January 11, 2015

The Baptism of the Lord

St. Peter Catholic Church

HOLY MASS/SANTA MISA Saturday/Sábado 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. (English/Inglés) Sunday/Domingo 8:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. (English/Inglés); 11:30 a.m. (Vietnamese); 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. (Español/Spanish) Weekdays/Días entre semana 8:00 a.m. Monday - Friday/de lunes a viernes (English/Inglés) 6:30 p.m. lunes, martes, miércoles/Mon., Tues., Wed. (Español/Spanish) RECONCILIATION/RECONCILIACION Half hour before each Holy Mass; and Saturdays 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m./ Media hora antes de Misa, y Sábados de las 4:00 p.m. a 4:50 p.m. Chanted Vespers/Vísperas cantadas Sunday/domingo: 5:00 p.m. (English/Unglés) Saturday/sábado: 6:15 p.m. (Español/Spanish) Eucharistic Exposition/Exposición Eucarística Friday/Viernes: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Welcome/Bienvenidos To register in the parish, please contact our secretary./ Para registrarse en la parroquia, favor comuníquese con la secretaria. Parish Website: www.stpeterchurch.net

Clergy/Clérigos Fr. Damien J. Cook Pastor/Párroco

Fr. Rheo C. Ofalsa

Parochial Vicar/Vicario Parroquial

Fr. Loi Joseph Nguyen Resident/Residente

Deacon John Zak Deacon/Diácono

Parish Office/Oficina Parroquial: 709 South 28th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68105 Telephone/Teléfono: (402) 341-4560 Fax: (402) 341-6483 Email: [email protected] Office Hours/Horario de la Oficina: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Lunes, martes, jueves y viernes 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Office closed for lunch/La oficina está cerrada para almuerzo: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Office closed on Wednesdays except by appointment./ La oficina está cerrada los miércoles con excepción de cita.

January 11, 2015

Pastor’s Notes Fr. Damien J. Cook

Christmas Generosity As the official Christmas season winds to a close today with the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord, I thought it would be a good time for you to see the effects of your goodness and generosity to the many seniors and families who participated in our 2014 Angel Tree. The results are inspiring and staggering. Thank you for being a parish and a people so loving to the less fortunate in our midst. I also want to thank all of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for overseeing this annual endeavor but in particular recognize parishioner Sonja Schreffler who organized almost every aspect of it this past year and gave countless hours to its execution. Thank you, Sonja, and to all of you. 2014 Angel Tree Giving Report How Many People Did We Help? • 73 seniors; • 28 homebound and nursing home parishioners; • 21 adults, and 39 children • 161 total (11 families and 2 single parishioners). How Much Did We Give? *Estimated value of gifts given to families: $11,552.00 *Estimated value of gifts given to Park East seniors and shut-ins: $3,843.00 Total Estimated Value of Donated Gifts: $15,395.00 Note: Values are estimated using discount store (i.e. Target) prices – though we know many items given are worth more according to brand or taking into account that many donors generously add extras to the gift. This method creates a more conservative estimate. Used items are calculated as such if identified as used. What Did We Give? Clothing: Winter coats for every child and some adults, scarves for every recipient (family and Park East), sweaters, shirts, pants, dresses, socks, underwear, shoes, boots,

The Baptism of the Lord pajamas, gloves, hats, mittens, blankets, gift cards for purchase of clothing. Household: Blankets, cloth grocery bags, storage containers, Christmas stockings, bath towels for every recipient (family and Park East), flashlights, kitchen gadgets, sheets, kitchen towels, dish cloths, baby gear, laundry detergent, and family cleaning supply kits including laundry detergent, dish soap, miscellaneous cleaning solutions, paper towels and laundry baskets. Miscellaneous: Devotionals, crucifixes, Lighthouse Catholic Media CDs, two small CD players, fuel card, dinner card, theater tickets for a family, Bibles, prayer books, art supplies, coloring books, soccer balls, child’s suitcase, watch, wallet, puzzles, Lego sets, Hotwheels, stuffed animals, dolls, play food and dishes, two second-hand dollhouses, toy scooter, child’s art table, learning games, a basket of children’s books for each family, basic toys…and of course love and joy. Hygiene: Dental care, shampoo, soap, diapers, diaper wipes, body wash, deodorant, lotion, misc. hair care accessories, toilet paper and tissues. Food: Grocery cards for each family, gourmet food mixes, candy, coffee, cocoa, homemade cakes. Spiritual: Mass was offered by Fr. Cook for the Angel Tree families’ intentions at 1 p.m. on Epiphany Sunday (1/4/15). Who Helped Achieve This? St. Peter Parishioners; Catholic Daughters; Family Dollar Corporate Giving; Shop-Ko Foundation; Omaha Community Playhouse; LoSole Mio Restaurant; Transwood; Norlock; Miller Electric; Molly Roth - St. Vincent DePaul Ladies; HyVee locations at Shadowlake, 90th & Center, 50th & Center, and Stockyards; Baker’s Twin Creek location. Thanks from Our SVdP Thank you for responding generously to the 8th Annual Angel Tree sponsored by the St. Peter Conference of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Through the kindness of parishioners and local businesses, we were able to provide a memorable Christmas for eleven families and the senior residents of Park East Towers. You truly helped bring Christ to those in need this Christmas! Additional Donations Did you know that the Angel Tree is a year-long effort? We gladly accept “re-gifts” and gently used items including toys, sweaters, coats, hats, mittens, religious articles, prayer books and other items you may have seen on the Angel Tree recently. If you were overly blessed and would like to donate gifts you do not need after Christmas or any time during the year, please consider donating to the Angel Tree. Donations may be left in the brown SVdP donation bins at church entrances or taken directly to the rectory. Thank you.

