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Vol. 71 No.26                   SOLEMNITY OF STS. PETER AND PAUL                  June 29, 2008

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE:
MON    6:30    Margaret Suedkamp
    7:00    Int. Mary/Ralph Senzino
    8:15    Matthew Lemon
TUE    6:30    George Goodman
    7:00    Joseph/Theoda Bernadt
    8:15    Bernard Brugman
WED    6:30    Christopher Russell
    7:00    Children of Mike &
        Rosemary Clements
    8:15    Lvg. & Dec. Weisser
        Family
THU    6:30    Ruby A. Diehl
    7:00    Int. John Miller
    8:15    Neil Hams
FRI    6:30    Harvey Hunter
    7:00    Int. Terri Love
    8:15    Dr. Hubert Schneider
SAT    7:00    Int. Magnificat
    8:15    Ray Jensen
    4:00    Evelyn Costin
SUN    8:00    Earl Blommer
    10:00    Matthew Lemon
    12:00    For the People

ALTAR BOYS THIS WEEK: Mon-Fri: 6:30 a.m. & Sat. 4 p.m.: H. Nelson & S. Nauman; Mon-Sat: 8:15 a.m. & Sun. 8 a.m.: J. Hams & M. Sievert; Sun. 10 a.m.: B. Pavlovic & B. Love; Sun. 12 noon: M. Berrick & M. Eickhoff.

PERPETUAL ADORATION: Sun: 12 midnight, 2 a.m., 4 p.m.; Mon: 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 3 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 noon, Tue: 2 a.m.; Wed: 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Thu: 1 a.m., 2 a.m.; Fri: 12 midnight. Call Wally & Katy, 484-8607.

CATECHIZING IN A SECULAR WORLD: You are invited to “A Catechists’ Coffee” on Thur. July 10 at the Diocesan Retreat House, in Waverly, 1 – 4 p.m. There will be a presentation on the theme of our day, and an opportunity for reflection and prayer. Please RSVP 488-2040 and ask for Joan.
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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
SUN:    Mission Co-op Sunday
TUE:    Boys Choir Practice 9 a.m. Choir Loft.
            St. Teresa Devotions & Adoration 7 p.m.       
THU:    Marian Devotions 7 p.m.
FRI:    Rosary at abortion facility
        9:30 a.m.
            Holy Hour 7:15 p.m. PS.
SAT:    Lector/Acolyte Mtg. 7 a.m. Pink Sisters.
            First Saturday Devotions, 8:15 a.m.
            Boys Choir Practice 9 a.m.    Legion of Mary Mtg. 9 a.m.
SUN:    Homestead Harmonizers sing at 10 a.m. Mass.
 

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TITHE: For our 2007-2008 budget, ending June 30, 2008 we need each week a combined sum of plate and envelopes amounting to $18,600.00. Last week’s amounts were: Plate: $1,068.05; Envelopes: $15,242.48; E-Tithing:  $3,894.50. We were $1,653.08 over than our weekly goal. Congratulations! Please be generous in your tithing. Vigil Lights: $91.46; Children’s: $48.05.

FAMILIES NEEDED TO CLEAN GOD’S HOUSE: Thank you to the families who have been cleaning the church on a weekly, rotating basis. We are presently looking for several families to join this good work. It is an excellent way to teach children good stewardship of time and talent. With 4 workers, it takes 1½ to 2 hours to clean the church. Please call Msgr. Nemec if your family is interested in cleaning God’s house.

FIRST FRIDAY this Friday, July 4, confessions Thursday 4-5 p.m. & 6:30-7 p.m. Holy Hour at the Pink Sisters 7:15 p.m. The singing will be led by the seminarians.
 PLEASE PRAY for these members of our parish family who have been called to active duty: Christopher & Joshua Langdon, grandsons of Carol Langdon; Gary Murphy, nephew of Carol Holman;  Matthew Argenziano, great-nephew of Joe & Agnes Hanigan; Andy Soto; Kai Jordeth, grandson of Edward Jiracek; Raquel Sumner, sister of Angela Keogh; Jason Lanney; Michael Phillips, grandson of Charles Phillips; Daniel Williams, brother-in-law of Andrew & Erin Willis; Andrew Sorley, godson of Phillip & Anne McNeely; Jacob Wilmes, friend of Cece Kelley; Derek Sonder, nephew of Jean Ann VanAckeren; Lupe Stratman, sister-in-law of Charlie Stratman; Randy Eiacker, husband of John Gapp’s niece;  Joe Wade, grandson of Joe & Mary Wachter; Mike Deger and Mike Roscoe, friends of the Rawe family; Travis Peper; Jerry Pokorney, son of Marilyn Pokorney.

CHARITY & STEWARDSHIP APPEAL: Thank you to all who have responded so generously to the Charity and Stewardship Appeal.  We have $128,403.00 in pledges only $1,597.00 more to reach our goal of $130,000.00!

ST. TERESA’S KINDERGARTEN: If you have a child that you would like to register for kindergarten, please contact the school office at 477-3358 on Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Your child does need to turn 5 by October 15, 2008.

