DECEMBER 2, 2018 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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1 DECEMBER 2, 2018 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT OUR PARISH Masses Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil... 5:00pm Sunday... 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00am Daily Mass Schedule Monday-Friday... 6:30am Tuesday & Friday... 8:00am (school days only) Saturday... 8:00am Reconciliation Friday... 2:00pm-5:00pm Saturday... 8:30am Please check the weekly bulletin for changes to this schedule. Seasonal Tri-Parish Reconciliation Services are listed in the bulletin. Holy Days Mary Mother of God... Jan. 1 Assumption... Aug. 15 All Saints... Nov. 1 Immaculate Conception... Dec. 8 Christmas... Dec. 25 Mass schedules for Holy Days are announced in the bulletin. Parish Address 1260 Church Street, Elm Grove, Phone: Website: stmaryeg.org Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday.. 8:30am-4:00pm Friday... 8:30am-noon School Address Juneau Blvd. Elm Grove, Phone: Website: stmaryeg.org St. Mary s Thrift Shop Mission Statement We are a community of believers who strive to be faithful and to teach the truth of the Roman Catholic Church. We see beauty in the sacramental life of the Church, especially in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and in adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We promote goodness in this world, following the example of our Blessed Mother, our Lady of the Visitation, by serving the needs of others.

2 THE PARISH 1260 Church Street Elm Grove, WI Phone Fax Thrift Shop Website... stmaryeg.org Staff Pastor... Fr. Peter Berger Associate Pastor... Fr. John Gibson Assisting Priest... Fr. David Filut Deacon... Charles Kustner Deacon... Richard Piontek Deacon... Dick Niggemann Director of Finance... Cheryl Peters Finance Asst./Bulletin... Nora Mihm Office Manager... Jenny Dascoli Human Concerns... Mary Sue Protz Administrative Asst... Chris Kinzy Director of Music... Julie Cucunato Visitation Choir... Veronica Fregoso Catholic Formation Director... Josh Dieterich Co-Director... Elizabeth Harrison Cemetery Sexton... Mike George Receptionist... Kandice Klapperich Receptionist... Heidi Steigerwald Trustee... Gordon Giampietro Trustee... James Carrig THE SCHOOL Juneau Blvd. Elm Grove, WI Phone Fax Website... stmaryeg.org Principal... Mary Tretow Secretary... Kris Dries Advent Candle Sales St. Mary s Christian Women will be selling Advent candle holders and sets of candles in the Atrium after all Masses this weekend. Candle sets will be $6, a brass candle ring will be $7. Cash or checks payable to St. Mary s Visitation Christian Women will be accepted. SMV Senior Group Christmas Luncheon The St. Mary s Senior Group will hold its Christmas luncheon at noon on December 3 at Kegel s Inn, 5901 West National Avenue, West Allis. Kegel s Inn is a German restaurant which first opened its doors in It s rich in history with beautiful stained-glass windows that date from the 1920s. By the way, you should know that Kegel s Inn was a speakeasy until the end of Prohibition! While the lunch will begin at noon, we ask everyone to get there at 11:30am for cocktails. There is a special menu which includes such German favorites as Sauerbraten and Chicken Schnitzel. Each entree will cost $19.95/person, which includes a beverage, tax and gratuity. A strudel dessert can be purchased for an extra $3. Please contact either Doris Lattos, , dorislattos@sbcglobal.net, or Bill Gleisner, , wgleisner@sbcglobal.net for more information. Don t forget that the Senior Club will not meet in January or February of next year. March for Life Washington, DC Please join parishioners Bob and Peggy Hamill as we travel by motorcoach with Pro-Life Wisconsin to the 2019 March for Life in Washington, DC. The trip departs from St. Mary s Visitation the evening of January 16 and returns the morning of January 20. The cost is $300 per person (quad occupancy),$400 per person (double). For inquiries and registration call Therese at Pro-Life Wisconsin Ext. 14. Space is limited and filling up fast. Adoration Chapel This weekend marks the beginning of the new church year and the beginning of Advent. Now is the acceptable time spoken of by the Spirit, the day of salvation, peace and reconciliation: the great season of Advent. (words of St. Charles Borromeo) We must all prepare for Christ s coming at Christmas, His second coming at the end of the world, and His coming into our lives by divine grace. St. Mary s Perpetual Adoration Chapel is the ideal setting for reflecting on, and preparing for, Christ s coming. He is there 24/7 to bestow His graces, blessings and peace on you. He is there to hear our prayers. His blessings know no boundaries. I always begin my prayer in silence, for it is in the silence of the heart that GOD SPEAKS. God is the friend of silence we need to listen to God because it is not what we say but what God says to us and through us that matters. (St. Teresa of Calcutta) See how lives are changed when you accept God s call to follow Him! On Saturday, December 8th we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary the patronal feast of the Catholic Church of the United States. To Jesus through Mary. Our church and our country and our world certainly need their help! Honor them by making frequent visits to the Adoration Chapel. Better yet, join the Adoration program! We Need Coverage: Thursdays 2-3am, 2nd & 4th weeks only, Call Jack Morien, Saturdays 8-9am, Call Nancy Frazer, pm every other week, Call Nancy Frazer, You may also sign up online on our website, stmaryeg.org/perpetual-adoration.html. ST. MARY S VISITATION 2 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

