ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL. Welcome to the congregation of St. Paul Catholic Church. We are glad you joined us.

Transcription

1 ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL A People Called THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - NOVEMBER 4, 2018 Welcome to the congregation of St. Paul Catholic Church. We are glad you joined us. St. Paul Mission Statement As a welcoming faith community centered in the Eucharist and guided by the Holy Spirit, our mission is to give glory to our Lord Jesus Christ through: Inspirational Worship Faithful Discipleship Service to Others Parish Office PO Box 95 Hwy. D & 83 Genesee Depot, WI Tel. 262/ Fax. 262/ Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Religious Ed: 262/ School: 262/ Website: office@stpaulgenesee.net ST. PAUL EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Tuesday 8:00am Mass Friday 8:45am Mass Saturday 5:30pm Mass Sunday 9:00am Mass Reconciliation 2nd & 4th Saturday 10:00am or by Appointment

2 Weekly Message GOSPEL MEDITATION ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE "You are not far from the kingdom of God." What does it mean to be close to God's kingdom? In today's Gospel, Jesus is in a dialogue with teachers of the law. They know well the Law of Moses, with its complex codes, expectations, and punishments. What will Jesus say? "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength... You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Jesus effortlessly distills all the books of law into two commands. The simplicity of the Gospel message doesn't mean it's easy to follow. Far from it! The simplicity of the Gospel indicates its totality. Anything that requires the passions of our heart, the choice of our soul, the reason in our mind, or the strength of our body -- all of this ought to be animated by love. As you can imagine, that means pretty much everything! The love of God and love of neighbor is meant to flow into our entire lives. The Gospel can appear complicated because life is complicated. Not every outcast is easy to love. We lack the knowledge or compassion to heal everyone who suffers. Personal sacrifice is not always noticed or valued. In the face of the unknown, fear can be easier than faith. Life's circumstances can seem like obstacles to God's love, not opportunities. And yet Jesus' command still stands. As you reflect this week, examine those areas where it's easy to love. Thank God for them! But take some time to consider the people and circumstances that challenge you. Ask God to show you what it means to love there. How is He inviting you to enlarge your heart, strengthen your soul, open your mind, and persevere in your strength? How is He inviting you to love? LITURGICAL PUBLICATION WELCOME TO ST. PAUL PARISH What s Happening This Week! Oct 3/4 Spaghetti Dinner Ticket Sales Nov 4 Anointing of Sick after Mass Nov 5 Remembrance Bruno 7pm Nov 7 Rich Curran, 6:30pm Nov 10 Spaghetti Dinner 4-7pm Welcome! We hope you accept this as your invitation to rediscover the truth, wonder and mystery of the Catholic faith. As your brothers and sisters in our worldwide Catholic family, we want you back. If you are a practicing Catholic and have decided to make St. Paul your church home, simply call , come by or visit to start to get registered. Anointing of the Sick will take place after 9am mass on Nov. 4 at St. Paul s. Also available after 10:30am, Nov 4, at St. Bruno s. In the Epistle of St. James we read Is anyone sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. If you would like to be anointed please remain in your seat after the service. Safety Presentation by the Waukesha County Sheriff Department: Location: St. Paul Cafeteria Date: November 12, 2018 Time: 6:30pm Who: Adults 18 or older interested in self-awareness in safety protocol. There will be a video shown followed by instruction from Sheriff Department. St. Paul Catholic Church Annual Report: Copies of this report will be available in the Gathering Space, Parish Office and on the front page of the parish website, Annual report. We thank God for all the gifts given to us as a Parish! As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God s varied grace. (1Peter 4:10) PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE We are truly grateful for your sacrifice and generosity. Year to Date Last Year to Date 7/1/18 to 9/30/18 7/1/17 to 9/30/17 Stewardship & Offertory $ 226,423 Stewardship & Offertory $ 205,157 Other Income $ 136,120 Other Income $ 162,171 Total Income $ 362,543 Total Income $ 367,328 Total Expenses $ 263,045 Total Expenses $ 234,654 Excess/Deficit $ 99,498 Excess/Deficit $ 132,674 Mortgage Update Current Mortgage as of 7/31/18... $ 834, Mortgage Balance as of 9/30/18... $ 667, God bless you and your families! Nov. 7 - Be There! Is the Church Relevant? It s a tough question many are asking today. Relevant to who and why? If it does not seem relevant to me today, why should it? If the Catholic faith and teachings