St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

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1 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 515 N. Main St Holmen, WI Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 20, THE BANE AND THE BLESSED The Year of Mercy ends. The year of mercy now begins. The Year of Mercy decreed by Pope Francis comes to a close this weekend with the Solemnity of Christ the King. But the mercy of God we experienced this past year calls us and empowers us to be his mercy today. Peter Maurin, the friend and guide of Dorothy Day, wrote what he called easy essays. The following essay based on Matthew 25 he entitled Feeding the Poor. In the first centuries Of Christianity The hungry were fed The naked were clothed The homeless were sheltered The pagans used to say About the Christians See how they love each other. In our own day the poor are no longer fed, clothed and sheltered At a personal sacrifice But at the expense Of the taxpayers. And because the poor Are no longer Fed, clothed and sheltered At a personal sacrifice The pagans say about the Christians See how they pass the buck. The Year of Mercy ends. The year of mercy now begins. Let s not pass the buck. The Lord be with you. Father John Parr

2 SEAS STEWARDSHIP Wondering how to grow your stewardship to SEAS? It takes many volunteers to help with our Caring and Sharing event. Won t you consider giving of your time, talent or treasure? To find out more contact Sister Bridget Donaldson, OSB at the parish office. Also, if any members of our parish could use a little help in making Christmas for your family, please contact Sister Bridget with the number of men, women and children. God Bless you! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fellow Knights and families, we have a couple of events coming up on Nov. 25th: 1. Our annual Nativity Set-up for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton- Meet at 9:00 am at the church. We will get everything out of storage, then set it up. Come enjoy good fraternal fun. 2. Later that day, our council participates in the annual Rotary Lights Parade. Meet downtown on 5th Street, by Wells Fargo at 3:45pm to get our float and Frosty the Snowman ready! For more info call (Dave Hawes). NUT AND CANDY SALE PICK-UP DATES Orders for the Homebound Nut and Candy fundraiser will be available for pick up after Masses starting November 26 and 27. Thanks to all who participated. THANK YOU PCCW Annual Christmas Bazaar A special thank you to all the volunteers who made last weekend s bazaar a success. It takes many people to pull this event together, from those who donate items, set up and take down, work at a booth, baked items and those who attended. St. Elizabeth s is very grateful for your time, talent and treasure. Cash Raffle Winners Grand Prize Dr. Mary Vahala 2nd Prize Mary Clements 3rd Prize-Dan McHugh 4th Prize Vicky Jessen Shopping Cart Raffle Winner Msgr. Del Malin Food boxes were distributed for the Caring and Sharing event that will be held on December 2. If you picked up a box, we ask that you please return the full boxes to the gathering place before November 20th. Thank you for your generosity. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE BY POPE FRANCIS Kristy Albitz Sara(Wozney) Balaker Judy Bockenhauer David Brandau Winnie Dibb Elizabeth Donaldson Harry Doweiko Richard & Lillian Dudkiewicz Donna Dummer Mike Dummer Robin George Brenda Horman Marion Johnson Steve Keyser CARING AND SHARING Jesus tells us that he himself is the door to eternal life (cf. Jn 10:9), and he asks us, through genuine conversion, to open the doors of our hearts to a more sincere love of God and neighbor. (12/16/15) FOR YOUR MARRIAGE Make a little sacrifice for your spouse today giving up your cell phone for the evening, choosing not to complain throughout the day, etc. WEDDING BANNS II. Brandy Goodman and Jordan Holter NEWLY ENGAGED Have you recently gotten engaged and don t know where to start with the planning? Visit the Marriage page on our parish website at PRAYER REQUESTS Chris Krueger (military) June Kukovec Mary Lamprich Trygve Mathison Dick Matushek David McCarthy Dorothy McDougall Bill McGowan James McGowan, Sr. Kevin McIntyre Susie Meehan Ernie Modjeski Flo Page Donna Pedretti Ken Proctor Maggie Radebaugh Cindy Ritteman Bailey Rohrer Tom Ryan Barry Schaller Ralph Steele Phyllis Trussoni Paul Udulutch Mary I. Woods Please remember, the sick, hospitalized, military members, homebound and anyone needing of our prayers. May they experience the healing power of God. Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2 November 20, 2016

