RECTORY 3128 “S” Street Lincoln NE 68503-3297 (402) 476-2610 E-mail: sacredheartlincoln@outlook.com Fr. Leo Kosch Pastor E-mail fr.kosch@gmail.com Cell phone: 402-310-8299 please try 402-476-2610 first. Fr. Lee Jirovsky, in Residence Website: sacredheartlincoln.orgWebsite: sacredheartlincoln.orgWebsite: sacredheartlincoln.org

SCHOOL 540 North 31st St. 402-476-1783 Principal, Laura Knaus E-mail laura-knaus@cdolinc.net Website: mysacredheartschool.com

Mass Schedule Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00am Weekdays Monday-Saturday 8:15am Holy Days of Obligation Vigil Mass, 7:00pm On the Day, 7:00am, 12:00pm, & 7:00pm Different schedules for Christmas and January 1

Confessions: Saturdays 4:00-4:50 pm. Mondays-Saturdays 7:45-8:05 am (before the 8:15am Mass) Baptisms: call 402-476-2610 to ar-range for Baptism preparation. Matrimony: A minimum of four months is required after contacting the priest; more in some cases; six months to a year is recommended.

Communion to the homebound or Anointing of the Sick: if you or someone you know is home-bound or seriously ill, or will be undergoing major surgery, please call or speak to Fr. Kosch.

Newcomers—Welcome! Please call 402-476-2610 Or visit the rectory Catholic Social Services (days) 402-474-1600; Lincoln Cri-sis Pregnancy Center (24-hours) 402-483-4247; Birthright 402-466-2609 (24-hours 1-800-550-4900).

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Welcome to Sacred Heart Church

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017

Septemberfest Date—Saturday, September 30, 2:00-6:30 pm

Septemberfest Raffle Tickets will be available in the vestibule next weekend or you may obtain or purchase them at the rectory, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-4:00 pm.

Check our the great prizes below:

1st Prize—$350.00 Walmart Gift card—donated by Altar Society

2nd Prize—$250.00 Super Saver Gift Card— by Knights of Columbus

3rd Prize—$250.00 U-Stop Gift card—donated by Knights of Columbus

4th Prize—$250.00 HyVee Gift card—donated by Tracy’s Body Shop

5th Prize—$150.00 Walmart Gift card—donated by Altar Society

6th Prize—$125.00 ShopKo Gift card—donated by Butherus Maser & Love

The seller of each winning ticket receives $25 cash. Tickets and money may be put in an envelope and placed in the collection basket or turned in at the Raffle booth at Septemberfest.

You do not need to be present to win!

Jewelry for our Septemberfest Jewelry Boutique The Altar Society will again be presenting a jewelry boutique at Septem-berfest. If you have some jewelry you no longer wear, consider donating it for the benefit of the parish. You may leave it in the marked box in back of church or bring it to the rectory M-F, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Questions? Call Laura at 402-476-2610 or 402-464-3083. Donations needed for the country store—such as items from your gar-den, baked goods and crafts. Volunteers also needed: Please call Laura at 402-476-2610 or Judy at 402-770-8928, to help your parish with our one major fundraiser.

30th Annual Marian Mass, Rosary and Candlelight Procession Wednesday, September 13, 7:00pm on the Marian Center Grounds, near Waverly, Ne. Bishop James Conley will be the main celebrant and Homilist. Join us in prayer on the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. In case of inclement weather, the Mass will be held at St. Teresa’s Church, 735 S 36th St. The Fatima play will be performed in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary on October 13, 7:00 pm and October 15, 3:00 pm at St. Tere-sa Church’s Kaczmarek Hall.

Hurricane Relief: The second collection today will be forwarded by our diocese to Catholic Charities USA. You can also donate directly at https://catholiccharitiesusa.org/ You can also donate online to the relief efforts of the Knights of Columbus, at www.kofc.org

Church Cleaning: Thanks to all who helped with cleaning last week. For next Saturday, September 9th, at 8:45 am, we ask for the help of at least one mem-ber from each of the follow-ing households: Soowan Shim, Kune Shousha, Brock Shuler, Andrew Smriga, Janet Spale, Bill Stevens, Michael Stroup, Bleu Swetland, Sarah Tast, Matt Tetchik and Cristina Thomas.

