Participate in Our Mission through Ministry
The Mission of St. Mary Catholic Church is to worship, serve, and build communion in Jesus Christ, with Mary our Mother and guide.
Women’s Ministry
Saint Mary’s Women’s Ministry works to accompany and unite women in the parish through worship, service, and community opportunities. Women are also invited to gather and build community in our newly renovated women’s ministry rooms: the Mary Room and the Martha Room. Meetings and book studies are held regularly, with our official schedule posted in the bulletin.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights hold their monthly meeting on the 1st Tuesdays of the month in the school building. The Knights of Columbus is a men’s group dedicated to offering support to the pastor and bishop, usually via special projects in the parish and the diocese. They raise money to with parish, diocesan, and pro-life causes through pancake breakfasts and spaghetti dinners; help with physical repairs around the parish, and offer assistance with decorating at Christmas and Easter. Members must attend an initiation to join; and must be “practical Catholic men,” (if married, married in the Church; if single, living according to the laws of the Church; attend Mass regularly, and are faithful to Church teachings).
Legion of Mary
St. Mary’s Legion meets every Monday at 6 pm and is always looking for active members. The Legion of Mary is a group devoted to prayers and good works in the parish; members not only commit to praying the rosary on a daily basis, but also visit shut-ins, newcomers, and promote Marian devotions in the parish.
If interested in joining, please contact the parish office, 402-435-2125
Adult Choir
Choir practice is on Thursday nights at 7:30 pm. The choir sings at the 10 am Mass on Sundays from September through May, and at Christmas Midnight, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Easter Vigil, and at Confirmation. Saint Mary’s Adult Choir, under the direction of Jane Plettner, provides special musical pieces and four-part harmonies. New members are always being sought.
If interested in joining, please call the parish office, 402-435-2125
CCD Classes (Youth Faith Formation)
St. Mary’s CCD classes are held on Sundays from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm. CCD stands for the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Its purpose is to invite young people to come together on a weekly basis to learn about, and share, their faith. They are required for any student not enrolled in Catholic Schools as a means of preparing to receive the sacraments.
Questions or concerns about CCD, please call or text Riley, 531-333-3018
OCIA (Adult Faith Formation)
OCIA stands for the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. It contains various rites, some of them optional, for bringing adult converts into the faith. Some of these rites are: the anointing of catechumens, the rite of welcoming, the Rite of Election, and the scrutinies. The rituals involved generally take place in the weeks leading up to the Easter Vigil, when those who have not been baptized (catechumens) receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and Holy Communion.
At the core of the OCIA are the instruction classes. Before making the commitment to join the Church and become a full member of the Catholic Faith, it is imperative that adults possess sufficient knowledge of what the Church teaches (about herself, Scriptures, God, mankind, and morality) so that their decision is fully informed and made with complete freedom.
We currently do not offer OCIA classes, but we can help you get connected with educational resources.
If interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, please contact the parish office, 402-435-2125
Foodnet
St. Mary’s Foodnet is on Saturdays at 11:30 am. Anyone who wants or needs food is welcome to attend Foodnet. There are no income or need requirements, and no personal identification is needed. We do keep track of how many people attend each week and how many people are being served (via size of household) by having participants sign in. Many of those who come to our Foodnet site do so every week and live nearby. Some participants attend multiple Foodnet sites each week to save money on food purchases. To learn more about Foodnet and their other distribution sites, please visit their website: www.foodnetlincoln.org
NOTICE: During the basement restoration period, the Foodnet at St. Mary will be temporarily relocated to the First Baptist Church (1340 K Street). This change in location will be until further notice. The food distribution will be held at our regular time (11:30 am).
St. Mary Parish has hosted Foodnet since July 2010. The Foodnet team can always use volunteer help. The Saturday time commitment is mainly between 10 am and 12:30 pm. Even once a month or part of the time frame is helpful. Youth who are able to lift and carry boxes are always welcome!
If interested in volunteering for Foodnet, please contact Kathy Johnson through the parish office, 402-435-2125
Natural Family Planning
Please contact the Diocese of Lincoln’s Family Life Office, 402-473-0631
Retreats
Please visit the website for Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat house for more information on upcoming retreats.
St. Vincent De Paul Society
If you need help with rent, please call 402-435-7968 (“Help You” on your phone dial).
Please visit their website for more information: www.lincolnsvdpcouncil.org
