Sixth Sunday of Easter May 17, 2020

HOLY GHOST

ST.

Monday — Friday: 8:00 am Saturday: 5:00 pm

Sunday: 8:00 am and 10:30 am

Monday—Friday before Mass

Pastor: Rev. William E. Sanderson Deacons: Mr. Daniel Saniuk and Mr. James Staroski

prvasquez@archomaha.org Grounds Maintenance & Sacristy: Mike McCarthy

BAPTISM: Please call the rectory.

Anyone in need of Notary Services please call the rectory to set up an appointment, (402) 731-4152. Notary Fee is $5.00 per document.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK —MAY 17, 2020 PG. 1

GUIDANCE ON RETURNING TO MASS Please keep in mind the following points: •Archbishop Lucas has dispensed the faithful from the Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation until further notice. •Social distancing is to be maintained within each church. •The following people should remain home for the time being: The elderly. People with underlying medical conditions. Family members who live with elderly people or those who are at risk. People who have access to those at risk in nursing institutions. People who have upper respiratory or flu like symptoms. People who live with someone with upper respiratory or flu like symptoms. People with COVID-19 or live with someone with COVID-19. People who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.

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THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION

As I prepare this column it is unknown if the dispensation from Mass attendance will still be in effect. I suspect it will. Either way in Nebraska and

other states (though not all) the Ascension is observed on the 40th day after Easter – this year Thursday, May 21. (The Ascension, like the Epiphany is a moveable feast. We observe Epiphany on the Sunday closest to Jan. 6, the traditional day. Some dioceses move the Ascension to the nearest Sunday. We don’t.)

Our Ascension Masses: Wed., May 20, 5:30 p.m. St. Stan’s Thurs., May 21, 7:00 a.m. HG 8:00 a.m. St. Stan’s 6:30 p.m. HG

I plan to go to Sioux Falls after Mass on Sunday morning and will return Tuesday afternoon. There will be Mass at 8 a.m. on Mon. at St. Stan’s and 7 a.m. on Tues. at H.G. with communion services in the respective parishes without Mass on a given day.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT

OF THE PARISH IS ALSO VERY IMPORTANT AT THIS TIME:

1. Your financial contributions may be mailed to the parish.

2. Dropped in the mail slot at the rectory. The front door at St. Stanislaus rectory. The door to the Pastor Center at Holy Ghost – parking lot level.

3. You may now make online contributions to your parish through the Archdiocese’s Website by credit card or direct debit. Follow the simple instructions you will find. https://archomaha.org/offertory

Reflections from the Early Church on the Eucharist

For the past couple of months we have not been able to offer public Masses. Many people have sorely missed the opportunity to join in this very important sacrament and to receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Sadly there are others who probably didn’t notice. It is fascinating to find out how much of the Mass is the same today as it was in the earliest days. St. Justin, Martyr (100-165 AD) was an early Christian writer, evangelist and philosopher. he First Apology, In his most well-known work, The First Apology in Defense of the Christians, he passionately defends the morality of the Christian life, and provides various ethical and philosophical arguments to convince the Roman emperor, Antoninus, to abandon the persecution of the Church. Unfortunately it didn’t work. He was put to death along with a number of his students. What follows is a sampling of what he wrote about the Eucharist and the Mass. I think you will find it fascinating how much is the same now as then.

ST. STANISLAUS NEWS

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK —MAY 17, 2020 PG. 2

Fr. Sanderson

From Chapter 66 “OF THE EUCHARIST” This food is called among us Eukaristia [the Eucharist], of which no one is allowed to partake but the one who believes that the things which we teach are true, and who has been [baptized]. For not as common bread and common drink do we receive these. We been taught that the food which is blessed by the prayer of His word, is the flesh and blood of that Jesus who was made flesh (and born of the Virgin Mary). For the apostles, in the memoirs composed by them, which are called Gospels, have thus delivered unto us what was enjoined upon them; that Jesus took bread, and when He had given thanks, said, "This do ye in remembrance of Me, this is My body;" and that, after the same manner, having taken the cup and given thanks, He said, "This is My blood;" and gave it to them alone. the wicked devils have imitated this in the mysteries of Mithras (a pagan cult at the time), commanding the same thing to be done. (Of course it was not possible that any such change could take place.

