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October 10th, 2021
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
11802 Pacific St. Omaha, NE 68154
www.stroberts.com 402.333.8989
St. Robert Bellarmine PARISH MISSION
60 Minutes for Jesus
October 10 - 12, 2021
7:00pm - 8:00pm in Church
Scripture, Storytelling,
Laughter, and Praise
With Fr. Jim Sichko
Preacher, Evangelist,
Motivational Speaker, and
Missionary of Mercy!
Since 1982, the U. S. Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon School's Pro-
gram has honored America's most successful public and non- public elementary, middle,
and high schools. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes schools whose
students achieve at very high levels in all areas of learning.
On September 21, 2021, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized St.
Robert Bellarmine School as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2021. St. Robert Bel-
larmine School was one of the twenty-three private schools and 302 public schools to
receive this award. St. Robert Bellarmine School was also the only private school in Ne-
braska to receive the 2021 award.
To qualify to apply, our school presented documentation that our students’ standardized test scores were in the
top 15 percent of schools nationwide for all grade levels tested in the areas of reading and math. As a previous
recipient of the 2015 National Blue Ribbon Award, St. Robert Bellarmine School needed to exhibit exemplary
standards and outcomes in students’ learning, while offering an inclusive and diverse learning atmosphere.
This honor recognizes the inspiring example of teachers, staff, administrators, parents and families, and commu-
nity leaders working together through challenging circumstances to prepare our students to succeed in school. It
also shows the unwavering commitment to each child and innovations in teaching and learning that allows each
student to reach their full potential.
As a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School, we will continue to set high expectations and collaborate to meet all
needs of students- academic, social-emotional, and spiritual. We are grateful to be blessed with dedicated, pas-
sionate, and faith-filled educators and support staff who assisted in
achieving this level of excellence.
In November, Fr. Dave Reeson and St. Robert Bellarmine princi-
pal, Mrs. Jacqueline Reinhart, will attend the National Blue Rib-
bon ceremony to accept the award on behalf of St. Robert Bellar-
mine School.
PARISH OFFICE 2
11802 Pacific St., Omaha, NE 68154
402-333-8989 H !"#$! I&#'()*+,'&
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mon -Thurs
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Friday Priests Liturgy of Hours
Rev. Dave Reeson, Pastor Daily: 6:00 AM
PARISH OFFICE STAFF Rev. Mark McKercher, Associate Pastor
Pastoral Associate and RCIA Rev. Andy Alexander, S.J., Reconciliation
Debbie Marcil Weekend Celebrant Saturday: 4:00-5:30 PM &
Bible Study and Adult Ministry Rev. Rob Scheiblhofer, 7:30-8:30 PM
Deacon Michael Fletcher Weekend Celebrant Thursday:
Rev. Harold Buse, In Residence (Before First Fridays)
Parish Secretary
Barb Borgeson 4:30-5:30 PM, 7:00-8:00 PM
Deacons
Parish Receptionist & Bulletin Editor Michael Fletcher Baptisms
Mary Sanderson Joe Laird Sundays: 1:30 PM
Business & Financial Director Dick Petersen Make arrangements with
Chris Snere Parish Office 402-333-8989
Mass Schedule
Stewardship & Development Director
Saturday: 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM Marriages
and Foundation Executive Director
Sunday: 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, Date needs to be set at least
Kelly Vazquez
11:00 AM, 12:30 PM six months before the wedding.
Director of Worship and Music Daily: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM
Drew Neneman
Sick Calls
Room and Event Specialist Live Webcasts www.stroberts.com Communion Calls will be made
Dennis Podjenski Sunday Masses 9:30 AM, Daily 8:30 AM to those confined to home.
Rosary - Mon-Sat 8:09 AM, Sun 9:09 AM Please notify the parish office
EDUCATION CONTACTS of a serious illness and hospi-
Following Mass on:
SCHOOL 402-334-1929 tal confinement. Priests will
11900 Pacific Street Tuesday ~ Mary of Perpetual Help Novena
visit hospitalized parish mem-
Omaha, NE 68154 Friday ~ Parish Chaplet to Divine Mercy bers.
Principal Jacqueline Reinhart
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
402-333-1959
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11900 Pacific Street “Can you not watch with me for one hour?” (Matt 26:40) Adorers are needed!
