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A Dynamic, Welcoming, Faith Community Committed To
Inspiring & prayerful worship · Quality, lifelong, religious education for everyone
In the spirit of our Patron, loving service to those in need
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday: 8:15 am, 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am,
10:45 am, 5:00 pm
Weekdays: 6:45 am and 8:15 am
(Monday - Friday)
RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm
Sundays 10:00-10:30 am
PRIESTS:
Rev. Daniel J. Kampschneider
Pastor
Rev. Kevin Joyce
Associate Pastor
January 17 & 18, 2015
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
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PARISH NEWS
POINSETTIAS—If you would like to pick up a Poinsettia that adorned our
Church during the Christmas season, there are some left in the hallway leading from
the gathering space of Church towards the Parish Office.
Monday, January 19
6:45 am †James Cech
8:15 am †Bill Seier
Tuesday, January 20
6:45 am †Mark Ferguson
8:15 am †Ethel Mayer (Gr. K-4)
Wednesday, January 21
6:45 am Special intention for
Archbishop Fabian Bruskewitz
8:15 am †Gary Lisec (Gr. 5-8)
Thursday, January 22
6:45 am †Jerry Grote
8:15 am †Mildred Hanneman
Friday, January 23
6:45 am †Buzz Tuttle
8:15 am †Walter “Sonny” Gates
Saturday, January 24
8:15 am †Peg Dineen
5:00 pm †Connie Feagins
Sunday, January 25
7:30 am †Francis Wilger
9:00 am Our Parish Family
10:45 am †Ed Zieg
5:00 pm †Fred Helman
SUPPORT TRIVIA NITE—DONATE A RAFFLE PRIZE ITEM—Trivia
Nite raises money to support our many parish outreach efforts. You can help by
attending the evening or by donating a prize for our Trivia Nite raffle. The Outreach Committee is seeking gift baskets or new gift items that can be incorporated into a gift basket for the raffle prize. You are welcome to drop off your
items at the parish office or contact Kathy Wilhelm at
402.496.7988 or [email protected]
PANCAKE BREAKFAST—The Knights of Columbus
will be hosting their final pancake breakfast for this season after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:45 Masses on January
25th. The breakfast will be a kickoff event for Catholic
Schools Week! It's a great way to meet your fellow parishioners while supporting St. Vincent de Paul School
and the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus Council at St. Vincent de Paul
Parish.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION—All are invited to
ABIDE a special hour of Eucharistic Adoration Sunday, January 25th at 7:00 pm with Praise and Worship music, a teaching from Fr. Kevin, and time for
personal prayer. Let us come and open ourselves to
God’s Graces which flow from the Eucharist!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22ND MARKS THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY
OF THE U.S. SUPREME COURT'S RULING, ROE V. WADE,
LEGALIZING ABORTION DURING ALL NINE MONTHS OF
PREGNANCY.
In recognition of the pain and sorrow we have experienced as a nation due to
abortion, the U.S. Bishops have designated Thursday, January 22nd as a day
of prayer and penance. Please join us in any of the following activities as we
lift our hearts to God asking for forgiveness and healing:
 Offer small sacrifices to God on Thursday by abstaining from favorite
foods or activities or by fasting.
 6:45 am and 8:15 am Masses on Thursday, Jan. 22nd will be the Mass
for Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life.
 Rosary for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty will immediately follow
The pain of a past abortion need not
endure for a lifetime. Trust in God’s
loving mercy.
Call Project Rachel for a confidential
referral to those who can help:
888-456-HOPE (888-456-4673)
the 8:15 am Mass on Jan. 22nd
 Holy Hour for Life will be held Thurs. Jan 22nd at 8 pm in Our Lady
Chapel
 A 9-day Novena from the US Bishops starts January 17th and ends on
Jan. 25th. Go to 9daysforlife.com to subscribe to receive daily prayers and
activities, or pick up a booklet in the Narthex.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR
When I worked in Rome, I supervised American seminarians
working in apostolates or opportunities for pastoral service. One
of my favorite places to visit where our seminarians helped was
at the Little Sisters of the Poor. They provided a nursing home
for elderly people. Their care and concern for the elderly
touched the hearts of our seminarians and visitors. I will not
forget the kindness and compassion which they offered to the
most frail and needy older persons in their home.
