November 18, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time OUR PARISH MISSION

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1 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory, and then he will send out angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the end of the sky. November 18, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS SCHEDULE Weekends Saturdays - 5:00 p.m. Sundays - 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Weekdays Tuesdays & Thursdays - 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays & Fridays - 7:00 a.m. CONFESSION SCHEDULE 30 minutes before weekday Masses 40 minutes before weekend Masses PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.) Friday 9 a.m. to noon OUR PARISH MISSION Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age. Matthew 28:19 At Immaculate Heart of Mary, we strive to fulfill Jesus commission which calls us to make disciples of all nations and invites us into the mystery of the Sacraments. MASS INTENTIONS Tuesday, November 20-8:30 a.m. Mike Brunet Wednesday, November 21-7 a.m. Eugene Gillitzer Thursday, November 22-8:30 a.m. Michael Young Friday, November 23-7 a.m. John Owen Saturday, November 24-5 p.m. Nancy Kral Sunday, November 25-8:00 a.m. Melvin and Rosemary Allen Family Sunday, November 25-10:15 a.m. For the people of IHM 5101 Schofield Street Monona, WI (608)

2 Rev. Fr. Chad Droessler, Pastor Sisters of Mary, Morning Star-Convent 4905 Schofield Street, Monona, WI The Catholic Origins of Thanksgiving By Taylor Marshall (Founder of the New Saint Thomas Institute and the Troops of Saint George, author of numerous books, Catholic speaker and blogger) PARISH STAFF Administrative Assistant Kathy Marshall Parish Secretaries Jodi Murphy (Mon.-Fri.) Bulletin, Office Cindy Dukerschein (Tue. and Wed.) Parish Records, Liturgy Schedules Finance Manager Bernie Heit Pastoral Care & Wedding Coordinator Ivonne Blahnik Director of Liturgical Music Catherine Henderson Faith Formation/Catechesis: Laura Soldner Shane Reinbold Maintenance Supervisor Mike Hegge IHM School Principal Callie Meiller SANCTUARY LAMP FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19 IN MEMORY OF: Mark Vitense An interesting bit of trivia is that the first American Thanksgiving was actually celebrated on September 8 (feast of the birth of the Blessed Virgin) in 1565 in St. Augustine, Florida. The Native Americans and Spanish settlers held a feast and the Holy Mass was offered. This was 56 years before the Puritan pilgrims of Massachusetts. Don Pedro Menendez came ashore amid the sounding of trumpets, artillery salutes and the firing of cannons to claim the land for King Philip II and Spain. The ship chaplain Fr. Francisco Lopez de Mendoza Grajales chanted the Te Deum (hymn of praise to God) and presented a crucifix that Menendez ceremoniously kissed. Then the 500 soldiers, 200 sailors and 100 families and artisans, along with the Timucuan Indians celebrated the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in gratitude to God. The second American Thanksgiving happened on April 30, 1598, when Spanish explorer Don Juan de Oñate requested the friars to say a Mass of Thanksgiving, after which he formally proclaimed La Toma, claiming the land north of the Rio Grande for the King of Spain. The men feasted on duck, goose, and fish from the river. The actors among them dressed and presented a play. All this took place twenty-three years before the Pilgrims set sail from England on the Mayflower. Squanto, the beloved hero of Thanksgiving at Plymouth Rock, was Catholic! Squanto had been enslaved by the English but he was freed by Spanish Franciscans. Squanto thus received baptism and became a Catholic. So it was a baptized Catholic Native American who orchestrated what became known as Thanksgiving. The Puritan pilgrims were violently anti-catholic. They left England because they thought that the Church of England was too Catholic. These Puritans were strict Calvinists. The pilgrims also opposed celebrating Christmas, dancing, musical instruments in church, and even hymns as papistical. So while Thanksgiving may celebrate the Calvinist Separatists who fled England, Catholics might remember the same unjust laws that granted the crown of martyrdom to Thomas More, John Fisher, Edmund Campion, et al. are the same injustices that led the Pilgrims to Plymouth. Finally, remember that Thanksgiving in Greek is Eucharistia. Thus, the Body and Blood of Christ is the true Thanksgiving Meal. 2 2

