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Jane Eaves, Partner – Gonser Gerber LLP
Shannan Brommer, Director, Stewardship & Development Office – Archdiocese of Omaha

Days of giving can be highly effective ways to bring together parishioners, school parents, alumni, volunteers and friends to support your parish, school or ministry, but these potential donors must also be engaged and invited to participate in other ways throughout the year. Join Jane Eaves and Shannan Brommer as they explore annual plans. Topics will include why days of giving are important but best for the end of the fiscal year, how days of giving are a great way to engage new donors and finding the opportunity to ask for second gifts from donors who have already made a gift.

Who should attend: Pastors, parish and school stewardship and development staff and volunteers, school presidents and principals, parish and school communications and marketing staff, development committees and more.

Potential Outcomes of these webinars include: 

• A deeper understanding of and resources for Joy of Giving.


• Tips and tools for technical support.


• Day of Giving resources and strategies, especially regarding communications and marketing.


• Best practices for 24-hour day of giving initiatives – how to best engage and activate your audience.

Register Now

Join the Zoom Meeting on April 6th here!
Meeting ID: 899 6194 6292
Passcode: 234718

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Jane joined Gonser Gerber in 1995 and became a partner in 1999. She has more than 25 years of experience in institutional advancement.

Her professional experience prior to joining Gonser Gerber includes serving as Deputy Director of the Campaign for Sewanee, Director of Area Campaigns, and Director of Annual Giving at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. The University’s $91.5 million campaign was successfully concluded with a total of $107.7 million received. The Annual Fund reached record totals in excess of $1.5 million each year under her direction. Jane also served as Director of Annual Giving at Darlington School in Rome, Georgia, and as Director of Development at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. At Sheridan, she directed all fund-raising, alumni relations, and public relations activities and maintained 95% parent participation all 5 years she was there.

Jane provides consulting services in the areas of:

• Annual gift programs


• Capital campaigns


• Major and planned gift programs


• Board development


• Volunteer utilization


• Strategic planning, marketing, public relations, and communications

Jane’s clients have included organizations such as:

• Colleges and universities


• Independent and Catholic schools


• Religious orders


• Major university alumni associations


• Hospitals and health care institutions


• Cultural organizations

Shannan Brommer is in her tenth year as Director of the Stewardship Development Office for the Archdiocese of Omaha where she works with a terrific team whose efforts ensure the archdiocese has the resources and leadership needed to fulfill its mission through such programs as the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, Joy of Giving, Catholic Futures Foundation of Northeast Nebraska, Legacy Planning, the Archbishop’s Committee for Development, Culture of Generosity and the Education Network Series. Prior to her role with the archdiocese, Shannan worked as Director of Advancement for Marian High School. Shannan has presented at the Omaha Development Institute, the Gonser Gerber Advancement Conference and the National Catholic Education Association National Conference on a variety of advancement related topics including: Implementing a Strong Annual Giving Program for Parishes and Schools, Creating the Philanthropic Habit, Marketing Programs that Score Results and Branding and Public Relations. Shannan and her husband, Brad, are members of Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Omaha.

His Global Love Prayer Communities invite you to a Healing Mass on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 3601 N. 65th St. Omaha. Rosary at 6:15 p.m., praise and worship at 6:30 p.m. and Healing Mass to follow at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Fr. Kevin Joyce from His Global Love Ministry will be presiding. Open to the public with livestreaming available. To view please go to :http://www.youtube.com, then type in “His Global Love” into the search bar and click on live video for the April 6th, 2022 Healing Mass. Questions contact Marie Peri at 402-451-1974.

Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper

XIV FROM THE CROWD—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church is hosting XIV FROM THE CROWD: A Meditation on the Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 8, at 6 p.m. This meditation on the Stations includes traditional prayers, psalms, and features short dramatic monologues. The monologues express the thoughts of individuals from the crowd following Jesus at each station. The people from the crowd express their anger, despair, fear, anguish, longings, or confusions as each sees and responds to Christ’s Passion. Walk the Way of the Cross with Jesus and XIV from the Crowd.

Holy Saturday

XIV FROM THE CROWD—St. Vincent de Paul is hosting XIV Ministries' XIV FROM THE CROWD: A Meditation on the
Stations of the Cross on Sunday, April 10, at 7 p.m. This meditation on the Stations includes traditional
prayers, psalms, and meditations and features short dramatic monologues. The monologues express the thoughts of individuals
from the crowd following Jesus at each station. The people from the crowd express their anger, despair,
fear, anguish, longings, or confusions as each sees and responds to Christ’s Passion. Walk the Way of the Cross
with Jesus and XIV from the Crowd.

