Aug 2, 2015 - 4: Noah's Ark Trip. Wed. Aug. 5: Staff Meeting at 10:00 a.m.. Fri. Aug. 7: Bloodmobile in the center from
837 Parkview Drive Milton, Wisconsin
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 2, 2015
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Fr. Dave Timmerman, Pastor After Hours Emergencies, please call: Vicki Kersten, Parish Administrator Sabrina Elsen, Faith Formation Coordinator Angie McNally, Coordinator of Liturgy and Music Paul Schultz, Administrative Assistant Faith Formation Faith Formation Attendance Line Fax Number
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4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
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(St. Mary) Robert Mosher, Koopman Family (St. Joseph) Harry Langer (St. Mary) For All Our Parishioners (St. Joseph) The Bernard & Hanlon Families
No Mass 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Paula Miller, Frank Hines 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Tim Lyon, George & Dorothy Geise and Family - Eucharistic Adoration to follow 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Therese Leeder 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Lillian Stanek 4:00 p.m. (St. Mary) Deceased Members of Joe & Anna Pakes Family, Robert Schmidt 5:30 p.m. (St. Joseph) Jeff & Mark Ogle 9:00 a.m. (St. Mary) Barbara Urban 10:30 a.m. (St. Joseph) For All Our Parishioners
Liturgical Ministers: Please be sure to arrive approximately 10 minutes before mass begins. At 5 minutes before mass time, the check-in person begins to look for substitutes. Ministry
4:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
Reader One Reader Two
Jessica Locher Helen Dickinson
Steve Vicenzi Pat Starr
Commentator
Rick Elbert
Bob Cullen
Musician
Joe Zanter
Joe Zanter
Cantor
Clarence Lornson
Mary Jo Bergs
Servers
Jacob Kolak Kellen Ryan
Kileigh Gorski Grace Quade Laura Owens
Extraordinary Ministers
Ron Yoss Paula Schmit Cathy Lehmann*
Lori Schrank Sue Scherwitz* Donna Curley
Ushers
Joel Turner David Hillman Kelly Reed Allan Schmit Gavin Schmit Jake Schmit
Tom Lieder Steve Quade Brian Swope Sandra Sokn Tom Krausse Mike Roberts
*Denotes Check-in person
Mon. Aug. 3: Belles of St. Mary will meet July 25, 2015: Eric Johnson & Stacey at 10:00 a.m. in the center. Matthews Tues. Aug. 4: Noah’s Ark Trip Wed. Aug. 5: Staff Meeting at 10:00 a.m. Fri. Aug. 7: Bloodmobile in the center from noon-6:00 p.m. Sat./Sun. Aug. 8/9: Camillus Ministry Blood Pressure screening in the center after all masses. Sat./Sun. Aug. 8/9: Ark Library will be open after all masses.
SERVERS NEEDED: We are especially in need of servers for the 4:00 Saturday mass. Please contact Angie at 868-3335 or
[email protected] if you are interested.
Collection from last Sunday (July 26, 2015) Envelopes 5,133.00 ACH Auto-Debit 255.00 Offertory 401.25 Education 70.00 Loaves & Fishes 0.00 Catholic Herald 0.00 Special Collections 0.00 Collection from last year (July 27, 2014) Envelopes 7,368.75 ACH Auto-Debit 175.00
Monday, August 3 Numbers 11:4a-15 Psalm 81:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 Matthew 14:13-21 Tuesday, August 4 Numbers 12:1-13 Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 6cd-7, 12-13 Matthew 14:22-36 Wednesday, August 5 Numbers 13:1-2, 25-14:1, 20a-29a, 34-35 Psalm 106:6-7a, 13-14, 21-22, 23 Matthew 15:21-28
Thursday, August 6 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 2 Peter 1:16-19 Mark 2:9-10 Friday, August 7 Deuteronomy 4:32-40 Psalm 77:12-13, 14-15, 16-21 Matthew 16:24-28 Sunday, August 9 1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Ephesians 4:30-5:2 John 6:41-51
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This week the Traveling Chalice will be in the home of
Dennis & Sandy Witek Please pray for Vocations
ARK LIBRARY: The Ark Library is open next weekend following all Masses. Join us to browse through the many books and videos that our Ark Library has to offer. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Camillus Ministry blood pressure screening is next weekend in the parish center after all Masses. BLOODMOBILE: Friday, August 7 from noon—5:00 p.m., the Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in our parish center. Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome! Call 800REDCROSS (800-7332767) or visit redcrossblood.org
ANNUAL PIG ROAST AT ST. JOSEPH, EDGERTON: Join St. Joseph Parish, Edgerton for their Annual Pig Roast to benefit Madison Diocese Seminarians. This event is a free-will dinner sponsored by their Knights of Columbus next Sunday, August 9 from 11:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Call 884-3038 with any questions. Hope to see you there! SCHOENSTATT ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Sunday, August 2 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Schoenstatt Heights, 5901 Cottage Grove Road, Madison. Family entertainment includes: Remarkable Loon at 1:30 p.m., Aunt Who and the Polka Dots at 2:30 p.m., cake or pie and ice cream, BBQ, bake sale, garage sale, raffle and games. Matching funds sponsored by Catholic foresters #1785 and Catholic financial Life Chapter 88.
