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Together, Sharing Our Faith as
Catholic Women, so that the
Power of the Gospel Shines
Forth in Our Families
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Trudy Burenheide
President - ldccwpresident@gmail.com
402-801-1837
“God in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house;
He himself gives might and strength to his people.”
My sincere greetings to all of you very special ladies of our Lincoln Diocese! The above is the
Entrance Antiphon from last Sunday, July 30. We surely have been united in his house and certainly gives us our might and strength!
I’m happy to share that our Council of ladies from across our diocese was well represented at the WeTeachThink Annual Brunch held in the Lincoln, Cornhusker Marriot Ballroom Saturday, July 29. I encourage you to be open to hosting a “Table of Eight” at next year’s brunch. Arriving a few minutes early gave us time to connect and greet others attending the brunch. We enjoyed a fabulous brunch, an entertaining speaker who highlighted the power of generosity in our lives, and an informative presentation by Angela Copenhaver. If you aren’t acquainted with Angela’s powerful mission to protect human life you can check her out at, https://www.weteachthink.com/. Donna Havlat can let you know what to expect if you would like to help Angela further her mission by hosting a “Table of Eight” at next years’ brunch.
donnahavlat@mail.com
Trudy Burenheide 2022 - 2024
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Second Sunday Faith Sharing
Have you felt the nudge to step up and maybe even step out of your comfort zone a bit
to share a blessing or two that God with his infinite love has showered upon you or your
family? It’s okay if it’s short, or long, or somewhere in between! One of the dismissals at
the end of Mass is: “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.”
I would appreciate your text or call saying you would like to start or end us with a prayer
or meditation, or that you are willing to share a moment of grace or blessing in your life.
Many thanks to each of you that have already generously shared or led us in prayer!
We need each other to build us up in the body of Christ!
Our next time of sharing is August 13 at 7:30 p.m.
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Sister Loretta Gosen Memorial Archives
Since we last met, I have had the privilege of visiting with Sr. Patricia at the Chancery and
viewing the archives and museum items. This area is closed to the public as it is also shared with office space. During Kathy Rowell’s term the Bishop’s Project was a display case for the museum items. I visited with Sister Patricia about this donation. She said the money will be kept earmarked for this project. At present the location of this display case hasn’t been decided upon. There are several factors that weigh into the location of the museum items. Among those are, they need a staffed secure place, and it must be climate controlled. Below is an article from the Register about these items and pictures I took.
Sr. Patricia Radek, M.S, Archivist., Chancery Office
The mission of the Sister Loretta Gosen Memorial Archives - Museum of the Diocese of Lincoln is to collect, preserve, and make accessible the history of the People of God of the Diocese of Lincoln. The diocesan archives are to serve as a means of spreading the Gospel, maintaining true Catholic culture, understanding the development of the Church in the Diocese of Lincoln, and aiding the local Church in her efforts to work for the salvation of souls. The archive holdings include various documents, photos, and museum items pertaining to the history of the parishes, schools, hospitals, institutions, organizations, priests, religious communities, and lay persons who have influenced the Diocese of Lincoln.
Below are two links. The first is the complete article that was printed in the Register. The
second is an easy access slide show of those pictures in the museum.
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August Fall Diocesan Meeting! |
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Now for the really exciting part of this Council Connect!
We have the opportunity to come together again this month at St. Mary’s in Sutton. Many have told me this is an especially beautiful church. Our Executive Board Meeting is August 18, beginning at 3:30 p.m. We will meet for supper at Flat River Bar and; Grill. We will have an area of our own where we can enjoy chatting and possibly a few fun games! Let me know if you plan to join us for supper so we can let Flat River know!
Before the Executive Board meeting on Friday, we are planning the following. It’s still a bit
tentative so keep watching email to see if there will be any changes!
Church Tour Schedule, Friday, August 18, 2023, (all along Hwy 6):
1:00—St. Joseph, Friend, NE (404 South Main Street)
1:45—St. Stephen, Exeter, NE (207 N. Union Avenue)
2:45—St. Helena, Grafton, NE (172 N. Jackson Avenue)
3:30—St. Mary, Sutton, NE (107 Ivy Street)
***Please join us for a chance to visit all of these churches. Or, join us according to this
approximate schedule. We will begin at Friend and end at Sutton for the Executive Board
Meeting. We will have a guided prayer time at each church.
