St. Mary S ViSitation PariSh January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 St. Mary S ViSitation PariSh January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 2 ST. MARY S VISITATION PARISH The Sacrament of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is available every Monday after the 6:30am Mass. Members of the parish facing surgery or other medical procedures or tests are invited to receive this sacrament prior to their medical procedures. If you know of someone who is in the hospital, or who would like a visit from the parish staff, please call the parish office and let us know. PARISH REGISTRATION St. Mary s is always happy to welcome new members. If you are interested in parish membership, it would be most helpful if you would call to make an appointment to register ( ). An appointment will guarantee the presence of a staff member to answer your questions and walk through a welcome packet with you. Mass Intentions Monday, January 30, Weekday 6:30 am Special Intention Sacrament of the Sick available after Mass Tuesday, January 31, Saint John Bosco, Priest 6:30 am Special Intention 8:00 am Shirley Moyer Wednesday, February 1, Weekday 6:30 am Peggy Ann Schaveland Thursday, February 2, The Presentation of the Lord 6:30 am Eleanor Piontek Friday, February 3, Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr 6:30 am Ann Jarnigo Saturday, February 4, Weekday 8:00 am Harry and Jessie Johnston 5:00 pm Barry Durand Sunday, February 5, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am David E. Fons, Sr. 9:00 am Anthony Ptacek 11:00 am Parishioners In your charity and prayers, please remember the souls of those who have recently died and their families. Annette Caviggiola Tony Fleming Daily Mass Schedule 6:30 am Monday thru Friday 8:00 am Tuesday & Friday, School Days Only Exceptions There is no 8am Mass on Friday, February 3. 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 this year are: Saturday, March 11 th from 10:30-11:30am in church Saturday, May 6 th 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 in the Liturgy & Music office at or jdascoli@stmaryeg.org for more information or to register for the baptism class. Children ages 6-12: Please call the Liturgy & Music Office. 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 call Josh Dieterich, Co-director of Christian Formation - Middle School, Adult and Family Ministry, for more information. 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.

3 3 Prayer Shawl Ministers Our inventory of prayer shawls and baptismal blankets is running low. Could you kindly help us replenish our supply? Please stop in the Parish Office and pick up some yarn for your next project. If you have not knit or crocheted for us before and are thinking of joining our ministry, contact Lynne Miller, , or Mary Sue Protz, for additional information. Thank you for dedicating your time, talent and prayers to this wonderful ministry! Hello? Hello? Can You Hear Me Now? A few of our Gentner digital listening receivers are missing. Perhaps you used one at Mass and forgot to return it? We d like to have enough available at each Mass for those that need the hearing assistance. Please return them to the pegboards at your earliest convenience. Thank you! St. Mary s Seniors The seniors will open their 2017 year on February 6th, in the Senior Center with speaker Blake McNulty, Associate Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha. We will gather at 12:00, have cake and coffee at 12:30 and program at 1:00. For information, call Dawn or Dan at Everyone is Welcome...Bring A Friend!! Parish Pancake Breakfast Hosted by the SMV Boy Scouts January 29th 8am to 11am School Cafeteria All are welcome! $5/Adults, $4/Ages 6-12, Under 5/free, $20/Family Please join us for all you can eat pancakes, Usinger s breakfast sausage, applesauce, orange juice, milk and coffee. Our parish congratulates you and prays for you as you celebrate your special Anniversary in February 25th Anniversary: Roz and John Huber Anne and Robert Staff 30th Anniversary: Teresa and James Budish May you know God's love through your love for one another.

