. 868-3338. After Hours Emergencies, please call: ... Blood Pressure Screening
837 Parkview Drive Milton, Wisconsin Parish Web Site Parish E-mail Address
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) Kathryn Marchant 5:30 p.m. (St. Joseph) Living & Deceased Members of the Ray & Agnes Laufenberg Families 9:00 a.m. (St. Mary) Butch Hunter 10:30 a.m. (St. Joseph) Harry Langer No Mass 3:00 p.m. (St. Mary) Ruth Madden-At Milton Senior Living 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Ralph Hunsader 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Charlotte Lame No Mass 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
(St. Mary) Anna Jane Yoss (St. Joseph) St. Joseph & St. Mary Parishes (St. Mary) St. Joseph & St. Mary Parishes (St. Joseph) Peter Manghera
Liturgical Ministers: Please 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
Karen Cain Frank Bua
Pat Starr Steve Vicenzi
Commentator
Rick Elbert
Lou Pins
Musician
Bob Berger
Sabrina Elsen
Cantor
Mike Ryder
Students
Servers
Ian Lilla Thomas Lilla
Kileigh Gorski Ella Gorski Laura Owens
Extraordinary Ministers
Ron Yoss Julie Armstrong Dodie Weberpal*
Mary Kay Mullen* Donna Platts Gail Slepekis
Ushers
Joel Turner David Hillman Kelly Reed Allan Schmit Paula Schmit
Tom Lieder Michael Goedert Mike Roberts Sandra Sokn Tom Krausse Mike Roberts
*Denotes Check-in person
Thurs. Sept. 10: St. Mary Choir Practice at 6:30 p.m. in church. Mon. Sept. 7: Parish offices closed. Sat. Sept. 12: RCIA informational meeting Tues. Sept. 8: Pastoral Care Commission at 10:00 a.m. in the Ark. will meet at 10:15 a.m. in the Ark.. Sat. Sept. 12: St. Mary Choir will sing at Tues. Sept. 8: Liturgy Commission will 4:00 p.m. in church. meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark. Sat./Sun. Sept. 12/13: Ark Library will be Tue. Sept. 8: KCs will meet at 7:00 p.m. in open after mass. the center. Sat./Sun. Sept. 12/13: Camillus Ministry Wed. Sept. 9: Finance Council will meet Blood Pressure Screening in the center after at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark. mass. Thurs. Sept. 10: Music Selection Sun. Sept. 13: Seeds Ministry during 9:00 Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Ark. a.m. mass in the center.
Sun. Sept. 13: Family Ministry will meet from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Sun. Sept. 13: High School youth will meet at 10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. Sun. Sept. 13: Middle School youth will meet at 6:00 p.m.
August 30, 2015: Lauren Connie DondaySelenske daughter of David and Silvia.
Collection from last Sunday (August 30, 2015) Envelopes 5,990.42 ACH Auto-Debit 255.00 Offertory 529.25 Education 65.00 Loaves & Fishes 0.00 Catholic Herald 0.00 Special Collections 000 Collection from last year (August 31, 2014) Envelopes 6,204.69 ACH Auto-Debit 185.00
Theresa Slein
Monday, September 7 Colossians 1:24-2:3 Psalm 62:6-7, 9 Luke 6:1-6 Tuesday, September 8 Micah 5:1-5 Psalm 13:6ab, 6cd Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 Wednesday, September 9 Colossians 3:1-11 Psalm 145:2-3, 10-11, 12-13ab Luke 6:20-26
Thursday, September 10 Colossians 3:12-17 Psalm 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 Luke 6:27-38 Friday, September 11 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14 Psalm 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11 Luke 6:39-42 Sunday, September 13 Isaiah 50:5-9a Psalm 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35
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This week the Traveling Chalice will be in the home of
Mari Anne Warren 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 held next weekend in the parish center after all Masses. ATTENTION LADIES: You are invited to a silent, preached weekend retreat for WOMEN. Redemptorist Retreat Center in Oconomowoc. This retreat season’s theme: Mary and Gospel of Joy. Come and enjoy some welldeserved rest and quiet during a “spiritual vacation!” Offering: $200 which covers room, board and materials. Please contact Cathy Crofts for more details on the beauty of the retreat, information on carpooling
and/or registration at
[email protected], or call 758-2492. www.redemptoristretreat.org 262-567 -6900 MILTON FOOD PANTRY: The floors at the Milton Food Pantry will be sanded and refinished from September 10-22. Volunteers are needed to help move items on Wednesday, September 9 at 4:00 p.m. Won’t you help? The Food Pantry will be closed September 10-22.