Contact Persons For Sacred Heart Organizations

Adoration Coordinator Louise Sayer 402-474-4996 Altar Society Sue Rye 402-570-7614 Bible Studies Bryan Dahlberg 402-730-0084 Maria Flink 402-525-5473 Choir Amanda Lowery 402-464-5637 Children’s Choir Amanda Lowery 402-464-5637 Church Cleaning Mary Lawson 402-466-4452 CCD Brad & Tammy Aden 402-853-6234 Christian Mothers Genny Albrecht 402-466-3652 God Teens Brock & Kiley Shuler 402-631-3060 Holy Name Men’s Group Steve Michels 402-325-6037 Home & School Association Janet Beckman 402-261-5625 Knights of Columbus Paul Bauer 402-326-8476 Pink Sisters Representative Chelys Svoboda 402-466-1462 Pius Home & School Representative Steve & Colleen Michels 402-325-6037 Prayer Chain Laura Corder 402-476-2610 Pro Life Jeanine Stevens 402-310-8427 Sacred Heart Quilters Mary Ann Jaros 402-464-2873 Senior Coffee Laura Corder 402-464-3083 St. Vincent de Paul Julie Adams 402-579-4960 Ushers Pat Perry 402-438-2650 Website Fr. Leo Kosch 402-476-2610

MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS: September 2-10, 2017

NOTE: There are Mass intentions open in Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec.

Mass Readings: Jeremiah 20:7-9; Psalm 63; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27 Next Sunday: Ezekiel 33:7-9; Psalm 95; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18: 15-20

Collection for August 27, 2017

Envelopes $4,037.06 Plate 630.54

Children 2.00 Saint Vincent de Paul 40.00 Stole fees 100.00

Total $4,809.60

School Endowment $100.00 Cloistered Sisters $15.00

U.S. Citizenship Classes At Catholic Social Services, Thurs-days, 11:00 am -12:00 pm. No cost for classes. Questions? Call 402-474-1600 or 402-466-8657.

Natural Family Planning Intro Sessions Thursday, Sept 7 and Tuesday, Sept 19, both at 7:00 pm. Questions? Call 402-488-2040. Pre-registration is required—go online to register or download a reg-istration form at: www.lincolndiocese.org/nfp

Mission Co-op: Thank you for your generous hospitality and support to Abbot Mary Paul Nguyen from Viet Nam who shared with us about the needs of his mission. Please pray for them. To donate, use the envelope attached last week, or one of your own marked “Mission co-op”.

Upcoming Retreats at Good Counsel Retreat House: *September 7-10—”Saints for Today” (Fr. Thomas Dunavan). *Sept 29-Oct 1—”Is God There? Does He even Care” (Fr. Justin Fulton).

Mass with Prayers for Healing Sunday, September 17 at John XXIII Center, 37th and Sheridan Blvd. Con-fession—1:15pm; Chaplet of Divine Mercy—1:30pm; Praise and Worship—1:40 pm and Mass at 2:00 pm.

Morning Recollection sponsored by Seven Sisters Apostolate, a Catholic Ministry covering our Priests in Holy Hours of Prayer. Saturday, September 30 at St. John’s Parish, 7601 Vine. Janette Howe, Foundress of the Seven Sisters Apostolate will be the speaker. Please contact Rhonda Litt at 402-525-6396 for more information. Or: www.sevensisterapostolate.org

Job Opportunities—St. Joseph School Two part time para educators needed Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm to assist K-2nd grade teachers in the classroom and with other projects. Full time Special Education Para to work one-on-one with students in the class-room. Experience with behavior modifications would be helpful. Please contact Sister Mary Cecilia for more information and send a resume and references to sr.mary-cecilia@cdolinc.net.

Sat Sep 2 5:00pm Special intention

Sun Sep 3 7:30am George Rezek+ (birthday) Sep 3 9:00am Phero Thiet & Maria Thiem+

Sep 3 11:00am For the people of the parish

Mon Sep 4 8:15am Jerry Watton+

Tue Sep 5 8:15am Alice Kadavy+

Wed Sep 6 8:15am Altar Society members living & deceased

Thu Sep 7 8:15am Marian Rajewski+

Fri Sep 8 8:15am Zachary Tebo (birthday)

Sat Sep 9 8:15am Jon Dierks

Sep 9 5:00pm Frances Ann Kaczmarek+ Sun Sep 10 7:30am Holy Name members living & deceased

Sep 10 9:00am John Glushenko+

Sep 10 11:00am For the people of the parish

RCIA Classes at St. Michael Church-Lincoln Sunday morning class from 10:45 am til noon. Friday morning class from 9:30-11:00 am. A “Taste and See” informational meeting where po-tential participants can gather additional information and ask questions about RCIA will be held Sunday, September 10th at 10:45 am at St. Michael rectory at 7501 Yankee Woods Dr. All are invited.

Altar Society Meeting—Wednesday, September 6 at 6:30 pm in the rectory dining room. All ladies of the parish are invited.

Holy Name Men’s Meeting Sunday, September 10th after the 7:30 am Mass. All men of the parish over the age of 18 are invited to join. The meeting will be in the rectory basement.

