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. Website: sacredheartlincoln.org

Mass Schedule Saturday, 5:00 pm Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00am Weekday Masses

See page 2 of the Bulletin. Mass times on weekdays may vary and are subject to change week-by-week. Al-ways check the bulletin.

Confessions: (In Cry Room)

Saturdays 4:00-4:50 pm. Tuesday-Saturday, 7:45-8:05 am

Baptisms: call 402-476-2610 to arrange 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 recom-mended.

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 Crisis 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

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 16, 2020

Schedule of upcoming Retreats: (goodcounselretreat.com)

August 28-30 Men or Women Matt Simmons and Unbound: Freedom in Christ Fr. Gary Coulter

Sept. 4-7 Men or Women Fr. Christopher Barak 3 or 4 day Directed and Fr. Gary Coulter Spiritual Exercises

Sept. 10-13 Men or Women Opus Sancotorum Work of the Holy Angels Angelorum Thursday - Sunday

Sept. 24-26 Undone Women’s Conference with John Paul II Lodging available for women Healing Center at St. Peter Church

Sept. 26 Men’s 1 day Retreat Fr. Gary Coulter St. Joseph and Saints for Men

October 2-4 Men or women Fr. Zachary, SOLT The Eucharistic Lord and Our and The Knights of Lady: Answers for Our Times the Holy Eucharist The Knights of The Holy Eucharist will be hosting the 4th annual Eu-charistic Adoration Retreat. The retreat master again this year will be Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God who is member of the Society of our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT). His appearances on EWTN as well as his worldwide travels enabled him to help teach and lead Catholics to live their Baptismal promises by responding to the universal call to holiness.

This retreat begins Friday, October 2 at 8:00pm and ends Sunday with 10:00 am Mass in person at the Retreat House. It is also available at home, live stream and on demand recordings.

Since Br. Julian and Br. Maximilian are professing final vows at the re-treat Mass, the parishioners of Sacred Heart are especially invited to make this retreat. Financial assistance is available from Fr. Kosch.

Pope Benedict spoke of a “Eucharistic springtime” in the Church, which he prays “may spread increasingly in every parish”. This springtime will be evidenced when many more people pause in silence before our Eucha-ristic Lord to engage in loving conversation with Jesus, and many young people rediscover the beauty of praying in adoration before the Most Blessed Sacrament.

You can still join the 54-Day Rosary Novena—that began on Satur-day, August 15th (The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) and will end on Wednesday, October 7th (Our Lady of the Rosary Memorial). This is a nationwide call to pray for the upcoming election and for peace in our country, whatever the results may be. There is a video available (link below) that explains the miracles at-tached to this Novena so beautifully. If you are able to do so, please watch the video and join us in the 54-day Rosary Novena. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6EjY6j6GKc

Church Cleaning: Thanks to all who helped with cleaning last week. Be-cause of the uncertainty regard-ing COVID-19, we are not as-signing families each week. We ask for volunteers to just show up on Saturdays at 8:45 am. (Good opportunity for service hours).

Contact Persons For Sacred Heart Organizations

Please call or email the rectory if you would like to contact any of these people. We will pass along your request. 402-476-2610 sacredheartlincoln@outlook.com

Adoration Coordinator Louise Sayer Altar Society Sue Rye Bible Study Bryan Dahlberg Choir & Children’s Choir Amanda Dieckgrafe Church Cleaning Sue Rye CCD Brad Aden First Saturday Coffee Laura Corder God Teens Fr. Kosch Holy Name Men’s Group Tom Dierks Knights of Columbus Joe Duggan Pink Sisters Representative Chelys Svoboda Pius Home & School Representative Steve & Colleen Michels Prayer Chain Laura Corder Pro Life Angela Zoucha Sacred Heart Quilters Mary Ann Jaros St. Vincent de Paul Joe Conroy Ushers Pat Perry Website Fr. Leo Kosch

MASS TIMES & INTENTIONS: August 15 - August 23, 2020

Mass Readings: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 (118A) Psalm 67:2-3, 5,6.8; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15:21-28 Next Sunday: Isaiah 22:19-23; Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20

Natural Family Planning Intro Sessions. Questions? Call 402-488-2040. Pre-registration is re-quired. Go online to register or download a registration form at: www.lincolndiocese.org/nfp

Thank You for your continued generosity!