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

His Global Love Prayer Communities invite you to a Healing Mass on Friday, May 13th, 2022, at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church, 3405 S. 118th St. Omaha. Rosary at 6:15 p.m., praise and worship at 6:30 p.m. and a Healing Mass to follow at 7:00 p.m. Fr. Kevin Joyce from His Global Love Ministry will be presiding. All are welcome. To view livestream please go to https://vimeo.com/690608835. Questions contact Marie Peri at 402-451-1974

“On the Third Day He Rose Again.” (Apostolic Creed), April 13 – 17, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Father Tom Hillenbrand, OSB, STL. This retreat will focus especially on the Holy Thursday liturgy and the impact of the Holy Eucharist on our daily life. Times of silence, meditation and talks will help us participate in the mystery of Christ’s passion and resurrection. We invite you to join the Benedictine monks in their prayer and worship during the ‘Three Holy Days.’ – Social distancing and wearing a mask is recommended. Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to Easter Sunday after brunch. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

 

April 13-17, 2022 On the Third Day he rose again.

“On the Third Day He Rose Again.” (Apostolic Creed), April 13 – 17, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Father Tom Hillenbrand, OSB, STL. This retreat will focus especially on the Holy Thursday liturgy and the impact of the Holy Eucharist on our daily life. Times of silence, meditation and talks will help us participate in the mystery of Christ’s passion and resurrection. We invite you to join the Benedictine monks in their prayer and worship during the ‘Three Holy Days.’ – Social distancing and wearing a mask is recommended. Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to Easter Sunday after brunch. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

 

April 13-17, 2022 On the Third Day he rose again.

“On the Third Day He Rose Again.” (Apostolic Creed), April 13 – 17, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Father Tom Hillenbrand, OSB, STL. This retreat will focus especially on the Holy Thursday liturgy and the impact of the Holy Eucharist on our daily life. Times of silence, meditation and talks will help us participate in the mystery of Christ’s passion and resurrection. We invite you to join the Benedictine monks in their prayer and worship during the ‘Three Holy Days.’ – Social distancing and wearing a mask is recommended. Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to Easter Sunday after brunch. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

 

April 13-17, 2022 On the Third Day he rose again.

Good Friday - Chancery closed

“On the Third Day He Rose Again.” (Apostolic Creed), April 13 – 17, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Father Tom Hillenbrand, OSB, STL. This retreat will focus especially on the Holy Thursday liturgy and the impact of the Holy Eucharist on our daily life. Times of silence, meditation and talks will help us participate in the mystery of Christ’s passion and resurrection. We invite you to join the Benedictine monks in their prayer and worship during the ‘Three Holy Days.’ – Social distancing and wearing a mask is recommended. Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to Easter Sunday after brunch. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

 

April 13-17, 2022 On the Third Day he rose again.

“On the Third Day He Rose Again.” (Apostolic Creed), April 13 – 17, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Father Tom Hillenbrand, OSB, STL. This retreat will focus especially on the Holy Thursday liturgy and the impact of the Holy Eucharist on our daily life. Times of silence, meditation and talks will help us participate in the mystery of Christ’s passion and resurrection. We invite you to join the Benedictine monks in their prayer and worship during the ‘Three Holy Days.’ – Social distancing and wearing a mask is recommended. Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to Easter Sunday after brunch. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

 

April 13-17, 2022 On the Third Day he rose again.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday. The Lord is risen! Hallelujah!

Easter Monday - Chancery closed

The Serra Club of West Omaha invites you to join us for Holy Mass on Monday, April 18, at 5:30 PM at the JPII Newman Center, 1221 S. 71st Street in Omaha, to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated religious life within the Archdiocese of Omaha.  Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Dan Andrews, Director and Pastor of the JPII Newman Center, assisted by Rev. Frank Baumert, Chaplain of the Serra Club of West Omaha.  Following Mass, we will enjoy a one-hour Meeting & Mixer.  Our speaker at the meeting will be Rev. Padraic Stack, Associate Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Elkhorn.  Light refreshments, appetizers, pizza, and sweet treats will be provided.  All are welcome!  To ensure we have enough food, kindly RSVP here to attend:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4FA9AC22A7FD0-serra10

For questions, contact John Lingo, Serra VP, 402-290-4670 or John@JLingoLaw.com.  Learn more at serrawestomaha.org.