For those who want to catch some lunch before, there is a nice Qwik 6 Convenience store in Friend towards the east end on Hwy 6 serving food and ; beverages. If you come from the west, as you pass through Sutton on Hwy 6, there is a Subway to the west part of town right off the highway.
ALL members are welcome to join us for the church tours and at Flat River Bar and Grill on Friday!
Our Full Board meeting will begin with registration at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday. August 19th. We will have a special program with Fr. Sullivan and Fr. Marrzynski helping us to have a better understanding of their ministry at the Correctional Center for Women at York.
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Important information about the upcoming
LDCCW 64th Biennial Convention
April 26 and; 27, 2024, John XXIII Center, Lincoln, NE
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As in the past, we would like the help of each deanery (via each parish) in making preparations
for the LDCCW Banquet and Convention in Lincoln, NE on April 26 & 27, 2024. The items listed
below require the attention of deanery presidents, with the support of all parishes. EACH
DEANERY (not each parish) is asked to please:
• Pay $25.00 toward the cost of centerpieces that will be displayed on the tables during the Convention. Please send the check to Diane Synek, LDCCW Treasurer , 2887 Road Z DeWeese, NE 68934 The check should be made payable to LDCCW.
• Supply a basket with a theme (such as coffee or the Blessed Virgin Mary) for the Basket Silent Auction. The theme can be religious but does not have to be. You start with a basket of any size and add items to represent the theme. Usually, the basket will be wrapped in clear cellophane and a list of the items inside is attached to the basket. A minimum of $50 worth of items is suggested but not required. These can be brought to the John XXIII Center in Lincoln on Friday after 3 PM or Saturday morning by 9 AM. Proceeds from the basket silent auction will go to help fund the I’ve Got A Name . The auction will take place on Saturday, April 27th only.
• Sell raffle tickets among your deanery (and promote within your parishes) beginning in
August.. Please post the flier, which will be included in the deanery packet, for your parish and begin selling raffle tickets as soon as possible. You need not be present to win. Raffle tickets will also be sold at the Convention. Proceeds from the raffle will go to I’ve Got A Name. Send raffle tickets and; money to Diane Synek, LDCCW Treasurer, 2887 Road Z, DeWeese, NE 68934 or bring them to the Winter Symposium or convention.
• Collect money from parishes for the President’s Project Continue to donate to the Bishop’s Project which is to create a St. John Paul II Prayer Garden in front of the Chancery. Money collected will be presented to Bishop Conely at the convention.
I’ve Got A Name is a non-profit group formed to raise community awareness to amplify the
voices of survivors and prevent women and children from being exploited in Nebraska. Their website is, https://ivegotaname.org/. The donations from both the raffle tickets and the basket auction will be donated to this group.
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Spirituality Commission - Teresa Koch
402-239-9095 gtkoch@diodecom.net
Welcome to August!
The most important part of our worship is the Eucharist, where Jesus is truly present. We can really meet him with our senses! Many of the saints we celebrate this month had a special love for
the Eucharist. This month, pray for your parish priest after Mass and set aside some time for confession for your family. Pray for your children or other young men who may be called to the priesthood. St John Vianney (August 4) is the patron saint of parish priests. St. Clare of Assisi
(August 11) was a good friend to St Francis. Her name means “bright,” and she shared the Light of Christ with everyone –even the raiders who once tried to invade her convent. When they did she held up the Blessed Sacrament in front of them and they ran away. She is the patron saint of
television –tune into live coverage of World Youth Day from Lisbon, Portugal beginning August 1st thru the 6th on EWTN TV or online. August is full of saints to remember and honor. Set aside time this month to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament with Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the Saints. +
DIVINE MERCY – Bonnie Damrow
On August 13, 1917, three shepherd children were brave as martyrs, 7 year old Jacinta, 9 year old Francisco and 10 year old Lucia. Mary, the Mother of God was to appear to these 3 children on the 13th of each month
at Noon. But on this day, the children were deceived and taken to jail with male prisoners. The prison administration threatened to throw the children in boiling water if they did not tell the secret they had learned from Our Lady. The children refused and even got the men to kneel and pray with them.