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Pensamientos del Párroco Padre Damien J. Cook Generosidad Navideña Al terminar oficialmente la temporada navideña el día de hoy, con la Solemnidad del Bautismo del Señor, me gustaría demostrarles los efectos de su bondad y generosidad a tantos ancianos y familias que participaron en nuestro Árbol Angelical 2014. Los resultados son impresionantes y asombrosos. Gracias a todos por ser una parroquia y gente tan amorosa hacia los menos afortunados en nuestro medio. También me gustaría darle las gracias a la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl por supervisar este esfuerzo anual y en particular quisiera reconocer a Sonja Schreffler quien organizo casi cada aspecto de este evento este año pasado y que dedicó muchas horas. Gracias, Sonja, y a todos. Reporte del Árbol Angelical 2014 ¿A Cuántas Personas Ayudamos? • 73 ancianos • 28 feligreses que no pueden salir de casa y en asilos • 21 adultos, 39 niños • 161 total (11 familias and 2 feligreses solteros). ¿Cuánto de Donó? *Un valor estimado de regalos a familias: $11,552.00 *Un valor estimado de regalos a los ancianos de Park East y encerrados: $3,843.00. Valor Total Estimado de Regalos Donados: $15,395.00 Nota: Los valores son estimados utilizando precios de tiendas de descuento, como Target - aunque estamos conscientes que muchos artículos valen mucho más según la marca o tomando en cuenta que muchos donantes generosamente agregaron extra al regalo. Este método crea un estimado más conservador. Los precios de los artículos usados son calculados como tal. ¿Qué Se Regaló? Ropa: Abrigos invernales para cada niño y algunos adultos, bufandas para cada persona (familia y Park East), suéteres, camisas, pantalones, vestidos, calcetas, ropa interior, zapatos, botas, piyamas, guantes, gorros, cobijas, tarjetas de regalo para la compra de ropa. Hogar: Cobijas, bolsas para despensa de tela, contenedores de almacenamiento, botas navideñas, toallas para cada persona (familia y Park East), linternas, artículos para cocina, sabanas, toallas de cocina, artículos para bebe, jabón para ropa, y kits de artículos de limpieza incluyendo detergente para ropa, jabón para trastes, misc. toallas de papel y cestos para ropa. Misceláneos: Devocionales, crucifijos, CD’s de Lighthouse Catholic Media, 2 pequeños CD players, tarjetas para gasolina, certificados para cena, boletos para el cine para una familia, Bíblias, libros de oración, artículos para pintar, libros

El Bautismo del Señor para colorear, pelotas de futbol-soccer, beliz para niño, reloj, cartera, rompecabezas, sets de Lego, Hotwheels, muñecos de peluche, muñecas, trastes y comida de juguete, dos casas para muñecas de segunda mano, un scooter de juguete, mesa de arte para niño, juegos de aprendizaje, una canasta de libros para niños para cada familia, juguetes básicos…y por supuesto amor y alegría. Higiene: Cuidado dental, champú, jabón, pañales, toallitas húmedas, jabón corporal, desodorante, loción, misc. accesorios para cuidado de cabello, papel sanitario y Kleenex. Comida: Tarjetas de comida para cada familia, mezclas de comida gourmet, dulces, café, cocoa, y pasteles hechos en casa. Espiritual: Una Misa fue ofrecida por el Padre Cook para las intenciones de las familias del Árbol Angelical a la 1:00 p.m., domingo de la Epifanía (1/4/15). ¿Quién Ayudó a Lograr Esto? Los Feligreses de San Pedro; las Hijas Católicas; el Corporativo Donativo de Family Dollar; la Fundación Shop-Ko; el teatro Omaha Community Playhouse; el Restaurant Lo Sole Mio; Transwood; Norlock; Miller Electric, Molly Roth - las Damas de San Vicente de Paúl; locales de Hy-Vee de Shadowlake, 90 y Center, 50 y Center, y Stockyards; Baker’s de Twin Creek. Agradecimiento de Nuestro SVdP Gracias a todos por responder tan generosamente a nuestro 8o Árbol Angelical Anual patrocinado por la Conferencia de San Pedro de la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl. Por medio de la bondad de los feligreses y los negocios locales, logramos proveerles una Navidad memorable a once familias y los residentes ancianos de Park East Towers. Realmente ayudaron ustedes a traer a Cristo a aquellos con necesidad esta Navidad. Donaciones Adicionales ¿Sabían que el Árbol Angelical es un esfuerzo a lo largo del año? Con gusto recibimos “regalos ya regalados!” y artículos de segunda mano aun en buenas condiciones incluyendo juguetes, suéteres, abrigos, gorros, guantes, artículos religiosos, libros de oración y otras cosas que quizás hayan visto en el Árbol Angelical recientemente. Si han sido sobrebendecidos y les gustaría donar artículos que no necesitan después de la Navidad o a través del año, por favor consideren donar hacia el Árbol Angelical. Las donaciones pueden dejarse en las cajas donativas de color café de SVdP en las entradas de la iglesia o entregarlas directamente en la rectoría. Gracias.

