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September 2026
A Message from
our Co-Presidents
Dear Serrans,
As summer comes to a close, and we head into fall, there is a lot happening at Serra and so much to be grateful for!
In this issue of The Mission Bell, we look back at a busy summer with recaps of the Nun Run, Seminarian Send-Off, Adopt-a-Seminarian, and our recent Mass for Shut-Ins appreciation and training gathering. We also share highlights from our August meetings, including a fun-filled and informative Always Forward Members Day and a wonderful program with our chaplain, Fr. Harry Buse.
As the Archdiocesan seminarians begin another year of formation, please continue to keep them in your prayers and find small ways to let them know Serra is behind them, particularly staying in touch with your Adopt-a-Seminarian.
Looking ahead, we have great speakers joining us on September 14 and September 28 (keep reading to see who will be joining us), Sundae Sunday is at the end of the month, in October is the Pro-Sanctity Mother-Daughter Tea, and in November we will gather for the annual Mass of Remembrance.
Be sure to check the Prayer Requests and Calendar of Events for even more of what’s happening in our Club.
Thank you for all the ways you support the Serra Club of Omaha.
*Recent Serra Club Events*
Seminarian Send-Off Mass and Picnic
submitted by Adam Herink, VP Vocation Recruitment
On Sunday, August 2, the Serra Club of Omaha hosted the Archdiocese of Omaha Seminarian Send-Off Mass and Picnic at St. Patrick's Parish in Elkhorn. Archbishop Michael McGovern and Archbishop Emeritus George Lucas both joined us, along with numerous priests from across the Archdiocese who con-celebrated the Mass and stayed for the picnic. We are grateful to report 100 percent attendance from our seminarians - every one of our men was there. More than thirty seminarian parents came to send their sons off, and in all we served over 260 people that afternoon.
More than twenty Serrans volunteered to make the day happen, from setup and serving to cleanup. Michele Pohlman served as Master of Ceremonies and did a wonderful job keeping the afternoon moving and the crowd engaged. Those in attendance were well taken care of by the Serrans and enjoyed the afternoon hearing from the seminarians and enjoying a meal together.
One of the highlights was hearing from the seminarians themselves. Each man shared what he had done over the summer and spoke about how that experience shaped his faith and his path toward the priesthood. Hearing them describe their formation in their own words is a reminder of exactly why this club exists.
Monday, August 10th Club Meeting
Always Forward Members' Day
On Monday, August 10th, Serra Club of Omaha members were treated to a meeting dedicated to them.
Before the luncheon, most members took the opportunity to update their club roster photos, taken by Maddie Stodgill, daughter of Serran Deb Jarosik.
Before the luncheon, most members took the opportunity to update their club roster photos, taken by Maddie Stodgill, daughter of Serran Deb Jarosik.
Tom and Mary Ruth Jensen were officially installed as members.
Michala Jacobsen, VP Membership, shared how members can help grow our club and support our mission.
She explained the new member recruitment and orientation process and had all members fill out a "Count On Me" form to indicate those club programs they are interested in being involved in. (There is a link to the form in this newsletter for your convenience if you were not able to complete one.)
Mike Knier, Co-President, gave a recap of the Serra International Convention in July and shared with members the change to Serra's Constitution and Bylaws which was approved by delegates at the convention. Going forward, the purpose and objective of Serra International will now include encouraging and affirming vocations, not only to the Ministerial Priesthood and Consecrated Religious Life, but also to the ministry of the Permanent Diaconate in the Catholic Church.
Adam Herink, VP Vocations Recruitment, spoke about the Adopt-a-Seminarian program and members were able to see the current list of seminarians and sign up to be an adoptive Serran.
Lynn Weist, VP Programs, distributed a survey to get feedback on past speakers as well as ideas for future ones.
If you missed the meeting and have ideas or comments you would like to share, contact Lynn.
The meeting concluded with drawings for several exciting prizes. A special thank you goes to Serran Amanda Biggs who helped design the “GO” sign. Winners were:
- Lou D’Ercole - GO to the Head of the Lunch Line pass
- Doug Quinn - $100 Brother Sebastians gift card
- Paul Esposito - Christmas Luncheon VIP Table
- Angela Johansen and Rich Herink -Franciscan Wine basket
- Jerry Buresh and Vic Stevenart - St. Serra Beaded Bracelet
- John Andrews - Book/Gloria Deo/Candle basket
- Margaret Quinn, Linda Thomsen, Phil Labadie, Linda Stubbs, Bill Cheese, Alan Neaderhiser - Blue Serra notebooks
Monday, August 24th Club Meeting
Praying for Seminarians and
Speaker: Fr. Harry Buse, Club Chaplain
Seminarian Andrew Nigro
At the Monday meeting on August 28, the Serra Club of Omaha prayed for seminarian Andrew Nigro. Our Club prays one decade of the rosary for a different seminarian at the first meeting of each month.