The Beauty of Marriage: Ever Changing, Ever New, April 22 – 23, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Deacon Dr. Steve and Catholic Bible Study teacher Sharon Doran, MA. A marriage retreat for couples at every stage of their marital journey. Join Steve and Sharon Doran for a deeper look into the evolving mystery of Marriage. God uses His primordial sacrament in His eternal plan of salvation for all His beloved creatures and entrusts married people to help Him in a unique way. Come and see how God has entrusted you and your spouse to be part of His own redemptive plan through your gift of marriage. – Social distancing and wearing a mask is recommended. Friday, 7:30 p.m. to Saturday, ending with Mass at 4:00 p.m. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

The Beauty of Marriage: Ever Changing, Ever New, April 22 – 23, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Deacon Dr. Steve and Catholic Bible Study teacher Sharon Doran, MA. A marriage retreat for couples at every stage of their marital journey. Join Steve and Sharon Doran for a deeper look into the evolving mystery of Marriage. God uses His primordial sacrament in His eternal plan of salvation for all His beloved creatures and entrusts married people to help Him in a unique way. Come and see how God has entrusted you and your spouse to be part of His own redemptive plan through your gift of marriage. – Social distancing and wearing a mask is recommended. Friday, 7:30 p.m. to Saturday, ending with Mass at 4:00 p.m. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

Saturday, April 23rd, 2022
Holy Family Shrine
23132 Pflug Rd., Gretna, NE 68028
Mass at 10:00am
Book signing after mass
Purchase your copy of
I Knew You Before You Were Born
Payment: Venmo, cash or check (no credit cards, please)
Enter to win a
$25 Mother’s Day Corsage Gift Card
when you make a donation to the Holy Family Shrine

Religious Sisters & Nuns of the Omaha Archdiocese

The Knights of Columbus at St. Cecilia's Cathedral Council 652 are hosting a Mass & Luncheon in your honor on April 24, 2022. Mass at 11:30 AM followed by lunch at St. Cecilia's.

Please rsvp early and spread the word to others.

RSVP to Rod Morris

rmorr45@gmail.com or 480-794-0429

Divine Mercy Sunday Devotion In-Person

Speakers and Spiritual Activities include

• David Woloszyn, parishioner of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church – Theme: From Crime to Christ


• Eucharistic Procession, Adoration, Benediction, Chaplet/Litany of Divine Mercy


• Dale Bauermeister – Theme: Suffering, Faith, and Forgiveness


• Father Michael Voithofer, Archdiocesan Priest/ Founder of Ablaze Worship Ministry


• Holy Rosary


• Holy Mass with Archbishop Emeritus Elden Francis Curtiss as celebrant/homilist


• Please call (402) 498-9871 for more information

Everyday Spirituality: Living the Ordinary Extraordinarily, April 29 – May 1, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Wil Hernandez, PhD, Obl OSB, from California. Employing Henri Nouwen’s rich insights into our spiritual life in conversation with the core features of both Benedictine and Ignatian spirituality, we will examine during this weekend retreat more closely how the ordinariness of our daily existence can be lived out extraordinarily when we learn to be truly present in the moment. – Social distancing and wearing a mask is recommended. Friday, 7:30 p.m. to Sunday after lunch. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

Everyday Spirituality: Living the Ordinary Extraordinarily, April 29 – May 1, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Wil Hernandez, PhD, Obl OSB, from California. Employing Henri Nouwen’s rich insights into our spiritual life in conversation with the core features of both Benedictine and Ignatian spirituality, we will examine during this weekend retreat more closely how the ordinariness of our daily existence can be lived out extraordinarily when we learn to be truly present in the moment. – Social distancing and wearing a mask is recommended. Friday, 7:30 p.m. to Sunday after lunch. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.

Gretna Knights of Columbus is hosting a Game Feed on April 30 at St. Patrick Church at 508 W. Angus Rd, Gretna, NE. Doors open at 5:00PM, dinner at 6:30PM. Dinner includes crawfish boil, pheasant, elk, hog, turkey, goose, deer, and more! There will also be live and silent auctions, as well as raffles! Tickets are $40 for a single, or reserve a table of 6 for $240. Purchase of a table will put you in a drawing to win a 12 gauge shotgun!

To purchase tickets, contact Bruce Jefferies at 402-521-4262, or email bjefferies16117@gmail.com

Everyday Spirituality: Living the Ordinary Extraordinarily, April 29 – May 1, retreat at Saint Benedict Center, Schuyler, with Wil Hernandez, PhD, Obl OSB, from California. Employing Henri Nouwen’s rich insights into our spiritual life in conversation with the core features of both Benedictine and Ignatian spirituality, we will examine during this weekend retreat more closely how the ordinariness of our daily existence can be lived out extraordinarily when we learn to be truly present in the moment. – Social distancing and wearing a mask is recommended. Friday, 7:30 p.m. to Sunday after lunch. Register now at www.StBenedictCenter.com or call (402) 352-8819.