Omaha, NE 68154
Please contact the Perpetual Adoration Captains if you can sign up for an hour.
Director Cheryl Erker
Sunday Joan Holtz jholtz6@cox.net 402-630-2702
REED FAMILY Monday Jenni & Dan Owens dowensfamily@gmail.com 402-330-1993
EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Tuesday Suzie Lawler suzielawler@cox.net 402-492-9749
402-885-8111 Wednesday Theresa Howell theresahowell@cox.net 402-334-9634
11910 Pacific Street Thursday Beth Jareske 2jareskes@cox.net 402-431-0505
Omaha, NE 68154 Friday Kate Brennan 402-333-6086
Director Jamie Flynn Saturday Jan Brannen jsb505@cox.net 402-334-9533
YOUTH MINISTRY AND
YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY
Lauren Mohatt Perpetual Adoration 24 hours in the Adoration Chapel
Bulletin Deadline: Nocturnal Adoration
Tuesday by 12:00 PM 10:00 PM-6:15 AM starting on Saturday, before the first Sunday of the month.
Send Items to: bulletins@stroberts.com Mary of Perpetual Help Novena Tuesday after the 8:30 AM Mass
& barbb@stroberts.com
Parish Registrations: Divine Mercy Fridays after 8:30 AM Mass
Register in Parish Office/stroberts.com Rosary Mon-Sat at 8:05 AM Sundays at 7:40 AM, 9:10 AM, 10:40 AM, 7:00 PM
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October 10, 2021
Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [14]/Heb 4:12-13/ Monday October 11th
Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 6:30 am† Helen Walsh Fr. Dave
Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/Lk 11:29-32 8:30 am† Jack Duffy Fr. Harry
Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [2a]/Lk 11:37-41 5:30 pm† Krissy Pritchard Kuklin Fr. Mark
Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9 [13]/Lk 11:42-46
Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [7]/Lk 11:47-54 Tuesday October 12th
Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [cf. 7]/Lk 12:1-7 6:30 am† Liz Marasco Fr. Rob
Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps 105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43 [8]/Lk 12:8-12 8:30 am St. Robert's Catholic Daughters
Next Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35- Living & Deceased Fr. Rob
45 or 10:42-4 Unit Mass
5:30 pm† John Talcott Fr. Harry
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Wednesday October 13th
Tom Selzle, Linda Wilson, Cynthia Dessel, Eric E., Mendy F., Kay C., Jan, Ed
Kacirek, Kay Chelberg, Evan K., J. Eastman, Candy Troia, Belinda Bauer, Don 6:30 am† Camilla Seminara Fr. Harry
Marasco, Joe M., Dolly J., Ellen B., Betty R., Ivo Suing, Joe Whitmore, Patrick 8:30 am† Daniel Rietz Fr. Mark
Mountjoy, Beth Woods, Mary H., Maureen M., Krista M., Kayla M., Colleen S., Unit Mass
Bette T., Whitney, Matt, Mary Jo Case, Rose, Lorraine Troupe, Dixie Bettini, 5:30 pm† Michael Daeges Fr. Mark
Shirley S., Duane Chamberlain, Dean, Barb Frans, William Freeman, Bob All-
gaier, Sheryl Howard, Mary Ann, Marion Lester, Shelly N., Charlotte, Dominic,
Thursday October 14th
Sean Dhaenens, Brian Finn, Jan Ohlinger, Emily McFarland, Nick Camero,
Daniel W., Vickie Beck, Nadine Peatrowsky, Larry R., Baby Brock, Charlotte, 6:30 am† Fr. Cliff Stevens Fr. Rob
Kimberly G., Dee Fell, Marty Kauphusman, Joe Gollobit, Bob & Carolyn 8:30 am† Joan Hautzinger Fr. Mark
Burns, Midge Stanley, Jennifer Campbell, J., Melissa, Maureen, Kelly, and eve- All School
ryone in need of our prayers. Call the Parish Office 402-333-8989 by Tuesday at 5:30 pm† Mark Treinen Fr. Mark
noon to place names on the prayer list for the following Sunday.
