1. Art and Diseño

A Dynamic, Welcoming, Faith Community Committed To
Inspiring & prayerful worship · Quality, lifelong, religious education for everyone
In the spirit of our Patron, loving service to those in need
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday: 8:15 am, 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am,
10:45 am, 5:00 pm
Weekdays: 6:45 am and 8:15 am
(Monday - Friday)
RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm
Sundays 10:00-10:30 am
PRIESTS:
Rev. Daniel J. Kampschneider
Pastor
Rev. Kevin Joyce
Associate Pastor
February 7 & 8, 2015
We celebrate as a Parish Family
the 17th Anniversary of the
Dedication of our Church this
weekend. We continue our ritual
of reverencing the altar after the
homily at all Masses in remembrance of the dedication of the
altar by Archbishop Elden Francis
Curtiss in 1998.
Pease see page six of the bulletin
for more information.
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St. Vincent de Paul Parish
PARISH NEWS
Monday, February 9
6:45 am † Georgia Fay
8:15 am † Francis Wilger
Tuesday, February 10
6:45 am † Mark Ferguson
8:15 am † Virginia Holoubek
Wednesday, February 11
6:45 am † Betty Jackson
8:15 am † Thomas Harn (K-8)
Thursday, February 12
6:45 am † Theresia Horrum
8:15 am † Dr. Chuck Rush
Friday, February 13
6:45 am In thanksgiving to Saints
Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
8:15 am † Lillian Sutton
Saturday, February 14
8:15 am † Peg Dineen
5:00 pm † John & Virginia Pichler
Sunday, February 15
7:30 am Our Parish Family
9:00 am † Earl Duignan
10:45 am † Bill Ramaekers
5:00 pm † Lorraine Bochinecek
ABIDE & PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION—All are invited to ABIDE a special hour of Eucharistic Adoration on Sunday, February
22nd at 7:00 pm with Praise and Worship music, a teaching from Fr. Kevin,
and time for personal prayer.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE PARISH
LENTEN MISSION - Discipleship: Carrying God’s Love into the World. This year’s
mission will be held March 9-11, Monday
through Wednesday, from
7:00 to 8:00 pm in Church. Our
presenter will be Deacon Mark Cesnik, OP from the Catherine of
Siena Institute. Rooted in Scripture and Church Teaching, Deacon
Mark presents Jesus’ invitation to discipleship in ways that are
personal, fresh, engaging, and often surprisingly amusing! Look
for additional details in upcoming bulletins and on the parish app.
WOMEN’S MORNING OF REFLECTION FOR LENT - JOURNEY TO
JOY—Journey to Joy is an invitation this Lent to travel more
intentionally as a Beloved child of God. Retreat leader and
spiritual director Margie Walker will guide us in this morning
of reflection on Saturday, February 28th from 9:00 am to
Noon in Hanneman Hall. Margie grew up overseas as one of 12
children and delights in the pilgrim path wherever she lands.
She jokes that she is a "gypsy for Jesus" and views accompanying others on their way as all privilege. Cost is $15 and includes a light breakfast.
Register by calling 402-493-1642 or emailing [email protected].
JOURNEY OF DISCIPLESHIP – MINISTRY GUIDE—You should have
received our Ministry Guide from Guide Book Publishing in the mail. Please
take time to pray and discern about your Time,
Talent and Treasure commitment for 2015.
Complete the Blue Sign up Form inserted in
the Guide and drop it in the weekend collection basket or mail to the parish office by February 28th. You may also complete the form
online by going to the parish website
(www.svdpomaha.org). Once there, click on
“Help Us! Complete Time/Talent Form” along
the right side of the page and follow the instructions. Thank you to all the parishioners
who have made a commitment for 2015 and
sent in your form! If you have questions,
please contact Wendy in the parish office at
[email protected] or Bob Verkuilen
at [email protected] or 402-4967988.
