St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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1 St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception N2385 MUNICIPAL DRIVE GREENVILLE, WI (920) WEBSITE: September 30, 2018 Fr. Michael Warden Administrator x206 Sunday Mass Saturday Vigil Sunday Daily Mass Tuesday thru Friday Thursday First Saturday 4:00 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am 8:10 am 6:00 pm 8:00 am Sacrament of Confession Saturday 2:30 pm Tuesday 5:00 pm Thursday 5:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 5:00 pm Sacrament of Baptism Please call the parish office when you are expecting. Sacrament of Matrimony Please call a minimum of six months in advance. Visitation of the Sick/Homebound Please call the parish office Parish Leadership: Trustees Julie Collar jcollar01@yahoo.com Phil Schmidt Parish Council Cindy Spielbauer Chairperson ckspiel@new.rr.com Total Board of Education Tiffany McHugh Chairperson Finance Council Bill Diedrich Chairperson St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Greenville, through a welcoming and active environment guides the lifelong spiritual growth of the local community in the Roman Catholic faith by spreading the Gospel through word and deed.

2 Attendance September 22 & 23: 979 individuals Stewardship September 22 & 23 : $9,332 Fiscal year-to-date: $211,159 Prior fiscal year-to-date: $200,623 There are four Eucharistic Prayers that we generally hear at Mass. Each one has a little different history. Some history might help. The First Eucharistic Prayer is known as the Roman Canon. It is the most ancient of the prayers and we don't even know it's origins. It seems to come out of the earliest first century Christian Communities. Many shorter prayers were added throughout the centuries which is why it grew in length. However, it has remained substantially unchanged for the last 15 centuries or so. It was the only Eucharistic Prayer used in the Roman rite of liturgy for that time until new prayers were introduced in the 1960s. The Roman Canon was also only said in Latin for that time until it was translated into English in the sixties. Monday-Thursday 8 am 4pm and Friday 8 am -12 noon. Parish office: Addresses: 1stInitial/LastName@stmarygreenville.org David De Young Deacon Brian Albers Deacon Carol Frahm Ext. 210 Director of Parish Activities Tammy Krueger Ext. 205 Parish Secretary Liz Arbinger Ext. 211 Parish Accountant Laura Bovee Ext. 201 Family Life Ministry Debra Fuller Ext. 233 Catholic School Principal Yvonne Ziegler Ext. 212 School Secretary Luke Gietman Ext 207 Director of Religious Education Barbara Tate Ext. 237 Faith Formation Coordinator Maria Fannin Ext. 240 Coordinator of Youth Ministry Sue Brockman Ext. 208 Faith Formation Secretary Pastoral Message Dear Parishioners, We believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church. These are known as the four marks of the Church. We recite them every weekend at Mass in the Creed. But how many of us know what they mean? For the next four weeks I would like to try to explain what is meant by each of these marks. The Church is one. Its oneness comes from the fact that she is united to the office of the papacy who is the vicar of Christ and the visible head of the Church. Jesus Himself is the invisible head of the Church. The reference of oneness is to Her unity. Some might wonder why we might be able to make this claim given the current status of the Church. How can we say that that Church is united at a time like this? Try an analogy. We all have been given bodies. We are our body. Through the speech, mind, words and actions of our bodies people come to know who we are. Our bodies change. We do not have the same body that we had when we were 5 years old. We do not have the same body as when we were 18. The fact is, the visible reality of our bodies is constantly changing. But there is another reality that we know; the fact that even though our bodies change we are the same person. Sure we may act differently than we did years ago. We may have had an extraordinary conversion which changed our dispositions or attitudes, but at the heart of it, we are the same person. So we need to account for what we see and is changing, and the reality underneath all that change which remains consistent. We call that unchanging principle the soul. The soul has always been considered the principle of unity of the body. The oneness of the Church is like the soul and the body. From the outside it may