Friday October 15th
O0, D 1 &) ' 6:30 am† Deceased Members of the
Jostes Family Fr. Rob
Robert Vacek 8:30 am† Phyllis Comerford Fr. Harry
Gerald Van Gorp Unit Mass
5:30 pm† John T. Clark Fr. Mark
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Saturday October 16th
8:30 am Special Intention Fr. Harry
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:30 pm† James Merwald, Sr. Fr. Mark
Anniversary
Sunday October 17th
7:00 am† Fr. Robert Cameren Fr. Andy
8:00 am† Fr. Cliff Stevens Fr. Andy
9:30 am† Deceased Members Fr. Harry
Urban/Nekola Families
11:00 am† Christopher Laird &
Frank Dohn Fr. Mark
12:30 pm People of St. Robert's Fr. Mark
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Christ In Our Midst What is the St. Robert Bellarmine Young Adult Community? YAC is a group
with intentional foundations of fostering the Catholic faith and building commu-
The story of Jesus and the rich young man nity in young adult life. We are looking for passionate individuals to take on the
in the Gospel of Mark is a bit frightening. The role of YAC coordinators for this year! Email strobertsyac@gmail.com (cc lmo-
young man has come up to Jesus and asked hatt@stroberts.com). Thank you!
Him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit
eternal life?” Even though he had kept the
Commandments, Jesus tells him, “You are
lacking one thing. Go, sell what you have, and Y%&+- M#,#'+./
give to the poor and you will have treasure in
heaven; then come, follow me.” We immedi- We’re off to an amazing start this year with over 25 youth in attendance
each meeting! So far, we’ve gotten to know each other through ice break-
ately begin to worry: is Jesus asking this of me
ers, a photo scavenger hunt, life-size battleship, and volleyball. It’s not
too? Am I supposed to go and sell everything I
own? too late to join us! Grab a friend & come to a meeting (held each Wed. From
The rich young man had kept the Com-
7:30-9pm in the Community Rm. Open to all high schoolers!Follow us on FB
mandments from his youth, but that appar- (St. Robert Bellarmine-Youth) & Instagram (@srbyouth) for the latest!
ently was not enough. We’re not told exactly
what is lacking in young the man’s efforts but
the remedy is clear, “Go, sell what you R!"#$#%&' E(&)*+#%,
have…” Perhaps the issue was in how the
young man observed the Commandments. It October 13 & 20, Sacrament Prep Classes-School
is common to see the Commandments as October 26, 7th grade Confirmation Commitment Mass-Church
relating basically to external relationships. But October 27, 7th and 8th grades Confirmation Prep Class-School
Jesus looks at the heart and its essential char-
acter of charity. Could it be that what was November 3, Family Religious Education workshop-Mainelli Center
lacking in the rich young man was a true love November 9, 2nd grade First Reconciliation 7:00 pm-Church
of neighbor? Were his possessions, or at least Online registration is now open! https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/
his relationship to them, the reason he could Form/8850769a-9345-46bf-84a3-067dd9a6a21c
not love as a disciple of Jesus should love?
We offer family Religious Education and Sacrament Prep classes on Wednes-
Possessions consist of more than material days from 6:00-7:30pm. Mask required to enter/exit the building.
belongings. They are anything to which we
are inordinately attached: something that we Questions - email Cheryl Erker at cerker@stroberts.com
own, that we have earned, or that we are enti-
tled. They can be things we often take for
granted: a good education, intelligence, afflu-
ence, favorable upbringing, good health, so- Pictured at left - This week’s Saints in the Making
cial standing, and so on. What is important is Connor and Anna Martin
this: what is our attitude toward them? What is
our relationship to them? To which posses-
sions do we cling that prevent or mitigate love
of neighbor, and thus our growing as a disci-
ple of Jesus. We know about the rich young
man, but what about us? S)-%%" N!1'
We find the right relationship to our pos-
sessions when we place Christ Jesus in Cardinal Cruise was a big success!
their midst. Love God with our whole heart,
mind, and soul, and we will discover and know
exactly what we must do. Who we are and Fr. Dave helped make it extra fun and
what we own—becomes gratefully related to drove his car, the Volkswagen Thing!
love of neighbor in generosity and service.
Everything is gift, and for sharing with others It
is not either/or; it is Christ in our midst.
