St. Leo Catholic Church

April 3, 2011 • Fourth Sunday of Lent
St. Leo
Catholic Church
Pastor
Fr. Harold Buse
Associate Pastor
Fr. Andy Phan
St. Pius X/St. Leo School
6905 Blondo Street 551-6667
Principal: Joyce Gubbels
St. Leo Parish
Office Hours
Monday-Friday:
8:30am - 5:00pm
Bulletin Deadline
Monday 12:00noon for the
following Sunday
Sacramental Life
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am,
11:00am, 12:45pm, 5:30pm
Monday-Friday: 6:40am, 8:00am
Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00-5:00pm, and by
appointment
Weddings
Contact church at least 6 months
in advance
Baptism
NEXT BAPTISM CLASSES
Pre-register for 2 Sessions, call the
office or visit www.stleo.net and look
for the link Sacraments.
Sundays 10am-Noon
1) April 17
2) May 1
NEXT BAPTISM MASS
9:00am, Sunday, April 10
9:00am Sunday, May 8
1920 N. 102nd St. Omaha NE 68114-1116
402.397.0407 • www.stleo.net
Parish Financial Update
Fiscal Year July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011
Donations Received March 27, 2011
Sunday & Holy Day Envelopes
$21,005.65
Sunday Plate Collection
$1,345.00
Total Sunday Contributions
$22,350.65
Our per Sunday goal is $29,803.92
Fiscal Year to Date Deficit: ($-32,065.27)
Building Fund: $190.00
New Pew Fund to Date: $64,710.00
Catholic Relief Services to Date:
$1,230.00
Father Harry’s “Buseness”
Congratulations to the those children
who are making their First Holy
Communion.
I am pleased to welcome you to this sacrament which we
share so often in our Catholic faith. Holy Communion is
our regular spiritual nourishment as we try, day by day,
to be faithful to Jesus. From now on you will share this
sacrament with us when you come to Mass.
I would like to welcome all of our visitors who have come to celebrate
this special day with our First Communicants. I am so pleased that
grandmas and grandpas, as well as other family members and friends,
are here to share the joy of our children. Your presence here today and
your continuing support are very important to them and to all of us.
Thank you for your continued generosity!
Envelope Reminder: To help our
money counters, please include your
name and the amount you have given
on the front of your envelope each
weekend. Thank you.
Deacons
Jerry Steenson
George Knockenhauer
Ira Miller
Rennie terKuile
Jim Shipman
Parish Staff
Kelly Barth, Director of Liturgy & Music
Betsy Bridgeford, Business Manager
Sue Doty, Director of Religious Education
John Gencarelli, Director of Youth &
Young Adult Ministries
Sr. Ann Marie Petrylka, Pastoral Minister
Mike Short, Custodian/Maintenance
Dina Turco, Parish Secretary
Parish Council
Rita Berthelsen, President
Jack Couch, Vice President
Jeff Miller, Treasurer
Mary Bayne, Secretary
Cathy Ehlinger, APC Delegate
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Congratulations and best wishes to the following children
who celebrate First Holy Communion this year. We rejoice
with them and their families. May God bless them and may
they treasure God’s gift of the Holy Eucharist.
Jenna Abbott, Rachel Achola, Ireoluwatoni Asojo, Colin Bailey, Anthony
Baker, Cecilia Behrens, Maxwell Bolamperti, Abigail Brewster, Hailey
Buhrman, Jack Cannon, Jose Ismael Carreno, Anna Conti, Quinlan Cote’,
Francesca de la Vega, David Degante, Vanessa Denanyo, James DiPrima,
Mitchell Dotzler, Susannah Dunlap, Drew Ferguson, Josh Ferguson, Paige
Ferguson, Joshua Geske, Joseph Glantz, Isabella Goaley, Salvatore Goaley,
Justice Goeser, Nolan Gorczyca, Rylee Gregg, Addison Haas, Parker Haas,
Alec Hall, Isabelle Hansen, Paul Hayes, Marissa Henthorn, Karen Hickey,
Henry Hohman, Alyssa Judkins, Emma Karnish, Claire Kastl, Ramon King,
Omaima Lado, Jason Larson, Jae Lawson, Brendan Lucey, Lauren Luedtke,
Clara Mardesen, Isaac Marsh, Dylan Mattingly, Kelsey McLaughlin, Murphy
Mertz, Bailey Miller, Jocelyn Mulherin, Grant O’Doherty, Daniel Osborn,
Ethan Owens, Alexis Perlman, Benjamin Poole, Lauren Post, Anna Preston,
Melina Rivera, Lauren Roecker, Mia Sharrar, Nicolas Silva, Katherine Spahn,
Ana Spech, Elena Sullivan, Lydia Sweetman, Zachary ten Bensel, Mina
Testolin, Jake Townsend, Ashton Travis, William Vuchetich, Michael Walsh,
Gatt Ware, II, Robert Whelan, III, Isabel Whittinghill, Cole Wilber, Claire
Wilson, Amanda Wolf, Alexander Yosten
Generations of Faith
Question of the
Week
A process of whole parish catechesis where everyone
in the parish learns and celebrates together.