3 WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, November 18 RCIA 9:00 a.m. CR KC s Pie Sale After Mass Church Scrip Sales After Mass Church Monday, November 19 Tuesday, November 20 Adult Faith Study 9:15 am/6:30 pm CMR Quilting Group 6:00 p.m. RB Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m. CB Wednesday, November 21 Eucharistic Adoration 7:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. Chapel Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Parish Office Closed Friday, November 23 Saturday, November 24 SVdP Food Pantry CMR-Church Mtg. Rm., CR-Conference Rm., CB-Church Bsmt., RB-Rectory Bsmt., MH-Marian Hall Welcome to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church... Shawn Bhatti Andrew and Emily Johnson, their children: Cameron, Miles and Liam New to IHM Parish? If you would like to become a registered parish member, simply fill out the yellow form found on the Information Table in the back of church, or on our parish website: Forms may be returned to the parish office or in the regular collection basket. Make sure to introduce yourself to Fr. Chad after Holy Mass. Welcome! READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 18 Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day--Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Week: 20 Our Weekly Offertory Goal $15, Nov $12, EFT Weekly: $3, Total Offertory $15, Difference: $ Offertory Goal YTD $307, Actual Offertory: $271, Difference: -$36, Give Your First Fruits Back to God To Parish...5% To Diocese.1% To Charities...4% Remember the Church in your memorial and your will. STEWARDSHIP Reflection for November 18, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time And then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. MARK 13:26 We will all have that day when we are standing before God and our life is played out like a movie. When this happens and God asks each of us, What have you done with the gifts that I have given you? How will you respond? 2018 Diocese of Madison Annual Catholic Appeal Wrap-Up Please read the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) wrap-up flyer included in today s bulletin. This material shows participation and performance information as well as how the funds collected will be used to meet our spiritual and material needs. Thank you to all who participated in this important part of parish and diocesan life! 2018 IHM Annual Stewardship Renewal Thank you to everyone who has returned their parish commitments of time, talent and treasure! If you haven t yet returned your card, please make sure to do so. Your gifts of support are greatly needed and appreciated! ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK Thank you to the parishioners and businesses who sponsor our bulletin. 3 3

4 IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL PreK-8th Grade Mrs. Callie Meiller, Principal Schofield Street, Monona, WI Phone: (608) SCRIP Gift Cards Make Great Christmas Gifts! Grandparents/Special Person Day at IHM School Tuesday, November 20, beginning with our 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass, followed by a special song, reception, classroom visits and book fair. The IHM Home & School Association will be selling SCRIP following all Masses this weekend, and all weekends in December. With Christmas fast approaching, we make your shopping easier, and you are supporting the mission of Catholic education! SCRIP is also available at the school office during regular school hours. Happy Thanksgiving from IHM Catholic School! IHM School will be closed from Wednesday, November 21 to Friday, November 23 in order that our students may enjoy time with their families as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. We also give thanks to God for His many blessings as part of our wonderful Catholic parish family at IHM! PARISH NOTES 2019 Parish Calendars Our 2019 calendars have arrived and are available for pick up in the church entrances. Please help yourself! Attention Snowbirds Do you head to warmer designations during the winter months? If you will be away from the parish, please let us know if you have a forwarding address or would like us to hold your mail for you to pick up when you return. This saves the parish money by not having to pay for returned mail. Thanks for your help on this. Winter Weather Policies If IHM School is closed due to winter weather, all other programs, meetings and activities will be closed on that day/ evening. Note: We will still have Holy Mass on those days, but please use careful discretion when it comes to going out in the snow, cold or ice. Our goal is to keep everyone safe! Caring for our Parishioners Please call the parish office ( ) if you or another member of our parish family will be going to the hospital, moving, or in need of receiving a Sacrament. We d also appreciate notification when parishioners move to a rehabilitation facility from the hospital. Thank you! Moving? Or Have You Moved Recently? Make sure to provide your change -of-address to the parish office so we can update our records. Thanks! Parents of young adults When your grown children reach the age of 22, their IHM parish membership status changes to Grown Child/Moved within our parish records. Please inform your adult children of this and encourage them to register on their own, here at IHM, or in whichever parish they are currently attending. Thank you! 4 4

5 ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT Advent Adult Faith Study at IHM Tuesdays, Nov. 13 to January 8 The Flesh of God: The Infancy Narratives by Steve Kellmeyer Tuesdays in the Church Meeting Room Morning: 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. OR Evening: 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. Campaign Update As of November 9, % of Parish Households Participating The Liturgical Year with Abbot Marcel Rooney, O.S.B. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Mass at 8:15 a.m., Holy Name Heights, 702 S. High Point Rd., Madison. Upcoming Session: Dec. 1, Christmas: The Church Celebrates the Glory of the Lord. Register: or Bible in A Year We continue to meet the 2nd Saturday of each month in the Church Meeting Room from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. If you would like to know more about this Bible study, please contact Chris Speece at apsalespro@gmail.com. Parish Library Our parish library (located in the Church Meeting Room) has a wide selection of Catholic books. Check out is on the honor system. Simply borrow and return the books when you are finished. Library Hours (Unless room is occupied for a meeting or event): Tuesdays: 8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. & 11a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays: 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays: 4 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Sundays: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. FORMED: FREE Catholic resources For All Ages! Check it out! Looking Ahead On the Church Calendar November 25 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (Christ the King): This is the final Sunday of the current Church year (Cycle B). December 2 First Sunday of Advent This is also the first Sunday in the new Church year (Cycle C). December 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: This feast recognizes that Mary, full of grace, was from the moment of her conception, preserved from the stain of original sin, created to be a pure and holy vessel for God s own Son. This feast day is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass at IHM will be at 8:30 a.m. 5

