Mass on Labor Day will be Celebrated at St. Fridolin s in Glenbeulah on Monday, September 3 at 9:00am

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1 St. John the Baptist Parish Plymouth September 2, 2018 Dear Parishioners of St. John the Baptist: If you ve been in Church over the past five weeks or so, you may have detected something not-quite-right: it wasn t as cool as it had been earlier in the Summer. Perhaps you chalked it up to the heat and humidity outside, or that we d raised the temperature in Church in response to complaints about how chilly it was inside. Well, there were, in fact, some complaints from folks who found it necessary to wear a sweater to Church, but that s not where I m going. In the last full week of July, Nate, a technician with HVAC Services, Inc. (a heating and air-conditioning firm out of Howards Grove), was here almost every day, working on one of the two big units that service the Church. Its compressor was acting up and vibrating wildly. By the end of the week, we made the decision to shut that unit down before the vibrations burst the piping and coolant gushed forth. This meant the church would have to be cooled by the secondary unit, alone. So, we turned the temperature dial up a little to reduce stress on that secondary unit. We talked with Nate about repairing the primary unit. He said that scarcity of parts and the age of equipment would probably mean an expense of $30-40,000, and that because of the age of the equipment, there were no guarantees that either the repaired unit or the secondary one would last for very long. Nate explained that the units are as old as the building thirty-one years and have already out-lived their projected lifetime of twenty-five years. He added that the coolant used in our existing system is now considered environmentally unsafe and is prohibitively expensive, but to replace it would require re-tooling the entire system. Nate suggested we give serious thought to replacing both units before a major meltdown occur. So, we are in the process of procuring bids for new Trane units. The consistent range of the bids we re receiving is $85,000 - $90,000. We have enough in our Buildings and Grounds reserves to pay for this along with the new boilers we d already planned to install this Summer. Now, I ve already heard a voice or two suggest that we do a capital campaign to finance this project. I respectfully disagree. We already have several fund-raising effort on the table for this year, including both the Super Raffle and the Christian Women s Craft Fair in November, the biennial SJB School Auction next Spring, and the From Gratitude to Greatness Sustained Offertory Program that s just getting under way. It seems to me that we can only go to the well so often before we wind up robbing Peter to pay Paul. Besides, conducting a capital campaign requires a whole lot more lead time than we ve got if we re going to get the air conditioning repaired in a timely manner. I hope all of this makes sense to you. Perhaps it s time for a Town Hall meeting where we could talk about these things in greater detail as well as present the year-end financial report to you, talk about the budget for the fiscal year we just started last month, and explore where we re hoping to go with From Gratitude to Greatness. A blessed Labor Day to all of you. Father Phil Eucharistic Adoration "One cannot know the Lord without being in the habit of adoring, of adoring in silence" - Pope Francis Every Monday from 4:00 pm 8:00 pm in Church *Please note there will be no Eucharistic Adoration on Labor Day, Monday, September 3 Mass on Labor Day will be Celebrated at St. Fridolin s in Glenbeulah on Monday, September 3 at 9:00am There will be no 8:00am Mass at St. John the Baptist Beginning September 9, 2018 Children s Liturgy of the Word is a liturgical experience that opens young children (ages 3-7) to hear and respond to God s Word in ways that enable them to be nurtured and challenged, and to grow in knowledge of Scripture. Children meet as part of the 9:30 a.m. Mass every Sunday, September May. Please contact Amy Albers if you have questions or would like to volunteer with this ministry. aalbers@sjbplymouth.org or Wedding Banns II~ Stephen James O'Neil and Breanna Marie Wimmler III~ Christopher William Reichert and Jennifer Lynn Kuffel

2 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2018 The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Last year, Compassionate Hearts Ministry presented information on one of the two healing sacraments of the Catholic Church: Anointing of the Sick. Since the inception of this series, the communal celebration of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick has taken place an a regularly scheduled basis and will continue to be offered throughout the coming year. This Fall, Compassionate Hearts Ministry will focus on the second Healing Sacrament: Reconciliation, (also called Confession). While we all have an opportunity to participate in communal penance service we d like to present information about the private Sacrament of Reconciliation that is available to you all year round, in this parish and the surrounding parishes in the Sheboygan County area or upon request. We will have several bulletin entries on this subject over the next several weeks. Please take time to read the upcoming information in the weekly bulletins and on the SJB website. We hope you find this inspirational. The process of seeking, receiving and celebrating God s mercy and forgiveness is meant to be a source of JOY. Our Lord is always ready and eager to bestow His healing love on us. Our goal in developing this series of bulletin announcements is to help encourage parishioners to encounter God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, no matter how long one may have been away. In gratitude to all priests [for] their assistance in conversion, in the struggles against temptation, in spiritual progress and in finding sanctity. (Pope John Paul II, 2/12/84) Primary Resources for this series: The Catholic Bible The Catechism of the Catholic Church The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) Private confessions are heard from 9:30am -10:00am on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month in the reconciliation room at St. John the Baptist. Private confessions will be heard next at 9:30am Saturday, September 8, 2018 Shout Joyfully to the Lord, All you Lands; Serve the Lord with Gladness; Come before Him with Joyful song. Classic Choir Invites You! The St. John the Baptist Classic Choir has been a tradition of this faith community for over 100 years, Praising God through song. The choir leads the congregation in prayer through song and music. We sing at Mass two to three times a month We are always looking for new members, especially high school students. Joining the choir is a great way to meet fellow parishioners The ability to read music is NOT a requirement. If you love to sing, then this is for you. Rehearsals begin Thursday Sept. 6 th at 6:00 p.m. in the Church Please considering joining us. We look forward to having you. If you have any questions please contact Scott Dedlow at or at sdedlow@sjbplymouth.org. Friends are Blessings Offering fellowship for those who have lost a spouse. We are going to 5 Pillars near Random Lake on Saturday, September 8 at 5:45pm. If you would like to join us please give me a call by Tuesday, September 4 so I can make reservations. We meet in the back of church after the 4:00pm Mass. Hope you can join us on the 8th. Maureen Bruegger RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. It is a process in which people can become fully initiated into the Catholic Church by receiving Baptism, First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation. We invite you to learn what Catholics believe in an open and welcoming environment. Please contact Amy Albers for more information or to register: call or aalbers@sjbplymouth.org We hope you will join us!