really are a road map for a holy way of life and the core of that life is expressed within a family unit, we must not be afraid to ask the tough questions. Regardless if you have been a devout Catholic your whole life or you are struggling to believe any more, we invite you to join us for a night of laughter and learning as we explore the critical questions of relevancy and dialogue about concrete ways to strengthen the relational bonds for both our household and Church family. See you November 7, 6:30-7:30pm, St. Paul Church featuring Rich Curran, Parish Success Group. Families of all ages are welcome, applicable to children grade 6 and up. Childcare will be provided. Fellowship to follow in the St. Paul Cafeteria. The Scholastic Book Fair will also be open that evening. Partially funded by The Catholic Experience Fund 2

3 S sc Special Mass of Remembrance Faith Formation There will be a special Mass of Remembrance at 7:00pm, Monday, November 5, at St. Bruno Parish, to remember anyone you hold dear whom you have lost. All parishioners are welcome to attend this mass to remember those who've died. St. Paul Annual Spaghetti Dinner All you can Eat! November 10th 4-7PM You are invited for Bereavement Support. $8 per adult plate, $4 child & under Free St. Paul Catholic Parish is offering Three sessions for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Please allow us to nourish you, pamper you, and empower you, all offered in a loving environment. We, St. Paul s Bereavement Committee, believe that as we are supportive of people in times of joy, we also want to walk with those in times of sadness, loneliness and mourning, and help them bear their burden of sorrow. Free for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces. Enjoy savory Italian meat sauce simmered for hours, pasta, salad and garlic bread (gluten free pasta available). Beer, fine choices of wine AND stay for dessert! Proceeds benefit Faith Formation for adults and children. Our sessions are planned for Sunday mornings, after 9am mass, in the Family Room from 10:15 Noon. The facilitator will be Cathy Labinski, a retired hospice chaplain and Mary Kingsley. Tickets will go on sale beginning Oct 27. Buy yours today after Mass. On November 25, an overview of the grieving process will be presented. Note: IF there are leftovers after the spaghetti dinner, they will be sold after 9am mass, Nov. 11. Purchase TWO meals for $10 to include spaghetti, bread, and dessert. Come to the Galleria to make your purchase. On December 2, we will focus on how to take care of oneself as one moves through the grieving process. On December 9, ideas will be shared on how to get through the holidays which are just around the corner. Keeping the Faith Light refreshments will be served, so please RSVP to St. Paul Parish Office at to help us plan appropriately or just come. We want to help you walk through a dark time. Be Who You Are P - Pray everyday R - Read Scripture daily E - Eucharist - go to Mass and Receive it weekly P - Participate in Parish life - we need you A - Ask for forgiveness - go to Reconciliation R - Reach out to the Least e - evangelize - share Jesus with others - the Bereavement Ministry Team CATHOLIC QUOTES - WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL "Our perfection does not consist of doing extraordinary things, but to do the ordinary well." --St. Gabriel Possenti I heard something very interesting this past weekend (ironically it was around the time of the shooting at the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue). The human soul is a lot like a wild animal. It is resilient and strong (to which the speaker I was listening to even mentioned how the Jews were able to come out of the Concentration Camps and love again), and it is shy. Online Giving is Now Available at St Paul Parish! For a moment I would like to reflect upon the shyness of the soul. When I think of the violence in our world, I rarely think of laws to combat it. Not because I don't think there is a place for such laws, but because at the end of the day it is about our hearts. Maybe not your heart - but our hearts as a country. (Detailed instruction sheet located in Gathering Space) 1. Visit stpaulgenesee.net and click Give Online 2. Select your donation amount and frequency. 