From Chapter 67 “WEEKLY WORSHIP OF

THE CHRISTIANS” And on the day called Sunday, all who live in cities or in the country gather together to one place, and the memoirs of the apostles or the writings of the prophets are read (e.g., the Liturgy of the Word), as long as time permits; then, when the reader has ceased, the [priest] verbally instructs, and exhorts to the imitation of these good things. Then we all rise together and pray (e.g., the Prayers of the Faithful), and, as we before said, when our prayer is ended, bread and wine and water are

brought (e.g., offertory procession), and the [priest] in like manner offers prayers and thanksgivings, according to his ability (a standardized form of the Mass had not yet been developed fully), and the people assent, saying “Amen” (e.g., the Great Amen we say or sing at the end of the Eucharistic Prayer); and there is a distribution to each, and a participation of that over which thanks have been given, and to those who are absent a portion is sent by the deacons. And they who are well to do, and willing, give what each thinks fit (e.g., taking up a collection); and what is collected is deposited with the priest, who assists the orphans and widows and those who, through sickness or any other cause, are in want, and those who are in bonds and the strangers sojourning among us, and in a word takes care of all who are in need. But Sunday is the day on which we all hold our common assembly (This shows the understanding, from the earliest days of the Church, of the obligation we have every week to “Keep the Lord’s Day holy by participating in Mass), because it is the first day on which God, having wrought a change in the darkness and matter, made the world; and Jesus Christ our Savior on the same day rose from the dead. For He was crucified on the day before that of Saturn (Saturday); and on the day after that of Saturn, which is the day of the Sun, having appeared to His apostles and disciples, He taught them these things, which we have submitted to you also for your consideration.

500 Club: We have a few open numbers for the 500 Club for 2020. Thinking ahead for a unique Father's Day gift next month? How about a 500 Club membership for $60/year or $5/month dues, with our

next drawing on Sunday, May 31 and eleven chances to win prizes from $25 to $500. Thanks to all members who keep their dues current so they are eligible to win. Questions? Contact Kim at 402-670-8655.

OMAHA GIVES 2020: St. Stanislaus is excited to be participating once again in Omaha Gives!, a 24-hour charitable challenge organized by the Omaha Community Foundation. This year's event will take place May 20, so mark your calendars and plan to donate. The minimum online donation is $1, and there is no limit on the amount you can give. Learn more by going to www.OmahaGives.org. God bless you for your generosity.

Please also pray for our loved ones who are currently serving our Country.

HOLY GHOST NEWS

Mary Ann Barrett Allan Beam Steve Belmudez Brent Bertrand Todd Blintiff (son in law of Phyllis McIntosh) Jan Brinck (sister-in-law of Marita Grebl)

Mark Broich (brother of Marita Grebl) Carol Cheloha Chuck Cheloha Dee Clapp Pat Clapp (son of Dee Clapp) Ron Coniglio

Cindy Haag Ed Hahn Larry Hahn Marcia Halac Donna Hansen Jim Hinrichs (Father of Mitzi Taylor) Dee Hurlbutt

Cheryl Koziel (daughter of Jackie Peroutka) Cookie Lane Erin Lewis Kristine Makara Jim Mally Phyllis McIntosh Suzanne Mertlik

Marge Nicola Ender Pitman Bailey Pofahl Jon Ricci (nephew of Nellie Hadley) Jack Scaletta (Uncle of Melissa Scaletta-Murphy) Ray Sempek

Oliver Albert Smith Lucy Stuczynski James Vickers Evelyn Vogler

Rick Becerra Annette Beetham Jean Buechler John Casey

Patty Dworak Grant Flott Jacob Fraser Kim Hall

Dorothy Kazor Debra Iwanski Bernie Krawczyk George Lacroix

Joyce Lacroix Joanne Leutzinger Mary Makara Pat Makara

Dorlene Marode Darlene McKinley Janet Nicholas Larry Petersen

John Skocpol Shirley Stodolka Richard Van Sant

The following members of our Parish, or loved ones of our Parishioners are now or recently have been in the hospital. May our Lord grant them a speedy recovery and return them to their families in perfect health.