seem as though the Church is falling apart in its visible reality which is all most people can see, but the reality on the oneness or unity of the church lies much deeper than the changes that may be frustrating or concerning us on the outside. The fact is, despite the appearance the Church is united in its teaching and faithfulness to Christ, even if some of its members are not united in that purpose. In every case, whether it be the church or anyone else, we should take care not to reduce people or the Church to its failings because we would certainly resist people reducing us to that status. Christians are always offered the grace of our Lord to see more profoundly into that invisible reality while acknowledging the visible change. Next week another difficult mark to understand. The Church is Holy. No Masses Oct. 2 & 3 Due to the Clergy Congress Oct. 1-3, confessions, adoration and Masses will be cancelled Tuesday, Oct. 2 and Wednesday, Oct. 3. The Liturgy of the Hours will be prayed in place of Mass. 2 St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Greenville, WI

3 Weekly Stewardship Thought St. James warns in today s second reading that those who hoard their wealth and live only for themselves will be condemned. But in the Gospel, Jesus assures us that all who give of themselves for His sake will be rewarded. See James 5:1-6 or Mark 9:38-43, 45, Please welcome the newly baptized: Aislee Lynn Fielding Daughter of Joel & Trisha Fielding Congratulations to Kristine Kumferman & Gabriel Griesbach who were united in marriage on September 14, Why would Fr. Michael be in a pontoon boat on dry land? Come see Fr. Michael in the Xavier High School Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 5. The Parade starts at 5:00pm at Pierce Park and follows Prospect Avenue to Xavier High School. Come on out and wave to this familiar face! SCRIP St. Mary s Scrip program is continuing to offer the special 10 percent Kwik Trip cards! This special promotion will continue until the inventory of 10% cards is sold out. St. Mary has purchased some additional inventory in order to extend this special. The 10% rebate will be applied when your order is entered into the Scripware software. If you are stocking up for the coming months, please note that a service fee is charged on cards not used within 12 months. Scrip is sold after the weekend Masses, during school hours and during Faith Formation classes on Wednesday. Thank you for using Scrip! Parish Life Prayer Shawl ministry seeks your helping hands Saturday, Oct. 13 St Mary's Prayer Shawl Ministry is hosting a special day of ministry open to all from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13th. The Prayer Shawl ministry invites anyone who wishes to come together to sew, tie blankets, knit or crotchet in the Good Shepherd Room from 9 am to 2PM. You can come for a little time or spend the whole day. Any time you give will be greatly appreciated. If you have questions about this event, please Mary Preston at marypatpreston@gmail.com The Prayer Shawl ministry meets monthly and makes blankets, afghans and shawls. Each one is made with prayers and love woven in. They are made to be given to anyone who is sick, struggling or just in need of a warm symbol of God's love. If you or someone you know needs to blessed by receiving one of these handcrafted gifts, please contact the parish office. Server Training Server Training will be held at St. Mary s on Thursday October 4 at 6:45pm. Any child in 5th grade or older interested in becoming a server is welcome to attend. Please note that this will be the only training until spring Please contact Angie Smiley at mamasmiles4@gmail.com or at (920) with any questions. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Men of St. Mary's!!! That Man Is You! has kicked off but you're still invited It's perfectly ok if you missed the first session or two or if you may miss some in the future but do yourself a favor and make the ones you can. That Man Is You! is a free program that has educated men of our Parish and spurned a fellowship of male parishioners who continually support each other. The program seeks to address the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. This year we are going through a brand new program (The Vision of Man Fully Alive). This program is appropriate for anyone who is new to TMIY or veterans of the program. We are excited to offer two options this year for attending TMIY. The program is offered Thursday evenings (7:00-8:30 pm) or