When you mail in your donations, it does help if you include one of your contribution envelopes. Thanks!

Collection for August 9, 2020

Envelopes $7,225.25 Plate 737.61 Stole fees 50.00 Dee Steyer memorials 50.00 $8,212.86

St. Vincent de Paul $35.00

Church Endowment $50.00

No Sin is Unforgivable—Abortion has sometimes been mistakenly labeled the “unforgiveable sin.” However, no sin is too great for the mercy of God. If you are suffering from the emotional, physical, psy-chological, or spiritual effects of abortion and desire peace and heal-ing, please contact Project Rachel (1-888-456-HOPE) or visit: hopeafterabortion.com Peace starts here!

Mass Intentions— There are Mass intentions open, beginning in October, including some Sundays.

Sacred Heart News: Baptism at Sacred Heart: Angel Romeo Rivas was baptized on August 8th. Angel is the son of Walter Rivas and Adriana Morales. Please pray for the soul of former parishioner, Carmen Draper, who died on August 8th. A private Mass was offered for her on August 11, with a fam-ily burial service on August 14. There will be a celebration of life for Carmen on Tuesday, August 18 in the school gym from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. RCIA: This class is for adults interested in a complete course in the Catholic Faith, once a week, from September-April. It’s especially designed for those who are not Catholic but all are welcome. For information, email Fr. Kosch: fr.kosch@gmail.com. CCD will begin on Weds, Sept 2, at 6:45 pm. There will be plenty of room for social distancing in each classroom. We need one or two teach-ers. Contact Fr. Kosch if you can help.

Sat Aug 15 5:00pm Fr. Ron Patterson+ & family

Sun Aug 16 7:30am Elaine Baum+ Aug 16 9:00am For the people of the parish

Aug 16 11:00am Sister Marie Faustina, RSM

Mon Aug 17 8:15am All souls who have no one to pray for them

Tue Aug 18 8:15am Conrad & Vera Surmann+

Wed Aug 19 8:15am For deceased family members

Thu Aug 20 8:15am Debra Silvers+

Fri Aug 21 8:15am Dee Steyer+

Sat Aug 22 8:15am Phero Thiet & Maria Thiem+ Aug 22 5:00pm Anna & Charles Miller+

Sun Aug 23 7:30am For the people of the parish Aug 23 9:00am Pat & Ada Patterson+

Aug 23 11:00am Deceased grandparents

We have room for people at most Masses: There is room for about 60-70 people per Mass, even with the closed areas. Weekday Masses have generally had about 30 people, with room for 30 more.

Wearing masks is encouraged. If you can maintain 6 feet distance from non-family members at all times in church, a mask is not strictly required. But it does help you avoid spreading the virus, if you happen to be, on that day, a carrier of the virus who has no symptoms. (~40% of cases).

Reminder to pray well at home: If you are not able to attend Sunday Mass, please remember that you have the privilege and duty as a Baptized Catholic to worship God as best you can on Sundays. Keep making time for prayer at home, such as participating in the Mass online or on TV, reading the Bi-ble, and/or praying the Rosary.

If you or others around you are at risk, please stay home. We will continue to livestream 7:30 am Mass on Sundays, as well as some weekday Masses. Go to: www.Facebook.com/sacredheartlincolnNE

The new missalettes are in a box in the back of church. You may take one to use at home, or to bring back-and-forth to Mass. If you take a missalette, please do NOT give it back unless you are asked.

The Lincoln Christus Foundation is organizing a Golf Tournament benefit for the ministries of Regnum Christi. Sponsors and golfers are in-vited to support Catholic Apostolates like the Re-treat House, Leadership Camp, Knights of the Holy Eucharist and Mission Trips. Register now for the Golf Scramble on Fri. Sept 18, 10am at Crooked Creek Golf Course in Lincoln: $125 per player/$500 per team includes lunch, prizes and more: theChristusFoundation.org/events or contact Gary at 402-430-3732, gwroberts88@gmail.com.

Healing Hearts Support Sessions—for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Six weekly sessions are being offered to assist Catho-lics in the grief process. These will be held Tues-day evenings beginning September 22, 7:00 - 9:00 pm at John XXIII Diocesan Center, 37th & Sheri-dan. To register, call 402-473-0620. Suggested donation is $25 (for materials). Social distancing measures and precautions will be in place. At-tendees are asked to wear a mask for entrance into the building.