Welcome one another, then, as Christ
welcomed you, for the glory of God.
Romans 15:7
Welcoming in the Omaha Community.
Fourth Week of Lent: See As God Sees
In today's Gospel, Jesus recognizes the blind
man as one who has been made in God's image and likeness. Jesus demonstrated God's
goodness to all by healing the blind man. By
giving to Catholic Relief Services' Operation
Rice Bowl, we support health programs in Honduras and around the world, which continue the healing work of Jesus and
demonstrate God's love for all of our human family.
Attention Business Owners, Professionals
and Self Employed
Liturgical Publications, Inc. (LPi), our bulletin publisher, will have Jack
Rowan, our parish representative visiting our parish this week, April 4 to
service our bulletin. We would like to thank our present advertisers for
renewing their ad and thereby continuing their support of our parish. To
obtain information about advertising for the new publication year, please
contact the parish office or call Jack at 1-800-456-9567 ext 4051. He
can also be contacted at [email protected]. Keep in mind that our advertising sponsors make the bulletin possible and we are very grateful.
This week’s focus:
Jesus Helps Us See
Question for Children: In what
ways can you ―see‖ Jesus?
Question for Youth & Adults:
Like the man born blind, how
does my own seeing (believing
in) Jesus lead me to witness to
him?
In Loving Memory
Please remember in your
prayers those who have been
born into eternal life, especially
Maurice Griffin, father of Katie
Paist; and for Bob Sus, brother
of Nan Langenfeld; and for
David Curtiss, brother of
Archbishop Elden Curtiss.
Archbishop to Visit St. Leo the Great Parish
We are pleased to announce that Archbishop Gorge Lucas will be coming
to St. Leo Parish on Tuesday, April 12 to present ―Welcoming the Roman
Missal‖. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for his insightful remarks
on upcoming changes in our Catholic liturgy. The Archbishop’s presentation will begin at 7pm and will be followed by a short reception. The
evening is sponsored by the St. Leo Knights of Columbus, and you are invited to come early and join us at 6:30 to pray the rosary for vocations.
May their souls and the souls of
the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace.
St. Leo Prayer Line
Estate Planning Lunch & Session
We are co-hosting two Estate Planning Luncheons with St. Pius X. All are
invited to attend one of these informative sessions. The first will be held
at St. Pius X Parish following a brunch at 10:30am in the SPSL School
Library on Sunday, April 10th. The second will be held at St. Leo Parish
following lunch at 11:30am in the Social Hall on Thursday, April 14th.
The cost is free for this session. You may RSVP to Bob at 551-6667.
Call the following with
prayer requests:
Jane M. (9am-5pm) 391-8826
Kathy L. (5pm-9pm) 391-4249
The Parish Office (9am-5pm)
397-0407
OR
You can enter your petitions in the
book located in the Commons.
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~Prayer Shawl Meeting
Religious Formation
April 5 at 7:00pm in classroom
W2. Please bring a pair of
scissors. All are welcome to attend.
No experience, other than praying
needed! Call the parish office if
you have any questions, 402-3970407.
Vacation Bible School will take
place June 7, 8, 9 and 10 from
9am to noon. Come join us for
~RCIA Third Scrutiny
Saturday April 9 at 5:30pm Mass
Come and celebrate the Third
Scrutiny with the St. Leo RCIA
group as they ask for prayers to
strengthen their desire to love God
and draw closer to Christ.