We will also have
a procession following
ABIDE
into the Blessed
Sacrament Chapel
for the start of our
newly organized
PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN—The Parents with Young Children
Perpetual Euchagroup is having a Valentine's Day Party on Saturday, February 14th at 9:30 am
ristic
Adoration.
in Hanneman Hall. We will have sugar cookie decorating, valentines, and
Welcome packets
games. To help us know how many children to expect
for adorers and
for the party, please RSVP to [email protected] or
substitutes can be picked up after Mass
join the event on our Facebook page: SVdP Omaha in the gathering space of church the
Parents with Young Children (PYC). We look forward
weekend of February 14 & 15. The
to seeing you there!
packets will have your names on them.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR
Do you remember receiving a wrapped Christmas gift when
you attended the Christmas Eve and Day Masses? 2,000 individually gift-wrapped books were given out to adults. We had
an anonymous donor pay for all the books with the hope that
this book would bring some people back to the Catholic
Church. The donor had his life changed when he read this
book: Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly.
Have you had a chance to read the book? Have you talked to anyone who has read
the book? For people who are reading the book, it is renewing their Catholic faith. It
has strongly impacted their spiritual lives. I want to share the story of a parish family member who had written to me recently about this book.
I gave the Rediscover Catholicism book by Matthew Kelly to my brother for his
birthday in November. While purchasing the book for him and reading the back
cover, I thought to myself that I really wanted to read the book too; but didn't give it
much thought after that. Imagine my surprise when on Christmas Day you announced to the parish that an anonymous donor wanted to give the book as a gift to
each parish family! I was thrilled!
That afternoon I saw my brother at our family Christmas gathering and told him
what happened at Mass that morning. I told him that I wanted him to let me know
when he started reading the book so that I could read it at the same time as
him. My brother lives 6 hours away in Illinois so we don't get to see each other very
often but talk on the phone on a weekly basis. I thought this would be a great way
for us to discuss and share our faith with each other. I also thought it would be cool
knowing that as I was reading it, he was too!
My brother and I discussed chapters 1-3 tonight over the phone for almost 40
minutes. We felt even in the first few chapters there was so much to this book already! We discussed many relevant points made in those first few chapters about
Jesus, faith, and Catholicism. We ended our phone call eager to continue reading
and discussing again this weekend. I feel I have already learned so much about
myself, my brother, our faith, God, and Catholicism in these first few chapters and it
has allowed for amazing conversations between my brother and I. I can't wait to
continue reading!
I would love for the anonymous donor to know how thankful our parish members
are for the gift of the book for Christmas. I would love for him or her to know what
a touching gesture and gift it has been to our parish members. This book has truly
blessed my brother, myself, and our faith!
Please let me know or tell others in the parish family what you have discovered with
this book. During Lent, Matthew Kelly is offering: Have you ever had a lifechanging Lent? You can sign-up to receive daily short videos and inspiration from
Matthew that explain the blessings of Catholicism. It’s simple and completely free
with the only cost is your commitment to live better each day this Lent. If you want
to sign up, go to http://dynamiccatholic.com/bestlentever/. Make Lent more special
than ever this year!
Fr. Dan Kampschneider
[email protected]
February 7 & 8, 2015
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Parish Office Phone: 402.496.7988
Priest House (Rectory):
402.498.8425
PRIESTS:
Rev. Daniel J. Kampschneider
Pastor
Rev. Kevin J. Joyce
Associate Pastor
DEACONS & WIVES:
Deacon Bill and Virginia Barnes
Deacon Richard and Janet Jizba
Deacon Jay and Mary Ann Reilly
PARISH STAFF:
Wendy Everson, Pastoral Minister
Jenni Vankat, Pastoral Minister
Kathy Mayer, Director of Worship
Bob Verkuilen, Development Director
Deacon Bob McClellan—Director
of Operations
Deacon Don Clausen—IT Director
SCHOOL:
Dr. Barbara Marchese, Principal
Phone: 492-2111
Web: www.svdp-school.org
RELIGIOUS FORMATION:
Vicki Smith, Director
Religious Education
Jenni Vankat, Dir. Adult Formation
Steve Nespor, Dir. Youth Ministry
Phone: 402.493.1642
BULLETIN DEADLINE:
Bulletin Editor: Kathy Wilhelm
Articles due by Noon on Monday
E-mail: [email protected]
PASTORAL COUNCIL:
Adam White, President
[email protected]
BAPTISMS:
Contact the Parish Office at
402.496.7988.