Andrew was able to attend with his parents, Serrans Scott and Estelle Nigro, along with their guest and good friend Jacob Raemakers, who is discerning a vocation to the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in the Bronx.
Before the prayer, Andrew came up and explained what “Configuration” means and what he is looking forward to this year.
At the Monday meeting on August 28, the Serra Club of Omaha prayed for seminarian Andrew Nigro. Our Club prays one decade of the rosary for a different seminarian at the first meeting of each month.
Andrew was able to attend with his parents, Serrans Scott and Estelle Nigro, along with their guest and good friend Jacob Raemakers, who is discerning a vocation to the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in the Bronx.
Before the prayer, Andrew came up and explained what “Configuration” means and what he is looking forward to this year.
Michala Jacobsen and Tim O’Neill led the Rosary decade from the Joyful Mysteries- the Annunciation. Andrew is from St. Geralds in Ralston and begins his second Configuration year at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, MN. God willing, he will be ordained in 2029.
Fr. Buse gave a touching account of his vocation call and 50 years of ordained life.
Chaplain Fr. Harry Buse
Fr. Buse feels blessed to have grown up in a strong Catholic family.
He recalled attending Mass with only his mother before he was old enough for school - an experience that stood out because, in a large family, time alone with her was rare.
During that Mass, he told her, “I want to be like him,” pointing to the priest.
The thought of priesthood stayed with him as he grew up and entered seminary after high school. Seven men were ordained in his class of 1977. All but one remain priests. He remembered teaching eighth-grade Religion at St. Columbkille, though he admitted he had no formal training and teaching was not his favorite assignment.
Fr. Buse feels blessed to have grown up in a strong Catholic family.
He recalled attending Mass with only his mother before he was old enough for school - an experience that stood out because, in a large family, time alone with her was rare.
During that Mass, he told her, “I want to be like him,” pointing to the priest.
The thought of priesthood stayed with him as he grew up and entered seminary after high school. Seven men were ordained in his class of 1977. All but one remain priests. He remembered teaching eighth-grade Religion at St. Columbkille, though he admitted he had no formal training and teaching was not his favorite assignment.
He acknowledged the changes in the Church and the priesthood over the past 50 years. Growing up, more than half of his teachers were priests or Sisters, and even very small parishes often had two priests. When he was first ordained, few lay people were involved in parish ministries. Today, by contrast, he said, St. Patrick’s in Elkhorn has 25 paid parish staff members, and there are many more meetings. He described the development of Parish Leadership Teams as a valuable resource for pastors, especially those who find delegation difficult.
Fr. Harry asked, “What is the profile of a good pastor?” He has noticed that expectations have changed and that priests are often judged more by their personality traits. Parishioners can be critical when priests do not meet those expectations. He shared how difficult this can be for priests and emphasized the importance of supporting and affirming them - one reason he deeply appreciates the Serra Club and its mission.
Fr. Harry asked, “What is the profile of a good pastor?” He has noticed that expectations have changed and that priests are often judged more by their personality traits. Parishioners can be critical when priests do not meet those expectations. He shared how difficult this can be for priests and emphasized the importance of supporting and affirming them - one reason he deeply appreciates the Serra Club and its mission.
Q&A with Fr. Harry after his talk
and his ordination photo from 1977
Serra Club of Omaha Contributes
to the Annual Nun Run
Submitted by Lynn Weist, VP Programs / President Elect
Not to be confused to with a 10K race, the Nun Run is actually a ride in a touring bus for young women discerning religious vocations in the Omaha Archdiocese. More like a pilgrimage, participants traveled across Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota, making a “run” of visits to communities of religious women before returning home.
The Nun Run began in 2009, when Vicki Herout and Paula Bastian led the first group in a desire to help young women move their discernment from imagination to reality by meeting sisters in person. This year’s Nun Run was the longest yet: four days in late July taking the 18 participants to visits at five different religious communities.
