St. Francis Borgia Roman Catholic Church MAY 20, 2018 Parish Information Pastor: Rev. James Netusil Email : frjamesomaha@gmail.com Assoc.Pastor: Rev. Stephen Gutgsell 2005 Davis Drive, Blair, NE 68008 Phone : 402.426.3823 Web : www.stfrancisborgia.org Email : office@stfrancisborgia.org Office Hours: M-F 8:30 Noon Sacramental Emergencies Only : Please call the parish office and press 2 Mass Schedule Saturday at 5:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 & 10:00 am Monday-Thursday at 8:00 am Friday at 7:00 am First Saturday at 9:00 am Holy Days of Obligation at 7:00 am, 12:05 pm, 6:30 pm Confessions : Saturday 4:15-4:45 pm and Sunday from 9:15-9:45 am Parish Mission Statement As the Parish families of St. Francis Borgia of Blair, Nebraska, we are a faith community united in Christ by a common bond to the Roman Catholic Church. Our words and actions are a reflection of Christ s presence among us. We manifest God s work through our active participation in spiritual, educational, liturgical and service acts directed at bringing Christ to all. John 15: Jesus says love one another as I have loved you.
Come Holy Spirit, Fill the Hearts of Your Faithful Ones By Father Stephen Gutgsell The Solemnity of Pentecost, which we celebrate this weekend, marks the conclusion of the Easter Season and the whole Paschal Cycle going back all the way to Ash Wednesday and perhaps even back to the Christmas Season. But it also marks the beginning of the Age of the Church. That is why it is sometimes called the Birthday of the Church, although it might be more accurate to call it the Coming Out of the Church into the world to begin its work for which the Lord sends it. The name Pentecost is originally the name of the Jewish feast marking the giving of the Law by God to Moses on Mt. Sinai. It was 50 days after Passover, the time it took for the people of Israel to travel from Egypt down to the mountain of God and camp there while Moses went up to speak to God face to face. It was most appropriate that the Lord chose this day to reveal the Holy Spirit in the strong driving wind, and the tongues of fire coming to rest on each one of them. It was the way in which God manifested the new covenant He was entering into with the new People of God represented by people from all over the world who had come together in Jerusalem for the feast of Pentecost. It was an event overwhelming by its signs of God s favor to His chosen ones, being Baptized in the Holy Spirit and in Fire as John the had foretold years before at the Jordan that the One coming after him would do. But that first Pentecost was not unique. In fact several more times in the Acts of the Apostles there would be described subsequent events in the early years of the Church which were quite reminiscent of that first one. (Acts 4:31, 8:17, 10:44, 16:25-26, etc.) The events of that first Pentecost were just the beginning of the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in the world through the lives and the preaching of those who believe. That is why the Church in every generation since has continued to pray for A New Pentecost a new outpouring the Holy Spirit in each succeeding era of Christianity. It is what we are called to pray for in our day as well, when we say the words of the Prayer to the Holy Spirit: Come Holy Spirit, fill the Hearts of Your Faithful and Enkindle in Us the Fire of Your Love. Send forth Your Spirit and we shall be Created, and You shall renew the Face of the Earth. If there are any changes, addi ons to, or removals from the prayer chain, call Leroy Stevens, 594-5665 Lucille Combs Ben Richard Troy McCandless Mary Ann Wenzl Helan Johnson Eric Sorensen Roberta Tonn Mike Hoefler Gary Melchin Kiley Kastrup Brian Wrightson John Gramke Mark Holdridge Grace Sorsoli Helen Herman Vince Kavanaugh Don Searcy Family Jason Smith Judy Quest Erin Thomas Kevin Mann Mary Ann Anderson Nathan Kocmik Sherry Pruss Mary C Beckman Jerry Wilke Barbara Rican Paige Cundy Luke Kollars Phil Thomas Gordon C Gladdon Andrea Dickerson Shitra Mickerjee Jack Comstock Michael O Hanlon Kasey Comstock Pro Sanc ty Camp Fun & Faith for Girls serves girls ages 3-10 at day camp, and ages 8-18 at overnight camps. This is an opportunity to have fun with old friends, make new friends, and enjoy camp ac vi es all while growing closer to Jesus! Day Camp: June 11-15 Morning Session 9:00am-12 noon; A ernoon Session 1:00-4:00pm Overnight Camp June 18-22(Jr. High); June 25-29; July 9-13; July 16-20; July 23-26 (High School) ** For addi onal informa on and to register, visit www.prosanc ty.net ** St. Francis Borgia s Welcome Committee We are looking for additional volunteers. Please consider opening your heart to this ministry! Call the parish office for additional information.
