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Please continue to pray with the Pope for Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Near East. That a spirit of dialogue, encounter, andreconciliation emerge in the Near East, where diverse religious communities share their lives together.

NOVEMBER 165:00 PM:ALTAR SERVERS: Kyra Cypress,

Sean PhilbinCANDLE BEARERS: Carly Berkey,

Eli BerkeyLECTOR: Theresa O’NeillEMHCS: Ellen Russell, Jennifer Russell,

Jim Shepherd, Matt Swoboda,Mary Ann Taylor

G IFTBEARERS: Treves FamilyMUSICIANS: Jean and FriendsNERI DOLLAR SELLER: joni LocherUSHERS: Vern Andersen, Ron Allbright,

Jim Coe, Rock Cramer,Jim Schlotfeld

NOVEMBER 177:30 AM: 10:30 AM:

ALTAR SERVERS: Isaiah Sutherland, ALTAR SERVERS: Drew Bencker,Joel Sutherland Christopher Haman-Macias

CANDLE BEARER: Isabelle Taylor, CANDLE BEARERS: Francis Holmstedt,Scarlett Taylor Joseph Kelly

LECTOR: Jan Sammons LECTOR: Bill CheeseEMHCs: Maria Hackenberg, EMHCs: Bev Baer, Tamatha Buell,

Norine Hoffman, DeLynne Clausen,Jeanette Pinker, Kathy Rossitto, Nancy Ryckman, Jerry ZiskaLarry Ziska G IFTBEARERS: M. Bohnenkamp Family

G IFTBEARERS: Schonberner Family MUSICIANS: Kim B.NERI DOLLAR SELLER: Patty Wiederholt NERI DOLLAR SELLER: Jane CheeseUSHERS: Carl Sedlacek, USHERS: Rick Krebs, Fred Maycock,

Chuck Holderness, Tim Kiuntke, Carl Cramer,Chuck Livengood Mark Lampe

Parish SupportOctober 27 – November 2

WEEKLY BUDGETED AMOUNT$8,985.89

WEEKLY COLLECTION$10,467.61

YEAR TO DATE BUDGETED AMOUNT $160,279.42YEAR TO DATE COLLECTION

$155,754.09

Capital Campaign Update

Total amount pledged to date = $1,496,152.32Total amount received to date = $994,031.11

Please join our “Celebration of Thanksgiving” of our newlyRenovated Church and Parish Center TODAY, Sunday, Nov.10 beginning with Mass at 10:30 with Soup Sundayfollowing. Please continue to pray for the dedicated workersand volunteers.

God speaks to us in many ways, including through this Sunday’s Scripture readings.God strengthens us and we live with him forever.

Reading 1 2 Macacabees 7:1-2,9-14 Reading 2 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5Gospel Luke 20:27-38

Question of the Week –Adults: Having faith in difficult times is hard!

What makes you believe in the promise that God will be your strength, as Paul says?Children: God always stays with you, no matter what. What signs can you see to help you believe that?

COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: Bob and Betty Jones, Kelli PeckCOLLECTION MONEY COUNTERS: Liz Maycock, Patty WiederholtST. V INCENT DE PAUL CALL COORDINATOR FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11: Jean TosoniIMMANUEL EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14: Bonnie Shea, Mary Todd

In a response to an attempt to ridicule his teaching about life after death, Jesus again proclaims aresurrection from the dead, that life is indeed stronger than death. This is our eternalconsolation and hope. In today’s second reading, St. Paul prays that the Thessalonians may bestrengthened “in every good deed and word.” May we, too, be strengthened and empowered touse our time and talents for the good of others. The measure we measure with will be measured

back to us. Your generosity to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is a commitment to be part of the Living Body ofChrist. Please prayerfully consider the gifts you have received and share a portion of your blessings with others.Our parish raised $15,469 towards our goal of $37,199.54 with 11.4% participating towards our goal of 28.2%participation.

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Mass Intentions November 11 - 17 by email before Nov. 30th at:phughes329@ cox.net to be included in the next schedule.

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO DROP OFF YOUR ITEMS FOR OPERATIONCHRISTMAS CHILD. Remember to keep the items small enoughto fit in a shoe box.