Stewardship: A Way of Life Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time “Each day the people are to go out and gather their daily portion; thus will I test them, to see whether they follow my instructions or not.” Exodus 16:4 When the Israelites gathered more than their daily portion of manna, the surplus became wormy and rotten. In the same way today, God calls us to be content with a fair portion and to be willing to share the rest.
Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers: Helen Goerke Jim Jenkins Jeff Kneiert Austin Martin Julie Miller Scot Nelson Val Pakes Gayle Reed Kathy Roberts Brett Urban Ed Windle
WORD OF LIFE: It is the Lord who goes before you; he will be with you and will never fail you or forsake you. So do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8
Special THANK YOU to parishioners Gail & John Nordlof for the donation of altar wine. Northleaf Winery, LLC 232 S Janesville St Milton Wisconsin 53563 608-580-0575 fax 608-580-0576 www.northleafwinery.com
SAINT MARY HARVEST FESTIVAL 2015 Saturday, October 17 5K Fun Run Sunday, October 18 Dinner and Drawings NEW AND IMPROVED: Fall will be here before we know it and change is in the air. The Leadership Team would like you to know there are some updates to our annual fall fundraiser. A new name: Saint Mary Harvest Festival. A new way of serving our pork dinner: buffet style. The 5K Fun Run will still be held on Saturday, October 17, and on Sunday, October 18 all your favorites return: Country Store, raffles, games and more. Here’s more information:
Harvest Festival Sponsorship: Letters have been sent to past sponsors and local businesses. If you do not receive a letter and would like to help sponsor our annual festival, whether you own a business, your employer would like to sponsor or you would like to sponsor as an individual or family, please contact Vicki (868-3337 or
[email protected]) at the Parish Office. $100 Donation: Your business or family name will be posted at church; you will be listed as a festival sponsor in weekly bulletin announcements and online, and your information will be printed on the placemats and displayed in a table top holder used at the Festival dinner. $150 Donation: Your business or family name will receive all of the above plus your business or family name will be on the Fun Run t-shirt. Mini Raffles: Theme Baskets are sure to be popular again this year. Any and all items are most welcome. Some of last year’s popular items were: A stay at Chula Vista Resort, Coach purse, small drop leaf table, bird lover’s basket, wagon with bear, camping basket and ceramic duck. Children’s raffle favorites were again the big teddy bear and the giant puppy, as well as movie basket, doll wardrobe and boy’s Legos. Sign-up in the gathering space this weekend. Country Store: As summer moves on, remember to can some of your produce (fruits, vegetables, james, pickets, etc). Crafters, please keep working on your favorite item to donate!