January September 11, 2015 28, 2014 EMHC Training All veteran and new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion should attend a special class with Fr. Cook in St. Peter Church on either Thursday, January 29th, at 7 p.m. in English; or on Thursday, February 5th at 7 p.m. in Spanish. Reader Training All veteran and new Readers (lectors) are asked to attend a special class with Fr. Cook in St. Peter Church on either Tuesday, February 10th, at 7 p.m. in English or Thursday, Feb. 19th at 7 p.m. in Spanish. Usher Training All volunteers who currently usher or who would like to become an usher at Masses should come to a mandatory meeting with Fr. Cook on either Sunday, February 1st at 2 p.m. in Spanish or on Saturday, February 7th at 12 noon in English. Seminary Collection We will take up the annual Seminary collection for our Archdiocese on Jan. 10 & 11. Please support this second collection and make it possible for young men to become priests. Fr. Cook Away From Jan. 12-16, Fr. Cook will be away attending classes for the Institute of Priestly Formation to become a certified spiritual director. Pancake Breakfast Our Knights of Columbus are hosting their next pancake breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 18th from 9 a.m.-12 noon. Invite your friends, support the charitable works of the Knights, and enjoy some delicious food. Christmas Decoration Take Down We need many volunteers to come help take down all of the Christmas decorations on Monday, Jan. 12th at 8:30 a.m. Guatemalan Mission The Archdiocese of Omaha under the leadership of Father Damian Zuerlein began a mission project in 2003 called IXIM: Spirit of Solidarity. Twelve groups have now traveled from Omaha to Guatemala and worked side by side with the Guatemalan people to

XXVI Sunday The Baptism of Ordinary of theTime Lord improve their living conditions and grow together in faith. The thirteenth trip is being planned for June of 2015! To learn more please attend one of the following informational meetings: • Sunday, Jan. 11: St. Columbkille Steinhausen Center, 2-3:30 pm • Monday, Jan. 19: Christ the King Parish Center, 7-8:30 pm • Sunday, Jan. 25: St. Wenceslaus school community rm. 2-3:30 pm Trivia Night Please save the date! Our next Catholic Trivia Night and annual fundraiser for St. Peter Church will be on March 14, 2015. Giving Envelopes & Calendars All parish households have a box of 2015 parish tithing envelopes waiting for them in O’Brien Hall after Mass. Even if you’ve never used them before, we want to encourage you to do so. They’re very helpful to us in recording your donations and also alert you about upcoming special collections. If you cannot find your name and would like to start using tithing envelopes, please call the parish office and we would be happy to provide them. Please save us the cost of mailing the boxes and pick up your box of envelopes today! There are also complimentary calendars for the New Year from Heafey Heafey mortuary; please only take one calendar per registered household. Community Meal The St. Peter Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host a Community Meal for the hungry and homeless at First Baptist Church (421 Park Ave.) on Saturday, January 17th, from 11-1 pm. and we need cookies and cupcakes for dessert. They can be dropped off at: Suzanne Carl’s 839 N. 68th St.; Engelkamp’s 12750 Forestdale Dr., Bellevue; or at First Baptist Church by 11 a.m. on the day of the meal. Those donating dessert or volunteering to serve, please contact Angela Wilder [email protected] or 402 -690-3330. Teen volunteers can be dropped off, younger kids must be supervised by an adult. Baptisms in English • Saturday, January 24, 9:00 a.m. • Sunday, February 8, 2:30 p.m. • Saturday, February 28, 9:00 a.m.