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT GETTING INVOLVED IN A MINISTRYBUT DON’T KNOW WHERE THERE IS A NEED? We have a needfor “Giftbearers” at Mass. This is a ministry that can be

an individual or a family. If you volunteer for this ministry,you and or your family will take up the Gifts to the altarduring Mass. If you would like to know more or would liketo volunteer for this ministry, please contact Pam Hughes

to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Pam Hughesinistry, you and or your family will take up the Giftsduring M

WE’RE BACK!!!   KC MOVIE KNIGHT Saturday, Nov. 16 in theParish Center. This month’s feature;“LION KING” Simba,Timon, Pumba, Mufasa, & Scar!! (A photorealistic re-imagining of the1994 Disney animated classic) Cartoonswill start after the 5pm Mass, with the Movie starting at6:30pm. Featuring fresh-cooked “Hots & Brats”, ColdSodas, & “The World’s Best Popcorn”.

All for a Free Will Donation!

Sunday 7:30 AM10:30 AM

Greg Pinker +Our Parish Family Int.

Saturday 5:00 PM Jim Lohmeier +Wayne and Ellen Russell Int.

Friday 8:15 AM Soup Sunday Volunteers Int.

Thursday 8:15 AM SPN School Teachers & StaffInt.

Wednesday 8:15 AM Special Intentions for thePinker Family

Tuesday 8:15 AM Margaret Weiland +Sebastiana Rapose +

Monday 8:15 AM Poor Souls

THIS WEEKEND WE WILL TAKE UP A SPECIAL COLLECTION TO BENEFITTHE ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES, USA (AMS), atriennial collection approved by the U.S. Conferenc ofCatholic Bishops. Please prayerfully consider acontribution to this special collection to support active-dutymilitary men, women, & their families – including thosefrom our own parish. To learn more about the AMS, go towww.milarch.org/nationalcollection

Please give generously.

Join us today for our“Celebration of Thanksgiving”

Mass of Thanksgiving 10:30 a.m.Soup Sunday – ATaste of Home

11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.In our newly renovated Church

and Parish Center

Enjoy fresh homemade soups,breads, &cookies –

All for a free will offering!“Loaves ofMemories” Breads &Rolls for sale

I III am feeling much better thanks to yourprayers. Your prayers really do help!

May God Bless You,Imogene McGovern

NEXT WEEKEND WE WILL HAVE A SPECIALCOLLECTION FOR OUR PARISH ST. V INCENTDE PAUL CONFERENCE to assist withmeeting the goal of the LozierFoundation $20,000 matching grant.The grant is a “one for one” grant which means theLozier Foundation will match each dollar of donations wereceive up to $20,000. The grant was awarded late lastfall & so far, we have received donations of $13,880which leaves a balance of $6,120 for us to receive thefull amount. We must submit the request for the grant bythe end of November. This grant & the matching fundswill greatly assist us during the coming year. Please begenerous in helping us to meet our goal by placing fundsin the poor box at the church entrances or by putting acheck payable to the St Vincent de Paul Society in thecollection basket. Thank you.

ST. PHILIP NERI-BLESSED SACRAMENT 500 CLUB NEWS -We would like to thank George & Marsha Moon, Dorrie& Duane Mittlieder, Rita & Chuck Livengood, KathyRossitto, Cy & Michaela Ferraguti, Mary Lee Ferraguti,Kim & Brian Hill & our very special helpers: Isaiah &Andrew Sutherland for all their help with the Annual 500Club Appreciation Dinner. 102 members & guestsenjoyed a wonderful meal catered by Tussey's CasualGrill in the beautifully renovated Parish Center. Our$25 cash prize winners were Mark Lampe, WilliamHackenberg, Marcella Hendricks, Regina Cronkhite,Barb Berry & Judi Jarecki. We also extend a very warmwelcome to our new 500 Club members. And specialthanks to all current members who renewed theirmemberships for 2019-20. We are very grateful to allfor your support of our parish. ~ Ted & Lucia St. Cyr

THE “LADIES WHO SING” ARE HOSTINGA BAKE SALE AND CRAFT SHOW nextweekend in our Parish Center.Stop and Shop on Saturday, Nov. 16from 3-5:00, ror 6:00-6:30

and-orand/or on Sunday, Nov. 17after 7:30 Mass until noon.All baked goods are homemade, AND we have all

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DID YOU KNOW THE FAREWAY NERI DOLLAR G IFT CARDS canbe used at Fareway Meat Market at 90th & Center?

