St. John’s, Omaha’s Jesuit parish, invites you to join us for our annual
Novena of Grace in honor of St. Francis Xavier, S.J. March 4-12, 2024.
The theme is Belonging: Ignatian/Jesuit, Historic 24th St., Catholic.
March 4-8-Novena prayers and blessing with the relic of St. Francis Xavier at Noon Mass.
Friday, March 8, 5:30 pm-Vespers* with reflection by Angela Hardin
Angela Hardin, An Omaha native and member of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, has held numerous positions at St. Benedict the Moor and is currently a member of the Leadership Team for the Historic 24th Street Family of Parishes. She is the Team Leader for the Black Catholic Implementation Team of the Archdiocese of Omaha, and a member of the Knights & Ladies of St. Peter Claver. When not working or volunteering she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Saturday, March 9, 5 pm Vigil Mass*, with reflection by Mike Kelley
Michael Kelley, Ph. D. is a long time parishioner of St. John’s. He has been a psychologist working for Creighton University Student Counseling for 42 years, and, since retiring in 2023, has continued to offer counseling for Creighton students part-time. He has three adult children, and he and his wife, Jeannette Seaberry, live in Omaha. He has an interest in grief counseling for young adults and volunteers as a FOCCUS marriage preparation counselor. His hobbies are cycling and ceramics.
Sunday, March 10, 10:30 am Mass* with reflection by Sara Schulte-Bukowinski
Sara Schulte-Bukowinski has served as the Parish Life Director at St. John's Catholic Church for five years. Originally from central Nebraska, where her home diocese of Grand Island nurtured vocations to lay ministry, she pursued Divinity studies and completed her M.Div. at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley in 2007. She spent 12 years doing formation and education in Catholic schools before stepping into her current role in pastoral ministry. She lives in Omaha with her husband Adam, their dog Lilly, and as of 2022 her parents-in-law Ann and George.
*These services followed by social
March 11-12-Novena prayers and blessing with the relic of St. Francis Xavier at Noon Mass.
For further information contact Fr. Matt Walsh, SJ (mwalsh@jesuits.org)
JesuitPrayer offers daily reflections that are rooted in Ignatian Spirituality and based on the daily scripture. These reflections are written by a different member of the Jesuit community each day. The site regularly features reflections from members of the Jesuit community residing across America.
Novena of Grace March 4-12 - Stay tuned for more information for 2024 Novena
All are warmly invited to submit your prayer intentions to have present at the altar of Our Lady on the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Way (Madonna della Strada), which will be celebrated May 24, 2024.
In 2020 Saint John’s Parish embarked on a 33-day Novena to ask for Mary’s intercession during the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout this past year, Mary has faithfully protected and walked with our parish family though this unprecedented time.
In 2021 A new perpetual lamp for Our Lady’s shrine was blessed and placed at Our Lady’s Shrine.
Triduum in Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 5-7, 2024 at Noon mass will also be livestreamed.
Tune in to the parish livestream for three consecutive days of Masses in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Novena prayers and litany will be prayed at the conclusion of each Mass.
Please join us as we pray for the mercy, compassion, and peace found in the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