SPOUSE/PARTNER LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: In August, Agrace HospiceCare will begin a 7-week Spouse/Partner Loss Grief Support Group series that is open to the public and provided without charge. In addition to providing grief support, the group leader will present concepts specific to the grieving process when a spouse or partner has died. The group will meet at Agrace Center, 2901 N. Wright Rd, Janesville from August 18September 15 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Call Laura Williams at 608-314-2924 to register. DEEPEN YOUR FAITH WITH THE CATHOLIC HERALD—Issue of August 6: Each week, the Catholic Herald keeps readers up to date locally with coverage of events happening around the Diocese of Madison. This week the Catholic Herald also features a special section on Catholic Marriage, including articles of interest for those approaching marriage, were recently married, or are looking to continue enriching their married life. Learn more about your Catholic faith by reading the Catholic Herald. If you do not subscribe but wish to receive the Catholic Herald in your home, contact the parish office at 868-3337.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES PRESENTS 5TH ANNUAL HEALTHY AGING CONFERENCE: On Wednesday, September 9, Catholic Charities will present the 5th Annual Healthy Aging Conference at the Sheraton Inn, 706 John Nolen Drive in Madison. The conference features two keynote speakers and 8 workshops devoted to helping seniors, their adult children, and caregivers become familiar with the scope of alternatives that lead to positive and healthy aging. Registration is now open online at www.ccmadison.org. For seniors and students, the fee is $35; for professionals, $65. Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 2. (See the parish bulletin boards for more information).
GIFTS SHELTER—SIGN-UP BEGINS THIS WEEKEND: God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter (GIFTS) is a men's homeless shelter that rotates from church to church, one week at a time, in Janesville. During that time, they assist in referring to community resources, connecting them with appropriate services, and mentoring through an ATeam. This summer/fall GIFTS is partnering with Cross Pointe Church in Milton to be a Host Site. St. Mary Parish will be a Partner Church to Cross Pointe. St. Mary's will provide meals and volunteers from Sunday night to Wednesday breakfast at Cross Pointe for the weeks of August 16 and October 4. Sign-up sheets for volunteers and food donations are in the gathering space or online! If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Locher (GIFTS Church Coordinator) at 608-289-4347 or
[email protected]. ST. MARY ANNUAL VOLUNTEER SIGN -UP CONTINUES: Volunteering for the many ministries at St. Mary Parish begins tlast weekend. Sign-up forms were distributed at both masses, but if you did not receive a form …. IT’S NEVER TOO LATE!!! Forms are
available at all entrances, or online at: www.saintmarymilton.org/ Volunteers.html
MERCY HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Mercy Hospice is seeking volunteers to visit with patients, including veteran volunteers, music volunteers and a variety of other needs. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call 608-754-2201. We would love to have you share your talents with our team! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT AGRACE: Volunteer orientation will be held Tuesday, August 4 from 5:009:00 p.m. at the Agrace Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, 2901 N. Wright Rd, Janesville. Prior to attending orientation, prospective volunteers will complete an application and an interview process with Agrace’s Volunteer Services staff to identify the volunteer’s skills and interests. Call 608-314-2922 to begin the preorientation process.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE: We are looking for a parish liaison to be responsible for recruiting parishioners from our parish to fill certain hours during this year’s 40 Days for Life Campaign (September 23-November 1). A parish normally fills a 2-hour time block per week during this campaign. If you are interested, please contact Veronica at 608-849-6540 or email
[email protected]
If flying is so safe, why
do they call the airport the "terminal"?
Faith Formation Registration Time!! Go online to: www.saintmarymilton.org/Faith_Formation.html. Registrations received between now and August 15 receive the Early Bird Special...a savings of $25!! New this year...you can pay your fees online via Paypal. With Paypal, tuition and bus must be submitted separately.
Seeds (Preschool): Sundays during 9:00 a.m. Mass Elementary Classes (K-6): Tuesday or Wednesday 4:00—5:15 p.m. Middle School (7 & 8): 2nd Sunday from 6:00—7:30 p.m. High School (9-11): 2nd Sunday from 10:00—11:30 a.m. or 6:00—7:30 p.m. Family Formation: 2nd Sunday from 10:00—11:30 a.m. Contact Sabrina at 868-3334 or
[email protected]
FAITH FORMATION NEWS… “The family which experiences the joy of faith communicates it naturally. That family is the salt of the earth and the light of the world; it is the leaven of society.” ~ Pope Francis, October 27, 2013 About Family Formation: Do you sometimes feel that your children know more about being a Catholic Christian than you do? Families gather on the second Sunday of each month, from September thru April, following the 9:00 a.m. Mass until 11:30 a.m., for eight sessions. This year’s curriculum is based on the World Meeting of Families book, Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive. Some of the topics include: Created for Joy; the Mission of Love; Creating the Future; Light in a Dark World; A Home for the Wounded Heart Families will work together to accomplish monthly family challenges and goals!
5:45 P.M. CLASS CANCELLED. Please contact Sabrina if you are in need of additional options.
Education Commission The primary work of the Education Commission is to develop policies, help plan and continue to develop Catholic Christian formation for students from pre-school through junior year in high school.
Meetings Education Commission meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark Library. The chair, recorder and prayer positions are rotated each month.
Program Focus The center of all the Faith Formation programs at Saint Mary Parish in Milton is Sacred Scripture. The teaching of the Scriptures leads students towards the everyday living of the Scriptures through actions. These actions bring the students from the very young through high school to doing good things for others which is centered on the Scriptural command to love God and neighbor as self. The
pastor
and
coordinator
are
available for the development of the catechists and their students during the faith formation sessions, as well as other times as needed. Current Members: Joyce Albright, Jennifer Fanning, Deb Krausse, Lisa Meyers, Rod Montanye, Mike Sessler
You may have heard that Pope Francis recently issued an encyclical on the environment. Great! What’s an encyclical? It is an official document of the Catholic Church. The Pope holds universal teaching authority for the whole Church throughout the world and he uses documents such as this to communicate matters concerning doctrine, morality, devotion, governance, or discipline. These documents fall into categories and rank differently as far as their
weight of authority. At the top of the hierarchy would be an apostolic constitution and an example of one is Gaudium et Spes, the Constitution on the Church in the Modern World issued in 1965 at the end of the Second Vatican Council. An encyclical would be next in importance and is generally a letter regarding some aspect of faith and morals. Below that is an apostolic letter which gives counsel on a particular situation that might be happening in the world. An apostolic exhortation is similar but usually publishes the result of a synod or gathering of bishops from around the world. For example, Familiaris Consortio was released late in 59 8 5, following the 1980 Synod on the Family. Another such document will be released by Pope Francis after the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Family which will meet in Vatican City from October 4-25, 2015. What’s the deal with the Latin titles? These authoritative documents of the Church are usually written in the Latin language and the title is generally taken from its first few words. When they are translated into different languages, the title is also translated. So, the first encyclical by Pope Francis, published as Lumen fidei, became “The Light of Faith” for English readers. Sometimes the Latin title doesn’t
translate cleanly and the document is instead known by its subtitle. That is the case with Familiaris Consortio which is commonly referred to as “The Christian Family in the Modern World.” Laudato Si’ is the second encyclical by Pope Francis, issued on June 18th and written in Italian. The title uses the same Italian spelling as St. Francis of Assisi did in the opening phrase of the saint’s famous prayer thanking God for the gifts of creation. It translates into English as “Praise Be to You” and is subtitled “On Care for Our Common Home.” The encyclical is segmented into six chapters and the pope argues that responsibility to protect the environment needs to include concern for humanity as well as for nature. All are a creation of God and therefore interconnected. Chapter 1 (“What is Happening to Our Common Home”) is a survey of the current situation. Chapters 3 (“The Human Roots of the Ecological Crisis”) and 4 (“Integral Ecology”) outline the human causes of environmental decline. Chapters 2 (“The Gospel of Creation”) and 6 (“Ecological Education and Spirituality”) present theological and spiritual themes respectively. Chapter 5 (“Lines of Approach and Action”) offers practical policy choices. The document concludes with two prayers
showing how faith in God can shape and inspire our care for the environment. Where can you find out more? You can read the whole thing online or buy a copy of it. You can also download a discussion guide. We have a new pamphlet in the rack on the wall near the church entrance that looks just like the cover shown at the beginning of this article. In there you will find more information about Laudato Si': On Care of Our Common Home. To learn more about how you can develop an ethic that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources, also pick up the pamphlets “What the Church Teaches: Stewardship,” “Abundance Through Stewardship,” “Living Catholic Stewardship: Joyful Generosity,” and “Living Catholic Stewardship: Faith & Finances.” “Education in environmental responsibility can encourage ways of acting which directly and significantly affect the world around us, such as avoiding the use of plastic and paper, reducing water consumption, separating refuse, cooking only what can reasonably be consumed, showing care for other living beings, using public transport or car-pooling, planting trees, turning off unnecessary lights, or any number of other practices. All of these reflect a generous and worthy creativity which brings out the best in human beings. Reusing something instead of immediately discarding it, when done for the right reasons, can be an act of love which expresses our own dignity.” (numbered paragraph #211 from “Laudato Si'”)
Volunteer Opportunity! Be inspired by married couples celebrating over 50 years of married love… I’m in need of some folks to help with my favorite event of the year – the Wedding Anniversary Celebration!
