Sep 27, 2015 - 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Ruth Madden,. Deceased Members of Folk & Tragesser Families. Thurs. Oct. 1. 8:00
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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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Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 27 , 2015 www.saintmarymilton.org
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(St. Mary) Henry Grew, Margaret Gunn (St. Joseph) Patrick Moore (St. Mary) St. Mary & St. Joseph Parishioners (St. Joseph) St. Joseph & St. Mary Parishioners
No Mass 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Robert Schmidt, Jim Bride 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Ruth Madden, Deceased Members of Folk & Tragesser Families 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Delephine Kronau 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Joe Collins 4:00 p.m. (St. Mary) Lena Gaddini, Eileen Wright 5:30 p.m. (St. Joseph) Mark & Jeff Ogle 9:00 a.m. (St. Mary) Jack & Julia Mullen and Richard Mullen 10:30 a.m. Deceased Members of Earl Holterman Family (St. Joseph) Patrick & Frank Moriarty
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
Cindy Baughman Frank Daniels
Lou Pins Sandy Tieglman
Commentator
Dave Lehmann
Mary Kay Mullen
Musician
Angie McNally
Bob Berger
Cantor
Mary Jo Bergs
Krista Dugenske
Servers
Kellen Ryan Grace Crofts Gavin Bartels
Carson Lee Hayden Lee Megan Kreier
Extraordinary Ministers
Teresa Riesterer* Cathy Lehmann Betty Daniels
Mary Kapheim* Rick Murphy Mark Warren
Ushers
Dennis Ryan Steve Riesterer Ross Veitenheimer Mike Baughman Brittany Riesterer Emily Riesterer Ashley Riesterer
Brian Kaiser Bill Bergs Jim O'Leary Zach Bergs Rick Tomten Marian Cousin
*Denotes Check-in person
Sun. Oct. 4: St. Mary Choir will sing at 9:00 a.m. in church. Tues. Sept. 29: K-6 FF classes at 4:00 p.m. Sun. Oct. 4: “Seeds” Ministry in church at Wed. Sept. 30: K-6 FF classes at 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Wed. Sept. 30: Children’s choir will meet Sun. Oct. 4: YM Leader Inservice at 10:00 a.m. in the lower level. from 5:15-5:45 p.m. Sun. Oct. 4: GIFTS Men’s Shelter begins at Thurs. Oct. 1: YM Leader Inservice at CrossPointe Church. 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. in the lower level. Thurs. Oct. 1: St. Mary Choir practice will Sun. Oct. 4: Festival Leadership Team will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark. be held at 6:30 p.m. in church. Sat. Oct. 3: Confessions at 3:00 p.m.
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE WHEN (868-3337) : A member of your family is in the hospital; You would like to have home communion; You have a prayer request; A family member dies or gives birth; Your home address, phone and/ or email changes; You would like a call or visit.