~A call to all Gardeners:
Sign up sheets for the 2011 St. Leo
Community Harvest of Faith
Garden can be found at the office.
We still have a few plots
available. Each plot costs $30,
which covers water and fertilizer.
Contact the office to reserve your
plot, 402-397-0407.
Mark Your Calendar!
Son Surf, Beach Bash
VBS. Registrations will be
available soon for those age 4
through 5th Grade (those
entering 5th grade in the Fall
of 2011). We always need
volunteers to help make VBS
the best. If you are available and want to help out, please contact the
parish office at 397-0407 or email [email protected]. Happy Summer!!!
KEENAGERS Spring Calendar
April 14 Join Seniors from all over Omaha at New Cassel
for a day of reflection. Fr. Mark McKercher will present LORD, LET ME
WALK the Way of the Cross for Elders. Meet at New Cassel from 9:00
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mass, rosary and lunch and door prizes included. Cost
$12. Call 402-397-0407 or email
[email protected].
May 3 The Glory of Ukraine Icon
Exhibit at Joslyn Museum. The day includes
Readings for the Week of
April 3, 2011
Sunday:
1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7,
10-13a/Eph 5:814/Jn 9:1-41 or
9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34
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Monday:
Is 65:17-21/Jn
4:43-54
Tuesday:
Ez 47:1-9, 12/Jn
5:1-16
Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Jn 5:1730
Thursday:
Ex 32:7-14/Jn
5:31-47
Friday:
Wis 2:1a, 12-22/
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday:
Jer 11:18-20/Jn
7:40-53
Next Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Rom
8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45
or 11:3-7, 17, 2027, 33b-45
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a tour and lunch. Meet at Joslyn Museum at
11:00am. Admission to museum is $5 (members
free). Lunch will be at the museum café and will
be on your own.
Social Concerns Ministry
Immigration: Issues of Economics, Justice and Faith Invites all to attend a
presentation on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the Servite Center of Compassion (Servants of Mary Convent, located east of Marian High school7400 Military-connected to High School building). Heather Fryer, Associate
Professor, Co-Director American Studies, Creighton University Department
of History will speak on History of Immigration in the U.S. Potluck supper
before the presentation at 5:45. For more information contact Sr. Rosalie
Riccobono, 402-558-1847 or [email protected].
The 2011 St. Pius/St. Leo Sports Night
Welcomes Turner Gill
On Thursday May 12th. Tickets $75.00, all proceeds benefit The St. Pius/
St. Leo Athletic Program. For more information or reservations please contact Jim Mancuso, 677-3680, John Ellis 708-2706 or Joe Grier 680-6654
or at [email protected], [email protected], [email protected].
“Connections” High School Youth
Make a Connection! ―Connections‖ is a weekly gathering for all
9-12th Grade Students. It is an opportunity to meet people,
learn about our faith, discuss relevant issues, and have fun! The
atmosphere is casual and all are welcome! For more information,
please contact John Gencarelli at [email protected] or 397-0407.
April 3: ―Connections‖ meets from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Ready to be the change?
April 3: ALL FORMS ARE DUE TODAY for the National Catholic Youth Conference
happening in Indianapolis from November 17-19, 2011.
April 10: ―Connections‖ meets from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Two, Four, Six, Eight, Who
Do You Appreciate!
April 17: ―Connections‖ meets from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. This is our last night of
Connections. Same challenge this year! Bring your friends and if there are 75 high
school youth here, John will shave his head!
April 17: ALL FORMS ARE DUE TODAY for the High School Senior Night, the
Worlds of Fun Trip, and the Summer Mission Trip. Don’t have a form, get one
here: http://www.stleo.net/ministries/youth/Youth_Permission_Forms.php. All the
events are also currently on our Facebook Page.
April 29: All High School seniors are invited to join us at Sempeck’s Bowling Alley
from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Forms are on our website. $20.00 (Package Price) gets
you 2 hours of bowling, one go-kart ride, one laser tag, and pizza dinner. The
arcade is available for use as well, but you need to pay on your own.
June 2: All 8-12 Grade students are invited to join us for our annual Worlds of
Fun trip. Forms are on our website. Our buss leaves at 7:15 am and return about
10:30 pm. Cost is $55.00 before April 17th and $60.00 after April 17th.