Mass Intentions/Intenciones de Misas Saturday, Jan. 10/sábado 10 de enero 8:00am (Ofalsa) Living & Deceased Members of St. Peter Altar Society 2:00pm Quinceañera Viviana A. Molina 5:00pm (Cook) +William Frangenberg Sunday, Jan. 11/domingo 11 de enero 8:00am (Cook) Parish of St. Peter 9:30am (Cook) +Bryce Qualset 11:30am (Loi) Fr. Loi’s Intention 1:00pm (Ofalsa) Roberto & Elvia Olvera, 25 aniversario de martimonio 6:00pm (Ofalsa) +Graciela Cabrera Monday, Jan. 12/domingo 12 de enero 8:00am (Loi) +Joseph Prusa 6:30pm (Ofalsa) +Almas del Purgatorio Tuesday, Jan. 13/martes 13 de enero 8:00am (Loi) +Bob McCabe 6:30pm (Ofalsa) +Josefina Acosta Wednesday, Jan. 14/miér. 14 de enero 8:00am (Loi) Tom & Sharon Cooney 6:30pm (Ofalsa) Betty Louk Thursday, Jan. 15/jueves 15 de enero 8:00am (Loi) +Harold Jacobson Friday, January 16/viernes 16 de enero 8:00am (Ofalsa) +Rick Ptacek 8:30am-6:00pm Eucharistic Exposition Saturday, Jan. 17/sábado 17 de enero 8:00am (Ofalsa) +Deborah Ann Maher 11:15am (Cook) +Jack & Ann O’Connor 2:00pm (Cook) Wedding: Zachary Mellender and Madison Methe 5:00pm (Ofalsa) +Deceased Members of the Doty Family Sunday, Jan. 18/domingo 18 de enero 8:00am (Ofalsa) For an end to abortion 9:30am (Ofalsa) +Thomas Hermanek 11:30am (Loi) Fr. Loi’s Intention 1:00pm (Cook) +José Luis Fábila 6:00pm (Cook) la Parroquia de San Pedro Celebration of Life Dinner You are cordially invited to the 40th Annual “Celebration of Life” Dinner and Auction on Friday, Jan. 16. Keynote speaker is Kristan Hawkins, Executive Director of Students for Life of America. The location is Omaha’s newest event facility, Il Palazzo (American-Italian Hall) at 5110 N. 132nd St. (132nd and Fort St.). Social Hour and Auction at 6:30 pm. Dinner at 7:30 pm. Reservations: $45 per person or $360 for a table of eight. Sponsored by Nebraskans United for Life and NuLife Pregnancy Resource Center. Information: call 402-3990299. For reservations, send names and check payable to Nebraskans United for Life, 143 S. 38th St. Omaha NE 68131.

28 de 11 de enero septiembre de 2015 de 2014 Parish Calendar/ Calendario Parroquial Saturday, Jan. 10 evening/sáb. 10 de enero noche 6:15pm Vísperas en español (iglesia/church) 6:30pm Grupo de oración (iglesia) Sunday, January 11/domingo 11 de enero 9am Donuts and coffee (McMahon) 10:45am St.Vincent de Paul meeting 2:30pm Baptisms in English (church) 3pm-5pm Pláticas de Bautismo #1 (McMahon) 5pm Solemn Vespers in English (church/iglesia) 5pm Encuentro Matrimonial reunión (café) Monday, January 12/lunes 12 de enero 7pm RICA en español (O’Brien) 7pm Young Adults basketball (gym/gimnasio) Tuesday, January 13/martes 13 de enero 11am Latin Class (O’Brien) 1:15pm Latin Class 2 (O’Brien) 3pm Choir rehearsals Schola Cantorum (school) 3pm Homeschool catechism class (O’Brien) 7pm Escuela de Evangelización (gimnasio) 7:15pm RCIA in English (McMahon) Wednesday, January 14/miér. 14 de enero 5:30pm Catechism/catecismo (school/escuela) 7pm Youth Group and YDisciple (McMahon) 7:15pm Legion of Mary/María (O’Brien) Thursday, January 15/jueves 15 de enero 6pm Boy Scouts (gym) Friday, January 16/viernes 16 de enero 8:30am-6:00pm Eucharistic Adoration/ Adoración Eucarística (church/iglesia) 5pm Teen Angels (O’Brien) 6pm Wedding rehearsal (church) 7pm Reception (McMahon) 7pm Crecimiento (gimnasio) Saturday, January 17/sábado 17 de enero 9am Bautismos en español (church/iglesia) 10:30am Catechism/catecismo (school/escuela) 10:30am Reunión de padres(O’Brien/McMahon) 2pm-3pm St. Vincent applications/Aplicaciones para ayuda San Vicente (McMahon) 6:15pm Vísperas en español (iglesia/church) 6:30pm Grupo de oración (iglesia) Sunday, January 18/domingo 18 de enero 9am K of C Pancake Breakfast (McMahon) 3pm-5pm Pláticas de Bautismo #2 (McMahon) 5pm Solemn Vespers in English (church/iglesia) Pláticas para Bautismos en español Ofreceremos pláticas para Bautismos para padres y padrinos por tres domingos en enero: el 11, 18 y 25 de enero de 3:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m. en el Salón McMahon. Es requisito asistir en todas las tres pláticas. No tiene que inscribirse antemano. No tenemos guardaría de niños, favor no llevan niños menos de nueve años. Para más información, favor contactar la oficina parroquial al 402-341-4560, ext. 100.