Vicki and Paula are members of the Consecrated Life Team, which assists Fr. Scott Schilmoeller in the Vocations Office when inquiries are received from young women discerning a vocation.
The Serra Club of Omaha joined other Nun Run sponsors with a $500 donation.
See the link to the Catholic Voice article for pictures and more information.
From fantasy to clarity: Nun Run gives young women a real look at religious life - The Catholic Voice
The Nun Run began in 2009, when Vicki Herout and Paula Bastian led the first group in a desire to help young women move their discernment from imagination to reality by meeting sisters in person. This year’s Nun Run was the longest yet: four days in late July taking the 18 participants to visits at five different religious communities.
Vicki and Paula are members of the Consecrated Life Team, which assists Fr. Scott Schilmoeller in the Vocations Office when inquiries are received from young women discerning a vocation.
The Serra Club of Omaha joined other Nun Run sponsors with a $500 donation.
See the link to the Catholic Voice article for pictures and more information.
From fantasy to clarity: Nun Run gives young women a real look at religious life - The Catholic Voice
Training Updates and Appreciation for the Mass For Shut-Ins Volunteers
Submitted by Sally O’Neill, Coordinator of the Mass for Shut-Ins
The Mass For Shut-Ins (MFSI) is a ministry sponsored by our Club of which we can be proud. It was started in February, 1964 and has been broadcast every Sunday since for 62 years. In February, 2027 it will be 63 years this ministry has been provided to an estimated more than 10,000 viewers every weekend. Every Mass is an important part of our Mission for promoting the vocations and our personal holiness.
Sometimes it takes a village to get things done and that is true of the Mass for Shut-Ins. An appreciation and training session was held Thursday, August 20th at the German American Society building.
Thirty Serrans who are involved in the MFSI were in attendance to learn the current information and receive updates to make their participation in the MFSI easier and better informed.
Information included arrival time, altar set up, tips for attire, how to be a better lector or commentator, and even parking information due to the construction challenges in the Blackstone area.
Sometimes it takes a village to get things done and that is true of the Mass for Shut-Ins. An appreciation and training session was held Thursday, August 20th at the German American Society building.
Thirty Serrans who are involved in the MFSI were in attendance to learn the current information and receive updates to make their participation in the MFSI easier and better informed.
Information included arrival time, altar set up, tips for attire, how to be a better lector or commentator, and even parking information due to the construction challenges in the Blackstone area.
In regard to a village needed to get things done, this includes many volunteers. The MFSI Committee members were introduced and recognized for their role in the development and smooth operation of the MFSI. The Serra Lectors and Commentators were also recognized for their dedication and role in the overall success of the MFSI.
We were thankful our Chaplain, Fr. Buse opened and closed our meeting with prayer and offered his comments about his experience with the MFSI.
If you are interested in being involved in the MFSI, please contact Sally O’Neill, MFSI Coordinator, at 402.670.2409 or oneill.sally7@gmail.com.
We were thankful our Chaplain, Fr. Buse opened and closed our meeting with prayer and offered his comments about his experience with the MFSI.
If you are interested in being involved in the MFSI, please contact Sally O’Neill, MFSI Coordinator, at 402.670.2409 or oneill.sally7@gmail.com.
*Upcoming Events*
Monday, September 14th Club Meeting
Consecrated Life: The Other Poster
At our next club meeting we will have the pleasure of welcoming Paula Bastian and Vicki Herout to speak about the Annual Nun Run and events with the Consecrated Life Team, which assists Fr. Schilmoeller, Vocations Director for the Omaha Archdiocese.
Vicki will also explain the origins of the Praying for Our Priests booklet, created by Msgr. Peter Dunne and herself, and used by many Serrans as a primary prayer resource for the Seven Serrans and Adopt a Seminarian programs.
We also will hear Steve and Marguerite Hotovy, the parents of Brother Paul Hotovy. Brother Paul entered the order, Salesians of Don Bosco, in 2018. Br. Paul is currently in formation at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, and living nearby in community with other Salesians.
Vicki will also explain the origins of the Praying for Our Priests booklet, created by Msgr. Peter Dunne and herself, and used by many Serrans as a primary prayer resource for the Seven Serrans and Adopt a Seminarian programs.
We also will hear Steve and Marguerite Hotovy, the parents of Brother Paul Hotovy. Brother Paul entered the order, Salesians of Don Bosco, in 2018. Br. Paul is currently in formation at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, and living nearby in community with other Salesians.
