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St. Leo Catholic Church 1920 N. 102nd St. Omaha NE 68114 402.397.0407 www.stleo.net January 06 2 0 19 Pastor Fr. Craig Loecker Senior Associate Pastor Fr. Jerome Dillon Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00noon, 5:30pm St. Leo the Great Mission Statement Monday-Friday: 6:40am, 8:00am St. Pius X/St. Leo School 6905 Blondo Street 402.551.6667 Principal: Cory Sepich St. Leo the Great Parish is a faith-filled community dedicated to Offering inspiring & prayerful worship, Developing & maintaining quality, life-long religious education for everyone, Providing loving service to those in need, Celebrating the great events in our parish family.

Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:30pm and by appointment Weddings Contact church at least 6 months in advance Baptism -Next Baptism Class: January 13, 2019 9am-11:30am Pre-register for the Class by visiting www.stleo.net and downloading the form under the link Sacraments. -Next Baptism Mass: January 19 at 5:00pm Communion for Homebound Contact the parish office Parish Registration Stop by the parish office to fill out a registration form Deacon Community George & Sandy Knockenhauer Jim Shipman Trung & Hanh Nguyen Norm & Joyce Tierney Kevin & Jen Fuller Parish Staff Betsy Bridgeford, Business Manager Janet Drvol, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries Jennifer Fuller, Director of Religious Education Drew Neneman, Director of Liturgy & Music Sr. Ann Marie Petrylka, Pastoral Minister Mike Short, Custodian/Maintenance Dina Turco, Parish Secretary Parish Council Janelle Schuttler, President Maureen Dellamano, Vice President Ron Glinka, Treasurer Betsy From, Secretary A Note from Fr. Craig Dear Parishioners, Today s feast day is the Epiphany. Our catechism says, The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Savior of the world. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men from the East. In the Magi, representatives of the neighboring pagan religions, the Gospel sees the first-fruits of the nations, who welcome the good news of salvation through the Incarnation. The magi s coming to Bethlehem in order to pay homage to the king of the Jews shows that they seek in Israel, in the messianic light of the Star of David, the one who will be king of the nations. (#528) Today the second collection is for the seminarian fund. This fund helps educate our seminarians. We have over 25 seminarians and the cost for tuition, room & board is over $ 1 million. The best way to help promote vocations is to encourage our young people to consider a life as a priest, brother or sister. So if you know of someone that would make a good priest or sister, ask them to think about it. It would be great if St. Leo s would have someone in the seminary or convent. Father Dillon will be leaving on retreat this week and also spend some time in Florida. He will return in a few weeks. Mike Short will be having surgery mid January and will be out of commission for 4-6 weeks. I am looking to put together a team of volunteers who can clean bathrooms for us twice a week. If you would like to be added to the rotation, please call the office. Have a great week! Fr. Craig Epiphany The arrival of the Magi to honor Jesus is a tradition celebrated this day. It is also a day to bless our homes by marking the entrance to our houses with chalk. Gather everyone outside the front door, and offer this prayer: Let us bless our home and pray that all will be welcome here. Let this door be an entry for the blessings of God. Let this door be a gateway of God s blessings to the world. Members of the household take turns inscribing 20 + C + M + B 19 over the top of the door. C, M, and B are the initials of the name for the Magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. Then finish the prayer with Christ taught us to call upon the Father, and so we pray: Our Father. 02 l St. Leo Catholic Church