Stewardship: A Way of Life Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time “Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?” James 2:5 What is more important—being rich in faith or rich in possessions? Society teaches us that possessions are most important. God teaches a different lesson. When we are rich in faith we know that material things really do not matter and we are more willing to share what we have.
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: “Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will
uphold you with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
At the dawn of creation, God made man the steward of his handiwork and charged him to cultivate and protect it. Human labor is part of that creation and continues God’s creative work. This truth leads us to consider work as both a gift and a duty. Indeed, labor is not a mere commodity but has its own inherent dignity and worth. Pope Francis 5-28-14
SAINT MARY HARVEST FESTIVAL 2015 Saturday, October 17 5K Fun Run Sunday, October 18 Dinner and Drawings
Raffle Tickets: Thanks to all who helped out by picking up their raffle ticket envelopes. Please contact the Parish Office if you did not receive yours. Additional tickets can be picked up after masses or at the Parish Office. 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 Mini Raffles: Any and all items are welcome! Sign-up sheets for Theme Baskets and Children’s Raffle items are located in the Gathering Space. Country Store: Keep canning those garden items and keep working on those craft projects … the Harvest Festival will be here before you know it! Children’s Games: Children’s Games are asking for donated prizes or money to purchase prizes. Prizes or cash donations can be handed in at the table outside of the sacristy after mass or brought to the Parish Office. 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! Volunteer Sign-Up now available online!! Volunteer Sign-Up Forms were included with the raffle tickets this year. Please fill out the form and return to the parish office, or visit the parish website and sign-up online. www.saintmarymilton.org/HarvestBazaar.htm On September 12/13 forms will be available at mass. Red “Early Return” Bonus Tickets: When you sell a whole book of raffle tickets, you are eligible to enter the drawing! The first drawing for $100 will take place on Wednesday, September 23, so turn in your raffle money now! Winner will be announced in the bulletin.
2015 HARVEST FESTIVAL SPONSORS Albrecht Funeral Homes Andy Weberpal Century 21 Affiliated Badger Veterinary Hospital, Inc. Baker, Tilly, Virchow, Krause, LLP Bank of Milton Beatrice Steely 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.