Y.A.C.H.T. Club 2.0 - (20’s and 30’s)
Ministry to Young Adults at St. Leo’s is woven throughout the life
of the parish. The YACHT Club is a group for people in their 20’s
and 30’s who meet for social, spiritual and service
experiences. We welcome all young adults whether single,
married, or married with children. For more information on the
YACHT Club, contact John at 397-0407 or visit www.stleo.net.
April 1: Lenten Pasta Feed – Meet at St. Pius X Church, 6905 Blondo Street at
6:00 PM. Join us for the Lenten Pasta Feed and drinks.
April 7: Theology on Tap at McKenna's at 7425 Pacific Street. Appetizers at
7:00 and speaker from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Tonight’s speaker is ―Built of Living
Stones‖ by Father Weidner. Bring a friend or two. Come for fillings of faith, food,
and fellowship!
April 8: Lenten Fish Fry – Meet at St. John the Baptist Church, 215 North 13th
Street, Fort Calhoun, NE at 6:00 PM or if you would like to carpool, meet at 5:30
pm at St. Leo Church - Join us for the fish fry and drinks.
April 9: Go to the Ronald McDonald House, 620 South 38th Avenue, to serve
dinner to the residents. Emily Howe will be coordinating this event. Please e-mail
Emily at [email protected] or call her at 402-557-6701 if you can help bring
food and serve a meal. Afterwards, we’ll go out to a place to be determined that
night. All are welcome to help!
April 14: Theology on Tap at McKenna's at 7425 Pacific Street. Appetizers at
7:00 and Speaker from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Tonight’s speakers is ―The Theory of
Relativity Debunked‖ by Father Taphorn. Bring a friend or two-- come for fillings
of faith, food (Appetizers served), and fellowship!
April 15: Lenten Friday Fish Dinner – Meet at The Dundee Dell at 6:00 PM.
NCYC Deadline Today
National Catholic Youth Conference
Nov. 17-19, 2011—Join Us!
NCYC is an exciting, biennial three
day experience of prayer, community
and empowerment for Catholic
teenagers and their adult chaperones.
The schedule includes general and
concurrent sessions addressing a
variety of topics including: forgiveness,
Catholic spirituality, prayer, global
issues, sexuality and leadership.
Cost per person for this trip will be
$470. This includes all transportation,
hotel accommodations, and the
conference fee. Food and souvenirs are
NOT included, but a continental
breakfast is served in the hotel each
morning. We will do some fundraising
for this event to help with costs.
Registration, Liability, and Medical
forms will follow, but this form and
deposit insures your registration for
NCYC in November (including travel
Wed, Nov 16 to Sun, Nov 20, 2011)
Several of our parish youth are being
"Called to Glory" by attending the
largest gathering of Catholic youth in
the United States, November 17-19 in
Indianapolis.
The three-day event has been
described by youth, priests, and other
adults as a faith-filled, action-packed,
and fun! The participants are treated
to some of the most amazing liturgies
and prayer experiences, great
speakers and clean entertainment
during the conference.
Our parish will be sending a
delegation of youth and adults. If you
or you child would like to attend, you
can complete the initial registration
form from our website, and get it to
the Youth Ministry office.
Scholarships will be available for those
who need financial assistance. You can
also arrange to pay part of the fee on
a monthly basis. Positions are on a first
come first served basis across the
entire Archdiocese and available
space gets spoken for quickly so
please register early.
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Good News from St. Pius X/St. Leo School
*** We are grateful to all who participated both prayerfully and
financially to support the St. Pius X / St. Leo School Annual Appeal held
last spring. The incredible generosity from the alumni, parents of alumni,
school parents and friends generated $13,100 for the appeal. The
appeal has become a vital part of our budget and is currently underway.
The money is used to cover the significant difference between the amount
each student pays for tuition and the actual amount it costs to educate
each student. As you can see, your support, no matter how large, or how
small really adds up to make a difference for our school! Once again,
thank you for your past support and we ask you to prayerfully consider
making a donation to the appeal this year.
*** Our eighth graders recently took time to write letters of condolence
to the Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency, Ichiro Fujisaki in Washington
D.C. They expressed their sorrow over the loss of life and destruction of
property in Japan. They also told the ambassador of our school’s prayers
for the people of Japan and their admiration of the courage and strength
of the Japanese people.