4 4 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Catholic Schools Week Monday (1/30): Band Practice, 2-6pm, Senior Center Tuesday: All School Mass, 8am, celebration with School Sisters of Notre Dame after Mass Band Practice, 2-6pm, Senior Center Wednesday: Band Practice, 2-6pm, Senior Center Thursday: Band Practice, 2-6pm, Senior Center Friday: No School SMV Bowling at New Berlin Bowl, 1-3pm Sunday (2/5): Advanced Chess, 1-2pm, Senior Center Weekday Ministers ~ The Week of January 29 Server Sacristan Lector Eucharistic Ministers Tom O Connor Jack Morien Jerry Shimek Steve Moyer and Bill Schoenecker The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord used to conclude the Christmas/Epiphany season. Forty days after the birth of a child, Israelite parents presented the newborn at the temple in Jerusalem. Luke says that the parents of Jesus obeyed this law. In doing so, they revealed him as the fulfillment of the law. [Sourcebook 2005, p. 68] It is Simeon s prophecy that connects the action of presenting the child Jesus to God to the symbol of candles on this feast. In the gospel from Luke, Simeon s words at seeing the infant Jesus are: Now, Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace; you have fulfilled your word. For my eyes have witnessed your saving deed displayed for all the peoples to see: A revealing light to the Gentiles, the glory of your people Israel. Christ is the Light for all people. In the past, Catholics often had blessed candles in their home - candles to light when someone was sick, when there was a bad storm or a special need. Candles are a reminder of Christ s presence. Candles for use in church are blessed on this day. We have candle sets available in the parish office. If you wish, please stop by to pick up a set (we ask a nominal donation of $2.00) and bring it to the 6:30am Mass on Thursday, February 2 nd to be blessed. Or, if you have a candle from home that you would like to have blessed, please bring it along to Mass. The Lord, my God lights up my darkness Monday (1/30): Thrift Shop Open, 9am-4pm Choir Rehearsals, 3:15-8pm+ Tuesday: Thrift Shop Open; 9am-4pm RCIA, 6:30-8:15pm, Attic Wednesday: Christian Women Meeting, 1pm, Atrium Library Thursday: Blessing of Candles following 6:30am Mass Thrift Shop Open; 9am-7pm Visitation Institute Bible Encounter (VIBE), 9am, Atrium Teen Night, 3:30-8:30pm, Attic Friday: Blessing of Throats following 6:30am Mass Thrift Shop Open; 9am-4pm Kiwanis Golden K of EG. Coffee served until 9:30am mtg; SC (visitors are welcome) Holy Dusters; 10am,+ Reconciliation; 2-5pm, + Saturday: Church History Study, 6:50-7:50am, Atrium AA Meeting, 7-8am, SC Reconciliation; 8:45am,+ Thrift Shop Open; 9am-noon Blessing of Throats The traditional St. Blaise Blessing of the Throats will be imposed after the 6:30am Mass on Friday, February 3 rd. Readings for the Week of January 29, 2017 Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13/Ps 146/1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 5:1-12a Monday: Heb 11:32-40/Ps 31/Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4/Ps 22/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Ps 103/Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Friday: Heb 13:1-8/Ps 27/Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Ps 23/Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Is 58:7-10/Ps 112/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16 Liturgical Publications Inc Visit St. Mary s Book Fair in the School Library Buy the children in your life that perfect book while raising funds for the St. Mary s Visitation School Library! Sunday, January 29, 8:30am to noon January 30-February 2, 11am to 12:30pm and 2:45pm to 3:30pm

5 Adoration Chapel On Thursday, February 2nd we celebrate the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple. When is the last time you presented yourself to Jesus in the St. Mary's Perpetual Adoration Chapel? How often do you visit Him there? When Simeon held Jesus in his arms he declared that he was ready to see death. Are you prepared to meet God face to face? Life is short. If you defer changing your ways until the hour of your death, you are blind, for you do not know either the time or the place where you will die. If we desire a good death, we must lead a Christian life. (St. John Vianney) The awesome, peaceful Chapel, which is available 24/7, is the ideal spot to pray for the graces necessary to get through this life and earn eternal salvation. Jesus withdrew from His ministry periodically and made time to pray. What can you do to make time for prayer in your busy life? Join the Adoration program and make a commitment to spend a designated hour in the Chapel on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis, or to serve as a substitute. The rewards are everlasting! We Need Coverage: Sundays 1-2 am, Call Colleen Schwarz, Mondays 2-3 am, Call Mary Rhomberg, am, Tuesdays 7-8 am, Call Nancy Frazer, pm, Call Kay Eberle, Wednesdays 1-2 am, Call Joleen Gordon, , Thursdays any or all coverage appreciated 2-3 am, 2nd & 4th weeks only, Call Jack Morien, am, Jan-May Fridays 2-3 am Call Rita Dragani, am 9-10 am JANUARY 29, Did You Know You Can Automate Your Gift To St. Mary s Visitation Parish? St. Mary s is pleased to offer automatic contribution plans to our parishioners. Your contributions can be automatically withdrawn from a checking account at your bank or financial institution, or you can make an online contribution via Paypal on our website. It is a safe, convenient, and effective way to make giving easier, with no envelopes or check writing. To download a form for automating your contribution or for more information, please visit our website, donate.html. As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10 St. Mary s Thrift Shop Find Your Hidden Treasure Here!! Happy Feast of St. Valentine! Fall in love with our prices! Feast Day Special: Feb. 14th: 20% off EVERYTHING* *no other discounts, except Senior, applies. Enjoy 20-50% off GREEN priced items ALL month long! For more information visit our website, stmaryeg.org/thrift-shop.