Let us also remember in our prayers those who in care centers, homebound or need healing.

Lenny Arenas V. Jacob Aulner Michael Aulner Michael J. Baker Robert Blume

Nick Burton Sean Byers Ty Campbell Dane Flott Stephen Gonifas

Tim Gouger Greg Graham Daniel Homan Suzie Homan Ryan Loftus

Nick Lokamas Tyler Moen James Newell Allen M. Novotny Lexi Oropeza

Mike Pihlgren Timothy Robertson Gary Smith Becky & Zach Spurgeon Ashley & Josh Stumpf

Richard J. Vickers Jim White Eli Wyskowski

Please remember tithing envelopes may be placed in the mail slot in the rectory lower level/Pastor’s Center.

Due to the situation we are in with Covid 19 the decision has been made to postpone our June Jamboree until September 13th. Any questions please contact the Parish Office.

May the Lord grant peace and consolation to the family of † Lucille Stuczynski.

Anyone that would like to donate to the Second Collection may do so by placing your donation in an envelope and place it into the collection basket. Please mark your envelope “Second Collection/Your Name and Envelope #). Thank you!

ST. STANISLAUS HOLY GHOST

MASSES THIS WEEK Saturday, May 16 5:00 pm † Raf Czarnecki Sunday, May 17 8:00 am † Dolores Krzycki Monday, May 18 8:00 am † Stephen Walls Tuesday, May 19 8:00 am People of St. Stanislaus and Holy Ghost Wednesday, May 20 8:00 am † Mary Udron 5:30 pm People of St. Stanislaus and Holy Ghost Thursday, May 21 8:00 am † Mary Castro Friday, May 22 8:00 am † Special Intention

Seventh Sunday of Easter Saturday, May 23 5:00 pm † Frances Bukowski Sunday, May 24 8:00 am † Evelyn Frans

MASSES THIS WEEK Saturday, May 16 5:00 pm † Deceased Members of the Doty Family – Nellie

Hadley Sunday, May 17 7:30 am Intentions of Grant & Jackie Flott – Family Monday, May 18 7:00 am † Gene Latzel – Florence Latzel Tuesday, May 19 7:00 am Intentions of Tom Wahser – Higgins Family Wednesday, May 20 7:00 am † Stanley Kantor – Margie Kantor Thursday, May 21 7:00 am † John Farrell – Farrell Family † Gene Byrne - Family and Friends Friday, May 22 7:00 am † Terry O’Hare – Bob & Grace Kosiski

Seventh Sunday of Easter Saturday, May 23 5:00 pm † Robert Broich – Women’s Club Sunday, May 24 7:30 am For the People of Holy Ghost & St. Stanislaus

PRAYER OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION. My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Parish office hours: We have adjusted the hours the Parish Office will be open during this corona virus crises. You can now do business with the Parish Office Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 11 AM. Our parish secretary, Carrie Kaczmarek will be available outside of those hours by contacting her on her cell: 402-671-4030.

Parish office hours: We have adjusted the hours the Parish Office will be open during this corona virus crises. You can now do business with the Parish Office

on Mondays from 9 AM to 2 PM. Thank you.

WEEKLY OFFERINGS—THROUGH MAY 10

Weekly Needs……………….. $ 4,100.00 Collection…………...…….….. $ 7,545.27 YTD Needs……………………. $ 184,500.00 YTD Collection.……………….. $ 163,530.27 Shortage………………...…… $ 20,969.73

MAY 10 COLLECTION--THANK YOU! (NEW FISCAL YEAR BEGAN JULY 1, 2019)

WEEKLY NEEDS……………………… $ 4,423.00 COLLECTION……………....………… $ 7,694.79 CHILDREN’S ENVELOPES……………. $ 0.00 PLATE……………………………….. $ 120.00 EASTER………………………………. $ 150.00