RECTORY 3128 “S” Street Lincoln NE 68503-3297 (402) 476-2610 E-mail: sacredheartlincoln@outlook.com Fr. Leo Kosch Pastor E-mail fr.kosch@gmail.com Cell phone: 402-310-8299 please try 402-476-2610 first. Fr. Lee Jirovsky, in Residence Website: sacredheartlincoln.orgWebsite: sacredheartlincoln.orgWebsite: sacredheartlincoln.org

SCHOOL 540 North 31st St. 402-476-1783 Principal, Laura Knaus E-mail laura-knaus@cdolinc.net Website: mysacredheartschool.com

Mass Schedule Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00am Weekdays Monday-Saturday 8:15am Holy Days of Obligation Vigil Mass, 7:00pm On the Day, 7:00am, 12:00pm, & 7:00pm Different schedules for Christmas and January 1

Confessions: Saturdays 4:00-4:50 pm. Mondays-Saturdays 7:45-8:05 am (before the 8:15am Mass) Baptisms: call 402-476-2610 to ar-range for Baptism preparation. Matrimony: A minimum of four months is required after contacting the priest; more in some cases; six months to a year is recommended.

Communion to the homebound or Anointing of the Sick: if you or someone you know is home-bound or seriously ill, or will be undergoing major surgery, please call or speak to Fr. Kosch.

Newcomers—Welcome! Please call 402-476-2610 Or visit the rectory Catholic Social Services (days) 402-474-1600; Lincoln Cri-sis Pregnancy Center (24-hours) 402-483-4247; Birthright 402-466-2609 (24-hours 1-800-550-4900).

La Misa en Español, Iglesia de Cristo Rey, 4221 Calle “J,” Lin-coln, NE 68510 (402-488-5087)

Welcome to Sacred Heart Church

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017

Tickets are still available for the Ken Lonnquist Concert this Sun-

day. You may purchase tickets at the door.

Concert begins at 1:30 in the church.

Adults $10, kids under 13 $5.00, kids under 5 free.

School Tours available one hour before and one hour after the

concert. Free-will offering Ice Cream Social following the concert.

St. Francis Food Pantry—everyone is invited to bring a can of food

with them to the concert to help stock St. Francis Food pantry.

School Notes: Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! The teachers and staff (pictured above) are excited to begin the new year. Stay updated throughout the year by regularly visiting our school website www.mysacredheartschool.com or finding us on Facebook. We're look-ing forward to watching the Solar Eclipse on Monday with our special glasses! Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart Catholic School. Please pray for us, as we will be praying for you!

Church Cleaning: Thanks to all who helped with cleaning last week. For next Saturday, August 26th, at 8:45 am, we ask for the help of at least one member from each of the following households: Bob Robinson, Michael Robinson, Rodolfo Ro-driguez, Sam Rogge, Roberto Rojas, Andrew Rosas, Derek Rowan, Patrick Rowan, Thomas Ruba, Mark Ruhl and Linda Sa-batka.

Contact Persons For Sacred Heart Organizations

Adoration Coordinator Louise Sayer 402-474-4996 Altar Society Sue Rye 402-570-7614 Bible Studies Bryan Dahlberg 402-730-0084 Maria Flink 402-525-5473 Choir Amanda Lowery 402-464-5637 Children’s Choir Amanda Lowery 402-464-5637 Church Cleaning Mary Lawson 402-466-4452 CCD Brad & Tammy Aden 402-853-6234 Christian Mothers Genny Albrecht 402-466-3652 God Teens Brock & Kiley Shuler 402-631-3060 Holy Name Men’s Group Steve Michels 402-325-6037 Home & School Association Janet Beckman 402-261-5625 Knights of Columbus Paul Bauer 402-326-8476 Pink Sisters Representative Chelys Svoboda 402-466-1462 Pius Home & School Representative Steve & Colleen Michels 402-325-6037 Prayer Chain Laura Corder 402-476-2610 Pro Life Jeanine Stevens 402-310-8427 Sacred Heart Quilters Mary Ann Jaros 402-464-2873 Senior Coffee Laura Corder 402-464-3083 St. Vincent de Paul Julie Adams 402-579-4960 Ushers Pat Perry 402-438-2650 Website Fr. Leo Kosch 402-476-2610

MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS: August-19-27, 2017

NOTE: There are Mass intentions open in Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec.

