Welcome to the Community of Saint Christopher Catholic Parish 301 N. Main Street, Verona WI

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1 Welcome to the Community of Saint Christopher Catholic Parish 301 N. Main Street, Verona WI The Most Rev. Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison Fr. John Sasse, Pastor Parish Office: Davonna Runde, Parish Secretary , Ext. 0 drunde@saintchristopherparish.com Laurie Sabbarese, Religious Education Coordinator, Grades K , Ext. 7 lsabbar@saintchristopherparish.com Doug Ulaszek, Director of Evangelization , Ext. 5 dulaszek@saintchristopherparish.com Laura Zakrzewski, Faith Formation Office Assistant , Ext. 3 lauraz@saintchristopherparish.com Stephen Zepp, Coordinator of Youth Formation & Liturgy , Ext. 8 szepp@saintchristopherparish.com Bookkeeper/Administrator Bob Shunk, Jr., Parish Custodian , Ext. 6 rtshunkjr@saintchristopherparish.com Home Visits, Holy Communion to the Homebound, Hospice Care & Grief Ministry Carol Statz, Cemetery Sexton carol.statz@gmail.com Cancelled Events , Ext. 9 Parish Office Hours (Summer): 8:00am to 2:00pm Monday through Friday PHONE: FAX: Sunday Masses Saturday: 5:00pm Daily Masses Monday through Friday Tuesday through Friday Saturday: Saint Andrew Church, Verona 7:00am (EF)-Paoli 8:30am-Verona 8:00am-Verona Confessions (Reconciliation) Saturdays, 8:45-10am; Daily, before Mass; & by appointment Baptism After the Sunday 11:00am Mass. Contact the Parish Office at least three months before the desired baptism date. Baptism Class: September 26, November 27 Marriage Contact the Pastor no later than six months before the desired wedding date. New Parishioner Registration All Catholics 18 years or older are invited to register as members of our Catholic Community. Call or stop by the Parish Office or see the parish website for a registration form. Becoming Catholic RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) - The process through which adults are brought into the Catholic Church. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Doug Ulaszek. Other Pastoral Needs Please contact the Parish Office for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, hospital visits, communion calls, or any other pastoral needs. Also, please inform us of any parishioners who are in the local hospitals. Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 5, 2018