Paula Bastian and Vicky Herout will discuss their experience of supervising the recent "Nun Run" and assisting with potential future vocations.
Steve and Marguerite Hotovy, parents of Brother Paul Hotovy, will tell us what it's like having a son in religious formation with the Salesian order.
Monday, September 28th Club Meeting
Speaker: Fr. Vincent Sunguti
“From Africa to Omaha”
We invite you to join us at our September 28th meeting, where we have the privilege of hosting Father Vincent Sunguti to share his experiences as a priest both in Africa and Nebraska.
Born and raised in western Kenya in a large farming family of nine children, he has experienced both joy and loss in family life, having lost two siblings and his father.
Fr. Vincent was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Eldoret, Kenya, on July 28, 2001, and will celebrate 25 years of priesthood this year.
Born and raised in western Kenya in a large farming family of nine children, he has experienced both joy and loss in family life, having lost two siblings and his father.
Fr. Vincent was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Eldoret, Kenya, on July 28, 2001, and will celebrate 25 years of priesthood this year.
In 2011, Fr. Vincent came to Omaha to continue his studies at Creighton University. Since then, he has served as associate pastor at St. Mary Magdalene and St. Margaret Mary. He served as pastor of St. Joseph in Wisner and Holy Cross in Beemer. Fr. Vincent also served as associate pastor at St. Patrick and St. Charles Borromeo in Gretna, while also serving as chaplain at Skutt Catholic High School, before being named Pastor of St. Gerald in Ralston.
Please join us on September 28th for what promises to be an inspiring look into his journey of vocation and location!
Please join us on September 28th for what promises to be an inspiring look into his journey of vocation and location!
“Sundae Sunday”
September 27
Q: Who enjoys being served ice cream sundaes?
A: Retired priests of our Archdiocese!
It has become a tradition to host a “Sundae Sunday” at the St. John Vianney Retirement Center near 73rd and Center on Priesthood Sunday, a day to show appreciation as designated by the USCCB.
Our special guest this year will be Fr. Logan Hepp. Fr. Hepp spoke to our club last Spring and gave us his reflections on his first year of priesthood. He will make a similar presentation to priests who have served, collectively, hundreds of years.
Serrans answered the call, and we have plenty of help to meet, greet, welcome, serve, and chat with the priests who attend.
It’s a simple event, but one the priests enjoy and it’s a great way to show them Serra’s appreciation for their years of service to our Church.
A: Retired priests of our Archdiocese!
It has become a tradition to host a “Sundae Sunday” at the St. John Vianney Retirement Center near 73rd and Center on Priesthood Sunday, a day to show appreciation as designated by the USCCB.
Our special guest this year will be Fr. Logan Hepp. Fr. Hepp spoke to our club last Spring and gave us his reflections on his first year of priesthood. He will make a similar presentation to priests who have served, collectively, hundreds of years.
Serrans answered the call, and we have plenty of help to meet, greet, welcome, serve, and chat with the priests who attend.
It’s a simple event, but one the priests enjoy and it’s a great way to show them Serra’s appreciation for their years of service to our Church.
Annual Mass of Remembrance
Set for November 9th
Submitted by Casey Kennelly
For years our Serra Club has proudly commemorated deceased Serrans and family members, along with departed Clergy from the Archdiocese by celebrating an annual Mass of Remembrance during the month of November.
This year our Mass will be held on Monday, November 9th at St. Roberts Church at 120th and Pacific, and it will coincide with the parish’s regularly scheduled 5:30 p.m. Mass. Our Chaplain, Fr. Harry Buse, will be the presiding celebrant.
Immediately following Mass, we will host a reception at the parish. Beverages, wine, and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be catered by Serran Ted Thomsen with Pleasure Your Pallet Catering.
In keeping our honored tradition, we look forward to having family members of our deceased Serrans and Clergy who have passed away since last year’s Mass join us.
We will be asking for volunteers to help with the Mass as greeters, lectors, and musicians as well as “hosts” for our visiting guests. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to either Casey Kennelly (dan.casey.kennelly@gmail.com) or Dale Kreher (kreherfamily@gmail.com) who are planning this year’s celebration.
Since the Mass and reception will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month, there will be NO Serra luncheon on Monday, November 9th. The evening event will be in lieu of our normally scheduled luncheon on that day.
All Serrans and families are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please plan to join us as we commemorate fellow members, their families and our priests who have gone before us, and as we let all their families know how much we appreciate their loved one’s support of our mission to support vocations.