6 RESPECT LIFE Thanksgiving Meal at Luke House The Community Meal Program will be serving its traditional Thanksgiving meal at Luke House on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22. We will be serving turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy and all the fixings. There are many ways to get involved with the meal: providing food, food prep during the week of thanksgiving, serving food, or sharing the meal. If you would like to participate in any way, please contact Matt Rogge at or SVdP Food Drive There is always a need for basic cooking supplies such as cooking oil, flour, sugar and shortening. Personal care, cleaning supplies and diapers are continually in short supply. Please bring your donation to church and place it in the bin near the usher's room. Angel Tree Toy Drive The St. Vincent de Paul toy drive is underway! Look for the Angel Tree in the church lobby and pick a blue (boy) or pink (girl) paper angel in any age group you wish. Take the paper angel shopping with you as a reminder of the gender and age you picked (for gift recommendations, pick up an Angel Tree Gift Wish List handout located on the table next to the Angel Tree). Purchase a gift, tape the angel to the unwrapped gift, and return it to the donation box located next to the Angel Tree. Pick an angel from the tree this weekend and November 24 & 25. Drop off gifts/donations November 24 & 25 and December 1 & 2. For more information call Pattie ( ) or Julia ( ). Word of Life for November 18, 2018 Our love for our children has nothing to do with their abilities. We love them simply because of who they are, and understanding this teaches us how to truly love everyone. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities A Perfect Gift, PRAYER Weekly Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays - 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Begins after daily Mass in church and continues in the Adoration Chapel. For more information, contact Janice Miller - janicejmiller@hotmail.com or Book of Remembrance During the entire month of November, we remember and pray for those who have died and gone before us. You are invited to write the names of your deceased loved ones in our Book of Remembrance. This book is located in the grotto of the statue of Jesus, the Infant Child of Prague in church. God s Housekeepers Help is always needed to keep our church looking clean and welcoming. How does the church stay looking new? A group of dedicated Church Cleaning Volunteers ensure that our sanctuary and adjoining areas are kept in pristine condition. If you enjoy being active, are detail-oriented, hate dust and love streak- free windows, then this ministry is for you! Every third Monday a team meets to dust, shine windows, straighten pew boxes. If interested, simply show up at church at 8:30 a.m. Monday Nov. 19. Do You have Trouble Hearing at Mass? IHM has hearing assist equipment located in the back of church. These devices are tuned to pick up everything coming through the sanctuary speakers. There are ear phones with the units but if you want your own pair or if you want a pair that stays in your ear better please call the parish office to arrange a fitting. A parishioner has provided a variety of new ear phones so we can find something that works well for you! 6 6 6

7 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Support Our Parish Seminarian Through the IHM Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving Pie Sale! This weekend Nov. 17 & 18, the IHM KC s are selling home made pies to benefit our parish seminarian, Tim Mergen. You can t ever have too much pie over Thanksgiving! Please help support Tim by enjoying some delicious home baked pies, or sharing them with friends and family! Christmas Poster Contest for Students in Grades 1-4 Any and all students in grades 1-4 can enter the poster contest with the theme "Keep Christ In Christmas." Entries are due by Monday December 10. For more information contact IHM School, or you can contact Tom Coffey at tcoffeykc4586@gmail.com. First prize for each grade will be a $25 Scrip card. Prayer to St. Cecilia, Pray for us that we make music in our hearts to God and manifest our love for Him in our daily deeds. In the Holy Name of Jesus we pray. Amen St. Cecilia is regarded as the patroness of Church Music. Canonized a saint in 402 A.D. Feast Day Nov. 22 Keep Christ in Christmas Yard Signs The KCs will have free Keep Christ In Christmas yard signs available in the church vestibule. Please take one home and display in your yard help share the message of what Christmas is really all about! ST. ANNE S ALTAR SOCIETY St. Anne's Bake Sale The next St. Anne's Bake Sale will be after Holy Masses the weekend of December 1-2. All members of St. Anne's with last names beginning with A-M are asked to donate baked goods. Thank you! Quilt Raffle IHM Quilt Ministry and St. Anne's Society has a few raffle tickets left! This would make a beautiful Christmas gift Only 200 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be Nov. 27. Contact Teri tkkuntzsch@gmail.com or for tickets. One ticket for $5.00 or three tickets for $ AREA EVENTS St. Luke Church Christkindmarket Sat., Nov. 24, 5-7 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 25, 10-7 p.m. Visit Plain businesses to receive goodies and discounts, Horse and Carriage Ride, Santa Claus, Reindeer and Elves, Crafts, Cookie Walk, 4 p.m. Mass with German Hymns, Craft Market, Sunday at St. Luke s enjoy the sounds of the season at 5:30 p.m. with a German Buffet at 6 p.m. Reservations call Parish Christmas Dramatized Musical Event & Delicious Fundraiser Meal Candles and Carols, presented on December 8 at 6:00 p.m., St. Albert Church in Sun Prairie. Each guest will receive a special gift! Donations for this meal will be used to support St. Vincent s. There is no charge for the performance! 4:00 p.m. Mass, 4:45 p.m. Dinner & Desserts, 6:00 p.m. Performance. Contact Cecile Gregory cecile@saintalberts.org. 7