MARRIAGE:
Contact Parish Office at least 6
months in advance; at least 3 months
registration required before setting
date.
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PARISH NEWS
TOTUS TUUS ~ “TOTALLY YOURS” Totus Tuus
is a summer Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through
evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. Our week-long Parish Summer Catechetical Program assists parents and parishes in the
evangelizing and catechizing of their youth by supplementing the work they are already doing.
The structure, content, and enthusiasm of Totus Tuus is concerned not only with teaching the faith, but also igniting the hearts of the team members
and young people. The result has been the formation of young adults who
continue to dedicate themselves to the Church’s mission of evangelization. The Archdiocese of Omaha has a team of seminarians and Focus
volunteers who rotate to parishes who come in and facilitate the week.
The mission of Totus Tuus is to inspire in young people a true longing for
holiness, a deep desire for daily conversion, and openness to their vocation
by constantly challenging them to give themselves entirely to Christ
through Mary and by continually strengthening their prayer lives in imitation of Her.
THE FIVE MARKS OF TOTUS TUUS
1. Proclamation of the Gospel...to arouse faith.
2. Explanation...examination of the reasons for our beliefs.
3. Christian Witness...an experience of Christian living.
4. Celebration of the Sacraments...especially Holy Eucharist and Confession.
5. Active witness of the Missionary Nature of the Catholic Church.
Fall 2015—Grades 1-6 program runs Monday through Friday
from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm.
Fall 2015—Junior high and high school program runs Sunday
night through Thursday night from 7:00-9:00 pm.
Our parish will participate the week of June 7 through 12. More information will be coming, please watch the bulletin. Registration will begin
in April, stay tuned! This will be held in lieu of our customary Vacation Bible School week. Questions may be directed to the Religious Formation Office at 402.493.1642.
NEW! PARISH ROSARY FOR CANCER—Do you know someone with cancer? Have you often wondered how you can help
them? Prayer is an excellent way to help those you care about! Every
Sunday a Rosary will be led in Our Lady Chapel after the 10:45 am
Mass. We will pray together for all those affected by cancer: for
those with cancer, their caregivers, those recovering from cancer,
those in remission, those who have died, for the doctors and researchers fighting cancer. Everyone is welcome! There is no commitment to come each week. Extra rosaries will be available. Please join
us as we seek God's blessings for our friends and families touched by
cancer.
Wednesday, February 18th
Mass Times: 6:45 am, 8:15 am,
Noon, 4:45 pm and 6:30 pm.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR 8:15 ASH
WEDNESDAY MASS—Due to the high
volume of traffic for school drop off, the
main south entrance is EXIT ONLY from
7:30 to 8:00 am. If you arrive prior to
8:00 am you must stay in the traffic line
that is entering the lot from the east from
143rd Circle Drive. Thanks for helping us
be safe!
Parking for the 4:45 and the 6:30 pm
Ash Wednesday Masses is not allowed
on the east side of 143rd Ave Circle.
Additional parking is located in the parking stalls and basketball courts located on
the north side of the school.
FISH FRY FRIDAYS—The Knights of
Columbus would like to invite family and
friends to attend our Annual Fish Fry’s
beginning Friday, February, 20th and
running until Friday, March 27th.
These six Fridays are a great way for parishioners to gather for good food and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you
there!
February 7 & 8, 2015
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ADULT FORMATION
YOUNG ADULT WINTER STUDY – A QUICK
JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE—This eightpart video series, presented by Jeff Cavins, provides an
excellent introduction and overview of Scripture from
a Catholic perspective. The study begins on Sunday,
February 15 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Media Center. Cost is $18. For more information or to register,
contact Kurt Weidauer at [email protected].