3 YOUTH FAITH FORMATION Eucharist means Thanksgiving Every Sunday at Mass we give thanks for the family we have in Jesus Christ and for the love and forgiveness Christ manifests. At this celebration there is a meal, but there is no turkey or mashed potatoes. Rather, when we gather around Christ's table for Eucharist, we are invited to receive the real presence of Jesus Christ, to take and eat his body and blood in remembrance of his love and sacrifice. Through the bread and wine we are spiritually fed. We gather each week because this is what families do. It is with this family, called together by Christ, that we are able to fully celebrate and remember Christ's sacrifice for us in the Eucharist, the most important meal of all. 5 simple ways to be generous Teaching children simple, concrete ways to be generous fosters growth of this virtue in every day life. During this season of Thanksgiving promoting generosity encourages gratitude in our children. 1.Give each child a dollar and let them give it to the person of their choice. 2.Write a note to the first person that crosses your mind, telling them you were thinking of them. 3. When grocery shopping, buy an extra item of a family favorite to give away. 4.Take your neighbor's trash can back from the curb. 5. Pay for the next person in line. Afterward, explain to your children why you did it. TakeOut Family Faith on the Go. November DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INSTANCES OF CHILD ABUSE The Diocese of La Crosse, through its policies and procedures, seeks to provide a prompt, appropriate and compassionate response to reporters of sexual abuse of a child by a priest or deacon. Anyone wishing to make a report of an allegation of sexual abuse should send that report to Bishop William P. Callahan at the Diocese of La Crosse, P.O. Box 4004, La Crosse, WI The form is available through the Diocese of La Crosse, Office for Clergy; or on the diocesan website at: Individuals are also encouraged to take their reports directly to civil authorities. Copies of the diocesan policy are available through your local parish and on the diocesan website. If you have any questions about the Diocese of LaCrosse and the implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please contact Monsignor David Kunz, Vicar for Clergy, Diocese of LaCrosse, at (608) PARISH INCOME (FISCAL YEAR 7/1/15 6/30/16) Last Week s Collections Weekly Budget Difference Annual Budget Envelopes/Plate.$7,931 $10,500 -$2,569 $546,002 Fiscal Year-to-Date $202,219 $210,000 -$7,781 ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS Heading south for the winter? Could you please contact the parish office and let them know for mailing purposes. We end up getting a lot of mail returned as temporarily away during the winter and we can avoid the extra postage if we know to hold your mail. Thank you and God bless you on your travels. DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL Thank you to all that have already contributed to this year s appeal. Please consider sharing your treasure to help us make our goal. You have the option of making payments over the next several months. Mail your pledge directly to the parish. Every pledge counts no matter the size. Prayers are welcome too. Please make check to Diocese of La Crosse. Appeal Progress SEAS Appeal Target: $80,245 As of 11/14/2016 Pledged: $ 38,874 Under: -$41,371 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 3 November 20, 2016