2 Welcome to our Catholic parish family From Our Pastor: Fr. John Sasse Dear Parishioners, Last week we began to teach about Stewardship. Many of us probably remember being taught the Precepts of the Church. The Catechism (#2041) says this, The obligatory character of these positive laws decreed by the pastoral authorities is meant to guarantee to the faithful the very necessary minimum in the spirit of prayer and moral effort, in the growth in love of God and neighbor: The five precepts speak of our obligation to Sunday Mass, the following of the laws of fasting and abstinence set by the Church, going to confession at least once a year, and then the fifth one states (#2043), You shall help to provide for the material needs of the Church, each according to his own ability. The interesting thing is that the Church calls these positive laws. They are not restrictions, but require a positive effort. Just like the rules parents give their children for their safety and the harmony of the family, e.gr. Respect your brothers and sisters, take out the trash, clean your room, etc. These are what the parents expect of their children, and the children s compliance marks their integration with the family. The Church doesn t just make up things out of thin air, but bases its 5th precept upon the following passages of Sacred Scripture. In Genesis 14: 17-20, Abraham offers 10% of His possessions back to the Lord through the priest Melchisedek in thanksgiving for his military victory over King Chedorlaomer and his allies. In Genesis 28:20-22, Jacob promised to give 10% of his possessions to the Lord as thanksgiving for protection that the Lord provided him on a journey. This is where that figure comes from and the concept of tithing (giving 10% back to the Lord). In the New Testament, Jesus praises the Pharisees for making their tithes, but rebukes them for doing it grudgingly, and mechanically without love and sacrifice (Matthew 23:23 & Luke 11:42). St. Paul also asks us to be cheerful givers (2 Corinthians 9:5-15). Jesus also sets the example Himself, He who is the Son of God orders St. Peter to pay the temple tax for the both of them (Matthew 17:27). Jesus doesn t limit us to just 10% in our giving, but praises the poor widow who has even given, not just from her abundance, but from her need (Luke 21: 1-4). One thing that stands out is that the Church in her fifth precept doesn t make strict tithing (the giving of 10%) the law, but says, each according to his own ability. For a few giving 10% might cause undue hardship; whereas for others, even 20% would not impinge upon their lifestyle. So we all need to discern our level of giving through prayer and a detailed look at our finances, while remembering the widow from Luke 21. God Bless. Catholic Schools Informational Weekend Please take a few moments to read the enclosed informational insert on the importance of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Madison in the bulletin today. For an opportunity to show your support, check out the August 9 edition of the Catholic Herald or go to to give online. Knights of Columbus: Silver Rose The Silver Rose ceremony will take place at St. Andrew Church on Thursday, August 9, at 6:30pm. The Knights of Columbus will meet as a group outside the church at 6:20pm, in order to participate in the procession into the church. All are invited to view the ceremony. Remember when traveling, the bulletin can be found on the parish website at: Finance Update Offertory Collections July 21 & 22 $4,143. Offertory Collection same weekend ,346. E-Tithing Contributions July 15, ,844. Collection Year-to-date 27,596. Collection 2017 Year-to-date 33,627. Other Collections July 21 & 22 St. Hermine s Home for the Destitute $127. Building Fund Be the Solution 91. Donations to Holy Land for Nativity Scene 527. Stewardship Reflection 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, self-reliance, pride and ego leads to hoarding and excessive surplus of goods and money. Living a stewardship lifestyle helps us discern our wants from our needs. Living a generous lifestyle reminds us that God will provide all that we need and that we have plenty to share with others.

3 August 5, 2018: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE Religious Education registration materials for the school year will be mailed out this week! HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY Dead Theologian Society (DTS) Wednesday, August 8 6:30pm LOVE BEGINS HERE SUNRISE MASS SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 7:30AM MASS Tom Kretschman s Airfield 7550 Sugar Ridge Verona Please note that the Sunrise Mass will replace the 7:30am Mass at St. William in Paoli. Music by Men of Note Breakfast after Mass Eggs, donuts, coffee, orange juice & milk provided. Please bring breakfast bread, muffins or cut-up fruit. Parish Directories If you had your picture taken for the parish directory and have not received your free directory yet, please stop by the Parish Office during summer office hours on Monday-Friday, 8:00am-2:00pm, to get your directory. Parish directories are also available for sale in the Parish Office for $10 each. PARISH SCHOOL NEWS We Have Been Doing This for Centuries Did you know that bringing Holy Communion to the homebound has been a part of our Church history since around the year 155? Just as it was in our early Church, the need remains great today to...give to those present the eucharisted bread, wine and water and take them to those who are absent. (See Catechism of the Catholic Church #1345 written by St. Justin) We have an urgent need for more Eucharistic Ministers to bring Holy Communion to the homebound and Care Centers in our community. There are opportunities to serve on Sunday mornings after 9am Mass, Tuesday mornings from 10:15-11:15am, or Thursday or Friday mornings after 8:30am Mass. You can choose to serve once a week, once a month, or whatever fits best into your schedule. If you are not yet a Eucharistic Minister, don t worry, there is training available. If you feel God calling you to bring Him to the least of these, please prayerfully consider joining us in this most important ministry. Contact Anita Schmidt at anitaschmidt@saintchristopherparish.com.. This weekend, the Office of Catholic Schools will be having a bulletin insert to display the great Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Madison and the ways Catholic education can Make a Difference. Please contact Ryan Hartberg at rjhartberg@gmail.com with any questions. Crossing Guards Needed The Verona Police Department is in need of Adult School Crossing Guards! They are currently seeking regular and substitute crossing guards who can fill vacant posts in Verona. Visit: or call the Verona Police Department at for more details, or to apply!