MOTHERS IN FELLOWSHIP meets weekly on Mondays from 9 to
10:30 in the Family Room. Being a Mom is the most important mission you
will have! Join other mom’s for speakers, friendships and prayer. Contact
Angela Vogel, [email protected] or 651-3026 or Josie Weiland at [email protected] or 402-321-5452 to register or for more information.
Childcare is available. A recommended donation of $30 per semester helps
to cover childcare costs.
February Schedule:
Feb. 9 Meet Seminarian Joe Sund
Feb. 16 No Meeting (President's Day)
Feb. 23 Living Out God's Plan for your
Marriage w/ Kathy Jones
YOUTH MINISTRY
Our L.I.F.E. YOUTH GROUP Sunday, February 8 when we will gather in the SVdP Room at 6:00 pm for Prayer Stations – a very interactive
evening with several different prayer experiences for you to “test drive.”
Each mini-session will involve a brief description and then an opportunity
to enter into the form of prayer being explored. From the Five Finger
Prayer to a Guided Meditation you can find via your smartphone, there
will be a wide variety of styles to learn about and try out.
7TH AND 8TH GRADERS are invited to join our meeting on Sunday,
February 15 in Hanneman Hall. We need the bigger space to host our
Giant Games Night. Just like it sounds, an evening playing Giant Versions of popular games – Jenga with a tower made up of 2x4s, Pick Up
Sticks using 3 foot “sticks,” and many more. During the month of February, 8th graders are invited to join us for any or all of our Sunday Night
gatherings: Sunday, Feb. 8: Prayer Stations. Sunday, Feb. 15: Giant
Games Night. Sunday, Feb. 22: ABIDE. See the app or website for more
details.
SVdP YOUTH MINISTRY IS ON THE PARISH
APP. We are under the “Connect” button on the home
page. You can also find information on the Youth Ministry
Pages
on
the
parish
website
at
www.svdpomaha.org (hover over the Youth Ministry
tab)
PARISH NEWS
WHO ARE THE ST. VINCENT de
PAUL FAMILY CIRCLES? The Family Guild consists of groups with women
and couples that provide opportunities for
parishioners to get to know others in the
parish and serve in the church. Are you
or someone you know interested in fellowship with other St. Vincent parishioners? We would love for you to join
the Family Guild. Our groups include
couples, senior adult women, women
with young children, and women with
older children. Guilds meet on a monthly
basis. If you would like more information contact Jeanne Farner at [email protected].
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
AT SVdP
 CARING PART-TIME CUSTODIAN WANTED to join our dedicated
maintenance team. We will provide,
competitive wages (scaled to experience) and supportive work environment. Duties include: care of school
and church, mostly carpeted, flexible
after school/evening schedule about
20 hours a week. Apply to: Bob
McClellan, St. Vincent de Paul
Church, 14330 Eagle Run Dr. Omaha, NE 68164, or at [email protected]

CARING PART-TIME WEEKEND CUSTODIAN.—Duties include care for church restrooms on
weekends, set-up & takedown for
meetings, general care of the facility
indoors and out, light maintenance,
grounds care. Approximately 10
hours, some hours are flexible. Apply to: Bob McClellan, St. Vincent de
Paul Church, 14330 Eagle Run Dr.
Omaha, NE 68164, or at [email protected]
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PASTORAL MINISTRY
PARISHIONERS INTERESTED IN PLAYING
BRIDGE? St. Vincent de Paul couples bridge group
has an opening for subs for a Saturday night
group. Call Irene at 402.333.8678 if you can sub.
Currently, the group plays in their homes but we are looking for other
players to bring the bridge playing to the parish! Are you interested in
playing with this group (to include single players, too) at the parish on either Friday or Saturday evening or during the week? Contact Wendy at
the parish office 402.496.7988 x.239 or email [email protected]
and let us know you want this group to expand.