3 St. John the Baptist Parish Plymouth September 2, 2018 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL As I begin my twenty fourth year at St. John the Baptist School and my sixth year as Principal, I look forward to working with Father Phil, the faculty and parents to give our students a positive learning environment. I believe all students can achieve, when we as adults provide a supportive system in a faith-filled environment. I am very appreciative of the support from our school families and from the parish. Welcome to our new families! It will be a pleasure getting to know all our new students and their families. It brings me joy to announce the addition of a part time Pre-K teacher, Mrs. Suzette Schermacher, who will co-teach with Mrs. Kelly Drews as we continue to grow our school. This year s initiatives include: N.E.S.T. (Nature Educational Sensory Teaching area) A gross motor skills area included within one of our Pre-K classrooms Middle school electives of: Culinary Arts, Technology Innovations and Drama Continuation of the implantation of PBIS (Positive Behaviors Intervention and Support) St. John the Baptist School provides a unique experience where high expectations are set by the teachers who also emphasize for their students the significance of being disciples of Christ. Every week, the students participate in the celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy. Daily prayer and seasonal prayer services enhances the spiritual growth of the children. Please contact the school office at (920) if you or someone you know are interested in learning more about the school. As you may be aware, our Jaguar Jog will be taking place on September 8, 2018 and our auction will be on April 6, Thank you in advance for your support of these very beneficial fundraising events for our school. Yours in Christ, Principal Amy Nelson St. John the Baptist Catholic School Wellness Walk / Run / Ride Saturday, September 8, 2018 Proceeds contribute to educational resources for our teachers and a refurbished gym floor. We appreciate your support. 5K Run / 2 Mile Walk and Motorcycle Ride for St. John the Baptist Jaguars! Jog Begins 9:00 a.m. SJB School parking lot Jaguar Jog participant registration $15 Team of four participants $50 Riders meet at the SJB School parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and depart at 8:30 a.m. Driver registration $20 / Passengers $5 More information and registration available online at

4 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2018 Mass Schedule and Intentions SJB - St. John the Baptist STA - St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake Saturday, September 1 4:00pm SJB LeRoy Lockman 4:00pm SJB Mary and Clay Bries 5:30pm STA John and Kate Coyne 5:30pm STA Living and Deceased Members of Leo and Lucy Baus Sunday, September 2 8:00am STA For the People of St. John the Baptist and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Families 9:30am SJB Jennifer Slabe 9:30am SJB Jose Guzman Monday, September 3 - Mass at St. Fridolin 9:00am Alton Chambers 9:00am Alfred and Virginia Biskobing Tuesday, September 4 8:00am SJB Mary Schueffner 8:00am SJB Bill Nolte Wednesday, September 5 8:00am STA Al White Thursday, September 6 8:00am SJB Bill Paese 8:00am SJB Don Diedrich Friday, September 7 8:00am STA Deceased Members of the Salmon and Roethle Families Saturday, September 8 4:00pm SJB John Anderson 4:00pm SJB Evelyn and James McCabe 5:30pm STA Larry and Leona Holzmann 5:30pm STA Living and Deceased Members of Al and Helen Gall Sunday, September 9 8:00am STA Father Dan Lasecki 8:00am STA Donna Vater 9:30am SJB For the People of St. John the Baptist and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Families Scriptures 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 2, st: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8, (125B) 2nd: James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 9, st: Isaiah 35:4-7a, (128B) 2nd: James 2:1-5 Gospel: Mark 7:31-37 The Week at St. John the Baptist September 2 8, 2018 Sunday... September 2 9:00am... Rosary for Life/Church Monday... September 3 9:00am... Mass at St. Fridolin 4:00pm... Eucharistic Adoration CANCELLED Tuesday... September 4 6:30pm... Knights of Columbus Mtg./Parish Office Wednesday... September 5 6:00pm... Safeguarding Training/Library 6:30pm... Prayer & Worship Mtg./Parish Office 6:30pm... Mission Trip Mtg./Church Hall Thursday... September 6 6:00pm... Classic Choir Rehearsal/Church 6:30pm... School Board Mtg./Church Mtg Rm Friday... September 7 Saturday... September 8 8:00am... Jaguar Jog/School 9:00am... Lifetouch Pictures/PAC 9:30am... Private Confessions/Reconciliation Rm Safe Environment Education Session Wednesday, September 5, 2018 / 6:00 9:00 pm St. John the Baptist School Library Safe Environment Education is required for all adults who are employed or who volunteer with children in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Registration information and additional session dates are available online at: September 26 November 4, 2018 Help save lives in Sheboygan by joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and fast for an end to abortion. For more information: Visit or contact Bernice Gruenke at bcgruenke@aol.com Meeting Reminder: The Knights of Columbus Plymouth Council 1789 monthly meeting will be Tuesday September 4, 2018 starting at 6:30 pm located in the lower level of the SJB Church office building. Please plan to attend.