Monday, September 28 Zechariah 8:1-8 Psalm 102:16-18, 19-21, 29, 22-23 Luke 9:46-50 Tuesday, September 29 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Psalm 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5 John 1:47-51 Wednesday, September 30 Nehemiah 2:1-8 Psalm 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Luke 9:57-62
Collection from last Sunday (September 20, 2015) Envelopes 6,550.00 ACH Auto-Debit 255.00 Offertory 385.47 Education 40.00 Loaves & Fishes 0.00 Catholic Herald 0.00 Special Collections 0.00 Collection from last year (September 21, 2014) Envelopes 6,696.00 ACH Auto-Debit 185.00
Thursday, October 1 Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11 Luke 10:1-12 Friday, October 2 Exodus 23:20-23 Psalm 91:1-2, 3-4ab, 4c-6, 10-11 Matthew 18:1-5 Sunday, October 4 Genesis 2:18-24 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16
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This week the Traveling Chalice will be in the home of
Steve & Lori Wagner and Family Please pray for Vocations
“FLY ME TO THE MOON”: On Saturday, November 14 join us as we transform our parish center into an ’Evening with Ol’ Blue Eyes’ Dinner and Dance. Cocktails begin at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m. and dancing at 7:00 p.m. Listen to our very own DJ “Soulman” mix Sinatra and his friends in an evening that promises to be incredible! Cost is $25 per person. Tickets will be sold at the Harvest Festival or the parish office. SINATRA TRIVIA CONTINUES: FROM LAST WEEK: Along with Frank Sinatra, there were 2 other entertainers who made up the original Rat Pack. Can you name them? ANSWER: Dean Martin & Sammy Davis, Jr. THIS WEEK’S TRIVIA: As a teenager, Frank Sinatra was nicknamed Scarface. Where did that name come from? Check the bulletin next week! THE MAGNIFICAT COMPANION: The diocese has made us aware of a special booklet produced by the makers of The Magnificat, called “The Magnificat:
Year of Mercy Companion”. This companion includes poetry, meditations, profiles of saints, catechesis, witnesses to mercy, scriptural reflections, devotions and prayers. It is a softcover publication of 448 pages—4.5x6.75 inches. Anyone interested in receiving a copy of this companion should call the parish office by Thursday, October 8—868-3337 or email
[email protected]. There is no fee. RESPECT LIFE COLLECTION: Next weekend, October 3/4, the Respect Life Collection will be conducted in our parish. Your help in supporting these collections is critical. Please take this week to pray about the support you can provide. A brochure and envelope will be inserted into the bulletin next weekend for your donation.
WOMEN’S DAY OF RENEWAL: October 12 from 8:45 am-2:30 pm at St. Peter’s , Madison. Guest Speaker: Fr. Dom. Reservations due by October 1. Anyone wanting to car pool should call Alice at 295-4732.
Stewardship: A Way of Life Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time “Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward.” Mark 9:41 Does your life reflect the life of Jesus? Remember, we were made in His image. We tend to forget this. When others see you, do they see the face of Jesus? When you look at others, do you see the face of Jesus in them?
Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers: Bob Dibble Jim Jenkins Jeff Kneiert Austin Martin Julie Miller Scot Nelson Val Pakes Gayle Reed Kathy Roberts Brett Urban Ed Windle
WORD OF LIFE: “Although we may feel unsure how best to comfort those who mourn, we must stand with them in
their time of suffering. Miscarriage touches the lives of many people, yet all too often this tragedy remains unaddressed. This lack of response not only often leads to unresolved grief, but also fails to clearly manifest our belief that each person, from conception onward, is precious and unique.” Solace & Strength in the Sorrow of Miscarriage 2014-15 Respect Life Program USCCB
Lily’s Column with Fr. Dave: No man ever prayed without learning something. Ralph Waldo Emerson
SAINT MARY HARVEST FESTIVAL 2015 Saturday, October 17 5K Fun Run
Sunday, October 18 Dinner and Drawings Sponsor Information: LAST WEEK TO GUARANTEE NAME ON RUN TSHIRT!! If you would like to help sponsor the 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]. Deadline to have your information on the t-shirt is September 30. $100 Level: Your business or family name will be on a sponsorship poster at church, you will be listed as a sponsor in weekly bulletin announcements and your information will be printed on the placemats used at the Festival Buffet. $150 Level: You will receive all of the above, plus your business or family name will be on the Harvest Festival 5K Run t-shirt. Website: Explore the Harvest Festival tab on our parish website for registration forms, listing of our sponsors and signing up to help on Festival weekend. Follow this link: www.saintmarymilton.org/HarvestBazaar.html Volunteer Sign-Up for Festival weekend is now available online. Click on link above. Harvest Festival 5K Fun Run: Runners of all ages are invited to join the fun! Awards given to the top male and female runners in each age category, plus the overall 1st place male and female runners will receive a special award. Pets are once again welcome! Country Store: Artists & Crafters: finish up your donation projects. Gardeners: most popular items include pickles, relish, pumpkins, jelly & jam … consider one of these as your donation. Bakers: whole pies and homemade fudge are favorites; think about donating to the Country Store.
