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St. JoAN ARC OF
3122 South 74th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68124
Phone (402) 393-2005
Fax (402) 398-9438
Website www.sjaomaha.org
Email [email protected]
Catholic Church
DECEMBER 27, 2020
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH
The Ox and the Ass
Have you ever wondered why there’s an ox and an ass in every nativity scene? Perhaps like me, you’ve
never even asked the question, just assumed that it was trying to depict the real thing. Look closely the next time you see a Nativity. Without fail, those two are always there. Often times they are nearest to the man-ger and sometimes they even seem to know something we don’t. None of the Gospel writers give us this de-tail, but it does come from scripture. It comes from Isaiah 1:3. “An ox knows its owner, and an ass, its master’s
manger; but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.”
The ox and the ass do not usually have reputations of being the smartest animals. Yet, even they recognize the Savior. The implication here is that those of us who are too smart for our own good will not recognize the King of Kings.
One of my favorite authors, Flannery O’Connor, once described this phenomenon in her short story
The Enduring Chill, “When people think they are smart - even when they are smart - there is noth-ing anybody else can say to make them see things straight.”
Only the humblest, the simplest, the child, and the childlike will recognize that this child is the answer to all of our questions, all of
our desires. He is the rest for our restlessness, the way for our waywardness. He is Love for our world, which is cruel, violent, and distrusting.
“In this child Jesus, the defenselessness of God is apparent. God comes without weapons, because he does not wish to conquer from
outside but desires to win and transform us from within. If anything can conquer man’s vainglory, his violence, his greed, it is the vulnerability of the child” (Pope Benedict XVI).
Merry Christmas
- Fr. Lorig
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2 SAINT JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Mass/Confession Times at St. Thomas More
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am Saturdays: 8:00 am & 5:00 pm
Sundays: 8:00 am & 10:30 am
Confessions on Saturdays:4—4:40 pm
PARISH PERSONNEL
Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey Lorig
Cell 402-509-3909
Email: [email protected]
Senior Associate Pastors:
Rev. Greg Benkowski
Rectory 402-393-8918
Rev. Frank Baumert
Cell 402-677-1565
Deacon Ron & Julie Ryan
402-551-4330
Deacon Tim & Ruth Leininger
402-731-7474
Parish Business Manager
Martha N. Saettele
402-393-2005, ext. 4
Bulletin Editor: Linda Boyer
Email: [email protected]
School Principal: Kayleen Wallace
Secretary, Renae Vorland
402-393-2314, ext 3
Fax 402-393-4405
Religious Education: Jennifer Muckey
Email: [email protected]
Athletic Director: Dylan & Beth Biros
402-210-5407
Email: [email protected]
Prayer Assistance Line
Melinda Kenton 402-390-9470
Kim Large: [email protected]
Holy Communion to Homebound
Deacon Tim 402-731-7474
Food for The Francis House
Mary Kentch 402-593-8703
Funerals: Please call the Parish Office
SACRAMENTS
Baptism
Contact Fr. Lorig 3 months prior to
baptism at 402-509-3909
Marriage
Please call Fr. Lorig at least 9 months in
advance for date and instruction information.
Always verify priest and church availability
before reserving reception venue.
Penance
Saturdays, 4:00 - 4:50 pm.
Anytime by appointment
Liturgical Ministers January 2nd, 2021 and January 3rd, 2021
Lectors EMHCs
5:00 pm - Carol Nish Linda Boyer
8:00 am - Bill Bayer Sue Thomas
10:30 am - Colleen Quinn Harper Mike Elston
Calendar of Events Sunday, December 27th
Thursday, December 31st -
8:30 am Mass with Fr. Benkowski
5:30 pm Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary - Fr. Baumert
Friday, January 1st, 2021 - The Solemnity of Mary Holy Day
9:00 am Mass with Fr. Benkowski
Si necesita alguna información o tiene preguntas
acerca de la iglesia por favor comuniquese con
Martha Nevárez Saettele al 402-393 2005 ext. 4
The Solemnity of Mary Mass Schedule Thursday, December 31st Vigil Masses
5:30 pm - Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary
Fr. Baumert Friday, January 1st
9:00 am - The Solemnity of Mary
Fr. Benkowski
A “volunteer” sign up sheet is on the table in the Gathering Area for
Ushers, Lectors & EMHC’s for the 5:30 pm Vigil Mass on December 31st.
Year End Contributions
Contributions must be received by Dec. 31, 2020, in
order to be reflected on your 2020 Year End Contribu-
tions Statement. Anything received after Decem-
ber 31st will be counted in 2021. Call the Parish
Office with questions, 402-393-2005, ext 4.
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
The year 2020 will go down in the record books with an asterisk; almost everything in our daily lives has changed. No doubt the Christmas sea-son will be different this year as well, though the meaning and im-portance of the event are unchanged.
