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gle, married, orr married with cchildren. For moore informationn about “Staying
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conntact John Gencarelli at 402-3
397-0407 or viisit http://www
w.stleo.net/minisstries/young_addult/index.php.
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all 2012 Neews & Eveents for St. Leo Churcch – Updatted Octobeer Edition
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day nights att 7:30 pm. EE-mail
john@stle
eo.net for infformation, and to be added to the liist to receivee the materia
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Upco
oming Eventts…
September 24: Dr.
D Grant Cla
ark, a former abortionistt, will speak Monday, Seeptember 24
4, 7:00 p.m. a
at St. Leo's
Cathholic Church. Dr. Clark pe
erformed abortions in the
e early 1970
0s before exxperiencing a conversion of heart.
Come hear his po
owerful story
y, and listen to how he se
ees abortionns on demand
d in our counntry's future. Reception
following. A grea
at way to sta
art the 40 Days for Life fall campaig
gn! Click heree for more innformation oor contact
2.212.3348.. For more innfo, so here:
sjfloeersch@gmaiil.com at 402
http://www.archhomaha.org/
/clergy_eupd
date/2012_
_09_18_Upd
dates/40_Days_KickOfff_flier_fall_2
2012.pdf
September 26: 40
4 Days for Life - Join pe
eople acrosss the nation uuniting in a p
prayerful, peeaceful pro-llife
paign consistting of 40 da
ays of praye
er, fasting, and
a communitty outreach SSeptember 2
26-Novembeer 4, 2012.
camp
Go tto: http://ww
ww.40daysfo
orlife.com/O
Omaha/ for more
m
informa
ation and to sign up for a time to pray at the
Belleevue abortion facility or the Planned Parenthood off of 93rd
d and Maple or contact N
Nebraskans United for
Life at 402.399.0299.
Saturday, Septem
mber 29, 20
012 - 8:30 am until 12:00 pm – Faithhful Citizen C
Conference - St. Robert BBellarmine
J.T. M
Mainelli Parish Center - Keynote
K
Spe
eaker: Dr. Fra
ancis Beckwiith Francis Beeckwith is Proofessor of Phhilosophy &
Churrch-State Studies at Baylor University
y, where he teaches
t
cour ses in the deepartments oof philosophyy, political
sciennce, and relig
gion as well as the J. M. Dawson Instiitute for Chuurch-State Studies. Omarr F. A. Gutierrrez,
Manager Office of Missions & Justice, wiill present a short overvieew of the doocument Form
ming Conscieences for
d breakouts will be base
ed on the U.SS. Bishops’ doocument: Forrming Consciiences for
Faithhful Citizenshhip. Talks and
Faithhful Citizenshhip. Breakoutts will include
e: Religious Liberty,
L
Immiigration Refoorm and a Budget & Ecoonomics Pane
el
Discuussion. To reg
gister, send a check for $15.00
$
per registrant
r
to : Office of M
Missions & Juustice, 100 N 62nd
Streeet, Omaha, NE
N 68132 or call 402-558-3100 ex
xt. 3012 or rregister onlinne through:
http://www.rego
online.com/b
builder/site/?eventid=11
125918
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September 30: 2012 Friends of the Poor® Walk - Help stamp out poverty by participating in the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul Omaha District Council walk, Sunday, September 30, 2012, 1:00 p.m. Registration begins at
12:00 p.m. Click here for the details.
October 5: Catholic Singles Night: Immaculate Conception Bowlatorium on First Fridays after the 7PM Mass. We
will provide snacks, and offer discounted bowling and a cash bar. Our First one will be October 5, 2012 at
8:00PM. A place for Catholics singles to meet in a friendly environment and form lasting friendships. For more
information, please contact Carol Bedrosky at cabedrosky@gmail.com or 402-341-3371. Immaculate
Conception Church Bowlatorium, 25Th and Bancroft
October 7: Repeal the HHS Mandate - On October 7, thousands of faithful citizens will gather in prayer and
public witness across the United States to oppose the unjust Health and Human Services mandate. Go here for all
information on Lincoln’s Rally:
http://www.archomaha.org/clergy_eupdate/2012_08_21_Updates/Stand_Up_Rally_flyer_8-12.pdf
October 7: Annual Life Chain Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 PM - Please help defend life and join in the annual Life
Chain. Our parish pro-life coordinator will provide signs at our location, or you may obtain signs just before the
event at the parking lots of the Family Fun Center, St. Margaret Mary Church, or the 8712 Building. All signs
should be returned to the people or sites from which they originated. St. Leo will be on Dodge St; north side of
78 St. going east across the bridge.
October 7: St. Leo Annual Pet Blessing - Join us at 4:00 pm for our annual Pet Blessing in the parking lot of St.