3 MASS INTENTIONS Monday, December 3, Saint Francis Xavier, Priest 6:30am Lorraine Ostrowski Tuesday, December 4, Advent Weekday 6:30am Sr. Charity Keolsch 8:00am Rita Denny Wednesday, December 5, Advent Weekday 6:30am Edward Waldron Thursday, December 6, Advent Weekday 6:30am Frances Valenti Friday, December 7, Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 6:30am Poor Souls in Purgatory 8:00am Parishioners 5:00pm Parishioners Saturday, December 8, The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:30am Parishioners 9:00am Parishioners 5:00pm Parishioners Sunday, December 9, Second Sunday of Advent 7:30am Julia Dropp 9:00am Deceased Members of the Swentkofske Family 11:00am Roy and Virginia Heckenbach WEEKDAY MINISTERS Sacristan: Jack Morien Lector: Kathy Stapleton Eucharistic Minister: Kathy Stapleton and Jack Morien Server: John Malloy READINGS Readings for the Week of December 2, 2018 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 [1b]/1 Thes 3:12 4:2/ Lk 21:25-28, Monday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [cf. 7]/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a [26a]/Mt 7:21, Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, [1a]/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [1]/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 St. Mary s Visitation Purgatory Society Monthly Intention for December This month we direct our prayers and sacrifices for the souls of grandparents, especially our own if they have passed. May Ss. Joachim and Anne, the parents of the Blessed Mother and Grandparents of Christ, intercede for them and assist us in our prayers for them. REGISTRATION & SACRAMENTS Parish Registration St. Mary s Visitation is always happy to welcome new members! If you are interested in joining the parish, please call the Parish Office, or Nora Mihm, nmihm@stmaryeg.org to make an appointment. Baptism Preparation Children ages 6 and under: Those seeking to have children baptized should be registered, active members of St. Mary s Visitation Parish. Parents who request baptism for a child are expected to complete a preparation class. It is offered bi-monthly. The scheduled classes for 2019 include: Saturday, January 12 th from 10:30-11:30am in church Saturday, March 2 nd from 10:30-11:30am in church It is generally easier if the preparation is done before the birth of the child. If you have attended a session within the last five years, it is not necessary to retake the class. To schedule a baptism, please view the baptism dates on the parish website, Please contact Jenny Dascoli at or jdascoli@stmaryeg.org for more information or to register for the baptism class. Children ages 6-12: Please contact Josh Dieterich, or jdieterich@stmaryeg.org. Adults ages 12 and up: Adults who wish to join the Catholic Church and were not baptized can participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Please contact Josh Dieterich, Director of Catholic Formation, or jdieterich@stmaryeg.org. The Sacrament of Matrimony The Catholic Church takes preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony very seriously. Generally at least 6 months should be allowed for this preparation. Engaged couples themselves should call the parish office to schedule an appointment to discuss their plans. Marriage can take place any day of the week, although Saturday is generally preferred by couples. Sunday weddings are possible, but a wedding Mass is not allowed for such occasions. The Sacrament of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is available every Monday after the 6:30am Mass. Please stop by the sacristy prior to Mass to let the priest know. Members of the parish facing surgery or other medical procedures or tests are invited to receive this Sacrament prior to their appointment. If you know of someone who is in the hospital or who would like a visit from a Parish staff member, please call the Parish Office. DECEMBER 2, ST. MARY S VISITATION