*** The eighth graders just completed work on their research papers.
Students learned how to access databases, to assess reliability of
websites, to make source cards and note cards, to document sources in
their writing, and to use easybib.com to create their works cited. The
students began their research in the main computer lab using the
databases of the Omaha Public Library and Nebraska Access. They had
access to the mobile computer lab to type their papers and to access the
online works cited site. The step-by-step process the students followed to
complete a 5-7 page research paper was excellent preparation for
similar projects in high school.
*** If you have children in grades Pre-School to Grade 8 that you are
thinking about sending to our school for the next school year, please call
our school office at 402-551-6667 to set up a time to come and visit,
and, then register your child/ren if you choose to send them to St. Pius X /
St. Leo School. We would love for your children to be a part of the St.
Pius X / St. Leo School Community!
Joyce Gubbels, Principal
Lunch Menu
M: Chicken nuggets T: Hoagie W: Spaghetti T: Sloppy Jo
F: Grilled Cheese
SPSL Soccer Club Micro Soccer
Micro Soccer will start Sunday April 10 and continue April 17, May 1, May
15, May 22 and May 29. The start time is 12:50 on game day. Players
should be at St. Pius X field (the field is located south of St. Pius X/St. Leo
School at 69th and Blondo, enter the parking lot off 69th St. behind the
school.) For rainout status, please call 598-3985 after 11:45 am on game
day. Rainout information will not be posted before this time.
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From Kelly
Holy Week: Palm Sunday
The first day/celebration of Holy
Week is a difficult one. It begins
with a ―Palm Sunday Processional‖
with our newly blessed palm
branches in which we re-enact/
remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into
Jerusalem. Last year, we did this
starting in the gym. If the weather
holds out, we will do it outside. It is
here, in the Gospel reading before
the procession (Mt. 21:1-11) that we
get a large part of the ―Holy Holy
sung/professed at Mass: blessed is he
who comes in the name of the Lord;
hosanna in the highest! This joyous
shout of acclamation was the pinnacle
of Jesus’ human career on Earth,
because many thought he would take
the throne of David and begin a new
reign that would never end. We
know this does not last long because
we know the story of Jesus’ passion.
Since many do not come to all of
Holy Week (not obligatory in the
U.S.), we hear the Passion story at
this celebration so that we can
properly celebrate Jesus’ resurrection
on Easter Sunday. In fact, it begins
almost right away. The first reading
is about trust in God preparing for
Psalm 22 which states, ―My God, My
God, why have you abandoned me.‖
Many get confused by this. Does
Jesus not trust God? Of course he
does! This psalm of lament, and
others like it, were used by Jews to
express themselves and their concerns
to God. Only in our closest
relationships can we express
ourselves so deeply and honestly!
Also, people forget about the fourth
verse, the end of the psalm, which
proclaims complete faith in God.
Next we hear the BEAUTIFUL early
Christian hymn (―Kenosis Hymn‖) from
Phil 2:6-11 which expresses Paul’s
understanding of who Jesus was/is.
Lastly, we read Matthew’s version of
the Passion Narrative (on Good
Friday, we hear John’s version every
year) which is the trial, crucifixion,
and death of Jesus. All of this is
packed into one blessed and
powerful service… WOW!!
Kelly ~ 397-0407 ~ [email protected]
Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Saturday, 5:30pm 4/9/2011 Fr. Harry
EMHC: L. Shipman, C. Hohman, M. Hohman, J. Huettner,
M. Baldwin, B. Carlisle, D. Havlovic, M. Shanley, P.
Shanley, T. Pogge, M. Welsh, D. Guier, P. Lunbeck, B.
Grenier
Lectors: T. Holman, M.J. Sutton
Servers: D. Clark, A. Suiter, M. Brophy, M. Brophy
Sacristan: K. Condon
Sunday, 7:30am 4/10/2011 Fr. Harry
EMHC: C. Hausman, J. Alfers, K. Waters, M. Dickerson,
M. Rauterkus, G. Yates, R. Singleton
Lectors: B. Johnson
Servers: E. Langdon, E. Goaley
Sacristan: L. Erikson
Sunday, 9:00am 4/10/2011 Fr. Andy
EMHC: M.B. Donovan, J. Vuagniaux, A. Mayberger, M.
