New Years Resolution deciding to Praise God whether you feel like it or not! Praise is a decision to stand in God’s Power and Goodness!

His Global Love Prayer Community invites you to a Healing Mass with Fr. Kevin Joyce. Praise and worship begins at 6:30 p.m. with Ablaze Worship. All are welcome. Questions contact Marie Peri 402-451-1974.

Social hour 6:00 pm, Dinner and Program 7:00 pm
Featuring keynote speaker Patricia Sandoval: Through homelessness, drug addiction, three abortions, and employment at Planned Parenthood before conversion, forgiveness, and healing transformed her life. www.patriciasandoval.com
Tickets available 65. each, or table of ten 600. at www.nebraskansembracinglife.org, 402-399-0299 or at the NEL office 143 S 38 St. We engage communities through educational, political, and spiritual means to enlighten and empower souls to embrace life.
"Engage, Enlighten, Empower, Embrace!"

THE GALILEE: CRADLE OF A MOVEMENT
Jesus of Nazareth summoned his first disciples from a handful of other first-century rural villages in the Galilee, most notably Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Chorazim.
In Jerusalem, both before and after the Crucifixion and Resurrection, the disciples are instructed to return to Galilee to meet the Risen Lord there. But why?
Dr. Nicholae Roddy will draw from his twenty years’ experience as co-director and area supervisor for the Bethsaida Archaeology project to illumine the Galilee in its material, socio-historical, and theological contexts.

“We Are All One Body” (cf. 1 Corinthians 12:12): The Journey to Christian Unity, January 18, one-day retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Brother Tobias Dammert, OSB. “If Christians ignore the call to unity, which comes from the Lord, they risk ignoring the Lord himself” (Pope Francis). At the Last Supper, Jesus prayed for his disciples and all people of good will that they may be one as He and the Father are one. During this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we will explore through prayerful reflection what unity in a diversity of brothers and sisters from all Christian denominations could mean for us today. This retreat will close with an ecumenical prayer service, open to all Christians, at 3:30 p.m. Program fee: $ 35. Lunch is available at the Center for $ 11.02 (includes tax). Click here to register or call (402) 352-8819.

The Spiritual Path: Setting Your Goals with God, January 24 – 25, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Lisa Kelly, M.A. Do you have a plan to put your faith into action in 2020? Make this the year for you and God to walk your spiritual path together. This workshop gives you a process rooted in Ignatian Spirituality to review the past year, gather wisdom from it, listen for the callings of your heart, and articulate new goals for the coming year. Adapted from the best-selling life coaching program, Best Year Yet. This is a perfect retreat for couples or friends to do together to support each other throughout the year. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Saturday, closing with a special dedication Mass at 4:00 p.m. Register now here or call (402) 352-8819.

The Spiritual Path: Setting Your Goals with God, January 24 – 25, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Lisa Kelly, M.A. Do you have a plan to put your faith into action in 2020? Make this the year for you and God to walk your spiritual path together. This workshop gives you a process rooted in Ignatian Spirituality to review the past year, gather wisdom from it, listen for the callings of your heart, and articulate new goals for the coming year. Adapted from the best-selling life coaching program, Best Year Yet. This is a perfect retreat for couples or friends to do together to support each other throughout the year. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Saturday, closing with a special dedication Mass at 4:00 p.m. Register now here or call (402) 352-8819.

Music in Catholic Schools will hold a 41st Anniversary Benefit Dance and Silent Auction with music by the Nebraska Wind Symphony Swingtones. Free dance instruction is 6:15-7:15 pm. Tickets at the door for $15 each for adults; $10 for seniors and students. Beverages and desserts are available for free-will donations. Funds raised enable students with need to participate in band at their school. More info at Music in Catholic Schools website or 402-557-5600.

Music in Catholic Schools is a parent pay band program in 22 Catholic and 2 Lutheran grade schools in the Omaha metro area. Outside income earned enables students with financial need to participate in band at their school.

His Global Love Prayer Community invites you to a Healing Mass at 7:00 p.m. with Fr. Kevin Joyce. Praise and worship begins at 6:30 p.m. with Ablaze Worship. All are welcome. Questions – call Marie Peri 402-451-1974.

Taizé Prayer is meditative, musical evening prayer for all Christian faith traditions. Come spend 30-40 minutes in a candlelit environment with a volume of the St. John’s Bible, short scripture readings, silent prayer, and meditative singing.

