITZ PLUMBING INC. “Family Owned & Operated Since 1945”
894-0300www.tritz.com
4718 S. 135th St. • Omaha
Get to know your fellow parishioners: join one
or more Committees or ministries.
13467 Chandler Road, Omaha, NE 68138 402-891-6210 (Ext 31) Fax: 402-891-6221
www.paylessoffice.com
We create Happiness by Inspiring your Lifestyle in your home and Enhancing
business Environments. Responsibly
90th & L • 592-7072
15615 Pacific St. 933-5090
WEST
Matthew F. Dilisio, MDOrthopaedic Surgeon
Parishioner
NebraskaShoulder.com
St. Wenceslaus ParishionersKaren & Joe Gehrki - REALTORS®
402.598.4656Buying. Selling. Building. Relocating.
For Replacement Windows & Doors call for appt402.493.1350 • www.pellaomaha.com
Pella Windows & Doors of Omaha & Lincoln Greg Boulay, St. Wenceslaus
Tricia Hultgren, M.D., Parishioner Jill Nelson, M.D. Sara West, M.D. Lynn McLaughlin, PA-C, Parishioner Anthony Griess, M.D. Kendra Lesiak, M.D. Judy Wolpert, M.D. Kimberley Deats, PA-C Ashley Drake, M.D. Saundra Brennan, PA-C Julie Roubal, PA-C
www.OmahaDerm.com • 909 N. 96th Street, Suite 201 • Omaha, NE 68114 • (402) 330.4555
Bryan Hohenstein D.D.S. Matt Schieber D.D.S Rick Carstens D.D.S. Bryce Cushing D.D.S.
Amanda Snyder D.D.S.
180th & Harrison • 168th & Maple
Specialized Care For
Opening Late Summer 2021
402.991.65002941 S. 108th St.
www.hiphiphairay.com
Independent Living | Assisted Living Memory Support
1111 Sterling Ridge Drive Omaha, NE 68144
402-504-3111Heritage-Communities.com
BUG OUT PEST CONTROL Ants • Bedbugs • Mice Mosquitos • Roaches & More
Ken Fisher 402-680-2226
Make the rightROOFING | SIDING | GUTTERS
402.289.4316 Rooferees.com
call!
Contact Kjirsten Finnegan to place
an ad today! [email protected] or
(800) 950-9952 x2659
Meet Brian C. FitzpatrickSee how he can help you protect your family, home, cars and future. Call today.
Brian C. FitzpatrickParishioner11840 Nicholas St., Ste. 205Omaha | (402) 401-4894
Securities & services offered through FBL Marketing Services, LLC,+ 5400 University Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266, 877/860-2904, Member SIPC. Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company,+* Western Agricultural Insurance Company,+* Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company+*/West Des Moines, IA. +Affiliates. *Company providers of Farm Bureau Financial Services. M022M (10-18)
Brian C. Fitzpatrick Parishioner
11850 Nicholas St, Ste 230 Omaha | (402) 401-4894
MARY THOMMI, CRS, GRI, SRES, ePRO REALTOR® • Relocation Specialist
402-650-6940 • [email protected]
It ALL StArtS WIth US
402-339-1667www.actionbatteries.com
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com St. Wenceslaus, Omaha, NE A 4C 02-0250
Knights of Columbus Insurance
Kevin Weber, FICF, MDRT402-630-7877 cell
[email protected] www.nebraskakofcins.com
401(k) rollovers - IRA’s - Roth IRA’s - Whole Life Nursing Home Coverage - Disability Insurance
402-330-1690 Omaha • Denver • Grand Island • Lincoln • Sioux City • Sioux Falls
INVESTMENTS & RETIREMENT PLANNING
Cory Libis, CFP® Parishioner 402-939-3737
[email protected] offered through Securities America, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.
Millard Avenue
173rd & Center
Tax HelpO’Malley Financial Services
402-334-6708 11422 Miracle Hills Dr. Erin Anderson & Bridget Tynan
Parishioners
Est. 1969
PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Sebastian J. Troia, M.D. Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus
515 North 98th Street, Omaha, NE 68114 Telephone (402) 399-9400
Home 697-8127 • Fax (402) 399-8170 Office Hours By Appointment
Bill J. Altman - Parishioner of SVDPBill C. Altman - Parishioner of St. Wenceslaus
A Registered Investment Advisor
Financial, Retirement, Insurance,
& Estate Planning
402.557.6730www.paradvisor.com
THE PREMIERADVISORY GROUP, LLC
173rd & W. Center
402-758-1910
Sam Baratta Parishioner
[email protected] 402-758-8701 • WESTGATE.BANK
Dr. Christopher WolfeParishioner402-493-826613104 W Dodge Rd. • Omahawww.exclusivelyeyecare.com
RememberSt. Wenceslaus
In YourLast Will & Testament
402-592-5577 • www.homepride.net
Shops of Legacy 168th & Center
896-1246www.olympicpoolomaha.com
Restoring Function • Improving Lives
Thomas Brooks, MDPARISHIONER
(402) 413-5010InnovativePainNebraska.com
17030 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Building #2, Ste 202
James O’Brien DDS, Parishioner
SAFE, COMFORTABLE, PREDICTABLY SUCCESSFUL• Implant Rehabilitation of Your Smile • Dental Extractions • Complex Bone Grafting/Augmentations
5040 S. 153rd St, Omaha, NE (402) 934-8999 | OralSurgeryOmaha.com
Family owned Company Since 1997
A+ Rating with the BBBRoofing • Siding • Gutters
402-894-0999 www.andersonroofingne.com
JOHNSON HARDWARE CO.Integrated Systems Division
1201 Pacific St 402-444-1650
Parishioner
Omaha Family + Cosmetic
Dentist
(402) 393-440010110 Nicholas St
boldingdentistry.com
Ber nie DuDz insk i, DDs JorDan DuDz insk i, DDs Logan DuDz insk i, DDs CoLin DuDz insk i, DDs
ParishionersW W W.NIDEN T IS T RY.COM
3 loc a t ions : Village Pointe | 72nd and Grover | Marketplace (Co Bluffs)
Dr. Terry Bolamperti Dr. Talia Bolamperti-O’Malley
Dr. Robert O’Malley14801 W. Center Rd. 402-330-2007
Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care
402.979.1447 SSSomaha.com /Parish
COMPREHENSIVE SENIOR ADVISING & ADVOCACYVet Owned • Local • Family • Faith Based
EAT PIZZA. EARN POINTS.
DOWNLOAD OUR NEWORDERING APP TODAY
KATIE MCDONALDREALTOR®, PARISHIONER
402-850-6044WWW.NEXTHOMAHA.COM
SIGNATURE REAL ESTATE
The Rise of the Big Red!84th& Center • 171st & Center • 149th&Maple
Unmatched quality variety & service since 1995!
huskerhounds.com • 800-860-5844
You bring the potential. We’ll help you reach it.
Scan for current job listings and to apply.
You bring the potential. We’ll help you reach it.
Scan for current job listings and to apply.
You bring the potential. We’ll help you reach it.
Scan for current job listings and to apply.
You bring the potential. We’ll help you reach it.
Scan for current job listings and to apply.
QLIomaha.com