Mayberger, D. Kingery, A. VanWinkle, B. Lindsay, K.
Burns, M. Burns, D. Waggoner, R. Nelson, M. Peters, J.
Rodriguez-Sierra, D. Carew
Lectors: G. Beal, F. Beal
Servers: S. Waggoner, J. Beal, J. Waggoner, E. Beal
Sacristan: Dave Daro
Sunday, 11:00am 4/10/2011 Fr. Harry
EMHC: M. Pennington, J. Tierney, N. Tierney, G. Langenfeld, J. Lofshult, M. Hession, R. Jaeger, L. Warnemunde, J. Ferguson, P. Walsh, C. Soby, P. Reynolds, T.
Abbott, L. Iwen
Lectors: S. Schmitt, J. Lubischer
Servers: E. Russell, J. Tucker, V. Currie, C. Tucker
Sacristan: W.K. Ullom
Sunday, 12:45pm 4/10/2011 Fr. Kevin Kersten
EMHC: D. Ulveling, D. Drvol, Sub Needed, Tom Gensichen, Sub Needed, J. Morris, J. Sullivan
Lector: M. Howard
Servers: E. Antillon, C. Gill
Sacristan: D. Ulveling
Sunday, 5:30pm 4/10/2011 Fr. Andy
EMHC: M.C. Wilson, M. DeWitt, J. Rudloff, S. Chamberlain, M. McLochlin, M. Hobson, A. Sitti
Lector: J. O’Brien
Servers: W. Novacek, J. Gall
Sacristan: M.R. Schmidt
Heavenly Helpers
Saturday, April 9 at 8:00am
1. K. Jardee
2. J. Jareske
3. H. Jensen
4. V. Jimenez
5. D. Keller
6. M. Keller
7. M. Kizer
8. A. Manganaro
9. J. Manganaro
St. Leo the Great Mission Statement
St. Leo the Great Parish is a faith-filled community
dedicated to…
Offering inspiring and prayerful worship,
Developing and maintaining quality, life-long
religious education for everyone,
Providing loving service to those in need,
Celebrating the great events in our parish family.
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This Week at St. Leo
Tuesday, April 5
2:00pm
Bible Study, W4
6:00pm
Bell Choir, Church
7:00pm
Bible Study, W1
7:00pm
Prayer Shawl, W2
Wednesday, April 6
4:10, 5:35 & 7:00pm Rel Ed Classes
7:00pm
Bible Study, fireplace room
Thursday, April 7
7:00pm
Bible Study
7:00pm
Prayer Class, fireplace room
7:15pm
RCIA, W23
Saturday, April 9
5:45am
That Man is You
Sunday, April 10
Sunday School
10:00am
Baptism Mass
3:00pm
Missal Meeting, W1
6:30pm
Connections
Mass Intentions
Monday, April 4
6:40am St. Leo Parish Family
8:00am + Amy McPhee
Tuesday, April 5
6:40am + Virginia Buse
8:00am St. Leo Parish Family
Wednesday, April 6
6:40am St. Leo Parish Family
8:00am + Mike Malloy, Jr.
Thursday, April 7
6:40am St. Leo Parish Family
8:00am + Marie Huston
Friday, April 8
6:40am + Maurice Griffin
8:00am + Jean Dudley Gallagher
Saturday, April 9
5:30pm + Jack Mullin
Sunday, April 10
7:30am + Glen Peters
9:00am + Mary Helen Magdanz
11:00am + Delores Ribdowsky
12:45pm + Joe Salerno
5:30pm St. Leo Parish Family
Visitation Ministry
April 4  Methodist Cafferty, Kanger, Reynolds
April 8  Immanuel Carlisle, Ulveling
April 10  Brighton Gardens R. terKuile
April 10  Waterford E. McGill
April 10  Camelot Shanleys
April 10  Bickford Cottage Hohmans
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4th Sunday of Lent
The waiting area of any hospital
emergency room is likely to be
filled with people in need of
moderate care. It is the most critical
who are swept into cubicles and
trauma rooms upon their arrival.