6 Coffee and Conversation Women are invited to join us on February 8 th at 9:00am at St. Mary s Visitation Parish to hear and learn more about the mission of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (MACCW) and the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW). No need to be a member to attend. In order for us to have a special place for you please reply to Jean Kelly at jeanakelly@hotmail.com or call We are looking forward to seeing you there! SPRED: Uniting in Faith and Friendship SPRED (Special Religious Development) is a life-affirming ministry that brings people of different abilities and backgrounds together to grow in faith and friendship. Members of a SPRED small faith group gather as equal brothers and sisters in Christ, through one-to-one relationships and a symbolic method of catechesis. Through community-building and genuine friendships, SPRED welcomes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and integrates them more fully into parish life. It is a parish-supported and volunteer-run ministry. For more information, visit spredmilwaukee.org and contact Mary Krawczyk, Outreach Specialist, at mkrawczyk@spredpartners.org or Everyday Stewardship: Inspiring and Practical Insights on Stewardship as a Way of Life Tracy Welliver will help people see stewardship as a personal spirituality that can lead us to a transforming experience of giving over our entire heart, mind and soul to Jesus. Everyday Stewardship contains a message for all people. The program will help to explain the what next after we have made a conscious decision to take our discipleship seriously. The program will be held Tuesday, February 7 from 6:30-8:00 pm at St. Patrick Parish, Elkhorn; Wednesday, February 8 from 10-11:30am and 6:30-8:00pm at Cousins Center, Milwaukee; Thursday, February 9 from 6:30-8:00pm at Holy Family Parish, Fond du Lac. There is no cost for this program, but you are asked to register at or contact Rosalita Villa, villar@archmil.org or A Lifeline for Marriage Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help get marriages back on track. Maybe you know someone a friend, family member or coworker who is struggling. Or maybe your own marriage needs a lifeline? This program has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels, including disillusionment and deep misery. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning March 3-5, 2017, with a weekend in Benet Lake, call or lakeshore@retrouvaille.org or visit the website at SMV s Auction for Education is March 25th! SMV s Auction for Education, A Night of PROMise, will be held Saturday, March 25 in the school gymnasium. This is the LARGEST FUNDRAISER sponsored by Home and School. Proceeds from past auctions have been used to furnish the K3 classroom, purchase SmartBoards and other technology needs, and purchase instruments and other equipment for our music program. We are looking for donations of sports tickets, electronics, vacation homes/condos, memorabilia, housewares, class parties, dinner parties, and other entertainment experiences. We have a few fabulous vacation packages in the works, but we are in need of your hotel points and airline miles to make these a reality. If you prefer, consider being an auction sponsor and make a monetary donation. All donations are due by Friday, February 24 and can be delivered to the school office. If needed, please contact Beth Parey to arrange pick up by calling or send an to smvauction2017@gmail.com. To obtain a donor form, please visit our website, stmaryeg.org. Thank you for supporting this very important parish mission! St. Mary s Visitation School and the Office for Marriage and Family Life at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee are offering the following session in the St. Mary s Visitation Church Atrium: Thursday, February 23, 2017, 7pm-8:30pm Internet Safety: What Parents Need to Know about Technology and Sexuality in the Digital Age, with Father Greg Greiten and Pamela Schmidt-Peckham, MSW Keeping your children and teens safe online Teaching accountability Understanding the effects of new technology Developing intimate relationships The impact of pornography on the brain Resources to assist parents For more information, please contact Susan McNeil, or mcneils@archmil.org.