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 PersonaLee Designed Piggly Wiggly, Milton Prairie Craftsmen, Inc. R&W Heating & Cooling, Inc. Ron & Jean Theis Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory Southern Wisconsin News, Inc. Steponkus Tax Service Sugar Creek Mutual Ins Kasey Reed Team Shea-Tate T18: Matt, Tina, John, Colby & Cypress Keller Tom Reed Farms Woodman’s Markets ViTech International, Inc. Woodman’s Markets (Your Name Here)
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BECOME CATHOLIC? Have you ever wondered why Catholics use incense or Holy Water? Do you know how many sacraments we celebrate in the church? Why does the priest wear certain colors at mass? If you would like to learn the answers to these questions and many more, you are invited to join the RCIA team and other inquiring minds who are interested in becoming Catholic to a general session scheduled for Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Ark at St. Mary, Milton. RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. It is a series of classes that assist those who are interested in becoming Catholic or those who need the sacrament of Confirmation. To register for this class, please call the parish office at 8683337. ST. MARY SINGERS: We will begin with rehearsals on Thursday, September 10 and October 1 at 6:30 p.m. in church. All are welcome. We will sing at 4:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday September 12 and 26 and 9:00 a.m. Mass on September 20. Call Bob Berger at 756-4210 for further information. TRAIL LIFE USA: Join Trail Life Troop WI-1885 for an OPEN HOUSE on
Saturday, September 12 from noon4:00 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 514 Sutherland Ave, Janesville. Trail Life is a Christian adventure, character and leadership program for young men in grades K-12. Questions? Call 608-7578300. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE KICK-OFF EVENT: Join Vigil for Life Madison as we kickoff our fall 40 Days for Life campaign with a special presentation from Vicki Thorn. Vicki is the foundress of Project Rachel and the Executive Director of the National Office of Post-Abortion Reconciliation and Healing located in Milwaukee, WI. This kick-off event will take place on Sunday, September 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bishop O’Connor Center in Madison. TASTE OF ST. MARY AND FARMER’S MARKET: Nativity of Mary Parish in Janesville will hold a Taste of St. Mary’s and Farmer’s Market on September 20 from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the church parking lot. The highlight of this year’s activities will be the delicious dishes prepared by members of church. Farmer’s Market features garden produce, plants, canned goods and more from local gardens and farmers. There will be entertainment throughout the event. The day concludes with the annual raffle drawing with a grand prize of $3000. For more information, call Nativity rectory at 608-752-7861.
ADULT CATHOLIC SPIRIT CLUB: It’s time again to greet old and new friends at the Adult Catholic Spirit Club meeting at no9on on Wednesday, September 9 at St. John Vianney Marian Hall. A potluck dinner will be served and you are asked to bring a dish to share, along with your own table service. Following lunch, Patrick Lynch will rpesent a program on “Brother Dutton”. Learn more about what led this man to his final vocation … serving lepers at the leper colony in Molokai, Hawaii. The story is fascinating. We will again offer blood pressure screenings by a registered nurse from 11;30 a.m. to noon. Please consider bringing a friend to enjoy a couple of hours of good food and great entertainment. For more information, call Ginny at 752-4442. See you on the 9th!
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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Calling Forth Parish Leader
If your name is on either of these two lists a please call 868-3337 by Wednesday, September 16, 20
NOTE: A name you submitted may not be included a) not a member of the parish; b) alread
For Pastoral Council Joyce Albright Shirley Anderson Mary Ann Arnold Cindy Baughman Amanda Benway Bill Bergs Ed Bier Gene Bier Joe Black Marci Brandt Judy Bua Bill Burdick Elaine Calhoon Dennis Campion Janet Cassidy Brian Cowan Sharon Cowan Val Crofts Bob Cullen Marci Cullen Dick Denham Mary Denham Robert Dibble
Rob Dugenske Rick Elbert Jennifer Fanning Jack Forystek Sue Gavigan Sherri Goll Linda Groeschl Joe Haas Harold Hanauska Mary Jane Hendricks Delores Hergert Bobbie Hines Janie Humphrey Brian Kaiser Marion Kaiser Ron Kaiser Mary Kapheim Pat Kaufman Tina Keller Tom Krausse Mary Laird Anita Langer Mark Langer