3. Enter your account and payment information. We are shy. It is very scary to reach out to people we don't know or are different from us. In fact, in a lot of ways, we live in silos. We keep to ourselves in our little worlds and allow people entrance as it suits us. Early Bulletin Due Dates And if you feel a little uncomfortable reading this - well I fell extraordinarily uncomfortable writing it. I am just as guilty, if not more so, than anyone reading this reflection. The Holidays are almost here, which means there are several early bulletin due dates coming up. This year, we are coordinating these dates with St. Bruno s, in order to make things easier on Fr. Dan. Some of the dates are quite early, especially the ones after Thanksgiving! Thank you in advance for your help! Due Date Nov 6 Nov 12 Nov 19 Nov 26 Dec 3 Dec 7 Dec 10 Dec 17 But the thing about a lot of this violence, the solution needs to touch our hearts. Which means we need to be brave, get over our shyness and reach out to those other people out there. It is when we reach out of our shyness, the true strength of our souls can shine through. And our souls are so strong and so powerful. They are made in the image of strong and powerful God. The same God who says He is love. Bulletin Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 2 Dec 9 Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 30 Jan 6 Our souls are made in the image of Love. And when we risk becoming vulnerable we reveal this more than in any other way. Jesus, the God of the universe incarnate, revealed love most clearly when He hung naked on a cross. That's pretty vulnerable. It begins by reaching out to those nearest to you... and then reach a little farther out and you will find more people to touch... And...if you are looking for a place to begin... come to the RiverWest Food Pantry with me. It's a safe first step... check out the sign-up genius for more information. And... may we do all of our actions... big or small... with GREAT LOVE. 3

4 ST PAUL SCHOOL NEWS Get connected to our POWER! I would like to give a special shout out to all the families who were blown away at Mt. Mary University October 20 representing St. Paul at the Soles for Catholic Education Walk! We raised $860, had 46 registered walkers, and filled 2 boxes with new or gently used shoes to donate; all monies goes right back to St. Paul and into our tuition assistance fund! Another special shout out goes to our St. Paul students! They created our team hats and we won the Craziest Hat trophy! It was great being recognized at such a large event! If you weren t able to join us this year, please join us next year for the walk! Just a reminder, registration is open throughout the year. Continue to spread the word about St. Paul School! Contact us at for a school tour. We may be exactly what you are looking for in a school! St. Paul School Cash or Tuition Raffle - Raffle drawing will be on December 12th. HONORING ALL THOSE WHO SERVED St. Paul School is proud to honor the men and women who have served our country. All parishioners are invited to attend our Veterans Day Assembly in the school gym on Monday, November 12, from 10:45 am to 11:30 am. All veterans are invited to attend our assembly as our special guest of honor. Students in each class will present a short tribute to the veterans. Veterans and their spouses/significant other are also invited to a reception/social in the School Resource Room from 10:00 am to 10:45 am. Lunch for veterans and their guest will be provided free of charge in our school cafeteria from 11:30 am to 12 noon. Please notify us with the name and contact information of any veterans who are related to our school community, who are parishioners, or neighbors, relatives and friends. Please respond to Anne Brockel at abrockel@stpaulgenesee.net or school@stpaulgenesee.net. We will follow up with a personalized invitation for the veteran. We welcome all our vets! Join our Family, Angela Gunderson, Principal St. Paul School agunderson@stpaulgenesee.net Join in the Fun! Book Fair in the Galleria Tues. Nov p.m p.m. Family Night/Ice Cream Social Wed. Nov p.m p.m. w/parish Speaker Rich Curran Thurs. Nov p.m. Fri. Nov p.m. Sat. Nov p.m. w/spaghetti Dinner + Mass Sun. Nov a.m. Mon. Nov p.m. w/veteran s Day ceremony Reasons to visit the Book Fair: Giving Tree children s book stars available for purchase shop for early Christmas presents, no sales tax don t have to drive to a book store (you re already here) religious titles available buy a Spanish title to send to Peru donate $1 or loose change for Heavenly Baby Layette board books proceeds benefit the school library IT S FUN! Questions: Barb Why Do We Do That?-Catholic Tradition Explained Question: November is called the month of All Souls. More recently, it has been called the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. Can you tell us more about this feast and the remembrances of this month? Answer: November 2nd, the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, dovetails with November 1st, the feast of All Saints. The saints, our models of Christian living, are one with God in heaven. All the faithful departed are those who have died with hope and trust in a loving God who calls us to greater growth and development, even beyond death. This growth and development occurs in a state of being that we have traditionally called purgatory. While the Western Church has emphasized the cleansing and purifying nature of purgatory, the Eastern Orthodox Church has emphasized the growth and development aspect of it. Today, belief in purgatory allows one who has died in Christ to continue growing and developing before meeting God face to face. God continually invites communion