This year our Mass will be held on Monday, November 9th at St. Roberts Church at 120th and Pacific, and it will coincide with the parish’s regularly scheduled 5:30 p.m. Mass. Our Chaplain, Fr. Harry Buse, will be the presiding celebrant.
Immediately following Mass, we will host a reception at the parish. Beverages, wine, and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be catered by Serran Ted Thomsen with Pleasure Your Pallet Catering.
In keeping our honored tradition, we look forward to having family members of our deceased Serrans and Clergy who have passed away since last year’s Mass join us.
We will be asking for volunteers to help with the Mass as greeters, lectors, and musicians as well as “hosts” for our visiting guests. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to either Casey Kennelly (dan.casey.kennelly@gmail.com) or Dale Kreher (kreherfamily@gmail.com) who are planning this year’s celebration.
Since the Mass and reception will be held on the 2nd Monday of the month, there will be NO Serra luncheon on Monday, November 9th. The evening event will be in lieu of our normally scheduled luncheon on that day.
All Serrans and families are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please plan to join us as we commemorate fellow members, their families and our priests who have gone before us, and as we let all their families know how much we appreciate their loved one’s support of our mission to support vocations.
*Serran Opportunities*
October Weekend
Focuses on Women’s Vocations
submitted by Lynn Weist, VP Programs / President Elect
The Vocations Office and Consecrated Life Team have asked the Serra Club of Omaha to assist with the Mother-Daughter Vocations Tea at the ProSanctity Retreat Center in Elkhorn on Saturday, October 10, from 3–5 p.m.
The Vocations Tea is part of a three-day series of activities with visiting Religious Sisters from nine different orders during the weekend of October 9–11.
The Vocations Tea is part of a three-day series of activities with visiting Religious Sisters from nine different orders during the weekend of October 9–11.
Events include Friday morning school visits for Religious Sisters at selected archdiocesan schools, Saturday’s Vocations Tea for middle school girls and their mothers, and Sunday’s High School and College Discernment Event at the JPII Newman Center. The Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women were invited from communities in the Midwest including Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, and Texas.
The Saturday Mother-Daughter Vocations Tea is hosted by the Apostolic Oblates, the Omaha Archdioceses Vocations Office, and the Consecrated Life Team. Mothers and their middle school daughters will join Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women to mingle, listen to talks, and share in a craft activity. Girls need opportunities to encounter religious life before they can consider a call to it, and time with the Sisters provides that experience.
Volunteers are needed by 1:30 p.m. to help set up, serve during the tea, and clean up afterward. If you can help with any part of the event, please contact Lynn Weist at Lweist@cox.net.
The Saturday Mother-Daughter Vocations Tea is hosted by the Apostolic Oblates, the Omaha Archdioceses Vocations Office, and the Consecrated Life Team. Mothers and their middle school daughters will join Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women to mingle, listen to talks, and share in a craft activity. Girls need opportunities to encounter religious life before they can consider a call to it, and time with the Sisters provides that experience.
Volunteers are needed by 1:30 p.m. to help set up, serve during the tea, and clean up afterward. If you can help with any part of the event, please contact Lynn Weist at Lweist@cox.net.
Count on Me:
Growing Serra Through Invitation
Submitted by: VP of Membership, Michala Jacobson
Thank you to all Serra Club of Omaha members for the many ways you help our club grow as we pray and work together for an increase in vocations. Your commitment makes a difference!
One of the best ways we can strengthen our club is by inviting guests to our meetings. Please be intentional about looking for people who might make good Serra members—people who share our love for the Church, have a heart for vocations, and would enjoy praying, learning, and serving alongside us. An invitation to attend a meeting is a simple way to help someone discover what Serra is all about.
We also want to remind everyone about our “Count on Me” commitment. If you were unable to attend our August 10 Member Day meeting and did not have a chance to complete a new “Count on Me” form, click on the link below or contact Michala Jacobson at 402-659-9678 or email her mjacobsonserraomaha@gmail.com.
As we look ahead, let us continue to invite, welcome, pray, and serve. Every guest we bring through our doors, and every new member who joins us, helps strengthen our efforts to support vocations.
Thank you for being someone we can count on!
One of the best ways we can strengthen our club is by inviting guests to our meetings. Please be intentional about looking for people who might make good Serra members—people who share our love for the Church, have a heart for vocations, and would enjoy praying, learning, and serving alongside us. An invitation to attend a meeting is a simple way to help someone discover what Serra is all about.