4 PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, December 2 Christian Women Hospitality Sunday Christian Women Advent Candle Sales After Masses Environment Committee Poinsettia Sales After Masses Monday, December 3 9am-4pm Thrift Shop Open 9am Centering Prayer Group, SC 12pm St. Mary s Seniors Group, Kegel s Inn 7pm Divine Mercy Group, Atrium Tuesday, December 4 9am-4pm Thrift Shop Open 3pm Youth Ministry Core Meeting, Attic 3:45-4:15pm St. Ben s Food Drop Off 6pm Choir Practice 6:30pm Youth Group, Attic Wednesday, December 5 Thrift Shop Closed 7:45am Christian Women Meeting, Atrium Library 10am Good Grief, Atrium Library 6:15pm K5-4th Grade Catholic Formation, School Thursday, December 6 9am-6pm Thrift Shop Open 9am Adult Book Study, Attic Friday, December 7 9:30am Holy Dusters, Church 9:30am Kiwanis Golden K of EG, Senior Center 2pm-5pm Reconciliation, Church Saturday, December 8 7-8am AA Meeting, Senior Center 8:45-9:15am Reconciliation, Church 9am-1pm Thrift Shop Open 10:45am Choir/Cantor Practice Feed the Hungry Weekend Environment Committee Poinsettia Sales After Mass Third World Fair After Mass Sunday, December 9 Feed the Hungry Weekend Environment Committee Poinsettia Sales After Masses Third World Fair After Masses 10am 9th-12th Grade Catholic Formation, Attic 10am SMV Playgroup, SC 5pm Family Rosary, Church Box Tops for Education Thank you to everyone who saves Box Tops for our school. Last month we received more than $1000 back to our school! Box Tops can be dropped off in the Parish or school office or if it s after hours, simply place in the mail slot by the front door of the Parish Office. Please be sure to check all Box Tops for expiration dates, we do not get credit if they are expired. Welcome New Parishioners St. Mary s Visitation welcomes the following individuals and families who have recently joined our parish: Tim and Tess Fuchs Josh and Kathryn Hoff Keegan and Amy Mager In your charity and prayers, please remember the souls of those who have recently died and their families. Catherine Feierstein Rev. Robert E. Massey Bishop Robert C. Morlino Steven and Margaret Sotala Kay Ziegler Congratulations Newly Baptized The following children were recently baptized at St. Mary s Visitation Parish. We welcome them to our parish community and congratulate their parents: Audrey Jo Hoffman, daughter of Christian and Felicia Andrew Steven Mendez, son of Gregory and Kathryn Daniel James McCormack, son of Daniel and Eva Nora Catherine Linn, daughter of Peter and Kelly Abigail Renee Cedars, daughter of David and Kristi Henry Gerard Haedt, son of Jason and Rachel Andrew Earl Fenelon, son of Nathaniel and Sara Wedding Anniversaries Our parish congratulates the following couples who are celebrating a special Anniversary in December. May you know God s love through your love for one another! 40 years Janine and Gary Hofmeister 62 years Dr. Michael and Doris Kuhn St. Mary s Thrift Shop Find your hidden treasure here! Fill your stockings with our T-Shop Treasures! Our winter wear items will be 20% off December 10-15! Loads of sweaters, coats, boots all on sale, come in and save! Get your last minute Christmas decorations at a great low price, 70% off! Check us out on Instagram! Thrift Shop Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Friday 9-4; Thursday 9-6; Saturday, 9-1. Visit our website, stmaryeg.org/thrift-shop.html for more info. ST. MARY S VISITATION 4 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

5 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary A Holy Day of Obligation Saturday, December 8th Mass Times: Friday, December 7th, 5pm Saturday, December 8th, 7:30am and 9am St. Ben s Meal Program December 4th The next meal SMV will prepare and serve to guests at St. Ben s is on Tuesday, December 4th. Please consider volunteering to bake, serve or help deliver the meal via our Signup Genius: Please look for 2019 dates, a paper sign-up form and a Sign-up Genius in the bulletin in early January. Poinsettia Plants for Church Sanctuary The Environment Committee will be taking orders for poinsettia plants in the Atrium after all Masses the weekends of December 1-2 and December 8-9. For a $15 donation, these poinsettias will be a part of our church sanctuary decorations this Christmas. You may designate the poinsettia as a memorial or a simple gift for a loved one, friend or neighbor. The names of those honored will be published in the bulletin as we approach Christmas. What a wonderful way for all of us to share the splendor and beauty of Christmas with those we love and each other. Cards may also be purchased in the Parish Office or, you may simply fill out the form below and mail in your order. Gift cards purchased via mail will be sent to you for giving. If you have any questions, call the Parish Office, Christmas Poinsettia Gift Card Order Form I would like to order Christmas Poinsettias at $15 each in honor of the following people (please print): Total # of poinsettias $15.00 ea. = Total # of cards needed Your Name Telephone Please make checks payable to St. Mary s Parish. SCHOOL CALENDAR Tuesday, December 4 8am All School Mass Wednesday, December 5 8am Planning Committee Meeting 10am Reconciliation Grades 3-8, Church Friday, December 7 8am All School Mass SCHOOL NEWS St. Mary s To Offer All Day K3 Program New for the school year, St. Mary s Visitation will offer all day K3, from 7:45am-2:30pm each school day. The option for half day K3 still exists, with dismissal at 11:30am. Parents can choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 school days, the price is $1,150 per day for the school year. After School Care will not be available for K3 students. Please