with these loved ones, but some feel the need to continue growing and developing before entering into full communion with God. These November feasts vividly remind us of the rich reality known as the communion of saints. This belief stresses the strong affirmation that the church is always one in Christ. Death does not sever any of the bonds that unite us in Christ. That is why it is a fitting practice to pray for the dead and to ask them to pray for us. Just as we do that for each other when we are alive, so, too, do we continue that bond and concern for each other even beyond death. For the Kids Sharing the Gospel The man in today's Gospel reading was a scribe. It was his job to write out copies of God's word. Many of the scribes did not care for Jesus, but this one man really understood the heart of God's law-love. To love God and to love others is more important than anything else. Prayer Dear God, help us to love you and love others the way you want us to. 4

5 Winter Wonderland ST. PAUL S ANNUAL DINNER AUCTION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019 THE LEGEND AT BRANDYBROOK Raffles Silent Auction Live Auction Signature Drinks Dinner $50 per person Save the Date More info to come 175th Anniversary Events Opening Mass November 25, 2018 (Sunday) 2 pm Mass at the Cathedral Reception to follow at The Pfister Hotel Opening Bells - November 28, 2018 All parishes, schools, and families are invited to ring bells at 10 am and pray the 175th Anniversary Prayer to open the year. City of St. Francis Celebration December 2018 December 1 Archbishop Jerome Listecki Grand Mar shall in City Christmas Parade December 4 Proclamation Ceremony at Common Council Mtg Pray, Reconcile and Rejoice: 12 Hours of Reconciliation April 10, 2019 One parish in each Deanery will offer 12 hours (8 am to 8 pm) of the Sacrament of Reconciliation 175th Anniversary Exploration April 28 to November 28, biking and walking paths to choose from, 175 miles total. Family-friendly, pick your distance, pick your time, pick your location - start anywhere, anytime. Free passport guides and information available along the way 175 Alive May 4, 2019 (Saturday) 10 am - Commemoration of the arrival of Bishop Henni on the Milwaukee River followed by procession to the Cathedral 11 am - Mass at Cathedral Noon - Cathedral Square Celebration Seven Days of Service Archdiocesan Service Week September 22-29, 2019 Parish, Multi-Parish Communities, Deaneries will be invited to participate in local service opportunities as an archdiocesan effort of reaching out to others and highlighting the Catholic Church s presence in our communities Closing Mass November 24, 2019 (Sunday) 11 am at the Cathedral with reception in the atrium to follow Closing Bells November 28, 2019 (Thanksgiving) All parishes, schools, and families are invited to ring bells at 10 am and pray the 175th Anniversary Prayer to close the year. Questions? Contact Jenni Oliva, Manager of Diocesan Events and Special Programs, at or olivaj@archmil.org. ST BRUNO Events and Invites National Vocations Awareness Week November 4-10, 2018 As Catholics, we firmly believe that God has a plan for our lives! He calls some to marriage, some to the priesthood, and others to religious life. Some remain as generous single people. Fully living our own vocations - and teaching young people how to discern God's call - is a serious duty, but also a joyful one. During this week please pray for vocations, and pray about how God is calling you to live your vocation more deeply. Encourage the young people in your life-children, grandchildren, students and friends to be open if God calls them to the priesthood or religious life. For information about vocation events or discernment resources visit thinkpriest.org, or contact the Vocation Office at vocationoffice@sfs.edu. 5 ST. BRUNO Eucharistic Celebrations Weekends: Saturday at 4:00 p.m. & Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Weekdays: Monday at 8:00 a.m. & Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. Reconciliation: 1st & 3rd Saturday, 3:00pm & By appointment Mass of Remembrance the Mass of Remembrance for anyone who has lost a loved one recently or some time ago will be held on Monday, November 5 at 7:00pm at St. Bruno s. This is a combined Mass for both St. Paul s and St. Bruno s. Next meeting of the Book Club Tues., Nov. 13 at 9 AM - St. Bruno Family Room. We always welcome new members. The book for November is; A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towels "Even if you haven't read the book, come to share with us and you'll probably want to come back!"

6 Monday, Nov 5 8:45-10:15AM 9-10:30AM 6:00-8:00PM Parish Events this Week Woman Book Club/GathSp Work & Pray/Fam Rm Men s Basketball (**closed after 8:30pm) Tuesday, Nov 6 Book Fair 9-10:30AM Cleaning Church/CH 5:45-7:30PM Alpha/Ch/Gathsp/GAL 6-7:30PM Awaken FF/Complex 6-8:00PM Ice Cream Social/Caf Wednesday, Nov 7 Rich Curran/Book Fair 6-7:00AM Men s Group/Caf 2:30-4PM Divine Mercy/FamRm 7-8:00PM Men s Group/FamRm 6:00-8:00PM Men s Basketball (closed after 8:30PM) Thursday, Nov 8 Book Fair 9:30-10:30AM Bible Study/FamRm 3:00PM Divine Mercy Chaplet/CH 4-8:00PM Parent /Teacher Conferences/School 6-7:45PM Boy Scouts/Caf 6:30PM Auction Mtg/PO 6:30-8PM Woman Book Club/YouthRm 7-8:30PM Choir Practice/CH Friday, Nov 9 Book Fair 8AM-Noon No School/Parent Teacher Conferences Saturday, Nov 10 Spaghetti Dinner/Book Fair 7:30-9:00AM Men s Basketball (**closed after 9:30am) 10AM Confessions 10AM-Noon First Reconciliation Retreat/CH/GathSp Sunday, Nov 11 Book Fair 8:45AM Kid Zone/Gym 9:00AM CLOW/FamRm 10-11:30AM RCIA/FamRm 10-11AM CGS FF/Rms Luke & Mark 10:00-Noon Family Program FF/Complex 3-4:00PM Cub Scouts/Caf 6:30-8:00PM MS Edge FF/Complex 6:30-8:00PM HS John 10 FF/Complex Other Upcoming Events Nov. 10 St. James Parish, Mukwonago Country Christmas Art & Craft Fair. The Fair runs from 9am to 3pm in the Activity center. Enjoy a day of shopping, have lunch at the Craftside Cafe and finish with a selection from our Christian Women dessert buffet. Pray for all military personnel and their families. May God keep them safe in his hands. BIRTHDAY WISHES Happy Birthday to Harry Belinski and Audrey Boyle who celebrate on Nov. 7. Best Wishes to all who are celebrating this week!! We would like to thank all our sponsors who advertise with Liturgical Publications Inc. (LPi) in our bulletin. Our bulletin sponsors defray the cost of our weekly bulletin. Before reaching out to the yellow pages, newspapers, etc., please reach out to our bulletin sponsors who appreciate your patronage! 6 Mon 8:00AM (Mass at St. Bruno) Tues Wed Fri Sat Sun Readings for the Week of November 04, 2018 Monday: Philippians 2:1-4, Luke 14:12-14 Tuesday: Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 14:15-24 Wednesday: Philippians 2:12-18, Luke 14:25-33 Thursday: Philippians 3:3-8a, Luke 15:1-10 Friday: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12, John 2:13-22 Saturday: Philippians 4:10-19, Luke 16:9-15 READINGS FOR SUNDAY, Nov 4 1 Kings 17:10-16 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 or 12:41-44 October Altar Care Jean Ertl Home Communion Minister Margot Schumacher 8:00AM Kathryn Gross by Debbie Nabak 8:45AM (Mass at St. Bruno) 8:45AM Charles Hansen by Family 5:30PM Lectors Servers 9:00AM St. Paul s Liturgical Week Lectors Servers MASS INTENTIONS NOV 5-11 Donna Walter by Nabak Family Margaret Schumann Francesca Rhodes, Caleb Lemm Pat Roche by Family Beth McFadzen, Mike Culhane Jack O Reilly, Charlotte Memmel Greeters: 5:30PM Bob & Chris Lange 9:00AM John & Mary Kay Lammers Ushers: 5:30PM Tom Strupp, Margot Schumacher, Jerry Sutkiewicz, Mike Wolf 9:00AM Bud Pogantsch, Larry Presta, Joe Varick, Mary Ellen Bowers, Joel Bowers HOSPITAL VISITS If a member of your family is in the hospital, please let us know so we can send someone to visit them. The hospital does not always let us know. Parish Office Sacramental Information Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Prepare for the sacraments of initiation with a small group to join the Catholic church. Call Mary Kral. Infant Baptism: Parent sessions are required for registered parishioners who would like their child baptized. Call Mary Kral, at least one month in advance, to schedule a class time & make arrangements to pick a date for your child s baptism. Confirmation: Youth at least 16 years of age or adults seeking to be confirmed, call Parish Office. First Eucharist: Parent and child preparation required. Contact Karen Farrell. Reconciliation: 2nd & 4th Saturday at 10:00am or by appointment. Marriage: Arrangements should be made six months in advance. One of the parties must be a registered parish member and a practicing Catholic. Care of Sick: Sacramental care of the sick, call the Parish Office. Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish office with request. St. Paul Cemetery: Hwy DE & Snowdon Rd. Call Parish Office for information.

7 PARISH PERSONNEL Shared Pastor Fr. Dan Volkert , Ext Fr. Dan (emergency #) Shared Deacon Joe Senglaub School Principal Angela Gunderson , Ext Dir. of Child & Family Ministry Karen Farrell , Ext Dir. of Youth Ministry Bill Snyder , Ext Dir of Adult Ministry, and Human Concerns Mary Kral , Ext Dir. of Liturgy and Music Peggy Kolonko , Ext Business Manager Sherri Meyer , Ext Parish Trustee Treasurer Gary Parish Trustee Secretary John Pastoral Council Chairperson Cindy Beauchamp... Finance Council Chairperson Curt Groninger... Parish Office Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri NOTICE: Bulletin articles are due 9am on Friday. (8 days before article appears in bulletin.) Please submit to PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE SICK: Ali Amini, Albert Cutler, Rick Hanke, Rosemary McCarthy, Tom & Maria Mauermann and Shala Peterson. All those undergoing treatment for cancer and other illnesses. (Please call the Parish office to add someone to this prayer list.) Like us: St. Paul Genesee and/or St. Paul School Genesee 7