Trumpet Fest 2013

Details: 25 January 2013

It is hard to believe sometimes that Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska is in its 81st year of existence.

As many of you know, CSS was started in the middle of the Great Depression by Bishop Kucera. I can only imagine how difficult it would have been to ask for donations in the midst of such an economic downturn. Back then, those who were able helped those who were unable to make ends meet.

This is reminiscent of the words of St. Paul to the Corinthians when he said, "I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter of equality your abundance at the present time should supply their want, so that their abundance may supply your want" (2 Cor 8:13-14). Not only has this been going on for more than 80 years in the Diocese of Lincoln, but since the time of Christ by Christians committed to the gospel.

Through the course of a year, there are many events that are sponsored by CSS. During each we have a chance to report to our faithful benefactors what we have been accomplishing due to the grace of God and their generosity. On Sunday, Feb. 10, CSS will be holding our ninth annual Trumpet Fest at 3 p.m. in the auditorium at St. Pius X High School (located at 60th and A streets in Lincoln), presented by Kevin Murray and Murray’s for Men of Stature. In the midst of stellar entertainment by incredible and talented trumpeters we will be passing the hat for free-will donations.

I am excited to announce that this year our musicians include Mac McCune, Kevin Murray, Darryl White, Barb Schmit, Dean Haist, Brad Obbink, Debbie Bouffard, Maria Pytlik (a talented a fifth-grader), and more. Each year I am amazed at the beautiful music of our performers who donate their time and talent as a personal donation because they love Jesus Christ who lives in the poor and needy, something faithful Christians have been doing since apostolic times. I would like to thank each and every one of them in advance for participating in this annual event. Because of their efforts, we will be able to help more needy individuals and families that come to us in crisis.

I would also like to thank all of our patrons who have attended our past Trumpet Fests and encourage those who have not attended to do so. You too will be amazed as these talented musicians entertain us. Please know that we at Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska will keep all of you in our daily prayers. St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, pray for us!