call the school office for registration details. After School Care Coordinator St. Mary s Visitation is looking for a friendly, energetic person to work as our After School Care Coordinator. Responsibilities include supervising a support staff member, recording and maintaining usage records, monitoring students arrival and sign out, assisting with snack time and clean up, providing students with appropriate play materials, help with homework, and above all, making After School Care a fun place to be at the end of the school day. The hours are 2:30-6:00pm, or until the last child leaves. We are open every day we have school. If interested, contact Mary Tretow at mtretow@stmaryeg.org. Name: Rosemary Shane Grade: 7th Teacher: Miss Pospyhalla Favorite Subject: English Favorite Thing About SMV: How everyone gets along and appreciates each other throughout the years. How I Give of My Time and Talents to SMV: By participating with my best effort and being the best I can be throughout the school year. DECEMBER 2, ST. MARY S VISITATION

6 Family Rosary is December 9 The Family Rosary, led by St. Mary s Christian Women, takes place the second Sunday of every month. Please make plans to join us next Sunday, December 9th at 5pm in Church. The Perfect Gift Do you know someone special who could use a comforting reminder that they are loved and being prayed for? If you do, please stop in the Parish Office and pick up a prayer shawl. They are beautiful gifts for family members, friends, neighbors, homebound or those undergoing treatment or surgery. Recipients receive a comforting reminder that the prayers of our parish community are with them and that God is near when one is suffering. Prayer shawls have been knit or crocheted by parishioners with love and prayers for the recipients. They have been blessed, beautifully packaged and are free of charge. St. Mary s Prayer Shawl Ministry is supported by Christian Women. Stop in the Parish Office and pick one up soon! Communion to the Homebound One of our responsibilities as a worshiping community is to care for the sick of our parish. We can do that in two ways: prayer and bringing Communion to the sick. St. Mary s Homebound Ministry connects us to our parish members who are unable to celebrate Mass with us due to illness or physical limitations. Homebound ministers distribute Communion following a prayer format, share parish news and bring a bulletin to those they are visiting. Homebound visits are a wonderful opportunity to cultivate friendships and share your faith in the Lord with others. Our homebound parishioners are loved and prayed for and are vital members of our parish community. If you feel inspired to help, please contact Mary Sue Protz at the Parish Office, or msprotz@stmaryeg.org. Next Sunday is Feed the Hungry The 2nd Sunday of every month is our Feed the Hungry collection which benefits the food pantries at St. Rose of Lima and Blessed Savior parishes. Please bring nonperishable food items to the atrium or the back vestibule of church. For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. - Matthew 25:35 Please join us! St. Mary s Visitation Playgroup Sunday, December 9, am-11am in the Senior Center Parishioners and families with children 0-5 are invited to play, enjoy kid-friendly snacks, crafts and conversation. Please contact Katie Carnell, kasdorfk@yahoo.com or Monica Schmidt, monica.e.schmidt@gmail.com with questions. AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE Single Again Support Group Single Again is a tri-parish support group for those in the process of divorce (separated) and beyond. It is open to men and women from any parish or none. It is free and does not require registration. Single Again offers an opportunity to learn, find support and make new friends all leading to healing. Guests are welcome. The group generally meets twice a month on Thursday evenings throughout the year. Some of the upcoming topics include: Forgiveness, When and How?; Relationship with God and the Church; Dealing with Loneliness, Learning to Trust Again, Creating a Social Life; Dating; Making Decisions Alone; Dealing with Holidays, and Looking Ahead. Sessions are held at St. John Vianney, 1755 N. Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, in the Parish Center, second floor, from 7-8:30 PM. For further information, contact Mary Janowak at Coffee Clutch Assistant Needed Enjoy a warm cup of joe, a sweet treat and visit with St. Camillus residents. Do you love visiting with others and indulging in a sweet treat? Then you will love to come in and be our Coffee Clutch Assistant. St. Camillus is looking for a volunteer to come in for our weekly coffee clutch program. The duties would include: helping to invite residents to the program, help set up coffee / cookie trays, help serve residents and join in the conversation with us. Help with clean up and getting residents to Mass before 3:30. We need a volunteer that is able to push wheelchairs and initiate good conversation! This would be every Friday from 1:30-3:00pm. ST. MARY S VISITATION 6 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT