SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2008
GOSPEL REFLECTION:
Theme: The cross is a way that leads to true life.
Jesus gives us the core truth of life and eternal happiness—the cross. Name the cross that you carry. How is it bringing you closer to God? In order to follow Jesus, we have to do hard things, to carry our own crosses. Jesus tells us that we each are called to follow Him. What is hard for you to do to follow Jesus?
STEWARDSHIP: Jesus calls us, as His disciples, to a new way of life—the Christian way of life—of which stewardship is part. But Jesus does not call us as nameless people in a faceless crowd. He calls us individually, by name. Each one of us—clergy, religious, lay person; married, single; adult, child—has a personal vocation. God intends each one of us to play a unique role in carrying out the divine plan. The challenge, then, is to understand our role—our vocation—and to respond generously to this call from God. Christian vocation entails the practice of stewardship. In addition, Christ calls each of us to be stewards of our personal vocation, which we receive from God.
STEPHEN MINISTRY INFORMATION SESSIONS: Stephen Ministry information meetings will be held Wednesday, September 10th, at 7:00 PM and Monday, September 15th, at 7:00 PM. This is an opportunity for those interested in Stephen Ministry either as caregivers, care receivers, or Stephen Ministry in general. A note of special interest: a new training class will begin this fall. This, then, will be of special interest for those considering the call to be Stephen Ministers. Please mark your calendars!!
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS R.C.I.A.: The Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults, or Catechumenate, is beginning to be formed. If you are interested in being baptized as Roman Catholic, being received into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who may be interested, please contact Father Mike McDermott at 381-6033 or the church office at 382-8644.
PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY—ADDITIONAL TIMES! Due to scheduling difficulties experienced by some, we have acquired another set of times in which individuals and families may have pictures taken. Please note October 3 and 4 as additional picture taking opportunities. Only on-line registration will be accepted. Again, this is a chance for our parish to come to know each other. Let us then make the most of this opportunity.
LOOKING FOR PICTURES: The Directory Committee is seeking any pictures from parish events over the past several years to include in the Church Directory. These could include Advent Evening, Vacation Bible School, Firework Stands, Pancake Feeds, Parish Picnic, Hayrack Rides, Bloodmobile Drives, Altar Society, Knights of Columbus and Youth Events – any event in the parish. If you have some, please contact Laura Hurley at 384-6794.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Stephen Ministry Leadership Monday, September 8, 6:30 PM
Social Committee Wednesday, September 10, 6:30 PM
RESURRECTIION MISSION OUTREACH—YOU, I, AND THE WORLD
Sunday, September 14th, at 7 PM will be a presentation highlighting the experience and the ministry of our recent parish outreach. Included will be our Youth Ministry endeavor (Make a Difference, Young Neighbors In Action) and our adult/family mission (Mission Hope, St. Lucia).
In what way is this the mission of the Church? How does this reflect the proclamation of the Gospel? What are the many signs we have been made different as disciples of Jesus? What does this mean for us here at Resurrection? Beginning to make these connections we are thus ready to live the gift of faith in the future. Please come to explore, to learn, and to pray.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY will begin Saturday, September 6, 7:00 AM, meeting in the little chapel inside the church. If you have questions or need more info, please Kent Daws 308 380-7153.
HIGH SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: A mailing with registration materials has been sent. If you have not received this info, please contact Michalene Iversen at either 382-5639 or
resurrectionyd@charter.net. Classes begin September 24th.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: The Christian-based Dave Ramsey finance class is being offered to high school seniors up to age 20 on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:00 PM. If you would like more info or would like to sign up, please contact Michalene at the above sites. Begins September 24.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR SEPTEMBER 6 & 7:
Saturday, 5:30 PM: L-Troy Shubert: EM-Steve & Judy Usasz and Marian Meyer;
S-Hannah Klanecky and Katie Arndt; G-Lores & Willie Wolf and Clem & Barb Wieczorek
Sunday, 8:30 AM: L-Sharon Hernandez; EM-Bob & Joan Wiese and Vianne Colgan;
S-Isaiah Daws and Darren Kosmicki; G-Tony & Kerry Chapman and Daryll & Shirley Thavenent
Sunday, 10:30 AM: L-Stacie Goding; EM-Lonnie & Patt Rice and Steve Wardyn;
S-Maddie Martin and Saralyn Pearce; G-John & Arlene O’Neill and Mike & Vicki Palu
TIFFANY EUCHARISTIC MINISTER FOR SEPTEMBER 7: Kent Daws
COFFEE & ROLLS FOR SEPTEMBER: Mike & Linda Follmer
ALTAR SOCIETY: All women of the parish are members of the Altar Society. Registration form and listing of current activities is in the September newsletter. Extras can be found in the entryway of the church. Membership dues are $5. Please submit with your registration form. The first meeting of the year will be Monday, September 8th, 7:00 PM. Hope to see you there!!!
UPCOMING FAMILY EVENT—TAILGATE PARTY! This event will be October 11th so mark your calendars! We are requesting donations of silent auction/raffle items. The theme for the party is football so football theme items or memorabilia would be great! Please bring to the church by October 3rd.
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION beginning with “Footprints Of God”, a Catholic Bible/history study of the lives of Jesus, Mary, Peter and Paul. This is a great opportunity to increase your understanding of your Catholic faith and the Bible. Sessions will be held the first and second Sunday of each month between the Masses beginning October 5th at 9:40 AM with 15-20 minutes of video followed by discussion, or every 3 weeks on Thursdays starting October 2nd at 7:00 PM with half-hour to 40 minutes of video, followed by discussion. Please sign up in the church foyer for the session of your choice. Questions, contact Sister Jean Goering 382-2759, Ron Bailey 389-3435, Bonnie Kool 384-6707 or Geri Zaruba 583-6776.
GIFT SHOP: Beginning the first week in October, the church will be selling gifts as a fundraising effort to support our parish outreach (Haiti, St. Lucia, and local needs). The gift shop will be located in the parish hall. More information will be in the October newsletter.
WE KNOW SUMMER IS A VERY BUSY TIME! If you have been gone or will be gone some time in the future, please be sure to catch up your donation to your Church. This helps us continue to pay our bills through the summer months. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!!!
CENTRAL CATHOLIC NEWS: Crusader cheerleaders are hosting a K-5th Cheerleading Clinic September 18th & 19th, 4-6 PM each day, plus halftime cheering at the Crusader football game on September 19th. T-shirts, snacks, fun – all for $25. Register at the school office by September 5th. Space is limited. Call Cathy Howard at 384-2440 with any questions.
THE CRISIS CENTER is a non-profit Heartland United Way agency that serves Hall, Hamilton, Merrick, and Howard counties. They provide services for families of domestic violence and sexual assault and range from a 24-hour Crisis Line to three shelters in the community and many other services in between. The Crisis Center is excited to announce their second annual fundraiser, along with an awareness event called “Safe Shelters Make Cents”. The agency is asking for a special offering on September 6 & 7. For one client to stay in the safe shelter for one day and receive three meals, it only costs $8.00. Breaking it down, a victim can sleep in a warm and safe bed for one night for only $6.74 a day, while a client can eat three good meals for only $1.26. Every dollar they receive goes a long way. So, make a change with your dollar!!