XXVI DomingoEl delBautismo Tiempo Ordinario del Señor Comida Comunitaria La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl de San Pedro tendrá su Comida Comunitaria para los hambrientos y sin hogar en nuestra comunidad en la Iglesia de First Baptist (421 Park Ave.) el sábado 17 de enero. De 111 pm. y necesitamos de su ayuda. Necesitamos galletas y cupcakes como postres, Estos se pueden pasar a dejar en una localidad de más conveniencia: Casa de Suzanne (839 N. 68th St.), Casa de Cindy Engelkamp (12750 Forestdale Dr., Bellevue), Iglesia First Baptist Church a más tardar a las 11 am el dia de la comida. Colecta Seminario Tomaremos nuestra colecta anual para el Seminario para nuestra Arquidiócesis el 10 & 11 de enero. Por favor apoyar esta segunda colecta y hacer posible para que hombres jóvenes puedan ser sacerdotes. Salida del P. Cook Del 12 al 16 de enero el P. Cook estará fuera asistiendo a clases para el Instituto de Formación Sacerdotal para ser un director espiritual certificado. Desayuno Pancakes Nuestros Caballeros de Colon tendrán el siguiente desayuno de pancakes el domingo, 18 de enero de 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. medio día. Inviten sus amigos, apoyen las obras caritativas de los Caballeros, y disfruten de comida deliciosa.

Entrenamiento MESC Todo veterano y nuevo Ministro Extraordinario de la Sagrada Comunión necesita asistir a una clase especial con Padre Cook en la Iglesia de San Pedro, ya sea el jueves, 29 de enero, 2015 en inglés; o el jueves, 5 de febrero, a las 7 p.m. en español. Entrenamiento de Lectores Todo veterano y nuevo lector necesita asistir a una clase especial con el Padre Cook en la Iglesia de San Pedro, ya sea el martes, 10 de febrero, a las 7 p.m. en inglés; o el jueves, 19 de febrero, a las 7 p.m. en español. Entrenamiento Acomodadores Todo voluntario actualmente un acomodador o a quien le gustaría ser un acomodador en las Misas necesita asistir a una junta obligatoria con el Padre Cook, ya sea el domingo, 1 de febrero a las 2 p.m. en español; o el sábado, 7 de feb. a las 12 m.d. en inglés. siguientes juntas informáticas: domingo, 11 de enero: Parroquia S. Columbkille, Centro Steinhausen, Papillion, NE, 2:00-3:30 pm lunes, 19 de enero: Centro Parroquia Christ the King, 7:00-8:30 pm domingo, 25 de enero: Escuela de San Wenceslao, Aula Comunitaria, 2:00-3:30 pm

Sobres del Diezmo Las cajas de los sobres para el diezDesmonte de Decoración Navi- mo de la parroquia en el nuevo año ya están disponibles para ser recogideña das en Salón O'Brien después de la Necesitamos de muchos voluntaMisa. Todos los que han utilizado rios para ayudar con el desmonte previamente sobres deben tener de las decoraciones navideñas el una caja. Si usted no puede enconlunes, 12 de enero a las 8:30 a.m. trar su nombre o le gustaría empeMisión Guatemalteca zar a utilizar los sobres para el diezLa Arquidiócesis de Omaha, bajo el mo, por favor contactar la oficina liderazgo del Padre Damián Zuerparroquial. ¡Favor ayúdenos a aholein, comenzó un proyecto misiorrar el gasto de envío de las cajas nero en el 2003 llamado IXIM: Es- por el correo y recoger su caja de píritu de Solidaridad. Doce grupos sobres hoy mismo! Gracias. ya han viajado desde Omaha a Bautismos en Español Guatemala y han trabajado juntos con la gente guatemalteca para me- • Sábado, 17 de enero, 9:00 a.m. jorar sus condiciones de vida y cre- • Dom., 25 de enero, 2:30 p.m. • Sábado 7 de feb., 9:00 a.m. cer juntos en su fe. ¡El decimoter• Sábado 14 de feb., 9:00 a.m. cer viaje se está planeando para junio del 2015! Para mayores infor- • Sábado 21 de feb., 9:00 a.m. mes, por favor asistir a unas de las • Domingo 22 de feb. 2:30 p.m.

