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).

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Welcome to Sacred Heart Church

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 27, 2017

Missionary Cooperative Program (Appeal)—August 26-27

Right Reverend Mary Paul Nguyen Duc Chanh, from the Cistercian Congregation of the Holy Family in Vietnam, has joined us today to ask for your help. Their motto is “Ora et Labora,” or in English, “Pray and Labor.” They have chosen to carry out the mission of God by Prayers, Labor, Silence and Solitude. The World, humankind and the Church are always present in their minds. They work for their living and pray for the world. They had land for cultivation and crops until 1975, when it was taken away by the local governor. The number of vocations are increasing while the number of el-derly monks is growing. They have material difficulties to support young vocations but also in having a home for the more elderly monks. A facility for the elderly monks has been under construction for three years, but is not completed. Money you give will be used to finish this project. They are very grateful for your help. Envelopes for your donations are attached to this bulletin.

First Friday Adoration Everyone is invited to come to pray and offer adoration, repara-tion, and other prayers to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, some-time on Friday, September 1st. Exposition begins after the 8:15 AM Mass and ends with Benediction at 3:00 PM. You are also invited to the First Friday Holy Hour for voca-tions at the Pink Sisters at 7:15 PM. Singing will be led by St. John’s Choir (Ellen Soukup).

“Life is Worth Living”

The Bishops’ Pro-Life Banquet and Conference, September 29-30

Join Archbishop Lucas, Bishop Conley and Bishop Hanefeldt for a

social hour and banquet dinner on Friday, September 29 at 5:00 pm

at the Cornhusker Hotel.

The Saturday conference begins at 8:30 am.

The keynote speaker will be Wesley J. Smith, J.D., an expert and

author on bioethics, euthanasia and assisted suicide.

To sponsor a table, register over the phone or to ask any ques-

tions, please call 402-477-7517 or email: lgarcia@necatholic.org

Church Cleaning: Thanks to all who helped with cleaning last week. For next Saturday, September 2nd, at 8:45 am, we ask for the help of at least one mem-ber from each of the follow-ing households: Santiago Sanchez, Nereida Sanchez-Torrez John Sand, Gabriel Santi-ago-Lopez, Alexandra Schlegel, David Schmidt, Marilyn Schnepf, Dale Schroeder, Sam Segrist, Mary Shada, and Valerie Shear-er.

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 22:19-23; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20 Next Sunday: Jeremiah 20:7-9; Psalm 63; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27

Collection for August 20, 2017

Envelopes $3,965.50 Plate 588.00 Children 2.55 Saint Vincent de Paul 25.00 CCD fees 150.00

Friary rent 1,200.00

Holy Day 1,223.15

Total $7,143.20

School Endowment $2,064.00 Cloistered Sisters $20.00

Frassati Catholic Young Adult Group of Lincoln All Catholic young adults (21 - 40) are invited to a prayer workshop at the Newman center, Thursday, August 31, 6:30-9:00 pm in the upstairs library board room.

Natural Family Planning Intro Sessions Thursday, Sept 7 and Tuesday, Sept 19, both 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. If you would like to help with this parish event, please call Laura at 402-476-2610, or Judy at 402-770-8928.

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.

Morning Recollection sponsored by Seven Sisters Apostolate, a Catholic Ministry covering our Priests in Holy Hours of Prayer. Saturday, September 30 at St. John’s Parish, 7601 Vine. Janette Howe, Foundress of the Seven Sisters Apostolate will be the speaker. Please contact Rhonda Litt at 402-525-6396 for more information. Or visit: www.sevensisterapostolate.org

Job Opportunities—St. Joseph School Two part time para educators needed Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm to assist K-2nd grade teachers in the classroom and with other projects. Full time Special Education Para to work one-on-one with students in the class-room. Experience with behavior modifications would be helpful. Please contact Sister Mary Cecilia for more information and send a resume and references to sr.mary-cecilia@cdolinc.net.

Sat 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

Mon Aug 28 8:15am Lucas Essay (birthday))

Tue Aug 29 8:15am Marge Macke+

Wed Aug 30 8:15am Nicholas Molacek (birthday)

Thu Aug 31 8:15am Marian Rajewski+

Fri Sep 1 8:15am Patty Sand+ First Friday

Sat Sep 2 8:15am Keith Rokke+

Sep 2 5:00pm Special intention Sun Sep 3 7:30am George Rezek+ (birthday)

Sep 3 9:00am Phero Thiet & Maria Thiem+ Sep 3 11:00am For the people of the parish

Senior Coffee Saturday, September 2nd after the 8:15 Mass. Please join us for coffee, rolls and conversation—no matter what age you are. Holy Name Men’s Meeting Sunday, September 10th after the 7:30 am Mass. All men of the parish over the age of 18 are invited to join. The meeting will be held in the rectory basement.

Other RCIA class at St. Michael Church-Lincoln Sunday morning class from 10:45 am til noon. Friday morning class from 9:30-11:00 am. A “Taste and See” informational meeting where po-tential participants can gather additional information and ask questions about RCIA will be held Sunday, September 10th at 10:45 am at St. Michael rectory at 7501 Yankee Woods Dr. All are invited. 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. CCD Enrollment Continues CCD classes are each Wednesday at 6:45 to 8:00 pm, at the school. Please come this Wednesday, August 30, if you have not yet registered. Bring the registration form you received in the mail. CCD is for children grades K-8 who do not attend Catholic school.

Pius X Annual Alumni & Friends Tailgate Party Friday, September 8th. Food will be served from 5:30-7:00 pm, until kick-off against Millard South. Party will be held west of the school, north of the main parking lot. Free will donations gladly accept-ed. Children’s games, bounce house and more. Support Pius Cheerleaders at Valentino’s Grand Buffet, 2650 So. 70th, Wednesday, September 6 and Thursday, October 5. Mention you are dining with Pius cheer and a portion will go to help the cheer-leaders. 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 Perspective: Viewing the Reformation through the Lens of Medieval Culture, Religion, and Politics.” Each session includes Q & A and an opportunity to purchase some great refreshments! No fee and no registration 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. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Looking for a way to increase the love and romance in your marriage? Do you need time just for the two of you? This weekend may be the answer. To be held in Hastings, NE September 29-October 1. To register, visit WWME.org Christ the King Sisters Outdoor Workday Saturday, September 30, 1:30-4:30 pm. Upcoming Retreats at Good Counsel Retreat House: *September 1-4—”Work of the Holy Angels” Igna-tian Retreat with Fr. Gary Coulter *September 7-10—”Saints for Today” with Fr. Thom-as Dunavan. *September 29-October 1—”Is God There? Does He even Care” with Fr. Justin Fulton Register at www.goodcounselretreat.com

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.

RCIA Class Fr. Kosch will be teaching RCIA class on Thursday evenings, starting on Thursday, Au-gust 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 Catholic seeking an adult refresher in their faith, please contact Fr. Kosch via email or phone.

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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.

School Notes What an exciting week! It was the first full week of school and we got to experi-ence the total solar eclipse! Our first through third graders watched from the school playground and the fourth through eighth grad-ers walked to Woods Park to take in the extraordinary sight (see photo at left). Check out the Sacred Heart Catholic School Facebook page to see a great video taken by Brother Michael of the Knights of the Holy Eucharist.