Mark Lanser Terri Lieder Tom Lieder Teresa Ludeking Jean McCartney Rod Montanye Dave Mueller Bill Mullen Bob Mullen Mary Kay Mullen Bonnie Murphy Lucille Murphy Rick Murphy Mary Ellen O’Leary Steve Otradovec Alice Paul Diane Philipps Jon Platts Steve Quade Tom Reed Adeline Riesterer Don Riesterer Kathy Riesterer
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For Parish Trustee Joyce Albright Gene Bier Barry Brandt Frank Bua Dennis Campion Brian Cowan Brian Cross Bob Cullen Bob Dibble Helen Dickerson Tom Dixon Rob Dugenske Rick Elbert Sue Gavigan Linda Groeschl Harold Hanauska Delores Hergert Larry Holterman Brian Kaiser Ron Kaiser Jerome LaBrie Pat Lanser Dave Lehmann
Tom Lieder Jean McCartney Lisa McCue Larry Meyers Mary Kay Mullen Rick Murphy Russ O’Leary Lou Pins Jon Platts Steve Riesterer Jim Risch Dennis Ryan Mike Ryder Ann Schuh Mike Sessler Mike Sheehy Steve Sheppard Gail Slepekis Ed Snow Pat Starr John Stock Peter Thomas Mike Tracey
Joel Turner Steve Vicenzi Andy Weberpal Holly Yeko
SUCCESS STORY FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GIFTS MEN’S SHELTER: Matthew was no stranger to the GIFTS Men’s Shelter. He had been with us on and off over the years. Last fall when he came, something was different. He was tired of doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. That is the definition of insanity, right? Matthew was ready to surrender and give God control and what transpired has been beautiful to watch. Matthew had to change just about everything in his world. His struggle is addiction. He entered an intensive outpatient treatment program (again) but this time was different. Matthew listened to everything they said. He would come back to the Resource Center and share what the lesson was from the morning and what he learned from it. He would even bring us extra handouts for the other guys. After he completed the program it was time to look for work as he maintained his community-based recovery. He sent out TONS of applications but was having no luck. His persistence paid off because he was able to get a full-time job that offered a living wage AND benefits! Glory be to God!
Now that he had a full-time job, the next step was to think about moving out of the shelter. Matthew knew it was time to go, but also knew he still needed some accountability in his life. He applied for transitional living and was accepted. Matthew moved out last month. It was a day full of emotions! Scared, happy, nervous but most of all the feeling of being BLESSED! Matthew still needs our prayers. While you are on your knees, please thank God for the work he has done with the GIFTS Men’s Shelter and the men He has sent to us. Stephanie
GIFTS MEN’S SHELTER: It’s time to sign up to help St. Mary with the GIFTS Men’s Shelter at CrossPointe Church, Milton on October 4-7. http:// www.saintmarymilton.org/ Outreach.html Many volunteer opportunities are available, from donating food to volunteering overnight. Questions? Call Jessica Locher at 608-289-4347 or email:
[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! WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S: The Alzheimer’s Association needs volunteers for this annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s of Rock County. Volunteers help with registration, handing out t-shirts, mission activities and more. The walk runs from 7:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 12 at Palmer Park in Janesville. Call 608-365-1278 for more information.
AGRACE TO OFFER ORIENTATION FOR VOLUNTEERS: In September, Agrace will offer volunteer orientation for those interested in making a difference in the lives of others. Orientation will be held Tuesday, September 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Agrace Center, 2901 N. Wright Road, Janesville. Prior to attending orientation, prospective volunteers will complete an application and an interview process with Agrace’s Volunteer staff to identify your skills and interests. Call 608-314-2922 to begin the pre-orientation process. LIBRARY SEEKS HELPERS: Hedberg Library in Janesville is looking for volunteers. Responsibilities include data entry and mailings. For more information, call 758-6588. 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.
DASH FOR DISABILITIES: St. Coletta, (N4637 Country Rd, Y, Jefferson) will hold a Dash for Disabilities 5K Run—1M Walk on Saturday, September 12. Check-in from 8:00 -9:30 a.m. 5K Run starts at 10:00 a.m., 1M Walk starts at 10:15 a.m. Fee is only $10, kids 12 and under FREE! Paid registration includes t-shirt, goodie bag, one raffle prize ticket and post race snacks. Register now at www.stcdash.com. ST. AUGUSTINE FALL FESTIVAL: Sunday, September 13 from 11:00 a.m. To 2:30 p.m. is the date and time for St. Augustine’s Fall Festival and Beef and Ham Dinner. Homemade candy and bake sale, treasure chest, cake walk, children’s games, 505/raffle and quilt/ afghan raffle round out the day. Located at 280 Haberdale Dr in Footville. See you then!
