OPENING HYMN: “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” �

1. Hark! The herald angels sing: "Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!"�

Joyful, all ye na�ons, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic hosts proclaim: "Christ is born in Bethlehem!"�

Refrain: Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King."�

2. Christ, by highest heav'n adored, Christ, the everlas�ng Lord; Late in �me, behold him come, Offspring of a virgin's womb.�

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see! Hail th'incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with us to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel! Refrain:�

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

December 27, 2020

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PENITENTIAL ACT (Confiteor)�

I confess to Almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters �

that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words, �

in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, �

through my fault, through my fault, �

through my most grievous fault; �

Therefore I ask blessed Mary ever�Virgin, �

all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, �

to pray for me to the Lord our God.�

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GLORIA�

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of

good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,�

we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, �

Lord God, heavenly King, God, Almighty Father. �

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Bego*en Son, �

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, �

you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; �

you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; �

you are seated at the right hand of the Father, �

have mercy on us. �

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, �

you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, �

in the glory of God the Father. Amen.�

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading: Genesis 15:1�6, 21:1�3�

Responsorial Psalm: The Lord remembers his covenant

forever.�

Second Reading: Hebrews 11:8, 11�12, 17�19�

Gospel: Luke 2:22�40�

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NICENE CREED�

� � I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven

and earth, of all things visible and invisible.�

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Bego;en Son of

God, born of the Father before all ages.�

� � God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,

bego;en, not made, consubstan�al with the Father; Through

him all things were made.�

� � For us men and for our salva�on (bow) He came down

from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the

Virgin Mary, and became man.�

� � For our sake he was crucified under Pon�us Pilate,�

he suffered death and was buried, and rose again�

on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.�

� � He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of

the Father.�

� � He will come again in glory to judge the living and the

dead and his kingdom will have no end.�

� � I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, �

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,�

who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who

has spoken through the prophets.�

� � I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.�

I confess one bap�sm for the forgiveness of sins and I look

forward to the resurrec�on of the dead and the life of the

world to come. Amen.�

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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

INVITATION TO PRAYER�

Priest: Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to

God, the Almighty Father.�

May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands,�

for the praise and glory of his name, �

for our good and the good of all his holy Church.�

PREFACE ACCLAMATION (Sanctus)�

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full

of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who

comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.�

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LORD’S PRAYER�

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LAMB OF GOD (Agnus Dei)�

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,�

have mercy on us.�

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, �

have mercy on us.�

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,�

grant us peace.�

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INVITATION TO COMMUNION�

Priest: Behold the Lamb of God; behold him who takes away the sins of the

world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. �

Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,

but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.�

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COMMUNION HYMN: “Child of the Poor”�

1. Helpless and hungry, lowly he lies, �

Wrapped in the chill of midwinter; comes now among us,�

Born into poverty’s embrace, new life for the world.�

Refrain: Who is this who lives with the lowly,�

sharing their sorrows, knowing their hunger?�

This is Christ, revealed to the world�

in the eyes of a child, a child of the poor.�

2. Who is the stranger here in our midst,�

Looking for shelter among us? Who is the outcast?�

Who do we see amid the poor, the children of God?�

3. Bring all the thirsty, all who seek peace;�

Bring those with nothing to offer. Strengthen the feeble, �

Say to the frightened heart:�

“Fear not: here is your God!”�

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ANIMA CHRISTI (Prayer A&er Communion)�

Soul of Christ, sanc�fy me. Body of Christ, save me.�

Blood of Christ, inebriate me. �

Water from the side of Christ, wash me. �

Passion of Christ, strengthen me. �

O Good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds hide me.