On Sunday, August 16, Bishop Mor lino will celebr ate a Mass of Thanksgiving for married couples celebrating 50, 55, 60 or more years of marriage. This year, we have also included newly married couples in their first three years of marriage! I look forward to the juxtaposition of newly married couples with those who have been blessed with a lifetime of married love.
Please respond by August 7th Email Beth at
[email protected]
Location: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Monona
I’m in need of about 20 volunteers to help out with the event. Most jobs are real easy! Registration – help greet and register the couples as they arrive Greetings/Ushers – usher the couples to their assigned seats Parking Assistance Cake Servers at Reception (would not be able to attend Mass) Background music for reception?
All activities will conclude between 3:30 - 4:00 pm.
If you can help, please email Beth at
[email protected] by August 7.
Formal attire required (e.g. suits for men)!
In the past, we’ve had a mixture of adults and teens that have made the day a great success. I hope you can join us this year and show our appreciation to these wonderful couples.
Schedule: Sunday, August 16 Volunteers arrive by 12:30pm Mass starts at 2:00 pm Reception follows immediately
The Mass does satisfy your Sunday obligation.
Many thanks! Andy Galvin Coordinator of Marriage & Family Programs Diocese of Madison (608) 821-4517
[email protected]
Thank you!
Chapter 2: The Mission of Love
Since its inception by Saint John Paul II in 1994, the World Meeting of Families has strengthened the sacred bonds of families across the globe. Held every three years it is the world’s largest Catholic gathering of families. Each World Meeting of Families has a theme that energizes and enlivens the event while adding great depth of meaning to our understanding of families. The eighth edition will be held in Philadelphia from September 22-27 with an anticipated visit from Pope Francis. The theme is “Love Is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive,” emphasizing the impact of the love and life of families on our society. A document of religious instruction on family life has been prepared under this title. Each week for the next ten weeks, our parish will explore each chapter from this catechism, with reflections developed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization. You can order a copy of this beautifully illustrated catechism (or look through one in our Ark library) and learn about the World Meeting of Families at WorldMeeting2015.org. There is also a pamphlet in the rack on the wall near the church entrance with more information that you can take home to read.
Chapter 1 of the World Meeting of Families preparatory catechism taught that “Love is Our Mission” because love is our origin and destiny. God created us in his own image, which means that loving God and neighbor is the reason for our existence. Chapter 2 explains that the Bible bursts with images describing God’s love – a father welcoming a prodigal son, a shepherd searching for lost sheep, a mother comforting her children, and many more (see paragraph #24 for details). But marriage is the dominant Biblical metaphor for God’s covenant with Israel and the Church. The Bible is a love story between God and his people, and this love has all the dimensions of a good marriage: it is erotic and heart-felt, but it is also tough and sacrificial, weathering challenges and even betrayal. Jesus loves the Church like a groom loves his bride – even when we disappoint him, even when we hurt him. In this way, Christianity reveals hope for us all, including married couples and families. God commands forgiveness and service because he loves us; forgiveness and mutual service can transform any marriage into a parable of God’s love. God is love, but there is nothing sentimental about this love. God is love – and when we love like he loves, it will cost us, but it is the only way to live authentically and avoid counterfeit loves. Contemplating Christ on the cross, we gaze on the miracle that created and sustains us.
Dr. Christopher C. Roberts, editor, Love is Our Mission Preparatory Catechism.
Roberts, editor, Love is Our Mission Preparatory Catechism
WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PRAYER God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters In the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love Through Christ our Lord. Amen Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!
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