Possessions will fade—into the sands of
time, old age, or passing fancy. But hands
empty of attachments become both the happi-
est of hands and the most compassionate. PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE
Becoming a disciple of Jesus is not for the
faint of heart; but it is for the courageous and Please join us at St. Robert's for the 2021 Public Square Rosary Crusade on
for those eager to leave behind wrong-headed Sat., Oct. 16th, at 12:00 pm near the southwest entrance. Our nation is in great
affections. It is to embrace the joy and treas- need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We ask God to save Ameri-
ure of being a disciple of Jesus. ca through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. ?s - Robin 402-616-5620
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY See the back page for delicious details!
Join the St. Robert's Prayer Shawl Ministry on Tuesdays in Mtg.
Rm. 3 at 1:00 p.m. All levels of knitting & crocheting are wel-
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come. Parishioners, RCIA, St. Paul VI mothers, hospice, home-
The Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual Tootsie
less, & more receive our hand made items. If you know some-
one who’s going through rough times & want to give them a
Roll Drive October 16/17 following each Mass to collect do-
prayer shawl, or Have ?s, contact Rita Wolfe at 402-812-0016. nations for individuals with intellectual and physical disabili-
Donations are needed and can be left in or by the marked bas- ties. 100% of the donations are sent out to support many
ket in the left side of the coat closet. good causes in this arena, including Special Olympics and
the Nebraska Autism Center.
C,(2! 2 MEN’S BASKETBALL
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Join Circle 2 on Monday, October 11 , at 7:00 p.m. in Meet-
ing Room 3 for a fun Autumn project. Please check your Men of the parish over the age of 30 +/- are invited to
email for more information. Questions Cathy355@gmail.com join the Over-The-Hill Basketball League. Play will
start on November 14, 2021 with all games played on
Sunday evenings through the mid March. If you have
C,(2! 3 played in the past, you will be assigned a team. New play-
ers should contact Dan Owens at 402-330-1993 or dowens-
Been There Done That - Please join us at our next meeting family@gmail.com to sign up. Team rosters and schedules
on Thursday, October 14th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Mainelli Cen- will be posted at www.stroberts.com under Athletics/Men’s
ter. Come for fellowship and lots of fun! Any questions, call Basketball by November 7, 2021.
Kathryn 402-333-2871.
MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC! PAL BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Thank you to our St.
Robert School students PAL Basketball Tryouts for St. Roberts will take place
for singing at our recent on Sunday, October 17th at the times listed below. Enter
All School Mass. through the south entrance near the gyms for check-in.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your tryout time.
PAL basketball is open to girls and boys grades 3rd – 8th.
YOU MUST REGISTER ON THE SRB BASKETBALL
Your voices are so WEBSITE PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE TRYOUT
beautiful and always https://www.stroberts.com/parish-life/athletics/basketball
enhance our Liturgy! Please contact Matt West at 402-577-1155 with any ques-
tions.
3rd Gr Girls & Boys 12:00 – 1:00, 4th Gr Girls & Boys 1:15 –
NOW THAT’S TEAMWORK! 2:30, 5th Gr Girls & Boys 2:45 – 4:00, 6th Gr Girls & Boys
4:15 – 5:30, 7th Gr Girls & Boys 5:45 – 7:00, 8th Gr Girls &
Boys 7:15 – 8:30
BULLETIN DEADLINE
This is a friendly reminder that bulletin items are due by
Tuesday at noon for publication in the upcoming week-
end bulletin. Holidays may be earlier, so watch the bulletin
for earlier deadlines.
Send items to ~
Caught on camera: Fr. Harry and Fr. Dave push Fr. Dave’s Mary Sanderson, Bulletin Editor, at bulletins@stroberts.com
car when it had a dead battery. Good job, gentlemen! and barbb@stroberts.com.
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT P*'+%.*" M#,#'+./
All parishioners/parents who volunteer
with children in our parish or school are
RCIA 2021/2022
required by the Archdiocese of Omaha
to be Safe Environment Certified. Any- Classes have begun for our 2021-2022 Catechumens and Candidates! We
one not certified will NOT be able to will meet in Meeting Room 3, 10/13, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Our topic this week
volunteer at the parish or school. is the Incarnation, Life of Christ, and the Holy Spirit with Fr. Mark McKercher.
Upcoming scheduled trainings at St.