Also unchanged is the importance of the Christmas collection to our parish finances. Last year, we received over $29,000 from this collec-tion, a wonderful display of the generosity of our parish family. The needs of the parish and school are greater this year, so maintaining this level of contributions is important for maintaining our mission. In this unusual 2020 Christmas, please give St. Joan of Arc a high priority in your Christmas planning. May this be a joy-filled season, Dennis Smid Chair, Finance Committee
Christmas Break Information
School Office will be closed thru Jan 4th
Parish Office will be closed Dec 31-Jan 4th
Newly Baptized
Daniel S. Anyoun,
son of Achok Mel,
was baptized Sunday, December 13, 2020.
We welcome you, Daniel,
into the Catholic Church at
St. Joan of Arc Parish.
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3 DECEMBER 27, 2020 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY , & JOSEPH
Mass Intentions Monday, December 28, 2020 Requested by
8:30 am † Bud Peitzmeier (Peitzmeier Family)
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
8:30 am † Ronald McClellan (McClellan Family)
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
8:30 am † Joyce Luebbert (Doris Luebbert)
Thursday, December 31, 2020
8:30 am † Paul Dworak (Mary Anne Dworak)
5:30 pm † Poor Souls
Friday, January 1, 2021 - The Solemnity of Mary
9:00 am Special Intention
Dolores Nevárez (Saettele Family)
Saturday, January 2, 2021
5:00 pm † Sally Farley (Janiak Family)
Fr. Baumert
Sunday, January 3, 2021
8:00 am SJA Parishioners
Fr. Benkowski
10:30 am † Janet Eymann (Saettele Family)
Fr. Lorig
*Students will use the entire section of pews to the right of center aisle.
Please remember those who are sick in our parish, and those we
have been asked to pray for: Paul Wade, Bill Stark, Jerry Hogya, Rose Romano, Bev Sladovnik, Shirley Bardsley, Connie Wade, Anto Kinsley,
Ken Renkenberger, Maria Menjivar, Steve Hamill, Nadine Hansen, Bob
Mercier, Maxine Kantor, Sam Marchese, Andrew Ascherl, Eileen Annin,
Grace Fascianell, Roger Pedroza, †Brian Van Ormer
Scholarship Opportunity
The Omaha Urban Council of Catholic Women Deanery is offering
a $250 scholarship to a senior Catholic girl. The winner of the
deanery scholarship will be eligible to compete for the $500
scholarship offered by the Omaha Archdiocesan Council of Cath-
olic Women. Application forms have been sent to the guidance
counselors of area high schools. The applications for the Omaha
Urban Deanery Scholarship are due January 15, 2021, and need
to be sent to Cathy Vak, 3255 S. 77th St., Omaha, NE 68124.
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
We invite all those who have yet to make a gift to join their fellow
parishioners in an expression of gratitude. Every gift, no matter
how large or small, makes a difference. Our parish has a goal of
$39,385.51. Donations, as of December
14th, are $26,140.00 which is 66.4% of
our goal. Help us reach our goal. You can
donate online at archomaha.org.
Discover the Gross Catholic Difference!
Take a private tour or watch our Virtual Video on-line and then
register to take the Admissions Exam and receive a $1000 tui-
tion grant at Gross Catholic. Go to our website:
grosscatholic.org or call 402-734-2000 to find
out more about the Campus Visit Grant. Sign
up for the Admissions or Practice Exam on
January 9, 2021. Come Be a Cougar!
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph “…as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive.” COLOSSIANS 3:13
Forgiving is one of the hardest things for people to do. We can-
not give what we don’t have. We need to receive God’s mercy
and forgiveness first before we can give it to others. Go to the
sacrament of Reconciliation and receive God’s mercy and for-
giveness. Then, share the gift of forgiveness with someone - a
family member, a friend, or a co-worker. Pick up the phone or
text someone right now.
500 Confraternity December 27, 2020 - Jim & Shirley Skinner
St. Joan of Arc School Highlights
GRIEVING WITH GREAT HOPE WINTER 2021 WORKSHOP
Grieving with Great Hope is a workshop/support group for those who are
mourning the loss of a loved one. This Journey is firmly grounded in our
Catholic Faith and is a 6-week walk with those who have lost a spouse,
parent, child, sibling, grandchild or a close friend. This workshop meets
January 12th, 19th, 26th, and February 2nd, 9th , and 16th, 2021. These
sessions are from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at St. Cecilia Cathedral. Attendance is
necessary for all sessions and seating
is limited. Please contact Deacon Jim
Tardy at [email protected] or
402/391-3711 and 402/551-2313.
Saint Joan of Arc teachers and staff want to express our sin-
cere thanks to the School Board and parents for the lunches
and special treats, and to the Ladies Guild, the Human Needs
Committee, and an anonymous donor for the generosity
shown to us during this Christmas Season. Your thoughtful-
ness is so appreciated!
Kayleen Wallace
Principal
mailto:[email protected]