Leo Church. Bring your furry or non-furry, two, four, eight, or no legged friends with you. Please act responsibly
and clean up after God’s other creatures though.
October 11: Theology on Tap at Legends Bar and Grill (6910 N 102nd-- just off 680 at the Irvington exit).
Fellowship begins at 7:00, the speaker begins at 7:30 pm, and Q&A is at 8:15. Come for Omaha’s premiere
evenings of education and fellowship for young adults across the Archdiocese! For questions, contact
youngadults@archomaha.org. See below for individual dates.
October 13: Celebrate Religious Freedom with the Saints! The One Man Drama on the Life of St. Maxilmilian
Kolbe is coming to Omaha, Oct. 13 at the Cathedral, 7:30pm. Admission is free! For Information:
http://www.stlukeproductions.com/Max_livedrama_eblast/Max_Eblast_Omaha.htm
October 18: Theology on Tap at Legends Bar and Grill (6910 N 102nd-- just off 680 at the Irvington exit).
Fellowship begins at 7:00, the speaker begins at 7:30 pm, and Q&A is at 8:15. Come for Omaha’s premiere
evenings of education and fellowship for young adults across the Archdiocese! For questions, contact
youngadults@archomaha.org. See below for individual dates.
October 19: (Friday night) Go to the Ronald McDonald House, 620 South 38th Avenue, to serve dinner to the
residents. Emily Howe will be coordinating this event. Please e-mail Emily at howee1212@cox.net or call her at
402-557-6701 if you can help bring food and serve a meal. Afterwards, we’ll go out to a place to be
determined that night. All are welcome to help!
October 24, 2012: St. Vincent de Paul Young Adults Volunteer Opportunity Join us as we volunteer at Open
Door Mission at the Timberlake Outreach Center, located at 2107 East Locust Omaha NE 68110, (make sure you
go east) from 6-8 pm. More information elisekorte@gmail.com
October 25: Theology on Tap at Legends Bar and Grill (6910 N 102nd-- just off 680 at the Irvington exit).
Fellowship begins at 7:00, the speaker begins at 7:30 pm, and Q&A is at 8:15. Come for Omaha’s premiere
evenings of education and fellowship for young adults across the Archdiocese! For questions, contact
youngadults@archomaha.org. See below for individual dates.
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October 27: Hayrack Ride and Bonfire at Shady Lane Ranch – OPEN TO ALL PARISHES! Join us for 5:30 pm
mass and then we will leave from The St. Leo Parking Lot by 7:00 pm. Meet at Shady Lane Ranch (17744 Shady
Lane, Council Bluffs) at 7:30 pm. The ride will start at 8:00 pm, and then enjoy a bonfire with friends. If you
would like to carpool, meet at St. Leo Parking Lot at 7:00 pm. Please look for a group with a “St. Leo” sign, so
you can all meet up and go on the reserved hay-rack. I have one rack booked (20 people minimum and 30
people maximum) Cost is $10.00 per person with a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 30 people per
rack! You can pay out there that night, but please bring cash. I need a head count ahead of time. Bring your
own beverages, things to cook over the fire (marshmallows, hot dogs, whatever), and chairs, etc. YOU MUST
RSVP BY OCTOBER 20TH to John at john@stleo.net.
November: Time to sign up for Advent Reflections: With Advent just around the corner, I will be doing short daily
Advent reflections on your cell phone via TXT message. We are going to call it “E-Advent.” I will be using a text
message service, so follow these instructions to receive the text messages. On your cell phone, text @E-Advent to
23559 to receive Daily TXT reflections; you will receive instructions on your phone to enter a user name. If you
signed up for them last year, you do not need to repeat this unless your cell phone number has changed.