5 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2018 Jubilee Celebration for Married Couples Join the Office for Marriage & Family Life in celebrating your silver or golden wedding anniversary! The annual Archdiocesan Jubilee Celebration is Saturday, October 6, 2018, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the XXIII (St. Peter Campus), 1800 N. Wisconsin St. Port Washington, WI This Mass honors those married in 1993 or 1968, celebrating their 25 th (silver) or 50 th (golden) wedding anniversaries. Couples married over 50 years are also welcome to attend this celebration. A reception will follow the Liturgy. Cost is $40.00 per couple and includes a commemorative certificate and a professional photo. For more information, please call To register: complete and mail the form below, or visit to print a flyer with registration form or to register online. Registration for Silver/Golden Anniversary Celebration Please print all information! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 25, 2018 Last Name Husband s First Name Wife s First Name Address City State Zip Phone ( ) #Years married Date of Marriage / / Special Assistance (Please specify) Please make checks payable to: Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Send your registration and check to: Marriage and Family Life Jubilee Celebration, Archdiocese of Milwaukee, P.O. Box , Milwaukee WI Israel 2019 A Biblical Study Trip to the Holy Land Do you want to know Jesus better? Visit his homeland!! Join Fr. Patrick Heppe and Fr. Matthew Widder as they once again lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Be part of their visit to Bethlehem, Nazareth and Jerusalem. Experience the Sea of Galilee and walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Join the group October 22- November 2, The cost is $ double occupancy. For complete information, brochure and tour meeting invitation contact Wendy at: Burkhalter Travel, Ext.251 or wbartnick@burkhaltertravel.com.

6 St. John the Baptist Parish Information Sacramental Celebrations Eucharistic Liturgies: See the front cover of Bulletin. Baptism: Contact the Parish Office Reconciliation: 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9:30-10:00am in the chapel. Marriage: Contact the pastor no later than six months prior to day of the wedding. Very Reverend Philip D. Reifenberg Shared Pastor Parishes of St. John the Baptist and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Trustees Bill Barbieur...Treasurer Tom Paul... Secretary Pastoral Council Chair... Adam Schneider Members: Anne Gamoke, Bill Marklein, Tony Mischo, Cheryl Nicholson, Keith Ott, Joel Pierce, Tony Glenboski, Kim Welsch Finance Council Chair... Jim Birenbaum Members: Bill Barbieur, Mark Gumm, Tom Paul, Joel Pierce St. John the Baptist School ~ Amy Nelson... Principal Ann Penkwitz... School Secretary Joel Pierce... School Board Chair St. John the Baptist Faith Formation ~ Amy Albers... Director of Faith Formation Nancy Kultgen... Faith Formation Assistant Contacts Cemetery... Parish Office ~ Prayer Needs... Kate ~ St. Vincent de Paul sjbplymouth.org Parish Membership We welcome you to the St. John the Baptist Parish Family. To receive a registration form or to notify us of an address change, please complete the form below. Place the completed form in the collection basket, or return it to the Parish Office (115 Plymouth Street, Plymouth 53073). Name Address: Phone: New Parishioner Address Change Bulletin Deadline Please submit announcements to the parish office by noon on Monday. bulletin@sjbplymouth.org Parish Office Contact Information Hours: 8:30am-Noon and 1:00-4:00pm Phone Fax sjbparish@sjbplymouth.org Lisa Schoneman...Director of Administrative Services Katie Kleiber....Communications Coordinator Julie Krueger...Parish Secretary Scott Dedlow.Building Maint./Dir. Of Music &Liturgy Hearing Assistance: The induction loop system for hearing device users is installed in church. To take advantage of this hearing assistance, please turn your hearing device to the T coil setting and sit in either of the middle two sections of church. St. John the Baptist Bulletin Advertiser of the Week Catholic Financial Life The support of our advertisers helps offset the cost of publishing our bulletin. Please thank them when you can and support them with your business.