Robert Bellarmine – 10/20/21 – Stages of Salvation History and Covenant - Dcn. Michael Fletcher
10/27/21 – Scripture & Tradition, Catholic Bible, Divine Revelation – Fr. Andy
· Monday, November 15 - 4:00 p.m.
in Mainelli Center 11/3/21 – The Mass – Early History, Parts of the Mass – Fr. Dave
· Monday, December 6 – 4:00 p.m.
in the Mainelli Center Questions - contact Debbie Marcil at dmarcil@stroberts.com
· Monday, January 10, 2022 – 4:00
p.m. in the Mainelli Center
?s about the class or your certification
email Debbie dmarcil@stroberts.com
or call 402-333-8989.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
SOCIETY
In today’s Gospel, Jesus
says: “Go, sell what you
have, and give to the poor
and you will have treasure in
heaven; then, come follow me.”
Have you considered answering the
call to help serve the poor by joining
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
You may find it is an amazingly re-
warding adventure. Contact Randy
Lenhoff 402-677-1218.
Did you know that the Society now has
five stores throughout the metro area?
You can help SVdP help a neighbor in
need by donating your gently used
clothing and household goods. We are
especially in need of fall/winter clothing
and holiday items. 402-341-1688.
We are now collecting coats for our
annual COAT GIVE AWAY on OCTO-
BER 30. Many coats needed, espe-
cially for children and large sizes.
Gloves, scarves and hats also needed.
Thank you for thinking of others!
Check svdpomaha.com for more infor-
mation.
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Monday, October 11, 2021
St. Robert Bellarmine Weekly Offertory 10/3/2021
8:00 a.m. ELA event, CR
Budgeted for the week $ 46,959 1:00 p.m. Mah Jongg, MR3
Sunda y Envel opes Recei ved $ 43,548 1:00 p.m. Shirley’s Bible Study, MR1
On-l i ne Gi vi ng $ 9,688 6:00 p.m. PEO Meeting, CR
6:30 p.m. Grief Share, Mainelli Center
Weekly Variance positive or (negative) $ 6,277
7:00 p.m. Mission with Fr. Jim Sichko, CH
Budgeted Yea r-To-Da te (YTD) $ 559,226 7:00 p.m. Circle 2 Meeting, MR3
YTD Recei ved $ 603,895
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
YTD va ri a nce pos i tive or (nega tive) $ 44,669 8:30 a.m. Mater Filius Meeting, Conf. Rm.
9:00 a.m. Catholic Daughters, MR3
11:00 a.m. Legion of Mary, MR1
1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, MR3
4:30 p.m. Kindermusik, M1 & MR2
6:00 p.m. Team Omaha Taekwondo, WGYM
7:00 p.m. Mission with Fr. Jim Sichko, CH
7:00 p.m. Scout Troop 444, CR
7:00 p.m. Parents of Suicide, MR3
7:00 p.m. Siblings of Suicide, MR2
7:00 p.m. Total Ed Board, MR4
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
9:15 a.m. Kindermusik, MR1 & MR2
6:00 p.m. Religious Education
6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Mtg., MR4
6:30 p.m. RCIA, CH or MR3
Questions? Kelly Vazquez kellyvazquez@stroberts.com 6:30 p.m. Youth Group, CR
(Stewardship & Development) or Chris Snere (Business 7:30 p.m. Soccer Board Meeting, MR1
Office) business@stroberts.com, or call 402-333-8989.
Thursday, October 14, 2021
9:00 a.m. Bible Study, CR
9:30 a.m. Kindermusik, MR1 & MR2
CONSIDER ONLINE GIVING! 5:00 p.m. Kindermusik, MR1 & MR2
6:00 p.m. Team Omaha Taekwondo, WGYM
Tired of writing checks? Donate easily online through 7:00 p.m. Bible Study, CR
the Parish website https://www.stroberts.com/
7:30 p.m. AA Meeting, MR3
and click on the large green Online Giving button on the
right side of the home page. In a few easy steps you can Friday, October 15, 2021
set up automatic recurring contributions or make a one-time 9:00 a.m. Moms of Faith, MR3
donation to a special cause.
