Welcome to The June Effect
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I ask you one more thing, do not tire of giving, but do not give leftovers.
Give until it hurts, until you feel pain.
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St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta~
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Blessings to you and your family. I hope many of you were able to attend the Diaconate and Priest Ordination on May 24th and 25
th
. Both are beautiful ceremonies. We welcome as new Deacons: Robert J. Froeschl, Caleb D. Hile, Robert W. Johnson, Alex J. Sasse and Brian R. Wirth. Ordained to the priesthood were Anthony Bedient, Carson Kain, Allan Phan and Andrew Schwenka. Please include the Deacons and new priests in your prayers as they are the future of the Lincoln Diocese.
We will soon celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on
Pentecost
– understanding, counsel, fortitude, piety and fear of the Lord. The Holy Spirit, by Christ’s presence within us causes us to be true Christians – other Christs. Christ reconciles us to God, giving us the status of adopted sons and daughters. In June we also celebrate
Father’s Day
. In addition to your father, honor your Priest as father of your church community.
Legislative update LB209
– Abortion Pill Reversal Information Act – passed second round on May 23
rd
. Praying LB209 will pass on the 3
rd
round the last week of May. Update: Passed!
Please consider attending the
NCCW Convention
in Atlanta, GA August 21-24. Early bird registration ends June 1
st
. (You can register yet today June 1st).
Yours in Christ,
Kay Wessel, LDCCW President
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Saint Paula Frasnetti
Paula Frassinetti led a happy life in Genoa, Italy, until she was 9. That was when her mother died, in 1818, leaving Paula to care for her father and four brothers and their household. At this young age, she made many sacrifices to give attention to her family. Her older brother, Giuseppi, went on to study for the priesthood — as did all of her brothers — and his discussions with Paula about God and faith led her to believe she might have a vocation. But her father could not imagine how the family would manage without her, and she was forced to put her dreams aside.
Finally, when she was 19, Paula was exhausted from having so much responsibility. She went to stay with her Father Giuseppi for a brief vacation, and during that time she came to know the youth of his parish. They would take nature walks or go to the ocean, and Paula would talk about faith. She soon came to realize that she had talent as a teacher, and the idea for a new religious community took hold in her mind. In 1934, she and six other young women began to live in community, working at night to make money and educating very poor children by day. Her goal was to bring young people to God through education.
The group became known as the Sisters of St. Dorothy. Eventually, they opened more houses, including one in Rome. Poverty and sickness were always with the Sisters, who often did not even have enough money to buy medicine for themselves. But Paula was determined and knew that God was always with her. In 1866 she sent Sisters to Brazil and Portugal to open more schools.
Sister Paula Frassinetti died in 1882, but her legacy was a wide one. Today her Sisters teach in Europe, North America, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Pope John Paul II canonized her in 1984. Her feast day if June 11.
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Spirituality Commission - Ellen Jirovsky
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With this issue of the Effect, the focus will be on the Religious Award Medal Program for Girls of all ages. NOTE: This study course is open to all Girls, age 7-18, with different levels of topics.
It began in the 1950’s and ‘60’s as the equivalent of the Boy Scout medal/badge awards for service tasks done by members to earn their “Faith” recognition. The Girl Scouts participated, the Campfire Girls, 4-H members, and any other groups. Individual girls were encouraged to do this as a catechism at home—a project for which they would all earn a special medal after completing assignments in a textbook.
Michele Chambers, in the Diocesan Office of Religious Education, Youth Director, at the John XXIII Center, is the chairperson who orders books, keeps track of all girls participating, and coordinates the award ceremony each spring at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ. Her Office ph. # 402-488-0921.
There are four books in the series:
“The Family of God” (
also is Hispanic version) program is designed for those boys and girls in second and third grade. This activity series complements the catechetical efforts of the parish and the family. The children grow in religious awareness by talking about the experiences that make up the program. This study runs three to four months, depending on the frequency of meetings. The Family of God medal is presented to children who have successfully completed the program as a reminder of their experiences.
“I Live My Faith”
Project is a religious recognition program for 9-11 year olds who are in civic groups, youth groups, or religious education programs. Members of Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Boys & Girls are generally included in this level. This program runs 3-6 months, and includes seven components of Word, Worship, Creating Community, Guidance & Healing, Justice & Service, Enablement, and Advocacy. This level is action-oriented, and shared with parents, advisors, and peers. It does not take the place of C.C.D. or Catholic school religious education, but to complement it.