Catholic Coffee House is an adult faith formation series held at Gianna’s Java and Gelato, 24th & O streets. This year’s presentation will be on the Catholic Perspective on the Reformation. The first presentation will be Sun-day, September 10, 7:00-8:30 pm. Msgr. Timothy Thorburn will speak on the “Historical Perspective: Viewing the Reformation through the Lens of Medie-val Culture, Religion, and Politics.” Each session includes Q & A and an opportunity to purchase some great refreshments! No fee and no registra-tion required. Questions? Call 402-473-0615 or email ore@cdolinc.net.

The First Discernment Retreat Fiat Ministries is devoted to encouraging young women to answer “yes” to the vocation to which God is calling them. This Retreat is an opportunity for young women to ask questions, pray, listen, and open their hearts to the Lord’s will. Throughout this weekend of discernment, participants will receive wisdom through prayer, presentations by religious sisters, recreation, and fellowship. Single women, age 17-26 who are seeking to do God’s will, are in-vited to attend the upcoming Fiat Discernment Re-treat on September 29-October 1, at the Camp Ka-teri Tekakwitha in McCool Junction, Nebraska. The cost is $25 which includes meals, lodging and mate-rials. If you are interested in attending or would like more information please contact Emily Savage at esavage@stfranciswichita.com. Registration online at www.fiatministries.org. Please Register by September 22.

Carmelite Walk to the Carmelite Monastery in Val-paraiso Saturday, September 9. Meet at the Carmel before 8:30 am. A shuttle will take you to the start of the walk. Mass at 11:00 am at the Carmel.

School Notes There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday due to Labor Day. There are some spaces available in our pre-school program. You are invited to attend an OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday, September 6 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.. Please pass along the invitation to par-ents of 4 or 5 year olds who are interested in a great preschool program. Picture day will be this Friday!

Pius X Annual Alumni & Friends Tailgate Party Friday, September 8th. Food will be served from 5:30-7:00 pm, until kick-off against Millard South. Free will donations accepted. Children’s games.

Support Pius Cheerleaders at Valentino’s Grand Buffet, 2650 So. 70th, Wednesday, September 6. Mention you are dining with Pius cheer and a portion will go to help the cheerleaders.

Healing Hearts Support Sessions For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one are being offered to assist Catholics in the grief pro-cess. Sessions begin Tuesday, September 19, 7 - 9 pm at John XXIII Center, 37th & Sheridan Blvd. For more information, call 402-473-0620.

“Life is Worth Living” The Bishops’ Pro-Life Banquet and Conference, September 29-30 Join Archbishop Lucas, Bishop Conley and Bishop Hanefeldt for a social hour and banquet dinner on Friday, September 29 at 5:00 pm at the Cornhusker Hotel. The Saturday conference begins at 8:30 am. To sponsor a table, register over the phone or to ask any questions, please call 402-477-7517 or email: lgarcia@necatholic.org

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend To be held in Hastings, NE September 29-October 1. To register, visit WWME.org

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Juniors and Seniors are invited to the next TEC Re-treat in Hastings, October 7-9. Jesus said to them “What do you seek?” Jn 1:38. “Come and see” Jn 1:39. To register, go to: www.lincolndiocese.org. Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, 402-473-0625.

RCIA Class Fr. Kosch will be teaching RCIA class on Thurs-day evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm. If you, or someone you know, has never been baptized, or is a Chris-tian seeking possible full communion with the Catholic Church, or is a Catholic seeking an adult refresher in their faith, please contact Fr. Kosch via email or phone.

PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, September 6 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the preschool room. Parents of 4 and 5 year olds are invited to attend and learn about our excellent preschool program at Sacred Heart! Full and part time options are available. www.mysacredheartschool.com

Notice Below sponsors for our parish bulletin. Please support these businesses, who support our parish. (Ver. 7-8-11)

HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR THE MONTH of September, 2017: Artists: That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is commu-nicated and charity is seen.

Propelr Card Changes: Propelr is now partnering with Union Bank & Trust.

Benefits of making the switch:

No preloading of funds/instant access to money

Local bank supports local community

Same great merchants

New merchant added—Younkers—donating 8.5%

All you need to get started is a checking account at UBT, and you will be able to get back to raising funds for Sacred Heart. You can do everything online in just a few minutes or stop at any Union Bank branch to open your checking account. If you open a new account, you will receive $50 for using your debit card (ten times in 60 days) and you will earn a $50 donation to Sacred Heart.

Questions? Visit PropelrCard.com or email WeCare@PropelrCard.com or call 844-565-7145.

FORMED.ORG is still available—to sign up:

go to formed.org, scroll to bottom of page

Click on Register

Create your FREE account by entering our Parish Code: VW27J4 and your e-mail address.