We are just seven weeks away from the start of our Totus Tuus summer youth program! This summer s session of Totus Tuus will be held July 8 - July 13, and will help our children to learn and better understand the Luminous Mysteries and the Apostles Creed. Don t miss out on this fun filled week! On Monday, May 28, beginning at 9:00am, we will celebrate our annual Memorial Day Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery in Blair. Last year we had a tremendous crowd, and we d like to have even more this year! Please bring your own chairs/blanket, and we ll take care of the rest. In the event of rain, Mass will be held at the Church. God bless those who protect and serve our great United States of America!! Grades 1-6 Monday, July 9 - Friday, July 13 8:00am 1:00pm Grades 7-12 Sunday, July 8 - Thursday, July 12 7:00pm 9:00pm ** Registration forms can be found at www.stfrancisborgia.org or on our pamphlet rack, located just outside the Social Hall ** Training for Lectors and EMHCs (Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion) Training Dates (choose one of the following) Sunday, August 5 1:30-4:30pm St. Columbkille/Papillion Monday, August 13 7:00-10:00pm St. Vincent de Paul/Omaha Tuesday, August 21 7:00-10:00pm St. Leo/Omaha Mandation (attendance required) Thursday, August 30 7:00pm St. Cecilia Cathedral/Omaha ** Please call the Parish Office for additional information and to register ** Please note the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. OUR STEWARDSHIP For General Opera ons Budgeted Weekly $ 5,385.00 Collected May 12/13 $ 4,090.66 Budget YTD $ 236,940.00 Collected YTD $ 233,730.85 Surplus/(Shor all) $ (3,209.15) Rediscover Your Marriage Retrouvaille simply means rediscovery. The Retrouvaille program offers the chance to rediscover yourself, your spouse, and a loving relationship in your marriage. Tens of thousands headed for divorce have successfully saved their marriages by attending. For additional information or to register for the August 24-26 program in Schuyler, Nebraska, visit www.retrouvaille.org, or call 1.888.317.5654. *** FOUND!! *** Potluck containers, pots and pans We have many unclaimed items in the coat closet. Perhaps one belongs to you??
Pastoral Care MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Saturday 5:00 pm ; Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 am Weekday Daily Masses 8:00 am, Monday - Thursday Daily Mass 7:00 am Friday First Saturday of the Month 9:00 am Holy Days of Obliga on 7:00 am, 12:05 pm & 6:30 pm Mass for Shut Ins First Friday at Crowell Nursing Home - 10:00 am Second Friday at Good Shepherd - 10:00 am Third Friday at Carter House - 10:00 am Sunday: Archdiocesan Mass: Channel 6 at 10:30 am PARISH ROSARY Saturday 4:35 pm & Sunday 7:35 am & 9:35 am First Saturdays at 8:30 am Sacraments Reconcilia on Saturdays 4:15-4:45 pm Sundays 7:15-7:45 am & 9:15-9:45 am Confessions may be heard by appointment. Marriage Contact Father James at least 6 months in advance. Bap sms Call to schedule. All new parents are expected to a end a short Bap sm prepara on mee ng. Sacrament of the Sick Please contact Father James or Father Gutgsell. Holy Orders Please contact the Archdiocesan Voca on Director, Rev. Andrew Roza, at 558-3100. Hospital Calls Please contact Father James or Father Gutgsell. Funeral Rites Please contact Father James. FAITH FORMATION SEPTEMBER TO MAY Pre-School Educa on Sunday 9:00 am Grades 1-5 Wednesday 5:30 pm Grades 6-12 Wednesday 7:00 pm Adult Bible Study as scheduled
Monday, May 21 Henry Miller Tuesday, May 22 Terry Akin Wednesday, May 23 Don Conrad Thursday, May 24 Annie Krueger Friday, May 25 Roger Reising Saturday, May 26 Parishioners of SFB Sunday, May 27 Joseph Charles Kroeger Mike Fitzgerald 8 am Mass JN 8 am Mass SG 8 am Mass JN 8 am Mass SG 7 am Mass JN 5 pm Mass JN 8 am Mass JN 10 am Mass JN Celebrants: JN = Fr. James SG = Fr. Gutgsell 5:00 PM SATURDAY 8:00 AM SUNDAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS * Denotes Distribu on of Precious Blood For the Weekend of May 26/27 10:00 AM SUNDAY Grabbe Boesiger* Ingalsbe* J. Hall G. Hall* Mencke Ortmeier* Petersen* Mullen Bretey* Schany* LECTORS Wilkins Tonn ALTAR SERVERS Dawson A. Cas llo C. Flynn H. Ferguson G. Zurek H. Bosanek K. Cortez E. Bray K. Policky M. Bretey J. McKeon