Raffle Tickets: Sold each weekend in the Gathering Space until the Harvest Festival. Main Raffle tickets (only $2 each) Special Raffle tickets (only $1 each) for Reserved Parking Space (4:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.), Reserved Pew for Christmas Mass and a new raffle with Fr. Dave: FATHER KNOWS BEST—expect a night of fun and entertainment with Fr. Dave. Also available—additional books of tickets and red “Early Return” bonus ticket available following weekend masses or in the Parish Office during the week. A red “Early Return” bonus ticket will be entered in the early return drawing for each book of tickets that you sell. Only the winning ticket will be kept out; all others remain for the next drawing. Red “Early Return” bonus tickets, for selling whole books of tickets, must be turned in to the office by Wednesday, September 30 to be eligible for the second drawing of $75. CONGRATULATIONS: Michele DeRungs won $100 from the first Early Return drawing last week! Mini Raffles: Any and all items of your choice are most welcome. Sign-up sheets for Theme Baskets and Children’s Raffles are in the gathering space. Children’s Games need: Individually wrapped candy Small packaged prizes Cash donations to offset expenses. Festival Volunteers Needed: We are still in need of additional volunteers, especially for the Fun Run, Thanks to all who have already signed up!
Early Drop Off for Country Store and Mini Raffles begins next Saturday, October 3 NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS ONLY!!!
2015 HARVEST FESTIVAL SPONSORS Albrecht Funeral Homes American Awards & Promotions Andy Weberpal Century 21 Affiliated Angie & Tom McNally Badger Veterinary Hospital, Inc. Baker, Tilly, Virchow, Krause, LLP Bank of Milton Beatrice Steely The Belles Book World Brett & Patrice Stair Cal’s Barber Shop Culver’s of Newville The Diamond Center Dr. Brad Meyers & Gretchen Geist Dr. Julia Foster-Armstrong, DDS Edward Jones Investments: Peter Thomas & Debra Cross, CFP® Eric Richards Construction, Inc. First Community Bank Hammer Chiropractic, LLC The Heartwarming House, LLC In Loving Memory of Charlie Schneider Jim & Sigga Fagan Knights of Columbus #6547 Kyle Frank Trucking, LLC Lanair Products, LLC Madelyn Co, Inc. McCann’s Garage, Inc.
McCarthy Law Office Mercy Health System Mike Sessler, Realtor Milton Mobile Animal Care Dr. Richard Schambow Murphy’s Farm Produce—Lucille & Mike Murphy Northleaf Winery, LLC Oren’s Auto Body & Car Wash Pat & Mike Tracey PersonaLee Designed Piggly Wiggly, Milton Prairie Craftsmen, Inc. R&W Heating & Cooling, Inc. Ron & Jean Theis Schneider Funeral Home Shumway Appliance Southern Wisconsin News, Inc. St. Mary Council of Catholic Women State Farm Insurance Rudy Gaddini Steponkus Tax Service Sugar Creek Mutual Ins Kasey Reed Team Shea-Tate T18: Matt, Tina, John, Colby & Cypress Keller Tom Reed Farms ViTech International, Inc. Woodman’s Markets PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!
ST. JOSEPH EDGERTON PARISH DINNER: Sunday, September 27 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. come to St. Joseph’s Parish dinner & festival! Raffle prizes, gift basket raffle, silent auction, cake walk & more! Prime Rib dinner ($12) or Chicken Cordon Bleu ($10). Kids chicken strip dinner also available. 590 S. Saint Joseph Circle, Edgerton. Call 884-3038 for more information. FALL BIBLE STUDY AT ST. MARY, MILTON: Join us on an amazing journey of adventure about Peter, the rugged fisherman Jesus chose to lead His Church. The Footprints of God: Peter Keeper of the Keys DVD series by Steve Ray is filmed completely on location in Rome and the Holy Land. We will follow Peter from Galilee to Rome to discover answers about the major role of the Papacy in the saga of salvation. This 4-week series will be held in the Ark Library beginning Sunday, October 25 and offered two times per week: Following 9:00 a.m. mass or Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to register for the study, call Vicki at 608-868-3337 or email
[email protected]. There is no fee!