Chili Cook-off January 27, 2019 at St. Leo Think you make the best chili in town? Enter the St. Leo Chili Cook-off (sponsored by Connections Youth Ministry) for inter-parish bragging rights! All parishioners and parish groups are invited to enter. Entrees will be given table space to decorate and provide their best chili! Prizes will be awarded for best chili popular vote, best table decorations popular vote, and best chili judges vote. Participation fee is $15 by January 21. Not a cook? Come join us to try the various pots of chili and vote on your favorite! Tickets can be purchased through the St. Leo Youth Office at $5/person or $20 for a family (four or more). Mark Your Calendars! St. Leo Women s Retreat: March 9, 2019 St. Leo Men s Retreat: March 30, 2019 More details to follow. Isn't God amazing? He made all the stars and planets to move, so every night the sky looks a little different. When God created the world, he planned exactly when the wise men would see the star. He wanted them to find Jesus. Liturgical Publications Inc In Loving Memory Please remember in your prayers those who have been born into eternal life, especially Phyllis Langenfeld, wife of Mike Langenfeld. May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. St. Leo Prayer Line Call the following with prayer requests: Jane M. (9am-5pm) 391-8826 Jeanne S. (5pm-9pm) 493-0145 The Parish Office (9am-5pm) 397-0407 OR You can enter your petitions in the book located in the Commons. Omaha, NE l 03

Connections High School Ministry Religious Formation Welcome 2019! So many things to look forward to this new year... Wednesday, January 2nd, NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. Happy New Year! Make a Connection! Connections is a weekly gathering for all High School Students. It is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about our faith, discuss relevant issues, and have fun, too! All are welcome! For info: contact Janet at janet@stleo.net or 397-0407. Connections January 6 St. Leo Connections resumes our second semester meetings this Sunday! We will celebrate Epiphany together with dinner, games, and community! Connections January 13 Girl/Guy Talk Rescheduled Due to inclement weather, we had to reschedule our girl and guy talk. Join us next week for special guests Tom and Rebecca Murray! They will lead special discussions for guys and gals. Join us for an engaging, interactive, and informative evening. Junior High Youth Group St. Leo and St. Pius are starting a Junior High Youth Group! All junior high students both parishes SPSL, Home School, and Religious Education are invited to join! Our kick-off is January 20th, 1-3 pm at St. Pius X parish Center. Contact Janet for more information. Upcoming Events January 20: Junior High Rally January 20: Bowling at The Mark January 27: Chili Cook-Off Catechists, don't forget SPARK, featuring The Religious Teacher Jared Dees. We will meet the second Wednesday of 2019 from 6:00-8:30pm with catechists from across the diocese for training, information gathering and networking her at St. Leo. See you on January 9th! Religious Education gatherings will resume on Wednesday, January 16th at 4:30 & 6:00 pm. Seventh grade parents and youth who will be celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation this year, we will meet on Thursday, January 17th for an informational meeting and commissioning ceremony from 7:00-8:00 pm. Please bring the Baptismal Information half-sheet you received in the mail. If you have any questions call Jen, 402-397-0407 or email jen@stleo.net. AND finally, WE ARE FAMILY family night for all Religious Education families. Join us during your gathering time for a celebration of family, Wednesday, January 30th. Bring a dozen cookies, treats of healthy snacks to share. Here's to a wonderful 2019! More Connections News Chili Cook-off Think you make the best chili in town? Enter the St. Leo Chili Cook-off (sponsored by Connections Youth Ministry) for inter-parish bragging rights! All parishioners and parish groups are invited to enter. Entrees will be given table space to decorate and provide their best chili! Prizes will be awarded for best chili popular vote, best table decorations popular vote, and best chili judges vote. Participation fee is $15 by January 21. Not a cook? Come join us to try the various pots of chili and vote on your favorite! Tickets can be purchased through the St. Leo Youth Office at $5/ person or $20 for a family (four or more). The Mark Bowling and More: January 20th Connections will join other Omaha-area parishes for our Annual trip to The Mark on January 20th! Bowling, laser tag, pizza, and more are included. Forms are due January 14 and can be found by W2 or on the webpage. 04 l St. Leo Catholic Church