SAVE THE DATE – Tuesday, February
17th Noon until 2:00 pm “Fat Tuesday” celebration before Lent in the St. Vincent
Room! Potluck lunch, games, speaker and
Mardi Gras beads for everyone. King cake
will be served, too! Bring a dish to share.
Get ready for Lent and enjoy good friends,
fun and fellowship. Questions, contact Wendy in the parish office
402.496.7988 x.239 or [email protected].
PARISH NEWS
LENT REFLECTIONS on your smartphone. We will again be featuring
brief daily inspirational text messages for the season of Lent through our
@iPray text messages. Text @iPray (all one word) to 23559 to receive
these short daily reflections. @iPray goes year-round, but with a decidedly
Lenten theme from Ash Wednesday through Easter. Join the hundreds of
users already who get these daily 140 character texts sent at 7:30 am during the week and 10:30 am on weekends.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DIED,
AND ESPECIALLY FOR:
† John L. “Jack” Landen, stepfather of Kris Fischer
and grandfather of Carroll Hacker
† Tiffany Terry, parishioner
† Philip Miller, father-in-law of Jeanne Miller
† Daniel Johnston, son of George and Mary Jane and
father of Corey
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful
receive the mercy of God. Amen.
PARISH NEWS
ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION
OF OUR CHURCH—We celebrate as
a Parish Family the 17th Anniversary of
the Dedication of our Church! We
continue our ritual of reverencing the
altar by bowing, kissing or genuflecting
after the homily at all Masses in remembrance of the dedication of the
altar by Archbishop Elden Francis
Curtiss in 1998.
VOCATIONS
CRUCIFIX—Each
week, one family or individual in our
parish
receives
the
traveling
“Vocations Crucifix” to take home.
This weekend we thank the Jim & Sabrina Schalley family for accepting the
crucifix into their home. Parishioners
pray together for discernment of the
priesthood and religious life within
their own family and in
the family of St. Vincent de Paul Parish. If
you are interested in
receiving the Vocations Crucifix, please
call 402.496.7988.
THANK YOU—The Knights of Columbus would like to thank the parishioners of St. Vincent de Paul for their
generous donations to the One Rose,
One Life Campaign. We collected
$3,923.00, which will help fund the pro
-life activities sponsored by the Bishops’ Pastoral Plan in Nebraska, as well
as local crisis pregnancy centers and
the Pope Paul VI Institute. Thank you
for supporting the sanctity of all human
life.
HOUR OF ADORATION—It is important that we come together in prayer
to pray for peace within our hearts, the
hearts of our loved ones, and all hearts
throughout the world. Third Sunday
Adoration gives us the opportunity to
appeal to the Merciful Heart of Jesus,
trusting in His Love and care for us.
Plan to attend Holy Hour next Sunday,
February 15th at 3:00 pm in our
Church.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
17TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF THE CHURCH
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
EXPECTANT PARENT BLESSING-LC
PERPETUAL ADORATION SIGN-UP
9:00 am
Catechesis Good Shepherd –SR3/MR
9:00 am
Sunday School—MC/K1/K2/K3
10:00 am
Perpetual Adoration mtg—StV
10:00 am
Reconciliation—CH
11:45 am
Rosary—LC
12:00 Noon
Sports—MPR
12:00 Noon
Perpetual Adoration mtg—StV
12:15 pm
Baptism Service—CH
6:00 pm
Sr High LIFE—StV
6:00 pm
Jr. High Youth Night—HH
7:00 pm
YA Bible Study—MC
7:30 pm
Men’s Basketball—MPR
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
6:45 am
Mass—LC
8:15 am
Mass—CH
9:00 am
Mothers-in-Fellowship—StV/HH
3:10 pm
Sanctuary—StV/StL/CR
6:00/7:30 pm
Cub/Boy Scouts – HHc
7:00 pm
SPREE Kick Off Mtg—MC
7:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study—StL
7:00 pm
Seeking Truth—StV
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
6:45 am
Mass—LC
8:15 am
Mass—CH
7:15 am
Women of the Well—StV
10:00 am
Caregiver Solutions—StV
5:00 pm
Sports—MPR