ST. PHILIP NERI SCHOOLThrough hard work, perseverance anda faith in God you can live your dreams.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:November 22nd - 2nd Quarter Progress Reports go homeNovember 26th - Thanksgiving Break

School resumes on December 2nd

December 1st - First Sunday of Advent.December 2nd - School resumesDecember 12th - All School Christmas Program in the

Activity Center at 1:45 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.December 17th - Make-up date for Christmas Program,

if neededDecember 20th - January 5th - Christmas Break;

School resumes on January 6th

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR WHEN THE TEMPERATURES AND WIND CHILLSARE DROPPING, sometimes to dangerous levels.  Please makesure your child(ren) is/are coming to school every day withcoats, hats, and gloves – dressed appropriately!OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOL IS NOW ADDING A LATE START & EARLYRELEASE TO ITS WINTER WEATHER CANCELLATION OPTIONS. St. Philip Neri School will always follow Omaha PublicSchool’s winter weather options concerning a late-start orall-day cancellation.  The announcement will be posted onTV & Radio under Omaha Catholic Schools.If school is cancelled for the day, all after school activitieswould then be cancelled & there will be no After Careavailable.The two-hour delayed start announcement means that schoolwill begin at 10 am, two hours later than normal, but stilldismiss at the regularly scheduled dismissal time. Pre-schoolwould be canceled on these days.  Lunch times may beadjusted to accommodate school needs. If Omaha PublicSchool announces an early release, St. Philip Neri willcontinue to stay open until 3:15 pm. If you choose to do so,parents are welcome to pick up their child(ren) early. Allafter school activities would then be cancelled and therewill be no After Care available.HELP US UPDATE OUR SCHOOL RECORDS AND FIND OUR ALUMS!  Didyou graduate from St. Philip Neri or Blessed Sacramentgrade school?  We have posted some class pictures on theSt. Philip Neri School website (spnschoolomaha.com).  Thereis a link on the website to a form so that we can collectcurrent information and update our records. We alsowould like to let you know about Parish and alumniactivities. Your current information is collected only for thesole purpose ofcommunicating with you.

THE WEEK AHEADSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

11:30 A.M. SOUP SUNDAY - Parish Center

10:30 A.M. CELEBRATION OF THANKSGIV ING MASS –Church

9:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL (RCIC) – School

NERI DOLLARS SOLD AFTER MASS

SPECIAL COLLECTION: MILITARY SERVICES ATMASS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

7:00 P.M. FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING - ActivityCenter Meeting Room

7:00 P.M. BAPTISM CLASS

8:15A.M.

GRADES K-4 MASS – Church

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

7:00 P.M. FULFILLED BIBLE STUDY - Activity CenterMeeting Room

7:00 P.M. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEETING - ParishCenter

6:15 P.M. YOUTH GROUP – School Cafeteria

9:00A.M.

FULFILLED BIBLE STUDY - Activity CenterMeeting Room

8:15A.M.

GRADES 5-8 MASS – Church

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

7:00 P.M. RCIA - Activity Center Meeting Room

8:15A.M.

ALL SCHOOL MASS – Church

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

MOVIE KNIGHT - Parish Center

NERI DOLLARS SOLD AFTER MASS

SPECIAL COLLECTION: SPN-BS CONFERENCEOF ST. V INCENT DE PAUL AT MASS

3:00 P.M. “LADIES WHO SING” BAKE SALE AND CRAFTSHOW - Parish Center

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

NERI DOLLARS SOLD AFTER MASS

8:15A.M.

“LADIES WHO SING” COFFEE & BAKE-CRAFTSALE - Parish Center

SPECIAL COLLECTION: SPN-BS CONFERENCEOF ST. V INCENT DE PAUL AT MASS

It's back!Make plans to attend theCHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK

the first weekend in December,December 7th & 8th in the

Parish Center.

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CHRISTIAN HUMOR The teacher of the earth science classwas lecturing on map reading. After explaining aboutlatitude, longitude, degrees, & minutes the teacher asked,"Suppose I asked you to meet me for lunch at 23 degrees,4 minutes north latitude & 45 degrees, 15 minutes eastlongitude?" After a confused silence, a voice volunteered,"I guess you'd be eating alone."