4 Liturgical Roles Stephen Zepp: SATURDAY, August 11 5:00pm-VERONA Altar Server: 3 subs needed Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Jolene Kenyon, Ken Kenyon, Steve Salerno Greeter: sub needed Lector: Steve Salerno Ushers: Linda Lyons, Shawn Lyons, Nick Salerno, sub needed SUNDAY, August 12 7:30am-PAOLI Altar Servers: Jake Sarbacker, Montana Sarbacker Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: Sally Messner Lector: Sally Messner Ushers: Bob Bauer, Jeff Byrne, Jerry Gleisner, Dave Hart, Tom Kretschman SUNDAY, August 12 9:00am-VERONA Altar Servers: Johvan Abongwa, Noah Jannusch, Hazel Wheelock Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Becky Graveen, Stephen Zepp, sub needed Greeters: Gene & Julie Laschinger Lector: Angela Moretti Ushers: Jeff Jaschinski, Gene Laschinger, Vic Rasmussen, Chuck Stampfl SUNDAY, August 12 11:00am-VERONA Altar Servers: Hannah Thompson, Luke Zakrzewski, sub needed Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Sue Dahms, Rebecca Devereaux, sub needed Greeters: Michael, Ann & Trisha James Lector: Rebecca Devereaux Ushers: Joe Amato, Tom Farley, Dave Michuda, Mark Rayha Readings for the Week of August 5 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35 Monday: Dn 7:9-10,13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mk 9:2-10 Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2,12-15,18-22/Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2,10-14 Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7/Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23 Friday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26 Saturday: Hb 1:12-2:4/Mt 17:14-20 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Eph 4:30-5:2/Jn 6:41-51 August Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis for the Church and for the world Universal: The Treasure of Families That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. Mass Count July :00pm 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am Total

5 Monday, August 6: The Transfiguration of the Lord 7:00am EF- Poor Souls In Purgatory Tuesday, August 7: St. Sixtus II, Pope, & Companions, Martyrs; St. Cajetan, Priest 7:00am EF- Mike & Jean Hineline 8:30am- Lina Maria Vergara Wednesday, August 8: St. Dominic, Priest 7:00am EF- For the end of abortion 8:30am- Joe & Laura Miller Thursday, August 9: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin & Martyr Saint Christopher Catholic Parish 7:00am EF- Paul Nelson 8:30am- Marie Amato Friday, August 10: St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr 7:00am EF- Stephen Brummel 8:30am- Shirley Schwoegler Saturday, August 11: St. Clare, Virgin 8:00am- Douglas Firkus 5:00pm- Anna Mae Harrigan Sunday, August 12: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am- Families of St. Christopher Parish 9:00am- Clara Grassel 11:00am- Stan Grenda Events Schedule for the Week Monday, August 6: 6:45pm Respite Care Team Meeting-Room 1 Tuesday, August 7: 6:00am Women s Prayer Group-Mother Teresa Room 9:00am CCW Crafts-Room 1 Wednesday, August 8: 6:00am Men s Prayer Group-Mother Teresa Room 6:30pm High School Ministry: DTS-Rooms 1 & 3, church 7:00pm RCIA-Room 5 Thursday, August 9: 9:00am Widows of Prayer Rosary for Priests-church 9:30am Women s Bible Study-Rooms 1 & 5 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Silver Rose Ceremony-Verona 7:00pm Charismatic Prayer Group-Mother Teresa Room Friday, August 10: 9:00am-Noon Eucharistic Adoration-Verona 10:15am Mass at Noel Manor Saturday, August 11: 8:45-10:00am Confessions & Eucharistic Adoration-Verona 9:00am Widows of Prayer Vocations to the Priesthood-church 9:00am St. Vincent de Paul Conference Meeting-Room 1 Sunday, August 12: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am Sunrise Mass-Tom Kretschman s Airfield

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