St. Leo Social Ministry Team is featuring Immigration as our topic for 2019 We invite you to two special events to be held during January and February. We also welcome everyone to join our committee. Sunday, January 20 11:00am-12:00pm Immigration Information Session Guest Speakers: Kelly Orbik Creighton Center for Service and Justice Jeanne Schuler Creighton Philosophy Professor Paul Stultz Retired Immigration Lawyer TPS and or DACA Recipient Coffee and Muffins Will Be Served Saturday, February 2 6:00pm-9:00pm Cultural Diversity Night SHARE YOUR CULTURE Ethnic Dress Encouraged Favorite Foods to Share Music and dance Family Friendly Guests Welcome Help Us Plan the Evening! Join us on Monday, January 7 at 6:00pm at St. Leo. Soup supper provided A star burned in the sky more brightly than all the others; its light was indescribable, its newness marvelous, and all the other stars, along with the sun and the moon, formed a chorus around this star, the light of which reached farther than that of any other...then all magic was destroyed and every bond wrought by wickedness was broken, and the ancient kingdom was razed. When God appeared in human form to bring the newness of eternal life, his counsel began to be fulfilled. -Ignatius of Antioch Readings for the Week of January 6, 2019 Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 4:6/Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a [8ab]/Mt 4:12-17, Tuesday: 23-25 1 Jn 4:7-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8 [cf. 11]/Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: Friday: Saturday: 1 Jn 4:19 5:4/Ps 72:1-2, 14 and 15bc, 17 [cf. 11]/ Lk 4:14-22a 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a]/Lk 5:12-16 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 3:22-30 Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30 [1]/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 LPi Omaha, NE l 05

Good News from St. Pius X/St. Leo School "St. Pius X / St. Leo School is a diverse community forming students in the Catholic faith to excel in academics and service to others." St. Pius X/St. Leo School Hello St. Pius X / St. Leo Community members, Happy New Year! Last week we were excited to let you know that we will be having our Pre -Kindergarten Round-Up for 3 and 4 year olds and our Kindergarten Round-Up on Saturday, February 2, 2018 at our school. We will be sharing more information on start times in the coming weeks about both Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Round-Ups. In last week s bulletin, shared some great responses to some questions from our Kindergarten students and teachers. This week, we are excited to share the responses from our Pre-Kindergarten students and teachers. Enjoy and we hope to see you at the Round-Ups! What is your favorite part of Pre-K?: I love all my friends Liliah; I love to play in the kitchen. It s a gingerbread bakery now. People order from us. Then we have to make them food. - Colbie What do you learn?: Colors, numbers, shapes Scarlet; Sometimes we learn about a lot - Cooper What is your favorite part about your teacher?: I love playing crafts with my teacher. I love my teacher because she tells us to do crafts and we like doing them Cooper; I just love them. Liliah; I love my teachers because I can write notes for them. They do things for us at school like pick out snacks, tell us where to go, read us stories- Colbie; I love my teachers because they give us projects. - Scarlet If you have children in grades Pre-Kindergarten (3-year-old and 4-year-old programs) to Grade 8 that you are thinking about sending to our school for this school year, please call our school office at 402-551-6667 to set up a time to come and visit, and, then enroll your child/ ren when you decide to come to our school. We are blessed that our grades are filling up, but would love for you and your family to join our school family this year! What is your favorite part about being a pre-k or kindergarten teacher?: Being a pre-k teacher is enjoyable because each day brings a new adventure and I get to help them develop a love for learning. Mrs. Galvan; What's not to love about being a Pre-K teacher? My day is surrounded by hugs, high 5's, waves, smiles, giggles, laughs and many memorable, happy moments! Each and every day is exciting when you're 3, 4 or a 5 year old, which gets me excited, too! Mrs. Sahm What is your favorite class, subject, or unit, etc. to teach?: I have enjoyed our gingerbread week. We read many versions of gingerbread stories. We also had an adventurous gingerbread hunt! Mrs. Galvan; I love every theme I teach as it's so brand new to the kids. My favorite parts are integrating music, literacy, math, art, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, enjoying conversation with the kids and the kids having conversations with each other. Mrs. Sahm What do you love about SPSL?: St. Pius X / St. Leo school has been my home away from home for the past 13 years. It's the families, the kids, along with my teacher friends that make SPSL such a wonderful place to be! Being in a school that has kids from Preschool age all the way through 8th grade is a heart-warming feeling as I get to watch the students grow up through the years, head to high school and then come back to visit and share memories. Mrs. Sahm Cory Sepich, Principal Lunch Menu Please visit www.spsl.net and click on What s for Lunch for the new lunch menu 06 l St. Leo Catholic Church

Liturgical Ministry Schedule Saturday, 5:00pm 1/12/2019 Fr. Craig Deacon Kevin EMHC: L. Schroeder, L. Conant, K. Conant, L. Cooper, D. Loschen, E. Weist, H. Weist, L. Osborn, P. Lunbeck, J. Schuttler, D. Shavlik, M. Schlueter, M.J. Ziskey, D. Guier, J. Raleigh Lectors: Lector Needed, C. Gregg Servers: R. Gregg, D. Osborn, J. Schuttler, D. Shavlik, M. Schlueter, M.J. Ziskey, D. Guier, J. Raleigh Sacristan: P. Leddy Sunday, 8:00am 1/13/2019 Fr. Craig EMHC: S. Kremla, M. Falcon, M. Rauterkus, K. Coziahr, M. Dickerson, C. Hausman, J. Alfers, M.B. Dunham, L. Kremla, N. Haske, C. Ramold, C. Dellamano, L. Eriksen, R. Nelson Lectors: J. Walsh Servers: B. Benson, B. Benson, L. Schmidt, I. Rubio Sacristan: B. Johnson Sunday, 10:00am 1/13/2019 Fr. Craig Deacon Norm EMHC: K. Adovlo, E. Ortner, J. Novotny, C. Taylor, M. Yosten, C. Heck, R. Bauer, S. Burkhard, R. Glinka, B. Schumacher, J. Ziskey, K. Mettling, K. Joyce, L. Iwen, A. Hobson Lectors: D. Uhing, M.J. Sutton Servers: A. Bluvas, N. Bluvas, M. Kelly, R. Shaal Sacristan: K. Ullom Sunday, 12:00pm 1/13/2019 Fr. Dillon EMHC: B. Abbott, M. Mertz, E. Dovi, K. Buhrman, J. Couch, B. Schweiger, P. Sexton Lectors: T. Abbott, D. Drvol Servers: K. Mertz, A. Mertz, M. Mertz, A. Tchibozo Sacristan: D. Drvol Sunday, 5:30pm 1/13/2019 Fr. Dillon EMHC: M.C. Wilson, A. Blomme, E. Steiner, M. Kaufmann, D. Richter, Sub Needed, M. Ford Lector: H. Rodricks, J. Waggoner Servers: D., D., J., & A. Kampe Sacristan: D. Waggoner Heavenly Helpers Saturday, January 12, 8:00am 1. J. Badalucco 2. J. Gilbert 3. S. Hotovy 4. D. Kass 5. S. Wedemeyer 6. R. Djegni 7. A. Gandonou 8. N. Perez If you would like to volunteer to help clean the church, please call the office at 402-397-0407. This Week at St. Leo Monday, January 7 9:15 Better Balance, W2 6:00pm Bell Choir 6:00pm Soup Supper 7:00pm Choir Tuesday, January 8 6:30pm St. Monica Prayer Group Wednesday, January 9 No Religious Ed Classes 6:00pm Spark Thursday, January 10 9:30am Social Justice, W1 7:00pm Alpha, W4 7:00pm Adoration Friday, January 11 9:15am Better Balance, W2 Sunday, January 13 9:00am Baptism Class 10:00am RCIA 6:30pm Connections Mass Intentions Monday, January 7 6:40am St. Leo Parish Family 8:00am + Todd Johnston Tuesday, January 8 6:40am + TBA 8:00am + TBA Wednesday, January 9 6:40am + TBA 8:00am + Duane & Veronica Jensen Thursday, January 10 6:40am + TBA 8:00am + Fred Cady Friday, January 11 6:40am + Lena Tajchman 8:00am + Laurence & Cora Esch Saturday, January 12 5:00pm + TBA Sunday, January 13 8:00am + Dut Nguyen 10:00am + Catherine Rose McMahon 12:00pm + Phyllis Langenfeld 5:30pm St. Leo Parish Family Visitation Ministry Jan. 7 Methodist Cafferty/Kanger Jan. 11 Immanuel Gilbert/Abbott Jan. 11 Methodist Albin, Rodriguez-Sierra, Kizer Jan. 13 Brighton Gardens (11:15) Harvey Jan. 13 Waterford (11:15) Coziahr Jan. 13 Camelot (11:15) Tierney Jan. 13 Bickford Cottage (11:15) Crnkovich Jan. 13 Old Mill Rehab (11:15) Mayberger Omaha, NE l 07

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In Pursuit of Life, Love and Happiness By: Deacon Jim Shipman When you stop to think about it, the Gospel accounts of our Lord s birth are overwhelming. Historians would be hard pressed to find an account of any great leader or king that comes close to the account of our Lord s birth. No one in the history of man could fulfill all the prophecies that were fulfilled by the birth of Jesus. This week, the story of the Magi is one more incredible story of his birth and the fulfilment of one of those prophecies. This is the story of how several men, who were not Jews, made a journey which in their day was enormous. They followed the rising of a new star and prophecies they had heard about the Messiah of the Jews. These men probably rode camels or horses over rough terrain for weeks not knowing what they would encounter. The Magi came bearing gifts for a king, but instead found a child in stable. These men gave up part of their lives to give homage to a child king, but found a child born in total humility. These men came as the first gentiles to adore Jesus as the Messiah. They also came to recognize that this birth was a very special moment in history that would change the world forever. They came to recognize that this child was God s greatest gift for all mankind. Before we jump back into the daily grind for 2019, let us take some time at the end of this Christmas season to bow down in prayer and adore our savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Let us open our hearts and minds to receive the God s greatest gifts of HIS love, forgiveness and mercy. St. Leo Knights of Columbus Visit our webpage for more information on the Knights of Columbus: www.stleo.net, then click on forms and links tab. Singles 50 s + Group at St. Leo The Singles 50s+ Group at St. Leo s is a social group of single, 50+ men and women regardless of religious affiliation. You can view the monthly calendar at: www.stleo.net. Click the forms & links tab. We are the 3rd link down. If you don t have Internet access, you can call the St. Leo parish office and they will mail you a copy. Call St. Leo's office at 402-397- 0407 or email Patti: ppeacockoma@yahoo.com with any questions. January 2019 Jan 11: TGIF @Olive Garden, 16929 Lakeside Hills Plz. Meet between 5 and 530pm. Nancy Jackson: 402-490-7250. Jan 18th: TGIF @ Clancy s, 2905 S 168th St (68130). 5:30pm. Bev Corder: 402-739-4118 Jan 25th: TGIF @ Legends Patio Grill & Bar, 6920 Pacific. 5:00pm. Cheryl: 402-346-6320 ~ Praying For Vocations ~ HOLINESS is a challenge for all of us, whatever our specific vocations. We are called to be holy in all aspects of our lives. This is an ongoing process, often slowed by setbacks. When the saints were alive, they did not regard themselves as saints; rather, they knew they were sinners and they strived to be saints. The process of becoming holy is, even for saints, filled with struggle. Know you are a sinner; strive to be a saint. Chronic Care International is a non-profit organization that treats 1,200 Dominican Republic diabetes and high blood pressure patients using the Ignatian Preferential Option for the Poor. That is poor people without access to health care are provided United States quality of care with modern medicines, blood tests and patient education. Dr. Chuck Filipi and wife Frances Ann Filipi RN will give a brief presentation explaining the program next weekend. We hope you will join our team. St. Monica Prayer Group St. Monica was a mother who prayed day and night that her son would change his ways and return to God. Augustine eventually became one of the great saints of the Church. St. Leo has a prayer group that appeals to St. Monica for our own children that they return to God and His Church to help them to sainthood. We gather on the First Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm in our chapel. Our next gathering is January 8 (due to the holiday). We will pray to St. Monica to intercede with God for our children that they return to the Church and the ways of God. Please join us. Omaha, NE l 09

Prayer for Those Serving our City as Police, Fire & Rescue Please keep the following men and women in your prayers as they currently serve our city: Jerry Baggert, Ronnie Beasley, Todd Callahan, Bill Clark, Matt Fadell, Tim Harding, Bernie Kanger Jr., Ken Kanger, Brandon Krajeski, Scott Kriener, Brendan O'Flynn, Michael O Hanlon, Adam Rokes, D.J. Roshone, Justin Rudloff, Scott Schendt, Brian Schmaderer, Todd Schmaderer, David Shavlik, Kenneth Shipman, Mike Smith If you have a loved one (family or friend) who is currently serving our city and would like their name listed each week asking for prayers, please email dina@stleo.net. Blessed are you Lord, God of Mercy, Send down your blessings and your protection on these your servants, who so generously devote themselves to helping others. Protect them and grant them courage when they are afraid, wisdom when they must make quick decisions, strength when they are weary, and compassion in all their work. + Amen. Community News & Events ~Consider Joining a GUATEMALAN MISSION Trip? The Archdiocese of Omaha under the leadership of Father Damian Zuerlein began a mission project in 2003 called Ixim: Spirit of Solidarity. Trip sixteen is being planned for summer 2019! If you would like to learn more about the mission of Ixim please join us at our first Formation Session which will focus on Discernment and Reflection on Sunday January 20th at 1:30 pm at St. Frances Cabrini Parish Center (10th & William Street). Questions? Call Ixim Director Charlie Petro (402)934-7706 or Visit: www.ixim.org. ~Raffle Ticket Sales to Support EPS Essential Pregnancy Services (EPS), serving expectant women and parenting families, will be selling raffle tickets after all masses the weekend of January 19 and 20 in support of GLOW Giving Life through Our Works - EPS s annual benefit dinner held on Sunday, January 27. You do not have to attend the dinner to be eligible to win. Prizes are: 1st cash prize: $1500, 2nd cash prize: $500, 3rd cash prize: $250. Tickets are 1 for $20, 3 for $50 and 10 for $100. You can also email Lrice@essentialps.org or call 402.554.0121to purchase tickets. Prayer for Those Serving our Country in the Military Please keep these men and women in your prayers: John Banker, David Banker, Leigh Barry, Carl Benander, John Bergmann, Thomas Buechler, Joshua Busch, Thomas Caniglia, Maury Champoux, Chandler Clark, Shaun Cyr, Jake Dreessen, Ryan Fetters, Ed Fuchs, Aaron Hagy, Amber Hagy, Jonathon Hale, Jordan Hammond, Wesley Hulstein, Deborah Infante, Jack Johnston, Danielle Jorgenson, TJ Kafka, Alex Kelly, Daniel Kudlacz, Doug Langhorst, Donovan Leary, Andrew Leary, Matthew Leary, Jackie Leary, Nick Lynch, Cameron McWilliams, Jessica Milbourn, Eli Reichert, Karoline Rieks, Chris Rivers, Nathan Rokes, Jake Schumacher, Ryan Walker, Sean P. Walz, Andrea J. White, Nate Whisler, Matt Wolford, Maggie Yakus If you have a loved one (family or friend) who is currently serving our country and would like their name listed each week here asking for prayers, please email dina@stleo.net. O Prince of Peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity, and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil. +Amen CARE Certificates Available at the Parish office during the week $10 Amazon Arbys Barnes & Noble Bath & Body Works Buffalo Wild Wings Burger King Chipotle Culvers Dairy Queen Marcus Theater Panera Bread Runza Scooters Starbucks Subway Taco Bell Target Wendys $15 Itunes Thank you for your support! $25 Amazon, Applebees, Barnes & Noble, Bass Pro, Banana Republic, Bath & Body Works, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Bonefish Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cabelas, Carrabas, Cheddars, Cheesecake Factory, Dick s Sporting Goods, Family Fare, Fareway, Flemings, Fresh Thyme, Gap, Kohls, Home Depot, Longhorn Steakhouse, Lowes, Marcus Theater, Menards, Old Navy, Olive Garden, Outback, Red Lobster, Romeos, Sephora, Shell Gas, Starbucks, Target, Whole Foods, Walmart $50 BP Gas, Family Fare $100 Family Fare, Kohl s Target, Walmart (Sam s Club) 10 l St. Leo Catholic Church

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