December 17, Three Parish Catholic Family. St. Anthony, Tigerton; St. Mary, Marion; Holy Family-St. William, Wittenberg

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1 Three Parish Catholic Family St. Anthony, Tigerton; St. Mary, Marion; Holy Family-St. William, Wittenberg December 17, 2017

2 TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND CATHOLICS Is someone you love unable to join us at church during this holy time of Advent and Christmas? For the faithful at home or in healthcare settings, the Heart of the Nation TV Mass brings spiritual comfort and the blessings of joyful hope in our Savior, who came to share life with us. CHRISTMAS TV MASS CHRISTMAS & SUNDAY MASS -ONLINE VIDEO WACY channel 32 at 8:30 a.m. on December 25 SUNDAY TV MASS WACY channel 32 at 8:00 a.m. WBAY channel 2 at 5:30 a.m. For those who can get to church, the TV or online liturgy does not fulfill the Sunday or Christmas Mass obligation. RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS Everyday Stewardship In 1531, Our Lady appeared to a simple Aztec Indian who had converted to the Catholic faith, Juan Diego. Three days later, at Juan Diego's request, Mary provided a sign in the form of roses and an image on his cloak so that all would be believe that what he claimed to have seen was true. Today, Christians revere Our Lady of Guadalupe all throughout the world. Some will believe without seeing but many will need some evidence before they take a leap of faith. In stewardship, we are called to cultivate our gifts and grow them to an increase. Many people will claim that they are living a stewardship way of life, but it will be through the abundance of fruits in their lives that people will come to believe. Evidence of generosity, compassion, love, and gratitude will sway others. Some will seek to live their lives in a similar fashion. During this Advent season, we have the opportunity to provide evidence of our commitment to Christ by our actions. We must not let this season become about commercialism and material gifts. This season is about preparing our hearts to allow Jesus to touch us more profoundly in the experience of Christmas. Maybe our acts of kindness and generosity will help someone else's heart soften for Jesus. That is when real miracles can occur, just like roses growing in the winter. -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS Everyday Stewardship As Christians, we are called to a life of prayer. This is not just during seasons like Advent, but all year long. When we talk about being prayerful everyday stewards, we are speaking about cultivating an awareness of God being with us at all times. Each day we begin by offering God the entirety of our day. Each night we rest in him and hope that the hours that passed gave him glory. During this busy time of Advent, it is hard to cultivate this life of prayer, but without it we can too easily lose sight of the reason for the season. It is during this time of year we need to heed the words of St Paul more than ever when he wrote to the Thessalonians, "Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing." This is how we will be able to avoid the pitfalls of consumerism and secularism and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. Bring Jesus with you into the office Christmas party. Take him with you shopping for gifts in the department store. Be aware of him when you sit down to watch television specials you have seen every year of your life. Give him all your time and let his presence fill your every moment. By striving to be connecting with Jesus at all times, you will bear greater fruit and the joy you experience will be much greater than you could imagine. You might even spend fewer dollars and spend more time with those you love, particularly the One who loves you the most, the Incarnation himself. -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Page 2 Three Parish Catholic Family

3 Welcome to Three Parish Catholic Family 430 Swanke Street PO Box 106 Tigerton, WI Ph: Fax: Website: flockof4.org Fr. David McElroy, O.Praem Three Parish Administrator Deacons Deacon Howard Bricco Deacon Pat Berg Deacon Mike Brandt Deacon Emeritus Ken Sambs Pastoral Coordinator Debra Brandt Faith Formation Facilitator Tammy Wendler Bulletin- Bulletin Deadline is 3:00PM on Monday. (unless early deadline) Three Parish Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM -12:00 PM *Office is closed on Holidays* Prayers? Is anyone in need of prayers? Our Three Parishes have a group of Prayers that are willing and honored to pray for your needs. Please call any of the names and we will begin the prayers. St. Mary's Marion Bea St. Anthony's Tigerton Vonnie Jeanette Holy Family-St. William Wittenberg Jeanette or Karen General Information Confessions The Sacrament of Penance will be celebrated on the... 1st Saturday of the month at Tigerton from 9-9:30AM 2nd Saturday of the month at Wittenberg from 9-9:30AM 3rd Saturday of the month at Marion from 4-4:45 PM Communion to the Homebound & Hospital Visits If you would like to receive communion at home or be visited when in the hospital contact Deb Brandt, Pastoral Coordinator. Religious Education Any parent interested in having his or her child or teen learn more about the Catholic Faith should contact Tammy Wendler at the Three Parish office. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Any person wanting to learn more about the Catholic Faith or to join our Church should contact Debra Brandt, Pastoral Coordinator. Matrimony Couples planning to marry are to contact the Pastor at least nine months prior to the proposed marriage date. Baptism Anyone desiring the Sacrament of Baptism for themselves or for his or her infant child should contact Deb Brandt, Pastoral Coordinator. Funerals In the event of the death of a loved one, please contact Debra Brandt at the parish office or the Pastor directly. Anointing of the Sick In the case of serious illness or inirmity contact the Pastor at the parish office to arrange for receiving the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Those with scheduled surgeries may receive the Sacrament at home or at the church prior to going to the hospital for the surgery. Page 3 Three Parish Catholic Family