“Mary, The First Disciple”
has the distinction of being the first religious recognition program developed for youth of any denomination who are in Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Boys or Girls, and the Junior Daughters of the Americas (begun in 1956). Pinpointed largely at teenage years, the members become better in their faith, learn to live the teachings of the church, in all stages of their lives—as a teen, single person, married, parent, and as a follower of Jesus through Mary, as the first disciple. Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church are used.
“The Spirit Alive”
Religious Recognition Program is intended for ages 15 and older, in grades 9-12. This study is a program of the National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire, a standing committee of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. Earning this medal is the prestigious award toward Christian life of discipleship and service. This takes a few months to a year—with nine activities, one service project, and a journal kept for completion. Study of the Holy Spirit is particularly emphasized, as is the individual’s prayer life. A mentor is chosen to meet with the student for sessions.
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Service Commission -
Kathy Rentschler
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Rural Life – The LDCCW has taken an interest in the concern of rural issues since Nebraska is largely an agricultural state. A source of information is the eBulletin, which is published weekly and shares information about upcoming events and items of interest in rural America. Also available is the Catholic Rural Life (CRL) magazine which is published quarterly. Members receive this publication as part of their yearly membership to CRL.
Contact CRL at the following address: Catholic Rural Life, University of St. Thomas, Mail Number4080, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105-1078.
www.catholicrurallife.org
Used eyeglasses – for the past several years used collected eyeglasses have been shared with Dr. John Crotty of Auburn. Dr. Crotty took the eyeglasses to the VOSH International Missions. Dr. John Crotty has retired from active practice. One option available to the LDCCW is to send the collected eyeglasses directly to the Mission organizations and this proves to be costly. A Mission associate of Dr. Crotty continues to participate with the VOSH International Missions and collects used eyeglasses
. Please continue to bring collected used eyeglasses to the LDCCW Board meetings
and they will be delivered to Dr. Crotty’s VOSH Missionary associate.
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Leadership Commission - Judy Weston
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The summer months are busy with ball games and gardening and more! Take time with your council to enjoy one another and learn about each other.
I think we would find be able to find more wonderful women to support one another and build up the church, if we simply get to know one another.
If this summer does not look like there is time, maybe a planning session with the women of your council. I know the stewards of the council are aging and it is time we take up the task to build up the church. If not us then who?
The priest assignments are out and extend a welcome to your new priest and educate them about the LDCCW. The more you know, the more you go!
- The NCCW Monthly Member Call –Wednesday June 19, 2019The 2019 Coalition To End Sexual Exploitation Global Summit takes place just days before this call. Karen Painter our Religious Alliance Against Pornography Representative will share what she experienced at the Summit. There is so much for us to share with our councils re-garding this topic. Member Call information Call in number : 515-606-5163Access Code: 703993# Times are 5 pm (PT), 6 pm (MT), 7 pm (CT), and 8 pm (ET)
- 1. If you join the call after the start time, please do not announce yourself despite the instruction to do so.
- 2.When you join the call, please mute your phone by pressing *6. You can take the phone off mute if you wish to speak by pressing *6 again.If you are unable to join the call, it will be recorded and a link will be posted on nccw.org
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Legislative Report -
Carolyn Mazour
A quick update and praise! LB209 passed! Here is a
link
to the bill from the Nebraska Legislature and
click on this link
from the Nebraska Catholic Conference.
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Pope Intentions:
The Mode of Life of Priests – That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.
Upcoming events
Bishop’s Project – Enhancing Eucharistic Adoration
President’s Project – Helping the Homeless
June 9 – Pentecost
Information for the next
NewsNotes
, due June 10 to email/mail July 1
June 16 – Trinity Sunday and Father’s Day
July 15, 2019 - Province Meeting – Blessed Sacrament, Grand Island
August 16, 2019 – LDCCW Executive Board Meeting, St. Joseph Church, Beatrice
August 17, 2019 – LDCCW Full Board Meeting, St. Joseph Church, Beatrice
NCCW Convention – August 21 – Aug 24, 2019, Atlanta, GA
KVSS Fall Care-a-Thon – Sept 2019 – specific dates to be announced
Deanery of the month.
David City
Pray th
e St. Monica Auxiliary & prayers for bishop & priests’ anniversaries.
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Lincoln Diocesan Council of Catholic Women| 402-794-5285
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