Today, the Little Sisters of the Poor, an international Catholic Congregation of Religious Sisters, have continued their mission to serve others, especially for the elderly.
The Little Sisters of the Poor arrived in America in 1868. Currently, there are thirty
homes in the United States where the elderly and dying are treated and cared for with
love and dignity. The Little Sisters serve more than 13,000 elderly poor people in thirtyone countries around the world.
The Little Sisters of the Poor have been in the news in the United States for the last
few years due to the HHS Mandate. The federal government has passed a regulation
that attempts to force the Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious groups to participate in a system of providing insurance coverage for drugs and services in ways that
violate their religious vows and the teachings of the Catholic Church. The HHS Mandate would force the sisters to help provide their employees with free access to abortion-inducing drugs, sterilizations, and contraceptives.
The government is threatening them with large fines if they refuse to participate. The
Little Sisters believe that this rule is wrong, and that it violates the religious liberty protections provided by federal law and the First Amendment. So, like many other Catholic and religious institutions around the country, they have filed a lawsuit asking federal
courts to allow them to continue their ministry without having to violate their religious
beliefs. Recently the federal government announced an accommodation for religious
non-profits.
The government had refused to exempt the Little Sisters, even though it exempts
churches and other religious organizations. The accommodation still forces the Little
Sisters to find an insurer who will cover sterilization, contraceptive and abortioninducing drugs and devices, and will provide related counseling and education to promote those things. The accommodation still violates their religious beliefs.
Since the government refuses to classify them as a “religious employer,” the Little Sisters are required to hire a third party to provide these objectionable services to their
employees, and thus are still forced to participate in the government’s mandate. Believing that every human person has God-given worth, the Little Sisters cannot provide
contraceptive, abortion, and sterilization services that go against their religious beliefs.
As we pray for our country during the anniversary of the January 22, 1973 US Supreme
Court ruling, we look forward to a resolution in the federal courts of the rights for religious groups, such as the Little Sisters of the Poor, who simply want to continue the
mission of Jesus assisting those most in need.
Fr. Dan Kampschneider
[email protected]
January 17 & 18, 2015
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Parish Office Phone: 402.496.7988
Priest House (Rectory): 402.498.8425
PRIESTS:
Rev. Daniel J. Kampschneider
Pastor
Rev. Kevin J. Joyce
Associate Pastor
DEACONS & WIVES:
Deacon Bill and Virginia Barnes
Deacon Richard and Janet Jizba
Deacon Jay and Mary Ann Reilly
PARISH STAFF:
Wendy Everson, Pastoral Minister
Jenni Vankat, Pastoral Minister
Kathy Mayer, Director of Worship
Bob Verkuilen, Development Director
Deacon Bob McClellan—Director
of Operations
Deacon Don Clausen—IT Director
SCHOOL:
Dr. Barbara Marchese, Principal
Phone: 492-2111
Web: www.svdp-school.org
RELIGIOUS FORMATION:
Vicki Smith, Director
Religious Education
Jenni Vankat, Dir. Adult Formation
Steve Nespor, Dir. Youth Ministry
Phone: 402.493.1642
BULLETIN DEADLINE:
Bulletin Editor: Kathy Wilhelm
Articles due by Monday 12:00 Noon
E-mail: [email protected]
PASTORAL COUNCIL:
Adam White, President
[email protected]
BAPTISMS:
Contact the Parish Office at
402.496.7988.
MARRIAGE:
Contact Parish Office at least 6 months
in advance; at least 3 months registration required before setting date.
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ADULT FORMATION
PARISH NEWS
GUATEMALA SUMMER MISSION TRIP—Guatemalan Mission
Information Sessions—
Opportunity to do a short term mission trip!