HY-V EE CASH FOR STUDENTS THIS YEAR’S CASH FOR STUDENTSPROGRAM began Sept. 1st & continues through Dec. 31st.Here’s how it works: Parents, grandparents,friends, staff & administrators shop at any of the 14Omaha/Council Bluffs/Plattsmouth Hy-Vees. Receiptscan be from grocery, pharmacy, gas, liquor & stamps.Receipts must have a date on them to qualify for theprogram. The receipts simply need to be collected & sentto school in an envelope. The receipts must be turned intoour school by Mon., Jan. 6th, 2020. This is the absolute lastday that we can accept the receipts. Anything receivedafter that, will have to be thrown away. Do not save anyreceipts after December 31, 2019. Please turn in yourreceipts to the school. Hy-Vee records & totals the receiptscollected by each school & agrees to donate $1.00 forevery $200.00 spent. The maximum award to be donatedper school is $2,000.00.You can now TAGG your Hy-Vee receipt & the Parish willreceive 1% of your purchase! The TAGG MUST be donewithin 7 days of purchase.

WE WILL MAKE YOUR HOME SPARKLE! Reliable housecleaning!References available upon request! Call: 402-290-1886

ABLAZE WORSHIP: Every monthabout 300 or more people cometogether to worship God at Ablaze - Catholics, non-Catholics,teens, young adults, parents, &grandparents. Ablaze Ministrieswas founded by Fr. Michael Voithofer to build a strongerCulture of Pentecost. This is a great place for your wholefamily, young and old, to experience more of the HolySpirit. Please JOIN US for any or all of the evening onFriday, Nov.15th - St. Mary's Church, 2302 Crawford St.,Bellevue, NE at 6:30 p.m.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *UPCOMING RETREATS AT ST. BENEDICT CENTER1126 Road I, PO Box 528, Schuyler, NE 68661-0528Ph: 402-352-8819 or visit: www.StBenedictCenter.comEmail: Retreats@ StBenedictCenter.comRegister now at www.StBenedictCenter.comST. HILDEGARD OF BINGEN AND J ULIAN OF NORWICH:MY STICAL GUIDES FOR THE SPIRITUAL J OURNEYNov. 15-17, with Anthony Lilles, S.T.D., & Kris McGregor.Learn from the lives & teachings of the great mystics St.Hildegard of Bingen & Julian of Norwich! The sessionsconsist of initial lecture, individual silent reading of selectedtexts from the saints, small-group discussion & big groupsharing. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated daily.Reconciliation will be available, as well as times ofEucharistic Adoration. Friday, 7:30 am to Sunday afterlunch.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *PRO-LIFE PRAYERS NEEDED Join other pro-lifers in peacefulprayer on Mondays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the publicright-of-way outside Planned Parenthood at 3105 N. 93rd

St.  A priest or other volunteer leads prayers during the11 a.m. – 12 p.m. prayer hour on Mondays.  Prayers arealso offered at this location on Saturday mornings from10–11 a.m.  Parking is available in front of EssentialPregnancy Services located at 3029 N. 93rd St.  You arealso invited to pray on Thursdays (9 –11:30 a.m. & 3–4:30p.m.), Fridays (7:30 – 9a.m.) & Saturdays (6:30, 7:30, 8(Spanish), & 9 a.m.) at the Bellevue Health Clinic at 1002W. Mission Ave. in Bellevue.  Parking is available in frontof Essential Pregnancy Services located at 908 W. MissionAve.  For more info, visit www.RespectLifeOmaha.com, orcontact Whitney Bradley 402-551-9003 ext. 1306 orwabradley@ archomaha.org MOTHERS SUPPORTING MOTHERS If you are looking to make adifference, Catholic Charities is seeking mentors to be asupportive, friendly role model for pregnant & parentingmothers. A 1-on-1 opportunity to listen, encourage, &model parenting skills. Interested or want more info on how

FREE ORGANIC COMPOST - BLACK DIRT Wonderful forgardens – Tilled shavings and horse manure – must comeout and pick it up! Call Rose and Roy Edwards at 402-571-2171.