4 ALL ARE WELCOME We welcome you to our parish community. If you would like to register at our parish, please contact the parish office at Registration forms can be picked up at the office or downloaded from our website at: and dropped off. We look forward to meeting you! MASS INTENTIONS It is the custom of the Catholic Church that priests remember specific intentions at the celebration of the Eucharist. Normally, a small offering or stipend (customarily $10 in the Diocese of La Crosse) is given for a Mass intention. Anyone can request a particular intention for which a Mass can be offered. Mass cards, to be given to the family of a deceased person for whom a Mass is to be offered or to be given to the living person for whose intentions a Mass is to be offered, are available when requesting a Mass intention. If you would like to have a Mass celebrated for someone, we have openings for intentions throughout 2017 Please contact Sandy in the Parish Office ( ). Help assist Rotary Lights in its mission of collecting non-perishable food items to help feed the hungry in the greater La Crosse area. Please bring your family (and your non-perishable food items) to the Rotary Lights display in Riverside Park. It is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy an evening together. The SEAS Holmen Food Pantry is the recipient of the donated food items on the following evenings: Friday, December 9 Saturday, December 17 Wednesday, December 21 Friday, December 23 Sunday, December 25 ROTARY LIGHTS CHRISTMAS FLOWERS If you would like to make a donation toward Christmas flowers to decorate the church, please use the Flower Offering Envelope in your December contribution packet. If you do not receive contrition envelopes, due to ACH contributions, please place in a plain envelope and mark Christmas Flowers. Include your name and names of those you would like honored or remembered. Thank you. PARISH INFORMATION PARISH RECTORY & OFFICE Phone Fax Number office@seasholmen.org STAFF Pastor, Father John Parr pastor@seasholmen.org Pastor Emeritus, Monsignor Delbert J. Malin djm133@charter.net Deacon, Deacon Matthew Ludick deacon@seasholmen.org Pastoral Associate, Sister Bridget Donaldson, O.S.B sbridget@seasholmen.org C.R.E. (3 years-gr. 5),Mary Luebke reled@seasholmen.org Youth Minister/D.R.E. (gr. 6-12), Patrick Brueggen youth@seasholmen.org Director of Music, Beth Lakmann music@seasholmen.org Secretary, Sandy Jerue office@seasholmen.org Sister Jean sjean@seasholmen.org MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Sat. 5:00 pm and Sun. 8:00 & 10:15 am Weekday: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am except Tues. 7:00 am Gluten Free Hosts: St. Elizabeth s has gluten free hosts available. Please contact Fr. Parr, and he will make the necessary arrangements. SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 pm or by appointment. Baptism: Baptism involves membership in the church. Parents are to attend three sessions early in the pregnancy. Marriage: Our church is trying to create successful marriages. This takes some time. Arrangements for a wedding date are to be made at least six months before the anticipated date. Anointing of the Sick: Communal celebrations in fall and spring. Individual celebrations upon request. Please call the office when family members are hospitalized. Confirmation: Two year preparation program in grades 9 and 10. PASTORAL VISITATION Anyone who desires a personal home visit is invited to call the parish office. CATECHUMENATE Anyone wishing to become a full member of the Church is invited to visit the parish office. the parish office. NEW PARISHIONERS Please call the parish office. Parish Council Members Karen Anderson Laura Antonie Len Beranek Francis Brown Finance Council Members Ryan Malak Janice Dvoracek Brian Clements Les Giesler Angie Hendrikson Shelly Linskey Christine Olson Larry Warzynski Shawn Handland Pat Stephens Larry Warzynski Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 4 November 20, 2016

5 JUBLIEE YEAR OF MERCY 12/08/ /20/2016 This Week s Calendar Sunday, November 20 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:00 am Mass People of SEAS 10:15am Mass David McKenzie Monday, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 am Mass Barb Brown 2:00 pm Good Mourning Ministry Tuesday, November 22 St. Cecilia 7:00 am Mass Priest Intention Wednesday, November 23 Weekday 8:30 am Mass Priest Intention No Youth Faith Formation Classes Thursday, November 24 St. Andrew Dung-Lac Thanksgiving Day-Parish Office Closed 9:00 am Mass Ruth Clarkin Friday, November 25 Weekday Parish Office Closed 8:30 am Mass Priest Intention Saturday, November 26 8:00 am Pray the Rosary 4:00 pm Confessions Vigil: Weekday First Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM Mass Ruth Clarkin Sunday, November 27 First Sunday of Advent 8:00 am Mass People of SEAS 10:15am Mass Patrick Brady 10:15am Rite of Welcoming NEW PARISH PHOTO DIRECTORIES The new photo directories are here. If you participated in the photo sessions, please pick up your free directory after Mass or in the parish office. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with this enormous task. Your time and talent are much appreciated. THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 MASS - 9:00 AM PARISH OFFICE CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 GOOD MOURNING MINISTRY Feeling alone and lost after a spouse or loved one s death can be overwhelming. But you are not alone. Join other members of our parish once a month for fellowship and prayer. The next gathering for SEAS new grief group, Good Mourning Ministry is set for Monday, Nov. 21st at church. Please contact Sr. Bridget Donaldson, OSB at the parish office if you have any questions. Visit seasholmen.org for the parish calendar of events PROJECT LINUS Project Linus is a volunteer non-profit organization with a two-fold mission: ELECTRONIC GIVING Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving St Elizabeth Ann Seton parish wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual parish members and provides much-needed donation consistency for our church. Please call Sandy at the parish office for more information. 1. Provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new handmade blankets, created by volunteer blanketeers. 2. Provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for groups in our communities for the benefit of children. You are invited to join us on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at 9am. No sewing experience needed. Please bring a rotary cutter with a mat or a scissor. We will provide the flannel and fleece. Please call Linda at with any questions. Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 5 November 20, 2016