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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. (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 No Mass 3:00 p.m. (St. Mary) Leo & Ann Manogue, Brian Hergert, Heather Hergert—AT MILTON SENIOR 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Ralph Hunsader 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Dick Williamson 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Irene Ebner 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
(St. Mary) Mary Jane Schaefer, John Condon (St. Joseph) Harry Langer (St. Mary) For All Our Parishioners (St. Joseph) Marianne McGuire
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
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Reader One Reader Two
Rick Elbert
Ed Grote Lynn Gardinier
Commentator
Pat Mosher
Marian Cousin
Musician
Sabrina Elsen
Sabrina Elsen
Cantor
Kayla Dugenske
Sharon Swanson
Servers
Cassidy Moe Samantha Moe Emma Mueller
Jaime Scherdin Justin Scherdin Ryan Scherdin Ashley Wagner
Extraordinary Ministers
Mary Elbert* Mari Anne Warren Sue Gavigan
Pat Starr* Tom Scherdin Mary Ann Arnold
Ushers
Dennis Douglas Barbara Anderson Kelly Reed Molly Harris
Milt Wendler Tom Reed Tom Westrick Steve Wagner Nolan Shea Bill O’Leary Dennis Campion
*Denotes Check-in person
Tue. Aug. 11: KCs will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the center. Sat./Sun. Aug. 8/9: Camillus Ministry Sat./Sun. Aug. 15/16: Special Blessing for Blood Pressure screening in the center after Singles at mass. all masses. Sat./Sun. Aug. 8/9: Ark Library will be open after all masses. Mon. Aug. 10: Interfaith Outreach Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark. Tues. Aug. 11: Pastoral Care Commission will meet at 10:15 a.m. in the Ark. Tues. Aug. 11: Liturgy Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark.
Collections from last Sunday, August 2, and Sunday, August 9 will be listed in next weekends bulletin. The bulletin editor was out of town this past week. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Monday, August 10 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 John 12:24-26 Tuesday, August 11 Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Psalm: Deuteronomy 32:3-4ab, 7-9, 9-12 Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday, August 12 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Psalm 66:1-3a, 5-8, 16-17 Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Thursday, August 13 Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 Psalm 114:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Matthew 18:21-9:1 Friday, August 14 Joshua 24:1-13 Psalm 138:1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24 Matthew 19:3-12 Sunday, August 16 Proverbs 9:1-6 Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58
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This week the Traveling Chalice will be in the home of
Ed & Pat Windle Please pray for Vocations
ARK LIBRARY: The Ark Library is open this 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 held this weekend in the parish center after all Masses. 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!
FUNERAL LUNCH SERVING CONTAINERS: Thank you for all those who have contributed food to the funeral lunches. We have several serving dishes that are waiting to be taken home! Check your cabinets and if you are missing a serving dish, stop by the parish kitchen.
Special THANK YOU to parishioners Gail & John Nordlof for the donation of altar wine. Northleaf Winery, LLC 232 South Janesville Street Milton Wisconsin 53563 608-580-0575 fax 608-580-0576 www.northleafwinery.com
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Stewardship: A Way of Life Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time “Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you!” 1 Kings 19:7 Jesus knew that the stewardship journey would be difficult, so He gave us the nourishment of the Eucharist. When we take time to join our sacrifices with the sacrifice of the Mass, we find the strength to give and joy in our giving.
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’s scary, and it knocks the breath out of you. It takes a long time to come to terms with a disease, especially a terminal illness. And then
you start thinking, ‘Okay, this is the new me, this is the new normal, and I can still appreciate every moment.’” Maggie Karner in “Maggie’s Story” Wife & mother of 3 Living with terminal illness SPOUSE/PARTNER LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 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.
Chapter 3: The Meaning of Human Sexuality
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.