Registration Deadline November 1: January 22, 2013 at 5:00 pm until January 27, 2013 at 4:00 pm - Join the
COLLEGE AND YOUNG ADULT BUS on pilgrimage to the March for Life in Washington DC! Participate in the
Annual Pilgrimage to the March for Life and visit the Arlington National Cemetery, Basilica Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, and Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, Smithsonian museums, and other holy and
historic monuments. Participate in the Life is Very Good Rally and the March for Life 2013. Registration forms
can be completed online at www.respectlifeomaha.com. The cost per person is $375 which includes all ground
transportation by bus, hotel accommodations for three nights, museum fees, most meals, and a hat and t-shirt!
Registration deadline for young adults is November 1. Seats are limited so register now! Contact Katie Winkler
at kewinkler@archomaha.org for more information or to inquire about scholarships.
November 1: All Saints Day - Holy Day of Obligation - Mass times are 6:40 am, 8:00 am, Noon, and 5:30 pm.
November 1: Theology on Tap at Legends Bar and Grill (6910 N 102nd-- just off 680 at the Irvington exit).
Fellowship begins at 7:00, the speaker begins at 7:30 pm, and Q&A is at 8:15. Come for Omaha’s premiere
evenings of education and fellowship for young adults across the Archdiocese! For questions, contact
youngadults@archomaha.org. See below for individual dates.
November 2: All Souls Day Masses at 6:40 and 8:00 am. Candle Mass, for those who have passed away this
year at St. Leo Church, will be at 5:30 pm.
November 9: (Friday Night) Go to the Ronald McDonald House, 620 South 38th Avenue, to serve dinner to the
residents. Emily Howe will be coordinating this event. Please e-mail Emily at howee1212@cox.net or call her at
402-557-6701 if you can help bring food and serve a meal. Afterwards, we’ll go out to a place to be
determined that night. All are welcome to help!
November 16: St. Leo “Staying Connected” Annual Thanksgiving dinner – Join us at Grisanti’s Restaurant, 108th
and Dodge, in the “The Market” room. We can fit a maximum of 25 people in this room, so please RSVP to John
at 397-0407 for reservations. This is our traditional Thanksgiving dinner (Italian Style) as a group. You can order
off the menu, and there will be separate checks. Meet there at 6:30 pm. RSVP’s are needed by November 7th,
so I can call in a final count for dinner.
November 9-11, 2012: "Called To Be" Discernment Retreat for Women For young, single, Catholic women,
offered by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Click More Information to register or call Sister Mary Ann
Spanjers at 920.973.9903. More Information http://www.fscc-calledtobe.org/religious-vocations/?ContID=16
December Service Projects: Christmas Assistance Program: I will have the information and details by November
for the Christmas Assistance Program with the Juan Diego Center. We will be sponsoring two families this year
for Christmas. All gifts must be to John at St. Leo by Sunday, December 9th. Complete instructions will come with
the e-mail that is sent out separately.
December 1: Last day to sign up for daily Advent reflections by text. See Above.
December 2: First Sunday of Advent
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December 8: (Saturday) Immaculate Conception - Holy Day of Obligation- Mass times are: Vigil Mass Friday
night at 5:30 pm, and Saturday at 8:00 and 10:00 am. This does not count for your Sunday Mass obligation.
December 9: Second Sunday of Advent
December 16: Third Sunday of Advent
December 23: Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 24: 5:00 in the Church; 5:05 pm Great Room; 7:00 pm; and Midnight
December 25: 8:00 am; 10:00 am; No 12:00 or 5:30 pm Mass on Christmas Day
December 30: Feast of the Holy Family - Regular Mass Schedule
December 31: Vigil of Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God – Mass at 5:30 pm
January 1: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God– Masses at 8:00 am and 10:00 am
January 5: Vigil of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord - Mass at 5:00 pm
January 6: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord - Masses at 8:00 am, 10:00 am, noon, and 5:30 pm
Check the Archdiocesan website more events: http://www.archomaha.org/pastoral/youngadult/index.html
Ongoing Events…
Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood: Join Fr. Michael Voithofer every Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.-Noon to pray
for women, children, and the conversion of hearts at Planned Parenthood, 3105 N 93rd St in Omaha. Parking is
available up the street at Evangelical Hope Free Church. For more information, see the website at
www.weddingfeastofthelamb.com/prayer-rally-omaha.html
Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study: Go deeper in your understanding of the Catholic faith through Scripture.