Friday mornings (5:45-7:20 am) so attendees choose what works best for them that week. TMIY started Sep 20th or 21st in the Good Shepard room. All gatherings include a snack, presentation, and small discussion groups. All men from the community are encouraged and invited to join this free program. Even if you have not attended in the past or cannot attend all sessions, you can jump right in and are very welcome. For more information you can go online to and register OR contact Dave Reichenbacher at (text/call) or dave.reichenbacher@gmail.com. Koinonia Logos What is it? Koinonia is a Greek word expressing the early churches effort to form a fraternity of faithful, loving, praying people. Koinonia Logos-A Few Minutes of Prayer in the Home is a simple, humble little prayer book. It s about the Mass and understanding the Gospel message. You ll find it in the Narthex Kiosk each month. Save the Date! Our annual parish meeting is set for Thursday, Oct. 25th at 7 p.m. Mark your calendars now so that you can participate! 3 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

4 School News 3rd Grade After learning about simple and compound leaves students spent time outdoors using the sun's energy to make leaf silhouettes on colored tee shirts. They are fun to make and fun to wear. Faith Formation Youth / Children 4 St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Greenville, WI

5 Faith Formation Adults Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Help Shrine Oct. 14th The only approved Marian apparition site in the US Mary visited the Belgium born Adele Brise in 1850 with a simple message, teach the people of this area the catechism. The shrine built in the place of the apparition has been a spot of pilgrimage for since and in 2010 Bishop David Ricken approved the apparitions as worthy of belief. Today people from all over the world come to this humble place where the Virgin spoke to Adele. A miracle also occurred here when many were saved from the Peshtigo fire. The shrine was left unscathed while all around it was scorched earth. Bus will leave St. Mary s following the 10am Mass on October 14th. Cost: $25 for families or $15 for an individual. Includes bus and lunch. No cost to drive up and join us. Bus space is limited. Name: How many? Phone: Bus? Yes No Please return no later than 10/10 to reserve your spot on the bus. Return to the parish office or place in the collection basket. Please include payment. September 26 November 4 Planned Parenthood 508 W. Wisconsin Ave, Appleton Public right of way. St. Mary has these Hours: Mondays 1pm-2pm, Tuesdays 5pm-6pm Fridays 9am-10am Saturdays 10am-11am Parish Contact: Quiana Betchner (920) The time is now to call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness. Americans across the country are invited to pray Rosary Coast to Coast wherever they can gather: along the US coasts and borders; in front of state capitols; in other public areas; in parish Churches; or as families while viewing the livestream of the National Rosary Rally on EWTN. Rosary Coast to Coast will take place on Sunday October 7th at 3 pm Central. The intentions echo those of the USCCB Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty. As we read in Sacred Scripture: If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Go to for more information 5 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

6 Readings for the Week of September 30, 2018 Sunday: Nm 11:25-29/Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 [9a]/Jas 5:1-6/ Mk 9:38-43, 45, Monday: Jb 1:6-22/Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7 [6]/Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23/Ps 88:2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8 [3]/ Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13, [3]/ Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27/Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, [13]/Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Ps 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab [24b]/ Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130 [135]/Lk 10:17-24 Next Sunday: Gn 2:18-24/Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [cf. 5]/Heb 2:9-11/ Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 LPi. Calendar for the week of October 1-7, 2018 Monday October 1 Tuesday October 2 Liturgy of the Hours Wednesday October 3 Liturgy of the Hours Bible Study Faith Formation Grades 1-8 Faith Formation Grades 1-8 Faith Formation High School Thursday October 4 Confessions