Heavy bleeders as well as heart
attack and stroke victims are seen
right away. But those with less
dramatic injuries or people
presenting with seemingly more
minor symptoms often end up
waiting for the medical care they
seek. Corralled in a waiting area
and watching the ever-on wallmounted television, many of the sick
simply suffer and endure until their
names are called and they are
ushered in to be seen by the
emergency room staff. For those
who wait, there is no quick end to
suffering, no "Go wash in the Pool
of Siloam" and be made whole
again. All they can do is wait, and
beg for healing in the crowded
emergency room.
The man who was blind from
birth didn't expect to be healed.
He was a beggar in the Temple
and had probably resigned himself
to that lot in life. After all, he was
blind from birth. There wasn't any
real prospect for a cure. But Jesus
comes along and opens his eyes.
Jesus doesn't just cure the man's
blindness. Jesus gives sight to the
man in the physical world, but also
in the spiritual world. The man
confesses Jesus as Lord while some
of the Pharisees reject who Jesus is
and so are portrayed as blind to
the reality of his divinity.
Like the sick in the emergency
room, we can wait for a long time
before we come to the realization
of who Jesus is in our own lives.
Some people find him early in life,
others only after a long wait. Those
who will be baptized at Easter are
seeking enlightenment by Christ,
and the rest of us who are going
through Lent are looking to cast
darkness aside. Christ is here to
heal us all.
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St. Leo Catholic Church
St. Leo Knights of Columbus
Stleo.net/KoC/index.htm
Archbishop Lucas will speak at our general meeting on
Tuesday, April 12. This meeting is open to all parishioners
and will be held in the church. Join us at 6:30 for the rosary for vocations and the Archbishop’s presentation on the new Roman
missal followed by a reception in the social hall.
Upcoming Activities
April 9-10
April 12
April 26
Tootsie Roll Weekend
General Meeting
Officer Meeting (7pm in parish house)
To learn more about the benefits of membership in the Knights of Columbus, contact Larry Michaud (496-2114) or Fred Otterberg (3921255).
Singles 40’s, 50’s, 60+ Group at St. Leo
The Singles Group at St. Leo’s is a social group of single men and women
in their 40s, 50s & 60+, unmarried for any reason. We welcome
everyone over 40 who is single regardless of their church affiliation. For
more details, please see our monthly calendar on St. Leo’s website by
going to http://www.stleo.net/singles_group.php. If you don’t have
Internet access, call the parish office at 397-0407. They will mail you a
copy and answer any questions. With Internet access,
you can email: [email protected] for info.
APRIL 2011
Apr 7 (Thurs): Monthly Dinner, 6 p.m. at The Hang Out,
14901 Industrial Rd (68144). Gib is hosting and would
like you to call in a reservation by Tues, Apr 5th. His
number is 402-393-0749.z
April 9 (Sat): Mass Together—if any of you would care to join us for
Mass at 5pm at St. Wenceslaus, 153rd & Pacific, we will sit to the left of
the center aisle as you face the altar, midway back. We will decide on a
place to eat afterwards. Please call ahead so Micki (402-679-5850) can
save seats.
Apr 13 (Wed): Second Wednesday—Bonefish Grill Lounge tonight-meet anytime after 5pm. Contact Patti with questions at 402-393-0571.
Apr 15 (Fri): TGIF at The Prestige, 810 S 169th St. Plan to meet anytime
after 6:00 p.m. Ask for the St. Leo’s table. Reservations are not necessary
but Julie is our hostess should you have any questions. Her # is 402-4961005.
Apr 29 (Fri): Meet & Mingle also at The Prestige, 810 S 169th St at 5:30
p.m. Mary Dostal is hosting this event. Please call her with any ?’s @402651-4729 or email: [email protected]. No reservations are necessary.
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Community News & Events
~Fr. Robert Gielow will be do a Mission at St.
Pius X Parish. He will do a 7:00pm Mass, April 4-7,
Mon -Thurs with his talk at the homily time. Hope
you can attend.
~SAVE THE DATE to Swing for St. Pius X /
St. Leo School Don’t miss the 7th annual St. Pius
X / St. Leo School Golf Outing! The tournament will
be held Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 1:00pm at
Tara Hills Golf Course. Please call the school to
register. You can also find the registration
information on the school website www.spsl.net.