FALL FEST: Sunday, September 13 from 11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. St. Joseph, Fort Atkinson will hold their Fall Fest. Great food (FortFamous chicken and sweet corn), bingo, raffles, car-truck-and bike show, children’s games, bag toss tournament, human foozball tournament, euchre tournament and watch the Bear/ Packer game on the gym’s BIG SCREEN. ST. ANN FALL FESTIVAL: St. Ann, Stoughton and Fr. Randy Budnar invite you for their Fall Festival on September 19 and 20. Includes a 5K Run/Walk Saturday morning, Youth-A-Palooza for kids grades 6-12 Saturday afternoon, Festival Kick-off Saturday evening with food and live music and a lot more exciting activities starting at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning. 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton. Get complete schedule and registration forms at: stannparish.weconnect.com/FallFestival
CREATED FOR JOY 2226 Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child's earliest years. This already happens when family members help one another to grow in faith by the witness of a Christian life in keeping with the Gospel. Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith. Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and to discover their vocation as children of God. The parish is the Eucharistic community and the heart of the liturgical life of Christian families; it is a privileged place for the catechesis of children and parents. (Catechism of the Catholic Church) Mass Times Saturdays 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
St. Mary, Milton St. Joseph, Edgerton
Sundays 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
St. Mary, Milton St. Joseph, Edgerton
Reconciliation is held at St. Mary on the first Saturday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
September 13 Family Ministry 9:00 a.m. Mass—11:30 a.m. Parish Center High School Youth Ministry 9:00 a.m. Mass—11:30 a.m. Church Hall (downstairs) or 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Church Hall (downstairs)
Middle School Youth Ministry 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Parish Center Tuesday, September 15 Elementary Faith Formation 4:00 p.m. —5:15 p.m. Parish Center Wednesday, September 16 Elementary Faith Formation 4:00 p.m. —5:15 p.m. Parish Center Sunday, September 20 Seeds (2-5 years) 9:00 a.m. Mass
Fr. Dave will call children forward
Jesus sought to preach his message to the Gentiles (people who were not Jews). “To the other towns also I must proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God, because for this purpose I have been sent.” (Luke 4:43) Jesus left the crowds and journeyed to this non-Jewish territory, north to the prosperous port city of Tyre on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. There he encountered a Gentile woman born in the Roman province of Phoenicia and drove an evil spirit out of her daughter. Jesus traveled north to the coastal city of Sidon, a popular place of healing in Roman times.
“...he returned from the region of Tyre, and went by way of Sidon towards the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis.” (Mark 7:31) We have heard plenty of proper names in the gospel readings throughout the week, including the healing of the man with an unclean spirit in the city of Capernaum to Jesus calling the first disciples beside the lake of Gennesaret, the ancient name for the sea of Galilee (as well as a tract of land on the western shore). Therefore, it is helpful to be acquainted with the geography of the area to help us visualize the journey of Christ throughout the New Testament. Before we pick up the story of Jesus curing a deaf man in this weekend’s gospel reading, let’s see where he has been traveling. At the end of chapter six in Mark’s gospel, Jesus walked on water to his disciples in the boat struggling against inclement weather on the Sea of Galilee just out from Bethsaida. Afterward, they crossed over to Gennesaret where Jesus healed the sick. As chapter seven begins, Jesus scolds the Pharisees and the scribes for their false traditions and ceremonies. Since the start of his ministry,
Navigating through the district of Decapolis is where Jesus is located when a deaf man with a speech impediment is brought to him. Decapolis is Greek for “ten cities” and this region contained autonomous cities east of the Sea of Galilee that were inhabited mostly by Gentiles. Some of these cities indicated on the map above include Gergesa, Hippus, Dion, Raphana, and Gadara. This is just a small sample of the area Jesus covered during his healing ministry. His most important journey was yet to come: his arrival at Jerusalem to complete the work of redemption that God his Father sent him to do. (For perspective, it is a distance of 64 miles to the Holy City due south from Nazareth, a five day journey on foot,) Bonus: Looking ahead, you will now be able to picture where Caesarea Philippi is when it is mentioned in next week’s gospel!