Registration is NOW OPEN on-line for Seeking Truth Catholic Bible Study. The 2012-2013 study will be “The
Synoptic Gospels.” The class meets for 24 weeks on Thursday evenings Sept – March. More information
available on website www.SeekingTruth.net - Fills quickly, don’t delay! Sign up now!
Thursday Night Taco Ride: (Begins in April) the name "Taco Ride" has become synonymous on Thursday nights
with the Wabash Trace Nature Trail and the 10-mile stretch between the trail head in Council Bluff, Iowa and
Mineola, Iowa. For many, the Thursday night ride is a scenic trek through the Loess Hills ending with dinner at the
Mineola Steakhouse. For others, the Taco Ride is a social event filled with cycling, scenery and a festive, party
atmosphere. Everyone agrees that Thursday on the Wabash is something special. Most riders start at the trail
head on the south side of Council Bluffs south of the Highway 92 and Highway 275 intersection near Lewis
Central School. Parking is available at the trail head. For more information: http://www.tacoride.com/
Ultimate Frisbee: weekly spring-summer-fall at the neighborhood park north of 123rd & Blondo and at Halleck
Park at 84th and Lincoln in Papillion - Play pick-up games of Ultimate Frisbee in a high-energy, noncompetitive
manner. First-timers welcome! Bring two shirts for team identification: one white and one dark. Babies and
toddlers are welcome to play on the sideline if one parent is watching them. Contact: Evan at
wxspaz@yahoo.com for current day/time (which changes based on weather)
Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays at 6762 Western Avenue from 7:15 am until 8:45 pm. The Apostolic Oblates
of Pro Sanctity invite you to adore Jesus in the Eucharist in their home chapel. Park in the driveway, come on in,
go downstairs to the chapel and pray as long as you like in front of Jesus exposed in the monstrance. Contact:
Apostolic Oblates at 402.553.4418
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Compline (Night Prayer): Monday - Friday at 9 p.m. in Holy Cross Catholic Church, 4810 Woolworth Ave,
Omaha. Fifteen Minutes of guided prayer and reflection, followed by either quiet prayer or fellowship. Contact:
Carter Lowman or call 402.213.5178.
Young Adult Open Gym Volleyball: Sundays at 6:00 pm in the St. Vincent de Paul school gym, 14330 Eagle
Run Drive, Omaha. (Please email to confirm that we are on for the week) Contact: Kurt at kurtdpt@gmail.com
with questions and to confirm whether volleyball is on for the week.
“Israel’s Story” Bible Study for Young Adults meets: Sunday nights at 7 pm, starting Sept. 9, 2012, in the
media center at St. Vincent de Paul, 14330 Eagle Run Drive, Omaha, 68164. This study will explore Old
Testament history, theology, and stories. The cost of the study is $15 to cover material costs.
Contact: Kurt at kurtdpt@gmail.com
Communion and Liberation: School of Community meets: Wednesdays from 8-9 pm, at a parish school. Note:
day/time subject to change. Contact us for location and to verify day/time. CL is an ecclesial movement whose
purpose is the education to Christian maturity of its adherents and collaboration in the mission of the Church in all
the spheres of contemporary life. School of Community is an opportunity to read the text proposed by the
movement (usually from the teachings of the Church or Fr. Guissani's writings), and to verify the Christian fact in
one's experience. Contact: clomaha2@gmail.comwww.clonline.org
Young Adult Married Couples' Bible Study - Meets: Thursday 7:30 at the Diegel home (call for address)
Activity: Men's study - Sign Posts: How to be a Catholic Man in the World Today. Women's study - Chosen and
Cherished, a study based on Proverbs 31 by Kimberly Hahn; Contact: Brittany Diegel at 719.232.4056 or
brittany.diegel@yahoo.com
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