C A T H O L I C C H U R C H

Holy Ghost

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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Evening 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am and 10:00 am Weekday Mornings 7:00 am (except Friday)

MAY 24, 2015 PENTECOST SUNDAY

Welcome to Our Parish!

PRIEST Rev. Gregory Benkowski ............................ Pastor

DEACON COUPLES Deacon Tom & Kathy Schulte ............. 731-3599 Deacon Paul & Jackie Eubanks .......... 932-8533 Deacon Andy & Chris Sommer ........... 733-9430 Deacon Al & Terri Aulner .................... 734-4557 Deacon Tim & Ruth Leininger .............. 731-7474 Deacon Bob Pickett .............................. 658-6460

TRUSTEES John Martinez Chuck Morrison

PARISH OFFICE STAFF Brenda Tylkowski ..................... Business Manager (email: BusinessManager@holyghostomaha.org) Carrie Kaczmarek….Bulletin Editor & Secretary (email: ParishSecretary@holyghostomaha.org) Jeff Belling..Director of Grounds & Maintenance Bernice Pfeifer……..Director of Religious Education (e-mail: DRE@holyghostomaha.org…731-5174 Chad Gann ................................... Athletic Director (chad74@cox.net) ................................ 953-6950

PARISH COUNCIL Tony Widhalm .......................................... President Mike Philbrick .................................. Vice-President Lacey Merica ........................................... Secretary Diane Quaiver Michelle Martinez Heather Slizoski Mike Brewer Gina Childers Michaela Drewel Veronica Rosman Mary Townley

BULLETIN NOTICES AND INSERTS DUE Monday, no later than 8:30 am for notices. All inserts for the bulletin MUST be into the Business office no later than 8:00 AM on WEDNESDAY mornings to be inserted into that weeks bulletin.

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

(Business Office closed from Noon to 1:00pm for lunch..)

**Father Greg is off on Fridays and will not be in the Office.

Pastor’s Corner It is with great sadness that I announce the retirement of Brenda Tylkowski, a dear friend and co-worker for many years. She began em-ployment at Holy Ghost in the Cafeteria with

Robbin Dworak. The two of them worked for little, but re-ceived much in seeing the faces of the little ones light up to receive the delicious lunches both prepared. While doing that she also worked a couple afternoons in the rectory as house-keeper until Fr. Dick Whiteing hired her as full time Business Manager. She weathered many a storm at Holy Ghost with priests coming and going. When I arrived in 2001, she and Lois Conrad made life so easy for me to transition here. There's no doubt that Don's death just a year ago, left a huge hole in her heart and in all of us who knew and loved him. She now deserves the time to spend her retirement years watching her grandchildren grow and mature. I know she feels sadness in closing this chapter in her life but she ought to know of the MANY who grew to know and love her over the years. If you have a chance give her call, send a card or say thank you in person for all that she has done, and will con-tinue to do for Holy Ghost Parish. This week I was informed that Fr. Sanderson will be-come the new pastor of Holy Ghost, but remain pastor of St. Mary's as well. He will continue residence at St. Mary's rec-tory. At this point there are no plans for a priest to be in the residence here. With Brenda's departure, it remains to be seen if he or I will hire another Business Manager. We will keep you informed of our staffing situation. Brenda's last day in the office is June 25th. Pray for all of us during this time of transition. Have a good week, Fr. Greg

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Stewardship of Treasure Budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015

Weekly Offering Needs .................................. $5,200.00 Weekly Offering (May 17, 2015) ............... $4,283.00 Year- to- Date Budget Needs .................... $239,200.00

Year- to- Date Collections .......................... $235,395.00 Shortage .............................................................. $3,805.00