Separated from you, let me never be. �

From the evil one protect me. �

At the hour of my death, call me,�

And close to you bid me that with your saints �

I may be praising you for ever and ever. Amen.�

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PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH FOR THE WORLD DURING THE

OUTBREAK OF CORONAVIRUS�

� � To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribula,on, �

and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, �

we confidently invoke your patronage also.�

� � Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate

Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which

you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to

regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his

Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our

necessi,es.�

� � O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the

chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving Father, ward off

from us every contagion of error and corrup,ng influence; �� O

our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist

us in our struggle with the power of darkness. �

� � As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so

now protect God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy

and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your

constant protec,on, so that, supported by your example and

your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to

obtain eternal happiness in heaven.�

� � Amen.�

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CLOSING HYMN: “O li)le town of Bethlehem” �

Refrain:� Go, tell it on the mountain, �

�Over the hills and ev'rywhere; �

�Go, tell it on the mountain. That Jesus Christ is born.�

1.� While shepherds kept their watching O'er silent flocks by �

� � night,�

� Behold, throughout the heavens There shone a holy light.�

2.� The shepherds feared and trembled when high above the

� � earth�

�Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior's birth.�

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK —DECEMBER 27, 2020 (PG. 1)�

Thanks for Angel Tree

Angels �

and Advent Angels�

It has been quite inspiring for me to see the outpouring of

so many at St. Stan’s and Holy Ghost during recent

weeks bringing gifts for many of our elderly and shut�ins

and the Stephen Center and Bethlehem House. Thanks

are in order as well to the volunteers in our St. Vincent de

Paul groups who coordinated the entire effort. It brought

out the true spirit of Christmas. �

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THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY AND

MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE�

The Church dedicates the Sunday a�er Christmas as

the Feast of the Holy Family. Pope Leo XIII established

this feast in 1889. The devo#on to the Holy Family was

actually born in Bethlehem. How so? The shepherds

went to adore the Child and, at the same #me, they gave

honor to His family. Later the three wise men came from

the East to adore and give honor to the newborn King

with gi�s that would be safeguarded by His family. �

The Gospel passage today from St. Luke recalls the

“Presenta#on of Jesus in the Temple” on the 8

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day

a�er his birth to carry out what was expected under the

dictates of the Jewish Law. This reminds us that we,

also, should make sure that we are following all the

precepts of the Church in our homes and families.

Fathers and mothers have a par#cular responsibility for

that.�

The Second Va#can Council’s “Cons�tu�on on the

Church in the Modern World” expresses “high esteem”

for marriage and family life, and speaks of the “loy

calling” of spouses and parents. The #tle of one of the

cons#tu#on’s sec#ons refers to “the nobility of

marriage and the family,” a nobility to be fostered. The

cons#tu#on also says marriage is a “voca�on,” which

means it is a calling from God and carries with it sacred

responsibili#es.�

In their 2009 na#onal pastoral le5er #tled “Marriage:

Love and Life in the Divine Plan,” the U.S. Catholic

bishops had this to say about marriage as a voca#on:

“The church teaches that marriage is an authen�c

voca�on or divine call. As a voca�on, marriage is just

as necessary and valuable to the church as other

voca�ons.”�

The bishops explain that “the call to love reaches

beyond the home to the extended family, the

neighborhood and the larger community.” They add

that “this marital and familial love finds its complete

expression, following the example of Jesus himself, in a

willingness to sacrifice oneself in everyday situa�ons

for one’s spouse and children.”�

It is so sad that all too many #mes individuals lose

sight of the sacrificial nature of family love and see it as

a means to merely sa#sfy their own personal needs. �

Every Catholic is bound by the marriage laws of the

Church meaning they are required to be married in the

Catholic Church (or granted a dispensa#on from the

Catholic form of marriage.) When that has not been

done they automa#cally lose the privilege of receiving

absolu#on in confession or receiving Holy Communion

(except in danger of death). In such situa#ons they need

to contact their parish to inquire about the procedures

to follow to have the marriage “blessed” in the Church.