The Archdiocese of Omaha under the leadership of Father Damian Zuerlein
began a mission project in 2003 called IXIM: Spirit of Solidarity. Groups
from Omaha, including St. Vincent de
Paul, have now traveled to Guatemala and
worked side by side with the Guatemalan
people to improve the living conditions
and grow together in faith.
The thirteenth trip is being planned for June of 2015!
If you would like to learn more about the mission of Ixim or to consider joining this year’s mission to Guatemala, please attend one of the following informational meetings:
Monday, January 19, 2015: Christ the King Parish Center.
654 S. 86th St. One block north of Country Side Village on 86th St.
Entrances and parking on both north and south sides of bldg.
Parish Center is just east of the church. 7-8:30 pm
Sunday, January 25, 2015: St. Columbkille Parish, Papillion, NE
South 84th & Cornhusker/East 6th Street
Steinhausen Center, just south of church
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Signs will be posted with meeting room directions at all sites. Questions?
 Call Mary Kay Meagher 402-669-1722
 Email: [email protected]
 Check out the Ixim Website: www.ixim.org
PARISHIONERS
INTERESTED IN PLAYING BRIDGE?
St. Vincent de Paul couples bridge group has an
opening for subs for a Saturday night group. Call
Irene at 402-333-8678 if you can sub. Currently, the
group plays in their homes but we are looking for
other players to bring the bridge playing to the parish! Are you interested in playing with this group (to
include single players, too) at the parish on either
Friday or Saturday evening or during the week?
Contact Wendy at the parish office 402-496-7988 x.239 or email [email protected] and let us know you want this group to expand.
Sponsored by:
PERPETUAL ADORATION—THE
LORD JESUS INVITES US: COME
TO ME As Lent begins, we will begin
Perpetual Adoration with exposition in
our Blessed Sacrament Chapel located
between the church and Our Lady Chapel. Exposition means the large Communion host is exposed or is in plain view for
our prayer with our Lord Jesus. Perpetual Adoration is continuous prayer with
Him in the Blessed Sacrament every hour,
24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. When
there is exposition, someone must always
be with the Lord. The host in the monstrance cannot be left alone. Parishioners
will sign up to spend an hour, or even
more with our Lord, until every hour has
been filled.
We are encouraging adoration at SVdP
for parish members to deepen their personal relationship with the Lord. It is our
chance for an hour to be with Him face
to face. Jesus invited His apostles and
disciples: Come to me. (Matt. 11:28) Jesus
desires for us to be with Him in prayer.
This is a wonderful opportunity to answer His request.
During the hour of adoration we spend
time in prayer and thanksgiving, share our
day with the Lord, read scripture and
simply be with our Lord Jesus in silence.
An hour of adoration can be done alone
or with friends, and is a great opportunity
to pray with spouses or family members.
If you would like more information,
please
contact
Kurt
at
[email protected]
Sign-up this weekend during Mass.
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January 17 & 18, 2015
YOUTH MINISTRY
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Our L.I.F.E. YOUTH GROUP does not meet at the parish this week. Instead, we will be on the road for a night of
Fun at Sempek's Bowling & Entertainment on Sunday,
January 18 from 7 to 10 pm.
FREE SHOWING OF THE PRO-LIFE
MOVIE "40" that chronicles the 40 years
since abortion has been made legal in the
United States. Sunday, January 18, 2015 at
7:00 pm in St. Wenceslaus Church, 15353
Pacific St., Omaha. Come see this emotionally powerful and intellectually stimulating movie with an optional discussion following the
movie. For more information, please call
Mary Eileen at 402-991-3425.
http://
www.the40film.com/.
YOUTH GROUP for Sunday, January 25 we gather in the SVdP Room
6:00-7:00 pm and then in the Church from 7:00-8:00 pm for ABIDE. 7th12th graders are invited to come for dinner at 6:00 pm in the SVdP Room
followed by an evening of Eucharistic Adoration. For those who have not
had a chance to attend in the past, ABIDE is a special hour of Eucharistic
Adoration with Praise and Worship music, a reflection from Fr. Kevin, and
time for personal prayer. Parents, please email Steve Nespor by some time
Saturday if your 7th or 8th grader will be coming for our meal so we can
have enough food on hand.