The following members of our Parish, or loved ones of our Parish-ioners are now or recently been in the hospital. May our Lord grant them a speedy recovery and return them to their families in perfect health: Rita Konon (sister of Chuck Cheloha), Mary Tamayo, Lucille Stuczynski, Joyce Pace (sister of Kathy Mentzer), Michaela Swartzell, Fran McLaughlin, Oliver Albert Smith, Larry Hahn, Gladys Sedlak, Mary Dembowski, Mike Halac, Melissa Tylkowski, Mary Ellen Maneman, Rose Walker, Mary Makara (sister in law of Mike and Pat Makara), Margaret Nicola, Danny Watkins (brother of Brenda Tylkowski), Molly Johnson (granddaughter of Peggy Pine), MaryLou Mass, Sally Krance, John Farrell, Janet Nicholas, Warren Reznicek, Susan Greenhagen, Joe Conrad, Charlotte Vintson (sister of Brenda Tylkowski), Ann Fitzgerald, Joanne Leutzinger, John Skocpol, Kim Hall, Bernie Krawczyk, Ethan Eihersen (great grandson of Dee Clapp), Ed Winkler, Andy Sommer, Frances Hassman (Aunt of Fr. Greg), Wally Dudinski, Drew Callahan, Ed Ha-zuka, Kathy Sheldon, Josh Pickett, Bob Crisman, Pam Nowak, Steve Belmudez (brother of Kathy Mentzer and uncle of Mi-chael Balkus), Charles Skokan, Annette Beetham, Rick Be-cerra, Clarence Matya (Brother of Dorlene Marode), Shirley Kerkmann (Mother of Jodi May), Phil Busch (Brother of Norita Byrne) Let us also remember in our prayers the following that are in care centers, homebound or need healing: Debra Iwanski Mary Lampe Jean Buechler Richard Van Sant Irene Suchy Ann Zander-Breci Jacob Fraser Edward Machacek Patty Dworak Jim Philbrick Marian Nekuda Mari Ann Wilke Grant Flott John Cunningham Joann Winkler Peg Sykora Marjorie Niedbalski Joyce Lacroix Betty Gentile Sophie Johnson Irene Butts Marie Pallas Dorlene Marode Shirley Stodolka

Parking Lot Resurfacing Fund

2nd Collection (May 17, 2015): $185.17

Tom & Bridget Neal: $20.00 Tricia Ryder: $15.00 Marie Savine: $10.00

Total: $23,524.74

New altar server Albs are here! The Liturgical committee

and the Women’s Club have been working together to replace the current Albs. We have placed the first order of 15 Albs. They are approximately $87 each. The Women’s Club as made an initial donation of $800. We are asking for help from the congregation to complete payment for the first order and to help buy a few more that will be needed. If you can help, put your donation in an envelope in the Sunday collections labeled “ALBS”. Thank you!

A big thank you to all that have donated already! In Memory of David & Maxine Murkison: $200.00

Welcome to the newest members born to new life in

Christ through the Holy Waters of Baptism:

Malina Dwornicki

(Daughter of James & Angela Dwornicki)

&

Cruz Zander-Agustin Valadez

(Son of Agustin Valadez & Carmela Molina)

MAY 24, 2015 PENTECOST SUNDAY

Please pray for our loved ones who are currently serving our Country: Sean Byers Michael J. Baker Timothy Robertson Gary Smith Jacob Aulner Chase Pofahl Jim White Mike Vickers Mike Pihlgren Nick Burton Nick Lokamas Daniel Homan Kevin Kersey Allen M. Novotny Tim Gouger Suzie Homan Joseph M. Vickers Lexi Oropeza Dane Flott Stephen Gonifas Lenny Arenas V Ty Campbell Becky& Zach Spurgeon Jesse Gustafson Justin M. Vickers Michael Aulner Robert Blume Tyler Pofahl Greg Graham

Holy Ghost 2015 June Jamboree

Cake Walk

Wanted: cakes, cupcakes, brownies,

pies and muffins for our cake walk at the

June Jamboree. These may be homemade

or store bought.

We will also be having a Cookie Mon-

ster bean bag toss for the children. Prizes

for this game will be cookies. We will

need kid friendly cookies (sugar, choco-

late chip, M & M, etc.)

If you are able to help out please fill

out the bottom portion of this flyer and

place it in the collection basket.

You may drop off all items Saturday,

June 6th after Mass or Sunday, June 7th in

the rectory lower level.

Any questions please feel free to con-

tact us.

Thank You!

Carrie Kaczmarek 402.671.4030

Gina Childers 402.203.7353

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Name: ____________________

Phone #: __________________

I am able to donate:

Cake ___ Brownies ___

Cupcakes ___ Pie ___

Cookies ___ Other ___

Thank you for your generosity in last week’s Collec-

tion for the Catholic Communication Campaign. Because of your support, millions of faithful will have

the opportunity to deepen their faith through daily resources on the Internet, television, and radio, and

in print media. Remember, half of your donations

are staying in our archdiocese to support local com-munication needs. To learn more about the impor-

tant work supported by this collection, please visit www.usccb.org (search “Catholic Communication

Campaign”).

Mom, mama, mommy, mother….Many titles, one

meaning.