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August September 5, 28, 2014 January 11,2012 2015 Parish Staff/ Personal Parroquial Catechism for Children/ Catecismo para Niños Kevin Engelkamp Sacred Music/ Música Sacra Zachary Turner Building Engineer/ Ingeniero de Edificios Waldemar Klekotko Bookkeeper/Contadora Rose Flores Secretary/Secretaria Mary Ramm Rectory Cleaning/ Servicio Domestico Renata Wyldes

Parish Groups/ Grupos Parroquiales Altar Society/ Sociedad del Altar Karen Lange Catholic Daughters/ Damas Católicas Dorothy Frangenberg Choirs/Coros Zachary Turner Christ the King Lay Carmelites/Tercer Orden de Carmelitas laicos Deacon John Zak Escuela de Evangelización/ School of Evangelization Sergio Mora Finance Council/ Consejo Financiero Fr. Damien Cook Grupo de Oración/ Spanish Prayer Group Minerva Castro Knights of Columbus/ Caballeros de Colón Daniel Leuck

Sacramental Preparation and Devotions Baptism and Godparent Requirements Parents of children who are six years of age or younger and in need of Baptism must be registered, active parishioners of St. Peter for at least two months. Godparents take on serious obligations when they sponsor a person for Baptism and they should be virtuous and faithful Catholics. Godparents must be 16 years old or more, fully initiated, practicing Catholics; if married, godparents must be married in the Catholic Church. Baptisms may be scheduled only after the parents and godparents have completed the requisite classes and the parish office receives a letter from the parish at which the godparents belong stating that the godparents are in good standing with the Catholic Church and are eligible to be sponsors. Parents and sponsors must attend a Baptismal class before the Baptism. Classes in English usually are offered on the fourth Sundays of March, June, September and December from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Baptisms in English are usually offered on the second Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m. and on the fourth Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. For more information, please call the parish office at 402-341-4560, ext 100. Catechism Sacramental Preparation for Children The catechism school year goes from September through May of each year. Registrations began in May for the next school year. Classes are held on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, or Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. If the child is Baptized, a Baptism certificate must be given to the parish office. Children should be registered and attend classes for at least two years before receiving sacraments. For more information please contact the Catechism Office 402-341-4560, ext. 113.

Home School Sacramental Preparation Families who are preparing their children at home to receive a sacrament this year should register at the catechism office by September 6, 2014. If your child will be receiving a sacrament this school year or the following year, please register during Catechism and Homeschool registration times posted in the bulletin. A Baptism certificate must be submitted. Please see the parish website for requirements and important dates for First Reconciliation, First Communion or Confirmation: www.stpeterchurch.net/infosacraments.html. Adult Catechesis, RCIA Those over the age of seven who desire to become Catholic and/or receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation or Communion should contact Fr. Ofalsa for classes in English, or Sister Clara for classes in Spanish. Classes on Catholic doctrine in English are offered weekly from September through May on Tuesdays from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Classes in Spanish are offered on Mondays at 7:15 p.m. or at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Marriage Parishioners who are registered for a minimum of three months are eligible to begin marriage preparation at St. Peter. In addition, the Archdiocese requires a minimum of six months of preparation prior to your wedding date. To begin marriage preparation in English or Spanish, please contact Fr. Cook or Fr. Ofalsa. Hall Rentals Parishioners registered in St. Peter Parish for at least three months may rent the parish halls for receptions and events. For more information please contact Mary Ramm in the parish office.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of parishioners who passed away recently: Catherine and Dorothy Frangenberg, Graciela Cabrera, and Richard Acosta (brother of Sister Clara) and for their families.

Sacrificial Offerings Sunday, January 4…………….$9,638 Christmas, December 25….....$19,361 Thank you and God bless you!

Por favor, oremos por el eterno descanso de las almas de los fieles que fallecieron recientemente: Catherine y Dorothy Frangenberg , Graciela Cabrera , y Richard Acosta (hermano de Sor Clara), y para sus familias. Please pray for the sick/ Oremos por los enfermos Colleen McNamara, Minneth Pierre, Evaristo Delgado, Jean Kisicki, Virginia Gigliotti, Rose Kohout, Mercedes Aguilar, Maritza Mendoza García, Justin Tordoff and all in hospitals/ y todas en los hospitales.

Ofrendas de Domingo Domingo, 4 de enero………...$9,638 Navidad, 25 de diciembre…...$19,361 Muchas Gracias y Dios los bendiga The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide, a 12-week, video-based program, begins Thursday, January 15, 7:00-8:30 p.m., at St. Wenceslaus Church, 15353 Pacific St., Omaha. Topics such as shock, denial, grief, and guilt will be covered, along with many other important topics. Past participants are welcome to attend. Cost is $20 for new participants. Registration is required, contact Kay Buhrman 402.551.9003, ext. 1304.