The annual NEBRASKA WALK FOR LIFE will be Saturday, January
31, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. on the north side
of the State Capitol in Lincoln. We will
be taking a group down to be a part of
the annual Nebraska Walk for Life sponsored by Nebraska Right to Life, an eight
block march through downtown Lincoln
(peaceful, prayerful, completely safe and
legally sanctioned). For details and Permission Form, visit the youth pages on our parish website and contact Steve Nespor at [email protected].
L.I.F.E. YOUTH GROUP SVdP Youth Ministry is on
the Parish App. We are under the “Connect” button on the
home page. You can also find information on the Youth
Ministry Pages on the parish website at
www.svdpomaha.org (hover over the Youth Ministry tab)
PARISH SPORTS
SPRING TRACK REGISTRATION NOW OPEN—Online registrations for Spring 2015 Track are now being accepted. The online registration form can be accessed by clicking on the Sports Registration link found
on the school homepage. Boys and girls in grades 6-8 are eligible to participate. Registration fees are $35.00 per participant; fees may be paid online
or via check. The registration deadline is March 4, 2015.
ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST—The annual Knights of Columbus Free
Throw Contest for boys and girls ages 9 through 14
will be on Monday January 19, 2015 in the SVdP
Gym. Sign in will begin at 6:30 and shooting will
begin at 7:00 pm. Winners will move on to our
District contest.
CHILI COOK-OFF—The Omaha Society
of St. Vincent de Paul will hold their annual
chili cook-off on Saturday, January 31, 2015
from 5 to 8 p.m. at Creighton Prep High
School Sullivan Center - 7400 Western Ave.
Cost is Adults $10, Families $35, Kids age 6
and under eat free! Contact Mary Egan - 402850-0033 or [email protected] for
more information.
THE NEBRASKA WALK FOR LIFE will
be Saturday, January 31, 2015 starting at
10:00 am at the State Capitol in Lincoln. A
short program will be followed by the walk to
the UNL student Union for the keynote
speech from Mario St. Francis. For more
information, contact Nebraska Right to Life
at 402-438-4802.
RESPONSIBILITY, LEADERSHIP,
AND CHANGE: CO-WORKERS IN
THE VINEYARD AND THE ADULT
CHURCH—Sunday, February 1, 2015
from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm with check-in from
11:00 to 11:30 am at St. John Vianney Parish,
5801 Oak Hills Dr, Omaha. Free event and
meal provided.
Registration is required: http://www.csbsju.edu/sot/events/
theology-days or 320-363-3570. Dr. William
J. Cahoy presents what it means to be an adult
in today's church and some challenges we face
to remain Christ's children. How do we heed
Christ's call to become like children so we
may enter the kingdom of heaven and yet live
like an adult? Dr. Cahoy is Dean of Saint
John's School of Theology and Seminary.
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PARISH NEWS
HOUR OF ADORATION—It is important that we come together to pray
for peace within our hearts, the hearts of our loved ones, and all hearts
throughout the world. Third Sunday Adoration gives us the opportunity to
appeal to the Merciful Heart of Jesus, trusting in His Love and care for us.
Plan to attend Holy Hour this Sunday, January 18th at 3:00 pm in our
Church.
CARING PART-TIME CUSTODIAN WANTED to join our dedicated
maintenance team. We will provide, competitive wages (scaled to experience)
and supportive work environment. Duties include: care of school and church,
mostly carpeted, flexible after school/evening schedule about 20 hours a
week. Apply to: Bob McClellan, St. Vincent de Paul Church, 14330 Eagle
Run Dr. Omaha, NE 68164, [email protected]
USED UNIFORM SALE—A special thank you to all who volunteered,
donated, and purchased uniforms at the 2015 Mid-Year Used Uniform Sale.