Catholic Charities needs you! We are looking for experi-

enced mothers of all ages to provide mentoring support to

pregnant and parenting young women. Within a friendship

role, mentors give encouragement, demonstrate positive

parenting, and simply listen. We invite you to consider giv-

ing your time and talents to make a difference in the lives

of these young women and their children. For more infor-

mation, please contact Kathy Milbrath at 402-829-9289

or kathym@ccomaha.org, or Laurel Determan at 402-829-

9283 or laureld@ccomaha.org.

Unique “Garage Sale” at St. Stanislaus

School Building at 41st & J Street Friday, May 29th from 9am until 6pm and

Saturday, May 30th from 9am until 1pm

After 92+ years of providing Catholic education

through St. Stanislaus Church, the school was

closed by the Archdiocese in 2013 due to low

enrollment. Work has been done over the past 6

months to consolidate and organize the contents

for sale. On May 29th and 30th we are opening

the doors for a “Garage Sale” to sell furniture

and supplies including “teacher supplies”. All are

welcome to come and shop. Religious items

(crucifixes and statues) will not be included in

this sale.

Silent Auction is looking for DONA-TIONS! New items please or gift cards. Please contact Heather Slizoski if you have items to donate. andyhea-ther@cox.net or 402-669-8863.

Please have a safe and happy

Memorial Day!

We want to thank all of our sponsors on the back of the bulletin. Each week we will feature one particular sponsor. Our feature this week is DON FI-CENEC ATTORNEY AT LAW. Please show your support to them.

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Monday, May 25, 2015 9:00 am †Don Tylkowski—Family & Friends Tuesday, May 26, 2015 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am †Richard Mahoney—Sandy Kopietz Wednesday ,May 27, 2015 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am †Sam Breci—Ida Martin Thursday, May 28, 2015 6:45 am Morning Prayer 7:00 am †John Lopez—Jeff & Monica Farber Friday, May 29, 2015 No Mass Saturday, May 30, 2015 5:00 pm †Rosmary Cavlovic—Family Sunday, May 31, 2015 7:30 am Parishioners 10:00 am †Eleanor Williams—Family & Friends

5:00 pm Saturday, May 30, 2015 Altar Servers A. Baber. N. Leutzinger, A. Slizoski EMHC M. Drewel, T. Riskowski, H. Slizoski, M. Townley, Deacon Leininger Gift Bearers AJ and S. Slizoski Greeters S. Leutzinger and P. McIntosh Lector M. Partusch Sacristan R. Leininger 7:30 am Sunday, May 31, 2015 Altar Servers M. Mapes and D. Ray EMHC K. Morrison, M. Pavel, K. Ulrich, Deacon Aulner Gift Bearers J. and J. Belling Greeters J. Krayneski and D. Quaiver Lector T. Sobczyk Sacristan B. Neal 10:00 am Sunday, May 31, 2015 Altar Servers J. Kaczmarek, J. Kaczmarek, L. Newell EMHC C. Kaczmarek, C. Meurrens, K. Smith, L. Wagman Gift Bearers D. and J. Newell Greeters K. Curtis Lector S. Aulner Sacristan T. Aulner Church Cleaning Crew: A: J. Staskiewicz, G. Balkus,

J. Kelly

PARISH TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Holy Ghost Rectory ............................... 731-3176 Fax ........................................................... 738-1409 Religious Education Office ................... 731-5174 Church Hall.............................................. 731-2943

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

(Business Office closed from Noon to 1:00pm for lunch.)

**Father Greg is off on Fridays and will not be in the Office.

Weekly Schedule…. May 25th to May 31st

Mon. May 25th: Memorial Day Mass 9:00 am Parish Office Closed Sat. May 30th: SH Rental 6:30 - 10:30 pm - Tylkowski Sun. May 31st: SH Rental - McCandless

Reminder: If you are assigned to help out with a Liturgical Role at the Masses, please show up at least 10 minutes before Mass. If you cannot be here, PLEASE find someone to replace you.

If a funeral occurs, the 7 am Mass Intention that day will be rescheduled at a later date. Please call the Business Office for the new date. Thank You

St. Mary’s Church is having a Rummage Sale Thursday and Friday, June 4th & 5th, from 9 am to 5pm and Saturday, June 6th from 9am to 3pm in the school gym, 36th & R

Streets. We will also have a raffle and bake sale. Please come support St. Mary’s.

Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion/Lectors

There will be training on Sun. August 9th, Tues. August 11th, or Mon. August 17th for anyone inter-ested in becoming an EMHC or Lectoring at Mass. The training is approximately 3hours long with a Mandation Mass on September 3rd at 7pm at St. Cecilia Cathedral. If you are interested please contact the Parish Office at 402.731.3176.