“Love is Our Mission” because God created us for a reason: to love us, and for us to love one another (Chapter 1). God’s covenant with Israel and the Church reveals what God’s love is like: tender and passionate, but also steadfast and sacrificial (Chapter 2). In Chapter 3, we learn that the bodily, earthly world has spiritual significance. Tangible things sacramentals, acts of charity, sacred art and culture, our liturgical feasts and fasts have the capacity to reveal the glory of God. Marriage, as one of the sacraments, reveals this to us in a special way. The bodies of the spouses, in the complementarity of their masculinity and femininity, have the unique role of revealing God’s nature as a communion of life-giving love. How can a man and a woman imitate God’s love together? How can they live in a way that is intimate and committed, joyful and merciful, forgiving and fertile? Through their participation in the life of the Church, this kind of love becomes possible. God’s love is not an audition, or a temporary experiment, or a self-seeking negotiation. In the same way, marriage is never a private, inward romance, but always discovers its true nature in relation to God and his wider purposes. A sacramental marriage is called to be a little parable of God’s love, always ordered to joy and service. All Catholic sexual ethics flow from these ideas. – Dr. Christopher C. Roberts and Meghan Cokeley
where it ranks in terms of teaching authority. This week we’ll see how official documents were used to define the dogma of the Assumption of our Blessed Mother. Munificentissimus Deus (translated from Latin into English as “Most Bountiful God”) was an apostolic constitution – a solemn, formal written communication of the highest significance – issued on November 1, 1950 by Pope Pius XII in which he proclaimed that Mary “on the completion of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heaven.” Just to clarify: doctrines of the Church are those teachings which must be believed by the faithful and dogmas are a subset of those doctrines solemnly proposed by the Church as formally revealed in Scripture (the Bible) or Sacred Tradition (the “handing down” of the faith through the apostles and their successors – the popes).
Peter Paul Rubens "Assumption of the Virgin Mary" Oil on panel, 1626 Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp, Belgium
Does this mean as Catholics we have to believe in the Assumption? The very next paragraph after the proclamation in Munificentissimus Deus answers that question: “Hence if anyone, which God forbid, should dare willfully to deny or to call into doubt that which we have defined, let him know that he has fallen away completely from the divine and Catholic Faith.” (#45)
On August 15th the Church marks the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although it isn’t a holy day of obligation this year because it falls on a Saturday, let’s not overlook its importance to our faith.
The Assumption is a valuable reminder that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19) and – if treated with the sacredness they deserve – will ultimately join our Blessed Mother Mary in heavenly glory.
Last week we talked about the new encyclical by Pope Francis, Laudato Si’, and
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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
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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.
GIFTS SHELTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: St. Mary, Milton has partnered with CrossPointe Church to host the GIFTS Men’s Shelter . St. Mary is responsible for dinner, check-in, overnight and breakfast from Sunday, August 16 to Wednesday morning, August 19. Volunteers can sign-up in the gathering space, or from our parish website: www.saintmarymilton.org/ Outreach.html (This volunteer opportunity is brought to you by our Interfaith Community Outreach Ministry.) 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
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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 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, jams, pickles, etc). Crafters, please keep working on your favorite item to donate!
Introducing a new section to our weekly bulletin describing the ongoing Councils and Commissions at St. Mary Parish, Milton. Each week we will highlight a Council or Commission to give you a better understanding of each—what they do, when they meet, current members, etc. This weeks focus … Interfaith Community Outreach Ministry
Interfaith Community Outreach Ministry The primary work of the Interfaith Community Outreach Ministry (ICOM) is to connect parishioners with volunteer/ outreach opportunities within the parish, our community, and beyond. This Ministry is currently working on the Spiritual Gifts Inventory, which is an assessment to match individuals’ Godgiven gifts and passions to a volunteer/ outreach area. By using this assessment, it has been found that the volunteer will thrive. The Justice & Peace Commission recently combined with ICOM.
Meetings ICOM meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark Meeting Room. The chair, recorder,
and prayer positions are rotated each month. Current Members: Marci Brandt, Sue Gavigan, Linda Groeschl, Jessica Schafer-Locher, Mike Sessler, Gail Slepekis, Rick Tomten, Mike Tracey, Steve Vicenzi, Mari Anne Warren, Mark Warren
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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