11 de enero de 2015

El Bautismo del Señor

Preparación Sacramental y Devociones Requisitos para Bautismo y Padrinos El Cursillo Pre-Bautismal para Padres y Padrinos es requerido para Bautismos. El cursillo es valido por tres años. Padres de niños que serán Bautizados deberán de registrarse, feligreses registrados y activos de la Parroquia de San Pedro por lo menos de dos meses. Los padrinos deberán de ser iniciados completamente, practicando el Catolicismo, asisten en Misa por lo menos de los domingos y días de guardar, y si están casados, deberán ser casados por la Iglesia Católica, y tienen 16 años o más. Los padrinos toman sobre sí unas obligaciones muy serias cuando apadrinan una persona para el bautismo y deben ser virtuosos y fieles católicos. Les queremos animar a seleccionar muy cuidadosamente los padrinos. Podrán fijar y pedir el día para los bautismos solamente después de que los papás y los padrinos hayan completado tres clases de requisito y después de que la oficina de la parroquia haya recibido de los padrinos una carta de la parroquia a donde pertenecen los padrinos, en la cual constatan que ellos están en el buen favor de la Iglesia Católica y que son aprobados para ser padrinos. Para padrinos casados, por favor llevar copia de la acta de Matrimonio por la Iglesia Católica. El cusillo Bautismal se ofrecen cada dos meses en tres domingos. Bautismos en español son ofrecidos usualmente el primer, segundo y tercer sábado del mes a las 9:00 a.m. y el cuarto domingo del mes a las 2:30 p.m. Para más información favor comuníquese con la oficina parroquial, al 402-341-4560, ext. 100. Primera Comunión y Confirmación Inscripciones están de mayo a agosto de 2014 para el

Omaha Catholic School Consortium St. Peter Parish is a contributing parish to the Omaha Catholic School Consortium. Consortium Schools are: Saints Peter and Paul, Holy Cross, Our Lady of Lourdes, Saint Thomas More, and St. Bernadette. For more information, call 402-590-2810. www.omahacsc.org. Consorcio de Escuelas Primarias Católicas de Omaha. Las escuelas católicas del Consorcio incluyen Ss. Pedro y Pablo, Holy Cross (Santa Cruz), Ntra.. Sra. de Lourdes, San Tomas Moro, y Sta. Bernardita. Para hablar con alguien en Español, favor de llamar a la escuela de Ss. Pedro y Pablo al 402-7314713. www.omahacsc.org Noche de Trivialidades ¡Reservar el día! Nuestra siguiente Noche de Trivialidades y recaudación de fondos anual para la Iglesia de San Pedro será el 14 de marzo.

año escolar nuevo de septiembre, 2014 a mayo, 2015. Favor de comuníquese con la oficina de catecismo o la oficina parroquial. Si el niño es Bautizado, es requerido presentar un certificado de Bautismo. Todas las clases se dan los sábados de las 10:30 a.m. hasta 12 mediodía, o los miércoles de las 5:30 p.m. hasta 7 p.m. de septiembre a mayo. Los niños deben estar inscritos y asistir en clases por lo menos dos años antes de recibir un sacramento. RICA y Catecismo para adultos Todos aquellos de más de 7 años o más quienes desean llegar a ser católicos y/o recibir los sacramentos de Bautismo, Confirmación o Primera Comunión deberán comuíquese con Padre Cook o Sor Clara para su instrucción en español, o Padre Rheo Ofalsa para instucción en inglés. Para más información favor contactar la oficina parroquial al 402-341-4560. Matrimonio/Bodas Feligreses quienes están registrados por lo mínimo de tres meses son elegibles para comenzar preparación matrimonial en San Pedro. La Arquidiócesis requiere por lo menos seis meses de preparación previo a la fecha de la boda. Para iniciar la preparación matrimonial contacten al Padre Cook o Padre Ofalsa en la oficina parrqouial para instrucciones en inglés o en español. Quinceañeras Para mayores informes favor contactar Mary en la oficina parroquial al 402-341-4560. Para Rentar los Salones Para mayores informes favor contactar Mary en la oficina parroquial al 402-341-4560.

Swing Music Benefit Music in Catholic Schools Benefit Dance and Silent Auction: Friday, Feb. 6, 7:3010:30 pm, St. Elizabeth Ann Parish Center. Music by Nebraska Wind Symphony Swing-tones. Free dance lesson 6:15-7:15 pm. Tickets at the door $15; $10 for seniors and students. Beverages and desserts available. Funds raised enable students with need to participate in band at their school. La Guía Católica de Sobrevivencia del Divorcio Un programa basada en videos de 12 semanas, comienza el jueves, 15 de enero, 7:00-8:30 p.m., en la Iglesia San Wenceslao, 15353 Pacific St., Omaha. Se cubrirán temas tal como choques emocionales, negación, dolor, y culpabilidad, así como más temas importantes. Participantes del pasado son bienvenidos. El costo es de $20 para nuevos participantes. Se requiere registrarse, favor contactar Kay Buhrman al 402.551.9003, ext. 1304.