A total of $1,272 was collected and donated to the Outreach Committee
from the proceeds of the sale. Thank you for your support! The used uniform inventory is in need of Pioneer Costumes, Box Pleats and Preschool
Uniforms. If you have any uniforms you would like to donate, you can drop
them off at the school office any time throughout the year. If you have any
questions or would like to purchase used uniforms, please contact Jennifer
McMahan [email protected] or 402-502-6847.
ONE CAN HELP—This weekend (and every
third weekend of each month) we collect food for
the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Juan Diego, and
Heart Ministry Food Pantries. If you forgot to
bring your bag to Mass, you can drop it off in the
donation box inside the church doors during the
week or make a monetary donation using the envelopes located on the side
of the wooden donation box. Thank you very much for all who participate in
this very worthwhile program.
PASTORAL MINISTRY
MONTHLY CAREGIVER GATHERING, Wednesday, January 28th
from Noon to 1:30 pm in the St. Louise Room. Caregivers meet for fellowship, prayer and to share ideas. Each person brings a dish to share for
lunch. Please RSVP by to Wendy at the parish office 402.496.7988 x.239 or
[email protected] or if you have not attended a gathering before
and have questions.
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WELCOME THESE NEWLY
REGISTERED MEMBERS OF
OUR PARISH FAMILY!
Jacob Alden
Michael Fleming
Steven and Ryann Kluthe
Dr. Quan and Dr. Diana Nguyen
& family
Jeff and Diane Reynolds & family
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE
NEWLY BAPTIZED MEMBERS
OF OUR PARISH FAMILY!
Emery Irene Bazata, daughter of
Brenton and Stephani
Josephine Ryan Hamrick, daughter of
Joseph and Nicole
Landen Thomas Henery, son of
Alex and Johna
Olivia Grace Leise, daughter of
Jeffrey & Jacquelyn
Reese Elizabeth Wewel, daughter of
John and Lindsay
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE
WHO HAVE DIED,
AND ESPECIALLY FOR:
† Mary Dunbar, sister-in-law of Ruth
McLeay
† Cheryl Kirke, mother of Michael Kirke
and grandmother of Colin, Lauren,
Alex and Elyse
† Jan Keller, wife of Lloyd Keller
May their souls and the souls
of all the faithful receive
the mercy of God.
Amen.
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January 17 & 18, 2015
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
Pro-Life Collection
Trivia Nite Ticket Sales - NX
Fr. Villone speaks at Masses
9:00 am
Catechesis Good Shepherd—SR3/MR
9:00 am
Sunday School—MC/K1/K2/K3
8:00 am
One Can Help Donation Drop Off-CR/Hallway
10:00 am
Reconciliation—CH
12:00 Noon
Adoration Committee Meeting—StV
12:00 Noon
Sports—MPR
12:15 pm
Baptism Service—CH
3:00 pm
Adoration—CH
6:00 pm
Sr High LIFE—StV
7:00 pm
YA Bible Study—MC
7:00 pm
Men’s Basketball—MPR
MONDAY, JANUARY 19
6:45 am
Mass—LC
8:15 am
Mass—CH
8:00 am
Preschool (2-day) Conferences-Classrooms
9:00 am
Mothers-in-Fellowship—StV & (Daycare) – HH
1:00 pm
Crafters for Charity—StV/StL
5:00 pm
Sports—MPR
6:00/7:30 pm
Cub/BoyScouts—HH
7:00 pm
KC Free Throw Contest—MPR
7:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study—StL
7:00 pm
Seeking Truth—StV
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
6:45 am
Mass—LC
8:15 am
Mass—CH K-4
7:15 am
Women of the Well—StV
5:00 pm
Sports—MPR
6:30 pm
Guild Board Meeting—MR
7:00 pm
Lord Teach Me to Pray—L
7:00 pm
Inquiry Sessions—StV
7:00 pm
Priest, Prophet, King Study—MC
7:00 pm
Finance—StL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
6:45 am
Mass—LC
8:15 am
Mass – CH 5-8
9:00 am
Men’s Prayer Group—StL
4:30/6:15 pm
Rel Ed Classes—8th grade Sexuality Student
Session A – MC
7:30 pm
Adult Choir-CH
8:00 pm
Sports-MPR
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
6:45 am
Mass—LC
8:15 am
Mass—CH
5:00 pm
Sports—MPR
7:00 pm
RCIA—HHb
8:00 pm
Holy Hour—LC