7:00 pm
Inquiry Sessions—StV
7:00 pm
Development mtg—StL
7:00 pm
Knights of Columbus—HHc
7:00 pm
Lord Teach Me to Pray—L
7:00 pm
Fr. Barron Study—MC
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
6:45 am
Mass—LC
8:15 am
Mass – CH K-8
9:00 am
Men’s Prayer Group-StL
4:30/6:15 pm
Rel Ed Classes
7:30 pm
Adult Choir—CH
8:00 pm
Sports—MPR
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
6:45 am
Mass—LC
8:15 am
Mass—CH
9:15 am
Adult Bible Study—StV/CR
5:00 pm
Sports—MPR
6:00 pm
Heavenly Dusters #4—CH
7:00 pm
Perpetual Adoration mtg—MC
7:00 pm
RCIA—HHb/CH
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
6:45 am
Mass—LC
8:15 am
Mass—CH
9:15 am
Bible Timeline—StV
5:00 pm
Sports—MPR
SAURDAY, FEBRUARY14
6:15 am
That Man Is You—L
8:00 am
Sports—MPR
8:15 am
Mass/Rosary—CH
8:30 am
SVdP Society—StL
9:00 am
PYC Valentine’s party—HH
10:00 am
Rosary—LC
3:30 pm
Reconciliation—CH
ANNUAL APPEAL KICK-OFF
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SCHOOL NEWS
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 20152016—Registration for Kindergarten in St. Vincent
de Paul’s School for 2015-2016 has begun. The registration form and information will be available on
the school website www.svdp-school.org. If you
have any questions, please contact Dr. Barbara Marchese or Michele Madrigal in the school office at
402.492.2111.
SPRING TRACK REGISTRATION NOW
OPEN—Online registrations for Spring 2015 Track
are now being accepted. The online registration form
can be accessed by clicking on the Sports Registration link found on the school homepage. Boys and
girls in grades 6-8 are eligible to participate. Registration fees are $35.00 per participant;
fees may be paid online or via check. The registration deadline is March 4, 2015.
XIV ORDINARY SYNOD OF BISHOPS; LINEAMENTA QUESTIONNAIRE—Your feedback on
family life is necessary for the upcoming XIV Ordinary Synod of Bishops. If you would like to offer
input on the Fall Synod on the Family in Rome go to
the questionnaire go to:
https://adobeformscentral.com/?
f=DR1spMD1gJfKhj9tmUpiJQ#
You can complete all or part of it. Clergy are asked
to share this information with their parishioners in
order to receive responses that reflect the broad reality of the family life experience and outreach in the
archdiocese. Responses will be incorporated into an
executive summary for Archbishop Lucas to send to
the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
later this spring.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
DECLUTTER YOUR SPACE AND MIND FOR SPRING RENEWAL, Tuesday, February 10 from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. at Knowles Mercy Center, Waterloo. This year as you prepare for lent, get a little help with your renewal
from guest presenter Amy Tokos, a local certified professional organizer and family management expert with Freshly
Organized. Fee: $40 includes continental breakfast and lunch. For more information or to register, call 402-3594288 or email [email protected].
Next CATHOLIC PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS CLUB meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 12 from 11:30 am until
1:00 pm at Westside Community Center. Members are free and guests $20.00. Guest speaker is National Executive
Director of Boystown Fr. Steven Boes. Register or come check us out website:www.cpbcomaha.com
MEN’S LENTEN OVERNIGHT RETREAT, Friday, February 20 at 6 p.m. to Saturday, February 21 at 5:00 p.m.
at Knowles Mercy Center, Waterloo Open to men of all Christian faiths, this retreat provides opportunities for faith
sharing and prayer during the Lenten season. Guest facilitator is Fr. Kevin Schneider SJ, assistant director of spiritual
development at Creighton Prep. Fee: $95. For more information or to register, call 402-359-4288 or email
[email protected].
LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE
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February 7 & 8, 2015