We are always happy to do that.�

�

Benedict XVI on the Holy Family�

“The family is the privileged setting where every

person learns to give and receive love. The family is an

intermediate institution between individuals and society,

and nothing can completely take its place. �

The family is a necessary good for peoples, an

indispensable foundation for society, and a great and

lifelong treasure for couples. It is a unique good for

children, who are meant to be the fruit of the love, of the

total and generous self�giving of their parents. �

The family is also a school that enables men and

women to grow to the full measure of their humanity. �

O God, who in the Holy Family left us a perfect

model of family life, lived in faith and obedience to your

will, help us to be examples of faith and love for your

commandments.”�

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ANNUAL APPEAL�

The Archbishop’s Appeal is winding down but it is

not too late to make a dona�on. Our two parishes are

inching toward our goals. This year, during the

pandemic, support from the archdiocese for various

ministries and outreach programs has been more

important than ever. �

Your prayers and support of the Annual Appeal help

unite us. As of Monday, December 14, Holy Ghost

parishioners have currently commi-ed $12,465 (98.4%)

towards the goal of $12,670. WAY TO GO! St.

Stanislaus parishioners have commi-ed $11,229

(77.3%) towards the goal of $14,531. We are most

grateful to all our parishioners who have already made

a gi< to the Archbishop's Annual Appeal. Thank you for

your generosity.�

Fr. Sanderson

The material for this bulletin is being

submitted on Thursday, Dec. 17.�

HOLY GHOST NEWS�

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: Frank Barone, Mary Ann Barrett, Allan Beam, Jan Brinck (sister-in-law of Marita Grebl), Mark Broich (brother of Marita Grebl,

Richard Callahan, Carol Cheloha, Dee Clapp, Pat Clapp (son of Dee Clapp), Ron Coniglio, John Digilio (father of Donna Newell) Cindy Haag, Ed Hahn, Larry Hahn,

Marcia Halac, Donna Hansen, Jim Hinrichs (Father of Mitzi Taylor), Ken Knott (uncle of Carrie Kaczmarek), Cheryl Koziel (daughter of Jackie Peroutka), Cookie Lane, Erin Lewis,

Jessica Linhart, Kristine Makara, Mike Makara, Phyllis McIntosh, Suzanne Mertlik, Ender Pitman, Bailey Pofahl, Jon Ricci (nephew of Nellie Hadley), Jack Scaletta (Uncle of Melissa

Scaletta-Murphy), Ray Sempek, Oliver Albert Smith, Brenda Tylkowski, James Vickers, Evelyn Vogler

Let us also remember in our prayers those who in care centers or homebound: Rick Becerra, Jean Buechler, John Casey, Patty Dworak, Grant Flott, Jacob Fraser, Kim Hall, Dorothy

Kazor, Debra Iwanski, Bernie Krawczyk, George Lacroix, Joyce Lacroix, Joanne Leutzinger, Pat Makara, Darlene McKinley, Janet Nicholas, Larry Petersen, John Skocpol, Shirley

Stodolka, Richard Van Sant

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

ST. STANISLAUS NEWS�

GOLDEN GEMS NEWS: Golden Gems will try to

have a mee�ng on April 14, 2021. We will have our

Spring Fling Drawing so please bring your �ckets!

We will have a celebra�on mee�ng with luncheon.

We are not charging dues for this year.�

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK (PG. 2)�

Friday, January 1 is the Solemnity of

Mary, the Mother of God. Masses at

Holy Ghost are Thursday, December

31st at 5pm and Friday, January 1st

at 9am. Masses at St. Stanislaus are

Thursday, December 31st at 5pm

and Friday, January 1st at 10am.�

From: THE IMITATION OF CHRIST�

“You are good at excusing and justifying your own

deeds, and yet you will not listen to the excuses of

others. It would be more just to accuse yourself and

to excuse your brother. If you wish others to put up

with you, first put up with them.”�

(THE IMITATION OF CHRIST is a spiritual classic

by Thomas à Kempis, first composed in Latin c. 1418�

1427. It is a handbook for spiritual life which many

have found beneficial. If you are serious about your

spiritual life, I highly recommend it.)�

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE OPEN THIS WEEK

ON MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND THURSDAY FROM

8AM TO 4PM. WE WILL BE CLOSED ON

WEDNESDAY AS USUAL AND ON FRIDAY, NEW

YEAR’S DAY.�

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON

FRIDAY FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY.�

Prac�cal Ma�ers at Home�

1.) MUSIC at St. Stan’s: We welcome our new

organist at the 8 a.m. Sunday Mass, Joseph Krupa. His

father was ordained a deacon in 2019 and serves at St.