9:30 a.m. Kindermusik, MR2
Need help? Chris can do this for you! Please click on 7:30 p.m. Adult Volleyball, EGYM
the link and get this done now!
https://www.myowngiving.com/Default.aspx?cid=1100 Saturday, October 16, 2021
7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, CR & MR2
For more information, please contact Chris Snere at the
Parish Office ~ business@stroberts.com or 402-333-8989. 9:30 p.m. Kindermusik, MR2
12:00 p.m. Public Square Rosary crusade, SW side
2:00 p.m. O’Donnell Celebration of Life, Mainelli Center
SUNDAY ROSARY 3:00 p.m. Robotics, CAF
Join us each Sun. at 7:00 p.m. in the Prayer Garden to pray Sunday, October 17 , 2021
the rosary for restoration of Christian families, strengthening 11:00 a.m. Basketball Tryouts, WGYM & EGYM
of faith, our country, & for your own private intentions. 4:00 p.m. Lasagna Dinner, Mainelli Center
6:30 p.m. Football Meeting, MR3
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DAILY PRAYER THIS WEEK SAINT OF THE DAY
With Sunday's gospel fresh in our hearts, we St. John XXIII, Pope
can ask for the grace to not "go away sad," be- Nov. 25, 1881 - June 3, 1963
cause we had "many possessions." We are
encouraged to remember that "All things are Although few people had as great an impact
possible for God." on the 20th century as Pope John XXIII, he
avoided the limelight as much as possible.
All week long, the readings offer us so much Indeed, one writer has noted that his
about authenticity. Jesus invites us to simplicity. He wants to “ordinariness” seems one of his most re-
take us beyond obedience to the law or acts of piety. These markable qualities.
are not bad in themselves, but they can hold a particular
The firstborn son of a farming family in Sotto il Monte, near
vulnerability to in-authenticity or hypocrisy, unless they are
Bergamo in northern Italy, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was al-
rooted in deep reliance upon God and faith in Jesus as our
ways proud of his down-to-earth roots. In Bergamo’s diocesan
Savior. Mere cleanliness on the outside or placing burdens seminary, he joined the Secular Franciscan Order.
on people’s shoulders leaves us still far away from an expe-
rience of God's love that overflows into love and mercy for After his ordination in 1904, Fr. Roncalli returned to Rome for
others. canon law studies. He soon worked as his bishop’s secretary,
Church history teacher in the seminary, and as publisher of
This week, let's wake up each day and ask God for the the diocesan paper.
grace to be more authentic. While putting on our slippers,
standing next to the bed for just 30 seconds, let's give this His service as a stretcher-bearer for the Italian army during
special focus to our day. While washing up or getting World War I gave him a firsthand knowledge of war. In 1921,
dressed, on the way to work, while doing laundry or walking Fr. Roncalli was made national director in Italy of the Society
down the hall to a meeting, saying a brief grace before even for the Propagation of the Faith. He also found time to teach
a quick meal, we can remind ourselves of this desire in our patristics at a seminary in the Eternal City.
hearts. Choosing humility is simply choosing honesty in very In 1925, he became a papal diplomat, serving first in Bulgaria,
small ways. Throughout our days, each of us can find words then in Turkey, and finally in France. During World War II, he
to express to God our desire to be more honest and trans- became well acquainted with Orthodox Church leaders. With
parent with ourselves and with others. the help of Germany’s ambassador to Turkey, Archbishop
Roncalli helped save an estimated 24,000 Jewish people.
“Lord, let me be just who I am today. I know that in your
eyes I'm a loved sinner. In grateful humility, don't let me be Named a cardinal and appointed patriarch of Venice in 1953,
harsh or judgmental with my family, with friends or co- he was finally a residential bishop. A month short of entering
workers. Let me give up bragging, shading the truth, any his 78th year, Cardinal Roncalli was elected pope, taking the
kind of falsehood. I want to abstain today from even name John after his father and the two patrons of Rome’s ca-
thoughts that take me down a road of cheating on my rela- thedral, St. John Lateran. Pope John took his work very seri-
tionships, my commitments and my relationship with you.” ously but not himself. His wit soon became proverbial, and he
began meeting with political and religious leaders from around
This is all about focus and choosing to place our attention the world. In 1962, he was deeply involved in efforts to resolve
on our relationship with Jesus in the most ordinary moments the Cuban missile crisis.
of our day. As we end each day, we can give thanks that our
desire was given to us - that whenever we open our hearts, His most famous encyclicals were Mother and Teacher (1961)
our God is always there, ready to bless our desires. and Peace on Earth (1963). Pope John XXIII enlarged the
membership in the College of Cardinals and made it more in-
https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/ ternational. At his address at the opening of the Second Vati-
Prayer/B2-OT-28.html can Council, he criticized the “prophets of doom” who “in these
modern times see nothing but prevarication and ruin.” Pope
John XXIII set a tone for the Council when he said, “The
BLESSING FOR NEW MOMS Church has always opposed… errors. Nowadays, however,
the Spouse of Christ prefers to make use of the medicine of
mercy rather than that of severity.”