Martha’s Circle/ Círculo de Marta Karen Lange, Denise Terneus, Reggie & Lois Welles Mothers with Young Children Christina Zak Natural Family Planning/ Planificación Natural Familiar Mary Zak, Eva Casiello Pastoral Council/ Consejo Pastoral Bill Sawin, Chairman/presidente Prayer Chain/ Cadena de Oración Darlene Handrick Pro-Life Apostolate/ Apostolado Pro-Vida Sheila George RCIA Catechism for Adults/ RICA Catecismo para Adultos Fr. Ofalsa, Sor Clara St. Vincent de Paul Society/ Sociedad San Vicente de Paúl Kevin and Cindy Engelkamp Seraphic Sisters of the Eucharist/Hermanas Seráficas de la Eucaristía Sor Clara María Acosta Millán Sor María de Lourdes Cano Teen Angels/ Jóvencitas Angeles Sor Clara María Acosta Millán Trustees/ Consejo de Administración Thomas Reardon Dick Muller Young Adults Apostolate/ Apostolado Adultos Jóvenes Fr. Damien Cook Young Adults’ Basketball/Volleyball Ruth Gappa Youth Group, YDisciple, DTS/Grupo Juvenal Deacon/Diácono John Zak

¡Ven a vivir este Curso Felipe Donde tendrás una hermosa experiencia con el Señor Jesús! “Mira que estoy a la puerta y llamo: si uno escucha mi voz y me abre, entraré en su casa y comeré con él y él conmigo” Apocalipsis 3, 20. Experimentaras el Amor de Dios Padre y conocerás más al Espíritu Santo. Jesús te llama porque quiere tener un encuentro personal contigo. Dónde: El gimnasio de la parroquia de San Pedro Cuando: ¡Dos oportunidades! • 18 y 19 de octubre, 2014; o • 24 y 25 de enero, 2015 Horario: Sáb. de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m. Dom. de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m. Requisito: Vivir los dos días enteros.

ES REQUISITO: Todos los padres de niños recibiendo un sacramento en la Iglesia de San Pedro en 2014‐2015 necesitan asistir en un Curso Felipe u otro Curso si ya han asistido en un Curso Felipe. Registración antemano es necesaria.

Favor de llamar a la Oficina Catequética a 402‐341‐4560, ext. 113. ¡Habrá cuidado de niños y venta de comida!

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Come to our Annual Celebration of Life Dinner January 16 Held at the American Italian Heritage Society 5110 N 132 St 6:30 no-host social hour 7:30 Dinner 7:45 Live Auction $45 per ticket, $360 for table of 8

Keynote Speaker Kristan Hawkins Students for Life of America

Kristan was hired in 2006 to lead Students for Life of America (SFLA). Since launching SFLA’s full-time operation, Kristan has helped more than triple the number of campus pro-life groups in the United States, from 181 to almost 800 in 49 states. Information call 402-399-0299. For reservations, send information and check to Nebraskans United for Life, 143 S 38 St, Omaha, NE 68131.

2015 ARCHDIOCESE OF OMAHA PRO-LIFE STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST Eligibility: Students in grades 7-11 or equivalent (including any students who are members of an Archdiocesan parish, enrolled in Catholic school, Catholic Home school students, students attending Religious Education classes, and Catholic students attending public school.) Submission Dates: January 22 – March 25, 2015 Rules: All entries must be 1. Typed and proofread 2. No longer than 400 words 3. Printed on only one side of the paper Theme: A close friend has just told you that she is planning to have an abortion. Explain how you would try to discourage her from having the abortion and let her child continue to live. Judging will be based on the following criteria: 1. Understanding of this particular aspect of the pro-life message 2. Clarity in communicating the message 3. Creativity and originality Prizes for Each Grade Level: $40 First prize and award certificate. Essay will be published on the Catholic Voice website. $30 Second prize and award certificate $20 Third prize and award certificate Instructions for Teachers: 1. Each teacher or religious formation catechist is asked to submit no more than 3 entries from his/her classroom or from each section of a particular class. 2. The identification form on the next page must be completed and attached to the back of each entry. This information is required; entries without it will be disqualified (please do not include name, etc. on the FRONT of the papers as they will be photocopied and given to judges). 3. Essays over 400 words will be disqualified. Please instruct your class accordingly. 4. Winners will be notified by email and mail. 1st place entries will be submitted to the Knights of Columbus statewide contest which will be judged separately and awarded in the fall of 2015. 5. Plagiarism disqualifies an entry; all quotations and usage of facts must be cited. Entries eligible for the contest must be received no later than March 25th, 2015. Mail them to: Respect Life Apostolate, Nazareth Hall, 3300 N 60th St, Omaha, NE 68104

Please print legibly and attach the form below to the back of each entry STUDENT’S NAME: ___________________________________________________________ PARENTS' NAME(S): __________________________________________________________ PARENT’S EMAIL:____________________________________________________________ PHONE: _____________________________________________________________________ MAILING ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________ CITY:________________________________ STATE:_________________ ZIP:___________ SCHOOL NAME & ADDRESS: __________________________________________________ GRADE: __________ TEACHER (first and last name): ________________________________ PARISH AND TOWN: _________________________________________________________

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