~Omaha Together One Community's
Spring Fundraiser OTOC 2011: Celebrating
Community Saturday, April 16th, 2011 6:00 - 9:30
pm, Hot Shops Art Center-1301 Nicholas Street
$20/advance $25/door. Join Omaha Together
One Community as we celebrate the diverse
communities that make up our organization and the
progress made in building a safe and secure city
that works for all families. The night will feature:
Music from The Prairie Gators and Donovan
Johnson’s Jazz Trio; An appetizer buffet from
Pleasure Your Palate Catering; cash bar; Silent
Auction including many great creative pieces from
local artists; A chance to enjoy the art work from
artists at the Hot Shops Art Center, and OPS’s Art
Teacher Gallery Show. To purchase tickets in
advance, contact Mary Beth Donovan, 402-3912118.
~St. Pius X Pasta Fridays— Fridays
through April 15. Please join us at St. Pius X on
69th & Blondo on Fridays from 5-7:30pm for your
choice of great meatless sauces over a variety of
pastas with a mixed salad and garlic bread. For
the kids we have macaroni and cheese and cheese
pizza. Tickets are available at the door are $7 for
adults and $5 kids. The lines are rarely more than
a few minutes. We also have desserts. See you
there!
~Join Camp Fun & Faith for their
3rdAnnual Fundraising Dinner & Silent
Auction! Saturday, April 9th, 5:30 p.m. Social
Hour and 6:30 p.m. Dinner at St. Pius X Social Hall,
6905 Blondo St., Omaha. Entertainment and
formation by Apostolic Oblates, Pro Sanctity
Members, and Fr. Damien Cook, Master of
Ceremonies. Tickets are only $20/adult, $10/child
with a family rate of $60. Call or email Monica
402-553-4418, [email protected] for more
information.
A Note from our Parish Nurse
With continuing the "March is National Nutrition month: Let
the colors guide you to nutritious meals: Our bodies are
wonderful gifts from a loving God. When given the right
fuel, we feel and look better, which also affects us mentally
and spiritually. How will we, as a gift of love, support individuals and our entire congregation as we make healthier
food choices? We can participate in our Parish Community
Garden, plant our own gardens and share the harvest as it
produces. More "Eat Right with Color: Purple and blue options may have antioxidant and anti-aging benefits and
may help with memory, urinary tract health and reduced
cancer risks. Fruits: blackberries, blueberries, plums, raisins;
Vegetables: eggplant, purple cabbage, purple-fleshed
potato. Red indicates produce that may help maintain a
healthy heart, vision, immunity and may reduce cancer risks.
Fruits: cherries, cranberries, pomegranate, red/pink
grapefruit, red grapes and watermelon; Vegetables: beets, red onions, red peppers, red potatoes, rhubarb and tomatoes. White, tan and brown sometimes contain nutrients that may promote heart health and reduce
cancer risks. Fruits: bananas, brown pear, dates and white
peaches; Vegetables: cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, turnips, white-fleshed potato and white corn. -from ―Eat
Right with Color‖ at www.eatright.org
CARE Certificates
Available after Masses and at
the Parish office during the week.
$5 KFC,
Marcus Theaters
$10
Arbys
Barnes & Noble
Bath & Body Works
Bene Pizza
Blockbuster
Borders
Burger King
Chipotle
Crane Coffee
Culver’s
Eileen’s Cookies
Panera Bread
Pizza Hut
Runza
Scooters
Smashburger
Starbucks
Subway
Wendys
$15 Itunes
$20 Dennis Uniform, Sephora
$25
AMC Theaters, Aeropostle,
Applebees, Bag N Save, Bakers,
Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Bass Pro Shop, Bath & Body
Works, Best Buy, Bonefish Grill,
Carrabas, Charlestons, Cheesecake Factory, Chilis, CVS Pharmacy, Dick’s Sporting Goods,
Dillards, Fazoli’s, Flemings, Gap,
Granite City, Kohls, Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, No Frills,
Office Max, Old Chicago, Old
Navy, Olive Garden, Outback,
Penneys, Red Lobster, Romeos,
Shell Gas Card, Sinclair Gas,
Starbucks, Target, Valentinos,
Whole Foods, Walgreens,
Walmart, Younkers
$50 Bag N Save, BP Gas,
Whole Foods, Wohlners
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