INSIGHT INTO DEMENTIA: To Experience a Better Understanding: Join us at St. Mary, Milton for an interactive presentation that will include an overview of dementia, mind exercises and tips on how to live a brain-healthy lifestyle. Everyone who attends will have an opportunity to experience the Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) on-site. The VDT uses educational resources and sensory stimulation to provide a way to experience the challenges faced by those living with dementia. The program is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about memory loss. Registration is limited. Call the parish office at 868-3337 to register. Saturday, October 24 from 1:00—3:30 p.m. in our parish center.
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 www.northleafwinery.com
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Jesus talks about scandal and the temptations to sin in this weekend’s gospel reading, and he is pretty explicit about the consequences. If we understand sin as being an offense against God, then by leading others to commit sin by something we say or do or fail to do we are causing scandal. The original meaning of scandal is a trap or a stumbling block which causes one to trip and fall. An honest question we must ask ourselves is, “Am I teaching another to sin through my bad example?” What does Jesus think of someone who does this? “It would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.” It seems that Jesus takes scandal seriously and so should we. Jesus goes on to explain in equally vivid figurative language that not only should we refrain from sinning and encouraging others to do so, we should avoid near occasions of sin. Fr. John Hardon, SJ, explains an occasion of sin as “any person, place, or thing that of its nature or because of human frailty can lead one to do wrong, thereby committing sin.” It is a “near” occasion if the danger is certain and probable.
For example, don’t keep alcohol in your house if you can’t control drinking. If watching TV draws you into sin, leave it off. If you struggle with sexual sin, don’t surf the internet when you are bored. But it’s more than that. Whatever might be causing you to sin, Jesus says, “cut it off.” He didn’t say wean yourself off the bad habit, but to completely cut it off. If that means cancelling cable or getting rid of the computer, those are the drastic measures necessary in this life to ensure we don’t lose heaven and plunge ourselves into the unquenchable fire of hell in the afterlife. Just as a doctor might remove a limb or some part of the body in order to preserve the life of the whole body, so we must be ready to part with anything that causes us to sin and which leads to spiritual death. In one version of an Act of Contrition that is said during Confession, we promise to avoid the near occasions of sin. It is a prayer we can pray outside of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, too, to help us perform the moral surgery essential for the eternal good of our soul.
— Paul Schultz
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 parish 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 10: Choosing Life We began this catechesis by explaining that God made us for a reason. The God we meet in Jesus Christ loves us, and calls us to love as he does. Marriage is the sacrament that brings human fertility into this mission of love. If we understand that love is our mission in our marriages,
families, and parishes, then we have learned a basic truth that will shape many other areas of life. For example, if fidelity to the covenant requires restraint and perseverance, if our bodies and the material world can be vessels of divine grace, then we can approach questions of sexuality, ecology, technology, and medicine with renewed commitment and insight. We now realize why a catechesis on the family has actually been a catechesis for all of life. If we have learned to think of our families as domestic churches, if we have learned why moral individualism is not the right context for receiving Catholic teaching, then we have adopted a view that will reorient our whole identity. This mission is not reserved for the few or for the extraordinary. Nor does it mean that families somehow have to stop being themselves or seek after some impossible perfection in order to witness to the Gospel. It may mean that we are sometimes minorities in a secular culture that sees life differently. But the Church has wide experience of many different cultural contexts, offering wisdom and advice about spiritual practices to sustain us. Please see the catechism for more details. Love is our origin and destiny, which is why only the way of love can truly satisfy, and that is why Love is Our Mission. - Dr. Christopher C. Roberts, editor, Love is Our Mission Preparatory Catechism