Confirmation Retreat—All students being con-firmed, along with their parents, are invited to at-tend the “Confirmed in Mission” Confirmation Re-treat. It will be held Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm at Camp Kateri. This event is an opportunity for parents and their children to come together to be renewed in the Holy Spirit and prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. Light breakfast and lunch is provided, and appropriate measures will be taken regarding Covid-19. Cost is $15 per person. To register or for more infor-mation visit: www.lincolndiocese.org/mission

Register Now for the in-person or online fall clas-ses with The Emmaus Institute for Biblical Studies, running September 8—November 16: Learn more and register at www.emmausinstitute.net.

Weekly Bible Study for Students—Attention high school and college students! You are invited to a weekly bible study, led by Cathedral parishioners Gracie Feltes and Hannah Johnson, and Scotty Sulli-van! Next meeting will be Tuesday, August 18, from 7:30pm-9:30pm at Cathedral of the Risen Christ. For more information contact us at goallin4him247@gmail.com.

Lincoln Mothers on a Mission (MOMs) will be meeting Saturday, August 29th at 8:30 am. "Mom Bod: Breaking free from the Chains of a Poor Body Image” with Megan McDermott. Lin-coln MOMs is a group of Catholic mothers searching for fellowship, hope, & joy in our ever-changing vocation. Monthly meetings are held from 8:30-10:30 am at the Newman Center, St. Thomas Aquinas Church located at 320 N. 16th Street. Contact us at: lincolnmomsgroup@gmail.com or: www.facebook.com/lincolnmothersonamission

Lincoln Benedictine Oblates are Christian men and women of all faiths who are interested in enriching their Christian way of life. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this year’s informational meeting will be held via ZOOM on Sunday, Au-gust 23, at 7:00 pm. If interested in learning more, please contact Lincoln Oblate Senior Dean, Carol Olson at 402-486-0864 or by email at: carol.olson@nebraskabenedictineoblates.org

Save the Change Jars—If you have not turned in your “save the change” jar, please do so. The banks are asking for change so it would be help-ful to them as well as helping our St. Vincent de Paul clients. If your jar is empty, please return it anyway. Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference purchases these jars with their own money so it is im-portant to have them back for future use. Thank you for your consideration.

Catholic Social Services has funds available for rent, utilities and emergency cash assistance. If you or someone you know needs help, call CSS on Mondays beginning at 9am, at 402-327-6299. A bilingual English/Spanish speaker is available.

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 August, 2020: Universal Prayer Intention– The Maritime World: We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families.

Facilities Manager—Blessed Sacrament Church & School is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager. Responsibilities include keeping the building and grounds in good repair. General knowledge of electri-cal, HVAC, and plumbing is helpful. Previous experience is preferred. Pay is commensurate with experi-ence. Health and dental insurance and retirement plans are available. Contact the parish office with questions or to apply: 402-474-7429.

Director of Stewardship—Cathedral of the Risen Christ Parish seeks a motivated individual to cultivate stewardship and financial stability as Director of Stewardship. This full-time position will manage implementation of the parish’s strategic plan and contribute to the long-term vitality of Cathedral Church and School by building relationships with parishioners, school families, alumni and other partners. The selected candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and possess a keen attention to detail and superior communication skills. Evening and weekend work is required as job duties demand. Preference will be given to applicants who possess development experience and/or existing parish membership. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Alice Hagedorn, Parish Secretary at AMHagedorn@crchrist-parish.org.

Creighton Model FertilityCare System—Creighton Model is a women's health science that allows us-ers to learn more about their fertility and in conjunction with NaProTECHNOLOGY treat many reproduc-tive disorders. Introductory sessions for September are scheduled for 7:00pm on Sept. 3 and Sept. 22 at John XXIII Diocesan Center. An online session is scheduled for September 19th at 1:00PM. For more information or to register, visit: https://lincolndiocese.regfox.com/creighton-introductory-session

FORMED.ORG has free Catholic movies, audio, and faith series. To sign up: go to formed.org, click “sign up”, choose “I belong to a parish or organization”, click “find parish” and search for “Sacred Heart Lincoln”. Then create your FREE account by entering your name and e-mail address. Now available on FORMED.ORG: “The Search”. This is for committed Catholics, teenagers and those outside the church.