Vianney Cenacle Server training TMIY Friday October 5 TMIY Saturday October 6 Confessions at St. Mary s Sunday October 7 Bible Study Area Confessions Schedules Hortonville St. Peter and Paul New London Most Precious Blood Appleton St. Thomas More St. Bernard Parish St. Bernadette Parish St. Joseph Parish St. Mary Parish St. Pius X St. Therese Parish Sacred Heart Parish Sat. 3:30 pm Sat. 4:15 pm Sat. 4 4:30pm Sat. 9:00 am Sat. 9:00 am Sat. 9:00-9:30 am Sat. 9:00-10:00am Sat. 8:30-10 am Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm Sat. 3-4 pm 8:10am 8:10am 9:00am 4:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 5:00-5:45pm 5:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm 5:45am 2:30pm 9:20am Cemetery Plots for Sale There are two burial sites, # 67 & 68 in Block D, for sale. If interested or for more information, please contact Sue at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Mass Intentions Week of The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday No Mass Tuesday 8:10 am Liturgy of the Hours Wednesday 8:10 am Liturgy of the Hours Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 8:10 am the soul of Joe Fassbender 6:30 pm the souls of Bob & Eunice Becker 8:10 am the Living & Deceased Members of the Ehm & Stoeger Families 4:00 pm the soul of Marie Pelegrin 8:00 am the people of St. Mary s 10:00 am the souls of John Kappell and Barb Santkuyl Liturgical Roles Weekend of October 6-7 Ushers 4:00 pm Joe Lippert, Fred Heimmermann 8:00 am Bob Fletcher, Glenn Krautkramer, Amaro Lopez 10:00 am Norm & Ron Powers, Gene Pahl Lectors 4:00 pm Mary O Malley 8:00 am Laureen Miller 10:00 am Michelle Rueckl Altar Servers 4:00 pm Andrew & Michael Kippenhan, Zachary Leonardi 8:00 am Trey Oswald, Thomas & Tori McGowan 10:00 am Isaac Bovee, Stephan Moore, George Albers Musicians 4:00 pm Dawn Warns 8:00 am Kate Fannin 10:00 am Choir Greeters 4:00 pm TBA 8:00 am TBA 10:00 am TBA Scrip Sellers 4:00 pm Melissa Sabourin, Eileen Fischer 8:00 am Rose Ripp, Carol Bunkleman 10:00 am Kim Wunderlich, Wanda Winterfeldt Pro-Life Prayer Corner It is fall, so there is a lot of activity on college campuses all across our state. But there is homesickness, loneliness and temptation too. Pray for all Wisconsin s college students that they would steer clear of compromising situations and risky behavior. Pray through Proverbs 1:4-6 6 St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Greenville, WI

7 Community News St. Edward Harvest Moon Join us on Saturday, October 20 at the Grand Meridian in Appleton for our annual Harvest Moon Festival, a fundraiser for St. Edward Catholic School and New Evangelization programs. Games, live auction, silent auction, raffle (4-wheeler), and of course fun with friends! Dinner tickets available now. You will not want to miss out! Visit our website for more information: Humanae Vitae Documentary St. Francis of Assisi Respect Life Ministry presents the film Sexual Revolution: 50 Years Since Humanae Vitae at Roncalli High School (2000 Mirro Drive, Manitowoc) on Saturday, October 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The film is a documentary that uses the dramatic life story of recording artist Alana Newman, once a pro-choice feminist, who discovers the beauty of the Catholic Church s teaching in Humanae Vitae and Theology of the Body and converts to Catholicism. It features the never-before-told story of the parallel development of The Pill and modern Natural Family Planning (NFP) and includes footage of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the team of scientists and doctors that developed NFP. Exclusive interviews with Archbishop Charles Chaput, Dr. Janet Smith, Dr. Peter Kreeft, Helen Alvare, Abby Johnson and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk are also included. The film is not rated but considered entirely appropriate for high school students. Admission is free. Donations of personal care items/baby items/non-perishable food item for local charities will be accepted. St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Store We are excited to announce the opening of the SVdP Appleton Christmas Store at Northland Mall on Oct.1. Store hours will be Monday through Saturday from 9 am - 5 pm. By purchasing items from the store, you support St. Vincent de Paul's mission of helping people in need in our community. The store is staffed with over 30 volunteers and all of the items for sale have been donated. It is truly a special place to shop! More information is available at