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
6:45 am
Mass—LC
8:15 am
Mass—CH
9:15 am
Bible Timeline — StV
10:00 am
St. Clare Circle – StL
5:00 pm
Sports—MPR
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
6:15 am
TMIY—L
7:00 am
Heavenly Dusters #3—CH
8:00 am
Sports—MPR
8:15 am
Mass/Rosary—CH
10:00 am
Rosary—LC
3:30 pm
Reconciliation-CH
6:00 pm
Trivia Nite- MPR/HH/LoC
Journey of Discipleship Weekend (Ministry Guide)
KEY TO ROOMS ON PARISH CALENDAR
CH—Church, LC—Our Lady Chapel, FR—Family Room,
CR—Conference Room (Bride’s Room), MC—Media Center,
MPR—Multi-Purpose Room (Gym), HH—Hanneman Hall
(Cafeteria), MR—Music Room, L—Faculty Lounge,
UC—Upper Commons, LoC—Lower Commons,
StV—St. Vincent Room, StL—St. Louise Room
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SACRIFICIAL GIVING
January 11
Giving by envelope..........................................
Giving by automatic withdrawal ........................
Online giving ...................................................
Total Sacrificial Giving
$ 14,436
$ 11,473
$ 7,290
$ 33,199
Children’s Collection ......................................
Miscellaneous ...................................................
Seminary Collection ........................................
$
$
$
Fiscal year 7/1/14-6/30/15
Year-to-date actual amount............................
Year-to-date budgeted amount .........................
Year-to-date negative variance ......................
$ 1,162,673
$ 1,189,830
$ (27,157)
279
418
3,624
(Through December 31, 2014)
SIMPLIFY YOUR SACRIFICIAL GIVING
THROUGH THE ONLINE GIVING PROGRAM!
It’s easy, plus our parish family benefits in many
ways. If you would like to sign up, please
contact Bob Verkuilen at
[email protected]
DO WE HAVE YOUR CURRENT
EMAIL ADDRESS?
If you have not been receiving communications from
the parish, such as our monthly E-vents Newsletter,
then we may not have your current email address.
Updated email addresses can be sent to:
[email protected]
VOCATIONS CRUCIFIX—Each week, one family
or individual in our parish receives the traveling
“Vocations Crucifix” to take home. This weekend we
thank the Steven & Susan Schneider family for
accepting the crucifix into their home. Parishioners
pray together for discernment of the priesthood and
religious life within their own family and in the family
of St. Vincent de Paul Parish. If you are interested in
receiving the Vocations Crucifix, please call
402.496.7988.
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE
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January 17 & 18, 2015
TRIVIA NITE IS COMING!!
Saturday, January 24h
6:00 p.m. Doors Open
7:00 Trivia Begins
Come join us for a fun and fast-paced evening of Trivia!
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Teams consist of tables of eight people
The cost of a table is $120 (only $15.00
per person!)
Single tickets available for $20 each.
Tables are sold at weekend Masses or by
contacting Wendy Everson.
What is Trivia Nite? It is a fundraiser for St. Vincent de
Paul Outreach programs and ministries. Each team
provides their own food and decorations. Dressing up
and/or decorating your table is highly encouraged.
Drinks (non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are
served) are included in the price of the table.
(Please note: since alcohol is served, Trivia Nite is an
adult-only event.)
Prizes will be given at the end of the evening
and raffle prizes given throughout the event.
Call or e-mail today to reserve your table!
Wendy Everson 496-7988 or
[email protected].
Women’s Bible Study
Sermon on the
Mount
New Study by Fr. Robert Barron
PRIEST, PROPHET,
KING
Tuesday Nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Beginning January 20th
$25 - 7 Weeks - Media Center
Facilitated by Phil Gregory
Register at 402-493-1642 or [email protected]
Register at 402-493-1642
or [email protected]