We also want to remind everyone about our “Count on Me” commitment. If you were unable to attend our August 10 Member Day meeting and did not have a chance to complete a new “Count on Me” form, click on the link below or contact Michala Jacobson at 402-659-9678 or email her mjacobsonserraomaha@gmail.com.
As we look ahead, let us continue to invite, welcome, pray, and serve. Every guest we bring through our doors, and every new member who joins us, helps strengthen our efforts to support vocations.
Thank you for being someone we can count on!
Adopt-a-Seminarian:
Our Seminarians are Back to School
submitted by Adam Herink, VP Vocation Recruitment
Our seminarians are back at school, and the Serra Club of Omaha's Adopt-a-Seminarian program is underway for another year. The Archdiocese of Omaha has 25 men in formation this year, including eight new seminarians.
Adopt-a-Seminarian is one of the most personal things our club does. Rather than supporting vocations from a distance, the program pairs Serrans directly with an individual seminarian to pray for him, write to him, and walk alongside him through his years of formation. That personal connection is what makes the program meaningful - both for our members and for the men themselves.
Lynn Weist has done a great job hosting a sign-up table at our last two luncheon meetings on August 10 and August 24, giving members the chance to choose a seminarian and commit to supporting him this year. The response has been overwhelming, and every one of our 25 seminarians now has at least one Serran praying for him.
There is always room for more. If you were unable to attend either August meeting, or if you would like to add a second seminarian, we would be glad to have you.
Please contact Adam Herink at 402-637-4845 or aherink@aftonenergy.com.
Adopt-a-Seminarian is one of the most personal things our club does. Rather than supporting vocations from a distance, the program pairs Serrans directly with an individual seminarian to pray for him, write to him, and walk alongside him through his years of formation. That personal connection is what makes the program meaningful - both for our members and for the men themselves.
Lynn Weist has done a great job hosting a sign-up table at our last two luncheon meetings on August 10 and August 24, giving members the chance to choose a seminarian and commit to supporting him this year. The response has been overwhelming, and every one of our 25 seminarians now has at least one Serran praying for him.
There is always room for more. If you were unable to attend either August meeting, or if you would like to add a second seminarian, we would be glad to have you.
Please contact Adam Herink at 402-637-4845 or aherink@aftonenergy.com.
Serran Prayer Requests
United in prayer, we lift up the following intentions shared by members of the Serra Club of Omaha. We entrust these needs to God’s loving care and invite you to join us in prayer.
+ For the seminarians as they return to their seminaries for a grace-filled year of formation...
+ For men and women who are discerning the call to consecrated life…
+ For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life…
+ For the intentions of the members of the Serra Club of Omaha…
+ For the family of Rich Garrigan, for good health through the intercession of Mary, Mother of God (submitted by Rich Garrigan)…
+ For Elmo Gray to heal while he is in the hospital, he is able to attend the Thomas More Society event on Sept 10 (submitted by Vic Stevenart)...
+ For Bill Agnew who is recovering from cataract surgery (submitted by Jim Gerner)...
+ For Dave Latenser who is recovering from a heart procedure (submitted by Jim Gerner)...
+ For Jim Esposito that he recovers from his stroke and heart attack and that he does well and gets good results from his cardiac catheterization (submitted by Paul Esposito)...
Prayer intentions can be written in the binder at our club meetings, or you can email prayer requests to mpohlmanserraomaha@gmail.com.
Calendar of Meetings
and Events
September - October 2026
Past Communications
Oct 08, 2026
Mission Bell - Serra Club of Omaha - October 2026
October 2026 A Message from our Co-Presidents Dear Serrans, Fall has arrived, our seminarians have returned to their studies and formation, and another busy season of supporting and promoting vocations is underway. As we look... read more.
Aug 05, 2026
Mission Bell - Serra Club of Omaha - August 2026
A Message from our Co-Presidents Dear Serrans, As summer continues, our Serra Club remains anything but quiet. While summer may be a time to slow down, Serra continues to move Always Forward in our mission of promoting and... read more.
Jul 07, 2026
Mission Bell - Serra Club of Omaha - July 2026
A Message from our Co-Presidents Dear Serrans, As we begin a new Serra year together, we are grateful for your continued commitment to supporting vocations and fostering a culture of prayer, service, and fellowship throughout... read more.