Mass Readings: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7; Psalm 67; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15:21-28 Next Sunday: Isaiah 22:19-23; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20

Collection for August 13, 2017

Envelopes $4,423.50 Plate 806.00 Saint Vincent de Paul 190.00 Total $5,419.50

School Endowment $2,145.00 Joy of the Gospel Rebate $2,255.57

Save the Date, September 29-30 Annual Bishop’s Pro-Life Banquet and Conference.

Natural Family Planning Intro Sessions: Thursday, August 24 and Saturday, August 26; also Thursday, September 7 and Tuesday, Septem-ber 19 all at 7:00 pm. Questions? Call 402-488-2040. Pre-registration is required—go online to register or download a reg-istration form at: www.lincolndiocese.org/nfp

Save the Date—Septemberfest, Saturday, September 30. Septemberfest Jewelry Boutique The Altar Society will again be presenting a jewelry boutique at September-fest. If you have some jewelry you no longer wear, consider donating it for the benefit of the parish. Call Laura at 402-464-3083 or bring it to the rec-tory M-F, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Missionary Cooperative Program (Appeal)—August 26-27 Each year over 150 missionary dioceses and religious orders request per-mission to come to our diocese to give an appeal for financial support. This appeal is a major source of funding for these missionaries, and the monies collected in our parish go directly to that missionary diocese or religious for the poor that they serve. These funds are used to feed, house and educate the poor and orphans, provide medical care, build churches, schools, clin-ics, catechetical training centers, dig wells, etc., and educate candidate for the priesthood and religious life and provide many other necessities. Please be generous! Villa Marie School for Exceptional Children—has an opening for an Ex-ecutive Director of Development and Advancement. For more information contact the Office at 402-786-3625 or send your resume to: Fr.john-perkinton@cdolinc.net

Sat Aug 19 5:00pm Jerry Watton+

Sun Aug 20 7:30am George+ & Marlene Rezek

Aug 20 9:00am For the people of the parish Aug 20 11:00am Ralph Wixson+

Mon Aug 21 8:15am Gina Milleson (birthday)

Tue Aug 22 8:15am Deceased parents

Wed Aug 23 8:15am Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Tvrdy+

Thu Aug 24 8:15am For safe travel

Fri Aug 25 8:15am Ed Fricke+

Sat Aug 26 8:15am Deceased parents-in-law Aug 26 5:00pm Carleen Novak (anniversary of death)

Sun Aug 27 7:30am Maria Magdalen Le Aug 27 9:00am John Glushenko+

Aug 27 11:00am For the people of the parish

Frassati Catholic Young Adult Group of Lincoln All Catholic young adults (21 - 40) are invited to the upcoming events:

Prayer Workshop at the Newman Center, Thurs-day August 31, 6:30-9:00 pm in the upstairs library board room. Fr. Kaup will speak about several methods of prayer and discernment.

St. Joseph Parish in Beatrice has put together a series of great Catholic events, August 19-21 in honor of the 100th year anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima and in celebration of the 2017 solar eclipse. Spirit Catholic Radio will be broadcasting LIVE from St Joseph’s the morning of August 21st. There is a full schedule of events in the back of church or go to: www.stjosephbeatrice.org. Marian Mantle Silent Strength Prayer Group Tuesday, August 22, at 3:00 pm in the Lancaster Room at Madonna Hospital to offer prayers for the return of prodigal children to the church.