Bernade5e. We now have printed sheets with the

words for the hymns available by the doors of the

church.�

�

2.) Missale-es � Both Parishes: We have not filled

either church for Mass at either parish for quite a long

#me and not everyone uses the Missale5es for the

scripture readings or the hymns. So we will no longer

put them in every slot in the pews. They will be

available by the entrances to the church. Those

wishing to use them may pick them up as they enter;

they may be returned when you leave. IF YOU LIKE TO

USE THEM REGULARLY AND YOU USUALLY SIT IN THE

SAME SPOT (AND MANY PEOPLE DO) YOU MAY FEEL

FREE TO LEAVE THEM IN THE HOLDER ON THE BENCH

WHERE YOU SIT.�

Please pray for the repose of the soul

of † Vera Chavez.�

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MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday, December 26

5:00 pm † Edward P. Krawczyk

Sunday, December 27

8:00 am † Ed & Jean Prucha

Monday, December 28

8:00 am † John & Sophie Kawa Mitera Family

Tuesday, December 29

8:00 am † Kristi Coughlin

Wednesday, December 30�

8:00 am † Richard & Loretta Vavrick

Thursday, December 31

5:00 pm † Mary Ann Staroski

Friday, January 1

10:00 am † Bob Wichert

Epiphany of the Lord

Saturday, January 2

5:00 pm † Mary Udron

Sunday, January 3

8:00 am † Living and Deceased Members of the

Wrobleski Family

MASSES THIS WEEK

Saturday, December 26

5:00 pm † Bernadine Benak – Ben & Mary Baber

Sunday, December 27

9:00 am † Judy Weims – Higgins Family

Monday, December 28

7:00 am † Rita Chizek – St. Stanislaus Golden Gems

Tuesday, December 29

7:00 am † Richard, Roberta, & Laurie Stevens – Family

Wednesday, December 30

7:00 am † For Those That Are Forgotten – Betty Gentile

Thursday, December 31

5:00 pm † Theresa, Angela, and Alexander Toledo

Friday, January 1

9:00 am † Theresa Setlak – Sophie Dolinski & Marge

Nicola - Family

Epiphany of the Lord

Saturday, January 2

5:00 pm † Chuck Cheloha - Family

Sunday, January 3

9:00 am † Deceased Members of the Farrell Family

HOLY GHOST / ST. STANISLAUS: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Our Religious Education Program: We have moved from a traditional classroom setting to Family Faith Formation

where your family is learning together with other families in our Parishes. Family Faith Formation is for families with

students in grades Kindergarten-8

th

. For more information, contact Mitzi Taylor, DRE: dre@holyghostomaha.org or

402-731-3176 ext. 108.

� December 30: NO CLASS—WINTER BREAK

� January 6: 6:30PM—7:45PM Adult Theology Mentors/Parents

� January 13: 6:30PM—7:45PM Family Faith Formation / 7th & 8th Youth Group All

Monday — Friday: 8:00 am

Monday—Friday before Mass

Pastor: Rev. William E. Sanderson

Deacons: Mr. Daniel Saniuk and Mr. James Staroski

prvasquez@archomaha.org

Grounds Maintenance: Mike McCarthy�

BAPTISM: Please call the rectory.

Notary Services please call the rectory to set up an appointment,

(402) 731-4152. Notary Fee is $5.00 per document.

ST. STANISLAUS�HOLY GHOST�

DECEMBER 13 COLLECTION--THANK YOU!

WEEKLY NEEDS……………………… $ 4,423.00

COLLECTION…………….....………… $ 2,749.00

PLATE……………………………….. $ 52.00

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS…………… $ 155.00

CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULTS…………. $ 0.00

WEEKLY OFFERINGS: DECEMBER 13

WEEKLY NEEDS……………………… $ 3,600.00

COLLECTION…………….....………… $ 3,542.00

YTD NEEDS………………………….. $ 86,400.00

YTD COLLECTION………..…………… $ 87,098.80

OVERAGE………………………….. $ 698.80