Jacinta prayed “O my Jesus! This is for love of You, for the conversion of sinners, for the Holy Father, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.”
May we have childlike faith and courage in our daily lives like these small children.
EUCHARIST REVIVAL
YEAR OF THE PARISH REVIVAL Jun 11, 2023 to Jul 17, 2024
This year there will be many reinvigorating workshops, personal encounters, robust faith formation, and missionary sending, as they are all an important part of the Eucharistic Revival.
At our parish, families have started hosting “Fireside Chats” with small groups attending, along with a priest when he is available. Expectation: for small groups to continue meeting on a regular schedule.
President's note: If you parish has an eucharistic event you would like to share please submit it to ldccwpresident@gmail.com. Check with your parish to see what they are offering for the Eucharistic Revival.
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Weekly Prayer Calendar for new Sisters in our Motherhouses
Ellen Jirovsky has shared access to a calendar including weekly prays for the new Sisters in the Motherhouses Please email Noah Miller for any questions about the prayer calendar. Noah’s email is noah-miller@huskercatholic.com.
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Service Commission - Kathy Rentschler
Krentschler21@gmail.com
402-429-4706
Roll out those lazy crazy hazy days of summer, those days of pretzels and soda and beer. I can remember hearing that song on the radio when I was a kid. Well, I think they are here. It’s too hot to go outside, I am so thankful to have the air conditioning to stay cool. Saying a prayer for those who work outside. May their labors be short today.
If you get a chance to see the movie, Sounds of Freedom, consider going. The topic is a tough one, but one that needs to be brought out in the open. The horrors of what is done to those trafficked children will linger with them for a very long time.
School will be starting soon, some communities will have backpack programs that aid those children who don’t have the resources to purchase items needed for school. Consider their needs if you have an opportunity.
Service is defined as “the action of helping or doing work for someone”. Anytime you do for others, you do for HIM. Thank You!!
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Leadership Commission - Interim Chair-Judy Weston
ldccwleadership@gmail.com
402-984-5856
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Happy Hot Summer!
I was beginning to wonder if we were ever going to endure the hot days of summer. I knew it was too hot when my cat went out to get the mail with me and quickly retreated to the house!
I am an interim fill in for the Leadership Chair. The new chair during my term will be Jane Potts, I've added a bio, and will be training her for the next few months.
My name is Jane Potts. My husband and I live and farm at Elsie. We raised three children in the home my grandfather built in 1912. We have seven grandchildren and just became great grandparents of a beautiful baby boy! I am retired from banking after 30 years. I have held many offices on the parish level and deanery level, but never on the diocesan level! I am looking forward to meeting everyone and growing in my FAITH!
LDCCW OFFICER ROSTER UPDATES
Please make sure your parish council and deanery rosters are up to date! We need to make sure all women are counted!
To make changes to the diocesan roster you can go to
and clicking on "comment" to add your updated information. This allows us to go in and make the changes to the roster, and also add emails to our Constant Contact list so officers receive News Notes (3 times a year) and Council Connect (monthly updates) from the LDCCW. If it's easier, email any changes to ldccwleadership@gmail.com, and we will make the changes for you. Hopefully we can continue to work together to keep our rosters as up to date as possible.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
August Prayer Auxiliary of St Monica for the month of August – Falls City Deanery
Pope's Prayer Intentions for August: For World Youth Day
We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.
August 13 - Faith sharing -Zoom- 7:30 - 8 pm open at 7:15 pm.
August 15 - Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 18 Executive Board Meeting St Mary's Sutton NE
August 19 Full Board Meeting St. Mary's Sutton NE
Sept – Oct 2023 Three Eucharistic Mission Trips to Mexico City
- Tentative Oct 26, 2023 UNL Eucharistic Procession after 7 p.m. Mass at
St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, Lincoln
- Jun 2, 2024 10 a.m. Outdoor Mass & Eucharistic Procession, Waverly Catholic Center
- Diocese of Lincoln Pilgrimage to National Eucharistic Congress
Routes stop in North Platte Jun 14-16, 2024 and Omaha Jun 21-23, 2024
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Lincoln Diocesan Council of Catholic Women| 402-801-1837
ldcccwpresident@gmail.com
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