Bishop Glennon Patrick Flavin Memorial Mass Please join the School Sisters of Christ the King for the 22nd annual memorial Mass for Bishop Flavin on Saturday, August 26 at 10:00 am. Mass will be at the Motherhouse located at 4100 SW 56th St. (South of SW 56th & VanDorn). The Mass is open to the public and a reception will follow. Upcoming Retreats at Good Counsel Retreat House: *August 25-27—“Are you fueled by the Word? Women’s retreat with Fr. Scott Courtney *September 1-4—”Work of the Holy Angels” Igna-tian Retreat with Fr. Gary Coulter *September 7-10—”Saints for Today” with Fr. Thomas Dunavan. *September 29-October 1—”Is God There? Does He even Care” with Fr. Justin Fulton Register at www.goodcounselretreat.com Benedictine Oblate Orientation will be held at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 5401 South Street at 7:00 pm, Sunday August 27 in Sheridan Rooms A and B. For additional information call Senior Dean Carol Olson at 402-486-0864, or Carol Barry 402-488-8221 or visit our website at: wwwnebraskabenedictineoblates.org for more infor-mation. Lincoln MOMs Meeting Saturday, September 2, 8:30-10:30 at Gianna’s Java & Gelato at the Guadalupe Center, 2241 O St., Suite T. Topic will be “Uncomplicated: Six words to simplify and amplify your life” with Melissa Yindrick. MOMs is a group of Catholic mothers searching for fellowship, hope, and joy in our ever changing voca-tion. Free-will donation ($5 suggested) helps cover the cost of speakers, reserved babysitting, and cof-fee/snacks. Contact us at lincolnmoms@outlook.com Bring a friend.

Catholic Coffee House is an adult faith formation series held at Gianna’s Java and Gelato, 24th & O streets. This year’s presentation will be on the Catholic Perspective on the Reformation. The first presentation in the series will be Sunday, September 10, 7:00-8:30 pm. Msgr. Timothy Thorburn will speak on the “Historical Per-spective: Viewing the Reformation through the Lens of Medieval Culture, Religion, and Politics.” Each session includes Q & A and an opportunity to pur-chase some great refreshments! No fee and no reg-istration required. Questions? Call 402-473-0615 or email ore@cdolinc.net.

Healing Hearts Support Sessions For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one are being offered to assist Catholics in the grief pro-cess. Sessions begin Tuesday, September 19, 7 - pm at John XXIII Center, 37th & Sheridan Blvd. For more information, call 402-473-0620.

CCD Classes Begin Wednesday, August 23, at 6:45 pm. Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Juniors and Seniors are invited to the next TEC Re-treat in Hastings, October 7-9. Jesus said to them “What do you seek?” Jn 1:38. “Come and see” Jn 1:39. To register, go to: www.lincolndiocese.org. Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, 402-473-0625.

Paix et joie je m'appelle Mathurin TETCHI, originaire de la Cote d'Ivoire appartenant au renouveau charis-matique catholique. Je voudrais rencontrer tous les frères et soeurs francophones ou Anglophones vivant a Lincoln ou Omaha pour des séances de prieres pour la gloire de Dieu. Que Dieu vous benisse et vous protége amen.

Peace and love my name is Mathurin TETCHI original-ly from Ivory Coast belonging the catholic charis-matic revival. I would to meet all my brothers and sisters who speak French or English living in Lincoln or Omaha for prayers for God's glory. God bless you and protect you all, Amen.

Yours faithfully,

Mathurin TETCHI Cell phone: 401 663 0535

RCIA Class Fr. Kosch will be teaching RCIA class on Thurs-day evenings, tentatively starting on Thursday, August 31, and ending on April 19, 2018, three weeks after Easter. (Easter is on April 1 next year.). We will take three holidays off in Nov.-Dec, of course. The class will meet 7:00—9:00 pm. If you, or someone you know, has never been baptized, or is a Christian seeking possible full communion with the Catholic Church, or is a Cath-olic seeking an adult refresher in their faith, please contact Fr. Kosch via email or phone.

Notice Below sponsors for our parish bulletin. Please support these businesses, who support our parish. (Ver. 7-8-11)

HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR THE MONTH of August 2017: Artists: That artists of our time, through their ingenuity, may help everyone discover the beauty of creation.

Propelr Card Changes: Propelr is now partnering with Union Bank & Trust.

Benefits of making the switch:

No preloading of funds/instant access to money

Local bank supports local community

Same great merchants

New merchant added—Younkers—donating 8.5%

All you need to get started is a checking account at UBT, and you will be able to get back to raising funds for Sacred Heart. You can do everything online in just a few minutes or stop at any Union Bank branch to open your checking account. If you open a new account, you will receive $50 for using your debit card (ten times in 60 days) and you will earn a $50 donation to Sacred Heart.

Questions? Visit PropelrCard.com or email WeCare@PropelrCard.com or call 844-565-7145.

FORMED.ORG is still available—to sign up:

go to formed.org, scroll to bottom of page

Click on Register

Create your FREE account by entering our Parish Code: VW27J4 and your e-mail address.