FOR THOSE WHO AREN’T ALREADY PLUGGED INTO THE FORMEDPLATFORM, we’d encourage you to check it out (link & howto register are detailed below). 

http://spnbs.formed.org/Our parish has a subscription to this evangelization &catechetical tool, put together by the Augustine Institute.Many different apostolates have teamed up as co-workers in the vineyard to provide a proverbial ocean ofsolidly Catholic material to help us grow in our friend-ship/relationship with Christ & the Church He founded. On the home page of the link above, find the phrase“REGISTER NOW”.  Click on it & a window will appearasking you to enter your name & other material (likecreating a password). BOOM! You’ll be in....enjoying anynumber of cool, faith-building episodes. For those with tablets & “smart” phones, Formed also hasan app which has been used for group sessions. Veryhandy! Please call or email the Parish Office or talk withFr. Mario if you have problems with registering. 

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to make a difference? Contact Sierra Barrios 402-829-9283 or mentoringmoms@ ccomaha.orgYOU ARE INV ITED TO THE OACCW (OMAHA ARCHDIOCESECOUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN) MEETING to be held Nov. 12 atHoly Cross Parish Hall in Bancroft, NE on 508 Park St.Registration begins at 9 a.m. followed by ExecutiveMeeting at 9:30 a.m., Holy Mass at 11 a.m. followed bylunch & meeting. Agenda items for afternoon Councilmeeting include Convention review, Journaling, theFaithfully Departed prayer service & Service Committeeupdate. Please come & enjoy our new meeting style.

NFP Wine and Cheese Please join us Nov. 16 at 7pm atSt. Robert’s for NFP Wine & Cheese, an event for engaged& married couples. Presenting couples will share theirstories & explain what the Church teaches with regard tofamily planning. Creighton Model, Marquette & Couple toCouple League teachers will explain methods of naturalfamily planning. No cost to attend. To learn more or toRSVP, email nfpwine@ gmail.com

“All Flesh Shall See the Salvation of God”Join the Institute for Priestly Formation for Advent Morning of Reflection,Saturday, Dec.14th at Christ the KingChurch. The annual Advent gatherings offer

an opportunity for the laity to experience the IPF charismused in the spiritual formation of diocesan seminarians &priests who participate in our programs. The morningbegins with the 8:15 parish Mass, includes a continentalbreakfast, presentations by the IPF Staff, time for silentreflection, & concludes at noon.  No charge for the event.Free will offering will be gratefully accepted. For planningpurposes, please register on-lineat PriestlyFormation.org or call Linda at 402-280-3901.A Christmas Carol at St. Barnabas Classical Academy,129 N. 40th St. 7- 8:30 pm, Thursday, December 19th.Enjoy a dramatic reading of Dickens' Christmas classic,carols, festive food & drink.  Free-will donations for theacademy gratefully accepted.

  https://saintbarnabas.academy/

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A Church Renovation of Living StonesWhen the parish of St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament began the process of renovating the church, therewas the idea among many that the church building needed a sprucing up, a renewed look and feel. Theprocess began with the idea that it could be better. From there a vision arose of what could be. Parishleadership then shared that vision to all parishioners of every age and income and invited them tocontribute and participate not merely in a construction project, but in the vision of what could be.Today that vision has come to fulfillment. Praise God!

Everyone is aware that this parish is more than its buildings. The parish is made up of living stones(1 Peter 2:5). As St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament enjoys the completion of one vision of renovation,now is a good time to ask whether God is placing in your hearts a vision of a Church Renovation madeup of living stones. Could it be better? Do you see what it could be?

Please join in the annual St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament ParishAdvent Mission held on three nights Sunday, Monday, & TuesdayDecember 8, 9, and 10 at 7pm. In our church with fellowship andRefreshments following in our Parish Center. Fr. Jeff Lorig will beour speaker.

Fr. Lorig, Archdiocese of Omaha Director of Pastoral Services,works with the Pastoral Offices of the Archdiocese to implementits mission, vision, and priorities throughout all parishes andschools in the 23 counties of the diocese.

Fr. Lorig was ordained in 2004 and has served in several parishes before his duties at the chancery. Prior tohis current assignment, he was pastor of St. Ludger and St. Ignatius Church in rural Nebraska for five years.

Fr. Lorig received his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN,a bachelor’s degree of Sacred Theology from the Gregorian University, and master’s degree in Spiritualityat the Angelicum, both in Rome, Italy. He is also a trained spiritual director with the Institute for PriestlyFormation as well as a certified Gallup Strengths Coach.