ST. JOHN VIANNEY FALL FESTIVAL: Sunday, September 27 from 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Turkey dinner from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Adults: $9; children 310: $6; Under 3: FREE. Raffles, games, crafts, coffee bar, photo booth. SWISS STEAK DENNER: St. Joseph Church, 1905 W Beltline Hwy, Madison. Treat yourself and your family to a delicious Swiss Steak Dinner on Sunday September 27. Dinner served from 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and includes Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, bread, coffee or milk and dessert. Tickets are $11 for adults and $5 for children 4-12. Children under 3 yrs eat FREE. Take outs available. Call 608-239-9749. ST. OLAF FALL FESTIVAL: October 34, 615 Jefferson St, Deforest. 5K Run, chicken and ham buffet dinner, raffles. Visit www.stolafdeforest.org for registration forms and more details. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHICKEN BBQ: The Annual Chicken BBQ &
Bake Sale, sponsored by First Congregational Church, 741 E High St, Milton, will be held on Saturday, October 10 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Dine in and take out options available. 1/4 chicken with fixins meals are $7; 1/2 chicken with fixins meals are $10. Or take out a bucket of chicken for $15 or a bucket of chicken with fixins for $20. Fixins include potatoes, bakes beans, cole slaw, roll, butter and dessert. TAILGATE WITH GODEANS at Rotary Gardens: Saturday, October 10 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Great music and dancing, tailgate food and two drink tickets for $35/pp. Wonderful sports themed raffle items and cash raffles throughout the evening. Tickets available at St. Mary Hospital Janesville Gift Shop or call Dianne at 373-8015. ST. OLAF HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Saturday, October 17 from 8:30 a.m.— 2:30 p.m. Over 40 crafters, “books Are Fun”, bake sale, lunch is available, FREE admission.
GIFTS SHELTER: God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter (GIFTS) is a men's homeless shelter that rotates from church to church, one week at a time. During that time, they assist in referring to community resources, connecting the men with appropriate services, and mentoring through an A-Team. Cross Pointe Church in Milton is the Host Site. St. Mary's is a Partner Church to Cross Pointe. St. Mary's will provide meals and volunteers from Sunday night, October 4 to Wednesday breakfast, October 7 at Cross Pointe. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is provided, prepared and served by our volunteers at 6:45 p.m. In the morning, the men are waken by 6:00 a.m., given breakfast and they are out the door by either 7:30 a.m.
Sign-up sheets for volunteers and food donations are available at each of our church entrances or on the parish website: http:// www.signupgenius.com/ go/20f044ea4a82ba0f85-gifts1. If you have any questions, please contact
Jessica Locher (GIFTS Church Coordinator) at 608-289-4347 or
[email protected]. 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! RESPITE CENTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: A new respite care center is opening in Janesville and they are looking for 12-15 volunteers to assist people between the ages of infant and 21 with certain disabilities. Call Shelia at 608-201-0697 or David at 608-289-3618 for more information HOME HEALTH UNITED: Many volunteers are needed in patient support and administrative support. Please call 800-924-2273.
Time With God: “miserando atque eligendo” is translated “lowly, but chosen.” This is Pope Francis’ coat of arms.
Explore Being Catholic: The Bible is filled with stories about God’s life. Sacred Scripture is the holy writings found in the Bible. The Old Testament includes 46 books about the time before Jesus was born. The New Testament includes 27 books. The four Gospels about Jesus were written by the Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Clap the evangelists names!!
Faith-Filled People: Abraham, Sarah and Isaac are a special family in the Old Testament. Peter was the first pope and this week we took a closer look at Pope Francis at church and home!!
Sharing God’s Story: God’s love is not just for the “in-crowd”...it’s for all of us! Pope Francis is a great example!!
Create a special place for the Bible at home. Practice the virtue of truthfulness in your family this week.
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, such as Kids Against Hunger events, GIFTS Men’s Shelter, and more. This Ministry is implementing the GPS Inventory (an assessment to match individuals’ Godgiven gifts and passions to a volunteer/ outreach area).
Meetings ICOM meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark Meeting Room. The chair and prayer positions are rotated each month. Current Members: Marci Brandt, 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!