4 St. Anthony, Tigerton News Fr. Mac took the kids outside to bless the new glass windows on the outside of the stained glass windows of the church. The seal of the old coverings were compromised, worn and did not allow as much light through. They all look so bright and bring in so much more light. Thank you kids for blessing them!! Now the Light of Christ will shine through on our celebrations! RELIGION CLASSES sst. Mary, Marion News Wittenberg: 3:30-4:45 pm Tigerton: 5:00-6:15 pm Would you like to be a Secret Pal to someone in our parish? If you would during the month of December we will sign up on a Secret Pal form in the back of church and put it in the Secret Pal box. On January 6th we will draw Secret Pal names. All year you will do different kind acts for your secret pal. Next year on the feast of Christ the King, we will come together and see if everyone can guess who their Secret Pal is. We will place a Secret Pal Basket on the counter of the church entrance for you to place your cards and gifts in and we will distribute them after mass. Merry Christmas St. Mary will be held Sat. Jan 6 after Mass. A pot luck meal with gift opening after Mass. A tree in the entrance of the church has gift ideas on it. Pick a tag, then bring your gift to the pot luck to celebrate Merry Christmas St Mary and Epiphany. Any questions, contact Jayne, Bea, Peggy, or Laurie. Page 4 Three Parish Catholic Family Marion: 5:15 6:30 pm Credo: 7:00-8:30 pm We would like to take this opportunity to thank Wagner Shell, as well as all of our contributors, for their generous and gracious support of our Three Parish Bulletin. Thank You!

5 Readings for the Week of December 17, 2017 Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, [Is 61:10b]/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, Monday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, [cf. 7]/Mt 1:18-25 Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 7c and 10b]/Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, [1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45 Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1a]/ Lk 1:46-56 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14 [cf. Lk 21:28]/Lk 1:57-66 The Weekly Calendar Monday, December 18 4:30-5:30 pm Strong Bones Wittenberg, Tigerton 6:30 PM Rosary-Marion 7:00 PM AA/Al-Anon-Wittenberg Wednesday, December 20 No Credo 8:30 am Communion Service- Marion 1-2:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Marion RE Christmas Programs: 5:15 pm Tigerton & 6:00 pm Thursday, December 21 8:30 AM Communion Service Wittenberg 4:30-5:30 pm Strong Bones Wittenberg, Tigerton Friday, December 22 10:00 AM Communion Service-Homme Home Saturday, December 23 5:00 PM Mass Marion Phyllis Rasmussen By Bruce & Joyce Natzke Sunday, December 24 8:00 AM Mass Tigerton Terry Knitt 10:00 AM Mass Wittenberg Our Three Parish Family 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass Marion Melvin & Phyllis Rasmussen By their family 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass Tigerton All God s Children Monday, December 25th Christmas Day Weekend Ministers Schedule: Marion- B Dick Pamperin C Deacon Mike, MaryJo Malueg Lector: Jayne Radtke, Laurie Perkins Servers: Aubrey Malotky, Tristan & Wilhelmina Herro Christmas Eve- B Barry Poole C Deacon Mike, Anne Poole Lector Ashley Anker, Peggy Rulseh Servers: Elena Kowalkowski, Audrina Rasmussen Tigerton- B Chris Herb C Deacon Mike, Becky Herb Lector: Don Slicer Servers: Lilly Bloecher Greeters/Ushers: Jay Bloecher, Dutch Bloecher Christmas Eve- B Morgan Marquardt C Deacon Mike, Dennis Brandt Lector Mark Onesti Servers Lilly Bloecher, Carson & Dane Desrochers Ushers Jay Bloecher, Dutch Bloecher Wittenberg- B Jenni Onesti C Deacon Mike, Margaret Chase Lector: Dale Hartleben, Al Koeppel Servers: Jamie Wendler, Serena & Kalene Rasmussen Ushers/Greeters: Chris Graff, Dick Ostrowski, Dale Hartleben Christmas Day- B Bonnie Almazor C Deacon Mike, Tammy Meverden Lector Sally Korbisch, Doris Ashenbrenner Servers Jackson Graff, Ava Wepner, Chekotey Horachek Ushers/greeters Chris Graff, Dick Ostrowski, Dale Hartleben 9:00 am Mass Wittenberg Eugene Brandt & Bill Kearn Page 5 Three Parish Catholic Family