Blessing for expectant mothers and their families is next
Sunday, October 17th, after all Sunday Masses. Please feel On his deathbed, Pope John said: “It is not that the gospel has
free to come forward after Mass to receive the blessing. changed; it is that we have begun to understand it better.
Those who have lived as long as I have…were enabled to
compare different cultures and traditions, and know that the
NEW LIFE GROUP moment has come to discern the signs of the times, to seize
the opportunity and to look far ahead.”
Enjoy fellowship and food by dining with the New Life Group
on Sunday, October 17th, at Jericho’s Restaurant, 11732 W. “Good Pope John” died on June 3, 1963. St. John Paul II beat-
ified him in 2000, and Pope Francis canonized him in 2014.
Dodge Rd., at 5:00 p.m. We invite all widows and widowers
in the parish to join us. For reservations, contact Dorie at https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-
402-333-6127 or Sharon at 402-391-3259. xxiii9
Sunday Schedule PRO LIFE
Liturgical Ministers - www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/strobertsomaha
40 Days for Life Fall 2021 Campaign
Oct. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30p.m. runs September 22 through October
16/17 30th. Please join SRB parishioners on
Priest Fr. Mark Fr. Andy Fr. Andy Fr. Harry Fr. Mark Fr. Mark September 30th and October 27th to
pray for the unborn. The visible, public
Deacon D Petersen J Laird centerpiece of 40 Days for Life is a
focused, 40-day, non-stop, round-the-
Altar L Casey J VanMoorleghem J Luethje J Buckley T Forbes N Slater
Servers V Schneider
SVanMoorleghem clock prayer vigil outside a single
Vol needed Volunteers T Owens S Howell Volunteers
O Zachary-cr Planned Parenthood center or other
needed J Stefan-cr C Schneider needed
abortion facility in your community.
Lectors T Harmon Sub req D Brabec M Owens B Flynn Vol needed Sign up:
C Rygol R Pitner Vol needed https://www.signupgenius.com/
go/8050b49a5ae2a1-40days8 More
EMHC C Benson T Farmer L Bolding R Laird J Gilsdorf M Pavich info: ProlifeSRB@gmail.com
K Glidden K Magiera K Niemann A Mergen S Ramaekers M Sobczak
T Glidden J VanMoorleghem T Rieser G Schmidt T Thompson R Wolfe
A Tvrdy C Zuroske D Weiler M Tweedy S Wolf Vol needed
C%00&,#+/ I,2%
Ushers T McGuire M Thieman T Bartholet R Kuncl G Liebentritt R McWilliams ROSARY & MASS FOR VOCATIONS
Head Usher
Chris The Serra Club of West Omaha invites
Wheeler all the faithful to join us on Saturday,
Rosary (Glorious) October 16th, at St. Patrick Catholic
Church, 508 W. Angus Street, in
Gretna for a special Rosary for
EUCHARISITIC ADORATION TESTIMONIALS Vocations at 8:00 AM followed by a
Mass at 8:30 AM to honor and
“Eucharistic Adoration is the weekly silent retreat I need to escape to celebrate the women of consecrated
for mental, physical, and spiritual rejuvenation in the presence of the life in the Archdiocese of Omaha—all
LORD. sisters, nuns, and apostolic oblates.
All the faithful are welcome to join us!
Spending time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the greatest
action outside of Mass to intentionally seek and receive grace and For questions, contact us at
relationship with our Divine Master that we innately desire and search westomaha@serrainternational.org.
for.
Physically visiting Jesus leads to obtaining His healing, strength, and wisdom for
the journey ahead. I have never regretted spending an hour with our LORD!”