Discover the Joy of Forgiveness, February 14 - 15, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Sandy Hoenig, M.A. There's never been a better time to remove the barriers to a healthy, productive life! You can be free from grudges, resentment, self-defeating habits, and negative feelings. Forgiving is the only way to stop the pain and bring hope for the future. Come on a "healing journey!" You'll discover that forgiveness is a profound emotional strength. Together we'll identify and process the stages of forgiveness and healing. Along the way, you'll learn strategies you can use in your personal and/or professional life to avoid or resolve hurtful situations. Make peace with your past so you can go on with your life! Bring a notebook for journaling to the retreat. Friday, 7:30 p.m., to Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Register here or call (402) 352-8819.

Discover the Joy of Forgiveness, February 14 - 15, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Sandy Hoenig, M.A. There's never been a better time to remove the barriers to a healthy, productive life! You can be free from grudges, resentment, self-defeating habits, and negative feelings. Forgiving is the only way to stop the pain and bring hope for the future. Come on a "healing journey!" You'll discover that forgiveness is a profound emotional strength. Together we'll identify and process the stages of forgiveness and healing. Along the way, you'll learn strategies you can use in your personal and/or professional life to avoid or resolve hurtful situations. Make peace with your past so you can go on with your life! Bring a notebook for journaling to the retreat. Friday, 7:30 p.m., to Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Register here or call (402) 352-8819.

Valentine’s Day Dinner, February 16, 5:00 p.m. at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler. Married couples are invited for Mass at the chapel of St. Benedict Center, followed, at 6:00 p.m., by a delicious and festive four-course Valentine’s Day Dinner prepared by Mark and Patty Bosh. Advance Reservation and Pre-payment Required. $65/couple. Early Bird Rate $ 60 (register before Feb. 3). Register here or call (402) 352-8819.

A Taste of Contemplative Prayer, February 21 – 23, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Father Thomas Leitner, OSB. “The most important means toward perfection is being still and putting all one’s trust in God” (St. Francis de Sales). Contemplative prayer is the opening of mind and heart—our whole being—to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. This retreat, involving breath practice, is for beginners on the contemplative journey. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Sunday after lunch. Register now here or call (402) 352-8819.

A Taste of Contemplative Prayer, February 21 – 23, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Father Thomas Leitner, OSB. “The most important means toward perfection is being still and putting all one’s trust in God” (St. Francis de Sales). Contemplative prayer is the opening of mind and heart—our whole being—to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. This retreat, involving breath practice, is for beginners on the contemplative journey. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Sunday after lunch. Register now here or call (402) 352-8819.

Mardi Gras - Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! (Let the Good Times Roll!)
Let’s party like we are on Bourbon Street!
Social Hour from 6 - 7 p.m.
Dinner – Catered by Lidderdale Country Store at 7 p.m.
Dance the night away to the music of Taxi Driver

Silent Auction with special “one of a kind” offerings from our St. Philip Neri School Students – that you can only get at our Mardi Gras and amazing gift baskets and fabulous unique items!

Raffle! $25.00 for a chance at a $3,000.00 Grand Prize!!!
Second Prize: $1,000.00 Gift Cards – your choice of Neri Dollars!!
Third Prize: $500.00 Gift Cards – your choice of Neri Dollars!
Get your tickets for Mardi Gras today! $50.00 per person ($25 tax deductible)
Must be 21 years old to attend our Mardi Gras Celebration!

A Taste of Contemplative Prayer, February 21 – 23, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Father Thomas Leitner, OSB. “The most important means toward perfection is being still and putting all one’s trust in God” (St. Francis de Sales). Contemplative prayer is the opening of mind and heart—our whole being—to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. This retreat, involving breath practice, is for beginners on the contemplative journey. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Sunday after lunch. Register now here or call (402) 352-8819.

Join the Thomas More Society as we celebrate our 10th Annual Omaha Banquet. Spend the evening hearing about the ways we continue to advance the fight to restore respect in law for life, family and religious liberty.

Our featured speaker will be David Bereit. David is an experienced leader, inspiring communicator, and strategic advisor to high-impact pro-life leaders and organizations. Previously, David founded and led the global 40 Days for Life movement through its first decade, building it into the largest grassroots pro-life organization in the world. Under David’s leadership, 40 Days for Life recruited 2,000 local leaders and 750,000 volunteers in 675 cities across all 50 states and 40 nations, saving 13,000 lives, bringing 143 workers out of the abortion industry, and closing 83 abortion centers. David is a sought-after speaker, media spokesperson, and bestselling author.

For sponsorship or ticket information please contact Lauren Piller at lpiller@thomasmoresociety.org or call 312-782-1680.