— 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 7: Light in a Dark World Pope Francis observed that the Church is popular with the world when Catholics work for social justice. But, the Pope continued, with respect to “the cultural crisis” facing the family, “we find it difficult to make people see that when we raise other questions less palatable to
public opinion, we are doing so out of fidelity to precisely the same convictions about human dignity and the common good.” This chapter carefully examines subjects such as pornography, contraception, and so-called same-sex marriage. These are topics where Catholic teaching tends to be at odds with current worldly opinion. Reading this chapter in its entirety is an opportunity to consider the reasons for the Church’s teaching. Each one of these issues deserves more space than this summary paragraph can offer. But as we said at the start of this catechesis, all Church teaching about marriage, the family, and sexuality flows from Jesus. Catholic moral theology builds upon basic Christian convictions about God’s creation and covenant, humanity’s fall, and Christ’s incarnation, life, crucifixion, and resurrection. These teachings involve costs and suffering for all who would be Jesus’ disciples, but they also open up new opportunities for beauty and human flourishing. This chapter is your chance to explore how it all fits together, even when it might mean taking unpopular stances in our culture. This chapter explains how every time the Church says “no” to something which secular society accepts, it is for the sake of enabling a deeper “yes” to God and his plan for our lives. - Dr. Christopher C. Roberts, editor, Love is Our Mission Preparatory Catechism
GUTTER BUSTERS: The Rock County Sheriff’s Office will be offering Gutter Busters, starting in October, 2015. Gutter Busters is a community based program offered by the Cops and Kids foundation to help steer youth away from crime. The primary goal of the Gutter Busters bowling program is to teach kids how to bowl. Kids will learn proper bowling etiquette, technique, and scoring. The goal of the program is to teach kids sportsmanship, integrity, and respect for others. Kids will get to interact with local cops and form a positive and everlasting relationship.
confirmation email and registration information.
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Kids participating in the event will receive an event t-shirt at the time of registration. Two games of bowling, shoe rental, and a meal will be provided to kids and volunteers participating in the event. Additional information about the event, future events, and/or sponsorships can be found online at http:// www.co.rock.wi.us/sheriff-gutterbusters. Please direct additional questions to Deputy Krahn at 608-7577932.
Rivers Edge Bowling Alley Date: October 3 Time: Noon Location: Rivers Edge Bowl, 215 S River St Janesville Each event will have a total of 25 available spots for kids 6 years of age and up. These spots will be filled on a first come basis. Any parent/ guardian wishing to sign there kid(s) up for the event can do so online at: http:// www.co.rock.wi.us/sheriff-gutterbusters After completing the online registration, you will receive a
Lily’s Column with Fr. Dave: Have you heard God’s voice? At the same time you are searching for God, He is speaking to you. Billy Graham
Finance Council
The Finance Council oversees all matters pertaining to the finances of the parish community, including: The development of the annual operating budget; Reviewing on a monthly basis the balance sheet and profit/loss statement; Tracking all parish investments, including the Parish Endowment Fund; Reviewing and approving all major expenditures, when not included in the operating budget; Serving as the finance Committee for the Harvest Festival and the Taste of Milton July 4 Celebration Food Booth; Serving as the parish Personnel Committee.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday evening of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are chaired by the Pastor and minutes recorded by the Business Administrator. Current Members: Barry Brandt, Bill Bergs, Lynn Gardinier, Lisa McCue, Kathy Ostrowski, Sandy Sokn, Katie Stumpf, Lori Warren.