MOMS OF FAITH
Reflection by Kyle Uhing Calling all Moms! The fall session of Moms
of Faith has started! We meet on both
Thursdays and Fridays ( alternating weeks)
“Modern-day Calvary - The same Jesus who died on Calvary 2,000 years ago this year. Attend as you can. If you are a
to save us from our sins is the same Jesus present in the Adoration chapel. The mother of any age, please consider joining
same Jesus of the Gospels who gave the blind man his sight, who cured the para- us for prayer, fellowship, & fun, as we sup-
lytic, who opened the ears of the deaf man, is the same Jesus who waits silently port each other in our common vocation of
for you in the Eucharistic Adoration chapel, to heal you. motherhood. ?s contact Sarah Ryland 402-
926-6293 or srbmomsoffaith@gmail.com.
Each of us has struggles, hurts, difficult relationships, and areas of brokenness Children are welcome. Celebrating our 8th
that make life difficult. The God of the universe who is truly present in the Adora- year of MOF at St. Robert’s! 9:30-11:00am
tion chapel longs for you, today, to give Him time to begin this work of healing. Thurs, Oct 14- 963 Crestridge Rd
Friday, Oct 22- Community Room
Many times I think to myself, I don’t have time to stop in the Adoration chapel. But,
Thurs., Oct 28 - 963 Crestridge Rd
when I make the time, the strangest thing happens. The mysterious and loving
God somehow multiplies my time and I find that my day goes much more smooth-
ly and efficiently. I challenge you to give it a try and see what God does in your SECURITY PATROL
life.”
Reflection by Dr. Keith Jiron Help is always needed with our Parking
Lot Security Patrol for Sunday Masses.
Make a visit to our Adoration Chapel anytime or call an Adoration Captain if you
Please contact Tim Mohatt if you can
can sign up for an hour! (see p. 2)
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- St. Robert Bellarmine
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ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE UPCOMING JOB OPPORTUNITIES
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT/BOOKKEEPER
Part time position in St. Robert’s Parish Office. Assist Business/Financial Manager with accounts payable, bank
reconciliations, data entry, basic accounting duties. Knowledgeable in QuickBooks & Excel.
Interested? Questions? Contact Nancy Kuhl 402-330-4007 or nkuhl@cox.net
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Position reports to & supports the Director of Stewardship & Development. Knowledgeable in data entry, data-
base systems, graphics & design software. Assists in marketing campaigns, special events, donor recognition.
Interested? Questions? Contact Nancy Kuhl 402-330-4007 or nkuhl@cox.net
PARISH FINANCE AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
Works with the Pastor to plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of the Parish, overseeing multiple facets of
parish activities with an emphasis on Financial and Human Resource leadership. Provide guidance and financial
information to the various working committees of the Parish to assist them in ongoing decision making and strat-
egy for moving the Parish forward. Experienced in HR administration; Proficient in Financial Statement prepara-
tion & review, QuickBooks, MS Office, all areas of accounting & payroll. 3-5 Years similar experience required.
Interested? Questions? Contact Mike Price 402-210-7922 or mpjj55@gmail.com
LASAGNA DINNER NEXT SUNDAY! WITH APPRECIATION!
Join the Knights of Columbus for a Lasagna Dinner NEXT Thank you to all who volunteered
SUNDAY, October 17th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the for the first St. Robert Bellarmine
Mainelli Center. You may also pre-order half- or full-pans of Barn Raising. It was a huge suc-
lasagna by calling 402-640-3604 or using the links below. cess! Our St. Robert’s Campus
looks beautiful thanks to our fifty-
Lasagnas will be available for pick up October 16th evening five volunteers who helped on
and October 17th after Sunday Masses. We look forward to Sunday, September 26th. Pro-
serving you! jects tackled were:
For ordering half pans:
· Arboretum - trimming trees,
weeding, pruning, and hauling limbs to the dumpsters
· Campus grounds litter picked up - over 3 garbage bags
of litter collected
· Parking lot curb side mulch clean up and weeding
For ordering full pans:
· Parish meeting rooms and Mainelli Center cleaned and
vacuumed
· Rectory garage was organized and washed out
For ordering gluten-free half pans: We were done at 11:30am & enjoyed burgers and hotdogs
at our volunteer picnic. The day was a great way to help
practice good parish stewardship, and students were com-
pleted their volunteer hours needed for Confirmation or high
school. It was a great way to meet new parishioners, too.
More Barn Raising opportunities are coming in the near fu-
ture, so watch our website and bulletin!
Thank you again,
Kelly Vazquez, Director of Stewardship and DevelopmentYou can also read