THE BISHOP’S LAY COMMITTEE for Vocations has asked that we pray for all the seminarians studying for our Diocese. This week we pray for Michael Zimmer.
THANK OUR CONGRESSMEN:  The National Committee for a Human Life Amendment (an arm of the Bishops’ Pro Life Office) reports that our entire Congressional delegation voted pro-life on every vote that was monitored by NCHLA in 2007.  It is very important that we communicate our thanks and support for their pro-life votes.  Please send an e-mail or letter to Sen. Chuck Hagel Chuck_Hagel@Hagel.senate.gov, 248 Russell Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510 and Sen. Ben Nelson, senator@bennelson.senate.gov, 720 Hart Bldg, Washington, D.C. 20510 and to Congressman _
(fill in blank with your Congressman’s name/address: Hon. Jeff Fortenberry, jeff.fortenberry@mail.house.gov, 1517 Longworth HOB, Wash, D.C. 20515, Hon. Lee Terry, talk2lee@mail.house.gov, 1524 Longworth HOB, Wash, D.C. 20515, Hon. Adrian Smith, http://www.house.gov/formadriansmith
/issues_subscribe.htm, 503 Cannon HOB, Wash D.C. 20515)

NEEDED: Nurse (RN or LPN) to volunteer for the “Leadership Camp” which is a Catholic boys camp held at Camp Kateri. July 16 – 19 or July 23 – 26. Contact Jodi Fischer, 525-5123, for details.

GIFT BEARERS: July 5-6: 4:00: John & Diane Huseman; 8:00: Merle & Donna Seeman; 10:00: Michael & Melissa Gengler; 12:00: Patrick & Lucy Langdon. Call Jan, 525-9131, to volunteer. We would like to add to the Saturday list.

STEWARDSHIP: Saints Peter and Paul worked tirelessly to spread the Gospel. Not all can be apostles, but we, too, must be good stewards of our vocations, using the gifts we’ve been given in the service of God’s kingdom.

EVENTS: Sacred Heart, Crete Hispanic Festival, Sat. June 28, noon to 8 p.m.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: 1) Cathedral School cafeteria is in need of workers in the 2008-09 school year. Call Debbie, 488-6985. 2) Pius X High School part-time (15 hours per week) support staff needed in the Guidance Office at Pius X High School,  with computer, organizational, and communication skills who is detail and accuracy-oriented.  Resume to Jan Frayser, Pius X High School, 6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 by July 18th, 2008. 3) Director of Alumni at Pius X High School   Prior computer database experience and working with volunteers preferred.  Candidate should be a practicing Catholic and possess strong writing, communi-cation and clerical skills. Please send resume to Father Jim Meysenburg, Superintendent, Pius X High School, 6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE  68510 by July 14.

SOCIAL JUSTICE SEMINAR: Opportunity.  Humanae Vitae: a Monumental Decision Revisited.  Beginning Tuesday, July 15, following 7:00 devotions, and for five successive Tuesdays (July 15 – August 19) in the Marian Room, six different clergy and lay experts will offer testimony and seminal instruction on six different facets (historical, theological, political, apologetic, personal/practical, and co-creative) of this short but powerful document.  There is no charge, but participants will be asked to convert what they learn into something spiritually useful, that can “affect their (our) work, prayer, or sacrifice.”  So download a copy of Humanae Vitae, dust off your “thinking cap,” and plan on attending all sessions to work toward your social justice lay degree with distinction.  Look for details and syllabus in next week’s bulletin.
LECTORS/ACOLYTES/EMES
/USHERS: Lectors: 4:00: M. Seeman; 8:00: Seib; 10:00: Keogh; 12:00: Cunningham. EMES: J. Johnson, L. Kohmetscher, T. Schafers, B. Swanson. Ushers: 4:00: O. Pape, K. Kaup, T. Tracy, R. Strunc; 8:00: M. Vestecka, M. Kreikemeier, W. Williams, K. Sanders; 10:00: J. Valenta, J. Hamersky, J. Skrdla, H. Schiefelbein; 12:00: M. Burbach, J. Sullivan, R. Hammack, J. Davis. Acolytes will be contacted.

ARE YOU A JUGGLER or a comedian? Are you a singer or pianist? Do you give piano or voice lessons? How about having your talent auctioned off to be a special guest at a birthday or anniversary party for the Silent Auction? Contact Donna Seeman, 484-8582.

NEWCOMERS: Karen Guevara and Julie Zimmerman. Welcome!

PRE-SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL COORDINATOR is needed. Please contact Msgr. Nemec, 477-3979, if interested.

THRIFT SHOP: 50% off all items in the “This & That” room (housewares & misc.) Sat. July 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Fri. July 4.

PLEASE PRAY for the repose of the soul of Irma Slezak, sister of Marilyn Harre, and aunt of Jan Swanson.

CHALLENGE yourself to get up and move toward your jewelry boxes and clean them out! You have been meaning to do this for years now, so, why not this summer? Please drop off your excess jewelry (that you no longer wear) at the rectory, or call Cyndi Vestecka, 489-4048 or 499-7443 for pick-up. Remember, new, old or broken jewelry is accepted for the ‘Glitter and Gold’ booth at the parish bazaar in November.